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By Michelle Nelson and APNZ From Mid Canterbury to Middle Earth, a local family are in Wellington as Hobbit mania kicks in.

Mt Somers residents Fraser and Karen Palmer Hesketh, and their children, Ajala, Maitreya, Sanjara and Chimtamani have a special interest in The Hobbit.

They are part of a sizable contingent of Mid Cantabrians to have worked on the movie trilogy.

Fraser has been involved with the film for the past three years, working on set construction and with the horses used in the movie, as well as appearing in some scenes.

Karen and the children have appeared as extras in crowd scenes.

While sworn to secrecy about the content of The Hobbit, both Karen and Fraser agreed that participating had been a great experience for the family.

“Quite simply it has been a very positive experience, working with so many creative people,” Fraser told the Guardian, as he travelled from Hobbiton, near Matamata, to meet his family in Wellington yesterday afternoon.

As the children are home educated, being on site for the filming was not an issue.

“Experiences like this are part of our kids’ education,” Karen said.

“Being around the whole scene was amazing; they were a great bunch of people.”

Today the Palmer Hesketh family will join other members of the crew for a special screening of the first movie in the series.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – the first film in director Sir Peter Jackson’s trilogy, is based on JRR Tolkien’s book. First published in 1937, The Hobbit has reigned as a children’s classic for more than 70 years and worldwide, sales have reportedly increased 10-fold in anticipation of Sir Peter’s latest movie.

The second instalment – The Desolation of Smaug will be released next year, followed by the final chapter in 2014.

The Hobbit was written as a prelude to Lord of the Rings, which under Sir Peter’s direction was also filmed as a blockbuster trilogy.

A 500-metre red carpet was rolled along Courtenay Place to the doors of the Embassy Theatre.

A large stage depicting part of Hobbiton was erected near the

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theatre from where Sir Peter addressed the crowd.

“This is an incredible experience because you spend so long shooting a movie where you’re just focusing on the film and you want to keep everybody out ... and then suddenly one day the film’s finished and the next morning you wake up and there’s 100,000 people coming to celebrate. It sort of flips your head upside down.”

The crowd cheered as Sir Peter called cast members onto the stage. One notable absence was Sir Ian McKellen, who instead gave his thanks via a video message beamed to the crowd.

“I wish I were there, my spiritual home in Wellington. I hope you have a wonderful time together,” said the man who plays Gandalf the wizard.

“Those of you who are about to see the film will see one of the most talented groups of actors and technicians who ever gathered together to make a movie, so I know you’re in for a good time.”

Prime Minister John Key said last night was a time of celebration, and an opportunity to pay tribute to Sir Peter.

“The man’s a genius,” he said.

Mr Key said about 6700 domestic flights were taken as a result of the making of the film, 93,000 hotel beds were filled, 18,000 rental cars were used and $380,000 was spent on coffee.

People could be seen peering down at the action from roofs and windows all around Courtenay Place.

Barely a breeze could be felt in the famously windy city, much to the pleasure of the crowd, some of whom waited for hours to secure a

good spot near the red carpet.

Barry Humphries, who plays the Goblin King in the film, said the premiere would be something everyone who attended would remember.

“This will be the most advanced movie ever made.”

Mr Humphries said Dame Edna - his famous alter ego - would have loved to have been in the film, but unfortunately she was too old.

He said he would be watching it for the first time last night.

Sir Peter Jackson arrived at 4.30pm, and was the first star to walk the red carpet.

He told a crowd of about 100,000 how special it was that so many had turned out for the premiere, and Wellington had put on a great show.

He said he loved escapism, and that was the sort of movie he tried to make.

Sir Peter said the film was finished at the last minute. “I might have to ask John Key to extend this part.”

He brought his daughter Katie to the premiere, who said she had grown up with the J.R.R Tolkien stories and was excited about seeing the movie for the first time.

Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo Baggins, said the movie was fabulous and it was wonderful working with such inspiring characters.

James Nesbitt, who plays the dwarf Bofur, said doing the movie “changed my life”.

As well as being a great place to make movies, he said New Zealand also had “good wine”.

The screening of the first in the Hobbit trilogy was to start at 7pm.

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The Hobbit can help NZ farming The Hobbit movie may even spur demand overseas for Kiwi wool, says Federated Farmers meat and fibre chairperson Jeanette Maxwell.

The Methven farmer said a red carpet made of wool, not synthetic, would have been better for farming’s cause, but the Hobbit promoted tourism and a chance

to leverage New Zealand primary products, including wool.

The industry needs some good news, in the face of the third smallest lamb crop since the 1950s, softer international prices and a high New Zealand dollar.

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“While we currently need grass growth in some key areas, I am hopeful the increase in production may go some way to offset softer prices and that high Kiwi dollar.

“What concerns me are reports of destocking. If this continues it will make for a more difficult season.”

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Actress Cate Blanchett walks the red carpet at The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey World Premiere at Embassy Theatre.

The world premiere of The Hobbit movie in Wellington yesterday received plenty of media coverage, too much, say some. Ashburton Guardian reporter Susan Sandys and photographer Kirsty Graham asked people on the street yesterday what they thought, and also found out what their hobbit names were at www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/index.php.

Courtney Holmes, 19.

Hobbit name: Azaelia Grubb Courtney will be going to see The Hobbit movie in the first couple of days of its release. She did not believe the media hype around the world premiere yesterday was too much. “It’s great to promote New Zealand films and Peter Jackson is awesome,” she said.

Nadia Schikker, 12.

Hobbit name: Ruby Sandybanks Nadia said she may go and see The Hobbit “just to see if it’s my thing and I like it”. She said her friends liked the Lord Of The Rings, so she had some interest in seeing the latest Tolkien-inspired release.

However, she said she was a little immune to all the hype around this week’s Wellington premiere.

Callum Scott, 17 Hobbit name: Meriadoc Toadfoot Callum believes the media hype surrounding the premiere of The Hobbit is ridiculous. “There’s just too much media surrounding it, it kind of kills it, what if there’s all this build up and it’s not that great,” Callum said of the movie.

Hobbit mania is alive and well in Mid Canterbury.

Already tickets have started to sell for the midnight screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey at the Regent Cinema in Ashburton.

The movie will screen on December 12, the day it opens in cinemas around New Zealand, at the first available opportunity, just after midnight of the day before.

Cinema manager David Favel, whose hobbit name is Drogo Hardbottle, said midnight screenings were held for movies which attracted large followings, such as the fourth movie in the Twilight saga which opened recently, and Harry Potter.

“If there’s a demand we will do a midnight screening, there is a demand (for The Hobbit), we have 20 booked in already without any major advertising push.”

Mr Favel said the huge following the movie had attracted was in line with other Tolkien-Peter Jackson classics of Lord of the Rings. The Regent held midnight screenings for all three movies in the trilogy in the old Regent Cinema with 600 seats, and they all sold out.

This time round there was only 120 seats to fill in the new cinema, and Mr Favel expected they would sell quickly.

He himself enjoyed the movies and the books, but was not an impassioned fan. He was “ambivalent” about his hobbit name.

“It’s a nice little marketing ploy,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ashburton library staff reported The Hobbit, a children’s book written by JRR Tolkien, has been in steady demand, and both books and merchandise are being snapped up at Whitcoulls.

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Regent Cinema manager David Favel anticipates a midnight screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey next month.

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Rural parents cannot make the farm environment a safe haven for young children and need to be extra vigilant to reduce accidents, says Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers boss Chris Allen.

His advice follows comments made

by Dunedin coroner David Crerar who has urged Federated Farmers’ groups throughout New Zealand to educate their members and the general public about safety on farms following a tragic death last year.

In August 2011, an Invercargill

toddler died in his parents’ arms in Dunedin Hospital just one day after a cow stood on his head at their farm.

In his findings, coroner Crerar cleared the parents of any blame ruling the toddler had opened the door to a shed by himself and went almost directly to where the cows were settling.

He wandered in and either slipped, or was knocked, to the ground before one of the cows stood on his head creating the fatal injury.

Coroner Crerar has now called for further education on farm safety.

However, according to Mr Allen,

parents can only do so much to protect their young children in what is a particularly “hazardous working environment”.

“Adults have just got to be aware of the dangers, we can’t put them (children) in cotton wool, but we do need to lookout for them as they are just too young to understand the dangers,” Mr Allen said.

“These young children are explorers and at that age that’s what they do. They wouldn’t have any idea they might be getting themselves in danger and that really is the parent’s responsibility to be on the lookout.”

But, Mr Allen said the nature of

farming involved a range of hazards and accidents would sometimes occur - depending on the surrounding circumstances.

He was not aware of any incidents in Mid Canterbury, but added that didn’t mean accidents didn’t happen on the district’s farms.

“Things really can change beyond your control sometimes and it could be as simple as standing in the wrong place at the wrong time,” he said.

“You can’t assume the place will be safe because you have done everything you needed to do, you need to always have extra eyes about the

place and ensure you know where the children are at any one time.

“No matter what farm you go to, there will always be hazards and that’s the nature of the job,” Mr Allen said.

Coroner Crerar said the tragic circumstances of the toddler’s death should serve as a lesson to all parents, pointing out infants were vulnerable.

“A child who is unable to perform his, or her, own risk assessment needs to be constantly supervised by a responsible adult to ensure that no harm is created to them,” he said.

High alert

A Gisborne police constable accused of assaulting a motorist who refused to remain at a cordon has been cleared of any wrongdoing. After a day and a half hearing in Gisborne District Court, Judge Tony Adeane dismissed charges against the constable, saying safe and effective policing often required swift and resolute actions that civilians not used to seeing.

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• Funeral packed out There was standing room only at Michelle Hoffman-Tamm’s funeral in Rotorua yesterday (Wed) as tributes flowed for a woman whose greatest joy was to help others. The 51-yearold Rotorua woman’s body was found by police in a forest area near Murupara on Friday. A 44-year-old woman has been charged with assault.

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Band’s carolling routine kicks off Ashburton Silver Band members began their annual carolling routine through the streets of Ashburton this week. Every Monday and Wednesday evening from now leading up until Christmas, they will be ferried about town on the back of a truck, bringing music and good cheer to residents. The annual event is the band’s major fundraiser for the year, as residents who come out to see them have the option of contributing a donation. Christmas is a busy time for the band, as they also perform at the town’s farmers’ market, Christmas parade and in rest homes.

• Illegal tagging A Marlborough farmer has been convicted for illegally tagging cows. The Animal Health Board said the conviction of Richard John May, 66, of Seddon, served as a warning that the illegal tagging of cattle would not be tolerated. May was convicted on two charges and fined $750.

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Boy caught Three local heroes in a tree honoured at awards

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Ashburton Intermediate pupils Brooke Olsen, 13, (left) and Liberty Ross, 13, inspect the Worm World exhibit at the Fonterra Science Roadshow yesterday.

Police crash P lab An eyewitness to a police operation in Welcome Bay saw armed police enter a house, put several men on the ground and point a gun at them.

The drama unfolded just after midday yesterday at a Greerton address, suspected to be connected to a P lab.

Armed police, ambulance and fire services were involved.

It is believed that a hazard-

A Wainuiomata house was badly damaged in a fire overnight Tuesday. Multiple calls were received about a blaze on Wise Street about 12.15am, a Fire Service spokeswoman said. The roof of the house collapsed in the fire. No one was injured.

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Pupils focus on science roadshow In the name of science, Ashburton pupils were dismissed from class yesterday.

Pupils from Ashburton Intermediate were given a hands on experience at the Fonterra Science Roadshow, where they took timeout from class to gain greater sense of how the world around them worked.

They were one of 10 schools who will take part in the roadshow at the intermediate hall, where more than 800 children will pass through, finishing today.

The pupils poured their excitement over the several exhibits which involved the human body, light, forces, astronomy, among others.

In the wake of the recent earthquakes, an earth science exhibit showed how the phenomenon of liquefaction worked using salt along side a model of how buildings would have withstood the shakes on February 22 last year.

Roadshow manager Andrew Beale said it was the life-like encounters with science that went along way in educating youngsters.

“It’s a lot of hands on, investigating different sides, concepts and ideas,” Mr Beale said.

“From my experience sitting and reading a textbook was difficult, but in doing this we provide a different avenue of learning.”

Mr Beale said science was in its crucial stages and it was important children grasped it at a young age.

The roadshow leaves Ashburton today and will end on December 2 after touring the country since March.

• House fire

Whangarei police want to catch an “idiot” who put a crude, homemade pipe bomb into a skip bin behind the Para Rubber premises, prompting bomb disposal experts to race to the city on Monday. A member of the public discovered the bomb, encased in a 10cm long piece of metal pipe and primed to go off.

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Eggs latest tool in anti drink drive campaign Street green next Thursday, December 6, between 11.30am and 1.30pm, will feature egg dishes from MasterChef finalists Chantelle O’Brien and Dave McKinnon, while an eggbased novelty business challenge is also being planned.

There will also be plenty of giveaways and the community is being asked to get in behind the campaign launch and show their support in cracking the problem of drink driving.

A badly injured man was flown to hospital on Tuesday night after the vehicle he was in plunged about 200 metres from Te Mata Peak, Havelock North.

Alerted at 8.30pm, emergency services rushed to the scene and, approaching from Waimarama Rd, found the man at about 9.20pm, 150 metres from the vehicle which was in a paddock several hundred metres from the road.

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• Pipe bomb

A petrol tank caught fire deep in the Rakaia Gorge on Tuesday had firefighters on high alert.

Ashburton’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said the fire callout was to a 200 litre fuel container which had caught fire and there was concern it may explode.

Firefighters from the Rakaia Gorge, Methven and Lake Coleridge were called to the scene, about an hour up into the high country, but the Rakaia Gorge rural fire force got it under control and turned the other crews back.

Mr Geddes said it appeared someone was refueling a lawnmower from a freestanding tank when it suddenly ignited. What caused it to ignite was not clear.

He said the fire also spread to a neighbouring shed but he was not sure how much damage was done to the shed.

Eggs are the latest tool being used in the fight against drink driving in Mid Canterbury.

The Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS) will next week launch what it’s calling an “egg-citing” new Community Alcohol Action Project (CAAP) summer campaign.

It’s all about eggs, but the exact details are being kept under wraps.

The launch, on the East

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ous material unit was also at the scene.

The sister of a person who lives in the neighbouring house said she received a call from the occupant telling her the road was cordoned off, that she had seen police enter a house, put some men on the ground, and point guns at them.

The road re-opened shortly after 2.30pm.

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A young boy was rescued by firefighters yesterday after spending 30 minutes stuck in a tree - only a metre from the ground the entire time.

The 9-year-old St Patrick’s student at Taupo was climbing down from the tree for his first class of the day when he fell and caught his leg between two large branches at the base of the large, old willow.

His leg was stuck from his thigh to mid-calf and slowly started turning purple, office manager Donna Johns said.

The call to emergency services sparked three fire trucks and an ambulance into action, arriving at the school shortly after 9am.

Ms Johns said two of the fire trucks were quickly turned away when they realised what the emergency was.

After waiting patiently in the tree for half an hour, the “calm and quiet” boy was “eased” out by “three or four burly men”, who had to move him gently backwards and forwards until he was free.

“He was fine, he wasn’t panicking at all,” Ms Johns said.

“We made sure that he was warm.

We went and got the duvet from the first aid room because it was very windy and cold while he was stuck in the tree.”

The tree was a popular one for climbing by students, Ms Johns said.

“We expected someone to fall out of it before they got stuck in it,” she said.

The boy was in class by late morning.

“He’s just going to have a wee bruise,” Ms Johns said.

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Three everyday Ashburton people doing exceptional things were the toast of the town last night as they were pronounced local heroes.

As part of the New Zealander of the Year Awards 2013, the three winners of the local heroes category were presented with their awards last night at a special medal presentation ceremony held at the Addington Events Centre in Christchurch.

Christchurch City councillor, Aaron Keown, was on hand to present the medals. He congratulated the recipients on their award and said that it was vital that the community continued to acknowledge the contributions they have made.

“Many of these medal winners are unsung heroes whose selflessness has had a profound effect on the lives of so many in the community.

Those acts of charity, optimism and commitment are the glue that hold a community together and as a community we must stand alongside one another and give thanks for their efforts,” he said.

The recipients of the Kiwibank

Local Hero Awards for Ashburton were 86-year-old farmer and cow milking pioneer Jack Stevens, Hand over a Hundy founder Jade Temepara and Safer Communities development officer Raewyn Barclay.

The national winner of the Local Heroes Award will be selected from three finalists, who will also attend the New Zealander of the Year Gala Awards. In December, the judging panel – comprising of representatives of all the awards patrons, presenters, sponsors, community leaders and independent experts - will announce the 10 local heroes semifinalists with the three finalists to be announced in the New Year.

Now in its fourth year of operation, the local hero awards have quickly established themselves as the ultimate recognition for good deeds in the community. Nearly 180 medals will be presented nationwide over the next few weeks with one national local heroes winner to be announced at the New Zealander of the Year Gala Awards in Auckland in February next year.

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PM Key’s comments ‘trivialise dispute’

By Susan Sandys Prime Minister John Key has trivialised the 100% Pure tourism controversy by comparing the campaign to that of McDonald’s, says Forest and Bird.

Ashburton branch president Edith Smith said the issues raised by critics of the campaign had come from genuine frustration about the way New Zealand’s environment was heading.

Mr Key’s comments that people did not expect waterways to be 100 per cent pollution-free, any more than they expected to be “lovin’“ McDonald’s every time they ate it, were trivialising a genuine issue.

While response to criticism of the campaign had been scathing and cited there were many nations far worse than New Zealand, “there are probably not many with 4 million people and only recently settled that have a bad reputation with regard to water,” Mrs Smith said.

And it was petty to argue about the campaign as such.

“I think that’s minor, what’s really relevant is the impact of urban and rural industry on our waterways. We are being a little bit slow to recognise the impacts of human habitation.”

Mid Canterbury was a microcosm of the whole debate, with farming intensification putting pressure on waterways. For example, she had been aware of a

By Susan Sandys

zone committee recently discussing such pressure in the Lake Clearwater area.

Mrs Smith said the 100% Pure slogan was “incorrect” and “untrue”. It had also been around for a while, so it was probably time it changed.

