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The heartache for Sina Solomona’s family is set to continue for some time after the sentencing of her killer was adjourned.

The teenager was to be sentenced on Friday at the High Court in Timaru after pleading guilty last October to her murder and sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection.

However, the High Court in Christchurch confirmed yesterday the sentencing had been put off following a tele-conference held late last week between the Crown prosecutor, defence counsel and a judge.

It is not yet known when he will appear next, however a date may be set next week.

The now 17-year-old, who was 15 at the time he was arrested, denied any involvement for 10 months until pleading guilty late last year.

This latest development is set to cause further pain for the Solomona family who have waited more than a year to have the

case wrapped up after Ms Solomona was murdered in her Cass Street home on December 15, 2012.

Heavy suppression orders surrounding the case prevent the Guardian from publishing details over why sentencing has been adjourned.

University of Otago faculty of law professor Kevin Dawkins could not comment on the case specifically, but said sentencing adjournments “were not uncommon”.

He said there were numerous reasons sentencing was postponed in other cases, including new evidence coming to light, victim impact statements, demand for further reports and delays over probation officers drawing up appendixes for electronically monitored sentences.

Ashburton Methodist Church minister Tevita Taufalele, who conducted Ms Solomona’s funeral and has worked closely with the family, imagined it would be a tough pill for them to swallow.

“I can’t speak for the family, but I can say I feel for them having to endure a long delay again and not knowing what’s For the Solomona family the wait for closure following Sina’s murder has just going to happen,” he said. been extended after the accused’s sentencing was adjourned.

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Depp back in Black Mass US actor Johnny Depp is back on board to portray notorious crime boss James ‘Whitey’ Bulger in a new biopic. Depp was originally cast in Black Mass last February, but dropped out in May after he was reportedly asked to take a $US10 million pay cut due to budget constraints. Last month, it was reported the actor was back in talks and now he has officially signed on to play the Boston gangster, Deadline.com reports.

Bulger spent almost two decades evading capture after he was placed on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted List. In addition to Depp’s casting, The Dark Knight Rises actor Tom Hardy is reportedly in talks to star as former FBI agent John Connolly, a childhood friend of Bulger who served time in prison for racketeering and obstruction of justice charges stemming from his relationship with him.

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INXS songs jump 600 per cent on Spotify The TV mini series INXS: Never Tear Us Apart has revved up interest in the Aussie rock band’s music, with Spotify streams up by 600 per cent. Channel Seven’s two-part telemovie was the number one show with 1.947 million viewers. That same night, INXS moved into the top five most streamed artists in Australia, according to digital music service Spotify.

The group was fourth behind Lorde, Eminem and Arctic Monkeys, up 596 per cent from the previous Sunday.

The most popular INXS tracks were Never Tear Us Apart, Need You Tonight, Mystify, New Sensation, and Suicide Blonde. The mini series’ second instalment airs on Sunday.

College course in zombies, apocalypse Some Central Michigan University students are getting schooled in the undead this semester, thanks to a religion course that’s exploring apocalyptic themes in biblical texts, literature and pop culture. Philosophy and religion faculty member Kelly Murphy says she always wanted to teach a course on apocalyptic literature, and she is a fan of AMC’s TV show The Walking Dead. The result is Murphy’s class, which is called From Revelation to The Walking Dead.

“Thinking about the end and imagining life in a different way is something that humans have always done,” Murphy said.

Murphy’s class will discuss biblical texts, review popular novels and watch clips from movies such as Shaun of the Dead and 28 Days Later.

Students also will discuss hypothetical ethical and theological problems that people could encounter in a postapocalyptic world.

Julia Roberts mourns death of half sister The Los Angeles County coroner’s office is investigating the sudden death of Julia Roberts’ 37-year-old half-sister. Lieutenant Larry Dietz says Nancy Motes was found dead in a Los Angeles home while dog-sitting for a friend. Dietz says an autopsy has not been performed and there are no preliminary findings about how Motes died. Motes is the younger sister of actors Julia and Eric Roberts. People magazine reported the family released a statement that says Motes died of an “apparent drug overdose” but notes that no official cause of death has been determined. The statement describes the Roberts family as “shocked and devastated”. Roberts is nominated for an Academy Award for her role in August: Osage County at next month’s Academy Awards. Roberts’ recently opened up about her family dynamic. The actress told The Mirror she can relate to the characters in her new movie, which tells the story of a family brought together by crisis. “There’s nothing like making a movie like this to make you go home and appreciate what you have. I love to cook and I love to have all my family around the dinner table,” she said.

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Moviemaker Quentin Tarantino has sparked rumours he is romancing singer/actress Grace Jones after they were reportedly spotted getting close in a nightclub. The Pulp Fiction director was attending a New York Fashion Week party at Up and Down in Manhattan on Friday when he was seen with Jones. The pair stunned onlookers with their tactile behaviour and were “all over each other”, according to the New York Post’s gossip column Page Six. “They were making out in the middle of the club,” a source told the publication. Jones reportedly has an open relationship with Danish actor Sven-Ole Thorsen. Tarantino is believed to be single.

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Delays into cause of blaze

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Firefighters douse hotspots on a dead tree engulfed by flames last month just metres from State Highway 1.

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Paperwork delays are halting progress into getting to the bottom of who is responsible for causing a fire in Chertsey last month.

The Ashburton District Council and Kiwirail clashed last month after Ashburton principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said he would pursue the rail authority for the $1000-3000 cost of resources tied up at a fire he believed was caused by a train on January 6, but Kiwirail shrugged the blame, saying it had no involvement.

Mr Geddes said firefighters from three volunteer brigades and four rural fire forces turned up to find four fires along a 1km stretch of the railway lines

shortly after a northbound train passed through the area.

Yesterday, Mr Geddes said he was still co-operating with Kiwirail, and was hoping to hear back from it last week, but he did not.

“We are still waiting to hear back from Kiwirail in regards to the investigation,” he said.

About 4.3 hectares was engulfed by the blaze, spurring rural volunteers from Lauriston, Ashburton Rural, Willowby and Pendarves along with brigade volunteers from Ashburton, Rakaia and Dunsandel into action.

Five water tankers and four pumps were in full operation, with firefighters using nearby water races to help douse the blaze in about 90 minutes.

Lifelong learning Ashburton is about to become part of an organisation that promotes lifelong learning, the University of the Third Age (U3A). U3A, began in France in the early 1970s. It is now a global organisation with more than 70 autonomous groups in New Zealand, each catering for the lifelong learning interests for more than 16,000 retired and semiretired people. Ashburton’s U3A will be launched later this month with University of Canterbury sociology professor Rosemary Du Plessis as guest speaker. Her topic will be confronting the Canterbury quakes: the disaster assistance dynamic. The inaugural meeting of Ashburton’s U3A will be held on February 25 at 9.30am in the St David’s Union Church, Allens Road.

Warrant to arrest An Ashburton woman was taken into custody in Christchurch on several warrants for arrest on Monday. She will remain in custody until she appears in court next week.

Domestic dispute

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Ashburton police were called to a family violence incident on Monday about 9am. They will continue with inquiries into the incident.

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Emergency services rushed to the scene of this minor crash in Ashburton yesterday where the driver of the vehicle escaped uninjured.

Ashburton police at the scene were still piecing together how the car collided with a three metre high tree in the Ashford Village carpark along West Street about noon, and could not be reached last night.

Two fire engines from the Ashburton volunteer fire brigade, Ashburton police and St John ambulance attended the incident.

Boy swallows pin A 6-year-old Bay of Plenty boy is in a serious condition after swallowing a small tack or drawing pin which lodged in his throat, endangering his airway. The Little Waihi boy was went into an operating theatre at Tauranga Hospital on Monday night. After being stabilised by a Waikato Intensive Care Unit retrieval team, he was flown by Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

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A French tourist has been charged in relation to a Whangarei crash on Sunday which claimed the life of an unborn child. The 27-yearold woman is facing three charges of careless driving causing injury.

She will appear in the Counties Manukau District Court on Thursday.

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Rubbish fire reignites

BY MYLES HUME

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Mid Canterbury firefighters spent almost three hours dousing a blaze in Lauriston on Monday after a farmer failed to fully extinguish a rubbish fire three weeks ago.

It has prompted further warnings for rural residents to take extra care with the district now into its third week of fire restrictions, meaning open air fires need a permit to be lit.

Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade deputy chief fire officer Gary Blackwell said he was accompanied by firefighters from Lauriston, Ashburton Rural and Rakaia to put out a blaze that burnt along the bottom of a 140 metre pine hedge about 6pm on Monday.

“It could have got quite bad if

the farm manager hadn’t noticed it, it could have got right up into the trees,” he said.

He said the fire appeared to have started from a historic rubbish hole fire 30 metres from the hedge.

“So this serves as a warning for farmers who have got rubbish hole fires burning to take extra care, but they shouldn’t even have fires now because of the fire restrictions. They thought this was lit three weeks ago (before restrictions) and thought it was already out.”

Mr Blackwell said he had informed Ashburton principal rural fire officer Don Geddes who would determine the next move.

Mr Blackwell said farmers should always have fire suppressants available when lighting fires on their properties, and now needed permits.

Students eye county sports

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More than 200 Ashburton Borough pupils vied for a spot at the county swimming sports at the Ashburton Community Pool yesterday.

Jay Martin was among 212 Year 4 to 8 pupils taking part

at the school’s own swimming sports in front of fellow pupils and proud parents, as many Ashburton schools count down for their swimming competitions to be held in the upcoming weeks.

The freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly events gave pupils the opportunity to compete for places at the Ashburton County Swimming sports which is set to take place on March 4.

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■ METHVEN HOT POOLS

Hot pools tourist drawcard

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Hot pools in Methven would attract 100,000 visitors per year to the ski town, a company researching the proposal has found.

Methven Hot Pools Holdings Ltd, represented by Methven residents Gary and Lyn Eddington, David Dynes, the Lochhead Trust and Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley, has researched the project over the past few years and now

needs to raise $200,000 to fund a prospectus. Grow Mid Canterbury presented research results to Methven residents at two public meetings at the Methven Heritage Centre yesterday, each attended by over 30 people.

Building hot pools in Methven would cost an estimated $11 million, including purchase of the site.

The company does not plan on taking on the development itself, but hopes to attract commercial investors.

While a number of sites had

been investigated, there were three preferred sites, of which the most preferred had yet to be decided.

The three were in the town centre, encompassing the nzski.com site and council land, the privately-owned Mt Hutt Springs site about one kilometre from town, and land at Mt Harding Racecourse.

Grow Mid Canterbury business advisor Simon Nikoloff told the daytime meeting that it was unknown how much land could potentially be available at

the racecourse, and discussions were only in very early stages.

Once investors were on board and a site was determined it would only take about two to two-and-a-half years to establish the complex.

This included six months for designs and drawings, six months for resource consents and 12 to 18 months for construction.

The hot pools project would require at least two hectares and be a series of pools separated into family fun, adults and

spa areas, and have associated changing room, bar and spa services buildings.

It would be open 10am to 9pm daily, and the basic entry fee would be $16 to $20 per person.

Half its visitors would be residents of Canterbury, and the remainder would be visitors to the region.

Water would be accessed via the town system.

Methven’s competitive advantages included it was just one hour from Christchurch and an international resort town.

■ ASHBURTON-GERMAN RELATIONS

Germany visit the beginning of a special connection

BY MYLES HUME

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The new highly-prized relationship between Ashburton College and Germany has come to life after three pupils recently returned from an allexpenses paid trip to the European country.

It was the beginning of what will become a special connection for the college after it signed a memorandum of understanding with the German Foreign Ministry’s Goethe Institut with the help of Prime Minister John Key - last year.

It is a privilege experienced by just four schools in New Zealand and about 1500 others around the world, as part of a global school initiative to form a strong relationship with Germany and its language.

The new bond now gives Ashburton College pupils the opportunity to visit the country for several weeks and enhances German teaching resources at the school.

Pupils Heni Ede, 17, Katie Hollings, 16, and Maria Totolici, 16, were the first to be selected for the German Government-funded trip. They spent

three weeks at a German language school called the Goethe Insitut Winterkurs, while exploring Frankfurt during their free time.

Katie said she had hit the ground running in German this year and the language seemed to be coming to her a lot more freely after her trip.

Heni said it was an unforgettable experience, and would not rule out living there after leaving school to take up a free tertiary education.

“Actually having German teachers holding lessons in German and no English was great, it was difficult at the start but my teacher acted out things if I didn’t understand,” Heni said.

They also found time to attend a first division football match, a university, and go shopping and ice skating.

The college’s German head of department Ken Pow has been influential in establishing the relationship with the Goethe Insitut, and said he had already started using new resources which came from the new relationship.

The next round of pupils to head to Germany as part of the programme will be selected in January next year.

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■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS

Scholarship exam results online Top Mid Canterbury secondary pupils sweating on their scholarship exam results need to wait no longer with results released online yesterday.

New Zealand scholarship results for 2013 are now available on the NZQA website, which in 2012 saw four Ashburton college pupils awarded financial

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awards for their performances, helping them kick-start their after school life.

Almost 11,000 pupils, including several from Ashburton and Mount Hutt College, participated in scholarship examinations in 2013, with 2386 students being awarded a scholarship which is about the top 3 per cent of the

Level 3 cohort for each subject.

These students are scheduled to collectively receive almost $3.7 million towards further study over the next three years.

