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5 BITES 1 Ashburton College exam hacked

Five things that may interest you

Year 9 students sitting a science term test at Ashburton College recently had a giggle at the last question. After wading through the whole test and answering lots of obvious science-related questions, students were asked to “draw a dog”. The exam had been hacked by pranksters and copies printed off before teachers spotted the last bogus question.

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He came to New Zealand in search of a better life, and in return this immigrant gave the country better bacon. Malaysian immigrant Ragupathy Nadason, also known as Sam, was yesterday named the country’s top bacon maker and became the first butcher not born here to win the New Zealand Bacon of the Year award for his dry cured, middle-eye, maple bacon.

Hollywood dig

Sylvester Stallone let the world know this week that Bruce Willis was out of the upcoming The Expendables 3 for being “greedy and lazy”, and it seems that laziness was not the primary issue. Stallone raised eyebrows in Hollywood by tweeting “WILLIS OUT ... HARRISON FORD IN!!!!

GREAT NEWS!!!!! Been waiting years for this!!!!”, then following up with a second tweet reading “GREEDY AND LAZY ... A SURE FORMULA FOR CAREER FAILURE”.

It’s a boy ... again A Michigan family welcomed their 12th child. And, shocker, it’s a boy – just like the other 11. Jay and Kateri Schwandt believed the latest baby might break the gender streak. But as it turned out, another boy was delivered. Tucker was 7 pounds, 12 ounces (3.52 kilograms).

“Of course. There was a chuckle in the whole room,” Teri, 38, said yesterday. Tyler is the oldest son at 21.

When the school year starts, three Schwandt boys will be in high school, while five brothers are in lower grades. That leaves three at home with Teri.

5 Wedding on a high

Five Kiwi couples tied the knot at more than 12,000 metres in the air this week - setting the record for the world’s highest altitude wedding on an aeroplane. Fiji Airways, formerly Air Pacific, marked its rebranding with a search to marry five couples aboard its Fiji Airways A330 aircraft on a flight from Auckland to Nadi.

More than 440 New Zealand couples entered the competition, which also offered a free honeymoon on Fiji’s Denerau Island.

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WHAT’S ON ■ College rugby, Saturday: Ashburton College hosts Roncalli College in a plate semi-final of the Crusaders Secondary Schools rugby competition, which doubles as the Crusaders Co-ed Final. All the action takes place at the Allenton rugby grounds from 1pm.

■ Robin Arnst – Artwork Sale,

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Saturday and Sunday: A chance to enjoy a retrospective celebration of Robin’s excellent artworks! Several have never been shown before.

Ashburton Society of Arts Short Street studio, Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

■ On the couch: Movie: Fried Green Tomatoes,

Vibe, 9.30pm, Sunday. A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales she tells of people she used to know.

■ Out of town: Baby & Kids Expo & Gear Sale, The Cashmere Club, Christchurch, Saturday. If you’re in need of

some new or pre-used clothing, toys, books and other equipment for your children, The Cashmere Club is the place to go! Help raise funds for Christchurch South Parent Centre. Entry: $2 per adult. Bring cash!

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Ashburton Intermediate pupil Mason Westwood (bike) and fellow classmates cross the Walnut Avenue West Street roundabout, which may Photo JosePh Johnson 090813-JJ-013 soon be replaced by traffic lights.

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An Ashburton Intermediate pupil attempts to cross the Walnut Avenue and 090813-JJ-017 West Street roundabout yesterday.

Roundabout roulette

By Myles HuMe

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Traffic lights at two of Ashburton’s busiest intersections could stem the worrying number of “close calls” for hundreds of Ashburton school pupils.

However, one principal says the traffic light plans need refining to ensure it does not create more pedestrian problems.

The West Street and Walnut Avenue roundabout has always been an area of concern for Ashburton Intermediate principal Gavin Cooper - a place where several pupils cross on bikes, scooters or foot to get to school.

“It is a tricky place to cross that’s for sure, we have never had an accident there but we have had some close calls,” he said.

