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By Sue Newman The Ashburton District Council is not playing fair when it comes to giving local firms a chance to bid for its work, a construction company director says. Bradfords was one of seven construction companies that registered interest in building the EA Networks Centre but it did not make the cut when the council selected its preferred tenderers. These were all out of towners - Naylor Love, Hawkins and Fletchers. With the company’s track record of successfully completing several national multi-million dollar projects, director Mark Wilson said he had anticipated it would at least be given an opportunity to tender for the work. “We weren’t told why we missed out. If we’d been on the tender list and we’d missed out, that’s okay. It would have cost the council nothing to have four tenderers while it would have cost us to tender, but we were prepared to do that.” If Bradfords had won the tender, money would have been spent locally and there was every chance now that money would be spent out of town, Mr Wilson said. “What really irks us is that the council just won’t back local businesses, they’re not giving local businesses the opportunity to compete.” Mr Wilson believes Bradfords has a good track record on large projects that should have seen it given the opportunity to submit a tender. “We are definitely qualified to do this. We teamed up with Rangers who did the Caroline Bay project in Timaru and we’ve built a huge coal bunker 14 metres into the ground at Clandeboye, and our pre-cast division was involved in the Rolleston pool.” The council, however, believes it has put the safeguards in place to ensure as much as possible is given to local business, in spite of the three companies chosen to submit tenders all being from out of town. Council property manager John Rooney said that this requirement was made very clear to all three. An attachment to the tender document states: “Council is very aware of the high profile this project has and is also conscious of the high degree of financial support received in respect of donations received from local businesses. With this in mind council will
Mark Wilson require that the tenderer provides evidence of local Ashburton businesses being afforded an opportunity to provide prices for appropriate sub-trades and services and where appropriate, nominating such businesses as sub-contractors/suppliers. Council reserves the right to accept or reject any sub-contractor as part of its consideration of the tender.” Mr Rooney said the seven companies that registered their interest were evaluated against a raft of criteria and the three chosen had a very good track record on projects like the EA Networks Centre. “As part of their pricing they are required to give proof that they’ve provided local sub contractors with the opportunity to submit prices. This has been through a robust process.” The clause requiring local pricing was described by Mr Wilson as “a Clayton’s clause”. When the Timaru City Council built the Caroline Bay Centre it let the contract to Timaru construction company Rangers. City Council district services manager Ashley Harper said the council wanted as much of the money it spent on the centre to be spent locally, but to secure the deal Rangers had to submit a competitive tender. It was the lowest tenderer. Timaru ran a similar tender system to Ashburton where registration of interest was called. From the nine who registered four were invited to tender. Some local firms did not make the cut, he said. With the Timaru centre work components were secured nationally and internationally, Mr Harper said.
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Leen Braam’s Dutch pride shone through yesterday, as his native country crowned its first king in more than 100 years. The Ashburton business owner and his wife moved to New Zealand 30 years ago, but he insists his patriotism for the Netherlands will never falter. About a dozen Ashburton/ Netherland locals, decked in bright orange and singing homeland songs, boarded a mini-van last night, to head to Christchurch and share in the celebrations of the monumental occasion in monarch history. The locals were attending a party hosted by a Dutch network in Christchurch. Ahead of Queen Beatrix’s abdication last night, Mr Braam was buzzing with excitement. “This really is a once in a lifetime event for me and many other living Dutch – it’s quite a special moment and I am thrilled to be around for it,” Mr Braam said. “I am as much a Kiwi as I am a Dutchman, but I will always have pride for the Netherlands and I will always respect my traditions. “It’s going to be quite some party, I would think ... I’m glad I’m not driving,” he said. However, the prospect of a male ruling the country will be short-lived as King WillemAlexander only has daughters. Queen Beatrix delivered her farewell speech and urged her country to support her 46-yearold son, Crown Prince WillemAlexander – who now officially rules the throne. Willy Leferink, also of Ashburton, was eager to see the occasion unfold. “It will be great to have a man in power, but we know it won’t be for long,” he laughed. “Being part of this moment is a matter of belonging, being a ‘Dutchie’ you still have that tribal nature.” Last night, Queen Beatrix, in conjunction with her 75th birthday, signed the papers and the festivities began. In her farewell speech, before she abdicated the throne, she wished her son well. “Now that my oldest son is to take over this fine and responsible job, it is my deep wish that the new royal couple will
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This contingent of Ashburton residents were headed to Christchurch to celebrate the crowning of King Willem feel themselves supported by your loving trust,” she said. “I am convinced that WillemAlexander will apply himself with true devotion for everything a good king is obliged to do.” More than a million people were expected to be in Amsterdam yesterday, with uniformed police, plainclothes officers and an untold number of civil servants on hand to coordinate the logistics. Among the notables were Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, and the Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako. Queen Beatrix had served on the throne since 1980. Beatrix now a princess, P7
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Principals welcome radical exam changes By Myles Hume Plans to scrap compulsory end-of-year NCEA examinations have been met with the approval of Mid Canterbury principals. The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has indicated it wants pupils to sit their NCEA examinations online – and when they feel like it. And it is a move that has won over local secondary principals. Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan labelled it “a brilliant idea”, saying it could spell the end of sitting exams in the summer months. “It will make a real difference,
it’s the next step in the evolution of assessment ... the individual needs for each student will be better catered for,” Mr McMillan said. “The idea is that when students are ready they can sit their exams, much like a driver’s licence, and if they get some things wrong that’s fine, they can do it again.” Mr McMillan said it would mean pupils could get their strong subjects out the way early in the school year, and put more time into other areas they struggled with. He said it could also lead to a semester-type model where pupils took up new subjects half
way through the year, or open opportunities to gain industry experience before pupils left school. Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said the end-ofyear exam model was “artificial” and believed it was more effective for pupils to learn a subject, then sit an assessment soon after. NZQA predicts the new system could be in place within eight years, and a bank of exams would be available to prevent cheating and plagiarism. Mr McMillan could not put a timeframe on when it would become a reality, but predicted it would happen “when the tech-
nology is ready”, something Mid Canterbury schools were already adopting. However, Mr McMillan said there would still be a number of hoops to jump through. He said it would be “complicated” for teachers to handle classrooms with pupils who had already sat assessments while slower learners were still learning other modules. Also, schools would need to have the technology in place. But the big question both Mr McMillan and Mr Schreurs wanted to ask was how will the marking schedule work? Mr Schreurs hoped people would still mark exams rath-
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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATHS CAIRNS, Roy Oliver – Passed away peacefully on April 29, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley (nee Ashton). Loving father, father in law and adored grandfather of Murray, Nicky, Ashleigh, and Stephanie Cairns; David, Noeline, Cameron, Jaimee, and Mitchell Cairns; the late Leanne, Andrew, Sarah, Jason and Ryan Leask; and Joanne, Martin, Paige, Todd, and Scott Lilley. Roy has left a legacy to his family and friends to love and support one another, participate in your community and enjoy every moment life provides. Messages to Cairns Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on SATURDAY, May 4 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton. Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz
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Incidents attended to by the Ashburton Police and Mid Canterbury volunteer fire brigades recently. Check out guardianonline.co.nz, for up-to-the-minute updates on every fire callout in the district during the week.
By Myles Hume School boards possess the unique power to steer the direction of local schools, a long serving member says. Triennial Board of Trustee (BOT) elections are fast-approaching and many Mid Canterbury schools appear to be facing an exodus of elected members. Boards are calling for Mid Canterbury parents to put themselves in contention for the “challenging but incredibly rewarding” role, as all schools will have newly-elected boards by June 6. Charlie Kelland recently left as one of five elected members after spending seven years on the Allenton School BOT, with the past three years as the chairman. He dismissed the perception that school boards met to put the rubber stamp on school projects and initiatives. Instead, he said they were influential in making the big decisions that shape the education individual schools offer. “It’s not about coming in and saying I don’t like the school uniform so let’s change it, it’s about governing and guiding, I have the view that we are the caretakers of the school,” Mr Kelland, whose children no longer attend Allenton School, said. Elected members meet between eight and 12 times a year with the principal and take responsibility for the governance and management of schools, employing staff and setting the strategic direction of the school. They also oversee the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration. “It’s about local people making decisions that make a difference to schools locally ... the great thing about it is it allows schools to have their own flavour.” With a finance background, Mr Kelland said the voluntary role comes with its challenges. He remembers the strenuous process of appointing a new principal, finding money to put heat pumps in classrooms and refurbishing the administration block. Although some boards had members with experience in specialist areas to create a strong team, schools could out-source experts to meet the need. Mr Kelland said during his tenure he learned as he went, but many school boards looked for common traits in
• Suspicious man The Ashburton Police dealt with a man acting suspiciously in the Ashburton Domain overnight Monday, but no arrest was made.
• Car break-in A vehicle owner reported their car had been broken into and a range of jewellery had been taken. The car is believed to have been broken into in the past three days, but police were still making inquries into the incident.
• Clarification The Ashburton Police undertook a Community Alcohol Action Project (CAAP) Operation over the weekend, in conjunction with ACADs, not Crown Public Health as reported in Monday’s Guardian. We apologise for the error.
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Charlie Kelland spent seven years on their elected members. “I think they need to be prepared to work as part of a team, prepared to listen and hear others’ point of views, you have got to be a real team player because there’s no room for ‘me’.” For parents sitting on the fence, Mr Kelland said there was more than enough assistance with the New Zealand School Trustees Association holding workshops for elected members to educate them about being on a school board. Meanwhile, most schools spoken to
the Board of Trustees at Allenton School, and says it is an important role with great reward. by the Guardian, including Ashburton and Mount Hutt College, Ashburton Borough and Methven Primary, said they were expecting some members to stand down. Some schools adopted a staggered Board of Trustees (BOT) election timeline system, where half the board went May 2 – Schools call for BOT nominations up for election every 18 months so it May 16 – Nominations close maintained a core, while some schools put their whole board up for election. May 30 – Election day Nationally, school boards start callJune 5 – Votes counted ing for nominations tomorrow and June 6 – New school boards take office these close on May 16 with elections to be held on May 30.
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Looking for Methven talent By Susan Sandys Christchurch filmmaker Rebecca Sandys is on the lookout for Methven talent as she prepares for this year’s 48HOURS competition. The competition sees teams given just one weekend to make a short film, and it has become more popular each year since it began 11 years ago. This year the Rialto Channel 48HOURS will run on the weekend of May 24 to 26 in cities throughout New Zealand, including Christchurch. Ms Sandys is advertising for amateur actors and musicians in Methven, who she hopes will be just as enthusiastic as her when it comes to film making. From Mid Canterbury originally, she said she believed Methven would be the perfect place to make her short film. She plans to direct, produce, write and film the production. But she does not yet have much of an idea exactly what she will be filming, other than that it will be in the setting of Methven. This is because entrants are not given their genre or other details until 7pm on the Friday when the competition starts. Filming will begin in earnest on the Saturday, while the Sunday will be taken up with editing. “So from 6am on Saturday to midnight it will be full on. It’s so intense, it’s absolute madness.” She was a fan of the competition after having participated in it as an assistant director for the last three years. She said while the majority of teams in the Christchurch competition would be using the city to film in, she was excited about instead using Methven, with its mountains, fields, township and surrounding bush. Ms Sandys studied theatre and film at the University of Canterbury and works in marketing. She said while it would be great to make the national finals, the best thing was “you start with nothing and by the end of the weekend you have a short film”. “Just getting if finished in time is the main focus, anything after that is a bonus.” Anyone wishing to participate can contact Ms Sandys via email on rebeccasandys@hotmail.com
Chch flooding A torrential downpour caused flooding in parts of Christchurch yesterday. The heavy burst of rain around midday led to city streets flooding, the closure of a shopping mall, reports of a roof caving in and the Avon River rising rapidly. Power went out when flooding entered parts of newly-opened The Colombo mall. A Fire Service spokesman confirmed there were call-outs to around 20 jobs relating to homes or businesses that had flooded. Crews were dispatched to help one business on Ferry Rd after fears its roof was going to collapse in the downpour. However, it held up. - apnz
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Record entries for TrustPower awards A record number of voluntary groups have been entered in the TrustPower Ashburton District Community Awards When entries closed on April 19, submissions for 68 groups had been received, topping the previous 2005 record of 58. The community awards are run in partnership with the Ashburton District Council. TrustPower community relations representative Jess Somerville said it was exciting to be celebrating so many generous, talented, resourceful and hardworking volunteers through this year’s TrustPower Community Awards. “I’m over the moon with the amount of entries this year! The community awards are all about recognising the hard work of these voluntary groups,” Miss Somerville said.
“The work is often done behind the scenes and the volunteers work tirelessly and give so much for the benefit of those who live in the Ashburton district.” The awards cover five categories; Heritage and Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Arts and Culture, Sport and Leisure, and Education and Child/Youth Development. The category winners receive $500 and runnersup receive $250. The entries for are currently being prepared for judging and the results will be announced and presented at a function on Tuesday, June 11. The supreme winner will collect $1500, a trophy, framed certificate and an all-expenses paid trip to the TrustPower National Community Awards to be held in the Invercargill and Southland region in March 2014.
More feedback on races Mid Canterbury farmers and rural people with stockwater races are being encouraged to have their say on the future of the system. The Ashburton District Council is surveying around 2030 stockwater users but only half have responded. The survey is part of a water investigation project and has a big picture aim of reducing council’s stockwater take from the depleted Ashburton River. Council operations manager Rob Rouse said 1033 survey
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forms had been returned and council staff would be chasing up the rest. The results would then be analysed. Mr Rouse said council would also be talking with irrigation companies in the district about whether the current open channel stockwater races could be incorporated into their existing irrigation schemes. He said it was important survey forms were returned so council could plan for the future of the scheme.
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury is holding a nutrient management seminar for farmers so they can get to grips with the policies, science and practical application of nutrient limits. Environment Canterbury’s proposed land and water plan will require farmer to farm within nutrient limits so Feds has organised an information day on May 21. “It is aimed at farmers and what they have to do to manage some of the limits that will be set on their business,” said president Chris Allen.
• Correction The judge presiding over the Ashburton District Court this week was Judge Chris Somerville, not Judge Somerfield, as reported.