However, Experience Mid Canterbury representatives disagree, and want to see the slogan continue.

Board chairperson Kelvin Holmes said the slogan was “too good to give up”, and there were many examples in Mid Canterbury alone of a pristine environment worthy of the slogan.

General manager Nigel Birt said 100% Pure was a very strong brand.

“The brand is one of the most successful brands in the world.”

He agreed there were conservation issues the country needed to address, both for the future of its tourism industry and for the lifestyle of its residents.

He echoed Mr Holmes’ claims of Mid Canterbury having areas well deserving of the slogan, such as the Hakatere Basin including the Ashburton Lakes.

“It’s a stunning environment,” Mr Birt said.

He said it was up to Tourism New Zealand to decide whether to continue with the brand, but he did not think Kiwis should not use it simply because the environment did not live up to that standard in all areas.

Alarm triggers rescue A Hampstead man has his smoke alarm and his neighbours to thank for potentially saving his life yesterday afternoon.

The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called to the Willow Street address shortly before 3pm yesterday after neighbours heard the smoke alarm going off at the wooden house.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief fire officer Alan Burgess said a pot on the stove had burned dry and the house was starting to fill with smoke.

Upon further inspection, fire-

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fighters came across a man asleep in a bedroom with the door closed, unaware of the danger that was close by.

It’s understood the man may have been suffering from a medical condition.

A St John spokesperson said an ambulance was sent to the scene at 3.08pm and a patient was taken to Ashburton Hospital suffering from suspected smoke inhalation.

Mr Burgess said the only damage to the house was to the kitchen area, and it was limited to smoke damage.

Finger style guitarist Brett Hallam Holland has returned to his hometown all the way from America’s Nashville.

The 41-year-old has come home for Christmas, and is performing a few gigs in New Zealand while he is here.

His first will be tonight at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Mr Hallam Holland has been playing the guitar ever since he was 15 when he was a student at Ashburton College. He attended music school in Wellington when he was in his 20s and has lived and played music professionally in both Australia and New Zealand.

For the past 18 months he has been in country and pop music mecca Nashville, improving his performing and writing skills.

His first US concert was this year in July, when he debuted at renowned venue Chet Atkins Appreciation Society.

He has recorded two albums in America, one featuring instrumental solo guitar, called The Zone, and another of songs which includes piano and backing vocals, called Point Of View.

He said there was a whole new wave of acoustic music, but it was nevertheless a challenging industry and not always easy to make a living in.

He has had a couple of good breaks. His wife Kalar is American so he has green card status in the country and has been able to work with finger style guitarist guru Tommy Emmanuel as a merchandising manager, giving him much needed contacts in the industry.

He said since being at Nashville he has improved his songwriting skills.

“I definitely have improved my songwriting skills since I have been there because I am thinking more about the words and the story than I was before.”

Finger style guitar is a different style to strumming. It incorporates melody using chords, finger picking, two handed tapping and hand slapping of the guitar.

After tonight’s performance, which will be held in the foyer area of the centre, Mr Hallam Holland will be off to Nelson to perform a dozen gigs including with his former jazz band he used to run and write music for, before returning to Ashburton to spend the festive season with family.

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• Poker champ Ashburton poker player Poto Turu knows when to hold’em; and he’s got a national championship title to prove it. Turu was one of a 10-strong contingent of local players who headed to Wellington to play in the national Texas Hold’em competition on Saturday. The gruelling competition kicked off with 236 players at 1pm and Turu was the last man standing at its conclusion at 11.30pm. Although the prize pool included all-expense paid trips to compete in Las Vegas, the top four winners agreed to take the money instead.

The Ashburton Texas Hold’em club meets at the Hotel Ashburton on Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons.

• Three bikes collide The collision of three motorcycles has left two people with serious injuries. At about 3.25pm yesterday a group of seven motorcyclists were travelling south on State Highway 5 at Wairakei, near Taupo, police said. One of the motorcyclists crashed into two others.

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• Offender arrested A high-risk child sex offender on the run from police for three weeks has been arrested north of Auckland. Multiple arrest warrants had been issued for 47-year-old Darren Albert Jolly, who allegedly breached an extended supervision order which included 24/7 electronic monitoring.

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Guitarist Brett Hallam Holland is performing at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre tonight.

ATS posts another record turnover For the second time in two years the Ashburton Trading Society (ATS) has achieved a record turnover.

Results for the 2011/2012 financial year saw sales of $222 million, which is five per cent ahead of last year’s previous record of $211 million. This led to an improved operating surplus for distribution of $2.1 million (up 32 per cent on the previous year).

Directors agreed to pay a rebate to members of $500,000 leaving a

net surplus before tax of $1.6 million. Policy adopted last year will see 100 per cent of this declared rebate paid in cash to member’s accounts. The board also agreed that deferred shares that have been held for 10 years are to be paid out.

“The board believe this year’s financial performance, combined with the market leading pricing that members experience from our suppliers and our own retail stores, is a very solid result,” said

ATS chairman Phil McKendry.

Early indications for the current financial year are also good thanks to improved soft commodity pricing on the back of northern hemisphere droughts. “This has boosted farmer confidence, with strong spending by farmers on their essential farm inputs from ATS continuing,” he said.

ATS’s primary focus is to help its shareholders reduce their costs and provide them with the relevant information to maximise their

business opportunities. It was the original mission when the society was established in 1963 and remains so today.

Two new directors were elected at the annual meeting this week, to replace long-standing directors David Keeley and Richard Watson, who have retired. Six candidates stood for the two vacancies, with dairy farmer Mark Saunders and vet and businesswoman, Gabrielle Thompson, both from Mid Canterbury, elected.

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Longstone grilled by MPs Glass dumping OUR VIEW

utter stupidity

By Coen Lammers

editor

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eaders of the Guardian would have been shaking their heads this week seeing the news of broken glass being dumped at Lake Camp.

This pristine lake is one of the major attractions for locals and visitors who enjoy their outdoor recreation.

Lake Camp may just be one of the smaller lakes in the district and may not attract the masses of other South Island waters, but that makes it more attractive to certain visitors.

The news that this remote beauty has been tarnished by a group of thoughtless idiots will have infuriated many in the community and has clearly got up the nose of council property officer John Rooney who describes the actions as “mindless stupidity’’.

It is hard to fathom how anyone could not be impressed with the glorious beauty of the lake and not feel the natural urge to preserve the untouched nature of the area.

The fact that these gits decided to drive up to the lake to have a few drinks, indicates that even these brain-dead individuals enjoy hanging out on its shores.

Forgetting one bottle could be written off as careless, but breaking and leaving a pile

of glass on the shoreline is beyond stupidity and borders on evil.

The people responsible are unlikely to be found, and are unlikely to read a newspaper, but hopefully somehow the news of the communal disgust will filter through their thick skulls.

Because of their actions, Mr Rooney and his staff now face a difficult clean-up job and many children this summer could face some nasty cuts from pieces of shattered glass hiding beneath the water’s surface.

It is sad that the actions of a mindless few can affect so many good people simply trying to enjoy the natural beauty of the district.

As long as we have animals like this running wild, it will be hard for Prime Minister John Key to sell his 100% Pure campaign.

Maybe he shouldn’t worry so much about what the farmers put in our waterways, but more what hoons drop in our lakes.

Aside from the danger and the annoyance to local folk, broken bottles in the lake would also instantly shatter the attraction for tourists and tarnish the appeal of the entire district.

Chief executive of the Ministry of Education Lesley Longstone came under fire yesterday over Novopay, charter schools, a failed class size policy and Christchurch school closures.

Ms Longstone fronted the Education and Science Select Committee yesterday, and answered questions from Labour MPs Chris Hipkins, Megan Woods, Sue Moroney, Green MP Catherine Delahunty and NZ First’s Tracey Martin.

Ms Longstone conceded she wished she could wind back the clock over the rollout of Novopay.

“If I were to do it again, I would probably do it completely and

totally differently,” she told the committee.

She announced at the committee that Novopay will be independently reviewed over the ongoing errors in paying school staff.

The review would be carried out next year. It would review both Talent2 and the ministry over why there had been so many problems with Novopay, why preparations were not in place to cope with the problems, and what could be done differently in future.

Ms Moroney asked what had happened to savings from the failed class size policy, tagged to fund post-graduate teacher training.

Ms Longstone said the money

was no longer there, as a result of a backdown on changes to class size.

“At the time I was quite happy to say that I believed that if you were making choices about where you invest your marginal dollar, you would - on the basis of evidence - invest it in quality teaching and learning rather than class sizes.”

“That is not to say larger class sizes produced better educational outcomes and small class sizes do not - but the things that make the biggest difference are the quality of teaching and learning.”

Greens’ education spokeswoman Catherine Delahunty asked about charter schools being proposed

and why unregistered teachers would be employed.

Ms Longstone likened accepting charter schools to the development of the aeroplane, “where we started with one propeller and then had two and eventually there was a complete leap to you need a jet engine.

“It’s the same with education; you need the space to be able to innovate, and that’s what partnership schools are doing.”

Ms Delahunty said charter schools in the UK and overseas had failed, and the system should not be followed here.

Ms Longstone said the ministry had not modelled charter schools

on any country.

She defended charter schools not being subject to the Official Information Act, but said schools would be required to meet National Standards.

On the subject of closures and mergers of Christchurch schools, Ms Longstone was asked about a colour-coded name tag system for announcements to school staff.

Staff were colour-coded depending on the fate of their school.

She said in retrospect, it had been a crude system but the intention had been to make sure schools who would be emotionally impacted wouldn’t feel exposed by being around others.

- APNZ

White Kiwi a blessing It will be a white Christmas at Pukaha Mount Bruce this year, after staff have welcomed the arrival of a third white kiwi.

The first white kiwi to ever hatch in captivity, Manukura, was born at the wildlife centre in May last year, and her brother Mauriora was born in December.

The latest egg hatched in the centre’s kiwi nursery on Monday, said centre manager Kathy Houkamau.

“We did know there was the chance of another white kiwi, so of course we weren’t surprised, but it is still exciting for us,” she said.

“It is rare enough that two brown kiwi carrying the rare recessive white gene mate in the first place, that they would go on to produce three white kiwi is ... well, we’re very blessed.”

Ms Houkamau said all three chicks have the same father, and it was likely they had the same mother as all eggs were found in the same place.

She said kiwi typically lay two eggs a year, and the other egg which was found in the nest is due to hatch in the next three weeks.

There is a probability it would also be white.

-APNZ

YOUR VIEW All Things Christmas On behalf of the committee of the Mid Canterbury Branch of Save the Children NZ, I would like to thank a number of people who contributed towards making our All Things Christmas fundraiser on Sunday a success.

Firstly, a huge thank you to the homeowners – Judy and Michael Kingsbury, Russell Anstiss and Koa Congdon, Nola and Alan Sim and Rev. Jacqui Paterson and the ladies of St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish – we couldn’t have done it without you.

Your generosity in opening your homes and the huge amount of work you put into decorating them was greatly appreciated.

Secondly, to our sponsors – Allenton Florist, Allenton Pharmacy, Ashburton Club and MSA, Ashburton Guardian, Ashburton’s The Courier, Ashburton Trust, ATS, Barker’s Fruit Processors Ltd, Bradford’s Painting, Classic Hits and Port FM, CMP, Colourplus, dpi Design and Print, Countdown, Flowers and Balloons, Lemacon, McGregor Real Estate, Mid Canterbury Herald, New World, Paper Plus, PGG Wrightson and Terrace Downs and anyone else I may have forgotten – thank you for your kind contribution towards our advertising, catering, publicity and raffle expenses – this enabled the fundraiser to be debt free.

Thirdly, to those who gave their time on the day – our members who volunteered on duty; Janet King, Graham Gunn and Olivia Brown for providing musical entertainment; to those who did displays or stalls in the church hall – Charles and Esme from Char Rees Winery, Stacey from Prenzel, Kate from Petit Café, Leonie Rollinson from Fill the Tins; Maxine Urquhart and her scarf bouquets; Pam and Alison with their sewing; Adrienne Skerten and her decorated ostrich eggs; the Ashburton Museum, Lucy from the Art Gallery and members of the Jub Jub Club; members of the Ashburton Photographic Club and members of the Ashburton Embroiderers’ Guild.

Lastly, to the people Ashburton for supporting the event and making it a success.

On a personal note, I would like to thank my right hand persons’ Lois and Karen for all their help, support and advice; Elizabeth, Jill

and Karen and many others for their help with catering; and all the members of our committee for their support. Also, special thanks to those who helped get our home ready for the ‘big event’ – Doug, Charmaine and Graham, Barbara and Kevin for their help with gardening; Pam and Sharyn for loaning flower arrangements; Sharyn, Wendy and Corry for their help on the day; Shirley Harris for the loan of her beautiful quilts and nativity scene and Maureen Puckett for the loan of her nativity set and folk art items.

To my wonderful husband, who has put up with everything being focused on Christmas since February, for all his help and support, and for not complaining about living on takeaways, lasagne and baked beans for the past week!

Thank you all and best wishes for the Christmas season.

Elisabeth (Liz) Quaid Tour Co-ordinator

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Air Force didn’t want hotel bill

By David Fisher Three airmen killed in an Anzac Day helicopter crash were on a one-hour flight in pre-dawn darkness partly because it was considered too expensive to accommodate them in a hotel the previous night, says a leaked report.

The doomed flight on the morning of April 25, 2010, would not have taken place if the crew had flown to Wellington the day before.

Instead, the helicopter - one of three flying in formation - took off from Manawatu early on Anzac Day, with the crew using night vision goggles - something for which they were later found to have been inadequately trained.

The helicopter crashed at 5.49am, 36 minutes into the flight, killing three men and seriously injuring another.

The air force’s internal accident analysis report says: “The need to minimise accommodation costs incurred by 3 Squadron due to

pressure on the accommodation budget was recognised and contributed to the ... decision (not to fly the day before).”

The NZ Defence Force uses the Amora Hotel on Wakefield St in Wellington, which last night had rooms available for $149 each.

The report cited training problems with instrument flying and night vision goggles.

It found there were no instructor manuals or guides because of “resourcing” issues.

This was “common with most RNZAF flying units”.

The report said four of the six pilots in the three helicopters did not have adequate flying qualifications for the flight, and the lead pilot was not qualified to lead the formation.

It found widespread problems throughout the air force which meant it was unable to “adequately and reliably ensure safe and effective military air operations”.

The report found knowledge of problems went to the top of the

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Green Party defence spokesman Kennedy Graham said the NZDF needed to give a public assurance over the safety of its staff.

“Obviously service in the defence force comes with risk - but not this kind of risk.”

The air force last night refused to comment on the accident analysis report, saying to do so would “legitimise the unauthorised release of this evidence of the court”.

The refusal is a contrast to advice from media specialists to defence chiefs before the official report into the crash was released last year.

They were told questions about the “defence force investigating itself” could be rebutted with reference to the accident analysis report.

Instructions included saying the official investigation was “based in large part” on the report which was “prepared by the RNZAF’s most experienced air accident investigator”.

-APNZ

2012 ‘the year of data breaches’

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command chain.

The Chief of Air Force at the time of the accident, Air Vice-Marshal Graham Lintott, was last year promoted to be New Zealand’s defence attache in Washington.

Wellington Airport rules restricting flights arriving or taking off before 6am were also cited as a factor, although the report said “permission could have been sought” for such an arrival.

The emergence of hotel costs as a factor in the accident led to calls last night for Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman to resign.

Labour defence spokesman Iain Lees-Galloway said: “National’s cost-cutting is clearly a factor in this tragedy, and the minister needs to be held accountable for that.

“It is abhorrent that air force personnel felt under such extreme pressure to save money they were willing to compromise safety to save $600.” That figure is based on the cost of rooms for four crew members.

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Several major public sector data breaches have led to the Privacy Commissioner labelling 2012 “the year of the data breach”.

Among the biggest breaches noted in commissioner Marie Shroff’s annual report, released yesterday, were the ACC spreadsheet breach in March and MSD kiosk breach in October, contributing to a loss of public trust.

The incidents highlighted the “urgent need for far better security and respect by government agencies for New Zealanders’ personal information”, said Ms Shroff.

“The public sector can’t afford to be complacent. It’s quite clear that agencies holding large amounts of personal information need to place greater value on that information asset.”

Agencies needed to develop strong leadership and a culture of respect for privacy, as well as practices to protect personal information: “There has been far too little focus on the fact that there are real people behind the masses of information that government agencies hold”, she said.

And Kiwis agree. Privacy com-

plaints have soared as the public loses trust in agencies.

A recent TV One Colmar Brunton poll showed 60 per cent of New Zealanders don’t trust government departments to protect their personal details.

In a commission survey this year, general concern about privacy was found to have “risen sharply” in the last decade, up to 67 per cent from 47 per cent in 2001.

Of the respondents, 88 per cent said they wanted businesses punished if they misused personal information.

Last year, ACC mistakenly emailed a spreadsheet containing details of about 6748 clients to former National Party insider Bronwyn Pullar.

The breach sparked a flood of 173 further complaints about the Government department this year.

Notification of data breaches is not required by law, but the Law Commission recently recommended it should be made compulsory where breaches put people at risk.

“That would bring New Zealand law into line with practice overseas,” said Ms Shroff.

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Decision on water by Christmas not reviewable or “justiciable” by the court, he said.

Ms Cull also challenged the The High Court hearing of the Crown’s view there was no conMaori Council’s bid to halt the nection or “nexus” between the sale of Mighty River Power next sale of shares in Mighty River and year ended in Wellington yes- the Government’s ability to make terday with Justice redress for any residRonald Young sayual Maori proprietary ing he was likely to rights and interests issue his decision in water beyond the before Christmas. “shares plus” conThe council and cept identified by the its co-applicants Waitangi Tribunal I’m a bus stop argued ministers will this year. be in breach of their Following consulon the way to Treaty of Waitangi tation with iwi that the ultimate obligations under would be affectSection 9 of the State ed by the sale, the destination Owned Enterprises Government rejected Act when they bring the “shares plus” pro- Justice Young into force legislation posal as unworkable. that moves Mighty Justice Young said River from that leghe expected to issue islation to the Public his judgement before Finance Act. Christmas. But given During her closing both Prime Minister arguments yesterday John Key and the Helen Cull, QC, for the Waikato Maori Council they are likely to River and Dams Claims Trust, appeal if the court finds against challenged Crown lawyer David them, Justice Young said he Goddard’s submissions that by expected his decision was unlikeenacting the legislation, ministers ly to be the final word on the were only carrying out the will matter. of Parliament which had already “I’m a bus stop on the way to passed the law. the ultimate destination”, he told That meant their actions were the court.