Richard Thornton, Deputy Chief Executive, NZQA said New Zealand Scholarship was regarded as the most prestigious secondary school award in New

Zealand. “The New Zealand Scholarship requires students to demonstrate a very high level of critical thinking and clear application of knowledge, skills and ideas. The students gaining New Zealand Scholarship are the best of the best and their hard work throughout the school year is reflected in these results”.

Marked New Zealand Scholarship examination papers will be online from today and posted out to students next week.

Premier Award and Outstanding Scholar Award winners are notified of their success via their online results and will receive official confirmation from NZQA in the mail.

■ ASHBURTON JAZZ BAND

Band music to Jeff’s ears

By nikki PreSton At 49 years old, Glenn Bratton didn’t expect to be looking for a new career, but the process worker has no choice after his employer of 16 years confirmed it was closing the Hutton’s and Kiwi Bacon factory in Hamilton.

The Te Kauwhata man was among the 125 employees in shock on Monday after learning they would be jobless from March 31 when Goodman Fielder sold its sausage and bacon business to Christchurchbased meat manufacturer Hellers. The sale is for the brands only.

The deal was confirmed after owner Goodman Fielder rejected four alternative options presented by First Union, which represents 96 of the 125 workers. The company had extended the consultation process by two weeks to reconsider a repackaged bid by the pork industry, but a Goodman Fielder representative said the company did not believe the bidder had the financial capacity to complete the deal.

Mr Bratton said staff were angry a 100-year-old business was being closed.

“I’m actually pissed off. They have put a 100-year-old company down the tube. They are saying it’s a Goodman Fielder plant. You ask someone who Goodman Fielder is and they don’t know. You ask someone who Hutton’s is and they know.”

A representative of Goodman Fielder said both Goodman Fielder and Hellers would work with affected employees who wanted to be redeployed at its other sites across New Zealand.

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Seasoned jazz musician Jeff Bradley is playing more music than he ever has since settling in Methven.

The 69-year-old moved as a Christchurch earthquake refugee to the town after the 2011 February quake, and about one year ago set up Jeff Bradley and his Delta Swing.

The six-member band regularly performs at functions and gigs in Ashburton, and has a growing following. A perfor-

mance at the Devon Tavern on Sunday saw about 150 people from throughout Canterbury attend, with one couple coming all the way from Dunedin.

Mr Bradley said he wanted to bring traditional jazz to the people of Ashburton, and the obvious thing to do after moving to Methven was to get a bunch of players together and create the band.

“I’m playing more music than I have ever done,” he said.

Mr Bradley has been a musician for decades.

His CD is played by airlines

on their music channels, he has penned a few originals, and four years ago one original written for him called Sunset reached number two in the play slot on a Long Island radio station in America.

He has been the supporting act for well known jazz musicians on their tours of Australia including Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball.

He had one of the top bands in Sydney, called Southern Jazz Men, in the 1970s and 1980s.

Band member Jim Lischner of Ashburton said it had been

great to play tunes from the Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong era, and be part of the relatively new Jeff Bradley and his Delta Swing.

“It’s become so popular,” Mr Lischner said.

“Music is a challenge and an enjoyment and relaxation for me, and it’s good to see they (audience members) are enjoying what you are doing.”

The group performs every second Sunday at Feeney’s Lounge at the Devon Hotel from 4pm to 7pm.

Desperate Tauranga family forced to live in tent Housing New Zealand has apologised to a family of seven who lived in a tent for five weeks as they waited for a house to become available in Tauranga.

The family, including five children aged from 2 to 11, have been living in a two-bedroom

tent next to the Wairoa River, just outside Bethlehem, since December 13. They have had to use the public toilets across the bridge and bathe in the river.

Housing New Zealand has offered them a home after Maori MP Te Ururoa Flavell inter-

vened. The mother of five, who wanted to be known only as Kylie, said the family moved from Rotorua for work and health reasons. Initially they stayed with a family member but moved out after the situation became strained.

Kylie and her family have been offered a four-bedroom property. “The property is the first suitable property we’ve had available, and has only just become vacant,” Housing New Zealand regional manager Darren Toy Toy said.

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Youngsters in a flap over game

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Flappy Bird is so addictive it has caused sibling rivalry, lost sleep and relationship tension, say Ashburton youngsters who have downloaded the hit game onto their phones.

But now there is an upside to their dilemma – their phones may be worth more than their friends’ which don’t have the app.

Flappy Bird has been taken down by the developer, leading to an explosion in on-line listings for phones preloaded with the frustrating and simplistic game. Prices being asked for are up to $20,000 on eBay and $10,000 on TradeMe. “I went to my friend’s place once and all she was doing was Flappy Bird, I was wanting to hang out.

It kind of ruins your life if you think about it,” said 12-year-old Zoe Diedricks.

She does not have the app on her phone, while her friend, 12-yearold Julie Mushonga downloaded it one week ago.

Julie said it had caused her sister to be more competitive than

ever when it came to beating her score, and call her the “loser of the house”.

“Yesterday I was playing it and I had to tell myself to stop. I had to tell my mum to take my phone away from me.”

Another friend said she had seen her brother laying awake at night as he was pretending to sleep, but was in fact playing Flappy Bird, hour after hour.

And they had friends at college who had had their phones confiscated because students could not stop playing it in class, determined to beat each other’s records.

Ashburton’s Cody Maher, 12, said she downloaded the game on Monday.

“I got it the day before they took it down. I got really frustrated (playing it), when you just die on zero, it does ruin your life.”

Yesterday iPhones with Flappy Bird preloaded onto them were listed for high prices on TradeMe, including one iPhone 5 with a Buy Now of $9999, while the UK Daily Mail reported phones being listed on eBay for up to $20,000.

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■ BUY AUSTRALIA CAMPAIGN

In brief

Aussies have best end of stick “ Are you an Aussie?” people will often ask when they pick up the trace left of my accent, remaining after 20-plus years living in New Zealand.

“Yep,” I say proudly, and that’s generally when they tell me they will forgive me, and that I can’t help where I was born.

Maybe they won’t be so forgiving at the moment though with Kiwi products being stripped from supermarket shelves across the Tasman.

This comes on top of controversy over welfare benefits in the lucky country being unavailable to New Zealanders.

It seems just not fair, and it isn’t.

As an Australian living in New Zealand I have been granted automatic residency. I have fortunately had little need for benefits such as unemployment, domestic purposes, disability and sickness, but my eligibility for them is the same as New Zealand citizens. And one day when I retire, if I’m

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still here, I will qualify for a pension.

It seems particularly unfair that Australians who do not qualify for a pension in their home country, due to not meeting means-testing criteria, can come to New Zealand and retire, and qualify for a pension here where there is no means testing.

Aussies really do have the best end of the stick when considering which country they might choose to live or work in.

Maybe New Zealanders can take heart from the fact that one of the reasons Prime Minister John Key would not have wanted to have pushed the welfare issue on his recent visit

to Australia is the country’s concern about its huge deficit.

New Zealand on the other hand has been dubbed the rock star economy of the world.

But it really was short sighted of the Australian government to scrap welfare payments to Kiwis some years ago.

Sure there will be the stereotypical Bondi bludgers living there, however generally New Zealanders would be a major human resource of value to the Australian economy, and it is not going to do either country any good creating a so-called Kiwi underclass.

And with regard to the aggressive Buy Australian campaign, it is good to see New Zealanders take to Countdown’s Facebook page and call for a national boycott of the supermarket as the same company owns Woolworths in Australia.

Supermarkets here have stopped short of playing tit

for tat and taking Australian products off their shelves, but media coverage of the campaign has given new life to the country-of-origin labelling debate, and made Kiwis more aware of buying New Zealand made.

John Key said it was “undetermined” yet whether the action of Australian supermarkets was a breach of the Closer Economics Relations (CER) trade pact, but “arguably” in his view it was a breach.

This suggests that, like scrapping welfare payments, the campaign has been launched with little thought and concern for their hardworking neighbours across the Tasman, but with a whole lot of Aussie brashness.

Just like Mr Abbott should have thought about it before traipsing out in his budgie smugglers, the Aussie government should have thought more about these moves as well.

Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths are making an all out effort to be ‘totally Australian’, dropping New Zealandmade products.

Mammal on beach A marine mammal found washed up on a Bay of Plenty beach is believed to be a baby Gray’s beaked whale. Department of Conservation Eastern Bay of Plenty partnership manager, Mike Jones, said the mammal was discovered by a person walking at Ohope Beach about 6.30am yesterday.

“We currently think it’s a Gray’s beaked whale but it won’t be [confirmed] until the DNA testing is done that we’ll get confirmation as to the exact species.” Mr Jones said the whale appeared to have been dead for a while, and was probably washed onto the shore by surf.

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Crash victim named The 5-month-old baby who died after the car she was in crashed head-on into an oncoming truck in Bay of Plenty has been identified by police. She was Varnah Brass, from Kaitaia. Varnah was travelling to Gisborne with her 4-year-old sister, mother and grandmother, who was driving, when the car crashed. Police said the car drifted across the centre line and hit the light truck on Thornton Bridge near Whakatane just before 2pm on Sunday.

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P lab discovered A routine arrest for breaching bail conditions uncovered a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in West Auckland yesterday. The lab was discovered after police went to an address in Chorley Avenue, Massey at 9.50am yesterday to arrest a man over the breach. During the visit police became concerned about several aggressive dogs at the address and contacted Animal Control.

On their return they noticed a chemical smell.

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Forklift victim named Police have named a 24-year-old man killed when the forklift he was driving rolled at his Whangarei workplace on Monday morning.

Mark John Blinco died at the scene at Kiwi Timber Protection Ltd. WorkSafe New Zealand is investigating the death and the matter has been referred to the coroner.

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Chief of staff resigns

Imported products necessary in NZ

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Australians might be trying to call time on Kiwi products in Aussie shops, but without goods from across the Tasman, Ashburton would be a retail wasteland, a supermarket owner says.

Aussie supermarkets are making an all out effort to be ‘totally Australian’ with some dropping New Zealand-made products even if an alternative cannot be sourced locally.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott refused to intervene in the supermarket shutout after Prime Minister John Key raised the issue in a highlevel meeting in Sydney.

So far the ban had affected New Zealand-made cheese, frozen foods and vegetables which were sold under the “house brand” labels.

Ashburton New World owner Tony Shepherd that while it would be almost impossible to accurately determine the percentage of imported versus

Kiwi made products in supermarkets, the percentage would be high.

“There’s a lot of Australian products in there. You only need to look down the cereal aisle. A lot of those are made in Australia.’

New Zealand did exceptionally well for its size in producing a wide range of grocery products, but if consumers wanted choice then imported products needed to be part of the mix, Mr Shepherd said.

When it came to fresh pro-

duce, the majority was grown in New Zealand, but to meet consumer demand some imported fruit was stocked, he said.

“At the end of the day, it would be unreasonable for us to stock New Zealand made products only, if we did, it wouldn’t look too flash out there.”

The anti-New Zealand campaign is centred around two supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, which make up 80 per cent of the Australian retail market.

Labour leader David Cunliffe’s chief of staff Wendy Brandon has resigned five months into the job, citing ill health. Ms Brandon was a respected Auckland lawyer before taking up the role in Mr Cunliffe’s office last September. Sources said Labour’s caucus and staff were told yesterday she had resigned because of a serious case of shingles.

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Pest insects on fruit Insects found on imported kiwifruit in a Tauranga supermarket have sparked fears about a potential bio-security risk. Kiwifruit Vine Health chief executive Barry O’Neill said the discovery of the two white peach scale insects could have huge ramifications for the industry and growers had serious concerns.

The kiwifruit advocacy group formed in the fall out from PSA. The Ministry for Primary Industries investigated the incident.

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ustralia seems to be closing its doors on its neighbours.

New Zealanders are not yet getting the treatment of Indonesian boat refugees, but the authorities across the Tasman are making it clear we are no longer their favourite cousins.

Australia and New Zealand share a long common history, fighting side by side as Anzacs, as well as having similar languages, values, cultural and sporting interests.

This relationship morphed into the Closer Economic Relations agreement in 1983 which guaranteed a free flow of products and people between the two countries.

Because Australia offered superior opportunities, hundreds of thousands of Kiwis have flocked across, some temporarily, but many to build a long-term future.

In many sectors, well-educated New Zealanders have played a vital role in Australia’s economic boom, with Kiwis holding key positions in many sectors.

Sadly, as the golden days are coming to an end in Australia, Kiwis are realising they have merely been the hired help.

Despite all the rhetoric about our close relationship, many New Zealanders are discovering they do not have the same rights as their hosts, or the same rights ex-pat Australians enjoy here.

Even when they work, buy property, raise a family and pay taxes for decades, Kiwis are not entitled to student loans or other such benefits.

This week the CER agreement came under more fire after Australian supermarkets took NZ products off their shelves to replace them with local products.

There is nothing wrong with promoting local products but simply banning Kiwi items, seems in direct conflict with the spirit of the agreement.

Or are Kiwis simply expecting too much?

Australia is well within its rights to take a patriotic stand and back their own people and companies, and New Zealanders should stop deluding themselves that we are one big happy family with equal rights and opportunities.

The CER allows New Zealanders to work in Australia and get easier access to their markets but we will always remain their guests.

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Over the past 10 minutes I have managed to get – wait for it – two numbers!

So from now on I will do what I know some people, and I suspect most people do – turn resolutely over the page and totally ignore the “easy sudoku”.