• Prison brawl A dispute in Hawkes Bay Regional Prison has left some inmates with minor injuries. A statement from the prison said two groups of prisoners clashed for about 10 minutes just before midday yesterday. Some were treated for minor injuries, and a number were relocated to another unit. No prison staff were injured. -APNZ
• Vandals hit winery A winery has lost 6000 litres of merlot after vandals opened a tank valve and left it to drain. Staff at Moana Park at Puketapu, near Napier, arrived on Saturday morning to find $165,000 of wine spilled onto the ground. Owner and winemaker Dan Barker said the loss was “gutting”. -APNZ
• Benefit fraud A Masterton woman who defrauded taxpayers for over two years by continuing to receive a domestic purposes benefit while in a de facto relationship has been ordered to do 300 hours’ community work. Samantha Ashlie Jo-Anne Matiaha had earlier pleaded guilty to eight charges of benefit fraud involving a total of $40,452. -APNZ
• Inquiry findings The findings of an investigation into how the Easy Rider fishing vessel capsized in Foveaux Strait last year, killing eight people, will be released on Friday. A rogue wave slammed into the boat about midnight on March 12. Eight people died. -APNZ
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Legal high K2’s days numbered By Myles Hume Ashburton retailers selling legal highs will have to pull more of the controversial products off the shelves by May 9. Yesterday, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne banned two more chemicals; BB-22 and 5F-AKB48 which are found in synthetic cannabis K2 products. In 2011 the Government put a blanket ban on all existing synthetic cannabis, but manufacturers changed the chemical make-up of the products so they were legal to import and sell in New Zealand. A recent Guardian investigation found two shops in Ashburton, Coin Save and Bel Air Dairy, sold synthetic cannabis and herbal pills. One of the retailers said K2 was one of the most popular products, and had recently sold out of it. Although the Guardian could not
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Lake’s new extension Waterton Point By Sue Newman The latest residential enclave at Lake Hood has now been named. The first finger of land pushing out into the Lake Hood extension will carry the name Waterton Point, while the new main access road into the lake settlement from Strange’s Road will be called Lake Hood Drive. Twenty two sections will run off Waterton Point and more than seven of these have already sold. The new subdivision is the first in what will be a string of new home site options that will be developed
along canals on the new arm of the lake. The name Waterton was considered fitting because it also recognises that there was once a small rural village of that name in the area. A consortium of business interests is involved in the lake extension project. As well as creating new recreational and residential options, the extension project was created to provide one partner, Ashburton Contracting Ltd, with an assured supply of shingle. The lake development will be driven by the demand for both
shingle and sections. On the farm that forms part of the new lake, several lifestyle blocks have already been created and these will be accessed by the newly named Lake Hood Drive. This will become the main access into the lake area and will run through to the Lakehouse Restaurant. In the original Lake Hood settlement there are still some housing lots that are yet to be sold. Most of those are owned by the Ashburton District Council. In October 2009 it struck a deal with the Lake Trust to exchange its $3.7 million debt for a cluster
of 18 sections and two reserve areas at the lake. While this cleared the debt the trust had accumulated when it developed the Lakehouse Restaurant and stage five of its lake-side subdivision, it also ensures the lake and its environs would remain in community hands. The council had hoped to sell the sections quickly but to date just seven of the 18 have sold. In its long term community plan, it has budgeted the section sales to be wrapped up by June 30, 2017. The plan indicates it budgeted to sell two sections a year.
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confirm if the two retailers were still selling the synthetic products yesterday, the ban will see the total number of prohibited substances reach 35 and mean 50 products are no longer available. Local organisations Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service and Safer Ashburton could not be reached last night, but both services had earlier joined Youth Aid Officer Rob Hooper, of Ashburton, calling for local retailers to stop selling the products which were “harmful” to the community. The ban makes it illegal to import, manufacture, sell or supply the substances, with a maximum penalty of eight years in jail. Mr Dunne acknowledged it would only be a temporary measure before August when the Psychoactive Substances Bill will become law, meaning manufacturers and importers will have to prove the safety of their products.
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Timaru teen to represent Rangitata at Youth Parliament Teenager Courtney Buckman will walk through the doors of Parliament to get a taste of what it is like to be the country’s policymakers. The Craighead Diocesan College pupil was hand-picked by Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew to represent the electorate at Youth Parliament 2013. Mrs Goodhew said it was a tough decision after a number of high calibre candidates from Mid and South Canterbury came forward for the role. “I was impressed by the high quality of applications I received and overwhelmed by how passionate young people are to represent their community at Youth Parliament 2013,” Mrs Goodhew said. It also means Courtney will become the Youth MP for Rangitata from today until December 31. Courtney will join 120 other youth from around the country where they will gain an insight
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into the Government decisionmaking process and share the views of local youth. The 17-year-old will take the seat of an MP for two days to debate legislation, sit on select committees and ask oral questions of Cabinet Ministers. Youth MPs will also debate reducing the voting age from 18 to 17, electronic voting, compulsory voting and extending the term of Parliament from three to four years. There are also 10 select committees of inquiry with topics ranging from cage-free farming to youth employment. Due to the interest shown in politics by the young people of Mid and South Canterbury and the high calibre of the applicants Mrs Goodhew has invited young locals to join a bi-monthly ‘Ginger Group’ to discuss issues related to youth. Youth Parliament will be held on July 16 and 17.
Fun and games ahead of production The Big Little Theatre Company’s Hood production proved to be a big hit among locals. In the lead-up to the show at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, a variety of interactive fun and medieval games were held in the foyer, with cast member Abby Eastwood (above), clowning around before the show. Dozens of children enjoyed the activities in the show foyer, before going on to watch the show carried out in true pantomime style.
At-risk river beds to be fenced off Mid Canterbury taxpayers are teaming up with farmers to fence vulnerable river bed areas to improve water quality. The Ashburton Water Zone Committee yesterday approved fencing projects worth $32,000 for areas ranked from low to high ecological value. Taxpayers, through Environment Canterbury’s Immediate Steps
biodiversity fund, will contribute $20,250 and farmers the rest. In one project, a fence will be built 20m from the margin of Lake Stream to ensure that stock do not enter the waterway. The stream is at risk from nitrification and release of sediment from stock. The waterway provides feeding and breeding habitat for a range of
endangered birds including wrybills, stilts, terns and the Blue duck. In the other projects, stock will be fenced from a river terrace and wetland so vegetation can regenerate, and stock fenced out of a stream and saturated ground so a wetland can be created. Biodiversity officer L yndsey Husband said the water zone com-
mittee was on the lookout for more projects in the district that it could help fund. While it might seem like ECan was subsidising fencing for farmers, the aim was to create model environments that would spark others to replicate, she said. Stock in waterways pug land and damaged terraces, as well as releasing sediment.
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ay you live in interesting times. This ancient Chinese proverb definitely applies to the Ashburton District in 2013. The district is among the fastest growing and most prosperous in the country, while the town is undergoing a major post-earthquake makeover. The most significant revamp in the district, however, may be taking place inside the council chambers during the later stages of the year. The appointment of Andrew
OUR VIEW Dalziel as the new chief executive officer of the Ashburton Council, almost flawlessly coincides with the local body elections in October, which means that the district could be run by an entirely different group of people at the end of the year. The 12-year stint of Brian Lester is close to a dynasty in local government and the current CEO can look back at a substantial legacy he leaves
behind from his time at the helm. Despite his many achievements, Mr Lester has also had his critics, so the arrival of a new chief at the council will be the opportunity for everyone in the district to let bygones be bygones and give Mr Dalziel and the council the chance to start with a clean slate. Mr Dalziel’s track record looks impressive and early accounts
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Councillor profiles The councillor profiles in Saturday’s Guardian were of interest but not dissimilar to their usual pre-election promises, usually unfulfilled. I wonder if you could possibly talk with them again with the lead question being “what have you actually achieved?” I am concerned that length of service is presented as a qualification and reference to time as a councillor as merely a stepping stone to higher service in the bureaucracy. Council wastes enough money without acting as a surrogate boarding school.
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A particular worry of mine is the proposed stadium being pushed through in complete secrecy and using a deceitful methodology to present figures implying public support. Actual cost to ratepayers and a cost to use the palace facilities should be prominently disclosed and should be declared by sitting councillors. I suggest these items merely to getting a clear picture of foresight around the table. M. N. Richards
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Imbalance Hanover Finance loses over $500 million for 16,000 investors - and no-one charged! But we take a court case for $40 worth of marijuana – not surprisingly some feel a little aggrieved at the imbalance. JJK
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district from the inside instead of complaining from the outside. The more citizens engage with the council, the better it will be for all of us. Judging by recent elections, many of the current crop will have another go and will return to the council table. However, with a bit more competition on the ballot sheet, the citizens of Mid Canterbury will have more options and should end up with a stronger representation from all sectors of society.
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Save The Christ Church Cathedral campaigners have offered to pay for stabilising the earthquake-damaged church. Great Christchurch Buildings Trust spokesman Jim Anderton said they have offered to pay the $6.8 million needed to make safe the church, adding that the work could be completed within six to nine months.
The money would be obtained “from people who have made personal commitments both nationally and internationally”. Mr Anderton said the trustees have also offered to raise a significant portion of restoration costs which he says are significantly cheaper than the church estimate of between $97 million and $220 million. Mr Anderton believes it can be done for $67 million because they would do it quicker.
Christchurch woman wins pylon case By Kurt Bayer A woman who took on the Government after it tried forcibly relocating giant power pylons onto her Christchurch land has won her case in the highest court in the country. Ann Seaton, 61, was horrified when told that Orion wanted to move three highvoltage electricity towers on her property, to make way for the widened Russley Rd in Christchurch as part of a project to upgrade State Highway 1. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) tried to use the Public Works Act 1981 to force Mrs Seaton to accept the relocation of the towers onto her land. Mrs Seaton lodged an objection with the Environment
Court, before applying for a High Court judicial review. The High Court found in her favour but its decision was overturned by the Court of Appeal. Now, the Supreme Court has concluded that the Minister for Land Information was wrong in forcing Mrs Seaton to take the pylons, saying it was not necessary as part of the Government work of roadwidening. The court ruled that it was up to the power company, not the minister, to find a new home for the pylons. Mrs Seaton, who has been awarded $25,000 in court costs, today spoke of her relief at the Supreme Court’s ruling. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said. - apnz
Church officials questioned the $67 million figure. “How can they say work will begin straight away? There is no scheme of works. Our surveyors say it is extremely unwise to take out escalation and inflation costs because that leaves you with huge cost blow-outs,” spokesman Rev Jayson Rhodes said. “They have removed base isolation where it is absolutely essential because whatever is built must endure seismic activity.
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Safety is the church’s biggest concern,” he said. Rev Rhodes also said the projected cost was not that different from the church’s cost for restoration. “We have given three options for restoration and one of those is to be completed within seven years for a cost of $97 million,” he said. “I think we need to keep in mind it’s not their building either,” he said. - APNZ
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The Serious Fraud Office is not laying criminal charges against anyone associated with Hanover Finance following a 32-month investigation. The office has spent longer mulling over whether to lay charges in the wake of the Hanover collapse than in the case of any other finance company it has probed. The Hanover probe was “by far the most extensive and challenging of the finance company investigations undertaken by SFO,” said acting chief executive Simon McArley yesterday. “While many may view the conduct that occurred at Hanover Simon Finance as egregious, that alone is not sufficient for me to commence a prosecution,” McArley said. “SFO’s prosecution decisions must also be made within the context of the Solicitor-General’s prosecution guidelines. These require me to be satisfied that there is a reasonable prospect, based on credible and admissible evidence, that an impartial jury could be satisfied, beyond reasonable doubt, that the person prosecuted has committed a criminal offence. “On the basis of the evidence currently available, SFO is not able to reach that threshold. As a result it is unable to commence any criminal charges in relation to Hanover Finance and its related companies.” “This is a case that has attracted huge public attention and is of significant public interest. I believe that this justifies the vast time and resources that SFO has dedicated to it. However, we have now exhausted every available avenue of enquiry and the time has come to move on and focus our resources elsewhere.” McArley said. “While this has been an extremely difficult decision to make, I’m convinced that it is not only the right one but the only possible decision on the basis of the available evidence. The decision has not been reached in a vacuum. I have consulted with the Crown Solicitors, leading criminal Queen’s Counsel, and the Deputy Solicitor-General,” he said. In April last year, a Court of Appeal judgment said Hanover failed in mid-2008, causing substantial losses to depositors. About 16,000 people with investments totalling more than $500 million lost most of their money following the failure of Hanover and related companies, and the
sale of assets to Allied Farmers. After receiving complaints the SFO launched an investigation in September 2010. Since September 2010, it has analysed more than 107,000 pages of documentary evidence and interrogated over 3730 gigabytes of electronic data, the SFO said in a statement yesterday. “Fifty-four interviews have been conducted over 120 hours, and more than 30 individual loans or other transactions of interest have been identified and reconstructed. Overall, around 12,700 hours have been spent analysing that evidence. Expert opinion advice has also been considered from eight external advisers,” the statement said. McArley Despite not laying charges, the SFO believes that serious questions arose during its investigation as to the: * The consistency between the overall view of the nature and financial condition of the companies disclosed to investors in the period from December 2007, and the actual position of the companies. * The solvency of the companies at the times that dividends were paid during the six months immediately prior to the suspension of payments to depositors in July 2008. * The propriety of a number of transactions entered into in the three months immediately prior to the suspension of payments to depositors that appear to have provided little or no benefit to the companies, while conferring some significant benefits on the related parties; * The accuracy of the valuation of the companies’ assets in the financial statements supporting the Debt Repayment Proposal put to investors in November 2008. Separate to the SFO investigation, the Financial Markets Authority is taking civil action against six former Hanover directors and promoters over allegedly misleading or untrue statements made in offer documents. The FMA is seeking compensation for investors who put $35 million into Hanover Finance, Hanover Capital and United Finance between December 2007 and July 22, 2008. The market watchdog is also seeking penalty orders against the defendants, and if the claim is successful, the former directors and promoters could each face fines of up to $5 million. -APNZ
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Household incomes not keeping up By Cullen Smith Canterbury’s economy may be on the rise, but household incomes are not keeping up with the national average. Data released yesterday shows that the average household income in Canterbury is $75,800, compared with the national average of $80,600. Auckland’s average was $89,700, with Wellington on $88,900 and Otago recording $70,500. The Regional Economic Activity Report released released by Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said the earthquakes that destroyed much of central Christchurch forced many people to leave particularly affecting the tourism and education sectors. “Despite this, the region’s overall economic activity has dipped only slightly since the earthquakes - a positive sign that the region has been resilient and that earthquakeaffected areas are recovering,” it says. “Two years on, Christchurch’s population has stopped declining and consumer spending and domestic trading activity are now increasing. Indicators are that the rebuild is contributing significantly to national as well as regional economic growth.” “For most of the last decade average household incomes earned in Canterbury have been slightly higher than the national average and employment has been growing relatively strongly,” the report said. A spokesman for Mr Joyce said Auckland and Wellington have consistently had the highest household incomes, with Canterbury incomes being the third or fourth highest amongst the 16 regions. “The Christchurch earthquakes understandably had a dampening effect on the Canterbury economy and this is the likely reason that household incomes in that region fell slightly,” the spokesman said. Council of Trade Unions secretary Peter Conway said the earthquakes undoubtedly affected the Canterbury economy, but it appeared the local workforce composition may have skewed the household income
figures. Manufacturing and retailing were strong in Canterbury, but the wages in those sectors were lower than professional and technical jobs available in other regions. The report said Canterbury had been the “magnetic pole” for South Island residents moving between regions for work. It noted that manufacturing businesses were clearly affected by the earthquakes “but seem to have bounced back relatively quickly, with manufacturing activity now higher than national levels”. However, service activities more tied to the city centre - such as tourism and international education - would take longer to recover. Building consents were being issued “at a rate well above the rest of New Zealand,” commercial investor confidence was growing and job vacancies, particularly in construction and engineering were “rising sharply”. A reduction in the working age population following the earthquakes appeared to be reversing “with a net inflow of migrants now entering the region”. “At the same time, demand in the wider region for labour continues to increase in sectors such as construction and related administration,” the report says. Meanwhile, new housing consents in Canterbury reached a six-year high last month, according to the latest report from Statistics New Zealand. A total of 444 consents were issued in March, compared with 163 in February. “Both Waimakariri and Selwyn districts each broke records with their highest monthly totals since the series began in April 1990, industry and labour statistics manager Blair Cardno said. In Waimakariri, 142 new dwelling consents were issued, compared with 42 the previous month, and Selwyn recorded 111 consents compared with 57 in February. Consents in Christchurch jumped to 156 compared with 50 the previous month. The value of Canterbury earthquake-related building consents in March was $51 million, following $36 million in February and $60 million in January. -APNZ
• Motorcyclist hurt A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car near Christchurch. Emergency services were called to Spring Rd in Prebbleton at 6.15am yesterday. The male motorcyclist is being treated for serious injuries. - apnz
• Morepork lucky Holden the morepork well and truly earned his name when he miraculously escaped death after being hit by a car and driven about 20km stuck in the engine well. Ohauiti Native Bird Rescue Haven founder Chrissy Jefferson had Holden delivered to her by a Katikati couple on Saturday after his near-death experience the night before. “We named him Holden because he was hit by a Holden and I reckon he was holdin’ on really tight,” she said. -APNZ
• Not guilty plea Even though Switched On Gardener’s owner and general manager are facing prison terms on drugs charges, the business will remain open.