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He said there would be the odd day of extreme fire risk, but overall he was expecting a typical summer.

Lauriston’s volunteer firefighters were also called out yesterday, to a fire in a hedge on Thompsons Track.

NIWA’s three-month outlook echoes Mr Geddes’ prediction. NIWA is forecasting summer temperatures to be near average or below average in coastal Canterbury, and rainfall to be near normal.

Legionnaires disease outbreak in Canterbury

By Abby Gillies One Canterbury person has died this week and a further 10 have been hospitalised in the region this month from Legionnaires’ disease.

All of those affected are believed to have caught the disease from

using compost or potting mix while gardening.

A twelfth person has also become sick, from a different type of Legionnaires disease.

The person who died had been using potting mix, said Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey, who told Radio New

Zealand such avoidable deaths were “terrible tragedies”.

Most of those affected in the region were older, he said.

“It generally affects older people.

It’s more serious if you’re a smoker or if you have a pre-existing respiratory illness but it can affect anybody of any age,” Dr Humphrey said.

Almost all of those who were hospitalised have been discharged, and the last person is likely to be discharged this week, he said.

Leaving potting mix in the sun and some production processes can cause the production of more legionellas he said. Those affected by the disease this month had used

mix from different sources.

He advised people to protect themselves by opening bags of mix outdoors with scissors, to avoid spreading the bacteria while ripping the bag, to wear masks and gloves and dampen down the mix to stop the dust from flying around.

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Forecasters are predicting a hot and dry summer across the country, but in Mid Canterbury the district’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes is looking forward to what he was picking to be an average summer.

A2 mulls capital structure as trading halt lifted A2 Corp, which markets milk products with a protein variant claimed to have health benefits, indicated its capital structure is under review as the company considers growth opportunities.

The shares had been halted from trading pending a statement after a media report that it was seeking to raise as much as $200 million.

“Any review of the company and its balance sheet would clearly indicate that the sums recently speculated are significantly in excess of what the company or the market can or would contemplate,” managing director Geoffrey Babidge said in a statement yesterday.

A2 “continues to assess the company’s optimal capital structure in light of its growth opportunities, including new opportunities that may emerge,” he said.

The shares climbed 1.5 per cent to 68 cents when they resumed trading on the NZX, valuing the company at $411 million. The stock has more than doubled in the past 12 months.

In the year ended June 30, A2 raised a total of $7.7 million in equity capital, including $5.18 million in March in a share placement to AMP Capital Investors (New Zealand). As at June 30 it had cash on hand of $6.6 million while holding to a strategy of carrying “little or no

net debt whilst in a rapid expansion phase”.

Last month, in announcing the results of a strategic review, the company confirmed it would continue to be “capital light”, relying on partnerships to drive its growth into new dairy markets and categories.

The statement yesterday reiterated last week’s announcement that the company is in talks with the NZX about shifting its listing to the main board from the NZAX, a market for smaller companies and start-ups.

“A move to the NZX main board may provide greater liquidity and increase access to capital,” Babidge said last week. – APNZ photo ap

A cyclist rides down a flight of steps opposite the Parliament in central Athens yesterday.

Yellow Pages still in the red Greek bankruptcy averted

By Paul McBeth Yellow Pages, the directory company whose lenders seized control in 2010, was tipped into the red in the latest financial year by writedowns that wiped out remaining goodwill.

Holding company NZ Directories Holdings narrowed its net loss to $78 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $353 million in a five-month trading period a year earlier, according to financial statements lodged with the Companies Office.

A $112.9 million impairment charge on the value of its brand, goodwill and customer relationships unwound its trading profit of $64.3 million on revenue of $209.7 million. The company had made a trading loss of $3.9 million on sales of $111.4 million in the shortened 2011 period.

Yellow Pages booked a $55.4 million charge on its goodwill, adding to the $329.3 million impairment it took in 2011, completely wiping out that intangible asset. The directory company wrote down its brand by $45.8 million, valuing that intangible at $212.2 million, while customer

relationships wore a $12.1 million impairment charge.

Notes in the financial statements characterise goodwill as “the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition.”

In 2010, Yellow Pages’ lenders took control after its private equity owners saddled it with too much debt after buying the business from Telecom three years earlier for $2.24 billion in a leveraged buy-out. The company was forced to book a $1.6 billion charge to its goodwill and brand name in a restructuring agree-

ment to hand it over to the banks that valued the company at $750 million.

The financial statements were tagged by auditor PwC, which gave an ‘emphasis of matter’ on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern relying on its future profitability, securing sufficient working capital to meet its operational needs, and being able to service its debt.

The directors were satisfied the company could continue as a going concern “based on the substantial commonality between lenders and ultimate equity shareholders” and that it will be able to meet its interest and principal debt repayments based on its two-year forecasts.

“The group’s trading operations remain profitable, with the twoyear forecast and strategic plan supporting the continued profitability of the trading group,” the company said.

Yellow Pages paid $39.3 million in finance costs, and had $461.9 million in interest bearing liabilities as at June 30. In the 2011 and 2012 years it complied with its financial covenant, which relates to earnings, before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.

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European and global financial leaders have agreed to release 44 billion euros in critical loans to Greece and provide billions in additional debt relief in order to help the country stabilise its ailing economy.

After three weeks of negotiations, Greece’s euro partners and the International Monetary Fund agreed yesterday to release the loans in four installments beginning next month. The leaders also settled on a raft of measures – including a debt buyback program and an interest rate cut on loans – that will reduce the country’s debts by about 40 billion euros.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras hailed the agreement in Brussels as a victory. “Yesterday, a very grey, a very dark time for Greece ended definitively,” he said in a televised address to the nation, adding that the agreement “managed to ensure us remaining in the euro”.

But the country will still face years of economic pain as austerity measures agreed

to as part of the bailout package are implemented. Most stock markets in Europe were modestly higher on the news out of Brussels with the Stoxx 50 index of leading European shares closing up 0.2 per cent. Meanwhile the euro gave up earlier gains to trade 0.4 per cent lower at $1.2941.

The interest rate charged on Greece’s benchmark 10-year bonds, an indicator of investor confidence in a country’s finances, fell 0.2 percentage points to 14.47 per cent on the news of the debt deal.

“There remains the potential for this deal to fall apart in the medium term as there are a lot of moving parts and it is a long way away from the permanent fix that the IMF had been insisting upon,” said Gary Jenkins, managing director of Swordfish Research.

“It is just one more big kick of the can down the road.”

For three years, Greece has been struggling to convince markets as well as its creditors that it can get a grip on its public finances, which had spiralled out of control. The country is predicted to enter

its sixth year of recession and is weighed down by an unemployment rate of 25 per cent.

The so-called troika of the European Central Bank, IMF and the European Commission has twice agreed to bail out Greece, pledging a total of 240 billion euros in rescue loans – of which the country has received about 150 billion euros so far. In return for its bailout loans, Greece has had to impose several rounds of austerity measures and submit its economy to scrutiny.

Without the bailout money, the country would be facing bankruptcy and a possible forced exit from the 17-country eurozone. This would have potentially chaotic repercussions for the world economy.

Nonetheless, the spending cuts and reforms insisted on by the troika have been painful.

Ordinary Greeks are struggling to make ends meet as wages have been cut and taxes increased. The country is routinely shut down as strike after strike is called in protest of yet more austerity.

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Graph suggests Iran working on bomb

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The undated diagram that was given to the AP by officials of a country critical of Iran’s atomic programme allegedly calculating the explosive force of a nuclear weapon – a key step in developing such arms.

Iranian scientists have run computer simulations for a nuclear weapon that would produce more than triple the explosive force of the World War Two bomb that destroyed Hiroshima, according to a diagram obtained by The Associated Press.

The diagram was leaked by officials from a country critical of Iran’s atomic programme to bolster their arguments that Iran’s nuclear programme must be halted before it produces a weapon. The officials provided the diagram only on condition that they and their country not be named.

The International Atomic Energy Agency – the Viennabased UN nuclear watchdog – reported last year that it had obtained diagrams indicating that Iran was calculating the “nuclear explosive

yield” of potential weapons.

A senior diplomat who is considered neutral on the issue confirmed that the graph obtained by the AP was indeed one of those cited by the IAEA in that report.

He spoke only on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to discuss the issue.

The IAEA report mentioning the diagrams last year did not give details of what they showed. But the diagram seen by the AP (left) shows a bell curve – with variables of time in micro-seconds, and power and energy both in kilotons – the traditional measurement of the energy output, and hence the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The curve peaks at just above 50 kilotons at around 2 microseconds, reflecting the full force of the

weapon being modelled.

The bomb that the United States dropped on Hiroshima in Japan during World War Two, in comparison, had a force of about 15 kilotons. Modern nuclear weapons have yields hundreds of times higher than that.

The diagram has a caption in Farsi: “Changes in output and in energy released as a function of time through power pulse.” The number “5’’ is part of the title, suggesting it is part of a series.

David Albright, whose Institute for Science and International Security is used by the US government as a go-to source on Iran’s nuclear programme, said the diagram looks genuine but seems to be designed more “to understand the process” than as part of a blueprint for an actual weapon in the

making.

“The yield is too big,” Albright said, noting that North Korea’s first tests of a nuclear weapon were only a few kilotons. Because the graph appears to be only one in a series, others might show lower yields, closer to what a test explosion might produce, he said.

The senior diplomat said the diagram was part of a series of Iranian computergenerated models provided to the IAEA by the intelligences services of member nations for use in its investigations of suspicions that Iran is trying to produce a nuclear weapon. Iran denies any interest in such a weapon and has accused the United States and Israel of fabricating evidence that suggests it is trying to build a bomb.

Asked about the project,

Iran’s chief IAEA delegate, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, said he had not heard of it. IAEA spokeswoman Gill Tudor said the agency had no comment.

Iran has refused to halt uranium enrichment, despite offers of reactor fuel from abroad, saying it is producing nuclear fuel for civilian uses. It has refused for years to co-operate with the UN nuclear agency’s efforts to investigate its programme.

Iran’s critics fear it could use the enriched uranium for military purposes. Such concerns grew this month when the IAEA said Iran is poised to double its output of higher-enriched uranium at its fortified underground facility – a development that could put Tehran within months of being able to make the core of a nuclear warhead. – AP

British police admit MP abused boys British police have acknowledged that Cyril Smith, a highprofile politician who died two years ago, had physically and sexually abused young boys in care homes in the 1960s.

Smith, whose girth – he weighed 178kg – and outspoken opinions made him a colourful character in parliament for the Liberals, faced rumours of abuse throughout his career but criminal charges were never brought.

Both the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said that if Smith, a politician for 20 years, had faced the same allegations yesterday he would be charged and prosecuted.

Smith was secretary of the Rochdale Hostel for Boys Association in north-west England and was accused of abusing vulnerable youngsters by spanking and touching them.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “The force is now publicly acknowledg-

ing that young boys were victims of physical and sexual abuse committed by Smith.

“Three separate files regarding Sir Cyril Smith’s actions were passed to first the director of public prosecutions (DPP) and the Crown Prosecution Service although on each occasion no prosecution was pursued.”

The claims of abuse against Smith were investigated in 1970, 1998 and 1999, but no prosecution was ever brought.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Heywood of Greater Manchester Police said a review of those decisions had found there was “overwhelming evidence” against Smith.

“We believe that if the same evidence was presented to the CPS today there would have been a very realistic prospect that Smith would have been charged with a number of indecent assaults, and that the case would have been brought to trial,” he said. – AFP

• 20 civilians killed Syrian warplanes bombed an olive oil factory packed with farmers yesterday, killing at least 20 people in the latest regime strike to rip through a crowd of civilians, activists said. The bombing comes as the civil war takes a devastating toll on an already beleaguered population. Human Rights Watch said it found “compelling evidence” that the regime used cluster bombs in an airstrike that killed at least 11 children earlier this week.

– AFP

• 30 killed in Iraq Insurgents launched attacks against security forces and civilians in central and northern Iraq yesterday, killing at least 30 people and wounding dozens, officials said. Shiite mosques in Baghdad were main targets, along with a city claimed by squabbling ethnic groups in a disputed northern region. The conflicts threaten the stability of Iraq following the final pullout of US military forces nearly a year ago. – AP

• Human shield?

Mexican soldiers say beauty queen Maria Susana Flores Gamez had a gun in her hands when she was killed in a hail of gunfire over the weekend.

A federal official says soldiers described the confrontation in a military report. The official had access to the report but is not authorised to be quoted by name. The report says the gunmen she was travelling with lined up behind Flores Gamez as they descended from vehicles and shot it out with soldiers, suggesting she may have been used as a human shield.

– AP

• Pub attacked

photo ap

Aids activists highlight the naked truth Naked Aids activists, with painted slogans on their bodies, protest inside the lobby of the Capitol Hill office of House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, yesterday, prior to World Aids Day, at the weekend. Three women Aids activists saying they wanted to highlight the “naked truth” about potential spending cuts in HIV programmes were arrested after taking their clothes off in the lobby Boehner’s office.

Gunmen said to be dressed as soldiers have opened fire on a central Nigeria pub, killing 10 people in a region hit by waves of clashes between Christian and Muslim ethnic groups, authorities say.

The incident occurred in the Barkin Ladi area of Plateau state this week and saw gunmen storm the pub then open fire indiscriminately on customers.

– AFP

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Store water underground – scientists Surplus rainwater should be stored underground instead of in dams to prepare for drought, a scientific study says.

The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has made the recommendation as the federal government tables Australia’s first national Murray-Darling Basin plan in parliament.

Researcher Andrew Ross says Australia should be “banking” its water underground as an alternative to traditional dams during times of heavy rain.

“There is enormous national potential to store surplus water in aquifers, ensuring sufficient water is available for cities, homes, industry, farming and the environment when drought strikes,” he said in a statement.

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Prime lambs sell strongly

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The 2012 Heartland Young Auctioneers Competition, held at the Canterbury A&P Show, was won by Glenn Peddie of Peter Walsh & Associates, with Ryan Andrew of PGG Wrightson finishing in second place. Seven auctioneers from the South Island competed in the inaugural competition.

Peddie was brought up on a farm in Wakari and attended the local Hawarden Area School.

His first job was as a casual musterer around North Canterbury and Omarama. He started his career in the livestock industry as a livestock clerk in Christchurch, before becoming a stock agent servicing lifestyle farmers in the area.

Peddie joined Peter Walsh & Associates as a livestock broker in 2007, looking after the company’s inland Canterbury clients – from the Rakaia through to Parnassus. He was instrumental in re-establishing the sale at Coalgate and regularly assists with the auctioneering.

Entrants in the Young Auctioneers Competition where tested on auction rules and then involved in a mock auction to test their auctioneering skills. Each entrant was required to sell two lots of heifers/bulls; entrants were given prior notice of lots to sell and access to the breeder.

The auction was held on November 16 at the 150th Canterbury A&P Show in front of show crowds.

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Just over 300 entries have so far been received across New Zealand, with 43 from the Canterbury North Otago region.

National convener Chris Keeping is pleased with entry numbers and the level of interest in the awards, which are split into categories of New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions.

“We are past halfway in our entry target this year, which is great. I’m hoping for a rush of entries this week as our earlybird entry prize draw closes off tomorrow,” Mrs Keeping says.

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Thanks to our fantastic partners and supporters

ON TRACK FOR FAMILY OF 100 BUSINESSES AND FARMERS

Major Partners

R&M GANDA LTD/BP2GO BUSINESS SUPPORTER

EA Networks New Zealand Lottery Board Today’s 2 Pages truly demonstrate When you look at the list of all our in the new year.

Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury the breadth of support for the EA Supporters, we’re truly ending up Ashburton Trust / Lion Foundation

Gold Partners Ashburton Contracting Ltd Ashburton Guardian Co. Ltd BNZ Briggs Family Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury Ltd

Silver Partners Allenton Swimming Charitable Trust Ashburton Trading Society Ashburton Trust – Trading Arm Carr Group Turton Developments Ltd The Radio Network – Classic Hits 92.5fm VetEnt Riverside Wilson Bulk Transport Ltd

with the businesses that are the heart and soul of our community – it’s an • We’ve got a LipSync round-up – amazing family of businesses and thanks very much to Andre and her farmers that all make Mid Canterbury an outstanding place to live and work, team and with our new Centre, to play!

Networks Centre:

• Kerry Clough and Jennian Homes We know there are many businesses provide an update on the House Build still considering their support for the Centre. If we’re going to make $5 • And 7 of our local businesses, million we need your support. We 2 Bronze Partners and 5 Business hope you too will join our family of Supporters, share why they’ve got Supporters and enable Council to in behind the Centre. push the Go button on construction

Bronze Partners Ashford Handicrafts Ltd CMP Canterbury & Five Star Beef Cochranes of Canterbury Dpi Design & Print and Elite Embroidery Drummond and Etheridge Ltd Neumanns Tyre Service Ltd Newlands Group Paper Plus Ashburton/Office Spot Ashburton Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings Ltd Rosebank Residential Care Ltd Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains RX Plastics Ltd Spray Marks Group Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd Vision Insurance (S.I.) Ltd

Business Supporters Plus Ashburton College Kelvin Holmes Insurance Services ltd Molloy Agriculture Ltd Todds of Ashburton

Business Supporters Ashburton Pre-Stress Concrete C.M. Trailer Equipment Ltd Cooney Silva Evatt Ltd Croy’s Ltd Ross and Sue Duncan Euro Agri Everest Farm Consulting Ltd Falloon and Co Ltd Gabites Ltd Goodman Tavendale Reid Law Honda Country Ashburton JFM Advertising and Design Rachel and Brian Leadley Leech & Partners Mainland Wool Ltd Murray Smith Aluminium Myers Business Solutions Ltd Parr Family Peter May Ltd Philip Wareing Ltd Precision Cutting and Processing Ltd R&M Ganda Ltd/BP2Go Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Rural Transport Ltd Russell Moon and Fail Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton Rylock Ashburton Sebco – Fuel Storage Systems Ltd Shearer Family Stocker Dairy Services Ltd Subway Ashburton Tinwald Canvas and Upholstery Ltd Peter and Nicki Webster

Rural and Other Supporters G.J. & T.L. Hunt Kiwanis J.H. Lemon D.T. Lowe and Co Owen and Rosemary Moore Pendene Farm Ltd Perry Farms B.V. Quinn Vern and Kay Thomas Waioto Farm Ltd L.G. Webb

If you would like to support the EA Networks Centre: Please contact Fiona at Myers Business Solutions on 307-6355 (day time) or Janette on 027-308-0020

VISIT OUR WEBSITE Make sure to visit our website. Content is being continuously updated as it becomes available.

