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Changing water rules irk farmers BY MICHELLE NELSON
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A Windermere farmer is “infuriated” Environment Canterbury has changed the rules, stymying his plans to use an irrigation well which cost $150,000 to put in. Gary Wilson and Jo Moore made a submission to the Ashburton Zone Committee, speaking to Variation II of the Land and Water Plan covering the Hinds drains area last week. Mr Wilson is an arable farmer and Taylor’s Drain supplies half of his irrigation water requirements. Mrs Moore’s dairy farming business is totally dependent on water from the drain for irrigation, stock and domestic supply. During last summer’s drought the drain ran dry after Christmas and she was forced to truck water onto the property for about four months. “Three of us decided the only way to
shore things up reliably was to put in a deep well,” Mr Wilson said. “At the time the Canterbury Natural Resources Regional Plan (NRRP) allowed us to transfer from drain water to deep, so long as the conditions remained the same. We could not take any more water than we did before. “When NRRP was surpassed by the new plan change something was overlooked, and it’s now become a prohibited activity – we’re not allowed go from the shallow water down to deep water.” However, the farmers concerned had already sunk the 100-metre deep wells over winter, to satisfy strict testing regimes to ensure they wouldn’t adversely affect neighbour’s water supplies, which came with a $150,000 price tag. Mr Wilson said the plan to take deep water would also improve the health of the drain.
“The benefit to the environment is we surrender the drain consent and won’t be taking any water from the drain, that’s part of the reason we are doing it – it has become unreliable – but we also looked at the benefit to the drain and the Hinds River,” he said. The commissioners’ report on Variation II to the LWP will be released next week, when Mr Wilson will have confirmation of his suspicions – however he say he has inside information the decision will not be in his favour. “It would appear ECan staff in their final recommendations to the commissioners have recommended it not be allowed.”
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Black Friday specials here too New Zealand may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but many Kiwis were Saturday giving thanks for cut-price goods as American-style Black Friday sales took place across the country. Shoppers queued up before stores had opened to get their hands on bargains and retailers reported sales “light years ahead” of previous years. Black Friday sales are held the day after Thanksgiving in the US, but the retail bonanza has spread across the globe in recent years. The Warehouse group spokeswoman Julia Morton said its “red Friday” sale was inspired by Black Friday. It had been going for three years and yesterday was busy, with some product lines selling out. Unlike overseas, there was no pushing or shoving reported in the big red sheds.
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Lorde spotted in King’s Cross New Zealand pop star Lorde has been spotted in Sydney’s Kings Cross. “Um. I just saw Lorde in the cross,” said local drag queen Krystal Kleer. Speaking to AAP Kleer said Lorde was “crossing the road in overalls and a black T-shirt.” The Grammy award-winner was rumoured to be spending time with pal Taylor Swift while the Bad Blood singer was in New Zealand. If Lorde is in town, it’s possible she will pop up on stage during Swift’s 1989 concert at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
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Music lifts Khloe from life’s blues Reality star Khloe Kardashian uses music to help lift her mood if she’s in a sad state of mind. The 31-year-old has had one of the toughest years of her life, following her stepfather Bruce Jenner’s transition from male to female and her estranged husband Lamar Odom’s collapse in a Nevada brothel after an apparent drugs overdose in October. While she’s happy to support the former Los Angeles Lakers star, who is well on the road to recovery, Kardashian admits she still has days where she feels really down, and in a new video on her website she has shared how she chooses to deal with the blues. “Sometimes a little bit of icecream helps,” she admitted. “But, you know what, music is a mood-changer. If I’m sad and I’m going to listen to something sad, a love song or whatever, I’m just gonna be sadder and cry. And sometimes you need a good cry but you cannot sit balled up in a corner and just (say), ‘Oh, woe is me’. “Everyone is allowed to have their day, everyone’s allowed to feel bad, but you’ve got to get over it.”
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Prince Harry falls from pony Prince Harry has had a dramatic fall from his polo pony as he played in a South African fundraising match - then lost his seating a second time as the event came to an end. Harry’s first tumble saw him fly over the top of his animal’s head as he captained a team in the event staged near Cape Town. The prince had pulled his pony up but it appeared to stop more suddenly then he expected and he fell head first at the ground but put his hands out to break his fall. He was left on his knees and looked around as he got up apparently unhurt and play was stopped for a few moments as he changed ponies. As the match, staged in aid of Harry’s charity Sentebale, came to an end, he fell to the ground again, this time tumbling between two other players. Sentebale works to help the impoverished youngsters of Lesotho.
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Visitors to the Melbourne Museum will soon be walking with dinosaurs. The exhibition will let visitors encounter realistic, lifesized animatronic dinosaurs inspired by the Jurassic World film, before it tours the world. The dinosaurs are being developed by Melbourne based Creature Technology Company, known for producing realistic animatronics for stage shows, including Walking with Dinosaurs. “This is a unique opportunity to discover what life was like thousands of years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth,” Tourism Minister John Eren said yesterday. “It is going to be an absolute show stopper, and we’ve got it first.” It opens in March and Victoria is the only state in Australia hosting the exhibition. - AAP
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Tick for plastic bag recycling By Sue NewmaN
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A plastic bag recycling scheme currently being trialled in Auckland has been applauded by Ashburton’s recycling expert Sheryl Stivens. The trial sees collection bins set up in supermarket car parks and that’s the ultimate example of putting responsibility for disposing of packaging back on the generators of the material, Mrs Stivens said. “This is exactly where New
Zealand needs to go with this, it moves responsibility for recycling from councils and ratepayers to the suppliers.” Ashburton’s resource recovery park does accept supermarket bags and similar plastic bags for recycling and these are sent overseas for reprocessing into polymer beads before being shipped back to New Zealand. Under the trial, bags will be sent to Australia to be recycled but there are plans to build a drycleaning facility in Auckland.
Mrs Stivens is a member of the Packaging Forum that is working to push responsibility for packaging of all kinds back to source, rather than making its disposal or recycling the responsibility of the end user. The supermarket bag recycling trial is being funded by Auckland’s Astron Plastics Group and by the Packaging Forum and the receiver bins will be maintained by non-profit group Abilities, which employs people with disabilities.
Plastic bags make up 1.5 per cent of litter items in nationwide litter surveys. Mrs Stivens anticipates the Auckland trial will be rolled out across New Zealand next year. “It’s good to see the big packaging companies are sitting around the table, talking and working with the Packaging Forum to come up with workable solutions,” she said. “I’m sure this will be successful, it’s already happening overseas.”
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Late rates tally $500k Ashburton District ratepayers have amassed a debt of almost $500,000 in outstanding rates, with a further $59,000 owed in penalties. The Ashburton District Council’s debtors’ book shows that almost $300,000 of that debt was on its books before the end of the financial year, June 30. The council works with rates debtors to set up repayment schedules for outstanding rates; people in financial difficulty have options such as weekly payments. Last resort is debt collection or arranging with a bank for outstanding rates to be added to a mortgage. Ashburton’s rates debt is generally low, about 1 per cent of the total rates take. The total owed by all debtors at the end of September was $7.2 million with building and resource consent debts making up the largest portion outstanding. Tenants in council owned buildings have built up a threemonth debt of $48,000.
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Firefighters in fun battle Scott Palmer (right), comes to the aid of Ricky Mann and George Sparks during a sack race. By RuBy HaRfield
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More than 200 people gathered at the Hinds Domain for a rural fire force field day yesterday. The annual event, organised by the Ashburton Rural Fire Coordination Group, was held as a way to thank the 180 volunteers in the district. Ashburton district emergency
management officer Don Geddes said it was also a chance to get together and show off each other’s equipment. “It’s something that council can do for volunteers and their families.” The day is usually held at the Tinwald Domain but they decided to move it south because Mid and South Canterbury rural
fire authorities were planning on merging. If they held it in Hinds they could meet some of the South Canterbury fire forces, he said. A crowd of about 165 adults and 40 children attended. Most of the brigades brought along their fire trucks, which had been especially cleaned for the day, although the volunteers all
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took pride in making sure their equipment was clean all year round. The day included some competitions, fire engine cleanliness judging, a barbecue and a bouncy castle for the children. Red Cross also came along for the first time to talk to the volunteers and give people a chance to look at some of their equipment.
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From P1 Mr Wilson, along with other irrigators in the district, had taken part in ECan’s community consultation meetings over the past two years. “This was the push the community wanted. The zone committee is the community’s voice and they telegraphed that’s what they wanted to happen, to help maintain the flows in the drains. “The whole idea was whatever the community wants, with in the realms of sensibility, then ECan was supposed to make happen. “I’m infuriated people who live in Christchurch and don’t live and breathe in our community, have gone against our wishes and pushed a flawed decision forward.” To add insult to injury a volume of water has been allocated in the Greenstreet area to allow irrigators to swap from shallow bores and drains to deep water.
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China trip opens trade door By Sue NewmaN
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Business contacts were made during a recent trip to China that could open doors to a new, lucrative market for businesses in the Ashburton District, says Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley. Speaking on a recent trip to Ashburton’s sister city Puyang in the Henan province and to Xianyang, home of Fineboon Dairy, Mr Brawley said it was very clear through the contacts made with the Puyang trade office that there
were business opportunities that could be explored and developed. “There were opportunities presented to us around agricultural exports, education, agricultural machinery, construction materials and a lot of other things, but the key thing is that there are many more opportunities there for us to explore,” he said. Puyang is only 30 years old and was built to develop oil and natural gas resources in the area. Its population is almost four million and it is known as the Shining City on the Plains of China.
“The Ashburton District is very important to Puyang, they’re really looking closely at our sister city relationship. There are an awful lot more opportunities there than we realised,” Mr Brawley said. The touring group, that included mayor Angus McKay, Willy Leferink representing Federated Farmers and business woman Geraldine Ling, signed several agreements with businesses and schools that would be developed in the future. Ms Ling has been recruiting
international students into New Zealand for five years and said the schools visited were all looking at opportunities for student and teacher exchanges, language training and at higher education opportunities off-shore. “This is a great opportunity for us all; it’s time to get ready, to work with schools to cater to this demand.” The Ashburton delegation also returned with a letter of intent between Ashburton and Xianyang that could see a sister city relationship forged.
Foothills homes on show for charity By RuBy HaRfield
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Sunshine and crowds helped make the inaugural Methven and Foothills House and Garden Tour a hit on Saturday. The event, which featured 13 properties around Methven, was organised by the Methven Care Trust. Fundraising co-ordinator Sue van den Heuvel said they were pleased with the 300-stong crowd that came on the day. Everyone seemed to enjoy the houses, gardens and the weather, she said. “The feedback was excellent. “People were thrilled with the quality of the homes involved.” While she did not know how much money was raised, all proceeds would be going to Methven Care Trust for the development of a new aged care facility which will replace Methven House. Next year they would have the same number of houses to ensure people could see all of them and they hoped to have the same high standard of properties. One of the most popular attractions was Devonshire tea at one of the homes, Mrs van den Heuvel said. “It was just a lovely day for everyone involved.”
Damage confined Firefighters from Hinds and Rangitata attended a small grass fire on Maronan Ealing Road at 9.41pm on Saturday. Hinds Rural Fire Force Dave Kingsbury said he did not know how it started but it was between two fences and only 25m by 3m. There was minimal damage to the fencing and fire crews were only there for 30 minutes.
Lotto strikes twice Lotto say it’s rare for one of its stores to sell two winning First Division Lotto tickets on the same night - but it’s not unheard of. On Saturday night nine lucky Lotto players took home $111,111 - a share of $1 million - after winning First Division. Three of the winning tickets were sold in Auckland - one at Neal’s Superette, one at Drop In Superette & Lotto and one at the Countdown at Auckland Airport. Two were sold at the Pukekohe Countdown, and others were sold at: Fitzroy Lotto & Mags in New Plymouth, Paper Plus Stratford in Stratford, MyLotto in Canterbury and Paper Plus Gore in Gore.
Double scare Two woman were taken to hospital after their horses were spooked at the same time, throwing them to the ground. A rescue helicopter was called to the rural property near Oropi, south of Tauranga. A 51-year-old woman suffered lower back injuries and a 45-year-old suffered a fracture to her arm.
Late-night stabbing A man attacked and stabbed by a gang of three unknown assailants is recovering in hospital from the brutal late-night incident. A 27-year-old man was set upon near the Saloon Saloon Bar and Grill in Pukekohe, about 10.30pm Saturday. Police are looking into the violent assault that left blood stains on the pavement. - NZME
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Hampstead School students will soon be safer when changes to the kerb and pedestrian crossing are made. PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 261115-TM-030
Proposed changes to roading layouts on Wellington Street will benefit Hampstead School. Ashburton District Council is in the process of making changes to the kerb and pedestrian crossing outside Hampstead School. Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose said they had contacted council in August following concerns over student safety at the pedestrian crossing outside the school. “We’ve taken the opportunity to liaise with the council staff and they’ve been very positive
about working with us to make changes.” Council recently cleared stones off yellow lines by the pedestrian crossing and repainted them. In the long term council was also looking at changing the road format, such as the kerb and guttering, which would assist the students while crossing, Mr Melrose said. The area had become more dangerous recently due to an increase in traffic on the road part-
ly because more parents drove their students to school and partly because the roll had grown. “We’ve been monitoring this now for two terms.” The school had also taken responsibility for making sure staff and parents are aware of the importance of road safety and not parking on the yellow lines. School patrol wardens were trained by Senior Constable Chris Wiltshire on the safest way to operate the crossing, he said.
It was their day, Nadene Lomu and the two little boys at her side, proudly wearing their dad’s famous All Black number. And it was also a day for the people of South Auckland and the Pasifika community. More than 200 gathered at the Vodafone Events Centre for Aho Faka Famili, the day of the family, in memory of one of South Auckland’s most famous sons, Jonah Lomu. The 40-year-old died suddenly 11 days ago. Lomu’s brother John was at the centre’s door to welcome those who came, among them Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine, Auckland Mayor Len Brown and a swag of former All Blacks. John Lomu told the Herald on Sunday it was important to say goodbye in the traditional Tongan way. “The most moving part was that people came to pay their respects. My family are very thankful.” Nadene, who married Lomu in 2011, did not want to speak to media, but the day was important for her and the boys so they understood where they came from, John Lomu said. The family will hold a private ceremony in the next few days, and a public memorial will be held at Eden Park today. - NZH
Mr Wiltshire also spent time with the junior school teaching them about road safety. Ashburton District Council roading manager Brian Fauth said last year council was replacing a drain outside the school and noticed the pedestrian crossing and adjoining roadside needed to be tidied up. They planned to make changes to the curb in the future which would mean moving the pedestrian crossing slightly.
$60,000 injection for waterway improvement projects By Michelle NelsoN
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Three new biodiversity projects totalling more than $60,000 have received the tick of approval from the Ashburton Zone Committee under Immediate Steps Funding. A plan to plant grasses along a 2.5km stretch of Yeatmans Waterway, in the Coldstream district, was granted $32,000. Environment Canterbury sen-
ior biodiversity officer Donna Lill said was a great project located in the Hinds Drains area and would serve as an opportunity to educate other landowners about improving the health of their waterways. The area is already fenced and would offer shelter to aquatic life and help filter nitrates out of the waterway. The project is also supported by the University of Can-
terbury which is looking at establishing denitrification channels using bioreactors. As the area has no legal protection, such as covenant protection, ECan recommended capping funding at $10,000. The zone committee can extend this amount via Immediate Steps funding but will lengthen the project to 25 years to protect and monitor the project. A project on Silverstream, a trib-
utary of the Hinds River, will benefit to the tune of $24,300 to put in 1800 plants over the next three years. Three to 10 metre margins along both sides of the stream have been fenced off through the entire property, where extensive riparian planting has already been undertaken. Retiring zone committee member Sheryl Stivens asked if Mayfield Primary School pupils could
take part in this project. An area of Mt Harding Creek is also in line for an ecological makeover with $5970 tagged to plant a riparian zone along the sides of the waterway to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff. Ms Lill said the landowners were inspired by other Immediate Steps projects nearby. Funding for 30 projects worth $372,200 has so far been made.
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■ ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB
In brief Christchurch death A man’s body has been found in a creek at a busy inner-city Christchurch park. Emergency services were called to Hagley Park about 2.30pm yesterday afternoon, where they found the body in a creek in the south section of the huge reserve. The man is believed to be aged between 40 and 60. A bike was found near the scene. A police spokesman said the death had been referred to the coroner. - NZME
Motorcycle crash A man died in a motorcycle crash in Canterbury on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene at Ohaka in the Waimakariri district at 5.30pm. Police southern communications Inspector Murray Hurst said the motorcyclist crashed while rounding a corner. No other vehicles were involved. - NZME
Freezer rescue
Vintage car clubs make their way to Rakaia The Ashburton Vintage Car Club held their annual commercial vehicle rally on Saturday. Thirty trucks from the Ashburton and Canterbury clubs made their way from the Ashburton Vintage Car Club to the Rakaia Domain with a few stops in between. Organiser Ron Galletly said all the participants enjoyed themselves and there was a good variety of trucks. They stopped at a few places where old machinery, trucks and tractors were on display and had their lunch at the Rakaia huts. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-13
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Search for climber on hold The aerial search for a missing climber on Aoraki/Mt Cook is on hold, with dangerous conditions preventing rescuers from going in on foot. A helicopter is flying over the slopes looking for any sign of Stephen Hunter Dowall, 52, who was last seen on Thursday afternoon. He was climbing with his friend, Wanaka man, Rob Hawes. The pair left Mount Cook village about 4am that day, intending to reach the Empress Hut at the head of the Hooker Glacier.
But they became separated in the afternoon and Mr Dowall failed to reach the hut. Mr Hawes stayed there for three nights, but yesterday morning was flown out by helicopter as weather conditions in the area were fine, after days of strong wind, rain and heavy snow. A search and rescue operation began on Thursday night and Mid-South Canterbury police area commander Inspector Dave Gaskin said searchers scanned the mountainside for
the missing climber. “This is a big open area of snow and ice... So far there no sign of [Mr Dowall] or any sign of where he’s been. With two or three days of really poor weather, any tracks he left would be pretty much gone.” Mr Gaskin said there were a lot of crevasses in the search area and these were areas of interest. They were also, however, making it too dangerous to send rescuers in by foot. After yesterday’s flybys of the
area, a hold has been placed on the search for now. The search will be re-assessed tomorrow. “Really what we’re waiting for is to see if the snow that’s fallen, melts.” Mr Hawes was now in the village and had been able to help rescuers pinpoint where his missing mate might have been. “He’s obviously extremely worried and concerned about his friend. Apart from that he’s perfectly fine,” Mr Gaskin said. - NZME
Samoa surveys cyclone damage Samoa is surveying the damage after Cyclone Tuni battered the Pacific nation on Saturday night. The high-powered weather system dumped about 100 millimetres of rain and brought strong winds to the popular tourist hotspot. Locals are still working to assess the extent of the damage but the nation’s capital Apia was hit by flash flooding on Saturday night with reports of landslides and blocked roads. At 7am yesterday on the MetService blog, meteorologist Emma Blades said, Tropical Cyclone Tuni was 160km southwest of Samoa. Winds at its centre were blowing about 75 km/h, with gales extending 140km from the centre. Mrs Blades said the cyclone was expected to maintain its intensity as it headed southeast over the next few days. - NZME
A man who collapsed in a supermarket freezer had to call 111 after nobody heard him yelling from his chilly prison cell. The Pak’n Save Rotorua employee’s phone call led to the Rotorua Fire Brigade searching the store’s freezers to find and rescue him. Rotorua Fire Brigade senior station officer Cameron McEwen said they received the call from the man about 9am on Saturday. “We think something happened in one of the 20ft freezers – he’s collapsed and no one knew he was in there. He tried calling out but no one replied so he made the 111 call and we started a search to locate him.” - NZME
Walking stars More than 2500 people from across the country painted the town yellow in a unique nighttime walk through the streets of Auckland on Saturday night. Walking Stars, a half-marathon passing many of Auckland’s inner city icons, attracted teams and individuals from across New Zealand and helped raise $300,000 for cancer charities. Walkers – include family, friends and work teams – wore tutus, neon lights, fluro glasses and even fairy wings and were cheered on by bar-hoppers. - NZME
Santa parade A floating Santa Elmo and giant Cookie monster turned Queen St to Sesame St at yesterday’s 82nd Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland, More than a hundred thousand people were delighted by Father Christmas’ Kiwiana float. The jolly fat man’s fancy new sleigh came complete with a dolphin, little kiwi birds and a pohutukawa tree – much to the delight of onlookers, who were keen to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. - NZME
Waikato fatal A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in the Waikato. The crash happened about 9.50pm on Saturday at the roundabout of Te Rapa Rd and Hutchinson Rd in Horotiu. The motorcyclist became trapped under the car and died at the scene. - NZME
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Marching for climate change By RuBy HaRfield
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World climate protests P12 Right – Lily McConnell, 8, was among 30 people who were part of a climate change march in Ashburton on Saturday. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-32
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Ashburton residents were part of a global climate change protest over the weekend. A crowd of 30 marched along West Street and picketed outside the Ashburton Domain to show the Government that action was needed to address climate change. The march was fronted by Gerrie Ligtenberg, of the Green Party, which organised protests around the country. Mrs Ligtenberg said she was very pleased with the amount of people who came to take a stand. Some marched and others stayed on the side of the road getting lots of toots and thumbs up from passersby. “I think it’s really good for small towns to be part of it. “I think we have to keep raising awareness and show people that we are serious out there and
stand up for what we believe in.” It was great to have the positive feedback from those who drove past as it showed the protestors that they were doing something important. Mrs Ligtenberg said she was also proud to be among hundreds of thousands of people around the world to take part in the action. “It’s a huge issue and we need to get as much information out there as we can.” There were also a number of children there who felt it was an important issue and wanted to hold signs too, she said.
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Devonshire tea was enjoyed by many at a Dolma Street address during the garden tour. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-04
Visitors exploring an Alford Street house during the Methven and Foothills House and Garden Tour on Saturday. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-05
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Jac Sparks, Richard Ashford and Elizabeth Ashford took part in the 12km walk.
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Irrigation – don’t take it for granted Sue Newman
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ater is the key to our district’s wealth, but most of us take it for
granted. We expect to turn on the tap and water our garden, turn on the tap and watch irrigators spray water over crops and grass. But it wasn’t always that way; there’s a long story behind the greening of our district. It’s a story that is well known by a few, largely ignored by the majority, but thanks to the efforts of keen historians, the story of the watering of Mid Canterbury’s plains is now on show at the Ashburton Museum. It’s a wonderful tale of foresight, endurance, belief and a willingness by a few to invest hard earned cash in a dream. For more than 100 years the only water that flowed on most of the district’s farms was that provided by the network of stockwater races. For many farm families those water races were also their household supply. Drinking water came from whatever rain fell and this was collected in tanks. No rain meant no drinking water and it meant parched farms. A small number of farmers could access water from the Rangitata Diversion Race’s border dyke irrigation schemes, but for the rest, reliance on the weather meant they were always vulnerable. More than 50 years ago dryland farmers decided they no longer wanted to farm according to the vagaries of the weather and began investigating and investing in what was then considered an exercise only for the foolhardy, sinking deep bores on their farms in the belief they would strike water. Their belief paid off, water poured forth and their farms became green spaces among the dry, brown farms of their neighbours. Success, of course, bred success, other farmers followed suit as individuals and some banded together to form irrigation companies. And this continues today. Irrigation is now a huge, but carefully managed, business, controlled under the umbrella of the Canterbury Water Strategy. This new display at Ashburton’s museum is a must visit. It tells the story of the district’s irrigation schemes and it tells the story of those early irrigation pioneers who laid the foundation for the wealth this district has today.
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wning your own home is something that Kiwis have strived for across the generations, and getting started on the homeownership ladder is a big hurdle to clear. The Government commenced the HomeStart scheme to assist first-home buyers on April 1 this year. I was very hopeful that this package would help Rangitata constituents, and it has. This is a $435 million package and between April and September, 156 people have received support (97 in Timaru and 59 in Ashburton). In dollar terms, this means that $544,000 has been granted to first-home buyers in the Rangitata electorate. But, as is occasionally the case, the roll-out wasn’t completely smooth sailing. I have, as local MP, developed a relationship with the group of local property lawyers who meet on a regular basis to discuss issues they have in common. Last year we had a good discussion about Enduring Powers of Attorney, this year they indicated that they were having problems with the process regarding HomeStart. We met, and I heard of their difficulties, which meant I had examples to take to my colleague, the Minister with responsibility for HomeStart, Hon Dr Nick Smith. His officials then had firsthand knowledge of the issues and the chance to deal with them. Part of the problem was the immediate popularity of the scheme meant more resources were required. The feedback I am now getting is that the pro-
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Email us! The Government commenced the HomeStart scheme on April 1, to assist first-home buyers around New Zealand. cess has improved considerably! It is expected that the $435 million set aside for this scheme will assist 90,000 New Zealanders into their first home, and at the end of September we are 4261 along the way! Under HomeStart, couples buying a newly built home can receive Government grants of up to $20,000 and those buying an existing home can get up to $10,000 to put towards a deposit on their first home. First home buyers can now
also withdraw almost all their KiwiSaver funds to put towards their first home. We’ve also expanded eligibility for Welcome Home Loans, which help firsthome buyers with only a 10 per cent deposit. In the six months to September, nearly 1200 new Welcome Home Loans were approved. While KiwiSaver HomeStart is delivering on its goal to help thousands of New Zealanders into their first home, the Government also has a package
of initiatives helping to improve housing affordability. Action has been taken to constrain building material costs, cut compliance costs and to improve productivity in the building industry. We’re also ensuring everyone, whether from New Zealand or overseas, pays their fair share of tax on housing investments. Through our wide-reaching housing programme, the Government remains committed to helping more New Zealanders into their own home.
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Shooting suspect a recluse A gunman who police say staged a deadly attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic was a recluse who stashed food in the woods, avoided eye contact, warned neighbours about government spying and passed out anti-Obama pamphlets, those who knew him said. Authorities say Robert Lewis Dear, 57, killed three people, including a police officer, during an hours-long standoff before surrendering at the Colorado Springs clinic. Police have not disclosed a motive, but the city’s mayor, John Suthers, said people can make “inferences from where it took place,” referring to the clinic. The facility provides women’s health services, including abortions, and has long been the site of regular anti-abortion protests. A Roman Catholic priest who has held weekly Mass in front of the clinic for 20 years said Dear wasn’t part of his group. The attack thrust the clinic to the centre of the ongoing debate over Planned Parenthood. It was re-ignited in July when antiabortion activists released undercover video they said showed the organisation’s personnel negotiating the sale of fetal organs. Planned Parenthood has denied seeking any payments beyond legally permitted reimbursement costs for donating the organs to researchers. Still, the National Abortion Federation, an association of service providers, says it has seen a rise in threats at clinics nationwide since the video’s release. At a vigil Saturday at All Souls Unitarian Church, Reverend Nori Rost called the gunman a “domestic terrorist.” In the back of the room, someone held a sign that said: “Women’s bodies are
Victims of the South Australian bushfires will be able to access additional income support under the federal government’s disaster recovery scheme. Those who lost their homes or suffered injuries in the 82,500 hectare blaze north of Adelaide will be eligible for one-off support payments and income assistance for up to 13 weeks. This financial assistance is in addition to the South Australian state government’s emergency grant package. South Australian frontbencher Christopher Pyne said the assistance would help local business remain afloat in the bushfire’s aftermath, which claimed two lives and destroyed 87 homes. - AP
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Officer Sandor Csikesz of the Colorado Springs Police Department guards the perimeter as law enforcement officers continue the investigation following Saturday’s shooting. PHOTO AP not battlefields. Neither is our town.” Vicki Cowart, the regional head of Planned Parenthood, drew a standing ovation when she walked to the pulpit. She promised to quickly reopen the clinic. “We will adapt. We will square our shoulders and we will go on,” she said. After her remarks, a woman in the audience stood up, objected to the vigil becoming a “political statement” and left. Cowart said the gunman “broke in” to the clinic Saturday but didn’t get past a locked door leading to the main part of the
facility. She said there was no armed security when the shooting began. In the parking lot of the twostory building, one man said the gunman shot at him as he pulled his car out, blasting two holes in his windshield. Inside, one worker ducked under a table and called her brother to tell him to take care of her kids if she was killed. At one point, an officer whispered reports into his radio as he crept through the building. Others relayed information from surveillance cameras and victims in hiding.
In the end, a six-year veteran University of Colorado police officer was killed. Two civilians also died, though their identities weren’t immediately released. Five other officers and four people were hospitalised. Cowart said all 15 clinic employees survived and worked hard to make sure everyone else got into safe spaces and stayed quiet. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said the city is mourning and praised the bravery of first responders. “This is the kind of thing that hits the entire community in the gut,” he said. - AP
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Leaders pushed to avert climate calamity Masses of people have joined a worldwide wave of marches demanding leaders craft a pact to avert a climate catastrophe when they gather in a still-shaken Paris. From Australia to New Zealand, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Japan, people rallied at the start of a weekend of popular protests urging world powers to seal a deal at the UN climate summit that officially opens in the French capital today. “Protect our common home,” declared placards held aloft as thousands gathered in Melbourne, a call echoed on the streets of Johannesburg and Edinburgh. In Paris, religious leaders delivered petitions with almost 1.8 million signatures from people around the world urging politicians to take decisive action to curb global warming and help poor countries deal with climate change.
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Some 150 leaders, including US President Barack Obama, China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, will attend the start of the Paris conference, which is charged with reaching the first truly universal climate pact. The goal is to limit average global warming to 2C or less over pre-Industrial Revolution levels by curbing fossil fuel emissions blamed for climate change. If they fail, scientists warn the world may become increasingly inhospitable to human life, with superstorms, drought and rising sea levels that swamp vast areas of land. On the eve of the protests, French President Francois Hollande warned of the obstacles ahead for the 195 nations at the talks following more than two decades of bickering. “Man is the worst enemy of man. We can see it with terror-
Brazilian police are hunting for a Sao Paulo Santa Claus who kicked off the Christmas shopping season by stealing a helicopter. The thief rented the aircraft Saturday from an air taxi service at the Campo Marte airport in Sao Paulo for a “surprise,” the Sao Paulo state security secretariat said. During the flight, the Santa forced the pilot to fly to a small farm outside of Sao Paulo city, where they were met by a third person, the secretariat said. The pilot was tied up and the two perpetrators flew away. - Reuters
Nostalgic royal visit Queen Elizabeth II has wrapped up a nostalgic visit to Malta, her one-time home, where she joked that Canada’s youthful new leader had made her feel old. The British monarch has close ties to the Mediterranean island, where she lived between 1949 and 1951 while her husband, Prince Philip, was in the Royal Navy. Yesterday she crossed the Grand Harbour in the capital, Valletta, in a traditional Maltese wooden boat. She alighted at the spot where her father, King George VI, landed in June 1943 to present Malta with the George Cross in honor of citizens’ bravery in withstanding a World War II siege by the forces of Italy and Nazi Germany. - AP
Russia makes move Russia has announced it will suspend visa-free travel with Turkey amid the escalating spat over the downing of a Russian warplane by a Turkish fighter jet at the Syrian border. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Moscow will halt the existing visa-free regime starting January 1, saying that Turkey has become a conduit for terrorists and has been reluctant to share information with Moscow about Russian citizens accused of involvement in terrorist activities. - AP
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Greenpeace’s hot air balloon in Paris, prior to the talks. ism,” said Hollande, after leading ceremonies in Paris to mourn the victims of the deadly November 13 bombing and shooting attacks that sowed terror in the French
capital. “But we can say the same when it comes to climate. Human beings are destroying nature, damaging the environment. - AAP
As Pope Francis embarks on his historic visit to the United States, His Holiness will spread his message of hope, faith and unity in the form of a prog-rockinfused album titled Wake Up! this November. The Vaticanapproved LP, a collaboration with Believe Digital, features the Pontiff delivering sacred hymns and excerpts of his most moving speeches in multiple languages paired with uplifting music.
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At 326 metres in length and with space for 4266 passengers, the Norwegian Escape cuts an imposing figure.
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fter the curtain rises on the Broadway musical After Midnight in the shipboard theatre, the audience spends over an hour feeling it has been transported back to Harlem of the 1920s. That is fitting for Norwegian Escape, the new cruise vessel of the US company Norwegian Cruise Line, which is a very American-style ship. The vessel is an upgraded copy of the Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway cruise boats operated by NCL. It is being marketed as a “freestyle cruising resort”, meaning there are no set routines on board – no seating order and “freestyle dining” that means a free choice of restaurants. “This is about having the freedom to organise one’s own day on board,” said Christian Boell, the shipping line’s managing director for Europe, during the vessel’s grand debut in the northern German port city of Hamburg.
US company Norwegian Cruise Line has just launched its latest cruise vessel the Norwegian Escape. Philipp Laage hopped aboard to check out its features. At 326 metres in length and with space for 4266 passengers, the Norwegian Escape is the largest vessel in the Breakaway class. Here is an overview of what it has to offer: The exclusive residential area “The Haven” is one deck larger than on the other boats. “The concept has been very well received,” Boell said. The exclusive sealed-off complex of suites is accessible via a chip card. Guests there can enjoy butler service, an exclusive restaurant featuring an open-air terrace and their own swimming pool. Also new is a retractable glass roof and those who really want some special luxury can book one of the four 120-square-metre
Deluxe Owner’s Suites. In order to expand the range of eateries, Norwegian called in American cook Jose Garces, who shows off his talent in the new Bayamo restaurant with a cuisine inspired by Cuba and in the Pincho Tapas Bar. A further novelty is the District Brew House, a bar offering 24 beers on tap and more than 50 different bottled beers. Winetasting is found at The Cellars, while a new concept in dining is offered in the a la carte restaurant Food Republic featuring dishes from around the world. There, “tasting and sharing” of dishes on small plates is the attraction. The waterfront area on the eighth deck has been expanded
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and some of the restaurants have an outdoor area. There are 28 restaurants altogether on board, 11 of which are included in the travel price. From far off, an observer will notice the water slides and the ropes course, an elaborate three-storey complex of 99 heartpounding challenges. The Aqua Racer offers a new tandem slide of two parallel water slides, while the Kids Aqua Park has been expanded. The climbing garden has two rope slides and, as on the other boats, two planks that jut out towards the sea. Besides the 1920s Harlem musical After Midnight, there is the Million Dollar Quartet show, based on a famous recording session featuring Elvis Presley,
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Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. There is also a dinner show called For the Record: The Brat Pack, featuring Hollywood film music. The ship’s core areas are Decks 6, 7 and 8, where the guest finds most of the restaurants and bars and the casino. For the first time, children between six months and three years will be cared for. The rate is $US10 ($A13.80) an hour for the first child, and $US8 for the next sibling. In a new attraction, there is a room in the spa area that, cooled at between zero and 6°C, has powdered snow. A bit disorientating when one considers just where the ship is travelling. From Miami, the ship will be cruising the eastern Caribbean in seven-night trips. The destinations will be St Thomas (American Virgin Islands), Tortola (British Virgin Islands) and Nassau (Bahamas). - DPA
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In brief City back on top Manchester City have climbed back to the top of the English Premier League with manager Manuel Pellegrini hoping the good news will continue with striker Sergio Aguero being given an injury allclear. Aguero hobbled off in the 63rd minute after appear-ing to turn his ankle during a 3-1 win over Southampton at Etihad Stadium that took City to the number one spot on goal difference from Leicester City. - Reuters
Vardy into record books Jamie Vardy wrote a new chapter in his fairytale rise from the wilderness, when he became the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. The Leicester City striker’s 24th minute goal against Manchester United eclipsed the record established across two seasons in 2003 by United’s former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy and took Vardy closer to an even older record, set almost 84 years ago. If Vardy scores against Swansea next week he will equal the scoring record of 12 consecutive matches established by Sheffield United’s forward Jimmy Dunne in 1931-32. - Reuters
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Methven holds Allenton at bay
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe went from the depths of despair to the height of elation as his side battled back to snatch a thrilling 3-3 draw in the 98th minute against Premier League rivals Everton yesterday. Bournemouth, who have not won for eight matches, twice went behind and seemed set to suffer yet again when Ross Barkley put the visitors 3-2 ahead five minutes into stoppage time. Yet Junior Stanislas struck his second goal with a header a minute from time to boost Bournemouth’s fight against relegation. - Reuters
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Aidan Mitchell was in fine form in the interclub A grade competition on Saturday with wins in his doubles and singles matches. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-19
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The penultimate weekend in round one of Interclub A grade tennis saw wins for Methven, Hampstead and Tinwald. Methven and Tinwald still lead the pack on the points table, but the respective teams’ victories came in contrasting fashion. Methven snuck passed Allenton 7-6 and Tinwald toppled Southern by default due to a lack of personnel, while Hampstead churned out a narrow 7-6 win over Fairton.
For Allenton, Gala Cup winner Rhys Cromie and Bryn Looij edged passed Methven’s Flynn Ness and Koji Kawamata 3-6, 6-2, 12-10, but Jarrod Hill and Hamish Hood returned fire for Methven with a more convincing 6-0, 6-4 win over Harry Dargue and Millie Ness. Cromie continued his fine form in the singles, beating Flynn Ness 6-4, 6-3 and Hill added to Methven’s tally with a well-earned 6-2, 6-0 victory over Dargue. Millie Ness then notched an-
other win for Allenton with a 6-2, 6-2 triumph over Hood. Hampstead and Fairton also shared the spoils in the doubles fixtures with Hampstead’s Aidan Mitchell and Connor Brosnahan toppling Peter Leonard and Phil Crozier 6-3, 7-5, but Tyler Leonard and Mary-Anne Thyne hit back in a 6-1, 0-6, 6-1 win against Christal Brosnahan and Erin Connelly-Whyte. In the singles, 17-year-old Mitchell proved too good for Ashleigh Leonard in a fine 6-2, 6-2 display and Connor Brosna-
han saw off Phil Crozier 6-4, 6-2 to add another win to Hampstead’s tally. Tyler Leonard fought back for Fairton with a 6-0, 6-3 downing of Christal Brosnahan and Thyne notched a 6-1, 6-3 win over Connelly-Whyte, but it was too little too late as Hampstead took a 7-6 win. In the competition’s next round, Methven will lock horns with Fairton, Allenton will hope to bounce back against Southern and Hampstead will play Tinwald.
Erakovic hoping to be on court in January Marina Erakovic is targeting January’s ASB Classic for her competitive comeback after a frustrating run with injury, but says she’s still no certainty to be ready. The New Zealand No 1 was
forced to pull the pin on her 2015 season early after a succumbing to a knee injury at the US Open in September. Erakovic had been hampered by the injury for much of the sea-
son, taking a two-month break in June following Wimbledon to let it settle down. But the problem, which stemmed from overuse, flared up again at the US Open.
Erakovic said she while her recovery progress had been slower than hoped, she believes she is still on track to appear in her home tournament in January. - NZME
A Neymar double, a spectacular volley from Luis Suarez and a goal for Lionel Messi saw top of the table Barcelona’s unstoppable strike force sweep aside Real Sociedad 4-0 in La Liga yesterday. An early goal from the in-form Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory over Espanyol that keeps them four points behind Barca while Celta Vigo are behind Real Madrid in fourth after a late Nolito goal gave them a 2-1 win at home to Sporting Gijon. - Reuters
PSG crowned champs Paris Saint-Germain are guaranteed to end 2015 on top of the Ligue 1 table after a 4-1 win against Troyes on a day marked by tributes to the victims of the recent terror attacks. It was a routine win for PSG with Edinson Cavani and Layvin Kurzawa finding the net either side of a Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty. - AFP
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In brief Hammers finish fourth Mid Canterbury placed fourth at the Southern Regional Sevens Qualifiers at the Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru on Saturday, but still claimed a spot for the national tournament in Rotorua in January. The Hammers were downed narrowly 21-19 in their opening tie against Canterbury, before falling 40-5 against Tasman. Mark Cousins’ side bounced back to beat Southland 31-12, but lost to Tasman again in the semifinals 40-12 and were then dealt a 31-0 mauling by Canterbury in the third-fourth place playoff. Otago finished at the top of the ladder thanks to a tightly contested 29-27 win over second placed Tasman.
Hawke Cup loss In Mid Canterbury’s opening zone four Hawke Cup tie against South Canterbury at Aorangi Oval in Timaru Bevan Ravenscroft’s side were all out for 264 in their first innings with Matt Tait (66) top scoring. In reply, the home side posted 129 all out. Mid Canterbury were all out for 112 in their second innings in the 33rd over, and South Canterbury then knocked over their target of 248 with six wickets down, after Mid Canterbury having them at 6-171. Ashburton College coxswain Wyatt Burrows and quad Harrison Davies, Johnny Lysaght, Aidan Campbell and Haxby Hefford placed second in the boys’ under 16 quad. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-38
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Some blustery weather did not deter rowers at the biggest Ashburton Rowing Club regatta yet at Lake Hood over the weekend, and the local contingent produced some fine results. With more than 600 rowers converging on the lake, Justin Wall predicted the regatta would be “colossal” last week,
and the Ashburton club president wasn’t wrong. Despite the stiff competition, Mid Canterbury’s rowers performed well as Ashburton College’s Harrison Davies and Haxby Hefford took out their division of the boys’ under 16 double and added to their success with a second place finish in the boys’ under 16 quad along with Aidan Campbell, Johnny
Lysaght and coxswain Wyatt Burrows. Veronica Wall produced some fine displays to win her divisions of the girls’ under 16, under 18 and ladies’ club singles, while also taking out the club double with her mum, Charlotte Cox, and the under 18 singles with Grace Wilson. The under 16 girls’ Ashburton College team of Lara Biggs, Ka-
tie Dolan, Emma Stagg, Molly Gibson and coxswain Emma Jansen also performed well, finishing in third spot of their division. Justin Wall said the regatta proved to be a resounding success and praised the local rowers for their fine efforts and performances. Pick up tomorrow’s edition of the Guardian for a full report.
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Football Ferns take huge step towards Rio
Moments after the Football Ferns recorded one of their greatest results, a 1-0 win over Brazil, in Brazil, coach Tony Readings said six words that define New Zealand’s exciting future: “we can play a lot better.” It was the Ferns’ first step back into the international arena since their frustrating winless campaign at the World Cup in June, and Readings was thrilled with his side’s response against one of the best teams in the world. “We are really, really happy,” Readings said. “The team has had a lot of disappointment this year with some really good performances
but without getting the results, but today we put in one and got our reward.” “We played quite well throughout the game. “There were periods when they were on top, and periods when we were too. “So we were happy with the performance, but the really exciting thing for us is that we can play a lot better.” New Zealand striker Amber Hearn rifled home the match winner in the 35th minute, perfectly placing a right-footed drive into the corner of the net from the edge of the penalty area, after a free-kick was played into her path by Rosie White. From there the Kiwis dug
Goal-scorer Amber Hearn. deep with a strong effort both in and out of possession with goalkeeper Nayler also playing a key role, denying Brazil’s Cristiane mid-way through the second half with a superb save one-onone. The result is the second win
for the 16th ranked Football Ferns over Brazil (7), the first coming in Switzerland in 2013 at the Valais Cup - also a 1-0 win provided by a Hearn goal. “I can’t really put into words how important Amber is to the team, she works incredibly hard,” said Readings. “It’s nice to see her get the rewards because she works so selflessly for the team but today she also showed her quality in front of goal.” The Ferns meet Brazil again on Wednesday in the second match of their two-game series. New Zealand must beat Papua New Guinea in a qualifier in January to secure their berth at the Rio Olympics. - NZME
Murdoch misses out As far as ways to miss out on a world championship medal go, they don’t come much crueler than the set of circumstances faced by New Zealand sailor Andrew Murdoch yesterday. A poor finish in the medal race of the Finn Gold Cup off Takapuna saw Murdoch pipped for a podium spot, missing out on a bronze medal on countback to Slovenian Vasilij Zbogar after the pair finished on equal points. - NZME
Jones takes Open Matt Jones has won the Australian Open after a riveting final round at The Australian Golf Club in Sydney. Leading by three at the start of the day, Jones closed with a rollercoaster two-over-par 73 to edge out Adam Scott (65) and defending champion Jordan Spieth (71) by a shot with a 72-hole total of eight-under 276. Veteran Rod Pampling finished fourth a further stroke back after firing a spectacular course-record 10-under 61 and sharing the lead for almost two hours late yesterday. - AAP
Warriner a winner Two athletes at different stages of their careers triumphed at the 27th running of the Sovereign Tinman Tri Series held at Mount Maunganui yesterday. Multiple winner Sam Warriner, 44, produced a superb performance to romp home in the elite women’s race in what will be her final appearance at the iconic event, while Matt Franklin, 22, from Auckland won his first men’s title. Defending champion Warriner first competed at Mount Maunganui back in 2004 and yesterday’s comfortable win was her fifth victory over the Standard distance of 1500m swim, 36km bike and 10km run. “I have decided this was my last pro race. I will still be racing but will step down as a pro and just be an age -grouper,” she said. - NZME
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Burton into history books
Scott Morgan celebrates taking a wicket against Tech on Saturday, the stalwart took two for 34 from his nine overs. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 281115-JJ-28
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Lauriston suffers first loss By James Ford
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Lauriston’s unbeaten streak ended with a 35-run loss to Tech in round four of the Pritchard Shield on Saturday, while Allenton took a five-wicket win over Methven, for their first win of the season. After Lauriston won the toss and sent Tech in to bat, the shield holders were all out for 174 in the final ball the innings. Jason Morrison was in good
form for the Stags, posting 52, while Sithum Jayatilleke had an impressive day with the ball for Lauriston, taking four for 19 from his nine overs and Scott Morgan recorded two for 34 off nine overs. In reply, Lauriston were all out for 139 with Jeremy Duckmanton (42) top scoring and Alex Hooper also contributing 20, but the visitors struggled to make inroads in to Tech’s total as Harry Jones recorded two for
13 off eight and Ben Mably took three for 40 off nine. In contrast to Lauriston falling to their first defeat of the campaign, Allenton picked up their opening win of the season. Methven batted first and were all out for 113 in the 31st over with Sam Medhurst (35) top scoring, while Jeremy Punselie played the role of chief destroyer for Allenton, taking three for 16 off his four overs.
Kody Stuthridge also had a fine day with the ball, taking two wickets for 16 off three overs. Allenton chased down the total in the 20th over with five wickets intact as Jeff Naish posted 37 and Ryan Bell recorded an unbeaten 35. Next weekend’s action will see Lauriston host Coldstream and Allenton make the short trip to Tech, while Methven have a bye.
Black Caps ‘burnt badly’ by umpire Who’d have picked the best action so far in the inaugural daynight test would happen not under lights but in bright sunshine? Who’d then have picked that an umpiring blunder would cost New Zealand so much hardwon ground in the hour after the tea break at Adelaide Oval yesterday, and possibly decide the outcome of the first pinkball test, a match New Zealand must win to square the series? Umpiring mistakes involving New Zealand in Australia are not, ahem, unknown. This one came from a neutral umpire, England’s Nigel Llong, who has form in this series for bad errors.
Just after tea, with New Zealand tails up, on the back of six for 62 in the first session, Nathan Lyon tried to sweep spinner Mitchell Santner, the ball brushed his bat, then shoulder and lobbed to second slip. Not out said umpire Sundaram Ravi. Refer please, asked New Zealand and after more than four minutes - at which point Lyon was three-quarters of the way back to the pavilion - Llong ruled not out. The spot showing up “could have come from anything”, Llong said while deliberating. Reaction was swift. “Horrible five minutes of cricket and a terrible decision by third umpire Nigel Llong,”
Spot ‘could have come from anything’ said Nigel Llong. spin legend Shane Warne tweeted. “Clearly Lyon was out.” Added former Australian opener Matt Hayden: “OMG - 2 and half minutes that the game
will never get back.” The hour that followed was cruel for New Zealand as the reprieved Lyon and gritty wicketkeeper Peter Nevill equalled the ninth-wicket record against New Zealand, 74. By the time Lyon was out, the gap between the teams had trimmed from 84 to 12. New Zealand had been burnt badly. Mitchell Starc slapped 20 in four blows off Mark Craig to ram home the pain after Lyon’s eventual dismissal for 34. When it ended, Australia were 22 runs ahead. It had been a dispiriting 80 minutes for New Zealand, a rousing fightback by the hosts. - NZME
There wasn’t a try-out of a pink ball at North West on Saturday, but it was an exciting day of cricket nonetheless as Ashburton College took on North West in day one in Christchurch. History was made late in the day when Michael Burton became just the sixth student to score 1000 runs for the 1st XI. The home side won the toss and chose to bat first with Nicholas Gunby and Jamal Al -Sukhon making a slow start against the tight bowling of Sam Hall and Josh Buchanan. With 11 on the board, Hall found the edge and Josh Gill clung on to the chance at first slip to remove Al –Sukhon (6). Gunby returned to the pavilion after feathering a catch to keeper Scott Punselie. Skipper Kieran Hunt then took two quick wickets as Liam O’Connor took a sharp chance at slip and Punselie held another opportunity to dismiss Zac Medland (2) and Tom Dunlop (7) respectively. The game was going well for College until O’Connor took a nasty knock to the face after the ball went through his hands. Despite O’Connor needing to be taken to Christchuch A&E, both teams maintained their focus. Gareth Hunt gave further catching practice to Josh Gill then Ben Niles bowled Nathan Cook and Christian Firth. Punselie then took off the gloves and quickly had success with an impressive reaction catch by Will Graham at silly mid-off to see off Ankur Patel. It was not until 46 more runs were scored before Josh Buchanan finally managed to break the last defence. College openers Kieran Hunt and Burton strode out confidently in their last game for the team. Hunt had scored five when he was bowled by a good in-swinging delivery. Punselie decided to go big with his first ball but mistimed it and was caught at mid-off. It was another off day too for Josh Gill (3) and Zach Naldrett (0). Ben Niles then supported Burton for a 37 partnership until he went down the wicket and was stumped (15). Burton continued to plug away at reducing the total and Gareth Hunt scored 10 before North West’s second spinner took a return catch. Will Graham was bowled for one, then Burton, having reached 58, was finally dismissed. Burton’s departure left Ashburton College at 105-8, but the return of O’Connor to the ground inspired the batsmen, his x-rays revealed no break to his jaw. Hall and Gill took the attack to the bowlers with gusto and in no time gained a first innings lead. At 162, Hall was adjudged leg before and Buchanan was out four runs later. This left young Thom Graham not out having only turned up to support his brother, but forced into batting duties with following the injury to O’Connor. Ashburton College had 11 overs left in the day to make inroads. Gareth Hunt had one opener cheaply, and at the end of play North West were nine runs in arrears with nine wickets remaining.
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In brief Weakness spotted American heavyweight Daniel “The Mountain” Martz believes he has identified weaknesses in Joseph Parker’s style that he can exploit in next Saturday’s Fight for Life showdown in Hamilton. The 2.03m Martz (14-2-1) will be the tallest fighter Parker has encountered, and arrives in Auckland confident after a month-long training camp in Russia with former world champion Alexander Povetkin. Martz hopes he can drag Parker into a long bout, and the 25-year-old is clear on where he thinks Parker may be vulnerable. - NZME
Funding fears Concerns abound among national sporting organisations that the Sport New Zealand board could cut a portion of their community funding at a meeting on Thursday. Sources said national bodies for sports such as athletics, gym sports, hockey and snow sports could be affected by funds being reallocated into regional sport trusts, local authorities or iwi-based organisations with the aim of better targeting communities. The fear among NSOs is any such decision could result in job losses and weaken the respective sports’ influence in fostering inclusivity and talent at grassroots level. - NZME
Toulon bounce back
Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko and Britain’s Tyson Fury slug it out in a world heavyweight title fight for Klitschko’s WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts in Duesseldorf yesterday. PHOTO AP
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Fury upsets Klitschko Britain’s Tyson Fury has vowed to be “the most charismatic champion since Muhammad Ali” after delivering on his promise to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko and become the new world heavyweight champion. Fury was awarded the fight in Duesseldorf 115-112, 115-112 and 116-111 by the judges yesterday as Klitschko’s reign as world champion was ended after nearly a decade. “I always said what I would do and I delivered. “I didn’t have this confidence for nothing,” said Fury after his unanimous points win ended Klitschko’s run of 19 consecutive defences. The 27-year-old Fury takes Klitschko’s World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), International Boxing Organisation (IBO) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) belts as the Ukrainian suffered his first defeat since 2004. “I knew all along I could win the fight,” said Fury, whose corner exploded into celebration once the verdict was announced. “I saw in his eyes that he was going to lose this fight.” The new champion celebrated his victory by singing Aerosmith’s
“Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” in the ring, which he dedicated to his wife, Paris. “It was a tough task coming here to fight, that’s why he’s avoided me for the last five years,” Fury said. “People can say what they want about me, he was hanging on for dear life in that fight all the way through. “He’s been a great champion, but every good dog has its day. “This is that start of a new era. “I’ll be the most charismatic champion since Muhammad Ali.” This was Fury’s 25th professional victory and he will cash in on the win, regardless of his fight purse, having bet STG200,000 ($A418,000) on himself. “Nobody believed he could do it, only me, Peter and his brother,” Tyson’s father John Fury told the BBC. “We’ve ripped these belts off a super champion. We have changed the world. “They never believed the Titanic would sink but it did.” This was a poor display by Klitschko who finished with cuts to both cheeks while Fury was unmarked. “I must admit that Tyson Fury was faster and better,” Klitschko told German broadcaster RTL.
Tyson Fury: Aiming to be as charismatic as Muhammad Ali. “The speed was missing, for a big man he is incredibly agile. “I didn’t put the punches in and could not find the right key
to open up the fight.” Klitschko said he would “definitely” use the option of a rematch, which is in the fight contract. The bout took place at the second attempt as the original October date had to be scrapped after Klitschko suffered a calf injury. After Fury had problems with ill-fitting gloves in the week leading up to the fight, there was plenty of tension in the build-up on Saturday. Fury’s management insisted the canvas was too soft and after much discussion and threats to call off the fight, Klitschko’s camp relented and removed some of the foam padding from the ring floor. Then Klitschko was reported to have had his fists wrapped without an observer being present, a no-no in boxing, and when Fury’s camp complained, the champion’s fists were restrapped which briefly delayed the start of the fight. But Fury backed up his numerous pre-fight taunts and even sang “I’ll be the one with all the belts” to Klitschko last Wednesday when he modified the lyrics to Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath my Wings” - a prediction that came true. - AFP
Toulon’s Australian connection of Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and James O’Connor helped the French rugby heavyweights to a 35-9 win over Top 14 leaders Clermont. Coming into the match on the back of a stuttering start to the season in which they began the day in the bottom half of the table, Toulon were at their best in dispatching the hosts. With Quade Cooper left out of the Toulon squad, Giteau started at five-eighth while Mitchell and O’Connor played on the wings as a strangely subdued Clermont suffered a rare home defeat. - AFP
In off, and again . . . A school game in Ireland this week featured an unbelievable conversion that hit the posts four times before bouncing over. School side St Conleth’s College were taking on against Tullow CS in the quarter-final of the Schools Cup in Dublin, winning with the help of the bizarre kick. The conversion cannoned off the right-hand upright before striking the left and bouncing back to the right, eventually dropping onto the bar before falling over. - AFP
Paris safety concerns All Blacks great Dan Carter says he sought assurances about the safety of him and his family before arriving in Paris to begin a threeyear stint in French club rugby. The 33-year-old conducted his first press conference since arriving at the Racing club on the outskirts of the French capital, admitting the recent terrorist attacks in the city, which claimed 130 lives had shocked him. He said he sought advice from several figures at the club about safety in Paris for him, his wife and their two sons. “There has been so much reassurance about the city of Paris from the people we talked to, it gave us confidence that life has gone on here, so nothing changed,” he said. - NZME
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In brief
■ ELLERSLIE
Top day for breeder-owner Tim Harrison enjoyed an outstanding day at Ellerslie, but it could have been even better. He celebrated as the breeder and co-owner of Castle Bee, who claimed the opening event, as well as the upset Listed Trevor Eagle Memorial 3YO winner Alamer and a victory in the closing event with Prince Of Passion would have completed a lucrative treble. Trained at Cambridge by Roger Lang, Alamer was sent out at odds of nearly 60-1 but those closest to the filly were in a confident mood. “We thought she was a 10-1 chance – she should have run third in the Soliloquy, but she got checked at the start,” Harrison said. “We didn’t need to put much on her and we had an all-up going on to Prince Of Passion, but he only ran third. “The place was all right though.” Alamer finished seventh in the Listed Soliloquy Stakes after a chequered run and she topped off her return to Ellerslie with a solid fifth at Tauranga. “She’s good, but she’s only a little filly,” Harrison said. “She will be better in the autumn and we may put her out now, although the Eight Carat could be a possibility.
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Wanganui trainer Paul Belsham put a forgettable week behind him when Magic Wonder won the opening event at his home meeting on Saturday. The local horseman produced the three-year-old to beat her older opposition in the Palamountains Scientific Nutrition Maiden with the debutante delivering a much-needed change of fortune for the stable. He had high hopes of claiming his local feature with Slazenjah before the progressive stayer suffered a career-ending tendon injury in his lead-up to the Wanganui Cup. - NZME
Options left open Jim Collett won’t commit to a Group One date with Red Striker yet, but he is leaving the door open for the pint-sized sprinter. “The Railway is at set weights and penalties and that probably won’t suit her,” the Matamata trainer said. “We’ll have a crack at the Newmarket first and then we’ll see what happens.” Red Striker earned a start in the Listed event at Ellerslie on Boxing Day with a commanding victory in Saturday’s Webb Handicap. - NZME
Praise for Bradley Samantha Collett gets longshot Alamer home a clear winner in the Eagle Memorial at Ellerslie on Saturday. PHOTO TRISH DUNELL “I’ll speak to Roger and we’ll see what happens.” Ridden by Samantha Collett, Alamer made the play out in front after flying the start and she held
on strongly to beat Dukedom and Sultan of Swing. Alamer’s stakes success could have a further financial spin-off for Harrison next year at Karaka
where he will sell a half-brother by Tavistock. “Their mother Clerio won a Group Three in Europe and two Listed races,” he said. - NZME
Greene dancing in the rain after mare’s win The Auckland rain did nothing to dampen David Greene’s parade at Ellerslie where his star mare Stolen Dance went to another level with the first stakes success of her career. Any concerns the Te Rapa trainer had with the state of the track proved groundless with his four-year-old romping to victory in the Eagle Technology Stakes.
Luck turns around
“It takes a top-liner to win a Group race when conditions are against them,” Greene said. “She’s one out of the box, a super horse. “I was definitely worried, but toughness can take you a long way and it was a top effort.” Stolen Dance, who completed a stellar day for her sire Alamosa following Alamer’s upset win, has
improved with each of her outings this term. She was narrowly beaten by Consensus, who has since won the Gr.3 Sofitel Luxury Hotels Stakes, when resuming at Ruakaka and then made a winning open class handicap debut at Te Rapa. Stolen Dance took the rise to black type company in her stride at Ellerslie with rider Danielle
Johnson reverting to Plan B to make the running. “I was looking to sit outside the leader, but nothing wanted to go,” she said. “I got a break on them and she kicked on really well.” Stolen Dance held a strong gallop to beat Rasa Lila by a length and a quarter with Silverdale third. - NZME
Allan Sharrock was effusive in his praise of his jockey after stable runner Madonna Mia added to her silverware haul at Wanganui. The trainer was delighted with the performance of Darryl Bradley aboard his in-form mare, who hammered her rivals in the Wanganui Cup. “I thought it was a 10 out of 10 ride,” Sharrock said. “I said to him don’t get cluttered up and he was sitting pretty in the one-one at the 700.” - NZME
McDonald in demand James McDonald might be the retained jockey at Godolphin but for punters his combination with premier trainer Chris Waller has become lethal this season. Godolphin books McDonald 10 days out for his rides leaving the champion hoop opportunities to be used by outside yards and when he is available the former New Zealander has become Waller’s goto man. He has ridden 18 winners for John O’Shea. - AAP
Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway
Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club (2014) Incor- 7 37518 Cawbourne Sarah 21.48 ..............M Roberts porated Venue: Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 30 Nov 8 87435 Cawbourne Matty 21.44 ...............M Roberts 2015 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 9 77367 Boris nwtd ..................................B Goldsack and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 10 68376 Enhancer 21.51...........................B Hodgson 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 4 3.24 PRESTON’S MASTER BUTCHERS C4/5, 375m 1 2.32pm (NZT) FORMPRO RATINGS FREE EVERY 1 42652 Allegro Class 21.25 ..........................L Ahern MONDAY C0 C0, 375m 2 62325 Caesar Chance 21.38 .................A Turnwald 1 78722 Eva’s Storm nwtd ............................L Doody 3 21848 Stellar Force 21.45 ................... S Gommans 2 38535 Smart Dandy nwtd ............................ B Hunt 4 24533 Red Moova Hoova 21.50 ...........B Goldsack 3 Viva La Vixen nwtd ......................A Turnwald 5 16177 Wheelie Good 21.47 ...................A Turnwald 4 3 Maligned nwtd ..................................L Ahern 6 x3413 Country Gun nwtd ........................... K Walsh 5 83734 Pistols Princess nwtd ........................M Flipp 7 83575 Freedom Flyer 21.42 K & ..................Phillips 6 65442 Fat Boyz Flyer nwtd.................... G Hodgson 8 15631 Loving The Mix 21.34 ..................A Turnwald 7 84254 Debonair Pirate nwtd ........................D Edlin 9 77367 Boris nwtd ..................................B Goldsack 8 1 Ivanhov nwtd K & ..............................Phillips 10 87857 Tongariro 21.92 G & ........................ J Clarke 9 4 Lil Miss Nitro nwtd .................... S Gommans 5 3.42pm NZ BRED SPRINT FINAL C3/4 SPECAf, 375m 10 87328 Cawbourne Marcy nwtd .......... T McCracken 1 88683 Wheelie Rascal 21.50 .................A Turnwald 2 2.49pm BUCK FEVER AT STUD C2 C2, 375m 2 21411 Homebush Ramona 21.70 .....J T McInerney 1 54223 Shinzigzag 21.56 .......................B Goldsack 3 74671 Blue And Curly 21.27 .......................L Ahern 2 24136 Snow Ball Chance 21.96..................L Ahern 4 21412 Vinnie Baxter 21.65................J T McInerney 3 21127 Miss Eldora nwtd.........................A Turnwald 5 22744 Box Of Fluffies 22.25........................L Ahern 4 57875 Homebush Misha 22.19 .................. M Mann 6 78864 Curious Life 21.71 ...........................M Olden 5 32146 Second Time nwtd G & ................... J Clarke 7 13842 Spirit Run 21.58 ..........................B Hodgson 6 23322 Semantics 21.65 ..............................L Ahern 8 62323 What’s Up Gee 21.46 .......................L Ahern 7 421F7 Apollo 21.75 ..................................... A Clark 9 44465 Thrilling Logan 21.89 ...................... K Walsh 8 33214 Indefinite Order nwtd......................... B Hunt 10 54645 Wheelie Chillie 21.66 ..................A Turnwald 9 55145 Chaimbo 21.94.......................J T McInerney 6 3.59pm OUTBACK TRADING COMPANY C3/4, 457m 10 33247 Knocka Few Back nwtd ....................L Ahern 1 52111 Opawa Karen 26.16 ........................S Maher 3 3.07pm WHEELDEAL.CO.NZ C4 C4, 375m 2 34124 Knuckle Bump 25.74 ........................L Ahern 1 76453 Spring Major 21.48......................A Turnwald 3 8x118 Pukewhai Magic 25.95 ................. P Denbee 2 81467 Kerry Lane 21.56 .......................B Goldsack 4 72533 Homebush Spook 26.39 ........J T McInerney 3 36164 Kaputski 21.39 .................................L Ahern 5 36556 Boston Lightning 26.13 ...............A Turnwald 4 16524 Cawbourne Buttsy 21.34..............M Roberts 6 58512 Smash Allegro 25.97........................L Ahern 5 44465 Thrilling Logan 21.89 ...................... K Walsh 7 43338 Winsome Jenny 26.37 .....................L Ahern 6 81646 Another Miss 21.93 D P &........ K Gommans 8 81627 Cosmic Scramble 26.10 ..............B Hodgson
9 24448 Premier Division 26.13 .....................L Ahern 10 53566 Extreme Twist 25.92 ....................A Turnwald 7 4.17 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 1 NZRSq, 457m 1 68332 Alamein Blonde nwtd ...........J Woolston-Bell 2 46344 Clearly Magic nwtd L & ...................... Morris 3 67516 Mr. Zafonic nwtd .....................J T McInerney 4 2165 Opawa Cookie nwtd J & ..................D Fahey 5 32214 Opawa Extreme nwtd ........................M Flipp 6 33215 Thrilling Riot nwtd ........................... K Walsh 7 4212F Olliesaurus nwtd .........................A Turnwald 8 56747 Shelly McBell nwtd .................J T McInerney 9 88788 Bundoran Lass nwtd ..................... D Donlon 10 87778 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 8 4.34 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 2 NZRSq, 457m 1 3x112 Opawa Tracy nwtd L & ....................... Wales 2 68661 Kaiser Max nwtd ......................A Duganzich 3 x1235 Opawa Jay Jay nwtd J & .................D Fahey 4 65312 Rubbed Out 27.45........................... M Mann 5 455x4 Meg’s Me Mum nwtd .......................S Maher 6 17748 Mariah 26.42 ....................................P Taylor 7 3145 Phantom Way nwtd L & ...................... Morris 8 44846 Goodtime Mike nwtd ............J Woolston-Bell Emergencies: 9 77786 Sheriff Roscoe nwtd ................ T McCracken 10 84868 She’s Mustard nwtd..........................R Waite 9 4.52 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 3 NZRSq, 457m 1 55838 Silver Tokaam nwtd ..................... K Hanover 2 111 Opawa Norris nwtd J & ...................D Fahey 3 34138 Banshee Boy nwtd .....................B Goldsack 4 64321 With Pride nwtd ................................ B Dann 5 24558 Homebush Ginger 26.43 ........J T McInerney 6 87565 Into The Fray nwtd ...........................R Waite 7 33331 Zimmer Frame nwtd .........................L Ahern 8 47667 You’re So Free nwtd .............J Woolston-Bell 9 75678 Botany Sel nwtd .....................J T McInerney
10 84254 Debonair Pirate nwtd ........................D Edlin
10 5.09 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 4 NZRSq, 457m
1 11117 Swiftly Chloe 26.41 .....................B Hodgson 2 73678 Rikki’s Rebel nwtd ............................R Waite 3 63856 Lin Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 4 57558 Bundoran Lad nwtd ....................... D Donlon 5 45457 Consumate Ease nwtd G &............. J Clarke 6 153 Opawa Knocka nwtd L & .................... Wales 7 63811 Patchwork Alice nwtd ....................... B Dann 8 21131 Avedon Jeeter nwtd ..........................M Flipp Emergencies: 9 77763 Opawa Larry nwtd .............................M Flipp 10 66866 Bevs New Point nwtd ...............A Duganzich 11 5.27 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 5 NZRSq, 457m 1 53633 Zamaddis Lass nwtd .................... T Downey 2 45635 McJopson nwtd ................................ A Clark 3 52342 Fox In Box nwtd........................ T Mischefski 4 55176 Opawa Peaches nwtd L & .................. Wales 5 66577 That’s King 26.58 ........................B Hodgson 6 47385 Sasha McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 7 16664 Candid Angel nwtd ........................... B Dann 8 77241 Pacific Sunrise 27.01 ........................M Flipp 9 78577 Homebush Naki nwtd .............J T McInerney 10 45358 Jazz Hill nwtd ................................B Mitchell 12 5.46 NOVICE RACING SERIES HEAT 6 NZRSq, 457m 1 35645 Adda Boy Zeke 26.57....................G Atwood 2 47633 Opawa Zena nwtd L &........................ Wales 3 77867 Taikorea Lass nwtd ...................... T Downey 4 45277 Thrilling Toby 26.43 D P &........ K Gommans 5 67564 Cheries Boy nwtd ...................J T McInerney 6 11321 Jinja Roman nwtd J & .....................D Fahey 7 31121 Fall From Grace 26.36 ................A Turnwald 8 41663 Shane McBell nwtd ................J T McInerney 9 87486 Hugglemonster 26.74...........J Woolston-Bell 10 7767 Candy Crusher nwtd ................A Duganzich
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87878 Mary’s Bad Boy nwtd ............... S Gommans 18747 Davey Boy Scott nwtd ................... R Maisey 46837 Opawa Jay 21.74 ............................. A Clark 66317 Princess Novak 22.40 ................... D Donlon 24455 Cawbourne Satin nwtd .................M Roberts 44446 Cawbourne Josh 22.04 ....................... L Bell 72846 Another Queen nwtd ..............J T McInerney 48343 Cawbourne Pirate nwtd................M Roberts 45563 Homebush Sarah nwtd...........J T McInerney 47644 Cawbourne Kitt nwtd ....................... M Mann 14 6.21pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS C1 C1, 375m 1 43743 Homebush Dodger nwtd ........J T McInerney 2 774x7 Wicked Tycoon nwtd................. S Gommans 3 58785 Miss Razz nwtd ...............................L Doody 4 33432 Cawbourne Brae nwtd .................M Roberts 5 38687 Golfing Buddy nwtd .................. S Gommans 6 45786 Another Plane 22.08 ....................... M Mann 7 55365 Opal Jewel nwtd ...........................M Roberts 8 56631 Lola Baxter nwtd ....................J T McInerney 9 67527 Kotumba 22.00 L & ............................ Morris 10 478x6 Sheza Hum Dinga nwtd .......... T McCracken 15 6.38 AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES C1 375m 1 87568 Homebush Tiare 21.64...........J T McInerney 2 17648 Cawbourne Paws 22.48 ...............M Roberts 3 532F7 Peacock Princess 21.83..............A Turnwald 4 16641 Another Cover 21.66 ..............J T McInerney 5 25323 Goodtime Lady 22.09....................... I Moore 6 78482 Cawbourne Gable nwtd .......J Woolston-Bell 7 33146 Dark Garnah 22.00 .................. S Gommans 8 26888 Here Without You 21.61............ S Gommans 9 34686 Repeat Visit 21.97 ............................... L Bell 10 65837 Big Ben nwtd ................................... M Mann
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Doubles win for Murray brothers As mayhem reigned in the stands and a head-throbbing noise shook an industrial warehouse in Ghent to its frame, two brothers summoned the skills acquired on a windy Dunblane tennis court to put Britain on the cusp of Davis Cup glory on Saturday. With their Belgian opponents threatening to put a giant spanner in Britain’s bid for a long-awaited title, Andy and Jamie Murray’s bond proved unshakeable as they triumphed 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-2 against David Goffin and Steve Darcis. If world No.2 Andy beats Goffin on the red dirt at the Flanders Expo and only the brave would bet against him, his team will be champions for the first time in 79 years and there would be a strong case for the 115-year-old trophy being housed in Dunblane Town Hall in Scotland for a year. Andy, who partnered his brother to doubles wins against France and Australia en route to the final, said: “I trust Jamie on the doubles court so much. “Even if he started slow I knew he would get it going. He loves playing in big matches. “I just trust him when he’s on the court, when he’s next to me because he’s an exceptionally good tennis player.” Without its two favourite sons, only one rubber has been won by a player whose surname isn’t Murray in this year’s run, Britain would still be in the tennis wilderness. Andy, 28, is already a national sporting hero, having, in 2013, become the first British male since Fred Perry in 1936 to win Wimbledon, a year after he landed the US Open and the London Olympics titles. Late bloomer Jamie has become one of the best doubles specialists in the world, reaching the Wimbledon final in July. Hundreds of British fans led by the socalled Stirling University Barmy Army, complete with tartan caps, ginger wigs, a tuba and drums, made plenty of noise and the support was much appreciated by the Murrays. Jamie Murray spoke of what it means to play with his brother in the pressure-cooker of a Davis Cup final. “It’s probably more reassuring for me than it is for him,” he said. “We didn’t panic. We fought hard for each other.” - Reuters
Jamie Murray: Late bloomer on court.
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Registration for the
Ashburton District Christmas Community Lunch 2015 The lunch is being held at the Sinclair Centre, at the rear of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Park Street, Ashburton at 12.30pm on Christmas Day and there is no charge. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others. If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.
You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.
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Daily Events Monday
6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will compete for the Copland Trophy. Nett in grades. Mayfield Golf Club.
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9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group, meet at the Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH OP-SHOP. Op shop closed until Mid-January 2016. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Main Road and Jane Street, Tinwald. 9.45am and 1.15pm
12noon - 1.30pm BAPTIST CHURCH FREE LUNCH. Every Monday, entry of Cass Street. Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future. Seafield Road. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. New rooms open for research. Ground floor Heritage Centre, East St. All welcome. 1.30pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB.
Association and golf croquet. New members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 6pm RAKAIA REAL WOMEN. Circuit training, 1st time free. St Andrews Church Hall, Bridge Street, Rakaia. 7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE. Euchre . Holy Name Parish Hall, Winter Street. 7.30pm ASHBURTON BIRD CLUB. Monthly meeting, Rover Den, Mania-o-roto Scout Park, Chalmers Avenue South.
GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Golf croquet singles. Waireka, Philip Street. 10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter. 10am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises and Tai Chi for Arthritis, M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. 12noon - 3pm ASHBURTON JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION (INC). Document or service from a JP, open every Tuesday. Community House, 122 Tancred Street. (rear of Westpac Bank). 1pm - 3pm
ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future, Seafield Road. 1.30pm M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club social day, new members welcome. M.S.A. Sports Grounds, 115 Racecourse Road. 7pm ASHBURTON TABLE TENNIS. Bats available, all welcome. M.S.A. Havelock Street. 7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Night section club night, new players welcomed, racquets available. EA Networks Stadium, 20 River Terrace.
Section 101,Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Walker Foodmarket Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ashburton for the renewal (or issue, or variation of conditions) of an off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 2 Bridge Street, Ashburton and known as Netherby Four Square. The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is: Grocery Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday (inclusive) between the hours of 7am and 10pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of Ashburton District the Licensing Committee at 5 Square West, Baring Ashburton. Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary, Ashburton District Licensing Committee, PO Box 94, Ashburton District Council. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this notice.
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COME AND browse our mens area. Bronze sculptures, coffee mugs, port sippers, whiskey stones, clocks, cuff links and much more. The China Shop in The Arcade. EXQUISITE Christmas decorations now instore at The China Shop in The Arcade. Come in and treat yourself.
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Puzzles Monday, November 30, 2015
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Ashburton Guardian
30/11
YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Instead of offering up what you think people want you to be, take a moment to consider who you are. Communicate effectively without having to pretend, posture or pose. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): To make grey with paint, use mostly white with a drop of black. Similarly, the grey areas of life are mostly light with various degrees of shadow. Stay upbeat as you navigate these grey areas. Focus on the good. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): They can’t always show you how much they love you. It’s too deep and besides, if you got it all at once it would be overwhelming. Appreciate small gestures. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): It’s called a relationship because you’re supposed to be relating to one another. Remember the many ways in which you are similar. Empathise. Communicate. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Don’t wait until you’re certain to make your move. With your open mind, that day may never come. There will always be unanswered questions. Go ahead anyway. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Flip the coin; heads will take you one direction, tales another. But there’s a catch to this game of chance. Both ways actually wind up in the same spot making the flip less stressful. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ve lived moments in which you feel utterly un-self-consciously inseparable from the world, and you’ve lived moments of extreme isolation. It’s why you can reach out with such compassion to someone in need today. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’ll feel comfortable going along with what’s happening, but there are finer points you’ll want to work out. Voice your disagreement, make people think. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Someone likes you too well, yet behaves in a completely appropriate way. This tension is creatively interesting. Your conversations will be full of insight and humour. Work together, the result will be brilliant. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You’ll be thinking forward to things you still haven’t done. There’s a melancholy with this thought process, because you’re not sure you’ll have time. You will if you start now. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’ll do things to help your reputation grow. Right now it seems like you don’t have time to put proper emphasis on your personal life, eventually your public status will favourably impact those close to you. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Be careful not to identify with a problem so completely that it becomes your identity. You don’t want others to see you as a victim and you don’t want to see yourself that way.
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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anton Cooper wheelies over the finish line as the fastest of the men over the Longbeach Challenge 35km course. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 291115-JJ-05
Longbeach Challenge huge success BY JAMES FORD
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This year’s Longbeach Coastal Challenge surpassed expectations with more than 1200 people taking part in a variety of courses. The challenge, which had a number of track changes this year, started and finished on the Longbeach Estate yesterday.
Event co-ordinator Angela Cushnie said the day started out drizzly but fined up as the event got under way and a light easterly kept temperatures down. There was a great mix of locals and out-of-towners, she said. “The 35km was our most popular event again this year, closely followed by the 5km walk.”
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There were new tracks for the 5km walk and the 12km run/walk as well as new sections of track for a number of other courses. Cyclists had the choice of taking part in a 35km cross country race, a 23km recreational ride and 12km family recreational ride. Runners and walkers could
complete a 21km off-road half marathon, a 12km Longbeach Estate recreational run or latitude scenic walk or a 5km recreational run or scenic walk. The 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anton Cooper, 21, from Christchurch came first in the men’s 35km cross country race, finishing with
a time of 1hr 15min and Kristina Marriott won the women’s in 1hr 38min. The challenge began in 2007 with 270 participants and has grown each year, but the 2015 edition surpassed all expectations by easily breaking the 1000 entry mark last Wednesday evening.
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