Firm operated ‘close to the edge’ By Edward Gay Switched On Gardener will stay open despite the business playing a central and pivotal role in 106 cannabis operations. The company’s owner Michael Quinlan and general manager Peter Bennett were sentenced yesterday to four years and three months and three years and nine months prison respectively. The pair were convicted of 16 counts of supplying equipment to grow cannabis through their national chain of 16 stores. Bennett was found guilty of an additional count of possessing equipment. Two companies associated with Switched On Gardener were also found guilty and fined $125,000 each at the Auckland District Court yesterday. In a separate judgement, Judge Gus Andree Wiltens declined an application by the Crown to seize shares in the two companies known as Stoneware 91 and Hydroponic Wholesalers Ltd. Crown prosecutor Ross Burns had
argued that the companies were an integral part of the offending, and were represented by shares. But Judge Andree Wiltens said the shares were not used to commit crimes and one of the companies was not owned by Quinlan. While the companies are safe for now, the Crown has filed papers in the High Court at Auckland to restrain the 53-year-old’s $1.3 million home at Gulf Harbour, north of Auckland. The property’s official valuation describes the four-bedroom house as “a superior quality executive home”. Crown lawyers have already restrained his $1m Queensland property that includes a spa and swimming pool. A bank account in Quinlan’s name holding $A189,352 has also been frozen, according to the High Court file. It is understood the Crown could now seek the company assets as well. The legal action has been held up for nearly three years by Quinlan’s criminal matters in the district court. Yesterday Judge Andree Wiltens described the business as having oper-
ated “very close to the edge”; selling marijuana pipes, advertising in promarijuana magazines and using a stylised marijuana leaf as its logo. Undercover police officers visited the 16 shops nationwide and were able to engage staff in conversations about growing marijuana. “Some of the undercover officers managed to purchase cannabis, dried and ready to consume, and cannabis plants,” the judge said. He also spoke of evidence that showed staff smoked the illegal drug with managers after successful stocktakes. “Switched On Gardener operated as a veneer of legitimacy, shielding the illegal activity,” Judge Andree Wiltens said. “The involvement of Switched On Gardener was central and pivotal,” said Judge Andree Wiltens. Judge Andree Wiltens reduced the men’s jail terms after taking into account testimonials from the community. Outside court, defence lawyer Paul Davison QC said he was considering appealing the convictions and sentence. - APNZ
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The man accused of using his girlfriend’s one-yearold son as a human shield against police pepper spray has denied all charges relating to the alleged April 8 incident. Zane Korari Mete Lewis, 22, had two further charges of aggravated assault laid against him when he appeared at Hastings District Court yesterday. - APNZ
• Man missing A man missing for more than a week is believed to have been going fishing before he disappeared. Police continue to search for Nelson man Blair Steven Robinson, who was last seen on April 22 when he visited a person at Hanmer Springs. Mr Robinson told that person he intended to go fishing near Kaikoura, police said. - APNZ
• Grieving son robbed A boy who ripped off the grieving son of drowned Greymouth fisherman Nicholas Eklund and went on a spending spree has been caught by police. The thief stole a $100 giftcard given to Cameron Eklund by the Runanga Fire Brigade as a sympathy gift. -APNZ
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An injured woman gets treatment after an explosion in downtown Prague, Czech Republic, yesterday. streaming down their faces and bandages on their heads and many of them in shock. Prague emergency service spokeswoman Jirina Ernestova said that about 40 people had been taken to hospital for treatment. Schwarz also told Czech TV that four people had suffered serious injuries, while other Czech media said up to 55 may have been hurt.
“A gas blast seems to be the most likely cause. The explosion was rather massive and damaged windows in several streets,” Hulan told the television station, adding that several hundred Prague police officers were in action. Czech media said the blast moved the wall of the building, a former block of flats now used as office space, by five centimetres and quoted witnesses as saying they could smell gas in the street. Prime Minister Petr Necas said in a statement that he was “deeply affected by the tragedy”. The buildings in the area were mostly built in the 19th century, including the ornate National Theatre, whose adjacent modern section was damaged by the blast. Students and teachers from two nearby universities panicked and ran out when the blast shook their buildings, fearing a terrorist attack, an unnamed student told Czech TV. “Blast in Divadelni (street), many injured. Windows broken at journalism faculty,” Milos Cermak, a Czech journalist who was lecturing in an adjacent university building at the time, wrote on Twitter. “Police say gas still leaking. Helicopter above us. Classes cancelled for rest of week,” he added. – AFP
• 7 die in plane crash A civilian cargo plane has crashed shortly after take-off at a huge US-run air base in Afghanistan, killing all seven crew members on board, officials say. Rescue teams rushed to the scene yesterday after the plane smashed into the ground inside the boundaries of Bagram air field, a key transport hub for US-led military operations in Afghanistan. “All seven of the crew on board died in the accident,” a spokesman for the Nato military coalition said. – AFP
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Queen now a princess King Willem-Alexander became the first Dutch male monarch in more than a century yesterday as his mother Beatrix abdicated to end a 33-year reign. The generational change in the House of Orange-Nassau gave the Netherlands a moment of celebration and pageantry as this trading nation of nearly 17 million struggles through a lengthy recession brought on by the European economic crisis. Visibly emotional, the much-loved Beatrix ended her reign in a nationally televised signing ceremony as thousands of orange-clad people cheered outside. Millions more were expected to watch on television. Willem-Alexander gripped his mother’s hand and looked briefly into her eyes after they both signed the abdication document in the Royal Palace on down-
town Amsterdam’s Dam Square. Beatrix looked close to tears as she then appeared on a balcony overlooking some 20,000 of her subjects. “I am happy and grateful to introduce to you your new king, Willem-Alexander,” she told the cheering crowd. Moments later, in a striking symbol of the generational shift, she left the balcony and Willem-Alexander, his wife and three daughters waved to the crowd. The former queen becomes Princess Beatrix and her son becomes the first Dutch king since Willem III died in 1890. The 46-year-old father of three’s popular Argentine-born wife became Queen Maxima and their eldest daughter, Catharina-Amalia, who attended the ceremony wearing a yellow dress, became Princess of Orange and first in line to the throne. -AP
Botswana’s President Ian Khama has received two stitches in his face after being clawed by a cheetah, a government spokesman says. The incident occurred last week at a Botswana Defence Force facility where soldiers enlisted in the battle against poaching learn about the animals they help to protect. “He was scratched by a cheetah last week but not really attacked per se,” spokesman Jeff Ramsay said. The cheetah was being fed in an enclosure near to where Khama was standing, became excited and somehow managed to swipe a claw across the president’s face. Khama, 60, was not admitted to hospital, but did receive treatment. – AFP
• Stewart on Voice NBC says it’s lining up musical artists including Rod Stewart to perform on The Voice in May. The network said yesterday that Stewart, CeeLo Green, Lady Antebellum, Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and T.I. will take the stage on upcoming episodes of the hit singing contest. Stewart and Green are set to sing on the May 8 episode of The Voice. Lady Antebellum, Thicke, Williams and T.I will perform May 14. – AP
dubbed the “Easterlin Paradox”, developed in 1974 by Richard Easterlin, now at the University of Southern California. Easterlin’s research, which drew notably on surveys from Japan, suggested little or no increase in national happiness despite the country’s post-World War Two economic miracle. Later research pointed to annual incomes in the United States of $75,000 and in poorer countries in a range of between $8,000 and $25,000, beyond which money no longer impacts wellbeing. But Stevenson and Wolfers said their research showed the Easterlin Paradox and similar theories are just wrong. “If there is a satiation point, we are yet to reach it,” they wrote. “We find no evidence of a significant break in either the happiness-income relationship, nor in the life satisfaction-income relationship, even at annual incomes up to half a million dollars.” Stevenson and Wolfers used data from three different cross-country studies, including the Pew Global Attitudes survey, the Gallup World Poll and the International Social Survey Programme. – AFP
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t’s a sure sign that summer has gone and autumn is also wrapping up its three month stay, when green tomatoes start hanging limply on the vine. Most home gardeners fail to get the last of their summer crop of tomatoes to ripen in the garden and find they have two choices with the green fruit left hanging – bin it in the compost or turn it into something edible. Green tomatoes are not widely used, except in chutneys and pickles, but if you search far and wide, you’ll unearth the odd recipe that uses them even in cakes.
Green tomato pickle
500g green tomatoes (bigger ones are easier to chop) 1 onion 1 t salt 250ml brown vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar) 100g brown sugar ¼ t cinnamon ½ t ground allspice 3 cloves (ground in a mortar and pestle) ¼ t turmeric 2 t grainy mustard
Green tomato chutney
1.8kg green tomatoes, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 large green apple, peeled, cored and chopped 90g raisins 1t salt
1t ground allspice 1t curry powder 1/2 t ground cayenne pepper 1C (230 g) firmly packed soft brown sugar 2C (500 ml) cider vinegar
• In a very large, heavy-based, non-metallic saucepan, combine all the ingredients. • Over low heat, bring the mixture to a simmer. • Gently cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, until thickened. • Stir occasionally to prevent the chutney burning. • Remove from the heat if the chutney begins to dry out. • Spoon the chutney into six warm, sterilised jars leaving a little head room. • Cool, label, date and store in a cool, dark place. • The chutney will be ready to eat in 4 weeks. • Once a jar has been opened, store in the refrigerator.
Green tomato pasta
6 large green tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 C fresh basil 1/4 cup fresh mint 1 clove garlic, peeled, finely chopped 4T olive oil 350g pasta 4T grated parmesan, 1/4C cream black pepper, to season • Combine tomatoes, garlic and oil in a pan, heat gently and simmer for a few minutes. • Remove from heat and add fresh herbs. • Cook pasta following packet directions. • Put half the pasta sauce into a food processor and process until smooth. • Return to the bowl with the rest of the sauce and mix together. • Add sauce to spaghetti and mix in well. • Stir cream through.
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Fried green tomatoes
3 firm green tomatoes, med-large size 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/2 C flour 1/4C milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 C fine dry breadcrumbs olive oil
• Cut unpeeled tomatoes into 1.5 cm slices. • Sprinkle slices with salt and pepper and stand for approximately 10 mins. • Place flour, milk, eggs, and bread crumbs in separate shallow dishes. • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a frying pan to a medium heat. • Dip tomato slices in milk, then flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs. • Fry for 5 mins on each side or until golden brown. • Only do a few slices at a time adding more oil each time as needed. • A great accompaniment to the big breakfast fry up or enjoyed on their own.
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about 30 minutes until onions are soft. In a food processor process the chillies, garlic and ginger until a paste, add to saucepan. Add the brown sugar and sultanas and simmer for a further 5 minutes until sugar dissolved. Turn the heat up to medium (low boil) for 30-40 minutes to allow thickening. Pour into sterilised jars, seal.
Green tomato cake
4C chopped green tomatoes 1T salt 1/2 C butter 2C white sugar 2 eggs 2C all-purpose flour 1t ground cinnamon 1t ground nutmeg 1t baking soda 1/4 t salt 1/2 C raisins 1/2 C chopped walnuts
• Place chopped tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt. • Let stand 10 minutes. Place in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain. • Preheat oven to 175°. • Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat until creamy. • Sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. • Add raisins and nuts to dry mixture. • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. • Dough will be very stiff. Mix well. • Add drained tomatoes and mix well. • Pour into the prepared 9x13 inch pan. • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. • Cool and ice with cream cheese icing.
Green tomato and chilli chutney
800g green tomatoes, roughly diced 200g cooking apples finely diced (equivalent of 1 large apple) 300g onions, finely diced 2 garlic cloves 1 red chilli 1C cider vinegar approx 1cm, fresh ginger 80g sultanas 200g brown sugar
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Head chef Joan Roca (centre), accompanied by his brothers Jordi Roca (left) and Josep Roca talk to members of the media prior to the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards in London yesterday. Their restaurant El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, won the Best Restaurant award.