See www.eanetworkscentre.co.nz

Also see the Project Update and examples of the aquatic leisure play equipment to be provided. Thanks again to everyone for their support and hard work. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a well-deserved break!

Rasek and Margaret Ganda of BP2Go Ashburton.

Chris Robertson Fundraising Chairman EA Networks Centre

JENNIAN HOMES HOUSE BUILD UPDATE The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim We are still waiting to finalise a Team along with Jennian Homes few other supporters to enable the Ashburton are about to start a major home to be finished. We are also fundraiser for the new EA Networks looking for businesses to help with Centre. the landscaping, paths and patios etc., The slab is about to be poured for a so if you are keen to support please new home to be built as part of Stage 2 contact Kerry Clough on 027 204 1030. of the new Braebrook subdivision. The modern 3 bedroom home, with indoor- Upon completion of the home in early outdoor living will have a beautiful 2013, there will be an auction on-site view across the lawn to a stream and unless sold prior, with all profits going the magnificent Southern Alps. to the EA Networks Centre.

This fundraising project would not be successful without the If you’re interesting in making an huge contribution from many local offer prior to auction, please contact businesses and trades, who have Hamish Niles from Property Brokers Ashburton for details. donated materials and labour.

The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team would like to acknowledge the following businesses for their support: Jennian Homes Ashburton Mitre 10 Mega Laser Plumbing and Electrical Brady’s Painting & Decorating Finishing Company Skip 2 It – Flooring Xtra Ashburton Joinery McLaren Contracting Ashburton UHire Gary McCormack Dominator Garage Doors Ashburton Property Brokers

Rasek and Margaret Ganda of BP2Go Ashburton knew early on that they would like to be given an opportunity to support the new EA Networks Centre.

growth of our sporting excellence.

It will also be an excellent venue for recreational and fitness participation for all people of all ages, with facilities that will be modern and encouraging. This “Having raised two daughters can only improve the health and in Ashburton that have both well-being of our community. participated in various sports, we see this Centre as a huge asset to Our business has been able to our community. Many sporting grow due to the continued support individuals and teams from Mid from all our local customers. Our Canterbury have achieved at way to thank our community is to high levels, both nationally and be able to offer our support to this internationally. This new facility venture in return. Therefore it is will improve and create more with our great pleasure that we opportunities for the further become a Business Supporter”.

CMP CANTERBURY AND FIVE STAR BEEF BRONZE PARTNER

...IT ALL HAPPENED AT COMMUNITY LIPSYNC! On 3 November Mid Canterbury Badminton, Netball and Basketball joined forces to raise funds for the EA Networks Centre with a night of awesome entertainment.

and Gangnam Style by the Geraldine group called THIRD certainly had the crowd cheering – their dance moves were amazing”.

Badminton, Netball and Basketball community and the EA Networks Centre Community Fundraising Committee;

A night like this wouldn’t happen • And to Ashburton Trust Event without the support of many! Thanks Centre and with a special thanks to our many sponsors who provided to: prizes and helped keep costs down, • Our judges Kim Brenton, Carolyn making possible the $4,000 raised.

Ashburton Trust; Clough and Victoria Kelly who had a Thanks to: challenging job selecting the prize NZ Sock Factory; The Stables; Chris Baird, General Manager – Subway; Everyprint; Pizza Hutt; winners; Lamb from CMP Canterbury with Columbus Coffee; Pateron’s Funeral Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust • The Organising Committee – Andre Services; Warehouse Stationery; Deputy Chair, Brian Leadley.

Bennett (Chair), Gail Benseman, New World; Video Ezy; Regent Bernie Jopson, Kendall Lowe, Cinema; Countdown; Stirling Sports; Says Committee Chair, Andre Pauline Paterson and Penii Paterson, Community Swimming Pool; and CMP Canterbury and Five Star Bennett, “All the acts were fantastic, together with other members of the McDonalds Family Restaurant.

Beef are proud to be involved with the support of the new EA Networks Centre.

11 senior and 15 junior lipsync acts, supported by MCs “Harry and Hoops” (Craig Harrison and Phil Hooper) enthralled a 200 strong audience. There were also guest performances by Ashburton College Year 13 students, Luke Glendining and Julia Bell; and also Rocky Bull accompanied by the Variety Theatre Dancers.

SENIOR PRIZE WINNERS

Award

Act Name

Song

Best Overall Performance

Stamphead

Timewarp

Crowd Pleaser

THIRD

Gangnam Style

Best Costume

Just the Girls

Mama I’m a Big Girl Now

Best Choreography

The Llamas

Ladies of the World

Most Authentic Performance

Andy & Ned

Best Individual Performance

Leen Braam

Hiphopapotamus Vs Rhymenoceros Mony Mony

JUNIOR PRIZE WINNERS

Award

Act Name

Song

Best Overall Performance

Hinds Daggs

Gumboot Song

Crowd Pleaser

Gummy Bears

Gummy Bear Song

Best Costume

The Nerds

Nerds Medley

Best Choreography

Candy Girls

Candyman

Most Authentic Performance

Hinds Daggs

Gumboot Song

Best Individual Performance

Susan Zhen

Should’ve Said No

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are the preferred option when it comes to employing new people, however, a low local unemployment rate of around 1% means vacancies also have to be As long-standing major employers filled from outside the area. and contributors to the Mid Canterbury District, the two Employees have the opportunity companies are delighted their to progress and develop within contribution will continue in this CMP Canterbury, Five Star Beef important way. and the wider ANZCO Foods Group through a number of CMP Canterbury and Five Star avenues across a wide range of Beef are part of the ANZCO diverse positions.

Foods Group, one of New Zealand’s largest exporters Both CMP Canterbury and Five with a strong history in Mid Star Beef have an unrivalled Canterbury. The Group’s core commitment to safety, with purpose is to procure, process company Health and Safety and market New Zealand beef and standards well above statutory lamb products to the world, all requirements.

Encouraging delivered to exacting standards. health options is high priority, with It goes without saying the highly ongoing staff health initiatives skilled craftsmanship of all staff being vital to the wellbeing of along with the support of farmer our workforce – in this, the producers and arable farmers are Ashburton Sports Stadium will be integral to the success of both a significant benefit to our staff. businesses across the board.

The Sports Centre is on track to With a large combined workforce becoming one of Mid Canterbury’s exceeding 1000 employees at most valuable assets, a stunning the peak of the season, CMP facility that will be used and Canterbury and Five Star Beef enjoyed by people of all ages, operate year-round processing from young families to those in both lamb and beef for discerning their twilight years, for sport, markets across the globe. Locals recreation or pure relaxation.

W h e r e f i t n e s s , fa mily & f u n c o m e t o g e t h e r. . . .

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, November 29, 2012

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PROJECT UPDATE

RYLOCK ASHBURTON BUSINESS SUPPORTER Chris Fulton, Dougal Moore and David Oakley from Rylock Ashburton.

Rylock Ashburton is pleased to come on continue its proud sporting tradition. board as a Business Supporter of the EA “Everyone will benefit either directly or Networks Centre. indirectly from the centre being built”, says Rylock is a locally-owned aluminium joinery Dougal, ‘It is important Ashburton continues that has been operating in Ashburton for over to upgrade its facilities”.

15 years. The owners Dougal and Christine “It is an exciting investment in Ashburton’s Moore have been involved in many sports future,” says Christine, ‘As a teacher I as players, coaches and supporters and they know many children who are really looking see this as a chance to give something back forward to the Centre opening. The sooner, to the Mid Canterbury community and help the better!”

RAVENSDOWN BUSINESS SUPPORTER Ashburton donation signals Ravensdown and District Council are doing just that and commitment to Mid Canterbury Ravensdown is happy it can help”.

Farmer-owned fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown has confirmed it has made a significant donation to Ashburton’s new sports facility as part of its commitment to Mid Canterbury farming.

Ravensdown is 100% farmer-owned and is Australasia’s largest fertiliser co-operative, providing farmers with the tools, advice and inputs to lift their production and lower their environmental footprint.

Key Account Manager Gordon McKormick says, “Ashburton is a thriving rural community and many of the users of these superb sporting facilities will be involved with farming in one way or another”.

The EA Networks Centre is progressing through the detailed design and documentation process, with a target date of end of April 2013 to call for construction tenders.

Gordon adds, “With stores in Methven, Rakaia, Hinds, Ashburton and the head office just up State Highway 1 in Hornby, there’s a commitment at the highest level to this important area. We always see good interest when we organise local events like last month’s seminars about reducing nitrate leaching”.

Ravensdown is silver sponsor of the UN’s International Year of the Co-operative, which named Ashburton the co-operative capital of New Zealand. “Farmers in this part of the world know that pulling together is the way to get things done. The Stadium Trust

Warren and Mahoney are working with the Design Committee to ensure all elements of the design are continuously evaluated to achieve the right balance between cost efficiencies and ensuring user needs are fully met.

Ross Hewson from the Rural Fundraising Team with Chris Gibbs, Ravensdown Account Manager, Mid Canterbury.

RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT ASHBURTON BUSINESS SUPPORTER

The Design Committee is also looking at ways to “future-proof” the EA Networks Centre through designing in the ability to provide additional leisure water features such as hydroslides and a lazy river, so they can proceed if funding allows.

LEECH & PARTNERS LTD BUSINESS SUPPORTER

You can expect ‘real local, real friendly service’ from the committed team at Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton.

The Design Committee has also recently be let, so the site platform can be prepared agreed on “wet deck” features to be included and site services addressed, ready for the in the leisure pool area, in the leisure main contractor to begin. pool area, and have investigated suitable inflatables, with examples shown.

An Expression of Interest document will be issued before Christmas from which a The next design update for user groups is shortlist of main contractors will be selected. proposed for late February 2013.

These contractors will then be asked to price As the design of the EA Networks Centre the final contract once all documentation is continues, preparations are being made on completed. site. The removal of some trees and scrub from the site is required, with wilding willows Peter Marshall and four other large trees to be removed Managing Director along with scrub on the site. Smaller trees Christchurch for Warren and Mahoney, and on the site will be transplanted to other parts John Rooney, of the surrounding parklands.

In early 2013 the earthworks contract will

VISION INSURANCE (S.I.) LTD BRONZE PARTNER

Leech & Partners Ltd is proud to support the EA “Vision Insurance (S.I.) Networks Centre, as Director Neil Donaldson explains: Ltd., is very proud to be able to support the new “Our Directors and team have supported all forms EA Networks Centre”, says of sport in Mid Canterbury and are firm believers in Director David Rush. providing the very best facilities to strengthen the Ashburton Transport, Vision Insurance (S.I.) future of our community. which started in 1986 by Stu Ltd is wholly owned by Husband, was purchased At Leech & Partners the phrase ‘Your success is David Rush and is very

by Ryal Bush Transport in our motivation’ drives our 30 highly skilled solution much a Mid Canterbury 1998, who then took over orientated team to provide the very best accounting company, and sees the McCormicks Transport and business advice. Supporting the Centre project fits new Centre as vital for the in 2010. Both current with our company’s commitment to the community to growth of the District.

Manager Colin Rotch and help make Mid Canterbury the very best place to work David Rush, Administration Manager David has been a and live.

Vision Insurance.

Natalie Bateman started supporter of the Centre Matthew Johnson (driver), with the company in 1998 Through providing purpose-built sports facilities, we see for a long time and sees Brian Leadley from the and original owner Stu still the opportunity for our children to succeed, whether many advantages for the Stadium Trust, Colin drives today one of the through netball, basketball or swimming at the new District. “This will be a fantastic facility for the community Rotch, Manager, Ryal Bush Ryal Bush fertiliser spreaders. Transport and Buck the dog Centre, or water skiing with the construction of Lake - for young and old alike, as well as offering facilities for Hood”. major sporting events. Mid Canterbury has supported Today Colin and his wife Kate Vision Insurance and we see this as a chance to repay are both focused on and dedicated to their industry and the District and put our support into the community”. the local area, and Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton has the drive to provide the best possible transport company Vision Insurance commenced operations in Ashburton for Mid Canterbury. in 2001, and now also has offices in Christchurch and With a team of 35 staff and a wide range of stock Rangiora. trucks, fertiliser spreaders and equipment, clients in the agricultural sector are well looked after.

Vision Insurance specialises in a wide range of insurance services including Domestic; Commercial & Business; Says Manager Colin Rotch “We are proud to be a part of Transit; Marine; Cargo; Professional; Pleasure Craft; this community and support a project such as this fantastic Bed & Breakfast Insurance Facility and Travel. Vision Leech & Partners from left: Neil Donaldson, Director; community facility, for the sporting development of our Insurance is a member of IBANZ (Insurance Brokers Julie Inwood, Associate Director; Chris Heffernan, youth, and for the development of Mid Canterbury. The Association of New Zealand) and is a member of Director; Gary Leech, Director.

EA Networks Centre will be well utilised by the entire Brokernet. community, our employees and their families”.

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Property Manager, Ashburton District Council

DONATE YOUR PROCEEDS FROM SLINK SKINS TO RIVERSIDE Two companies, Nichols (NZ) Ltd and SlinkSkins Ltd, have got in behind the Riverside Sport and Leisure Centre.

If you would like to donate your proceeds from slink skins collected this year to the Sports Centre, either contact: • Via Nichols (NZ) Ltd, contact their Office Administrator on 384-3260; • Via SlinkSkins Ltd, contact Sue Duncan on 302-0801.

Quality skins of New Zealand

W h e r e f i t n e s s , fa mily & f u n c o m e t o g e t h e r. . . .

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Hot on the heels of the Mid Canterbury Choir’s performance of Handel’s Messiah this month, Christmas performances are planned.

Voices raised for Christmas Christmas songs, both traditional and with a twist, will be delivered by the Mid Canterbury Choir at its annual Christmas Concerts on December 14.

The choir will perform at St Andrew’s Church in Ashburton on December 14, at 12.15pm and 5.15pm. Admission is $5 at the door.

Silent Night, Adeste Fideles, Away in a Manger, Carol of the Newborn King, Christmas Lullaby and Joy to the World will be sung alongside wishing

everyone a Merry Christmas with Rapping Paper and We Wish you a Merry Madrigal.

Most are favourite songs selected by the choir’s musical director, Sylvia Watson, from the past nine years.

The choir will welcome a young guest artist, Annalise Nelson, a Year 13 student from Geraldine High School.

Annalise will sing several solos, both on her own and with the choir.

She has been actively involved in the performing arts

since she was five, when she started her first dance lesson.

Over the years, Annalise has taken part in the cultural events at Geraldine High as well as community shows. She has been a member of the Timaru Drama League Society since she was 10 and has been a cast member of the junior shows every year since, including playing lead roles of Annie in Annie Jnr and Maid Marion in Robin Hood.

Annalise was also one of 16 selected from the South Island

for a Glee group to perform at the official opening of the Forsyth Barr stadium in 2011.

This year, she was a part of the Year 13 leaders at Geraldine High as cultural captain.

She has Just been selected as one of 20 students from New Zealand to study at Nasda in 2013. Her goal is to become successful in the professional performing arts and explore how the performing arts can be used to support health rehabilitation.

Enrolments for the Big Little Theatre Company’s Summer Theatre School, from January 7 to 11, are coming in thick and fast.

Director Jackie Heffernan said she had had to turn away potential enrolees in the intermediate programme as it was full. However, she still had a couple of spaces each in the junior and senior programmes.

She said learning how to act and all about drama would be just as much fun for kids to do in their holidays as other activities such as swimming, surfing and camping, if not more so.

“Absolutely, it’s theatre. It’s hugely creative. I think it’s a chance to work with people who have come from outside of town,” Mrs Heffernan said.

Not only were some of the enrolees from outside of Ashburton, with some returning from Kaiapoi and Christchurch, but the Christchurchbased tutors of Dan Bain and Elizabeth O’Connor would be offering their expertise throughout the week, both highly respected in the industry.

Ms O’Connor has written over 40 plays, and at the Court Theatre she combines her job as literary manager with writing, directing, casting and teaching youth and adult class-

• November 30 – In-Flagrante at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

O’Neill and bass Stephen Bennett. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Brian Law, music director Christchurch City Choir. Tickets $40 from citychoir@xtra.co.nz or phone (03) 366 6927.

• To November 30 – From Shadows to Light, Katrina McGettigan, exhibition at Terrace Downs Resort art gallery.

• To December 11 – Methven Heritage Centre exhibition, Re-View, of Bill and Cheryl Irwin’s work.

• December 7 to 9 – Variety Theatre Ashburton auditions at the society rooms on Wills Street for 2013 production of Miss Saigon. Anyone wanting information or an appointment can ring Faye Johnston on 308-8297.

• December 14 – Methven Heritage Centre Cash and Carry mixed medium art exhibition opens, runs to February 4.

• December 8 – Christchurch City Choir performs Handel’s Messiah 7.30pm at Christ’s College Hall. Soloists: soprano Madelaine Pierard, mezzo Sally-Anne Russell, tenor Simon

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) Work issues are to the fore and career matters can proceed in a healthy direction.

Yet ‘can’ is the operative word as powerful energies may need careful handling, especially if egos are involved. Surprising news could have something to do with a conversation that occurred yesterday.

Get together with a lively companion to enjoy some fun.

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• December 14 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas Concerts, 12.15pm and 5.15pm, at St Andrews Church, Ashburton.