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I feel sorry for all the kids playing sport who had to put up with this when they are trying to exercise in a clean environment.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Do you think New Zealand supermarkets should ban Australian products?

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he Ashburton Art Gallery, Ashburton Museum and Ashburton Family History Group’s Inside the Box campaign was launched late last year to raise funds for a range of fittings, fixtures and furniture for our new Art Gallery and Heritage Centre.

Although the overall development of the new Art Gallery and Heritage Centre attracted significant funding from organisations such as NZ Lotteries, there was always the challenge for the Art Gallery, Museum, Family History Group and the community to raise further funds needed to fit out the facility.

From the outset, council agreed to contribute $450,000 to the new facility.

To date, good progress has been made through Inside the Box thanks to some generous local organisations and private donors – the Ashburton Museum received $100,000 from the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury and additional funds have come from private donors.

And the art gallery and museum have together also received a grant of $20,000 from the Lochhead Trust.

Further major grant applications are now either under way or to be applied for in the coming months.

But now is the time to keep up the momentum on fundraising for the remainder of the fit-out of this valuable asset so whether it is through a donation or named sponsorship, I strongly encourage you or your organisation to take the opportunity to show your appreciation for our new Art Gallery and Heritage Centre.

As many of you will already know, the Ashburton Art Gallery has a significant community art collection and hosts regular exhibits from our district, New Zealand and the world.

One of the many benefits of the new centre is that it will have double the current display area.

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The museum will tell the stories of our past in new and interesting ways and will feature a stunning new display designed by renowned museum designer Chris Currie

Having the right storage and exhibition conditions will also enable us to attract exhibitions of quality local, national and international works.

The museum will tell the stories of our past in new and interesting ways and will feature a stunning new display designed by renowned museum designer Chris Currie.

The centre also features secure, climate-controlled storage for existing collections.

Other benefits of the centre include a dedicated education and meeting space and a

research room specifically for public use which incorporates computers and data retrieval technology to help access a vast store of information.

Heritage centre staff will be able to retrieve records from the community archive and museum collection to assist with research projects.

For those who are interested in family history, the centre will be a home for the Ashburton District Family History Group.

Storage space and research facilities will be available to enable residents and visitors

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to access the group’s family records database.

All in all, combining the art gallery, museum, genealogy and council and community archives into a single arts and heritage hub makes it valuable, relevant and interesting to everyone in our community and it will also help attract tourists to our district.

The Inside the Box sponsorship team includes Kevin Soster, Maxine Watson and Anita Body.

There are a range of ways for you to help so please show your support for this fabulous new facility – your contribution will certainly help provide a legacy for generations to come.

To find out more about how you can assist with the fit-out please go to insidethebox.co.nz, call Kevin Soster on 03 3079358 or email kevin.soster@ heartland.co.nz.

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Car industry ‘doomed’

By Mike Hedge One of the calculations that has accompanied the impending demise of the Australian car building industry is that it would have been cheaper for taxpayers to have given every worker $1 million in 1985 and call it quits.

Another is that in the 15 years to 2012, Australian taxpayers handed over $30 billion to an industry that was doomed from its beginning, 66 years ago.

The economist Henry Ergas pointed out in The Australian recently that when the first FJ Holden rolled off the assembly line in 1948, manufacturing productivity in Australia was barely 70 per cent that in Britain. Which meant that if the expensive Australian-made Holdens and Fords were to be accepted by the public the industry that produced them would need protection from cheaper imports.

A 40 per cent tariff was introduced which, on most manufactured imports, dropped to 20 per cent by the 1960s.

But not on cars. They continued to attract an import tariff of as much as 50 per cent.

As a result, as Mr Ergas points out, an American could buy a new car with 25 weeks’ average earnings while Australians needed a year’s pay to buy a new Falcon. And the average Australian earned a lot more than their US counterpart.

The Australian vehicle-build-

In the 50s Australians were urged to invest in the FJ Holden.

ing industry would, clearly, never stand on its own four wheels.

As traumatic as the closures of Ford, Holden and Toyota will be, it is something that has happened many times before.

Failures have been more common than successes in the local car industry.

Such companies as Australian Motor Industries (AMI) which built or assembled such marques as Triumph, Rambler, Mercedes Benz and Toyota cars went under in 1987.

British Leyland, the maker of the notorious P76 among other models, and its one-time parent British Motor Corporation (BMC), a successor of the Austin Motor Company which made the Mini Minor and Wolsley, once had a plant in Sydney employing 7000 workers.

Chrysler made Valiants and

other models in South Australia until 1981 when it sold out to Mitsubishi which in turn departed in 2008.

Nissan produced a range of cars in Victoria from the early 1970s when it was known as Datsun. But it too found the local market unviable and got sick of sending good money after bad in 1992.

Others like Renault and Volkswagen assembled their cars from imported and locally-made components in Australia as did the Rootes company of the UK which produced the magnificent Humber range along with Hillmans and Singers.

But all of these protected species - clearly too many for a tiny market such as Australia took a path that the unprotected Ford, Holden and Toyota are about to go down.

The casualty list grew de-

spite tinkering with tariffs by governments from both sides, some of whom came up with revolutionary plans.

Gough Whitlam proposed an across-the-board tariff cut of 25 per cent in 1973, to which Holden reacted by sacking 5000 workers.

Bob Hawke, then the ACTU boss, challenged Whitlam and forced a revision of the intended policy. In the end a “local content” deal was agreed, protection for the car industry trebled and the Holden workers got their jobs back.

This time the economic reality is more harsh.

The Productivity Commission received evidence that 200,000 cars is the minimum yearly output needed for viability. Toyota, Australia’s largest maker, produces only about half that many.

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Bail bid fails; Packer still behind bars Sacked NRL player Russell Packer did not throw the first punch in a vicious assault in Sydney, a court has heard.

But his bid for release from jail into a rehabilitation centre was knocked back in the Downing Centre District Court because, whoever started the November 2013 fight, his behaviour was so violent in the moments that followed.

Packer pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an incident in which he repeatedly punched and stomped on a man in Sydney’s Martin Place in November.

In January, the former Warriors prop was sentenced to two years jail.

He had been in Australia for only about a month when the

An Indonesian cameraman has made a police report alleging that vans carrying Schapelle Corby’s entourage twice hit his motorbike.

Bali-based freelancer Daniel Herry says the first van hit his bike as he tried to leave the Bali corrections office, known as Bapas, on Monday. A small fleet of luxury mini-vans were removing Corby and her entourage from a chaotic media scrum that had formed for the convicted drug smuggler’s departure from Kerobokan prison.

Mr Herry said he was just trying to exit Bapas when the driver of Corby’s van swore at him and hit his bike.

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assault happened and had just signed a three-year deal with the Newcastle Knights. He has since been dumped by the club and remains behind bars.

Packer’s legal team launched an appeal of his sentence on Monday.

Barrister Greg James QC told the court the 24-year-old did not start the fight that landed him in jail.

“He asserts, and asserted to others shortly after the event, that the victim punched him first,” Mr James said.

He said Packer’s battle with alcohol “amounts to a mental condition and an addiction”, and called on Judge Chris Hoy to order a report that would pave the way for Packer to serve his sentence in the community rather than in custody.

He also wanted Packer to be

Russell Packer: Former Warrior, now dumped by the Knights.

released on bail into a residential rehabilitation facility as he awaits the outcome of the appeal.

But Justice Hoy refused bail, saying “the circumstances of the offence represent serious violent behaviour”. He also ordered NSW Corrective Services

to produce a full drug and alcohol report on Packer.

The public gallery was filled with journalists, Packer’s partner and members of his family, who flew in from New Zealand to support him. The court heard Packer’s partner remained in Australia.

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China and Taiwan are set to hold their first governmental talks since they split 65 years ago after a brutal civil war. Taipei’s Wang Yu-chi, who oversees the island’s China policy, arrived in Nanjing yesterday for a meeting with his Beijing counterpart Zhang Zhijun on the first day of a four-day trip. Before leaving Wang told reporters: “The visit does not come easy, it is the result of interactions between the two sides for many years.” When they lost China’s civil war - which cost millions of lives - to Mao Zedong’s Communists in 1949, two million supporters of the Nationalist leader Chiang Kai-shek fled to Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China.

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Cancer drug loop hole A loop hole in European law is denying thousands of children potentially life-saving cancer drugs, experts claim. Under the rules pharmaceutical companies can avoid having to test new drugs in children if the diseases they treat only affect adults. But the “class waiver” in the 2007 regulations means children can miss out on medicines that may be effective against different cancers.

A genetic defect that triggers one type of cancer in adults might cause quite another disease in children. Yet a new drug designed to hit this molecular target may not be investigated as a treatment for the childhood cancer - despite its theoretical potential.

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Bushfires smoking Operators for emergency number triple zero are being inundated with calls about smoke from Victoria’s bushfires. The smoke has spread over wide areas, including from the Kilmore fire north of Melbourne, which is extending into central Victoria and the metropolitan area. The fire in the open-cut coalmine near Morwell in the Latrobe Valley is also sending up large amounts of smoke. Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley says emergency services appreciate that people want to help, but triple-zero operators are being inundated with unnecessary calls about smoke. “In the coming days, and possibly longer, Victorians will be able to see and smell smoke across much of the state as a result of fires,” he said. Meanwhile Victoria’s bushfire threat has eased but authorities fear the worst is yet to come with a scorching dry summer to continue for weeks before it fades. - AAP

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Medal haul for brewer

■ MILLIONS STILL OWED

Mainzeal subbies miss out

BY ANNE GIBSON Money that Mainzeal Property & Construction owed to its staff, a trading bank and Inland Revenue has been largely repaid.

But subbies look to be left out in the cold with little hope of getting their $106.2m back.

Colin McCloy, joint receiver of Mainzeal Property & Construction and Mainzeal Living with David Bridgman, indicated three parties including the BNZ had received about $17 million.

The money had been largely repaid so the receivers’ roles were almost completed, McCloy said yesterday.

PwC was appointed on February 6 last year and McCloy said close to $11.3m owed to the bank had been repaid as well as the $5.3m owed to Mainzeal staff in wages, salary and holiday pay and $600,000 owned to IRD.

The receivers recovered that and more - via sale of property and receivables (money owed to Mainzeal) and the sale of plant and equipment including cranes, vehicles, portacom buildings, tools and other items, McCloy said.

A number of former employees were engaged on a casual or contract basis to help with recovering money and other matters, McCloy and Bridgman said, paying tribute to those hurt by the fallout.

“We recognise this is an extremely difficult situation for the many people and businesses impacted,” they said.

The receivers’ roles did not include trying to recover any of the much larger $106.2 million Mainzeal owed to trade suppliers, subcontractors and others, McCloy said. Recovery of that amount is the responsibility of

liquidators Andrew Bethell and Brian Mayo-Smith.

Bethell said the chances of recovering the unsecured creditors’ $106.2 million was uncertain, partly because of litigation being brought against other companies by the liquidators.

“That clearly will be disappointing to the subcontractors but all we’re trying to do is maximise any recoveries,” Bethell said.

Repairs of Hobson St’s twin tower Hobson Gardens continued after materials were made available from King Facade, one of the many Mainzeal associates also in liquidation, he said.

“We controlled the facade materials and ended up selling those to the Hobson body corporate,” Bethell said. “It was a good outcome for the creditors of Facade and Mainzeal and for the owners of Hobson Gardens.

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and a bronze for its Chinook India Pale Ale. Marlborough craft brewer Renaissance took home a silver medal for its MPA Double India Pale Ale. Danish brewery Coisbo Beer claimed the coveted Dublin Cup for best beer with their Russian Imperial Stout.

Moa shares were up 6.6 per cent yesterday to 65c. The stock listed at $1.25 in November 2012. Last year the company confirmed its annual sales volumes would be 30 per cent less than the 195,000-case target in its initial public offer prospectus.

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Craft brewer Moa has stuck Irish gold at the Dublin Craft Beer Cup with its beers taking home seven medals - the biggest haul amongst brewers at the competition.

The Marlborough brewery’s Moa Noir, a European style dark lager claimed the gold in the European Lager section whilst Moa’s Pale Ale, St Josephs, Southern Alps and Royal ales took silver in their respective categories.

The timing could not have been any better with Moa’s first shipment to Ireland only weeks

away from hitting the water, said Moa head brewer David Nicholls.

“It’s great to see our beers continue to feature at the sharp end of beer competitions all over the world, especially given... highly regarded American breweries entered beers into these awards,” Nicholls said.

More than 80 craft breweries from 18 different countries took part in the beer cup.

Other medal-winning New Zealand craft brewers included Schippers which won three silver medals (for its Scallywag Amber Ale, Herr X Vienna Lager and Golden Geezer beers)

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Eggplants a taste treat

Coping with changes

W

hether you call them eggplants or aubergines, they’re the wonderful, glossy oblong vegetables that are usually expensive but always a taste treat.

Right now eggplants are reasonably priced and that makes them a perfect dinner option.

They’re great as the heart of a main dish, as an accompaniment, with pasta or as the base for a dip or tray of nibbles.

Greek stuffed eggplants 2 large eggplants ½ cup (125ml) olive oil for frying 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 small tomatoes, chopped 1 green capsicum, seeded and chopped 1 T chopped fresh parsley 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste 4 C dry breadcrumbs 1 C crumbled feta cheese ■ Slice eggplants in half lengthways.

■ Carefully scoop out the centres of the eggplants, leaving a 1cm shell so they resemble canoes.

■ Cut the centre portion into small pieces and set aside.

■ Preheat the oven to 180° C. ■ Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium heat.

■ Add the onions and garlic and saute for a few minutes or until tender.

■ Add the eggplant and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato, green capsicum and parsley. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

■ Transfer to a large bowl.

■ Stir in the breadcrumbs until evenly blended.

■ Divide the mixture evenly between the four eggplant shells.

■ Sprinkle feta cheese over the top.

Place the eggplant halves on a baking tray.

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C ■ Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the tops are browned and the cheese is melted.

■ Serve hot or cold.

for 20 minutes until melted. Serve immediately.

Spanish stuffed eggplants

1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1 medium eggplant, cubed 1 green capsicum, diced 1 red capsicum, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 6 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 t ground turmeric 1 T curry powder 1 t ground cinnamon ¾ T sea salt ¾ t cayenne pepper 1 (400g) tin chickpeas, drained ¼ C blanched almonds 1 zucchini, sliced 2 T sultanas 1 C orange juice 300g spinach

3 eggplants 2T oil 250g beef mince 400g tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and diced 1 green capsicum, diced finely 1 red capsicum, diced finely 1 onion, diced finely 1 leek, diced finely 2 cloves of garlic, diced finely 1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste 100g cheddar cheese ■ Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. ■ Cut the eggplants in half longways and scrape out the flesh leaving the skin as a shell.

■ Reserve the flesh and finely dice.

■ Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the beef mince until brown.

■ Add the eggplant flesh, tomatoes, capsicums, onion, leek and garlic.

■ Cook for a further 15 minutes or until the mince is cooked and the vegetables are soft.

■ Season to taste.

■ Place the eggplant shells onto a baking tray and fill with the mince and vegetable mix.

■ Cover with the cheese and bake

Eggplant curry

■ In a large saucepan place sweet potato, eggplant, capsicum, carrots, onion and three tablespoons oil.

■ Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.

■ Add to the saucepan three tablespoons olive oil, garlic, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.

■ Add the chickpeas, almonds, zucchini, sultanas and orange juice.

■ Simmer for 20 minutes, covered.

Add spinach to pot and cook for a further 5 minutes.

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hanges in our lives are a constant fact but as we get older they seem to be happening more frequently and mostly they occur beyond our control. It is how we deal with them that is the issue.

Sometimes we get a warning that a change is looming via a letter or more annoyingly from a phone call often at an inconvenient time telling us that a system of accounting will change and the way we are billed will be different.

It could be the power account, telephone account or even bank statements.

For the younger generation it is no big deal but the older brain sometimes take a little longer to absorb the information.

Once the change has been explained in a user- friendly manner it can be accepted and you move on.

What is of most concern is that phone call that, all in one breath, tries to entice you into a much better deal on whatever. It is not easy to interrupt the caller and you become totally confused not knowing whether you should be interested or not.

It may well be a good idea and it may suit your needs but it is important that you

take time to discuss the offer with someone you can trust such as a family member or friend especially if it means changing from a system that you are familiar with.

Older people do not find it easy to cut short conversations and before you know it you end up sounding interested in the caller’s deal. Understanding and learning to deal with the new marketing tools that invade our lives is a change that we find difficult to grasp.

The majority of older people gradually learn to adapt to changes given time and helpful, unbiased information.

Often changes are for the better, it may be in family life, living arrangements, income, social networks or with our health.

If we can accept that society moves on at a rapid pace, life is so much easier but we need to be flexible in our thinking, accepting and being positive with inevitable changes.

Age Concern focuses on older people living happy lives and in good health, be it in care or being independent.

Jeanette Tarbotton is a member of Age Concern Ashburton

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sugar, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper. Add to the salad then combine well.

■ Gently mix through the ricotta.

■ Divide between four bowls and garnish with parmesan.

■ Tip: To cook broad beans plunge

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

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■ SOCHI WINTER OLYMPICS

Bright launches tirade Two days before his sister attempts to defend a Winter Olympic gold medal, coach Ben Bright has launched an extraordinary, profanity-laced attack on snowboarding’s peak body, declaring the Sochi halfpipe a dangerous disaster.

Ben Bright, who convinced his sister Torah to compete in a record three snowboarding disciplines at these Games, was scathing about the state of the ‘pipe after the penultimate night of training for the women. “I’ve been to the point of being diplomatic about it all, but it is actually very s***,” he said. - AAP

Injury ‘frustrating’ Robbie Robinson’s day usually goes something like this: Go to Chiefs HQ at Ruakura, do a weights session, go home and sit on the couch. A hip problem which he has managed for the past two years and which flared up painfully after he returned from the New Zealand Maori tour of North America in November has him on restricted duties and the frustrating thing for the outside back is he doesn’t know when they will end. “No one really knows how long it is going to take which is frustrating for a rugby player,” he said.

- APNZ

Long term approach It’s a late start for Keven Mealamu at the Blues again this season, but there’s no lack of excitement, due in part to the freshness of a new year and the way the All Blacks finished the last one. The veteran hooker and prop Tony Woodcock are set to miss the Blues’ opener against the Highlanders a week on Saturday.

They will begin their season against the Crusaders the following week, but while Mealamu would like to play, he understands John Kirwan’s rationale. “It’s hard not being out there, but that opportunity to get our bodies in better nick for what is going to be a long Super season, it’s a good opportunity for us,” said Mealamu.

- APNZ

Pocock’s body ‘rebuilt’ He’s regarded as one of the top physical specimens in Australian sport, but when star Wallabies flanker David Pocock arrived at the Brumbies his body was “a bit of a mess” for rugby purposes, says head coach Stephen Larkham. After seven seasons with the Western Force, Pocock completed just two Super Rugby games with the Brumbies in 2013 before suffering a serious knee injury against the Waratahs which ended his season.

While a knee injury can happen to anyone, Larkham says Pocock had been “strong in the wrong areas” - referring to the 25-year-old’s colossal upper body strength that earned him the nickname Bam Bam amongst his team-mates. He said Pocock has spent the last 11 months in the Brumbies’ recovery unit not just rehabilitating his knee, but his entire core strength and lower body to become an even more effective No.7.

- AAP

New Zealand’s Beau-James Wells takes a jump during freestyle skiing slopestyle training at the 2014 Winter Olympics yesterday, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

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Legend misses the podium

BY STUART WILLIAMS Norwegian legend Ole Einar Bjoerndalen has narrowly missed out on an outright winter Games medals record when he finished in an agonising fourth place in the biathlon pursuit.

France took its first gold of the Sochi 2014 Olympics in the 12.5km pursuit, with Martin Fourcade putting together a stunning race to triumph on Monday.

But the main focus was always on the diminutive Norwegian powerhouse.

Bjoerndalen, 40, started the race equal with Norwegian cross country 12.5km ski great Bjoern Daehlie on the all-time record of 12 medals won for the Winter Olympics.

But despite showing great ski speed, Bjoerndalen missed targets in the second prone and both standing shootings to come in fourth in 34min 14.5sec, just 1.7 seconds behind France’s Jean Guillaume Beatrix in third.

True to his maxim of never giving up, Bjoerndalen attacked Beatrix throughout the final lap at the Laura biathlon centre and would have likely passed him if the track were 50 metres longer.

Bjoerndalen sprayed wide his final shot in the final stand-

ing shooting, forcing him into a penalty loop that effectively ended his chances of medalling.

“I think I had the chance to win. When I missed the shot, I knew that was the end for me.

“I was not strong enough on the shooting,” he said.

Bjoerndalen still has plenty more chances to surpass Daehlie’s record and hold the status of the greatest ever winter Olympian on his own.

He should race in the men’s individual tomorrow followed by the mass start on Sunday.

The week after, come the mixed relay and the men’s relay.

Bjoerndalen said he was in good spirits and - in bad news for his rivals - said he would learn from his shooting mistakes in the next race.

“I was impatient at the last shooting. I made three mistakes, but I stayed calm about it because next time I’ll do better,” he said.

He shrugged off the disappointment of finishing fourth: “I was fighting and that was most important.”

Fourcade, who took his first gold to add to his silver in the mass start at Vancouver in 2010, dominated the race from the mid-stage and even had the time to clench his first in triumph after a clear final shooting.

Ole Einar Bjoerndalen: Still learning from his mistakes.

He finished in 33min 48.6sec, 14.1 seconds ahead of Ondrej Moravec of the Czech Republic who came in second for silver and was the only medallist to shoot entirely clear.

Fourcade, 25, has now finally converted the obviousl talent that has brought him five world

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All the medallists coped well with the technical challenge of a vicious corner after a quick downhill which dispensed with several of the skiers, including early leader Jean-Philippe le Guellec who fell flat on his face.

- AFP

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■ CHERTSEY TRIALS

Stars out to play

Fighting it out at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club trials, Elios and John Dunn, (first) Mark Purdon and Adore Me (3rd) and Natalie Rasmussen and Aldo Rossi (2nd).

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Champion sire Bettor’s Delight would have been proud of his four-year-old offspring at Ashburton Raceway yesterday.

Over 2400m in a mobile pace at the Chertsey Trotting Club trials, both Elios and Adore Me showed the talent that has earned them stake money at almost every outing.

The pair lined up in a small field that also included Graham and Paul Court’s new American import Johny Rock.

From the barrier Elios, driven by John Dunn, showed he wasn’t at Ashburton just for a jog in the sunshine. He sprinted away from the barrier leaving the rest of the field several lengths behind. Royal Mach with Blair Orange in the sulky was at the head of the bunch. They ran in Indian file with Mark Purdon holding Adore Me under a tight rein at the back, happy to take the race easy.

With 600 to run Elios turned up the heat and the field reshaped, with Johny Rock drifting to last.

Purdon gave Adore Me the nod as they turned for home but in spite of her final sprint, the mare couldn’t run Elios down, finishing in third behind Natalie Rasmussen and Aldo Rossi. Elios ran the 2400m in 2.57.3, final 800m, 54.8, final 400m, 26.1 to win by one and a half lengths.

He went into the trial as potential underdog to Adore Me, with a racing record this season of four wins and three seconds from seven starts for lifetime earnings of $122,105.

Adore Me has chalked up an impressive five wins and one second from this season from six starts, with lifetime earnings of $655,493.

In sharp contrast to his last outing at Ashburton, where he reared, smashed his cart and tossed driver Ricky May from his sulky, Johny Rock behaved impeccably.

Auckland gallops Today at Ellerslie raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 12 Feb 2014 8 x8x00 Valorephin (8) 56.5...................... C Dell (a1) NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 9 3422 Galaktika (7) 56......................... M D Plessis Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 3 5.50pm NETWORK VISUALS 1200 MAIDEN $10,000, 1 4.40pm (NZT) BARFOOT & THOMPSON 2200 MAID- MDN, 1200m 1 7x422 Buckwild (1) 58 ..................................J Jago EN $10,000, MDN, 2200m 2 4x9x3 Coire (6) 58 ......................... R Hutchings (a) 1 64742 Voncini (5) 58.5 .................................L Innes 3 Tomorrowland (4) 58 ............... P Turner (a1) 2 20646 Jigger Inn (4) 58.5 ..........................V Colgan 4 32 Broadway Express (2) 56.5 ....... M D Plessis 3 65x06 Second Innings (1) 58.5 .....................J Jago 5 x4263 Dreamworld (5) 56.5 .........................L Innes 4 73937 Bergerac (2) 58 ....................... R Smyth (a3) 6 37733 Justtheanswer (7) 56.5................ D Johnson 5 06555 Young Warrior 58.......................... Scratched 7 3302 Bliss Street 56.5 ........................... Scratched 6 37685 Deschabeel (7) 58.........................O Bosson 8 3 Illuminati (8) 56.5 7 49354 Miss Nancho Belle (6) 56.5 . R Hutchings (a) 9 French (3) 56..............................M Cameron 8 96063 Vesta (3) 56.5 .....................................M Hills 2 5.15pm LINDAUER MILE MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 4 6.25pm THE EDGE 1200 RATING 65 $15,000, Rating 1600m 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 06x49 Whatwasthat (2) 58.5 ................. M Dee (a2) 1 21. Altius td (6) 59 ...................................L Innes 2 86x74 Eastern Dragon (6) 58 ......................L Innes 2 1 Tainui 59....................................... Scratched 3 1 Belial d (8) 58.5 ....................... R Smyth (a3) 3 3 Aberdeen (9) 58 .........................M Cameron 4 50x41 Grey Hero d (10) 58.5 .................T Thornton 4 30627 All The Way (4) 58 ..........................V Colgan 5 6x419 El Primo d (9) 58.5 .......................... S Spratt 5 26 Top Royal (1) 58 .................. R Hutchings (a) 6 2177x Beauty’s Beast db (5) 57.5 ............O Bosson 6 5 Eight To Rule (5) 58 ................ R Smyth (a3) 7 1498x Banderas 57.5.............................. Scratched 7 45602 Blossom Queen (3) 56.5 ................. C Grylls

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8 85821 Hannah Mary d (1) 57 .....................S Collett 9 16x4x Repulse Bay b (7) 56.5 ........ M Cheung (a3) 10 618 Black Russian (4) 56 ....................... C Grylls 11 51494 Lola 56 ......................................... Scratched 12 52466 Pipeline (3) 56 ..................... R Hutchings (a) 13 58x94 Courier d (2) 55.5 ........................ D Johnson Emergency: Courier 5 6.57pm BARFOOT & THOMPSON TWILIGHT CUP RATING 65 $17,500, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 84802 Pussy O’Reilly tdb (8) 59 ..............O Bosson 2 12435 Atacama td (9) 58 ..................... M D Plessis 3 0xP6x Duckworth Lewis t (4) 56.5 ............. C Grylls 4 43195 Pinzaara td (2) 55.5 ........................ S Spratt 5 03932 Gendarme d (10) 55.5..................... K Myers 6 19x71 He’s Rock’N’Roll (5) 55 .............. M Dee (a2) 7 31330 Cosmic Cube 54.5 ....................... Scratched 8 x4210 Ready Steady tdm (1) 54 ............ D Johnson 9 01660 Our Pink Diamond td (6) 54 .... R Smyth (a3) 10 540x7 Kidwelly d (3) 54 ........................M Cameron 11 x8706 Tango Terrific td (7) 54 ................ C Dell (a1) 6 7.33pm AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS MILE RATING 65 $15,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 52202 Nordic Knight 59.5 ....................... Scratched 2 46x14 Wazungu (1) 57.5..........................O Bosson 3 x6042 Diamond Edge b (7) 57.5 ................ C Grylls 4 40523 Springloaded (5) 57 ....................T Thornton 5 1 Waikaha 56.5 ............................... Scratched 6 1x430 Sir Darci (2) 56.5 ........................M Cameron 7 831 Bhiwani (3) 55.5 .............................V Colgan 8 42416 Suspicious Minds 55 .................... Scratched 9 35218 Zanotti (8) 54.5............................ D Johnson 10 700x4 First Response t (4) 54.5 ......... K Joyce (a4) 11 86644 Holy Affair 54.5............................. Scratched 12 x4059 Thatz It (6) 54........................... B Grylls (a2) Blinkers off : Miss Nancho Belle (R1), Eastern Dragon (R2) Winkers on : Miss Nancho Belle (R1) Winkers off : Jigger Inn (R1) SELECTIONS Race 1: Voncini, Deschabeel, Jigger Inn, Second Innings Race 2: Galaktika, Top Royal, Aberdeen, Eastern Dragon Race 3: Buckwild, Broadway Express, Illuminati, Dreamworld Race 4: Altius, Belial, Beauty’s Beast, Grey Hero Race 5: Atacama, Pussy O’Reilly, Pinzaara, He’s Rock’N’Roll Trudy Thornton rides SpringloadRace 6: Bhiwani, Wazungu, Sir Darci, Diamond Edge

ed in the last at Ellerslie today.

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Race- 1 77337 Just Like Prince nwtd ......................S Maher 6 54575 King’s Selection 18.01.............. S Gommans way Meeting Date: 12 Feb 2014 NZ Meeting number : 9 2 52432 Where’s Shiraz nwtd .......................... N Udy 7 45675 Blue Rush 18.18 L & .......................... Morris Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 3 46316 Jasper Haka 30.83 ....................J McInerney 8 66277 Billy Brand nwtd ......................... B Johnston 5 Lauren’s Luck nwtd A & ...................... J.Hall 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 4 9 47861 Kezz 17.56 .............................. T McCracken 5 338 Loo Loo Blue nwtd ...........................L Ahern 10 77775 Sedgebrook Skite 18.19......................F Kite 11 and 12 1 12.03pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 6 27 Caesar Win nwtd F & .....................Turnwald 6 1.43pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 7 26541 Miss Selfies nwtd ......................J McInerney 1 8T282 Ranger Chick nwtd....................... D Craigen 1 82515 Dogged Dan 17.77 ............................ R Hunt 8 77753 Homebush Marlow nwtd ...........J McInerney 2 56736 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 2 14621 Plan Your Move 17.57 ......................L Ahern 9 65645 Big Job Jonesy nwtd ............J Woolston-Bell 3 85762 Homebush Celia nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 48376 Scarilicious 18.03 L & ........................ Morris 10 47786 Blu Desire nwtd .............................

J D Black 4 858 Another Plane nwtd...................J McInerney 4 32426 Opawa Gift 17.81 ....................... B Johnston 5 1 Blue Senior 17.92 .............................. N Udy 4 1.03pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION 5 43532 Homebush Verona 17.99...........J McInerney 6 78256 Spilt Wine nwtd .........................J McInerney C0 C0, 305m 6 42413 Cosmic Sally 17.99 ...................J McInerney 1 Premier Dancer nwtd ......................... N Udy 7 63653 Cedric Baxter nwtd....................J McInerney 7 54758 Thrilling Squeal 17.80 .............. S Gommans 2 85734 Homebush Magic nwtd .............J McInerney 8 36328 Thunder Time nwtd G & ....................S Ross 8 47475 Toxic Revenge nwtd ......................A Speight 3 85567 Rikki’s Rebel nwtd ............................R Waite 9 56777 Big Sharkie nwtd .......................J McInerney 9 36885 My Bad Jonny 17.62 ..........................W Kite 4 41 Aokautere 18.34........................J McInerney 10 87757 Chelseas Babe 17.89................... T Downey 10 88864 Homebush Pippi nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 8x43 Just You Wait nwtd ......................J McArthur 7 2.03pm GARY ROSS DECORATOR C1 C1, 520m 2 12.23pm MORRIE GIBBONS SIGNS C0 C0, 305m 6 28472 Homebush Haven nwtd .............J McInerney 1 78447 Noble Power nwtd .............................. N Udy 1 87316 Punch On Jaime 30.70 .............J McInerney 7 68 Lum Jum nwtd...........................J McInerney 2 53F88 Vinnie Baxter nwtd ....................J McInerney 2 63524 Sheza Terror 30.54 8 52454 Waldo Baxter nwtd ....................J McInerney 3 76724 Homebush Faline nwtd .............J McInerney 3 33451 Uno Charm 30.51........................B Goodwin 9 8646F Google It nwtd .......................... S Gommans 4 538 Lemon Fish nwtd.......................J McInerney 4 54447 Thrilling Cloud nwtd ................ T McCracken 5 65638 Cuts Deep nwtd ...........................P Blanche 10 686 Oreo Baxter nwtd ......................J McInerney 5 74655 Matisse 30.38..................................... N Udy 6 76 Another Smile nwtd ...................J McInerney 5 1.23pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C1 C1, 305m 6 57733 Triple Aye 30.65 ......................... B Johnston 1 24422 Deathstar 18.11 ............................A Speight 7 Dogged Denis nwtd..........................G Quirk 7 87673 Ode To Liberty 30.27........................R Waite 2 13622 Looks All Good nwtd ........................L Ahern 8 44424 Behemoth nwtd .............................A Speight 8 85332 Buster Boy 30.54.........................J McArthur 3 27211 Cosmic Choice nwtd .................J McInerney 9 75785 Five Dollar Leo nwtd .................J McInerney 9 66855 Gucci Rush 30.81 L & ........................ Morris 4 58188 Homebush Titan 17.84 ..............J McInerney 10 88684 Pats All Round nwtd ...................... J D Black 10 857 Sniff of Brandy nwtd .........................R Waite 5 88488 Go Dolphin Power nwtd ........... S Gommans 8 2.23pm WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ C1 C1, 305m 3 12.43pm J P PRINT, PETONE C0 C0, 520m

1 45423 Yeah Nah 17.88...................................L Udy 2 88828 Regina Haka 17.78 ......................P Blanche 3 34637 Tanybryn 18.02 L & ............................ Morris 4 27262 Smirnoff 18.08.......................... S Gommans 5 F4523 Nina Be Good 18.04 ......................R Murray 6 4768x Dixie Queen 18.49 ..................... B Johnston 7 41747 Chocdee Alice 17.79 .................J McInerney 8 77642 Flirt With Me nwtd ................... T McCracken 9 77564 Sedgebrook Lad 17.94........................F Kite 10 4858F Hermione Baxter 18.51 .............J McInerney 9 2.43pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 1 54482 Charlie’s Pal nwtd .....................J McInerney 2 75841 Monkey Queen 17.96 .........................W Kite 3 17546 Belle Cadeau 18.16 ............................S Kite 4 52835 Boot The Cash 17.98 .............. T McCracken 5 24684 Wolf Marine nwtd ..................... S Gommans 6 66376 Smart Cookie 18.23 ....................J McArthur 7 135 Sheik ‘Em Up 17.99 ........................... N Udy 8 56xF8 Sisal nwtd..................................... D Craigen 9 68746 Patrick Star 18.18.................... T McCracken 10 66615 Otto Baxter 17.91 ......................J McInerney 10 3.05pm KEENAN CONCRETE C1 C1, 520m 1 48636 Cawbourne Kim 30.17 ..............J McInerney 2 86537 Opehu Tiger nwtd.............................R Waite 3 64746 Opawa Leanne nwtd ....................... C Brider 4 25732 Speedy Feet 30.33 .................... K B Benson 5 54674 Madam Ice 30.65 ........................J McArthur 6 86517 Opawa Chris 30.77 ....................R N Maisey

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55256 Sarah’s Domain nwtd ................J McInerney 52517 Goodtime Kate nwtd ...................B Goodwin 66855 Gucci Rush 30.81 L & ........................ Morris 88684 Pats All Round nwtd ...................... J D Black 11 3.23pm WANGANUI CHRONICLE C1 C1, 305m 1 53885 Mighty Monica 18.16 ................ S Gommans 2 74763 Calamity Sue 17.93............................W Kite 3 15161 Miss McFly 17.76 .................... T McCracken 4 14888 Miss Apocalypse 17.94 ....................G Quirk 5 33636 Sheldon Baxter 18.00 ...............J McInerney 6 33562 Hilton Friday 17.85 ....................J McInerney 7 76358 Sub Silentio nwtd ........................B Goodwin 8 2137 Zipping Tay nwtd F & ......................Turnwald 9 58755 Where’s Rican 17.94 ................ S Gommans 10 77667 Coyote Caught Ya nwtd ............E Duganzich 12 3.41pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD (NZ) LTD C2, 305m 1 56111 Another Pizza 17.73..................J McInerney 2 58877 Calm Rita 17.86 ......................... B Johnston 3 25667 Rich List ................................................nwtd 4 41335 Ramessee 17.86 ...........................M Gowan 5 24433 Showem Baby 17.86 ................A Duganzich 6 6T118 Genia Haka 17.79 .....................J McInerney 7 53114 No No Romeo 17.85 ........................G Quirk 8 76427 Fire Boy Baxter 17.55 ...............J McInerney 9 53578 Missy Sloy 17.85 ..................... T McCracken 10 57274 Go With It 17.77 G & .........................S Ross LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Racing 20 Ashburton Guardian

In brief Menzies back in NRL? Manly great Steve Menzies has always wanted to finish his playing days wearing the Sea Eagles’ jersey and he remains a chance of doing that at age 40 this NRL season. Menzies was officially named in Manly’s squad for this weekend’s inaugural Auckland Nines tournament on Tuesday alongside stars Daly Cherry-Evans, Jorge Taufua and David Williams.

The Manly great joins Brad Fittler in a cameo comeback for the Eden Park event. Menzies is only contracted for the Nines tournament but the Sea Eagles’ longest-serving player said he wouldn’t knock back a return to first grade this year if the club needs him.

- AAP

Crusher crackdown The NRL has backed up its tough pre-season talk on eliminating the ‘crusher’ tackle from rugby league in a charge stemming from the opening round of trials. Warriors utility Dominique Peyroux faces a two-game stint on the sidelines after being charged by the match review committee over an incident in the club’s 36-18 loss to Gold Coast at North Harbour Stadium on Sunday. As part of a series of new rules introduced to the NRL for 2014, the game’s governing body declared “The Match Review Committee will be directed to charge crusher tackles at the higher end of the scale to provide a greater deterrent”.

- AAP

Hogg, Hodge, Haddin in Australia have gone back to the future by selecting ageing veterans Brad Hogg, Brad Hodge and Brad Haddin in their squad for the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh next month. The three Brads combine for 118 years of experience in the 15-man squad, dismissing the notion that T20 cricket is a young man’s game. Hogg, 43, is set to become the oldest player in the history of international T20 cricket, while 39-year-old Hodge has been rewarded for smashing 219 runs at 36.5 for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League. Test wicketkeeper Haddin, 36, continues to ripen with age, selected to replace Matt Wade behind the stumps.

- AAP

‘I can do better’ - Li Na Li Na, the Chinese star who won her second Grand Slam title last month and will earn a world number two ranking this week, believes the best is yet to come.

The 31-year-old has top seed status at this week’s Qatar Open, the $US2.4 million ($A2.7 million) event, which is her first since her Australian Open triumph two weeks ago. “I don’t think this is the best moment of my career the year is only just beginning. I can’t just say I did well in the first one,” Li insisted, referring to the Melbourne success.

- AFP

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Tomkins out of Warriors clash

By Michael Brown For someone who has only ever been contracted to two clubs, it will seem strange for Sam Tomkins not to be playing when they meet in Hamilton tomorrow night.

Tomkins joined Wigan in 2007 as a 16-year-old and went on to play 151 games for the famous club.

He’s since joined the Warriors on a three-year deal, but won’t suit up against his former team-mates because he is playing in this weekend’s Auckland Nines.

For the first time in his career, he wants Wigan to lose but winning is almost secondary for both clubs.

Wigan landed in Auckland on Monday and are using the game as preparation for next weekend’s World Club Challenge against the Roosters in Sydney, and the Warriors are in a unique phase when one eye is on the upcoming NRL season and the other on the nines.

None of the players in the nines squad will feature against Wigan and only six players with first-grade experience will play against the UK Super League champions.

“I caught up with them as soon as they arrived at the hotel yesterday and they were all in good shape and good spirits,” Tomkins said.

“It seems strange seeing them and not being with them but

Sam Tomkins shows off the Warriors Nines kit for this weekend’s tournament.

I’m excited for them to be here.

“It would have been nice to line up against them and play against my brother but I’m not overly fussed about it. It might be a good thing - a few of them might want to get hold of me and give me a knock around.”

The first chance anyone will have to do that will be at Eden Park this weekend.

It will also be the first chance most fans in this country will have to see Tomkins live and there are many who are bound to formulate an opinion based on what they see in the nines.

It’s a game that’s likely to suit him, given his pace and elusive-

ness, and the 24-year-old fullback spent last weekend trying to pick up tips by watching the Wellington sevens.

“There are less defenders and more space and all backs would like that,” he said. “Hopefully that will suit my game.

“We get to watch a couple of games before we play so we will get a chance to see how other teams approach it.

“I have always watched the sevens, I think it’s brilliant. But it’s different. They have rucks and mauls and unlimited tackles so I think it will be a case of working it out on the day.”

The Warriors have assembled

a decent squad for the nines, with Tomkins joined by the likes of halfback Shaun Johnson, centre Konrad Hurrell and fellow new recruit Jayson Bukuya, and have been installed as favourites even though they are missing a number of players who could have excelled in nines.

Winger Manu Vatuvei (knee, ankle) should be fit for the NRL opener against the Eels on March 9 but outside back Kevin Locke (knee) and five-eighth Thomas Leuluai (groin) are still struggling with injuries they picked up at last year’s World Cup and are likely to miss the Eels game.

- APNZ

English clubs could KO Burgess rugby move Sam Burgess’ hopes of becoming an England rugby union player could be curtailed by Bath’s English premiership rivals.

The South Sydney enforcer is wanted by Bath provided they can get assistance to pay a trans-

Results

■ Basketball NBA results

Collated NBA results (home team in CAPS): INDIANA PACERS 119 Denver Nuggets 80 TORONTO RAPTORS 108 New Orleans Pelicans 101 MILWAUKEE BUCKS 86 Boston Celtics 102 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 89 Houston Rockets 107 DETROIT PISTONS 109 San Antonio Spurs 100 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 123 Philadelphia 76ers 80

■ Cricket Methven 4th Grade February 8 Coldstream 106/7. Andrew Brahm 3-6 /4, Duncan Callaghan 2-10 /6 Methven 107/ 9: Sam Ree 22, Elliot Wareing 18 not Oout. Player of the Day: Elliot Wareing

■ Football Spanish results

fer fee of around $900,000 to Souths from the Rugby Football Union, who are keen to have him in their squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Burgess is believed to have been approached by former league great Andy

Spanish First Division Celta de Vigo 0 Athletic Bilbao 0 Played on Sunday Sevilla 1 (Moreno 15) Barcelona 4 (Sanchez 34, Messi 44, 56, Fabregas 88) Real Sociedad 0 Levante 0 Valladolid 2 (Osorio 71, 78) Elche CF 2 (Corominas 34, Manu 66) Osasuna 2 (Riera 6, Torres 88) Getafe CF 0 Almeria 2 (Verza 80, 86pen) Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 4 (Bale 7, Benzema 25, 76, Jese 64) Villarreal 2 (Mario 43, Dos Santos 69) Rayo Vallecano 4 (Yago 26, 63, Arbilla 28, Larrivey 45+1 pen) Malaga 1 (Jakovenko 72) Valencia 5 (Mathieu 41, Alcacer 44, 68, Feghouli 62, Vargas 79) Betis 0

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Women’s Section, February 8 and 11 LGU, Medal, Round 1 Sunmeade, Round 1 Longbeach Silver: Helen Hawksby – 69, Alison Hewson – 70 on c/b from Catherine Bell & Wendy Parr. Bronze I: Jenny Williams – 64, Maryanne Urquhart – 65. Bronze II: Allison Hunt – 69, Mary-Lou Watson – 72.

Bronze III: Fairlie Matsinger – 65, Judy McKeown – 66.

Nearest Pins: No 4 Gabites Gay Lane, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Helen

Farrell about making the switch.

Although he did his best to dismiss the reports as speculation in the build-up to his side’s win over Scotland, Lancaster didn’t deny a switch would happen.

However the RFU do not cen-

Hawksby, No 12 Lynn’s Small Salon: Alison Hewson, No14 Todds of Ashburton: Daphne Hinton, 2nd Shot to Green: Madeleine Stoddart Nine Hole Section, Thursday 6 February 2014: Rnd 1 Marion Marshall. Kay Miles – 29, Sue Letham – 33, Joy Nicholas – 35.

■ Shooting Fullbore Rifle Shooting Southland Championships at Invercargill February 8 and 9 A grade Malcolm Dodson, Blenheim, 345.44, Peter Newman, Ashburton, 345.42, John Miller, Ashburton, 345.26, Ken Chittock, Gore, 343.29.

B grade Darian Miller, Ash, 339.35, Robbie Gilchrist, Invercargill, 336.31, Charlie Ledbrook, Christchurch, 323.16.

C grade Kevin Harper, Malvern, 344.35, John Fleming, Ash, 334.20, Brian Hawksby, Ash, 332.21, Bruce Plant, Oamaru, 331.20, John Mackenzie, Gore, 294.6, David Taylor, Gore, 288.7, Hamish Barrow 195.11, Connor Duncan, Malvern, 168.6.

FTR class Darren Swaney, Malvern, 346.42, Bob Halford, Invercargill, 340.28.

FO class Joey Meldrum, Christchurch, 410, Chris Brown, Malvern, 397, Les Grimsey, Bruce, 393, Sharon Arnott, Bruce, 391.

trally contract their players and, after objections from Bath’s rivals about the prospect of partly funding a deal for Burgess, it appears unlikely a move would take place unless Bath stump up all the cash.

- AAP

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SEALY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

Broker Support

PRACTICE NURSE

Ashburton

Part-time Position

Due to on-going growth we are in need of another nurse to join our experienced and dedicated practice nurse team.

• Join one of New Zealand’s most progressive national insurance brokers • Career development and learning opportunities • Motivated and enthusiastic individual Rothbury is the largest majority New Zealand owned and operated Insurance Broking Company with branches nationwide. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to take on the role of Broker Support in our Ashburton branch.

You will be supporting Commercial Brokers, assisting them in all aspects of managing their client portfolios. You will be resolving client queries, attending to policy amendments, processing renewals, new business, alterations and cancellations. Ideally you will have a good understanding of the fire and general insurance market and policies, preferably with experience in commercial or domestic support. Key skills will include the ability to organize your own workload and manage time effectively, and proven ability to build rapport and assist in retention of key clients is essential.

Hours of work are to be negotiated with a minimum of one permanent day per week. There is an opportunity of extra hours for special projects. You will also be required to provide cover for all members of our practice nurse team.

Requirements of the job: • current Practising Certificate • current CPR Certificate • proficiency and experience across all areas of nursing • ability to work in a team but with initiative to work autonomously • ability to cope well under pressure and multi task • Vaccinator certificate would be beneficial You will also be proficient with a computer. Training on our practice management software programme, MedTech 32, will be provided.

Please email your CV and covering letter, by Wednesday 26 February 2014, to: kaye@sealyst.co.nz, or post to: Practice Manager Sealy Street Medical Practice P O Box 87 Ashburton

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward thinking company, join a busy, growing branch and enjoy a challenging position in a friendly working environment.

For further information on the position, contact Kelvin Holmes, Branch Manager, on 03 307 6890.

Ashburton Montessori Preschool is seeking a part time member to add to staff.

We require someone in training or already qualified.

Please send your CV to: Ashburton Montessori PO Box 348 Ashburton 7740

Accounts Receivable / General Administration Role Full Time /Permanent Position 40 hr pw

We currently have two positions at our retail store:

Logistics and Administration Fixed Term Maternity Cover Position

Oil Seed Extractions is an Ashburton based company who develop, produce and supply high quality speciality seed oils to the global food, skincare and health product sectors (www.seedoils.co.nz) and is a subsidiary of the Midlands group of companies.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Logistics and Administration person to cover a current maternity leave position. This placement will be for a period of 12 months.

The role is responsible for the daily logistics and documentation compliance for all import, export and domestic orders. It will also involve the maintenance of inventory spreadsheets, data bases, and liaising with customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate must have an eye for detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Within this role you will have a high level of interaction with customers and third party suppliers so excellent written and phone communication skills are crucial.

Previous logistics and admin experience would be helpful however we are committed to finding the right candidate and will provide further ongoing training as required.

For further information and a position description please visit our website www.midlands.co.nz.

To apply please send your cover letter along with current CV to reach us by Friday, February 14, 2014.

Logistics and Administration Position Oil Seed Extractions PO Box 65 Ashburton

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Shop Manager

We are a large Tourist Retail shop based in Ashburton. The majority of our customers are from Asia, thus the applicant/s will be required to communicate in one or more of the following languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay, Thai.

The applicant will manage our retail operation, including managing sales staff and dealing with the Asian tour market operators and customers.

Tasks will include managing daily retail duties and promotions, as well as inventory and human resource management, and dealing with inbound and outbound tour agencies. At least 2 years retail management experience is required, as is outstanding communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and work flexible hours, including weekends.

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Retail Sales Assistants

We require full time sales assistants to join our busy tourist retail shop based in Ashburton.

If you can speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai or English, have experience in sales dealing with overseas tourists and have a bright friendly personality, please send your current CV and job history details to jobs@farmerscorner.co.nz or to The Manager Farmers Corner Ltd Cnr Longbeach Rd & S.H 1 Ashburton

Or email to:- lyn.scammell@seedoils.co.nz

Your local Telecom store East Street Ashburton (03) 308 0308

We require a qualified or time served painter decorator for immediate start contact

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We are seeking an accounts/administration person. This is a full time permanent position.

The core focus of this role will be on Accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, in addition to general office administration duties.

Criteria for this position would be: • At least five years working in an Accounts and administration role • Debtor, Creditor, Bank Reconciliations • Commissions, Credits, General systems maintenance • Quality Procedure documentation • Excellent administration skills, MS Word, Excel • Have a good head for figures and eye for detail • A flexible nature with a can do attitude • Some PA duties and customer service will be required • Have the desire to be part of an exceptional team For the right candidate we can offer fantastic working conditions. Excellent remuneration, which includes an opportunity for continued training in your area of work.

Please apply by email with your CV and cover letter to: Tina Moore General Manager E: tina@nzsock.co.nz

$200 REWARD OFFERED*

TO ANYONE WHO CAN REFER TO US A QUALIFIED OR EXPERIENCED MECHANIC

MECHANIC REQUIRED Jones Road Auto is experiencing rapid growth as one of the premier workshops in Rolleston. We have a full time position for a qualified or experienced mechanic with immediate start available.

We offer the right person a flexible work environment within a top performing team. Opportunity for ongoing training or specialisation into the applicants areas of interest among some of the benefits available.

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New Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

Operating 4x3 Massey Fergusson 2170 XD 3x3 Massey Fergusson 2150 Roto Rake, Vee Rakes, Wrapper Family owned & operated business servicing the district for the past 15 years Please phone for options to market your straw “We bale, you sell” “Quality workmanship, full accountability’

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TRADES, SERVICES

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RURAL TRADING POST

We specialise in all tree services • wood lots • wind blown trees • windrows • residential trees • insurance/heath and safety systems • quotes

All work considered Call Craig 021 2222 133 RURAL TRADING POST

Peastraw wanted for baling.

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Phone 027 435 6253 TRADES, SERVICES

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ASHBURTON Scrap Metal Recyclers, 117 Alford Forest Road, behind Placemakers.

Buy heavy metal etc, free light grade metal in yard dumping 9am - 4pm. Phone Tony 03 308 8033 or 027 249 6625.

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? For prompt, reliable service contact Kelvin KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Ph 308 8989.

SUPERGOLD discount card accepted.

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

SPORT

ASHBURTON KARATE CLUB. Don’t talk about it, just do it!

Tuesday & Thursday.

6pm - 7.30pm Buffalo Hall, Cox Street, Ashburton.

Please phone Christine 302 5622.

SPECIALISED SERVICES

SHAPE UP. Personal training and fitness now available at the Ashburton Domain. For one on one training, pairs or groups.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Gear and music provided. With qualified personal trainer, Steph Sim. To book or for more information phone Steph 027 427 0014 or 302 1787, www.shapeupfitnessnz. weebly.com

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REAL ESTATE

MEETINGS, EVENTS

HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD Hastings McLeod Ltd Licensed REAA 2008

Telephone 03 307 9176

SUNNY TOWN UNIT

$225,000 WEB ID AU35166 WESTSIDE 64A Alford Forest Road

Very sunny town unit with large open plan kitchen living, generous master bedroom, smaller second bedroom, good family bathroom, separate laundry and attached single garage.

Own easy care section and outdoor sunny patio.

Phone to view.

Mobilehome Extravaganza Ashburton Showgrounds February 15 & 16 9.00am - 4.00pm Adults $5.00 – Under 15 Free New and used.

100’s for sale Phone 03 302 3969 PUBLIC NOTICES

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Rakaia Netball Club

Injured/Need Help

is looking forward to another successful season.

We aim to cater for all age groups and abilities.

All previous players and new players are invited to pre-season trials.

Contact: Paul Annear

Physiotherapist

Former All Blacks Physio ACC provider

Ph 307-0560

256 Moore Street, Ashburton

RURAL TRADING POST FEED Wheat and Barley for sale – good quality. Price by negotiation. Mid Canterbury area. Ph 027 432 0061.

Tinwald Rugby Registrations Registrations on February 19

Wednesday, February 19 6.00pm Rakaia Domain

Junior Registration and Trials

Clubrooms Maronan Road 5pm - 7pm All grades Eftpos available and discounts for payments on night.

READYMADE PUMP SHEDS All enquiries to: - CALF SHELTERS - HEN HOUSES. Sturdy, well built Reece Wallington sheds made to last. Choice of ph 022 108 4289 colours and sizes as we make to order. Your readymade shed specialists - PUBLIC NOTICES Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 3083595. Mon-Fri 7am-5.30pm WOOD for sale. Pine $50 m2 Macrocarpa $60 m2 Blue Sat 8am-12noon. gum $70 m2. Phone 020 403 10231.

REAL ESTATE

PLANTS, PRODUCE RELOCATABLE house, easily transported. Nearly 2000 sq ft, four bedrooms, could be six. $30,000. Phone 03 349 9633.

Senior Trials

Wednesday, March 5 4.30pm Rakaia Domain

For further information, contact: Brans Surridge, ph 302 0960 Kerry Maw, ph 302 0896

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• Research, treatment, provision of equipment in relation to, and the education and training of skilled persons relative to, the disease of cancer.

• Research, development, education for, training and expansion of, the science and practice of agriculture.

• The needs of young people who suffer physical or mental disabilities or have less chance in life than their peers.

Applications close at 5pm, Friday, February 21, 2014. For further information and application forms, please contact: The Secretary Mackenzie Charitable Foundation C/- Croys Ltd Level 2, 161 Burnett Street PO Box 582 Ashburton 7740 Phone 03 308 8353 Email: mcf@croys.co.nz www.mcf.org.nz

OFFICES SPACES AVAILABLE. Parking, fibre optic hub, 24 hour access, security monitored. Clean and WHEEL alignments at great tidy. Lease options. $PBN. Ph prices. Maximise the life 021 554 570. of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Yard and Office Street. Phone 308-6737.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

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

Guardian Classifieds We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 307 7900 621, A/H 03 322 7626.

FOR SALE: new potatoes, Osprey and Nadine. Delivery possible. Phone Andrew Brown 308 5972.

We currently have funds available to distribute in grants for the following purposes in the Canterbury area:

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To Let. Dobson Street, Ashburton.

Heaps of storage space available.

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FOR SALE ASHBURTON Society of Arts Summer Show. Short Street Studio. Members work for sale. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 10am - 2pm until March 29, 2014. Enquiries ph 308 4533.

FIREWOOD SPECIAL. 3 cord (10.8m3) green slabwood $180.00 delivered in town. Also available; screened slabwood $90/cord, and offcuts $100/cord. Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 30 83595 - Your local firewood & timber merchants.

GOULD’S VEHICLE TRANSPORT & TOWING Servicing Mid-Canterbury for 17 years.

Sale includes 5 trucks, assorted trailers, plant and equipment.

Genuine enquiries only Please phone 0274 318 598 LET OR LEASE

CBD Office space to lease, with reception/waiting area.

Full toilet facilities, heat pump, and storage area.

Price by negotiation.

Phone 027 369 6399

FOR SALE

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery.

Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

LUIGI BORMIOLI Vitrified bone china dinner sets are finest restaurant quality dinnerware, designed in Italy.

5 year guarantee against rimchipping on all plates. This boxed 16 piece dinner set is a great price at $175 normally retailing at $229 get in quick at Kitchen Kapers!

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

Commercial Lease Methven Commercial & Retail Units Available Now! Offices - Retail Corporate Base 1. Mall 192m2; 2. Mall 100m2, 3. McMillan 57m2, 4. Square 49m2, 5.Courtyard 36m2 Contact: Mark 027 350 1825.

NO TIME TO DO those finishing details to your cake or cupcakes? Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade, have beautiful royal icing and fondant flowers all made up ready to go. in a range of colours, red, pink, purple, blue, white and TO LET three bedroom more, for $6.50 a packet. house, large double garage, well fenced, references required. Phone 027 206 ENTERTAINMENT BOUNCY CASTLE. For hire, 0503. ages 8 and under, $170 full day, half day available. ADULT Phone 027 462 4600.

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AFTER some naughty fun, some special one on one time just for you. Give Ginger a call 020 403 12315 available every day. Give yourself a Valentines treat.

ASIAN beauty, lovely, lady, hot body, bomb shell, 38DD, really good massage - Phone Marcha 021 034 3980.

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Daily Events Wednesday 8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. A good walk with magnificent views. Balmacaan saddle, all welcome, phone Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse.

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

9.45am MID CANTERBURY LAIDES PROBUS. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. Cox St.

Thursday 9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am JEAN’S LINE DANCE. Line dance low impact, Balmoral Hall, Cameron St. 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

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

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

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

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises, ideal for users of mobility aids.

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

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, The Domain, Philip Street.

3.30pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

7.00pm ASHBURTON ROSE GROUP. Rose show, bring roses and dahlias to display. Catholic rooms, Winter Street.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, beginner/intermediate

(8pm - 9pm). Instructor Annette 307-7138a/h.

Tinwald hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm - 9.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Welcome back, guest speaker, bring a friend. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

Tinwald.

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

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

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz, St David’s Union Church, 48 Allens road.

Allenton.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises in the Social hall, Havelock Street.

12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road.

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

1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Own work, stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road. (8pm - 9pm).

Instructor Annette 307-7138a/h. Tinwald hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm - 9.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Welcome back, guest speaker, bring a friend. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

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12 FEBRUARY 2014

BECOME AN ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER Ashburton District Council is seeking community representatives for the Creative Communities Assessment Committee and the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund Assessment Committee.

Creative Communities Assessment Committee on behalf of Creative New Zealand distributes community arts funding to local individuals and groups to assist them with their creative projects.

Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund Assessment Committee on behalf of Sport New Zealand distributes funding to non-profit clubs and organisations to support young people participating in local sport and leisure activities. Each committee meets once or twice a year to consider applications and membership is for a three year term.

For more information on how to become a committee member visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz or contact Rachael Boyd, Project Officer, 03 307 7700.

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposal to Close Roads

Proposal to Close Roads

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Wheels Week Street Sprints.

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Ashburton District Council, for the purpose of allowing Rosco’s Ashburton Wheels Week Committee to hold the 2014 Street Parade, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.

Roads proposed to be closed: Smallbone Drive, from River Terrace to Robinson Street Robinson Street, from Smallbone Drive intersection to McNally Street Watson Street, from Range Street to Robinson Street McNally Street, from Range Street to the end of the street East Street, between Havelock Street and Moore Street Period of closure: From 8.00pm Friday, 9 May until 8.00pm Sunday, 11 May 2014 Detours will be available on adjacent streets and these will be signposted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Service Delivery meeting on 13 March 2014.

Any person objecting to the proposal shoud lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, 21 February 2014.

TRIENNIAL MEETINGS Reserve Board Triennial Meetings Reserve boards holding their triennial meetings this month as follows: Greenstreet Reserve Board, Tuesday 18 February 2014, 7.00pm, Greenstreet Hall Methven Reserve Board, Monday 24 February 2014, 7.30pm, Netball Pavilion Hinds Reserve Board, Monday 24 February 2014, 7.30pm, Hinds Community Centre (Davison Room) Seafield Reserve Board, Wednesday 26 February, 7.30pm, Seafield Hall The purpose of these meetings is to elect up to seven residents to fill the vacancies on the Board. The Board will meet immediately following the Triennial Meeting and appoint members to the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. All residents welcome.

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Roads proposed to be closed: Kermode Street, from East Street, including all of Mona Square East Street from SH1 to Cameron Street Moore Street from SH1 to East Street Havelock Street from SH1 to Baring Square East Cameron Street from East Street to Victoria Street Baring Square East from Cameron Street to Havelock Street Period of closure: From 9.00am until 12 noon on Sunday, 18 May 2014.

Up & Coming Meetings Council Meeting Thursday 20 February, 11.00am please note the earlier start time

Career Opportunities Planner Parking Officer Environmental Monitoring Officer Project Officer

Water Conservation ‘Level 1 - alternate day’ water conservation measures are in place. Visit the Council website for a full list of all water supplies with water conservation measures.

Fire Control Measures

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing or email to Council by 4.00pm on 28 February 2014.

A Restricted Fire Season is in place for the Ashburton District and remains in force until further notice.

Proposal to Close Roads

For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a proposal to temporarily close roads to ordinary vehicle traffic to enable the holding of a community event - Ride the Rakaia.

Roads proposed to be closed: Rakaia Barrhill Methven Road, from Baker Road to Rakaia Domain entrance Period of closure: From 9.00am until 1.00pm, Saturday 1 March 2014 Detours will be available on adjacent streets and these will be sign posted.

This proposed closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)) and will be considered at the Council Meeting on 20 February 2014.

Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice of their objection and the grounds for their objection in writing by post or email to the Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton by 4.00pm, 14 February 2014.

PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

PUBLIC NOTICE Tomorrow, 13 February 2014, Ashburton District Council will notify an application to redevelop the 2109m2 site located at 359 West Street and 2 Queens Drive for commercial purposes and related purposes.

The public notice will appear in this paper and Ashburton Courier. Copies of the application can be inspected at the Rakaia Mobil Petrol Station, Ashburton District Council, Methven i-SITE. Copies of the application and public notice will also be available at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

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TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) The Moon and lucky Jupiter are getting together one last time before the doors to the past close, making this a day for giving unsaid words a voice.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Avoid the temptation to rush anything through in fear of missing opportunities. The more you can sit on things the better.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) You’re being woken up to what you might be missing, with a reminder that life can’t be all work and no play. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

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VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) On the relationship front you have a chance to make up for lost time and to establish what you want moving forward, with the past clarifying the future.

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CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Having the Moon in your relationship sector may push some buttons and bring old personal and/or relationship tensions to a head, but in a cathartic way.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) There is a sense of urgency on the work, career and income fronts that is less about taking action and more about paying attention.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) This is not only a day for ensuring communication lines are open, but for giving the past and unsaid words a voice, leaving no room for regrets.

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Any queries please contact 0800 ENGAGEMENTS ASHBURTON (0800-274-287). PROFFIT - PLOCINICZAK – Mel and Bernadette Proffit, of Ashburton, along with Jan and Leokadia Plociniczak, of Leszno, Poland, are happy to announce the engagement of Blair and Agata, on February 5, in the Marlborough Sounds.

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MCFAULL, Allan George – BRIGGS, Noel – On February 8, 2014, 12-02-2010. peacefully at Ashburton Great are the memories Hospital, in his 86th year.

Special they stay Most dearly loved and No length of time cherished husband of Joyce.

Will take them away Dearly loved dad of Grant, Nina.

Murray, Glenys, and Lynley.

Loved father in law of Ann, Susan, and Peter. Dearly FUNERAL loved by all his grandchildren Dennis, Emma, Erin, Elyse, FURNISHERS Andrew, Stephen, Hamish, Cassie, and Tom. Special great granddad to Reilly, Logan, and Aria. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Ian and May and Margaret and Ian, and brother in law of Jim and Bev. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Branch of Diabetes New Zealand would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A very special thank you to Dr Penny Phone Eddie anytime Holdaway for her kindness, 308 9051 or also to the staff at Ashburton Paterson’s Funeral Services Hospital, Ward 1. Thank you 021 267 5563 to all friends and family for FDANZ Ashburton your love and support.

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BURRELL, Albert Ronald (Blue) – 25/07/1927-11/02/2014 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley Verna Burrell (Bev).

Father of Ian and Barbara (Christchurch), Ronwyn and Stewart Bell (Dunedin), and Stuart and Bridget. Granddad of Natasha, and Andrew; and Samantha, and Robert, and great granddad of Jordan; Blair, and Rhys; and Ayla.

Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A funeral service for Ron will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, February 14, commencing at 1.30pm.

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Whanau Living Stacey Morrison’s journey of discovery of how to balance a busy lifestyle with being a mother of three young children, a wife, and a radio and TV presenter.

10:30 Ellen 3 11:30 House Guest 3 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Brendan’s Magical Mystery Tour 0 2pm Four Weddings USA 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 The Inspectors AO 0 8pm N The Force 0 8:30 Rake AO 0 9:40 Hostages AO Ellen and Brian devise a plan with their children to escape from Duncan; Duncan’s wife, Nina, tells him she wants to discontinue her treatment. 0 10:35 One News Tonight 0

11:05 Perception AO Midnight Beyond The Darklands AO 3 0 1am Te Karere 3 2 0 1:35 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features 7:30 Toy Hunters 8am Better Homes And Gardens 9:30 House Crashers 10am Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 11am Auction Hunters 11:30 World’s Greenest Homes Noon West End Salvage 12:30 Hairy Dieters How to Love Food and Lose Weight.

1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:25 Nick Knowles’ Original Features 3:30 Toy Hunters 4pm Food Safari 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Candice Tells All 5:30 Make My Home Bigger 6pm Designer Travel 6:30 Bath Crashers 7pm American Restoration 7:30 Hugh’s Big Fish Fight 8:45 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:20 The Hook And The Cook 10pm Autospeed PGR 10:30 Laid AO 11pm American Restoration 11:30 Nature’s Keepers

THURSDAY

12:35 Benny Hinn 1am Toy Hunters 1:30 Make My Home Bigger 2am The Cook And The Chef 2:30 Food Safari 3am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 3:30 Autospeed PGR 4am Designer Travel 4:30 Bath Crashers 5am Hugh’s Big Fish Fight

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6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Dr Phil PGR Jules says she went from living the high life to being in debt when her husband filed for divorce, and she blames him for her financial crisis.

1:30 The Dr Oz Show PGR Dr Oz talks with a British tourist, who was struck by a taxi outside a New York City office.

2:30 Rachael Ray Can a menu make you spend more?

Giuliana and Bill Rancic stop by.

3:30 The Glee Project 3 4:30 Big Brother Australia 3 The latest housemate is evicted from the house.

6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 The Block – All Stars PGR 7:30 N Mom PGR Christy, a The stress of the exterior newly sober single mother, is delivery is weighing on Dan trying to get her life together. 0 and Dani, and they change 8pm N Two and a Half Men their minds at the last PGR 0 minute. 0 8:30 N The Big Bang Theory 8:30 F Hustling America AO PGR Sheldon and Penny bond 0 in Leonard’s absence. 0 9:30 Sons of Anarchy AO 0 9pm N 2 Broke Girls PGR 0 9:30 N Once Upon a Time AO 10:45 The Paul Henry Show They all enter Neverland. 0 10:30 Happy Endings PGR 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 The Wild Thornberrys 3 7:55 Rugrats 3 8:25 Chuggington 3 8:35 Care Bears 3 8:55 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 9:10 Bob The Builder 3 9:20 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 Peppa Pig 3 9:40 Barney And Friends 3 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Four Live 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 3 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! PGR Jack employs Nina’s feminine wiles to keep a religious group from boycotting Blush. 0 7pm The Simpsons Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars. 0 7:30 America’s Next Top Model – Guys and Girls PGR The models participate in a photo shoot with Alessandra Ambrosio and Rob Evans; when the contestants get makeovers, some of the men have trouble adjusting.

8:30 The Biggest Loser PGR 10:20 Burn Notice AO

6am Sochi Winter Olympic Update The latest highlights, news, and results from Sochi, Russia.

8:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR A talk show focusing on tough medical questions in an open forum.

1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions.

2pm America’s Got Talent 3 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Father Ted PGR 3 Ted’s plan to win the All Priest Stars in Their Eyes look-alike competition, and take a precious fiver off Father Dick Byrne, gets off to a bad start.

4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Sochi Winter Olympics (Highlights) 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best of Top Gear PGR 3 (Part 2) 8:30 Elementary AO When Holmes and Watson begin a new investigation, they are targeted by a group of cyber-activists.

9:30 Silent Witness AO (Part 1) 10:40 Welcome to Sochi

6am Football – A-League Highlights Show 6:30 Football League Show 7am Golf – New Zealand Women’s Open (Highlights) 8am Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 9am Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) 10:30 Cycling – NZCT Classic (Highlights) 11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Noon Fox Sports News 12:30 Sky Sports News UK 1pm Golf – Champions Tour (Highlights) 2pm Golf – New Zealand Women’s Open (Highlights) 3pm Cycling – NZCT Classic (Highlights) 4pm Football – A-League (Replay) 6pm Cricket – International (Highlights) 6:30 Sky Sports News UK 7pm Fox Sports News A complete wrap of the day’s sporting headlines.

8pm The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day Two. From Wellington.

10pm Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – First Test, Day Four.

10:30 The Crowd Goes Wild

11pm Anger Management PGR 0 11:30 Partners PGR Midnight Man Up PGR 3 12:30 What Would You Do? PGR 3 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 Primeval PGR 3 0 3:15 Gossip Girl PGR 3 0 4am Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:15 Entertainment Tonight 11:40 Infomercials

11:10 Sochi Winter Olympics Alpine skiing; curling; ice hockey; snowboarding; Nordic combined; luge; speed skating; figure skating.

11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Tennis – Fed Cup (Highlights) 12:30 Rugby League – Club International (Highlights) 1am Fox Sports News 1:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 3:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) 4:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Handy Manny 3 0 6:53 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 6:55 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:50 Pokemon – Sinnoh League Victors 3 0 8:15 Doc McStuffins 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 F The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Scrubs PGR 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle 2pm Bethenny 3pm Hope And Faith 3 0 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 4:05 Shake It Up 0 4:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

11:25 NCIS – Los Angeles AO 3 Sam disappears in the Sudan during an undercover mission with the CIA. 0 12:25 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials

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

THE BOX 6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 The Pretender PG 8:55 CSI MV 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 CSI MV 12:15 CSI MV 1:05 CSI MV 1:55 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:45 The Pretender PG 3:35 Raw MC 6:35 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 NCIS PGV 9:30 Criminal Intent MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

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12:30 The Pretender PG 1:20 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:10 Law And Order MV 3:05 NCIS PGV 3:55 Criminal Intent MV 4:45 The Pretender PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 He Iwi Whakapono 3 Te Orohi Paul.

8pm Te Irikura 3 8:30 Taniwha Rau John and Papi Puke, who are teachers at Kawhia, share their childhood memories of the area.

9:30 Poutiriao 3 10pm Te Kauta PGR 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

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Hostages

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6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 7:30 Man v Wild PG African Savannah. 8:30 Mythbusters PG Wheel of Mythfortune.

9:30 Deadly Seas PG 10:30 Dirty Great Machines PG 11:30 Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 12:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M 1:30 Redrum M 2pm Evil, I M 2:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 3:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG 6:30 Auction Hunters PG 7pm Auction Hunters PG 7:30 Bear Grylls – Get Out Alive PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 9:30 Moonshiners M 10:30 Savage Family Diggers PG 11pm Evil Kin M

6:30 Freeloaders 16LS 2012 Comedy. Olivia Munn, Nat Faxton.

7:55 The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller. John Cusack, Malin Akerman. 9:25 Whiskey Business PGC 2012 Comedy. Pauly Shore, John Schneider. 10:50 Goon 16VLS 2011 Comedy. Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel. 2:25 Freeloaders 16LS 2012 Comedy. Olivia Munn, Nat Faxton. 3:50 The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller. John Cusack, Malin Akerman.

5:20 The Selling Of Scarry Manor MV 2010 Comedy. Gabriel Diani, Jonathan Klein.

6:50 Father v Son 16S 2010 Comedy. Eric Stonestreet, Josh Dean.

8:30 The Courier 18VL 2012 Action Crime Thriller. Mickey Rourke.

10:05 John Carter MV 2012 Action.

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins.

Midnight Nightmare Next Door M 1am Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets M 1:30 Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets M 2am Factory Made PG 2:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Colony PG 5:30 Time Warp PG

12:15 The Garden 16V 2006 Horror.

Lance Henriksen, Brian Wimmer.

1:45 Father v Son 16S 2010 Comedy. Eric Stonestreet, Josh Dean.

3:20 The Courier 18VL 2012 Action Crime Thriller. Mickey Rourke.

4:55 The Garden 16V 2006 Horror.

THURSDAY

THURSDAY

Mom

7:30pm on TV2

MOVIES GREATS 6:40 The Making Of It’s Complicated M 7am The Devil Wears Prada PGL 2006 Comedy.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway.

8:50 Shanghai Knights MV 2003 Action. Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson.

10:40 Patriot Games PGV 1992 Action Thriller.

Harrison Ford, Anne Archer.

12:35 The Devil’s Advocate 18VLS 1997 Horror Thriller. Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron.

3pm The Devil Wears Prada PGL 2006 Comedy.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway.

4:50 Blood Work MVL 2002 Thriller.

Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston.

6:40 In Bruges 16VL 2008 Thriller.

Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson.

8:30 A Few Good Men PGL 1992 Drama. Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise.

10:50 300 16V 2006 Action. Gerard Butler, Lena Headey.

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12:45 Directors – Michael Mann PG 2009 Documentary. 1:15 Blood Work MVL 2002 Thriller. Clint Eastwood, Jeff Daniels, Anjelica Huston. 3:05 In Bruges 16VL 2008 Thriller. 4:50 300 16V 2006 Action.

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6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Motorsport – 86 Championship (Highlights) Round Three. 7am The Fishing Show 7:30 Adventure Angler 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – First Test, Day Four.

9am The Crowd Goes Wild 9:30 Basketball – NBL (Replay) Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers.

11:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – First Test, Day Four.

Noon Golf – New Zealand Women’s Open (Highlights) 1pm Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day Two. 2:30 Sky Sport News UK 3pm Fox Sports News 3:30 Adventure Angler 3:55 Sochi Winter Olympics (Replay) Day Four. Cross-Country Skiing – Sprint Free, Session Two. 4pm Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings.

6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 Tennis – Fed Cup (Highlights) First Round.

7:30 L Rugby League – Club International New Zealand Warriors v Wigan Warriors.

9:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – First Test, Day Four.

10pm Sky Sport – What’s On 10:30 Basketball – NBL (Replay)

THURSDAY

12:30 Arena Access 1am Fight Night (Replay) 3am Rugby League – Club International (Replay) 5am Tennis – Fed Cup (Highlights)

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BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Graham Shaw has covered plenty of ground over the years as a Mid Canterbury rugby referee, and this weekend he tackles a 254km journey that will eclipse every metre.

Shaw will race in the two-day Coast to Coast for the first time, running, biking and paddling his way from Kumara Beach on the West Coast to Sumner Beach on the East Coast.

“It’s probably a late-life crisis decision to enter,” the 59-yearold Shaw said.

“I don’t think at my age you can call it a mid-life crisis.”

Having witnessed some of his friends complete the great race he decided it was high time he had a go, but aside from a good base level of fitness from refereeing he had no prior multisport experience to go by.

“I hadn’t been on a bike in 15 years, but luckily they are still the same. You pedal and it goes forward.”

Being a farmer he has been able to provide “leniency” to afford time for training and over

the last four months Shaw has covered over 3000km in training, with 1800km on the bike, 500 on foot and 700 in the kayak.

He may be a novice on the bike and in the kayak, but the mountain run over Goat Pass looms as his biggest hurdle.

“I’ve been over it three times and I still can’t work out how someone could ever run over it.

“It will certainly be the hardest part.

“On the bike as long as you pedal you keep moving and in the kayak the river helps you along a bit, but if you stop running you stop.”

Shaw’s goal is simply to complete the race and even if “It might be more of a walk” as long as he gets to the finish he’ll be happy.

The two-day race starts at 7am on Friday, with competitors aiming to reach Klondyke Corner before starting day two on Saturday with a kayak along the Waimakariri River before the 70km bike to Sumner for the short run up the beach to the finish.

Mid Canterbury rugby referee Graham Shaw is tackling a new challenge, the two-day Coast to Coast this weekend.

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Smith opts out of All Whites squad

BY MICHAEL BROWN The collateral damage inflicted by the defeat to Mexico in last year’s World Cup playoff runs deeper than the 9-3 aggregate scoreline and it was reflected in yesterday’s naming of the squad to face Japan in Tokyo next month.

Missing from the squad that played El Tri are the likes of Leo Bertos, Tony Lochhead, Rory Fallon and Jeremy Christie, as well as Chris Killen, and doubt surrounds their inter-

national football futures.

But there is also doubt about the future of vice-captain Tommy Smith, who asked not to be considered so he can concentrate on helping his English Championship side, Ipswich, win promotion to the Premier League.

It might seem a reasonable request, but when viewed alongside his threat to quit international football last year on the eve of the Mexico playoff because of his wish to assemble a day later for that match than required it raises questions about his com-

mitment to the All Whites. Players from other clubs are also chasing promotion or playoffs, including Chris Wood at Leicester and those at the Wellington Phoenix and they all need to travel long distances, too.

There is considerable angst in and around the All Whites at present. A number of senior players feel let down over preparations and planning for the last World Cup campaign and believe there needs to be a culture change.

A lot of that will come down

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to who takes over from Ricki Herbert as All Whites coach and a replacement isn’t likely to be installed until the September international window. New Zealand Football, who are presently reviewing the last campaign, aren’t in any hurry and will advertise internationally.

Neil Emblen, who has been assistant since February 2011 and took the Olympic side in London, will take the team against Japan. Yesterday he named an 18-man squad for the game which signalled a new era.

All Whites squad to play Japan in Tokyo on March 5: Glen Moss (c Phoenix), Jacob Spoonley (Team Wellington), Ben Sigmund (Phoenix), Bill Tuiloma (Olympique Marseille), Storm Roux (Central Coast), Michael Boxall (Phoenix), Andrew Durante (Phoenix), Michael McGlinchey (Vegalta Sendai), Chris James (Unattached), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle), Tim Payne (Blackburn), Cameron Howieson (Burnley), Tyler Boyd (Phoenix), Shane Smeltz (Perth), Marco Rojas (Vfb Stuttgart), Jeremy Brockie (Phoenix), Kosta Barbarouses (Melbourne Victory), Chris Wood (Leicester). - APNZ

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