Spanish restaurant world’s No.1 eatery Spain once again is home to the world’s top restaurant. Avant-garde eatery El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, was named to the No.1 spot on Restaurant magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s 50 best restaurants during a ceremony in London on Monday. Rene Redzepi’s innovative Danish restaurant Noma had held the honor for the past three years, after ousting renowned Spanish restaurant elBulli from the top spot in 2010. The three Michelin-starred El Celler is run by three brothers – Josep, Jordi and Joan Roca. It had been ranked No.2 for the past two years. Opened in 1986, El Celler is known for dishes that blend innovative cooking techniques with traditional ingredients, such as lobster parmentier with black trumpets and Iberian suckling pig with pepper sauce and garlic and quince terrine. Noma, which has a meticulous
• Put apples, tomatoes and onions in a saucepan. • Add cider vinegar and simmer for
focus on indigenous ingredients, fell to No.2 on this year’s list. In third place is Modena, Italy’s Osteria Francescana, which has placed in the top 10 restaurants since 2010. Six US restaurants made the list, but only one broke into the top 10 – Daniel Humm’s Eleven Madison Park in New York was No.5, up from 10th place last year. Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York fell from sixth place to 11th, and his Yountville, California, restaurant The French Laundry, came in at No.47, down from 43rd. The French Laundry held the top spot in 2003 and 2004. Grant Achatz’ ulta-modernist Alinea in Chicago fell from seventh to 15th this year. It had been in the top 10 since 2009. Eric Ripert’s seafood-focused Le Bernardin in New York held fast at No.19, while Daniel Boulud’s Daniel in New York slipped from 25th to 29th. – AFP
1 — El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain 2 — Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark 3 — Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy 4 — Mugaritz, San Sebastian, Spain 5 — Eleven Madison Park, New York, United States 6 — D.O.M., Sao Paulo, Brazil 7 — Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London, Britain 8 — Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain 9 — Steirereck, Vienna, Austria 10 — Vendome, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
– AFP
DINING OUT
phone or email, or why not pop into the shop and book directly with one of the friendly staff. If you are looking for the perfect gift ntense rich flavour, aromatic, soulfor your mum this Mother’s day come in warming and mind-sharpening. It’s what store and see the Grocer’s mother’s day every great coffee should be and when display. With bubble baths, hand lotions, it’s served with consistency it becomes mothers’ aprons, cupcake kits or a special excellent. hamper, surprise mum this Mother’s Day The Somerset Grocer on Burnett Street is with something special from The Somerset more than just excellent coffee; it offers a culinary journey for diners. Regularly hosting Grocer. For something slightly stronger keep June fantastic wine and whiskey tastings, the Somerset Grocer is definitely the place to be. 6th clear for the return of the Whisky Galore tasting. Hosted by the talented Michael F. The latest evening was the extremely Fraser Milne you will be entertained with successful Gibston Valley wine tasting his delightful manner and knowledge of evening. “The great selection of food whisky. For only $45 per person you will and fantastic service complemented the receive tasty nibbles, a great atmosphere delicate flavours of the wine perfectly. I will and did we mention the whisky? Bookings definitely be attending the next one”, one are essential as this is an extremely popular happy customer said. The informative yet entertaining manner of the host went down night so don’t miss out! Somerset Grocer manager Nicky Milmine well with attendees, creating the great knows that in order to serve the best, you atmosphere that the Somerset Grocer is need to provide the best. “The food we known for. serve is all made fresh on the premises and If you like the sound of this then don’t miss out on your chance to attend the Three that’s a difference we are proud of. We Miners wine tasting. Three Miners Vineyard, concentrate on flavour, freshness and value for money to deliver the best tasting lunch the creator of award winning wines, all of items that we can.” which are 100 percent Pure Central Otago At Ashburton’s gourmet grocer, located on will be at the Somerset Grocer on May 22nd the ground floor of the Somerset Building, at 6pm. For $20 per person you will get wine, delicious nibbles and a great evening. you can be sure to encounter a new taste discovery with every visit. Bookings are essential; you can book via
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• Chop up the tomatoes into small pieces and put in a colander. • Add finely chopped onion. • Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and mix in. Leave to sit while you prepare the other ingredients. • Pour the vinegar into a saucepan and bring to nearly boiling. • Add the green tomatoes and onion (do not rinse the salt off). • Put all the other ingredients in. • Simmer for 30 minutes. • Put in sterilised jars.
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breakfast menu
tomato,spinach, two poached eggs and lemon hollandaise
Somerset Muesli
Big Breakfast
$12.00
Served with seasonal fruit and yoghurt
Pikelets
Raspberry jam and whipped cream Ham, pineapple and maple syrup
Toasted Bagel
$10.00 $14.00 $8.00
$23.50
Bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushroom, roasted tomatoes and free range egg any style, served with toast
Baby breakfast
Bratwurst sausage, homemade baked beans, ciabatta and a fried egg
$8.00
menu
$12.50
Free Range Eggs on Toast
Mushrooms on Ciabatta
$12.00
Eggs Benedict
$18.50
Vege Breakfast Stack
French Toast
$17.00
$15.00
With lemon hollandaise, salmon or streaky bacon With bacon, banana and maple syrup
Feeling like a good Thai curry?
The World Famous Blue Pub
Grocer Gifts Spoil her this mothers day with
$13.00
Choose from poached, fried or scrambled add bacon $4.50 smoked salmon $4.50 mushrooms $4.50 roasted tomatoes $3.50
Creamy garlic mushrooms, sautéed with wilted spinach, finished on ciabatta and topped with shaved parmesan
Hash brown, portobello mushroom, sliced
Open 7 days for Lunch and Dinner Extensive all day menu and delicious evening dining
$10.00
Lemon and vanilla sugar or Berries and natural yoghurt
$12.00
Soup of the day
$15.00
Preserves and cream cheese or Pesto and cream cheese or Smoked salmon, lettuce, capers and cream cheese or Bacon, tomato and basil pesto
$12.50
Sweet Crepes
$12.50
Served with toasted bread, see staff for today’s creation
Nacho’s
$15.00
Chilli con carne, cheese and sour cream or Avocado, salsa, cheese and sour cream
Tortilla
kids menu 12 years and under Kids Breakfast
$11.00
Kids Platter
$10.00
Bacon, hash brown, sausage, toast and egg Ham, cheese, vege sticks, bread, packet of chips and a calci yum
Kids Stack
Hash brown, ham, spaghetti and cheese
$16.00
1 - $5.00 2 - $10.00
Two kebab’s of the day with hummus, lettuce, tomato and cucumber on a tortilla bread drizzled with garlic mayonnaise
gelato
Ploughman’s for 2
Small cup Large cup
$32.00
French stick, cheese, ham, pickles, chutney, grapes and crackers
Add a glass of house wine for an extra $8.00
Gluten Free available if requested
Gluten Free available if requested
Tantalise your tastebuds
Japanese Restaurant
Charming Thai Restaurant is an excellent and unique Thai restaurant in Ashburton. In our menu, you will find a variety of distinctive tastes, ranging from the north to the south and from the west to the east of Thailand.
&Takeaways Since 2003
one of our fantastic gifts
Bubble bath, hand lotion, aprons, cupcake kits or why not a hand selected gift hamper?
Some say we’re Ashburton’s best kept secret.
Indian Minar 300 East Street Phone 03 308 1076
Traditional Authentic Japanese Cuisine
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148 East Street, Phone (03) 308 5885
With a large menu, hot and mild currie regular curry lovers and some of the m tasting dishes in New Zealand, you rea to miss out
phone 03 302 8046 www.thebluepub.co.nz/cafe and menus
Let Indian Minar tickle your senses wit a sensual family meal in it’s fully licens restaurant....
Somerset House Ground Floor Burnett Street, Ashburton
Kids 10 and under eat for free (See our website specials page*)
Indian Minar 300 East S Phone 03 308 1076
03 307 5899
With a large selection of hot and mild curries for new and regular curry lovers and some of the most unique tasting dishes in New Zealand, you really can’t afford to miss out. Let Indian Minar tickle your senses with a sensual family meal in it’s fully licensed restaurant...
Some say we’re Ashburton’s best kept
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ClE an HE at libR aRy SESSion
WE aRE RE viEWinG ouR libR aRy oPEninG HouRS
ExPERiEnCE mid C antERbuRy
The Ashburton District Council would like to invite Ashburton Residents to a public information session about the Clean Heat Ashburton Programme. This will be held at the Ashburton Public Library between 11.00am and 1pm on the following dates: • Thursday 2 May, Thursday 16 May, Thursday 30 May
The Ashburton Public Library is reviewing our opening hours so we can improve our services to the community. It is important to us that any changes in opening hours are on the right days and times. It is always a challenge balancing staffing resources and hours but we want to get it right. You can help us by telling us when you make best use of the library.
board members
A representative will be available on site to offer advice, provide guidance and answer any questions that you have relating to Clean Heat Ashburton and the funding that is available to home owners who live within the Ashburton Clean Air Zone.
If you would like to provide feedback please :
A new board is being appointed as part of a change in governance to a council controlled organisation. The board will be provided with clear direction in terms of performance objectives for the organisation and will be encouraged to look for new and innovative approaches to achieve these objectives.
• complete the questionnaire on the Ashburton District Council website www.ashburtondc.govt.nz; or • print a copy of the questionnaire from the Ashburton District Council website and either post or hand deliver to the Ashburton Public Library, 180 Havelock Street, Ashburton 7700; or • collect and complete the questionnaire at the Ashburton Public Library
For further information visit www.cleanheatashburton.org.nz or call (03) 307 7700. Together – Let’s clean up our air R WADE, Regulatory Manager
J WatSon, district librarian
dR aft RESERvE manaGEmEnt Pl an foR tHE a SHbuRton domain and GaRdEnS
The draft Reserve Management Plan has been prepared in accordance with section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977. The purpose of the Plan, as outlined in the Act, is to provide for and ensure the use, enjoyment, maintenance, protection, preservation and appropriate development of the Domain. Council invites any people or organisations with an interest in the Plan to provide suggestions or objections by 7 June 2013. Copies of the draft Reserve Management Plan for the Ashburton Domain and Gardens and a submission form are available from the Council website www.ashburtondc.govt or from the Council offices at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton. Submissions should be addressed to ‘Reserve Management Plan – Submission’ and posted to Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700, or may be delivered to the Council’s offices at 5 Baring Square West, or emailed to communityplanning@adc.govt.nz
Ashburton District Council adopted the draft Trade Wastes Bylaw on 4th April 2013. The draft Bylaw identifies and sets out Council’s requirements for Trade Wastes activities in the district. The draft Trade Wastes Bylaw is now open for public comment and feedback, and Council wants to know what you think of what is proposed. The Bylaw is open for submission until 5.00pm Friday 7th June 2013. Copies of the summary and full draft Trade Wastes Bylaws and submission forms will be available from Saturday 6th April 2013 on Council’s website, www.ashburtondc.govt.nz or from the following locations – • • • •
Ashburton District Council, 5 Baring Sqaure West, Ashburton Ashburton Public Library, Havelock Street, Ashburton Methven i-SITE, 160 Main Street, Methven Rakaia Mobil, Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia
If you would like a copy sent out to you please phone the Council Office on (03) 307 7700
b lEStER, Chief Executive
For more information on what it takes to be a member of the Experience Mid Canterbury board and for an application pack please go to: Ashburton District Council website – www.ashburtondc.govt.nz To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to Sarah Mosley, Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740 or hr@adc.govt.nz. Applications close Monday 6 May.
HavE youR Say – a SHbuRton diStRiCt CounCil dR aft annual Pl an 2013/14 The Ashburton District Council adopted its draft Annual Plan for 2013/14 on 4 April 2013. The draft Annual Plan details Council’s proposed work programme and budget for the coming year and outlines the level of funding required from rates. The draft Annual Plan 2013/14 is now available for feedback from the community, and Council wants to know what you think. Copies of the full draft Annual Plan 2013/14, summary and submission form are available on Council’s website or from the following locations:
StoCk WatER R aCE Pollution Road SafEt y C alEndaR ComPEtition
We are looking for talented, skilled people to join the board and drive Experience Mid Canterbury forward, ensuring it delivers outstanding service and value for money for Council and the community. This is a rare opportunity to show your commitment to our district by using your expertise in one or more of the following fields; tourism, leadership, strategic planning, governance, finance or marketing at a board level.
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Ashburton District Council advises that the draft Reserve Management Plan for the Ashburton Domain and Gardens is available for community consultation from Saturday 6 April 2013.
Experience Mid Canterbury is responsible for marketing the Ashburton district as a great visitor destination, operating i-Sites in Ashburton and Methven and working with our local tourism sector to ensure it continues be a success.
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Council wishes to remind stockwater customers that races are to be kept clean and free of pollution at all times. Pollution of water races can result from-: •
• We want your artwork in our road safety calendar! Design a picture with a “safe speed” safety message and you have a chance of being in the road safety calendar for 2014! Visit the Road Safety page of the Ashburton District Council website for more details or contact Rachael Chapman, Road Safety Coordinator at rachael. chapman@adc.govt.nz
CloSuRE of RoadS / StREEtS to oRdinaRy vEHiCul aR tR affiC Pursuant to Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Wheels Week Committee to hold a Street Parade, the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder. Roads to be closed: mona SQuaRE, Ashburton kERmodE StREEt, from East Street to Mona Square, Ashburton mooRE StREEt, from State Highway 1 to East St, Ashburton HavEloCk StREEt, from State Highway 1 to Baring Square East, Ashburton CamERon StREEt, from East Street to Victoria Street, Ashburton baRinG SQuaRE EaSt, from Cameron St to Havelock St, Ashburton EaSt StREEt, from State Highway 1 at the south, to Cameron St, Ashburton Period of Closure: Sunday 5 May 2013 from 10:15am to 12:00pm. It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. b lEStER, Chief Executive
Council regards race pollution as an urgent issue and will respond quickly to any reports received. By-law Enforcement Notices will be issued to property owners or occupiers where the cause of the pollution has been identified. In some cases a $500 instant fine may be issued. Please consider your property now and attend to any activities that have the potential to cause pollution. If you are asked by Ranger staff to address a pollution issue on your property, please attend to the request as soon as possible (within 2 hours). If not done so, this may result in an instant fine of $500 being issued. If you would like to report a polluted water race or require guidance on how to prevent the likelihood of polluting a water race on your property then contact Council Customer Services on 307 7700.
