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HARRISON, John and Jane (nee Copland) – Wish to announce the arrival of Nicholas RYAN Harrison to be known as Ryan. Born June 29, 2013 at Christchurch Women’s. Many thanks to Ben Sharp and Holly Mayberry.

MONK - MEYER – Grandparents Gordon and Linda are thrilled to announce the birth of their granddaughter Maja Sophia Monk on June 28, 2013 in Germany. Proud parents Ryan and Tanja are delighted with their little girl.

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Rob, Karen and big sister Marjenta are delighted to announce the early and speedy arrival of EveLyn Dorothy on June 30, 2013, weighing 6lb 5oz. Many thanks for the outstanding care received from Linda and the staff at Ashburton Maternity.

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DEATHS SMITH, Ryan Alan – On July 4, 2013. At home. Aged 28 years. Loved and treasured son of Julie and Paul. Cherished brother and brother in law of Logan and Leanne, and Monica. Loved uncle of Marcel, Emily, Brodie, and Lachlan. Loved nephew of Jocelyn, Helen, Lyn, Wayne, and Lois. “Loved to the Moon and Back- Breathe Easy” Donations to Canterbury Cystic Fibrosis Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Ryan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on MONDAY July 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton SMITH, Ryan Fly free our brave young man. You have been an inspiration and a joy to us all. Always in our hearts. Superman and Batman don’t even come close to you. You are our hero. Love you, Auntie Lyn, Scott, Mandy, Sam, Robert and Jesse. Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

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SLOPER - GRAY – Roxanne, Jonny and big brothers Charlie and Oscar IN MEMORIAM are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Harry Philip Gray 8lbs, 8oz on Wednesday, June 3. Many GORDON, Ashley – thanks to our brilliant Tragically taken from us 10 midwife Biddy and the years ago tomorrow. assistance of Cara. Harry Look around and Mum are both doing your garden Lord well, Dads struggling a bit. Find the son I love Put your arms around him I only wish I could. DEATHS Missing you always Ashley Love mum. Memories treasured forever HARRIS, Kathleen May of love and happiness shared (Kath) – together. Sadly missed by us On July 4, 2013 at all. Linda, Gordon and Coldstream House, family. x Ashburton. Aged 88 years. Loving daughter of the late GORDON, Ashley James – Arthur and Lilian. Loving Tragically taken from us 10 sister and sister in law of years ago on 7/7/2003. Will Joy and the late Stuart Sim, forever be in our hearts and Arthur and Shirley, Jill and thoughts. Nicola, Peter, Lois the late Peter. Much loved and the Etheridge family. aunty of all her nieces and nephews, great, and great great aunty. Our grateful ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS thanks to Dr Wootton, and the dedicated staff at Coldstream House for their wonderful care of Kath. MACKLAN, Ida Mary – Messages to P O Box 472, Gordon, Alistair and Garry Ashburton 7740. At Kath’s Ruck and their families request a private farewell would like to sincerely thank all those who offered their will be held. kindness and sympathies, at Paterson’s Funeral Services the loss of a much loved FDANZ Ashburton mum, mother in law, gran and great gran. It was HARRIS, Kathleen May much appreciated. A special (Kath) – Loved sister and sister in thank you to Lorraine Ashley Mitchell, law of Joy and the late Nolan, Stuart Sim. Loved aunt of and the team at Paul Earthmoving for Peter, Carl, Marisa and Smith Nathan, Julian, Kama; Greg their support. Please accept as a personal and Wendy, Vanessa, this Rachel, Natasha; Susan and acknowledgment. Peter Rich, Chantell, Aron, and families, and great great SALTER, Gordon Keith – aunt of all her nieces and Yvonne, Neil and Denise sincerely thank everyone for nephews. the many expressions of HARRIS, Kathleen May sympathy and kindness (Kath) – shown following the recent Loved sister and sister in loss of Gordon. The flowers, law of the late Peter and Jill. cards, baking, phone calls, Loved aunty of Nicola and visits and attendance at the Larry Williams, Rebekah, celebration of Gordon’s life Blair, Graeme and Jill, and have been of tremendous Sara; Warren and Suzanne, support and comfort to us. A Andrew, and Robert. special thanks also to those who made donations to St HARRIS, Kathleen May John’s Ashburton. Also a (Kath) – very special thanks to the Loved sister and sister in staff of Ward One at law of Arthur and Shirley. A Ashburton Hospital who much loved aunt of John and took such good care of Anneka, Elizabeth, Paul and Gordon. Please accept this as Pam, and Mark and Virgena, a personal acknowledgement and a treasured great aunt of our appreciation to you of Ella, and Georgia. all.

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FF top trio all Mid Canty By Linda Clarke Farming powerhouse Mid Canterbury has once again provided the front row for Federated Farmers Team Ag, with Jeanette Maxwell, Willy Leferink and Ian MacKenzie re-elected to the national board. Mt Hutt sheep and beef farmer Jeanette Maxwell is chairperson of Federated Farmers meat and fibre section, dairy farmer Willy Leferink leads the dairy section and Ian MacKenzie heads the grain section. All three were re-elected at Federated Farmers’ national conference in Ashburton this week. President Bruce Wills, a Hawkes Bay sheep and beef farmer, said Mid Canterbury should feel proud of their farming leaders and the district was considered one of the country’s premier farming regions. He had praise too for Mid Canterbury arable farmer David Clark, who spearheaded the South Island campaign to move some 280,000 bales of hay to drought-hit farmers in the North Island earlier this year. Delegates from Federated Farmers provinces around the country were in Ashburton for the three-day conference. Mr Wills, who will lead the farmer organisation for another year, said the agricultural sector remained vital to all New Zealanders

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ENGAGEMENTS MAETZIG - RUMPING – Peter and Michelle Rumping (Ashburton) have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Claire to Kurt, son of Bruce and the late Shelley Maetzig and Stepson of Sue (Christchurch). TWAMLEY - TWEED – Lynette and Alan, along with Margaret and the late Brian, are delighted to announce the engagement of Anita and Brent.

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Ian MacKenzie, Willy Leferink and Jeanette Maxwell, have all been re-elected to the Federated Farmers’ national board, a true reflection of the major role Mid Canterbury plays in the farming industry. and there was plenty of reason to be optimistic about farming, which was becoming increasingly sophisticated and innovative with the advent of new technology. He said primary sector outputs could double by 2025, as Government wants, with important markets in China and India that consumed our dairy products and red meat. While red meat was the D-grade student, it had masses of potential to do better.

Mr Wills said Government risked alienating rural areas by pouring billions of dollars into Auckland transport issues. Politicians could take the pressure off that city by improving physical and technological connectivity elsewhere. “Primary produce makes up 72 per cent of exports, but we are not feeling 72 per cent of the love.” Mr Wills said New Zealand was on the cusp of an agricultural revolution that would benefit not just farm-

ers, but towns and cities as well. Advances in technology and automation meant areas outside Auckland could grow if roads and broadband connections were strong. “It will put Ashburton on the same level as Albany. And isn’t taking the pressure off Auckland a good thing?” He said water storage was another crucial piece of infrastructure and more irrigated land would translate to billions more in export earnings.

Cream of the Crop honoured Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden and Wairarapa Moana Incorporation chairman Kingi Smiler have been honoured at Federated Farmers Cream of the Crop awards in Ashburton this week. Mr Smiler, who leads the Maori-controlled dairy company Miraka, was named agri business person for 2013, and Mr van der Heyden agri personality of the year. The awards were presented at a gala evening that was part of Federated Farmers’ national conference. President Bruce Wills said

• Minor crash Police attended a minor nose-totail crash on Sate Highway 1 in Tinwald early Thursday. The smash slowed traffic temporarily outside Lushington’s. Inquires are ongoing.

• Named Police have released the name of a young man who died in a crash on State Highway 35 north of Gisborne on Tuesday. Jonathan Brown, 18, a forestry worker of Gisborne, was thrown from a ute when it left the highway and rolled down a steep bank. -APNZ

Mr van der Heyden had been an outstanding personality who had influenced New Zealand farming and easily stood out. “While he has left Fonterra his influence and mana has not diminished.” The shortlist for the agri business person of the year included Landcorp’s Chris Kelly, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation/Miraka Chairman Kingi Smiler and Dr John Baker ONZM, of Baker No-Tillage. “It was a tough decision but Kingi Smiler’s gifted business leader ship of Wairarapa Moana

Incorporation, a founding shareholder in Maori Dairy Company Miraka Limited, saw him emerge as first among equals. “Kingi is simply put an outstanding business person, being a former partner in Ernst & Young and holding directorships across the agribusiness sphere. He is the chairman of Tairawhiti Land Development Trust and is currently a director of Mangatu Incorporation, the Wi Pere Trust and Wellington Rugby Union.” Mr Kingi has also completed 19 Ironman competitions.

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Bob Parker Act has been withdrawn in the wake of the city’s consenting crisis. The Government yesterday said the council had advised that its professional indemnity and public liability insurer Riskpool had withdrawn cover from July 1. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ), which withdrew the council’s ability to issue consents, has raised concerns over technical processing that means building consents might not meet the

requirements of the building code. The council voted on Thursday to allow a Crown manager to take over the council’s building consent functions. Council chief executive Tony Marryatt also went on indefinite leave this week over the consenting debacle. “A guy that I’ve worked alongside for a number of years, for whom I have a lot of respect ... I’m not saying that Tony’s perfect in every respect but I also know how hard he’s worked ... and all I see that gets directed at him quite frankly is a lot of negativity,” Mr Parker said. Mr Parker paid tribute to all the people he worked with in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes, saying he couldn’t have done what he did without them. Mr Parker said he carried political baggage from the earthquakes that was stopping the city from moving forward. Mr Parker’s decision not to seek re-election leaves the mayoral race open for Lianne

Dalziel, Labour’s earthquake recovery spokeswoman and a Labour MP. Ms Dalziel, a MP for Christchurch East since 1999, confirmed last month she would stand against Mr Parker in the local body elections in October and would resign as an MP before then. Ms Dalziel said Mr Parker’s decision was unexpected. “I did actually feel really sad when I watched that and I don’t think anyone could possibly not think that Bob’s given his all and that he’s utterly exhausted,” she said. Ms Dalziel said she appreciated that Mr Parker had said he was not up to taking on another three years. “I think we should truly acknowledge the performance he put in on behalf of the city after the earthquakes ... where he was amazing.” “Instead of it being a battle between two people offering two different forms of leadership, this is actually about there going to be change and what does this change look like,” she said. - APNZ

Need police? It’s not so easy By Myles Hume Police are frustrated once again that station numbers in the Ashburton District’s phonebook are hard to find for locals wanting to report crime. The 2 0 1 3 Grant Ashburton yellow and white pages were delivered this week, with a phonebook featuring contacts for homes, businesses and services in the Ashburton District. However, this year’s phonebook has left Ashburton’s Senior Sergeant Grant Russell annoyed once again after the station’s phone number was listed under “Government-Central and Local” on page 69 in the yellow section. “It’s very confusing, who would go to look for it there?” he said.

“We would like it to be easy to find, by putting it in the white pages or in the business section too,” he said. Tinwald man Dave Hurring recently spoke to the Guardian about his ordeal after he could Russell not find a number for Ashburton police when several cars were outside his property doing burn-outs and people were kicking letter boxes on his street. Ashburton police had a woman come in this week asking why the station’s number was not listed. The 2011/12 phonebook for Christchurch and surrounding areas had the Ashburton Police Station listed under the Government Departments contact section under ‘P’ and nowhere else. Christchurch stations were listed in the same sec-

MID CANTY POLICE CONTACTS Ashburton police: 307-8400 Methven police: 302-8200 Rakaia police: 302-7009 tion, but also had their numbers published in the business section. Mr Russell said the station had contacted those responsible for compiling the book last year, asking them why the number was so difficult to find and wanted the number in a section that many people would look at to find their number in this year’s edition. “They have let us down again and we can’t do a damned thing about it ... you can’t just reprint the book,”

Mr Russell said. Yellow communications manager Katherine Cornish said residents and businesses were entitled to one free listing in either the yellow or white pages. “Police (national body) chose to put their number under the GovernmentCentral and Local section so we’re acting on their request,” she said. She said if businesses, residents or services wanted additional listings they had to pay for it.

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hen you pick up your Guardian on Monday 29, you may experience a wee shock. We hope it will be a pleasant surprise because on that day we will launch our new-look compact newspaper, from Monday until Saturday. Currently, the Guardian is published in a broadsheet format from Monday to Friday, but due to overwhelming demand from our readers, you will receive the more user-friendly compact size from July 29. The Guardian will not only arrive in a new size with double the pagination, but will also include additional sections and have a fresh new look. For most readers, the most striking change will likely be our masthead. The Ashburton f a new Guardian first no e w published back in 1879 with a classic Old English lettering across the top of the days to go paper. Since that day, the masthead has been upgraded and tinkered with many times over the years, up until the now familiar blue and red wording you see across your front page today. Like the change to our paper size, our new masthead design will be a major departure from what you have been accustomed to and which will give our 133-year old paper a more vibrant and modern feel. We have been seeking the feedback of numerous people in the community, our readers, staff, our family and friends to gauge how this change will be received. As you would expect the opinions have been varied and the management team and our design company have gone back to the drawing board on several occasions to incorporate that feedback. We have invested considerable time, money and energy in our new appearance, but naturally, what really counts and what readers care about are the stories, on the front page and inside the paper. And despite a revamped appearance, your Guardian will offer the same comprehensive and robust local reporting you are accustomed to. The new design of our front page masthead will be revealed during a special event at the Hotel Ashburton on July 25 and our readers can pass judgment 23 days from now.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has pulled out of the upcoming mayoral race. Mr Parker told TV3’s John Campbell last night he didn’t have another three years of the stress, pressure and “cope-ability” left in him. “It’s really, really hard work. I’ve got to say, I love the organisation that I work in and for and I’m incredibly proud of this city. But I’m incredibly proud of the people that I work alongside and they have had a pounding,” he said. Mr Parker said there was a question in the minds of the community around some of the recent happenings at council and as the leader on the governance side, he had a responsibility to accept whether he did everything he could or whether there were things he should have done. “I have to face up to that responsibility.” In the latest blow for Christchurch City Council, it was revealed last evening that its insurance cover for claims under the Building

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By Myles Hume They may be experts on the rugby field, but when it comes to cooking with Ashburton youngsters it was three Crusaders who were being dished up a valuable lesson. As part of Jen’s Kitchen Cooking with the Crusaders, 15 Ashburton youngsters met with Crusaders Dominic Bird, Johnny McNicholl and Codie Taylor, all looking to produce a stellar spaghetti bolognaise dish at the Jennian Homes headquarters. However, as the youngsters starting preparing their meals, it was the Crusaders who took a back seat and soaked up the experience. “I’m definitely not a cook, my girlfriend does a lot of the cooking in my flat. “These kids are showing a bit of talent and are definitely teaching me a thing or two,” McNicholl, who is out of the season with a leg injury, said. Split into three groups, the teams had to make their own pasta while cooking their meatballs on the stove before sitting down for dinner. The youngsters were excited to see

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Crusader Codie Taylor (from left) helps Ashburton youngsters Ben Simons, Madeline Webb and Hannah Doig to make pasta during Jen’s Kitchen Cooking with the Crusaders at Jennian Homes yesterday. their rugby heroes and appeared to be right at home alongside them in the kitchen. Bird, who plays lock but is out with a pectoral injury, said he and flatmate

Luke Whitelock could do the basics, but he had a few signature dishes up his sleeve. “I’m all right, I can do the basics, but I would have to say I do a pretty good

roast and know the odd gourmet meal,” he said. Jen Sheppard, who runs Jen’s Kitchen, said the Crusaders offered inspiration to the youngsters and they appeared to enjoy themselves.

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By Myles Hume Most Tinwald School parents living on the west side of the railway lines are refusing to let their children make their own way to school because of safety fears, a survey has found. Principal Peter Livingstone has sent a survey to 37 Tinwald School families living on the west side of the railway lines to find out how many pupils use the pedestrian crossing where 89-year-old Frank Tully was killed last week. The death prompted Mr Livingstone to take action over the crossing on State Highway 1, and initial results from 21 participants show about three-quarters of parents drove their chil-

dren the short distance to Tinwald School. “The trend is showing if children are transported to school via vehicle, the number one concern is the crossing point rather than other aspects such as stranger danger,” he said. With the final results to be confirmed by July 12, Mr Livingstone said another “surprising trend” so far was parents would rather their child crossed alone, rather than taking a sibling or friend with them. Mr Livingstone said the survey would then create a platform for him and other members of the community to raise awareness about the pedestrian crossing, and hoped it would prompt authorities to make safety improvements.

Days after Mr Tully’s death last week, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) told the Guardian it would review the pedestrian crossing to “determine if any further work needed to be done”. Mr Livingstone said the best option could be to relocate the crossing, which sees hundreds of vehicles pass through it daily. But if that was not an option, he would like to see improvements made with higher visibility to highlight the crossing to motorists, and changes in the area to increase visibility for those using the crossing. “Then they (NZTA) may say it costs too much, but I would say are they willing to put a dollar figure on people’s lives,” he said.

Gale force winds forecast By Susan Sandys Mid Canterbury basked in balmy mid-winter temperatures yesterday as a severe weather warning was issued for strong winds. The mercury soared to 19 degrees in Ashburton, just two weeks after the big chill in Mid Canterbury which brought snow and flooding, and a daily maximum of only 2.3 degrees on June 21 at AgResearch Winchmore. While the severe weather warnings of two weeks ago were for snow and freezing temperatures, the MetService’s weather warning yesterday was for

north-west gales for areas including the eastern South Island. Heavy rain was forecast for yesterday and today in the main divide with spillover into Canterbury lakes and rivers. “Rivers and streams may rise rapidly, including those in eastern Otago and Canterbury, where there may be little rain but are also likely to respond to heavy rain falling in the headwaters.” North-west gales were expected during Friday and Saturday in Canterbury. Severe gales were possible in some places with gusts of 130 kilometres per hour, especially about the high country and foothills.

Winds could ease for a time in South Canterbury early Saturday morning before strengthening again in the afternoon. “Winds of this strength have the potential to topple trees and powerlines, damage unsecured structures and make driving conditions hazardous,” the MetService said. Mother Nature’s delivery of extreme weather this winter is being particularly felt at Mt Hutt Ski Area. Winds yesterday resulted in the ski area’s ninth closed day, just three weeks into the season. But the ski area was expecting to open today, with winds forecast to drop.

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Land designation next step By Sue Newman With the new bridge route approved by the Ashburton District Council, work will now begin to prepare the project for a land designation consent. Council operations manager Rob Rouse said this will create a new opportunity for community input before the consent application was heard by an independent commissioner. He anticipates the hearing is likely to take place towards the end of this year. The bridge itself is unlikely to be built for about 15 years. In the council’s long term plan the council has tagged $300,000 this year for land designation work but does not signal its intention to seek a resource consent for the project until the 2020/2021 year. It plans for construction of the

bridge to take place in 2026. The plan states that “no significant construction expenditure will be incurred in the coming 10 years.” Landowners say that until the designation is granted they will be in limbo over the future of their properties, but Mr Rouse said they still have the option of selling now – privately or negotiating with the council. “While the council would prefer not to buy any land until the designation is complete, landowners can talk to the council at any time about selling their land,” he said. Just because the council had made its decision on the bridge route, that didn’t mean it had closed the door to talking with landowners, Mr Rouse said. When the final route was debated by the council on Thursday, councillor Darryl Nelson said he was concerned that small pockets of potentially unusable land

WHAT IS LAND DESIGNATION? The designation is a form of “spot zoning” over the route in the district plan, which authorises the necessary work along the route without the need for a land use consent. The designation, if confirmed, will protect the land for the new bridge and associated roads to ensure construction work can proceed in 2024/25. Council will seek a lapsing period that allows it to “give effect” to the designation by 2024/25. would be carved off from existing blocks. That land could be used for a number of things, including landscaping and stormwater dis-

The Notice of Requirement (the application for the designation) will be publicly notified and anyone can lodge a submission in support or in opposition. Submitters can appear and speak in support of their submission at the hearing. Submissions are still valid and will still be considered even if a submitter chooses not to appear at the hearing. The Council will appoint an independent Commissioner to conduct the hearing. Following

posal, Mr Rouse said. It could also be available for neighbours to buy. The road route through Tinwald is primarily Residential D, with

the hearing the Commissioner will make a decision (on behalf of the Council) to confirm, cancel or modify the designation requirement. The decision can be appealed to the Environment Court. The Commissioner’s recommendation will take account of the Notice of Requirement, planners’ recommendations, the relevant national and regional planning documents and information presented at the hearing. a small area of Residential C land adjoining at the southern end. The bridge itself (beyond the properties on Carters Terrace) is in the Rural A zone.

Dissent on Chalmers Avenue Decision By Gabrielle Stuart

Reporters BRAYDEN LINDSAY and GABRIELLE STUART spoke to residents and business owners in Netherby, who were overwhelmingly against the proposed changes.