Admission $5 at the door.

• To December 15 – Ashburton Society of Arts Spring Show opens at the Short Street Studio.

Hours are Saturday, Monday and Wednesday 10am to 2pm.

Anyone wishing to view works outside these hours can phone Ngaio McKee on 308-4533 or Val Henderson on 308-5460.

Each week the Ashburton Guardian gives readers a chance to win DVDs courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.

Winners will be announced in this column the following week, so keep looking! If you see your name in the winner’s box, come into the Guardian and tell our lovely staff at reception you’re a DVD winner. ID may be required.

Winners have two months to claim their prize.

From incomparable director Steven Soderbergh, comes this generation’s Saturday Night Fever, starring Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and Matthew McConaughey. To a rebellious 19-year-old kid (Pettyfer) looking for independence from his family, Magic Mike (Tatum) seems like the perfect role model: he’s got a nice car, a nice apartment and a seemingly endless supply of women. What’s his secret?

He’s a male stripper, and when the kid dives headlong into Magic Mike’s world, his mad dancing skills and hunger for excitement make for an unforgettable summer…

• January 7 – Methven Summer School opens.

• To January 20 – Haunts of Dickens exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery.

• January 26 – Heather Sarin exhibition opens at Ashburton Art Gallery.

• To January 27 - New Zealand potter Mirek Smíšek – 60 years, 60 pots. Exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery.

• Mondays 10am to 2pm – Mixed media group. Ashburton Society of Arts. Create artwork using collage, painting and different

McGregors the team with a big HEarT

TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) You may feel the urge to jump into a new experience before you are ready. The desire to blast through restrictions and enjoy a real adventure seems tempting. If you want it, you may well go after it today. Relationships look easier and there is also the possibility of romance if conditions are right. If you’re thinking of going on a date, it can be exciting.

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) Don’t be in too much of a hurry as extra care may be called for after yesterday’s revelations.

You may need time to gather your senses and to make a more informed decision.

If your love life has seemed strained of late, an influence today can help put it back on track. If you can forgive and forget, a more beneficial time can open up.

CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) Relationships could become more amorous today as Venus makes a tender aspect to Mars. Remember, these are planets that influence romance.

You may need to take advantage of this early on to set the trend for the rest of the day or reasons to be grumpy may overtake the desire to be sweet. Newly lovedup? Things can get passionate.

LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) With the current astral line-up business success may be on the cards. Be bold yet willing to negotiate and you may just get what you want.

Connecting with the right people certainly helps so it may be a good time to send out your CV or attend interviews. A practical response accompanied by wise decisionmaking may make today quite profitable.

surface design techniques. Nontutored. Contact Rowena Hart 308-9371.

• First Monday of the month – Ashburton Society of Arts life drawing group from 10am to 12 noon, phone Robin Arnst on 3081001. Also third Monday night of each month, 7pm to 9pm. Both at the Short Street studio.

• Every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm – Weekly art and printmaking group at Short Street Studio, non-tutored and everyone welcome. $10 per month or $3 a day.

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The Guardian is still waiting for the Doctor Who DVDs to arrive. Winners will be contacted by phone or email when they land. Thank you for your patience!

• Last Wednesday of every month – Film Society evenings.

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VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Single? You may find this the perfect day to cement a relationship and take it to the next level. Committed? If you allow your partner a little leeway you may avoid tensions.

Pay attention to your sense of responsibility, which may be active today, as it may help you figure out which steps to take next. Alternative health therapies can also appeal.

If you would like to go into the draw to win a copy of Magic Mike DVD, write your name, address and the DVD’s title on the back of an envelope and send to: Goodie Giveaway, PO Box 77, Ashburton.

Alternatively you can email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with the above details.

Entries must be received no later than 9am, the following Wednesday.

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Winners of Doctor Who DVDs are: Jeanette Price, Phil Lewis, Kate Flanagan

If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 307-7961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

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es. She teaches for Christchurch’s school of young writers and visits China to teach drama and Shakespeare to university students.

Mr Bain redefined children’s theatre at the Court Theatre with his work in silent clowning. He has been a writer, director, street performer, theatre director and standup comedian since graduating from CircoArts, the New Zealand circus school, in 2001. He has written numerous plays and has won two

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of six places in Radio New Zealand’s 2011 New Shorts radio play competition.

Having such high profile tutors who were new to BLTC would be of immense value to the summer school students, Mrs Heffernan said.

“It’s an injection of new life into their learning,” she said.

There would be a specialist choreographer/dance captain on board as the company was joined by Big Little Theatre Company graduate Greta Casey-Solly, who had been training in Australia.

Mr Bain would be bringing his play Why are My Parents So Boring? to perform at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on the Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday night of summer school week. Anyone would be able to buy tickets and come along.

“It gives summer school some credibility with the yougnstes being tutored by a real theatre professional,” Mrs Heffernan said.

“People from outside of town, they have always been hugely impressed with the calibre of the youngsters they get to work with here, their commitment, their passion for theatre,” she said.

This was the third year the summer school had been held by BLTC. The summer school was open to those aged between five and 17.

OvEr $10,000

has been raised so far for The Heart Foundation of New Zealand’s research in Canterbury!

LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Family matters seem to proceed well, even though you may be very busy at home.

You’re likely to be in a dynamic mood so you may be keen to clear out clutter as well as decorate in readiness for the festive season. Put your best foot forward and people will let you know that they appreciate your efforts.

Improving your health appeals to you.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) You may enjoy your routines and be pleasantly predictable but you can make the most of this by being flexible. You have the wit and charm to win others over to your way of thinking.

Today it may be all about talking, sharing and learning, with a potential for passion thrown in too. Look to put a fresh spin on things and shake up your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Signs may be good for improving your home and family relationships. Give your sweetheart the space to try something new, especially where DIY or decorating are concerned. Though you can have fun, you may have a lot more of it if you can tackle a worry early on and get it out of the way.

Later, look to relax and enjoy yourself.

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CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Trust your feelings to guide you to make the right moves where others may be concerned. By showing empathy and generosity you will prosper.

Perceiving an ongoing relationship in a new light may make it more interesting.

Yet some scepticism on your part may be good for you when it comes to making purchases today. Try to be savvy!

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Maintaining a liveand-let-live attitude may be the only way to deal with the intentions of other people that crop up at work or in your social life.

You can definitely get ahead now if you don’t focus on the small stuff. Enjoying an adventurous outing or competitive sport with friends may be just the thing to give your spirits a lift and restore optimism.

PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) A serious discussion with those to whom you are closest could lead to an important decision. You’ll find loved ones understanding and ready to listen. If family, work or health matters leave you baffled, don’t hesitate to ask questions and get more clarity. A Venus/Mars link suggests a budding romance with someone from far away or who is challenging.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7.00pm

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Celtic Clubrooms, Keenans Road.

The following meetings will be held in December:

Ashburton Gym Club

Monday 10 December Canterbury Regional Transport Committee 10.00am Selwyn District Council, 2 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston Tuesday 11 December Regional Water Management Committee Wigram Manor, 14 Henry Wigram Christchurch

3.00pm Drive, Wigram,

Thursday 13 December Council 9.00am Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch REGULATION HEARING COMMITTEE In addition to the above meetings, the Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly. Meetings will be held on either Thursday or Friday as required.

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact Customer Services on 353 9007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 ECINFO).

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

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DAILY DIARY

Ashburton Community Pool has a position available for a

Recreation Squad Coach Hours of work Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm, Tues, Thurs and Fri 6pm – 7pm We require a swim coach to join our fantastic team of dedicated coaches!

Experience either working with children and adults in an aquatic environment would help, however full training will be given to the suitable applicant.

A willingness to see children/adults progress and succeed and have good verbal communication skills would be an advantage.

Please post or email your letter of application and CV to: Pool Manager Ashburton Community Pool PO Box 196 Ashburton or email: carl@ashburtoncommunitypool.co.nz

Delivery Supervisor AShburton

A part time position is available in Ashburton to supervise distributors delivering mailers to household letterboxes. The role encompasses recruitment, receiving and delivering stock to distributors, and service performance management.

TOMORROW FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display in Heritage Hangar. RNZAF Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Seafield Road.

1.30pm. R.S.A. Euchre, all welcome. R.S.A. Club, Cox St. 2.00pm. CAVENDISH CLUB. A.G.M. 31 Tancred Street.

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MOTORING GREAT stocks of new and used kids bikes, ready for Christmas, at McKay and Donaldson Motorcycles, 734 East Street, ring Cliff on 308-7982. www.mckayanddonaldson. co.nz WAGONS, buy or sell through the Ashburton Guardian classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

MOTORCYCLES FARM bikes, buy or sell in the Motorcycles section of Ashburton Guardian classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

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10.30am. PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORT. Walking Group - walk and talk, get fit and meet new people. Meet outside Hockey pavilion at the domain, Walnut Avenue.

McMillan Room Menorlue Ashburton College

You must have a van or station wagon vehicle or similar, cell phone, internet access and the ability to use a computer.

TODAY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Seafield Road.

7.00pm -7.45pm. ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. Dickens does Christmas, evening of readings. Ashburton Public Library, Havelock Street.

7.30pm. DIABETES ASHBURTON. Come and see the new CareSen’s meters. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

7.30pm - 9.30pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/Sequence dancing. Learn to dance. All welcome.

Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

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TRAIL bikes, buy or sell in the Motorcycles section of Ashburton Guardian Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

9.00am-4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone

307-0496. 60 Cass Street Consultancy House.

FOR SALE 9.30am. M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Beginners, everyone welcome.

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DAY TIME SECTION. All welcome, rackets available for hire. couplings.

Phone Shirley 021-026Sports Hall, Tancred Street.

Trailer axle with wheels 45048. revisions: 9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open, Phone and brake callipers.

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Ashburton College mixed touch team play Hemi Tahuri goes down in a warm-up game against Lincoln High School on Saturday.

Touch team tries Lincoln for size

By Myles Hume Despite missing out on a nationals berth earlier this year, the Ashburton College mixed touch team showed it can still match it with the best on Saturday.

The team took on Lincoln High School, providing a hit pad for the school that will head north to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Touch Championships on December 7.

Ashburton College showed their worth

in the early stages of their season, losing all three games by a narrow margins with 7-3, 7-5 and 7-6 defeats.

Ashburton College mixed touch coach Kev Opele said the matches allowed Lincoln High School to have a tournament-like hit out where they will be playing up to three matches a day.

He was proud of the way his team pulled through, putting them in good stead for Aoraki and South Island tournaments early next year when they will hopefully qualify for the nationals.

“Considering they (Lincoln) are going to nationals, this was our first real hit out together and only half the team have been training, so once we get the team up and running it will be very interesting,�

Opele said.

He is confident his young team will perform well at the upcoming tournaments where many of their opposition had lost experienced players. The team will continue to train over summer until the Aoraki Secondary Schools Touch Championships in early 2013.

Ranger jabs early at Bird Rene Ranger isn’t fazed by Greg Bird’s reputation as a brawler on the field ahead of their December 15 Fight For Life showdown, saying he would rather “flick over to Shortland Street� than watch the league hardman.

The Taniwha rugby player said he expected the Gold Coast Titans forward to come out swinging in what Ranger believes will be a tough fight - a challenge he hopes he is ready for. “It’s pretty tough, for myself I’m a laidback sort of guy and I try not to take things too seriously but probably come day you’ll be switched on after you get a few thwacks in the head,� said Ranger. “We’re smashing each other up just to help out that cause of prostate cancer,

it’s all about having fun,� he said. “We’re not serious boxers, full credit to the serious ones, but you know they do some hard work and hard yards, but for us it’s a bit of fun and about that cause.�

Nearly a month into his boxing career, Ranger is yet to research his opponent fully after having only accidently come across him on YouTube. “I think I was looking up league hits and he was one of the guys who did one of the hits; other than that I don’t know too much about him. “I do watch a bit of league, but you know I’m not the one to flip over to league first thing, I’d flick over to Shortland Street first. “I heard he’s a hard man so it’ll be a

good contest.�

Ranger said the challenge had been not only in learning how to box, but also managing two sports simultaneously with pre-season training for the Blues starting on December 10. “It’s a bit hard trying to jiggle the boxing training with the rugby because I’m trying to do the rugby training in the morning and then I’ve got boxing in the afternoon ... you get home and you just want to crash out.�

Ranger said Blues coach John Kirwan was excited at the prospect of seeing Ranger put himself out there for a good cause, with the bonus being extra preseason training for the three-test All Black.

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Munro marathon puts Auckland in total control Colin Munro hopes his marathon double century yesterday helps move him away from being pigeon-holed as a one-day specialist.

The Auckland allrounder hit an unbeaten 269 as part of a record-smashing 377run stand for the sixth wicket with Craig Cachopa, as their side took control of the Plunket Shield match against Wellington at Eden Park.

Munro was at the crease seven and a half hours and struck 27 fours and 14 sixes off 252 deliveries as Auckland plundered 659 for nine declared, for a 278-run first innings lead.

Going into the final day today, with the pitch good but starting to play the odd trick, Wellington will be 145 for two in their second innings, still requiring another 133 to make Auckland bat a second time.

Cachopa struck his maiden first-class hundred, 166, off 273 balls in just under six hours, making it a good week for the Cachopa family, after in-form brother Carl hit his third century in seven innings this season for Central Districts.

Munro’s belligerent style has had him

earmarked as a limited-overs specialist.

The Durban-born 27-year-old is delighted to have proved those doubting his ability to play long innings wrong. “Hopefully this can show I can bat for a long period of time and put big runs on the board, so it’s been good for me and my confidence,� he said tonight.

The pair kept bouncing thoughts between themselves during the partnership to keep their mind on the job. “We’re both ball strikers so we played our natural game and if one of us was going away from that, we’d just walk down and let him know. “We set little targets. We knew we’d got past the sixth wicket record against Wellington and once we got that, we went from there and tried to get as many as we could.�

It is Munro’s third first-class hundred, including 103 against Central Districts this season. Sunday’s home game against Otago now looms as key in his mind. “It doesn’t take just one big score to put your hand up. You’ve got to back it up from game to game. I’ve got to start all over again and if I can get back to

SCOREBOARD Results Draws

Nett Eagle Hole: #13; Birdy Hole: # 7.

Bowls

Ashburton Bowling Club

Golf

Junior Ladies Singles. Played 27 th Nov.     Heather Ashburton Golf Club Gray won v Rona Brownlie 22-8 Finals Ollie Collins v Heather Gray 22-9. On Saturday 1 December the Club closing day match for the Smallbone Memorial Trophy will be held.

Congratulations girls. Well done. This is a mixed Canadian Foursome with an earlier than usual start to allow for the presentation dinner in the evening. The evening programme starts at 6pm.

Starting Time: Morning 8.00am; Afternoon Report at Ashburton Golf Club 11.00 for a 11.30 start On Saturday the annual Captain’s vs President’s Saturday Starters: matchplay event was held with the Captains team Morning Max Fitzgerald and Paul Greer; Afternoon emerging victorious 20 matches to 14.

Neil MacDonald and Len Hunt Nearest The Pins: Robbies Bar & Bistro: Don Results Grant Russell and Match Committee.

Houghton, MSA: Bruce Day, Rothburys Insurance: Chris Buckland, Netherby Meats: Paul May, Blue Pub (Longest Putt): Brian Donaldson, Robilliards (Nearest Draw 1 Dec 2012 Pin No 18) Bruce Day. Tball 9am T1 Longbeach Strikers v Tinwald Whitesox; Twos: Richard Leith, Murray Cook, Bruce Ching, Chris Buckland, Brian Wilson, Paul May and Greig Sparrow. T2 Hampstead Blue v Tinwald Dolphins; T3 Allenton

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back big scores then things could start happening for you.�

Cachopa, who played for Wellington last season, got some friendly banter along the way, but was chuffed to have broken his first-class century duck. “It’s satisfying. I always believed I could do it and it’s nice to get the job done. It’s really good for the confidence.�

At McLean Park in Napier, Central Districts reaffirmed their dominance over Otago as the CD bowing attack came to the fore on day three.

Otago began the morning at 232-9 in their first innings in reply to CD’s first innings of 476, and added 25 runs to their overnight total as Ian Butler swung his way to a first class best 73 not out before he ran out of willing partners as they were bowled out for 257.

Central paceman Andrew Lamb nabbed the final wicket to end with 2-40 from 16.5 overs as Otago failed to avoid the follow-on.

Central skipper Kieran Noema-Barnett then enforced the follow-on and requested that Otago bat again as he his bowlers took the Southerners to task again.

Diamonds v St Josephs Tigers; T4 Allenton Gold v St Josephs Panthers; T5 Borough v Rakaia Red Sox; T6 Hampstead Yellow v Netherby; Hinds Heroes BYE Slowpitch 9am D2 Allenton Tigers v Tinwald Blacksox; D3 Hampstead v Rakaia Royals (R Flanagan to umpire); D4 Netherby v Metalcorp Hampstead Allstars (H Lyttle to umpire).

Little League 10.30am D1 Pirates v Cardinals; D2Ashburton City Tigers v Methven Mad Dogs Revival Series 1pm D3 AC Hellcats v Rusty Demons; D4 AC Phoenix Flyers v Nosh Cafe Hampstead Hawks 3pm D1 Fairfield Marines v Fairfield B52’s (player from Nosh Cafe Hampstead Hawks to umpire); D4 Revival Rebels v Revival Renegades (player from Nosh Cafe Hampstead Hawks to umpire).

Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis Open Grade Draw - Saturday 1 December 2012 held at Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre A Reserve -12.15pm  Hinds/Longbeach v Methven White; Hinds/Mayfield v Hampstead Blue; Tinwald v Hampstead Gold; Methven Purple v Allenton Gold; Allenton Maroon v bye A Grade - 1.30pm  Methven v Allenton; Tinwald v Fairton; Hampstead v Dorie.

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Meeting Date: 29 Nov 2012. NZ Meeting number: 6. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles:1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9.