The Ashburton District Council is participating in the Ministry for the Environment’s TV TakeBack program. For a limited time a subsidised fee of $5 will be charged to drop off your old televisions at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park only. The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park is located on Range Road, Ashburton and is open:
Submissions on the draft Annual Plan 2013/14 will be received until 5pm, 10 May 2013.
a SHbuRton CEmEtERy Ex tEnSion PRoPoSal Ashburton District Council is planning to extend the Ashburton cemetery to provide for our burial and remembrance needs for the next 80 years. The proposed plans are available for community feedback and submissions. You can view the plans at Ashburton District Council offices or go to www.ashburtondc.govt.nz. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 10 May 2013.
tEndER C618 Wills Street, ashburton, intersection improvements, and new kerb and Channel, Rakaia 2012/13 Tenders are invited for the upgrade of intersections at Wills Street, Victoria Street and Cass Street in Ashburton, and the construction of 140m of new kerb and channel in Michael Street and Railway Terrace East in Rakaia. The intersection work includes, but is not limited to new kerb and channel, road restoration and sealing, footpath construction and surfacing, pavement marking and minor associated works. The works in Rakaia involve excavation for and construction of new standard profile kerb and channel and associated minor stormwater works.
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Tender documents are available from the Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton - Phone (03) 307 7700, Fax (03) 308 1836. All inquiries should be directed to Tony MacPherson, Roading and Street Services Contracts Engineer.
We want to know what youth think about alcohol, especially where and when it can be purchased.
Tenders close with the Chief Executive, Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton, at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 14 May 2013.
The Ashburton District Council is developing a new Local Alcohol Policy that will determine the hours, location and conditions for places that sell alcohol. The aim of the policy is to minimise alcohol-related harm.
Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Council is conducting a survey of Ashburton District residents aged under 25 years to obtain their views on matters such as how late they think bars should close, when alcohol should be available for purchase from places such as supermarkets, and their thoughts on alcoholrelated harm.
t v takEbaCk PRoGR ammE
Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday
the activities of stock in and around water races in particular cattle and deer. In these cases, it is recommended that the races are fenced off and defined “drinking bays” are established to allow access for drinking only and prevent damage to the race and the associated pollution; discharges (accidental or otherwise) from other activities on farm; i.e. irrigation runoff; ploughing, spraying; welling drilling etc. These act ivities may require special management to ensure that contaminated water does not enter the race network.
Ashburton District Council, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton Ashburton Public Library, Havelock Street, Ashburton Rakaia Mobil, State Highway 1, Rakaia Mount Somers General Store, Pattons Road, Mount Somers Hinds on the Spot, Peters Street, Hinds Methven i-SITE, Main Street, Methven Mayfield Udder Dairy, SH 72, Mayfield
R RouSE, operations manager
CloSuRE of a SHbuRton RivER WalkinG tR aCk
The results of this survey will be taken into consideration when developing Ashburton District’s policy.
The Ashburton Hakatere River Trail will be closed to the public due to a Mountain Bike event held by the Mid Canterbury Mountain Biking Club.
To complete the survey, please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ADCyouthandalcohol
Where: Ashburton Hakatere River Trail from State Highway 1 (the bridge) to Melrose Road, Ashburton
Or check out the Ashburton Youth Council’s Facebook page for a link to the survey. The survey will close at 5pm, Monday 20 May.
When: Sunday 12 May from 8am until 5pm Unauthorised use of the track during this closure is considered an offence. d aSkin, manager, Parks and Recreation
8 am – 5 pm 9 am – 5 pm 1 pm – 5 pm
Further information about the nationwide TV TakeBack programme is available at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz
5 Baring Square West, Ashburton 7700 PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740 P (03) 307 7700 E info@adc.govt.nz www.ashburtondc.govt.nz
ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL AVAILABLE for rent, 3 bedroom house, small easy care section, McMurdo Street, Tinwald. Close to shops, $290 pw. No animals/smokers. Phone 021 179 9265 for more details and viewing times.
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ASHBURTON LAW - Peter Ragg. Fully operational. Text Peter to 8808 or phone 027 281 4686, email: ALLENTON Scouts - Fundnzragg@gmail.com raising for Jamboree in Feilding, December '13. Green blue gum $150 for 3 GRAZING 3m , free delivery in Ashburton township. Crushed sheep GRAZING WANTED - 50 manure $20 for 25kg bag. dairy weaners short or long Please phone Rebecca 308 term. Ph Mark 027 541 6118 5738/027 555 1455 or Lisa 308 2395. or 03 303 7668.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. – Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.
FREE instruction cupcake decorating class. Kirsten Day will be in store promoting her new book “Kiwiana Cupcakes, Cake Pops and Whoopie Pies”. A great Mother’s Day gift. Friday, May 3, 1.30-2.30pm, Saturday, May 4, 10.3011.30am. Look forward to seeing you. At Kitchen Kapers, The Arcade, 03 308 8287.
CONTAINERS
Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900
HIRE
GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street. Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz
LIVESTOCK, PETS
MEETINGS, EVENTS
MOTORING
BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272-101-621 A/H 03-3227626.
ASHBURTON Society of Arts Autumn Show, Now until Sat, June 1. Short Street Studio. Mon, Wed, Sat, 10am - 2pm or by appointment. Ph 308-4533.
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.
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Ashburton Baptist Early Learning Centre and Preschool - 30th Anniversary Friday, May 3
All day party for our present day children Saturday, May 4 Open Day 10am-2pm at the Centre Sunday, May 5 Celebration and thanksgiving service at Baptist Church 10am Everyone Welcome
The Mid Canterbury Rural Business Network Hub is for farmers and business people who are keen to network about the business of farming. Our inaugural meeting will be on WATER ALL WELCOME WHEN: Wednesday 8 May at 7pm WHERE: CafĂŠ 131, Main Street, Methven RSVP and more info: sara.russell@youngfarmers.co.nz or 027 646 4237
Early Learning Centre and Preschool
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Mill Hands – Winslow Fixed Term Contracts
Maintenance Fitter CMP Canterbury Ltd, is a leading NZ meat exporter and part of the ANZCO Foods group. We have an amazing opportunity for a motivated, self-starter looking for a maintenance fitter role. This position is based at our Ashburton plant and will report to the Engineering supervisor. The successful applicant will be part of a strong engineering team, with a passion for excellence while maintaining and developing our assets for the future.
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CMP is a technically advanced processing facility with state-of-the-art equipment, providing ample opportunity for individual growth and genuine career development.
ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL
PUBLIC NOTICES
AVAILABLE rEntALs
Dorie School Board of Trustees Election
15 Ludlow Drive Three Bedrooms / Two Bathrooms Web ID AS491 $420 per week
Nominations are invited for the election of five parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a copy of this notice will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.
4 Hakatere Drive Three / Four Bedrooms Web ID AS498 $320 per week
4 / 46 Peter Street Two Bedrooms Web ID AS506 $280 per week 2 / 21 Creek Road Two Bedrooms Fully Furnished Web ID AS508 $320 per week 32 Church Street Two Bedrooms + Sleep out Web ID AS509 $310 per week 76B Aitken Street Three Bedrooms $350 per week References required
Alana 0274 736 825 Michelle 027 77 66 497 Better in Blue
SITUATIONS WANTED ARABLE farm work required, full time preferred, plenty of experience. Excellent references. Phone Ben 027-914-5213.
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283 Tancred Street Two Bedrooms Web ID AS505 $300 per week
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Children’s Leather Shoe Clearance � � �
New born to 7 years old sizes Good quality leather shoes Up to 70% off selected stock
10.00am to 2.00pm Saturday 4 May 10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 5 May M A R Q U E E AT 279 CORBETTS ROAD SOUTH RD 7 ASHBURTON 7777
Creek Road Service Centre Ltd
MEETINGS, EVENTS
FREE
Moving Sale KIDS DIY 59 Creek Road Something for everyone Saturday May 4. 9am
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
CLINICS
Thursday May 2
PUBLIC NOTICES
10.30am Paint a Pot for Mother’s Day
Te Huka Tai Trust Annual General Meeting
2pm Plant a Herb in the Pot
Thursday, May 16, 2013 4.00pm At Ashburton Borough School.
Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900
Numbers limited bookings essential, phone 308 5119
home improvement warehouse
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Nominations close at noon May 16, 2013 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates, names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. The poll closes at noon May 30, 2013.
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The position is permanent and salaried one. A mechanically-minded individual with experience may also be given consideration for an apprenticeship. Our ideal applicant will be: • • • • • • •
SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING, UV, heat, privacy etc. Vehicles - Homes Commercial. Phone your only local applicator Craig Rogers 307-6347, member of Master Tinters NZ.
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These positions involve shift work on a fixed term contract for a period of four to five months, requiring flexible working hours (including weekends). Some heavy lifting is involved. These positions may lead to full time contracts. You must be able to demonstrate: • Knowledge or an interest in the dairy sector • Good communications skills, be thorough and able to keep good records • Ability to work with minimum supervision, meet daily targets and be a team player A forklift licence and experience in a factory environment is preferred.
Enquiries may be made to the HR Recruitment Manager, Sharon McDonald OR the Engineering Manager, John Corcoran on (03) 302 7699. If you want to make a difference in a growing company, please apply online at www.careers.anzcofoods.com or post applications to The HR Manager, CMP Canterbury Ltd, PO Box 101, Ashburton.
If you believe you have got what we are looking for and are interested in working for one of the most progressive companies in New Zealand, please apply in writing to:
Mill Hand Positions, Seales Winslow Limited, P.O. Box 125, Ashburton 7740 Or phone: Mark O’Grady, South Island Operations Manager 03 302 6200.
Applications close 5 May 2013.
Jim Reed Builders has been a family run business for over 25 years and due our growth we have the following job vacancies.
1) Building Apprentice 2) A person with intermediate to qualified skills in the building trade
Pivot Assembler
Both of these are full-time positions.
ASHBURTON
Industry Leader – Irrigation & Pumping – Exciting role
Applicants must possess a willingness to learn and be interested in working in a positive and friendly team environment.
Irrigation and Pumping, a division of PGG Wrightson, is a full service provider which is well established in the South Island as a leading supplier of turn-key irrigation projects and brands of irrigation equipment.
If this sounds like you, please apply in writing by May 10 to: 15 Morris Road, No. 2 RD, Ashburton.
We are currently seeking a full time Pivot Assembler to work with our Ashburton based assembly team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a busy and successful three-man team working throughout the South Island.
All enquiries will be treated in confidence.
The successful applicant will need to display an appetite for success, excellent communication skills, real commitment, determination and an eye for detail. Experience in Pivot assembly is preferred but not essential. You must be a strong team player who can relate well to both staff and clients.
Apply today: applications@pggwrightson.co.nz • Please forward your CV and covering letter before Sunday, 5 May 2013. • For more information please contact Robbie Orr, Operations Manager – Pivots on 027 435 6337.
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A team player Versatile and flexible Willing to learn and develop Competent in diagnosing and problem-solving Competent in planned and preventative maintenance An excellent communicator Organised in your work habits.
Seales Winslow is a leading national animal nutrient feed business with branches in Morrinsville and Ashburton. We are seeking a number of motivated individuals to work in our state-of-the-art feedmill, based in Winslow, 10km south of Ashburton.
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BAR girl wanted for maimai. Early morning work available on May 4 and possibly May 5. Must be willing to show some skin. Great rates! Email pourbeer_duck@hotmail.com for more info, with photos if keen.
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librarian Position Following staffing changes there is a vacancy in our busy, user-focused library. 8 hours/week, 44 weeks/year. Employment is under the conditions of the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement, Associate Scale, Grade B.
the successful applicant will have – • An interest in working with teenagers • A passion for reading and libraries • Information literacy and IT skills • A readiness to learn and work in a team Applications close 5:00pm, Monday 06 May 2013. enquiries/applications to: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz
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Automotive Technician We are look for a technician to work along side our team of seven. Our technicians include automotive, auto electrical and air conditioning. We also have an attached Bridgestone Direct that cover tyres, lubes and wheel alignment. We have a relaxed efficient work style that results in a very low staff turnover. Our workshop is bright and sunny with six hoists and up to date Hanatech and Snap-On diagnostic equipment. For further information contact: METHVEN MOTOR SERVICES LTD 170 Main Street Methven Phone 302 8201
Seed Industry
Driver
Our company located in Ashburton is a substantial producer and exporter of vegetable seeds world-wide.
We require a driver with licence: classes 1,2,4 for our Front Loader and Haib trucks. Experience an advantage, but full training will be given. Apply in writing to
This position would best suit a person experienced in the seed industry, although that should not preclude others from applying. There is huge potential to increase our already substantial share of this exciting and expanding business of production and exporting of seeds. The applicant will be expected to: • Assist with logistics in arranging production, processing and exports. • Have a basic knowledge or understanding of accounts. • Be a team player as they will be joining and existing dedicated group. • Understand that as exporting is a major part of our business the applicant will need to have some experience in this field or be prepared to apply themselves to this major area of our business. • Be prepared to assist in any activities together with other staff that will be of benefit to the company. • Locate at or nearby Ashburton. • Have permanent residency in New Zealand. Rewards: • Becoming a part of an expanding and rewarding business. • The future may bring the opportunity for international travel as the business continues to expand. • Remuneration and benefits will be attractive for the right person. If you are looking for an experience to enjoy and establish your future, please apply in confidence by sending your CV with a cover letter, no later than the 3rd May 2013 to:
The Manager Smith Seeds Ltd. P.O. Box 358, Ashburton 7740 Or email to: grant@smithseeds.co.nz Our website can be accessed at – www.smithseeds.co.nz
Calf Rearer Required Pencarrow Farm is looking for a calf rearer for late July for 3 months rearing 250 replacement calves. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Reply to Daniel Holt by May 8, 2013 021 666 306 danholt10@hotmail.com
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Driver Required business in any We are looking to fill a permanent, full time driving position.
Class 4 license essential, Class 5 license an advantage. Must be honest, reliable and physically fit as heavy lifting is involved.
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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) Mercury has one final day in your sign before it moves on. Try to be proactive around any project that helps you to express your individuality or flair. There is a good chance that if you have invested the right application and dedication over the last three weeks, your efforts could soon see an improvement in your financial situation or morale.
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heels Week Plus. It’s happened 23 times before and it’s about to happen again. It’s Wheels Week. Well actually its not, it’s Wheels Week Plus. The reason this iconic and uniquely Ashburton event is now named Wheels Week Plus is because there are so many things on the programme that a week doesn’t allow enough time to fit them all in. Since its inception Wheels Week has grown, because successive organising committees have not been afraid to re-invent the wheel and look for new events while making sure that the traditional attractions are not forgotten. This year Wheels Week Plus begins this Friday May 3 with a static display mounted by the Ashburton Speedway Association on the East Street Green. Big Boys Toys, a 4 wheel drive rally and a thanksgiving church service are the final events on the calendar for this year’s celebration of the wheel. They will be on Sunday May 19. In between it’s all go with at least one and sometimes up to six things happening every day. There are over 30 events in total and definitely something for everyone. The proceeds of many of events will benefit charities, and typically many local businesses have provided sponsorship. With so many things happening, it’s impossible to list them all here, and in fact
TODAY - WEDNESDAY MAY 1
9.00am-4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street Consultancy House. 9.30am - 12noon. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Childrens holiday programme. 48 Allens Road. 9.30am - 1.00pm. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 10.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 10.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, non members welcome. Upstairs in the Old Polytech Building, 254 Cameron Street. 10.00am - 7.00pm. ASHBURTON ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM Open, Baring Square East. 11.00am. MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Movie at the Regent Cinema, Wills Street. 1.15pm. TINWALD 500 CLUB CARDS. Come join in and play cards, all welcome. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 1.30pm. ASHBURTON HERB SOCIETY. Monthly meeting, some members special herbs. Meet at 1/51 Peter Street, Ashburton. 1.30pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Euchre, all welcome, Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip St 1.30pm. M.S.A. GARDEN SECTION. Monthly meeting, questions and answers. M.S.A. Lounge, Havelock St. 7.00pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road. 7.00pm - 9.30pm. MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, followed by beginner/intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street. 7.30pm. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. 48 Allens Road. 7.30pm. ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, music, fitness and fun. Buffalo Hall, Cox Street. 7.30pm. ALLENTON INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. New members welcome. Allenton Hall, Harrison Street.
TOMORROW - THURSDAY - MAY 2 9.00am-4.00pm.
ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street Consultancy House. 9.30am - 11.30pm. MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, new players very welcome. Sports Hall, Tancred Street. 9.30AM - 12noon. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Childrens holiday programme. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East. 9.30am - 1.00pm. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Street. 1.00pm. ASHBURTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon new and old members welcome. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - beginners welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip St. 1.30pm. ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Heartland demonstration of internet banking. Q&A. M.S.A. Lounge, Burnett Street. 7.30pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe band hall, Creek Road.
there is no real need to do so because the Wheels Week Plus organising committee have made sure there is plenty of publicity out there. Keep looking in the Guardian and at our website or visit www.wheelsweek.co.nz Wheels Week Plus is a celebration of the wheel so naturally many of the events feature vehicles of various kinds, but its not just about cars, bikes and trucks. In her Christian Comment in last Saturday’s Ashburton Guardian Delwyn Moylan likened life to the hub of a wheel, and no doubt at the service in St Andrew’s Church on the last day of the wheels carnival thanks will be given for all the good things which are possible because we have wheels. The invention of the wheel changed mankind for ever. All sorts of things have happened because of the wheel, one really good thing about that invention is we have an opportunity to celebrate it. Here in Ashburton over the next two weeks we’ll do just that in our own unique way. We’ll be able to do that because of the efforts of an incredibly enthusiastic group of organisers, vol-
GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) You may find yourself in an unusually contemplative mood as the month begins, but it won’t last all of May. The 10th can be a seminal moment. This is when Venus will join your sign, giving you a more outgoing frame of mind. Until then you may find that your garden or solitary pursuits can take on greater appeal. Enjoy this special phase.
CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) This month can start off in a really ‘up’ and sociable way. Yet the Moon does briefly square Mercury so just keep a little bit of a check on your exuberance. Soon enough you can find yourself feeling very upbeat and parties, invites and gatherings can all be sources of great pleasure. Advice given or received could prove especially significant.
unteers and clubs and because of the ongoing generosity of the businesses and groups which provide sponsorship for this really special celebration. Roll on Wheels Week Plus!
Classic Bike Run It might have been wet, cold and miserable on the day, but that didn’t stop a group of hardy souls riding their classic bikes on the run organised by John and Deirdre Wells and their friends. From what we have heard they all had a great time, stopping along the way at some interesting places and being hosted at the finish by the generous folk at Spring Lynn Motorcycles who made them welcome and helped them keep warm. No doubt it won’t be the last time these classic enthusiasts get together for a run.
Alpine trial – local entrants A century ago this June four Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts embarked on the Austrian Alpine Trial, the most arduous test of automotive endurance of the time. The faultless performance, over 1820 gruelling miles and near impassable mountain terrain, of the Works Team Silver Ghosts and the similar model entered by privateer James Radley helped establish the Company as makers of “the Best Car in the World”. The trial was a pivotal moment and this year one hundred years on it is being celebrated with a re-enactment run. To mark the occasion Rolls-Royce have for the first time ever produced a bespoke model which has taken its inspiration from the Radley car and an example of this unique new model will be taking part on this year’s trial. This time round there will be over 40 Silver Ghosts taking part, one being the Silver Ghost owned by Bruce and Philomena McIlroy who are looking forward to driving their car on this historic run. The 1913 Silver Ghost driven by James Radley will also be on the run. After the trial the cars will converge with another Rolls-Royce rally which will see 100 Silver Ghosts stand side by side at an evening gala at Riva del Garda in Italy. This will be the largest gathering of its kind in history and it is going to be an incredible experience for Bruce and Philomena.
LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) This can be a month of genuine advancement for you. If you are wanting to snaffle your ideal role in life, paid or voluntary, or receive more recognition, your charisma and confidence will reach a new high which can help enable this. The trick now is putting in the unstinting effort to reach your goals. Some onthe-job training may be offered.
VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) You have probably done quite a lot of delving, research and investigation in recent weeks, but now all this can translate itself into much greater action and adventure. Don’t expect the same routines to hold the same appeal. Even for a sign like yours who appreciates detail and structure, breaking out in a small way can be therapeutic.
James Radley’s Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost will be part of the Austrian Alpine Trial in June.
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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) Even though you had a fine cluster of planets in your sign recently, talk and thought planet Mercury has actually been stuck in quite a secluded area, which may have seen you suspicious of others’ motives and at times wanting to draw back into your own inner world. Now you can truly emerge. Plans that have stumbled can fire into life.
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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Someone may have made a pledge to you recently. Now you can weigh up whether it will ever come to anything meaningful. This is because a more discriminating side of your nature will start to shine through, one which won’t necessarily take things at face value. Also, whilst your inclination may be to not rock the boat, something can urge you to do so.
SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) As much as there have been both combative and pleasurable exchanges in the last ten days, it is your feelings around one particular relationship that could dominate your thinking as May kicks off. The great news is that if you have been waiting for some kind of response, it can now come. Equally, finally you may decide to reach out.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) It’s not a good day to splurge on treats or to give in to someone’s demands to be spoilt. In fact, you have entered a time when grappling with all of life’s sensibilities will take on greater importance. This can see you needing to strip down your life and simplify it. Look to make everything work as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Using your personality to its fullest extent is going to be very important this month. Don’t hide your talents away. Look to engage people and let them know what a class act you are. The Sun is forging a very transformative angle to Pluto so all sorts of major alterations are possible, both on the outside of your life and at a deeper, inner level.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Aquarius is of course an Air element sign and this means the realm of ideas often comes very easily to you. Emotions are not always so easy to deal with but this can be a time of great change in your outlook and your desires, especially around where you live, how you live there and who with. Old emotional baggage can move.
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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) Expect the pace of life to ratchet up quite considerably this month. Mercury is set to join your zone of everyday communications and all sorts of concepts can fascinate you. You may also find it harder to sit still for long. This can see you more physically active or jumping from place to place. Lots of short trips can be a feature of May.
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Counties RC fields, form and riders Central Press Features Ltd Counties RC Venue: Pukekohe Park Meeting Date: 01 May 2013 NZ Meeting number : 2 Doubles : 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.15pm (NZT) NZ BLOODSTOCK AIRFREIGHT 1600 $12,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 33342 Duchessofcambridge (3) 57.5....... O Bosson 2 7x542 Satin Queen b (8) 57.5.................... S Spratt 3 53 Britannia (10) 57.5............... R Hutchings (a) 4 438x New Horizons (1) 57.5...................... L Innes 5 5 Inarush (2) 57.5..........................M Coleman 6 8x05 Kaysixteen (5) 57.5............................ M Hills 7 Check In (9) 57.5.....................R Smyth (a3) 8 0 Madame Millie (6) 57.5................. L Allpress 9 9x60 Miss Clevedon (7) 57.5.............. M D Plessis 10 00x Port Elizabeth (4) 57.5............... M Cameron 2 12.50pm NGATLOC INVESTMENTS 1200 $7000, MDN 1 4205x He’s Myn (9) 58.5......................D Miller (a4) 2 3789x Tennessee Whiskey (8) 58.5...... M Cameron 3 Foxspur (6) 58.5................................ L Innes 4 One Cool Message (2) 58.5......... O Bosson 5 Fever (7) 58.5.......................... P Turner (a1) 6 2000x The Paperboy (3) 58.5............ A Forbes (a1) 7 2353x Aimees Babe (4) 56.5.................M Sweeney 8 40x52 She Rolls (5) 56.5.............................. M Hills 9 996x Mini Bloom (11) 56.5................. M D Plessis 10 90x Imabaygirl (10) 56.5......................... S Spratt 11 8 Queen’s Chapel (1) 56.5............... L Allpress 12 5880x Red Storm (12) 56.5............ R Hutchings (a) 3 1.25pm COLLETT RACING STABLES 1200 $7000, MDN 2YO, 1200m 1 2x End Of The World 57.5................. Scratched 2 7229. Secret Power (2) 57.5................... O Bosson 3 52 Vukona (8) 57.5................... R Hutchings (a) 4 4 Flyinggold (1) 57.5............................ L Innes 5 Emblem (5) 57.5..................... A Forbes (a1) 6 Poetry (10) 57.5.............................M McNab 7 584x4 Frances (3) 55.5................................. M Hills 8 3 Lushoto (11) 55.5....................... M D Plessis
9 349x Dublin (7) 55.5........................... M Cameron 10 Free Drinks (9) 55.5......................... S Spratt 11 5 Suggestive Smile (12) 55.5.............. M Wenn 12 Calling Elvis (13) 55.5....................M Tanaka 13 Pardon Moi (6) 55.5....................M Coleman 14 Zvonareva (4) 55.5........................ L Allpress 4 2.00pm HENTON LODGE 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0347x Cornelius b (7) 58.5.....................C Dell (a1) 2 4208x Victory Gold (8) 58.5.................. M D Plessis 3 Murdoch (10) 58.5........................... S Spratt 4 Royal Tiger (6) 58.5...................... O Bosson 5 89x0x Bayross (1) 58.5......................B Hutton (a3) 6 Beauty Ahead (3) 58.5....................... M Hills 7 Campin 58.5................................. Scratched 8 Coolibah (4) 58.5................. R Hutchings (a) 9 39669 King Panamera (5) 58.5...........R Smyth (a3) 10 485x2 Pentarose (2) 56.5........................ L Allpress 11 375x4 Fonda You (12) 56.5................ A Forbes (a1) 12 Copa Verde (11) 56.5................. M Cameron 13 Don’t Look Ethlen (9) 56.5..........M Sweeney 5 2.35pm RACE IMAGES 1200 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 11520 Absolut Excelencia (7) 58.5.......... L Allpress 2 2341x Buckles m (6) 57.5............... R Hutchings (a) 3 10743 Roman Toia td (3) 57.5....................R Jones 4 156x1 Darci’s Gold d (14) 57................ M Cameron 5 12x15 Bucks Back d (8) 57...................M Coleman 6 21814 Bronte Walk td (13) 56.5................... L Innes 7 2149x Danza Lad tdm (10) 56.5...............M Tanaka 8 060x1 Pogue dm (4) 56.5.................... A Taylor (a3) 9 221x1 Elusive Gold m (1) 56................... O Bosson