The potential dangers of the roundabout - and the neighbouring East Street and Walnut Avenue roundabout - led police and intermediate staff to educate Allenton-based children on safe ways of traversing the roundabout.

A group of young pupils told the Guardian yesterday a speeding motorist almost hit them recently and they had been advised to bike in groups of two or three to increase visibility.

However, a New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) proposal to wipe out both roundabouts and replace them with traffic lights has won the support of Mr Cooper and Ashburton District Council road safety coordinator Rachael Boyd, who

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan is concerned proposed traffic lights to replace two roundabouts on Walnut Photo suPPlied 3321258-Ce-106 Avenue would create five crossing points (marked) instead of the current two.

However, Ashburton College effectively “turn the two current concerns clear to NZTA and the both say it could provide more principal Grant McMillan said crossings into five with three of college’s student executive is clarity for local youngsters.

Mrs Boyd said 42 per cent of the NZTA’s plans need to be re- those uncontrolled” for pupils also looking into the proposal. walking west down Walnut AvIt is believed it will be a while car crashes in Ashburton were at worked.

He agreed improvements enue, he said. before the traffic lights are inintersections.

“So my formal feedback is it stalled at the intersection, so “I would think it would make it needed to be made at both roundeasier, the traffic should stop at a abouts, but the current proposal might increase risk for pedestri- Mrs Boyd advised both drivers red light which will allow people would only address the traffic ans, cyclists and kids on scoot- and pupils to look out for one ers.” another “and expect the unexto cross, it think that will defi- congestion issue.

If it became a reality it would Mr McMillan has made his pected”. nitely be a good thing,” she said.

Come plant trees with local rugby legend on next weekend A story in Friday’s paper incorrectly stated that planting trees with local rugby legend Jock Ross was to take place on Sunday.

This is incorrect as the event is

set down to take place on the following Sunday, Augusr 18.

The former All Black will be mucking in alongside locals to get the planting done. Mr Ross said he hopes to be working

alongside at least 150 volunteers and he will be bringing his family along to help. Mr Ross also volunteered at the 2011 planting day and said it had been a great day.

Ross said replanting native trees like the kanuka was “creating the opportunity to preserve some of our native trees and history in this reserve”.

Planting will be from 9 am un-

til midday with plants laid out ready to go.

The planting will be followed by a barbecue.

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The site of the old railway station has been cleared for redevelopment.

Photo Donna Wylie 080813-DW-138

Weather holds up railway site redevelopment

By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

A patch of rough weather in June held up the demolition of the former Ashburton railway station, delaying redevelopment plans.

“We are working up the plans at the moment and applying for re-

source consents.

It’s taken longer than we anticipated – with the snow and wind earlier on,” Mr Hanson, director of Redson Corporation – the company which owns the property, said.

The new buildings, designed by

Man’s body identified

The man whose body was found near the Heathcote River in Christchurch yesterday morning has been identified as Jeff de Moulin, aged 41, of Woolston.

Enquiries into his death are continuing and a post mortem examination is scheduled to be carried out this afternoon.

Police believe Mr de Moulin and his female partner had been drinking with a man in the vicinity of the jetty or steps at the end of Catherine Street on Thursday evening, Detective

Senior Sergeant Brian Archer said.

This man had not yet been identified, and police would like him to contact them.

Police are also continuing to appeal for information from anyone who saw activity in the area overnight.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on (03) 3637400, or to provide information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Policeman on assault charge A 59-year old police officer has been charged with assault in relation to an incident at a Premier League Football match at ASB Park, Christchurch in June, police say.

The man has been summonsed to appear at the Christchurch District Court on September 13.

It was alleged the off-duty officer assaulted an assistant referee following a match between Western and Cashmere Technical.

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent Gary Knowles

said police had interviewed more than 20 witnesses during their investigation.

“We are grateful for the response from witnesses who came forward with information.

“Any allegation involving a police officer is taken very seriously and we have conducted a thorough and robust investigation into the incident,” he said.

Mr Knowles said the officer was on restricted duties, and an internal investigation would now be initiated.

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Christchurch architect Chris Prebble, of Chris Prebble Architects, are expected to incorporate about 800m2 of retail space with an adjoining car parking.