1 12.55pm (NZT) PORT FM SPRINT 2Y0+ MAIDEN $7000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 83 God Send (8) 58.5........................T Moseley 2 0x Boujet La (14) 58.5......................C Johnson 3 73548 Dragon’s Glory (6) 57............. A McKay (a4) 4 2x392 Katriffic (10) 56.5....................... S Muniandy 5 30x22 Tilly (15) 56.5............................. C Lunn (a3) 6 02620 Paradise City (3) 56.5...................K Williams 7 704 Zandria (9) 56.5.................... R Doherty (a2) 8 5308x Lady Lunchalot (11) 56.5................ J Bullard 9 7 Gallant Babe (13) 56.5............... A Frye (a4) 10 x9886 Halo May h (1) 56.5................C Barnes (a3) 11 6x Miss Lightning (18) 55.................R Hannam 12 905 Waitin Awhile (16) 55...............T Direen (a2) 13 90 Keynote (5) 55.............................L Callaway 14 8 Whezmyphone (17) 55 15 066x0 Solid Silver (2) 57 16 x7x00 Baltic (12) 58.5.........................L McKay (a3) 17 7x808 Pompei Cat (4) 58.5 18 x7770 Gallant Trick (7) 57 Emergencies: Solid Silver, Baltic, Pompei Cat, Gallant Trick 2 1.30pm LION LTD DASH RATING 85 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1200m 1 3312x Needastar b (6) 61.......................L Callaway 2 3521x Essential t (3) 59...........................K Williams 3 20908 Foneeleven tdm (1) 58.5............ C Lunn (a3) 4 109x5 Straitothepoolroom d (5) 58............ J Bullard 5 5291x Dozintmateranyway (7) 56.5.R Hutchings (a) 6 99338 Vincitore d (2) 55.....................T Direen (a2) 7 x2039 Royal Governess d (4) 54.......... S Muniandy 3 2.05pm CENTRAL SI OWNERS & TRAINERS ASSN MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m

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1 218x7 Ya Dreamin Jonesy (8) 62.5. R Doherty (a2) 2 73x87 The Hand Of Faith d (10) 59... A McKay (a4) 3 x3535 Go Go Dingo (6) 58........................ J Bullard 4 x5645 Howbaddouneedit td (7) 56.5..... A Frye (a4) 5 1341x Alpine Heights d (2) 56.5........C Barnes (a3) 6 x4100 Kirkie d (1) 56.5......................... S Muniandy 7 8110x Monachee (9) 54..........................C Johnson 8 023x5 Tough Nut td (3) 54.......................T Moseley 9 31585 Pazejan t (4) 54............................K Williams 10 308x7 Pearl Dancer d (5) 54.......... R Hutchings (a) 11 03856 Groover d (11) 54................... S Wynne (a4) 7 4.25pm D’CASH DASH RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 4x403 Natkingcole d (9) 59............... A McKay (a4) 2 221x9 Bowling Boy d (4) 57.5............ S Wynne (a4) 3 52x00 Xcelme d (3) 57.5.........................T Moseley 4 22410 Patrice td (8) 56.5................. R Doherty (a2) 5 0106x Elleaye td (1) 56...........................L Callaway 6 87108 Informant tdm (12) 56..................R Hannam 7 x6223 Royal Hu (2) 55.5............................ J Bullard 8 59x05 Anita Pea d (11) 55..................T Direen (a2) 9 56276 Orutan (10) 55..............................K Williams 10 144x7 Bacio Francese d (7) 54.5...........C Johnson 11 73174 Champagne Eva td (6) 54.5.R Hutchings (a) 12 x3475 Moirai d (5) 54........................C Barnes (a3) 8 5.00pm WASHDYKE WONDERS SPRINT RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 580x1 Ruthless Tycoon d (10) 58... R Hutchings (a) 2 1x306 Treviso db (11) 57................. R Doherty (a2) 3 08093 Toro d (3) 56.5..............................T Moseley 4 7x241 Savont td (2) 56.............................. J Bullard 5 236x2 Sometime Later (8) 56.................L Callaway 6 5050x Miss Kate d (6) 55.5.................. S Muniandy 7 7799x Astrogal d (1) 54.5........................K Williams 8 x4535 Good Excuse (4) 54.5................. A Frye (a4) 9 1600x London Dream (5) 54.5............... C Johnson 10 90975 Bee Jean d (9) 54....................T Direen (a2)

11 0660x Cruiseonby (7) 54........................R Hannam 9 5.35pm SPEIGHT’S STAYERS 2100 RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 8x665 Imthejoker tdm (6) 60...............T Direen (a2) 2 x0140 Stormy Rain tdh (3) 60......... R Doherty (a2) 3 21942 Hydrogen (1) 58.5........................... J Bullard 4 37103 Tidal Wave m (2) 56.5..................R Hannam 5 84359 Braemar tdmh (7) 55....................T Moseley 6 17297 No Rosettes tmh (4) 54.5.... R Hutchings (a) 7 6x800 Jaylah (5) 54.............................. S Muniandy 8 04770 El Bee Dee m (8) 54....................C Johnson Blinkers on : Pompei Cat (R1), Pompei Cat (R3), Lilith Fair (R4), Kirkie (R6) Blinkers off : Solid Silver, Gallant Trick (R1), Dozintmateranyway (R2), Gallant Trick (R3), Informant (R7), Braemar (R9) Winkers on : God Send, Lady Lunchalot, Solid Silver, Gallant Trick (R1), Dozintmateranyway (R2), Gallant Trick (R3), Sir Luis (R5), Informant (R7)

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Christchurch greyhound fields Club Name: Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club. Venue : Addington Raceway. Meeting Date: 29 Nov 2012. NZ Meeting number: 10. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12.

1 4.33pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 41126 Wandy Devil nwtd............................ M Grant 2 16137 Excessive Speed 17.79.............J McInerney 3 18234 Star Gun nwtd J &..................................May 4 16272 Jazzy Jet 17.40.............................A Williams 5 41174 Homebush Cruz 17.51........................ I Kaye 6 78878 Another Raewyn 17.30..............J McInerney 7 1F131 Mr. Whippy 17.32 W &....................... Nissen 8 4F767 Nova’s Fortune 17.27.................J McInerney 9 21448 Jimmy Jurante 17.54..................J McInerney 10 14365 Home Truth 17.32.......................... G Cleeve 2 4.50pm (NZT) HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY ROSS MATHERS DASH C4, 295m 1 67455 Dyna Brownlow nwtd C &.............D Roberts 2 15835 Pearl’s Boy 17.28........................... G Cleeve 3 x8862 Persian Oil nwtd............................... M Grant 4 78741 Still Helina 17.32 H &...........................Taylor 5 11171 Deanne’s Magic 17.26 J &...............D Fahey 6 32365 Cawbourne Flippa 17.35................... M Flipp 7 15647 Excuse Please 17.35................... J McMillan 8 12544 Princely Dollar 17.46..................J McInerney 9 56173 Smash Dora 17.53........................... M Grant 10 66652 Wandy Chick 17.36........................ G Cleeve 3 5.08pm (NZT) THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C3, 295m 1 47725 Homebush Domino 17.56..........J McInerney 2 36352 Uno Harriet 17.24 H &.........................Taylor 3 17126 Wandy Destiny 17.54..................... G Cleeve 4 17312 Smash Amego nwtd......................... M Grant 5 43231 Decado 17.52 C &........................D Roberts 6 22222 Another Coffee 17.41.................J McInerney 7 31778 But It’s Great 17.88....................J McInerney

8 73153 Rule Judge Judy 17.59 J &.....................May 9 21448 Jimmy Jurante 17.54..................J McInerney 10 17816 Elusive Deejay 17.65 A &...................Seque 4 5.25pm (NZT) CONTROLINSULATION.CO.NZ SPRINT C4, 295m 1 46786 Magic You nwtd C &......................D Roberts 2 14388 Mustard Fudge 0.00 J &.........................May 3 68744 Natalia Bale 17.16 S &....................B Evans 4 15313 Cawbourne Reeah 17.44...........J McInerney 5 86886 Jackson Cat 17.21............................ B Dann 6 F1734 Benny’s Angel 17.50..................J McInerney 7 82888 Iceberg Rapper 17.48...................... M Grant 8 68431 Know Escape 17.05....................... G Cleeve 9 83473 Wandy Boiler 17.33........................ G Cleeve 10 86751 Wise Wonder 17.34 C &..................... Fagan 5 5.42pm (NZT) GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND DASH C5, 295m 1 75141 Ocotillo 17.03 J &............................D Fahey 2 14145 Blickling Bridge 17.54 J &.......................May 3 23113 Know Love Affair 17.34................. L Waretini 4 26242 Etched In Stone 17.31...............R Blackburn 5 28147 Know Rival 17.22........................... G Cleeve 6 54416 Homebush Sarge 17.41.............J McInerney 7 51878 Nerd Corner 17.63........................... M Grant 8 81763 Miss Iron Fist 17.31...................J McInerney 9 23582 Roqette 17.31 C &........................D Roberts 10 31684 Okuku Ollie 17.29........................... R Casey 6 6.05pm (NZT) HAMPDEN TAVERN STAKES C2, 520m 1 72587 Mainland Star 30.16.......................... B Dann 2 47587 Know Revenge 30.39..................... G Cleeve 3 52127 Take A Trick 30.64............................. M Flipp 4 11467 Wandy Gaylene 30.74................... G Cleeve 5 63255 Opawa Midnight 30.75 L &................. Wales 6 43F51 Parole To Excel 30.78 W &................ Nissen 7 63523 Mixed Grill 30.51........................... L Waretini

8 44212 Flying Moe 31.06..............................B Shaw 9 27251 Space Race 30.28 J &.....................D Fahey 10 22626 Botany Molly 30.79....................J McInerney 7 6.30pm (NZT) JET PETS STAKES C3, 520m 1 61126 Bigtime Kelina nwtd..........................B Shaw 2 65664 Gone Awol 30.94.......................J McInerney 3 54685 Barnaby Bale 30.84 C &...............D Roberts 4 11816 Brooklyn Hope 30.57 J &.................D Fahey 5 21F71 Know Attempt 30.79...................... G Cleeve 6 21345 Opawa Style 30.71 L &....................... Wales 7 31441 Fear Go 30.60................................ G Cleeve 8 75225 Know Peril 30.62............................ G Cleeve 9 17713 Molly Parton 30.80............................ B Dann 10 51756 Sretror 30.69 J &.............................D Fahey 8 6.55pm (NZT) BUY SELL & EXCHANGE SPRINT C5, 295m 1 47836 Waffler 17.38 C &.........................D Roberts 2 74531 Crixus 17.45...............................R Blackburn 3 74378 Know Trust 17.23........................... G Cleeve 4 11571 Finn McMissile 17.42.......................L Philips 5 42173 Zebidiah 17.02 J &...........................D Fahey 6 31124 Assert 17.24 A &.................................Seque 7 66617 Memphis Hotcakes 17.38................. M Flipp 8 15433 Another Gon 17.17....................J McInerney 9 56617 Homebush Mayhem 17.38.........J McInerney 10 52x58 Know Attention 17.10..................... G Cleeve 9 7.25pm SKY HIGH SCAFFOLDING STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 42816 Unshaken 30.56 J &........................D Fahey 2 21132 Another Dollar 30.27..................J McInerney 3 12273 Emily Baxter 30.09.....................J McInerney 4 23251 Know Class 30.12.......................... G Cleeve 5 11421 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J &.................D Fahey 6 36472 Not A Know 30.82.........................A Waretini 7 44633 Moriarty 30.80...................................B Shaw 8 83343 Know Which 30.25......................... G Cleeve 9 x6375 Maximum Jewel 30.46 C &...........D Roberts

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, November 29, 2012

SPORT CLUB NEWS Collegiate Rugby Club As the end of year approaches we would like to thank everyone for their support and helping us have a great year. Our AGM is on Wednesday 5th December 7pm at the North Clubrooms and we invite all past and present players, coaches, managers, committee and supporters to attend to help us grow our Committee and the club for 2013.

The touch competition has been going well with only one night ruined by rain – this is every Thursday from 6.30pm if you want to come down and support the competition and the clubrooms are always open.

Keep an eye out in the new year for social events happening at the Club – quizco nights etc.

We are also looking for “jersey” sponsors for our great Senior B team for the 2013/14 season – phone Belinda for more details!

If you are looking for somewhere to hold a function remember the Clubrooms are available for hire so phone Belinda on 3020118 for bookings.

Have a safe and happy holiday period!

Ashburton Celtic Rugby Club News After the AGM the following members are on the committee; President: Paul Summerfield, Vice-President: Kevin Donaldson, Club Captain: Gary Casey, JAB Club Captain: Darion Gray, Secretary: Stefan Brook, Treasurer: Greg Wall. Committee members; Alan Harvey, Richie McCrea, Kieron Gray, Phil Prendergast, Kevin Hurley, Mike Hanham, Rob Harnett, Mark O’Grady, Pete Restieaux, Tony Fielding, Paddy Strange, Mieke Brook and Warren McKenzie.

We would like to take this opportunity thank Paddy Strange as he has stepped down from Club Captain after numerous years on the job. In his time we have seen the JAB section of the club go from strength to strength and we now have the largest JAB section in the district.

Thanks again Paddy and we know that you will always be a phone call away!

The club also had a great year with the seniors making the Watters Cup final and being narrowly beaten, this was also topped of at the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union awards evening with the senior team being given the CBS cup for Positive Play and Dan Dwyer being named Open Grade Captain of the year. Also the U16’s were JAB team of the year and coaches Mark O’Grady and Warren McKenzie named as JAB coaches of the year.

The U8 team won their grade and the U14 1/2s won the Stirling Sports Fair Play award, and finally the U18’s making the combined competition semi-finals and also taking out the local competition. For a full list of awards see our website www.ashburtonceltic.co.nz.

Another player to make higher honors was Jason Feutz who made the New Zealand Marist XV which played the Heartland XV, and by all accounts had an outstanding 60 minutes. In the younger grade, Ricus Van Zeyl was selected for the South Island Marist U13 team and travelled to the North Island to play against North Island Marist U13’s.

This shows that there are higher honors to be made through all ages of the NZ Marist Rugby network and gives players something to try and achieve in their careers.

This year we have had 2 major projects that we have just completed, 1 being a revamp of the kitchen and its facilities and also the number 1 playing field. This has been a major job that couldn’t have been done without Warren McKenzie and Gary Casey. The field has been sprayed, turned over, top soiled, laser leveled and is all done now. We have also removed the East hedge and are in the process of re- planting something more manageable. None of these projects wouldn’t have been achieved without the help of the Ashburton Trust and our numerous other sponsors.

Also in the New Year on 17 February we have re-instated the Celtic Golf Tournament which is to be held at the Tinwald Golf course, if anyone is interested in playing or sponsoring contact Kieron Gray on 0274967144.

Remember to check our website, www.ashburtonceltic. co.nz for any updates or news. .

Any enquiries about the above, contact Stefan Brook on 307 1072.

Next committee meeting, Monday 10 December at 7:30pm.

Rakaia Garden Club Report On Monday November 19th 2012, 26 garden club members and friends travelled south by bus for a day trip.

First stop was at Cissie Silcock’s home and garden close to the Rangitata River on State Highway .Cissie, over the years has developed a huge area which she maintains by herself. The garden had an old fashioned look with lots of self seeded perennials amongst thousands of rhododendrons, roses, dogwoods and maples and other plants. There were also lots of potted plants for sale.

Next stop was the Waipopo Rhododendron Nursery near the Opihi river mouth. As well as a small paddock of shrubs, there were lots of potted rhododendrons and peonies for the group to choose from.

For lunch we went the The Shearers Quarters, a great café and shop in the country. The food, coffee and service centre was excellent. We made good use of the gift shop, Christmas decorations were a popular purchase.

Last stop was at the Trevor Griffiths Rose garden at Timaru. A formally laid out garden with lots of box hedging with the huge Piazza steps as a background.

The roses and the peony beds were all looking very healthy and lovely.

Next meeting: Christmas Meeting 2pm Monday 10th December at 575 Thompson’s Track. Bring a gift exchange, an item for the raffle and your “spud in a bucket”.

Thistle Masonic Lodge Last week at our November meeting we enjoyed the ceremony of Installation of a new Master.

Worshipful Brother Mervyn J Green was installed as our next Master by Very Wor Bro Allen J Glasson, District Grand Master and his Officers were invested as follows:Immediate Past Master Wor Bro D G Brown Deputy Master Wor Bro J W Burn Senior Warden Wor Bro D I Gordon Junior Warden Wor Bro A W Whinham Chaplain Wor Bro J E Rainey Treasurer Wor Bro D MacDonald Secretary Wor Bro A Malcolm Director of Ceremony Bro R Paterson Almoner Wor Bro N C Brake Senior Deacon Bro N McKinlay Junior Deacon Bro T J Ward Assistant Director of Ceremony Bro D Cullimore Inner Guard Bro M Rigor Stewards Bros F Fortich, R Catre and R Mercado Tyler Wor Bro J Lynch Wor Bro Brown having completed his term as Master of the Lodge was presented with his Past Masters Certificate

by Wor Bro D Gordon and the Bar to the Jewel by Bro R Paterson. Wor Bro Brown thanked the Brethren for their acknowledgement of his service.

A collection in aid of Freemasons Charity amounted to $241 and with the Lodge donation of $90 was acknowledged by Wor Bro D Darling.

The winner of the Thistle Lodge prize at Ashburton College for 2012 was Sala Touli and she was congratulated for this in the meeting.

The Lodge was closed at 9.10pm and supper and fellowship continued in the refectory.

Ashburton Garden Club Thirty eight members, one visitor and three guests gathered in the Senior Centre for their monthly meeting recently with Jennifer Marks presiding.

Nicole Hazelhurst gave a demonstration of floral arranging for Christmas which was very interesting. Nicole is the first recipient of the Garden Clubs scholarship and was presented with a cheque to help her on her way to go to Germany to attend The World Championships of Trades where she will compete in floristry. Denise from Flowers and Balloons donated the artificial arrangement made by Nicole for a raffle.

After the presentation to Nicole, Yvonne Cherry entertained us on her keyboard while the Christmas lunch was set up and everyone enjoyed a beautiful Christmas Pot Luck Lunch. There were two raffles and were won by June Bonisch and Joan Wilkinson.