10 4110x Conrwin dm (15) 55.5....................J Oliver (a4) 11 34x87 Cracker t (9) 55.......................... M D Plessis 12 417x4 Cold Snap 54.5............................. Scratched 13 5665x Let’s Be A Star tdm (11) 54.... A Forbes (a1) 14 107x0 Magic Belle d (2) 54......................... S Spratt 15 5x80x Castleton King tm (5) 55.5.......R Smyth (a3) 16 53706 Monkey Rock m (12) 55 17 x570x Justagem 56................................. Scratched Emergencies: Castleton King, Monkey Rock, Justagem 6 3.10pm KARAKA ACCOUNTING 1400 $7000, MDN 1 7720x Beverley Beck (13) 58.5.................... L Innes 2 6045x Isdabicky (14) 58.5............................ D Hain 3 93668 Cardon Boy (7) 58.5................ P Turner (a1) 4 7x089 Top Choice (11) 58.5..................M Sweeney 5 44 Malina (1) 56.5................................... M Hills 6 96440 Bo On The Go (6) 56.5.................... S Spratt 7 40 Invaluable (8) 56.5........................ L Allpress 8 45847 Kept In Style (2) 56.5................. M Cameron 9 9369x Khaleesi (12) 56.5......................... O Bosson 10 0x Brittany (4) 56.5......................... M D Plessis 11 0x9x8 Katinka (3) 56.5.......................R Smyth (a3) 12 86867 Sarnia (9) 56.5.........................B Hutton (a3) 13 6x069 Suggest Gold (10) 56.5............ A Taylor (a3) 14 66x7 Vendemiaire (5) 56.5...................C Dell (a1) 7 3.45pm CLAIRE’S BENEFIT 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 603x6 Rainmaker (9) 59.........................C Dell (a1) 2 426x4 Charlie Farley (14) 58...................... D Nolan 3 6576x Ellie’O d (4) 57............................M Coleman 4 1330x Duntoilin d (6) 57........................ L Satherley 5 147x9 Tsar Reformer (12) 57.................. O Bosson 6 4651 Chintz d (2) 56.5............................... L Innes 7 52420 Cops ‘N’ Coyote (3) 56.5.................... M Hills 8 8657x Denmark d (1) 56.5................... K Joyce (a4) 9 08477 The Captain d (16) 56.5................... M Wenn 10 6618x Nottoobad tm (15) 56................. M D Plessis 11 3215x Urban Angel b (11) 56............... M Cameron 12 1899x All About Fun tm (5) 55.5...........M Sweeney
13 6819x Ballypiper (13) 55..................... P Turner (a1) 14 5167 Clara Jane d (8) 54.5.................... L Allpress 15 800x7 Princess Holly d (10) 54......... A Forbes (a1) 16 87073 Aimees Gold t (7) 54........................ S Spratt 8 4.15pm LOCKYS UPHOLSTERY 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 810Px Armadio Estrada (10) 59.............C Dell (a1) 2 26PPx At The Top tm (11) 59........................ M Hills 3 0866x Dan Dinero m (3) 57.5......... R Hutchings (a) 4 74x20 Mistaar tb (12) 57......................... O Bosson 5 25631 Table One (17) 57............................R Jones 6 059x5 Roddick t (7) 57..........................M Sweeney 7 75316 Our Essence (4) 56.5.............K Chiong (a4) 8 9805x Cash Kingdom dm (16) 56.5....B Hutton (a3) 9 860x5 Mr Rimfire t (6) 56.5...................... L Allpress 10 43960 The Prophecy t (13) 56.5.........R Smyth (a3) 11 3778x Viking Chief (9) 56.5......................M Tanaka 12 61055 Jealous Much t (5) 56....................... L Innes 13 60108 Navy Beach d (2) 56.................. M D Plessis 14 0x760 O’Reilly Express 56...................... Scratched 15 30097 Wrecking Crew d (14) 56........ A Forbes (a1) 16 210x0 Del Mondo m (1) 55.5...................... S Spratt 17 0926x Centara d (8) 55.5..................... M Cameron 18 8x700 Atlantis (15) 55 Emergencies: Centara, Atlantis Blinkers on : Suggestive Smile (R3), Princess Holly (R7) Blinkers off : Miss Clevedon (R1), Tennessee Whiskey, Red Storm (R2), Bayross (R4), Suggest Gold (R6) Winkers on : Suggest Gold (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Duchessofcambridge, Satin Queen, Britannia, New Horizons Race 2: Aimees Babe, Foxspur, She Rolls, One Cool Message Race 3: Flyinggold, Vukona, Lushoto, Secret Power Race 4: Royal Tiger, Murdoch, Pentarose, Cornelius, Fonda You Race 5: Darci’s Gold, Elusive Gold, Bronte Walk, Roman Toia Race 6: Khaleesi, Beverley Beck, Vendemiaire, Malina, Cardon Boy Race 7: Chintz, Urban Angel, Clara Jane, Rainmaker, Charlie Farley Race 8: Mistaar, Jealous Much, Table One, Our Essence
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Wanganui greyhound fields and form Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 01 May 2013 NZ Meeting number : 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.04pm (NZT) ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 7 Homebush Sting nwtd................J McInerney 2 58347 Another Another nwtd................J McInerney 3 64 Holly Lolly nwtd........................... M Goodwin 4 6 Homebush Julian nwtd..............J McInerney 5 42 Go With It nwtd.................................G Quirk 6 276x6 Dixie Queen nwtd............................. B Dann 7 26344 Cluain Meala nwtd...................... B Johnston 8 84482 I’m A Catch nwtd L &.......................... Morris 9 87475 Big Job Jonesy nwtd K &...................Phillips 10 58773 One Ear Poised nwtd................ S Gommans 2 12.24pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 1 Genia Haka nwtd.......................J McInerney 2 4 Boot The Cash nwtd................... M Goodwin 3 6 Hold Up Harry nwtd.....................B Goodwin 4 73233 Teevee Gidget nwtd.......................... M Flipp 5 P4728 Homebush Smoke nwtd............ S Gommans 6 4 Little Rascal nwtd..............................L Ahern 7 Homebush Awesome nwtd........J McInerney 8 8236 Another Drink nwtd....................J McInerney 9 58654 Ruthless nwtd..............................J McArthur 10 87 Botany Jessie nwtd....................J McInerney 3 12.42pm J P PRINT PETONE C0 C0, 520m 1 37274 Black Hennessy nwtd F &...............Turnwald 2 Botany Seaton nwtd...................J McInerney 3 4323 Bigtime Tip nwtd...............................L Ahern 4 44 Jimmy Buffett nwtd K &......................Phillips 5 42254 Another Fantasy nwtd................J McInerney 6 Armistice Day nwtd...........................L Ahern 7 35 Botany Kevin nwtd.....................J McInerney 8 Miss Sara nwtd.................................L Ahern
9 53x Boston Chanel nwtd F &.................Turnwald 10 65385 Gucci Rush nwtd L &.......................... Morris 4 12.59pm GUTHRIE BOWRON C0 FINAL C0f, 305m 1 35425 Another Stone nwtd...................J McInerney 2 217 Botany Pete (c1) 17.85..............J McInerney 3 71 Thirsty Kelvin (c1) 18.12............J McInerney 4 67511 Queen Cobra (c1) 18.12................... A Clark 5 22231 Flying Blake (c1) 17.72........................ L Bell 6 61 Queen Rowdy (c1) 17.82..................P Taylor 7 26 Botany Craig nwtd.....................J McInerney 8 22522 Homebush Limbo nwtd..............J McInerney 9 84482 I’m A Catch nwtd L &.......................... Morris 10 83x42 Sheza What What..................................nwtd 5 1.17pm GARY ROSS DECORATOR C0 C0, 305m 1 63248 Sectioned nwtd........................... M Goodwin 2 67 Homebush Diamond nwtd.........J McInerney 3 Nopee nwtd................................J McInerney 4 6 Valldemossa nwtd............................. M Flipp 5 5 Fantastic Anna nwtd.....................P Blanche 6 5 Allegro Roxs nwtd.............................L Ahern 7 56773 Where’s Rican nwtd...................J McInerney 8 3665 Sedgebrook Glory nwtd.......................F Kite 9 65675 Billy Holmes nwtd.......................G M Clarke 10 x76x8 Thrilling Chaos nwtd................... G Holswich 6 1.35pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD C1 HT1 C1q, 520m 1 24213 Uno Heidi nwtd.................................L Ahern 2 111 Fierce Star nwtd F &.......................Turnwald 3 61645 Clinton Baxter nwtd....................J McInerney 4 14628 Kylie’s Belle 30.51............................S Maher 5 13214 Uno Green nwtd...............................S Maher 6 T8426 Stevie’s Magic nwtd.................W Kite 7 33736 That’s King 30.61........................ B Hodgson 8 47252 Cawbourne Bree nwtd...............J McInerney 9 56168 Inner Beauty nwtd....................... B Johnston 10 48367 Saucy Tomato nwtd...........................R Waite
7 1.53pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION HT2 C1q, 520m
1 42331 Homebush Buffy 17.51..............J McInerney 2 F2111 Tawny Port 17.42 F &.....................Turnwald 1 x8435 Botany Molly nwtd......................J McInerney 3 73878 Jimmy Jurante 17.80..................J McInerney 2 61242 Secret Nadia nwtd...........................S Maher 4 43245 Crystal Wave 17.87..................... B Hodgson 3 15746 Opawa Stu nwtd...............................G Quirk 5 12535 Kezz 17.56...............................T McCracken 4 36434 Very Chilly nwtd..........................M Mathews ACROSS DOWN 6 42867 Pin Up Puppy 17.60....................G M Clarke 5 24478 Hair He Is 30.63.................................. R Udy 17.51......................................L Ahern 1. Scholastic Dandy (7) 6 58786 Flying Rebel 30.93....................... C D Brider (8) 7 21111 Eruza2. 8 76675 Waimak Dave 17.75...................J McInerney 7 6137 Smile For Daddy 30.69....................H S Kite (4) 5. Chances 3. Argument (7) 9 74666 Hello Ello 17.65........................... B Johnston 8 1 What’s Up Gee 30.34.......................L Ahern Man nwtd U &......... McCracken 9. Spindle (4) 10 55374 Okuku4.WeeUnimportant (13) 9 56168 Inner Beauty nwtd....................... B Johnston 11 3.03pm WANGANUI SECURITY 10. AMcInerney murderer (8) 6. Agitate (7) C2 HT 2 C2q, 305m 10 64466 Big Girl Welshy 30.23................J Quake 17.69 U &................ McCracken 8 2.10pm MICKEY’S SUPER LIQUOR C1, 305m 11.C1Sham (5) 1 2 56633 Surf Genuine (7) 57344 Opawa7.Prince 17.91...................... D Donlon 1 83676 Sub Silentio nwtd.........................B Goodwin (7) 3 88713 Homebush Colt 17.79................J McInerney 12. Gesticulation 8. Fruit (6) 2 84x66 Homebush Sue 18.17................... D Craigen 4 22112 Where’s 13. Unpleasant (13) 13.Chicken Visual17.67 (7)F &............Turnwald 3 38268 Blair Ninety 17.97 G &........................Denby 5 53541 Gone Awol (c3) 17.74................J McInerney 4 x1138 Eureka Izmir nwtd F &....................Turnwald 18. Impale (8) 6 12612 Stock14. (7) TakerEnvious 17.63.............................L Ahern 5 75454 Flayosc...................................................nwtd 7 47385 Calm15. Rita Box 18.17.......................... B Johnston 19. Identical (4) (6) 6 51312 Matilda’s Babe 17.53...................J McArthur 8 56754 Cawbourne Darcy 17.65...................... L Bell 20. Disease 7 1123 Laugh Like Santa 17.44....................L Ahern (7) Emergencies: 16. Decamp (7) 8 52325 Sarah’s Cool 17.96 F &...................Turnwald 21. Automaton (5) 17. Satire 9 74661 Chelsea’s Beauty(c3)(7) 17.84.......... T Downey 9 33238 Alamein Jah nwtd K &.......................Phillips 10 56448 Hilton Friday 17.85.....................J McInerney 22. Mislay (4) 10 85352 Run Mischief Run 18.13 F &..........Turnwald 3.20pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 D C1d, 645m Harsh (8) 12 9 2.28pm KEENAN CONCRETE C123. C1, 305m 1 71117 Sammy James 37.94........................L Ahern 1 14478 Working Camarade 17.86.............. D Donlon 2 21711 Ate To Much 37.73 F &...................Turnwald TO PUZZLE 12,175 Ahern 2 75774 Sisal nwtd..................................... DSOLUTIONS Craigen 3 12465 Zamdato 38.37..No ................................L 3 55768 Kate Rose nwtd........................... C D Brider 4 37337 Sam I Am (c0) nwtd.....................A Turnwald Across: 1 Supine; 4 Closed;Storm 9 Uninteresting; 4 x423F High Fly Hunter 18.08..................A Turnwald 5 15524 Sahara (c0) nwtd.................... M10 Flipp Scandal; 11 Fluke; Stoop; Iron 14(c0) Plate; Terse; 19 5 41228 Techno Tacho 18.04 F &.................Turnwald 6 12 72742 Seven nwtd F18 &................Turnwald 6 85755 Cawbourne Tina 17.86......................... 7 4366x Par Console; L21BellImpracticable; 2238.46.....................................A Exceed; 23 Defect. Turnwald 7 42213 Just A Boy 17.75 K &.........................Phillips 61142 Tepirita Rita 3nwtd.........................A Turnwald Down: 1 Squash; 28 Philanthropic; Noted; 5 Lustful; 6 8 13 Cosmic Fury 17.54...........................L Ahern 9 67876 Mr. Lochlyn (c0) nwtd....................M J Lozell Stir up trouble; 7 Digger; 8 Truly; 13 Operate; 15 Attire; 9 53175 Speedy Feet 17.89.................... K B Benson 10 55655 Darby Lane (c0) nwtd L &................... Morris 16 Acute; 17 Select;LEGEND: 20 Niche. 10 83157 Opawa Miata 17.96 F &..................Turnwald fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd 10 2.45pm BROAD ROOFING C2 HT1 C2q, 305m First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track
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12.00 Attitude. (G, R, T) 12.35 Te Karere. (R, T) 1.00 Infomercials. 5.05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 5.35 Te Karere. (T)
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6.00 Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Neighbours. (T) Vanessa admits that she knows Lucas told Steph about his cancer before he told her. 7.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, T) An old friend helps Sarah. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (T) It’s elimination night. 8.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR, T) 9.10 2 Broke Girls. (PGR, T) 9.40 Hell’s Kitchen. (Final, AO, T) 10.40 Revolution. (T) Paranoia strikes Monroe deeply as Neville disappears. 11.40 Man Up.
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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G) 6.30 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) Hosted by Eddie McGuire. 7.00 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G) 7.30 Best Of Top Gear. (PGR, R) Bob Geldof stars in this week’s Reasonably Priced Car. 8.35 Elementary. (AO) Holmes attempts to deduce how a group of thieves managed to break into The Leviathan, a supposedly uncrackable bank vault. 9.35 Strike Back. (AO) 10.35 Back Benches. (G) 11.35 David Letterman. (G)
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7.00 Making Of Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, M). 7.15 Fantastic Four. (2005, PG) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba. 9.00 Seed Of Chucky. (2004, 16) Jennifer Tilly. 10.25 Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner. (2007, PG). 12.10 Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles. 1.45 Fantastic Four. (2005, PG) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba. 3.30 Seed Of Chucky. (2004, 16) Jennifer Tilly. 4.55 The Dark Crystal. (1982, PG) Voices Of Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen. 6.30 S.W.A.T. (2003, M) Samuel L Jackson. 8.30 Life. (1999, M) Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence. The year is 1932 and two strangers, a con man and a soon-to-be respectable banker find themselves framed for murder and sentenced to life in prison. 10.20 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, 16) 1.05 Biography: Christian Slater. (2010, PG). 1.55 S.W.A.T. (2003, M) Samuel L Jackson. 3.50 Life. (1999, M) Eddie Murphy. 5.35 Making Of Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, M). 5.50 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, 16) Tom Hanks, Matt Damon.
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Tactix player Julianna Naoupu runs a mid-court drill with young Mid Canterbury netball players Olivia Wilson (left) and Leigh Harrison.
Youngsters benefit from Tactix top tips By Myles Hume Mid Canterbury’s junior netballers will be in hot form this weekend after getting in an extra training session with Canterbury Tactix players.
