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Jail likely for dealer mum Selling drugs to an undercover police officer and a trail of telephone records led to the arrest of an Ashburton mother in July, and her remand in custody yesterday. Angela Lee Kim Weir, 24, appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court yesterday, where she admitted 13 charges relating to selling and offering to supply cannabis and methamphetamines. Weir was already subject to sentence for selling cannabis at the time some of the offending occurred. The court was told police became aware of a woman selling drugs from an Ashburton address in November. A covert operation followed. An undercover police officer contacted the defendant via text messages, and went to the address to buy cannabis “tinnies” on several occasions. Young children were at the address on at least two occasions, once in the presence of another customer. In April the undercover officer asked to purchase methamphetamine, and obtained a bag containing .1gm of methamphetamine. Further transactions took place on East Street, and at the address

of another co-accused. On May 22, the officer asked Weir to supply a “whammy” – a gram of methamphetamine, valued at $1000, to an associate in Christchurch. By text message Weir agreed, but said it would take a few days to arrange. This was later confirmed. Police used telco data to implicate Weir in further offending. Texts to another nine contacts were uncovered, referring to methamphetamine by several street names. In April, Weir messaged 32 contacts, saying she had more tinnies. Defence counsel James Rapley failed to persuade Judge Maze to remand his client at large. Judge Maze said six weeks had passed since Weir’s arrest, which was ample time to prepare her family for the likely outcome of yesterday’s appearance, and said the matter of offending while on an electronically-monitored sentence was serious. Weir will return to court to learn her fate on November 15, but Judge Maze warned her that it was “highly unlikely” an “inevitable term of imprisonment” would be converted to an electronically monitored sentence.

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Actress ‘mistaken’ for prostitute Django Unchained actress Daniele Watts has claimed she was “handcuffed and detained” by US police after they mistook her for a prostitute. Watts, the African-American actress who played slave Coco in the Quentin Tarantino film, said her and her white husband Brian James Lucas were approached by officers in Los Angeles last week after they were spotted “showing affection publicly”. The couple expressed frustration on their Facebook pages and posted photos of the incident, which allegedly ended with Watts in the back of a police car and a cut wrist from the handcuffs. “Yesterday, Daniele Watts & I were accosted by police officers after showing our affection publicly,” Lucas posted. The couple said it wasn’t the first time they’d been hassled by police who believed Watts was a prostitute.

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Are you the next prince of marketing? Traditional, boring job titles are being ditched for quirky names such as head of moving things, chief of exciting opportunities or prince of marketing. Smaller, creative companies are doing away with standard chief executive or manager roles, saying they pigeonhole staff, and are instead creating their own titles that better represent what the brands stand for. Icecream company Pride & Joy mystical penguin (CEO) James Coddington does not believe in job titles because ultimately all employees have the responsibility to deliver. “...I’ve been in companies that rely far too much on titles for their self-worth as opposed to their outcomes.”

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Back in time Back in 1912 the Guardian reported on entries for the Timaru to Christchurch road cycling race, including 15 Ashburton riders.

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If Gwyneth Paltrow was looking for some camaraderie she won’t find it in Martha Stewart. It seems Stewart is not a fan of Paltrow’s lifestyle website Goop. That may be an understatement. “She just needs to be quiet. She’s a movie star. If she were confident in her acting, she wouldn’t be trying to be Martha Stewart,” the American businesswoman and lifestyle queen said. Ouch.

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Frozen heads to Florida The Frozen film phenomenon is set to turn one of the sunniest places on earth into a winter wonderland thanks to plans to bring the fictional Arendelle to Florida. A Frozen attraction will open at the Norway Pavilion in DisneyWorld’s Epcot Center, according to Disney bosses. The new attraction will offer fans of the hit movie the chance to meet Princess Anna and Queen Elsa, the main characters in the animated movie. Disney bosses are also hoping to turn Cinderella’s Castle at Disneyland in California into a Frozen ice palace.

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bis related charges in a police sting in July, when two fresh charges were laid, and he was sent to prison to await yesterday’s appearance. Defence lawyer Paul Bradford made a bail application on the grounds Hurst’s grandmother was gravely ill, and not expected to live. He said the offending was linked to mobile phone usage, citing a text bomb to between

50-80 people, and suggested a bail condition requiring Hurst to relinquish his phone and a 24-hour curfew would suffice to curtail it. However, Judge Maze said in this day and age it would be akin to telling a man not to speak. She deemed the suggestion impossible. In regard to the notion of a curfew, she responded: “So we

know where he’s texting from?” She pointed to Hurst’s history, which included charges for possessing cannabis for supply in 2012 and last year, before concluding there were no workable bail conditions that would satisfy the court. “I consider the risk of offending on bail to be at a very high level,” she said, before returning Hurst to custody, without plea on all matters.

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The Ashburton County Lions Club will launch a 2015 calendar on Friday night as their latest fundraiser for local charities. The calendar will cost $15 and features paintings by 12 well-known local artists. The included Rachel Jemmett, Jenny Thompson, Tessa Watson, Tina Yeatman and George Coppard. Project committee co-director Helen Allen said proceeds from the sale will go to Age Concern Ashburton and other Ashburton charities. The calendar will be available for purchase at the Ashburton County Lions Club stall at Boulevard Day on Monday, Todds of Ashburton on East Street and Latitude Media office on Tancred Street.

grown and they’ve clearly driven up on the bank to get to them, it’s clearly not an accident,” he said. While the damage can’t be undone, lake resident Gary Casey believes the offenders will be caught. “We’ve looking at footage now from our surveillance cameras so we’ll be able to identify the vehicles involved,” he said. Cameras were set up in several locations at the settlement and were able to capture images of all vehicles coming in to the area and activity while they were there, Mr Casey said. “If people do this sort of thing, then they should have a very high expectation that they’ll be caught.” When the offenders were identified, the matter was likely to be handed over to the police, he said.

$130,000 fine A concrete manufacturing company has been ordered to pay $130,000 after one of its employees was killed after being run over by a 6.5 tonne forklift. Anthony Wells was run over by the telehandler, which was configured as a forklift, in the front yard of the Busck Prestressed Concrete factory in Christchurch last February. The machine was being driven by a trainee with no formal qualifications.

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Snowden claims spy bases in NZ He began his appearance by claiming there was an NSA spy base in Auckland and another “in the north of the country”. Snowden was introduced by US journalist Glenn Greenwald, who said although people had different views of the actions Snowden undertook, he was “overwhelmingly considered a hero”. Greenwald said New Zealanders should be in no doubt that their emails and phone calls were being collected by spy agencies. He told the audience he had

A foreign worker in his mid-30s airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after a car crash on Winchmore School Road 11pm Sunday was discharged yesterday. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter airlifted the man to Christchurch Hospital with head injuries and a leg injury. Another occupant of the vehicle, which had skidded into a power pole, was ambulanced to Ashburton Hospital. The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade and police attended, and linesmen were also involved as they needed to isolate power in the area due to the damage to the power pole.

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Right - Lake Hood park manager Gilbert Murdoch attempts to support one of the 12 trees smashed by a vehicle driven onto a grassed area at the park.

Whistleblower Edward Snowden claimed two secret NSA spy bases have been operating in New Zealand as he appeared before Kim Dotcom’s packed-to-capacity Moment of Truth event in Auckland last night. Hours after publishing an article which stated “if you live in New Zealand, you are being watched”, Snowden appeared at the Auckland Town Hall event via a live video link from Moscow, where he is currently sheltering from US efforts to extradite him on espionage charges.

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Ashburton police attended three domestic incidents in the town from Sunday lunchtime to early yesterday morning. The first was at 1.20pm, then another at 11.15pm and there was another at 2am yesterday.

■ LAKE HOOD VANDALISM

When vandals drove into trees around Lake Hood, smashing them to the ground, they didn’t realise their actions were captured on camera. Residents in the lake settlement awoke yesterday to find about 12 well-established ash trees had been felled overnight. Tyre marks indicated someone had driven into each one, smashing its support stakes and pushing over the trees. The wanton damage has infuriated park manager Gilbert Murdoch. Yesterday he was on clean up duty, picking up and dumping shattered posts and ruined trees. Among the items he collected from the area were parts from the vehicle used as a battering ram. The damaged trees would leave a significant gap in the landscape, he said. “These trees were well

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Bail denied on drugs charges A 20-year-old Netherby resident accused of eight counts of possessing cannabis for sale and supply was already facing a hefty sentence – but that didn’t stop him from continuing to offend. Shaun Nathan Hurst was led from custody to face Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court yesterday. Hurst was remanded on bail, following his arrest for canna-

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“no interest in affecting the outcome of the election” and was releasing the information less than a week out because that’s when the voting public was most engaged in politics. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who also appeared via video link, from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, said the Five Eyes spy alliance - which NZ is a member of - operated without proper oversight. Mr Assange said Five Eyes was a “radical extremist project” and described its mass surveillance regime as “an extreme,

bizarre Orwellian future”. Earlier, Snowden published an article on website The Intercept which claimed that while working at the NSA, he routinely came across the communications of Kiwis through a mass surveillance tool shared with GCSB, called X-Keyscore. Mr Key yesterday acknowledged the GCSB had tapped into the cable, but for the purposes of a cybersecurity programme, and said concerns the project would be perceived as mass surveillance led to it being scaled back. - APNZ

A broadcaster took sufficient action after radio host Rachel Smalley was heard describing some woman as “heifers” and a “bunch of lardos”, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found. Ms Smalley made the comments on Newstalk ZB earlier this year during an ad break when she thought she was off air. Responding to a statement that the average New Zealand woman weighed 72kg, Smalley could be heard referring to these women as “heifers” and “a bunch of lardos”.

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■ ALLENTON MEDICAL HUB

Medifab times move to larger space By sue neWman

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One of Ashburton’s quiet achievers, Medifab, is on the move, its Allens Road home likely to become the base for Ashburton’s first one-stop, multi-practitioner medical centre. Medifab is internationally recognised for developing and making life-enhancing products for the physically challenged and disabled and its success has seen it outgrow its present base, said factory manager Michael Moore. While it had been looking for a new site for some time, plans by Dunedin-based South Link Health to build Ashburton’s first medical hub on its site dovetailed nicely with the company’s own plans, Mr Moore said. “It was our intention to move and then this came along. We’ve looked at sites around town, but ones that are already built are hard to find, so our best bet was

the industrial park (north east business park).” The company has nearly finalised its plans and will be building a significantly large complex, one that will accommodate future growth in the business. Original plans were to relocate to the business park at the end of next year, but that time frame might change, depending on the needs of the medical centre developer, he said. A resource consent application has been lodged for the health hub. The Allenton Medical Centre will relocate into the new complex and that will leave a yawning gap in the suburban shopping centre, says long-time retailer Brent MacGregor. “There are four doctors in there now and at four patients an hour, that’s quite a lot of people who won’t be in the area and that has to make a difference to foot traffic volume,” he said.

The flip side, however, was less pressure on parking and opportunities for new businesses to move into the area, Mr MacGregor said.

Pharmacist Sean Reilly is still working through the possible impact of the health hub on his Allenton business. The relationship between a pharmacy and a medical centre was a symbiotic one and while the relocation could close some doors for him, the new health hub could open others, Mr Reilly said. “I’m just digesting all the information at the moment, but all the businesses in Allenton rely on one another; there’s no one up here that won’t be affected when one business moves.” Mall owners Gay and Dave Luke were aware of their medical centre tenants’ planned move. “We’re fine with that. It’s a great thing for them, even if it’s not so good for us because they’re a key tenant, but I don’t think we’ll have any hassle finding new tenants,” Mrs Luke said. The medical centre occupies space that could be let to three separate tenants.

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It is unclear what impact South Link Health plans to build a health care hub in Allenton will have on a similar project planned for the grounds of Ashburton Hospital. In July last year the Canterbury DHB unveiled its plans to build a family health care centre that would be used by several general practitioners and would offer a range of support health services. The centre was planned

to change the way health care was delivered in the Ashburton District and to help reduce GP working hours. It effectively scuttled earlier plans by Christchurch health provider Better Health to develop a one-stop health centre on West Street. The CDHB proposal was for hospital land to be leased to a private developer to build and run the integrated health centre, while the West Street option would have been funded by lo-

cal developers and run by Better Health. South Link Health appears to be looking at building and running the Allenton centre. It is planned for two sections on Allens Road currently occupied by Medifab with the other previously the base for Grieve’s Transport. While the DHB has said it is in discussions with Allenton Medical Centre regarding its plans, general manager planning and funding Carolyn Gullery said it

could not comment further and that nothing had been finalised. “We are hoping to have more detail in the coming months and will be keen to inform the public once this is known,’ she said. The South Link Health complex will accommodate eight full-time doctors and support staff and is intended to include a physiotherapist, radiologist and a pharmacist. It is a not for profit Independent Practitioner Association (IPA), with charitable status.

It was established in 1993, and has grown from a foundation membership of 11 to a current membership base of 501 general practitioners, 386 practice nurses and 211 practice managers/administrators – representing all areas of the South Island. Its primary role is to support general practice within the South Island, providing clinical programme development and support, IT, administrative and financial services.

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legislation, livestock handling, slaughter practices and small goods processing. It was the third time butchers from the Allenton butchery had done well in the national competition; apprentice Jamie Trudgeon was in the apprentice butchery regionals in 2012, and the late Bruce Wing in the young butcher competition in 2008 and 2009. Mr Watson has been in the industry for seven years. His prize includes a study tour trip around Europe, and a knife set.

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Unions worried by new work law By SuSan SandyS

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Under new legislation, to be introduced by National, employers could walk away from collective bargaining, Ashburton bank and retail workers were told yesterday. About 20 workers were attending an annual First Union stopwork meeting at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, which included a half-hour pre-election forum. Candidates from three political parties - Internet Mana, the Greens and Labour – spoke at the forum. Organiser David Bristow of Christchurch said the three parties had been invited as their industrial policies were closely aligned to those of the union. He told the gathering that if National was re-elected the party’s new legislation would enable employers to walk away from collective bargaining. “That’s a real concern for us as a union,” Mr Bristow said.

Labour’s Steve Gibson for the Rangitata electorate spoke passionately at the meeting and said Prime Minister John Key’s claim of 83,000 jobs created this year was “a load of…old lolly, to be honest”. Greens candidate John Kelcher for Ilam, who was speaking as Peter Hill for Selwyn could not attend, echoed Mr Gibson’s point, and called the National Party’s job statistics “a lie”. A person had to do just one hour of work to be considered employed. Internet Mana’s Lois McClintock, candidate for Wigram, said Internet Mana was going to tackle the country’s “employment crisis” head on. She told attendees a party vote for Labour, the Greens or Internet Mana would help change the Government, but not for New Zealand First. “New Zealand First are prepared to support a National Government and there are many strong indications that this is what they will do,” Ms McClintock said.

Vandalism disappoints Gibson As National was attacked for being antiworkers’ rights at an Ashburton union meeting yesterday, the party was left standing strong when it came to election hoardings. A series of hoardings along State Highway 1 on the outskirts of Ashburton, south of the Ashburton Business Estate turn-off, lay destroyed after a weekend attack. New Zealand First’s Winston Peters, ACT’s Jamie Whyte, Labour’s Steve Gibson and David Cunliffe, and the Green Party were among the fallen, with their signs

laying smashed and destroyed, some dozens of metres from where they once stood. Labour’s Rangitata campaign secretary Janya Lobb said she would be reporting the damage to police. “We would never damage anybody else’s because we know how hard it is to raise funds to buy signs.” However, a Guardian analysis of the site showed the National sign had metal foundation poles rather than wooden ones, which may have made the destructive motorist think twice about trying to damage it.

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Icy air, full of the sweet scent of snow, beckons Mt Hutt avalanche search dog Ben from his Methven home each day throughout ski season. But there are more and more days the golden labrador opts to stay home as his muzzle greys and his joints tire. At the age of nine, the friendly canine familiar to workers and visitors at Mt Hutt has retired, while his daughter Indy and her friend Jazz are following in his footsteps. At annual search dog assessments this month at Wanaka’s snowfarm, Ben was awarded a plaque by LandSAR in recognition of his service over the years, while Indy gained advanced operational status and Jazz novice. Ben’s owner Rob Teasdale, Mt Hutt’s fleet maintenance co-ordinator, said Ben was starting to show his age, but would still come up to the mountain with him when he felt up to it. “On those mornings, when he’s not showing much enthusiasm, I just leave him on his bed,” Mr Teasdale said. Ben remained fit and strong, however. He had had a good career, undertaking a number of operational deployments where he had to confirm avalanche sites in the Mt Hutt range with no known burials as being clear. “He’s been a very active hardworking dog.”

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Three-and-a-half-year-old Indy had performed as good as he could ever have hoped at the annual assessment, and she was now the only operational avalanche search dog on Mt Hutt. She had the same talent as her gifted father, but worked differently and did not have the same confidence. “She needs to work things out for herself, she takes more time to commit to a decision.” The assessment involved her having to locate an article and two people buried in a 100-metre by 100-metre area in 20 minutes, and she had taken just seven-and-a-half minutes. Ronan Maguire, a snow safety officer at Mt Hutt, is training up Jazz the black Labrador to also become operational.

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■ DAIRY INDUSTRY

Making dairy jobs more attractive BY SUE NEWMAN

Left - Building a plan to encourage more New Zealanders to become involved in work in the dairy industry (from left) Andrew Walne (Aoraki Polytechnic), Rob Brawley (Grow Mid Canterbury), Andrea Leslie (Aoraki Polytechnic) and Leo Shen and Nick Montague (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise).

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The longterm sustainability of dairy farming in the Ashburton District relies on getting more Kiwis into the industry’s workforce, says Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley. While the industry was ticking along nicely on the back of the large contingent of immigrant workers, that was not the longterm solution to the industry’s labour needs, Mr Brawley said. Yesterday representatives from Aoraki Polytechnic, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and the dairy industry met in an effort to identify the problems around attracting Kiwis into dairying and to find some solutions. And there were plenty of both, Mr Brawley said, but the key lay in coming up with solutions that were practical and workable – longterm. He believes there are two keys to turning the tide in making dairy farm jobs attractive – edu-

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cation and marketing. “We know there are a lot of temporary immigrants in Mid Canterbury’s dairy industry and we’re becoming increasingly reliant on this source of labour but we do know that we need to take some tangible steps to get more New Zealanders into the dairy industry.” In some ways, Ashburton had been hit by the perfect storm when it came to dairy industry

shortages – very low unemployment and an industry that was growing and therefore relentless in its need for workers, Mr Brawley said. “We have to look at how we attract people from other regions to come here to work and we have to look at how we market the industry and the jobs. That’s something everyone has a part to play in doing – including the Government.”

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Part of the marketing had to be based around changing the image of dairying. While it was still a primary industry, it was an industry that involved wellrun, multi-million dollar companies, Mr Brawley said. The drive to have New Zealanders view dairying as an attractive employment option would not come at the expense of immigrant workers, they would always have a valuable

role to play in the industry, he said. “This is about attracting New Zealanders and it’s not an issue we can solve overnight.” Yesterday’s meeting where farmers met with education and government representatives was a good start in identifying problems from the grassroots and looking at what could be done to solve those problems, Mr Brawley said. “People involved in this industry are passionate about their industry and that’s pretty exciting.”

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Brits dead on beach The naked bodies of two British tourists have been found on a Thai beach, sparking a murder probe on the popular resort island of Koh Tao. The unidentified man and woman, both aged 24, were found stripped with several wounds to their bodies close to a beachside bungalow on the island, a diving hot-spot near Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand. “They were murdered and found naked on the beach,” local police official Jakkrapan Kaewkhao said. - AP

Soda makes you fat People who consume soft drink are significantly more likely to be overweight and sip more of the sugary beverage than their healthy counterparts, research reveals. An analysis of two government surveys in Western Australia and South Australia has found about 23 per cent of people drink soft drink every day. In both surveys, men were more likely than women to have a soft drink, and beverage consumption decreased with age. Curtin University researcher Christina Pollard said people who drank diet refreshments were more likely to be overweight, but overweight and obese people were also more likely to be soft drink consumers.

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British man Alan Henning, currently held hostage by Islamic State (IS) and whose life was threatened in the IS video in which they beheaded David Haines. AP PHOTO

in Syria and expanded operations in Iraq, where US aircraft have carried out more than 160 strikes since early August. The US leader also foresees training “moderate” Syrian rebels to take on IS and to reconstitute the Iraqi army, parts of which fled an IS blitzkrieg across northern and western Iraq. Opposition forces would do the fighting on the ground in Syria, augmented by US and allied air support, he said.

Washington would not co-ordinate air attacks with the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, but would ensure their forces do not come into conflict. Hollande said that the international community “needs to find a durable solution in the place where the (IS) movement was born. In Syria.” “The chaos is benefiting the terrorists. We therefore need to support those who can negotiate and make the required compromises to secure the future

of Syria,” said Hollande. “They are the forces of the democratic opposition. They need to be backed by all means,” added the president. The coalition received a boost when Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott pledged to deploy 600 troops to the United Arab Emirates, a regional Washington ally. Ten Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, are among the countries backing the coalition. - AP

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Extremist on trial in Germany A 20-year-old German man is on trial in Frankfurt on charges he was a member of the extremist Islamic State group, the first such case to come to court in Germany. Prosecutors allege that Kreshnik Berisha, who once played for a Jewish football club, travelled last year to Syria and fought with the group before returning to Germany five months later. Berisha, who faces up to 10 years in prison for membership of a foreign terrorist organisa-

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Fast action against IS urged The leaders of France and Iraq have urged swift action against Islamic State militants, with President Francois Hollande warning there was “no time to lose” as he opened an international conference to shore up an anti-jihadist coalition. “The fight of the Iraqis against terrorism is our fight as well,” Hollande told representatives from around 30 countries and organisations, urging “clear, loyal and strong” global support for Iraq. Iraqi President Fuad Masum also stressed the urgency of firm action, as the beheading of a third Western hostage in the run-up to the conference stepped up the pressure on the international community to destroy the Islamic State (IS) extremist group. “They need to act quickly because if there is a delay, if this campaign and this support for Iraq is delayed, maybe Daesh will occupy other territories and their threat will be even bigger,” said Masum, using an alternative name for IS. “We are still asking for regular aerial operations against terrorist sites. We have to pursue them wherever they are. We need to dry up their sources of finance,” added the Iraqi leader. As if to underscore the urgency of the campaign, France announced just hours ahead of the conference that it was joining Britain in carrying out reconnaissance flights in support of the US air campaign against the jihadists. During the conference, US Secretary of State John Kerry will seek to fine-tune the strategy of the US-led coalition against IS, following a marathon tour through the Middle East to drum up support. US President Barack Obama has set out a strategy to defeat IS that would include air strikes

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tion, was arrested at Frankfurt airport in December and has been held in detention since. Heightened security measures have been put in place for the trial, which is expected to last until at least November. It opens just days after Germany formally banned Islamic State symbols and any propaganda activity for the group. Authorities say more than 400 people from Germany have joined jihadist groups fighting in Syria since the start of the conflict there. Some are con-

verts to Islam, but many — like Berisha — come from Muslim families and settled in Germany. Berisha’s radicalisation apparently occurred over the course of a few years. As recently as 2011 he appeared “very nice, unassuming,” according to the chairman of TuS Makkabi Frankfurt, Germany’s most prominent Jewish football club, whose under-17 youth team Berisha played for. “There were no signs of what would follow later,” said Alon Meyer, who coached the youth

team one level above the one Berisha played on. “This shows just how strong the forces must have been that turned a well-integrated player into an aspiring terrorist,” he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. Meyer said the speed with which Berisha went from playing for a Jewish football club to joining a radical jihadist group underlined “how strongly we have to confront this kind of racism or we are in real trouble.” - AP

A Brisbane man has been charged with stealing and destroying a valuable collection of guitars signed by the likes of The Eagles. Leonard “Merv” French, 81, was devastated when he walked into his Manly West shed in August and realised 14 of his prized guitars were missing. Detectives recovered the instruments but signatures had allegedly been rubbed off some of them. Others were buried under a house. - AAP

Police spy on crims NSW police are using advanced hacking software to spy on phones and computers during investigations. Documents published by WikiLeaks on Monday name NSW police among a long list of clients of Gamma International, a European supplier of spyware capable of remotely tracking computer use. The documents show the force has spent about $2.5 million on software that can break into computers and phones, log keystrokes and take screenshots. Some versions are also able to remotely capture Skype and instant-messenger conversations and access microphones and web cameras. - AAP

Air pollution soars Air pollution in Singapore has soared to unhealthy levels, blanketing the city-state’s skyline with clouds of smog from fires raging across giant rainforests in the neighbouring Indonesian island of Sumatra. Singapore’s National Environment Agency said the pollutant standards index (PSI) reached a high of 111 at 7am before easing to 80 a few hours later. A reading between 101-200 is considered “unhealthy”, with people with existing heart or respiratory ailments advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activity. - AAP

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OUR VIEW

Key ripe for attack Stu Oldham

EDITOR

im Dotcom, a man vilified by Hollywood and facing copyright violation charges, has crafted a carefully choreographed drama to put the spotlight on the Prime Minister’s credibility. He has questioned John Key’s word and reputation on the back of a well-scripted and well-resourced few days of revelations that have so-far proved more than a casual diversion. Politicians have played their part by seizing on the Mr Dotcom-facilitated claims and taking them to their logical conclusion, questioning Mr Key’s word and calling for evidence of his denials. Mr Key has strenuously denied the claims and has even offered to declassify information to disprove claims the country’s spy agency was involved in the mass surveillance of New Zealanders. This unorthodox move would help people understand what the state was doing – but the spinoff benefit of defending Mr Key’s position has also been decried as an abuse of power. Mr Key is ripe for attack no matter his response to the claims detailed by the awardwinning American journalist brought to New Zealand by Mr Dotcom. Equally, a claim that Mr Key was part of a plan to get him to New Zealand so he could be extradited to the United States also leaves Mr Key in an equally difficult position. Mr Dotcom reportedly has an email purportedly written by a Warner Brothers executive in 2010, which cast him as a bargaining chip in the government’s deal to get the Hobbit filmed in New Zealand. Mr Key denies the plan and Warner Brothers say the email is fake. Mr Key has always maintained he did even know who Mr Dotcom was before 2012. Politicians yesterday called for Mr Key to release the details of his meetings with Warner Brothers in 2010. These were calls to release details the movie maker wanted kept confidential. Mr Key is left to deny without evidence, or to betray a confidence and be accused of abusing his position; left there by a showman who has stage-managed the close of the election.

YOUR VIEW Public gatherings Looking at the photos of Thursdays gathering in Friday’s paper (Ashburton Guardian, September 12), a space suitable for public gatherings is well overdue. How crude it is to see dignitaries and the public, alike, having to sit on school benches in the middle of a hot street, closed off, while the deck of a truck is rolled in to act as a stage. Absolutely unbelievable. Sadly, the plan to re-design Baring Square East into a proper space suitable for public gatherings was sent to the council archives to gather dust and, in fact, became so discarded it was dropped from the 10-year plan, despite being one of the most consulted projects at the time. Ed Gates Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay responds:

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The overwhelming feedback about the service has been positive and appreciative, receiving praise from the many who attended or viewed media reports. The importance of the service wasn’t about the seating or the location, it was about paying our respects to the victims, their families and uniting as a community. There have previously been plans to re-design Baring Square East at a cost of nearly two million dollars. Council felt there were better ways that money could be spent which was why it was removed.

Bylaws If the mayor is happy for council to break a contract with ratepayers and thereby incur for council the costs of the court proceedings that will no doubt follow (Parking bylaw, Your View, September 3), could Mr

by David Fletcher

McKay advise what types of contract he considers it appropriate for his council to break in the future. The second urban bridge ‘land designation’ could be one! Ken Leadley Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay responds: The agreement to provide residents only parking restrictions in parts of Cameron and Wills streets required a change to a bylaw. New bylaws and any proposed changes to existing bylaws trigger requirements in the Local Government Act which councils must comply with. Councils are required to consult, hear and consider all submissions and issues raised through the consultation process with an open mind and make a decision on the merits. The agreement signed with the neighbours does not over-

ride this fundamental obligation of the council to follow the statutory processes required by the Local Government Act

Bazaar thanks Altrusa International of Ashburton would like to sincerely thank the members of the community who supported our recent “Altrusa Crafty Bazaar” with donations of craft raw materials. Their contributions gave us a magnificent basis for a successful day for the public to replenish their supplies of materials and goods for renewed creativity. The money raised will stay in the Ashburton area as we support a number of projects to benefit our local community. Thank you once more for all your kind generosity. Helen Hooper Convenor

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Do you have takeaways for dinner at least once a week?

Yes 62%

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FROM THE FARM

No 38%

resh water is this country’s greatest natural asset, no-one will argue with you there except in election year. In the process of setting social, cultural, economic and environmental values for water, we must not let the elections and headline-grabbing one-liners distract us from what we are trying to achieve. The balancing act may involve robbing Peter to pay Paul, but that is the price of living. The recently introduced National Policy Statement (NPS) for Freshwater Management is a major first and we need everyone at the table to be part of the solution rather than politicking from the sidelines. In Canterbury we’ve jumped ahead in the water quality conversation, in setting up 10 zone committees appointed by Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the region’s city and district councils. They are in charge of developing Zone Implementation Programmes, or ZIPs. You could say they are zipping up recommendations to ECan on water quality and quantity limits. When it comes to setting water limits it is an understatement that this is a complicated beast. It is typified by a debate of perspectives, frequently based on opinion rather than fact. As Dr Michelle Shields observes in her Ladder of Inference: “We take in raw data, filter it based on previous experiences, beliefs and preferences, interpret it and form emotional reactions, form assumptions, develop conclusions, then confirm our beliefs based on what transpires…” A key part of the process is the establishment of community values, where data, science, economic impacts, and values play a major part in the community debate about Canterbury’s land use and water quality. This is a process that takes consideration and inclusion; it is not a time for rushing rules through to a deadline as the unintended consequences for a community may outweigh

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Setting water limits is a complicated beast, with no free passes for farming or urban communities.

any gains. We are at a pivotal time in determining our future as a region, but before you find the solution you need to identify the problem, and from that solutions should be achieved over sensible time frames. Whilst we have already got the ball rolling in this process, it has largely been based on conflicting perceptions and values. We must now take the time to address the solutions, fully understanding the costs and implications. I believe we all are looking for a way to live sustainably as a community and a country, but one man’s sustainability may be another man’s exploitation. So the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS), states that infrastructure and development should take place alongside environmental protection and restoration. Here Here. The CWMS contains 10 sets of targets which must be achieved in parallel. If you thought this was going to be easy you can think again. The NPS Framework on

Fresh Water Quality is tough on all New Zealand, with absolutely no free passes for farming or urban communities. We are now all in the same boat, so perhaps now we can admit that we have some of the most pristine rivers in the world. The farming community is investing extensively in environmental science, but when it comes to biological systems there is no instant gratification. Just like a super tanker it takes time to navigate the mine field that is human lively hoods, dreams and values. It is extremely important to give farmers and urban communities’ realistic timeframes to invest and adapt. When you are dealing with the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan, Environment Canterbury’s implementation of the NPS, the only way to make your voice heard is through High Court appeal on points of law. Within the limited appeal rights, Federated Farmers has chosen to appeal key parts of the plan that to us are of the greatest concern. In

the meantime, we are working constructively to address other significant issues with Environment Canterbury. We are our own organisation and our approach has been very much a reflection of today’s regulatory climate, if you are not at the table you are on the menu. It is not easy to balance community values, so the key is for the community to be informed with accurate and unbiased information. Federated Farmers is not in this because it’s easy, we are in this because everyone needs to be heard, especially those whose hands are in the soil. We openly acknowledge we are part of the solution and looking at the big picture is fundamental in getting this right. Setting people and communities up to fail is not an option; we are working damn hard to provide solutions that serve the wellbeing of the whole region. Chris Allen is Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president and board member

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■ REAL ESTATE

House hunters risk financial ruin House hunters desperate to secure their dream home are risking financial disaster by signing unconditional purchase agreements before their current property has sold. Property experts warn that most buyers can’t afford to service two mortgages if their existing house fails to secure a buyer. Buyers could lose their deposit and face legal action if they fail to maintain the repayments. Loan Market mortgage adviser Bruce Patten said he had noticed an increase in Auckland buyers prepared to take the risk in recent months. This was driven by a shortage of available properties as year-on-year listings fell and a belief that most houses would be snapped up in the current market. “Everybody thinks their property is going to be sold really quickly because they see what’s happening around them.”

But few homeowners could service two mortgages and most did not qualify for bridging finance from banks, Mr Patten said. He warned that homeowners who could not finalise a sale before their new property’s settlement date could lose their deposit and be sued for any loss of value.

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ment date of November 17, giving the couple 10 weeks to sell their existing home or risk being left seriously out of pocket. “I guess worst-case scenario we would lose our deposit and potentially be sued for any loss of sale value,” the husband, 35, said. “But personally I don’t believe that’s going to happen.” The man was confident of securing a quick sale and saw the new property as a great investment opportunity. But he admits the decision has created tension. “You should try living with my wife right now. She’s gone through every worst-case scenario in the book.” New Zealand Bankers Association chief executive Kirk Hope said banks would consider a borrower’s servicing ability before agreeing to lend on a second home or offering bridging finance. They might also consider the rent an existing property could deliver if it did not sell. - APNZ

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Barfoot & Thompson Mt Albert branch manager Jean Smith had noticed a similar trend. Some buyers were prepared to be left owning two houses for a time rather than risk missing out on their dream property. “I think in the old days you would buy one property subject to selling your (current) property. There’s been a few more

in the last few months that buy first then put their house on the market. They’re not prepared to lose their (new) house.” Purchasers might ask for a longer settlement period in such cases to give them a buffer period. A three-bedroom property in Unsworth Heights is currently being advertised on realestate. co.nz with the tag: “Vendor Already Bought, Definitely For Sale!!!” An ad for a “blank canvas” 1.4ha section in Pirongia, Waikato makes a similar appeal, as does one for a four-bedroom home in Leigh: “This must be sold.” An Auckland couple have made a calculated risk by purchasing a four-bedroom home in Beachlands two weeks ago for $850,000 while still owning a Bucklands Beach property which has just gone on the market. The new property has a settle-

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Unfair dismissal nets $8472 A construction worker who failed a random drug test while on the job because he had eaten “one or two pot cakes” at a party was unjustifiably dismissed. Jesse Kenmare failed the drug test carried out by his employer Fulton Hogan in February and was stood down for three weeks and three days without pay before being fired. Mr Kenmare told management during a disciplinary meeting that the drug test which showed he had consumed more than 275 nanograms above the cut off level for testing of tetrahydrocannabinol in his urine was due to him unknowingly consuming “one or two cannabis laced cupcakes at a party”

two days before earlier, a finding from the Employment Relations Authority said. Fulton Hogan stood Mr Kenmare down immediately without pay for a month before he was dismissed from his job in March because he worked in a safety sensitive role. Fulton Hogan did not believe Mr Kenmare was telling the truth about consuming a couple of pot cakes after discussions with drug experts, because they said the level of cannabis in his blood would not have been that high and as a result the company did not offer him to take part in a company sponsored alcohol and drug rehabilitation programme.

Despite the Employment Relations Authority finding it was unlikely Mr Kenmare was telling the truth that he had failed the test because of a couple of pot cakes, it still found he had been unfairly dismissed because there were procedural flaws with the dismissal. Fulton Hogan was ordered to reimburse Mr Kenmare $3472.20 of his wages along with 5 per cent interest for unfairly suspending him without pay and $4000 compensation for causing financial hardship and stress. A further $1000 in compensation was awarded for hurt and humiliation for not having options around his dismissal discussed. - APNZ

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Source: interest.co.nz

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Southern Cross Medical Care Society, the country’s largest medical and health insurer, is planning to contain premium hikes this year through signing up more affiliated providers, cutting overheads through pushing claims online, and getting serious about fraud detection. The Auckland-based insurer recorded a $1.1 million annual loss after higher than expected claims from members in the last four months of the June 2014 financial year, particularly for orthopaedic procedures and specialist consultations.

The not-for-profit insurer’s annual report for the June 2014 financial year showed a record $694.5 million claims were paid out, up 8.7 per cent on the previous year and that led to a turnaround from last year’s $22,106 surplus to a $1.1 million loss. Chief executive Peter Tynan said the society’s major focus and that of the industry regulator was not on whether it made a surplus or a deficit, but rather than it maintained solvency. It currently is sitting well within the desired range with reserves equivalent to about seven

months in claims. “Our reserves came within 1 per cent of where wanted to be - nearly $395 million when we had planned it to be $400 million,” Tynan said. The most important value figure for members, he said, was that for every dollar in premium income, the society paid out 90.4 cents to members. That was well above the industry average of 67.5 cents. The society earned $768.4 million in premiums, up 5.9 per cent, while overheads were slightly reduced by $700,000 to $93.5 million.

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Rural Women welcomes home support worker win Home support workers will be compensated for the time they spend travelling between clients, after a longrunning battle. Rural Women New Zealand national president Wendy McGowan said the proposed settlement will lead to home support workers being paid mileage and wages for the time they spend travelling between clients. “We have been fighting for this for 86 years, when a delegation of our Rural Women members first went to Parliament, calling for travel costs to be funded for this type of work,” Mrs McGowan said. “We followed this up with an 18,000-signature petition to Parliament in 2005, but until now there’s been very little progress on the issue.” From mid-2015 support workers will be paid for their time travelling between clients and from early in 2016 they will received a minimum level of travel cost reimbursement. “The other welcome news is that there is to be a review of the whole structure

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of the homecare sector,” Mrs McGowan said. “Currently the industry is too casualised. It is very difficult to recruit and retain staff because of the uncertainty of hours and the very low pay levels. “Given our aging population, it is vital that these issues are dealt with so that we can attract and retain the higher skilled people who want to work within the industry as a career.”

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Brassica warning issued

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A major supplier of forage brassica products is advising farmers to keep a close watch on cows that have been, or are grazing on swede crops. Recent reports of illness, in some cases leading to the death of dairy cattle, has prompted PGG Wrightson Seeds (PWG Seeds) to issue the warning “The mild winter and lush growth of leaf material on brassica crops, especially swedes, has caused problems where dairy cows have been introduced on to the late winter swedes after wintering on other types of crops,” PGW Seeds general manager David Green said “With extra swede leaf material available due to the unusually mild winter it appears some cows have consumed more leaf and less bulb than normal.” Consuming more leaf, less bulb and less supplementary feeds during wet August conditions have combined to amplify risk factors that can cause liver disease. “We don’t have a total picture yet on the extent of the problem,” Mr Green said. “We think between 30 and 50 farms are affected and the illnesses range from mild photosensitivity and liver damage right though to death. “It is likely hundreds of cows will have been affected.” Most of the affected farms are in central and lowland Southland. “As soon as the incidents of sick animals were reported we began working closely with farmers, vets and suppliers to

investigate the problem and explore solutions,” Mr Green said. “Blood tests and postmortem examinations of affected animals have shown signs of liver disease. Other signs have been photosensitivity and increased susceptibility to infections.” Initial reports from veterinary advisors suggest glucosinolate toxicity is the cause of the illness. The cultivar HT Swede, supplied by PGW Seeds, is widely used throughout the lower South Island and consequently is the main crop associated with the issue in Southland. Mr Green said there has been another swede cultivar associated with the issue but there have been no reports of problems in other parts of the country with HT swede, supporting the view that a combination of the weather and other extenuating circumstances in Southland are behind the problem. Farmers noticing any of the signs or symptoms in their cows should immediately contact their vet for expert advice. If stock are grazing crops and show signs of photosensitivity they should be removed from the crop immediately and farmers should contact their vet. Cows that have grazed swede crops within the last two to three weeks and are now calving should be closely monitored. Calving and early lactation can cause stress on the liver and highlight clinical disease.

Mid Canterbury farmers Craige and Roz Mackenzie gave a fascinating insight into South American agriculture in a recentlyreleased report, says Simon Saunders, acting chair of the NZ Farm Environment (NZFE) Trust. In April national winners of the 2013 Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) travelled to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay to study arable farming, dairying and beef production. Facilitated by NZFE Trust, the 28-day tour was the official offshore component of the Mackenzies’ role as ambassadors for BFEA. The primary focus of their trip was to promote New Zealand’s position as a leader of sustainable farming techniques and to gain an understanding of South American farming systems and the impact new farming technologies are having nationally and within the farm gate, Mr Saunders said. The Canterbury farmers also examined the use of Genetically Modified (GM) plants within South American farming environments and the possible implications of GM for New Zealand. Entitled What New Zealand Can Learn From Primary Production In Chile, Uruguay and Argentina, their report is now available on NZFE Trust’s website www.bfea.org.nz Mr Saunders said the comprehensive report is worthwhile reading for anyone interested in South American farming and the lessons and opportunities it offers the New Zealand agricul-

tural sector. “I really enjoyed reading it. The Mackenzies have done an excellent job of highlighting the challenges faced by South American farmers,” he said. The report also gives excellent examples of how New Zealand technology and know-how is helping South American farmers to improve production. “It provides a good reminder that for New Zealand to stay at the top, we need to keep investing in research and development. “Craige and Roz’s report also

highlights the vital role that precision agriculture and genetic technologies are going to play in driving better sustainable outcomes in our farming systems.” The report discusses the impact of poor infrastructure, especially roading, on agricultural production in South America. “There is another big lesson for New Zealand here. If we are going to keep our primary sector strong, we must keep investing in infrastructure, especially in the regions,” Mr Saunders. The report says New Zealand

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MARKET REPORT LAMB

Markets for NZ lamb are still muted in the short term. Domestic production in competing nations such as Australia and the UK has been stronger this year which has caught up on markets in the last few months. Domestic UK production has been strong for most of this year, EBLEX estimate that the lamb kill has averaged just more than 256,000 head in the last three weeks. Year to July production is 2.3 per cent ahead of 2013 which is keeping the UK market well supplied and has boosted export volumes to the highest level since 1998. At the same time NZ production is at a seasonal low point with almost 100,000 head fewer lambs killed each week. This has kept demand for imported product constrained, and NZ suppliers have limited supplies of items such as legs to sell into that market.

BEEF is recognised in South America as a trusted producer of safe primary products that are grown in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. “We are envied for our access to innovative technology and research, for our innovative efforts in maintaining our unique biosecurity advantages, for our awareness nationally of the value that agriculture affords our country and for our willingness to engage openly with people internationally in ways which benefit all.

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“Building positive perceptions such as these into the way we promote not only our products, but also our services and skills, will increase the benefits New Zealand receives from our agricultural sector.” Mr Saunders says the Mackenzies have put considerable thought and hard work into the report. Funding assistance for the tour was provided by the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust and the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Above – Mid Canterbury farmers Craige and Roz Mackenzie were last year’s winners of the Gordon Stephenson trophy for environmental excellence. PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

Inset – Craige and Roz Mackenzie have been South America to study arable farming, dairying and beef production in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. PHOTO SUPPLIED

There appears to be no stopping the current runup in manufacturing beef prices in the US. The domestic market there has remained fairly static but import prices have continued soaring to new highs, with increases ranging from 2-4 per cent over the past week. The NZ dollar dropping to a sevenmonth low also helped boost returns further. Unfortunately for exporters and farmers, NZ largely remains a spectator on the sidelines, due to seasonally low production. Markets in Asia have mostly been steady. Buyers of cuts that the US also buys are having to face the reality of either pay-

ing significantly more for them, or looking for alternative products. Generally this looks to be resulting in lower purchase volumes from markets in Asia.

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Dairy commodity prices have remained weak in the past week. There has been little change in the Agrifax price series this week but there has been some positive sentiment showing on the NZX Dairy Futures market. In the US market butter and cheese prices remain firm but there has been a sharp correction in non-fat dry milk prices. There has been a small recovery in European whole milk powder (WMP) pricing, as seen the prices released by the Dutch Dairy Board. This comes ahead of Algeria’s milk powder tender which is held several times a year. Algeria is the world’s second largest importer of milk powders, second only to China. In 2013, Algeria imported more than 260,000 tonnes of milk powders—most of which was supplied by Europe, NZ and Argentina. Product that is successfully tendered typically has to be shipped in short order, and as such European suppliers have the geographical advantage. Fonterra has announced its volumes offered at the upcoming September 16 GDT auction. There were no changes to previous forecasts, and the 12-month forecasts for most commodities were unchanged. The volumes offered in the upcoming September 16 GDT will have less WMP and skim milk powder (SMP) offerings compared to last auction, but are higher than two auctions ago.

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Left – There’s much more that goes into shifting an entire museum than people see. Here is the archive in a raw state, as it often arrives at the museum. Below – Ashburton Museum staff hard at work sorting, cleaning and cataloguing archive material. Right – The finished product – cleaned and catalogued ledgers on an archive shelf.

There’s a lot going on in the archive By Kathleen Stringer

eople having been asking when the new museum is going to open. From the outside it looks ready to go. We even have parking spaces for our visitors when they come in. But there is still much to be done before we can open our doors. Recent newspaper articles have featured the massive job in transferring the object collection from its various locations and also the impressive work involved with installing the new displays. This article will give readers an insight into what is happening in the archive. Firstly we have to transfer the material we already have into the new building. This is almost complete. Yet to do is the large framed photo collection – which includes some very big photographs, as well as illuminated

addresses and other archives. Due to their size few have been photographed, so we really don’t know what gems we may have. The second task is bringing new material into the collection. I say new, but actually we have had these collections for quite some time, but we didn’t have the room to store them. The smaller collection has finally been tucked away safely, ready for people to access when we open. We have another much larger collection that I am beginning this week. I estimate that it will take a month to process. To give some idea of why we take so long to get material on the shelves, I thought I would explain what needed to be done before it ended in the archive. Firstly we have to uplift it and with heavy books such as ledgers (some weigh-

ing over 19lb) that isn’t easy; we often require volunteers to help us. We also have to wait for the right weather to move the material. Much of our plans are dependent on weather – so if it’s raining or blowing heavily we can’t shift items for risk of damaging them. I then have to appraise the material gathered, do we want it? What story does it tell about Ashburton? Is it a duplicate of something we already have? What condition is it in? Once I decide if we require it, I have to make sure it is fit for entering the archive. The smaller collection, from a local business, had been stored very poorly and when it arrived it was not only covered in dust and grit but the evidence of mice and even rats. Cleaning such material is probably the least fun part of my job. I then catalogue the material

and place them in the archive. Cataloguing may be a short process, the type of record (eg a ledger) and the dates associated with it. Some records, however take quite a long time as they may need to be indexed. So by the time we open we will have new material to share with researchers which will be an added reason for a visit. While I am doing this processing I am also preparing a printed guide that will give people a better idea what we hold. I hope to be able to put this booklet, which will be updated regularly, on to the web so out-of-towners can take advantage of our collection. I am sure you are all rather impatient to see the community’s new facilities, as we all are, but perhaps you will appreciate that behind the closed doors plenty is happening and it will be worth the wait.

CONTACT Material for this page is coordinated by the Ashburton Museum. Articles from other organisations are welcomed, as is any feedback on what appears. Email museum@ashburton. co.nz, mail to PO Box 573 or phone 308-3167. Copies of many of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum

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In brief Grant home in fifth Methven’s Julia Grant came in fifth in the Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 on Sunday. Grant was well placed after the swim to move up the field on the bike to be seventh heading into the run, making up another two places to finish in a time of 4:28:59. Switzerland’s Caroline Steffen won in 4:12:05 after a superb run. Czech Radka Vodickova led out of the water but Steffen powered past her on the run to claim the win with Vodickova holding on to second. New Zealand’s Gina Crawford was a further three minutes back.

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Chch rider does best Christchurch based Tom Hubbard took out the fifth round of the Benchmark Elite Cycling Series on Saturday. Hubbard (Breads of Europe) took out the 127km Tasman Classic in 3:11.05, two seconds ahead of team-mate Fraser Hewett. Team Calder Stewart’s Tim Rush came in fourth behind Sam Dobbs. Ashburton’s Alex Hooper (Breads of Europe) finished near the back of the field in 43rd in a time of 3:18.24. Sharlotte Lucas (Benchmark Homes) won the challenging uphill sprint in the 107 kilometre women’s race in 3:12.12, to move within one point of team-mate Elyse Fraser, who finished third, in the series classification. The series will conclude with the Hell of the South in Selwyn on October 4.

Trophy proves elusive The Collegians men’s hockey team couldn’t reclaim the Percy Clarke Trophy in the division one champion of champions clash with South Canterbury division one winners Cambridge in Timaru. The Collegians senior men’s hockey team clinched an 11th straight Mid Canterbury division one title and went to Timaru to regain the Percy Clark Trophy against Cambridge, the side that took it off them last year ending a nine-year winning streak. Nigel Tiffen put Collegians ahead 1-0 at halftime but the hosts finished stronger with two goals in the second half to keep hold of the trophy handing Collegians just their second loss of the season.

Croquet exponents welcome spring sunshine Waireka Croquet Club member Beverley Blair instructs new recruit Verna Hastie at the club’s social session on Sunday. The club opened for the summer on the previous weekend, and had an open day that attracted 10 new players. The club plays on Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons during the week with competitive matches on Saturday and the social games on a Sunday, where they are hoping to attract more new players to the casual croquet setting. However, this weekend they host the annual Interprovincial match between Canterbury and South Canterbury – which incorporates the Mid Canterbury clubs – on Sunday. PHOTO JOSEPH JOHNSON 140914-JJ-016

Sergent in second New Zealand’s Jesse Sergent has finished the Spanish Vuelta on a high with a second placing in the final stage - a 9.7 kilometre time trial. The Trek Factory Racing rider and two-time Olympic bronze medallist finished eight seconds behind stage winner Adriano Malori of Italy. Fellow New Zealander Sam Bewley was 13th in the stage with Greg Henderson three places back. Alberto Contador won the Spanish Vuelta for a third time. - NZH

Ambrose back in V8s Former V8 Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose is returning to the championship where he made his name, and he’s bringing some of his American buddies along for the ride. The 38-yearold, who announced last week he was returning to Australia after eight years in the United States, has been revealed as the driver of Dick Johnson Racing/Team Penske entry in next year’s V8s championship. - AAP

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Record passes Ko by By Daniel RichaRDson Lydia Ko will have to be content with other records. When her career is over, the Kiwi golfer will probably have rewritten record books throughout the women’s game, but one thing she won’t be able to say was that she was golf ’s youngest major winner. Young Tom Morris, who won the 1868 Open Championship at 17 years, five months and eight days, will likely remain the holder of that particular milestone for some time. Ko’s last chance at the unique milestone came at The Evian

Championship - the fifth and final major on the women’s golf calendar - but Ko, 17 years and four months, could only manage a share of eighth in France yesterday. The North Shore product carded an even-par 71 during her final round as she finished four-under, seven strokes back from Hyo Joo Kim. Ko has been troubled by a cyst in her wrist recently and although she had it drained before the Evian, her schedule for the rest of the LPGA Tour season is unclear. Following the Evian, Ko held on to her No 3 world ranking, while she remained in third

Lydia Ko in action at the Evian

place on the CME Globe Standings, which is the season-long points race on the LPGA Tour. Ko’s impending surgery may be a cause for concern with regards to next year’s New Zealand Women’s Open at Clearwa-

ter in Christchurch. The dates for the 2015 event will likely be confirmed this month and it’s understood the tournament may be held in late February. This year’s tournament was held in early February. If Ko was to have surgery in December and had any complications with her recovery, an appearance from her at Clearwater could be in doubt given the procedure was expected to put her out of golf for two months. The teenager is the main attraction at the tournament and huge crowds followed her during the final round of this year’s event. - APNZ

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Cup down to the wire By Jonathan Leask

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Ashburton lifted the Holmes Cup on their home course in the Aorangi South Canterbury men’s pennants finals on Sunday. Ashburton had only scraped into the top four this year, but produced the goods in a closely contested final against Geraldine that, although reads as a convincing 9-3 win, went right down to the final hole against the defending champions. In the semi-finals Ashburton had overcome top seeds Tinwald 8-4, after losing to Tinwald 2.5-9.5 in the round robin – which was only just enough for Ashburton to sneak into the playoffs by a single point. Ashburton last won the cup in 2011 when Robbie Bell and Bo Houston were both members of the team, and they were joined by Owen Miller and Rodney O’Neill on Sunday. Tinwald A went down to Gleniti in the Hayes Cup final, with the previously unbeaten top seeds beaten 2-10. The Alexander Cup was won by Rakaia B after they beat Pleasant Point A 10-7. Rakaia B had routed club mates Rakaia A 16-1 in the semi-finals, and carried that form into the final. In the Moyes Cup, Methven won the trophy for the first time since 1992, beating Gleniti A 10-7 in the final. In the semi-final Methven also had hard fought win beating Gleniti B by the same score on the last hole.

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In brief Hagley pavilion opened Hagley Oval Pavilion was officially opened yesterday at a ceremony attended by over 150 guests including Prime Minister John Key and Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. The pavilion is the first anchor project to be delivered in Christchurch and facilitates the return of international cricket to the region – set to host the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on February 14. Canterbury will also host the opening ceremony, two other pool matches and two warm up matches in the days leading up to the World Cup. Canterbury Cricket Chief Executive, Lee Germon is delighted to see the world class venue come to fruition. “We have a fantastic summer of cricket ahead of us with the first Boxing Day test in more than a decade, and a first for the South Island, being held at Hagley Oval not to mention the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 which is only 150 days away.”