The Show Results are as follows: Premier Bloom: Pat Tarbotton Flower of the Month - Bearded Iris: 1st Audrey McKay, 2nd Bev Cornwall, 3rd Jenny Marks Large Bloom: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Rona McConnell,

3rd Audrey McKay Small Bloom: 1st Audrey McKay, 2nd Pat Tarbotton, 3rd Pamela Bird and Jennifer Marks Miniature Bloom: 1st Audrey McKay, 2nd Betty Deiley, 3rd Pat Tarbotton Spike: 1st Jennifer Marks, 2nd Doreen McCosker, 3rd Mary Smith Cluster: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Jennifer Marks, 3rd Doreen McCosker Shrub: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Betty Deiley, 3rd Pamela Bird Decorative A - Christmas Posy with one artificial add on: 1st Jennifer Marks, 2nd Audrey McKay Decorate B - Christmas Posy with one artificial add on: 1st Mary Smith, 2nd Kay Holder-Day Fruit/Vegetable – Three Board Beans in Pod: 1st Amy Chilton, 2nd Joycelin Box.

RSA Women’s Section President Colleen Hands welcomed an excellent attendance on Thursday November 22 2012. Apologies were received. A minutes silence was observed for a member who passed away last week. Hope McIntosh played the piano, while we sang the R.S.A. song. Lorraine Boud played Happy Birthday as we sang it to members celebrating another year. Sympathy given to all who have lost a loved one. Anyone sick was wished a speedy recovery.

Names to Claire today for the Christmas Dinner – the list will then be in the office – cost $20. Please be seated by 5.30 meal to start at 6pm. There will be raffles and entertainment by The Three Tenors. A gift please for Ronald McDonald House. Colleen will be at the R.S.A. on Monday January 28 2012 between 10am and noon to take names for the mystery bus trip on Monday February 4 2012, cost $15. The bus will leave at 9am from the R.S.A. Colleen welcomed our speaker, Lisa Tui Jonathan.

She told us of the benefits of laughing – great therapy and very catching. Lisa participates in Laughter Yoga, founded by Dr Kataria. Then something completely different: Lisa sang Pokarekare Ana and Hine E Hine, for us, accompanied by Lorraine Boud. Really lovely, what an amazing voice she has. Lisa was thanked for coming from Christchurch to entertain us. Hope McIntosh then played for a sing along.

Raffles were won by Vi Williams and Ysobel Amalfitano Competitions: Peony Rose: 1st Betty Weastell, 2nd Diane Bradley, 3rd Marilyn Coley 3 Pieces of Shortbread: 1st Elsie Worsfold, 2nd Judy Peck, 3rd Marilyn Coley Afternoon tea ended the most entertaining afternoon.

Tinwald Garden Club President Phyllis Hydes welcomed twenty nine members (there were nine apologies) to the November meeting of the Tinwald Garden Club held on the 22 November at 2pm. Secretary Val Johnson gave a short talk about the October Bus Trip before the speaker Nicole Smith was introduced.

Nicole has an interesting little business called “The Company Shed” which supplies quality garden ware and gifts. It is an online and mail order business but she can be found at selected places such as the Christchurch Show. Having lived in England for twelve years she found on returning to New Zealand that certain items were not available here and the idea was born. Her watering cans, cloches and wee terracotta wellies were most appealing, the seedling potter which turns a few layers of news print into little seedling pots in a second a great idea. Our table show was very well supported the results were: Cut Flowers Mini Bearded Iris: P. Tait, B. Tarbotton Large Bearded Iris: V. Ferguson, C. Thomson, M. Robinson One Peony Rose: S. Thomas, G. Quelch, A. Scammell Head of Rhododendron: K. Ross, G. Quelch, S. Lamont One Delphinium: V. Johnson, P. Tait, S. Lamont Stem Hybrid Tea Rose: G. Quelch, P. Hydes, S. Lamont Stem Floribunda Rose: C. Thomson, R. Robinson, K. Young Full Blown Rose: K. Young, S. Lamont, P. Tait Mini Boom: V. Johnson, K. Ross, G. Quelch Mini Rose: G. Quelch, C. Thomson, B. Tarbotton Spike: S. Thomas, S. Lamont, A. Scammel Cluster: V. Johnson, S. Lamont, A. Scammell Flowering Shrub: G. Quelch, P. Tait, B. Tarbotton Any Variety Rose: G. Quelch, M. Robinson Flower N.O.S.: A. Scammell, P. Hydes, S. Thomas Flowering Climber: G. Quelch, S. Lamont Fruit Three Strawberries: P. Tait, V. Johnson Young-O’Keefe Trophy Best Bloom: V. Ferguson (Apricot Bearded Iris) Next meeting December 6 9.30am, venue 1B Carters Terrace (Val’s). Plant exchange – small plate morning tea.

Rose Group Mrs Daphne Rissman welcomed members to our November meeting and Rose Show. A good display but comments that the roses were having a difficult season with changes in temperature.

The cultural notes were ready by Daphne. Roses will respond with care.

Competition Results: Champion Bloom: Bev Tuck 1st Pauline O’Leary 17 points 2nd Bev Tuck 15 points 3rd equal Annette Emmerson and Audrey McKay 10 points Mrs Pat Bishell was our guest demonstrator for the evening. Pat trained in floral art in 1959 and had attended many workshops through the years. Floral design with an accessory was her theme for the evening, helping members achieve some wonderful floral exhibits. Pat used a bunch of iris with large leaves folded and asparagus fern as an example. Variations of this theme were possible.

A lovely homemade supper was served.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club President Colleen presided over the November meeting of the Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club held recently.

After the singing of the National Anthem, members were welcomed, particularly a visitor from Waimate. There were several birthdays and anniversaries. The mystery bus trip had gone well, with a visit to an Art Gallery, garden at St Andrews and the Te Kiteroa Lodge. Members were reminded that new committee members are needed.

The first mini speaker was Avis who reminded everyone of the Toot 4 Tucker organised by the Lions, this had started in 2000. Non-perishable goods were required.

The second mini speaker was Rhona who read from a book she had purchased at Bookarama. The author was reminiscing of her school days in Christchurch and her visits to a lolly shop owned by Mrs Hawke and buying bags full of sweets.

The morning tea was Devonshire tea in honour of Prince Charles as it was his birthday – 14 November.

The main speaker was Sarah Clifford who spoke of CanBead and CanTackle. These organisations are to provide therapeutic support in all its forms for individuals experiencing illness, trauma or personal loss. Create, Support, Inspire. Create beautiful personalized jewellery in workshops and receive a CanBead Kit to take away. Support in a positive, fun environment. Inspire with what can be achieved. Sarah believes this is a great community and told of her journey. It started with a melanoma on her leg which was diagnosed as cancer, resulting in surgery and radiation. Someone gave her a jewellery making kit, which helped keep her sane and distracted. Afterwards CanBead was started; the bags are made by local volunteers using scrap materials. The bags have pockets and contain beads, tools, instructions, clasps and earring hooks. The beads come from donated necklaces. Two hourly workshops are held, these have been in Ashburton, Darfield, Christchurch, Wellington, Gisborne and Hororata. A new project is CanTackle.

This is to Create fishing flies at the expertly tutored workshops. Support in a positive, fun environment where the tying of flies are learnt, to cast lines and go fishing.

Inspire to learn new skills. This is a three week course.

All of these activities are for adults, teens and children.

There was an Official Launch and an auction night, $27,000 had been raised, also there was the garden tour.

CanBead has been short listed in the top 16 for an AMP Scholarship. Sarah said that CanBead does not want to be commercial; an on-line tutorial will be available soon.

Margaret thanked Sarah for her address, and the Club decided to collect beads next year to be given to CanBead.

Members were reminded of coffee mornings and movies; the next meeting will have a theme of Christmas.

Thought for the Day was “Everything that’s really

worthwhile to us in life comes free.”

Ashvegas Country Club The club’s monthly premier day was held at Maungati last Sunday and saw a smaller than usual turn out play this challenging nine hole, par 66 course.

Only one golfer was able to play to his handicap and that was Robin Simms who claimed the top prize for the day with a score of 36 stableford points after a round 76. Bryan McFarlane took 2nd place with 34 points after his round of 74 while Trem took 3rd with 33. Bryan and Clarkie both had 25 putts to share the putting prize with Clarkie also having a 2.

Probably the big news of the week was that Legs celebrated another milestone birthday recently. It appears that he has the same trouble counting his years as he does counting his shots on the golf course as he has had some difficulty working out exactly how old he now is. It is understood that officially this year was the 10th anniversary of his 50th birthday so a telegram from the Queen is probably on its way.

Club day this Sunday is scheduled to be held at Mayfield at the normal tee off time of 10.00am.

Ashburton Bowling Club Thank goodness the weather gods are listening (at last) and we have had a warm revival!!!! Last Wed the mens teams had mixed fortunes, and playing against Tinwald, Ashburton 2 lost 3 games and won 1.

Colin Dennis lost 14 - 25, pairs of Dion Kiddey and Maurice Houston lost a close game 17 - 18, triples team of Mike Quinn, Dave Busby and Roy Keeling also went down 14 - 22 but better luck and skills saw the 4’s led

by Brian Williams, Sam Morton, Russell Anstiss and Russell Lowe win 17 - 5.

Ash 3 played Methven with a better result. 3 wins and 1 loss. Dereck McKinnon lost his singles 10 - 25, Trevor Watson and Colin Cross won 18 - 14, Ernie Surridge, Ian Blackwell and Merv Jones won 22 - 6 , and the 4’s led by John Lilley, Alistair Waddell, Jim McIntyre and Owen Gray had another good win 20 - 9.

Ashburton 1 played MSA and according to one member they had a dismal night losing 3 out of 4 games. (They arrived so to speak but forgot to turn up to play!! ) Roger lost 18 - 21, Jo and Murray lost 11 - 20. The 4’s lost 11-19, bad luck Graham, Alastair MacK, Doug and Colin.

The good news came from Charlie, John Smart. and Norman Early winning 19 - 16.

On Sat 24th the 3/4’s played at Bowls Hornby with a joyful 3 wins. Joe Ryk , Murray Anderson, Doug Kinvig and Russell Anstiss won 27 - 8, Brian Williams , George Crack, Graham Taylor and Colin Bird also won easily 27 - 9, and Charlie Leech, Tony Blain, Mike Quinn and Harold Kemp had a close finish 18 - 16.

The Juniors played Rangiora 2 at home and had a great win 21 - 10. Well done Allan Miller ( skip), Dereck McKinnon, Russell Lowe and John McLay. They are still smiling!!!!

The first game of domestic corner to corner was held on Sat 24th after the Rollover triples and 17 players took part. The first round was won by Hubert Johnston, and Graham Taylor was 2nd and 3rd. All players were happy with the format and look forward to the next day.

Playing in the Friday Triples at Allenton Ashburton teams filled the 2nd and 3rd spots. Charlie Leech Maurice Houston and Mike Quinn were 2nd, and George Crack, Ian Blackwell and Ursula Crack were 3rd.

Anne Gowan also won the major prize in the Raffle.

George Crack also spoke about his Ride For Prostate from Rolliston to Hinds and accepted donations for the cause.

The ladies played another round in the Rowntree Cup at Barrington United on Wed 14 Nov and after being 18 all on the last end went down 18 - 22. Not what we had hoped for, but we enjoyed the afternoon tea and the ice cream on the way home!!!! The next 2 games are at home.

On Monday Nov26 the ladies played the 2 matches in the Sevens that had been cancelled due to rain, and we had 2 wins against MSA (at Allenton) in the Singles and the 4’s in the morning and after lunch moved to Tinwald to play Methven. We also had 2 wins and lost the pairs again. Both Leonie and Anne were under pressure and with injury Anne was replaced by Noeline MacKenzie to play against Methven, but with no better result. Noeline Woods has played well and has won all her games in the Singles, this has all helped to give Ashburton a close win in the format. Well done Noeline Woods, singles, Anne Gowan and Leonie Spargo pairs, Gladys Body, Gillian Kelly, Annette Blain and Ollie Collins 4’s , and reserve Noeline MacKenzie. A well done team effort.

Teams from Tinwald, Rakaia, Methven, MSA, Allenton and Ashburton all competed.

The Ladies singles both Junior and Senior sections are being played and the Juniors were completed with Ollie Collins winning and Heather Gray R/up. Congratulations to you both. The senior section has 1 more round to play between Joyce Gray and Noeline Woods. This is due to take place on Wed 5 Dec am.

In the Heartland Pairs and 4’s played Sunday Nov25, 4th place went to Alistair and Noeline MacKenzie, Doug Kinvig and Gillian Kelly with 4 wins 35 ends and 74 points. . It was a long day with 6 games played in higher temperatures and many players feeling stressed..

Only 1 team managed 6 wins, a well deserved result.

Clubs from Rakaia 6 wins, Allenton 5 wins, Tinwald 4 1/2 wins and Ashburton 4 wins were represented in the winning circle. Thank you all for your entries to make this format a success.

In the last newsletter I reported that Crackerjack was to be underway shortly, but unfortunately due to withdrawals it has been cancelled. All your good planning Colin has gone astray. We appreciate all the effort you have put in to try to get this off the ground. Thank you.

Keep up the exercises Colleen you are getting there by sheer determination. To others who are sick or injured we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Till next time lets all have a good week and happy bowling to you all.

College Cricket Club Just letting you know we haven’t forgotten the girls 1st 11, as two weeks ago they had the bye and were defaulted to by Mountain View High last weekend. They are scheduled to play Timaru Girls High this weekend in Timaru.

In the boys’ competition, Red took on Gold, Red keen to show their previous 31 all out was a blip on the radar.

Red’s opener Jeremy Punselie strode out and played a positive innings despite two quick wickets going down to the pace of Kieran Hunt. Dafyd Philip played an anchor role until he tried to come out of his shell and was caught driving straight into the safe hands of Kody Stuthridge (well they were this week!). Jeremy’s fine innings was ended by the misfortune of dragging the ball off an inside edge for 22. Devam Pandya played a very sensible innings punishing anything loose whilst playing safety first to any ball on the stumps. With overs running out Devam went for a big smash and was bowled by the returning Kieran Hunt for 47. Lewis Dray wagged the tail for Red until he tried his luck against the arm of Hunt in the deep and the ball went straight over the stumps for wicketkeeper Zach Naldrett to break the wicket and see the innings end on 141.Gold’s openers Ryan Hampton and Harry Ferguson set off at T20 pace quickly getting to 36 before Ryan was caught behind by Dafyd off Dray. Josh Gill was adjudged lbw for 16. Josh is demanding the committee invest in the “DRS” system as he was fuming at being on the wrong end of that decision. Patrick came and went this week barely troubling the scorer and Kieran Hunt quickly amassed 28 before being bowled by a lively delivery from Jeremy Punselie. Leaving Harry Ferguson on 61 not out as the reds total was surpassed securing a six wicket win for Gold.College Green travelled to Lauriston and opted to bat first. Lauriston only had 8 players but still managed to make quick work rolling Green for 50.

Best batsman for Green was Oliver Adlam on 8 who was followed by Connor O’Grady on 6, extras top scored getting to double figures. Lauriston made short work of the total only losing 2 wickets which were both snared

by Dylan Shore who finished with 2 for 5. Because the game finished so early with not even 20 overs reached it was decided to have a “fun game” of T/20.

Lauriston led from the front and batted first making 112.

Big Dill was again top bowler time getting 3 for 5, he was helped by Edze who got 2 for 4.Andrew Tait continued his great run in the field with another great catch. Green reversed the batting order and sent openers Andrew Tait and Flynn Beeman out to face the “Lauriston 8”. Top batsman second time around ended up being Angus Mckenzie who made 30 (and boy will we all hear about it!), Oliver Adlam continued his good day getting 16 ..We are not sure who won this game but by all accounts a lot of fun was had by all.

This weekend is the third grade “Big Bash” T/20 competition, so if you are driving past the domain call in and see the boys – they will be the ones on the flash new caps.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club The Champion Pairs for the M.S.A. Ladies has proved to be most interesting and after play last week the finalists have been decided. The first semi-final was between Joyce Cleghorn & Rene Devereux— Shirley Taylor & Kath Muir. This was expected to be a close encounter but Joyce & Rene had different ideas with a comfortable win 22—7.

Afternoon play saw Lorraine Boud & Helen Dowdle (one lifers) meet Shirley Taylor & Kath Muir (also one lifers). This game became quite exciting with scoring see-sawing and keeping in close contact with each other. With two ends to play it was still a guess as to who would be the victor, but Lorraine & Helen just had the edge and ended an entertaining match by winning 23—20. Special mention of Helen Dowdle who played like a demon obsessed (and was encouraged by he Skip) gave a fine display of Lead on fire. Well Done Girls..

The Pairs Final will be played on December 4th at 9:30am, between Helen & Lorraine and Joyce & Rene.

Good Bowling Girls and enjoy your game.

Men’s Interclub was played last Wednesday evening against Ashburton and it was pleasing to see a much improved result for M.S.A. The Fours skipped by Bob Neilson had a win. Unfortunately Robin Petrie’s Triples Team had a loss, but the pairing of Stuart Garforth & Ron Cockburn had a great win when they beat Murray Anderson & Joe Ryk, as the Ashburton Pair had not been beaten in this particular competition—-Sorry Chaps, but all is fair in love and war?!! Tony Inwood also added another victory by winning his singles. Well Done Men—much better reading with 3 wins.

Saturday 2/4’s travelled to Burnside and were successful in a win to Rob Petrie (s) Tony Inwood Sid Harrison & Ron Cockburn 18-12. While Guildford Lane,(s) John Argyle, Ray Mitchell & Geoff Laird were not so lucky and lost 13—17. Tried hard but can’t win “em” all.

Ladies 7’s continued on Monday at the Allenton Green.

Weather was very unsettled and cold after the lovely weekend just experienced.

M.S.A. played a morning round against Ashburton and results were as follows. Singles: Kath Muir lost 8—25.

Pairs: Joyce Cleghorn & Shirley Taylor won 27-14. The Fours had a very close game, going down by one 11-12.