More than 60 youngsters turned out at the holiday programme yesterday to develop their netball skills, learning from their Tactix heroes Joanne Harten, Julianna Naoupu and Louise Thayer. The group of nine to 13-year-olds, who had to head indoors to the
Ashburton College gymnasium due to the rain, went through defensive, mid-court and shooting drills before playing in short matches in the afternoon. Naoupu was taking the youngsters through mid-court drills with overhead and bullet passes, while
showing the junior netballers the benefit of foot movement. “The quality of netballers is actually quite good, we are just trying to get the basic skills up, I like what I’m seeing here,” Naoupu said. Mid Canterbury netball developer Jess Drummond, who is part of the
‘Honey Bill’ eyes another world cup By Michael Burgess She’s won two rugby league world cups. She’s also a star of the national rugby sevens team - earning the nickname Honey Bill Williams. While Sonny Bill Williams has been making headlines (and millions) on both sides of the Tasman, his female equivalent, Honey Hireme, has been achieving on a similar level with little fanfare. Hireme has serious talent (twice named New Zealand player of the year), the ‘guns’ and, just like Sonny Bill, she’s a bit special. The 31-year-old Hireme is one of the stars of the Kiwi Ferns, the New Zealand women’s rugby league team. They have won the past three world cups (2000, 2005 and 2008) and are preparing to defend their title in July in England.
‘Honey Bill’ Hireme: Seriously talented And just like Williams, Hireme has mastered two codes. She has played rugby for more than a decade and has played for New Zealand on the IRB women’s sevens world series. The final squad is yet to be selected but Hireme is a strong contender to make the cut for the New Zealand side for the sevens world cup in Moscow in late June. The league world cup starts the day
SCOREBOARD Results Basketball NBA playoffs Results from the National Basketball Association openinground playoffs yesterday (all series best-of-seven): Eastern Conference at Brooklyn Brooklyn Nets 110 Chicago Bulls 91 (Chicago Bulls leads series 3-2) At Atlanta : Atlanta Hawks 102 Indiana Pacers 91 (Atlanta Hawks 2 Indiana Pacers 2) Western Conference at Houston: Houston Rockets 105 Oklahoma City Thunder 103 (Oklahoma City Thunder leads series 3-1)
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MELBOURNE VIXENS 58 (Tegan Caldwell 35 Sharelle McMahon 23) bt WEST COAST FEVER 49 (Caitlin Bassett 39 Catherine Cox 10) at Perth Arena. ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS 54 (Carla Borrego 29 Erin Bell 25) bt QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS 53 (Romelda Aiken 46 Natalie Medhurst 7) at Brisbane Convention Centre. CENTRAL PULSE 53 (Caitlin Thwaites 32 Donna Wilkins 21) bt WAIKATO BAY OF PLENTY MAGIC 52 (Irene van Dyk 29 Ellen Halpenny 23) at TSB Bank Arena. SOUTHERN STEEL 67 (Jhaniele Fowler 53 Jodi Brown 12 Te Paea Selby-Rickit 2) bt NORTHERN MYSTICS 52 (Catherine Latu 22 Maria Tutaia 21 Bailey Mes 9) at Stadium Southland. Standings P W L For Agt % Pts Adelaide T-birds 6 5 1 318 291 109.28 10 Melbourne Vixens 5 4 1 274 218 125.69 8 Queensland Firebirds 5 4 1 312 273 114.29 8 Waikato BoP Magic 5 3 2 298 236 126.27 6 West Coast Fever 6 3 3 344 340 101.18 6 Central Pulse 6 3 3 333 333 100.00 6 Southern Steel 5 2 3 311 295 105.42 4 NSW Swifts 5 1 4 243 289 84.08 2
after the rugby finishes, which will mean zero recovery time as Hireme makes the dash across Europe from Russia to England. Just to ramp up the pressure, Hireme, who plays centre or second row, has been installed as captain of the Kiwi Ferns for the world cup. “For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of watching Honey mature into the lovely, inspirational leader and person she is today,” coach Lynley Tierney-Mani said. “She has an aura about her as a player that you simply cannot resist being drawn into for direction and guidance on and off the field. “We have discussed the situation at senior management level and we had no hesitation in giving our blessing [for her to play both tournaments]. “Why would you stop someone doing something they love?” - HOS
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Toovey ‘seethes’ By Joe Barton and Darren Walton Manly prop Richie Fa’aoso will miss eight weeks of NRL action because of two ugly spear tackles on South Sydney star Greg Inglis, and coach Geoff Toovey remains mystified by the process. Fa’aoso accepted an early guilty plea, lopping two weeks off his suspension, for both the grade two and grade three dangerous throw charges levelled against him. He will be unavailable until Manly’s round 18 clash with North Queensland. Fa’aoso will be joined on the sidelines for one week by centre Steve Matai, who accepted a grade one careless high tackle on George Burgess and will miss Monday night’s clash with St George Illawarra. The Sea Eagles believe Matai’s history and fearsome reputation played a part in his charge. Toovey, a noted critic of the match review panel in the past, went on the offensive on Tuesday saying the current system is geared against success at the judiciary. The exasperated coach admitted he had not contacted referees’ boss Daniel Anderson about
the fallout from Friday’s spiteful clash at Brookvale Oval. But Toovey did speak to former referee Russell Smith, who reviewed the game, and said he got nowhere. “It’s just a waste of time. Why bother,” Toovey said. According to Toovey, fighting Matai’s low grade charge was fraught with danger as the burden of proof was on the Sea Eagles to prove there was no contact with the head or neck, leaving them at the mercy of what the various camera angles can pick up. “We’ve looked at it a thousand times with different angles (and) you can’t positively say he did or he didn’t (make contact with the head),” Toovey said. “... How can you (prove your innocence) when the camera angles aren’t there? They’ll just speculate that you did hit him.” His teammates made their feelings known on the tackle itself, rallying behind the hard-hitting former New Zealand international. “Are you allowed to swear? That was f****ng awesome man,” winger Jorge Taufua said of the hit. “I love playing outside that guy. When he pulls it off, I just lose it.” Steve Matai: Big hitter
NBA superstars Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash yesterday led a throng of players and celebrities offering support for Jason Collins, after the veteran center made the landmark revelation that he is gay. Collins, who played for Boston and Washington this past season but who is now a free agent, has become the first active American professional team sports player to publicly reveal his homosexuality. “Proud of @ jasoncollins34. Don’t suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support,” Los Angeles Lakers star Bryant posted on Twitter. - AFP
• ’Arry still at QPR Queens Park Rangers confirmed yesterday that Harry Redknapp will remain as their manager next season despite the London club’s relegation from the Premier League. QPR’s goalless draw at Reading on Sunday saw both clubs demoted and speculation over 66-year-old Redknapp’s future intensified when Hoops owner Tony Fernandes, a leading Malaysian businessman, said he would be holding talks with the former Portsmouth and Tottenham boss. However, Fernandes confirmed later yesterday that Redknapp would be remaining in his post at Loftus Road. - AFP
• Erakovic out first up New Zealand No 1 Marina Erakovic has been ousted in the first round of the Portugal Open in Oeiras, falling to Spaniard Carla Suarez-Navarro 6-3 6-0 at the US$220,000 clay court event. Suarez-Navarro was a finalist at the event last year, when she was beaten by Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi. Erakovic, who is currently ranked 70 in the world, has progressed past the first round of a tournament just once in her last five attempts after winning her first career title in Memphis two months ago. - HOL
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Aston Villa took a giant step toward staying in the Premier League by thrashing Sunderland 6-1 yesterday thanks to Christian Benteke’s secondhalf hat-trick. The Belgian international scored in the 55th, 60th and 72nd minutes at Villa Park to tally 27 goals in all competitions in his first season at the club. More importantly, Villa moved five points clear of Wigan in the final relegation place. Sunderland, Villa and Newcastle are all on 37 points with three matches left. The 17th-place Wigan has 32 but with four games remaining. Goals from Ron Vlaar, Christian Benteke Andreas Weimann and Gabriel Agbonlahor ensured Villa recorded its largest win this season. Danny Rose scored for Sunderland to level at 1-1, but the visitors were over run in midfield and couldn’t contain Villa’s rampant attack. - AP
wider Tactix squad, said it was a prime opportunity to develop the skills of Mid Canterbury’s up-andcoming netballers. “Many of them are from local clubs around Mid Canterbury, but hopefully those who aren’t (part of an existing club) here today will
Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets yesterday, after the quarterback, once popular for his evangelical views, never meshed in a season with the National Football League club. Tebow arrived in a hail of celebrity 13 months ago after leading the Denver Broncos to a surprise division title and playoff upset of Pittsburgh in 2011. He departed three days after the Jets selected quarterback Geno Smith in the second round of the NFL Draft, giving them six quarterbacks on the roster - including 2012 starter Mark Sanchez - until they dumped Tebow. “We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow,” Jets coach Rex Ryan said. “Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had - AFP hoped.”
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Dagg dishes up home truths into your game that you never do. “It’s frustrating and it’s affecting our team and affecting our game.” Dagg said he thought a few of the boys were looking in the mirror on their day off on Monday, “looking at themselves, and saying who am I and what I want to achieve for this team. “I watched the Brumbies play the Force, they absolutely annihilated them, so it’s going to be a tough task this week.”
By Nick Tolerton Some of the Crusaders players aren’t doing their jobs, says fullback Israel Dagg, who has not omitted himself from criticism. Dagg, who has struggled to reproduce his dashing All Black form in Super Rugby this season and admitted missing “about five” tackles in Sunday’s lacklustre win over the Rebels, spoke candidly yesterday about the frustrations in the Crusaders camp this season. His comments come as the team prepares for its sternest test so far - away to the pace-setting Brumbies this Sunday. The Crusaders “weren’t there mentally” against the Rebels. “Everyone was missing tackles,” he said. “I missed about five or something like that.” The players were being a bit too nice to each other instead of demanding a lot better from each other, he said. “There are certain guys that are doing their jobs and then certain guys that aren’t doing their jobs and it’s impacting the team, but in saying that we were lucky to get a win and we’re still in this competition.” His comments showed the players are as frustrated as the fans with the inconsistency that sees them with a five-win, four-loss record. “You might do something that’s reasonably OK and then you let other things come
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Crusaders attack coach Aaron Mauger said Dagg was doing some outstanding things on the field, but there were some areas he was probably not happy with. “I think the thing with him is he’s such a threat to opposition teams that teams are marking up well on him, so there’s got to be space for other people. “We’ve just got to make sure that Izzy’s making good decisions around where that space is and when his opportunities are there for himself,” said Mauger. Dagg liked to make line breaks and liked to do a lot of flashy stuff, but the key thing was nailing his core roles. “If he can do that we know he’s such a talent that the rest of his game will flow from there.” Dagg agreed with Mauger’s comment. “I think I’m just looking for that wonderful bit of magic that (you) sometimes can create, so it’s just having that patience and just nailing my role, whether it’s exit plays, getting us out of our zone, or carrying hard.” Meanwhile, Mauger said Kieran Read would be “touch and go” for Sunday. “There’s still a few boxes that he needs to tick for selection.” - STA
Ashburton cyclist Hayden Roulston will join fellow Kiwi and team-mate Jesse Sergent at the start line for the key lead up race for the Tour de France. Roulston and his RadioShack Leopard Trek team will ride the 21-stage Giro d’Italia starting on Sunday (NZ time), where his team will look to build some strong form before the fastapproaching Tour de France on June 29. Coming off a strong performance at the Tour of Flanders and helping Swiss team-mate Fabian Cancellara win the Paris Roubaix in France two weeks ago, Roulston will be heading into the tour with some confidence, after questioning his own form earlier this month. And he will need to be strong, with the gruelling 3405km race across the Italian countryside largely touted as the second most important stage race in the cycling world, after the French tour. With his last Tour de France being in 2009 and missing out on selection last year, Roulston’s current form will determine whether he is up for selection in the prestigious race. Historically, the Giro d’Italia has had a major bearing on who could win the same year’s Tour de France. Roulston will join fellow teammates George Bennett, Danilo Hondo, Robert Kišerlovski, Tiago Machado, Giacomo Nizzolo, Nelson Oliveira, Yaroslav Popovych and Sergent for the tour. Left: Hayden Roulston, preparing for a shot at the Tour de France
Left: Israel Dagg: “It’s going to be a tough task this week”
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Bertos puts pen to paper with the Phoenix wanted to be here, and it is one less headache in what really is a hectic week.” The club signed him even though they haven’t installed a new coach for the 2013/14 season. The Phoenix are keen for a new coach to start soon so he can start building a new squad. Bertos was one of a number of players off contract at the end of last season, when the Phoenix finished last in the 10-team league. Bertos, who began his professional career with English club Barnsley in 2000 and joined the Phoenix eight
years later after a two-season stint with Perth Glory, acknowledged it had been a difficult year for everyone connected with the club. Making it even more challenging for Bertos was a switch to right fullback after playing most of his career as a wide midfield player. “It wasn’t easy but I actually enjoyed my stint at right-back and I’ve played a similar role in the national team” he said. “Football is a team game and if you are asked to play a different position then you just get on with the job.
“I thought I did all right there, but I am more natural going forward and with the way we performed this season I didn’t get as many opportunities to do that as I would have liked. “You watch the top leagues overseas, and also the A-League, and see fullbacks getting forward a lot and that’s what I hoped I could do. “The way the season went my No 1 role was to defend and I had to learn quickly. “In the past we have been a hard team to break down defensively but that wasn’t the case this year.
“We have to learn from that and get back to not conceding goals easily.” The Phoenix have already signed former Melbourne Victory midfielder Carlos Hernandez, who will join the club after a stint in India. Phoenix general manager David Dome said he was delighted Bertos is staying with the club. “Leo is a core member of the squad,” Dome said. “We began negotiations with him some time ago and I am really pleased he has agreed a new deal.” - APNZ Leo Bertos: One year contract
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Leo Bertos has kicked off what may be the biggest week of his life by signing a new contract with the Wellington Phoenix. On Saturday the 31-year-old will sign another contract when he marries his partner of four years, Regan Kinnaird, and he is delighted to have the security of a new oneyear Phoenix deal with the option of a further year. “It is good to get it over the line, especially as I’m getting married this weekend,” Bertos said. “It’s nice to know the club wanted me to stay because I definitely
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TOMORROW: Becoming cloudy, rain developing. Southerly change. FRIDAY: Fine. Northeasterlies developing.
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Fine, with morning frosts. Northerly winds freshening about the coast in the afternoon.
TOMORROW Becoming cloudy, and rain spreading from the south. Northeasterlies dying out.
FRIDAY Rain clearing early morning, then mainly fine. Northeasterlies developing.
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Fine, with morning frosts. Cloudy about the divide in the evening. Wind at 1000m: NW 35 km/h developing in the afternoon Wind at 2000m: NW developing in the morning, rising to 40 km/h in the afternoon.
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Showers clearing and fine spells increasing. Cold, with light winds at low levels, southwesterlies about the tops easing further.
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