Man U crush QPR Radamel Falcao made his debut as Manchester United belatedly kickstarted their season with a breezy 4-0 win at home to Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League. The 28-year-old Colombia striker, a loan signing from Monaco, made his entrance as a 67th-minute replacement for Juan Mata yesterday, but by then United had already secured an overdue first victory of the season. Falcao, who squandered a late chance, had been the focus of pre-match attention, but it was STG59.7 million record signing Angel di Maria who stole the show on his home debut. The Argentina winger put Louis van Gaal’s side ahead with a 24th-minute free-kick and had a hand in further goals by Ander Herrera, Wayne Rooney and Mata as United blew off the cobwebs in style. - AFP

Inter on goal spree Mauro Icardi scored a hat-trick and Pablo Osvaldo added a brace as Inter routed Sassuolo 7-0 for the second successive season in Serie A. Elsewhere yesterday, Napoli suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Chievo thanks to Maxi Lopez’s strike, hosts Fiorentina were held to a scoreless draw by Genoa, Lazio routed Cesena 3-0 and Atalanta claimed a precious 2-1 win away at Cagliari. Juventus and Roma top the fledgling table after respective wins over Udinese and Empoli. - AFP

Ashburton golfers Rodney O’Neill, Robbie Bell, Troi Kingsford, Bo Houston and Owen Miller with the Holmes Cup they won in the Aorangi South Canterbury Men’s Pennants finals on Sunday. PHOTO GINA BUCKLEY 150914-GB-40

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Crowe impressive at season opener Rakaia’s Maddison Crowe (pictured right) kicked off the new eventing season in style at Eventing Canterbury’s One Day Horse Trial at McLeans Island on Sunday. The current New Zealand Young Rider champion and Brogan finished second on 38.2 in the hotly-contested CNC1 Star behind Amanda Brown and Glenmark Dominating.

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Time faults over the Stephen Montgomery-designed cross country track proved pivotal where Brown, lying second after dressage, added just 3.6 penalties to her dressage score to move into the lead, eventually winning on 34.9. Crowe was also successful at CNC105 level aboard Logan and was second in the CNC95Class 5A on Lucius behind

Larissa Srhoy aboard Master Cruise. Srhoy also took out Class 5B with Rockquest. The day kicked off the much anticipated Equestrian Sports NZ (ESNZ) South Island eventing calendar. Action returns to McLeans Island on October 12, followed by the National One Day Eventing Championships at the same venue in early November.

Flores back in A-League Finally back in action after a long injury layoff, Newcastle Jets playmaker Marcos Flores says he can’t wait to bring his creative flair back to the A-League. The former Central Coast star has been sidelined since undergoing a knee reconstruction in January. He joined the Jets in June after the Mariners let him go and Newcastle fans got a taste of what to expect from the Argentine who on Saturday produced a glimpse of his match-turning skills in a preseason friendly win over Wellington Phoenix. The 25-minute cameo was Flores’s first hit-out for nine months and the 28-year old admitted he was a little rusty. - AAP

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RESULTS ■ American football NFL results Collated results and standings after yesterday’s NFL games (home team in CAPS): Chicago Bears 28 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 20 St. Louis Rams 19 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 17 GREEN BAY PACKERS 31 New York Jets 24 DENVER BRONCOS 24 Kansas City Chiefs 17 Houston Texans 30 OAKLAND RAIDERS 14 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 30 Seattle Seahawks 21 WASHINGTON REDSKINS 41 Jacksonville Jaguars 10 Arizona Cardinals 25 NEW YORK GIANTS 14 BUFFALO BILLS 29 Miami Dolphins 10 CAROLINA PANTHERS 24 Detroit Lions 7 CINCINNATI BENGALS 24 Atlanta Falcons 10 CLEVELAND BROWNS 26 New Orleans Saints 24 New England Patriots 30 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 7 Dallas Cowboys 26 TENNESSEE TITANS 10

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137. 8th. Kees Donaldson 90. 9th Jessie Banks 76. 10th. Abe O’Donnell 66. 11th Bailey O’Donnell 61. B. Grade 1st. Luke Skinner 647. 2nd. Bella Roulston 401. 3rd Jake Strachan 347. 4th Oliver Davidson 315. 5th. Ethan Titheridge 294. 6th. Jenna Borthwick 110. 7th Marshall Bell 75. C. Grade 1st Madison Clark 465. 2nd Harrison Russell 291. 3rd Maddie Lowry 288. 4th Nick Kershaw 201. 5th Ella Pearson 60. 6th. Felicity Pye 13. D. Grade 1st. Briar Clark 405. 2nd Ella Skinner 349. 3rd. Zac Bartlett 257. 4th. Ben Pearson 80. 5th. Sharlotte Russell 53. 6th. Emma Lowry 50. 7th. Lilly Davidson 38. CUPS: A. Grade “Rakaia Sports Cup” James Skinner 591pts. B. Grade “The James Cup” Luke Skinner 647pts. C. Grade “L.C. Bushell Cup” Madison Clark 465pts. D. Grade “1945/46 Tom Peach Cup” 405pts.” U17 A. Grade Girls Challenge Trophy” Connie Davidson 208pts. “Tower Trophies” Most Points from any Grade. 1st. Luke Skinner B Grade. 2nd. James Skinner A. Grade. 3rd. Ryan Jackson A. Grade.

■ Football English Premier League

English Premier League results and standings Manchester United 4 (Di Maria 24, Herrera Results from the FIBA Basketball World 36, Rooney 44, Mata 58) QPR 0 Liverpool Cup games played in Spain yesterday.0 Aston Villa 1 (Agbonlahor 9) West BromFinal: UNITED STATES 129 (K Irving 26 J wich Albion 0 Everton 2 (Lukaku 2, MiralHarden 23 K Thompson 12 K Faried 12) bt las 66) Southampton 4 (Pelle 6, 19, Cork SERBIA 92 (N Bjelica 18 N Kalinic 18 B Bog54, Schneiderlin 90+4) Newcastle United danovic 15). 0 Sunderland 2 (Johnson 4, Kane 82 og) Tottenham Hotspur 2 (Chadli 2, Eriksen 47) Crystal Palace 0 Burnley 0 Stoke City Ashburton Bridge Club 0 Leicester City 1 (Ulloa 64) Chelsea 4 September 12 (Diego Costa 45, 56, 67, Remy 81) SwanMonday Evening – B and C Ladders sea 2 (Terry 11 og, Shelvey 86) Arsenal 2 N/S 1 G Baker and F Priest, 2 B Leighton (Wilshere 63, Sanchez 74) Manchester City and A van Dyk, 3 K Dunn and M Hoare 2 (Aguero 28, Demichelis 83) E/W 1 A Gray and Paul Fergus, 2 F WilStandings P W D L F A Pts liamson and R Logan, 3 B Newton and L Chelsea 4 4 0 0 15 6 12 Adams Aston Villa 4 3 1 0 4 1 10 Tuesday Evening – A Ladder Swansea 4 3 01 8 5 9 N/S 1 M Stowell and P Fergus, 2 W Kolkman Southampton 4 2 1 1 8 3 7 and J Rooney, 3 V Ferrier and A Wright. Manchester City 4 2 1 1 7 4 7 E/W 1 M de Jong and M de Jong Jnr., 2 S Tottenham Hotspur 4 2 1 1 7 5 7 Rosevear and J Fechney, 3 M Moore and Arsenal 4 1 30 7 6 6 A Maude Liverpool 4 2 02 6 5 6 Wednesday Afternoon – 3 round Duplicate. Manchester United 4 1 2 1 6 3 5 Different partner each round Everton 4 1 2 1 9 10 5 1 R Kyle and R McLaughlin, 2 L Leadley Leicester City 4 1 21 4 5 5 and J Lovett 3 M Moore and A Maude, 4 M Hull City 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Buckland and T Downward Stoke City 4 1 1 2 2 3 4 Thursday Evening – Presidents Trophy Sunderland 4 03 1 5 6 3 N/S 1 L Baker and M Moore, 2 J Fechney West Ham 3 1 0 2 4 5 3 and B Smith, 3 R Kyle and J Edmond QPR 4 1 0 3 1 9 3 E/W 1 T Small and V Palmer 2 K Robb and Crystal Palace 4 02 2 58 2 M Holdaway, 3 L Rose and T Coulter Burnley 4 02 2 1 4 2 West Brom Albion 4 02 2 2 7 2 Newcastle United 4 02 2 3 9 2

World Cup results

■ Bridge

■ Cycling

Development Cyclist 2014

Bundesliga

September 14 Monthly points A. Grade James skinner 244pts 2nd. Ryan Jackson 166pts 3rd Connie Davidson 142pts 4th Caitlin Titheridge 46pts. B. Grade Luke Skinner 222pts. 2nd. Oliver Davidson 170pts. 3rd Ethan Titheridge 138pts. 4th Jake Strachan 137pts. C. Grade Madison Clarke 116pts. 2nd Maddie Lowry 78pts. 3rd Harrison Russell 60pts. 4th Nick Kershaw 40 pts. D. Grade Ella Skinner 172pts. 2nd. Zac Bartlett 160pts. 3rd. Briar Clark 118pts. Ribbons. Time Trial points. A. Grade James Skinner 40, 2nd Ryan Jackson 36, 3rd. Connie Davidson 32. B. Grade. Oliver Davidson 38. 2nd Luke Skinner 32. 3rd Jake Strachan 30. C. Grade Madison Clark 38. Nick Kershaw 18. D. Grade Zac Bartlett 38. 2nd, Briar Clark 34. 3rd. Ella Skinner 18. 2014 Season Overall Points. A Grade 1st. James Skinner 591. 2nd. Ryan Jackson 476. 3rd. Connie Davidson 208. 4th Matheson Colquhoun 186. 5th Bailey Kershaw 167. 6th Josh Kershaw 155. 7th Caitlin Titheridge

Bundesliga results Hannover 2 (Andreasen 13, Sobiech 24) Hamburg 0 Eintracht Frankfurt 0 FC Augsburg 1 (Bobadilla 49) Played on Saturday Borussia Monchengladbach4 (Hahn 17, 50, Kruse 56, Raffael 79) Schalke 1 (ChoupoMoting 52 pen) Bayern Munich 2 (Gotze 27, Ribery 85) VfB Stuttgart 0 Borussia Dortmund 3 (Ramos 34, Kagawa 41, P Aubameyang 78) Freiburg 1 (Sorg 90) SC Paderborn 0 Koln 0 Hoffenheim 1 (Modeste 55) Vfl Wolfsburg 1 (Olic 89) Send-offs: (Guilavogui 93 - Vfl Wolfsburg) Hertha Berlin 1 (Ronny 86 pen) Mainz 3 (Okazaki 36, 90+1, Allagui 70) Played on Friday Bayer Leverkusen 3 (Jedvaj 17, Calhanoglu 63, Son H M 73) Werder Bremen 3 (Bartels 45, Di Santo 60, Prodl 85)

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton County Ladies Veterans September 19 At Tinwald (men Vets invited) 9.30 to 10.00am start, raffle required

Tinwald Golf Club

■ Golf Aorangi South Canterbury Golf Womens 9 hole Pennants September 12

September 20 Semi-finals of the championships and plate. Morning players will have a clubhouse draw for an 8am start. Afternoon non championship players will have a clubhouse draw for a par with 12.00 report. Players are asked to report 15 minutes prior to tee off times. No 1 Tee. 12.30, J Smith, v, J Hewitt, B McFarlane, v, N Heney. 12.36, K Bishop, v, G Rennie, B Kirdy, v, S Anderson. 12.42, W Eddington, v, T Reynolds, N Rayner, v, A

Italy’s Valentino Rossi steers his Yamaha on his way to victory in the MotoGP World Championshiops at the Misano circuit, in Misano Adriatico, Italy. AP PHOTO (Ashburton) Timaru 53, Temuka 52, Ashburton 48, Tinwald 45 (Waimate) Waimate 59 Pleasant Point 54, Lower Waitaki 52 Points: Waimate 170, Lower Waitaki 158, Timaru 150, Pleasant Point 149, Temuka 149, Ashburton 131, Tinwald 124

Mayfield Golf Club Ladies Section September 9 Janet Moore Trophy - Helen Rapsey net 65; Elespie Quaife Putting - Val Fleming 30 c/b Helen Rapsey, Ruth Keeley, Jan Clucas; Stablefords 0-30 Marilyn Cross 39, Betty Wilson, 38 Anne-Marie Blair 37, Trish Corbett 36 c/b Jan Clucas; Stablefords 34+ Helen Rapsey 43, Edna Ralston 42, Joyce Davis 35, Juliet McLeod 34;ALT nearest pin No. 5 Sharon Duthie, No. 14 Juliet McLeod; Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot 0-29 Betty Wilson, 30+ Sharon Duthie; Twos - Sharon Duthie No. 5, Juliet McLeod No. 14; Player of the day - Helen Rapsey

Methven Golf Club September 13 Flight Semi Finals, Green Jacket Plate Semi Finals Senior: Piers Rolton b Tony Worsfold, Craig J Middleton b Richard Leith; Intermediate: Bernie Walsh b Mark Gazzard, Pete Wood b Athol McAlpine; Junior A: Simon Wareing b Rob Watson, Mark Gorman b Eric Meaclem; Junior B: Phil Trail b Micky Marr, Jim Lattimore b Russell Currie. Green Jacket: Winner: Jim Rooney 8280 points; Runner up: Gavin Santy 5175 points. Senior: Keith Middleton 74 – 8 – 66; Intermediate: Doug Hamilton 81 – 15 – 66; Junior A: Bernie Walsh 83 – 18 – 65; Junior B: Jim Rooney 93 – 29 - 64 Other Good Scores: 65 Peter Kemp, 67 Frank Sandys, 68 Dave Callaghan, Rob Fensom, 69 Russell Currie, 70 Ben Rutter, 72 Athol McAlpine, Simon Wareing, Pete Wood Twos: Richard Leith x2, Piers Rolton Methven Four Square Supermarket – Best Nett: 64 Jim Rooney; Arabica Café - 2nd Nett: 65 Peter Kemp by lot; Club - Best Gross: 74 Keith Middleton Closest to the Pins: Aqua Restaurant – No 4: Richard Leith; Hunters Wines - No 6: Richard Leith; Ski Time - No 13: Rob Fensom; The Green Parrot – No 17: Graham Gunn; Methven Travel 2nd Shot – No 14:

Pierce.12.48, S Kircher, v, D Allan, R Bruce, v, L Jackson. No 10 Tee. 12.30, P Boon, v, R Feutz, K Greenaway, v, S Ross. 12.36, R Hewson, v, W Mellish, C Miller, v, B Collins Starters am; B Collins, pm P Marshall, S Lane. Cards; B Collins.

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby September 20 Heartland Championship Game The Trust Ashburton Mid Canterbury v

Jim Rooney Next Week: Stroke Round, Bisque Par 12.30pm start

Tinwald Golf Club September 13, Stableford Senior: John Smitheram 40. Junior: Roger Bruce 41, Jamie Stone 40. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liqourland # 2; Paul Boon. Gluyas Ford # 6; Jamie Stone. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; John Smitheram. Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Jason King. Twos: Jason King, Josh Smith, Paul Boon, Bryan McFarlane, John Smitheram, Gordon Rennie. Net eagles: # 4 Roger Bruce. Championship semi-finalists: Senior; Josh Smith v Jeff Hewitt, Bryan McFarlane v Nigel Heney. Intermediate; Kevin Bishop v Gordon Rennie, Brent Kirdy v Steve Anderson. Junior A; Warren Eddington v Terry Reynolds, Neil Rayner v Snow Pierce. Junior B; S Kircher v D Allan, R Bruce v L Jackson. Junior C; G Cartney v A Lilley

Evian Masters scores Third round scores from Ladies European Tour event, the Evian Masters yesterday (par-71). 205: Kim Hyo-Joo (KOR) 61 72 72 206: Karrie Webb (AUS) 65 71 70 207: Hur Mi-Jung (KOR) 66 69 72 208: Maria Jose Uribe (COL) 68 70 70, Anna Nordqvist (SWE) 71 67 70 209: Choi Na-Yeon (KOR) 70 72 67, Brittany Lincicome (USA) 67 65 77, Lydia Ko (NZL) 69 68 72, Jang Ha-Na (KOR) 70 71 68

■ Motor racing MotoGP World Championship

Standings: 1. Marc Marquez (ESP) 2. Dani Pedrosa (ESP) 3. Valentino Rossi (ITA) 4. Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) 5. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA)

289 215 214 177 142

■ Pigeon racing Ashburton Racing Pigeon Club Oaro Flock Race September 13 7 Flyers – 87 Birds Winners Flying Time 3 hours, 34 minutes + 57 seconds 1st R. Cornwall 982.663 m.p.m., 2nd T. Drummond 981.120 m.p.m. 3rd L. Quinn 979.533 m.p.m 4th M. Davidson 971.815 m.p.m 5th L. Wilson 939.370 m.p.m. 6th L. Davidson 837.347 m.p.m.

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby September 13 Heartland Championship Game The Trust Ashburton Mid Canterbury 30 v Wanganui 14, Mid Canterbury A Mid Canterbury A 48 v Canterbury Maori Development 7, Under 18: Mid Canterbury 15 v South Canterbury 39, Under 16: Mid Canterbury 18 v South Canterbury 24, Under 14: Mid Canterbury 12 v South Canterbury 50, Under 65kg: Hanan Shield 0 v Canterbury Metro 45 Under 48kg: Hanan Shield 21 v Canterbury Metro 20,

■ Shooting

Collated results from the MotoGP World Championships yesterday: 1. Valentino Rossi (ITA-Yamaha) 44min 14.586sec 2. Jorge Lorenzo (ESP-Yamaha) 44:16.16 3. Dani Pedrosa (ESP-Honda) 44:18.86 4. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) 44:20.09 5. Andrea Iannone (ITA-Ducati) 44:26.357 6. Pol Espargaro (ESP-Yamaha) 44:33.585 7. Bradley Smith (GBR-Yamaha) 44:37.686 8. Alvaro Bautista (ESP-Honda) 44:51.044 9. Cal Crutchlow (GBR-Ducati) 44:53.066 10. Yonny Hernandez (Ducati) 45:00.464

Club Day at 700 yards September 14 John Snowden 48.5, 49.4, 97.9, Allan White 46.2, 47.4, 93.6, Coby Snowden 45.3, 47.2, 92.5, Gareth Miller 43.1, 43, 86.1, Charlie Ledbrook 41.1, 42.1, 83.2, Chrissie Miller 36, 43.1, 79.1, Murray Cook 40, 38.1, 78.1, John Fleming 32, 40, 72, Richard Rowlands 47.2, John Miller 41.1, Brian Graystone 40. F class, Harvey Westland 50, 55, 105, Darren Swaney 51, 54, 105.

Buller, Ashburton Showgrounds, 2.30pm, TBC - NZRFU Appointment, K Opele, M Gallagher, M Bell, A McGirr, J Greenslade, S Bennett Mid Canterbury A Mid Canterbury A v Cantabs U20, Burnside, 2.30pm Under 18 Mid Canterbury v Southland, Logan Park – Dunedin, 1pm Under 16 Mid Canterbury v Southland, Logan Park 2 – Dunedin, 1pm Under 14 Mid Canterbury v Ellesmere, Ashburton

Showgrounds, 1pm, M Bell, A McGirr, D McKibbin Under 65kg Hanan Shield Unions v Southland, Cromwell, 12pm Under 48kg Hanan Shield Unions v Southland, Cromwell, 12pm September 21 Under 65KG Hanan Shield Unions v Otago, Cromwell, 12pm Under 48kg Hanan Shield Unions v Otago, Cromwell, 12pm

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

■ HOCKEY

Panthers laud Soward

Hockey juniors bring home the spoils

By Ian Mccullough Jamie Soward’s Penrith teammates believe his influence around the club this season has been as important as his stellar performances on the field. The former NSW and St George Illawarra five-eighth has been in career-best form and on Saturday kicked the late field goal that beat the Sydney Roosters, taking the Panthers to within 80 minutes of a first grand final appearance in 11 years. But according to backrower Matt Robinson it’s Soward’s off-field interactions with less experienced players that has helped mould the side this year. “He’s awesome, Sowie really loves the young guys and is always talking and messing around with them,” Robinson told AAP. “He mainly helps out guys like Matty Moylan, ‘Chicko’ (James Segeyaro) and Will Smith. The guys who run the game. “He’s such a pivotal part of our team and I know Matty and Chicko really look up to him.” Centre Jamal Idris, who shares the same manager as

Soward, has known the playmaker for many years and said that behind closed doors there is lot more to him than meets the eye. “What people see on TV and what he’s like in real life are a complete contrast,” Idris told AAP. “He’s had a lot of ups and downs in his career but for us he’s been outstanding. “He’s a larrikin and a very funny bloke. “He’s the glue in this team that keeps everything together on and off the field.” Soward endured a sometimes fractious relationship with his ex-Dragons team-mates and was barely on speaking terms with former coach Steve Price when he was forced out of the joint-venture club midway through last season. Kiwi back-rower Robinson didn’t know Soward before this year, but said he’s been a breath of fresh air from the moment he walked in the door at Sportingbet Stadium. “He loves a bit of banter does Sowie, he lightens the mood,” he said. “Him and Chicko car pool to-

Jamie Soward: Popular man at the Penrith Panthers

gether and they are always into each other and having a laugh. “It’s well publicised that we’re a team with no real stars. “The people we have here get on so well, from the coaching staff down to the players.” Robinson believes it’s those lack of egos that’s helped players like himself step up from reserve grade without fear of failure. “Because of how everyone is

at the club, when you come up from reserve grade you fit in and feel comfortable straight away,” he said. “Because no-one thinks they are bigger or better than anyone else you all dig in and work hard for one another. “As a group we go out for dinner together and socialise a lot. “There’s a team spirit and friendship here that’s really strong.” - AAP

M9 Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 3 83878 Keramus Girl 17.63 ........................G Cleeve 6 1.47pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO DASH C1, 295m Raceway Meeting Date: 16 Sep 2014 NZ Meeting num- 4 85x74 Homebush Radar nwtd .............J McInerney 1 74187 Homebush Rowdy nwtd ............J McInerney ber: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 5 54225 Ohoka Joka 17.55 ........................ L Waretini 2 66887 Oche nwtd .................................A Bradshaw 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 6 44578 Bowman nwtd ...........................J McInerney 3 34213 Zorba The Greek 17.35 ................... M Grant 9; 10, 11 and 12 7 F2147 Spider Girl 17.90 .......................A Bradshaw 4 x7574 Katie Ate It 17.94 ...................... M Robinson 8 75577 Jet To Mars 17.70 M & ........................ Smith 5 24686 Jasper Haka 17.90 ....................J McInerney 1 12.07pm (NZT) SUPER PETS DASH C0, 295m 9 87678 Quattro 17.66 ............................ M Robinson 6 76125 Ganache 17.71 .................................M Flipp 1 786 Vincent Gallo nwtd ....................R Blackburn 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 7 64214 Too Much Rebel 17.82 .................A Waretini 2 876 Mr. Zafonic nwtd ........................J McInerney 3 42677 Angel D’Or nwtd ............................... B Dann 4 1.07pm THE MILLER BAR & CAFE STKS C1, 520m 8 462F2 Gin Sling 18.12 ........................ A Botherway 9 57778 Homebush Spike nwtd ..............J McInerney 1 77558 Casino Black 31.02 ....................H Anderton 4 5 Homebush Rocco nwtd .............J McInerney 2 1415 Elwood Sensation nwtd.............R Blackburn 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 5 32 Rua Rama nwtd ................................M Flipp 3 76455 Dusty Rider 31.34 ..................M K Dempsey 7 2.07pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C1, 520m 6 85456 Cherie Cherie nwtd ...................J McInerney 4 11567 Nicky Noir 30.54............................... B Dann 7 72824 Cue Power nwtd ............................... B Dann 1 68746 Wandy On In 30.79 .....................D Kingston 5 44372 Axel Grinder 30.46 ................... A Botherway 8 Know Luck nwtd .............................G Cleeve 2 34634 Opawa Loi 31.28 L &.......................... Wales 2 12.27pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRSTY TAYLOR SPRINT 6 17652 Opawa Messini 30.73 L & .................. Wales 3 71 Gee Whizz Jeanie 30.74 .................. B Dann 7 61553 Know Judge 30.87 .........................G Cleeve 4 72425 Scotsome Power 30.99 M &..............Jopson C1, 295m 8 68558 Opawa Bro 30.38 L & ......................... Wales 5 55734 Know Smiggle nwtd .......................G Cleeve 1 28565 Valldemossa 17.52............................M Flipp 9 8x788 Opawa Goodie 30.71 L & ................... Wales 6 45445 Mr. Johnny 31.00.............................J Goode 2 14F55 Axel Foley 17.71........................... L Waretini 7 33423 Aniu 30.83 J &.................................D Fahey 3 13468 Another Plane 17.58 .................J McInerney 5 1.27pm BARRON’S SUPPLIES SPRINT C1, 295m 8 75371 Sally West nwtd......................M K Dempsey 4 23627 Homebush Rocky nwtd .............J McInerney 1 42557 Kenny’s Comet 17.56 M &................... Smith 9 8x788 Opawa Goodie 30.71 L & ................... Wales 5 54668 Line Honours nwtd .........................G Cleeve 2 43188 Leigh Serene 17.71.......................... B Dann 6 31412 Inspector Spot 17.42 .................A Bradshaw 3 2F384 Ohoka Strika 17.90 ...................... L Waretini 8 2.27pm AMBER CLEANING SPRINT C1, 295m 7 36856 Culvie Boy 17.38 H & ..........................Taylor 4 24536 All About Jazz 17.87 .........................M Flipp 1 77443 Cala Rapita 17.55 .............................M Flipp 8 F6767 Our Charlotte 17.68 ...................H Anderton 5 33527 Homebush Ramona nwtd..........J McInerney 2 12526 Umaga Rama nwtd .......................R Adcock Emergencies: 6 64422 Unreliable Andy 17.42...............A Bradshaw 3 6135 Mull It Over 17.72 ......................R Blackburn 9 57778 Homebush Spike nwtd ..............J McInerney 7 64888 Massage Only nwtd ....................D Kingston 4 36687 Archie’s Time 17.81 M & ...................Jopson 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 8 36548 Botany Win 17.61 ......................J McInerney 5 82845 Harper’s Bizarre 17.49 ..................... B Dann Emergencies: 6 26768 Petra Haka nwtd........................J McInerney 3 12.47pm CHRIS & LISA EARL DASH C1, 295m 9 87678 Quattro 17.66 ............................ M Robinson 7 67587 Know Skill 17.67 ............................G Cleeve 1 75855 Fanta’s Fever 17.43..........................A Joyce 8 38467 Homebush Ginger nwtd ............J McInerney 2 14257 Van Gerwin 17.82 ......................H Anderton 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce

9 57778 Homebush Spike nwtd ..............J McInerney 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 9 2.47pm BILL’S BAR & BISTRO DASH C1, 295m 1 36523 Slingo 17.75 .............................. M Robinson 2 88186 Goldstar Frankie 17.49..............J McInerney 3 74824 Avec Lamour 17.58 ...................A Bradshaw 4 x66F3 Mum’s Prodigy 17.58 ........................P Scott 5 38571 Smash That 17.61 ........................... M Grant 6 34766 Some Genes 17.79 ...................J McInerney 7 88877 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 8 7x847 Wandy Millah 17.63.....................D Kingston Emergencies: 9 57778 Homebush Spike nwtd ..............J McInerney 10 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 10 3.06pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH STAKES C1, 520m 1 44137 Jinja Cookie 30.77 ........................... B Dann 2 434x6 Louisa’s Girl 31.32 ........................... B Dann 3 74574 Shadow Baxter 30.44................J McInerney 4 31446 Opawa Rob 31.03 L & ........................ Wales 5 574F4 Voussoir 30.78 H & .............................Taylor 6 2F644 Holivia Lass 30.71 M & .....................Jopson 7 31265 Opawa Rabbit nwtd L & ..................... Wales 8 26217 Come On Dolly 30.98.............M K Dempsey 9 8x788 Opawa Goodie 30.71 L & ................... Wales 11 3.28pm C.T.V. SPRINT C1, 295m 1 18876 Cabrera 17.70 ...................................M Flipp 2 18864 Homebush Dawn nwtd ..............J McInerney 3 87885 My Foolish Heart 17.52 ....................A Joyce 4 82378 Zippit Sweetie nwtd ...................J McInerney

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53737 Puma Pants 17.61.....................J McInerney 77756 Runway Queen 17.41 ....................G Cleeve 67768 Bluey Ruffero 17.60 M & ..................... Smith 18321 Sweet Marylou 17.77 ................R Blackburn 87678 Quattro 17.66 ............................ M Robinson 87688 Blickling Bridge 17.53 ......................A Joyce 12 3.46pm LIVAMOL DASH C2, 295m 1 33242 Phat Pants 17.66 M & .......................Jopson 2 51347 Homebush Ariel 17.54 ..............J McInerney 3 84843 Business Affair 17.29 ................R Blackburn 4 88878 Another Groom 17.49 ...............J McInerney 5 32568 Que Tee Pix 17.54 M & .....................Jopson 6 46871 Cawbourne Clock 17.55 M & .............. Smith 7 26146 Homebush Paige 17.60.............J McInerney 8 12127 Botany Zenvo 17.59 ..................J McInerney SELECTIONS Race 1: Rua Rama, Cue Power, Know Luck, Angel D’Or Race 2: Inspector Spot, Valldemossa, Homebush Rocky Race 3: Spider Girl, Fanta’s Fever, Jet To Mars, Ohoka Joka Race 4: Nicky Noir, Opawa Messini, Elwood Sensation Race 5: Unreliable Andy, Kenny’s Comet, Leigh Serene Race 6: Zorba The Greek, Too Much Rebel, Gin Sling Race 7: Aniu, Gee Whizz Jeanie, Opawa Loi, Mr. Johnny Race 8: Cala Rapita, Umaga Rama, Mull It Over, Homebush Ginger Race 9: Smash That, Slingo, Avec Lamour, Goldstar Frankie Race 10: Holivia Lass, Jinja Cookie, Come On Dolly, Voussoir Race 11: Sweet Marylou, My Foolish Heart, Puma Pants Race 12: Business Affair, Homebush Ariel, Botany Zenvo

1 373Px Starburst Benny 22.96 .................... M Grant 2 85842 Smash Amy 22.92........................... M Grant 3 34573 Shez Keen nwtd ................................S Keen 4 12131 Increasing 22.51 ............................. M Grant 5 41566 Fire Boy Baxter nwtd .................J McInerney 6 13564 Turbo Tundra nwtd........................... M Grant 7 28846 Tai Baxter 22.96 ........................J McInerney 8 84355 Hilton Friday 23.32 ....................J McInerney 9 14878 No More Beersies 22.85 P & ........ B Conner 9 2.57pm GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1/2, 457m 1 85411 Opawa Lachlan nwtd L & ................... Wales 2 75657 Opawa Style 26.46 L & ...................... Wales 3 65311 Cawbourne Steve nwtd ................C Roberts 4 24312 Botany Blake nwtd ....................J McInerney 5 26766 Chloe’s Prodigy 26.14 ..................C Roberts 6 33354 Opawa Shaiden 26.54..................M Roberts 7 71348 Opawa Opal nwtd L & ........................ Wales 8 28645 Speedy Swede 26.56 L & .................. Wales 9 8258x Fergie’s Belle nwtd L &....................... Wales 10 74574 Shadow Baxter nwtd .................J McInerney 10 3.19pm RACING AGAIN 30TH SEPT. C3/4, 457m 1 86588 Grunt Rodgers 26.34 ................J McInerney 2 67683 Opawa Webby 26.25 L & ................... Wales 3 52116 Karen’s Magic 25.99 .....................R Adcock 4 64548 Harlem Haka 26.23 ...................J McInerney 5 11754 Opawa Tom 26.02 J & .....................D Fahey

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LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

M10Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park C1, 390m Raceway Meeting Date: 16 Sep 2014 NZ Meeting num- 1 85684 Cosmic Bolero 23.21 P & .............. B Conner ber: 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 2 55565 Another Another 23.01 ..............J McInerney and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 3 43858 Opawa Lucky nwtd L & ...................... Wales 4 1387 No Bro nwtd P & ........................... B Conner and 9; 10, 11 and 12 Cawbourne Cruze 23.02 ................. M Grant 1 12.17pm (NZT) WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS. 56 32565 25243 Glenn Is Goodesy 23.08 ................. M Grant CO.NZ C0, 390m 7 26341 Yaldhurst Edward 23.00 ............J McInerney 1 Hello Blondie nwtd ........................R Adcock 8 51372 Joyner Kersee 22.98 .........................B Eade 2 x8788 Burno nwtd P & ............................. B Conner 9 14878 No More Beersies 22.85 P & ........ B Conner 3 88 Smash Style nwtd .......................R Hamilton 4 8 False Accusation nwtd .................... M Grant 4 1.17pm ADDED ENERGY SPRINT C1, 390m 5 Box Vacant 1 15632 Millie’s Boy 23.33 ........................R Hamilton 6 35637 Homebush Zane nwtd ...............J McInerney 2 6238x Thrilling Henry nwtd P & ............... B Conner 7 455 Bazinga Kimba nwtd P & .............. B Conner 3 6176 Cawbourne Buttsy nwtd ...............C Roberts 8 7 Zulu Mercedes nwtd.....................C Roberts 4 67577 Cawbourne Chief 22.95 .................. M Grant 2 12.37pm SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STAKES 5 51377 Cabarita nwtd .................................. M Grant 6 33261 Botany Richie nwtd ...................J McInerney C0, 390m 7 51886 Homebush Lucifer 23.33 ...........J McInerney 1 1 Tee Time nwtd ...............................R Adcock 8 1x575 Matty Hooky nwtd .....................J McInerney 2 55768 Smash Who nwtd ............................ M Grant 9 14878 No More Beersies 22.85 P & ........ B Conner 3 56 Da Last Chook nwtd P & ............... B Conner 4 8567F Misty As nwtd P & ......................... B Conner 5 1.37pm ORETI BEACH SPRINT C3/4, 390m 5 Box Vacant 1 16767 On The Level 22.64 ......................C Roberts 6 3 Starburst Tracey nwtd...................... M Grant 2 51675 Opawa Idol 22.56 L &......................... Wales 7 46772 Ebony Star nwtd..........................R Hamilton 3 56578 Isabelle Domain 22.78 ..............J McInerney 8 Zulu Chanel nwtd .........................C Roberts 4 63525 Sandi Claws nwtd..............................S Keen 3 12.57pm BRENDON BURKE @ FIRST NATIONAL 5 67853 Another Jewel 22.45 .................J McInerney

6 64363 Wunzee nwtd ............................J McInerney 7 47857 My Mate Sparrow nwtd .............J McInerney 8 47144 John Dory 22.73........................J McInerney 9 88575 Lynny Southcombe nwtd ...........J McInerney 10 48876 Miss Sweet 22.86 P & ................... B Conner 6 1.57pm ASCOT PARK HOTEL SPRINT C3, 390m 1 67241 Opawa Bart 23.19 .............................B Eade 2 51558 Genia Haka nwtd ......................J McInerney 3 11777 Starburst Hannah 22.78 .................. M Grant 4 47165 Homebush Haven nwtd .............J McInerney 5 68341 Thrilling James 22.83 P & ............. B Conner 6 24111 Blue Review nwtd..........................R Adcock 7 64668 Botany Pete 22.67.....................J McInerney 8 35864 Whitey’s Gone nwtd ..................J McInerney 9 88575 Lynny Southcombe nwtd ...........J McInerney 10 48876 Miss Sweet 22.86 P & ................... B Conner 7 2.17pm SGRC $50 LEATHER LEADS C0, 457m 1 85355 Homebush Bounce nwtd ...........J McInerney 2 42223 Opawa Uno nwtd L & ......................... Wales 3 Lots Of Beersies nwtd P & ............ B Conner 4 6 Susan Jewel nwtd ........................C Roberts 5 Box Vacant 6 7678 Homebush Dobby nwtd .............J McInerney 7 72535 Tracey nwtd ...................................R Adcock 8 Where’s The Carat nwtd J & ...........D Fahey 8 2.37pm WELCOME TO SPRING C1/2, 390m

87865 Cawbourne Witch nwtd ................C Roberts 32312 Thrilling Bert 26.78.......................... M Grant 35752 Thumb Print Tony 26.40 ............J McInerney 45535 His Lordship 26.12 ........................R Adcock 87556 Opawa Rapid nwtd L & ...................... Wales 11 3.36pm SOUTHLAND & OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C5, 457m 1 53726 Culvie Magic nwtd .........................R Adcock 2 21468 Idol Girl nwtd L &................................ Wales 3 37781 Opawa Casper 26.23 L & ................... Wales 4 41584 Andrea 26.68 ................................R Adcock 5 35264 Cracking Chain 26.21 J & ...............D Fahey 6 15625 Jinjarango 25.92 J & .......................D Fahey 7 51254 Finn McMissile 26.34 ......................L Philips 8 13217 Cawbourne Abbi 26.04 ................C Roberts 12 3.58pm JUSTRACING.COM.AU C5, 390m 1 33746 Sting Me 22.65 ................................ M Grant 2 71565 Little Midnight 22.28 .....................C Roberts 3 73614 Iona Haka 22.53........................J McInerney 4 51151 Irish Blue 22.80 J & .........................D Fahey 5 38152 Smash Rumour 22.42 ..................... M Grant 6 82862 Mary Marlow 22.72 ......................... M Grant 7 66143 Oscar Tuivasa 22.57........................L Philips 8 55153 Opawa Colin 22.46 L & ...................... Wales LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Mid Canterbury’s under 15 and Primary A hockey teams headed to Timaru for a mini tournament at the weekend. It was a successful weekend, with positive results from all representative teams, of which three will head away to national tournaments in the school holidays. The under 15 girls beat North Otago 3-1 and fellow premier tournament side Southland 2-1, but were beaten by Central Otago 3-1 and South Canterbury 3-2. To get a win over Southland will be a great confidence boost as the team is building nicely for a crack at the premier tournament in Tauranga starting September 29 The under 15 boys provided one of the highlights of the weekend, beating South Canterbury 3-2 after trailing 2-0 at halftime on Saturday. It was an outstanding effort over one of the strongest age group hockey sides in New Zealand. They also had a win over Central Otago 2-1, but then came back to earth with a 7-2 defeta to Canterbury B on Sunday. The Mid Canterbury Primary A boys scored three wins, with the highlight being their last game where they turned the tables on Canterbury B with a convincing 4-2 win, having lost 3-1 to the same team during the week in Christchurch. They also beat the Canterbury Development team 3-0 and fellow Hatch Cup team Central Otago 1-0. It was a big effort from the defence but they will be buoyed from scoring eight goals over the weekend as they prepare for the Hatch Cup in Palmerston North. The Mid Canterbury Primary A girls’ were also competitive against other Collier Trophy teams as they prepare for their tournament in Invercargill. They went down to the Otago side 1-0 after a slow start to the game, and were unlucky to concede a goal at the death to draw 2-2 with Eastern Southland before finishing their tournament with a 0-1 loss to Central Otago.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

SMITH, Christine – On September 15, 2014 at Ashburton. Loved mum and mother in law of Andrew and Carol, Stephen, Derek and Wendy, Ian and Nicki and loved nana of Gemma; Cara, Jasmine, and Emma; Jennifer, Letitia, Katherine, Lauren, and Rebecca. Messages to Smith Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A funeral service to celebrate Christine’s life will be held at the Holy Spirit Parish, Thomson Street, Tinwald on FRIDAY, September 19, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

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Wind km/h fine

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Starting time .................................................................................................................... Name of organisation...................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... Nature of event (Use maximum of 6 words) ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... Venue ................................................................................................................................ ...........................................................................................................................................

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isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

snow

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60 plus

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country TODAY

overnight max low

Auckland

showers

Hamilton

rain

Napier

few showers

TOMORROW

Wellington

showers

Nelson

few showers

THURSDAY

Scattered showers clearing and fine breaks increasing. Wind at 1000m: S dying away. Wind at 2000m: S 40 km/h, dying away.

Blenheim

mainly fine

THURSDAY

Greymouth

rain

Rain developing near the divide, falling as snow above 1500 metres, only brief light falls spreading further east. NW rising to gale.

Christchurch

few showers

Timaru

few showers

FRIDAY

Queenstown

few showers

Dunedin

showers

Invercargill

showers

Remaining showers clearing during the afternoon, leaving fine spells. Southerlies dying away. High cloud thickening bringing a few spots of rain. Northeasterlies, becoming strong for a time.

FRIDAY

Mainly fine with northerlies.

SATURDAY

World Weather showers fine rain cloudy thunder showers fine thunder showers rain fine fine fine cloudy cloudy

FZL: Rising to 1500m

Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi Delhi

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fine fine showers showers fine cloudy fine fine showers fine fine showers fine fine thunder

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

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

Tuesday 9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

Wednesday

9 noon 3

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9:45 3:56 10:14 4:21 10:43 4:58 11:11 5:17 11:38 5:54 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 6:34 am Set 6:22 pm

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Good fishing Rise 1:14 am Set 11:02 am

Last quarter

Rise 6:32 am Set 6:23 pm

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Fair fishing

Rise 6:31 am Set 6:24 pm

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Rise 2:04 am Set 11:52 am

Bad fishing

Rise 2:49 am Set 12:45 pm

New moon

First quarter

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 3:00 pm, yesterday 130.0 Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday

4.64

Sth Ashburton at 1:15 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 3:00 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

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Palmerston North rain

Rain near the divide with snow lowering to 1200m. Mainly fine further east. Strong northwest, gale about high ground.

A change to cold showery southerlies, with hail. Snow lowering to 400 metres.

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FZL: About 1400m

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 13.7 15.7 Max to 4pm 6.3 Minimum 5.6 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm September to date 11.8 Avg Sep to date 25 2014 to date 552.2 486 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 26 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 46 Time of gust 2:00pm

to 4pm yesterday

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Heavy showers near the divide, possibly thundery, scattered showers further east. Snow lowering to 1100m. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h, dying away. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 65 km/h, turning SW 35 km/h.

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A narrow ridge crosses the country tomorrow. An active front embedded in a strengthening northerly flow moves onto the country during Thursday, while its associated deep low approaches Fiordland. A showery northwest flow covers much of New Zealand from Friday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

TODAY

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High cloud with a few spots of morning rain and northwest winds. Showers developing in the afternoon with a southwest change, some possibly heavy.

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather and information. 9am Good Morning 10am The Chase 3 0 11am Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover Singer Peter Andre hosts an interior-design show featuring surprise makeovers for deserving home-owners around the UK. 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Emmerdale PGR 0 1:30 Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm May The Best House Win 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson proves one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 My Kitchen Rules New Zealand A twist leaves the lowest scoring teams fighting for their place in the competition. 0 8:35 The Mentalist AO 0 9:35 Unforgettable AO 0 10:30 One News Tonight 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 0 6:55 Stitch! 3 0 7:20 Teen Titans Go! 3 0 7:45 The League Of Super Evil 3 0 8:15 Fishtronaut 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Home And Away 3 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle USA AO 1:30 Jeremy Kyle USA 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:28 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 4pm Liv And Maddie 0 4:30 The 4:30 Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR Dayna bears the brunt; Chris tries to lose Lucy; Wendy pushes Murray too far. 0 7:30 Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne 0 8pm Motorway Patrol 0 8:30 The Amazing Race – Australia v New Zealand 0 9:35 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under AO 0 10:40 Army Wives AO 0

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 11:25 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Baggage PGR Game show hosted by Jerry Springer. 1pm Dr Phil AO 2pm The Block NZ 3 0 3pm The Biggest Loser 4pm Rachael Ray Guy Fieri makes steak-taco salad; Rachael prepares an Italian steak dinner. 4:55 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals Jamie prepares smoky haddock and corn chowder, spiced tiger prawns, rainbow salad, and raspberry and elderflower slushie. 0 5:25 Million Dollar Minute 6pm 3 News

11pm Southland AO 0 11:55 Fat, Sick And Nearly Dead PGR 0 12:55 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:35 Infomercials 5:05 Faith In Action 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:35 Golden Boy AO 12:25 Gordon Behind Bars AO 3 1:25 Infomercials 2:30 Desperate Housewives AO 3 0 3:15 GCB PGR 3 0 3:55 Bethenny PGR 3 4:40 The 4:30 Show 3 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 N The Good Wife AO Alicia must prevent a convicted murderer from being executed, while also secretly planning her exit from the firm. 12:10 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Lonely Planet – 1000 Ultimate Experiences 7am Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 7:30 Love The Place You’re In 8:30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Suppers 9am The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond lives on a working cattle ranch near Oklahoma, with her family, their beloved basset hound, and a menagerie of other animals. 9:30 Relocation, Relocation 10:30 House Crashers 11am Carter Can 11:30 Extreme Collectors Noon By Any Means PGR 1pm Hotel Secrets With Richard E Grant PGR 2pm Lonely Planet – 1000 Ultimate Experiences 2:30 Shane Delia’s Spice Journey 3pm Love The Place You’re In 4pm The Hairy Bikers – Mum Knows Best 5:10 Better Homes And Gardens 6:30 Carter Can 7pm Auction Hunters Professional auction hunters Ton Jones and Allen Haff travel across America in their quest for treasure. 7:30 My Dream Home 8:30 Beat My Build Two renovators go head-to-head. 9:30 The Home Show 10:30 Auction Hunters 11pm Better Homes And Gardens

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12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Love The Place You’re In 2am The Hairy Bikers – Mum Knows Best 3am Carter Can 3:30 Eco-Challenge 4am My Dream Home 5am Beat My Build

7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Block NZ PGR The contestants judge each other’s rooms. Mark sets their next room challenge - the family room. 0 8:55 N Sons of Anarchy AO Jax is in jail on a parole violation, dealing with the loss of the woman he loved. 0 10:40 The Paul Henry Show

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THE BOX 6am Law And Order MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Parking Wars PGL 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 Survivor – Amazon PG 8:55 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:45 SVU MV 10:35 NCIS PGV 11:25 Gator Boys PG 12:15 CSI – New York MV 1:05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 2:20 Law And Order MV 3:10 Survivor – Amazon PG 4pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Parking Wars PGL 5:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Parking Wars PGL 7:30 NCIS PGV 8:30 By Any Means ML 9:35 F Strike Back 18VLS 10:35 SVU MV 11:30 NCIS PGV

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12:30 Survivor – Amazon PG 1:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 1:45 Law And Order MV 2:35 SVU MV 3:25 By Any Means PGR 4:20 Strike Back 18VLS 5:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 The Winx Club 8am The Wild Thornberrys 3 8:30 Chuggington Badge Quest 3 8:40 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 8:50 Peppa Pig 3 9am The Moe Show 0 9:10 Bob The Builder 3 9:20 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 9:40 Barney And Friends 3 10:10 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:30 Smash! 6pm Everybody Hates Chris 3 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 3 0 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm The Cleveland Show PGR 3 8:30 M Kick-Ass AO 3 2010 Action. An unnoticed high-school student and comic-book fan decides to become a super hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson. 10:55 90210 PGR

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Test PGR Celebrities and viewers answer moral questions. 1:55 MythBusters PGR 3 Adam and Jamie discover the truth behind silver-screen sound. 3pm Whose Line Is It Anyway? UK PGR 3 3:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country British couples and families, fed up with city life, search for the perfect country home while exploring the surroundings of each location. 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7:30 60 Minutes PGR 3 8:35 M Twilight Saga – Eclipse PGR 3 2010 Drama. As a string of killings occurs in Seattle, Bella, whose high-school graduation is approaching, must choose between Edward and Jacob. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner.

6am Football – Arsenal TV 9am Golf Focus 10am Golf Central 11am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Noon Surfing – ASP World Tour (Highlights) 1pm Rowing – Gallagher Great Race (Highlights) 2pm Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) 3pm Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 3:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) 4pm Rugby League – NRL 4:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 5pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 5:30 #SkyRugby – Breakdown 6pm Rugby – International (Replay) 8pm Rugby – International (Highlights) All Blacks v South Africa. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington. 8:30 #SkyRugby – Breakdown 9pm The Crowd Goes Wild 9:30 Rugby – International (Replay) All Blacks v South Africa. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

11:50 Entertainment Tonight 12:15 Infomercials

11:15 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 11:45 The Late Show With David Letterman 12:40 Home Shopping 1:40 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2:10 Home Shopping

11:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Midnight Motorsport – WRC Rally Australia (Highlights) 1am Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) 3am Rugby – International (Replay) 5am Sky Sport – What’s On 5:30 Jetboating – NZ Jet Sprint Championships

MAORI TV 6:30 Dora Matatoa 3 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha (Starting Today) 3 2 7:30 Pukana 3 2 8am Toi Whakaari 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Korero Mai 3 3pm Kai Time On The Road 3 3:30 Dora Matatoa 2 4pm SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2

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SKY SPORT 2 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Toi Whakaari 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 #Hakanation 8pm Whare Taonga PGR (Starting Today) 3 8:30 M The Imposter AO 2012 Biography. 10:20 Media Take 10:50 Tagata Pasifika 11:20 Te Kaea 3 2 11:50 Closedown

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6am Auction Hunters Fire in the Hole. 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Trials of the Greenhorns. 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 MythBusters PG 9:30 MythBusters PG 10:30 You Have Been Warned M 11:30 Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets M Noon Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets M 12:30 Who The (Bleep) … M 1pm Who The (Bleep) … M 1:30 Evil-In-Law M 2:30 Ice Cold Gold PG 3:30 Auction Hunters 4pm Auction Hunters 4:30 Gold Rush PG 5:30 MythBusters PG 6:30 Treehouse Masters PG 7:30 Rise Of The Machines PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 9:30 Dangerous Toys PG 10:30 Auction Hunters 11:30 Redrum M

7:45 Revenge For Jolly 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Brian Petsos, Kristen Wiig. 9:10 White House Down MVL 2013 Action. Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx. 11:20 The Making Of The Lone Ranger PG 11:45 Back In The Day 16LS 2014 Comedy. Morena Baccarin, Michael Rosenbaum. 1:20 Pacific Rim MV 2013 Sci-fi. Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba. 3:30 Revenge For Jolly 16VLS 2012 Comedy. Brian Petsos, Kristen Wiig. 4:55 Chernobyl Diaries 16VL 2012 Horror. Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski. 6:25 Rush MVLS 2013 Drama. Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl. 8:30 The Best Man Holiday MLS 2013 Comedy. Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard. 10:35 Citizen Gangster MVL 2011 Crime. Scott Speedman, Kelly Reilly.

Midnight Redrum M 12:30 I, Evil M 1am I, Evil M 1:30 I’d Kill For You M 2:30 Auction Hunters 3am Deadliest Catch PG 4am Bering Sea Gold PG 5am Dirty Jobs PG

12:20 Inappropriate Comedy 16LS 2013 Comedy. 1:45 Chernobyl Diaries 16VL 2012 Horror. 3:15 Rush MVLS 2013 Drama. 5:15 Inappropriate Comedy 16LS 2013 Comedy.

WEDNESDAY

6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) All Blacks v South Africa. 7am Rugby – International (Highlights) Australia v Argentina. 7:30 #SkyRugby – Breakdown 8am Fox Sports News 8:30 Rugby – Women’s Provincial Championship (Replay) Bay of Plenty v Auckland. 10:30 Golf – Asian Tour Twilight Saga – Eclipse (Highlights) Yeangder TPC. 8:35pm on Prime 11:30 Football League Show Noon Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) MOVIES GREATS Hawke’s Bay v Otago. 8:05 Little Miss Sunshine ML 2006 2pm Football – Chelsea TV Comedy. Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Chelsea v Swansea City. 5pm Jetboating – NZ Jet Sprint Alan Arkin, Steve Carrell. 9:45 Drop Dead Gorgeous ML 1999 Championships Superboats. Comedy. Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Round one from Wanganui. 5:30 AFL Weekly (Highlights) Kirstie Alley. 6:30 Cycling – Tour Of Britain 11:20 Taking Lives 16VLS 2004 (Highlights) Crime Drama. Angelina Jolie, 7pm Football League Show Ethan Hawke, Kiefer Sutherland. 7:30 UFC Now 1pm Just Married PGS 2003 8:30 Fight Night Comedy. Ashton Kutcher, Scott Quigg v Stephane Jamoye. Brittany Murphy. 10:30 Arena Access 2:35 Levity MVLS 2002 Crime. 11pm UFC Fight Night (Replay) Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman. Silva v Arlovski. 4:15 The Holiday MLS 2006 WEDNESDAY Romance. Cameron Diaz, 1am NRL Fulltime Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black. 1:30 Ultimate Fighter Latin 6:30 Michael Clayton MVL 2007 America. Crime Drama. George Clooney, 2:30 Arena Access Tom Wilkinson. 3am The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 Run, Fat Boy, Run ML 2007 3:30 NRL Fulltime Comedy. Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria, 4am Golf – US PGA Tour Thandie Newton. (Highlights) Tour Championship by 10:15 Enough 16V 2002 Thriller. Coca-Cola – Round Four. WEDNESDAY 5am Golf – European Tour 12:10 The Holiday MLS 2006 (Highlights) KLM Open – Romance. 2:25 Levity MVLS 2002 Round Four. Crime. 4:05 Run, Fat Boy, Run 5:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) ML 2007 Comedy. 5:45 Michael The Evian Championship – Round Four. Clayton MVL 2007 Crime Drama.

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Ashburton’s Abby Brownlie was nervous before her first National Union Taekwondo Tournament, but came out a national champion at just her second competitive event. The 13-year-old overcame her pretournament nerves to deliver a stunning kick to the head in the sudden death stage of her division final to become an unexpected national champion on Saturday. “I didn’t go there expecting to win, I was just so nervous to get the first fight out of the way,” Abby said. She was incredibly anxious before taking the mat at the Lincoln Event Centre, which was surprising considering how well she went on her competitive debut. Earlier this year she had won silver after an impressive competitive debut at the South Island championship in Invercargill. Despite the nerves, when she stepped up to face her opponents it was all focus. “She was packing herself but once

she got in there she had a job to do and had to get it done,” Kennedy Freestyle Martial Arts Coach Nadia van Vliet said. There were four in her division, the 13-14 year old girls’ grade 7-8, making her first fight a straight semi-final. She was on the brink of a knockout win, but the one-sided bout was stopped with Abby holding a 12-point advantage. “After that I had a bit more confidence and I got to watch the other semi-final, so I had a good idea of what I was up against,” Abby said. Her second fight was the final, which was drawn after the regulation three rounds, sending the match into a golden point final one-minute round. It was a high pressure situation, and 20 seconds into the sudden death round Brownlie landed a kick to her opponent’s head to score three points and become a national champion in her age, weight and rank. Fellow Ashburton competitor Zakharia Derrick, who won gold at the South Islands, also took bronze in the 15-16 year of boys’ grade five.

Left: National taekwondo champion, Ashburton’s Abby Brownlie. Inset below: The national title-winning kick to the head.

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