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Small not always good

Short people “got no reason to live”, sang Randy Newman – and new research suggests being vertically challenged really can impair a person’s quality of life. Scientists at Oxford University used virtual reality technology to reduce the height of volunteers travelling on a computer-simulated Tube train by 25cm. The experience of being shorter increased reports of negative feelings, such as being incompetent, dislikeable or inferior. It also heightened levels of mistrust, fear and paranoia. Height-reduced participants were more likely to think someone else in the virtual train carriage was deliberately staring, thinking badly about them, or trying to cause distress.

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A war of words has erupted between a women’s magazine publisher and broadcaster Alison Mau over paparazzistyle photographs of Lorde and her boyfriend. Photographs in Woman’s Day show a bikini-clad Lorde perched on her boyfriend James Lowe’s shoulders as they frolic in the sea. In other photos, the young couple are hugging, and enjoying the view from a lighthouse. Mau said the young Kiwi singer should be safe from that sort of intrusion in her home country.

“Do we as Kiwis want New Zealand to be a place where Lorde can come home to, and feel safe, and enjoy her privacy? I very passionately do,” Mau told the Herald.

Mau said Woman’s Day had crossed the line. She said the pop star should be left alone and spared intrusive media glare. “Lorde may be wise beyond her years, but she is still a minor. The fact that she’s a double Grammy winner and a celeb is a red herring. She is still under 18 and deserves to be able to grow up and form relationships without being followed by photographers taking photos of intimate moments with her boyfriend.”

Twitter sensation Pop star Katy Perry was on the threshold on Thursday of becoming the first person ever to have more than 50 million followers on Twitter. Twitter Counter, a service for tracking Twitter usage, predicted that Perry, 29, whose Dark Horse featuring Juicy J is topping this week’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, would roar through the 50 million barrier today. Yesterday, her @katyperry account claimed 49,989,780 followers. “Crazy, isn’t it?” said Twitter Counter in an email, adding that Perry – who tweets regularly to her fans but follows only 130 people herself – “never really shared her Twitter milestones”.

Teen idol Justin Bieber dethroned Lady Gaga as the most followed Twitter user in January last year but ceded the top spot to Perry in November, with US President Barack Obama in third place. Lady Gaga is now in fourth place with 41,026,779 followers.

Knoxville has to watch his fans Johnny Knoxville’s fans are so fond of the outrageous stunts he pulls off on TV and film that they sometimes physically abuse him when he’s out having fun. The Jackass actor, who makes a living by taking shots to the testicles, out-running bulls and performing stomach-churning practical jokes, says he has to watch his back when he’s out socialising because some people think he’s a human punching bag all the time. “The guys try to fight me and the girls would come up and put cigarettes out on my arm; I had one put it out on my face,” he says. “I had a girl come up and say, ‘Oh, I love what you do’ and punch me right in the nose’. “Guys would come up and they would punch me or try to fight me... “These days they want me to hit them.

They’ll come up and go, ‘I love what you do, will you hit me in the nuts?’

And I’m like, ‘Of course not’!” But if he’s out with his Jackass buddies, someone is generally willing to do as the fans ask: “Wee Man (Jason Acuna) will (always) oblige.”

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■ MID CANTERBURY GUEST NIGHTS

Visitor numbers steadily climbing

By Erin TaskEr

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Experience Mid Canterbury is putting a positive spin on last year’s declining guest nights.

Figures showed guest nights spent in the district last year were down 3.9 per cent.

Experience Mid Canterbury is looking at the wider picture though which shows that the

number of nights spent in Mid Canterbury by visitors since 2007 has grown 28 per cent – from 176,000 to 226,000.

The reason for last year’s decline was a bumper period between May 2011 and February 2012.

That was the time after the Canterbury earthquakes when many fled to Mid Canterbury

for safety, and the promotional organisation gained extra funding to market the area as still open despite the devastation up the road.

Experience Mid Canterbury manager Nigel Birt said the drop was in fact just a return to normal.

“While we are looking at a 3 per cent reduction, we are actu-

ally just coming off a very high base,” he said.

The 2012 result – for the year ending November – was actually a 9 per cent increase on 2009 (206,000) and a 28 per cent increase on 2007 (176,000).

“So we have peaked and dipped but our long-term growth is consistent.”

Mid Canterbury’s December

numbers aren’t yet available but national results for December are. Nationally, holiday arrivals were up 9.8 per cent for the year ending December 2013, thanks to a record December of 381,900 arrivals (a 4.9 per cent increase).

More than 2.7 million guest nights were spent in New Zealand in 2013.

■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOOLS

Primary schools gear up for opening day

By Erin TaskEr

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All Mid Canterbury primary schools will open their doors to the 2014 schooling year on Monday.

It’s a date the schools worked together to decide. It makes things easier for them, for parents, for children and for the school bus companies.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association chairman Neil Simons said Mid Canterbury had a good system in place.

He said the Ministry of Education gave them guidelines on the first day schools could officially open for the new year and the last day on which schools could close.

It was then up to schools to decide when they opened and closed. This year, the first day schools could officially open was January 27.

Mr Simons said schools had to be open for 386 half days each year and by starting the week later, it meant they closed a week later at the end of the year – a few days before Christmas rather than a couple of weeks before Christmas.

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school yesterday, when they attended 10-minute interviews with their new teachers, with

their first official day at school also being Monday.

Ashburton College opened its

doors to junior school students on Wednesday, welcoming its new Year 9 students, Year 10

on Thursday, Year 11s yesterday and the remainder start on Monday.

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■ EASY RIDER COURT CASE

Judge reserves his decision A judge has reserved his decision at the end of a defended hearing involving the owner of the Easy Rider fishing boat.

Gloria Davis, sole director of the company which owned Easy Rider and widow of its skipper, Rewai Karetai, was facing 10 charges laid by Maritime New Zealand.

Five were laid against Davis’

company, AZ1 Enterprises, and the same five against her as an individual. She denied the allegations.

The hearing began in the Invercargill District Court last Monday and concluded yesterday.

Eight people drowned when Easy Rider was capsized by a rogue wave in Foveaux Strait

on March 15, 2012.

Crewman Dallas Reedy, the only survivor, was rescued after 18 hours in the water clinging to a plastic container.

Easy Rider was delivering six passengers to the Muttonbird Islands – all related to Mr Karetai – before the three crew continued on a commercial fishing trip.

The hearing centred on Davis’ culpability as owner for the safe operation of the vessel, and whether Maritime New Zealand rules applied if Easy Rider was on a pleasure trip carrying non-farepaying passengers.

Judge John Strettell reserved his decision.

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■ SKIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

In brief Critically injured A person was critically injured when the car they were driving crashed into a tree in Tai Tapu, south of Christchurch yesterday. Ambulance Southern Communications Centre team manager Janet Taylor-Murphy said they were called to Tai Tapu Rd at 2.14am. The person was trapped when emergency services arrived and had to be extracated from the wreckage. They were the only occupant. Police and the Fire Service attended and the person was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition.

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Dog saved from fire A dog has been rescued from a fire in an Auckland apartment block yesterday afternoon. The pooch was pulled from the second-floor apartment by firefighters called to the scene just after noon. It is not yet known what caused the blaze at the three-storey building in Ellerslie. There were no reports of any injuries. A fire investigator is attempting to determine the cause of the blaze.

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Non-voting reasons Forgetfulness, lack of interest and simply not getting around to it have been revealed as the most common reasons for not voting in the past two general elections.

Statistics New Zealand revealed 21 per cent of people who didn’t vote in the 2011 election “didn’t get round to it, forgot or weren’t interested”. A further 7 per cent didn’t vote as they felt they wouldn’t make a difference.

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Programme comes to a bouncy finish It was party time at the SKIDS school holiday programme at Hampstead yesterday. Jorja Abernethy, 6, and Jack Templeton, 8, were among the children making the most of their final day at the programme by having a bounce on the bouncy castle hired for the day. The day also involved lots of party games like pass the parcel.

As Chinese New Year celebrations begin, revellers are being warned to watch out for internet scams.

One online security company said spammers will be targeting the new year tradition of exchanging gifts between family and friends.

“Spammers are known to pose as friends and business owners sending emails promising gifts and financial offers to attract unsuspecting victims,” said Symantec. “In previous years, Symantec had observed a variety of Chinese New Year spam. The most prominent among them promoted fake gift offers and discounts.”

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■ ASHBURTON BOY TAKES TO THE SKIES

Taking flight – it’s in the genes

Lachlan Kingan is following a long family tradition and taking to the skies under the guidance of flight instructor Les Vincent.

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Lachlan Kingan is on course to get his pilot’s licence about the same time he is able to sit his car licence.

At just 11 years old, he already has three flying lessons in a Pioneer 200 under his belt with Ashburton Aviation Pioneers flight instructor Les Vincent. He started in July last year.

With a keen interest in flying, Lachlan also volunteered his time at the Ashburton Aviation Museum spending six hours each Saturday doing jobs like cleaning planes and sweeping out the hangars.

He has also been given the

task of cleaning the Skyhawk on site.

“I like being in control of it … I like everything about it,” he said of flying.

He was the youngest member among a number of mature aviation enthusiasts. Some of whom were buoyed by his youthful enthusiasm.

And Ron McFarlane and Robin Corbett had offered him rides in their own aircraft, which Lachlan had enjoyed immensely.

It was not surprising Lachlan has an interest in flight, his great grandfather flew a bomber airplane in the war, his grandfather Derek Aldridge has his wings and was first president of Mid Canterbury Aero Club,

and Lachlan’s dad, Graeme, also learned to fly.

There was also a family connection to Mr Vincent, who is Lachlan’s third cousin.

It was a trip to Australia that triggered the former Allenton Primary School pupil’s desire to fly.

So armed with a flight training voucher – a birthday present from Mum, Sascha, and Dad – Lachlan was off.

Lachlan would not be able to fly solo until he was 16 years old but already he has covered instruction in effective primary flight controls, straight and level flight, and medium turn.

Mr Vincent said enthusiasm and youth was on Lachlan’s side

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but on a primary school student’s income it would be a bit of a journey.

“It’s early days but he’s right up there with them and his enthusiasm is right up there.”

Lachlan is in good hands with

Mr Vincent, who taught two of his sons to fly and both have careers as Boeing captains.

“He’s good I enjoy being with him,” said Mr Vincent.

“He’s a beautifully mannered wee guy.”

■ POLICE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

Roast Buster says he’s now ‘one of the most hated’ By anna leask Roast Buster Beraiah Hales says he is now “one of the most hated people in New Zealand” following allegations he had sex with drunk, underage girls.

However, Hales says he is “not worried” about the police investigation into the Roast Busters, a group of predominantly West Auckland youths who bragged on the group’s Facebook page about having sex with girls as young as 13.

Hales and friend Joseph Parker are alleged to have been the

ringleaders of the Roast Busters. The pair and several other members have been under watch by police since late 2011 when a 13-year-old made a formal complaint about the youths.

To date, no one has been charged in relation to the allegations, due to a lack of evidence. But the police investigation continues.

Both Parker and Hales have been in hiding since November when their names and photographs were published.

Parker, the son of Hollywood actor Anthony Ray Parker,

could not be reached yesterday.

But Hales responded to messages through a Facebook page he set up in December. He wasn’t worried about the investigation or being charged, saying “... nothing on the videos or anything on Facebook is/was illegal. Why would I be worried?”

Hales directly blamed the media for the situation he was in, and appeared to have no issue with the police.

“It wasn’t the police that put it on the news, it was the media.

And also the police haven’t done anything wrong here ... As long

as I know the truth I’ll be fine,” he said.

Hales was not concerned about the length of time police were taking.

“It’s still going because how would it look if police announced that it all got dropped, that nothing is going to happen? No one would trust them any more because of what the media has said about us.”

He described himself and Parker as “the most hated people in New Zealand” and said they did not want to defend themselves against “something

that isn’t true”.

“It’s not what the girls say that I care about, it’s what [the media] have said ... As I said before, as long as I know the truth I’ll be fine.”

Hales’ mother, whom the NZ Herald has agreed not to identify to protect her other children and family members, also spoke to the Herald through Facebook. She said she was sure the investigation was over and police were only maintaining it was ongoing “because they don’t want the public going nuts at them”.

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■ PRIVY COUNCIL

Pora granted leave to appeal

By Matthew theunissen Teina Pora’s grandson is now just a little older than his daughter was when he was sent to prison in 1994 for the rape and murder of Susan Burdett two years earlier.

Pora, now 38, now has a last chance to contest his freedom after the Privy Council granted him leave to appeal because of potential holes in the prosecution’s case.

After a five-year battle, his legal team has managed to raise doubt about the legitimacy of his confession during police interviews, and about the role of serial rapist Malcolm Rewa.

Yesterday morning, Pora phoned his 23-year-old daughter Channelle Bennett from Paremoremo Prison, as he did

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nearly every day, with the news she had been waiting many years to hear.

“It’s been on my mind for quite a while, wondering when we’re going to get an answer, to see whether dad’s going to go to the Privy,” Ms Bennett said.

“It’s awesome to hear that

it’s been accepted. I was like ‘where’s my T-shirt? I want to wear my Free Teina Pora Tshirt’. It grew some legs but I’m going to get another one I think.”

Despite feeling bitter and angry at times during his 21-year incarceration, Pora was now trying to remain positive about the appeal.

“He’s rapt, he’s very happy,” Ms Bennett said.

“He’s been really good and quite positive towards the future and that’s what’s keeping him going. I am, too.”

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council announced overnight Thursday that the appeal would be heard during the northern hemisphere autumn with the precise dates to be confirmed.

Ms Burdett’s brother, Jim, has also welcomed the decision and said he believed the Privy Council hearing would allow the truth to come out.

“I think Teina Pora’s innocent and the sooner his innocence is proven and the poor guy gets out of jail then the sooner the police start looking for who actually did do it.”

He said he found Pora’s conviction “inexplicable”.

“Not his first trial, which was that strange confession, but the second trial didn’t make sense to me.”

The Privy Council accepted two of the five grounds put forward by Pora’s legal team.

One relates to the safety of Pora’s confession and the other to serial rapist Malcolm Rewa, who has already been convicted

■ BNZ LENDS A HELPING HAND

of raping Ms Burdett.

“The confession was central to the prosecution case but we believe it was a false confession,” said his lawyer Jonathan Krebs.

“All of the circumstances of the confession - the way it was obtained and special features relating to Teina - are all grounds which go to our argument.

“The second ground is ... evidence that suggests it was unlikely that Rewa would ever have had a second person present.”

Mr Krebs found out the appeal had been allowed early on Wednesday morning but was not permitted to tell his client until yesterday morning.

“He was absolutely ecstatic,” he said. “He’s waited a long time.”

- APNZ

■ CHEEKY CRIM

Wanted man wants a more flattering mugshot By haMish Mcneilly

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Bank gets behind Multi Cultural Bite Multi Cultural Bite organisers met with BNZ staff to do a bit of fine-tuning ahead of the Waitangi Day food festival in Ashburton next week.

Multi Cultural Bite co-ordinator Sue van den Heuvel said BNZ staff volunteered their

time for the event. They coordinated ticketing sales on the day as well as tents, balloons and generally made it easy for cash handling on the day.

BNZ Ashburton assistant manager Michael McCone said 14 staff from BNZ Ashburton

and Timaru would be on-site.

There will be food stalls of 26 nations lined up for business on East Street.

Last year’s crowd of 13,000 was expected to be higher and organisers had extended the site to ease congestion.

The festival stalls flow along East Street from Havelock to Wills Street but on the clock tower side only, to allow more space for queues and to free up the green area for people to eat.

There was expected to be more than 26 stalls on the day.

A wanted Dunedin man has demanded a better police mug shot - arguing the current photo is not flattering enough.

This week Dunedin police made a plea on their Facebook page wanting to locate Andrew Waru-Te Hauora on a warrant to arrest.

He was described as being aged 24, 183cm tall and of medium build.

However the attached mugshot was slammed by the man in a Facebook post several hours later. “aw cmon its not a very flattering photo, at least can i use my display picture?”

His plea prompted a flood of comments.

Facebook-users clearly found the request highly amusing, with many saying “crack up”.

Blair Marsh posted: “Lol go hand urself in now or ring them so they can come arrest you.”

The wanted man then later posted: “voluntary appearance tomorw OK! i was sick on court date sorry sir gotta note, so can we suss this picture?”.

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■ LIABLE DAMAGE CLAUSE

If a tenant is liable for damage to a rental property, the landlord’s insurance company will no doubt be sending you the bill.

Tenants need insurance cover F

ormer Mount Hutt College student Francis Sandys is about to embark on his second year of study at Otago University, and like many of his peers he is packing a trailer with a bed and surplus family furniture to move into a flat this year.

Managers at the university’s halls of residence talked to students last year, and explained the liable damage clause in many landlords’ insurance policies.

Francis and his mates have taken notice, and plan to get some sort of insurance.

“I don’t want to set fire to my flat and then be about $20 grand in debt or whatever,” he said.

But it seems the majority of students are not as savvy.

A Massey University study found that more than 80 per cent of students surveyed did not have contents insurance last year.

Many of the respondents recognised the importance of insurance but felt they didn’t have anything of value worth insuring, despite most owning a computer, phone, clothing

One of the advantages of renting is the knowledge that if anything goes wrong the landlord will fix it – a luxury not afforded to most home owners. But insurance companies are warning people in shared flats they might find themselves financially liable. Cassandra Mason and Michelle Nelson look at who pays if the house burns down. and other expensive items.

Massey senior lecturer Dr Claire Matthews, who analysed the data from 269 respondents, says insurance often isn’t a priority for students on low incomes.

Another study shows nearly 40 per cent of 260 subjects aged between 18 and 25 have no insurance of any kind.

However, nearly half had car insurance as vehicles are seen as their biggest asset.

Insurance misunderstandings: AA Insurance’s head of customer relations, Suzanne Wolton, says many tertiary students are under the misconception they are covered by their parents’ insurance policies.

But in the event they accidentally damage another person’s

property, they could run the risk of embarking on their professional lives heavily in debt.

“Students can’t necessarily rely on their parents’ contents insurance policy to cover them when they’re living away from home,’’ she says.

Every year AA saw students risk “significant debt’’ because they hadn’t taken out insurance, while others “count their lucky stars’’ they did.

One group of students were faced with a $26,000 bill after one of them caused a flood by hanging a coat-hanger on a fire sprinkler.

While the flood was caused by one flatmate, all three faced liability for the damage because their names were all on the lease.

If one of the students had not had insurance for up to $1 million of legal liability, the

group would have had to foot the entire repair bill.

Who’s liable?

New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) president Andrew King says even though landlords have their own cover, their insurance companies will sometimes go after tenants if they are the ones who caused the damage.

“There’s no hard and fast rule. If the tenant has contents insurance, then their insurer will pay up.’’

If not, tenants are given the bill.

NZPIF encourages its members to advise tenants on getting contents insurance, Mr King says.

“Many tenants don’t think about it.”

Shane Woods, who owns rental properties in Ashburton

and Christchurch, agreed it would be a wise move to advise tenants to take out liability insurance – but said he hadn’t considered it.

“It’s really up to them, but when you think about it it’s probably a good idea,” he said.

What it costs Third party liability insurance, which doesn’t cover possessions but insures tenants for any damage done to the property, costs about $100 to $200 a year, Mr King say.

“If you do something to somebody else, or the property you live in, then you’re covered for that. It’s well worth taking out.’’

Contents insurance varies depending on what’s being insured.

- additional reporting Morgan Tait

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■ FRUIT FLY FIND

Whole fruit lunchbox ban By mike DinsDale Whangarei parents living in the “fruit fly control area” are being urged not to send their kids to school with whole fresh fruit in their lunchboxes.

The request is to prevent spread of the insect that threatens the country’s $4 billion horticulture industry.

The fruit slicing and dicing, widespread trapping and investigations are continuing, but so far no more Queensland fruit fly have been found in Whangarei.

A team of up to 120 MPI and

Quality Assure staff have been working in Whangarei for the past week since a single male Queensland fruit fly was found in a garden in the Riverside/ Parihaka area, in Whangarei, last Tuesday.

If more fruit flies are found the Government may have to mount a massive spraying and eradication programme to protect the horticulture industry.

An MPI spokesperson said field work is ongoing in Whangarei. Teams were inspecting gardens and rubbish bins for any signs of fruit flies and collecting and re-setting

traps. They are also collecting fruit and vegetables from home gardens and from disposal bins for analysis.

There are 83 lure traps in place in Zone A (a 200m circular zone around the find location) and 189 traps in Zone B (a wider circular zone extending out 1.5km from the find location).

MPI will continue to update results from trap inspections as they come to hand. Traps from throughout the Controlled Area are being inspected regularly.

The two zones make up a

Controlled Area that was put in place on January 23 with the issuing of a Controlled Area Notice. This restricts the movement of fruit and some vegetables.

The restrictions on the movement of fruit and some vegetables will be in place until MPI has sufficient evidence that there are no Queensland fruit flies present in the area. This will entail traps being checked until they have been clear of any fruit flies for 14 days from the original find. At this stage the controls are likely to be in place until February 8. - APNZ

■ RETIRING FROM PLUNKET

Helen Whiting is retiring as Plunket’s Community Karitane Nurse after more than 25 years service.

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Helen takes the next stepping stone in life

By Toni Williams

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Helen Whiting is ready for her next challenge as she retires from Plunket after just over 25 years.

Whether that comes in the form of her new role on the Mid South Canterbury Plunket Board, or as Kiwi-host to international students, or as mother to five, or as grandmother to 10, time will tell.

She already had those things on the boil and was not about to sit around twiddling her thumbs.

For the community Karitane

nurse, retirement was just the next stepping stone in her life.

“There are moments in your life when you have to readjust; I’ve always been well prepared.”

“I’ve never not enjoyed life, I’m not retiring to start having fun,” she said.

Mrs Whiting started working at Plunket in November 1988.

As a trained Karitane nurse, she returned to nursing parttime after 20 years at home with husband, Joe and five children – all girls – and had not stopped working since.

Though the role was renamed to community Karitane

nurse, it still involved giving support to the Plunket nurse.

The community Karitane nurse saw clients between visits to the Plunket nurse.

It was a role Mrs Whiting enjoyed.

“It’s been really rewarding.”

“There’s been some unique and interesting people and even from all those years ago there are certainly people who stand out and those that you remember.”

She has likely seen thousands of children aged from newborn to five years old at different stages in their lives.

And many of those new-

borns from her early days, had started to return with their own children.

“I’m starting to see second generations now.”

The good days outnumbered the bad days and it’s the contact with the people she will miss most. “I’ve made some good friends over the years.”

However, as one door closes, she has a number of activities to keep her busy; Ashburton County Lions, membership at a gym, gardening, coffee and chats with friends, time with family and plans to travel.

“It will be different but I think it will be fine.”

New Chief of Defence sworn in Lieutenant General Tim Keating was sworn in as Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force at a ceremony in Wellington yesterday.

The former Special Forces commander takes over from Lt Gen Rhys Jones, who was stood down after three years in the job.

During a ceremony at Government House in Wellington yesterday, Governor-General Sir Gerry Mateparae presented Lt Gen Keating with the promotion to assume control of the 13,000-strong New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

“It is indeed my honour and privilege to lead this fine organisation,” Lt Gen Keating told guests.

“In this role as Chief of Defence Force, I have a distinct responsibility both to the Government of New Zealand and those who serve in the ranks of the Defence Force.

“When our Defence Force personnel are deployed, the advice I give will in all likelihood put young New Zealanders in harm’s way. Therefore the cause must be just, which is a decision for our Government, and the plan, its resourcing and its execution must be professional, which is my prime responsibility.”

Lt Gen Keating has previously been the commanding officer of the New Zealand contingent in the Sinai Peninsula. He was a commanding officer of 1st New Zealand Special Air Service and has supported international reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. He has also served as Chief of Army and Vice Chief of Defence Force.

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman said Lt Gen Keating was a strong, credible leader with 32 years of military experience.

“He has extensive organisational management, leadership, and operational experience, and has translated strategic ideas into practical achievable plans.”

Mr Coleman thanked Lt Gen Jones for his service to New Zealand during his 35-year career.

In September, Mr Coleman confirmed Lt Gen Jones would not have his role extended The Labour Party accused the Government of making him a “scapegoat” for multiple safety failures in the NZDF. Lt Gen Jones also came under fire when he was sued for defamation by journalist Jon Stephenson over two articles regarding the treatment of Afghan detainees by New Zealand soldiers.

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If anyone knows how Ashburton’s Multi Cultural Bite festival runs, it’s Samoan Marie Mareko. She’s been selling food at her country’s food stall since day one and shares with reporter Sue Newman her belief in the value of the festival as a perfect way to showcase the wide range of cultures living in the Ashburton District.

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arie Mareko might be accustomed to cooking for large numbers, but even with a family of eight, nothing can prepare you for turning out food to feed several thousand, she says.

But that’s exactly what she and many others in the Ashburton community will be doing on Waitangi Day when they turn up the heat in makeshift kitchens on East Street for the district’s Multi Cultural Bite festival.

Marie’s an old hand when it comes to being part of the festival. She’s been manning the Samoan stall since the event started and she’s also been on the organising committee since day one.

The food festival is a perfect way to showcase the food of her home country, of exposing people to its culture, she says.

Samoan food is similar to that of many Pacific Island countries, with a strong emphasis on fish, fruit and taro.

Breakfast would normally

consist of a banana soup, a puree made of ripe bananas, coconut cream and sago. New Zealand-produced foods are readily available in Samoa but are expensive, but that does mean there is not the same culinary shock for families who move to New Zealand, Marie said.

Taro is also a staple in the islands. Every family in a village has a plantation, it’s available in stores in towns and cities. And while taro is also available in New Zealand, it is an expensive commodity.

One thing Marie misses in New Zealand is the ready availability – and low price – of fish.

“The fish here is similar but it tastes a little different. Our waters are so much warmer so your fish tastes stronger.”

Fish won’t be on the menu at the Samoan food stall on Waitangi Day, but there will be plenty of other treats.

One of the staples of a Samoan dinner is a chop suey-

style dish that uses vermicelli, lamb or beef, soy sauce and spices. There is also likely to be a chicken curry on the menu. Both of these will be served with potato. And of course there will be taro.

“Last year we did a dish called Faausi and that sold out very quickly and we might also make palusami, using taro leaves, this year.”

Most Samoan dishes involve the addition of coconut cream.

In the islands it’s made by grating and squeezing fresh coconut, but Marie said she quickly gave that task up in New Zealand, opting for the convenience of opening a can.

Preparations for the big food day will start early and will largely be carried out by women.

“There is so much food to prepare, it takes a whole day for all the mums but we communicate well when we cook together,” she said.

Last year their food stall sold out well before the event ended;

this year they’ll be making a lot more food, Marie said.

On Multi Cultural Bite day women will be in charge of the Samoan food stall while the men are in charge of making sure the three groups of performers make it on stage on time.

The day generally passes in a blur, Marie said.

It might be hard work but it’s also a great day for the Samoan community, she said.

“Any money we make goes back to our community, to help build our community.”

The only downside of the day was that stallholders were so busy they didn’t have a chance to nip out and try food from other stalls, Marie said.

“We stand inside our tent from the beginning until it finishes; it’s very, very busy.”

Over the four years the festival has been held, Marie said she’s watched the crowd numbers swell. She’s also watched the individual immigrant communities grow in numbers.

While the Mareko family has been in New Zealand since 2007, Marie is determined her children will never forget their heritage, or their language.

“No English is spoken in my place, especially with my children. I tell my children they should be proud to speak two languages.”

Unlike many Samoans, the Marekos owned their own land, their own home and ran their own business, but they saw better opportunities for their family in New Zealand.

Marie says she’s found her family’s role in the Samoan community changing with time. Rather than newcomers, they are now the old hands who help the new arrivals feel welcome and her husband is the chairman of their community.

They now consider themselves Kiwis and while it took time, Marie says she has finally become accustomed to the vagaries of New Zealand’s weather.

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The sky ‘will not fall’ – Parata

By Patrice Dougan The sky “will not fall” with the opening of the first charter school in New Zealand, Education Minister Hekia Parata said.

Speaking at the official opening of the first so-called partnership school - South Auckland Middle School, in Manurewa yesterday - Ms Parata said giving parents an extra choice among the schools they could send their children

Recidivist drink driver jailed An alcoholic man with what Judge Kevin Phillips described as “probably the worst record for recidivist drink-driving” he had seen in his eight years as a judge, has been jailed for 37 months.

Gerald Peter Nelson, 59, had already been to prison several times for similar offending but those sentences had clearly had little or no impact, the judge said in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.

Nelson remained a danger to the community by continuing to offend. In the past 12 years he had been convicted five times for high level drink-driving and recidivist disqualified driving.

One of the major reasons he was getting a punitive sentence for the latest offences was to protect the community, the judge told the defendant.

On his 18th drink-driving conviction, involving a 935mcg breath-alcohol reading in Milton on November 16, Nelson was sentenced to 19 months’ jail. An associated charge of disqualified driving – his 26th such conviction – earned him an extra 18 months’ jail time, giving him an effective sentence of 37 months.

The legal limit is 400 mcg of alcohol per litre of breath.

On each of the charges, he was also given concurrent twoyear driving bans.

When police stopped him in Milton, Nelson admitted having had “a couple of beers”.

He was also found to be subject to two indefinite driving bans which had been in force since 2004.

Counsel Noel Rayner told the court Nelson had acknowledged he was an alcoholic and wanted to make changes to his life.

Medically, Nelson knew his health would be threatened if he continued to drink alcohol, Mr Rayner said.

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to would not cause the world to end.

“Having the opportunity of five partnership schools, Chicken Licken, the sky will not fall,” she said.

“Rather, in fact, we will have an outbreak of education success.”

The school is the first of five new controversial charter, or partnership, schools set to open this academic year, and will open its doors next week.

It will teach years seven to

10, with an emphasis on project-based learning and Christian values, Ms Parata said.

Ms Parata said she was delighted by the five charter schools, “as the permanent smile on my face will indicate”.

The school would exceed expectations and would provide “something new, something exciting”, for children and young people.

The new charter schools would “improve the life chances of children who have not been

successful in the current system”, she said. Also at the opening, Prime Minister John Key said he would send his children to the school.

Speaking to a packed school hall, filled with future students and their families, Mr Key said he had high expectations for its teaching staff, and promised they would “deliver”.

“If I had the chance to send my child to this school, I would do that in a heartbeat,” he said.

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■ TEN POMERANIANS RESCUED

Heat worry for trapped dogs, kids A carload of Pomeranian dogs was among the 197 emergency calls the AA has attended so far this summer to rescue animals and children from locked cars. They’re warning parents and pet owners to be more aware of where their keys are and not accidentally lock them in cars with their kids or animals. AA Roadservice national manager John Healy said February was often a hot month so people needed to remain vigilant. “The temperature inside a car without any ventilation can rise rapidly, and it doesn’t take long before children and pets suffer the effects of heat exhaustion, with its potentially fatal consequences,” he said. The Pomeranian rescue took place in Wanganui. photo supplied

King tide may cause problems

By Patrice Dougan Motorists are being warned to take care on Auckland’s coastal roads this weekend as a king tide brings the sea higher than normal.

The king - or perigean tide which will last until Tuesday, occurs when the moon is either new or full and closest to Earth.

But other factors, such as the weather, can influence the height of the tide, and with blustery winds forecast for tomorrow, people are being advised to take care.

The king tides will be at their highest on Saturday and Sunday mornings, said the Transport Agency’s national journey manager Kathryn Musgrave.

Areas most at risk from flooding include a section of highway and adjoining cycleway on the Northwestern Motorway (State Highway 16) causeway between Great North and Rosebank Roads, and the Northern Motorway (SH1) near the Onewa Road interchange.

In the city, some parts of Tamaki Drive could also flood, NZTA said.

“Our advice to all road users, including cyclists and walkers, is to take extra care - especially during that hour-and-a-half either side of high tide,” Ms Musgrave said.

“If necessary, we will divert drivers on to other roads to allow them to continue their journeys safely, and sections of the Northwestern cycleway will most likely be underwater which will make walking and cycling hazardous.”

The King Tides Auckland Initiative is asking people to help document the king tide, by taking their own photographs on Sunday morning.

It said the higher than normal tide will provide an opportunity to see how rising sea levels may impact New Zealand.

Designated photo areas will be set up in hot spots around Auckland where the public can be photographed witnessing the king tides, the organisation said.

“Participants will be able to share their images and view others via social media and our website.”

“This visual record will track changes in our coastal areas over time and provide valuable information that will enable us to safeguard our environment and built infrastructure for the future.”

To take part be at Takapuna Beach Boat Ramp pedestrian area, opposite Takapuna Beach Holiday Park, from 7am on Sunday.

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Some people are happy to let their dreams be just that but not Leonie Opoka. The former Ashburton woman talks with reporter Sue Newman about making her dream her life’s work. She now lives in Uganda and is working with locals to build a new medical clinic.

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frica has stolen Leonie Opoka’s heart; its people have captured her soul.

The Ashburton-born woman now calls Uganda home and is dedicating her life to improving the health of people living in remote villages.

Home recently to raise money for her latest project, building a medical centre, Leonie said her love affair with Africa went back to her childhood and the drama series of the 1960s, Daktari.

She found a Zimbabwean penfriend and that simply fuelled her desire for all things African.

It wasn’t until she’d completed her nurse’s training and headed overseas, however, that Leonie started to focus on her dream of living and working in Africa.

She went on to travel to Africa several times. And with every visit her desire to be part of the vast continent grew.

Finally the opportunity she’d been waiting for arrived – working on a programme in Uganda checking children’s health. She was based in the capital, Kampala, and travelled with a church pastor to schools in rural areas.

“That sealed my fate really.

Even to this day when I go out walking the children will come along with me and hold my hand.”

Deciding to build her life around the health needs of Ugandan villagers meant Leonie had to cast aside most of the things she’d taken for granted – running water, electricity and flush toilets “I stayed in this village and slept in a mud hut. We had to wear socks to bed because the rats would nibble our toes.

Things fell from the rafters on to your bed at night and we had to draw water from a well.

Things are never dull in Africa.”

Guard dogs around villages meant a nocturnal trip to the toilet was never possible; Leonie had to learn the value of having a bucket in her bedroom.

Making her way in Uganda was all about taking chances and grabbing opportunities, Leonie said.

“Through meeting an Australian woman I became a village school’s clinic nurse, working with the local girls and helping them improve their lives. Nothing can really prepare you for the health issues there.”

Aids is a significant problem in Uganda and for people working in the country keeping

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safe means taking precautions – always wearing gloves and not touching open wounds.

During this time Leonie met husband-to-be Patrick, a Ugandan. While his family lived in a small village, the couple moved back to Kampala. She became ill with malaria and that gave fate another opportunity to step into her life.

“I went to the local doctor to get my treatment and asked if he was looking for any nurses.

He said ‘yes’. When I started with him everything was in chaos, but I organised his small clinic, where we basically just delivered babies, eventually turning this into a 24-hour clinic in a two-storey house.”

Most health issues revolve around water health and food preparation.

One of the most heartbreaking things in Uganda is the large number of abandoned babies. Husbands will leave, families run out of money and children are the casualty.

“They don’t all go into care.

They’re just left to look af-

ter themselves on the streets; they’re so hungry for love, it’s really sad.”

In Uganda, women are the lowest echelon of society and Leonie’s work is often with women she describes as battered, wounded and weak.

“Women will abandon their children if men tell them to. It’s a hard world, they have to make hard choices. It’s a world where women are basically chattels.”

She has worked in villages helping women to understand that they were valuable, that they had choices. Sometimes overcoming prejudice and the conditioning of generations was almost impossible, she said.

“I want to encourage the women to understand that they are precious, they’re not just a baby carrier and a cook. But these women all want to have children. There’s a bride price, but a lot can’t afford this so they just have children anyway.”

Leonie’s dream now is to build a medical centre.

“We’d start with a small clinic, a drugs shop and, as soon as we

get enough finance, we’ll get a mobile van.”

She heads back to Uganda next month and the hard work will begin. It will be a slow build and Leonie will link up with others working in the aid field.

“We’ll be making the bricks for the clinic ourselves; It’s real basic stuff. We’ll be starting right at the bottom and we want to get people involved along the way. It’s amazing where the money comes from.”

As they build their clinic, Leonie will return to work in a local clinic.

The couple will also build a home on a hill overlooking the savannah and they’ll establish a garden. Self-sufficiency is the normal way of life in Ugandan villages.

Living in Uganda means always being aware, of accepting that personal safety can’t be taken for granted.

“It’s like any third world country. You pick your places to go, you don’t flaunt anything.

There’s an old saying – “love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe …” Leonie said.

Her longest stint in Uganda has been three years and this time she says she’ll stay as long as her money lasts.

“It’s tough and sometimes it gets to you. I did a funeral of a five-day-old baby that someone had washed in dirty water. It got tetanus and died. A few dollars would have saved this baby. It broke my heart. The needless deaths are pretty hard to take.”

While Patrick loves life in New Zealand, for Leonie, returning home is about catching up with family and raising money. It is no longer the place of her heart.

“I come back here and get sugar highs now because I’m not used to eating sweet things, but I know I’ll have to continue coming back to fundraise.”

That fundraising is done through her church, Ashburton New Life, and through friends and family who want to be involved in an aid project.

“Somehow the money comes in, New Zealanders are so generous. I’ve been amazingly blessed. If I’ve needed something it’s always arrived.”

As she undertakes the final preparations for her return to Uganda Leonie knows she’s returning to months of hard work and sometimes heartbreak.

She knows that changing the practices of centuries is a tough task and understands that showing people a new path in life has to be taken one step at a time.

“Even if I can take one life and make it a wee bit better, if I can change one person, then that person changes the thinking of more people. Some women are now wanting to change but it’s so ingrained; they believe life is just the way it is.”

It’s been many years since Leonie first set foot on African soil. She arrived with a feeling of peace in her heart. That peace is still there but with time it has also become tempered with wisdom, she says.

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Outrage over school fee paid badges

By Nicholas Jones A primary school is under fire for giving out badges which identify whether students have had their voluntary donation paid.

Whangaparaoa Primary School, in northern Auckland, gave out the “2014 Donation Paid” badges upon payment of the donation, which is $155 for one child, reduced to $140 if paid in full by the end of next month.

The system has been criticised heavily on a local community Facebook page as effectively shaming young children whose parents have not paid.

Most schools ask for donations, and tens of millions are paid by parents each year. But schools cannot legally force parents to pay.

Tristan Dean, chairman of the board of trustees at the decile 9 school, said it was the board’s collective decision to provide the tags.

“They were not printed specifically as ‘bag tags’ for children, although this is obviously one possible way for them to be used, it’s entirely up to the parent.

“There was never any intention to bully anyone or create different ‘classes’ of students based on those whose parents had paid a donation and those who hadn’t, although I can understand why some parents see this as a concern.”

Mr Dean said the school recognised that some families couldn’t afford to pay a donation.

“It was always the intention that if any such families felt that they wanted a tag for any reason, they could confidentially contact anyone at the school and receive one, no questions asked.

“It is the significant number of families that choose not to pay the donation when they can afford to that we are really trying to encourage and we’ve tried all sorts of softer methods

historically with very limited success.”

One resident told the NZ Herald the policy had created a huge stir.

She believed other local schools were using a similar system.

“Families come in various forms and from various backgrounds and not everyone can afford it, even if you do pay weekly.

“Why take this out on the kids? Just a suggestion but why don’t the parents who paid refuse to display the label?”

Ministry of Education guidelines say schools can charge fees for take-home items, activities or events that enhance teaching of the curriculum, as long as parents are told beforehand and agree to pay.

Mr Dean said the board would be listening to feedback from parents on the tag scheme.

“Was the tag idea the right approach in trying to increase donation levels?

“Maybe not, and that is something we’ll be looking at closely over the next few days.”

Other schools, including Avondale College in Auckland, have put in place measures such as banning students from non-paying families from extracurricular activities such as the school ball.

An earlier post on Whangaparaoa School’s Facebook page outlined to parents why the donation was important.

“Like most other schools, we rely on your donations to help support the learning and improve the quality of resources that are available for your children.

“The latest funding figures show we are actually funded approx $843 LESS per student per year than a decile 1 school.

“Donations from parents help us make up a bit of this lack of funding, as do fundraising efforts by our wonderful PTA. Thank you for helping us to buy vital learning equipment.”

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What the blazers ... ? Politicians battle it out in jacket spat

By Adam Bennett The long-running tit for tat between Metiria Turei and senior Government ministers over her clothes has reignited with claims of racism and hypocrisy being exchanged between the Greens co-leader and Police Minister Anne Tolley.

Mrs Turei on Thursday said Ms Tolley was being racist when criticising her for wearing expensive clothing while attacking the Government response to poverty.

Yesterday morning Ms Tolley said Mrs Turei’s accusation was “absolute nonsense”.

“I was talking about the hypocrisy of coming to the House and lecturing us on poverty and saying how out of touch we were. I was talking about my own circumstances where I represent a lot of people that are really struggling that are not wealthy.”

Attacks on Mrs Turei’s choice of clothing began last April when Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson hit out at her for lecturing National on social justice “resplendent in her Adrienne Winkelmann jackets”.

Justice Minister Judith Collins stepped up the attack a couple of months later tweet-

ing that Mrs Turei’s comments on the social networking service were “Vile, wrong and ugly. Just like her jacket today.”

Ms Collins quickly waded into the spat again yesterday.

“Oh my goodness, isn’t she a sensitive little sausage.”

She laughed off Mrs Turei’s accusation that Ms Tolley’s comments were racist. “They may be ‘clothes-ist’ and Anne Tolley may have been giving her some very good advice about being the hypocrite that we believe she is.”

Asked whether there was anything wrong with a nicely dressed politician championing issues around poverty, Ms Collins said: “Well they can, but she wasn’t dressed nicely.”

Mrs Turei told the NZ Herald that while Ms Tolley and Ms Collins were “busy talking about my clothes, I am talking about children and families in poverty”.

“It just proves that National does not prioritise the issues that are most important.”

Mrs Turei said she was “shocked” that Ms Collins would spend her time making petty insults about the way another MP looked.

“It’s unbecoming of her as a minister and it’s unbecoming of the job we have as MPs. We

need to be focused on what’s important to New Zealanders not what MPs are wearing.”

Blogger Morgan Godfery yesterday defended Mrs Turei for making the accusation of racism saying Ms Tolley’s original attack was “loaded with social, political and racial assumptions”.

“The unspoken context is that Metiria, a Maori woman who lives well and dresses better, is acting out of turn and out of step with her community. How can she be in touch with her community when she isn’t living like them? The premise is that a Maori woman cannot dress well and claim to represent her people.”

Prime Minister John Key said he didn’t believe it was appropriate for Ms Turei to play the race card over Ms Tolley’s comments and he didn’t believe his ministers were bullying her.

“If you want to have a look at Metiria’s comments, see who says the hardest and nastiest comments, they almost always come from the Greens.”

Much of the time those comments were levelled at him, Mr Key said.

“They go hard, they go really hard - I don’t feel too bullied but they don’t hold back.”

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Restaurant goes up in flames Clouds of smoke wafted across the Rotorua CBD after a fire at a restaurant yesterday.

The Rotorua Fire Brigade was called to the rear of the former Kurious Kiwi restaurant about 5.20pm.

When they arrived, the outside of the building was “well involved” in flames, senior station officer Jim Prescott said.

“The fire was between the air conditioning unit and the rear wall,” he said.

“It took two crews of four firefighters four minutes to get it under control.”

Mr Prescott said an investigation was under way to establish the cause of the fire but the possibility it was suspicious could not be ruled out.

The restaurant, owned by the Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust, is currently closed down and is due to reopen as a Cobb and Co in early March.

A Hillcrest home was gutted by fire on Thursday night. Two crews attended the fire, which happened around 10.50pm.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

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■ Heat a frypan on high. When really hot add the oil, then the beef schnitzel and stir-fry quickly. Remove and place into the bowl with the dressing. Combine.

■ Add remaining ingredients to bowl then drizzle over the rest of the dressing and combine.

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Jackman set for Wellington festival

BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Mark Jackman looks set to return to the Wellington Sevens after being retained in the New Zealand Sevens squad for next Saturday’s tournament.

Coming off a loss to South Africa in the final of the Las Vegas Sevens on Monday (NZ Time) coach Gordon Tietjens named a squad of 14 yesterday, with a final 12 to be announced on Tuesday for the fifth leg of the World Series.

Jackman made his debut for the national side in Wellington in 2012 but

missed last year’s tournament after breaking his thumb for the second time in a matter of months.

He played the opening leg of the series on the Gold Coast, which New Zealand won, and returned to the fray for last week’s fourth leg which had South Africa overtake New Zealand on the overall standings by one point.

Tietjens’ squad remains injury hit with Declan O’Donnell, Joe Webber and Waisake Naholo unavailable while Sam Dickson was suspended in Las Vegas for nine games after being found guilty for contact with the eye area against an unnamed Fijian opponent.

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Tomasi Cama missed Vegas with a calf injury but the influential playmaker is expected to be available while Auckland teenager Akira Iona could get his debut after not having the correct travel documentation to fly out to the US. Northland’s Matt Moulds is the only newcomer having recently joined the wider training group.

The squad is: Tomasi Cama, Scott Curry, Ambrose Curtis, DJ Forbes, Bryce Heem, Gillies Kaka, Akira Ioane, Mark Jackman, Ben Lam, Tim Mikkelson, Matt Moulds, Lote Raikabula, Sherwin Stowers, George Tilsley.

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■ NZ BEATS INDIA BY 87 RUNS

■ QUOTES

Standing ovation for Brendon’s boys

By Andrew Alderson Tales of New Zealand cricketing triumph tend to be rare.

The 4-0 one-day international series victory over world champions India is the best in the sport’s shorter forms since the 3-0 Chappell-Hadlee trophy defeat of then-world champions Australia in February 2007.

The crowd’s euphoria rained upon Brendon McCullum and his team, and deservedly so.

Standing ovations were the order of the evening; fans know quality when they see it.

The smiles were indelible.

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor led the ongoing resuscitation of the nation’s cricketing pulse in the final match. Their imperious streak resulted in a third century partnership in five matches, making 152 runs from 151 balls for the third wicket after coming together in the 13th over.

That was the chassis in 303 for five, the third highest first innings at the ground.

No one has chased higher and India was no exception, hobbling to 216.

Virat Kohli (82 from 78) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (47 from 72) did their best against a rampant required run rate and a bowling attack, led by debutant Matt Henry with four wickets for 38, in a take-no-prisoners mood. Kyle Mills and Mitchell McClenaghan assisted Henry’s entry in the eighth over by restricting India to 15 for one.

As New Zealanders have become accustomed this summer, Taylor led the way with another century; 102 off 106 balls.

It was his 10th ODI century and, given his Hamilton effort on Tuesday, the fourth instance of a New Zealander scoring back-to-back centuries in an ODI after Mark Greatbatch,

*** “It’s a sad day for Australian swimming but it’s a sadder day for Ian.” - Former Australian swimming coach LAURIE LAWRENCE on the struggles facing Ian Thorpe after he was reportedly hospitalised to fight his decade-long battle with depression. *** “It still feels like a dream because it’s a grand slam title and it’s just amazing for me.” STANISLAS WAWRINKA on winning the Australian Open.

Ross Taylor’s 10th ODI century earned him man of the match.

Martin Guptill and himself.

He incarcerated his legside bravado for the most part, only unleashing it towards the end with a series of slog sweeps, one of which went for six while another got him out. Taylor continues to captivate in what is developing into a colossus of a career.

Williamson made 88 off 91 balls. The expectations of the child prodigy are being delivered by the man. All those years in the ascendancy through school and age group level are paying dividends.

His biggest asset next to a Teflon technique is an impervious temperament when the pressure’s on. He gets about as rattled as a champion sheepdog on A Dog’s Show.

Mixed into his innings was a rare touch of cheek. The normally respectful batsman

launched a slower ball from Mohammed Shami over longoff for six with what appeared to be a forward defence extension.

Sir Viv Richards here we come... Then whistled a ramp shot off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Hello Virender Sehwag... Two footwork perfect sweeps for four from Ravindra Jadeja outside off stump added further style points.

Williamson became the fourth New Zealander to score a half-century in five consecutive ODIs, joining Martin Guptill (2011-12), Roger Twose (200001) and Andrew Jones (who made six in a row in 1988-89).

If Williamson has, to use the current parlance, a ‘work on’ it’s that he is yet to score any of his three one-day internationals centuries at home. Tsk, tsk...

Backing the champions at

*** Nos 3 and 4 were cameos from Brendon McCullum (23 runs off 17 balls), Jimmy Neesham (34 off 19 balls) and Luke Ronchi (11 off 5 balls) who gobbled up runs at the death.

India started well with the ball. Kumar and Shami acknowledged captain MS Dhoni’s call after the second Hamilton loss to use their brains and improvise.

Their back-of-a-length bowling kept Ryder and Martin Guptill buttoned early.

However, the momentum of the New Zealand innings with wickets in hand eventually enabled the hosts to prosper.

Each bowler was dispatched for an almost uniform six runs an over.

Dropped catches didn’t help; Dhoni’s shoulders drooped when Varun Aaron and Shami spilt chances.

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■ NFL SUPER BOWL

“The last thing I wanted to do was retire. I would hate to do that, especially in a final.”

- World No.1 RAFAEL NADAL after his Open final loss to Wawrinka, hampered by a back injury. *** “I was a bit shocked, but noone’s above the law and I obviously broke it and now I’ve got to deal with the consequences.”

- Newcastle prop WILLIE MASON after being charged with drink-driving on his way to training on the Australia Day public holiday. *** “It was football from another century.” - Chelsea manager JOSE MOURINHO takes aim at West Ham’s negative tactics in their 0-0 English Premier League draw. ***

‘I’d play Super Bowl with concussion’ Denver Broncos receiver Wes Welker says he would play in the Super Bowl even with a concussion because achieving his dream of a NFL title is that important.

Welker (right) enters Monday’s Super Bowl 48 against Seattle knowing both situations very well, having missed the Broncos’ last three games of the season with a concussion and lost his two prior Super Bowls while playing for New England.

“You want to be out there,” Welker said in comments that are likely to infuriate health campaigners.

“I have very little respect for the organisation ... I don’t like a lot of things they do. They interfere basically with a lot of the cricket decisions over the period of time and I don’t necessarily agree with that.” STEVEN RIXON takes a parting swipe at Cricket Australia after being dumped as national assistant coach.

“The Super Bowl, this is what you dream about. You’re going to be there. I don’t care what it takes, you’re going to be out there in this game.”

Concussions have become a major concern of the NFL in

recent years, with new rules against hitting foes with helmets and a federal judge saying the NFL’s $US765 million ($A873.5m) settlement offer to former players for long-term health injuries might not be nearly large enough.

New mental acuity tests for players suspected of having concussions are in the rules, limiting a player’s chances of returning to the game after a serious head injury or faking his way back onto the field as healthy during a game.

“I think they do a good job of the protocols and different

things like that these days,” Welker said.

“But we’re football players.

We’re competitors and you want to be out there playing.

You want to be out there on the field and giving your best for your team.”

NFL vice-president Jeff Miller, who announced this season saw a 13 per cent drop in the number of concussions from a year earlier, said Welker needs to consider the long-term impact of head impacts. “I would hope he would understand the importance of diagnosis for his health over time.”

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“He just can’t take it because we outwitted him. He just can’t cope.” - Hammers boss SAM ALLARDYCE responds to Mourinho’s dig. *** “Car looks like a hot rod! It’s got swag. Pumped!” - Australian F1 driver DANIEL RICCIARDO describes his new ride at Red Bull, the RB10. *** “All the Aussie fighters calling me out, you are not on my radar. I am chasing the dream.”

- Boxer ANTHONY MUNDINE sets the bar high for his next fight.

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■ CYCLING

Big year on bike ahead for our Lauren

By Jonathan Leask

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The news of Alison Shanks’ retirement has provided a possible twist in the future for Hinds cyclist Lauren Ellis.

Double world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Shanks announced she is to retire from cycling yesterday, news that came as a surprise to Ellis.

“I had no idea until my boyfriend text me after he heard it on the radio.”

The retirement of Shanks leaves the women’s individual pursuit berth open - a spot Ellis isn’t entirely fixated on filling.

“The individual pursuit still isn’t an Olympic event so my focus remains on the team pursuit and the omnium.”

Ellis has her sights firmly set on attending the Rio Olympics in 2016, however, with the vacant position and a poten-

tial Commonwealth Game gold medal up for grabs Ellis said: “If I could - why not?”

The news comes as Ellis has bigger plans afoot, preparing to make the permanent move to Cambridge next Thursday.

“Any carded athletes have to be living there now if you want to be a part of the high performance programme.”

The track nationals in March are her next big goal, where the Commonwealth Games selection will be announced - where she should be well and truly in the frame.

It shapes as a big year on the track as long as she has a change in fortunes on the bike.

“I got sick before road nationals and sick again after it. Then I crashed last Sunday so I haven’t had a great start to the year.”

Right - Lauren Ellis in action on the track last year.

■ GOLF

Ko shows fighting qualities

By DanieL RichaRDson We all know about Lydia Ko’s tremendous golfing ability but we got to see her fighting qualities during the first round of the New Zealand Women’s Open.

After starting her opening round at the 10th hole with a birdie yesterday, the 16-yearold defending champion experienced a painful first nine holes as she blew out to two-over the card following bogeys at the 12th, 14th and 15th.

But you never count quality players out and she blitzed her back nine with five birdies, including two in her final two holes, as she began a timely charge up the leaderboard as she eventually signed for a threeunder 69.

Ko was in a share of third place overnight, alongside four other players, one stroke behind co-leaders Stacey Tate and Seon Woo Bae. This week’s three-day tournament, which has a purse of $334,000, is all about Ko and the world No 4 might have feared the worst during the barren stretch of her front nine.

But in typical Ko fashion she shrugged off the pressure.

“I kind of thought this might not be my day. I didn’t really know what to think, especially when you’re not playing good in every aspect,” Ko said.

“You can’t really tell yourself you’re playing well because you’re not.

“I just tried to be confident

Lydia Ko’s fighting qualities were evident yesterday.

and that was the hardest thing I had to do.”

And while Ko’s performance was the focus of the morning, fellow Kiwi Tate finished with an unlikely share of the firstround lead after also enjoying a birdie-laden back nine in the afternoon.

Tate, who also started on the 10th hole, registered birdies on the first five holes of her back nine as she got to as low as six under before she dropped a shot in each of her final two holes.

The 29-year-old Aucklander, who is based in Sydney, would arguably be the story of the tournament if she was to win given this week marks the first major step in her return to the game.

After finishing her studies at the University of Memphis

in 2008, Tate spent a couple of unsuccessful seasons on the second-tier circuit in the US before she gave the game away and worked in real estate and as a personal trainer among other things.

But after deciding she wanted to have another crack at the game, she has made a return to the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour and earned her start this week through a couple of decent results at proam events in New South Wales last month.

Tate’s opening effort was all the more impressive given she didn’t even get a practice round after she couldn’t grab an entry to Thursday’s pro-am.

“It just felt like easy golf,” Tate said. “My goals for the week were to just keep things

as basic as possible. Centre of greens, centre of fairways - just thinking clearly out there. You only have to focus for nine or 10 seconds so I am just focusing on that moment.”

Bae, who owns the course record at Clearwater with an eight-under 64, will be another to keep an eye on during the weekend, while there’s a group of eight players at two under in tie for eighth.

Northland’s Caroline Bon was the only other New Zealander under the card after she struck a one-under 71 to be in a share of 16th, while Kiwis Emily Perry and Cathryn Bristow each shot an even-par 72 to sit in a tie for 26th.

Ko was due to tee off in her second round at 12.40pm today.

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Golden girl bids farewell Double world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Alison Shanks would not have got to the top had she eased off for a single second.

In that sense, it was no surprise the cyclist announced her retirement yesterday.

Otago’s golden girl had hoped an operation on her hip in June would allow her the opportunity to defend her Commonwealth Games individual pursuit title in Scotland later this year.

But, while the operation has been a success, Shanks, 31, has been sidelined for the best part of six months and no longer feels she can perform at the level needed.

“I have a real passion for what I do and have always committed 100 per cent but I have to listen to my body when enough is enough,” she said. “If I can’t do something 100 per cent physically and mentally, then it’s time to find a new challenge and start a new adventure.

“I have been playing sport my entire life and have had an incredible journey. I have cherished every single part of it - the hard work, the training, the people, the travel, the failures and the successes.”

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Nonu conundrum John Kirwan says Ma’a Nonu has been a joy to deal with. The player himself has added that he’s “pretty motivated” following his return to the Blues. All good stuff for Blues supporters and exactly what you would expect to hear at this time of year. What’s less predictable, though, is the make-up of Kirwan’s backline this season. The make-up of the team to play the Hurricanes in a pre-season match in Masterton today might shed a little light on what he has planned, but it will be limited given the injuries among his backline and the slow start he has planned for his All Blacks.

An added conundrum for the coach is the fact that Francis Saili, a new All Black last year, could well establish himself at second-five before being prised out by Nonu when he returns after recovering from off-season ankle surgery.

fo

Smith still learning Aaron Smith has learned a lot in the last year. The 25-year-old Highlanders halfback told about 120 people at a Wakatipu Rugby Club fundraiser in Queenstown recently his disappointing form during last year’s Super 15 season stemmed from fear. On the back of a successful Highlanders season in 2012, Smith debuted for the All Blacks against Ireland. The game - which he described as “a blur” whet his appetite for international rugby. “Coming off that All Black campaign ... I was so excited about the prospect of another year I didn’t stop. “I didn’t have a break or relax. I got to the Highlanders [last season] and had all of these plans and it went to s***. “I got scared. I was so scared of losing my [All Black] jersey I wasn’t focused on the important thing: that game. “I came in and tried to put too much on myself, put my standards higher than they needed to be. It was tough.”

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Heat on Rebels Melbourne Rebels skipper Scott Higginbotham says his side won’t be satisfied with just blowing out the cobwebs in their Super Rugby trial against NSW today. The Rebels and Waratahs are meeting in their first pre-season match at Albury, where the temperature is forecast to rise above 40 degrees.

While there will be plenty of interchanges in the sweltering conditions, Higginbotham said his side wanted to start their year with a win - something they wanted to make a habit of.

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England debutantes England are set to give debuts to winger Jack Nowell and centre Luther Burrell in their Six Nations rugby opener against France in Paris. Both backs were named in the starting XV announced by coach Stuart Lancaster this week, with Exeter’s Nowell called up following injuries to Christian Wade and Marland Yarde and the loss of form of Chris Ashton. Burrell has impressed for Northampton this season and, with the powerful Manu Tuilagi set to be sidelined for the whole Six Nations, he was included ahead of the fit-again Brad Barritt, who is on the bench.

Gloucester winger Jonny May is in line for only his second cap. - AP

Tim Perry in a water therapy session with the Crusaders.

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ig-hunting prop Tim Perry is looking to push his way into the Crusaders for the 2014 Super 15 rugby competition.

Perry has been getting stuck into pre-season training for his second Super rugby season at a second franchise, making the shift home to the Crusaders this season.

“I’m really enjoying it,” the 25-year-old Perry said.

“It’s a bit different but a good group of boys again.

“There is work to do but when there is time to have a joke they joke so it’s a good balance.”

After a rookie season with the Blues the former Mid Canterbury representative is primed for a second season, that has started with a change of scenery and a slightly difference in approach.

“There are different little things they work on to target different

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Out to break the drought The Crusaders are looking to break a championship drought that stretches back to 2008 when they claimed their seventh super title.

Coach Todd Blackadder took over from Robbie Deans in 2009 and the side hasn’t been able to finish on top, losing the 2011 final to the Reds and were beaten semi-finalists in the other four seasons, including back-to-back semi-final defeats to the eventual champion Chiefs.

Tim Perry is one of four new faces in the Crusaders this year. Former Hurricanes midfielder Rey Lee-Lo and Fijian flyer Nemani Nadolo were key recruits after Tom Marshall and Robbie Fruean moved to the Chiefs.

Nadolo, 25, was selected

to the Waratahs in 2009 but never played a game and is one of two uncapped players with the other halfback Mitchell Drummond.

The other notable inclusion is first five-eighth Colin Slade who returns following three seasons with the Highlanders.

Slade will contest with Tom Taylor and Tyler Bleyendaal for the Crusaders No.10 jersey in the absence of All Black Daniel Carter, who will miss most of the season on a sabbatical.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is on deck to start the season after he missed the majority of last season on sabbatical with the Crusaders boasting 16 of their 32-man squad to have played tests for New Zealand.

Tim Perry (centre) with Richie McCaw and fellow avengers.

areas but every team has that different mind-set on things they think will improve situations.”

“It’s all pretty similar trying to get everyone fit and strong with as much rugby planning in there as possible.”

The major change off the field for Perry is location.

He settled into the big city life in Auckland reasonably well but still longed for the comforts of home, specifically good places to hunt. Coming to play at the Canterbury franchise so close to home, he is able to commute from the family farm in Rakaia.

“I’m travelling most days but when we have a big day or a late session I stay in town but it’s great to shoot out and get some country air when I can.

“I’ve been getting out as much as I can. Doing a bit of hunting, hanging out with the dogs and getting amongst it when I can.”

Perry walked into an almost no-name Blues outfit last year

compared to the calibre of the Crusaders, which remains littered with All Blacks.

Included in the Crusaders’ pack are prominent props for Perry to learn from with All Blacks Wyatt Crockett and Owen Franks, while Joe Moody was selected as an All Black tourist only to get injured on the eve of departure.

“We’ve been getting into the scrum work the last few weeks,” Perry said.

“I’ve picked up pointers here and there, watching them and learning heaps off them. They are pretty open to a chat to help you out so it’s pretty good.”

With the stable of bookends competition will be tough for spots, but with props being props they like to sort out the pecking order themselves.

“It usually starts off getting a feel of things and by the end you’re trying to nudge each other around.

“There’s time for going ham-

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mer-and-tongs and time for easing into it.”

The competition comes to a head today with an internal trial.

The Crusaders then head to Motueka for a pre-season clash with the Highlanders and a final hit-out against the Hurricanes in Levin on February 14.

The Super 15 then starts for the Crusaders with a home game against the two-time defending champion Chiefs on February 21.

Perry earned seven caps with the Blues last year and he knows his chances for game time at the Crusaders, with two All blacks ahead of him means proving himself in the pre-season.

“It’s always hard to say how much game time you might get.

“I just need to perform well in the trial games when I get a crack. Keep my head down and bum up and keep working and hopefully it gets noticed.

“I’d love to be out there as much as I can.”

Tackle bag training.

The 2014 Crusaders squad is Backs: Israel Dagg, Johnny McNicholl, Zac Guildford, Nemani Nadolo, Adam Whitelock, Rey Lee-Lo, Ryan Crotty, Tom Taylor, Daniel Carter, Colin Slade, Tyler Bleyendaal, Andy Ellis, Willi Heinz, Mitchell Drummond.

Forwards: Kieran Read, Jordan Taufua, Richie McCaw, Matt Todd, George Whitelock, Luke Whitelock, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Dominic Bird, Jimmy Tupou, Owen Franks, Nepo Laulala, Wyatt Crockett, Joe Moody, Tim Perry, Corey Flynn, Ben Funnell, Codie Taylor.

Wider training squad: Nafi Tuitavake, Kieron Fonotia, Rob Thompson, Jed Brown, Mike Kainga.

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■ BASKETBALL

In brief

Breakers see bigger picture

BY KRIS SHANNON

much and, with the stretch run now underway, he knew what was required in the remaining weeks of the campaign.

“I think we have to manage the load at practice really well,” he said. “It’s something that I’ve been guilty of at different times - to over-train a little bit.

“Now as we’re in this period, what’s the perfect load to go and peak for every game? I’ve got to make sure that these guys are peaking for every game, they’re not tired and they feel great about going into every game.

That’s my job right now.”

The Breakers’ job, in the short term, is to claim the return leg of this potentially-decisive double-header in Sydney next Saturday. Bigger picture, they may need to win two thirds of their remaining nine games.

Vickerman said the team was targeting 17 wins, which would see them run the table. But he was wary about assigning any game ‘must-win’ status.

“So right now we say that every game is a chance to get 17, and that’s what we’re heading for right now.”

- APNZ

Now that they nearly find themselves in a position of strength, the Breakers can afford to acknowledge a few weaknesses.

The defending champions’ stuttering season has been attributed to a host of reasons - a new coach, different personnel, rule changes - but those within the set-up can suggest.

And with a late run into playoff contention looking likelier after Thursday’s crucial win over Sydney, the Breakers know that amending those areas is the key that could unlock the door to the finals.

The first point is perhaps the most salient, given their conquering of the Kings was only the second time this season the Breakers have collected consecutive victories.

An 8-11 record hardly hints at many winning streaks - certainly none nearing the 16 straight they recorded during the last campaign - and being able to string together some positive results is what separates the contenders from the pretenders.

So why have the Breakers followed three-quarters of their successes with immediate setbacks? While difficult to concede, Tom Abercrombie thought it must have been the mindset.

“We’ve been guilty this year of taking our foot of the gas a little bit after a win and relaxing too much,” he said. “It was really pleasing to have a fantastic week and practise and then carry that over into the game.

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Thorpe out of rehab

Speedy defender finds spot

Ian Thorpe has reportedly checked out of rehab as he battles “crippling depression” and alcohol abuse.

The five-time Olympic champion is believed to have returned to a family home in Sydney after spending time at Bankstown Hospital and Strathfield Private Hospital in the latest round in a decade-long battle with his inner demons.

Thorpe reportedly left hospital yesterday after being under medical supervision since Wednesday night.

Thorpe, 31, had been living in Switzerland for 18 months, but returned to Sydney to spend the Christmas period with his family at his parents’ Panania home.

He was injured in a fall earlier in the week.

Friends say Thorpe has struggled to adjust to life after swimming and with the disappointment of a failed comeback at the London Olympics in 2012.

He has given up hope of competing at the this year’s Glasgow Games.

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Tom Abercrombie

BY STEVEN HOLLOWAY After four years in professional football, Wellington Phoenix defender Michael Boxall has found his feet.

The 25-year-old defender - a former Mt Albert Grammar first XI player - is enjoying the most consistent form of his career under Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick and tonight will be a key cog in the wheel if they are to run over Adelaide United at Eden Park.

Boxall was called upon for first team duty when fullback Louis Fenton went down with a season-ending injury on New Year’s Day against West Sydney Wanderers. Despite not starting a game at right back for eight years, Boxall stepped up, performed with aplomb and hasn’t looked back.

He made the A-League team of the week for his performance in the Phoenix’s 5-0 win over Melbourne Victory and has looked a strong, calm and composed presence in his three successive starts.

But perhaps his greatest weapon is his speed. At 1.88m and 90kg, Boxall is deceptively quick. So quick in fact that he beats whippets Tyler Boyd, Kenny Cunningham and the rest of the Phoenix squad over

The challenge for us it to do that again.”

That begs an obvious question about the Breakers being unable to translate practice form into results with any regularity. The champs have long prided themselves on their brutal training regime, sessions that many players have described as harder than the games.

As it turns out, at times they may have been too intense.

Dean Vickerman admitted as

10m and 20m sprints in their fitness testing sessions.

“A speed test where you just go whenever you want isn’t necessarily relevant to the speed you use in football, but it’s good knowing that you do have that in the locker to match opposition wingers for pace,” Boxall said.

Tonight that pace will come in handy as he helps deal with the speed and trickery of Adelaide attackers Bruce Djite and Jeronimo Neumann.

It’s another

must-win for the Phoenix, who despite playing some attractive soccer and earning 13 points from their past six games, languish second to bottom on the A-League ladder. But the table is tight with five points separating fifth and ninth place and a win puts them right back in the mix for a playoff spot.

Boxall credits the Phoenix’s change in fortune to Merrick and his meticulous planning.

“This year for the first time, each player in every position knows their own roles as well as everyone else’s roles,” Boxall said.

“During my time in Vancouver [playing for the Whitecaps in the MLS] I wasn’t necessarily coached in my position.

I was just kind of thrown out there and expected to produce results.

“Ernie has made it very clear about what he wants from everyone and how he wants them to play. Everyone is on the same page.” - APNZ

Year 7s tough it out The Mid Canterbury Cricket Year 7 team competed in the Canterbury Country Mandeville tournament recently and had a tough draw, up against three of the top four sides.

First up Christchurch made 160/8 with Ben Innes 3/ 20. In reply Mid Canterbury fell short by only 19 runs. All out for 142 after Archie Redfern made an excellent 77 not out. The weather intervened on day two before they met eventual tournament winners Canterbury Country. Country scored 231/4 from their 40 overs, aided by eight dropped catches from Mid Canterbury. Redfern made 52 and Thomas Schmack was 38 not out as Mid Canterbury was all out for 151. Batting first in their final game against North Canterbury, Mid Canterbury could only put 137 runs on the board. Once again Redfern led the way with 65 not out, while Liam Reilly added 22. The total didn’t trouble North Canterbury, passing Mid Canterbury’s total two wickets down and going on to make 185/6, with Bradley Phillips 2/20.

Sochi skier injured Brazilian freestyle skier Lais Souza, who was to compete in the Winter Olympics in Russia, is unable to move her arms and legs following a training accident in the US. A medical bulletin posted on the website of the Brazilian Olympic Committee said Souza was “in serious condition even though she remains conscious”. They said they were still hopeful that the paralysis would not be permanent. “She is in intensive care, is breathing with the help of ventilators and is unable to move her arms and legs,” it added. During training in Utah this week, the 25-year-old Souza, who competed as a gymnast in the summer Olympics in Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008), slammed into a tree.

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Women crew for men A lack of entries in the women’s 470 fleet means Olympic gold medallists Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie will be looking to the male crews for competition at the Sail Auckland regatta. Sail Auckland New Zealand’s only ISAF 100-point regatta - starts today with 10 Olympic classes taking to the water, along with three paralympic fleets and a handful of invited classes. The regatta is a rare opportunity to see New Zealand’s top Olympic sailing talent compete on their home waters, with current world champions Aleh and Powrie (aka Team Jolly), Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in the 49er, and young 49er FX stars Alexandra Maloney and Molly Meech all in action over the next four days.

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Magpies re-sign Swan Dane Swan has reportedly signed a two-year contract extension at Collingwood, committing him to the Magpies until the end of the 2016 season. News Corp Australia reports Collingwood will announce the deal at their family day today, ending any suggestion the midfielder could leave the club as a free agent at the end of 2014.

Swan turns 30 in February and the deal should ensure the Brownlow medallist finishes his career as a one-club player.

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■ OZ-KIWI WATERSKI

Ben McFadden on his way to a silver in the under 21 men’s slalom.

Photo Peter wood

Medal swag from ski contest

By Jonathan Leask

jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The Mid Canterbury contingent had a haul of 15 medals at the at the Oz-Kiwi Waterskiing competition at Lake Hood earlier this week.

It was the first time Lake Hood had hosted an international competition and while there was a strong performance from the eight locals in the New Zealand team the highlight came from a world champion Australian.

Jacinta Carroll landed a 51.6m jump, breaking an 11-year-old New Zealand all-comers’ women’s jump record.

Two other records fell in the competition with Rachel Donaldson breaking her sister Lana’s South Island women’s U21 tricks record and Hilary Munro set the South Island women’s U21 jump record.

The locals claimed a clean sweep in the under 14 boys with Hugh and George

Donaldson claiming all four golds.

Hugh became the Australasian Champion with the overall gold after winning the tricks and jump (where he landed a 30.2 to qualify for the junior worlds) and also a bronze in slalom.

George took the overall bronze after he won gold in the slalom with a personal best of two buoys on the 13m line at 55kmh, took bronze with two consistent jumps of 24.8m and was fourth in tricks.

Lachlan Woodman also performed well to be sixth overall and had a PB of 20.6m in the jump.

In the under 17 girls Hannah Wright took the overall bronze behind Australians Katie Miller and Casey Wooderson. Wright was third overall after she won bronze in the slalom with a best score of three buoys on the 14m line at 55kmh and was third in tricks with a best score 3070 points while also coming in fourth in the jump with a 28.5m. Gabriella Woodman was sixth in both the

Hannah Wright lands her jump in the women’s under 21 competition.

Photo Peter wood

trick and jump, with a PB in the jump of 17.1m, and Anna Doig was sixth in slalom.

Ben McFadden picked up four medals in the under 21 men including the overall silver. McFadden landed a 45m effort to take the gold while consistent skiing in both rounds and a best score of five buoys on the 13m line at 58kmh earned silver in slalom, as did a score 4290 points in tricks for silver.

The women’s under 21 competition was dominated by the world Under 21 women’s overall champion and world open women’s jump champion, backing up her record jump with wins in slalom and tricks to be named the Australasian champion.

Rachel Donaldson took the silver medal in tricks eclipsing her sister’s South Island record with 3540 points, marking a big comeback for the skier who ruptured two knee ligaments just prior to the Oz-Kiwi in Mulwala three years ago.

Rachel Donaldson took a silver in the tricks.

Hugh Donaldson during the under 14 boys’ tricks, one of two events in which he won gold.

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Ben McFadden on his way to a silver in the under 21 men’s slalom.

Photo Peter wood

Medal swag from ski contest

By Jonathan Leask

jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

The Mid Canterbury contingent had a haul of 15 medals at the at the Oz-Kiwi Waterskiing competition at Lake Hood earlier this week.

It was the first time Lake Hood had hosted an international competition and while there was a strong performance from the eight locals in the New Zealand team the highlight came from a world champion Australian.

Jacinta Carroll landed a 51.6m jump, breaking an 11-year-old New Zealand all-comers’ women’s jump record.

Two other records fell in the competition with Rachel Donaldson breaking her sister Lana’s South Island women’s U21 tricks record and Hilary Munro set the South Island women’s U21 jump record.

The locals claimed a clean sweep in the under 14 boys with Hugh and George

Donaldson claiming all four golds.

Hugh became the Australasian Champion with the overall gold after winning the tricks and jump (where he landed a 30.2 to qualify for the junior worlds) and also a bronze in slalom.

George took the overall bronze after he won gold in the slalom with a personal best of two buoys on the 13m line at 55kmh, took bronze with two consistent jumps of 24.8m and was fourth in tricks.

Lachlan Woodman also performed well to be sixth overall and had a PB of 20.6m in the jump.

In the under 17 girls Hannah Wright took the overall bronze behind Australians Katie Miller and Casey Wooderson. Wright was third overall after she won bronze in the slalom with a best score of three buoys on the 14m line at 55kmh and was third in tricks with a best score 3070 points while also coming in fourth in the jump with a 28.5m. Gabriella Woodman was sixth in both the

Hannah Wright lands her jump in the women’s under 21 competition.

Photo Peter wood

trick and jump, with a PB in the jump of 17.1m, and Anna Doig was sixth in slalom.

Ben McFadden picked up four medals in the under 21 men including the overall silver. McFadden landed a 45m effort to take the gold while consistent skiing in both rounds and a best score of five buoys on the 13m line at 58kmh earned silver in slalom, as did a score 4290 points in tricks for silver.

The women’s under 21 competition was dominated by the world Under 21 women’s overall champion and world open women’s jump champion, backing up her record jump with wins in slalom and tricks to be named the Australasian champion.

Rachel Donaldson took the silver medal in tricks eclipsing her sister’s South Island record with 3540 points, marking a big comeback for the skier who ruptured two knee ligaments just prior to the Oz-Kiwi in Mulwala three years ago.

Rachel Donaldson took a silver in the tricks.

Hugh Donaldson during the under 14 boys’ tricks, one of two events in which he won gold.

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In brief Dumping outrage The government agency that oversees Australia’s Great Barrier Reef yesterday approved a plan to dump vast swathes of sediment on the reef as part of a major coal port expansion — a decision that environmentalists say will endanger one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. The federal government in December approved the expansion of the Abbot Point coal port in northern Queensland, which requires a massive dredging operation to make way for ships entering and exiting the port. About 3 million cubic metres of dredged mud will be dumped within the marine park under the plan.

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High vodka death toll

Appeals Court Judge Alessandro Nencini (centre) reads out the verdict for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, in Florence, Italy.

Knox found guilty again

By Colleen Barry More than two years after Amanda Knox returned to the US apparently home free, an Italian court yesterday reinstated her murder conviction in the stabbing of her roommate and increased her sentence to 28½ years in prison, raising the spectre of a long extradition fight.

Knox, 26, received word in her hometown of Seattle. The former American exchange student said she was “frightened and saddened by the unjust verdict” and blamed “overzealous and intransigent prosecution,” ‘’narrow-minded investigation” and coercive interrogation techniques.

“This has gotten out of hand,” Knox said in a statement. “Having been found innocent before, I expected better from the Italian justice system.”

Lawyers for Knox and her 29-year-old ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, who was also found guilty, vowed to appeal to Italy’s highest court, a pro-

Russian men who down large amounts of vodka — and too many do — have an “extraordinarily” high risk of an early death, a new study says. Researchers tracked about 151,000 adult men in the Russian cities of Barnaul, Byisk and Tomsk from 1999 to 2010.

They interviewed them about their drinking habits and, when about 8000 later died, followed up to monitor their causes of death. The risk of dying before age 55 for those who said they drank three or more half-litre bottles of vodka a week was a shocking 35 per cent.

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Crew ordered released

From left: Italian student Raffaele Sollecito, slain 21-year-old British woman Meredith Kercher, her American roommate Amanda Knox.

cess that will take at least a year and drag out a see-saw legal battle that has fascinated court-watchers on both sides of the Atlantic and led to lurid tabloid headlines about “Foxy Knoxy” and her sex life.

It was the third trial for Knox and Sollecito, whose first two trials in the 2007 slaying of British exchange student Meredith Kercher produced flip-flop verdicts of guilty, then innocent.

After the acquittal in 2011, Knox returned to the US, where she evidently hoped to

put herself beyond the reach of Italian law. But Italy’s supreme court soon ordered a third trial.

Yesterday, the panel of two judges and six lay jury members deliberated 11½ hours before issuing its decision, stiffening Knox’s original 26year sentence, apparently to take into account an additional conviction for slander, while confirming Sollecito’s 25-year term.

Legal experts said it is unlikely Italy will request Knox’s extradition before the verdict

is final. In Italy, verdicts are not considered final until they are confirmed, usually by the supreme Court of Cassation.

The final decision of whether to hand Knox over to the Italians would rest with the US State Department, and the issue is likely to stir debate over whether she is a victim of double jeopardy, because she was retried after an acquittal But even Knox’s lawyers dismissed the double-jeopardy notion because her acquittal was never finalised by Italy’s highest court.

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Panama’s judicial authorities have ordered the release of 32 of 35 crew members of a North Korean ship detained in July for carrying hidden arms from Cuba and they were working on the paperwork needed to leave. Prosecutor Nahaniel Murgas said the captain and two other crew members would remain to face arms trafficking charges.

- AP

Cartel leader’s son held Mexican soldiers and marines captured the son of the alleged leader of a drug cartel during a raid near the western city of Guadalajara. Monte Alejandro Rubido Garcia, executive secretary of the National Public Safety System, said the military nabbed 23-year-old Ruben Oseguera and four other men in Zapopan, a city in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. His father, Nemesio Oseguera, allegedly leads the Jalisco New Generation cartel, which is believed to be allied with the Sinaloa cartel, Mexico’s most powerful drug gang led by Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.

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Gas rig ‘out of control’

Federal prosecutors seek death penalty

Crews lost control of a natural gas well being drilled off the Louisiana coast, but officials said no injuries or pollution have been reported and efforts are under way to stop the flow of gas. The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says most crew members were evacuated from the rig, which was drilling in 80 metres of water about 174 kilometres southwest of Lafayette. The rig operator is EnVen Energy Ventures of Metairie, Louisiana. EnVen Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Garrett said gas, water and sand are flowing, but no pollution has reached the Gulf of Mexico.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

The announcement by federal prosecutors that they will seek the death penalty against the man accused in the Boston Marathon bombing came as no surprise to people who lost limbs or suffered other injuries in last year’s attack.

But the victims and their families expressed a range of emotions about the decision to seek the execution of a 20-year-old former student prosecutors ac-

cuse of committing one of the worst terror attacks on US soil since September 11, 2011.

“It shows people that if you are going to terrorise our country, you are going to pay with your life,” said Marc Fucarile, of Stoneham, who lost his right leg above the knee and suffered other severe injuries in the bombing.

But the grandmother of a 29-year-old woman killed in

the attack said she isn’t sure she supports the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, yet she fears that prison wouldn’t be enough punishment for him.

“I don’t know, because it’s not going to bring her back,” said Lillian Campbell, grandmother of Krystle Campbell. “I don’t even like to discuss it because it makes me so upset. She was my granddaughter and I miss her so much.”

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Will we agree on a new NZ flag?

Coen Lammers EDITOR

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rime Minister John Key has unleashed an unprecedented level of hype around changing the New Zealand flag.

Whether or not Mr Key raised the issue to deflect the attention from Labour’s baby bonus, the suggestion to consider a different flag is gathering support, as is the suggestion to have a referendum on the flag alongside this year’s election.

Even Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae, who represents the Queen herself, feels that the current ensign no longer reflects modern New Zealand.

The Union Jack in the flag represents our historical ties with Britain, but this country has moved on and developed its very own distinct identity.

A new flag should embody our modern status as a nation and would also resolve any confusion with the Australian flag.

It is easy to find reasons for change, but a bit more complicated to actually come up with an alternative that we can all agree on.

The obvious popular choice could be the black flag with a white fern which we have already adopted as an alternative emblem for sports and other events.

Many Kiwis, however, are uncomfortable for the ‘All Blacks’ flag to become our national banner. Some see that symbol merely as a logo or a commercial brand that should not be elevated to the significance of a national flag.

Others have also pointed out that a black colour has too many negative connotations and does not represent the green and blue that make up our countryside.

Naturally, Maori leaders will also need to have input, but as they are unable to agree on their own national flag, it is easy to see the complexities around a new New Zealand flag.

The majority of Kiwis might agree that we want to drop our colonial flag, but it will be interesting to see if we can agree on one specific alternative.

And if we can’t find a winner, we may in fact end up with the status quo.

YOUR VIEW Art gallery colour Don’t like the ‘poo brown’ colour of the new art gallery.

However, it does blend in with our main road fountain which has always looked to me like rows of bedpans.

Leanne ***** Root beer colour just right. ***** The colour is great on the new Art Gallery.

Not a parasite In Thursday’s Guardian a writer says that Dotcom and Minto should form a political party and that they should call it the “Parasite Party”.

By Minto, I presume they

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mean John Minto. Whatever one may think of John Minto’s political leanings, and I am sure there are many people in Ashburton that would not share his views, the man is definitely not a parasite.

He has been active in Auckland local politics, the Mana Party, a Post Primary Teachers’ Association branch chairman, as well as his many years involved with HART. He was also vice-president of the United Nations Conference Against Apartheid Sport.

As well as being a teacher and raising a family I would have thought that would be enough to make him ineligible for the “parasite” tag.

Plus he is not one to hide behind a non-de plume.

Simon Blissett

Cells in cars Obviously you have very little

by David Fletcher

to do.

To spend five hours counting people talking on their cellphone.

So why don’t you use that time to train to be a police officer or call me and I could easily give you a job to fill in those five spare hours a day!

Andy Molloy

East Street resealing What does the council think of the resealing job on East Street? ***** Is someone going to come back and finish East Street?

It’s worse than it was.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Do you like the ‘root beer’ colour on the art gallery/museum.

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Felicity-Stacey Clark FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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ears ago, I spent a few years living in Golden Bay. In those days I looked upon it as New Zealand’s greatest secret. It’s not so secret any more.

My time up there was brought back to mind (not that it was ever missing), by news stories over the past couple of weeks.

One of the most powerful and life-changing experiences for me, was being involved in whale strandings and helping refloat the enormous creatures.

Actually, creatures are the wrong word, but I can’t think of a better one.

I first got a call from a neighbour who had had a call from someone else to tell her there were pilot whales stranded at the base of Farewell Spit, and heaps more volunteers were needed to help keep them wet until they could be refloated on the next tide.

So we threw warm clothes, thermals, towels, food, buckets and old sheets into the car and headed for the Spit carpark. I wasn’t sure what the sheets and buckets were for, but I soon found out.

The whales were stranded close to the high tide mark, and as the tide went out they were thoroughly beached.

Whale skin is incredibly sun sensitive.

To the touch, it feels as slippery as a wet inner tube.

DOC rangers pointed out to us a couple of whales who had been sunburned. The result was horrible. Their skin had split revealing the flesh beneath.

The sheets we brought were to be thoroughly dunked, and spread over the whale’s backs to protect them from the blazing sun.

After that the buckets were used to pour water on the sheets, to try and keep the already stressed whales from being sunburnt or overheating.

It was a big pod, around 100 the DOC ranger said.

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He pointed out the largest one, and said it had been measured and was confirmed as 10-metres long.

It was a long afternoon, and a longer evening, but finally the majority floated off. A couple died.

We were told that on some occasions, depending on the conditions, all those stranded died.

The whales were followed out by small boats which tried to herd them away from the beach to keep them from stranding again.

Sadly it didn’t work.

We had been told to ring DOC in the morning, and when we did, we heard that they were beached closer to Puponga.

The next day, Pawawau.

Then back on the Spit, this time far higher. Each time the pod was a little smaller and more whales remained dead on the beach. This time walking to the stranding was out.

We were taken up by 4WDs. The wind had changed, with

bitterly cold sleet blowing almost horizontally.

The whale numbers were down considerably, and there was a strong risk of hypothermia, not just for those in the water with them, but anywhere.

DOC ordered us back to their quarters at the base of the Spit.

Some of us began the walk back, to be picked up when the 4WD returned from taking the first lot.

They were mainly holiday makers who against the advice of DOC and others had gone into the water inappropriately dressed. The visibility was poor and it was sheer luck that I came across an incoherent woman crouching on the wet sand, shivering convulsively.

She was dressed for Lambton Quay.

It was even greater luck that I recognised a holidaying doctor I knew. He took over and got into the next vehicle with her.

When we got back to the carpark there were locals who

brought us hot food and drinks, and we were all herded into the DOC place.

There were more than 50 of us squeezed into what was once clearly a medium-sized sitting room.

It was explained clearly to us that the whales were dying.

In addition to being utterly exhausted, they had been preyed on by opportunistic orcas.

All were beyond living for more than a few hours.

The DOC workers said that by the next day most, if not all, would be dead. We could leave them as was, or make the decision to euthanase.

Our call, they said.

We all had the opportunity to speak, and did.

Tears coursed down every face in the room.

The unanimous decision was, euthanase.

A couple of DOC people quietly left the room and we heard a vehicle start.

Then we all left too.

Still crying.

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Mel Dey puts Muppet through her paces in her new pet hydrotherapy pool.

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Therapy just for dogs

BY ERIN TASKER

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A new pool has opened its doors in Ashburton, but only a select few will get to swim in it.

That’s because it’s not a human pool, it’s a dog pool.

Spapaws is the brainchild of Ashburton woman Mel Dey, a qualified vet nurse who was looking for a job she could do from home that incorporated her love for animals.

Pet hydrotherapy was right up her alley and now she’s got a fully insulated, custom fabricated pool in a specially built shed right next to her house.

“There was definitely a place for hydrotherapy in Ashburton,” she said. Up until now there was nothing between Dunedin and Christchurch and dog owners had to travel for treatment.

“I was confident there would be a market for it in Ashburton, it’s just getting the word out there that it’s available.

“Here in Ashburton it’s getting people to give it a go and see the benefits, that will be the hardest thing.”

There’s no formal training or

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Up until now there was nothing between Dunedin and Christchurch and dog owners had to travel for treatment.

regulatory body in New Zealand; Ms Dey trained by distance through Hawksmoor in England.

“That gave me a good insight into cruciate rehab and patellas, knee caps, which are very common injuries in dogs, as well as dysplasia.”

One session of hydrotherapy is half an hour and in that time the dog may only swim anything from a couple of minutes, to 15 minutes maximum for a “super-fit” dog, Ms Dey said.

For a dog, a four minute swim is like a 20 minute walk.

“It takes a lot of energy for a dog to swim,” she said.

“Every dog that comes, no matter how fit or how old, will have its first swim with a buoyancy aid, no matter what.”

They’ll wear life jackets and for dogs prone to ear infections like

spaniels, wraps over their ears called Aqua Bandits.

“Any dog can swim; it can swim for fun, for fitness, pre or postsurgery. No dog is excluded from swimming,” she said.

She’d also like to offer puppy swimming one day.

“A lot of dogs are good, natural swimmers, but not all of them. A lot of people have labs or spaniels and they want to do water sports and they just assume the dog will come along.

“I’ve also had interest from one man who wants to swim his dog purely for pleasure because he doesn’t want his dog to swim in places like the river,” she said.

Her pool was clean and warm – 28 to 29 degrees in summer and 30 to 31 degrees in winter – and swimming in warmer water was beneficial for dogs, she said.

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here are many complex factors which influence share prices on a daily basis including, in no small part, the economy of the country. This week I thought I’d provide an update on the New Zealand economy in general including details from the consumer confidence index, and an update on inflation.

On Thursday, January 30, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced that the Official Cash Rate will be left unchanged at 2.5 per cent however Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler stated that the RBNZ remains “committed to increasing the OCR as needed, to keep future average inflation near the 2 per cent target midpoint.

The scale and speed of the rise in the OCR will depend on future economic indicators”.

New Zealand consumers are the most upbeat they’ve been since the double-dip recession which began before the 2008 global financial crisis.

The ANZ Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose 6.4 points to 135.8, the highest level since January 2007. A net 50% of the 1,737 people surveyed said now is a good time to buy a big ticket item, up from a net 39% in December. The current conditions index rose 6.3 points to 130.1 and the future conditions index climbed 6.5 points to 139.7. The upbeat survey is the latest in a series of reports showing New Zealand is likely to experience strong growth this year.

A net 11% of respondents said they were financially better off now than a year ago compared to 9% in December, and a net 41% expect to be better off in a year’s time, up from 37%.

New Zealand confidence rose in the 4Q of 2013 to

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its second highest reading in the last two years, but optimism about wage growth slumped to its lowest in 18 months.

New Zealand inflation unexpectedly edged higher in the 4Q of 2013, led by more expensive airfares, housing and dairy prices. The CPI increased 0.1% in the three months ended December 31, 2014, slowing from a quarterly increase of 0.9%. The annual pace of inflation was 1.6%, its fastest pace since March 2012 and slightly ahead of forecasts. The increase was underpinned by a 12% rise in the price of international airfares, and a 6.7% increase in domestic flights. Prices for housing and household utilities rose 0.5% (with a 1.1% rise in the cost of new housing and a 1.6% increase in property maintenance services). Prices for milk cheese and eggs advanced 4.2% in the quarter.

If you have any queries on how the economy of New Zealand affects your investments or if you would like to confidentially discuss any aspect of your investments, please contact us.

Ian Lennie and Selwyn Sloan are Authorised Financial Advisers with Forsyth Barr in Ashburton. To arrange a meeting to discuss your investment objectives in confidence, call (03) 307 9540 or email ashburton@ forsythbarr.co.nz. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice. Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.

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HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER LICENCING Certified Assessor for licencing from Learner to Full • Licence classer 2 - 5 • Wheels, tracks & roller endorsements • NZTA Certified • Tranzqual Assessor Drive Rite - But Keep Left

Ashburton 80 Kermode Street Craig Gare

PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS If you are renovating or building a new home you need someone to trust in all your PAINTING and DECORATING NEEDS – Commercial or Residential.

• Interior decorating • Exterior decorating

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof painting

Ph 03 347 3476

MOBILE MOWER SERVICING • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

Contact Paul McCormick

Phone 03 307 7402 Mob 027 433 5766

Ph 03 308 7234

Rolleston 825 Jones Road

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

Stan Keeley, Owner

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

EMERGENCYglass GLASS rEpairs REPAIRS EmErgEncy There when you need us with a Fast reliable service plus No extra Call-Out fee for urgent after-hours work

ashburton glass Works 11 Peter Street, For any enquiries call us today on Ph/Fax 308-8432 Mob 0274 332 259 Email: trudgeon@vodafone.co.nz

22T Track Excavator for hire.

- power clamp plus attachments

Comes with experienced Operator.

Gordon Allan gordon allan

11 peterAshburton street, ashburton Tel:Tel: (03)(03) 308308 3918 3918 a/H:A/H: (021) 716 716 157157 (021)

PROFESSIONAL DECORATORS

If you’re going to do it... ...do it in good company!

The Finishing Company

Phone Doug on 027 439 1560 or Murray on 027 439 1556

03 307 8870 or 0274 444 856 Paint, Plaster (Rockcote), Factory Spray Lacquer, Specialist Coatings/Textures (Resin & Stone Floors)

Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

D SOLD SOLD Wicksey’s Lawn Mowing Service OLD SOLD SSO OLLD S SOLD SOLD SSO OLLD D SOLD SOLD Lawns cut and tidied - spick and span - for your home, Buying or Selling Real Estate?

• Free 24 hour appraisals • Competitive commission • Top office location

• NZ 1 & 2 websites • Maximum marketing • No upfront fees

“It’s why more people are choosing McGregors” Phone Enquiries: 308 6173

Online Enquiries: mcgregorrealestate.co.nz/appraisals.htm

rental or business properties.

Servicing the Mid Canterbury area.

Good rates, free quote.

Ph Graeme on 027 457 6508

PAINTING & DECORATING

Under Tile Heating

Your local family business servicing locals

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Our family business services all rural and urban areas in Canterbury • Interior and Exterior Painting • Furniture Restoration • Small Plastering Jobs • Paper Hanging • Murals Local third generation painter - Over 30 years experience - friendly and reliable service.

No job too big or too small

Phone Dion or Peta 302 3816 or 027 312 3073

Marmox insulation board Fully installed Free quotes Locally owned and operated

Contact David on: T/F 027 599 4028 E davidtaylor@maxnet.co.nz

Automotive o t Au Air-conditioning

in agricultural Pro Specialising and earthmoving vehicles, as well as your every day run-around.

Call Brenton on 027 307 7096 proautoelectricalltd@gmail.com

Call Elaine today and discover how you can get your advertising working for you at a fraction of the cost by being part of ‘Trades & Services’.

Elaine Dillon

MOB: 021 836 543 or O: 307-7907 or 307-7900

The best and most cost efficient When we looked at getting our message across to as many of Mid-Canterbury’s population as we could, we found the best and most cost efficient way for us was the Ashburton Guardian.

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Mayfield Service Centre Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited is a successful and innovated contracting company, operating a wide range of modern machinery ranging from 1.5ton to 25ton Excavators, Graders, Scrapers, Dump Trucks, Trucks and Trailers, Loaders, Rollers, Bulldozers, Crushing Plant.

Due to ongoing workload we are currently looking to employ people for the following positions:

Are you an Accounts Administrator that stands out?

Accounts Administrator Flexibility to be full-time or part-time This varied role will stretch your organisation skills as you will be managing internal and external queries, alongside daily and monthly accounting tasks, so your ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential! This role is key to ensure the routine departmental accounting functions are solid and, sits within a small team, so you’ll be asked to roll your sleeves up and take on a variety of tasks.

Specific aspects of the role will include: • Payroll • Accounts Payable • Accounts Receivable • GST/FBT

• Multi Skilled Excavators Operators- Track and Wheeled • Class 4 and 5 Truck Drivers • Site Works Foreman • Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Stuart Tarbotton Contractors has a variety of work on offer such as • Tree clearance work • General farm maintenance • Dairy and farm lanes • Demolition • Driveways

• Effluent storage ponds • Dairy conversions • Farm drainage control • Industrial site works • Subdivisions

If this sounds of interest to you please phone the office on (03) 307 7065 or email CV to:

Your accounting experience will include: • demonstrable accounts knowledge • minimum two years relevant work experience and familiarity with accounting packages • payroll experience • confident user of Microsoft Office including solid Excel skills • be self-managing with analytical and logical problem solving skills • must have excellent oral and written communication skills To view a position description please visit guardianonline.co.nz and search AG101 To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and relevant work references to: kirstin.c@theguardian.co.nz

PGG Wrightson Seeds is a New Zealand based global reaching seed company with operations and collaborations in New Zealand, Australia, and South and North America. We are currently seeking an Arable Representative to join our team for the Ashburton area.

As an Arable Representative you will be responsible for servicing key arable clients, providing advice on agrichemicals, fertiliser and pasture seed as well as managing the complete growing process of their contracted crops. This will include crop production, crop monitoring and reporting, promoting and selling Arable products whilst maintaining a high level of relationships with clients.

To be successful in this role you will need proven experience in the arable industry, strong knowledge of cereal and small seed crop agronomy and have good interpersonal skills whereby you will become our clients trusted advisor.

Should you require further information regarding this position please contact Graeme Jones on 027 431 0840. A full position description is available for this role.

Apply today: applications@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz

Experienced Post Driver Operator/ Fencer

Cleaners Required Location: Ashburton Variety of sites and hours – Monday to Friday and Monday,Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts available.

These roles would suit local people that are reliable, fit and keen to learn.

A full driver’s licence is essential. This role provides loads of variety with each site.

For more information and to apply, please contact Deborah Blackwood on 021 451 053.

Must be a skilled and experienced post driver operator and fencer with great work ethnic and the ability to work unsupervised when necessary.

Immediate start required.

Please apply in own handwriting by February 10, 2014 to: Ashburton Guardian P O Box 77 c/- Number 1038 Ashburton 7740

Ashburton Forks Engineering Full time/Part time

position available

for general repair maintenance on all varieties of farm machinery engineering / welding etc.

Please contact Scott or Daisy on 03 303 0802 or 021 212 3181

Guardian Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more!

151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

Motoring 307 7900

Competent mechanic required for a busy rural garage.

Please phone 03 303 6315 or email mayfield. serv@xtra.co.nz for more information.

Roofing Labourer required, immediate start.

Take advantage of this excellent career opportunity for the right person.

Contact Wiki on 027 476 0203.

office.stc@xtra.co.nz Applicant confidentiality is assured.

Arable Representative

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable accounts-all-rounder that stands out from the crowd! Preferably you will have a relevant qualification or you are currently studying accounting. However, consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience, who can demonstrate themselves to be quick learners, with the right attitude and a positive approach.

OCS Limited is a leading facilities services organisation established in 40 countries and with 26 branches nationally.

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Required For Harvest Header Driver also Driver for tractor and grain trailer.

Phone 302 3835

Montyfields Experienced tractor driver / handy person required to take charge of our mowing, direct drilling etc on our dairy farm and run off.

No accommodation available.

Eight minutes from Methven.

Please phone Daphne 302 9402 Email montyfields@ farmside.co.nz

Email your CV and covering letter by 12 February 2014.

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Annie’s Nannies Have families looking for Nannies in the Ashburton district.

If you have experience or are qualified, please register at:

We are looking for a

Signwriter

to join our Signwriting team Are you enthusiastic, polite, practical, a problem solver, able to use a drawing program (Vector), crafty, artistic and a good listener?

Please send your CV to tanyatwiname@vodafone.co.nz or call 021 1319 314

We design, we build, we innovate.

211 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton (03) 307 61 30 www.calderstewart.co.nz

Your local Telecom store

East Street Ashburton (03) 308 0308

anniesnannies.co.nz

Or ring 308 8537

Glass Fitter/Repair Person Person required for busy windscreen replacement and repair business to train in the fitting and replacement of all types of glass in automotives and machinery. Also other workshop duties. Must be reliable and hold a current driver’s licence.

For an appointment for an interview, please contact 03 308 8485 or 03 308 8134 or 027 434 5636.

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Ashburton Meat Processors Limited Ashburton Meat Processors Limited operates yearround from its premises in Bridge Street, producing a range of meat cuts on-time and to specification for a number of significant local and national clients.

We are currently seeking applications from suitable people for a range of positions on both our day and night shifts.

Experienced Boners We require experienced Boners for our day and night shifts. Our day shift generally operates Monday to Friday, between the hours of 5.30am and 2.00pm with our night shift operating between 3.00pm and 11.30pm. Overtime is available from time to time.

Trimmers We require trimmers for our day and night shifts.

Knife experience is preferable but is not essential, as full training can be provided. Hours of work are as indicated above.

Packers We require quick, able people with attention to detail for packing roles on our day and night shifts. Experience is not essential, as full training is provided. Hours of work are also as indicated above.

We have a contract opportunity available for an immediate start in Ashburton for supplementary income earning approx 12-15k per annum.

Ideally this would suit people that have part-time businesses or scope to pick up extra work through the week/weekend.

This may be ideal for a couple although individuals with drive can fulfil these positions comfortably also.

You must have Monday and Friday available for this position, the rest of the week is free for you to pursue other income.

You should also have a good eye for the right people as you will be required to recruit people accordingly.

You will also need reliable transport and this would need to be a station wagon or van for delivery of this product.

Due to the palletised nature of the product you will need to have a driveway suitable to accommodate a large truck.

You will also need to be able to access an interactive website so a good broadband connection is a must.

Ideal applicants will have the following:

• Delivery and/or dispatch experience, able to schedule Applicants for all of these roles must be able to deliveries of product within a given area demonstrate an appropriate level of fitness.

• Supervisory experience, you will be looking after a To apply, email your details to bryan.waitoa@ab32.co.nz. team of delivery people If you would like further details, contact Bryan Waitoa on • A full clean driver’s licence 03-307-1245. Applications close Friday 7 February 2014.

• Good numerical, administrative and communication skills • Good interpersonal skills URL Closing date ______________ With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ tested: checked: • Fit and active • A station wagon or van.

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Criteria for this position include: “Reachmedia” advertisement, the media and the $139.13 position nominated.Interested?

• Atsat least three years experience 1 feb sits vac in Accounts and $318.90 Administration Cancellation of adverts booked Bamford with Contact Steve at media will incur a media cancellation • Some Import/Export knowledge would be steve.bamford@reachmedia.co.nz fee of $50. preferable but training will be given • Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel • A good head for figures and a good eye for detail your contact: Amy • Have good time management skills and a proactive nature • Have a great sense of humour and be a team player This position is 25 hours per week with opportunity for some overtime at different times of the month.

Casual hours for The hours are negotiable.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter to: Tina Moore General Manager P O Box 179 Ashburton Or email to: tina@nzsock.co.nz

Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator The New Zealand Sock Company is a locally owned and operated Sock Company based one hour south of Christchurch in Ashburton.

We pride ourselves on having the most modern plant in Australasia where we produce some of the world’s best socks! If you have experience in procurement, both domestically and internationally, and can tick off the below, then we can offer you a great opportunity to be part of a company which is going International and can offer you a fantastic family, friendly and fun environment to work in.

We can offer you challenges and a secure long term career with a very competitive salary.

Duties and responsibilities include The primary focus of this role is to solely manage and place all orders for inventory required and manage the companies supply chain and logistics functions both domestically and internationally. This will include managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing and other terms.

This is done in conjunction with you working with our sales team to set and update forecasting and determine product levels as a team, to ensure company inventory levels are maintained efficiently, with no “out of stocks” and no “excessive stocks”.

Provide accurate and timely cash flow forecasting based on orders and production pending and ensure reporting and your general administration duties are carried out in an efficient manner.

Skills and experience - A minimum of four years in a procurement role which involved importing and exporting - Proven skills and training in planning and organising - Good understanding of a large ERP system with a focus on forecasting, procurement and planning.

- Previous purchasing and inventory management experience - Good Excel and computer skills, excellent data entry is critical - Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders - Strong analytical and numerical skills - Cash flow forecasting for inventory management - Experience in lean manufacturing and the implementation would be an advantage - Must be a TEAM PLAYER! Formal training in Operational, Procurement, Planning and Inventory Management would be an advantage for this role; however, with the companies support, we would welcome someone looking to apply their current procurement skills and further train to enhance their skills in these areas. If you wish to apply, then please: Apply by email to: tina@nzsock.co.nz Include a minimum of two references and two referees and your recent CV.

Sales Team

“THREE FULL TIME POSITIONS” • Hardware • Power Tools • Building Supplies

Gardener Wanted

You can make a difference to the lives of children in our community by working in schools as a

An opportunity has come up for salespeople to join our team in our Mitre 10 MEGA store in Ashburton. Mitre 10 is a well established part of the Mitre 10 brand with stores in three locations: Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru.

farm garden

BOOST Tutor

We are a family owned business with a family feel and focused on giving our customers our very best.

Call Maria 03 302 3981

This is an exciting new programme which will support schools with a literacy programme that focuses on reading growth for children who need extra support.

You can make a difference in our students lives by becoming a volunteer BOOST Tutor.

As a BOOST Tutor you will be given full training and ongoing professional development.

If you would like to be part of this exciting community initiative you will need to commit to tutoring for two hours twice a week for 30 weeks.

Looking for flexible work hours?

See the Ashburton Guardian Accounts Administrator position in today’s Situations Vacant section. . .

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor for BOOST please contact our BOOST Co-ordinator, by phoning 308 5322 or emailing adult.literacy@xtra.co.nz

Three positions available:

• (1) Power tools & (1) Hardware departments

These positions are full time. An interest using power tools and DIY would be an advantage.

• Building Supplies

Suitable for someone with a passion for DIY and interest in the building trade.

The ideal applicants for these positions would need also the following attributes: • Possess outstanding customer service skills • Reliable, good work habits • Enjoy a team environment • Ability to strive for excellence These are good opportunities for the right person to be part of a great team and make a contribution to a growing business. In return we offer job security and excellent staff buying privileges.

Please forward your C.V. and covering letter, stating which position you are applying for, to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton. 7740 All applications remain confidential and close on Monday 17th February 2014.

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General Manager Refrigeration/Electrical

Dairycool is the dynamic and dependable name in refrigeration supply and servicing throughout rural Canterbury. Leading the way with milk cooling technology, we continue to grow our very strong client base by delivering quality, reliable and innovative services. We seek a motivated professional with a desire to lead a small, dedicated service team. We offer both Project Management and Maintenance services to our large customer base Canterbury wide. We currently employ 8 staff.

The time has come to hand over the reins to an experienced General Manager who has the ability and experience to take the company to the next level. However we would also welcome applications from any highly qualified tradesman who genuinely aspire to a position such as this.

Overview of Role

Dixon Homes are a new home building franchise now established in New Zealand. Our team are committed to working with their customers to achieve their ultimate goal of a brand new home.

An opportunity exists in the Ashburton area for a local builder to join in our success.

Are you:

The General Manager will be primarily responsible for creating, developing, and directing strategic objectives and implementing them through the business with maximum profit and return. You will be expected to represent these strategies, points of view and profit and loss reports to the owners on a monthly basis.

• Trade qualified in the carpentry and joinery industry

Key Responsibilities

• Computer literate

• Implement Business Strategy / Financial Management • Manage P&L and balance sheet performance.

• Develop and operationalise strategies, long-range plans, annual operating plans, annual budgets • Undertake and supervise project management activities.

• Provide leadership and business direction for long term development of the company • Oversee administration and inventory control • Manage operations Key Skills • Strategic Management skills (Planning, Financial, Analysis, Business development) are required • Strong team-building and managerial skills including HR process experience • Good computer skills with financial software understanding • Business-oriented mind-set.

• Ability in project management.

• Currently self employed • A team player • Driven for success

A Dixon Homes building franchise offers: • Being part of a national team with the same ethics and goals • Exclusive franchise territory

Motorcycle Technician Honda Country

Painter & Decorator Milzy’s Painting and Decorating is currently seeking a qualified or experienced painter and decorator.

To be considered for this full time position, it is essential that you • have a minimum of two years recent experience • have a good work ethic, be honest, reliable and hard-working • have excellent finishing skills with plastering and paperhanging experience a major advantage • hold a full drivers licence If this sounds like you and you are interested in becoming part of our team we would like to hear from you.

Post your current CV to 85 Eton St, Ashburton or email to amy.nic@xtra.co.nz.

For more information please phone Milzy on 027 313 9408.

David Pickles Ph. 021 330 732 or 03 434 1000

By Friday, February 14, 2014

Truck And Trailer / Forklift Operator

Applications close February 18, 2014

We are currently seeking applicants for a skilled Motorcycle Technician in one of New Zealand’s most up to date and well equipped facilities.

Although predominately farm ATV and motorcycle orientated, you can expect to be exposed to an extremely wide range of the industry due to our successful Dynojet Dynamometer engine tuning facility.

Key attributes we will require include: Previous automotive industry experience Good communication skills Ability to listen and to follow instructions Drivers licence and preferably motorcycle licence

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

Logistics and Administration Position Oil Seed Extractions PO Box 65 Ashburton Or email to:- lyn.scammell@seedoils.co.nz

• National purchasing power

For further information please contact:

Murray Hollings murray@dairycool.co.nz P O Box 68 Ashburton 7740 Phone 027 567 8921

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

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

• Business systems and support

Please reply to:

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

• Ready to go to the next level in your career

A competitive salary commensurate with experience,and vehicle will be provided.

A full cover letter outlining key competencies in line with this vacancy, and a current CV are requested. All applications will be treated in the highest confidence.

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

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

• The use of an international brand

• 10 - 15 years experience, ideally in a trades or a related environment • Three years experience in a management role, including success in project management • Excellent communications skills

Fixed Term Maternity Cover Position

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

• Tired of being uncompetitive with the big players

Benefits Ideal requirements

Logistics and Administration

Mid Canterbury Growers Limited grows seed and process potatoes on land in a 25km radius of its yard in Ashburton.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join our small but expanding company. The job role includes operating a modern truck and trailer, carting seed and fertiliser from store to paddock at planting time (Sept, Oct, Nov), and carting harvested potatoes in boxes from paddock back to store (March, April, May). When not driving the truck you will be required to operate a forklift and run one of our graders. There will also be yard, machinery and potato box maintenance to be done out of season. This is a varied job which requires someone who can be flexible and able to work long hours in the peek harvest season. Attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records are required.

The applicant will need to be licenced and experienced at Class 5 HT level and be able to operate a forklift and loader in a safe and efficient manner. Job to start immediately.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Please contact Tim Pike on 0274 555 747 and or send your CV to tim@midcanterburygrowers.co.nz

Wood Machinist/ Assembler/Packer Due to increased demand we need another wood machinist/assembler/packer.

If you enjoy working with wood and want to be part of a great manufacturing team, this is a career opportunity for you.

Established in 1934, we are the world leader in textile craft equipment. Our reputation is based on delivering quality products, every time.

Our extensive range of woodworking plant includes four CNC routers.

This is a full time position with competitive wages and overtime.

All training provided, although woodworking qualifications or experience preferred.

Apprenticeship potential.

If you have excellent attention to detail and are motivated, hard working and flexible, please submit your CV, with references, to: Ken Meehan Ashford Handicrafts Ltd 415 West Street, Ashburton ken@ashford.co.nz

Applications close Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

Looking for a builder with a little more experience?  Housing  Commercial  Farm Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

If you believe you have the ability to excel in this industry, please post your application, including an up to date CV, by 7 February 2014, to The Manager Honda Country 740 East Street Ashburton 7700

Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm Sat 10am – 1pm

0800 LASER 4 U (0800 527 374) www.laserelectrical.co.nz

Ph 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258 Guardian Situations Vacant

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RURAL TRADING POST

Baling

New Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

ASHBURTON We are looking for experienced staff to join our team and deliver outstanding southern hospitality All candidates should be well presented, friendly and fun!

A current, or the ability to obtain (ie: have the necessary industry experience etc) a Liquor Licensing Managers Certificate is essential.

TRADES, SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

HOME handyman available. PRIVATE house sale Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph Allenton, rear section, three 027-677-1952. bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen, dinning, SPECIALISED living. Price negotiable over $400,000. To view ph 021 SERVICES 837 875.

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

Tuesdays and 211 Smithfield Road.

Thursdays. Gear and music provided. With qualified Yes we are back selling personal trainer, Steph Sim. our flowers again.

To book or for more Bouquets of mixed information phone Steph flowers, 027 427 0014 or 302 1787, Chrysanthemums www.shapeupfitnessnz. bunches, shrubs all at weebly.com fantastic prices.

RURAL TRADING POST From now until end of May, bouquets can be FEED Wheat and Barley for made to order. sale – good quality. Price by negotiation. Mid Canterbury Ph 308 9157. area. Ph 027 432 0061.

Cash Only IRRIGATION rope. 13mm x 400 metres, three strand, new. Phone 302 6708.

LIVESTOCK for sale. Five ewes plus South Suffolk 2tooth ram. Very quiet. Suitable lifestyle block. $540.00.

Also free fowl house. Ph 302 3700.

MOTORING 2006 FORD FALCON BF2. 121,000kms, 4 door, leather interior, genuine reason for selling, excellent condition, $13000. Ph 022 139 1654 or 302 2679.

270613

Please e-mail CV’s or drop of in person to: Speights Ale House Burnett Street Ashburton manager@ashburtonalehouse.co.nz

Want to extend your Accounting punch?

See the Ashburton Guardian Accounts Administrator position in today’s Situations Vacant section. . .

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

Call Ross Tait Contracting

James Hamish Ross

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Aleesha Walker Happy 8th Birthday beautiful girl. Love and hugs Mum, Dad, Keylah and Brylee.

Savanna Rose McCormick Happy 1st Birthday wee girl. Lots of love Nana, Grandad and Aunty Isabella. xxx Isabella Rose Brown Happy 11th Birthday.

Growing up too fast. Love Mum, Dad, Elisha, Melissa, Anthony and wee Savanna.

Mia Grieve Happy 7th Birthday for tomorrow Mia. Lots of love from Granny and Pa. xxx

Jasmine Lynch Happy 6th Birthday Jasmine.

Lots of love Nana and Grandad.

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

If you want a fair price for your straw this season, contact Jacob Holdaway today on 0274 225 464.

027 558 7205 027 430 5885 027 430 5884 302 5872

WANTED

¾ Recorded Friesian Heifer Calves Suitable for export ¾ Recorded Friesian In Calf Heifers for February delivery For further details please contact Leighton Nicol on 0274 730 815 or 03 308 2372

www.rurallivestock.co.nz New Zealand owned and operated

TRADES, SERVICES

Straw Wanted Ryegrass and Barley behind header

Phone Blake 027 434 3551 WANTED

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $ BUYERS OF ALL METALS

See Kitchen Kapers and make your own

Summer Kiwiana Cupcakes

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

10A McGregor Lane Riverside Estate (Off McNally Street)

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

PERSONAL

HOW LONG WILL YOU BE SINGLE??

Make 2014 your year for love and happiness.

Bridges Matchmakers can put you in touch with the partner of your choosing at soon as tonight. There is no need to spend another day alone, call 0800 856 640 til 8pm www.bridgesintros.co.nz Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Feed Wanted Barley Straw to bale - 1500 4x3 bales Ryegrass straw to bale - 1500 4x3 bales

Feed For Sale

Milking quality standing grass - 400 4x3 bales Call Stuart for a good price

DONALDSON CONTRACTING ‘Focused on Quality Feeds’

027 BALE HAY

SPORTING NOTICES

Allenton Netball Club

Melrose Road Courts, Ashburton

Senior Netball 2014 Registration Night Tuesday 11 February 2014 6.00 - 6.30pm at the Allenton Courts, Melrose Road. Registration fee of $20 (comes off sub) must be paid at registration before able to trial

Trials for Senior Players Tuesday 11 February 6.30pm - 8.00pm Thursday 13 February 6.30pm - 8.00pm There will be a third trial if needed.

We are still seeking new coaches for Senior and Junior Teams for 2013 and new players are always welcome Please contact Amy McIntyre (President) Phone 027 518 1000 or 307 0045 (evenings)

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling Licensed Buyer Dealer

ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911

STRAW WANTED

Birthday Greetings

Jasmine Lynch Happy 6th Birthday Jas. Lots of love Mum, Brandi and Uncles.

Honda’s range of lawn and garden advanced 4-stroke technology products offer everything you need to make gardening a dream.

RURAL TRADING POST

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Open Grade Rugby Preseason Training Every Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm

Contact Jeremy Rooney 027 313 0173

MOTORING MITSUBISHI i-0 Pajero 1999.

Four wheel drive, three door, 1800cc.

Reg, warrant, 186,000kms. Runs well.

Automatic. $4,500. Phone 027 430 4376.

Ashburton Club & MSA Indoor Bowls Section Annual General Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7.30pm MSA Burnett Street Inquiries 308 8457.

ASHBURTON Society of Arts. Summer Show. Starting Saturday, February 1. 10am.

Short Street Studio. Members work for sale. Mon, Wed, Sat, 10am - 2pm.

LIVESTOCK, PETS WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

LIVESTOCK, PETS Grazing Available Immediate grazing available in Pendarves area, good lamb and ewe grazing Phone John 027 671 959

LET OR LEASE Yard and Office To Let. Dobson Street, Ashburton.

Heaps of storage space available.

Phone Ian.

BUYER of unwanted 027 569 1730 animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

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

307 7900

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.....at this country hideaway. 15 minutes from Ash town.

Enjoy the benefits of a country town and its excellent schools and clubs. This home features an excellent kitchen and bathroom and 1/2 an acre of space around the house for kids and pets.

T 03 307 8317 E ashburton.nz@raywhite.com 96 Tancred Street, Ashburton 7700

For Sale: Price On Application View Sat 3:00 - 3:30pm rwashburton.co.nz/AHB20368 027 438 2328 annette.mccully@raywhite.com

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793 metre square (more or less) Rectangular section next to the park on Cambridge street.

CV $101,000

Potential for investment or build your own new home. 1872m2 (more or less freehold land. Application to District Council for 4 allotment subdivision, subject to resource consent.

Owner states "he will consider all offers"

$110,000 View by appointment, 48a Cambridge Street rwashburton.co.nz /AHB20138

MEDICAL SERVICES

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

For Sale View by appointment, 71 Cambridge Street rwashburton.co.nz /

AHB20076 PHARMACIES

HELPLINE SERVICES

Unichem Ashburton Pharmacy, cnr East HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, will be 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice. open from 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday, from Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) DUTY DOCTORS 10.30am - 12 noon Sunday, and from 6.30pm or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.nz for more information.

This service is for EMERGENCY MEDICAL - 7pm both evenings.

CARE ONLY. Please remember your MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS Community Services Card. Emergency Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis ASHBURTON HOSPITAL phone until 8am Tuesday - 0800 700 155.

GENERAL WARDS - (Medical and Surgical): Team.

Moore Street Medical Centre, Moore SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual DAILY, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 7.30pm Street, will be the duty doctor for Saturday Children must be accompanied by an adult. Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791 Ashburton Allenton until 8am Sunday. They will hold surgery from CHALMERS WARD - (including Assessment, Tranquil living at Carters Estate has many added benefits. 2000m2 Lower priced sites are few and far between.VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP 10am until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm.

Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN sections with post/rail fences,key pad access to your property.

Flat building platform.

24 hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 No court appointment necessary.

Surgery phone Tennis and pavilion, two hole chip and putt, manicured VISITING. Rear site provides good privacy.

846) - Direct dials to a volunteer. grounds. Plenty of space and privacy. Close to Shopping centre, 308 3066.

MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, Medical centre, Primary school, and stroll to College.

Owners invite offers! 10am - 8pm.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, $450,000 $95,000 Gym Company Medical, Cass will -Husbands and by patient’s own children 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a View by appointment, 28a Carters RoadStreet, rwashburton.co.nz / View appointment, 39 Clark may Street rwashburton.co.nz / AHB20185 AHB20039 be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm. message.

Monday. They will hold surgery from 10am TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No -unrestricted visiting.

Call us free on (0800 787 797). appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 ASHBURTON REST HOMES Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

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COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY, LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA unrestricted visiting.

For weekend doctor and emergency details CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted OMMUNITY ERVICES please telephone the Rakaia Medical Centre, visiting.

ART GALLERY ph 303 5002.

PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT visiting.

Ashburton.

Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm provide an accident and emergency service.

Closed Public Holidays.

EMERGENCY DENTIST Ashburton Ashburton Except in cases of emergency persons The new release of five 3Ha and 4Ha properties marks StageIf 7a of do not 1129m2 section on favoured Ludlow Drive. ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY you have or cannot contact your requiring medical attention must consult their this landmark development. Each of the lifestyle blocks, ranging in Access to water (although this section is not water’s edge), regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 thetoduty sizeown fromor 3.22 4.17 general hectares,practitioner. offer stunning Persons panoramic views boating, swimming, paintball and fine dining.Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. and a unique connection to the Lake Hood lifestyle resort. Discover It’sof all the here!rostered weekend dentist for the name Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton the best of both worlds.

Formulate your plans now for a spring build! in Christchurch.

Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm $155,000 Hospital must have a general practitioners.

View by appointment, 27 Ludlow Drive rwashburton.co.nz / Sundays and Public Holidays.

Stage 7a - Lake Hood rwashburton.co.nz /AHB20055 AHB20035 LICENSED (REAA 2008)

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BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm NIMAL ERVICES Closed Statutory Holidays.

Group Bookings by arrangement DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 COMMUNITY POOL WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm. - 24 hour service

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Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road. Weekends 1pm – 7pm

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

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MID CANTERBURY SPCA xMID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, Main Rd, Methven.

Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Katherine Lewis.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour weekend emergencies: Large: Lorna Humm. Small: Nina Field.

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 027 683 8000, INFORMATION CENTRES 149 Cameron St, Ashburton: The duty ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm. vet for emergencies this weekend is: Ben Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am Hallenstein. Full emergency service all until 2pm. Phone 308-1050. weekend.

METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Holidays 10am until 3pm.

Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Weekend BUS DEPARTURES emergencies: Large: Ciprian Verdes, Small: Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. Alex Avery.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

GRAZING

STRAW WANTED

Refuse and Recycling – Waitangi Day Collection

Resource Recovery Parks The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park will be closed on: •

Thursday 6 February 2014

Refuse and Recycling - Kerbisde Collection If your collection day is a Thursday there will be a change for Waitangi Day. Collections normally scheduled for Thursday 6 February 2014 will be collected on Friday 7 February 2014.

There are no changes to any other collections.

Please ensure all rubbish and recycling is placed at kerbside by 7.30am on collection day.

NEIL MCCANN Group Manager Service Delivery

Contact one of our salesmen for details: James 027 436 9989 Ricky 027 436 9317 Andrew 027 436 9307 Maize | Silage | Baleage | Hay | Grass | Straw LIVESTOCK, PETS

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES

Quigley contracting is paying top rates for Wheat, Barley and Grass Seed Straw No area to big or to small

Church Services

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETINGS FEBRUARY 2014

The following meetings will be held in February: Tuesday 11 February Regional Water Management Committee 1.00pm Lincoln Event Centre, Meijer Drive, Lincoln Thursday 13 February Council 10.00am Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch Monday 17 February Regional Transport Committee 1.00pm Waimakariri District Council, High Street, Rangiora Thursday 27 February Council 10.00am Performance, Audit & Risk Committee 2.00pm Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch REGULATION HEARING COMMITTEE

In addition to the above meetings, the Regulation Hearing Committee is scheduled to meet weekly.

Meetings will be held on either Thursday or Friday as required.

To confirm venue and start times for these meetings please check online at the link described below or contact Customer Services on (03) 353-9007 (calling from Christchurch) or calling from any other areas: 0800 324 636 (0800 EC INFO) Agendas will be available online at http://www. ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/minutes/ Pages/default.aspx at least two days prior to each meeting.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Play your part in Canterbury’s transport future.

We need your expertise, passion and knowledge to work collaboratively with the councils of Canterbury and the New Zealand Transport Agency to help deliver Canterbury’s vision of an accessible, affordable, integrated, safe, resilient and sustainable transport system.

The Canterbury Regional Transport Committee provides co-ordinated long term planning for the region’s land transport system and has recently been re-convened following the local body elections.

The Committee is seeking four independent transport sector experts to provide advice to elected representatives on the Committee.

Four experts are sought to provide advice, each with specialist knowledge in either road safety, public health, environmental sustainability or economic development, as it relates to the land transport system.

If you would like more information or to fill out an expression of interest form please visit http:// ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/working-groups/ Pages/rt-committee.aspx or phone Environment Canterbury customer services on 0800 324 636.

Expressions of interest forms and any supporting information must be received on or before 31 January 2014. The term of appointment is three years and commences February 2014.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Winter Grazing Available Mayfield Area 90 hectares Kale, 40 hectares Fodder Beet Grass, Lucerne and Barley Silage Available To be sold on a Standing - Dry Matter Basis Inquiries to Greg Cook, phone 027 229 9376 PGG Wrightson Ashburton

MEETINGS, EVENTS

with THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS

A FUN WAY TO EXERCISE! Instructor Annette Fyfe

BEGINNER LESSONS START FOR 2014 WEDNESDAYS from FEB 12

7pm start followed by Upper Beginner/Int Level 8-9pm

At the Memorial Hall, Grahams Rd, Tinwald A.H. 307 7138

Jeanette Wilson

LIVE! As seen on TV3’s Dare to Believe

Tickets from Ashburton i-SITE Visitor Centre Ph 03 308 1050 & www.jeanettewilson.com

Guardian Real Esate

307 7900

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

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, Additional inscriptions, Cleaning and Concrete work Carried out by qualified tradesmen.

620 East Street Ashburton Ph/Fax 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

10.00am You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062

All ex Officers of Ashburton Girls’ Brigade Companies are invited to attend a Get together Church Service and Luncheon on Sunday, February 16, 2014.

For forther information please contact Jeanette Seaton 308 5431.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Evangelical Presbyterian Church Jubilee 10.30am Worship Christian Every Sunday Fellowship 63 Princes Street 10am Every Sunday All Welcome

Ph: 308-1121 anytime

E.B. CARTER LTD

10.00am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton

Heart to God And Hand to Man Celebration Service

Ashburton Girls’ Brigade Ex-Officers Reunion

Ashburton and surrounding areas Geoffrey Hall BIE Dip.(London) and Heather Fuller F.D. Dip. Telephone for our informative brochure.

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting

and Children’s Programme

FUNERAL FURNISHERS

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

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

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

We hope to see you this Sunday!

MEETINGS, EVENTS

Kim Drummond ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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

Sunday Morning 10.30am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday night Bible Study, 15 Cross Street 7pm

LEARN TO LINE DANCE

Enquiries ph Annette:

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

131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall)

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

GRAZING FLOAT hire - single, double and tandem. Reasonable rates. Morrison’s Saddlery & Feed. Phone 308-3422 anytime.

Preaching victorious overcoming messages.

Victory is yours!!

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

GARAGE SALES A GOLFERS garage sale.

Heaps of gloves, balls, shoes, clubs, clothing, good brands, mainly new. REGRIPPING while you wait. Saturday, 8am - 3pm, Sunday, 9am - 12 noon. 6 Manse Place, off South Street, Hampstead.

All Welcome

Minister: Rev David Bayne Ph 307 7355 St David’s Church 48 Allens Road Everyone welcome www.st-davids.org.nz

FOR SALE ADAMS SAWMILLING. Open every Saturday morning 8am12noon for all your DIY home handyman fencing & landscaping projects around the home - Great Range & Great Prices - Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 3083595.

DRY pine $55 per m3 or $150 per 3.5m3 trailer load, delivered. Phone Wayne 027 GARAGE Sale: 1 Rapley 881 5303.

Street. Saturday, February 1.

8 o’clock onward. Women’s DRY pine firewood. Fill your and girl’s clothing, jewellery, own trailer. $120 per trailer. toys, girl’s bike, mag wheels, Phone 302 6188. household items.

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Trades Skills - open entry

Beauty Skills

Life Skills

UNDER 25 YEAR OLDS Levels 1-2* * Aoraki is offering free tuition fees for under 25 year olds on level 1-2 programmes for 2014. Contact us for full details, conditions apply. Domestic students only.

Agriculture

Parenting & Care of Children

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FOR SALE SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602

CARAVANS, TRAILERS

Guardian Classifieds

STROPS! Would the young couple who borrowed our strops in November, while purchasing our caravan, please return.

Urgently required. Phone 303 7482.

FREE BUS TO TIMARU CAMPUS Contact us for full details

307 7900

Male Stripper Wanted

For 40th birthday on Saturday, February 8 Call 027 389 9763 for more info

FOR SALE

ASHBURTON COLLEGE girls school uniform size 10.

PURCHASED NEW BUT NEVER WORN! Summer Skirt $75.00 - 2 x winter shirts $40ea. Overknee socks $10 - Tie $20 - Jersey $55 Blazer $200 - McKinlays brown shoe size 10 NEVER WORN $100 - Kilt (2nd hand) $40. Please phone 021 300 034.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

PLANTS, PRODUCE

Apricots 1kg $2.99 bag Royal Gala 1.5kg Tomatoes 1kg Blueberries Lemons 1kg

$3.99 bag $2.99 bag $2.99 ea $1.99 bag

Specials available from 28/01 - 04/02

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

308-1095

Guardian Situations Vacant

Guardian Motoring

307 7900

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

HOUSE wanted. 36 year old solo dad looking for a house in the Ashburton/Methven area. Please phone 022 1248 702.

LANDLORDS. Don’t leave the management of your valuable asset in the hands of a company that’s primary income is from selling properties.

Property management is our sole focus 24/7. Contact B&N Properties Ltd now, 0800 111 252 www.bnproperties.co.nz

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

35 YEARS gay male.

Pleasing other males. Phone 021 216 9440.

AMBER. NEW, sexy, toned, tanned, versatile brunette. Ph 022 397 4656.

CALL Zoe. Available every day. No texting. Discretion assured. Ph 021 0233 9259.

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Daily Events Saturday 9.00am - 12.00noon ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Weekly farm fresh produce, plants, coffee, food and more.

North end of the West Street car park.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church hall, Baring

Sunday 8.00am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. A good summer walk Orari Gorge Andrew Stream. All welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock St and park Street.

9.00am ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Harrison Street, Allenton.

9.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship - Malu and Luisa’s last service at St Pauls.

All welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

Monday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.45am R.S.A. WOMEN’S SECTION. Mystery bus trip, bus free, buy your own lunch. Meet R.S.A. Cox Street.

Square East.

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

10.00am - 12.00noon ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Saturday’s in the West Street Car park.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATiON MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10.30am ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD.

Own work, stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL .

Outdoor swimming pool open. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Doubles competition. Ashburton Domain, Philip Street.

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship with communion led by Rev John Bilverstone, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

MORNING WORSHIP. Malu & Luisa’s last service at St Pauls. All welcome.

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

ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting.

Lovett’s Road, Maronan Road.

ASHBURTON M.S.A. QUOITS. All welcome to have a throw. Racecourse Road M.S.A. Sports ground.

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock and Park Streets.

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street.

ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping god and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

11.00am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship, St James, Jane Street, Tinwald.

11.00am - 4.00pm THE PLAINS RAILWAY. Train and motor jigger rides operating, Museum Village Open. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

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

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

1.00pm - 4.00pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum open, 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open for swimming in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

5.00pm ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Taize Service, Park Street.

7.00pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, Cnr Havelock and Park Streets.

10.00am CARDIAC COMPANIONS. Exercises, social and occasional speakers. Buffalo Lodge Hall, Cox Street.

10.00am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF Members will contest the 1st round of the Heartland Champi-

onship, great prizes. Ashburton Golf Club.

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

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

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

6.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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6am Te Karere 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Here To Stay 3 0 8am 60 Minute Makeover 3 9am Come Dine With Me Omnibus A daily lifestyle show that sees five very different people competing to be named the ultimate dinner party host.

11:25 Tagata Pasifika Noon Jamie Cooks Summer 0 1pm Masterchef All Stars 3 0 2pm The Chase 3 0 3pm RPA PGR 3 0 4pm Fishy Business Adam Clancey and friends go on fishing trips in New Zealand and around the world. 0 5pm F Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 3 0 6pm One News 0

6am Pocoyo 3 0 6:05 Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:15 The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends 3 0 6:35 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 7am Stitch! 3 0 7:25 Teen Titans Go! 0 7:50 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:15 Green Lantern – The Animated Series 0 8:40 Adventure Time 3 0 9:05 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 9:10 Young Justice – Invasion 0 9:35 Regular Show 3 0 10am Fresh 10:30 Rodney 3 0 11am The Catalina PGR 0 Noon The Bachelor Australia PGR 3 0 2pm The Carrie Diaries PGR 0 3pm The Fosters PGR 4pm Baby Daddy 0 4:30 Seriously Funny Kids 0 5pm Extreme Makeover – Home Edition 3 0 6pm The Amazing Race 0 7pm M Pirates of the 7pm F NZ Story 0 Caribbean – Dead Man’s 7:30 Coastwatch PGR 0 Chest PGR 2006 Action.

8pm How to Cook Like Heston 0 Jack Sparrow owes his soul 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries to Davy Jones, but he is not AO 0 about to go down without 9:40 N Sherlock AO A case a fight. Johnny Depp, Keira of blackmail threatens to Knightley, Orlando Bloom. 0 topple the monarchy, but the 8pm L Lotto treachery goes even deeper, 8:05 Pirates of the Caribbean involving international – Dead Man’s Chest PGR Continued. 0 terrorism, rogue CIA agents, 10:05 M Analyse This AO 1999 and a conspiracy involving Comedy Crime. Robert De the British government. 0 Niro. 0 11:35 M Miss Pettigrew 12:10 M The Next Three Days Lives For A Day PGR 2008 Comedy.

AO 2010 Crime.

Frances McDormand. 0 Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks. 0 1:25 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 2:50 M The Boondock Saints 3:30 Neighbourhood 3 0 II – All Saints Day AO 2009 Action.

4am Infomercials Sean Patrick Flanery. 0 5:30 The Key Of David 5:05 Fresh 5:30 It Is Written 3

CHOICE TV 6am Destination Flavour 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Life In A Cottage Garden 8am Get Growing 8:30 Toy Hunter 9am Ainsley’s Barbecue Bible 9:30 Destination Flavour 10am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 11am 20th Century Roadshow 11:30 Belfast Zoo Noon House Crashers 12:30 Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 2:30 Life In A Cottage Garden 3pm Get Growing 3:30 Guide To The Good Life 4pm Marbella Mansions 5pm Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet The bikers have risen to the challenge of creating mouthwatering dishes without breaking the bank.

6pm Nigel Marven’s Animal Detective 7pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 7:30 Natural World 8:30 Money AO (Mini-series) A successful British director of commercials is thrust into the world of movie deals, shark agents and petulant actors in order to shoot his first film.

10:30 Guide To The Good Life 11pm Marbella Mansions

SUNDAY

Midnight Nigel Marven’s Animal Detective 1am Natural World 2am Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Flatmates AO 3am Money AO (Mini-series) 5am Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet

TV THREE 6am Charles Stanley 3 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 Saving Gen-Y 3 0 10am Extreme Makeover – Weight-Loss Edition 3 0 11am New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker 3 Noon Project Runway PGR 3 (Part 1) Mentor Tim Gunn travels to the final contestants’ homes to check in on the status of their collections. 0 1pm Flipping Out PGR 2pm America’s Next Top Model – British Invasion PGR 3 3pm King Of Dirt 4pm F Nigel Marven – Wild Colombia 3 0 5pm Outdoors With Geoff 5:30 Fishing Show 3 6pm 3 News 7pm Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals 3 0 7:30 Hotel GB PGR 0 8:30 CSI – New York AO 0 9:30 Hannibal AO 0 10:25 M The Vintner’s Luck AO 2008 Fantasy. On a midsummer night in 1808, the life of an ambitious young vintner changes when he encounters an angel who appears to be more human than divine. Jérémie Renier, Gaspard Ulliel, Keisha CastleHughes. 0 1:10 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Fairly Odd Parents 7:25 Max Steel 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:15 Rugrats 3 8:40 Rocket Power 9:05 Redakai 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 The Suite Life On Deck 3 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 M The Tale Of Despereaux 3 2008 Adventure.

A tiny mouse strives to make a mammoth change in his troubled kingdom. Voices of Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman.

8:30 The Simpsons PGR 0 9pm M Wrong Turn 3 – Left for Dead 18V 2009 Horror.

A group of people becomes trapped in the backwoods of West Virginia, fighting for their lives against vicious and disfigured inbred cannibals.

Tom Frederic, Janet Montgomery.

PRIME

6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Tennis – Australian Open (Highlights) Day 13. From Melbourne Park.

7:30 Rugby – Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day Three – Las Vegas.

9am L Golf – US PGA Tour Phoenix Open – Round Two. From TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

1pm Golf – European PGA Tour (Highlights) 1:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Second Twenty20.

2pm Sport 365 2:30 Sky Sports News UK 3pm UFC 169 Countdown 4pm Cricket – International (Replay) Australia v England – Second Twenty20. From the MCG in Melbourne.

7pm Storage Wars 3 7:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 8pm Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 8:30 Prime Rocks – Fleetwood Mac AO 3 9:30 Indian Ocean PGR Simon visits a Sri Lankan elephant project, travels on a prawn trawler, and ends up on the dangerous beaches of Chittagong, Bangladesh.

10:45 True Blood AO 3

7:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – Fifth One-Day International. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

8:30 The Cricket Show 9pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Second Twenty20.

From the MCG in Melbourne.

9:30 Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings.

1am Home Shopping 11pm Excused AO 3 Dating show in which singles looking for love try to win dates before being eliminated from contention.

11:50 Infomercials

MAORI TV 10am Toku Reo 3 Noon Toku Reo 3 2pm Tribe PGR 3 2:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3 3:30 Pumanawa Celebrating Maori In Business 3 4pm He Kupenga Hou 3 4:30 Waka Ama Sprints 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm It’s In The Bag 6:30 Whanau Factor 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M The Secret Of Moonacre PGR 2008 Family.

THE BOX 6am Ax Men ML 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Monk PGV 8:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

10:15 Raw MC 1:10 The Pretender Marathon PG 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

7pm The Simpsons PG When Springfield sets a record as the fattest town, Marge sues the local sugar company.

7:30 Modern Family PGL 8pm Pawn Stars PG 8:30 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 9pm Hardcore Pawn PG 9:30 Ax Men ML 10:30 Monk PGV 11:30 Criminal Intent MV

SUNDAY

12:30 The Pretender Marathon PG 3:50 Criminal Intent MV 4:45 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 5:10 Hardcore Pawn PG 5:35 The Simpsons PG

SKY SPORT 1

6am Home Shopping 11:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

UK 3 12:40 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 3 2:10 Father Ted PGR 3 Ted visits Father Fitzpatrick, who turns out to have an interesting, albeit extremely one-sided, collection of Second World War memorabilia.

2:40 Junior Bake Off 3 3:55 Forever Summer With Nigella 3 4:25 Motorsport – Toyota Racing Series From the Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Popstar To Opera Star A group of pop stars who have never sung opera will be turned into opera superstars.

11:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 12:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 2:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 3am Inside The PGA Tour 3:20 L Rugby – Six Nations Wales v Italy. 5:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2 An orphan must live with her uncle in Moonacre Manor, where she soon learns secrets of the past must be revealed before the 5000th moon rises. Ioan Gruffudd, Dakota Blue Richards, Tim Curry.

9:30 M Empties AO 2007 Comedy Drama.

A man refuses to accept that old age is empty of love, meaning and value to society. Zdenek Sverák, Tatiana Vilhelmová, Daniela Kolárová.

11:15 Te Kaea 3 2 11:45 Closedown

DISCOVERY

The Vintner’s Luck 10:25pm on TV3

MOVIES PREMIERE

6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Jungle Hooks PG 10am Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 River Monsters – Untold Stories PG 12:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 1:30 Mythbusters PG 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Gold Rush PG 4:30 How We Invented The World PG 5:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 6:30 Fighting Tuna PG 7:30 Auction Hunters 8:30 Bear Grylls – Get Out Alive PG 9:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 10:30 Naked Castaway PG 11:30 American Digger PG

6:45 Dead Man Down 16VLS 2013 Action. Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace.

8:40 The Making Of Oblivion PGL 2013 9:05 Goon 16VLS 2011 Comedy.

10:35 Mama MVL 2013 Horror.

12:15 Finding A Family PG 2011 Drama.

1:45 Dead Man Down 16VLS 2013 Action.

3:40 The Making Of Oblivion PG 2013 4pm The Haunting Of Bryan Becket ML 2010 Thriller.

5:30 The Selling Of Scarry Manor MV 2010 Comedy.

7pm The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller.

8:30 John Carter MV 2012 Action.

10:45 The Three Stooges PGV 2012 Comedy.

Midnight Porter Ridge M 12:30 Secrets Of… PG 1:30 Magic Of Science PG 2am Call 911 PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Man v Wild PG 4:30 Man v Wild PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG

12:20 Devil’s Den 16VL 2006 Horror. 1:45 The Haunting Of Bryan Becket ML 2010 Thriller.

3:15 The Selling Of Scarry Manor MV 2010 Comedy. 4:45 John Carter MV 2012 Action.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY

6am Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – Fifth One-Day International. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

7am The Cricket Show 7:30 Cricket – International (Replay) Australia v England – Second Twenty20. From the MCG in Melbourne.

11am Swimming – New Zealand Ocean Series (Highlights) Capital Indian Ocean Classic. From Frank Kitts Park to 9:30pm on Prime Freyberg Beach in Wellington.

11:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India MOVIES GREATS 6:40 Spider-Man 2 MV 2004 Action. – Fifth One-Day International. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

12:30 Sky Sports News UK 8:55 300 16V 2006 Action. Gerard 1pm Sport 365 Butler, Lena Headey.

1:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World 10:50 The River Wild MVL 1994 Series (Highlights) Day Three – Las Action Adventure. Meryl Streep, Vegas.

David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon.

3pm Cricket – International 12:40 Spider-Man 2 MV 2004 (Highlights) Australia v England – Action. Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Second Twenty20.

Dunst.

3:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 2:55 Shanghai Noon PGV 2000 Melbourne Heart v Sydney FC. Action Western. Jackie Chan, Lucy 5:30 Football – A-League (Replay) Liu, Owen Wilson.

Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory.

4:45 The Break-Up MLS 2006 7:30 L Football – A-League Romantic Comedy.

Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide 6:30 Patriot Games PGV 1992 United. From Eden Park in Auckland.

Action Thriller.

9:45 L Football – A-League 8:30 Austin Powers 2 – The Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Spy Who Shagged Me MS 1999 Wanderers. From Hunter Stadium in Comedy.

Newcastle.

10:10 The Omen 16VL 2006 Horror. SUNDAY SUNDAY Midnight Cricket – International Midnight Biography – Matt (Replay) Australia v England – Dillon PG 12:50 Shanghai Noon Second Twenty20.

PGV 2000 Action Western. 2:40 3:30 Football – A-League (Replay) The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide Comedy. 4:25 The Omen 16VL United.

2006 Horror.

5:30 Inside The PGA Tour

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6am Mucking In 3 0 6:25 Gardens Of The World 6:35 60 Minute Makeover 3 7:20 Location, Location, Location 3 0 7:45 Tagata Pasifika 8:10 Praise Be 8:40 Attitude 0 9:10 The Big Picture 3 0 10am Marae Summer Series 10:30 Waka Huia 11am Neighbourhood 3 0 11:30 NZ Stories 3 0 Noon Football – English Premier League Newcastle v Sunderland.

2pm Hotel Inspector PGR 3 0 3pm Kevin McCloud’s Man-Made Home PGR 3 0 4pm Piha Rescue 3 0 4:30 Walk On The Wild Side 0 5pm Our World – Yellowstone 30 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 7:30 N Masterchef New Zealand The first Masterchef duos competition. 0 8:30 N Offspring AO As Billie deals with Nina’s pregnancy, Patrick and Nina prepare for parenthood; a new arrival at the hospital sets hearts fluttering. 0 9:30 N Betrayal AO Two lovers’ worlds collide, culminating in a story of sex, love, loyalty, marriage, and treachery. 0 10:25 N One Born Every Minute AO 0 11:25 The Chawners’ Last Chance AO Audrey gets some good news; Sam, Emma, and Phil take on mountain climbing. 0 12:25 Family Feuds PGR 3 0 12:55 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 2:55 Gardens Of The World 3:05 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Guide To The Good Life 6:30 Christ Embassy Religious Programming.

7am Marbella Mansions An insider’s view of the extravagant multi-million dollar mansions on the southern Spanish coast.

8am Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet The bikers have risen to the challenge of creating mouth-watering dishes without breaking the bank.

9am Nature’s Babies A wildlife series following young animals from birth to independence.

10:05 Sugar Town 11am Love Life PGR Noon Natural World 1pm Nigel Marven’s Animal Detective 2pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Early Edition 3:30 Danny By The Sea 4:05 Sicily With Aldo And Enzo 4:40 Survival School PGR 5:15 Coast 6:30 N2K PGR 7pm Gourmet Farmer 7:30 Beachcomber Cottage 8:30 Mad Dogs AO 9:30 Museum Of Modern Art A look at the museum’s development and its collection of modern art.

11pm Survival School 11:30 Early Edition

MONDAY

12:30 N2K PGR 1am Beachcomber Cottage 2am Gourmet Farmer 2:30 Mad Dogs AO 3:30 Museum Of Modern Art 4am Danny By The Sea 4:30 What’s Really In Our Food?

5am Coast

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FOUR

6am Fireman Sam 3 0 6:10 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:15 Art Attack 3 0 6:40 Jungle Junction 3 0 7:05 The Looney Tunes Show 3 0 7:25 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:48 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7:50 Rated A For Awesome 0 8:15 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 8:40 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 9am SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 9:25 Regular Show PGR 3 9:40 Good Luck Charlie 3 0 10am Shortland Steet Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M Prom PGR 2011 Comedy. 0 2:10 F Jane By Design PGR 4:05 M The Princess And The Frog 2009 Animated Musical. 0 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 6:30 Malibu Country 0 7pm M Gnomeo and Juliet 2011 Animated. Two garden gnomes try to avoid tragedy and find a happy ending to their star-crossed love affair when they are caught up in a feud between neighbours.

Voices of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt. 0 8:40 M Jack and Jill PGR 2011 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes. 0 10:30 M The Fourth Kind AO 2009 Thriller. Milla Jovovich. 0

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong 7am Charles Stanley 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 8:30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah 9am Missing Pieces 3 0 9:20 On The Grill 3 0 9:50 The Block – All Stars Omnibus PGR 0 2pm Dog Patrol PGR 3 0 2:30 Motorsport – V8 SuperTourers Round One – Cromwell. From Highlands Motorsport Park near Cromwell.

5pm Ice-Road Truckers 3 When an avalanche strikes, Jack is stranded and left helpless as he watches the DOT clean up the damage. 0 6pm 3 News 7pm N The Great Food Race PGR 8:30 N The Blacklist AO Fugitive criminal mastermind Red Reddington offers to help the FBI apprehend terrorists and criminals, but only if he can work with criminal profiler Elizabeth Keen. 0 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 AO 0 10:25 The Best of Grand Designs 30

12:30 M Pathology AO 2008 Horror. Alyssa Milano, Milo Ventimiglia, Keir O’Donnell. 0 2:15 Supernatural – The Animation AO 2:40 Infomercials 3:15 Detroit 1-8-7 AO 3 4:10 It Is Written 3 4:40 Island Wars PGR 3 5:30 Infomercials

12:05 Infomercials 11pm Entertainment 5am Joyce Meyer Tonight Weekend The biggest 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV entertainment stories of the last week.

11:55 Infomercials

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Fairly Odd Parents 7:25 Max Steel 3 7:45 All Grown Up 3 8:10 Rugrats 3 8:35 Rocket Power 9am Fanboy And Chum Chum 9:20 Tickety Toc 3 9:35 Dora The Explorer 3 10am Moe 3 10:05 Bryan And Bobby 3 10:15 Humf 3 10:25 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion 3 10:35 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 10:50 Barney And Friends 3 11:15 Wonder Pets 3 11:40 Tree Fu Tom 3 Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 3 0 6:30 M Glee – The Concert Movie 2011 Documentary.

8:20 M Twins PGR 3 1998 Comedy.

A physically perfect, and innocent, man meets his twin brother, a short, small-time crook, and they go in search of their mother.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito.

10:35 The League AO The season is ending, and everyone is vying for the Shiva.

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon Better Homes And Gardens 3 1pm The Mighty Mississippi 3 2pm Tom’s Kitchen 3 2:30 Top Gear USA PGR 3 3:25 Nigella Express 3 4pm Food Culture 3 Pio Terei explores New Zealand’s food culture.

4:30 Junior Masterchef Australia 3 The top six young chefs are in the kitchen, and, at the end of the day, one of them will secure a place in the Junior Masterchef final.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted

by Eddie McGuire.

6:30 Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh, Simple 3 7pm Storage Wars 3 7:30 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce and the experts travel to Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton.

8:30 Keeping it Pure 9:35 Strike Back AO In Bogota, Scott and Stonebridge orchestrate a bank robbery to find the elusive Kamali.

10:35 Upstairs Downstairs PGR 3 11:45 Amazing Journey – The Story Of The Who AO 3 Documentary that follows The Who from their roots as a 1960s pub cover band, through ups and downs, successes and failures, as they evolve through four decades of rock.

1:05 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 12:30 Korero Mai 2pm Aa Rau 3 2:30 Whare Maori 3 3pm Behind The Faces (Starting Today) 3 3:30 Rugby – Pacific Rugby Cup Tournament Final – Tonga v Fiji.

5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Behind The Brush 3 Series looking at the stories of Maori figures painted by the artist Gottfried

THE BOX 6am The Pretender Marathon PG 9:20 Monk PGV 10:15 The Simpsons Marathon PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

12:20 Modern Family PGL 12:45 Ax Men ML 1:40 Pawn Stars PG 2:05 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 2:30 Hardcore Pawn PG 2:55 Raw MC 5:45 WWE Main Event MC 6:45 SmackDown! MC 8:30 CSI MV While scouring the scene of a fatal hit-and-run accident and an assault, Grissom and Sara stumble upon another crime scene.

9:30 CSI MV 10:30 Deadliest Warrior MV 11:30 WWE Main Event MC

MONDAY

12:30 SmackDown! MC 2:15 CSI MV 3:05 CSI MV 3:55 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 4:20 Deadliest Warrior MV 5:10 Modern Family PGL 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

6am Basketball – NBL (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings. 6:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Phoenix Open – Round Two. 7am L Golf – US PGA Tour Phoenix Open – Round Three.

From TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

8:30 Inside The PGA Tour 9am L Golf – US PGA Tour Phoenix Open – Round Three. From TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

Noon Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Dubai Desert Classic – Round Three.

12:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings.

1pm Football – Arsenal TV 4pm L Basketball – NBL Melbourne Tigers v Perth Wildcats.

6pm Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 6:30 Ironman – Surf Series 8pm Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Phoenix Open – Round Three. From TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

8:30 Fox Sports News 9:30 Motorsport – Toyota Racing Series Round Three.

From Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell.

10:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Phoenix Open – Round Three. From TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 The Fishing Show Midnight Football – A-League (Replay) 2am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) 2:30 The Fishing Show 3am Fox Sports News 3:30 Sky Sport – What’s On 3:50 L Rugby – Six Nations Ireland v Scotland.

SKY SPORT 2 Lindauer.

8pm Whare Taonga 3 8:30 Living In The Dreamtime (Starting Today) 3 9:30 M The Emperor And The Assassin AO 1998 Biography.

Re-creation of the life and times of China’s first emperor.

Gong Li, Ding Haifeng, Zhao Benshan, Zhang Fengyi.

MONDAY

12:25 Te Kaea 2 12:55 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6:30 Mythbusters PG Paper Armour.

7:30 Mythbusters PG Indy Car Special. 8:30 How We Invented The World PG Skyscrapers.

9:30 Savage Family Diggers PG 10am Porter Ridge M RV v RB. 10:30 Bear Grylls – Get Out Alive PG 11:30 Naked Castaway PG 12:30 Return Of Jaws PG 1:30 The Unexplained Files PG 2:30 The Unexplained Files PG 3:30 The Unexplained Files PG 4:30 The Unexplained Files PG 5:30 The Unexplained Files PG 6:30 The Unexplained Files PG 7:30 Under Siege PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:30 Great White Serial Killer PG 10:30 Auction Hunters 11:30 Amish Mafia M

MONDAY

12:30 Fighting Tuna PG 1:30 Auction Kings PG 2am Call 911 PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud PG 5:30 Dirty Money M

Masterchef New Zealand 7:30pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:55 The Directors – Edward Zwick PG 2011 Documentary. 7:25 The Three Stooges PGV 2012 Comedy.

9am The Haunting Of Bryan Becket ML 2010 Thriller.

10:30 The Selling Of Scarry Manor MV 2010 Comedy.

Noon The Numbers Station 16VL 2013 Thriller.

1:30 John Carter MV 2012 Action.

3:40 Vanishing On Seventh Street ML 2010 Thriller. 5:15 She Wants Me MLS 2012 Comedy.

6:45 The Ides Of March MLS 2011 Drama.

8:30 Identity Thief MVLS 2013 Comedy.

10:25 Killing Them Softly 16VLS 2012 Crime.

MONDAY

12:05 The Thirst 18VLS 2006 Horror.

1:35 Biography – Charlie Sheen PG 2009 2:25 Vanishing On Seventh Street ML 2010 Thriller. 3:55 She Wants Me MLS 2012 Comedy. 5:25 The Making Of The Bourne Legacy MV 2012 5:45 The Ides Of March MLS 2011 Drama.

Gnomeo and Juliet 7:00pm on TV2

MOVIES GREATS 6:15 The Making Of Robin Hood PG 6:45 Patriot Games PGV 1992 Action Thriller. Harrison Ford, Anne Archer.

8:40 Austin Powers 2 – The Spy Who Shagged Me MS 1999 Comedy.

Michael Myers, Heather Graham, Rob Lowe.

10:15 Shanghai Noon PGV 2000 Action Western. Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Owen Wilson.

12:05 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn.

1:55 Patriot Games PGV 1992 Action Thriller. Harrison Ford, Anne Archer.

3:55 The Patriot 16V 2000 War Drama.

6:40 The Devil Wears Prada PGL 2006 Comedy.

8:30 In Bruges 16VL 2008 Thriller.

10:20 The Wolfman 16V 2009 Thriller.

8am Football – A-League (Highlights) Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United.

8:30 Swimming – New Zealand Ocean Series Capital Classic.

9am L Fight Night Lee Selby v Rendall Munroe.

12:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – Fifth One-Day International.

1:30 The Cricket Show 2pm Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Phoenix Open – Round Three.

2:30 Sport 365 3pm Football – Spurs TV Hull City v Tottenham Hotspur.

6pm Sky Sport – What’s On 6:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Dubai Desert Classic – Round Three.

7pm Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Phoenix Open – Round Three.

7:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – Fifth One-Day International.

8:30 The Cricket Show 9:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Dubai Desert Classic – Round Three.

9:30 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Third Twenty20.

MONDAY

1am Sky Sport – What’s On 1:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings. 2am Cricket – International MONDAY (Highlights) New Zealand v India 12:05 The Patriot 16V 2000 War – Fifth One-Day International. 3am Drama.

Sky Sport – What’s On 3:30 Golf 2:45 In Bruges 16VL 2008 Thriller.

– US PGA Tour (Highlights) 4am 4:30 The Wolfman 16V 2009 Thriller. Basketball – NBL (Replay)

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WOODHOUSE, Sharyn – On January 30, 2014 at Christchurch hospital Sharyn lost her battle and is now at peace and without pain. Aged 63 years young dearly loved wife and mum and friend of Greg (Woody), Blair and Alisha, Alister and Abbie, Eugene and Brooke, special nanny to Tim, Corben, Harry and Brea. Dearly loved daughter of Bill and late Jane Atkinson, sister to Alan, Janet, Toni, Robert and beloved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all those friends who have offered so much support through Sharyn’s journey. A celebration of Sharyn’s life will be held 1pm TUESDAY, February 4 at Academy Funeral Services 65 Main South Rd Christchurch.

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WOODHOUSE, Sharyn – On January 30 2014. Much admired and respected daughter in law of June Woodhouse and the late Ted. Loved, admired and respected sister in law and aunty of Rose, Matthew, Anna and Jonathan Leask.

Now at peace.

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COPLAND, Gloria Amelia Ruby – GARDINER - SHEARER – Richard and Jeanette, Philip and Marie Gardiner, Andrew and Christine, Mary Nelson, have much pleasure and Rob and families would in announcing the Christmas like to sincerely thank Eve engagement of their everyone who sent daughter Debra to Mathew messages, called, dropped of Shearer, son of Tony and Jill food, flowers and attended Shearer of Ashburton. mums funeral, we would like to thank you very much for SHEARER - STREETER your support, it was very Tony and Jill Shearer, much appreciated. Sincere Ashburton, have much thanks to the friends and pleasure in announcing the neighbours and relatives for Christmas Eve engagement their care and support of of their daughter Kate, to Ben mum especially this last year. Streeter, son of Paul and Thank you all.

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NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

30 to 59 fog

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sleet thunder

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TODAY

FZL: Above 3000m

Fine apart from isolated afternoon and evening showers south of Porters Pass.

Wind at 1000m: E developing, 25 km/h in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: E, rising to 45 km/h in the north in the evening.

Areas of cloud and patchy drizzle retreating to the foothills in the afternoon, and fine spells developing. Northeast breezes dying away in the evening.

TOMORROW Isolated early showers, then becoming fine with light winds.

TOMORROW

MONDAY

FZL: Above 3000m

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Mainly fine, evening cloud. Light winds.

Mainly fine, but there may be a few evening showers near the coast. Northeasterlies dying out.

Mainly fine. Northwesterlies developing.

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Increasing high cloud. Northwesterlies tending northerly about the tops.

High cloud. Northeasterlies developing.

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Rise 6:31 am Set 9:00 pm

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Rise 7:56 am Set 9:23 pm

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Hamilton

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Napier

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Wellington

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Nelson

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Blenheim

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Greymouth

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Christchurch

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Timaru

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Queenstown

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Dunedin

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.7 15.9 Max to 4pm 6.9 Minimum 1.7 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm Total for January 33.8 Average for January 58 2014 to date 33.8 58 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 11 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 19 Time of gust 3:18pm

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Palmerston North mainly fine

Fine apart from areas of morning cloud.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: SE dying out.

Mainly fine. Northeasterlies about the coast, light winds inland.

Saturday, 1 February 2014

A ridge over the South Island spreads over the North Island tomorrow and Monday as a low to the east moves further away. A northwest flow spreads over southern and central New Zealand on Tuesday. A low deepens on the trough to the west during Wednesday.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CLEMENS, Margaret Maureen – Neil, Maree and Philippa and FEBERWEE – their families would like to Alexander and Marelize sincerely thank the many Feberwee joyfully announce people who showed kindness the birth of our daughter Una and support during Isabella, sister to Jack. Una Margaret’s illness. Special was born on January 18, thanks to all the doctors and 2014 at 5:21am weighing 6lb nurses for such dedicated 8 ounces. We wish to thank and professional care and our friends and family for their compassion. Many thanks for well wishes and support. the visits, phone calls, baking, beautiful flowers, offers of help and messages of DEATHS sympathy that were greatly appreciated through Margaret’s courageous BRANTHWAITE, Rev. John journey and after her passing.

Walter – The sharing of stories and On January 30, 2014 memories with family and Please note all late death suddenly but thankfully at friends, and continuing notices or notices sent outhome. Husband and friend of support means so much in side ordinary office hours Gaye, much loved father of our time of grief. Margaret must be emailed to: Jo-ann, Philippa and Hilary, was a very much loved wife, deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz loved Pop of Harriet and Jack mother, mother in law, nana, to ensure publication. and friend of Chris and Jenn. great nana, sister and sister At John’s request a private During office hours notices in law, auntie and good friend cremation will be held and may also be sent to: to so many. Please accept there will be a memorial classifieds@theguardian.co.nz this as a personal thank you service at St Andrews from us all.

Any queries Presbyterian Church, corner “Forever in our hearts.” please contact of Park and Havelock Streets, 0800 Ashburton on TUESDAY HYDE, Aileen – ASHBURTON Rachel and Stephen, Randall February 4 at 10.30am.

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Flowers respectfully declined and Angela and families but in memory of John would like to thank the many donations to The City Mission people who showed love and would be greatly appreciated support during mums illness. and can be made at the Special thanks to family, service. mums, friends and Academy Funeral Services neighbours and the wonderful FDANZ staff at Coldstream House for Phone 03 3430919 Canterbury owned, all your care. Please accept this as a personal locally operated acknowledgement from us all.

JOHNSON, Betsy Jane – Of Barcoo, at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton, on January 29, 2014. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, and mother and mother in law of Kate, Jenny and Zlatko, Ben and Vicks. Loved BJ of Kirsty and Sam, Michael, Rebecca and Ricky, Sam, Bridget, Sammie and Nick, and Max. Messages to Barcoo, R D 8, Ashburton. A service for Betsy will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY, February 3, commencing at 2.00pm.

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20. Ton-up with one in advance: it’s a thought! (6) 22. Open a way to mark one’s mail (5) 25. Otherwise one has left a girl (4) 26. Not many have the sound of a half-formed whistle (3)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across 7. Defencelessly 8. Bear-baiting 12. Dainty 14. Enigma 16. Soured 18.

Italic 19. Headmasters 23. Crossed cheque Down 1. Herb 2. Beta 3. Scabby 4. Sluice 5. Asti 6. Slug 9. Epicure 10. Niggler 11.

Laic 12. Dish 13. Toe 15. Nut 17. Damper 18. Insect 19. Hire 20. Apse 21. Even 22.

Soul QUICK Across 7. Appear 8. Humane 10. Deserts 11. Leery 12. Roll 13. Hobby 17. Atone 18.

Tofu 22. Cello 23. Evident 24. Leaped 25.

Bulged Down 1. Warders 2. Apostle 3. Marry 4.

Lullaby 5. Laced 6. Beryl 9. Astounded 14. Stroked 15. Foreign 16. Custody 19.

Scold 20. Cloak 21. Pious

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1. Precious stone (4) 3. Moral misgivings (8) 9. Enter uninvited (7) 10. Frighten (5) 11. Unsurpassed (6,2,4) 14. Not in use (3) 16. Small waterway (5) 17. Owing (3) 18. GP (6,6) 21. Ascend (5) 22. Swamp (7) 23. Votes in again (8) 24. Fable (4)

DOWN 1. Oversight (8) 2. Rooftop room (5) 4. Signal (3) 5. Not authorised (12) 6. Knowledgeable (7) 7. Pace (4) 8. Able to be measured (12) 12. Add up (5) 13. Reduce staff numbers (8) 15. Delicate (7) 19. Delay (5) 20. Skin mark (4) 22. Away (3)

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YOUR STARS

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) With life unlikely to let you sit on the sidelines for too long, make the most of a lazy and languid weekend, with a chance to recharge your batteries.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 21) Seize a chance to take your professional hat off over the weekend or at least hang it on a nearby hook, enjoying the social forces in play.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) It may be the weekend but there’s a need to keep both your professional and financial hats on, with a lot of things falling into place on both fronts.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Just in time for the weekend you not only have adventurous lunar vibes in play, but your mind is open to new ideas and a whole new mindset.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Mercury’s smart head for money and the Moon’s financial instincts allows you to get an intuitive and a smart sense of where to from here.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) You have reached an important weekend and a turning point on the relationship front and for matters of the heart, with communication everything.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) While you’ve had a fairly measured start to your new working year, that’s about to change, with a need to start getting your head in the game.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) Where life has been all work and no play there is not only a chance to make up for lost time, but a lack of urgency allows you to stay in the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) While home and family have been important for a long time and will remain so, things become more real from today.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Your relationships are the first to benefit from conditions that come into play over the weekend, making communication easier and more authentic.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) Keep your money hat on, your finger on the pulse and your ear to the ground, especially when it comes to income matters or bargain hunting.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) Until your birthday month begins keep any plans flexible. At this stage you’d be second guessing at best.

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