Afternoon Round brought M.S.A. v Rakaia together and unfortunately the wheels fell off and although Pairs nearly had a win they lost 16-17, Kath lost her Singles and the Fours Team lost 9—32. The Fours morning team was Joan Hardy(s) Cynthia Dudley, Marie Harnett & Helen Dowdle. A change of players for the afternoon round saw Lorraine Boud replace Marie Harnett which otherwise was the same as above. Apart from the losses an enjoyable day was had and after all, taking part and enjoying yourself is what it’s all about.

A notice to all Club members—-Wives, Husbands & Partners. A proposed Christmas Dinner to be held on Sunday DECEMBER 9th in the Clubhouse. Would Members please read the blackboard in the locker room and write their name up, so that those catering will know how many peas!!!!?? to cook. Please support this suggestion—(not counting the peas—just attending) Good Bowling Tea Duty: December 4th-6th Maureen Flatman & Kath Muir.

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he men in the Welsh brains trust must have been just a wee bit chuffed last week when they heard that Dan Carter wouldn’t be on the patch against their lads in the weekend’s big match at the Millenium Stadium.

After all, he was the linchpin of the whole All Blacks operation, the key figure that ran the show, and without him suddenly the Welsh Dragons could see a sliver of light gleaming at the end of the tunnel, with only a couple of callow understudies to fill the most vital position on the paddock.

Unfortunately for them, the New Zealand machine continues to churn out first fives of world-class quality, and Aaron Cruden, with only five starts in the black jersey (albeit one of those starts being the Rugby World Cup final), stepped up and showed that the depth in that position remains intact.

Beauden Barrett showed amazing calmness under pressure when he came on against Ireland last year, and now Canterbury’s Tom Taylor has joined the squad as back-up to the back-ups, just a look at his kicking stats from the last year for the red and blacks would be enough to instil confindence in the three wise men doing the selecting thing.

But the man at the head of the queue right now is Aaron Cruden.

The story of his journey to this point is already remarkable; diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 19, most people would have thought that would keep him out of rugby, let alone entertain any ideas of higher honours. But he discovered some inner fortitude, faced his medical issues head-on, and now that cancer is in remission, while his rugby career is on a very fast track indeed.

It was only four years ago that he debuted for the Manawatu Turbos, but the eyes of the important people were already well focused on this latest rugby talent.

He captained New Zealand to the IRB Junior World Championship in 2009 (and picked up the IRB Junior Player of the Year title on the way), and inevitably the ‘Canes came calling for the next season.

After a couple of years with a Hurricanes team chocker with rare rugby skills but very short on any sort of team cohesion he left (one of the voluntary exits in Mark Hammett’s cleanout) and headed up the road to the Chiefs, where Dave Rennie, a man who had already been a major influence on Cruden’s progress thus far, had

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taken over. There was also a bloke called Wayne Smith in the coaching ranks, a man who knew a bit about how to go about things on the rugby field.

History reveals that it was more than a good mix, with Cruden knocking over four conversions and three penalties as the Chiefs beat the Sharks in the 2012 final to become Super Rugby champions for the first time. Not too shabby for their first season together!

He had made his first appearance for the All Blacks in 2010, after Dan Carter had spent 60 minutes tormenting the Irish at New Plymouth, and then had the honour of playing in the last ever match at Carisbrook as the ABs smashed Wales 42-9 (again replacing Carter).

His early form was somewhat patchy, and there were doubts raised as to whether this kid could make the step up to full international rugby, and the selectors seemed to agree as Canterbury’s Colin Slade took up the front running spot as the benchwarmer for DC, but rugby fate is a funny thing, and Slade’s terrible run with serious injuries meant that Cruden was again right in the frame.

When Carter went down in a heap during the World Cup, and Slade followed suit, Cruden was launched into the biggest arena of all, and despite falling to the curse of the first fives himself after half an hour in the final (giving Stephen Donald his everlasting moment of glory), Cruden had sealed his spot in the black jersey.

A superlative 20 minutes against Ireland, before falling to injury again, simply proved to his legion of fans that he was the right man for the job.

There’s still mistakes in his play, sometimes pretty basic ones, but they are far outweighed by the sometimes sublime influence he can have on a game.

The next best thing since DC? Well, no, still definitely a work in progress, but equally an asset that any other team in world rugby would love to have in the ranks, let alone sitting on the bench.

The final meeting for the year was held recently, beginning with a pot luck tea.

President Dick Bennett, welcomed 20 members to the meeting and 2 apologies were received. New member Dorothy Broome was welcomed to the Society.

Speaker for the evening was Trevor Gamblin, with an interesting account of his recent trip to USA. Some nice pictures of San Franscisco, Pennsylvania and Washington DC. The parks and gardens we saw were most impressive with some glorious trees. Looking forward to the next instalment, Trevor!

Trevor was thanked by Rosemary Case and presented with a fruit tray.

Season’s compliments were given to all Society members by President Dick Bennett, who also sent best wishes to members unable to attend.

Raffles were won by 1st Bev Cornwall, 2nd Dorothy Broome, 3rd Kay McLenaghen.

Table Show results 24/11/12 Shona Thomas 6 firsts, 4 seconds, 4 thirds Maureen Randall 6 firsts, 5 seconds, 1 third Pat Tarbotton 5 firsts, 3 seconds, 2 thirds Kay McLenaghan 5 firsts, 1 second, 1 third Bev Cornwall 1 first, 1 second Surrey Lamont 1 first Rosemary Case 1second, 1 third Premier ward – Maureen Randall – floating Clematis bloom – c. Henryii

Allenton Bowling Club There are plenty of good bowls being played at the moment, it is all a bit hard to keep up with. Our J4’s team of Mathew Bassett, Dawn Bruce, Judy Ryk & Shirley Doig defeated Beckenham 27-4 and we congratulate this team who are undefeated to date. The second team of John Bruce, John Bennett, Anne Reid & Annette Sargisson were unlucky as they held the lead most of the way but went down by one point to Woolston Park. The three fours team played some magnificent bowls against Hornby last Saturday and I heard a spectator comment that the calibre of bowls being played was quite superior to what has been shown on TV lately. At one stage the 3 score boards read 17-17, 12-12 and 17-17. The morning finished with the Murray Smallridge skipped team losing by 2 points, the Rodney Greaney skipped team winning by one point and the Graeme Bishop skipped team having a draw. It doesn’t get much closer than that, we are keeping right up there with those Canterbury lads - well done Allenton. Interclub on Wed 21st resulted with 4 wins v Hinds, 2 wins 2 losses v Methven and 2 wins 2 losses v Hampstead. This competition is obviously enjoyed by all - you just have to listen to all the banter and bull stuff that goes on to create such friendly rivalry amongst our local bowlers. Our first mens championship has been decided and that goes to Maurice Reid for winning the colts division. The runner up (not to be out done by his wife) was Robbie Knox. Well done to you both. I do urge everyone to go and watch some of the championship games as some great battles are going down, particularly in the mens open pairs.

The members who represented Allenton in the BNZ National 7’s Sunday 27th were Darryn Turner (singles), Murray Smallridge, Graham Clarke (pairs) and Graeme Bishop, Bruce White, Alex Crawford, Len Luke (fours) and credit to you all for your effort in this huge event.

It was very disappointing we were unable to field our strongest team which may have made for more success.

Congratulations to the Ashburton Ladies who won the Sub-centre 7’s and also the Allenton Ladies (Yes Us!!) who were runners up. There was only one win separating each of the top 4 teams so the strength of ladies bowls in Mid-Canterbury is alive and well and this is good to see.

Friday social bowls have started with 13 teams participating the first week. Winners were “Adidas” (Jock, Matt & Nick) 2nd “Flippers” (Ryan, Nathan & Russ) 3rd “Yamaha” (Andrew, Riley & Nick). Don’t forget corner to corner around 5ish on Saturday and have you got your name up for the xmas dinner Dec 8th yet?

I’m told Baldy & Blondie have been suffering from too much media exposure but I have to drag them out again as they did real good on Sunday 27th by taking 2 of our up and coming juniors (Matt & Cait Bassett) into their team and did Allenton proud by being runners up in the Ashburton mixed fours/pairs competition. It is great to see the juniors mixing with us oldies and gaining experience.

Congratulations to Ian Kaye, Neil Skirton, Rosemary Bennett and your import for winning this popular formatted tournament. Now you will be pleased to know Blondie is running true to form. She looks up the phone book (note our eyes don’t focus too well early morning) she phones Electricity Ashburton to check sponsorship for Friday. A polite lady answers the phone and Blondie asks to speak to the manager. “No but you can speak to the secretary”.

That will be fine says Blondie. “Hello Lester speaking” - oh I didn’t know you were the secretary says Blondie. “Of course I am the secretary” Lester replies. Still thinking she was speaking with Electricity Ashburton Blondie says well which hat are you wearing today? “My gardening hat” Lester replies - finally the penny drops! I will close by saying Hi to Ken H. an avid reader of Allenton Club News and easily bribed with peanuts!

Will fatherhood bring changes for Dan Carter?

Carter’s baby plans may hurt Crusaders

By Patrick McKendry Daniel Carter doesn’t have a sabbatical planned for next year but the new addition to his family could enforce one and it has the potential to impact badly on the Crusaders.

His All Blacks’ and Crusaders’ captain Richie McCaw won’t play for his Super Rugby team until after the June tests against France at the earliest, and although Carter will be expected to report for duty at Rugby Park in Christchurch on January 28, chances are he will get three or four weeks off at a crucial time for Todd Blackadder’s men.

Carter’s wife Honor is due to give birth in early April - around the time his Super Rugby team is in South Africa and Australia playing the Stormers, Sharks and Western Force; fixtures which are traditionally extremely testing.

His availability for that trip must be in doubt, but Blackadder yesterday was taking a positive view, saying he would meet Carter, along with the rest of his All Blacks, in the next few weeks after they returned to Christchurch.

The Crusaders’ coach wasn’t sure what the 30-year-old’s plans around his baby would be, but said: “Traditionally your priorities shift a bit when you have a baby, and so they should, so we’ll just have to sit down and discuss the best approach.”

Carter commutes to Christchurch from Auckland, where wife Honor lives and works, an arrangement which could be tested by the addition of a baby.

However, Blackadder said he wasn’t too concerned about Carter’s recurring injuries.

The world’s best first-five’s trip abroad for the Crusaders might be in doubt, but he has rated himself a good chance to wear the No10 jersey against England at Twickenham on Sunday morning after a calf injury prevented him from playing Wales at Cardiff.

Carter’s most recent issue has come after he spent a long spell on the sidelines with the Crusaders last season due to a hamstring injury, which followed last year’s World Cupending groin problem.

“Obviously he’s had a few injury issues but they’re all quite random,” Blackadder said.

“He’s a dynamic, explosive, player who plays the game at a high intensity. He also puts a lot of strain on his body with his goalkicking.”

Having signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union until after the 2015 World Cup, Carter is highly likely to ask for a sabbatical in 2014 - and given what McCaw said in a recent interview with the Guardian newspaper about his impending break, that is likely to be something Carter would look forward to.

McCaw said of turning up at Stadio Olimpico for the All Blacks test against Italy knowing Sam Cane would be wearing his No7 jersey: “It felt a bit weird even if I’d prepared myself. During the week I was fine and even when it was the captain’s run I thought: ‘Aw well, done a few of those’.

“But when I got to the ground and felt the buzz I thought: ‘Jeepers, I miss not pulling on the boots today’. That was the moment when I thought: ‘I haven’t had enough of this yet’.

“It’s also made me enjoy these last few weeks because I haven’t been thinking: ‘Oh, I’ve only got four weeks off and then I’ll be straight back into it.’ There’s light at the end of the tunnel.”

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Black Caps on target for test victory his four overs on day four.

The bad batch of balls continued in New Zealand’s second innings with two replacements needed inside The Black Caps were in a strong position to record seven overs and led to the downfall of Guptill. their first test victory in 10 months despite another Guptill and Brendon McCullum got through to middle order collapse on day four of the second test 32 before Shaminda Eranga had Guptill edging to against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Dilshan at gully for 11. It ended a forgettable time at New Zealand went into tea with a 322-run lead the crease for the New Zealand opener in Sri Lanka and five second innings wickets in hand after losing having failed to pass 14 in all four test innings. three wickets in four balls during the middle session.

McCullum got to 35 from 43 balls and looked in Ross Taylor (53) and debutant Todd Astle (32) ominous form with seven boundaries before he out were at the crease with New Zealand on 154-5 after stretched for a Herath delivery and was stumped by dismissing Sri Lanka for 244 eight overs into the day. Prasanna Jayawardene.

With a New Zealand declaration in the final sesWith first innings centurians Kane Williamson and sion likely, Sri Lanka will be facing a uphill task Ross Taylor at the crease the Black Caps were in to record a victory with just two teams previously good stead to build a commanding lead before the having chased down 300-plus in the fourth innings wickets started to fall. And fast, with three departing to win at Colombo. in four balls.

Maybe all the Black Caps needed was a bit of luck Williamson (18) produced a tentative drive to a wide to end their form slump and it came earlier in the delivery from Nuwan Kulasekara which sent an edge day when the new ball had to be changed for the fifth to first slip. Kulasekara then captured Daniel Flynn time in the match after losing its shape yet again on with a first ball duck LBW and New Zealand were day four.

74-4. Kruger van Wyk joined Flynn with a golden With a new swinging ball in hand Tim Southee duck, caught at leg slip to Herath to complete a completed his third career five-wicket bag and Trent four-ball pair for the match.

Boult picked up three wickets in At 75-5, skipper Taylor and the session as the Black Caps newcomer Astle steadied the needed just eight overs to wrap ship, adding 79 for the sixth up the Sri Lankan innings and wicket, and ensured New hold a 168 run lead.

Zealand remained in control of The 168 innings lead is the match. the second biggest by a New Astle and Taylor’s hard work Zealand side in Sri Lanka and began to unravel after Astle was puts them in position to end freakishly caught when the ball a five test losing streak and deflected off a fielder’s ankle and claim their first victory in the went into the air. whites since beating Zimbabwe Doug Bracewell was then in Napier 10 months ago. The caught for one, then Tim Black Caps are also out to Southee ran out Taylor, who end an even bigger drought in was not impressed. New Zealand Sri Lanka where they haven’t was then 180-8. beaten the hosts since 1998.

Patel was stumped shortly Southee finished with 5-62 after, leaving Southee and Trent New Zealand’s Todd Astle. and Boult 4-42, taking 3-8 from Boult trying to make amends.

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Kath Blacklow, of Charlie’s Angels, returns a shot during twilight tennis action at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre last night. Twenty-four teams are contesting the two twilight grades this year, with Tridents currently topping the table with the most wins in the top section. It’s a much tighter race in the second section, with four teams tied on five wins apiece.

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visit to Auckland, collected one of the biggest wins of his career last month when he knocked over Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters.

Haas was recently named ATP comeback player of the year for his remarkable climb up the world rankings and Kohlschreiber has had his best season yet.

After making the semifinals in Auckland, Kohlschreiber went on to his fourth tour title in Munich, made the quarter-finals at Wimbledon and reached a career high ranking of 16.

Former world No 7 Mardy Fish, who has been struggling with a heart complaint, has had to withdraw from the tournament

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lowed by Kohlschreiber (20), Haas (21), Querrey (22), Poland’s Janowicz (26), Austria’s Melzer (29) and ATP newcomer of the year Klizan of Slovakia (30).

Also announced today was Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci who sits just outside the top 30 at 33 in the world. He will be playing in Auckland for the fifth time.

Top 10 ranked players who will play at the Heineken Open from January 7-12: David Ferrer (5), Philipp Kohlschreiber (20), Tommy Haas (21), Sam Querrey (22), Jerzy Janowicz (26), Jurgen Melzer (29), Martin Klizan (30), Thomaz Bellucci (33), David Goffin (46), Benoit Paire (47).

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Ferrer beyond stating that he won more titles than any other player on tour this year with a career-best seven.”

Budge pointed out that, when you add Melzer to the mix, you might start to think the older brigade will have a mortgage on next year’s title.

“However, I suspect that the world’s top newcomer Martin Klizan and the Paris Masters giant killer Jerzy Janowicz will add plenty of young fire to the contest.”

Haas, who was a finalist in Auckland in 1999 and has since gone on to win 13 titles and make four grand slam semifinals, will be the tournament’s third seed.

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Heineken Open tournament director Karl Budge is excited about the number of players coming to Auckland who are in some of the best form of their careers, including defending champion David Ferrer.

“Tommy is showing, like Ferrer and [Roger] Federer, that age is no barrier,” Budge said. “To get to 21 in the world is a great feat. And Kohlschreiber has had his best year on tour reaching number 16 in the world. He comes back for his ninth Heineken Open playing his best tennis yet.

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Former world No 2 Tommy Haas, who has climbed from outside the top 200 to a ranking of 21 this year, will continue his remarkable comeback at January’s Heineken Open.

The addition of Haas and fellow German Philipp Kohlschreiber, the 2008 Heineken Open champion, were announced yesterday as the Heineken Open’s full field was revealed.

Sam Querrey, who was a finalist in 2009, and former world No 8 Jurgen Melzer will also feature, taking the number of top 30 players for next year’s tournament to seven.

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cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 1:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 9:15 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

172.1 9.66 11.0 111.4

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

min grass 16 hour Nov 2012 min to date to date

18.3

6.1

Temperatures °C

Rainfall mm

Wind km/h

max gust

0.4

0.0

85.2 731.5

E 39

Christchurch Airport 18.5 11.2 10.7

0.0

34.8 614.4

E 54

Timaru Airport

0.0

52.2 586.6

E 31

Average

19.3

Average

7.9

18.8

8.0

18.1

Average

5.8

5.4

8.6

17.6

–

6.0

61

633

43

580

51

475

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

6

Thursday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Friday

9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Saturday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm

2 1 0

5:04 11:13 5:17 11:25 5:46 11:54 5:58 12:08 6:27 12:36 6:41 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 5:46 am Set 8:56 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Set 6:00 am Rise 9:23 pm

Full moon

29 Nov 3:47 am ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd.

Rise 5:46 am Set 8:57 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Set 6:47 am Rise 10:10 pm

Last quarter

7 Dec www.ofu.co.nz

4:33 am

Rise 5:46 am Set 8:59 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Set 7:38 am Rise 10:52 pm

New moon

13 Dec 9:43 pm

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa