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BIRTHS

BUTLER, Terence Maxwell (Terry) – The family of the late Terence Maxwell Butler (Terry) wish to thank friends and relatives for the flowers, cards, and messages of support after Terry’s recent death.

Terry was the youngest son of the late Charles and Betty Butler and loved brother and brother in law of Barry, Ken (deceased) and Pam, Janice and Neil and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews and their families.

BRAKE – Paul and Monique (nee Saunders) and big sisters Casey and Lucy are thrilled to announce the arrival of Eden Grace.

A third granddaughter for Elaine, Greg, Rosemary and Ken. A big thank you to Anna and Hannah, as well as the staff at Christchurch Woman’s JAINE, Charles Russell – Hospital.

It is with gratitude and love that I wish along with my entire family, to acknowledge the lovely letters and cards of sincere sympathy, the many unsung acts of kindness, the DAWSON – Curtis and Glenda are unforgettable care received excited to announce the safe at both Tuarangi and our arrival of Asher Thomas (9lb Hospital, the thoughtful to detail of 8oz) on April 18, 2013. A attention very loved little brother for Paterson’s Funeral Services, the supportive Bella (5) and Jarvis (3). A and heartfelt thank you to Biddy attendance at the service for our dear Russell, which was Sheehan and Jen. tenderly conducted by the Rev Alan Judge. It has been overwhelming.

Thank you all.

McKIMMIE – Dave and Sarah (nee McCormick) are delighted to welcome their new arrival Oscar Nathan, born April 9, 2013 weighing 8lb 1oz. Huge thanks to Rebecca, Jacqui, Linda and the team at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

McMASTER – Ryan and Amelia (nee Disseveld) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our wee man, Dylan Lucas, born on April 30, 2013 in Christchurch. All well.

DEATHS

SALTER, Gordon Keith – Peacefully on May 3, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Dearly loved husband and companion of Yvonne for 65 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neil and Denise Clemens. Messages to the Salter Family, c/- P O Box 453, Ashburton 7740.

Donations to the Ashburton St John would be appreciated and may be left at the service. a service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be held at St Stephen’s, Park Street, Ashburton on MONDAY, May 6 commencing at 1.30pm.

Followed by private interment.

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JAINE, Charles Russell – It is with gratitude and love that I wish along with my entire family, to acknowledge the lovely letters and cards of sincere sympathy, the many unsung acts of kindness, the unforgettable care received at both Tuarangi and our Hospital, the thoughtful attention to detail of Paterson’s Funeral Services, and the supportive attendance at the service for our dear Russell, which was tenderly conducted by the Rev Alan Judge. It has been overwhelming. Thank you all. Alex.

KIRCHER, Leslie Lawrence (Les) – Eva, Allan and Sally Ann, Stephen and Robyn and families wish to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy, love and support, phone calls, cards, flowers and baking received following the sad loss of a dearly loved husband, father, father-inlaw, granddad and great granddad. thanks also to those who generously donated to Palliative care.

Please accept this as a sincere appreciation to you all.

ROULSTON, Elizabeth (Betty) – Robert, Sue, Julie, Peter, Liz, Baldy, Patrice, Bill and Gaye and their families wish to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support, phone calls and messages of sympathy during the recent sad loss of our loved mum, granma and great granma.

Special thanks to the District Nurses, Cancer Society, Andrew, Lois, Anne and Janet, Leeane, Charlie, Please note all late death Mana and families. Please notices or notices sent accept this as a personal outside ordinary office hours thank you to you all. must be emailed to: WOLFE, Jackie (nee deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Boden) – to ensure publication.

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IN MEMORIAM

HORRELL, Freda Joan – May 5, 2012. One year ago you left us, without warning you were gone. The pain and sadness filled us, the tears streamed on and on, but the memories you left us will never be forgotten and your smile will never leave our hearts. Loving mother, nana, great nana and friend.

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Roadworker ‘targeted’ Roadworker George Taiaroa was sought out and targeted by his murderer, police say.

They also believe they know the “misguided” motive for the murder, labelling it “beyond comprehension” and saying it would appall most people.

Addressing a throng of media in Rotorua yesterday afternoon, Detective Inspector Tim Anderson said he would not go into detail about what police believed

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The latest Roy Morgan political survey shows support for the Government has returned after it took a major hit in recent polls.

The National Party, which polled at 40.5 per cent in the last Roy Morgan poll, has jumped up 6 points to 46.5 per cent.

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the motive to be, but said police were appealing to anyone harbouring Mr Taiaroa’s killer to come forward.

He warned that protecting the murderer was tantamount to pulling the trigger, and said those who were assisting the suspect had misplaced loyalty and he urged them to come forward.

Police were keeping an eye on a handful of people in connection to the shooting, Mr

Anderson said. Mr Taiaroa was shot dead as he operated a stop-go sign on Tram Road at Atiamuri in Waikato on March 19.

Mr Anderson said police believed Mr Taiaroa was sought out and targeted by his killer.

“However we do not believe that George or his family knew his killer. There is no evidence that this was a case of mistaken identity.”

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Police knew where their suspect was and had spoken to the man as part of their investigation, Mr Anderson said. He would not say whether the man was known to police before the fatal shooting.

He said the suspect was a cold blooded killer and the shooting was planned, thought through and targeted. He believed no one else was in danger.

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Liam, Cameron flying district’s flag in X Factor Mid Canterbury’s X Factor hopes lie firmly in the hands of Liam Kennedy-Clarke and Cameron Luxton.

The two local songstars impressed the celebrity judging panel and won their way through to boot camp, following a solid audition in Auckland at the Skycity Theatre.

Three other Ashburton singers also made it through the pre-audition phase, but their trip to Auckland sadly marked the end of their journey.

With much hype and anticipation surrounding the launch, X Factor NZ finally kicked off last week.

Hundreds of singers took to the stage for their chance to wow judges Stan Walker, Ruby Frost, Daniel Bedingfield and Melanie Blatt – but only 120 people made it through.

Speaking to the Guardian this week, Liam was excited about going to boot camp.

“It’s going to be really exciting and the journey to where I am now has just been so amazing,” the teenager said.

“The judges have been so good in their comments, very constructive and they are sitting there for a reason. It’s not like they don’t know their stuff and they’re making things up on the spot – they tell you exactly what they see, which is great and that’s the way it should be.”

In his first audition, Liam proved a big hit with the judges and the show’s audience.

His fellow countryman Cameron, who is often found

It’s New Zealand Music Month and to mark it, Guardian reporter Sam Morton caught up with Mid Canterbury’s two X Factor hopes, on the eve of the competition’s boot camp to be screened tomorrow and Monday night. singing in the cow sheds in Staveley, was equally in awe about what the future may hold - but was reluctant to get to far ahead of himself.

“Everyone that has made it through to boot camp deserves to be there, we’ve all done our bit and given it our all,” he said.

“The experience has been a real learning one and I think coming from a place like New Zealand, you really have to stand out above the rest to be noticed.

“But what I have been doing for the last five years has helped me keep more relaxed about things and I take everything one step at a time now – I try not to think too far ahead,” Cameron said.

Despite judge Mel Blatt criticising his performance in Auckland, Cameron, who is the step-son of Lynda Topp, remained unfazed and was planning on “giving everything” at boot camp.

“Farming for me is a great job, but it’s just a job and it would be so great to pick up my guitar and start doing what I love doing ... entertaining people – at least I wouldn’t have to get up at 5am any-

more,” Cameron quipped before his first audition last week.

The 18-year-old has been performing since he was 9 and has toured New Zealand twice with the Topp Twins.

X Factor senior publicist Chris Henry said the competition was yet to screen some “fantastic and extremely talented” moments and added there was “plenty of drama” to follow.

“It’s an extremely cut-throat format, but it certainly brings the best out of all the singers.

“Just keep watching New Zealand and back your local hopes,” Mr Henry said.

All contestants are legally bound to a confidentiality agreement, to ensure the show’s secrets aren’t revealed before time.

The boot camp series will screen tomorrow and Monday night – before the 120 contestants get whittled down to just 24.

The next stage will be the Judges’ Houses, where the four judges will take the successful boot camp contestants back to their own homes, before picking the final four acts in each category.

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Five locals infected in hepatitis outbreak

By Myles Hume The Ashburton population is being urged to remain vigilant for signs of hepatitis A after an outbreak forced health authorities to set up a temporary vaccination clinic at a local kindergarten.

The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) immediately responded to the virus outbreak on Thursday after two adults and three children from three separate households in Ashburton were found to be infected.

CDHB medical officer of health Dr Cheryl Brunton said the three children were related and one of them attended a local kindergarten. There was “a connection” between the three households.

Dr Brunton said yesterday all children, teachers and parents who had children in nappies at the kindergarten had been contacted and offered free vaccinations, carried out by Community and Public Health at the kindergarten on Thursday.

Although Dr Brunton said most of those eligible for the vaccination had taken it up, there was “a small number” who could not make the clinic and would be followed up at a later date.

She said there could be some locals who have hepatitis A, which had an incubation period of two to six weeks before symptoms became evident.

“There may be some people who are incubating Hepatitis A but haven’t shown the symptoms but I would have to say we have identified no new cases,” Dr Brunton said.

“I have sent a fax to GPs in the Ashburton area, letting them know the situation and telling them to be vigilant and to consider the diagnosis so we may still get more notifications but we haven’t had any as of yet.”

Hepatitis A is spread by contact with faeces of an infected person and can be passed on through close personal contact.

Dr Brunton said the first of the five cases came to attention around April 20 and the other four cases followed soon after.

There was no treatment for the virus, but they were recovering and treating the symptoms, which included fever, nausea and abdominal discomfort. Three of the affected locals showed signs of jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.

The Guardian could not confirm the kindergarten involved, but the Ashburton Kindergarten Association confirmed it was one of its five centres.

Dr Brunton said there was no reason for the kindergarten to open on Monday after closing for the school holidays.

Dr Brunton said it was “lucky not to be a community-wide” issue, but she would continue to monitor the situation closely.

The CBHD did not know the source of the outbreak, but was investigating. Dr Brunton believed the cases were not linked to a recent outbreak in Christchurch.

If locals thought they were infected with hepatitis A or showed symptoms, Dr Brunton advised them to visit their local GP to get tested.

HEPATITIS A SYMPTOMS It can take two to six weeks before symptoms of Hepatitis A begin to show.

Early symptoms of hepatitis A can be mistaken for the flu. Some people, especially children, may have no symptoms at all.

Common symptoms are: • Jaundice • Fever • Anorexia • Nausea • Abdominal discomfort • Malaise • Dark urine The most infectious period for hepatitis A is usually from two weeks before jaundice shows until one week after.

See your doctor if you think you might have hepatitis A. There’s a blood test which can check for the disease.

Once people recover from Hepatitis A, they are immune for life.

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Swap meet lead in full-on

POLL result Friday’s result Q: Will you be attending one of the Wheels Week events?

By Gabrielle Stuart It was a long day for organisers of the Ashburton Vintage Car Club swap meet yesterday, as they rushed to organise the set up of 300 stalls in time for the meet.

Today’s swap meet kicks off a packed two weeks of Ashburton Wheels Week Plus events.

Despite fears of rain the sun shone down on the club grounds on Friday, and organiser Kathryn Shaw said the forecast was sounding good.

She said sites were still available for the meet but would go on a first-in-firstserved basis.

As well as vehicle parts and tools for sale there would be collectables, clothing, art, household goods and even cars for sale, she said.

The Ashburton vintage car meet was the first to be held in the South Island, and has grown enormously since its beginning in 1975.

Club member Marie Bennett helped organise the first Vintage Car Club swap meet 35 years ago, and said the meets were often the only place people could find parts for their cars.

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Organiser Kathryn Shaw stayed calm amid the flurry as packed vehicles and laden stallholders poured onto the club grounds. the middle of the island parts were the only thing people could come from sold there, and we would Blenheim and also from cook up all the food there Invercargill, so they were ourselves. It was a huge very popular even in the amount of work, and I enjoyed it but it just got a beginning.”

She said that in the early bit big for us.

“Now the whole commudays the whole event was organised by the Vintage nity is involved, really, and it’s working very well.”

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Variety Theatre Ashburton From the writers of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon is a stunning, intense love story loosely based on Madame Butterfly.

Set during occupied Saigon and the Vietnam War in 1975, it is essentially a tragic tale of love between a young and innocent Vietnamese girl and a handsome, sensitive American GI who are cruelly separated by circumstances. The GI must later face the consequences of his actions in Saigon, and like the war itself, no one wins.

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Vintage Museum and Railcar Rides 11am – 4pm The Plains, Maronan Rd, Ashburton.

Ashburton Speedway New Zealand Ministock Title 12.30pm – 4pm Seafield Rd, Ashburton.

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Sunday, May 5: Ashburton Plain’s Rotary Club Classic Vintage & Veteran Car Run 8.30am Ashburton Airport Spray Marks Street Parade 10.30am Mona Sq, Ashburton.

Ashburton Car Club Motokhana Following Street Parade Spray Marks Yard, Dobson St West, Ashburton.

Ashburton Motorcycle Club Fundraising Ride Following Street Parade Ashburton Fire Station Ashburton Speedway New Zealand Ministock Title 12.30pm – 4pm Seafield Rd, Ashburton.

Ashburton Motorcycle Club off-road Motocross Riding 8.45am – 4pm. Wilsons Rd, Ashburton Programmes of the week’s events can be picked up at the Ashburton Information Centre, Heartland Bank and Rosco’s Dismantlers.

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Howls of protest over proposed mail cuts

By Sam Morton Receiving mail only three times a week will have serious consequences for rural businesses, retired residents and farmers, according to local lobbyists.

Fear is echoing around Mid Canterbury following the potential axing of the six-day rural mail service, which is likely to be replaced with a three-day operation.

The move has been put forward by NZ Post as the only way to sustain the service, which is understood to be in decline as more residents communicate via technology.

Rural Women NZ national councillor Kerry Maw remains firmly against the proposal, pointing out a reduction in rural delivery would be “detrimental” and pose “big risk” to some businesses.

“From a business point of view, not everyone uses internet banking and they are still required to send cheques away to continue operating their business – so without that daily service, it would be difficult to run their business,” Mrs Maw said.

“For the rural community, mail delivery is a lot more than just mail – it’s essentially a lifeline.

“It delivers parcels, prescriptions and in some cases groceries, so cutting the service would have some detrimental consequences,” she said.

Mrs Maw, who is based in Dorie, added many rural Mid Canterbury residents currently had poor broadband and cellphone coverage and a cut in mail delivery would raise many issues.

“Even with improved coverage, the need for the service is very important and from a recent survey we carried out, many members agreed and reflected that.

“In our submission, we were happy to have the service drop to

five-days a week, but we found that three days just raised too many problems,” Mrs Maw said.

Age Concern Ashburton chairperson Jeanette Tarbotton was also against the proposal, pointing out many retired residents depended on their daily mail delivery – particularly the newspaper.

Although she and fellow Age Concern members would be sad to see services reduced, Mrs Tarbotton insisted it was important to remain realistic.

“It’s about the service living within its means ... it’s the old saying, ‘use it or lose it’ – and it appears the service is in decline when it comes to people using it,” Mrs Tarbotton said.

“An increasing number of our members are making efforts to keep up with the latest technology, but there are many who still rely on the daily news to keep up to date with what is going on and follow the obituaries.

“Make no mistake, it would be a tremendous loss to see it reduce, but I would sooner see the service cut back, rather than see it cut completely,” she said.

Federated Farmers also strongly opposed the proposal, stating many isolated residents would be even further isolated.

Mid Canterbury provincial chairperson Chris Allen said cutting the service would cause significant inconvenience and was likely to hit farmers in the pocket.

“Small things like not being able to receive the newspaper every day would prove to create problems, and not being able to receive farm parts sent out the previous day,” Mr Allen said.

“It would be one hell of an inconvenience for most people and I don’t think the fight has been lost just yet.”

A report regarding the submissions on the proposed delivery changes is due soon.

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Friends Trevor Smith (right) and Peter McCormick are almost as excited for the start of another duckshooting season as their dogs, Kohl and Zac (named for Zac Guildford as “they’re both naughty boys”).

Pair set for duck date

By Gabrielle Stuart Friends Trevor Smith and Peter McCormick spent their first duck shooting season together 50 years ago, and haven’t missed a season since.

Opening weekend has seen the pair up before dawn and crouched side by side in a maimai every year, Mr Smith said, except one.

“I’ve only missed one opening, and that was when they had me in the hospital with appendicitis. The evening they let me out I went straight down to the ponds to do some shooting.”

Mr McCormick said the pair had seen a lot together since they met at Allenton Primary

School. “We went through school together, we both played rugby for Allenton, then I was his best man and he was mine.”

And although their ponds, guns and their dogs have changed over the years, he finds the first night of the season just as exciting as it was when he was 15.

“It’s the one day of the year you don’t need the alarm clock.

I jump straight out of bed.”

They’ll be down at the maimai at 5am today, and Mr McCormick said his family would be there with him.

“My granddaughter’s just five, but she’ll get decked out in her camo and come out with me on the Sunday.

“She’s a keen country girl,

she’ll follow me all over the farm every time she visits. There’ll be three generations of us there on Saturday.”

Mr Smith’s father made every duckshooting season until well into his 80s, and the pair plan to follow in his footsteps.

Just in case age catches up with them, Mr McCormick has been preparing his maimais for the future.

“We’re building them now for wheelchair access! And we’ve got one set up with benches and a gas heater for extra comfort.”

And after 50 years of hunting at the ponds, Mr Smith was sure the ducks would be expecting them on opening day.

“Somehow they always know.

Must read the paper.”

How much does a licence cost?

Waterfowl hunting season this year opens today and closes on Sunday, July 25.

Duck shooters are bound by the Firearms Safety Code, which can be found online at http://www.police.govt.nz/service/firearms/arms-code.pdf Grey Teal ducks are not

included as game birds, and the maximum penalty for hunting or killing grey teal ducks is $5000.00.

Licences can be brought in Ashburton from Outdoor Adventure Sport, Smiths City, Stirling Sports, Ashburton Firearms or Ashburton Hunting

and Fishing. In Methven they are sold at Methven Motor Services.

An adult whole season licence costs $90, or $20 for a junior licence.

From May 13 an adult season licence costs $20 and a junior licence $6.

Mum dobs in son A mother’s “tough love” is being commended by Hamilton police after she dobbed in her own son for stealing her car to go to McDonald’s.

About 11pm on Thursday night police noticed a car almost crash into a barrier in Tramway Rd in Hamilton. The car was stopped and police discovered the three 16-year-old boys inside had been drinking at the driver’s home before deciding to head for a late night feed.

“The driver asked his mother if they could borrow her car and when she said no, waited until she went to bed then pushed the car down the driveway so as not to wake her,” said Senior Sergeant

Wayne Petherick. The driver blew more than 400 micrograms per litre of breath when tested. The legal alcohol limit for a driver under 20 is zero.

When police took the boys home, the driver’s mother laid a theft complaint against her son.

Petherick said taking action like this showed courage as it could be a turning point for the young driver - who has now been referred to Youth Aid. He said young offenders have been posing “significant” challenges for police recently, with a number of young teenagers arrested for burglary over the last few weeks.

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It’s not just the hunters that have been counting down to duckshooting season. As opening weekend drew near ducks started flocking to their places of refuge in the Ashburton Domain.

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Anna’s story about Christie I

can still vividly remember my first meeting with Tracey and Brian Marceau at their home.

It was the most intense interview I have done in my career to date and one I will never forget. I was there to ‘get’ their story for our Friday paper.

It was earmarked for the front page of the New Zealand Herald on December 7, 2011.

The Marceaus had never spoken about Christie’s death, so to be honest I was pretty stoked they’d agreed to meet with me.

I went in with that front page on my mind. After weeks of working through police and other intermediaries, they had chosen to tell their story for the first time and I knew it would be a big one.

I was also really mindful of what they had been through, what they were going through, and how sensitively I needed to treat both them and their story.

Christie’s death was horrific, tragic, so while I wanted to do the best version of the news story possible, I also wanted to do the best I could for her family.

When I left the Marceaus’ house almost three hours later, Tracey and Brian’s pain was all I could think about. It was also the most painstaking story I had ever written. The story needed to be told and they wanted it told – but to tell it in exactly the right way was harder than I ever imagined.

I think what got to me the most about Tracey and Brian Marceau was that they were just a normal couple, with a normal family, living a normal life. They had been happy, their family was healthy and they were living the Kiwi dream.

It could have been any family.

It could have been mine – my mum and dad, sitting there, bereft and devastated and wondering how the hell they were going to get through the next hour, let alone the rest of their lives.

Tracey and Brian were broken.

They looked drained,

Anna Leask grew up in Methven, and still has strong ties to the district. These days her life is far removed from the quiet alpine village; as a reporter for the New Zealand Herald Anna covers many of the worst crimes in the country. She has recently co-authored a book with Tracey Marceau – whose daughter Christie was murdered in November 2011. literally as though they had been to hell and back. Tracey had lost five kilograms in just a week. You could see Brian’s heart break every time Christie’s name was uttered. For the first time in my career, I was really affected by a story – their story. Christie’s story.

In saying that, I don’t want to take away from any of the other families I have worked with, who have shared their experience of loss and tragedy with me. It is always a privilege to be entrusted with telling a person’s story, putting their heartache into words that might help them, or others.

But this one really hit home. It was more than just another day at the office, just another front page by-line.

The Marceaus, like my own family, are close: a mother who shared a close and unconditional friendship with her daughter; a father who was a hero to his kids; siblings so alike, so close, and just beginning to find real friendship in each other as they hit adulthood. Tracey and Brian are so much like my own parents that I found it hard not to care about them.

Tracey is strong, fiercely protective and proud of her kids and willing to do anything to make them feel happy, secure and loved. Brian is much the same, but more the strong, silent and wise type – like my dad, full of good sturdy advice and always knowing the right and reassuring thing to say.

So, meeting them and hearing their story more than resonated with me. What happened to Christie could happen to anyone’s daughter, sister, best friend – me.

BACKGROUND Akshay Anand Chand was awaiting sentencing for kidnapping and assaulting 18-year-old Christie Marceau in September, when he stabbed her to death at her family home on November 7, 2011.

He had been bailed to an address just 300 metres from the Marceaus’ home, despite opposition from Christie and the police.

In October last year Chand was acquitted of her murder by reason of insanity; he was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and committed to a psychiatric hospital indefinitely.

She lost her life because of decisions made by others. The decision to release her attacker from prison on bail and then his decision to stab her to death would seal the teenager’s fate.

Once those decisions were made, Christie didn’t stand a chance.

As a journalist, my job is to produce stories that are fair, accurate and balanced. The lines cannot be blurred. You must never lean one way or the other, get personally involved with your story. As a crime reporter for a national daily paper, you learn quickly that to do your job well, you have to ‘get, write, file and go’. Sew up the story, write it well and start looking or the next one.

You don’t get personally affected or involved. You have to have a thick skin and you certainly cannot dwell on the subjects you are covering. It’s your job to write about it, not to become part of it.

At the same time, with every person you meet, whatever their situation, you must be empathetic, sensitive, respectful, and frankly, earn the trust you’ve been given by the people sharing their experience with you.

For me, what happened to Christie Marceau quickly became more than just a story.

I made contact with Tracey and Brian through the police working on Christie’s case. At first the officer overseeing the homicide investigation said the family were not up to it, they were too traumatised. But eventually they were strong enough to talk about what had happened and I covered it from the beginning: from the day Christie died, to the first court appearance of her killer, and the revelation that he was already on bail for the ordeal he put her through months earlier.

I was in court arguing for permission to take photos of him in the dock, to publish information about the allegations that I believed the public had a right to read.

It went on for almost a year.

I wrote story after story about the court case, the Christie’s Law campaign, and the wider issues surrounding her death.

But with each story I wrote, that feeling that I needed to do more for Christie and her cause, above

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Reporter Anna Leask - moved so much by the Marceaus’ story that she felt compelled to help write a book on their daughter’s untimely end. and beyond what I could achieve through news stories, grew.

And so it began. Tracey wanted to immortalise Christie, who she lovingly refers to as her ‘baby girl’, in a book. She wanted other mums to hear her story, other Kiwis to care about what had happened in their so called safe society. She wanted to be heard and she wanted me to help her.

I did not hesitate in agreeing.

I knew that while Tracey was heartbroken and worlds away from ever recovering from Christie’s death, she could do this.

I admired Tracey from day one.

Her strength was amazing and I knew that she was going to achieve a change for the better.

Whether that change affected one person, or one million people – I wanted to follow her journey.

Tracey has become a friend.

She is someone who I support, champion and believe in. She is passionate about her cause and speaks from the heart. She writes in exactly the same way.

At times it was impossible to put Tracey’s most intimate and heartfelt memories of Christie together in this book without shedding a few tears of my own.

I am so proud of everything Tracey has achieved and I am constantly blown away by her tenacity, courage and relentlessness.

She’s lost so much – more than most of us could ever imagine.

But that loss is fuelling her to protect anyone else from going through the same thing.

I couldn’t not get involved with the Marceau family – and I couldn’t not feel their very raw and real pain during every interview, phone call, and even email about the case and the

Christie’s Law campaign. I never met Christie, but hers is a story that I firmly and absolutely believe needed to be told fully and frankly and in much more depth than I could ever achieve in my day job at the Herald.

Fortunately, management at the newspaper agreed to let me work with Tracey on this special project.

People need to understand how this happened, why Christie died, and how it could have and should have been prevented: why Christie Marceau, an innocent teenage girl, should have been safe in her own home.

In a perfect world my path never would have crossed with that of Christie’s family. In that world Christie would still be alive and she would be a happy, successful young woman who had just celebrated her twentieth birthday.

Christie will never be able to achieve her dreams. But through her story, Christie will hopefully reach other people and effect change so that there will never be another family facing a similar loss. So, on this occasion, rather than sticking to the journalistic mantra of balance and objectivity, I have no problem saying that I have picked a side – Christie’s side.

- Anna Leask

If you would like a copy of the book Christie, send your name and contact details to michelle.n@ theguardian.co.nz. Entries must reach us by May 10 and all entries will go into a draw to determine the winner.

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• Weather warning South Island drivers are being warned to take care this weekend as a blast of cold, wet weather looks set to heighten the risk to road users. The MetService said an advancing front from the Southern Ocean would make for a wet weekend.

While many places would be dry for the start of Saturday, rain and showers would spread to most places by Sunday, with snow to about 400m in Otago and Southland. WeatherWatch said snow was expected to fairly low levels across Otago, Southland, the Canterbury foothills and Banks Peninsula.

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• Electrician at fault The mother of an Auckland builder who was electrocuted under his house says her son has been vindicated by a finding against the electricians whose faulty wiring turned the property into a death trap.

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• ‘Someone else did it’

Builders Murray McFarlane (left) and Dick Hansen are retiring after almost 50 years on the job.

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Best friend builders hang up hammers It will be the end of an era in Ashburton this month when Hansen and McFarlane Builders Limited winds up after 29 years. Its owners have been best friends since primary school and still are today, reporter Susan Sandys finds.

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ick Hansen and Murray McFarlane have been friends since they attended primary school at Allenton.

They played in the same rugby team for Allenton, and once they left secondary school, both undertook building apprenticeships at Bradfords.

Twenty years later they branched out on their own, establishing Hansen and McFarlane Builders Limited.

It was 1984, the beginning of an economic downturn and times were tough.

However, it proved to be the right decision, and the business went from strength to strength.

“In that time, we have had three days where we have never had a job to go to,” Mr McFarlane said.

And while they can count on one hand how many homes they have built outside the district in those years, they have constructed hundreds of residential, light commercial and farm buildings within Mid Canterbury. They have also

won the district’s master builders’ awards five times, and were placed third nationally three times.

They have trained about 10 apprentices, and provided work experience for college students, having been impressed with the enthusiasm of youngsters wanting to get into the trade.

The company employed seven builders but all have gone to other jobs as Mr McFarlane and Mr Hansen have been winding down their business over the past couple of years.

They say their partnership has been like a marriage, and they admit they do have their disagreements.

“I know when to shut up and Dick knows when to shut up,” Mr McFarlane said.

“We have disagreements but we have never had a fall-out,” Mr Hansen said.

The pair are retiring, Dick is 65 and Murray 66, while they are still young enough to enjoy other things.

They won’t miss nine-and-

a-half hour days starting at 7.30am no matter what the weather; they won’t miss only having 10 minutes for smoko and half an hour for lunch, generally sitting on timber outside.

But they will miss client and staff contact and the satisfaction of seeing a good job done.

They have outstanding building careers to look back on, with not only master builders’ awards to their names, but have participated in constructing some of the town’s landmark structures.

At Bradfords they were involved in building the town’s clock tower, former Countdown store, Ashburton Public Library, Heartland Bank and Ashburton District Council.

They said there had been many changes to building techniques over the years.

When they began, builders pitched their own roofs, and constructed timber floors, “basically you built a house from the ground up”.

Wood for walls and roofs had

to be cut on site, whereas today it all arrived on a truck readymade and most floors were concrete.

But where the building itself may have got easier, other things had become more difficult. Today up to a dozen building inspections were required per house, compared to just three 30 years ago. There were also increased health and safety regulations, sometimes a challenge to meet as efforts were made to keep costs down.

Mr McFarlane does not play bowls or golf, so is not sure what sports he will be getting into when he retires.

“I’ll want to get in the garden, but that won’t take long. I will do a bit of mountain biking.” He is looking forward to travelling with his wife Pauline.

Mr Hansen was due to have surgery on his ankles which had arthritis, and once he recovered from that, he and wife Lorraine would be off travelling as well.

“That will be top of our list of things to do,” he said.

A veterinarian says someone else may have administered a prohibited racing drug to a horse he was caring for, in the leadup to a racing event it won. Dr Patrick Casey, who has been practising as a veterinarian for more than 20 years, is facing five charges of professional misconduct before a Veterinary Council hearing in relation to the administration of the drug Ketoprofen to the racehorse Faalcon.

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• Prosecutor jailed Police prosecutors feel betrayed by a colleague who sold methamphetamine during court breaks and passed police intelligence to his drug associates. Tim John Russell Sarah also arranged a drug deal from inside the Auckland District Court, and sold methamphetamine on his lunch break.

Justice Kit Toogood described the hypocrisy and cynicism as “breathtaking”. Sarah was sentenced at the High Court at Auckland yesterday to four years in prison.

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• PM ‘disappointed’ Prime Minister John Key says he is “very disappointed” in the behaviour of his lowestranked MP Aaron Gilmore during a boozy dinner, but does not intend standing him down.

He said he would not take that action unless a formal complaint was received from the restaurant where Mr Gilmore dined.

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• Horomia’s tangi The Prime Minister has spoken affectionately of a word affliction that both he and Parekura Horomia shared at the MP’s tangi yesterday afternoon. Mr Key told the crowd he was there to farewell a friend and a great New Zealander. He drew loud guffaws when he described Mr Horomia’s wandering oratory skills. But Mr Key said it was an issue he’d found common ground with Mr Horomia.

He had been criticised also for his English skills in the media.

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By Rebecca Quilliam A Porirua man who was shot and tasered by police while allegedly attacking his pregnant partner could have his chance of a fair trial put in jeopardy if he is identified in the media, his lawyer says.

The 47-year-old was yesterday granted interim name suppression when he appeared at the Porirua District Court on charges of assault, threatening to kill and contravening a protection order. He was remanded in custody until his next appearance later this month, and police said further charges were likely.

The man’s lawyer Michael Bott said since Thursday morning’s incident, there had been spin “drip-fed” to the media about the case by police that showed police actions in a positive light.

The fair trial process could be subverted if there was “trial by the media” with the man’s name connected to the case, he said.

Mr Bott also said he had had only a short time to spend with his client since the incident and had not yet received information from police.

“I ask the court to tread carefully.”

Judge Stephen Harrop said it would not make a difference if the man’s name was connected with the incident for future jurors, because any judge involved with a possible trial would give strong instruction for jury members to disregard media reports.

But he did agree that this case was in its

early stages and Mr Bott was entitled to full disclosure of information and further instructions from his client.

Three investigations have been launched into Thursday’s incident in which three people were hospitalised.

The accused was shot in his shoulder and tasered by two officers after they forced their way into a Waitangirua home on Penguin Grove about 5.30am and found him allegedly using a knife and hammer to attack his 39-year-old, 20-weeks-pregnant partner.

Police were called to the property by a 49-year-old woman who met them outside the home with deep cuts to her arm.

All three were hospitalised, but the man and his partner were discharged on Thursday. She was interviewed by police yesterday. The older woman underwent surgery on Thursday night and remained in hospital in a stable condition, a Wellington Hospital spokesman said.

An Independent Police Conduct Authority investigation was under way, as was an internal inquiry into the officers’ actions.

The pregnant woman and her 20-weekold foetus were doing well, said Detective Inspector Tusha Penny, head of the investigation.

On Thursday the Kapiti-Mana Area Commander Paul Basham spoke of the officers’ bravery, but yesterday Ms Penny said it was too early to say if bravery commendations would be awarded.

Investigations into the incident needed to be completed to find out if the officers compiled with police procedure, she said.

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First aid skills passed on It may look bad, but Ashburton 10-year-old Lucy Moore’s leg was tended to

by Summa Banfield, 7, and Eilish Pierce, 9. The youngsters bandaged their fellow holiday programme-goers at St David’s Church this week, which saw the youngsters take time to learn how to keep safe. St John visited the programme this week to teach them how to bandage and dial 111, while the 60 youngsters were also paid a visit by firefighters and shown the importance of water safety.

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There are now three completed villas ready for occupation

Three newly completed villas will be open to the public on the following days: NOTE UPDATED OPEN HOME TIMES AND DATES

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Lochlea Lifestyle Resort Charlesworth Drive, Ashburton (entry via Lochlea Estate, Racecourse Rd) For more information on this weekend’s open home or the Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, contact resort manager Tony Sands, on 0800 27 27 837.

The resort now has its first residents happily settled in the complex. There are now three more villas completed, consisting of three and two bedrooms. These are available for public viewing this Saturday and Sunday.

Become a part of the Lochlea Lifestyle resort, where the emphasis is on living in comfort within a safe and friendly environment. The first of its kind in Ashburton, the lifestyle resort will be a gated community, offering residents safety and peace of mind, while also providing retirement options for varying levels of independence and exclusive usage of the resort’s communal facilities.

Upon completion Lochlea Lifestyle Resort, set on 6.2ha in a

desirable Allenton location, will comprise of 107 villas, made up of both two and three bedroom options. The two bedroom villas come in three different size options, and have a single garage; however where possible an additional garage space can be added. The three bedroom villas come with a double garage.

The resort will soon begin construction of an 80 bed hospital, which will offer both aged care and dementia facilities.

Lochlea Lifestyle Resort will also feature a large resort lodge (Lochlea Lodge), which will provide many outdoor and indoor recreational facilities for guests to enjoy. Anticipated for completion in September, the lodge will feature a bromide swimming pool and spa, a

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gymnasium, administration and medical facilities, community vegetable gardens and more.

A van will also be operating from the resort to take guests on shopping trips into Ashburton and on other fun excursions.

The Lodge should open in September of this year and with additional villas available for occupation at this time. The three bedroom villa provides modern, spacious and sunny open-style living. The master bedroom has an ensuite, giving the villa 2 bathrooms.

The modern kitchen is a cooking enthusiast’s dream, with granite-style bench-top, modern appliances and space to entertain. The villa has glorious indoor / outdoor flow, opening out to a trellised patio. Set within

a desirable Allenton location, this villa ticks all the boxes. The size in total is just under 160 square metres, a similar size to a large town house. The resort manager Tony Sands will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding villas and Lochlea Lifestyle resort options.

Expressions of interest in securing your future home are welcome. No need to wait until your home is sold or on the market, speak to Tony today to discuss how Lochlea can make your future lifestyle a reality.

Remember there is one three bedroom villa and three two bedroom villas ready for occupation so don’t miss your chance to become a member of the Lochlea Lifestyle resort community.

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The Nutcracker a visual feast Show review Moscow Ballet La Classique’s version of The Nutcracker was a two-act visual feast and Ashburton was privileged to enjoy its New Zealand premiere.

Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky wrote the Nutcracker Ballet music during the 1890s and it is as valid today as it was then. So many familiar, emotive tunes like the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and, obviously, The Nutcracker, invaded the senses.

It is a ballet with everything – fantasy, romance, drama and humour – and it entranced from curtain opening to the final bows.

Costuming was gorgeous, some were elaborate, but some were colourful and fun, really well done. In particular the dancing snowflake maidens created an atmosphere of winter magic. The person who created those costumes needs to take a bow, because they were of a very high standard.

The cleverly-designed sets were deceptively simple, but made for a smooth transition between scenes.

Principal soloist Dmitry Smirnov played the strong, dashing Prince to perfection, complementing the delicate elegance of Clara.

Apart from the odd hiccup, the dancers were ultimate professionals and principal dancers never let their smiles or feet slip.

The cast of The Nutcracker at a rehearsal yesterday ahead of last night’s show.

It was an honour to be able to enjoy a ballet of this calibre in Ashburton.

Ashburton obviously appreciated these consummate professionals, during the final bows

Scarecrow lucky The week has proved particularly traumatic for one of the scarecrows on the Methven Scarecrow Trail, after a near escape from being dumped by an overzealous gardener.

After being mistaken for discarded bags of rubbish the display was rescued just in time, and the 33 Methven scarecrows were saved from being reduced to 32.

Organiser Gillian Heald said that otherwise the event had gone without a hitch, and had proved even more popular than they expected.

“The numbers we’ve had through

have been unprecedented. At the end of the first week we had to reprint the trail map, as we were using them too fast. As people usually go in groups of three or four we thought 150 trail maps would be plenty, but we ended up having to double that.”

Participants have to walk, cycle or drive around the scarecrow trail in Methven township and guess the scarecrows’ mystery nursery rhyme identities or vote for their favourite.

Trail maps are available for $5 from the Methven i-SITE, and votes and entries close today (May 4) at 2pm.

the clapping did not falter and dancers even got a visit from a young Ashburton ‘sugar plum

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fairy’ delivering flowers to show her appreciation.

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North Island Rotarians in Methven for weekend Methven will be invaded by hordes of hard working community volunteers this weekend, as more than 350 Rotarians from clubs around the upper North Island arrive for their annual conference.

More than 200 Rotarians would be staying in Methven over the weekend for the conference at the Methven Resort, booking out the resort and spilling into bed and breakfasts and other accommodation around the town.

Rotary Conference chairman Graeme Munro said that Methven stood out to him when looking for a venue for the conference.

“It was one of the big-

ger venues we could find in Canterbury, especially as you only need to have two or three events in Christchurch and every place in the city is booked out. It’s a fantastic venue and there’s a lot to keep us busy in the area too.”

He said the Rotarians would take full advantage of attractions around the district. Over the weekend trips were organised to take the visitors jetboating, golfing, up Mt Hutt and on a tour of the South Pacific Seeds factory.

Owner of the Methven Resort Mark Smith said events like the conference raised the profile of the district.

“It’s great for us, but real-

ly it’s good for Methven as a whole. Calculate the amount of power, food and freight used for events like this and it impacts just about every business in the community, from the power companies right through to local florists doing the flowers.

And it’s highlighting Methven as a great district to come to.”

He said the Methven Golden Oldies hockey team would be helping out as extra staff at the resort over the weekend.

“Rather than getting extra staff in from outside the area the hockey girls are coming in to give us a hand.

“It’ll help them with fundraising and it keeps it all in town, so it works out for everyone.”

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Andrew’s ready The Ashburton District Council’s chief executive possibly wields more power than any other person in the district. Reporter Sue Newman talks to Andrew Dalziel, the man who is about to become Ashburton’s power player.

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here are just two words that describe Andrew Dalziel – high energy.

The man who will lead the Ashburton District Council as its new chief executive is clearly focused, clearly driven and clearly a man who wants to get on with life and living.

He’s also a man who has a ride-on mower, wields a chainsaw, happily digs the vegetable garden and admits to having a sweet tooth.

Andrew grew up as an ordinary lolly-munching kid of grocer shop owning parents in Dunedin, completing his schooling in record time and heading to Otago University at 17. He’s downplaying any suggestion he might have been a cut above average academically; his early start on tertiary education had more to do with timing than anything else, he said.

He worked his way through just about every menial job on the books on the way to earning himself a raft of academic and professional qualifications, becoming a black belt Taekwondo exponent along the way.

“I had a great time at university.

My first job was working for mum and dad, but I also worked in a butcher’s shop at Turners and Growers, I cleaned hospital toilets and finished up at Robbie Burns Hotel.”

University became something of a lifestyle for Andrew. He completed his degree, went on to complete his masters in economic development with distinction and was tempted to work towards a Doctorate of Philosophy. But at 25, and never having been outside the university system, he decided it was time to start earning a living.

“I got a job in Wellington in central government but I only stayed six months, I didn’t like the job and I didn’t like Wellington.”

The son of Otago was quick to grab an opportunity to return home to a job in the newly formed Otago Regional Council. That was definitely in his comfort zone and it would have been easy to stay on – and on.

“I stayed five years and I probably stayed too long. It’s a mindset thing.

People say Dunedin is the best place in the world and if you move away to somewhere like Auckland you need another $20,000 a year.”

But it was a job in Auckland that eventually prodded Andrew to move on. And that was the start of the yo-yo years moving between Auckland and Wellington, each time for a better job, each time adding to his rapidly growing management

skill set.

One move to Wellington changed his life. He was working at the Institute of Chartered Accountants and his wife Lesley was a PA in the same organisation. Romance blossomed but a job offer in Auckland intervened. Fortunately Lesley was prepared to move too, Andrew said.

For him, each new job each relocation was well planned. Each added to another layer to his local government and management knowledge, leading to a key position with the Wellington City Council.

“I was there for seven and a half years and I was given some outstanding opportunities, my management skills really flourished,” he said.

It might seem an odd switch from Wellington to Hurunui, but when the chief executive’s position was advertised in 2007 it presented a huge opportunity to acquire another set of skills, Andrew said.

It was also an opportunity to do something different in a very different environment.

Six years down the track another opportunity presented itself, in the position as the Ashburton District Council’s chief executive. Andrew didn’t hesitate to signal his interest.

He’d had his eye on Ashburton for some time, wondering when the chance to chase the council’s top job would come along.

Yes, he’s driven; yes, he’s focused.

But he’s still determined to keep balance in his working life.

“I try hard to walk the talk. I try to leave the office by 5 or 5.30 and I don’t arrive at work at 6am. I do work often on a Sunday morning but that’s flexible.”

The move to Hurunui meant an opportunity to become a lifestyler, with Andrew and Lesley buying and then renovating an old farm house and creating a large country garden.

“For the first time in my life I’ve had a ride-on mower and a chainsaw. We haven’t had the discussion yet about where we’ll live in Ashburton but my wife definitely wants a vegetable garden. I like the garden but I’m the guy with the chainsaw and ride-on, she tells me

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what to do.”

Outside of work Andrew keeps fit by working out with weights and by continuing his involvement with Taekwondo. As a couple they’re keen, if sedate, mountain bikers.

“We’re definitely not serious, we like to do our biking anywhere near a café.”

They share a passion for the arts and both enjoy fishing and hiking.

“We’re looking forward to the benefits of living in a larger, growing town with all the services. That makes it a heck of a lot more attractive than when I was a kid and we drove through from Dunedin and stopped for lunch.”

Andrew won’t be coming to the council or the district as a stranger; he’s been down regularly to meetings and while he knows he’ll need to do plenty of site visits to familiarise himself with names and faces, he says he already knows Ashburton quite well. And he likes what he sees.

“When I moved from Wellington to Hurunui at the interview they asked me how I could move from the city to the woolshed, how I could relate, but I like to think I can speak a common language.

Local government isn’t rocket science.”

Constant challenge and constant change keep working in the local government sector interesting, Andrew said.

“I enjoy the variety, there’s everything from opening art galleries to stormwater pipes. You never know what will come across your desk. For example, when I was looking after the zoo in Wellington and someone climbed over the fence and was mauled by a tiger, I had to deal with that.”

There’s some relief that dealing with zoo related issues won’t be on the agenda in Ashburton, he said.

Andrew is comfortable with change and challenge. And that’s what the local government environment is now about, he said.

Super cities and local body amalgamation might be a hot topic, but Andrew’s thoughts on that one are clear.

“It won’t be forced if a council is flourishing. If I can prove to the government the Ashburton District Council is flourishing then there’s

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no need to do it. You want local, grass roots decision making.”

And he’s keen to encourage good communication and good engagement with the community believing it’s better to involve people early in a decision-making process.

His job, he says, is not to make the decisions, it’s to work with the elected members to get the best out of them, and to ensure they are provided with the best and most correct information for decision making.

“I’m very much a person who likes to have a range of options when moving forward. I make a decision quickly and if I’m wrong then I’m prepared to make a U-turn.”

He’s never afraid to ask for advice or information and said it’s important to have a range of people whose knowledge he can tap into.

“I’ll take calculated risks but I still want to make sure stuff happens. I look every month and ask if I’ve got stuff done.”

Keeping ratepayers informed and getting as much information out into the community as possible in a way that’s easily understood is key for a council, he said.

“The whole issue of communication with elected members and through management and staff is something we’ll be working on – I’ve got a bag of magic communication tricks.”

He knows there’ll be challenges in taking over the chief executive’s role just prior to local body elections, particularly if this throws up a raft of change in elected member ranks.

Last election in Hurunui Andrew was delivered a 60 per cent new council.

“The good thing is I don’t think anyone will be standing for council thinking they do or don’t like the chief executive. I’m starting with a clean slate.”

With four months still to run until Andrew takes up his new job, he said his focus in the short term is still very firmly on Hurunui.

He’s ticked off his 50th birthday and celebrated that with an overnight cruise around Doubtful Sound with a spot of fishing and kayaking. The eight-hour trip back home had to become his preparation time for the Ashburton job.

But with the job secured, Ashburton will be put on the back burner for a few weeks.

“I’ll start thinking about it in July, thinking about what I want to achieve. Before then I’m going to have a holiday so I’ll arrive refreshed,” he said.

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Ashburton Lions Club President Max Cawte presents $5000 to Carolyn Bond and Barry Marett of the Ashburton Scouts building committee.

Lions give Scouts a helping hand

By Gabrielle Stuart With the bones of the new Scouts Hall in Ashburton completed and less than three months until the grand opening, the building fund has received a $5000 top-up from the Ashburton Lions.

Ashburton Lions’ President Max Cawte said that building the hall was a great initiative for the district.

“It will be an asset to Mid Canterbury, and to the youth of Mid Canterbury. It’s really what Lions is all about; our community and our youth.”

The money will go towards fitting out the commercial kitchen in the new building at Mania-o-roto Park.

Scouts’ building committee chairman Barry Marett said that the facilities would not only be a great asset to the Scouts, but the whole community.

“We’re expecting it will work really well with the new event centre, as there will be space to sleep big groups and the facilities to cook for them.

And of course it’s great for our camps and activities.”

He said the kitchen was designed for catering for big groups, and a lot of work had gone into making

sure the designs would work. Scouts building committee secretary Carolyn Bond said the community united to raise the entire $650,000 needed for the building.

“It’s been four long years of fundraising and collecting donations, and it’s exciting to see it so close to completion. It’s a beautiful building, and we’ve managed to finish it completely debt-free. I don’t think the community in Ashburton realises yet how much of an asset it’s going to be.”

Ashburton Lions also donated $1000 to the Ashburton District Council, to go towards fixing and tidying the Ashburton Skatepark.

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By Kevin Geddes Martin Luther CHRISTIAN COMMENT King. “I have a dream that some day all of God`s children, white or black, red or brown or yellow, will sit down at table together. I have a dream”. I don`t know of another speech in modern times that set a social vision for a nation and the world, as those words of a black preacher called Martin Luther King. Those words speak to us today because they were words whose time had come.

We all need dreams. Any change in society must be led by a vision. The vision must be inspirational and challenging. The vision must articulate a problem and point to a way forward. Most importantly the vision must resonate with the truth and lead people towards better things.

We all need a vision. Every group of people, be it a nation, town, club, or church, must have a vision of what is important to it and most importantly where it wants to go. We all aspire to become, in the grace of God, like Jesus, seeking a better world; it is the dream that keeps us going. It is the vision that gives us direction, gives us a blueprint on which to make everyday decisions. The vision becomes a mission statement that encourages, drives and assists us to achieve more than we ever thought possible. Jesus’ vision was: Preach good news to the poor Proclaim freedom for the prisoners Recovery of sight for the blind Release the oppressed Proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour What do we understand from that? Jesus begins with He is sent to preach good news to the poor. Poor was a frequently used synonym for Israelites, who in the first century as a people were poor as the direct result of Roman occupation and the exploitive taxation imposed on them by the Romans.

Freedom for the prisoners, refers mainly to the debtors prison, that is to people who were thrown into prison because they could not pay their debts. Frequently that debt was for Roman taxes imposed by corrupt fellow Jews who acted as tax gatherers for the Roman oppressors.

The third vision is; recovery of sight for the blind. Jesus is sent to give sight to the blind; remember the blind could only survive on the goodness and charity of their families (there was no social security entitlement – if you couldn`t work, you didn’t eat).

The fourth group is the oppressed or downtrodden. He is sent to release the oppressed from their oppression. History tends to record the Roman Empire as a time of enlightenment and the advance of civilisation.

The reality is usually quite different. Fifty per cent of all the people in the countries that made up the Roman Empire in the first century were slaves. Slaves in the Roman Empire had absolutely no rights; in fact owners of slaves, Roman citizens, could have the slave killed for any slight misdemeanor, real or imagined.

Outside the gates of every major Roman city was a place where you could have your slave crucified if that slave offended you in any way – burning your dinner, refusing your advances or if the slave was unable through sickness to work. Roman slave owners had the power of life or death over a slave. Most of the slaves were citizens of countries conquered then occupied by the Roman army. At the time of the Jewish war, virtually all Jewish people between the ages of 16 and 35 were taken as slaves to Rome.

The final, fifth proclamation, the year of the Lord’s favour is not a calendar year but the period once in every 50 years in which slaves were freed, debts were cancelled, ancestral property returned to original owners.

Jesus in the first year of his ministry on earth has come out of the shadows into the full glare of the public spotlight as a messianic prophet, teacher and religious leader. He has brilliantly taken the ancient prophesies of Isaiah and in a visionary sermon displayed his scholarship of scripture but just as importantly related the ancient prophesies to the coming of the Kingdom of God and his vision for the world.

Jesus clearly stated his vision, firmly rooted in scripture but at the same time relevant to his times. Jesus vision for his people is greater than the narrow political confines of his or our times. But His vision remains as the greatest visionary statement of all times.

To this day that vision must be the vision of the Church. Much has been accomplished but there is always much more to be done.

Kevin Geddes, St Stephen’s Anglican Parish, Ashburton

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rom humble beginnings in the lounge of a local home, the Ashburton Baptist Learning Centre has embarked on a remarkable journey in its 30 years of existence.

Today, the centre stands with two buildings, overseeing 69 children with 21 staff.

It is a long way from the early 1980s when Ashburton Baptist Church member Paddy Millichamp opened up her lounge, providing a place for young mothers and their children to gather.

Back then, mothers would stay with their children, forming friendships, to learn basic cooking and craft. All the while keeping the common thread of Christianity alive.

Being one of the longest-running early childhood providers in the district, this weekend the centre will celebrate its 30th anniversary with former staff along with those who the centre has left an impressionable mark on.

The centre will be holding an open day and later on tonight past and present staff will come together for dinner at Hotel Ashburton, with a thanks giving family service tomorrow.

When Mrs Millichamp’s home became no longer large enough

to host the increasing number of mothers and children, the group moved into the lounge of the Ashburton Baptist Church.

Continuing its rapid growth, it led to the crèche being granted an A licence for 50 children, and the appointment of supervisor Lorraine Bennet, who is managing the centre today.

In 1995 the early learning centre outgrew the church and moved to its current Eton Street premises.

Twelve years later in 2007 the building behind the centre was purchased on Tancred Street, with both centres providing early childhood education for 69 Mid Canterbury youngsters.

The full roll and reliance on the Ashburton Baptist Learning Centre is something Mrs Bennet puts down to the unique role the centre plays in the community.

“We are aware of the financial pressures of many in our community and provide assistance where possible,” Mrs Bennet said.

“However, often we are also able to offer more practical support in the form of food parcels, clothing, firewood, furniture, also helping out with washing and housework when necessary.”

Thirty years on, and the learning centre still has some familiar faces, who reinforce its core Christianity values.

Mrs Bennet was an integral part of the centre in the 1980s, but she is not the only one who has a longlasting bond with the centre.

“Two of our teachers attended the centre in its early days. Three of the first teachers are among the senior staff today,” Mrs Bennet said.

Looking forward, more alterations are set to go ahead to better cater for the vast range of youngsters at the centre.

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Post an essential social service Coen Lammers editor

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he looming cutback by New Zealand Post to three delivery days will have a massive impact on the Mid Canterbury district.

With the decrease in mailed letters due to increased online transactions and emails, New Zealand Post is coming under increasing pressure to sustain its networks and deliver a dividend to the Government.

Up until now New Zealand Post has been able to offset its postal costs with the profits of Kiwibank, but as the national bank has also seen a slight downturn that equation is no longer stacking up.

The company this week asked the Government to come to the party and subsidise its services because without this support they will be unable to sustain its current delivery structure.

For many city folk, postal delivery may seem increasingly irrelevant but in the country the postie still fulfils a vital role, on a daily basis.

Like other businesses using the rural delivery, the Ashburton Guardian and other daily newspapers have huge concerns over a possible cutback in delivery days.

As a multi-media company, the Guardian offers a full digital service to our subscribers, including our entire paper in a digital format, but in many areas rural folk struggle to access our service in a satisfactory way due to a slow internet service.

A cutback in delivery would be easier to handle if our entire nation had the fast internet this Government has promised, but until that has been rolled out, a threeday mail delivery would severely affect those living in the country, and not just for their daily newspaper.

The same goes for the elderly who may not be fully engaged with the digital age and for whom the daily trip to the mailbox is their main connection to the rest of the world. For some, the regular chat with the mailman or woman may be their only interpersonal contact.

From a hard-nosed business angle, New Zealand Post can no longer sustain its structure on current volumes, but the mail should be in the same category as a nonnegotiable, dependable supply of water and power.

New Zealand Post is not just a business, but an essential social service and should be treated like that.

John Key’s Government is eager to privatise many parts of our society judging by the state asset sales and introduction of charter schools.

Some areas, however, including health, police, education and arguably our daily mail are part of a government’s core duty to its citizens. Making a profit should never be the main consideration.

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ittle Miss Muffet and Incy Wincy Spider may appear to be uneasy bedfellows, but in Methven a closer look will reveal they’re both made of the same stuffing.

A nursery rhyme convention has taken over the town in recent weeks, and any birds that were considering nesting in the region will now have reconsidered, thanks to the 33 themed scarecrows that have popped up as part of the school holiday trail.

We joined in by doing the trail, but we could easily have joined the party with a themed yard ourselves.

All we needed was a mulberry bush, and the cold and frosty morning would have taken care of itself, transforming our yard into a scene straight out of a playground chant.

It happens every year – first the frost, then the snow, augmented by a southerly wind and an ever declining ration of sunlight. Commonly known as winter, this state seems to take people by surprise every time, with the long summer months inducing mercury amnesia.

Then suddenly you can see your breath, and the weatherboard house with single glass windows and cotton curtains starts to resemble the chiller section at the supermarket, minus the frozen peas. Add in a couple of extra jumpers, house slippers and a hot water bottle clutched to your abdomen and you’re on your way to having the quintessential New Zealand experience, complete with chilblains and the odd dose of bronchitis.

Despite the fact that winter is a

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fairly regular occurrence, many of our houses have failed to adapt to the fact.

Insulation is optional and double glazing and underfloor heating are virtually unheard of.

It’s a case of man vs nature, and judging from the layer of ice on the inside of our windows the other morning, I’d say that nature is used to delivering a knockout blow pretty early on.

I know people who’ve come to New Zealand from northern Europe, where winter means no sunlight at all and a permanent cover of snow.

When looking at the forecast charts they scoffed at our furrowed brows, oblivious to the fact that the predicted temperature was not for their borough but for their bedroom. They later resorted to pitching a tent on the living room floor to try to conserve heat.

While many ceilings such as theirs remain woefully bare of any insulation, in the absence of any batts the personified thatching material around town is starting to look like an attractive option... The South Wind Doth Blow, alright, and the Methven scarecrows had better watch their stuffing!

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Nicholson will this weekend attempt to win Badminton for the first time in his career, a feat which would be rewarded with a US$350,000 bonus. A victory at Badminton will see Nicholson, who has already won at Burghley and Kentucky, claim the the cash prize for eventing’s grand slam.

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- One man who will soon know a thing or two about such handsome remuneration is Digby Ioane. The Wallabies’ wing will leave the Reds and Australian rugby later this year to take up a two-year contract at French club Stade Francais, a deal which is reportedly worth a cool $3 million.

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- Ioane’s new club plays some games at the 80,000-seat Stade de France, though even that falls short of college football in the United States. Texas A&M this week announced an increased capacity of 102,000 at their home stadium, which is still only the

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- England’s Twickenham isn’t exactly short of seats but it may be lacking in toilets. Fortynine rugby fans were fined 80 pounds ($146) each for weeing in the streets of Twickenham before and after last weekend’s Army vs Navy match, with the 10 portable toilets set up outside the ground proving far too few.

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- Hopefully that situation can be remedied before the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with organisers having 869 days to somehow find a solution to the problem. The draw for the tournament was held on Thursday night (NZT), with the All Blacks to begin the defence of their crown against Argentina at Wembley.

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- Wembley is the home of football but Gareth Bale won’t play there this season. The Welshman can console himself for Spurs’ lack of success in England’s cup competitions with the writers’ footballer of the year and the PFA player and young player prizes, following only Cristiano Ronaldo in winning all three.

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in the PFA award - voted by fellow professionals in March Liverpool’s Luiz Suarez earned only two votes from the writers.

The disparity was all about timing, with the writers polled following the Uruguayan’s chomp on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic’s arm.

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- While Suarez has also admitted diving in big matches, Kiwi league player Sam McKendry can be found at the opposite end of the sporting ‘tough guy’ scale. The Penrith prop thought that he had sustained a minor shoulder injury playing against the Eels last

week, only to discover he played on for 14 minutes with a broken neck.

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- Another man returning from injury is former Kiwis’ captain Benji Marshall, who will play for the Tigers tonight after an ailment slightly less severe than McKendry’s or Lee’s - a sore toe. Marshall will soon be able to treat those toes to a few pedicures, courtesy of a new five-year A$4 million contract.

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Pain in the neck

It has been revealed Penrith and Kiwis prop Sam McKendry played on for 14 minutes against the Eels last week despite breaking his neck in a tackle.

McKendry suffered the injury in the first half and, believing it was a relatively minor shoulder injury, returned for a stint in the second half. It’s an extraordinary feat but certainly not the first.

Goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who served with the Luftwaffe during WWII and faced considerable opposition when he was signed by Manchester City (20,000 attended one protest), entered football folklore when he played on despite suffering a serious injury in the 1956 FA Cup final. His neck was noticeably crooked as he collected his winner’s medal and an x-ray three days later revealed it to be broken. He was later awarded an honorary OBE. McKendry would probably settle for a return to the playing field and a World Cup winner’s medal. #

Hot diggity dog

Tonight’s match at ANZ Stadium celebrates the 25th anniversary of the grand final

Standout captions from last week’s odd pictures

between the Bulldogs and Tigers, and league bosses have got into the swing of things by offering a 1980s theme for the pre-match buildup and they also offered tickets at 1980s prices for 1988 minutes recently ($10 for adults, $20 for a family and $5 for juniors). For anyone who missed out on the ticket deal, the chiko roll (Australia’s take on the chop suey roll) is due to make a comeback for the match and, along with hot dogs, will be priced at $2.50. As one league commentator said, it’s only fair given that’s when they were probably made.

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Game of the week

This weekend is, in theory, one of the easiest for tipsters to pick and, if betting agencies are anything to go by, there should be a number of onesided contests. The only match involving two teams inside the top eight is tonight’s match between the Broncos (6th) and Rabbitohs (2nd) at Suncorp. The home team go in on the back of three straight victories but their chances of an upset have been dented by injuries to Justin Hodges and Josh McGuire. #

Another dog’s day

The Bulldogs must be running out of ink with all the

“It’s obviously ‘Express Yourself Week’ ”

- Margaret H

players re-signing with the club this week. It started with Greg Eastwood, who followed the advice of his late father to knock back Newcastle, and continued with the signatures of Aidan Tolman on Wednesday and Frank Pritchard on Thursday.

Pritchard was reported to have accepted a three-year, A$1.6 million deal meaning the Doggies probably spent on three players what the Wests Tigers will on Benji Marshall. The former Kiwis captain is said to be close to tying up an upgraded A$4 million contract over five years. The improved contract is a reflection of the increased salary cap and broadcast deal and should lessen the need for Marshall to hock off any more personal stories like his recent wedding video. # Most professional sportspeople have clauses in their contract relating to social media - when to do it, what sort of content but few would be as restrictive as the one imposed on Josh Dugan, who is set to sign with the Dragons for the rest of the season. Dugan is said to have an ask first, tweet later clause after his exploits on social media earlier this season convinced the Raiders to tear up

“Whaddya mean ‘I really gotta go?’ ”

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his contract and a second outburst ended negotiations on a $2 million deal with the Broncos. #

Double loss

It has been a tough week for rugby league with the passing of promising New Zealand-born Cowboys hooker Alex Elisala as well as administrator and historian Bernie Wood. Wood is remembered as a dogged, feisty and staunchly parochial individual who fought for all things league and Wellington related and his contribution was significant. He edited the New Zealand Rugby League Annual for 25 years up until 2002, wrote a number of rugby league and trotting books and last year secured $1.6 million in funding for an allweather rugby league turf at Ascot Park.

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“Names have already been named so my reluctance to name names has been taken away by the names naming themselves.” - Businessman JOHN SINGLETON on what led to his spectacular falling out with More Joyous trainer and longtime friend Gai Waterhouse after the horse finished seventh in the All Aged Stakes.

* * * * “I laid All Too Hard till the cows came home.” - Bookmaker TOM WATERHOUSE in denying claims he told people before the race that More Joyous had problems, saying All Too Hard’s win cost him $300,000-plus.

* * * * “It says something like ‘to the best of my ability I will not embarrass my daughters on national television’.” - Swimmer CATE CAMPBELL on the contract she and her sister Bronte drew up for their dad Eric after his colourful comments at last year’s national swimming titles.

* * * * “I am trying to be relaxed and humble, not beating my chest trying to be the alpha male of the team.” - JAMES MAGNUSSEN says he’s a changed man since the London Olympics debacle.

* * * * “The concern is if you’ve only played 10 games and become a Wallaby, for me it’s a bit of an indictment on the jumper.” Brumbies coach JAKE WHITE questions the prospect of codehopper Israel Folau becoming a Wallabies player.

* * * * “World cycling is not the little ugly duckling that we point our finger at.” - Tour de France race director CHRISTIAN PRUDHOMME insists cycling has changed since the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

* * * * “Are you allowed to swear?

That was f****ng awesome man.”

- Manly winger JORGE TAUFUA lauds Steve Matai’s high shot on South Sydney’s George Burgess, despite the Manly centre being put on report for the incident.

* * * * “What does it take for someone to be sent off? Greg was dropped on his head three times in the game and it has happened on various occasions in other games. It’s just madness it has got to this point.”

- South Sydney coach MICHAEL MAGUIRE on the extra attention star fullback Greg Inglis is getting from defenders.

* * * * “At the end of the day you’ve got to go where you’re wanted.”

- Outgoing St George Illawarra five-eighth JAMIE SOWARD defends his move to the Penrith Panthers in 2014.

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by Wynne Gray Bravery came in buckets last night for the Blues.

This was a night when the Blues ran into the sort of physical blitz they have rarely felt this season.

But they would not be denied.

They were shut out by a point a week ago against the Reds, but last night claimed victory by that same gorgeous margin.

The inquisition was relentlessly crunchy. Waves of Stormers attacked the Blues in close, punching their way past the defensive line to build momentum or spreading the ball where they also found some space.

That pounding took its toll, but the Blues were intense as their weary bodies responded with the venom their minds urged.

The sort of trench warfare the Stormers brought, battered the Blues for long periods.

Six days ago they were involved in a similar slugging match with the Reds and the coaching staff deliberately lightened the physical load on their squad during the week.

It was just as well.

Andries Bekker and his pack brought a powerful array of driving surges to complement the weight of possession they were able to collect in the first half of this match at North Harbour Stadium.

The Blues held them out just, with the benefit of one superb, but high, cover tackle from Rene Ranger on Gio Aplon which saved a try and then a combined tackle on Bekker.

TMO Vinny Munro was asked for his verdict on the lock’s lunge at the line and judged Bekker had grounded the ball short.

Around those difficult moments, the Blues had some rare ven-

tures into the Stormers territory, but on those sparse occasions, the Stormers made mistakes or were forced into conceding penalties.

Three times Chris Noakes was asked to shoot for goal from around the 40m mark, and he split the posts with each attempt.

The side’s courage and Noakes’ kicking gave the Blues an unlikely 9-3 lead at the interval.

The question was whether they could find the same courage to last another torrid half, reverse the possession numbers or find another way of blunting the Stormers’ rhythm.

All the pre-match numbers suggested this would be a close match, a battle of wills with both teams having defensive records others would be proud of.

Throughout the match, the Blues defensive boss Graham Henry could be heard barking at his men to get off the line, chase, nail a turnover or get up and make another hit.

The Blues had not conceded a try in the last two games against the Reds and Hurricanes or in the final quarter of their previous match with the Highlanders.

That impressive effort continued throughout the opening spell last night as the young side showed all the mental strength they lacked last year.

However they lost hooker Keven Mealamu after 23 minutes when he damaged his calf and had to be replaced by Quentin MacDonald.

The Stormers responded to their frustration at the interval when they introduced lock Eben Etzebeth to increase the size in their pack.

But size does not always count and when Bekker tackled Francis Saili high, Noakes slapped over another penalty kick. It was another notch of confidence and even when the superb Steven Luatua went down with an ankle sprain, the

Will Davison was fastest in V8 Supercars practice in Perth yesterday but was quick to play down the significance of the result.

The Ford driver, who leads the championship after three rounds, clocked a lap time of 56.22sec in the third and final practice session around the 2.42km Barbagallo circuit.

Davison topped the timesheets ahead of Holden rival Jamie Whincup just 0.03sec behind while New Zealander Fabian Coulthard was third quickest.

While pleasantly surprised, Davison wasn’t getting ahead of himself given the issue of tyre degradation the 28-driver field will face around the notoriously abrasive track on the northern outskirts of the city.

“One lap is very nearly irrelevant for this weekend,” said Davison, who added his time was about a second slower than what achieved pole position last year.

• Bogut hits top form It will be Aussie, Aussie, Aussie when Andrew Bogut’s Golden State Warriors take on Patty Mills and Aron Baynes’ San Antonio Spurs in the NBA’s Western Conference semi-final series on Monday. Bogut was at his dominant best yesterday, leading the Warriors to a 92-88 win over the Denver Nuggets with 14 points, 21 rebounds, four blocks and three assists.

The home win put the Warriors up 4-2 in the series, eliminating the Nuggets from the playoffs and sending the San Francisco Bay Area team to San Antonio for game one on Monday. In the other NBA playoff game the Brooklyn Nets tied their series with the Chicago Bulls with a 95-92 win, forcing a winner- AAP takes-all game seven.

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Blues fullback Charles Piutau tries to get an offload away to Frances Saili in the tackle of a Stormers defender in last night’s match at North Harbour Stadium.

Villiers eventually ploughed over Blues did not lose their focus. with 15 minutes left.

They were on a mission.

Then the heat really went on.

They clambered into more rucks and when the Stormers There was a scuffle or two as the left their feet, referee Jackson pressure rose another notch.

Noakes missed his first kick found another penalty, Noakes but soon had another and the delivered again.

MacDonald was pushed out in Blues knew the visitors had to the corner from an elaborate lin- score twice to take the match.

De Villiers obliged with a try eout deception before an attacking Stormers driving maul was when he shrugged off Francis Saili’s tackle and the converson repelled.

They were heart-in-the-mouth had the visitors a solitary point moments as the scoreboard shy of their hosts. clock and the 16,111 crowd Blues (Chris Noakes 6 pen) Stormers (Jean counted through the crises. de Villiers 2 tries; Joe Pietersen 2 con, pen) Visiting skipper Jean de Halftime: 9-3.

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“The race car and the balance over the distance is going to be pretty entertaining. “(We’ll be) just trying to make the car as kind on the tyres - the usual story.

“The car is going to be a handful after quite a few laps.”

Davison’s fellow Ford Performance Racing pilot Mark Winterbottom was fourth fastest as the team aim to repeat their feats of last year at the track when they won all three races.

The impending clash between Whincup and Winterbottom has been hyped up this week after a number of bumps and sideswipes at the previous event in Auckland last month sparked a war of words.

With the highly-regarded Winterbottom languishing in the unfamiliar position of 11th in the championship, Davison said his team were confident of not being swamped by the nine Holden Commodore VF drivers separating them in the series standings.

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“I’m in tip-top condition. I’m in great shape. I just call it a vacation. Sometimes the body needs time to heal. The body needs - AFP time to rest.”

• Bale pips van Persie Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale completed a notable treble yesterday when voted the 2013 Footballer of the Year

by England’s Football Writers’ Association. The 23-year-old Wales international topped the journalists’ poll by a narrow margin with Manchester United’s Robin van Persie, last season’s winner when at Arsenal, the runner-up. Last week Bale was named as both Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year by England’s Professional Footballers’ Association.

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By Jonathan Leask

The Ashburton College 1st XV start their Crusaders Secondary School Rugby Competition today against Marlborough Boys’ at Ashburton College.

College coach Shane Enright is counting the cost of a lengthy and successful preseason, fielding 17 fit players for the first game.

“I liken it to the Spartans taking on the Turkish army,” Enright said.

“We’ll probably only have 17 guys because we have picked up a few photo joseph johnson 200413-jj-003

injuries through the preseason but we’re in a good head space.

“There is a self-belief in themselves and each other so the guys will be up for it.”

College completed an unbeaten preseason winning all six games, finishing up with a 39-20 win over Rangiora, a fellow Crusader competition side that is on the opposite side of the draw, last weekend.

“We started well getting out to a 22-0 lead. Then we dropped off and let them back in with a few soft tries but responded with a few of our own to finish with.”

The team is full of confidence after an unbeaten preseason, however Enright knows they face their toughest test yet in today’s opening round.

“The season starts for real.

Marlborough finished up winning the bottom eight last year and have retained three-quarters of their side, so should be big challenge.”

While they are ready for the on field challenge, off-field College has overcome a big challenge just to get on the field.

College start a season that was initially in jeopardy after the top

secondary school competition in the South Island tightened their purse strings and the $10,000 price tag threatened their participation.

Local businesses rallied around to support the side, which has steadily improved since re-entering the competition in 2010, and is seen as an important part of development within Mid Canterbury rugby.

“We got a lot of support which resulted in each player receiving an individual sponsor on their shorts and our three major sponsors on the jersey, with all the sponsors’

names on our warm-up gear.

The initial estimates were at $10,000, to cover travel costs and other expenses, and the sponsorship has “hit the mark” to get the team on the field.

“It has, but we still have money to raise and we have a few avenues in which to achieve that and put us in the positive at the end of the season.”

On the field they are also targeting a positive result, eyeing up an unprecedented top eight finish.

Their battle for that finish starts against Marlborough today.

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Rich rivalry resumes

By Patrick McKendry

Shortly after Dan Carter expressed his delight at returning to the Crusaders’ starting line-up against the Brumbies he mentioned how once again the men from Canberra are the team to beat, just as they were at the start of his career.

It was a significant comment, just as the history between the Crusaders and Brumbies is a significant one.

The two teams have played each other in three finals - in Canberra in 2000, when the Crusaders won their third consecutive title, in Christchurch in 2002 and in Canberra in 2004, the Brumbies claiming only the latter.

The Crusaders have won seven titles to the Brumbies’ two.

The Crusaders have been runners up three times, the Brumbies also three times.

Statistics don’t do the rivalry justice, however.

The victory in Canberra in 2000, which allowed the Crusaders to claim a remarkable three successive Super 12 wins, all on the road, was an epic played out in freezing conditions.

It had snowed the night before the

match and the temperatures were close to zero at kick-off.

Like in their previous two finals, the Crusaders took the field as underdogs, only to upset the home team and supporters.

Todd Blackadder, then the captain, tells in his book Loyal of the atmosphere before the match.

“It was quite low-key for us before the game because it was over there, and to the locals we were just going to be the team that the Brumbies were going to beat to win the Super 12,” Blackadder said.

“So the pressure was on them, which was great

for us.”

Andrew Mehrtens clinched the tense victory for the Crusaders when, with four minutes remaining, he kicked a penalty from 42m into the teeth of the freezing wind to hand his team a 20-19 advantage which they held on to.

Those were the days when aftermatch functions were still in vogue, with the Brumbies inviting the Crusaders to a meal only to fail to show up, an act which left Blackadder a “little bit cold”.

“In rugby someone has to win, someone has to lose, and it’s good to have a beer with the opposition ... You should get together.”

Fast forward 13 years and the Brumbies are in the ascendancy again, this time under the leadership of former Springboks coach Jake White.

As the competition leaders, White’s men quite rightly will go into the match with plenty of confidence, but, Andrew Mehrtens: The hero of 2000

just as in 2000 that could suit the Crusaders, who will be keen to prove a point after several below-par performances.

Now the coach, Blackadder has sent a message with his demotion of All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg to the reserves bench that every player is on notice.

The result of tomorrow’s match will be a good indicator of both teams’ title pretensions.

While the Brumbies have adopted a Crusaders’ style game-plan of high-percentage, low-risk rugby, which they adhere to extremely well, there is no doubt they have their weaknesses.

While they did well to draw with the Reds in Brisbane recently, the draw at home against the lowly Kings wasn’t a good result.

A victory for the Crusaders, who are in a form dip but tend to respond when the odds are against them, would send them to their bye week on a high.

Carter’s return from paternity leave and a hamstring strain is a timely one, although Tom Taylor, who has replaced Dagg at fullback, is likely to kick for goal.

The weather forecast?

It’s supposed to be fine with the temperature dropping to zero tomor-

row night.

Blackadder will hope it’s just like old times for the Crusaders in Canberra. * * *

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Brad’s a centurion Brad Thorn will run out onto Forsyth Barr Stadium for his 100th Super Rugby appearance tonight when the Highlanders search for their first win of the season against the Sharks.

The former All Black joins fellow Highlander, Mid Cantabrian Chris King, who also reached this significant milestone earlier this season.

Thorn made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in 2001 and played 92 games for the red and blacks up until the end of 2011.

He signed with the Highlanders in 2013 and he joins a small and illustrious group of centurions, with only Anton Oliver (127 games), Jimmy Cowan (108), Tony Brown (108) and King

Crusaders team to play the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium tomorrow, kick-off 6.05pm NZT is: Tom Taylor, Tom Marshall, Robbie Fruean, Ryan Crotty, Zac Guildford, Dan Carter, Andy Ellis, Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd, George Whitelock, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Corey Flynn, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Joe Moody, Dominic Bird, Jordan Taufua, Willi Heinz, Adam Whitelock, Israel Dagg.

Brumbies: Jesse Mogg, Henry Speight, Tevita Kuridrani, Christian Lealiifano, Joseph Tomane, Matt Toomua, Nic White, Fotu Auelua, George Smith, Ben Mowen, Sam Carter, Peter Kimlin, Dan Palmer, Stephen Moore, Ben Alexander. Reserves: Siliva Silia, Scott Sio, Leon Power, Colby Faingaa, Ian Prior, Pat McCabe, Robbie Coleman.

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(102) also reaching the milestone while playing for the southern franchise.

“Brad is a great player who brings a work ethic like no other,” Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph said.

“He’s a natural leader within our environment, and he has added a massive amount to our leadership group this season.”

Joseph has made four changes to the starting team that played the Crusaders in Christchurch a fortnight ago.

The Highlanders forward pack remains unchanged from the eight that started against the Crusaders.

In the backs, Colin Slade starts at 10 and Hayden Parker moves back to the reserves.

Ma’a Nonu has been ruled out through injury, bringing Shaun Treeby into the starting XV in his place.

Tamati Ellison makes a long awaited return from a shoulder injury and he will start at centre.

Phil Burleigh will start on the right wing.

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Five thoughts on the 2015 Rugby World Cup draw

By Cameron McMillan

It’s still 869 days away but the 2015 Rugby World Cup is today’s talking point after the schedule was announced on Thursday night.

Cameron McMillan has been looking over the draw, even has it printed out and posted on his cubicle already, and adds five thoughts on how the All Blacks’ cup defence could play out.

‘We’re going to Wembley’ The All Blacks open their Rugby World Cup defence at Football HQ

on a Monday morning (NZT) against Argentina.

It’s one of only two games to be played at the home of football - the other being Ireland against Europe 2 - due to a stadium contract with the NFL restricting Wembley’s usage later in the tournament.

It means tournament hosts England won’t feature there, instead playing four of their five pool matches at Rugby HQ Twickenham where they will also play a probable quarter-final and possible semi-final.

The All Blacks previously played

at the old Wembley in 1997 against Wales when Millennium Stadium was being built.

Exorcising demons part I The All Blacks look set for a quarter-final in Cardiff, the scene of their most recent exit at a World Cup staged in the Northern Hemisphere (we’ll get to the other one soon).

The All Blacks will face either Ireland or France, who play in the final group D match at Millennium Stadium six days earlier.

An All Blacks/France re-match at Cardiff can’t be ruled out since

the French have finished second in their pool at the last two tournaments.

The last one, of course, was in 2011 behind the All Blacks in pool A. From that 2007 All Blacks side, Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore and Ali Williams remain a chance to return, as does referee Wayne Barnes, though question marks remain over all five.

Exorcising demons part II A Twickenham semi-final, if they get that far, also offers some a

sense of redemption following the 1999 shock defeat to France.

With South Africa or England/ Australia/Wales likely to make that other semi-final, anything’s possible but no doubt an England matchup at Twickenham at any point of the tournament would offer a more recent shot at revenge for an All Blacks squad who fell at Twickers last season.

The quick turnaround is good Following their opening fixture against Argentina on September 20, the All Blacks have just four days

before their second pool C match against Africa 1 at the Olympic Stadium.

Namibia have earned that qualification spot at the last four World Cups, which would see the two nations meet for the first time.

The quick turnaround has been created for the stronger nations after the likes of Samoa and Russia had to play three games in 12 days in 2011.

This way sides like tier one nations who have more depth and make more changes to their lineups anyway will face a tighter schedule

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which just makes more sense.

Both games are also in London so, depending on traffic, the time to travel from Wembley to Stanford shouldn’t effect the squad.

Playing Argentina first is bad The obvious downside of being in a weak pool is getting a decent test before the knockout stages and playing Argentina in the opening game doesn’t help.

It means the All Blacks three other pool matches will be against most probably Namibia, Georgia and Tonga, which all have potential for massive blow-outs.

Their quarter-final opponents (either France or Ireland) will play each other the week before the knockout stages and other World Cup contenders have more challenging matches later in their fixtures list - Australia play Wales last, South Africa face Scotland second to last and England and Australia also meet in the penultimate pool game.

Three 80-0 pastings of Namibia, Georgia and Tonga is not exactly the best buildup for a quarter-final.

How Steven Hansen’s team will manage those three weeks will be huge.

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Jamie Joseph: ‘Brad Thorn is a great player who brings a work ethic like no other’ Ben Smith, Phil Burleigh, Tamati Ellison, Shaun Treeby, Hosea Gear, Colin Slade, Aaron Smith, TJ Ioane, John Hardie, Jarrad Hoeata, Josh Bekhuis, Brad Thorn, Chris King, Andrew Hore (c), Tony Woodcock.

Reserves: Liam Coltman, Ma’afu Fia, Elliot Dixon, Joe Wheeler, Fumiaka Tanaka, Hayden Parker, Jason Emery.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 4, 2013

By Jonathan Leask

Australian 19-year-old Mikayla Hein is in town, looking to claim a New Zealand title at the Ashburton Speedway this weekend.

Hein is only in her second season behind the wheel of the V6-powered wingless sprint car, and it will be her first time racing outside of Australia.

Her driving caught the eye of New Zealand car owner Darryl Wright, whose daughter Brooke also races six shooters.

“Darryl approached me at the Australian Title in February about driving one of his cars in the New Zealand Title, and it was an offer I didn’t take long to accept,” said Mikayla.

Hein started speedway racing at 13 years old in the Junior Sedan Class in 2007.

After four years behind the wheel a stellar season in 2010-11 was her last in the junior class after taking up an offer to race in the six shooters, and she was the South Australian Wingless Sprints rookie of the year.

In her second season she has the opportunity to cross the Tasman and take a New Zealand title “I’d like to think so but I’ll just see how it goes.

“I’ll aim to qualify for the feature race.”

On Tuesday Hein and her family landed in New Zealand and found that Darryl had repainted one of his cars in Mikayla’s colours with her race number 55.

It’s a number that carries special meaning.

“My granddad used to race cars and 55 was his race number.”

She gave the newly-painted car a fresh coat of dirt yesterday, having her first hoon on the Ashburton track as one of many drivers making use of the practice time yesterday before qualifying begins today, as the young gun tried to familiarise herself with the new track.

“It was good.

“It’s just like the country tracks we race on at home.”

Also making it feel like home will be fellow Australian Travis Woods, the son of Aussie wild man Alan Woods, in the six shooter field.

However New Zealand’s best won’t be as inviting as they are all vying to claim the vacant six shooter title with inaugural winner Jay Waugh not entering this year.

The six shooter title is the newest of the three going on the line.

Over in the productions, Dave Filius has had a mortgage on the New Zealand title and is the only driver to win it in its previ-

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ous four runnings, and is back looking to make it five in a row when he takes to the track in his dad’s car.

“I don’t race productions anymore so I’ve had to borrow dad’s car for the weekend.”

The ministocks race for the 14th title but will have a special moment to honour defending champion Tony Newman, who passed away earlier this year.

Local rookie Craig Butterick has taken up the wheel of Newman’s car, which Newman used to win two titles in, but he will face stiff

competition from the likes of former winners Glen Redmond, Johnny Cox and Glen Marsden as well as last year’s runner-up Aaron Gray.

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Grand slam in sight

By Michael Brown Andrew Nicholson is attempting to become just the second person to win eventing’s grand slam, but is more intent on achieving a first of his own.

It is more than just an anomaly that Nicholson, the world No 1 and one of the most decorated riders in eventing history, hasn’t won at Badminton before.

He’s been around the cross country course at the famous venue 32 times and holds the record for the most completions there.

But he’s never won.

Winning this weekend would be extra special.

Victory would see him become just the second person behind Pippa Funnell in 2003 to win the grand slam - Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky - and pick up a US$350,000 bonus but, more than that, see him win Badminton for the first time.

“It’s like the Wimbledon of eventing,” Nicholson says from his home in Wiltshire.

“It’s the home of our sport and the whole place is very pressurised.

“You get 250,000 people on cross country day, that’s a lot of spectators paying to watch you perform. It’s pretty much what we do it all for.

“The Rolex Grand Slam bit is an absolute bonus.”

What is a fillip for marketers is the fact two riders are going for the grand slam.

It’s not something that can normally happen but with last year’s Badminton cancelled because of a water-logged course, meaning William Fox-Pitt, who won Burghley in 2011 and Kentucky in 2012, can also achieve the feat.

The pair have been battling it out for years at the top of the equestrian circuit and, adding to the rivalry, Nicholson’s partner is Fox-Pitt’s ex-wife.

“For our sport, it’s quite an unbelievable marketing tool to have me and William in with a chance of winning US$350,000 if we win,” Nicholson says.

“I think it’s great for the sport but, for me as a competitor, all I can do is focus on what horses I have, what they do and what I do and do that to the best of our abilities.

“I would love to win Badminton

first off. If I end up winning the grand slam, that’s a major bonus. But it’s no good me getting all stressed out about it now.

“Best I just go and do what I do with my horses and, hopefully, it will be good enough to win.”

It often is.

The 51-year-old has won his last three four-star events, having won only two in the previous three decades, meaning he has a clear lead in the FEI Classics series which is for the best rider across the six four-star events.

All three four-star victories were achieved on different horses and this weekend he will ride his top two mounts, Nereo and Avebury. Both are extremely experienced and successful and Nicholson is supremely confident.

His original intention was to take one to Kentucky to improve

his chances of winning there but decided to save them for Badminton and won on Quimbo instead, a young horse competing in his first four-star event.

Normally 10 days away from his combinations on the eve of Badminton might not seem ideal but Nicholson thinks it was a good thing.

“I have very good people around me now who come in and work each day with the horses,” he says.

“Being away for 10 days was not a big problem and, in some ways, it’s probably a bit of a plus because if I was riding those horses for 10 days solid I would probably be putting a lot more pressure on them.

“They are ready to go to a big event. These older horses know in their preparation when you start stepping their workload up they have serious competition

How it works - There are two days of dressage, with the cross country on Sunday night (NZT) and showjumping on Monday night - Badminton, Burghley and Kentucky make up the grand slam of eventing. There are three other four-star events (Pau in France, the Australian International 3DE and Luhmuhlen in Germany) - The winner of Badminton receives $117,000 and the winner of the grand slam pockets $409,000 - 85 combinations will line up for this year’s event. Last year’s Badminton was cancelled because of bad weather - the fifth time it had happened since it was first held in 1949 - and the 2001 event was cancelled because of a foot and mouth epidemic.

coming up. And they feel great to me.

“If I had been here for 10 days I might have over-schooled them, over-trained them.”

Of course, Nicholson and FoxPitt aren’t the only contenders this weekend in a field described as the strongest in a decade.

World, Olympic and European champion Michael Jung is making his Badminton debut and has his best two horses and there’s also a strong British contingent including Zara Phillips, Nicola Wilson, Mary King and Tina Cook as well as a couple of Kiwis.

Four-time champion Sir Mark Todd is the only Kiwi to win Badminton, including the last time in 2011, but is missing his top two horses and world No 4 Jock Paget is a rising talent with a couple of similarly impressive horses in Clifton Promise and Clifton Lush.

But it would be appropriate if it came down to Nicholson and Fox-Pitt.

Nicholson has been living in the UK for more than 30 years but is still staunchly patriotic to New Zealand, and was heartened to hear his achievements had created interest in this country.

“That gives me a real buzz,” he says.

“Trying to get the national anthem played in whatever country we are in is part of the reason we do it. We are a long way from New Zealand but when we hear that anthem it feels like you are at home.”

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• Auks keeping it clean They may be playing in front of one of Kiwitea Street’s biggest ever crowds but Auckland City will be aiming to restrict the action when they play Ba tomorrow. Hosting the Fiji champions for the first leg of their O-League football semi-final, the onus will be on Auckland to prevent their opposition from grabbing an invaluable away goal ahead of next weekend’s return match. With Auckland having finished behind Waitakere in their group, Ba have the advantage of hosting the decisive second leg, and City striker Manel Exposito knew exactly what his side required from Sunday’s match. “The hope is to try not concede a goal,” Exposito said.

“Away goals are really important, and we know they’re going to be a really strong team. They’ll be good defensively and good on the counter, so basically we’ll try - APNZ to not concede.”

• Boost for the Force Western Force winger Nick Cummins and scrumhalf Brett Sheehan will make their longawaited returns in tonight’s Super Rugby clash with the Queensland Reds in Perth.

Sheehan hasn’t played since suffering a serious ankle injury during his run-on Wallabies debut against Italy in November, while Cummins has missed the past seven matches with a lingering knee issue. Cummins, who featured heavily for the Wallabies on their Spring Tour, has been named on the left wing, while Sheehan will start on the bench. Force coach Michael Foley said the return of both would prove critical as the side attempts to notch a third straight win over the Reds. - AAP

• Raiders going for it Canberra’s structure playbook will be left behind in the nation’s capital when they travel to Melbourne to take on a red-hot Storm side gunning for 16 straight wins. Captain Terry Campese says the only way they’ll notch up their first away win of the season tonight will be by chancing their arm against the Storm’s clinical defence at AAMI Park. “We’ll take a little bit out of the Warriors book, they almost beat them last week on Anzac Day when they threw the ball around,” Campese said.

“If you play simple football, (Melbourne) are the best defensive side in the comp and they shut you down. So you do have to throw the ball around to tire their forwards out.”

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Judge to hear defamation case Defamation action launched

by Hanover’s Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson against the former chairman of the Shareholders Association will be heard by a judge alone without a jury, the Hight Court has ruled.

The businessmen are suing Shareholders’ Association founder Bruce Sheppard over allegedly defamatory comments he made about them on television, radio, emails and on blogs.

The statements concerned the pair’s involvement in the collapse of Hanover Finance in 2008 and the widespread losses that ensued from this event.

While the defamation proceedings in chief are not due to take place until later this year, lawyers for both parties appeared in the High Court at Auckland in March over whether they should be heard by only a judge or a

judge with a jury.

Hotchin and Watson’s lawyer, Julian Miles QC, applied for the case to heard by a judge alone and said it was “effectively major commercial litigation”.

There would be a “relatively complex and sophisticated investigation” into facts, judgments, documents and expert evidence on these matters.

“I think I can say with absolute confidence that the documents themselves are, at the very least, complex,” he said.

But Mr Sheppard’s counsel, Bruce Gray QC, told Justice Mark Cooper that the documents referred to by Miles had been issued to the public.

“All were intended to be understandable by the public,” Gray said in opposition to the application for a judge-alone trial.

Although he conceded the pro-

ceedings would have a “business focus”, Gray said his client believed the proceedings “in principle should be left to a jury”.

“It’s a matter affecting the working of markets in New Zealand and members of the investing public should not be excluded,” the lawyer said.

In a decision yesterday, Justice Cooper ruled that the trial should be before a judge alone without a jury.

“Over all, I accept the submission made by Mr Miles that the underlying subject matter of the case will involve the consideration of complex financial transactions involving a number of entities and spread over a period of three to four years. The transactions to be considered involve complex legal, accounting, insolvency, property, tax and finance issues,” Justice Cooper said.

Also in court in March, Miles applied to review a decision from the High Court last year relating to whether pleaded instances of Hotchin and Watson’s alleged past “misconduct” could form part of Sheppard’s defence to the proceedings.

These instances include Watson being censured in 1998 by the Securities Commission for buying shares in McCollam Print while negotiating its takeover by an entity related to him.

They also include claims Hotchin breached Securities Commission guidelines in 1999 on insider trading in relation to the sale and purchase of shares of a company called Pacific Retail Group.

The application for review brought in March was an attempt

by Hotchin and Watson to strike out these alleged past miscon-

ducts from Sheppard’s defence and Miles said they were “a classical example of an irrelevance” and something which were “a side issue” at best.

On the other hand, Gray said it would be wrong to withhold the matters from trial.

Justice Cooper yester day declined the Hotchin and Watson’s application for the review.

“While I accept that the matters sought to be raised by Mr Sheppard are not allegations of criminal wrongdoing, they are nevertheless matters which affect the plaintiffs’ [Hotchin and Watson] probity as businessmen...arguably, the matters raised by Mr Sheppard might properly be taken into account as diminishing the damages which would otherwise be awarded,” the judge said.

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NZX signals end to unconventional dividend policy NZX has signalled an end to its unconventional dividend policy, which has tied the stock market operator to stepped increases of not less than 1 cent a share since 2009.

The Wellington-based company yesterday declared a first-quarter dividend of 1.25 cents a share and expects to pay 5.6 cents for the year. That’s based on a dividend policy introduced in 2009 that switched the payment focus to cents-per-share of operating earnings rather than the previous 60 percent of net profit and locked the company into minimum annual increases.

“The board anticipates that from 2014 the company will move to a more conventional payout ratio policy, subject to the normal solvency, working capital and capital expenditure caveats,” it said in a statement.

NZX made the announcements ahead of its annual meeting in Wellington. Sales in the first quarter rose 4.3 per cent to $14.3 million, led by gains in securities clearing and market operations, up 23 per cent to $1 million and 26 per cent to $3.05 million respectively.

Sales of securities information fell 8 per cent to $2.1 million and sales of Agri information declined 8 per cent to $2.7 million, which it said reflected a drop in rural advertising caused by drought.

Listing revenue rose 4 percent to

$2.3 million.

Total trade in the cash market rose 14 per cent to 232,141 trades in the first quarter from a year earlier, while the value of trading surged 54 per cent to $10.1 billion.

Equity transactions continue to make up the bulk of turnover, with trades rising 16.2 per cent to 224,802 and the value of trading gaining 57 per cent to $9.9 billion.

Debt transactions fell 26 per cent to 7,339 while the value dropped 13 per cent to $230 million. The market capitalisation of equities listed on the NZX rose about 20 per cent to $70.4 billion in the first quarter from a year earlier. The value of debt fell 9.1 per cent to $14.3 billion.

Total equity securities listed fell 4.7 per cent to 163 and debt securities fell by 10 per cent to 95. A total of $194 million of capital was raised by issuers in the first quarter, down from $405 million a year earlier.

NZX, which also has separate regulatory functions for the market, released regulatory metrics for the first quarter. A total of three issuers were suspended in the quarter, seven complaints about issuers were received and 19 investigations were begun.

Shares of NZX fell 0.8 per cent to $1.33 and have gained 12 per cent this year. The stock is rated ‘hold’ based on two analysts polled

by Reuters.

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Briscoe sales rise Briscoe Group, the homeware and sports goods chain controlled by managing director Rod Duke, lifted first-quarter sales 5.9 per cent, helping offset weaker gross margins caused by increasing competition among retailers and a late start to winter.

Sales rose to $108.6 million in the three months ended April 28, the Auckland-based company said in a statement, with a 5.5 per cent lift in homeware and a 6.6 percent gain in sports goods.

The increased sales and tight

cost controls left the retailer’s net profit in line with a year ago, even as margins were squeezed by the tough retail market and unseasonally dry and warm start to the year.

Government figures last month showed increasing discounting among retailers was one of the key ingredients in keeping the annual pace of inflation at 0.9 per cent, just below the Reserve Bank’s target band of between 1 per cent and 3 per cent.

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Ken McNally is set up with all the equipment he needs to take on the dirty jobs for local farmers.

Ken puts paid to dirty stock water troughs

By Gabrielle Stuart Local farmers will no longer need to face knee-deep sludge to keep drinking troughs clean for their livestock, as one man has put his hand up to take on the job for them.

Although his business is in its early days, Ken McNally is far from new to the industry.

He has managed to organise the launch of his new business between work at two jobs, overseeing the Valetta Irrigation Scheme and working for Winslow Mid Canterbury.

“At the moment I’m cleaning troughs in my free time, but work will be getting quieter

soon and I’ll have a lot more time on my hands.

“When you’re working on the farms you see the dirty troughs everywhere, and that’s when I realised someone needed to tackle it.”

The Staveley man said that clean drinking water was a necessity for keeping livestock healthy, and a lot of bugs and disease could be combated just be keeping troughs clean.

He has been hard at work kitting out a trailer with the equipment that he says will make the task of cleaning troughs a one-man job.

With a pump for taking out the volume of water, a vacuum pump to remove the sludge

and a heavy duty water blaster to give a final polish, Mr McNally prides himself on giving a thorough clean.

“It’s a very messy job if you have to do it by hand using buckets and scrubbing brushes, and with my equipment I can do it a lot faster and cleaner.

“When I’m finished I could just about drink the water from the troughs.”

With his equipment set up in a tandem trailer it is extremely portable, and can be towed by tractor to difficult locations that his four-wheeldrive won’t reach, although he said he hasn’t found one yet.

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Two arrested in terror plot Indonesia’s elite antiterror squad seized five home-made bombs and arrested two suspected militants who allegedly planned to attack the Myanmar Embassy to protest that country’s treatment of Muslims, police said yesterday.

The two men were arrested in central Jakarta on a motorbike just before midnight Thursday after authorities were tipped to their whereabouts, said National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar.

The bombs and cables were found inside a backpack they had.

Their interrogation led to a rented house where other explosive materials were found. A woman and her baby were also taken by police from the house.

Amar said the men used aliases to rent the house. Their real names were Ahmad Taufik, 22,

and Sefa Riano, 29, he said. They were part of a cell allegedly involved in recent attacks against Indonesian police.

“They have a link with terrorism from evidence we have seized,” Amar said.

“We are still investigating and searching for other alleged group members.”

Amar would not say when the embassy attack was supposed to take place.

Dozens of police have been deployed to secure the Myanmar Embassy in Jakarta and its ambassador’s house. Truckloads of officers were placed at nearby buildings and hotels.

Amar said the suspects told authorities they wanted to retaliate against Myanmar for recent attacks on Rohingya Photo AP Muslims there.

Curious onlookers gather near a house where police found explosive materials in Jakarta yesterday.

Indonesia’s elite Sectarian violence in the Buddhist-majority country anti-terror squad seized five home-made bombs and arrested two suspected militants who allegedly planned to attack - AP the Myanmar Embassy. has killed scores.

• Rat meat scandal China has detained 900 people for meat-related crimes including selling rat and fox meat as beef and mutton, the public security ministry says. News of the three-month operation added to a string of scandals that have galvanised public concern from recycled cooking oil to dangerous chemicals in baby milk powder.

Altogether there were “382 cases of water-injected meat, fake mutton and beef, diseased meat, toxic and harmful meat products”, the minis- AAP try said.

• Woman on FBI’s list The FBI has added a woman to its most-wanted terrorists list, making her the first female on the bureau’s list of top terrorists, 40 years after she was convicted of killing a police officer. Joanne Chesimard was a prominent member of the Black Panther Party when a New Jersey state trooper was slain on May 2, 1973, the FBI said. In addition to her membership in the Black Panther Party, Chesimard was in the Black Liberation Army, described as one of the most violent US militant organisations of the 1970s, claiming responsibility for the killing of several police officers throughout the country. Chesimard, 65, escaped from prison in 1979 and has been on the run since.

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• Sex advert offends The Age newspaper has destroyed thousands of copies of one of its weekend supplements because of an advertisement showing a man involved in an act of bestiality. The Age’s editor in chief Andrew Holden said it had pulped its Saturday Life and Style supplement at the request and expense of the company behind the advertisement, Foxtel. The bestiality image was taken from the controversial UK TV show Black Mirror which will air in June as part of the channel’s “Festival of WTF!”.

“I am sure there’s people (involved in the ad) feeling very upset and sick in the stomach at the moment as they contemplate the judgment they made,” Mr Holden said. “It’s a major campaign, it went on billboards, the alarm bells didn’t ring, they have now, at significant cost to the advertiser.”

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Battle of Coral Sea remembered by vets In early 1942 Japan’s expansion looked unstoppable.

Already the Asian nation had destroyed much of the US Navy at Pearl Harbour and weakened Northern Australia with a bombing campaign that all but wiped out Darwin.

But in what became the first major naval loss for Japan, the battle for the Coral Sea off Australia’s northeastern coast in May 1942 changed the course of the war.

“I believe it was extremely ferocious,” said Lieutenant Commander Jon Davidson, who was in Darwin yesterday to mark 71 years since it occurred.

Lt Cmdr Davidson said it was the first major naval battle fought in the skies, with ships not even seeing each other. No Australians died in the Battle for the Coral Sea, which was mainly fought between the United States and Japan, but some Australians

were injured. Dr Christopher Clark from the University of NSW said the battle was in two phases, with three Australian navy personnel suffering injuries on May 7, ahead of the main battle the next day.

US President Barack Obama sent a message that was read out at the commemoration service in Darwin.

“In those fateful days our partnership at sea laid the foundation for a bond formalised through the ANZUS Treaty in 1951,” Mr Obama said.

“Gaining depth and breadth with each passing year, our alliance grows stronger and more resilient as we continue marching toward our shared vision of peace, security, and prosperity for all people.”

Mr Obama said the Coral Sea will forever live in the Americans memories as the place where hundreds gave their lives in the name of freedom.

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Body of Boston bomber suspect finally claimed The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was the subject of a massive manhunt and died after a gunbattle with police, was claimed yesterday.

Department of Public Safety spokesman Terrel Harris said a funeral home retained by Tsarnaev’s family picked up the 26-year-old’s remains. He said he had no more information about plans for the remains.

The medical examiner determined Tsarnaev’s cause of death on Monday, but officials said it wouldn’t become public until his remains were released and a death certificate was filed. It was unclear on Thursday evening whether the death certificate had been filed.

Tsarnaev’s widow, Katherine Russell, who has been living with her parents in Rhode Island, learned this week that the medical examiner was ready to release his body and wanted it released to his side of the family, her attorney Amato DeLuca said days ago.

Tsarnaev’s uncle Ruslan Tsarni, of Maryland, said Tuesday night the family would take the body.

“Of course, family members will take possession of the body,” Tsarni said.

“We’ll do it. We will do it. A family is a family.”

After the hearse believed to be carrying Tsarnaev’s body departed Boston, television stations reported that their helicopters followed it to the Dyer Lake Funeral Home where about 20 protesters had gathered. An Associated Press photographer later saw a hearse leaving the home escorted by two police cars.

Dyer-Lake Funeral Director Tim Nye said that the body was only brought to his funeral home temporarily and was transported to another facility, but didn’t say where.

Tsarnaev, who had appeared in surveillance photos wearing a black cap and was identified as Suspect No. 1, died days after the bombing.

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Building death Campus, homes in fire line toll nears 500 The death toll in Bangladesh’s worst industrial disaster has risen to 482 after 41 bodies were pulled from the wreckage of an eight-storey building yesterday.

Major Harunur Rashid of the army control room, which was set up to coordinate the rescue operation, said recovery efforts have gathered pace and the “death toll now stands at 482”.

The building housing five garment factories collapsed near capital Dhaka on April 24, trapping around 3000 people. At least 2437 people have been rescued, Rashid said.

Rashid said the use of cranes and bulldozers to cut through the mountain of concrete and mangled steel by army and fire brigade teams had speeded up the recovery of bodies from the lower floors.

Clutching photographs of their missing loved ones, scores of distraught relatives massed at the disaster site for a tenth day.

The overall toll is expected to top 500 after officials said 149 people were still unaccounted for.

Police have arrested eight people including the owner of the Rana Plaza compound and four garment factory owners for forcing people to work on April 24 despite cracks appearing in the structure the previous day.

Authorities suspended the mayor of Savar for approving the building and failing to shut the factories when cracks appeared.

The disaster, the worst industrial tragedy in the country’s history, came just five months after a fire killed 111 people in a nearby garment factory.

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Pirates keep quiet The fight against Somali pirates has been so effective that they haven’t been able to mount a successful hijacking in nearly a year, the chair of the global group trying to combat the pirates said yesterday.

US diplomat Donna Leigh Hopkins credits the combined efforts of inter-

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But there are also other factors including the jailing of some 1140 Somali pirate in 21 countries “which started deglamorizing piracy,” she said.

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A wildfire fanned by gusty winds raged along the fringes of Southern California communities on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of homes and a university while setting recreational vehicles ablaze.

The blaze erupted during morning rush hour along a major highway about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. It was quickly spread by the winds, which also pushed other damaging blazes across the region.

Flames quickly moved down slopes toward subdivisions, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. More than 12 1/2 square miles (32 square kilometers) were charred, and the fire was about 10 percent contained.

“We know the fire is bigger than that, but it’s in some difficult terrain so it’s hard to know,” said fire spokesman Bill Nash.

A cluster of recreational vehicles in a parking lot was destroyed as flames moved close to a mobile home park.

About 2,000 homes were threatened by flames and 15 sustained damage, but none was destroyed, officials said.

No firefighter injuries were reported.

Fire officials said yesterday that a hazardous materials team will deal with a store of highly toxic pesticides that caught fire at a Laguna Farms property, according the Ventura County Star.

Area residents were warned to stay out of the smoke as much as possible.

Right: Firefighters look on as fire burns behind homes. The wildfire burned several thousand acres yesterday.

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Aries 21 March - 20 April Watch out for unrealistic expectations around material goods, especially if you aren’t counting the true cost of a special purchase or a dream item. The fantasy of owning something might turn out to be more exciting than the reality. Check your bank account and project forward to see if you can truly afford it. It may be better to spend only on essentials.

TAurus 21 April - 21 May Someone may want to tempt you in such a way that it takes the focus off more important things. Refuse to be deflected from a major goal or important item on your to-do list. Later, you may want to set aside time for a mate or romantic partner. You seem in an effervescent mood, yet with a calming touch you can make very good company.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June Career advances and business success may seem to be on hold. Your mind maybe elsewhere, or you may find it hard to concentrate. You may be glad that the weekend has arrived, especially after a day in which minor irritations may have prevented a plan from materializing. Later on social possibilities can emerge and you can enjoy being with easy-going pals.

CAnCer 22 June - 23 July It’s a good job the weekend has arrived as you seem to be popular amongst friends and already planning some happy events. Joining in with community projects may be another way of socializing while helping out too. Fate may also have a hand in matters. You may find that a meeting connects you with someone on the same wavelength.

Leo 24 July - 23 August Business relationships may grow stronger so maybe it’s time to make a commitment to one project or goal.

You seem to be firing on all cylinders. Ideas for getting ahead may be powered by a determination to succeed at all costs. Yet Mercury’s connection to Neptune suggests that it’s not such a good time for get-rich-quick-schemes.

VirGo 24 August - 23 September Interesting news may come from far away on this day when you may be seeking something different. These good-feeling influences may encourage you to consider a bold plan or option. Travel may bring pleasant thoughts of sunny beaches or exotic locales but you might also be tempted by armchair experiences that capture your imagination.

LibrA 24 September - 23 October You may be tempted to take a chunk out of your savings or nest egg in order to invest your hard-earned cash into something that brings a better return. Explore ideas or get advice on how to make your money work harder for you. Life with your sweetheart seems much more settled, with the chance of plenty of romantic action scheduled for today.

sCorpio 24 October - 22 November This may be a good time to enjoy yourself with friends.

Think about arranging an impromptu get-together or going out to see a movie or show. Pals seem to be very supportive of you and generally understanding too. Romance may be in the air as a conversation could encourage you to put your tendency for defensiveness to one side and open up your heart.

sAGiTTArius 23 November - 21 December A burst of practical energy may get you off to a good start. With a focus on your lifestyle zone, consider adopting new life-enhancing habits that may give you a positive boost. Consider which activities give you energy and which seem to drain you. Try not to stubbornly cling to anything that’s not helpful. Be good to yourself today.

CApriCorn 22 December - 20 January Socialising and romance may suddenly take on a new allure, particularly if you are drawn by someone’s charismatic personality. The decision to get to know them better may be a good one.

You may find you echo each other’s thoughts and ideas in a meaningful way. You might also enjoy a spot of culture, such as an art exhibition or show.

AquArius 21 January - 19 February The earlier you can take care of domestic matters, the better. Something may need urgent attention. Home affairs seem to take precedence but you might find such demands on your time enjoyable rather than irksome. If you’re going to splash out on a home item, read relevant reviews first of all. Don’t buy the first thing you see as you may need to take it back.

pisCes 20 February - 20 March Sociable affairs may be building up steam and fun types may come to you.

There seem to be plenty of invites circulating, offering enticements to get out and about. Romance-wise, let your feelings show but it may also be best to keep things light and easy. Even if you get a hunch that things are good, an informal vibe can prove best.

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Versatile Lily of the Valley T

he genus Pieris is more commonly Gardening known as the Lily with of the Valley shrub and what a versatile group of plants they are. Consisting of about eight species of evergreen shrubs or small trees they are native to east Asia, the Himalayas and North America.

Named after Peirides or Muses who, in Greek mythology, were any of the nine nymphs generally represented as young, beautiful and modest virgins who presided over the fine and liberal arts!

They are highly ornamental and are related to the rhododendrons, generally requiring the same growing conditions. They are somewhat particular as to their growing conditions but if the following growing suggestions are adhered to then success will be yours.

Position Pieris varieties in semi-shade away from the hot afternoon sun in acid soils that have been deeply worked, are well drained and have had copious amounts of good compost and

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peat moss added. Water frequently in the summer, especially in dry spells, and keep mulched with compost or peat moss to insulate the roots and keep them cool and moist. The most common cause of failure is excessive summer heat and sun, and heavy waterlogged soils.

While Pieris are quite slow growing, ranging in mature heights from 1m up to 3m or more, they are very well mannered and interesting in form, leaf, bud or flower during all months of the year.

Nothing can compare to the late autumn/winter display of delicate strands of buds hanging from the tips of the branches prior to flowering in the spring.

In varieties such as Dorothy Wykoff the buds take on a deep burgundy red colour which contrasts well against the green foliage. Others have buds that are creamy tinged apricot deepening to reddish tones prior to opening in the early spring.

The flowers usually start to open just prior to the foliage bursting forth in early spring. Once again the plants outdo themselves with lovely spring foliage in addition to the opening display of flowers. This foliage display includes tones ranging from cream, bronze, salmon, pink, red to burgundy and carries on well after the flowers have reached their peak.

The flowers are small and pitcher-like resembling little urns and are held on terminal racemes that droop charmingly, especially when in full flower. Flower colour ranges from icy white, cream, pink tones and in the case of Scarlet O’Hara are creamy white with distinctive red flecks held on reddish stems.

After flowering, the seeds are quite attractive too but are best removed to encourage good flower set for the next season as much as you would do for rhododendrons.

Most garden centres carry a large range of Pieris ranging from dwarf varieties such as Little Heath and Sarabanda to large specimens such as Forrestii Wakehurst and Forest Flame.

Growers are producing excellent nursery stock these days after realising that specific potting mix needed to be provided to Pieris and other acid loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas, Daphnes, Kalmias and the like.

Associate Pieris with Rhododendrons, Camellias, Azaleas, Viburnums, Hydrangeas, Sarcoccoca (Sweet Box ), Skimmias, Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Eucryphias and the like in oriental or woodland gardens. They will provide you with all round interest culminating in their spring explosion of flower and foliage colour.

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6.00 Te Karere. (R, T) 6.30 Hyundai Country Calendar. (G, R, T) 7.00 Rural Delivery.

7.30 Fair Go. (R, T) 8.00 60 Minute Makeover. (G, R) 9.00 Chinese Food In Minutes. (G, R) 9.30 Come Dine With Me Omnibus.

(G, T) 12.00 Michel Roux’s Service. (New, G) 1.05 Heston’s Mission Impossible.

(Final, G, R, T) 2.05 The Chase. (G, T) 3.00 Four Weddings. (PGR, R, T) 4.00 Intrepid Journeys. (PGR, R, T) 5.00 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade – Lair Of Giants. (Final, G, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Hyundai Country Calendar. (T) 7.30 MasterChef Masterclass. (T) Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.

8.30 Come Dine With Me UK. (PGR, T) A daily lifestyle show that sees five very different people competing to be named the ultimate dinner party host.

9.35 Masterchef New Zealand. (AO, R, T) The top seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua – a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.

10.35 FILM: The Ladykillers. (2004, AO, R, T) 12.40 The Unauthorised History Of New Zealand. (AO, R, T) 1.25 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 3.35 Neighbourhood. (G, R, T) 4.05 Infomercials. 5.30 The World To Come With David C. Pack.

6.00 Disney Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.20 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Pocoyo. (G, R, T) 6.35 Handy Manny. (G, T) 7.00 Small Blacks TV. 7.25 Gravity Falls. (G) 7.50 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (G, R, T) 8.15 Generator Rex. (T) 8.45 Batman: The Brave And The Bold. (G, R, T) 9.10 Young Justice. (G, R, T) 9.35 Zeke And Luther. (G, T) 10.00 ASB Polyfest 2013. 10.30 Neighbours Omnibus. (G, R, T) 1.00 The amazing Race australia.

(PGR, R, T) 2.00 Hell’s Kitchen. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Bunheads. (PGR) 4.00 Good Luck Charlie. (G, T) 4.30 Melissa & Joey. (G, T) 5.00 america’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) The most hilarious home-movie catastrophes caught on camera for your amusement.

5.30 according To Jim. (G, R, T) Cheryl and Dana are forced to smash their way out of a locked garage because they ignored Jim’s lesson on how to open the door from the inside.

6.00 Wipeout. (G) 7.00 Seriously Funny Kids. (G, T) 7.30 ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. (T) 8.45 FILM: Limitless. (2011, AO) Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro. A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities. Starring. Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro.

10.55 FILM: 300. (2006, AO, R, T) 1.20 FILM: Find Me Guilty. (2006, AO, R, T) 3.40 The Celebrity Apprentice. (Final, PGR, R) 4.40 Small Blacks TV. (R) 5.05 ASB Polyfest 2013. (R) 5.30 It Is Written.

6.00 Charles Stanley.

6.30 Rheem Outdoors With Geoff. (G, R) 7.00 Trade Zone Gone Fishin’ HD. (G, R) 7.30 Knight Rider. (G, R) 8.30 Infomercials. (G) 9.30 The Nation.

10.25 Media3.

11.00 3rd Degree.

12.00 The Little Couple. (PGR, R) 1.05 The Glee Project. (G, R) 2.05 The X Factor NZ. (G, R) 5.00 Trade Zone Gone Fishin’. (G) 5.30 ITM Fishing Show. (G) 6.00 3 News.

7.00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (G, T) Jamie cooks grilled tuna, kinda Nicoise salad, Thai chicken laksa and mildly-spiced noodle squash broth.

7.30 Saving Gen y. (PGR, T) Tracey steps on the scales for the first time after surgery, and Cody makes a shock decision as the group embark on their ride of a lifetime.

8.30 CSI. (AO, T) The CSIs investigate the death of a famous Cuban singer’s sister and Hodges begins to get cold feet as the time draws near to marry his girlfriend.

9.30 CSI: Ny. (AO, T) When an important witness turns up dead, Jo is caught up in the dangerous investigation of the suspect who was freed on her watch.

10.30 Outrageous Fortune. (AO, R, T) 11.30 Law & Order: Los angeles. (AO) 12.25 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Hillsong. (G) 5.30 Charles Stanley.

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 11.30 Whose Line Is It anyway UK. (PGR, R) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) Round Seven.

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12.30 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus.

(G, R) 2.30 Masterchef USa. (PGR, R) 3.30 Relocation: Phil Down Under. (G, R) 4.30 Donna Hay: Fast, Fresh, Simple.

(G, R) 5.00 Vacation Vacation Vacation. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Hugh Laurie: Down By The River.

(G, R) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PGR) Barry winds up going a little cuckoo tonight while Jarrod and Brandi fall in love with an old furniture locker. Dave banks on jewellery, tried and true, to bring home the big bucks.

7.30 american Idol. (G) In four short months lives have been changed forever, but in order to make the ride last, the contestants will have to prove their worth as we reach the final stage of the competition.

8.30 Secret Millionaire USa. (G) A series of tragedies has caused fast living millionaire Jeff Usner to re-evaluate his life, now the Secret Millionaire will leave his family behind as he embarks on a voyage of self-discovery.

9.30 Super Rugby. (G) Highlanders v Sharks. From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.

11.30 Crownies. (AO) 12.35 Home Shopping. (G)

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Rural Delivery. (R) 60 Minute Makeover. (G, R) Sunday. (R, T) Tagata Pasifika. (R) Praise Be. (G) attitude. (T) Q+a.

Marae Investigates.

Waka Huia. (T) Neighbourhood. (G, T) Fair Go. (R, T) Coronation Street Omnibus.

(PGR, R, T) 2.00 Rapid Response. (PGR, R, T) 2.30 Coastwatch. (G, R, T) 3.00 Hotel SOS. (Final, PGR, R, T) 4.00 The Politically Incorrect Guide To Teenagers. (PGR, R, T) 4.30 The Bionic Vet. (G, R, T) 5.00 Our World: The Secret World Of Crocodiles With Ben Fogle. (G, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Sunday. (T) 7.30 Masterchef New Zealand. (T) 8.30 Packed To The Rafters. (PGR, T) Jake is settling into a comfortable, productive routine with Sian when a familiar whirlwind blusters back into his life.

9.30 Puberty Blues. (AO, T) Cheryl sets out the rigid Greenhill gang rules for Debbie and Sue and while Debbie has difficulty losing her virginity, Sue, who now has a surfie spunk of her own, loses hers.

10.30 accused. (AO) 11.45 Q+a. (R) 12.55 Call 911. (G, R) 1.25 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 3.20 Infomercials. 5.30 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

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Ellen. (G, R) Cowboy Builders. (G) ONE News. (T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Come Dine With Me. (PGR) Cookery School. (G, R, T) Dickinson’s Real Deal. (G) Te Karere. (T) Ellen. (G) Millionaire Hot Seat. (G, T)

6.00 Disney Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R, T) 6.50 The Magic Roundabout. (G, R, T) 7.00 What Now? (R) 10.00 Shortland Street Omnibus. (PGR, R, T) 12.00 FILM: Under The Mountain. (2009, PGR, R, T) 1.50 Mad. (Final, PGR, R, T) 2.00 The Lying Game. (Final, PGR, T) 3.00 The Carrie Diaries. (PGR, T) 4.00 Ellen. (G) 4.30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel air. (G, R, T) 5.00 Pretty Little Liars. (G, T) 6.00 all New america’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, T) 6.30 The War at Home. (G, R, T) 7.00 Renters. (PGR, T) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR, R, T) 8.00 Mike & Molly. (PGR, T) 8.30 FILM: Battle Los angeles. (2011, T) Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan.

10.55 FILM: Signs. (2002, AO, R) 1.05 Happy Town. (AO, R, T) 2.00 Distraction USA. (AO, R) 2.45 Infomercials.

3.20 Shock Treatment. (PGR, R, T) 4.10 It Is Written. (R) 4.40 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR, R) 5.30 Infomercials.

MONDay

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G) 6.35 Tiki Tour. (G, R, T) 7.00 Marvelous Misadventures Of Flapjack. (G, R, T) 7.25 Disney Club: Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil. (G, R, T) 7.50 Beyblades Metal Masters. (G, T) 8.20 Dinosaur Train. (G, R, T) 8.30 Guess How Much I Love You. (G, T) 8.40 Fireman Sam. (G, R, T) 8.50 Bird Bath. (G, R, T) 9.00 Infomercials. 10.30 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 Spin City. (PGR, R, T) 12.00 Desperate Housewives. (Return, AO, R, T) 1.00 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR) 2.00 anderson Live.

3.00 Mr Men. (G, R, T) 3.05 Disney Jungle Junction.

(G, R, T) 3.30 Kung Fu Panda. (G, T) 4.00 austin & ally. (G, T) 4.30 The Erin Simpson Show.

5.00 Horace In Slow Motion. (G, R) 5.01 america’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 8 Simple Rules. (G, R, T)

6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.55 1.00 2.00 2.30 3.00

Life TV. (G) Brian Houston @ Hillsong. (G) Charles Stanley. (G) The Nation.

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Think Tank. (G) Home and away Omnibus. (G, T) Entertainment Tonight. (G) Dream Machines. (G) Dog Patrol. (PGR, R, T) Emergency Heroes. (PGR, R, T) Motorsport. Round 1. Total Lubricants Rally Xtreme Challenge. From Maramarua Forest. Highlights.

4.00 Motorsport. Round 2. World Speedway Grand Prix. From ZKS Stadium, Bydgoszcz, Poland.

4.55 Motorsport. Red Bull Racing’s Mad Mike as he takes on the Crown Range in Central Otago.

5.00 PlaceMakers Big angry Fish. (G, R) 5.30 The Simpsons. (G, R, T) 6.00 3 News.

7.00 The X Factor NZ. (G) 8.35 FILM: Bridesmaids. (2011, AO) Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Jon Hamm. Picked as her friend’s maid of honour, lovelorn and broke Annie looks to bluff her way through the rituals with an oddball group of bridesmaids.

11.10 FILM: Never Let Me Go. (2010, AO) Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley.

1.10 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer.

5.30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV. (G)

MONDay 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30

3 News.

Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel.

Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 3 News.

Home and away. (G, R) Dr Phil. (AO) The Dr Oz Show. (PGR) The Real Housewives Of New york City.

Rachael Ray. (G) Entertainment Tonight. (G) Home and away. (G, T)

6.00 Religious Programming.

10.30 Sport Box. (G) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) Storm v Raiders. Highlights.

1.00 Hot Property. (G, R) 1.30 Recruits. (PGR, R) 2.00 Toyota Grassroots Rugby. (G) 3.00 Netball. (G) ANZ C’ship Trans Tasman. Highlights.

4.00 Super Rugby. (G) Highlights.

5.00 Escape To River Cottage. (PGR, R) 5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) 6.30 Nigella Feasts. (G) 7.00 Storage Wars. (G) The buyers take a step back in history as Jarrod gets his hands on some depression era art, Darrel uncovers a stagecoach gun and Barry goes even further back in time with some Mayan pieces.

7.30 antiques Roadshow. (G) Within the Great Hall of Birmingham University Fiona Bruce and the team will uncover a bronze lion gifted to MGM in the 50’s, and a painting from the 1920’s bought for only £20.

8.30 Goering’s Last Secret. (G) The story of Albert Goering, brother to Hitler’s right hand man, who despite his connections to the highest echelons of the Nazi Party was determinedly antiNazi.

9.40 DCI Banks. (AO) Part 1 of 2.

10.40 True Blood. (AO, R) 11.50 Rugby League. (G) Warriors v Titans. Highlights.

1.50 Home Shopping. (G)

MONDay 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 12.00 1.00 2.05 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30

Home Shopping. (G) The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Home Shopping. (G) The Doctors. (PGR) The Jeff Probst Show. (G) The Restaurant Inspector.

(G, R) Better Homes and Gardens. (G) The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Prime News.

KEy: T Teletext R Repeat S Stereo P Premiere F Final RaTINGS: G General exhibition PG Parental guidance recommended M Suitable for mature audiences aO Adults only 16 Approved for persons 16 and over 18 Approved for persons 18 and over c Content may offend l Language may offend s Sexual content may offend v contains violence

MOVIE Battle: Los angeles Sunday, TV2, 8.30pm (2011) The city of Los Angeles cops a thrashing in this alien attack movie. This action-packed flick stars Aaron Eckhart (below) as Sgt Michael Nantz, a senior soldier set to retire after a mission in Iraq goes horribly wrong.

But first, he’s gotta sort out a horde of metallic killer aliens who have landed in the sea off Los Angeles. While it has an overdose of cliches, shaky camera work and deafening sound effects, this movie should please action buffs.

FOUR

6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.30 Casper Scare School.

(G) 7.55 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.20 Invader Zim. (G) 8.45 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Fused. (G, R) 9.35 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 10.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G, R) 3.40 Pukana.

(G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.05 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 5.30 Big Time Rush. (G, R) 6.00 FILM: E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial. (1982, G, R) Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote. When an alien spacecraft is disturbed in a Los Angeles suburb, one of its crew members is left behind and befriended by a 10-year-old boy.

8.20 FILM: Drillbit Taylor. (2008, PGR, R) Owen Wilson, David Dorfman, David Koechner. Three students hire a down-on-his-luck mercenary to protect them from school bullies.

10.30 Face Off. (Final, PGR) 11.25 Poker after Dark. (PGR) SUNDay 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.25 Casper Scare School. (G) 7.50 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.15 Invader Zim. (G) 8.40 Go, Diego, Go! (G, R) 9.05 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 9.30 Dora The Explorer. (G, R) 9.55 Sticky TV Omnibus.

(G) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G, R) 3.40 Pukana. (G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.05 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 5.30 iCarly. (G, R) 6.00 Life’s Funniest Moments. (G, R) Life’s Funniest Moments features hilarious, viewer-submitted video clips from around the world.

6.30 Top Chef Just Desserts. (G) In the penultimate challenge, the chefs must create a dessert that comes with a twist - it must not look the way it tastes - in order to impress gusts judges Suzanne Goin and Cat Cora.

7.30 Survivor. Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites. (G) Another castaway is voted out of the game.

8.30 How I Met your Mother. (PGR, R) When Lily and Marshall forget to fix Ted up on a blind date for Valentine’s Day, they use one of Barney’s many discarded girls to see if she will become Ted’s future wife.

9.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PGR, R) Russell learns that Timmy has a sister, and he tries everything to impress her.

9.30 It’s always Sunny In Philadelphia. (AO) Dee and Dennis take the gang to their favourite childhood vacation spot, where things aren’t quite how they remember.

10.00 Wilfred. (AO) Ryan learns that Wilfred planted his wallet at the scene of the crime after Spencer comes around seeking vengeance.

10.25 Perfect Couples. (PGR) 10.55 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 11.50 Infomercials.

MONDay 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G, R) 7.30 Avatar: The Last Airbender. (G) 8.00 George Of The Jungle. (G, R) 8.30 Care Bears: Welcome To Care-A-Lot. (G, R) 8.55 HUMF. (G) 9.05 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.15 Thomas . (G, R) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.35 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (G) 10.10 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live.

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Television

The Box 6.00 Lie To Me. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.15 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2012. (M) 8.05 The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 10.10 Raw. (M) 1.10 24 Marathon. (M) 4.30 The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Psych. (M) 8.30 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2012. (M) The 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show features performances by Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars, along with the usual bevy of beauties, including Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima.

9.30 Most Shocking. (M) The ultimate ‘caught-on-camera’ reality show, featuring action-packed crime footage and first-hand accounts from police officers and witnesses.

10.30 Most Shocking. (M) 11.30 Underbelly. (M) 12.30 24 Marathon. (M) 3.00 Most Shocking. (M) 3.50 Underbelly. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons.

(PG)

SUnday

6.00 24 Marathon. (M) 9.30 Most Shocking. (M) 11.10 The Simpsons Marathon.

(PG) 1.15 Psych. (M) 2.05 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2012. (M) 3.00 Raw. (M) 5.45 Main Event. (M) 6.45 Smackdown. (M) 8.30 Spartacus. War Of The damned. (18) Spartacus puts a plan in motion to weaken Crassus’ forces and gain the upper hand.

Betrayal threatens to foil the plan. 18VLS 9.35 Falling Skies. (M) Tom and Hal infiltrate a Skitter’s lair to rescue Ben and the other kidnapped kids. Anne’s anger after a tragedy leads to a surprising discovery about an alien weakness.

10.30 Monk. (PG) 11.30 Main Event. (M) 12.30 Smackdown. (M) 2.10 Spartacus. War Of The Damned. (18) 3.05 Falling Skies. (M) 3.55 Family Business. (18) 4.25 Monk. (PG) 5.10 Psych. (M)

MOnday 6.00 6.50 7.15 7.40 8.05 8.30 8.55 9.50 10.40 11.30 1.15 2.10 2.35 3.05 4.00 4.30 5.00

nyPd Blue. (M) The Simpsons. (PG) Pawn Stars. (PG) america’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) Whose Line Is It anyway?

(PG) Cash Cab USa. (PG) 24. (M) Law & Order. (M) Main Event. (M) Smackdown. (M) nyPd Blue. (M) Whose Line Is It anyway?

(PG) Cash Cab USa. (PG) 24. (M) Pawn Stars. (PG) The Simpsons. (PG) Law & Order. (M)

Sky Movies 1 Movie Greats 6.15 The Eagle. (2011, M) 8.10 dr: Seuss’ The Lorax.

(2012, G) 9.40 Zookeeper. (2011, PG) 11.25 Real Steel. (2011, M) 1.30 Goodnight For Justice 3: Queen Of Hearts. (2012, PG) 3.00 Monte Carlo. (2011, PG) Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester.

4.50 The adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn. (2011, PG) Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis. Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Hadock set off on a treasure hunt to find the sunken ship The Unicorn. Voices Of. Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis.

6.40 arthur. (2011, PG) Russell Brand, Helen Mirren.

8.30 Moneyball. (2011, M) Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. Oakland A’s general manager tries to pull together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

10.45 The amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone.

1.00 Medium Raw. (2010, 16) 2.50 Making Of Tower Heist.

(2011, PG) 3.10 Monte Carlo. (2011, PG) 5.00 The adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn. (2011, PG)

SUnday

6.45 The amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) 9.00 Moneyball. (2011, M) 11.15 Making Of Tower Heist.

(2011, PG) 11.40 arthur. (2011, PG) 1.30 The art Of Getting By. (2011, M) 2.55 Something Borrowed.

(2011, M) 4.50 Happy Feet 2. (2011, G) Voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams. The tap-dancing penguin Mumble returns along with his son, Erik, who is struggling to realize his talents in the Empire Penguin world.

6.30 Crazy Stupid Love. (2011, M) Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling.

8.30 Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance. (2012, M) Nicolas Cage, Ciaran Hinds.

The devil’s bounty hunter, Johnny Blaze, is recruited by a secret sect of the church to save a young boy from the devil.

10.10 Gone. (2012, M) Amanda Seyfried.

11.45 The Gundown. (2011, M) Peter Coyote, William Shockley.

MOnday

6.15 Something Borrowed.

(2011, M) Ginnifer Goodwin.

8.10 Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance. (2012, M) 9.45 The Gundown. (2011, M) 11.20 Crazy Stupid Love. (2011, M) Steve Carell.

1.20 Gone. (2012, M) 2.55 Making Of Snow White and The Huntsman. (2012, M).

3.10 Cars 2. (2011, PG) 4.55 Good deeds. (2012, M)

6.00 Fifty The Tractor 6.30 Hermie 7.00 Carlos the Caterpillar 7.30 OK TV 8.00 Wisdom for Difficult Times 8.30 The Truth Out There 9.00 Xtreme Life TV 9.30 Life FM presents 11.00 Gods at War 11.30 Wisdom for Difficult Times 12.00 The Truth Out There 12.30 Facing the Canon 1.00 The Way of the Master 1.30 Noble Exchange 2.00 Just Thinking 2.30 Born To Be Free 3.00 Nzone Now. 3.15 Basic. 3.30 Not A Fan 4.00 Family Series 4.30 Facing the Canon 5.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 5.30 Give Me An Answer 6.00 Just Thinking 6.30 Noble Exchange 7.00 Little Film Big Heart 7.30

6.15 Blade Runner: The Final Cut. (1982, M) 8.10 Robots. (2002, G) 9.40 The Thomas Crown affair.

(1999, M) 11.35 Cape Fear. (1991, 16) 1.40 Blade Runner: The Final Cut. (1982, M) 3.35 Schindler’s List. (1993, M) Liam Neeson. Multi-Oscar®winning classic based on the true story of Austrian industrialist Oskar Schindler, who saved his Jewish factory workers in World War II Poland.

6.50 Wild Hogs. (2007, M) Tim Allen, John Travolta. Four middle-aged suburbanites embark on a cross-country motorcycle adventure only to run afoul of a biker gang.

8.30 Speed. (1994, M) Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves. An L.A. Bomb Squad specialist must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph.

10.30 Firewall. (2006, M) Harrison Ford, Paul Bettany.

A security expert has to rob the bank he is protecting, to save his family who have been taken hostage by a ruthless criminal.

12.15 Biography: Robert de niro.

(2009, PG) 1.05 Wild Hogs. (2007, M) 2.45 Speed. (1994, M) 4.40 Firewall. (2006, M)

SUnday

6.25 Schindler’s List.

(1993, M) Liam Neeson.

9.35 Wild Hogs. (2007, M) 11.15 Speed. (1994, M) 1.10 Firewall. (2006, M) 2.55 The Omen. (1976, 16) 4.45 austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles. Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the villain Goldmember.

6.20 a Knight’s Tale. (2001, M) Heath Ledger. A peasant squire takes the identity of his master after the knight suffers an untimely demise.

8.30 Fatal attraction. (1987, 16) Michael Douglas, Glenn Close. A married man’s one night stand with a colleague comes back to haunt him when she begins to stalk him and his family.

10.30 From Paris With Love.

(2010, 16) John Travolta.

MOnday

7.55 From Paris With Love.

(2010, 16) John Travolta.

9.25 The Omen. (1976, 16) Gregory Peck, Lee Remick.

11.15 austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) Mike Myers, Beyonce Knowles.

12.50 a Knight’s Tale. (2001, M) Heath Ledger.

3.00 Fatal attraction. (1987, 16) Michael Douglas, Glenn Close.

5.00 Seed Of Chucky. (2004, 16) Jennifer Tilly.

Sky Sport 1

Sky Sport 2

6.00 Crowd Goes Wild.

6.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. Wells Fargo C’ship Round One. 7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Wells Fargo C’ship Round Two. Live.

11.00 Golf. Volvo China Open.

Round Two. Highlights.

12.00 darts. Premier League.

Night 13. From the NIA, Birmingham. Replay.

3.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Blues v Stormers. From North Harbour Stadium. Replay.

5.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Rebels v Chiefs. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. Replay.

7.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Highlanders v Sharks. From Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Live.

9.35 Rugby. Super Rugby. Force v Reds. From nib Stadium, Perth. Live.

11.40 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Eels v Cowboys. Replay.

2.00 Toyota Grassroots Rugby.

3.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Kings v Waratahs. From Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth. Live.

5.05 Rugby. Super Rugby. Bulls v Hurricanes. From Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria. Live.

6.30 Cricket. IPL. Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers Bangalore. Highlights.

7.00 Cricket. IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals.

Replay.

10.30 Premier League Preview.

11.00 nRL Footy Show.

1.00 Rugby League. NRL. Bulldogs v Wests Tigers.

Replay.

3.00 Rugby League. NSW Cup. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. Live.

5.00 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Storm U20 v Raiders U20.

Live.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Storm v Raiders. Live.

9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Eels v Cowboys. Live.

11.30 Rugby.

1.45 Soccer. EPL. Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton.

Live.

4.00 Soccer. EPL. Queens Park Rangers v Arsenal. Live.

SUnday

7.10 Cricket. IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils. Replay.

10.50 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship. Perth 360 Race 10.

Replay.

12.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Replay.

2.00 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Queensland Firebirds v West Coast Fever. From Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane. Live.

4.00 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Melbourne Vixens v Central Pulse. From Hisense Arena, Melbourne. Live.

6.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Brumbies v Crusaders.

From Canberra Stadium, Canberra. Live.

8.00 Rugby.

9.00 Golf. Volvo China Open.

Round Four. Delayed.

11.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Force v Reds. From nib Stadium, Perth. Replay.

1.00 Snooker. World C’ship.

Final. Day One. Session One. Live.

5.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Wells Fargo C’ship Round Four.

Live.

MOnday

6.30 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship. Perth 360 Race 12.

Highlights.

7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Wells Fargo C’ship Round Four.

Live.

10.00 Golf. Volvo China Open.

Round Four. Highlights.

11.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Highlights.

1.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Warriors v Titans. Replay.

3.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 3.30 Rugby.

4.30 Sky aREna access.

5.00 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Northern Mystics v Canterbury Tactix. Replay.

SHINE

Movie: Outlaw Trail 9.00 Gods at War 9.30 Nzone Focus 10.00 Way of the Master 10.30 Facing the Canon 11.00 Give Me An Answer 11.30 Little Film Big Heart 12.00 Nzone Focus 12.30 Just Thinking 1.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 1.30 Gods at War 2.00 Facing the Canon 2.30 Way of the Master 3.00 Movie: Outlaw Trail 4.30 Noble Exchange 5.00 Give Me An Answer 5.30 Running With Fire SUnday 6.00 Living Truth 7.00 Jovis Bon-Hovis 7.30 Carlos the Caterpillar 8.00 OK TV 8.30 Connection Point 9.00 In Touch 10.00 Life Questions 10.30 Word For You 11.00 Songs of Praise 11.35

SUnday

6.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Swansea v Manchester City. Delayed.

8.30 Soccer. English Premier League. West ham United v Newcastle. Delayed.

10.30 Total Rugby.

11.00 Rugby. IRB Sevens. World Series. Glasgow. Day One. Highlights.

11.30 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Warriors U20 v Titans U20.

Live.

1.30 Rugby League. NRL. Warriors v Titans. Live.

4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Knights v Sharks. Live.

6.00 netball. College Series.

Upper North Island Playoffs.

Delayed.

7.00 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Northern Mystics v Canterbury Tactix. Live.

9.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Brumbies v Crusaders.

Replay.

11.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Warriors v Titans. Replay.

1.00 Motorsport. FIA World Rally C’ship. Argentina Day Two. Highlights.

1.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Live.

3.45 Soccer. English Premier League. Live.

MOnday

6.00 Rugby. Super Rugby.

Brumbies v Crusaders.

Highlights.

7.00 Snooker. World C’ship.

Final. Day One. Session Two. Live.

10.00 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Melbourne Vixens v Central Pulse. Replay.

11.30 netball. ANZ C’ship.

Queensland Firebirds v West Coast Fever. Replay.

1.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Wells Fargo C’ship Round Four.

Highlights.

2.00 Golf. Volvo China Open.

Round Four. Highlights.

3.00 Motorsport. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Aarons 499. Highlights.

4.00 Motorsport. NASCAR Nationwide. Aarons 312.

5.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 5.30 Premier League Review.

Discovery 6.00 Everything you need To Know. (PG) 6.30 Swords. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.30 ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) 10.30 dirty Jobs down Under.

(PG) 11.30 american digger. (PG) 12.00 Property Wars. (PG) 12.30 auction Kings. (PG) 1.00 auction Hunters. (PG) 1.30 american digger. (PG) 2.00 Property Wars. (PG) 2.30 MythBusters. (PG) 3.30 Combat Countdown. (PG) 4.30 Jungle Gold. (PG) 5.30 Osama Bin Laden: The Finish. (M) 6.30 dual Survival. (PG) 7.30 Gold Rush: The dirt. (PG) Chicks With Guns. Executive Producer, Christo Doyle, welcomes Parker, Fred, Dustin, Tony and Freddy Dodge back to the set to discuss their ongoing quest for gold.

8.30 Gold Rush. (PG) The Night Shift. Tensions mount between the dayshift and nightshift as Todd pushes his men harder than ever.

Parker battles his ancient washplant while Dustin risks it all diving.

9.30 Moonshiners. (M) Prophecy Fulfilled. Tickle builds a new still and heads on a midnight run.

10.30 Osama Bin Laden: The Finish. (M) 11.30 Ultimate Warfare. (PG) 12.30 deadliest Catch. (PG) 5.30 Greensburg. (PG)

SUnday 6.30 7.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.30 4.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.30

Swords. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) River Monsters. (PG) Secrets Of Seal Team 6.

(PG) Secrets Of Bin Laden’s Lair. (PG) Osama Bin Laden: The Finish. (M) auction Kings. (PG) auction Hunters. (PG) Somali Pirate Takedown.

(PG) The Real Story.

Jungle Gold. (PG) dual Survival. (PG) american digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) auction Kings. (PG) auction Hunters. (PG) american digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) nightmare next door. (M) disappeared. (M) auction Kings. (PG)

MOnday 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.30

auction Hunters. (PG) dirty Jobs. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) deadliest Catch. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) nightmare next door. (M) auction Kings. (PG) auction Hunters. (PG) Crimes That Shook The World. (M) disappeared. (M) american digger. (PG) Property Wars. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) deadliest Catch. (PG) MythBusters. (PG)

Quick Study 12.00 Movie: Outlaw Trail 1.30 No Bright Lights 2.30 Precious Memories 3.00 Hour of Power 4.00 In Touch 5.00 Living Truth 6.00 Running With Fire 6.30 Facing the Canon 7.00 Nzone Focus 7.30 Songs of Praise 8.05 Precious Memories 8.30 David Jeremiah 9.30 Movie: Outlaw Trail 11.00 No Bright Lights 12.00 Hour of Power 1.00 Nzone Focus 1.30 Songs of Praise 2.05 Precious Memories 2.30 David Jeremiah 3.30 Facing the Canon 4.00 Connection Point 4.30 No Bright Lights 5.30 Quick Study MOnday 6.00 Life Questions 6.30 Unlocking The Bible 7.00 Fifty The Tractor

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Thursday nights 6 – 7.30pm starting May 9

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Dru Yoga workshops Experience a day of Dru Yoga and discover techniques to energise, manage stress and feel fantastic! suitable for all abilities workshop leader: alison Boyle, senior uk Dru Tutor

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ASHBURTON Sun 19th May 2013 ashburton raceway, racecourse road Registration: 9.30 am Workshop: 10 am - 5 pm Cost: $110 (incl teas, nibbles & lunch)

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

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:

Treatment Plant Operator Fixed Term Contracts

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.

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.

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.

Driver We require a driver with licence: classes 1,2,4 for our Front Loader and Hi ab trucks.

Experience an advantage, but full training will be given.

Apply in writing to The Manager Gary McCormick Transport Ltd P O BOX 5044 Tinwald Ashburton 7741

Having a garage sale? Call the Guardian 307 7900 for all your classified requirements.

Dairy Farm Assistant Wanted Leeston area, 950 cows, HB sheds, Pivots.

Must be quiet with stock and have a great attitude.

We offer a great working environment and will teach you all aspects of dairying. email CV to belmac@farmside.co.nz

Staff Wanted Turf Bar, Hotel Ashburton.

- Bar Staff - Part-time - Weekend work Contact: Lucien Graham on 022 607 1756 or e-mail: lucien@ashtrust.co.nz

No previous experience required as long as you have good numerical skills and preferably some knowledge of the timber industry, we will provide full training.

Please apply in person to:

Adams Sawmilling Co Ltd Malcolm McDowell Road

Operations Overseer A position has become available on our clients 800 ha farm based in Mid Canterbury. The property is an intensive cropping unit and requires the right person who will provide assistance to the owner in all aspects of the daily operations on the property.

The successful will applicant will need to have a proven track record in producing high quality crops and managing staff.

3 Bedroom House available.

To apply go to

www.agstaff.co.nz or email

jobs@agstaff.co.nz

Due to the increased workload a new position of Scheme Operator/Raceman is available. The successful applicant will become part of the team organising and delivering water to Farmer Shareholders but will also be actively involved in the scheme upgrade project, farmer liaison and commissioning of the new system. Operational training through the construction phase will provide the experience required to become proficient in scheme operations.

Rostered weekend work will be required during the irrigation season. The role will require residence in the Ashburton/ Methven area.

Skills and experience • Must have a positive, practical attitude and excellent communication skills.

• An understanding of the agricultural environment an advantage.

• Basic computer and numeracy skills will be essential.

Benefits • The company offers attractive remuneration, a great team environment and an exciting future within a rapidly developing industry.

A job description and application form are available on request or on our website; www.alil.co.nz. Applications close on Monday, May 20, 2013, should include a C.V. and covering letter, and are to be submitted for the attention of:

Ashburton Kindergartens

relieving teachers

Ashburton Kindergartens have vacancies for suitable qualified ECE teachers to work as day to day and short term relievers.

If you have ECE qualifications and Teacher Registration and would be interested in working in the kindergarten environment, we would like to hear from you.

For further information phone 03 308 3779 or email: association@ashkindy.co.nz

Shift Production Operators Winstone Wallboards manufactures gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services, and distributes throughout New Zealand under the well-known GIB® brand.

Winstone Wallboards is part of Fletcher Building, a diversified global building industry company.

Based at our manufacturing plant in Woolston, Christchurch, you will enjoy a number of responsibilities ranging from plant process control, quality testing and monitoring, through to forklift operation. Our roles are on a weekly rotating shift basis.

Ideally you will have experience within a production environment, a current full drivers licence with F endorsement, and good oral and written English skills.

To become a part of our successful business, please send your CV to jobs@gib.co.nz

Jess Dargue Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Limited P.O. Box 278 Ashburton 7740 Phone: (03) 3078382 Cell: 027 2222500 E-mail: jess@alil.co.nz

Ashburton College ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

librarian Position

Truck Driver Required Truck Driver We require a truck driver toRequired start immediately in our busy contracting team.

We require a truck driver to start immediately in

Must havecontracting Class 5 License our busy team. and confidence to operate other machinery such as telehandler Must have Class 5 License and confidence to loaders. operate other machinery such as telehandler

Guardian Classifieds Classifieds phone 307 7900

Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Limited is a water supply management company receiving its allocation of water from the Rangitata Diversion Race Management Limited and distributing its water to its shareholder members who collectively farm 30,000 hectares.

The company has recently received shareholder approval to undertake a significant scheme upgrade replacing the majority of existing open supply races with gravity pressurised pipelines.

METHVEN MOTOR SERVICES LTD 170 Main Street Methven Phone 302 8201

Mill Hands – Winslow

Scheme Operator/ Raceman

Applicant must be adaptable to all situations, loaders. have a broad range of skills and be prepared to work long hours the harvest Applicant must during be adaptable to allseason. situations, broad range of in skills and bewith prepared to Ifhave you aare interested working a highly work long team hoursthat during the up harvest season. organised offers to date equipment and great work conditions apply by If you are interested in workingplease with a highly contacting: organised team that offers up to date equipment and greatChalmers work conditions please Contracting: apply by Leigh at Winslow contacting Leigh03Chalmers 307 6974ator Winslow Contracting: 03 307 6974 or leigh.chalmers@winslowltd.co.nz leigh.chalmers@winslowltd.co.nz

Applications close 13th May

Driver/Labourer We are looking for a permanent, full-time driver/ labourer to work in a team on our Hydro Excavation truck. You will be honest and reliable and physically fit. Class 4 licence is required. Monday to Friday with the possibility of some Saturday morning work.

Good wages for the right people.

Send applications and CV to: Allens Ashburton P O Box 59 Ashburton 7740 OR: allensashburton@farmside.co.nz

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

Phone: 308 4193, ext 812, Fax: 308 2104

Tractor Driver / Stockperson An established dairy support unit with modern machinery is requiring a winter labour unit from approximately May September.

Must have own transport, be honest and reliable. Experience with stock handling preferred but not essential. Experience with tractor driving and delivery of silage required. Rakaia area.

Phone Bruce 03 303 5359 or 027 522 7259

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Dairy Stock Feed Sales Representative – Canterbury Based Dairy Business Centre (NZ) Limited is a successful Ashburton based company providing ruminant nutrition and agri-business consultancy services to clients throughout New Zealand, as well as supplying quality dairy feed products to our rapidly expanding South Island client base.

As the leading innovators in New Zealand dairy nutrition, we are entering an exciting new growth phase that requires us to seek a highly motivated sales representative, demonstrating proven sales ability, to join our existing sales team.

The primary focus of this role is to develop our Canterbury and West Coast stock feed customer base through the use of pro-active marketing skills, while promoting the company’s unique and proven philosophy on dairy cow nutrition.

Working in conjunction with our experienced Ruminant Nutrition Consultants, you will enable clients to achieve optimum production and maximise their return on investment through a combination of sound nutritional advice, utilisation of our proven MilkMaP™ Dairy Solution Software and the feeding of high quality stock feed products.

The key responsibilities of this position include: • Developing new customer relationships in order to capitalise on dairy industry growth within the target regions; • Ensuring both new and existing customers experience total satisfaction with our products and service; • Achieving continual delivery of sales targets through pro-active account development and a strong marketing approach; • Promotion of the company at industry related events and trade shows.

Candidates should possess: • A good knowledge of the dairy or stock feed industry either through study or equivalent practical experience; • Proven sales experience, preferably within the agricultural sector; • An outgoing personality with the confidence to undertake cold calls; • Motivation, a good work ethic and a strong desire to achieve sales targets; • Effective communication skills at all levels; • The willingness and passion to commit to helping grow an already successful business in a dynamic and expanding industry.

On offer is an attractive remuneration package, to be based on the successful applicant’s skills and experience, together with the opportunity to receive industry training and ongoing career development.

Technical Sales Representative MID CANTERBURY We are seeking a motivated and passionate professional to join our team to create on farm sales.

You will be involved in building and maintaining positive relationships with both our Fonterra shareholders and other industry colleagues.

You need to have an interest in the rural industry and a passion for helping farmers make the right business decisions for a successful future in Dairy?

You’ll also have: • Experience in the rural industry with an ability to relate to farmers • Drive to succeed • The ability to explain the features/benefits of technical products • Great oral and written communication skills • Some knowledge of dairy nutrition, animal health and pasture management and basic agronomy skills • Basic computer skills and sales experience would be an advantage although thorough training is provided.

A competitive salary, company vehicle and a career where you are working on the farm is offered. Apply today!

ARGYLE WELSH FINNIGAN is seeking to make the following appointments to our staff. We wish to employ highly motivated people to join our busy practice and offer a competitive salary package and a modern and pleasant work environment.

RECEPTIONIST This position would suit a mature person with previous reception experience. Responsibilities include front desk and telephone reception as well as a range of administration work.

The successful applicant will possess: • Excellent communication skills • A pleasant personality • Computer skills

EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY The position of Legal Secretary will involve working alongside the Partners and Associates undertaking Residential and Commercial conveyancing together with Trust and Estate work.

The applicant will have had recent experience working in a legal environment and need to be self-motivated with excellent organisational and people skills, be a team player with a flexible, proactive and professional attitude.

Please apply, enclosing a copy of your CV, to

The Office Manager Argyle Welsh Finnigan Solicitors PO Box 454 Ashburton 7740

If you have any specific questions contact Michael Rushton on 027 249 1885 or for the position description please visit WWW.RD1.com/careers To apply please send your CV by Tuesday, 14 May to: recruitment@RD1.com

Email: jan.johnson@awlegal.co.nz Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 13th May 2013

Applications for this position close Friday 17th May 2013. If you are interested in working for an established company who values their staff and is committed to the dairy industry please forward your CV, together with a covering letter, to:

Dairy Business Centre (NZ) Limited Attention: Human Resources PO Box 29 Ashburton 7740 Phone: 03 308 0094 or

APPLY TODAY.

Email: hr@dairybusiness.co.nz

Jim Reed Builders has been a family run business for over 25 years and due our growth we have the following job vacancies.

Committed to the development and sustainability of dairying within New Zealand

1) Building Apprentice 2) A person with intermediate to qualified skills in the building trade Both of these are full-time positions.

Precast Concrete Vacancies

Applicants must possess a willingness to learn and be interested in working in a positive and friendly team environment.

Bradford Precast Ltd has a reputation for quality and innovation built over 25 years, and is the leading architectural precast company in the South Island, being first choice nominated supplier for many of New Zealand’s leading architects, engineers and building contractors.

If this sounds like you, please apply in writing by May 10 to: 15 Morris Road, No. 2 RD, Ashburton.

With further redevelopment and expansion of our yard to accommodate the Christchurch rebuild, we have a number of vacancies available for motivated individuals:

All enquiries will be treated in confidence.

Precast Concrete Workers: - Would suit somebody with Carpentry, Precast Concrete, Concrete Construction, Solid Plastering or Concrete Placing background.

- Positions available from a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, up to qualified tradespeople.

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

Also seeking:

Crane Driver Crane Dogman Workshop Engineer CAD Draughting Technician Benefits: - Opportunity to learn highly specialised and sought after skills.

- Competitive remuneration based on skills and performance.

- Opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications.

- Stability, and job satisfaction from working for one of the most respected companies in the industry.

- Standard hours 7.30am to 5.00pm, with Saturday mornings available.

For more on the Bradford Precast and Bradford Group: www.bradfords.co.nz Apply in writing to: John Power Bradford Precast Ltd P.O. Box 214 Ashburton 7740 Email: johnp@bradfords.co.nz

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Let us solve your people puzzle Advertise your vacancies with the Guardian today - phone 307 7900

EMMA JAILLET-GODIN

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

MOB TEL FAX EML ADR WEB

021 662 884 03 307 7976 03 307 7981

emma.j@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton www.guardianonline.co.nz

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 4, 2013

Classifieds

JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

Process Technicians/Assistants Barker Fruit Processors are looking to appoint Full-time Process Technicians and Assistants.

Call in and talk to the people that know

These positions would suit people who are looking for career development in the Food Processing industry.

PETES PICK

The successful applicants will be responsible for operating Fruit processing lines and other general process duties to the highest standard as well as contributing positively to the team. Experience in food processing is advantageous as is a knowledge of machinery/processing equipment.

of the week

The successful candidate will: • Have a good appreciation of OSH requirements, and actively promote improvement • Have a good appreciation of GMP requirements, and actively promote improvement • Contribute to continuous improvement • Demonstrate a strong ability to problem solve • Be able to work unsupervised • Work well under pressure • Be able to accurately follow instructions • Enjoy physical and practical hands-on work • Work rosters usually between 6am-2.30pm or 2.00pm -10.30pm Mon-Fri. • Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills • Have high quality standards and be driven to continually achieve excellence in their work Barker Fruit Processors Ltd offers a unique combination of job challenge, career development and great lifestyle. A travel subsidy is available depending on your location.

Please apply by email or post, enclosing a current CV to: Howard Chellew HR Administrator P.O. Box 100, Geraldine 7956 Or email to:howard.chellew@barkers.co.nz

Full range of engineering supplies and accessories for all your repairs and maintenance. Kerrick hot & cold waterblasters & industrial vacuum cleaners. Esseti welders & accessories.

Stockists and distributors of Trailer Equipment.

KING TONY

219 PIECE TOOL SET ASHBURTON

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 Email blacklows@xtra.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522

WANTED

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $

Top quality professional trade tools.

See in-store for full tool listing.

For Everything Electrical

10A McGregor Lane, Riverside Estate (Off McNally Street)

TF-SCRAP

ASHLEIGH FRASER

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling Licensed Buyer Dealer

Competitive professional service guaranteed

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

021 892 425 03 307 7975 03 307 7981

Guardian Classifieds

ashleigh.f@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton www.guardianonline.co.nz

GUARDIAN CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 307 7900 TLC for your VIP

Phone 307 7900

$1195

+ GST

TRADES & SERVICES HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc.

Ph 027-677-1952.

PLUMBER / DRAINLAYER Log fire installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations, plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder replacements. Peter Young reg. Plumber and Drainlayer phone 03 307 7582 or 027 280 0889.

Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

TEL FAX EML ADR WEB

MARCH’S BIRTHDAY WINNER: ASHBURTON MEAT PROCESSORS

BUYERS OF ALL METALS

Applications close Friday 10th May 2013.

MOB

ROOFING - for all your roofing requirements, new roofs, reroofing, commercial, insurance claims, repairs.

Licensed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision Roofing, phone 027-4760203.

WANTED

PH 308 9008 www.electraserve.co.nz

WANTED - used Ford, Belarus and Massey Ferguson tractors in any condition.

Freephone 0800-888-343.

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

If Guardian photographers missed you at Ashburton maternity, you can send your photographs and details to photographers@theguardian.co.nz

Quality Preschool

Directors: Annie Smith and Brenda Leonard Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm, Phone 308 2959, Main South Road

250413-KC_177

Melissa Love and Scott Davison welcomed Isaac Scott (left) and Hunter William Davison on April 21. Arriving at 11.32am, Isaac weighed 6lb 7oz and Hunter arrived at 11.45am weighing 6lb 5oz. Brothers for older sister Oliva, 5.

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Brosnan Craig Rose, born on April 27 weighing 6lb 6oz, has arrived into the happy Rose family of Elizabeth, Craig, April,13, Haylee,12, Toby.

190413-TM_083 PhoTo SuPPlied

Proud parents Dave and Sarah McKimmie welcomed Oscar Nathan to the world on April 9 weighing 8lb 1oz.

The Johnson family of Shannon, Ben, James, 5 and Alice, 3 welcomed Tom Lewknor Johnson, born on March 15, weighing 8lb 11oz.

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Classifieds REAL ESTATE

DAILY DIARY

PLANTS & PRODUCE

SATURDAY MAY 4 9.00am - 12noon. ST ANDREWS CHURCH RAKAIA. Garage sale, Harvest Fair. A great variety of goods and produce, lots of bargains. Rakaia by main road.

9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am. ASHBURTON SOCIETY OF ARTS. Autumn show and Art fair. Short Street Studio, Ashburton.

10.00am - 12noon. METHODIST GOODWILL SHOP. Sale of winter clothes. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Jane and Archibald Street.

10.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10.30am - 3.30pm. ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Canvas Folio or own stitching. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.30pm. MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

SUNDAY MAY 5 8.30am. ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Double Hill, new members welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet Ashburton Court House, Baring Square West.

8.30am. HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass.

Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH, Holy Communion, Park Street.

9.30am. ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service with Rev Graham Hawkey. 48 Allens Road.

10.00am. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mass.

Sealy Street.

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

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown. cnr Havelock and Park streets.

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street.

10.30am. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic Aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 4.00pm. STAVELEY MUSEUM. Open opposite the Staveley Store. Staveley Village.

5.00pm. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Taize Service, Park Street.

7.00pm. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

7.00pm. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Park Street.

www.pggwre.co.nz

BAck To SchooL

final reminder

Lifestyle/Homestay

• 5.0907ha freehold • Four bedroom homestead set in mature gardens • Full range of farm buildings • Short walk to Staveley Store • Presently used as a B & B www.pggwre.co.nz ID: ASH2330867

Staveley $750,000 plus GST, Closes 4.00pm, 14 May 2013 Prior offers considered Robin Ford B 03 307 8725 m 027 433 6883

Looking for agricultural staff?

Advertise your vacancies and staffing requirements in Dairy Focus South Island.

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

$1.99kg $3.99kg $1.99bag $1.99bag $1.99ea

Specials available from 30-04/07-05

OPEN 7 DAYS The Green Grocer

PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008

Fresh Fruit & Vege

PUBLIC NOTICES

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: Café 131, Main Street, Methven RSVP and more info: sara.russell@youngfarmers.co.nz or 027 646 4237 NIBBLES PROVIDED, CASH BAR

Main South Road Tinwald 308-1095

MEETINGS & EVENTS

No. 24 (Ashburton) Squadron Air Training Corps New Zealand Cadet Forces Please be advised that the

Annual General Meeting

of the Ashburton Branch of the Air Training Corps Association will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7pm at the Ashburton Sports Hall.

SITUATIONS WANTED SITUATIONS WANTED ARABLE farm work required, full time preferred, plenty of experience.

Excellent references. Phone Ben 027-914-5213.

MONDAY MAY 6 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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 - 10.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am. ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF ASSOCIATION. Members will contest the Copland trophy. Nett in grades. Ashburton Golf Course.

10.30am - 11.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Men’s exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting, all welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

6.00pm. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

7.30pm. CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

7.30pm. TINWALD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Bowlers welcome. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

Bananas N.Z Mandarins (easypeel) Braeburn Apples 1.5kg N.Z Tomatoes 500gm Fresh Lettuce

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Birthday Greetings

Dairy Focus

Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

For all your cake decorating requirements.

The magazine for all South Island dairy farmers,a free publication packed with interesting and informative news, views and essential dairy related reading.

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

Frequency Monthly

Freddie Tweddle Happy 1st Birthday Lots of love Mum and Dad.

Circulation

The circulation area for Dairy Focus covers the entire Mid Canterbury rural district, plus every dairy farm, South Island wide.

Distribution

Dairy Focus is delivered to all RD box holders in the Mid Canterbury district plus every dairy farm South Island wide.

Over 7,500 households and farms.

Happy Birthday

from

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

A multi-million dollar robotic milking shed under construction.

Page 2-3 Dairy Industry Awards winners.

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To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

SUZANNA MACILQUHAM

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

MOB TEL FAX EML ADR WEB

021 272 2399 03 307 7973 03 307 7981

suzanna.m@theguardian.co.nz Level 3, 161 Burnett Street Ashburton www.guardianonline.co.nz

PART TIME reception/ admin/office work wanted by a warm, friendly, well presented female. 28 years of experience and excellent references. Phone Susan 027 501 0166.

RURAL TRADING POST BARLEY/WHEAT/STRAW, square bales, 4x3x7, 2012 harvest.

Good quality, covered, Offers - must sell.

Baleage also, only suitable for cattle or dry stock.

Ashburton ph 027-476-6871 or 303-7476.

CAT D8 and 40 tonne excavator for hire. Phone 027-474-5243.

THIS seasons conventional hay. Good quality $5.50 per bale. Delivery Ashburton area. Phone 303-7680 or 027390-0002.

PLANTS & PRODUCE PEASTRAW for sale, good quality and weed free, $4.50 per bale.

Delivery in Ashburton area. Ph 3037680 or 027-390-0002.

MOTORCYCLES

Trailride Geraldine Suzuki Trails

Sunday, May 5, The Spurs Beautiful Valley.

CANCELLED

DUE To very wet conditions.

Enq. Grenville: 027 2911 239.

Classifieds ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 4, 2013

FOR SALE

Church Services Jubilee Christian Fellowship 10am Every Sunday All Welcome

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

ENTERTAINMENT

Beckley Coachlines Programme

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting

10am Morning Service

Speaker: Pastor David Jensen Celebrating with the Early Learning Centre their 30th Anniversary LIFE 2 da MAX (Kids Church) Creche Available Lunch to follow.

6.00pm Hour of Power YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

Evangelical Presbyterian Church

10.30am Worship Every Sunday 63 Princes Street All Welcome

Minister: Rev David Bayne Ph 307 7355

MOTORING

BMW 1997 - blue, new engine, new brakes, just serviced, registered and warranted. Moving away $8,000 o.n.o. Phone 021 158 0349.

10.30am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

For bookings phone

308 7646

Heart to God And Hand to Man Celebration Service and Children’s Programme

10.00am You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062

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 7.30am5.30pm; Sat 7.30am-5pm; Sunday 8.00am-12.30pm.

Ph: 308-8061 A/H: 308-7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING 131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall) Sunday Morning 10.30am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday night Bible Study, 15 Cross Street 7pm

We hope to see you this Sunday!

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

LIVESTOCK & PETS

BEEF Calves, straight Beef not Dairy thX, Angus Hereford X, good quality calves, 120kg+, drenched, nait tagged, quiet, priced from $320 + GST each. Ph 03 313 2804.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills AKAROA - CHARMING, Street. Phone 308-6737. spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod LIVESTOCK & PETS cons, short walk to village..

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

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.

◊ The Seven Irish Tenors 15th May, Theatre Royal, Timaru. ◊ Disney On Ice 26th May, CBS Arena, Chch ◊ The Glen Miller Orchestra 22nd June, CBS Arena, Chch

AKAROA - Spacious holiday home with great views.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, heatpump, flat section with boat parking.

Close to shops. Phone 302 8028.

GRAZING WANTED - 50 dairy weaners short or long term. Ph Mark 027 541 6118 or 03 303 7668.

AVAILABLE rEntALs 4 Hakatere Drive Three / Four Bedrooms Web ID AS498 $320 per week

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Preaching victorious overcoming messages. Victory is yours!

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts, Phone 308 5409 Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

FOR SALE

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

FOR SALE SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602.

EDUCATION

FIREWOOD - dry old man pine, 4 and 6 metre loads.

Phone 027-465-2122.

FOR SALE. King bed Sleepyhead Hardly used, $550. F&P Smartdrive top washer, $220. 3 seater couch converts queen bed, $360.

Lowboy - 9 drawers plus mirror, $100.

Computer desk, $40. TV cabinet 900mm wide. Glass doors, $120. All offers considered, Ph 307 8026.

ALLENTON Scouts - Fundraising for Jamboree in Feilding, December '13.

Green blue gum $150 for 3 3m , free delivery in Ashburton township. Crushed sheep manure $20 for 25kg bag.

Please phone Rebecca 308 5738/027 555 1455 or Lisa 308 2395.

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BUSINESS NOTICES

Hansen & McFarlane Builders Ltd. Registered Master Builders

Murray and Dick have decided to retire therefore Hansen & McFarlane Builders will be closing down at the end of May 2013.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, May 4, 2013

Weekend Services

Medical ServiceS

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please remember your community Services card.

Emergency phone until 8am Monday - 0800 700 155.

- Weekend duty medical practice till 8am Monday: Sealy Street Medical Centre, Sealy Street, Ashburton.

Surgery times 10am-12pm & 6pm-7pm Phone: 03 308 1212 no appt necessary

EMERGENCY DENTIST

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

PHARMACIES

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

INFORMATION CENTRES

aSHBUrTon - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm.

Phone 308-1050. meTHVen -Saturday and Sunday 10am until 3pm.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

LIFELINE -

Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

coMMunity ServiceS ART GALLERY

Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, Ashburton.

Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm Closed Public Holidays.

BUS DEPARTURES

Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSeS - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm -4:00pm

aniMal ServiceS

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Helpline ServiceS

Searles Allenton Pharmacy, The Mall, Harrison Street, Ashburton. Saturday Open from: 9.30am - 12 noon. Sunday open from: 10.30am - 12 noon. Evenings: 6pm - 7pm Sat & Sun.

WEEKEND HOURS: Hours: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

aSHBUrTon mail cenTre FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP - 24 hrPoST deliVery cenTreS Freephone 0800 VicTim (0800 842 846) Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Direct dials to a volunteer.

Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm ashburton office - 307 8409 week-days, Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm message. aSHBUrTon’S STreeT receiVerS ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

coldSTream HoUSe — DAILY, unrestricted visiting. cameron coUrTS — DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

PrinceS coUrT — DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

For weekend Doctor and Emergency details please phone: Rakaia Medical Centre 03 303 5002 Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT provide an accident and emergency service.

Except in cases of emergency persons requiring medical attention must consult their own or the duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners

COMMUNITY POOL

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

SAFE CARE - 24 hr rape and Sexual assault crisis Support.

Ph: 03 364 8791

ASHBURTON REST HOMES:

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA -

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

MENTAL HEALTH -

aSHBUrTon HoSPiTal general WardS - (Medical and Surgical): DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm 6.00pm - 7.30pm Children must be accompanied by an adult. cHalmerS Ward (including Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. maTerniTy Ward DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

TUarangi Home (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting.

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

DUTY DOCTORS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous. org.nz for more information.

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Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Closed Statutory Holidays.

Group Bookings by arrangement

DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WeeKend emergency PHone nUmBer: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS VeT enT riVerSide - Phone 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon.

Emergencies: Lge: Tammy Wilson.

Sml: Neroli Wall.

24-hour emergency service canTerBUry VeTS - Ph 03 307 0686 , 363 West Street, Ashburton Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon.

Emergencies: Steve Williams. aSHBUrTon VeT SerViceS lTd Ph 027 683 8000, 149 Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend. care VeTS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm.

Emergencies: ref Vet Ent Riverside VeTliFe aSHBUrTon - Phone 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon Emergencies: Lge: Kat Lambarth.

Sml: Alex Avery

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Rise 7:28 am Set 5:30 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 1:07 am Set 2:21 pm

New moon 10 May 12:30 pm ©Copyright OceanFun Publishing Ltd.

Rise 7:30 am Set 5:29 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 2:14 am Set 2:50 pm

First quarter 18 May 4:36 pm www.ofu.co.nz

Canterbury Readings to 4pm yesterday Temperatures °C

Rise 7:31 am Set 5:28 pm Good

Good fishing Rise 3:20 am Set 3:19 pm

Full moon 25 May 4:27 pm

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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Cloud increasing. Rain developing about the divide during the morning, and snow lowering to 2300 metres.

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Wind at 2000m: NW rising to gale 65 km/h.

Rain developing south of Ashburton during TOMORROW FZL: Lowering to 2000m the morning and elsewhere in the afternoon, Rain developing during the morning, heavy at times. Northeasterlies changing heavy at times. Snow gradually lowering to cold southerly during the afternoon.

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Wind at 1000m: SE rising to 50 km/h.

MONDAY Wind at 2000m: SE rising to 50 km/h.

Rain, heavy at times. Cold southerlies.

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Rain easing to a few showers. Southerlies dying out.

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TUESDAY Rain easing to a few showers.

Cold southerly winds.

WEDNESDAY Becoming fine. Light winds.

World Weather Forecast for today

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Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:15 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

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Becoming fine. Light winds.

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