While Tinwald people might be losing land to the new bridge route, people living north of the new bridge say they will be forced to live with increased traffic and higher accident risks. Almost every local resident or business owner spoken to yesterday was strongly against the proposed bridge route that will pump extra traffic along Chalmers Avenue. They were particularly worried about traffic flows through the Netherby roundabout and shopping centre. They are also concerned about the safety of school children, Albert Cornelius elderly residents and shoppers “The road is busy who use the shopping centre and enough, but wait until who will be forced to cross a much all the children try and busier Chalmers Avenue. cross the road once they Netherby business owner Sylvia finish school.” McKay said the intersection was already dangerous, and increasing the volume of traffic would increase the risk. “The first thing I do when I come in to work on Mondays is check how many road signs outside have survived the weekend. The trucks hurtle through, often right over the roundabout, and there are constantly kids and elderly people going straight across, I’m surprised there hasn’t been a fatality already.” She said she had spent a lot of time at meetings and campaignGraeme Deiley ing against the new route, but she “Build two bridges side had seen no indication that counby side. There are still cil were even considering their big trucks going through concerns. here now, it is only “There has been so much work going to mean more of from locals to put positive action them use this road.” forward, but they’re not even being listened to. It gets incredibly disheartening.” Another local businesswoman, Marilyn Walker, said the new route wouldn’t be “worth the risk”. “There are children going in every direction in the mornings here. I don’t think they should be coming through a residential area, and I’ve been to meetings, but they’ve already made up their minds. They need to be talking about safety, solutions for crossroads and parking for the Netherby shopping area. Albert Cornelius said he thought Irvine Small a new bridge should be built on its “There are far too many existing location in Tinwald. trucks already rattling “There are schools, a kinder- around already keeping garten and shopping complex in everyone awake. There the area and the road is busy has been no consultaenough.” tion at all.”

Betty O’Neill “I am not very happy about it. Why can’t they go down Melcolmbe Street and join up with the old bridge?”

Anne Leath “I have big concerns about the traffic. It’s already quite difficult for children to cross the road now.”

Gillian O’Connor “We just moved here, so it’s not a problem to us. Our biggest concern is kids crossing the road.”

John Vivian “We’re not very happy now, with the amount of trucks and trailers that go through here. It can’t be good for the roads with the amount of trucks that use it.”

Marilyn Walker “I don’t think they should be coming through a residential area. It’s just not worth the risk.”

Sylvia McKay “I’m surprised there hasn’t been a fatality already. Take the traffic right out of town.”

Suzanne Small “If the council members lived here they would know what was already going on. Couldn’t they build a bypass or an overbridge?

Joy Tarbotton “It’s unfair and dishonest how the council have done it. They don’t listen to anything we’ve said, and it’s not their money they’re spending.”

Gay Beckley “When you’re dealing with national roading boards are they really going to care what we think?”

sinking in By Sue Newman Hope has been replaced by resignation for people living along the future route of Ashburton’s second river bridge. On Thursday the Ashburton District Council approved a route that will cost one Tinwald couple their home and others parts of their properties. For people living on Chalmers Avenue and Bridge Street it will mean a significant increase in traffic flowing past their door. Yesterday the most affected Tinwald property owners were still coming to terms with losing the battle to have the council look elsewhere for a bridge route, but most said the final decision came as no surprise. For some, however, accepting they’d lost the battle was tough. Marilyn and Wallace Breach will lose part of their 20 acre property and while they knew the outcome was inevitable, Mrs Breach said her husband was struggling to accept the decision. “We knew it was going to happen, but I’m sick of the b…… thing. My husband can’t get his head round it. We bought this block when we came into town from the farm. We can’t let this decision get us down, but he doesn’t see it like that yet,” she said. Landowners were trying to take some comfort from knowing that the route still had to go through the land designation process which opened the way for more public submissions, but Mrs Breach said she’s not holding her breath that will have a positive outcome. Robin and Eric Johnston will lose their home to the new road but yesterday Mrs Johnston said they were resigned to eventually selling up and moving out. They’re trying to get on with a life they know will have a very different future to the one they planned. Whichever route the council chose, they knew they would be the biggest losers. Both went straight through their home. Mrs Johnston said they’ve had months to get used to the idea, but that didn’t make thinking about it or talking about it any easier. For them there are now no decisions to make. Their land will eventually be sold to the council.

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Pike ruling ‘appropriate’ Pike River Coal’s landmark sentence of $4.17 million in fines and reparation has been welcomed by the miners’ union, but they say a law change is needed to fully hold those responsible to account. The company was yesterday sentenced in Greymouth District Court for health and safety failings that led to the deaths of 29 men. Judge Jane Farish ordered the company to pay reparation to the grieving families and two survivors of $110,000 each – a total of $3.41m. She also fined the company a total of $760,000 over nine charges. Judge Farish said she could not put a value on the loss of life or compensate for psychological harm.

Victim impact statements delivered to the court on Thursday by grieving families were harrowing, Judge Farish said, her voice cracking. It was clear emotional trauma had been suffered. She awarded the families and two survivors $110,000 each, and said she was satisfied there was the means for reparation to be paid. The company is in receivership and has indicated it has only enough money to pay $5000 to each family. Pike River Coal was found guilty in April on nine charges laid under the Health and Safety in Employment Act in relation to the November 19, 2010 explosions which killed 29 miners. The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, which represents miners, said the sen-

tence was appropriate given the gravity of the offending. But union assistant national secretary Ged O’Connell said a law change was needed to ensure those responsible for workplace deaths could be held to account. The union has called for corporate manslaughter laws, personal liability for directors and stronger mine safety laws. “Given the gravity of the offence and the very real impact on families, a hefty penalty and reparations was the only appropriate sentence,” Mr O’Connell said. “However, there is little justice in sentencing a shell company that is now in receivership. Families of the men who died at Pike River have every right to demand those responsible for this tragedy are held to account.” West Coast-based Green Party

MP Kevin Hague said it was “a travesty of justice” that the families could end up with as little as $5000 each. He said Pike River’s $2m liability insurance cover was “totally inadequate” for a high-risk operation and the families had been left with “crumbs” after everyone else had been paid. “Pike River directors and shareholders have escaped completely unpunished. They should have to top up the gap between the compensation awarded and the amount the company has to pay. “This case highlights a gap in the law that means companies can limit their liability to such a degree that they pervert the law by not having sufficient funds to pay out in health and safety cases.” - apnz

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Library meeting off The Methven Public Library and Methven Historical Society members will no longer hold a meeting to reveal the design of their new building. Auckland architect Ken Croffen, who is from the Methven area originally, has drawn up a concept plan combining the two facilities, destined for the site where the current library stands on Main Street. However, the meeting to reveal the plans, scheduled

for Thursday next week, has now been cancelled. Library chairperson Eleanor Marr said yesterday it had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, and that the committee no longer wished to hold the meeting. She did not wish to comment further. The building planned for the site is more than twice the size of the current historic library, which is due for demolition this month.

Man shot in buttocks Armed police have failed to find an offender who shot a man in the buttocks in Christchurch yesterday, but are reassuring the public there is no threat after the “deliberate, one-off” incident. A 55-year old man was taken to Christchurch Hospital with injuries to his lower back and buttocks after the incident on Armagh St, Linwood, just after 11am. The man was in a serious but stable condition. The police armed offenders squad was called in to search for the offender yesterday morning, but was later stood

down. Detective Inspector Dave Long said police were yet to establish the circumstances of the shooting and were talking to a number of people. However, the shooting appeared to be “a deliberate, one-off incident” and police did not have concerns about any threat to the wider public. “Enquiries to date suggest the person responsible may be an associate of someone known to the victim, but at this stage we are not able to confirm that person’s identity or establish any connection to the victim.” - APNZ

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DAILY DIARY SATURDAY JULY 6 9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East. 10.00am - 12.00pm. ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald. 10.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 10.30am - 3.30pm. ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre. 1.30pm. MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

SUNDAY JULY 7 8.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 8.30am. ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Popular easy day walking Centennial park, Timaru, new members welcome, phone Jenny 308 6826. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 8.30am. HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass. Thomson Street, Tinwald. 9.00am. ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 9.30am. ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship with Rev Graham Hawkey, Baring Square East. Methodist Church lounge. 9.30am. ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street. 9.30am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service, 48 Allen’s Road, Allenton. 9.30am. METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Square East Church lounge. 10.00am. ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, off Maronan 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, “Coping with Life”. 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). 10.30am. EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby. 12.50pm. M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come try Petanque, everyone welcome, Racecourse Road. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic Aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road. 5.00pm. ST STEPHEN’S 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 “Coping with Life”, in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Park Street.

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Fraudster sentenced By Edward Gay A widow broke down as she told a court that her first holiday without her husband of 40 years was ruined by an internet scam. Jamie Main could not finish her victim impact statement at Auckland District Court yesterday and had to take her seat in the public gallery while the Crown prosecutor finished it for her. “I will always have the sadness of remembering my first planned holiday away to recover from the grief of losing my life-partner of 40 years which was altered due to someone else’s callous greed,” the woman said in her statement. Anita Lee Cranston was sentenced to 11 months home detention for “fragmenting the dreams” of Mrs Main and 18 others who had handed over money to rent a luxury Fiji holiday home. Anniversaries, birthdays and family

weddings were among the holidays ruined by Cranston who continued to take $61,000 in deposits for the home despite knowing that it was the subject of two separate court proceedings. Another victim, Leonie Wallace, told the court that her family was looking forward to her brother’s wedding in Fiji - a year after her mother was brutally murdered. “We were looking forward to spending time together, instead it was ruined when we realised the accommodation was a scam. She said giving evidence at Cranston’s trial brought the whole experience back and it was her second victim impact statement in as many years. Crown prosecutor Rachael Reed said Cranston had taken advantage of her position of trust. “Ms Cranston had the audacity to take the victims’ dreams and special occasions to simply further her fantasy life that she could not afford.” Judge David Harvey said Cranston

was motivated by greed and she spent the money on booze, hotel accommodation and the $1500 weekly rent for her home in Takapuna. “All of these people had to make alternative bookings to try and secure their holidays and it became a nightmare for them.” Cranston’s lawyer Anita Kemp said her client was sorry for the offending and had written letters to the victims and the court. But Judge Harvey did not accept it. “I’ve read your letter. I’ve read the words but I didn’t get the feeling, with respect.” Cranston has given the court $29,000 from her parents to pay back the victims. She will also pay $50 a week from her sickness benefit to make up the remaining sum which will take her 11 years. Judge Harvey ordered that she serve her home detention at her family home at Omaha but told her she had narrowly avoided jail. -APNZ

Gophers an unexpected hurdle Mid Canterbury ploughmen are getting plenty of attention in Canada, where they are dealing with gophers in their leadup to the business end of the World Ploughing Championships. The event is being held in Olds, Alberta, where the ground is sticky and full of gopher holes. Methven farmer Murray Redmond and Malcolm Taylor, of Putaruru, are competing for New Zealand in what will be the 60th running of the contest. The Kiwi team, managed by Mr Redmond’s father Bruce, a former world champion himself, has been in Canada since late June preparing for the two-day competition on July 19 and 20. The weather has been hot, with temperatures earlier this week hitting 31 degrees Celsius and the humidity at 85 per cent. There was plenty of time spent in the workshop out of the heat, changing the front axle on one of the tractors and modifying the seat and set up. The days before the

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Gophers are causing an unexpected problem for ploughing competitors at the World Ploughing Championships being held in Olds, Alberta, Canada. competition give competitors a chance to practise on the local ground. Bruce Remond said one practice stubble paddock had been wet and undulating with

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The return Sentenced on rare charge of the son By Matthew Backhouse

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A man who admitted a rare charge of allowing his drunk mate to drive before a fatal smash has been sentenced to community work and ordered to pay $1500 to the victim’s family. Ben Beazley gave Tarrin Alderson, known as Kayne, the keys to his car after both men had been drinking to celebrate Mr Alderson’s 18th birthday in May last year.

Mr Alderson lost control and the vehicle smashed into a power pole near Rangiora, flinging the men from the car and killing Mr Alderson. Beazley was later charged with the unusual crime of aiding and abetting Mr Alderson by allowing him to drive while under the influence of alcohol. The 22-year-old was sentenced in Christchurch District Court yesterday after pleading guilty in April. Judge Emma Smith sentenced Beazley to 200 hours

of community work and six months of supervision. She also ordered him to pay Mr Alderson’s family $1500 for emotional harm, and disqualified him from driving for six months. Mr Alderson’s mother, Tracey Ellis, was present for sentencing but was too upset to read her victim impact statement herself. Instead, she allowed police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Scott Richardson to read her statement to the court.

“Kayne’s mother wishes to say that this loss of life was 100 per cent preventable, that mates need to look after each other and not encourage or use others to do things that might end up with consequences like this - someone dead and a family grieving. “She said we are all responsible for stopping drunk driving - at a personal level and just looking out for each other. If her message can stop one loss like hers, then that is a good thing.” -APNZ

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Ashburton builders earn By Sue Newman

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uilders from around the Ashburton District have earned themselves a handful of top awards in this year’s House of the Year competition. At the Registered Master Builders award ceremony held in Timaru last night, K Fowler Homes won a gold award in the $600,000 to $1 million category and Jennian Homes a gold in the show home category. Several other awards came the way of Ashburton building companies; ITM Renovation, $250,000 to $500,000, Smith and sons Ashburton, silver. Placemakers new homes $250,000 to $350,000, Jennian Homes, silver, GJ Gardner Homes, bronze. Placemakers new homes $350,000 to $450,000, Jennian Homes, silver. James Hardie, new homes $450,000 to $600,000, Snowfed Builders, bronze. Top prize in the MidSouth Canterbury region awards, the Supreme Award, was taken out by Timaru’s Wilson Building for a home that won gold in the $350,000 to $450,000 category. The four gold award winners, which include Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury and K Fowler Homes, will now be assessed alongside gold award winners from 10 other regions of the competition to find the National Gold Reserve finalists. These will be announced next month. The national category winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Auckland in November. For the Jennian Homes team last night’s awards wrapped up a big fortnight for the company, after it was nominated as a franchisee of the year finalist at its company’s national conference last week. The Ashburton-based franchise won the overall award in 2010. Two individual team members also received individual recognition at the conference, Chris Watson, who was named new home consultant of the year and Maree Murphy, who was nominated as a new home consultant of the year rookie award finalist.

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Palliative care rooms get welcome revamp By Gabrielle Stuart Community organisations and private donors have worked together to raise the $20,000 needed to refurbish two palliative care rooms at the Ashburton Hospital. The Lochhead Trust, the Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust and Advance Ashburton Community Foundation as well as many locals contributed funds towards the project, which saw the rooms given a coat of paint and fitted with new drapes, floorings and furnishings. Charge nurse manager Marlene Officer said that the rooms looked stunning, and were already getting plenty of use. “They’re very important for very sick patients, as well as those receiving palliative care. It’s a time that is quite intense emotionally, not just for

patients but their families, and here they have the privacy and the space that makes that emotional journey a little easier.” As well as a lounge area, outside access and a gorgeous view of monarch butterflies in the garden, the rooms have pull-out beds that enable family members to stay overnight with the patients. Trevor Croy from Advance Ashburton said the rooms hadn’t been refurbished in close to 20 years, and the trust chose to support the project as one valuable to the community. “This is the closest to a hospice the community has, so there is a lot of community ownership of the project.” Christine Dean from Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust said the community was ‘very passionate’ about the project, and it was one the trust would continue to support.

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Representatives from the community organisations that helped to make the refurbishment possible had a chance to see the results of their work; the palliative care rooms all brightened up. Front: Anne Fleming from Advance Ashburton, Ashburton Hospital charge nurse manager Marlene Officer, Christine Dean from Ashburton Palliative Care Charitable Trust. Back: Ashburton Hospital general manager Garth Bateup and Advance Ashburton Grants Committee chairman Trevor Croy. Alma Lochhead from the Lochhead Trust was unable to make it.

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A law change won’t change life for Ashburton mother Catherine Kilgour, whose sons Alastair, 8, and Benjamin, 3, will stay in booster seats until she’s satisfied that an adult seatbelt will fit them properly.

Plunket and Safekids New Zealand are campaigning for children to stay in carseats until 148cm tall – the height of the average Kiwi 12-year-old. Reporter GABRIELLE STUART investigated why the changes were called for and how they might affect local families.

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ew Zealand carseat age limit laws will be extended to the age of seven in November, but several organisations say it won’t be enough to protect our kids. Associate Transport Minister Michael Woodhouse said that 150 six- and seven-year-olds are injured by their seatbelts every year, and hoped that the new Land Transport Rule he signed last week would reduce such cases. But both Plunket and Safekids New Zealand said

that, while a step in the right direction, the changes were not enough. The organisations are campaigning for the law to be based on a height of 148cm, roughly that of the average 12-year-old in New Zealand. While the response from local parents was overwhelmingly in favour of the law being based on height, some parents had concerns about the response from their older children, the cost of new car seats and difficulty of fitting so many car

OPINION Should the carseat law be based on height or age?

Karen Taylor – Good luck making teenagers and uni students/adults use a booster seat because some are not tall enough. Children, yes, but there has to be a cut-off point of age somewhere.

Trudy Fifita – My seven-year-old still goes in a booster and will do until she is too big for it, same with my four-year- old son. It sits them higher and the seatbelt is lower. I’m 155cm and the belt cuts across my neck, it’s awful. Bronnie Booth – If you have ever seen the repercussions of a child not correctly restrained in a car due to being too small for a car seatbelt, you would have no issue with ever putting your kids on a booster or with a harness belt. Maree Reveley – Height and age as not all the children the same age are the same height. Weight should not come into it! Surely children’s safety comes first.

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seats in their vehicles. Plunket Car Seat Mid Canterbury area manager Shirley Fallon said that Plunket was there to help any parents struggling with the new laws. “It’s always going to be tricky to fit three car seats in the back of a small car, but there are a lot more options out there now. We’re always happy to talk, and if parents come in to the centre we’ll do our best to help them find a solution.” Although Plunket recommended that the law be changed to include any children shorter than 148cm, she said that the law would never apply to adults, who have stronger, more resilient skeletons. Local mother Catherine Kilgour said that her eight- and 10-year-olds still used booster seats, and would continue to, no matter what the law was. “I think that it costs a lot of money to pass a new law, and that money would be better spent educating parents. The parents who know about the dangers and what’s available to keep their children safe will be already using them, and those who don’t understand won’t, so the law changing won’t do anything to change how people behave.” Paediatric intensivist Dr Liz

Segedin has treated some of New Zealand’s most severely injured children involved in car crashes, and said that using a booster seat could mean the difference between an uninjured child and a severely injured or even paralysed child. “Seatbelts are designed to fit an adult body, and if children use an adult seatbelt that does not fit them correctly, their bodies move more than they should. By just using adult seatbelts, children are at an increased risk of severe head

injuries, injuries to the abdominal organs, spinal fractures and of paralysis due to damage to the spinal cord.” Booster seats work by lifting the child up so that the shoulder belt fits the child properly across the chest, and the lap belt sits properly across the strong bones of the pelvis. According to existing NZ Transport Agency guidelines, children must be “in an approved child restraint until they are tall enough for an adult safety belt to fit correctly”.

THE FACTS The current law: – Children from zero to four years of age must not travel in a car unless properly restrained in an approved and appropriate child restraint. – Approved child restraints include baby capsules, carseats, booster seats and child safety harnesses, so long as they are ‘appropriate for the age and size of the child’. – According to the existing regulations children aged five to seven must use an approved child restraint if there is one available and if it is appropriate to the child’s age and size. – An exception is available for some passenger service vehicles, goods service vehicles and vintage vehicles not fitted with safety belts, but in those cases the child must travel in the back seat where one is available. Changes from November 1: – Children from zero to six years of age must wear appropriate and approved child restraints. – Children seven years of age must wear child restraints if an appropriate one is available. – An exception to the rule for medical reasons will apply to all children under five. – The exception for goods vehicles where seatbelts are not available will be removed.

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By Brayden Lindsay Ashburton’s Senior Net members got a first-hand taste of the wonderful world of YouTube at a question and answer meeting this week. The session was aimed at showing members how to use YouTube successfully. Treasurer Noma Kell said it was great to see a large group of the district’s seniors wanting to use YouTube. “They were really keen to come along and learn the basics about YouTube,” she said. The hardest part, she said, was for members to come to grips with Windows 8. “We have had a few people wanting lessons on Windows 8, the changes had been a big learning curve for everyone.” YouTube was not the only website which had caught the attention of the elderly. “TradeMe and Facebook have been very popular among the senior net group, with many of them a bit unsure how to get set up on them properly,” she said. The group has learned a range of new skills on the computers including how to edit photos, make cards, more about Facebook, YouTube, TradeMe and the various Windows tools available. Senior Net president Margaret Eder said the group had a good amount of members keen to

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Barry McLauchlan and Margaret Eder listen closely for their next set of instructions at the Senior Net meeting on Thursday. learn new skills on the computers. “We have these question and answer days on the first Thursday of every month, and then people will ask for extra

lessons if they require them,” she said. Mrs Eder, said the group was becoming increasingly computer computer savvy. “It just gives them the con-

fidence to move on and do it, they were a bit frightened before that,” she said. Next up in the question and answer sessions for Senior Net is smart televisions.

The search for the classic racing yacht Nina is being called off a month after its crew was last heard from. The seven-strong crew of the 84-year-old wooden vessel, which was travelling to Australia from the Bay of Islands, was last in touch on June 4, when the ship encountered a storm. Over the last 11 days, there have been nine extensive searches over an area more than eight times the size of New Zealand. However, an Air Force P3 Orion search plane sent out to look for signs of the yacht have made no sightings of the vessel, its liferaft or debris. Shoreline searches by fixed wing aircraft and helicopters also failed to find the vessel. The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) today said no more active searches for the vessel were currently planned. RCCNZ operations manager John Seward said the process for considering a formal suspension of all active searching was now under way. He said regardless of that decision, the RCCNZ would continue to evaluate all available information and any new information that may come to light. He said trans-Tasman maritime radio broadcasts were continuing. - APNZ

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It was an admirable attempt but . . . Coen Lammers editor

he Labour Party proposal to change its selection processes to increase the number of female MPs to 50 per cent of caucus has caused a stir around the country. The attempt at positive discrimination may seem an admirable attempt to boost the role of women in their own party, but this forced selection procedure is taking considerable flak from men and women across the political spectrum. The ferocity of the responses around this issue is likely to force leader David Shearer to consider a quick U-turn but it is also an encouraging signal how far New Zealand has come. If even female MPs are scathing over potential preferential treatment over a male colleague, it indicates they feel confident in their skills and want to be picked on merit and not based on their gender. As they will know very well, if indeed their position on the party list was based on gender, they would always be tainted, and ridiculed, by the suggestion that they only got the job because they were wearing a skirt. Women in New Zealand are still a fair way off from having equal opportunities and equal pay across the board, but often this is not simply a case of gender discrimination. The reasons for a glass ceiling for many women in their careers are complex. There may be other factors in play than possible sexism among management and opportunities could also be affected by lifestyle choices, the make-up of their support network or other influences on their working life. Most female executives in Mid Canterbury and around New Zealand will testify that they had to be extremely tough to succeed in the boys’ club, and often have to make huge sacrifices on the home front. But they will all tell you that every career woman in New Zealand can get to the top if they are determined enough and have the skill set required. Unlike other Western countries, including Australia, New Zealand has a wonderful history around women’s rights and is used to seeing a woman at the helm. A few years back, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Governor-General, Chief Justice and top-paid executive were all women and they did not have to deal with the archaic, sly sexism that Julia Gillard was exposed to before she was dumped as Australian Prime Minister. Our neighbours were clearly not ready for a female PM. New Zealand is threatening to lose its leading role in women’s rights, as the number of females in executive roles has stalled at 28 per cent, but forcing the issue like Labour is proposing may not be the answer Kiwi women are waiting for.

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his week has been Maori language week, and through the news media I’ve learned of all sorts of happenings around the country as well as locally. Speech and performance competitions as far south as Bluff have had corresponding activities in the far north. Locally we’ve seen schools in Mid Canterbury put their best feet forward, and the smiles on the children’s faces (and those of the teachers and parents too). No questions needed there about their enjoyment of the visits by sports stars and other dignitaries, and the new things they’ve learned. Learning to weave seemed to set the preschoolers on fire, while senior secondary pupils looked apprehensive about the public speaking involved. And yet some grumpy woman has seen fit to complain very publically about the use of the greeting “Kia Ora in business”. What planet has she been on for the past 35 or so years? In the 1980s I was in Auckland taking part in a training course on making a television item with very few resources. One of my favourite songs at the time was called Marama Ake Ai and it reffered to movement in the streets. So I trundled through the streets of Auckland with a camera which seemed to get heavier at every step, and I listened out for Te Reo Rangatira. Not a sound to be heard but some pretty disgusting New Zealand English. Tried universities, work places, markets. No! The story ended with my assumption that no one was speaking

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Maori in the streets of Auckland that day, But try turning the clock forward to 2012. I did the same around Auckland, the picture was different.

Upright proud and well presented Maori kids were rushing to talk to me, that time I didn’t even have a camera for the obligatory “hey Mum”. But the joy this week has been spoiled for me by one vinegar-mouthed sour puss. The grumpy woman who complained about kia ora as a greeting this week could no doubt have got her knickers into an even tighter knot if we found it actually worth informing her that we have three official languages. I exhort any one you communicating with her to use New Zealand sign. Might be hard to write but we could try it on the phone perhaps?

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named in the Lions’ starting XV for the deciding test against Australia on Saturday, Wales coach Warren Gatland has shown his true colours. The Kiwi also made the controversial call to omit Brian O’Driscoll, the first time in the Irishman’s career he has been dropped from the 22.

- After a difficult front nine in the third round of the US Open, American golfer Jessica Korda knew she had to make a change. So, after

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5 - It seemed unthinkable a

couple of months back but the Warriors have won their past five NRL fixtures. After edging the Brisbane Broncos 18-16 in Auckland last weekend thanks to a late intercept try by Konrad Hurrell, the Warriors will shoot for their sixth win in a row on Sunday against Souths.

24 - Peter Sagan may be on

track to retain the green jersey at the Tour de France, but sprinting rival Mark Cavendish added to his record tally of stage wins in Thursday’s fifth stage. Cavendish crossed the line first for the 24th time on the Tour, but currently sits in third in the green jersey classification.

36 - Chris Martin, a regular

in New Zealand’s test line-up for the past decade, announced his retirement from all cricket on Wednesday. The evergreen seamer may best be remembered for his inability with the bat, which saw him collect 36 ducks from 71 tests - second behind West Indian Courtney Walsh (43).

1 - Just one centimetre seems 280 - Cincinnati Reds set to separate

Kiwi shot putter Tom Walsh from starting at the world championships in Moscow next month. Walsh, who threw 19.61m in Lausanne yesterday, holds a personal best of 20.09m - 1cm short of the B qualifying standard - and has one more chance to go one better.

pitcher Homer Bailey threw the 280th no-hitter in Major League Baseball on Thursday, shutting out the San Francisco Giants without allowing a single batter to get a hit. Bailey also became the sixth man to be responsible for consecutive no-hitters, having tossed one last season.

- The Highlanders have had a disastrous Super Rugby campaign but they were at least able to retain the services of Ben Smith, who on Thursday signed

on with New Zealand rugby for the next four years. The utility has been in career-best form this year and is capable of playing centre, wing or fullback.

- American Joey Chestnut broke his own world record, downing 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes to win Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest today (Fri). Chestnut scarfed down the dogs and buns to win the annual Coney Island event and take home US$10,000 (NZD$12,778).

- There isn’t a New Zealand team in sight at the business end of the ANZ Championship after the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic lost to the Queensland Firebirds last weekend. The Firebirds now meet the Melbourne Vixens on Sunday for a spot in next weekend’s final against the Adelaide Thunderbirds. - APNZ

Six of the NRL’s best By Michael Brown

On target The results aren’t the only thing to improve at the Warriors in recent times. Shaun Johnson has also found his radar when it comes to goalkicking, having landed his last 15 attempts after a sometimes wayward start to the season. It has helped that more kicks at goal are from handier positions, but he looks to have found better rhythm and confidence. He still has some way to go to replicate Trent Hodgkinson, with the Bulldogs kicker having succeeded with 37 of his 39 attempts this season for a success rate of 95 percent.

Vulcanised

The Warriors’ heavy defeat to the Panthers six weeks ago was the catalyst for a significant turnaround, and feeder side

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Auckland Vulcans went through a similar experience. The Vulcans won only three of their first 10 games, including a hammering by Cronulla and defeat to bottom side Wyong, and it forced them to have their own “man in the mirror” moment, as coach Willie Swann described it. Since then, the Vulcans have won five of their last six including last weekend’s impressive win over the previously unbeaten Sharks. The Junior Warriors are also performing well and are fourth in the Holden Cup. #

Cry wolf

Manly’s David Williams Game of the week is known as Wolfman for This match pitches the two form fairly obvious reasons so teams of the competition but when the hirsute winger there’s a considerable distance was charged with affray between them on the table (12 and offensive behaviour points). The Rabbitohs are seem- after an alleged inciingly on course for their first dent outside a Sydney premiership since 1971 but will nightclub in May, many come up against a Warriors out- checked the calendar. fit trying to make up ground in Williams has said he will a hurry. The omens aren’t good defend the charges vehefor the Warriors, however, and mently but he won’t be able not just because Souths have to use the lunar cycle as few weaknesses. They have never an excuse - turns out won in Western Australia in their the alleged alterfour attempts, including last cation happened year’s game against Manly when two days before they threw away a 16-point lead a full moon. in the final 12 minutes. # #

“A bit more grunt, yes, that’s what’s needed here”.

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The New Zealand women’s side start their defence of the women’s World Cup against France overnight and are confident of continuing their stranglehold on the tournament at the four-team event. The Kiwi Ferns are the only side to lift the trophy since its inception in 2000, having won all three previous tournaments, and also take on England (July 9) and Australia (July 11) before the final on July 15. #

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“Umm, didn’t know Superman was coming to ref our game.” - Margaret H

Wrestlemania

Most teams can’t wait to get out of Auckland after a defeat to the Warriors but the Broncos stayed in New Zealand rather than head back to Brisbane. With a game against the Storm in Melbourne last night, they figured it would be preferable to stay put than fly home and then to Melbourne. Their training on Wednesday morning was apparently interrupted by 30 teenagers doing a life skills course at a university storming the practice pitch. The Courier Mail reported the teens then playwrestled with the likes of Sam Thaiday and Scott Prince, but it’s not clear if any will be cited for alleged grapple or chickenwing tackles. - APNZ

“A knee-slam? Think you’re in the wrong game . . .” - Terry C

“It really doesn’t get any better than this.” - Orica-GreenEDGE cyclist SIMON GERRANS on becoming the sixth Australian to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey. * * * * “Daryl was a huge part of me getting the jersey so I thought it was a nice gesture to be able to pass it on to him now.” - GERRANS after passing on the yellow jersey to team-mate DARYL IMPEY. * * * * This was my first day driving the bus so it’s not a good start but I hope they have faith in me. I tried to sleep but I had a lot on my mind and I hope today will go ok.” - Spaniard GARIKOITZ ATXA, the driver of the OricaGreenEDGE team bus, apologises after the vehicle became stuck under the finish line gantry at stage one of the Tour de France, causing chaos. * * * * “The Tour de France? No. Impossible to win without doping” Disgraced LANCE ARMSTRONG claims no rider could have won the Tour without using performance enhancing drugs. * * * * “I just hope I can take pressure off all the players.” - New Australian cricket coach DARREN LEHMANN ahead of the Ashes series in England. * * * * “It’s all about picking your times and there’s no better time than an Ashes series to show that aggression.” - Australian fast bowler JAMES PATTINSON promises to be at his fiery best in the Ashes. * * * * “Liam Gill has a huge future, and so does Michael Hooper - I just wanted them to give me one game,” - Wallabies great GEORGE SMITH shows his desperation for a Test swansong in tonight’s clash against the British and Irish Lions. * * * * “He’s perfectly capable on playing in 2015 (World Cup).” Wallabies coach ROBBIE DEANS on reactivated flanker SMITH. * * * * “You talk about Israel Folau, I mean Israel Folau’s away game is in Cape Town. In rugby league, his away game would be Campbelltown.” - ARU boss BILL PULVER, confident the code hopper will stay in rugby union. * * * * “What should I do? Dance?” - Polish fourth seed AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA defends her abrupt handshake with SABINE LISICKI after being defeated in a Wimbledon semi-final. - AAP

“So now it’s synchronised football?” - Marg M

“Novak is encouraging his five-year-old to take up the game . . .” - Margaret H

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Shona’s back in the national limelight “Obviously its quite cold here, I have been doing a lot of training near the heat pump Shona McGrath has been with lots of clothes on.” competing in multisports In Canada, McGrath will be events for over 15 years, and is one of 15 people representing looking forward to representthe country at the championing New Zealand again on the ships and the only one comnational stage. peting in her 55-59 age group. McGrath has been victorious The trip to Canada is not in many events throughout funded so McGrath has been her career, including a victory required to come up with the in the 2000 Coast to Coast required cash out of her own female masters. pocket. However this year McGrath The 55-year-old, a national was not so confident of a plac- representative, is hoping for a ing at this year’s event. strong turnout at her fun run “Running may be tough as I fundraiser in Ashburton on have an injured leg, but that is Sunday as she prepares for no excuse as two of my sports the Duathlon World Champs in friends are in wheelchairs so Ottawa, Canada. a sore leg is nothing,” she said. It will not be cheap for McGrath said competing in McGrath to get herself to Ottawa will be difficult this Ottawa, with it set to cost her year, with the weather condiclose to $10,000, although she tions completely different to is over there for three weeks what was predominant over to adapt to the conditions and here. assess the course, while she “It’s the middle of winter will also travel to see some over here, and over there its friends in other countries. summer so it will be hot and Despite not being in the same humid.” town as her brother and coach Training and trying to adapt Jeff McGrath, she remained to the conditions of what the unconcerned about this causracing will be like, has meant ing any problem to her trainMcGrath has come up with ing. some unique ways to prepare Being strong at sport runs for the race. in the family, with McGrath’s Brayden Lindsay

• McKavanagh jumps Grant McKavanagh jumped from his role as New Zealand Football chief executive before he was pushed. One of his last acts in the role was to finalise the venue for November’s World Cup playoff, which was confirmed as Wellington only hours after his resignation. It was a classic attempt by the national body to quickly divert attention from the resignation of their leading administrator. It’s understood McKavanagh’s performance in recent times was not seen as up to scratch and, even though the All Whites are on the verge of their most important assignment every four years, the time was seen as right for him to go. - APNZ

12-year-old granddaughter Jessica Barlow-Todd recently named Mid Canterbury junior all-round sportsperson of the year. “She is a bit of natural, when it comes to sport.” McGrath has recently returned to her roots, the sport of duathlon, following stints in multi sports and triathlons.

• Sky grabs World Cup After the own goal of losing the English Premier League, Sky Television looks to have netted at the right end and secured the rights to next year’s Fifa World Cup. The Herald understands the pay TV network have locked up the major prize of world football’s showpiece tournament, the secondmost watched sporting event in the world. Sky has endured a rough couple of weeks, being pipped to the EPL by Internet company Coliseum Sports Media and yesterday losing MotoGP to Freeview channel Sommet Sports. Sky also suffered a public backlash over unscheduled interruptions to the All Blacks’ third test against France and the Black Caps’ first Twenty20 - APNZ against England.

• Vettori shuns contract

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Shona McGrath is all smiles after being selected in the New Zealand Duathlon squad to attend the age group world championships in Ottawa, Canada, in August.

Table tells the story By Michael Brown Simon Mannering rarely looks at the NRL table. He doesn’t see the point. You’re either doing well or you need to do better. The Warriors skipper didn’t know where his side were sitting on the ladder (“somewhere near the bottom,” he guessed) but is aware the Rabbitohs are travelling very well at the top of the table after 13 wins from 15 games. It’s part of the reason why he felt the Warriors they have nothing to feel comfortable about even though they have won their last five which has them on the cusp of the top eight. The Warriors take on Souths in Perth tomorrow night in a clash of the two form teams of the competition. One side’s impressive run will come to an end - the Rabbitohs have won their last four - in unfamiliar territory and the

Warriors are desperate to equal the six-game winning run they put together in 2008. Mannering doesn’t feel like his side are playing as well as they can, which he thinks should help ward off any signs of complacency among his team-mates. “We have won a few games lately but there are still plenty of things to work on,” he said. “We can’t expect someone to get another intercept try in the last few minutes to win us a game every week [like Konrad Hurrell did last weekend against Brisbane]. “The pleasing thing is the effort in the team, especially defensively. “Any time the Warriors defend well we seem to have a bit of success. That’s going to have to continue against the Bunnies because they have good backs with size and a big forward pack.” The Warriors’ defence has improved dramatically in recent weeks. They conceded an average of more than 28 points in their

first 10 games but have let in only 14.8 in their last five. No team has put more than 18 points on them in the five-game winning streak. Mannering has often been at the forefront of that, and was particularly impressive against Brisbane last weekend when he made 44 tackles including a handful that snuffed out promising Broncos attacks. The Rabbitohs possess so many weapons right across the park, from their big front row to fullback Greg Inglis, who averages an impressive 168m a game and leads the league for tackle breaks with 75. They also welcome back George Burgess and Chris McQueen and are seemingly on course for their first

minor premiership since 1989. The Warriors have some weapons of their own, including Hurrell who has been a threat since his return to the first-grade side. The big centre is still vulnerable in defence, but a handful with the ball in hand and scored the matchwinners against both Manly and Brisbane. He will be even more important if winger Manu Vatuvei, who has scored 10 tries in 11 games, is forced out of Sunday’s game with a shin injury. Warriors side to play Souths at NIB Stadium, Perth, tomorrow (8.30pm NZT): Kevin Locke, Glen Fisiiahi, Dane Nielsen, Konrad Hurrell, Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Feleti Mateo, Simon Mannering (c), Elijah Taylor, Interchange: Russell Packer, Jacob Lillyman, Todd Lowrie, Dominique Peyroux, Ngani Laumape, Suaia Matagi, Charlie Gubb. - APNZ

Fitzgerald up for new challenge By Daniel Richardson New Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach Julie Fitzgerald wants to get a feel for the surroundings before she comes in and makes any changes at the franchise. Following the departure of Noeline Taurua, the Magic con-

firmed yesterday that Fitzgerald would become the first Australian head coach of a New Zealand team in netball’s ANZ Championship. Taurua was part of the furniture at the Magic but decided to move on after guiding the side to one title in the first six years of the competition, which opened the door for change.

There are some pressing concerns for Fitzgerald, namely whether she can hold on to the Magic’s off-contract core of Casey Kopua, Irene van Dyk and Laura Langman. Fitzgerald said she wanted to retain the Magic’s big three but needed to conduct a few meet and greet sessions in the immediate future. - APNZ

The doubt surrounding Daniel Vettori’s cricket career was matched by the man himself yesterday, with the stricken spinner opting against receiving a contract for next season. It was a move of his own making - and a measure of Vettori’s character - but it was far from a white flag in the fight against the Archilles ailment which has plagued him for 12 months. The 34-year-old underwent surgery on his Achilles in London last month, and the prognosis is good. But Vettori is so far away from returning to the crease he felt it unfair to receive remuneration from either New Zealand Cricket or Northern Districts for the 2013/14 season. - APNZ

• Tension in Ford team With friends like Ford teammate Mark Winterbottom, V8 Supercars young gun David Reynolds doesn’t need enemies. Tensions between the pair still appear to be simmering after Winterbottom rammed into Reynolds in the last round in Darwin, costing his team-mate a podium finish. The fallout over their Top End incident prompted their Ford team to establish ground rules for their teammates racing door to door. And Reynolds looked to have shaken off the disappointment when he clocked the fastest practice time (one minute, 13.14 seconds) yesterday ahead of this weekend’s Townsville round. Reynolds flew home in the fourth and final practice session on the faster soft tyres, pipping flying Kiwi Scott McLaughlin (1:13.19) and 2010 V8 champion James Courtney (1:13.29). - AAP

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Crusaders stun Chiefs Crusaders 43 Chiefs 15 By Patrick McKendry

The Crusaders have stunned the Chiefs last night in a match which was supposed to answer a few questions about the two best teams in the New Zealand conference. Instead, it raised several more. No two ways about it. The Crusaders humbled the defending champions, a new phenomenon for Dave Rennie’s men, and to some extent, for Todd Blackadder’s. The most pertinent question is how will the Chiefs respond to this? Then needed only a bonus point to finish top of the New Zealand conference. Instead they got tails kicked back to Hamilton. It was an inspired performance by the Crusaders, who had major contributors all over the field. Skipper Kieran Read was inspired, scoring two of the his side’s five tries. Israel Dagg had his best game in a red and black jersey this season and prop Wyatt Crockett put in not only a massive effort in the set pieces, he was also everywhere in open play. The Chiefs will bounce back. Next weekend they face what will be a travel-weary Blues in Auckland and are likely to get the result they want to finish on top - and deservedly for they have been more consistent performers than the Crusaders so far this season. But, after handing the Highlanders a bit of a hiding last weekend, the Crusaders carried on their impressive form.

Rennie’s men were quickly on the back foot thanks to the directness of the Crusaders forwards and their own offending at the breakdown, at one point referee Jonathon White handing Chiefs skipper Craig Clarke a general warning. But while the home side dominated early, the Chiefs’ vaunted defence held well and it was only after the halftime hooter that they managed to breach the visitors’ line. It was a significant blow. Denied from a similar position by Bundee Aki in their first clash in Hamilton in May, Read managed to ground the ball despite the close attentions of Sam Cane and Tawera Kerr-Barlow. The try owed plenty also to a dominant scrum from the Crusaders following a risky piece of play from Chiefs fullback Robbie Robinson. Read’s try was important because there were other echos of his side’s Hamilton loss in the Chiefs’ try to Aseali Tikoirotuma minutes earlier. Aaron Cruden - who charged down a Carter clearance to score a try in that match - was at again when disrupting Dagg’s attempted kick, regathering and almost going in under the posts. Kerr-Barlow’s kick got the deserved reward - the Crusaders offending at the ruck - when Tikoirotuma cleaned up the scraps. Liam Messam failed to show for the Chiefs after hurting his back during the week, which meant a start for Ross Filipo - his second of the season and first since his knee injury four months ago. Messam’s absence was keenly felt, but even the presence of All Black Messam wouldn’t have helped his team’s cause that much.

Dagg’s try just after halftime was the dagger. It put the score out to 26-8 and it was quickly followed by Read’s second, a good reward for the No8. Ryan Crotty’s try in the corner was the Crusaders’ fourth, with Dagg once again featuring. The Crusaders’ sole concern is likely to be the ankle injury to Luke Romano which forced him from the field. Charlie Ngatai scored a consolation for the Chiefs but replacement Tyler Bleyendaal, appropriately, had the last say for the Crusaders with a long-range intercept, shades of last week’s amazing finish against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr. Crusaders 43 (Kieran Read 2, Israel Dagg, Ryan Crotty, Tyler Bleyendaal tries; Carter 3 cons, 4 pens) Chiefs 15 (Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Charlie Ngatai tries; Andrew Horrell con, Aaron Cruden pen ). HT: 19-8. - APNZ

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Deans king of the poker-face coaches By Wynne Gray

Robbie Deans carries the impassive stare of a man who would do well in the Las Vegas casinos. Stick him on a table with a few of the high rollers and they would soon be questioning if Deadpan Dingo had a pulse. There are few visible signs of the pressure which continues to rise on Deans about his tenure as Wallaby coach. He rarely vents in public, he picks his words carefully and while the delivery often lacks

intonation, he delivers his messages with consistent repetition. His stare is impervious and there is little physical evidence of any inner distress. Deans is no larrikin, there is none of the swagger and bluster which Australians like from their public leaders and he is as stubborn, determined and politically sharp as any in the rugby community. When he makes a decision he sticks with it and shifting James O’Connor to five-eighths for the Lions series is his most recent example. It is a move which

has split rugby followers and may decide Deans’ future. The 53-year-old moved across the Tasman six years ago but his manner has not changed one iota from his days in Christchurch. He did not seek the limelight there and is the same in the highly competitive commercial media market in Sydney and beyond. He does much to advance his sport and away from his international duties, often coaches

Ohoka had breached the “90 minute play limit”, as some players had played a whole or significant The Allenton-Celtic under 16s part of the St Bede’s match and take on West Melton in the under then a similar amount of time in 16 combined rugby final today, the Ohoka match. after a controversial week. Mid Canterbury’s Ian Patterson The Mid Canterbury club side was on the combined competitipped up the previously unbeattion committee that ruled on the en Springston to make the final, appeal, upholding West Melton’s while West Melton had lost to protest. Ohoka in the other semi-final. “The IRB guidelines for junior However, after the result West rugby are you can only play a Melton lodged an appeal, suggest- maximum total of 90 minutes of ing Ohoka had breached the com- rugby on a Saturday,” Patterson petition’s rules. said. Ohoka, who have three re-grad“So what resulted in Ohoka fored players in their squad, have feiting the game was the playing had players from St Bede’s under of players in excess of the maxi16s play matches for the side mum allowable playing time on during the course of the season. the day. For last Saturday’s semi-final “The rule has been a long the St Bede’s under 16 match established rule and is well and the Ohoka matches were known within junior rugby ranks, rejigged to allow the St Bede’s and while it may not be that complayers to feature in both. monly known to people in generWest Melton contested that al, it was made clear at the team By Jonathan Leask

schools, clubs, shires in far-flung areas. But Deans does not give it a public burst as the more garrulous Bob Dwyer, Alan Jones, the late Greg Smith, John Connolly and Eddie Jones did during their times with the Wallabies. Deans falls into the measured category where Rod Macqueen used to frustrate his audiences. At work, with his Wallabies, Deans is more animated.

He is the ringmaster while at public question time, he does not have the same control. He is still deliberate at training and that is his biggest strength. Deans does not display the abuse and ranting which marked too many coaches’ ideas of their work. But when something really aggravates him, Deans does bristle. Some of his sizzling venom is lost on those without his education but the displeasure is apparent. When Deans lets rip, he stings. - NZH

briefings at the start of the year.” West Melton and Allenton-Celtic were originally scheduled to play today in their opening match of the Ellesmere-Mid Canterbury under 16 competition, but it will now double as the final of the North Canterbury-Ellesmere-Mid

since then, but so too has their final opposition. “We’ll never take anyone for granted. “Every side has improved throughout the season and were certainly going up there to win it. “They’re a great bunch of boys that have come together as a combined team but they have played each other so much in the past and go to school together so have gelled together well.” In the lead up to the semi-final they were hit with some bad luck losing halfback Max Sexton to a broken wrist after he was bowled Canterbury competition. off his motor scooter, which had “We knew we would be playCameron Turpin step into the ing West Melton this weekend no halfback role and steer the side matter what, so our focus has around the paddock in the sucjust been on our performance and what we need to do to get the cess semi-final. Springston scored in first few win either way,” coach Warren minutes but Allenton-Celtic Mackenzie said. Allenton-Celtic hammered West replied with tries to first-five Melton 31-5 at Allenton on May 4 Richard Sooaemalelagi, Benji and the side has come a long way Barry and fullback Kieran Hunt,

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who also converted all three tries and landed a penalty before halftime for a 24-5 lead. The second half was a stalemate with Allenton-Celtic unable to add to their tally but standing strong in defence to deny Springston scoring either to take a 24-5 win. “We were confident the boys could do it but it was just a matter of getting their heads right really and it all came together last weekend. “Hopefully we can lift again this weekend.” Another strong performance can have them win the win their combined competition, a rare feat for a Mid Canterbury side, and also make a winning start to their second competition. Meanwhile as well as missing out on the final, Ohoka may also face further sanction from the Canterbury Rugby Football Union for moving the time of the game.

Blues continue with their Super 15 high-wire act Being in contention on the eve of their penultimate game is an impressive feat after last year’s dysfunctional It seems incredible a team with four campaign, and one the team owe straight defeats and a losing record entirely to their penchant for picking could still sneak into the playoffs, but up bonus points. the Blues are hoping to beat the odds. Since Super Rugby began offering A season which initially offered so six playoff places two seasons ago, much, before derailing leading into no side with fewer than 10 wins have the international break, now rests on had a sniff of the finals. tomorrow morning’s (NZT) match with If the Blues beat the Cheetahs and the Cheetahs. follow it next week with an unlikely Win in the Republic, and the Blues’ victory over the Chiefs, they could slim hopes survive another week. squeeze in with eight wins and eight Lose, and it’s time to plan for next Rene losses. Ranger season. The difference in that scenario By Kris Shannon

would be the Blues’ competitionleading 12 bonus points. Worth three wins, those extra points kept the Blues’ season alive when last week’s last-minute loss to the Sharks seemed to extinguish their hopes. And the unlikely reprieve has understandably lifted the spirits of Sir John Kirwan’s side, with the coach confirming the frenetic finale has proven to be a positive. “Everyone’s excited about it, we realise how big a game it is,” Kirwan said. “It’s come down to a couple of games, which is sort of exciting guys rather than them worrying about it.

“It’s really positive from a team spirit point of view but we’ve just got to try put together an 80-minute performance. I think it’s fair to say, if you look at our last few games, we’ve been paying well in patches rather than over the 80 minutes.” It’s also fair to say those patches didn’t come at the conclusion of last week’s game. The Sharks crossed for the matchwinner with 20 seconds on the clock, a defeat Kirwan called “devastating” but one that, perhaps surprisingly, wasn’t entirely toxic. “The boys were incredibly proud

of the way they kept hanging in [last week]. “The scrum got bent but the guys in the front row were still running around the corner and making their tackles. “To get another life like this is really down to us scoring all those bonus points.” And, with all those bonus points proving so profitable, the Blues aren’t about to change their approach to match the high stakes. Kirwan expects the Cheetahs to play a similarly expansive game, leaving the battle at set pieces potentially

pivotal. “Our lineout was fine last week but it was the scrum that we got six penalties off. “In Africa, if you give away that many penalties, they’ll kick you into the corner, and they’re big men so they’ll drive you. “If we can clean that up, continue to play our style, the boys know that if we can hang onto the ball we’re pretty dangerous.” **************

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12.50am (NZT) Cheetahs: Hennie Daniller, Willie le Roux, Johann Sadie, Robert Ebersohn, Raymond Rhule, Riaan Smit, Piet van Zyl, Philip van der Walt, Lappies Labuschagne, Heinrich Brussow, Ligtoring Landman, Lodewyk de Jager, Lourens Adriaanse, Adriaan Strauss (c), Coenie Oosthuizen. Reserves: Ryno Barnes, Trevor Nyakane, Waltie Vermeulen, Boom Prinsloo, Sarel Pretorius, Elgar Watts, Ryno Benjamin. Blues: Charles Piutau, Frank Halai, Jackson Willison, Francis Saili, Rene Ranger, Baden Kerr, Jamison Gibson-Park, Peter Saili, Luke Braid, Steven Luatua, Ali Williams (c), Anthony Boric, Angus Ta’avao, James Parsons, Sam Prattley. Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Culum Retallick, Brendon O’Connor, Wayne Ngaluafe, Marty McKenzie, George Moala. - APNZ

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Miss Maximuss and jockey Chris Johnson get home for the win in the $25,000 Winter Cup Trial at the Ashburton Raceway yesterday.

Johnson claims major honours By Jonathan Leask The national trainers’ premiership may have been all but decided at Ashburton yesterday. Ashburton’s winter gallops meeting was upgraded to feature meeting status after the abandonment of the Canterbury Jockey Club meeting because of wet conditions. That meant a bigger pool of money was available, and a better class of horses was on hand in the balmy conditions. Running hot in the feature race, the $25,000 Winter Cup Trial, was Miss Maximuss, the five-year-old mare kicking out on the home straight to lead in Pazejan by a length at the line, with Keep The Courage coming in third. The win for Miss

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Maximuss made it five wins from seven starts in Ashburton showing a real liking for the track, but it’s a feeling not shared by trainer Michael Pitman. “Ashburton isn’t my favourite track, but Miss Maximuss seems to enjoy it,” Pitman said. The win was Pitman’s second of the day, after Vanilla took out the seventh, giving him a handy lead on Lisa Latta in the national trainer’s premiership. Latta had a big contingent in Ashburton looking to close the gap on Pitman but only came away with a second in the day’s opening race and a third in the sixth. With his two wins in tow, Pitman has a 10 point lead with only three weeks to go in the season. Jockey Chris Johnson claimed a double riding the winners in both the big $25,000 stake races after riding Soldier of Love to the line first in the second race of the day and then repeating the effort with Miss Maximuss. There were also two wins for the local trainers. Jan Hay had a winner in the fourth in Vaporetto and also ran second in the fifth with Astrogal, while the Emily Wilsontrained Irish Dude got up for the win in the ninth by a neck paying $13. Wilson also had Gold’N Cash take third in the last.

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Results from Ashburton yesterday The weather was fine and the track slow for the Ashburton Races at the Ashburton Raceway yesterday. RACE 1: VICTORY LIME RATING 75, $15000, 2100m 5-5 Additup (1) A Frye 1 1-2 Good One Glady (3) M Cameron 2 9-8 Winning Genes (5) T Moseley 3 Scratched: Danish Ruler. Also (in finishing order): 8-9 Red Magic, 3-3 Kerrytown Lady, 6-6 Arctic Fox, 2-1 Gossip Girl, 4-4 Dana Pascalle, 7-7 Farewell Flight. 1/2 hd, 1/2 hd, 2-1/2L. Time: 2:16.46. Win: $9.80. Places: $2.90, $1.40, $4.50. Q: $13.90. Tri: $372.50 (1,3,5). First4: $852.80 (1,3,5,9). Sub: Good One Glady (3). Trainer: Brett Inglis, Timaru. Breeding: 5 g Eltawaasul (USA)-Hearts. RACE 2: PAUL SUMMERFIELD PLUMBING OPEN HANDICAP, $25,000, 2100m 1-1 Soldier Of Love (7) C Johnson 1 4-3 Dickens (3) M Cameron 2 R Black 3 3-4 Saragarhi (6) Scratched: Needastar. Also (in finishing order): 2-2 Lisa Love, 6-6 Tristan’s Choice, 5-5 Stormy Rain. Sht hd, 1-1/2L, 1L. Time: 2:16.13. Win: $3.10. Places: $1.70, $2.20. Quinella: $7.40. Trifecta: $36.70 (7,3,6). First4: $125.10 (7,3,6,4). Double: $14.80 (1/7+), $22.20 (1/3). Sub: Soldier Of Love (7). Trainer: Mark Harris, Tuahiwi. Breeding: 5 m Lord Of Warriors (USA)-Miss Nicolight. RACE 3: GARY MCCORMICK TRANSPORT RATING 65, $12500, 2100m 4-4 Amigo (2) R Black 1 7-7 Sabhraj (6) R Doherty 2 1-1 The Bird Of Prey (7) C Johnson 3 Scratched: Ask My Wife. Also (finishing order): 12-12 Harry Hill, 9-8 Aqualine, 5-3 Saint Ryan, 10-11 Chasuble, 6-6 Missceo, 3-5 Hidden Identity, 8-9 Flying Sportsman, 2-2 Adidazler, 13-13 Lagerfeld, 15-15 Giocchino, 11-10 Alpine Pearl, 14-14 Camo. 2-1/2L, 1-1/2L, 1L. Time: 2:15.02. Win: $8.30. Places: $3.10, $4.70, $1.80. Quinella: $79.80. Trifecta: $753.50 (2,6,7). First4: Not Struck. Treble: $290.80 (1/7+/2). Sub: The Bird Of Prey (7). Trainer: Graham Eade, Riverton. Breeding: 5 g Mr Nancho (ARG)-Antonella. RACE 4: P&T PLUMBING 2YO & OLDER MAIDEN, $12500, 1200m 5-4 Vaporetto (7) J Bullard 1 2-2 Do Uno Whoiam (1) D Bothamley 2 1-1 Halobethyname (4) A Frye 3 Scratched: Gartartan Lad, Resplendent, Sparks Fly, Garden Of Eden. Also (finishing order): 6-6 Hermione, 3-3 Mara Jade, 7-7 Manuia, 8-8 Poach The Cash, 4-5 Bon Cherie, 9-9 Crispncool, 10-10 Ice Angel.

Nse, 1-1/4L, 1-3/4L. Time: 1:13.57. Win: $6.80. Places: $1.90, $1.70, $1.40. Quinella: $15.00. Trifecta: $66.00 (7,1,4). First4: $981.10 (7,1,4,8). Double: $57.60 (2/7), $23.20 (2/1). Sub: Halobethyname (4). Trainer: Jan Hay, Ashburton. Breeding: 3 f Lucky Unicorn (AUS)-Paris Hilton. RACE 5: RURAL TRANSPORT RATING 65, $12,500, 1400m 4-4 Aint No Lollygagga (14) D Prastiy 1 5-7 Astrogal (8) K Williams 2 6-5 My Jungle Girl (4) A Frye 3 Scr: Drumreims, Slick Nickel, Valley Diamond, Zolatoi. Also (in finishing order): 7-9 Jimmy The One, 3-3 Lincoln’s Girl, 10-10 Davone Code, 8-6 Rockahoy, 1-1 Barberry Roze, 2-2 Pretty To Watch, 12-14 Braehill, 9-8 Navigator, 11-11 Ganache, 13-12 Carlyon Bay, 14-13 Nancy Myles. Nk, 1/2 nk, Lg nk. Time: 1:26.42. Win: $7.80. Places: $2.70, $3.40, $3.10. Quinella: $38.10. Trifecta: $616.30 (14,8,4). First4: $1974.50 (14,8,4,2). Sub: Barberry Roze (6). Trainer: Paul Richards, Wingatui. Breeding: 4 m No Excuse Needed (GB)-Soviet Princess. RACE 6: ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN MAIDEN, $12500, 1400m 6-6 Mispatch (6) C Barnes 1 3-3 Shaspic (3) S Wynne 2 7-9 Chairos (10) B Lammas 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 5-5 Riccioli, 10-10 Quest For Luck, 1-1 Truth, 8-7 Itswotido, 2-2 Fullovtrix, 12-11 Sweet But Neat, 14-13 Are You Mine, 13-14 Moonofklairessa, 11-12 Miss Fizz, 4-4 Miss Lightning, 9-8 Indiana Jones. Nk, Hd, Sht hd. Time: 1:26.70. Win: $14.80. Places: $4.40, $2.50, $4.90. Quinella: $58.50. Trifecta: $1632.70 (6,3,10). First4: $7265.20 (6,3,10,2). Double: $69.80 (14/6), $17.40 (14/3). Treble: $493.50 (7/14/6). Sub: Truth (1). Trainer: L & R Didham, Riccarton. Breeding: 6 m Pyrus (USA)-Blue Danube. RACE 7: DEVON TAVERN RATING 65, $12500, 1400m 2-1 Vanilla (1) A Morgan 1 5-5 Halo Buster (8) M Cameron 2 7-7 Bursting Stone (2) S Muniandy 3 Scratched: Hydraulic, Commander Cody, Benjy Hullah, Zolatoi, Carlyon Bay. Also (in finishing order): 10-11 Kokiid, 11-10 Fly My Pretty, 4-4 Showbrera, 3-3 Captorg, 1-2 Gee Tee Em, 12-13 Corazana, 8-8 Messines, 9-9 El Bee Dee, 13-12 What A Find, 6-6 Chair Up. 1/2L, Lg nk, Nk. Time: 1:26.16. Win: $5.10. Places: $1.60, $3.00, $4.10. Quinella: $23.70. Trifecta: $419.80 (1,8,2).

First4: $6154.30 (1,8,2,12). Sub: Gee Tee Em (5). Trainer: Michael Pitman, Riccarton. Breeding: 5 g O’Reilly-The Essence (AUS). RACE 8: RD PETROLEUM WINTER CUP TRIAL, $25,000, 1400m 1-1 Miss Maximuss (3) C Johnson 1 10-10 Pazejan (12) A Frye 2 2-3 Keep The Courage (11) R Black 3 Scratched: Conscious Mistake. Also (in finishing order): 9-9 Tick Tock Turbo, 5-5 Cangowest, 4-4 Confederate, 6-6 Black Berry Punch, 3-2 Jack’s Point, 7-8 Summer’s Boy, 11-11 The Hammer Head, 8-7 Our Genes, 12-12 Fiddler’s Green. 1L, 3/4L, 2-1/4L. Time: 1:25.10. Win: $4.40. Places: $1.70, $6.80, $2.00. Quinella: $62.80. Trifecta: $799.60 (3,12,11). First4: $4516.60 (3,12,11,6). Double: $15.90 (1/3+), $50.90 (1/12). Sub: Miss Maximuss (3). Trainer: Michael Pitman, Riccarton. Breeding: 5 m Castledale (IRE)-Missprynt. RACE 9: TREMBATH PLUMBING MAIDEN, $12500, 1600m 6-5 Irish Dude (5) A Frye 1 3-3 Contador (2) S Wynne 2 7-7 Something Zed (11) B Lammas 3 All Started. Also (in finishing order): 9-9 Rauwera, 1-1 Why Wait, 8-8 Down Here Up There, 4-4 King Filou, 11-11 Desert Girl, 2-2 See You At Divas, 5-6 Paragon Of Virtue, 10-10 The Drafter. Nk, 2L, 1/2 nk. Time: 1:44.40. Win: $13.00. Places: $3.40, $1.90, $3.50. Q: $33.90. Trifecta: $1244.80 (5,2,11). First4: $10790.10 (5,2,11,4). Sub: See You At Divas (8). Trainer: Emily Wilson, Ashburton. Breeding: 3 g Yamanin Vital-Sea Music. RACE 10: ROBBIES BAR & BISTRO ASHBURTON RATING 75, $15000, 1600m 1-1 Keepa Tramp (6) M Cameron 1 11-10 Belle D’Or (8) R Black 2 2-2 Gold ‘N Cash (5) P Taylor 3 Scratched: Al Askan. Also (in finishing order): 6-6 Tallyho Tui, 5-5 Global Partner, 9-9 Back Burner, 4-4 Black Stockings, 3-3 Stella Bella, 10-11 Peyow Peyow, 7-7 The Gordonian, 12-12 Orlov, 8-8 Pamina. 1-3/4L, 1L, Nk. Time: 1:39.72. Win: $3.60. Places: $1.60, $5.60, $2.20. Quinella: $46.50. Trifecta: $466.20 (6,8,5). First4: $1751.20 (6,8,5,7). Quaddie: $1368.60 (1/3+/5/6+). Place6: $1328.80 (4,8,14/3,6,10/ 1,2,8/3+,11,12/2,5,11/5,6+,8). Double: $47.10 (5/6+), $103.00 (5/8). Treble: $314.10 (3+/5/6+). Sub: Keepa Tramp (6). Tr: Sandy Cunningham, Riccarton. Breeding: 4 g Keeper (AUS)-Allez Tramp.

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Basketball Mid Canterbury

U15 girls’ nationals mission Mid Canterbury has provided five of the 10 young talented basketballers in the Canterbury Country Under 15 girls team. The side will head to Wellington in the second week of the July school holidays for their national tournament, which will be held in the capital city’s new ASB centre at Kilbirnie. The facility boasts 12 indoor

basketball courts. Canterbury Country will join other South Island sides from Otago, Canterbury Metro and Tasman at the tournament from July 24-27 and test their skills against the best 20 teams from throughout New Zealand. Four pools of five will play off for spots in the quarterfinals, leading into the semis and championship final.

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Sala Bueta, Georgina Kelly, Mel Puckett, Liberty Ross and Grace Wilson were selected for the initial squad, attending fortnightly then weekly full-day training sessions since March. Two squad teams attended a tournament held Queen’s Birthday weekend in Christchurch, from that weekend the final team of 10 was selected.

The five Mid Canterbury girls join five from North Canterbury, all continuing to train in the final lead up to the nationals to be held in a few weeks’ time. It is the first time Mid, North and South Canterbury have combined in this format for the age-group tournament. Head coach for Canterbury Country U15 girls is Mid

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Canterbury’s Pat Turton, with assistant coach Kimmi Heron from North Canterbury. Mid Canterbury’s Serenity Timothy was also named as non-travelling reserve. The local girls wish to thank the community for their support as they raise funds to assist them in their journey, and assure all they will put in 100 per cent at the nationals.

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The team at Wrights Drycleaners and Apparelmasters is all smiles after winning the top Apparelmasters award for 2013 at their annual conference in Dunedin last month.

Drycleaners get it right again By Brayden Lindsay Wrights Drycleaners and Apparelmasters received the perfect 10-year anniversary gift, when it was named the 2013 Apparelmasters franchise of the year last month. The business, owned by Stuart and Neroli Cross, came away with the top prize among

Apparelmasters, for the second time at their annual conference in Dunedin, after first winning it two years ago. Managing director Mr Cross said it was a privilege for his crew to have come away with the top prize over 30 other Apparelmasters throughout the country. “We were absolutely thrilled, it was very much a team effort,” he

said. Mr Cross puts the winning of the award down to the effort made by his 15 staff to place customer service first, as well as their drive and commitment to be the best they can be. “We make sure that we put the customers at the forefront of our services, we aim to please them.” The award was based on a range of categories; they included customer service, plant and

production, staff and management, product and quality control and business sustainability, with Wrights Drycleaners and Apparelmasters scoring 90 per cent in the customer service criteria. Mr Cross said it is the top prize in the country for apparel in New Zealand and would love to see his business claim the title for a third time next year.

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is the question of leverage and derivatives. Before making any investment it is best that you undertake a thorough enough review and analysis of your goals and circumstances. Take some time to think about and note down the following: Investment goals: What goals do you have? Why do you want to invest? Are you saving for retirement, do you want to be mortgage free, have you planned an international holiday, or are you saving for your child’s education or to pass on to your heirs? Income needs: Given these goals, what are your estimated current and future income needs? You need to consider your age and also your depend-

ents’ ages. How long do you plan to be working? What other things need to be considered: mortgage payments, annual holiday, a new car? Your income needs will be the prime input into an investment strategy make-up. – Timeframe: Over what timeframe are your goals planned? When do you need to withdraw money? Do you need a regular income flow over a set timeframe or do you need a lump sum on a specific date? Generally, longer term investments are able to ride out the usual fluctuations in market and investment values. – Risk appetite: Honestly review your appetite for risk—the ‘sleep at night’ factor. Very few investments are guaranteed. Would you be prepared to lose a large proportion of the funds invested? Could you lose some if you knew a percentage was guaranteed? Do

you need instant access to your investments? – Investment structures: Is the investment personal or for a family trust? Do you wish to take a hands-on approach or would you like someone else to manage the process for you? Do you have any existing investments, for example an employee KiwiSaver scheme? These are just some of the issues to consider before investing. Once this analysis process is complete, you will need to consider what types of investment best suit your circumstances. Ian Lennie and Selwyn Sloan are Authorised Financial Advisers with Forsyth Barr in Ashburton. This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice. Disclosure Statements are available on request and free of charge.

The New Zealand dollar trade weighted index is heading for a 0.9 per cent weekly gain as central banks in Australia and Europe kept their easing bias amid uncertain outlooks for their respective economies. The trade-weighted index rose to 74.59 at 5pm yesterday in Wellington from 74.07 on Thursday, and was up from 73.89 at the start of the week. The kiwi traded at 78.12 US cents from 73.87 cents at 8am, up from 77.79 cents o Thursday. The currency is heading for a 0.3 per cent weekly gain against the greenback, starting the week at 78.37 cents. A BusinessDesk survey on Monday of nine strategists predicted the currency would trade between 75 US cents and 80 cents this week, with a bias to the downside. The European Central Bank and Bank of England both indicated their key interest rates will stay near-zero for longer, as they deal with a region beset by sovereign debt woes. Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of Australia said it still has scope to cut rates if its economic outlook deteriorates further. “The broader theme coming to the fore with risk aversion feeding is New Zealand’s relative economic story shining through,” said Mike Jones, currency strategist at Bank of New Zealand. “That’s why the kiwi has outperformed through the week, particularly against those currencies whose central banks are still pressing the QE (quantitative easing) button.” -APNZ

Milk flow up despite drought

Westland Milk Products finished the 2012-13 season with a 5.3 per cent increase in milk processed compared with the previous season, in spite of the impact of the drought on West Coast dairying. This compares with a 2 per cent drop in the total New Zealand milk production for 2012-13. Chief executive Rod Quin said Westland processed nearly 670 million litres of milk, most of which was processed into various powder-based products for export. “The production figure is a credit to the resilience of our shareholder/suppliers in what has been a tough season for many, and to staff who have initiated changes at the Hokitika factory to allow milk processing all year round without the traditional shut-down period.” Despite the West Coast being severely impacted by a drought this season, Mr Quin said Coast suppliers held their own, keeping production to much the same levels as last year. Westland also benefited from the production of its Canterbury shareholders who had the advantage of irrigated properties. - APNZ

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racy efforts in Egypt. Hosni Mubarak and previous authoritarian regimes banned the group, raising cries even from pro-reform Brotherhood critics that it must be allowed to participate if Egypt was to be free. After Mubarak’s fall, the newly legalised group vaulted to power in elections, with its veteran member Morsi becoming the country’s first freely elected president. Now the group is reeling under a huge backlash from a public that says the Brotherhood and its Islamist allies abused their electoral mandate. The military forced Morsi out after millions of Egyptians nationwide turned out in four days of protests demanding he be removed. Adly Mansour, the head of the Supreme Constititonal Court, with which Morsi had repeated confrontations, was sworn in as interim president.

In his inaugural speech, broadcast nationwide, he said the anti-Morsi protests that began June 30 had “corrected the path of the glorious revolution of January 25,” referring to the 2011 uprising that toppled Mubarak. To cheers from his audience, he also praised the army, police, media and judiciary for standing against the Brotherhood. Islamists saw those institutions as full of Mubarak loyalists trying to thwart their rule. Furious over what it calls a military coup against democracy, the Brotherhood said it would not work with the new leadership. It and harderline Islamist allies called for a wave of protests vowing to escalate if the military does not back down. There are widespread fears of Islamist violence in retaliation for Morsi’s ouster, and

already some former militant extremists have vowed to fight. Suspected militants opened fire at four sites in northern Sinai, targeting two military checkpoints, a police station and el-Arish airport, where military aircraft are stationed, security officials said. The military and security responded to the attacks, and one soldier was killed and three were injured, according to security officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Multiple officials of the Brotherhood firmly urged their followers to keep their protests peaceful. Thousands of Morsi supporters remained massed in front of a Cairo mosque where they have camped for days, with a line of military armoured vehicles across the road keeping watch. -AP

Murdoch slams police inquiry By Jill Lawless Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been recorded saying wrongdoing by his British newspapers was “next to nothing” and apparently acknowledging that his reporters paid police officers for information. Staffers at two of Murdoch’s British tabloids have been charged as part of police investigations into phone hacking and bribery spurred by revelations two years ago that his News of the World routinely eavesdropped on the mobile phone voicemails of celebrities, politicians, royals and crime victims. In a tape published in transcript by the ExaroNews journalism website and broadcast on Channel 4 News, Murdoch appeared to downplay the seriousness of the scandal and the police investigation. Murdoch is heard saying, “it’s the biggest inquiry ever, over next to nothing.” “It’s a disgrace. Here we

Rupert Murdoch claims “cops are totally incompetent”. News Corp denied Murdoch had known bribery was taking place before the police launched an investigation. The company said “Mr Murdoch never knew of payments made by Sun staff to police,” before News Corp executives disclosed the company’s misdeeds to British authorities. Staff at the Sun and former staff of the News of the World, which Murdoch shut down after the hacking

are, two years later, and the cops are totally incompetent,” said Murdoch, who is executive chairman of News Corp. The outlets said the tape of Murdoch was recorded during a meeting with journalists at The Sun newspaper in March. Murdoch told the journalists: “We’re talking about payments for news tips from cops: that’s been going on a hundred years.”

scandal erupted in 2011, face trial, along with a number of police officers, prison guards and other officials accused of accepting bribes. The charges came after police trawled through a vast trove of News Corp emails handed over by the company as evidence of wrongdoing. In the recording, Murdoch said it had been “a mistake” on News Corp’s part to hand over so many of its files to police. He said the company was now insisting police obtain court orders before they could see documents. News Corp said in a statement that it had co-operated fully with police and worked hard to “identify what went wrong, compensate the victims, and ensure the same mistakes do not happen again.” Responding to the tape recording, the company said Murdoch “has shown understandable empathy with the staff and families affected and will assume they are innocent until and unless proven guilty.” -AP

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Mandela’s health ‘perilous’ Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death,” court documents show. The former president’s health is “perilous,” according to documents filed in the court case that resulted in the remains of his three deceased children being reburied in their original graves. “The anticipation of his impending death is based on real and substantial grounds,” the court filing said. Mandela, who was hospitalised on June 8, remains in critical but stable condition, according to the office of President Jacob Zuma, who visited the anti-apartheid leader yesterday. The president’s office also said doctors denied reports that 94-year-old Mandela is in a “vegetative state”. A younger person put on mechanical ventilation — life support — can be weaned off the machine and recover, but that it can be difficult or impossible for an older person. The longer a person is on ventilation the less the chance of recovery, said the chief executive of the Faculty of Consulting Physicians of South Africa.

nity elders attended a ceremony on the Mandela property that included the singing of hymns. The reburial took place in Qunu, where Mandela grew up and where the former president has said he wants to be buried. Forensic tests earlier confirmed the remains were those of Mandela’s children. Grandson Mandla Mandela moved the bodies to his village of Mvezo — Nelson Mandela’s birthplace — in 2011. The two towns are about 25 kilometres apart. Fifteen Mandela family members pursued court action last week to force the grandson to move the bodies back to their original burial site. Retired archbishop Desmond ANC women’s organisation members, hold candles and chant prayers Tutu appealed to the family of to honour former South African President Nelson Mandela in front of Mandela, also known by his clan name Madiba, to overcome their his house. differences. “It indicates a very poor prog- a grave illness.” “Please, please, please may we nosis for recovery because it “When they say ‘perilous’ think not only of ourselves. It’s means that he’s either too weak I think that would be a fair almost like spitting in Madiba’s or too sick to breathe on his description,” she said. face,” Tutu said. “Your anguish, own,” said Dr. Adri Kok, who has In Mandela’s hometown, now, is the nation’s anguish no connection to Mandela’s care. Qunu, the bodies of three of his — and the world’s. We want to “Usually if a person does need children were returned to their embrace you, to support you, that, any person, not keeping original resting site following the to shine our love for Madiba in mind his age at all, for any court order. through you. Please may we not person it would be indicative of Family members and commu- besmirch his name.” - AP

Fire crews to contain 85% of Arizona fire Fire officials say they expect to have a deadly Arizona blaze up to 85 per cent contained. Operations section chief Carl Schwope of a multi-agency incident team says the blaze isn’t actively burning and crews have

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Mascher says only those who can show proof of residency will be allowed past a checkpoint. Evacuation orders for Yarnell remain in place. The Yarnell Hill Fire was sparked by lightning on June 28. Two days

later, violent winds fed the fire and took the Granite Mountain Hotshots by surprise, killing 19 members of the elite crew. The fire has burned more than 100 structures on about 33 square kilometres. - AP

• Negligence ruling China’s top prosecuting office has charged 11 public officials with dereliction of duty after a deadly fire killed 121 people in a poultry plant in the northeast. The prosecuting agency’s official publication, Jiancha Daily, said a township head, local building officials, a township police chief, and several fire officials are among the 11 government workers arrested after last month’s deadly fire. - AP

• Charges dropped A Mexican judge has ordered the release of five high-ranking army officials accused of aiding a drug cartel after federal prosecutors dropped organised crime charges against them citing a lack of evidence. It’s the latest drug trafficking case against military officers started during former President Felipe Calderon’s administration to fall apart. - AP

• Nun killer released The confessed killer of US nun and Amazon defender Dorothy Stang has been released from jail after serving less than nine of the 27 years he was sentenced to back in 2005, officials said Thursday. Judge Claudio Henrique Rendeiro ruled that Rayfran das Neves Sales was entitled to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest. Neves is prohibited from frequenting bars, must sleep at home and find a job. Neves, who served eight years and eight months, confessed that in 2005 he shot Stang six times on a muddy Amazon road. -AP

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Aries 21 March - 20 April Mars in Gemini suggests that you may have been overwhelmed by ideas and options to the extent that you could have lost touch with a previous hope, whilst Saturn, currently retrograde in Scorpio, hints that it may be time to attend to a deepseated emotional matter. Overall, try not to be distracted from your key aims Aries.

TAurus 21 April - 21 May Financial matters may be under discussion today, especially if you feel the need to seek out advice or get a second opinion. With Mercury still rewinding it might be best to hold back from making any major purchases or signing contracts. Equally, researching your options can give you the time to make a more balanced decision.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June You could work yourself up a storm today as the Moon in your sign connects with Mars. Trying to focus or sort out your priorities may prove to be hard going. To compound this, you may feel in an edgier mood and more easily flustered. Conserve your vitality and you’ll have more opportunity to achieve. Pacing yourself is the key.

CAnCer 22 June - 23 July You may want to show your confident face to the world and yet could feel that you don’t have what it takes to create that ‘wow’ factor. The best advice may be to have a go anyway. With Jupiter firmly on your side it might be worth giving your latest plan your best shot. One small step can pave the way for future adventures.

Leo 24 July - 23 August Connecting with colleagues and associates may give you the push you need to share a plan or idea, or even to ask that special someone out on a date. You’re usually bursting with joie de vivre but may be more hesitant. Try to cut through your selfdoubts and connect with the sparkling ideas you know you have bubbling on the back burner.

VirGo 24 August - 23 September Saturn’s presence adds weight to your thoughts and gravitas to your conversations. Laying down the groundwork can be very valuable. Being the practical kind that you are Virgo, you might find that working on a detailed strategy will give you the perfect platform. Look to take encouragement from your passion to do a job well.

LibrA 24 September - 23 October Harmony may come at a price, and perhaps may not make an appearance at all. Venus in Leo adds sparkle to your social zone but a ‘me first’ approach with a love interest or pal may sour the vibe. Secretly you may have an urge to shake things up. Perhaps its adventure you crave rather than sticking with the same old social routine.

sCorpio 24 October - 22 November Thoughts and concerns about the deeper issues of life may give way to a desire to set sail for new and nurturing destinations. Journeys in thought, as well as travels in real life, may need a strong emotional hook to keep you rapt. You may be seeking a new connection that feeds a desire for an intense experience as well as a need to belong.

sAGiTTArius 23 November - 21 December Committed? A partner’s restless energy may have you on the hop. You may need some space and silence to get things sorted out to your satisfaction. People in general may seem to disrupt your workflow and you may decide to cocoon yourself away. This may achieve more, as an insight you gain may have life-changing potential.

CApriCorn 22 December - 20 January Daily routines may dwarf larger, more important goals, so you may find yourself rushing around a lot and yet not achieving much. Plan for the day ahead and prioritize for a more satisfying outcome. Little frustrations aren’t worth getting niggled by. The nice thing is that others, whether close or not, can bring pleasure to your day.

AquArius 21 January - 19 February Despite an urge to enjoy yourself, you may be aware of issues that need your attention. They may feel like a thorn in the side - something you’d like to ignore but can’t. Saturn, at the top of your chart, suggests you may feel strained, but perhaps you’re also putting too much pressure on yourself. Do you need some diversions?

pisCes 20 February - 20 March Frustration on the home front may lead to an argument if you aren’t careful. It may be the small issues that trigger things, when everything seems to happen at once. Finding a creative outlet for your energy and imagination may be just what you need and lead to many hours of pleasure. Romantic thoughts can also sweeten your mood.

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Planning the perfect party By Amanda Wright

hrowing a birthday party for your child should be a fun and cherished event, so why do so many parents get stressed out and suffer anxiety attacks just thinking about it?

Firstly forget every lavish American birthday you’ve ever seen on television. Seriously, not every birthday needs a clown, live animals, carnival rides, sideshow stalls, live action heros and a million children. Being a parent is hard enough without placing that sort of ridiculous expectation upon yourself. All you need for a sensational party is a little planning and imagination to stay within budget, and an awesome cake.

Set a Budget

Your budget should be determined first, not by what you think other’s will expect but by what you can actually afford. Allow for approximately $20 per child attending to cover decorations, food, the cake and party prizes, and then add in other features you may choose such as an entertainer or a bouncy castle.

Choose the guest list

Talk to your child and find out who they absolutely want to be there the most and go from there. Not all children have the same social desires. Some will be social butterflies and want the entire class invited, where others will be more comfortable with a select few friends. If your child is demanding a large guest list, then break it down into ultimatums, such as if you invite five less people then you can have a bouncy-castle instead. You will want at least one adult per five children to keep an eye on proceedings too, so keep that in mind when confirming numbers.

Allergies

Allergies seem far more common amongst children now than when we were younger, so it’s an important consideration. On the invitation ask clearly for parents to contact you regarding allergies well in advance so you can avoid those foods. Just forget peanuts or any nuts full stop. You don’t want to have to deal with an anaphylactic child who didn’t realise they were allergic, and apart from the allergy side of things they are too easy to choke on or enter places they shouldn’t belong such as ear holes. It’s just not worth the potential for disaster.

child’s birthday, so there should be an extra special prize hidden away to come out when they win a challenge or a game. Games such as duck duck goose or musical chairs is great because the children get to burn off all of the excess sugar they have consumed over the day. If the budget allows, try and include a goody bag to be given to each child as they go home too. A few select toys and treats is the classy option, so every child has a truly magical day to be remembered, and your child will love all the kids talking the following day about how cool their party was.

Food

It’s your child’s party, so ask them what food they want there the most and pick two of their favourite items. It’s important to have both delicious and healthy options available. Yes we know that healthy food can be delicious but it is a party after all and a special occasion, so it doesn’t hurt to have a few special treats on the table. Be inventive, such as making little racing cars out of biscuits or cutting pikelets into animal shapes.

Cake

One of the most memorable features from any birthday party is the cake. It’s the special moment when the child can make a wish and everybody is singing and whishing them good cheer. Café Time provide a range of freshly baked cakes, with options to suit any birthday party. Just talk to the friendly team and they will produce a masterpiece which will literally be the icing on the cake of your child’s party. So long as every child is having a great time, the party you create will live in your child’s memory forever as a fond childhood occasion.

Set a theme

Now that you have a dollar figure in mind, and you know how many people will be in attendance, it’s time to choose a suitable theme. If your child has a mixture of boy and girl friends then the theme can’t be too gender-specific…unless you create a mixed theme such as fairies and cowboys. It might be simpler to choose a theme that would suit both genders such as a circus theme, a superhero theme, under the sea, Disney or a spooky theme. Make sure you have a few costume props on stand-by just in case some parents forget the theme.

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TV1 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 The Claim Game. (G) 8.30 60 Minute Makeover. (G, R) 9.30 Come Dine With Me Omnibus. (G, R) 12.00 There’s No Taste Like Home. (G) 1.00 Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook. (G, R, T) 1.30 Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals. (G, R, T) 2.00 The Chase. (G, T) 3.00 Four Weddings. (PGR, R, T) 4.00 Intrepid Journeys. (Final, G, R, T) 5.00 Extreme Fishing With Robson Green. (G, R, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Hyundai Country Calendar. (G, T) 7.30 Coasters. (G, T) 8.00 Dishing Up Australia With Al Brown. (G, T) Al catches the first squid of his life on Kangaroo Island in South Australia and falls in love with Italian Liguerian honeybees. 8.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGR, R, T) Jenny finds herself not involved for once in the beginning of life, but at it’s end. 10.45 Without You. (Final, AO) 11.50 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11. Highlights. Day 12. Ladies Singles Final. Live.

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Rural Delivery. (R) Gardens Of The World. (G, R) Sunday. (R, T) Tagata Pasifika. (R) Praise Be. Attitude. (T) Q+A. Waka Huia. (T) Fair Go. (R, T) Coronation Street Omnibus. (PGR, R, T) The Bear Family And Me. (G, R, T) Undercover Boss Australia. (Final, G, R, T) Dog Squad. (Final, PGR, R, T) The Voice Australia. (PGR, R, T) ONE News. (T) Sunday. (T) The Food Truck. (G, T) Michael Van de Elzen teams up with the folks from Yealands Estate Wines to match their wines with his Spanish tapas at the Marlborough Food and Wine Festival. Packed To The Rafters. (Final, AO, T) Hours have passed since Coby took off and he’s not answering his phone, and Ted has decided to start making videos, so Ruby will be able to remember him. The Midwives. (PGR, T) Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. Highlights. Day 13. Men’s Singles Finals. Live.

MONDAY

6.00 Breakfast. 9.00 Good Morning. 10.00 The Chase. (G, R, T) 11.00 Coach Trip. (PGR) 11.30 House Guest. (G, R) 12.00 ONE News. (T) 12.30 Emmerdale. (PGR, T) 1.30 Come Dine With Me. 2.00 Winners And Losers. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Renovation Game. (G) 3.55 Te Karere. (T) 4.25 MasterChef Australia. (G, T) 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat. (T) 12.00 World’s Strictest Parents Us. (PGR, R, T) 1.00 Te Karere. (R, T) 1.30 Infomercials. 5.05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 5.35 Te Karere. (T)

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6.00 Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.20 Pocoyo. (G, R, T) 6.30 Jake & The Neverland Pirates. (G, R, T) 6.50 Small Blacks TV. 7.15 Matt Hatter Chronicles. (G, T) 7.40 Phineas And Ferb. (G, R, T) 8.10 Generator Rex. (G, T) 8.35 Sym-Bionic Titan. (G, R, T) 9.05 Angry Birds Toons. (G, T) 9.10 Young Justice. (G, T) 9.35 Just The Job. (G, R) 10.05 Totes Maori. 10.30 Neighbours Omnibus. (G, R, T) 1.00 Shipwrecked: The Island. (PGR) 2.00 Hell’s Kitchen. (R, T) 2.55 Bunheads. (PGR) 3.55 Mitre 10 Dream Home. (R, T) 5.00 Just The Job. (G) 5.30 According To Jim. (G, R, T) 6.00 Wipeout USA. (G, T) 7.00 FILM: The Golden Compass. (2007, PGR, R, T) 9.15 FILM: The Recruit. (2003, AO, R, T) Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht, Karl Pruner. A young CIA agent finds himself in over his head when his mentor asks him to help locate a mole in the organisation. 11.30 The Last Legion. (2007, AO, R, T) 1.35 FILM: Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford. (2007, AO, R, T) 4.35 Small Blacks TV. (R) 5.00 Totes Maori. (R) 5.35 It Is Written.

6.00 Charles Stanley. (R) 6.30 Rheem Outdoors With Geoff. (G, R) 7.00 Trade Zone Gone Fishin’. (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. (G, R) 1.00 Smokefree Rockquest 2012. (G, R) 1.55 The X Factor NZ. (G, R) 4.00 Go On. (G) 4.30 Last Man Standing. (G, R) 5.00 Rheem Outdoors With Geoff. (G) 5.30 ITM Fishing Show. (G) 6.00 3 News. 7.00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (G, T) 7.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PGR, T) 8.30 SVU: Special Victims Unit. (AO, T) A mail-order Russian bride is found murdered and her fiancé reveals that she had been kidnapped for ransom. 9.30 CSI: New York. (Final, AO, T) Mac is fighting for his life after being shot, while the CSIs search for the shooter. 10.30 Outrageous Fortune. (AO, R, T) 11.30 Law & Order: Los Angeles. (AO) 12.30 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Hillsong. (G) 5.30 Charles Stanley.

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 11.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway UK. (G, R) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRl. Round 16. Highlights. 12.30 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus. (G, R) 2.30 MasterChef USA. (PGR, R) 3.30 Must Be The Music. (G, R) 4.30 Getaway. (G, R) 5.00 Wildlife Patrol. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News. 6.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (G) 7.30 New Tricks. (PGR) 8.35 Wife Swap UK. (PGR) Teacher Suzanne Newman is horrified to discover her new husband is a chauvinist who expects to be waited on hand and foot. 9.40 Rugby. (G) Super Rugby. Highlanders v Hurricanes. 11.40 Mayday. (PGR, R) 12.40 Home Shopping. (G)

SUNDAY

6.00 Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R, T) 6.50 Fireman Sam. (G, R, T) 7.00 What Now? 10.00 Shortland Street Omnibus. (PGR, R, T) 12.30 FILM: High School Musical 3. (2008, G, R, T) 2.45 According To Jim. (G, R, T) 3.10 The Carrie Diaries. (PGR, T) Carrie gets more than she bargained for when Larissa’s hijinks catch up with her. 4.10 Pretty Little Liars. (Final, G, T) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (Final, G, T) 6.30 The War At Home. (G, R, T) 7.00 Renters. (Final, PGR, R, T) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR, R, T) 8.00 Mike & Molly. (PGR, T) 8.30 FILM: The Social Network. (2010, AO, T) Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield. Biopic about Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of social networking website Facebook. 10.55 FILM: Halloween II. (2009, AO, R, T) 12.55 The Walking Dead. (AO, R, T) 2.40 Infomercials. 3.15 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR, R) 4.05 It Is Written. (R) 4.40 Anderson. (PGR, R) 5.30 Infomercials.

MONDAY

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Tiki Tour. (G, R, T) 6.55 Supernormal. (G, T) 7.20 Scooby Doo. (G, R, T) 7.50 Pokemon: Black And White. (G, T) 8.15 Franklin. (G, R, T) 8.40 Mike The Knight. (G, R, T) 8.50 Fireman Sam. (G, T) 9.00 Infomercials. 10.30 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 10 Things I Hate About You. (G, R) 12.00 Hart Of Dixie. (G, R, T) 1.00 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR) 2.00 Jeremy Kyle USA. (AO) 3.00 Jake & The Neverland Pirates. (G, R, T) 3.25 Angry Birds Toons. (G, T) 3.30 Kung Fu Panda. (G, T) 4.00 Good Luck Charlie. (G, R, T) Teddy and Skyler are competing against P.J, Emmet and Spencer in a Battle of the Bands. 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 Hope & Faith. (G, R, T) A whole new Faith returns from her “adventures” in a country that even she can’t find on a map. 12.05 Good Vibes. (AO) 12.35 Rookie Blue. (AO, R, T) 1.30 Infomercials. 2.35 Desperate Housewives. (AO, R, T) 3.20 Police Women Of Dallas. (AO, R) 4.15 Anderson. (PGR, R) 5.05 The Erin Simpson Show. (R) 5.30 Infomercials.

SUNDAY 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.55 1.00

Life TV. (G) Brian Houston @ Hillsong. (G) Charles Stanley. (G) The Nation. Three60. Think Tank. (G) Home And Away Omnibus. (G, T) Entertainment Tonight. (G) Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Year. (PGR, R) 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGR, R, T) 2.30 Emergency Heroes. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Motorsport. New Zealand Off Shore Power Boat C’ship. Round Five. 3.25 Motorsport. Moto GP. Round Six. 4.05 Motorsport. New Zealand Rally C’ship. Highlights. 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) 8.05 FILM: Night At The Museum 2. (2009, PGR, R, T) Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson. A former museum guard tries to rescue his museum figure friends, who magically come to life at night, from an Egyptian pharaoh. 10.25 The Almighty Johnsons. (Return, AO, R, T) 11.25 FILM: The Other Boleyn Girl. (2008, AO, R, T) 1.45 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV. (G)

MONDAY 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30

3 News. Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel. Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 12.00 3 News. 12.30 Home And Away. (G, R, T) 1.00 Dr Phil. (AO) 2.00 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR) 3.00 Top Chef. (G, R, T) 4.00 Rachael Ray. (G) 5.00 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 5.30 Home And Away. (G, T) 12.45 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 City Impact Church.

MOVIE The Recruit TV2, 9.15pm Colin Farrell is a computer whiz handpicked by Al Pacino to join the CIA, and sent to a top-secret training facility before he is assigned to sniff out a deadly mole. Roger Donaldson directs the run of the mill thrills as Farrell, in an attempt to convey serious thought to distract from his good looks, scratches his nose a lot, while Pacino simply jumps through the hoops of his own making.

SUNDAY

6.00 Religious Programming. 10.30 Sport Box. (G) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Dragons v Roosters. 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. Highlights. 4.00 Rugby. (G) Super Rugby. Highlights. 5.00 The View From River Cottage. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News. 6.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) 6.30 Nigella Feasts. (G) 7.00 Storage Wars. (G) Jarrod reverts to his previously disastrous overpaying ways and Dave ensures that, if people didn’t notice him before, they definitely won’t have any trouble now. 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G) A beautiful day in North Devon draws thousands, the discoveries including a quilt believed to have been made from ball gowns worn in the Royal Household. 8.40 Weekend Murders: Midsomer Murders. (AO) During a total eclipse of the sun an amateur astronomer is brutally killed, the case taking an unusual twist when Barnaby and Jones realise the murder weapon was, in fact, a meteorite. 10.40 Scott And Bailey. (AO, R) 11.40 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Warriors v Rabbitohs. Delayed. 1.30 Home Shopping. (G)

MONDAY 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 12.00 1.00 2.05

Home Shopping. (G) The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Home Shopping. (G) The Doctors. (G) The Jeff Probst Show. (G) Better Homes And Gardens. (G, R) 3.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G, R) Six contestants take turns in the hot seat answering questions of varying difficulty in the quest to win $1 million. 3.30 Getaway. (G, R) Enjoy the wonders of the world from the comfort of your chair as the Getaway team takes you to some of the most beautiful and fascinating destinations in the world. 4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000 each night. 5.30 Prime News. 12.00 Home Shopping. (G) 1.30 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G)

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

FOUR

6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.30 Invader Zim. (G, R) 7.55 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.20 Scaredy Squirrel. (G, R) 8.40 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Fused. (G, R) 9.05 Redakai. (G, R) 9.30 Redakai. (G, R) 9.55 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 What’s Up Warthogs. (G, R) 4.30 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.00 Mr. Young. (G, R) 5.30 Big Time Rush. (G, R) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) Sideshow Bob is released from prison and hypnotises Bart to kill Krusty the Clown. 6.30 FILM: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. (2004, G, R) Voices of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Scarlett Johansson. 8.20 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. (PGR) Adrienne celebrates her new vodka line with a showy bash, but her relationship with Paul begins to splinter. 9.20 Millionaire Matchmaker. (AO) 10.20 Excused. (AO) 10.45 Poker After Dark. (PGR) 11.45 Infomercials. (G) Sunday 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 7.25 Invader Zim. (G, R) 7.50 All Grown Up. (G, R) 8.15 The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. (G, R) 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 What’s Up Warthogs. (G, R) 4.30 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 5.00 Mr. Young. (G, R) 5.30 The Suite Life On Deck. (G, R) 6.00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 7.00 Raising Hope. (PGR) 7.30 Top Chef. (PGR) In the Quickfire, the chefs struggle with an entire pantry wrapped in aluminum foil. 8.30 How I Met Your Mother. (PGR, R) Ted becomes conflicted about pursuing his dream job of designing the new GNB headquarters after meeting a girl who’s passionate about saving the building that is being torn down to make room for it. 9.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PGR, R) Audrey can’t speak following throat surgery, which is heaven for Jeff. 9.30 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (AO) A presidential visit to Philadelphia causes traffic jams, frustrating the gang’s effort to see the summer’s hottest action movie, Thunder Gun Express. 9.55 Wilfred. (AO) Ryan meets a gorgeous Italian woman, and the two immediately hit it off. 10.25 The League. (AO, R) 10.55 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 11.50 Infomercials. (G) 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, R) 8.00 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 8.30 Chuggington. (G) 8.40 Bananas In Pyjamas. (G, R) 8.50 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.20 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 9.50 Tickety Toc. (G, R) 10.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) 0607

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Television

The Box 6.00 6.50 7.15 8.10

Criminal Minds. (16) The Simpsons. (PG) Fear Factor. (M) The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 10.15 Raw. (M) 1.10 24 Marathon. (M) 4.30 The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Lie To Me. (M) Cal and Gillian work a case in the world of beauty pageants, and end up defending a father who is wrongly accused of molesting one of the young contestants. 8.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) SAMCRO plans retaliation on a rival biker club while dealing with a wounded Cameron Hayes in the clubhouse; and Jax, Bobby, and Opie aim to put an end to the gun debt for good. 9.30 Spy Game. (M) 11.30 Underbelly. (M) 12.30 24 Marathon. (M) 3.00 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.50 Underbelly. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons. (PG)

SUndAy

6.00 24 Marathon. (M) 9.20 Spy Game. (M) 11.10 The Simpsons Marathon. (PG) 1.15 Lie To Me. (M) 2.05 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.00 Raw. (M) 5.45 Main Event. (M) 6.45 Smackdown. (M) 8.30 Camelot. (16) Merlin accidentally kills legendary sword-maker Caliburn and his daughter after he makes Arthur’s new sword Excalibur. A frustrated Arthur neglects his duties towards his warriors. 9.30 Falling Skies. (M) 10.30 Monk. (PG) 11.30 Main Event. (M) 12.30 Smackdown. (M) 2.10 Camelot. (16) 3.05 Falling Skies. (M) 3.55 Family Business. (18S) 4.20 Monk. (PG) 5.10 Lie To Me. (M)

Sky Movies 1 Movie Greats 6.45 Flicka 3: Best Friends. (2012, G) 8.20 Wide Awake. (2007, M) 9.50 Moonrise Kingdom. (2012, M) 11.25 Contagion. (2011, M) 1.15 The Big year. (2011, PG) 2.55 dolphin Tale. (2011, PG) 4.50 Girl In Progress. (2012, M) Eva Mendes, Cierra Ramirez. As a single mum juggles work, bills, and her affair with a married doctor, her daughter plots a shortcut to adulthood. 6.25 Prometheus. (2012, 16) Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender. 8.30 Hugo. (2011, G) Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz. Set in 1930s’ Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. 10.40 The Bourne Legacy. (2012, M) Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. 12.55 Flypaper. (2011, 16) 2.20 Girl In Progress. (2012, M) 3.55 Flypaper. (2011, 16) 5.20 The Big year. (2011, PG)

SUndAy 7.00 8.55 11.00 1.05

3.20 4.50

6.25 8.30

MOndAy 6.00 6.50 7.15 7.40

nyPd Blue. (M) The Simpsons. (PG) Hardcore Pawn. (PG) America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.50 Law & Order. (M) 10.40 nCIS. (M) 11.30 Smackdown. (M) 1.15 nyPd Blue. (M) 2.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.35 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Hardcore Pawn. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 1.45 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 2.10 NYPD Blue. (M) 3.05 CSI: Miami. (M) 3.55 CSI: Miami. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

10.20

dolphin Tale. (2011, PG) Hugo. (2011, G) Prometheus. (2012, 16) The Bourne Legacy. (2012, M) Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011, PG) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. The Three Stooges. (2012, PG) Sean Hayes, Will Sasso. Out to save their childhood home, The Three Stooges become embroiled in an oddball murder plot, while also stumbling into starring in a reality TV show. We Bought A Zoo. (2011, PG) Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. (2012, 16) Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper. The untold story that shaped a nation, imagining the secret life of Abraham Lincoln as history’s greatest hunter of the undead. Wanderlust. (2012, 16) Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston.

MOndAy

7.30 Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011, PG) Voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie. 9.00 directors: Curtis Hanson. (2010, PG). 9.30 Underworld Awakening. (2012, 16) Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy. 11.00 The Three Stooges. (2012, PG) Sean Hayes, Will Sasso. 12.35 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. (2012, 16) Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper. 2.20 Too young To Marry. (2007, PG) Nina Dobrev, Dillon Casey. 3.50 The darkest Hour. (2011, M) Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby. 5.20 Glee The Concert. (2011, PG) Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele.

6.00 Auto B Good 6.30 Kingsley’s Meadow 7.00 Wemmicks 7.30 OK TV 8.00 Little Missionary 8.30 The Lads TV 9.00 Xtreme Life TV 9.30 Life FM 11.00 H2O 11.30 “Philosophy, Science and the God Debate” 12.00 Hymns 12.30 Kiwis Can Fly 1.00 Beyond Adventure 1.30 Serve the City 2.00 Just Thinking 2.30 Born To Be Free 3.00 Nzone Now 3.15 Christianity Explored 3.30 H2O 4.00 Roots and Reflections 4.30 Kiwis Can Fly 5.00 “Love, Marriage and Stinking” 5.30 Give Me An Answer 6.00 Just Thinking 6.30 Serve the City 7.00 Beyond Adventure 7.30 MOVIE: Slow Moe 9.00

6.50 Making Of Safe House. (2012, M) 7.10 national Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 8.45 Constantine. (2005, M) 10.45 Biography: Julia Roberts. (2008, PG) 11.35 Austin Powers In Goldmember. (2002, M) 1.10 The Watcher. (2000, 16) 2.50 Talladega nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 4.40 Twelve Monkeys. (1995, M) Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt. 6.50 Rush Hour. (1998, M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. 8.30 Inglourious Basterds. (2009, 16) Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz. A story about a small group of Jewish American soldiers assigned to infiltrate occupied France during WWII and engage in acts of retribution against Nazi officers. 11.05 Saw 2. (2005, 18) Donnie Wahlberg, Shawnee Smith, Tobin Bell. 12.35 Biography: Julia Roberts. (2008, PG) 1.25 Talladega nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 3.10 Inglourious Basterds. (2009, 16) 5.40 Twelve Monkeys. (1995, M)

SUndAy

7.50 Rush Hour. (1998, M) 9.25 Talladega nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 11.15 Inglourious Basterds. (2009, 16) 1.45 The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 3.25 Million dollar Baby. (2004, M) Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank. 5.40 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (2007, M) Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley. Captain Barbossa, Will and Elizabeth must navigate treachery and make their final alliances for one last battle. 8.30 As Good As It Gets. (1997, M) Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. A single mother, a cranky, bigoted author and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is in an accident. 1997. 10.50 Along Came A Spider. (2001, M) Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter.

MOndAy

6.40 Along Came A Spider. (2001, M) Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter. 8.20 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (2007, M) Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley. 11.05 The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. 12.45 As Good As It Gets. (1997, M) Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt. 3.05 Along Came A Spider. (2001, M) Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter. 4.50 duplicity. (2009, M) Julia Roberts.

Sky Sport 1

Sky Sport 2

6.00 Athletics. IAAF Diamond League. Birmingham. 7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Two. Live. 10.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Two. Highlights. 10.30 Red Bull Chronicles. 11.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Sharks v Wests Tigers. Replay. 1.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Storm v Broncos. Replay. 3.00 Athletics. IAAF Diamond League. Birmingham. 4.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage Seven. Highlights. 4.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Two. Highlights. 5.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Crusaders v Chiefs Replay. 7.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Hurricanes v Highlanders Live. 9.55 Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. 3rd Test. Wallabies v British & Irish Lions. Live. 12.45 Rugby. Super Rugby. Cheetahs v Blues. Live. 3.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Kings v Stormers. Live. 5.10 Rugby. Super Rugby. Bulls v Sharks. Live.

6.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Crusaders v Chiefs Replay. 8.00 Toyota Grassroots Rugby. 9.00 Re:Union. 10.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage Seven. Last 2 Hours. 12.00 Toyota Grassroots Rugby. 1.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Crusaders v Chiefs. Replay. 3.00 Rugby League. NSW Cup. Illawarra Cutters v Manly Sea Eagles. Live. 5.00 Rugby League. U20 Holden Cup. Dragons v Roosters. Live. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Dragons v Roosters. Live. 9.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Titans v Panthers. Live. 11.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Hurricanes v Highlanders 11.55 Motorsport. FIA Formula One C’ship. Grosser Preis Santander Von Deutschland Qualifying. Live. 1.25 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Three. Live. 4.00 AnZ Golf World. 4.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier. Round Two. 5.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Greenbrier. Round Three. Live.

SUndAy

7.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Crusaders v Chiefs 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage Eight. Last 2 Hours 10.00 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship. Townsville 400. Race 20. Highlights. 10.30 Motorsport. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Coke Zero 400. Live. 3.00 Golf. US PGA. Round Three. Highlights. 3.30 Golf. Euro PGA. Highlights. 4.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship. Preliminary Final. Live. 6.30 Investec Super Rugby Review. 7.30 darts. Euro Champs. Day Three. Session Two. Last Two Hours. 9.30 Sky Sports What’s On. 10.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Cheetahs v Blues. 10.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Hurricanes v Highlanders 11.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. Greenbrier Classic. Round Three. 11.30 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Three. Highlights. 12.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Four. Live. 4.00 netball. ANZ C’ship. Preliminary Final. Highlights. 4.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Three. Highlights. 5.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Four. Live.

MOndAy

6.30 Investec Super Rugby Fulltime. 7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Four. Live. 10.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Four. Highlights. 11.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 11.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Raiders v Cowboys. Replay. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Bulldogs v Knights. Replay. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Rabbitohs v Warriors. Replay. 5.30 Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. 3rd Test. Wallabies v British & Irish Lions. Replay.

SHINE

H2O: A Journey of Faith 9.30 Nzone Focus 10.00 Kiwis Can Fly 10.30 Choices 11.00 Give Me An Answer 11.30 Roots and Reflections 12.00 Nzone Focus 12.30 Just Thinking 1.00 “Love, Marriage and Stinking” 1.30 H2O: A Journey of Faith 2.00 Choices 2.30 Beyond Adventure 3.00 MOVIE: Slow Moe 4.30 Serve the City 5.00 Give Me An Answer 5.30 Running With Fire SUndAy 6.00 Living Truth 7.00 Creation’s Creatures 7.30 Wemmicks 8.00 Lads 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 Quick

6.30 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship. Townsville 400. Race 20. 7.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Three. Live. 10.00 Red Bull Chronicles. 10.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Titans v Panthers. Replay. 12.30 Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. 3rd Test. Wallabies v British & Irish Lions. 1.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Cheetahs v Blues. 1.30 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Raiders U20 v Cowboys U20. Live. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Raiders v Cowboys. Live. 6.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 6.30 Adventure Angler Series. 7.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alstom Open De France. Round Three. Highlights. 7.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. Greenbrier. Round Three. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage Eight. Highlights. 8.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Rabbitohs v Warriors. Live. 10.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership. Round 17 Sunday. Highlights. 11.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 11.30 Motorsport. British Superbikes C’ship. Snetterton. Round Five. Live. 5.00 Athletics. IAAF Diamond League. Birmingham.

MOndAy

6.00 Rugby. 3rd Test. Wallabies v British & Irish Lions. Replay. 8.00 netball. ANZ C’ship. Preliminary Final. Highlights. 8.30 Ice Hockey. FIH Mens World League. Round Three B. Final. Live. 10.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage Nine. Last 2 Hours. 12.30 Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. 3rd Test. Wallabies v British & Irish Lions. Highlights. 1.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. The Greenbrier Classic. Round Four. Highlights. 2.00 Golf. Euro PGA. Alstom Open De France. Round Four. 3.00 netball. ANZ C’ship. Preliminary Final. Replay. 5.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Cheetahs v Blues Replay.

Discovery 6.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.30 7.30 8.30

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 5.30

Mythbusters. (PG) ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) disappeared. (M) nightmare next door. (M) American digger. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) Auction Kings. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Crimes That Shook The World. (M) Rich And Will’s Top 10 Shootouts. (M) Alaska: The Last Frontier. (PG) River Monsters. (PG) Ice Cold Gold. (PG) yukon Men. (M) Inside The Catch: deckhands. (PG) Take a trip on deck to meet the heart, soul, and muscle of every crab boat. Bering Sea Gold: Under The Ice. (PG) Future Firepower. (PG) Ultimate Warfare. (M) Auction Hunters. (PG) Man Vs: Wild. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG)

SUndAy 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30

10.00 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 7.30 8.30

9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.30 5.30

Mythbusters. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Ultimate Warfare. (M) What Happened next? (PG) What Happened next? (PG) River Monsters. (PG) Future Firepower. (PG) Building The Future. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) death Row: The Final 24 Hours. (M) Alaska: The Last Frontier. (PG) Atz Lee and Eivin travel 160 miles and brave the bears of “Terrible Island” to hunt deer. Ice Cold Gold. (PG) Building The Future. (PG) Crimes That Shook The World. (M) Moonshiners. (M) Auction Kings. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) American digger. (PG) Auction Hunters. (PG) nightmare next door. (M) Man Vs: Wild. (PG) Auction Kings. (PG)

MOndAy

6.00 destroyed In Seconds. (PG) 6.30 dirty Jobs. (PG) 7.30 Moonshiners. (M) 8.30 disappeared. (M) 9.30 Building The Future. (PG) 10.30 American digger. (PG) 11.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 11.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 12.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 12.30 I (Almost) Got Away With It. (M) 1.30 Blood, Lies And Alibis. (M) 2.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 3.30 Moonshiners. (M) 4.30 Gold Rush. (PG) Todd finally takes delivery of the Turbo Trommel. Dave’s mine could close if they can’t improve on their disastrous first clean up. The Dakota boys are forced to run second hand dirt. 5.30 Mythbusters. (PG)

Study 12.00 MOVIE: Slow Moe 1.30 An Innocent Man? 2.00 Kiwis Can Fly 2.30 Precious Memories 3.00 Hour of Power 4.00 In Touch 5.00 Living Truth 6.00 Running With Fire 6.30 Kiwis Can Fly 7.00 Nzone Focus 7.30 Songs of Praise 8.05 Precious Memories 8.30 David Jeremiah 9.30 MOVIE: Slow Moe 11.00 An Innocent Man? 11.30 Hymns 12.00 Hour of Power 1.00 Nzone Focus 1.30 Songs of Praise 2.05 Precious Memories 2.30 David Jeremiah 3.30 MOVIE: Slow Moe 5.00 FEATURE: An Innocent Man? 5.30 Quick Study

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Factory Spray Lacquer

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the 1980’s were no good for anyone. We can save you! The Finishing Company 03 307 8870 or 0274 444 856 Lacquer Finishes for doors, joinery, existing kitchens, furniture, appliances. a new look for your old stuff!

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER LICENCING

From your place to the airport at a time that suits you.

0508 247 BUS ashburtonshuttle@gmail.com

EmErgEncyglass glassrEpairs rEpairs EmErgEncy There when you need us with a Fast reliable service

Certified Assessor for licencing from Learner to Full • Licence classer 2 - 5 • Wheels, tracks & roller endorsements • NZTA Certified • Tranzqual Assessor Drive Rite - But Keep Left Contact Paul McCormick

plus No extra Call-Out fee for urgent after-hours work

ashburton glass Works 11 peter street, 11 peterashburton street, ashburton Tel:Tel: (03)(03) 308308 3918 3918 a/H:a/H: (021)(021) 716 716 157 157

peter Broome gordon allan

Phone 03 307 7402 Mob 027 433 5766

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE

HEAT PUMPS Perfect all year round

• Wall or floor mounted available • Most models will continue to heat even with outside temperatures of minus 15°C

Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Reel Mowers • Ride on Mowers • Chainsaws Ashburton 308-6173 - Methven 303-3178 • Water blasters • Rotary Hoes • Small Motor Repairs • Generators

electriCOOL Ltd

Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274-362-362 or 308 4573.

painting & Decorating contractors

if you are renovating or building a new home you need someone to trust in all your painting and Decorating neeDS – commercial or residential. • Interior decorating • Exterior decorating • Wallpapering • Waterblasting • roof painting

Ph 307-0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

Roofing Specialists We specialise in:

• New roofs and re-roofs • Glendeck 5 rib • Corrugated iron • Fascia, gutters and down pipes • Qualified fixers.

Free Measure & quote

03 307 0593 or 0508-453-696

Greg Trudgeon

For 332 259 259 Forany anyenquiries enquiriescall callusustoday todayononPh/Fax Ph/Fax308-8432 308-8432Mob Mob 0274 0274 332

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Stan Keeley, Owner

Continuous Spouting Need new spouting, fascia and downpipes? Give Ben a call for a free quote. All jobs guaranteed.

Manufacturers and installers of continuous spouting, fascia and downpipes. Ben Kruger • Phone 308 4380 or 021 808 739 • email: benkruger@xtra.co.nz

North park drive

CLEANERS EXECUTIVE HOME CLEANING (2012) We will clean anything from the mountains to the sea.

Call Sandra and the team on 03 307 8184 or 027 292 0180 Home • Commercial • Oﬃce

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, July 6, 2013

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

REal EstatE

For jet ski owners

Ashburton’s Largest Property Management

time to service your jet ski? D&E Marine service all makes and models.

• 4 property managers • 3 management options • Maximum rental rates • 5 security checks • Quality tenants waiting • Emailed owner reports “It’s why more people are choosing McGregors”

Book in now!

Phone 307 7620

Phone Enquiries: 308 6173

153 Moore Street, Ashburton

Online Enquiries: www.mcgregorrealestate.co.nz/property-management/

We’ve built a reputation

of being solid and reliable, just like the buildings we construct. 211 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton (03) 307 61 30 www.calderstewart.co.nz

List your job vacancies with us and reach even MORE people... Simply list your situations vacant on a Saturday, Wednesday and Saturday AND we will give you... Wednesday FREE + Colour FREE + Web FREE

PLUS You will receive a FREE listing on the Situations Vacant at guardianonline.co.nz Guardian Online has had over 400,000 views in first four months alone! Get the right person for your job, we can help!

Call Desme on 307 7974 for more information

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, July 6, 2013

Health beauty connections

Toenail Cutting Service

Want healthy, beautiful skin? A delectable blend of New Zealand Colostrum, Coconut/Palm wax and cold pressed oils of Organic Aloe, Rice, Orange, Apricot, Meadowfoam, Vanilla, Blueberry and Hemp with Natural Silica, Zinc Oxide, Organic Bentonite clay and Colloidal Silver. Loaded with naturally occurring Vitamins A, C, D, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, Folic acid, all 22 Amino Acids and trace minerals for total skin health and vitality.

In the comfort of your own home.

New to Ashburton. Just $40! Full soak, toenail trim, file and mini foot massage Sally is in Ashburton every second Friday. Next dates: July 12 and 26. Ashburton Arcade 308-1815 www.health2000.co.nz

Debra Curtin - Chiropractor Mon, Wed, Thur 8-5.30pm

André Grob - Chiropractor Tues 9-5.00pm

Ash urton

Chiro ractic

Formerly Curtin Chiropractic

Karl Kibler - Chiropractor Fri 9-5.00pm

Contact: Sally Marchant - Registered Nurse 03 317 9622 or 021 157 8373

Beauty Therapy

Book a facial at Kim’s Beauty Therapy and get a take home maintenance kit for a total of $135.00, saving you $100.00!

1st Floor, Smith + Church Buildng Moore St, Ashburton

PH 03 308 9516

Call Ashleigh today and discover how you can get your advertising working for you at a fraction of the cost by being part of ‘Health & Beauty’. Ph 021 892 425

17 Peter Street, Ashburton Ph: 308 1255

Maintenance kit consists of cleaner, moisturiser and Jojoba oil.

Hello glamour, we missed you . . . BB Cream a product that instantly covers your imperfections, gives you a flawless look, working overtime to visibly improve your skin. That’s what a BB cream does. Try today with Body ‘n’ Beauty Worx

Ashleigh Fraser

MOB: 021 892 425 or O: 307-7975 or 307-7900

Cnr East & Burnett Street Ashburton | 03 307 7411

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

ElectraServe is calling for more top sparkies If you have a friendly personality and the desire to become part of a professional, progressive electrical company, ElectraServe would love to hear from you. Due to the companies ever increasing work load, they are looking for several efficient, professional sparkies to join their team. These positions are full time and the successful applicants must be able to work unsupervised, have a current NZ Practicing Licence and drivers licence.

2 x Domestic Electricians 2 x Farm Electricians

2 x Industrial Electricians 2 x Air Conditioner Installers

If you have the get-up-and-go email or phone: Blair Watson work 308 9008 mobile 0275 970 905 email Blair@electraserve.co.nz

Trainee Meat Inspectors Ashburton

Customer Service Centre Receptionist

If you are looking for a challenging career within the meat industry we are currently recruiting for FOUR Trainee Meat Inspectors to be based initially in the Ashburton area.

ATS is a dynamic and innovative cooperative offering members the ability to purchase all farm inputs through our stores in Ashburton, Rakaia and Methven. This full time position is based in the Ashburton retail store requires an individual who is highly organised and able to build customer relationships, a person who will be self-motivated and committed to delivering high quality outcomes.

Ideally you will have: • Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills • Intermediate computer skills • Ability to work independently

We are looking for a person who is able to offer excellence in customer service, has industry and product knowledge, attention to detail, an excellent telephone manor and possesses an exceptional attitude towards their work.

If you would like to join this motivated team, please apply

You will be part of a wider customer service team focused on all ATS enquiries. The main duties include customer facing enquiries, telephone sales and customer service.

Email your application together with your CV to: hr.manager@ats.co.nz Applications close 6th June 2013.

Oil Seed Extractions

Oil Seed Extractions is an Ashburton based company who develop, produce and supply high quality speciality seed oils to the global food, skincare and health product sectors (www.seedoils.co.nz) and is a subsidiary of the Midlands group of companies. In this full time role you will be responsible for developing and implementing the companies short and long term marketing strategies for our finished product brands. This will also include taking new products into the market place and developing brand awareness. In addition, you will also be responsible for the cohesive management of international marketing materials, including website and social media, for all of the Midlands group of companies. The ideal candidate must have an eye for detail and the ability to work to deadlines. Within this role you will have a high level of interaction with clients and business partners, so excellent written and phone communication skills are crucial. Previous marketing experience is preferred however we are committed to finding the right candidate and will provide further ongoing training as required. For further information and a job description please visit our website www.midlands.co.nz To apply in strict confidence, please send your cover letter, along with current CV, to reach us by Friday 19th July 2013.

Marketing Position Oil Seed Extractions PO Box 65 Ashburton Or email to: saraha@midlands.co.nz Applicants for this position must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.

So show us you're a fit, reliable team player with good communication skills, and we'll show you how to start a promising career in an exciting industry. For more information visit www.meatinspector.co.nz To apply for this job, please visit www.careers.asurequality.com and search for the job code 13744. Applications close Monday 15th July 2013.

www.ats.co.nz

Mid Canterbury Agricultural Contractor:

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Brand Manager and Marketing Administration

AsureQuality are the experts providing a world-class inspection service to New Zealand's red meat industry. The Meat Inspector training is comprehensive, you'll earn a qualification that's recognised around the country and you're paid while you train. Once you're qualified, your skills are recognised at any processing plant in New Zealand. It's a role that's interesting, varied, and provides options to suit your life style. Once qualified weekend, overtime and shift work may be involved. Add to this great workmates, good working conditions and a chance to develop a progressive career within a critical New Zealand industry and you'll see you're on to a good thing when you train to be a Meat Inspector.

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Promoting Excellence in Agriculture and Goodwill between Town & Country.

Legal Secretary Russell Moon & Fail is one of Ashburton’s long standing founding legal practices.

www.quigleycontracting.co.nz We require staff for the up and coming season starting October 2013 and finishing the end of March 2014

The Ashburton A&P Association seek an enthusiastic and motivated person to fill the part time position of Association Manager (Secretarial), to commence August 1, 2013.

Our firm has a proud tradition of quality service to the rural and urban communities of Ashburton and the greater Mid Canterbury area. We offer a full range of specialist legal services to our client base both in Mid Canterbury and beyond. We especially value our strong links with the rural community in Mid Canterbury.

Must have at least five years’ experience operating balers, mowers, V rakes, rotor rakes, loaders and wrappers. Also looking for truck drivers with full licence

We require a team player with a positive attitude and high degree of initiative, drive and an ability to work well under pressure with volunteers.

Due to an expanding client base, we require the services of a legal secretary to provide high quality administrative support to our legal team.

Must have clean full New Zealand licence. Applications close July 14, 2013

Excellence is required in the following: • People skills • Attention to detail • Ability to multi task • Ability to work to deadlines • Computer skills

The ideal candidate for this role will have: • Strong Microsoft Office skills, with the aptitude to pick up new systems and processes quickly; • Experience providing administrative support in a legal or professional services environment; • A high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks; • Excellent written and spoken english; • The ability to deliver outstanding customer service to clients and thrive on working to deadlines, be conscientious about your own work and have the ability to multi-task; • Flexiblility in your approach and a willingness to help other people when needed.

Please forward a CV with two referees and a copy of your driver’s licence to: office@quigleycontracting.co.nz

ASSOCIATION MANAGER

For any enquiries and a copy of the job description, please contact: Chris Watson 027 4325 769 or visit: www.ashburtonshow.co.nz

If this sounds like you, then please forward your confidential application along with your CV and references to: David Bennett 1272 Beach Road, 7RD ASHBURTON 7777 d.mbennett@farmside.co.nz Applications close July 8, 2013.

In return we offer a competitive remuneration package based on the successful applicant’s skill and experience, as well as a great working environment with our modern office, current technology and team focused staff. We like to support our staff in their personal and professional growth. We would be happy to discuss possible job flexibility options with the right candidate.

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Please apply in writing with a brief CV by Friday, 19 July 2013 to: Nerida Jemmett Russell Moon & Fail PO Box 22 Ashburton 7740 Or by email to: nerida@rmf.co.nz

Tractor Driver/ Weed Sprayer/ Milker Full time single person required to feed out to our 2000 cows. Experience with machinery required. Shared single accommodation available. 10 mins from Ashburton

Contact Eric on 027 699 6763.

Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900

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JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

Busch Irrigation Systems Ashburton Irrigation Services

OUR THRIVING BUSINESSES WANT YOU!

DUE TO EXPEDIENTIAL GROWTH WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING TO EMPLOY STAFF ACROSS ALL 3 TRADING DIVISIONS We are a family owned and operated business and our name in the industry has been built on hard work and our ability to bring projects in on time and within budget. All staff will enjoy a wide variety of work and can choose to specialise in the field that best suits their needs. Applicants will need to be Honest, Hardworking & Reliable. Excellent opportunities exist for advancement with in our Group of companies. We currently seek to fill the following positions. Building: • Quantity Surveyor • Carpenters • Labourers • Apprentices

Precast: • Deck workers • Concrete Placers

If you want something more from your current work place and want the benefits of being part of a larger company, then contact us for more information! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: LETICIA FITZGERALD OFFICE MANAGER CELL: 027 314 0094 HOME: 03 307 2667 EMAIL: tesh@mcintoshbuildersltd.co.nz

Field Officer Ashburton We are currently looking to employ a Field Officer to work out of our vegetable processing factory in Ashburton. You will have experience in the husbandry of potatoes, peas and sweet corn, which are grown locally around Ashburton under contract to farmers.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

You will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, as you need to work closely with farmers and field staff. A degree or diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture and/or an appropriate level of field experience is required. In return you will be offered good remuneration, including a vehicle and an opportunity to develop your career with a leading NZ company. Please apply in writing with a CV to: The Field Manager, Talley’s Group Ltd, PO Box 244, Ashburton 7740 or email to recruitment@ash. talleys.co.nz Applications close 19th July 2013.

Molloy Agriculture Limited is based in Methven, Mid Canterbury. We care for our staff and are currently looking to fill the position below with a motivated and responsible team player.

Agricultural Sprayer Operator Full Time Position WE OFFER: • Sole operator of a 2010 Isuzu F Series Truck with a 24 metre sprayer including the latest GPS equipment • Full training will be provided at our expense for you to gain qualifications in this internationally recognised skill • Remuneration at the top end of the scale • Close to amenities such as excellent schools and Mt Hutt Ski Area BENEFICIAL TO HAVE: • Agricultural background • Class 2 Drivers Licence • Positive personal attributes including honesty and reliability Could this be the career change you have been looking for? Applications close 13th July 2013

www.talleys.co.nz

Contact David Molloy: P: Office: 03 302 8098 E: david@molloyag.co.nz Mobile 0274 362 441 Visit our website - www.molloyag.co.nz

Cleaner

Part-Time, Permanent We are looking for physically fit and agile person for daily cleaning of our office block area. URL Closing date With: _______________________________ x Date:_______________________________ tested: x checked: Part time position Monday to Friday for three hours per day (start time negotiable).

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You will be required to: revisions: 1 2tasks 3 in 4 an5 effective and • Complete all general cleaning $0 $0 $25 $50 $75 efficient manner. • Have high standards. PLEASE NOTE: • Have knowledge of basic cleaning equipment and that we have prepared this materials. advertisement proof based on our • Be physically fit to perform cleaning duties including understanding of the instructions bending, pushing, andthe handling equipment. received. In lifting approving cost (excl gst) it is client’sskills responsibility • Possessadvertisement, good communication including $434.94 to check the accuracy of both the understanding/accepting instructions. advertisement, the media and the $506.00 • Be well position presented and have a professional manner at nominated. $free all times. Cancellation of adverts booked with $506.00 • Be reliable, punctual not afraid of hard work. media will incurand a media cancellation

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fee of $50.

Please contact Jane on 308 6930 for an application or email your current CV to ashburton@metalcorp.co.nz your contact:

Rachel

Irrigation Service Engineer; Ashburton Ashburton Irrigation Services is a division of Busch Irrigation Systems, services a large number of rotary boom irrigators in the greater Canterbury region. These companies require a service engineer who can look after a large client base servicing rotary boom irrigators, and the associated irrigation and effluent equipment.

This work involves from time to time some heavy lifting, and the applicant will require good engineering skills, and be able to weld with both Mig and stick welding equipment. The ability to splice wire rope would be desirable, but this would be taught to a suitable applicant. A driver’s license will also be required. This is a sole charge position, where you will be working in the field, arranging your own activities, and at times, especially during the summer months you will be required to work extended hours to meet the clients’ needs.

You will be working from a central base in Ashburton, that provides generous working space. You will be supported in this position with the availability of a large range of irrigation parts, most of which will have been made in house, so most days you will only need to pick up the product off the shelf to complete your days activities. Additional support will also be provided by Busch Irrigation staff who have had years of experience in these areas. The successful applicant will have an eye to detail, a good learner, excellent communication skills, real commitment, determination, and be able at times to work with others, and have the ability to complete job cards in detail. Initially you will be working alongside our current service engineer, who will show you the ropes.

Ashburton and Busch Irrigation have been very innovative over the years, and they developed a number of improvements for these rotary boom irrigators, and recently they have developed a mid size effluent applicator, that they are currently marketing, that is sought after in the dairy industry today.

Our employment package will be very rewarding to the successful applicant, and for the right person, we could even offer contract employment, where the applicant would be provided with an incentive for the work that they carry out in the field. This is a long term position, and if you consider that you have the skills and motivation to be successful in this role, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today, to Busch Irrigation, 162 Dobson Street, Ashburton, or contact Derek Busch on 03,3081236, cell phone 0274,333117 or send your C.V. to P.O. Box 224, or email this to buschirrigation@xtra.co.nz

Home Support Worker – Ashburton Permanent, Part-time Vacancy 87663. Closing 14/07/13

Looking for a rewarding role – keeping people in the comfort of their own home? Then a Support Worker in the Ashburton Home Support Service could be the ideal position for you! You must have a current full drivers licence and be prepared to travel and National Certificate of Community Support (Level 3) or completion within 12 months of employment. We’ll support you by providing a sound orientation programme and ongoing educational opportunities. These permanent positions offer flexibility with the hours of work and are a minimum of 20 hours per week. Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Joanne Burke, Manager – Home Support Services, phone (03) 307 6915, email joanne.burke@cdhb.health.nz

Part time calf rearer wanted for 200 calves in Hinds area. One weekend day, plus one afternoon a week. Approx 8 – 10 hrs work. Experience preferred.

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Contact Julia on 027 428 2103.

Bakery Assistant/ Customer Service

We at 100 Pipers require a motivated, efficient team player to join our friendly team. The position is 30 hours plus Monday - Friday. Apply in your own handwriting, by July 12, to: 100 Pipers Tearooms and Bakery The Arcade Ashburton 7700

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, July 6, 2013

Classifieds

JOBS

To advertise here call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

RURAL TRADING POST

Security Camera Technician - Trainee

of the week

“Locally owned & operated family business for 60 years”

all sized bales wanted, all types of quality considered.

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. Master XL6

Mail or Email your application and CV to: Security Camera Technician – Trainee Masterguard Security Cameras P O Box 16 523 CHRISTCHURCH office@masterguard.co.nz

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS

Office Administration We are seeking an additional person to join our administration team. This position would ideally suit a person who has some experience in taxation administration, has good computer skills, and is willing to help in all areas of general office administration. The successful applicant would be required to work five days per week however part time hours is an option.

ASHBURTON

South Street, Ashburton PHONE (03) 308-3147 Email blacklows@xtra.co.nz FREEPHONE 0800 452 522

Low noise operation. 17kW. Thermostat.

+ GST

MID CANTERBURY FREIGHT BULK CARTAGE

Molasses Spring Special

TOP QUALITY CALF BEDDING SAWDUST AVAILABLE NOW.

Available for feedgrade and molasses blended with minerals. Call Agrifeeds Rep Paul Berry 027 552 3206 or your local rural retailer

FOR YOUR RUARL CARTAGE

PUBLIC NOTICES

03-308-6573 WANTED

REAL ESTATE

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $

Private sale - 16 West Park Close

This position is full time, requires a mechanically minded individual with a “can do” attitude and offers an attractive remuneration package relevant to experience. Please send your Curriculum Vitae, including names of two referees, to: Atlas Agriculture Ltd 239 Springfield Road West, R D 6, ASHBURTON 7776 or e.mail – atlasag@xtra.co.nz

Atlas Agriculture ltd

Fertiliser Spreader Driver Wanted Spray Truck Operator/Driver Class 5 Licence Preferred

Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling Licensed Buyer Dealer

10A McGregor Lane, Riverside Estate (Off McNally Street)

TF-SCRAP

The right applicant will enjoy working within a team environment and operating modern machinery, used in our baling, silage and cultivation operations.

Open Home: Sunday, July 7 11am - 12 noon

BUYERS OF ALL METALS

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

• Desirable location. • New to market • Five bedroom house • Three bathrooms • Kitchen, dining, living and separate lounge. • In secluded cul-de-sac

Price by negotiation Trade me ref # DHJ976

TRADES & SERVICES

Looking for a builder with a little more experience? 4 Housing 4 Commercial 4 Farm Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

If you have been a seasonal worker but would like full time employment, we can assist you with your licences. Must have a clean record.

For more information contact Donald Houston phone 027 201 5924 or 302 7010

To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

ASHLEIGH FRASER

Agrisea Alpine Forest Honey Altum Ashfords ATS BNZ Boonies Footwear Braam Landscaping Braided Rivers NZ Breakers Brenel Alpacas Bull Rush Chocolates Cadbury Cates Grain & Seed China Shop Christchurch Casino Cochranes Canterbury Cochranes Transport Countdown Covette Engineering CRT Diane & Frank Peters DPI Flowers & Balloons Fusion Gallery Gary McCormick Transport Gluyas Motor Group Goldpine Good Taste Photography Health 2000 Henrietta Soaps High View Apartments, Q’town

Honda Country John Key Juciy Rentals Leaderbrand MSA/ Regent Cinema Neumanns Tyre Service New World Nicky Lewis NZ Warriors NZRU Orana Wildlife Outdoor Adventure PGG Plucks Engineering Procter Family RD1 Rainer Irrigation Rakaia Hairdresser Regent Cinema Robilliards Somerset Grocer Stan’s Mowing Style Footwear Southern Ice Distributors Super Liquor Tranzalpine U-Hire Unichem Vetlife Waterforce Whitcoulls Wow Carpet Cleaner

Let us solve your people puzzle

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

TEL MOB

Phone 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

Cocktails on the Rails 2013

Chertsey Home and School would like to thank the sponsors listed below for their support of our recent Cocktails on the Rails your support is appreciated!

Email: anne@croys.co.nz

We are currently looking to employ an experienced Agricultural Operator within our family owned and operated agricultural contracting business, based near Methven.

$30 off per tonne for 4Seasons Molasses PLUS deferred payment.

100% UNTREATED

Please send your CV and contact details by 31 July 2013 to:

Experienced Agricultural Machine Operator Required

Please call James on 027 436 9989

$987

PHONE MID CANTERBURY FREIGHT

Website:www.croys.co.nz

good money paid.

RADIANT HEATER

If you would like to work with a passionate and enthusiastic team in a modern office we would like to hear from you. P O Box 582 Level 2, Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street ASHBURTON 7740

we are currently after baleage!

JUNE’S BIRTHDAY WINNER: ENGINEERING REPAIRS

A strong interest in computers and technology would be an advantage.

We are looking for a person with the highest level of integrity to join our small and progressive team on a full time basis.

Baleage wanted!

KIWIS PICK

This position would suit an active practical young person to train as a Security Camera Technician.

Our business is Canterbury based and operates throughout New Zealand. We specialize in the supply and installation of security camera systems.

RURAL TRADING POST

Call in and talk to the people that know

Ashburton based

03 307 7975 021 892 425

Advertise your vacancies with the Guardian today

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, July 6, 2013

Classifieds PLANTS & PRODUCE

PUBLIC NOTICES

Bananas

FOR SALE

$1.99kg

N.Z Mandarins 1kg Potatoes 10kg N.Z Tomatoes 500gm Silverbeet

$3.99bag $4.99bag $3.99bag $1.49Each

Specials available from 2-07/9-07

OPEN 7 DAYS The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

PUBLIC NOTICES

• Research, treatment, provision of equipment in relation to, and the education and training of skilled persons relative to, the disease of cancer. • Research, development, education for, training and expansion of, the science and practice of agriculture. • The needs of young people who suffer physical or mental disabilities or have less chance in life than their peers. Applications close at 5pm, Friday, July 19, 2013. For further information and application forms, please contact:

Sale And Supply Of Alcohol Act 2012 APPLICATIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Secretary Mackenzie Charitable Foundation C/- Croys Ltd Level 2 161 Burnett Street PO Box 582 Ashburton 7740 Phone 03 308 8353 Email mcf@croys.co.nz

Applications which include a cover letter outlining your experience against the necessary competencies and a CV containing at least two referees will be accepted online or by post to People & Capability Manager, Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7700. Applications close 29 July 2013.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Church Services Evangelical Presbyterian Church All Welcome

Minister: Rev David Bayne Ph 307 7355

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Heart to God And Hand to Man Celebration Service and Children’s Programme

10.00am

ALL NEW SHOW!

You’re very welcome! Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting 10.30am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

Technical guidance and training will be provided to ensure you understand the new regulatory framework and the role you will play within it. Committee members will be remunerated in accordance with the new Act.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

10.30am Worship Every Sunday 63 Princes Street

Ashburton District Council is appointing a District Licensing Committee (DLC) to deal with alcohol licensing matters within our district. The new Act requires the Committee to be established by 18 December 2013. The Council has recently appointed a Commissioner and is now seeking applications for at least three committee members. A briefing document and position description is avaliable online which outlines the competencies, experience and requirements committee members must meet. The new Act requires members to have experience relevant to alcohol licensing matters but excludes those who have an actual or perceived connection with the alcohol industry and certain other nominated occupations.

• 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

CHURCH SERVICES

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

Ashburton District Licensing Committee

Main South Road Tinwald 308-1095

landscape supplies

CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER ASHBURTON TRUST EVENT CENTRE, O’REILLY AUDITORIUM

(03) 307 2010 or 0800 4 ticket www.ticketdirect.co.nz www.chuckwood.com

Guardian Classifieds Phone 307 7900

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts, Phone 308 5409 Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

Speaker: Pastor David Jensen LIFE 2 da MAX (Kids Church) Creche Available Church Lunch to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

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

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, July 6, 2013

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WANTED

Straw For Sale

Don’t Get Caught Short Class Bales Of Wheat Straw Class Bales Of Barley Straw 3 X 3 Bales Of Rye Grass Straw This Seasons, Good Quality.

Also available is 3x3 Barley Straw and 3x3 Grass Seed Straw, 2 year old.

WANTED - used Ford, Belarus and Massey Ferguson tractors in any condition. Freephone 0800-888-343.

TRADES & SERVICES FOR: Welding – Mig, Arc, Mild steel fabrication. Sandblasting. Competitive Rates – Quality assured. Phone Kurt at Action Sandblasting Ltd. 027-3324549 or 308-4226 HOME handyman available. Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

James George: 027 436 9989 Visit: www.quigleycontracting.co.nz

Guardian Classifieds

WANTED

Phone 307 7900 WANTED

Cake Tin Hire

20 novelty shapes

$15 for 7 days

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

Leigh Harrison 12 today. Have a very happy birthday, love from Mum, Dad, Megan, Molly & Buzzi. Harvey Copland Happy 1st Birthday 1 year old (tomorrow) Lots of hugs and kisses Mum, Dad and Campbell xxxxxxxxxxx Kalym Chalmers Happy 5th Birthday All our love Mum, Dad, and Reid. Kalym Chalmers Congratulations on your graduation from Ruma Whakawhanui – The Extension Room. Happy birthday and happy school days from all your friends and teachers at Childs Play Preschool, Tinwald.

Hunter Abernethy Happy 4th Birthday Buddy for tomorrow. Lots of love from Mummy, Daddy, Jorja, Nan, Grandad and Uncle Paul. xxxoxx

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EDUCATION

INDIVIDUAL spacious office to let. Ground floor and central location. Phone Julia 027 688 4334.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.. Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

HIRE

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.

FUNCTION/party equipment available for hire. Marquees, tables, chairs, glasses, cutlery, cooking equipment, heaters and more. See U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am5.30pm; Sat 7.30am-5pm; ROOFING - for all your Sunday 8am- 12.30pm. Ph roofing requirements, new 308-8061 A/H: 308-7460 roofs, reroofing, commercial, www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz insurance claims, repairs. Licensed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision GRAZING Roofing, phone 027-4760203.

FORESTRY blocks wanted: Forest blocks, shelter belts, ground base logging and AUGER wanted - Good steep slope cable logging. second hand 50foot auger. Export saw logs, firewood Preferably with a swing logs and clearing stumps hopper. Ph 027 476 6871. SITUATIONS WANTED out, wind/snow damage DEAD standing, dry fallen clean up. Free quotes, Timaru, Mid trees, dry branch wood etc, Oamaru, for firewood. rural Canterbury. Ph / text DAIRY farm work wanted Ashburton. Ph 03 308 3873. 027 958 0053. (fulltime) 2011 Lincoln graduate, hard working, able to use initiative and eager to Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers. progress. Phone 027 947 4539.

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LET OR LEASE

FLOAT hire - single, double and tandem. Reasonable rates. Morrison’s Saddlery & Feed. Phone 308-3422 anytime.

FOR SALE

BED - Queen size steel frame with ornate foot and head, includes mattress. All in great condition $350 ono. WHEEL alignments at great Phone 03 308 8491. prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an material. alignment from Neumanns DEMOLITION Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Hard wired ceiling fans, electric range, wall heaters, Street. Phone 308-6737. hot water cylinder, enamel coal range, shower, tubular under seat heaters, LOST & FOUND cupboards. Phone 027 499 1997.

MOTORING

Lost on Lismore School Road, two pieces of vintage aircraft engine cowling, one grey the other red, both are curved to fit above and below an aircraft engine. Phone Les Vincent - 303 6306.

LIVESTOCK & PETS BEEF Calves, Angus and Angus Hereford cross, straight beef not dairy cross, Heifers and Steers available, 160-220kg, large quantity available, sell numbers to suit. Delivery trailer available. Priced from $400 + GST each. Ph (03) 3132804. 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. CALF SHED BEDDING. Premium wood mulch chipped from the outside edges of our logs. Guaranteed 100% wood and contaminant free. NO DEMOLITION MATERIALS used here. Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road - Ph 3083595. READYMADE CALF SHELTERS HEN HOUSES - PUMP SHEDS. Sturdy well built sheds made to last. Choice of colours and sizes as we make to order. Your readymade specialists Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road. Ph 3083595. Mon-Fri 7am-5.30pm Sat 8am-12 noon.

FIREWOOD - dry old man pine. Four and six metre loads. Phone Ron Harris. 0274-652-122. POTATOES: Rua and Ilam Hardy. $30 bag delivered. Phone 308 5972. SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308-3602.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS TANDEM trailer. 8 x 5 Helmack galvanised with ply deck, stock crate, jockey wheel and ramp. $2,875.Phone 308 0484.

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Weekend Services

Helpline ServiceS

PHARMACIES

Unichem Ashburton Pharmacy, cnr Burnett and East Streets, Ashburton. Saturday open from: 9.30am - 12 .30pm. Sunday open from: 10.30am - 12 noon. Saturday and Sunday evenings: 6.30pm - 7pm.

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice. DUTY DOCTORS

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please remember your community Services card. Emergency phone until 8am Monday - 0800 700 155. moore Street medical centre, moore Street, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. They will hold surgery from 10am until 12 noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 3066. dr ritchie, Tinwald medical centre, will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am Monday. He will hold surgery from 10am until 12 noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 6565.

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency ASHBURTON MUSEUM

Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Closed Statutory Holidays. Group Bookings by arrangement

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholics-anonymous. org.nz for more information.

COMMUNITY POOL

WEEKEND HOURS: Hours: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

MENTAL HEALTH -

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

aSHBUrTon HoSPiTal general WardS - (Medical and Surgical): DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 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.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES:

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

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

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 LIFELINE visiting. Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 cameron coUrTS — DAILY, unrestricted visiting. oMMunity erviceS PrinceS coUrT — DAILY, unrestricted ART GALLERY visiting. Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, EMERGENCY DENTIST Ashburton. If you do not have or cannot contact your Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Closed Public Holidays. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Sundays and Public Holidays. Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA -

For weekend doctor and emergency details please phone Methven 302 8105. For medical attention during the weekend there are drop in clinics from 11am - 12noon and 5pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday. 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

INFORMATION CENTRES

aSHBUrTon - Sat 10am until 2pm. Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm. Phone 308-1050. meTHVen - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm. Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

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Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802. BUSeS - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm. Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

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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 VeTliFe aSHBUrTon - Phone 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Emergencies: Lge: Matthew Hart. Sml: Judy Wilkes. VeT enT riVerSide - Phone 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour emergencies: Lge: Kate Foxcroft. Sml: Juan Gray. canTerBUry VeTS - Ph 03 307 0686, 363 West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. Emergencies: Catherine Hughes aSHBUrTon VeTS - Ph 027 683 8111, 149 Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Jo Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend. care VeTS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm. Emergencies: Refer Vet Ent

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AShburton offiCe Somerset House, 161 Burnett Street. Ph: (03) 308 7052 OPen Mon–Fri 9.30am–4.30pm timAru offiCe The Ken Wills Complex, 300 Hilton Highway, Washdyke. Ph: (03) 688 2043 OPen Mon–Fri 9.00am-5.00pm

Saturday, 6 July 2013

RANGIORA

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DARFIELD

Map for Saturday

LYTTELTON

LINCOLN Rakaia

Ash

Geraldine

Ran

burto

gitata

Wind km/h less than 30 Waimate

30 to 59 60 plus

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing 6

9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

morning min

OVERNIGHT MIN

MAX

OVERNIGHT MIN

MAX

OVERNIGHT MIN

MAX

OVERNIGHT MIN

9 pm am 3

Monday 9 noon 3

max

late rain 10 16 drizzle 5 16 late rain 8 18 rain 7 16 rain 11 14 showers 6 15 windy 7 16 thunder 9 15 windy 10 15 windy 6 14 windy 3 11 windy 8 14 windy 6 12

9 pm

8:20

2:43

8:52

2:56

9:01

3:23

9:31

3:35

9:41

4:01

10:10

The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 8:07 am Set 5:08 pm Fair

Fair fishing

Rise 8:07 am Set 5:09 pm Fair

Fair fishing

Rise 6:02 am Set 3:33 pm

Rise 6:49 am Set 4:23 pm

Rise 7:31 am Set 5:17 pm

New moon

First quarter

Full moon

8 Jul

7:16 pm

16 Jul www.ofu.co.nz

3:20 pm

23 Jul

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

Fine weather. Gusty northwesterlies, gale in exposed places, turning lighter southwest in the evening.

A trough is expected to move across the country Rain and strong southerlies developing. tomorrow, followed by a disturbed southwest flow. The flow is expected to ease on Monday as a weak ridge crosses New Zealand. A second trough moves over the South Island on Tuesday and the North Island WEDNESDAY on Wednesday, followed by strong cold southerlies. A Rain and strong southerlies easing. ridge builds over the South Island on Wednesday. 200.6 18.9 24.7 94.0

Canterbury Readings to 4pm yesterday Temperatures °C

6:17 am

Rainfall mm

max

min grass 16 hour Jul 2013 min to date to date

19.1

4.9

Christchurch Airport 19.1

5.2

Ashburton Airport Average Average

Timaru Airport Average

11.1 10.9 10.6

0.0

0.2 556.0 NW 56

1.2

0.0

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N 63

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0.6

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0.2

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354

317

249

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Dubai Dublin Edinburgh Frankfurt

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

8 11 25 14 13 20 23 28 1 25 21 30 14 13 15

14 23 31 24 24 27 33 33 11 31 32 44 23 20 27

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

FZL: Lowering to 1400m

Rain about the divide with heavy thundery falls, spreading further east at times early morning and again from evening. Snow lowering to 1000 metres. Wind at 1000m: Severe gale NW 90 km/h, gusting 130 km/h in exposed valleys. Wind at 2000m: Severe gale W 130 km/h.

TOMORROW

FZL: Lowering to 1000m

Snow about the divide, a few snow showers further east, all clearing later. Wind at 1000m: Gale NW easing. Wind at 2000m: Severe gale NW easing.

MONDAY Snow showers about the divide, fine elsewhere. Strong westerlies easing.

TUESDAY Snow showers. Strong southerlies developing.

WEDNESDAY Snow showers clearing and southerlies easing.

World Weather Forecast for today

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:30 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:15 pm, yesterday

Rise 8:07 am Set 5:09 pm Fair

TOMORROW

TUESDAY

NZ Situation

Source: Environment Canterbury 2:16

A few spots of morning rain, then becoming fine. Northwesterlies, gusting severe gale 130 km/h in exposed places, easing for a time in the morning.

A few showers. Southwesterlies turning northwest later.

River Levels

MONDAY

NZ Today

m am 3 3

MAX

Midnight Tonight

Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

Sunday

TODAY

TIMARU

Saturday

TODAY

TUESDAY: Rain and strong southerly developing.

Canterbury High Country

MONDAY: A few showers. Southwest turning northwest later.

AKAROA

ASHBURTON

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Early rain then fine. Northwesterly may gust 130 km/h. TOMORROW: Fine. Gusty northwest turning southwest later.

CHRISTCHURCH

METHVEN

Ashburton Forecast

fine showers showers fine showers showers fog showers fine fine fine showers rain showers thunder

15 4 28 22 28 23 4 26 13 17 22 8 18 18 28

31 9 32 28 39 34 19 34 25 23 37 13 29 31 35

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

showers fine fine rain fine showers cloudy fine fine fine drizzle showers fine fine fine

25 17 2 19 19 15 23 25 13 7 26 23 26 23 16

34 29 17 27 29 22 31 32 22 17 31 30 33 33 27

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

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850 x 600 x 580mm. WELS 4 star.

3 heat settings. 1000W. SKU00311056

2.4 x 3m. 80gsm. Dark green. SKU00752550

$ 97

PER PAIR

2000W Oscillating Fan Heater

2 heat settings. SKU04441258

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