Mr Prebble also designed the new Electricity Ashburton building situated in the Ashburton

Business Estate.

Redson Corporation also owns Aotea New Zealand Souvenirs stores in Queenstown, Tekapo, Rotorua and Auckland.

Mr Hanson said he expected the plans to be finalised in the next month or so.

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Obesity the new number one killer in New Zealand

By GaBrielle stuart gabrielle.s@theguardian.co.nz

Obesity and poor diet has become a bigger killer than smoking, according to the latest Ministry of Health Burden of Disease report.

Risk of early death isn’t the only factor covered in the study, which found that loss of health linked to obesity already exceeds that linked to tobacco.

According to the 2013 study, 9.1 per cent of all health loss, mainly early deaths, could be avoided if nobody had ever smoked.

However, combined dietary risk factors in 2006 already accounted for more health loss than tobacco, at 11.4 per cent.

University of Otago associate professor Nick Wilson said that improving the nutritional environment for New Zealanders should be a high priority for the Government.

“Fortunately, this can be done in ways that might also save health costs, such as by taxing sugar in soft drinks and regulations that limit maximum salt levels in high-salt processed foods,” Dietary risk factors included high salt intake, high saturated fat intake, low vegetable and

fruit intake, and excess energy intake.

He said that such smart food taxes and regulations around salt were increasingly being used in other countries such as France, Finland, Hungary and Denmark.

University of Otago Burden of Disease programme director professor Tony Blakely said that the mix of diseases and conditions that caused health loss in New Zealand were changing over time.

Although tobacco smoking statistics were reducing, he said that achieving the Government’s Smokefree Nation 2025

THE FACTS ■ 16% of New Zealanders smoked every day in a 2012 survey, a drop from 23 per cent in 2002.

■ 27.8 per cent of New Zealanders were classed as obese in a 2008/09 survey, an increase from less than 20 per cent in 1997. goal remained an overwhelming policy priority for improving the overall health of New Zealanders.

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■ LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS

Election time runs down

By SuSan SandyS Minister of Health Tony Ryall is reminding potential Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) candidates there is only a few more days left before nominations close.

To date just seven nominations have been received for the seven elected places on the board. They include Robin Kilworth of Ashburton, and George Abraham, Andrew Dickerson, Wendy Gilchrist, Tubby Hansen, Allison Franklin and Steve Wakefield.

The board issued a media release yesterday saying time

was running out for nominations, which would close midday this coming Friday, and urged people not to wait until the last minute.

Any New Zealand citizen, over 18 years of age and on the electoral roll, can stand as a candidate.

The elections are for seven positions, elected on an “at large” basis by enrolled residents of the Canterbury DHB area, extending from Kaikoura to Ashburton, meaning that they represent the entire population.

Following the election, Mr Ryall may appoint a further

four members, making a total of 11 members.

“I would encourage anyone who wants to contribute towards better health in their community to think about standing for election,” Mr Ryall said.

He was encouraging local people to put their names forward “and help run organisations bigger than Sky TV and Auckland International Airport”.

“DHBs are big operations.

Some get over $1 billion a year in revenue – even the smallest DHB has a budget of over $120 million,” Mr Ryall said.

“A quarter of DHBs have revenues greater than a number of the 10 largest domestic companies listed on the NZX, including Sky TV, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Auckland International Airport and Ryman Healthcare.”

Forms and information packs are available from the board’s electoral officer at Electionz.com Ltd, Phone 0508 440 027 or email cdhb@ electionz.com The elections, carried out every three years, are carried out by postal vote, closing at 12 noon on Saturday, October 12.

■ FARMING

Coldstream dairy farmer Kimberley Wright checks week-old calves after feeding.

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Conditions perfect for calving

By Linda CLarke

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Mid Canterbury dairy farmers are enjoying perfect calving conditions, with the mild weather keeping disease at bay.

Ashburton veterinarian Ian Hodge said the weather played a big part in calving, on the condition of new-borns and on the psyches of dairy farmers working long hours.

“It has been reasonably dry and the cows have wintered

pretty well and are in good condition generally.”

He said mastitis cases were down and the incidence of scours and other diseases in calves also down.

“We have had the odd scours but nothing of any significance. It is surprising how a lot hinges on the weather. When it is cold and wet there are a lot more metabolic problems and calves use more energy trying to maintain themselves.”

In young calves, bacterial infections can get into the bloodstream and become fatal quickly.

In cows, milk fever can be an issue.

Muddy conditions underfoot also led to more lame cows and dairy farmers too tired to catch all animals having problems, he said.

A veterinary colleague had reported just one death in a 2000-strong herd currently calving.

Coldstream herd manager Kimberley Wright said the mild weather definitely influenced survival rate and calf health, and calving was progressing well this season.

Staff on the 560-cow farm were busy checking pregnant cows, milking, collecting calves and raising them.

She said she had experienced her first caesarian delivery in three seasons, with veterinarians called to extract a calf.

Still two vacancies on the Methven board

By SuSan SandyS There are two vacancies on the five-member Methven Community Board as the deadline for local body election nominations approaches.

Member Anna Johnson has announced she will not be seeking re-election to the board after one-and-a-half terms. She came onto the board in a by-election in 2008. Member and former Mt Hutt Ski Area manager David Wilson, has previously stated he will not be seeking reelection after having moved out of the district.

Mrs Johnson said doing a further term on the board would not be the “right decision for me right now”.

“You have to have the time available, I haven’t got the time for this job that it deserves, with a four-year-old and a two-yearold. I will stand again one-day,” Mrs Johnson said.

“I absolutely love it and I will miss it dreadfully.”

Board chairperson Liz McMillan, in her second term, said she will seek re-election, as did fellow second-term member Hamish Gilpin, and first-term member Dan McLaughlin.

They are yet to submit their nominations.

They had heard of other members in the community who were considering standing, and Ms McMillan encouraged residents to think about it as the local body nomination period had just one week to go.

“I would encourage anyone to stand, it does take time to see the benefits when you do see the benefits it’s just so rewarding.

We are the eyes and ears of the community.”

One person who won’t be standing is Methven fireman Robert Markillie who unsuccessfully stood at the last two elections.

“That didn’t put me off at all, maybe in a year or two’s time,” Mr Markillie said yesterday.

“Not this time, I’ve just got too much on.”

Mr McLaughlin echoed Ms McMillan’s encouragement of others to stand to ensure an election would be held.

“I would have thought there would be more (nominations in to date), time is running out,” he said.

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Food workers get Hep A vaccinations

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More than 200 food handlers in Mid Canterbury are set to be vaccinated against the hepatitis A epidemic.

Ashburton Trust operations manager Andrew Cleverley said 120 food handlers chose to vaccinate against the virus earlier this week, heeding the advice of health authorities who do not want to see the number

of cases rise – as of last Friday 19 cases had been reported.

Yesterday, Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey confirmed Ashburton Meat Processors would offer the vaccination to 110 of its staff.

Dr Humphrey said he was impressed with the response as the Trust made up about 80 per cent of the local hospitality sector in Ashburton, while

meat processors had the potential to infect hundreds.

“We still haven’t had any more cases in the last two weeks which is great news and every week that passes we breathe a small sigh of relief.

“But we really need two incubation periods, or 100 days, to be totally safe.”

Mr Cleverley said vaccinating staff was an expensive procedure, at $99 a person, but

admitted it was worth the investment.

Dr Humphrey agreed.

“If you think about the problems Fonterra have had with food safety in the last couple of weeks you don’t need a stronger reminder than that,” he said.

“Imagine if you ran a business and someone becomes infected with hepatitis A from one of your workers. Your business would be very un-

likely to survive that sort of a crisis.”

A further 300 have previously vaccinated against hepatitis A after temporary clinics were set up in three early childhood centres since the outbreak started in May. Businesses can contact the Canterbury District Health Board or the Ashburton District Council about vaccinating staff.

Bruises, broken limbs a learning experience

BY GABRIELLE STUART GABRIELLE.S@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Youngsters in Mid Canterbury haven’t been kept from bruises and broken limbs, and studies show that those experiences could help them stay safer as they get behind the wheel.

Safe Kids direct Ann Weaver said that it was very important to develop a better ‘safety culture’ in New Zealand, with a focus on educating children.

“If we can teach children under 14 to identify and be aware of risks, they will be far better equipped to deal with them when they reach the driving years and get behind a wheel.”

It’s a problem that has been highlighted by British studies, which show that overprotective parenting can result in a reduced ability to deal with risks and challenges, which can have serious consequences as they get older.

A recent survey of 2000 British mothers revealed that almost a third banned their children from climbing trees, while close to half would not allow them to go cycling with friends.

However it’s a trend that children in Mid Canterbury seem to have escaped, as they

Risk factor Are our children over-protected?

SCOOTER INJURIES ■ Local GPs have seen a marked increase in skateboard and scooter related injuries this year.

■ ACC claims data shows that scooter related injuries have doubled every year since 2008, rising from 697 claims to 6474 claims last year.

■ Many of those injuries were severe enough to land children in hospital, and could have been prevented by the use of helmets and elbow and knee pads.

continue to visit local GPs with the bruises and bumps typical of an active childhood.

Ashburton GP spokesperson Rachel Norman said that local GPs hadn’t noticed any marked change in numbers of children treated for minor injuries, with an increase in scooter and skateboard injuries the only exception.

She said that bumps and scrapes teach children a healthy caution, while being able to climb and swing, etc, helped children to develop.

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Large donations, including one of $50, have been electronically gifted to a charity on its first day trialling mobile Eftpos machines on the streets.

Childhood heart condition charity, @ Heart, yesterday became the first charity to use the technology, in a bid to adapt to an increasingly cashless society.

Its collectors took to the streets of Auckland with their mobile Eftpos machines, which the charity said had encouraged more people to pay - and fork out more when they did.

“It’s really been terrific,” said chief executive Lorraine Warshaw.

“People still gave us cold, hard cash, but we found that when people were using the machines they would have definitely

donated more than they would have if they were using coins or notes.”

She said payments of $5, $10 and $20 were being electronically donated, and one man who said he had no cash on him gave $50 when told he could pay by card.

“I think people felt it would be strange to put 50 cents on their credit card, so they put $5 or $10,” Ms Warshaw said.

People were excited by the prospect of using contactless technology to make their donation, she said, and many people had not used their payWave-enabled cards before.

“It definitely creates an enormous opportunity for charities who do collections on the street. And face-to-face collections are really important because it gives us a chance to engage with people and to have a conversation.

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In brief Diverse group of constables New constables who entered the police force in the past year have been the most diverse group through training yet, police say. Of the 240 recruits graduating from the Police College, 30.8 per cent were women, up three per cent from the previous year.

The combined proportion of Maori, Pasifika and/or ethnic recruits was also 30.8 per cent, up from the previous peak of 28.5 per cent in 2009-2010. At least 400 new people would be recruited in the coming year.

- APNZ

Driver admits causing death A Gisborne driver has admitted causing the death of motorcyclist in a head-on crash near Opotiki last year. Paul Aliceoun Campbell, 38, pleaded guilty in Gisborne District Court to a charge of aggravated and careless use of a vehicle causing death, amended from one of dangerous driving causing death. The incident happened on State Highway 2 on December 1 last year.

Counsel John Mathieson said a disputed facts hearing might be necessary because police and counsel were at odds as to whether the motorcycle had its headlight showing. He had just obtained an affidavit from an independent witness who said he believed the headlight was not showing, Mr Mathieson said. Police had not yet seen that affidavit. Judge Anna-Marie Skellern remanded Campbell on bail until September 27.

-APNZ

Concern over social media site

By Myles HuMe

myles.h@theguardian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury parents should keep a watchful eye over their children on social media sites, one which a local antibullying advocate says leaves youngsters wide open to hurtful criticism.

John Hobbs is the co-ordinator of a new community-driven project called Think First, an initiative created to promote positive behaviour and crack down on bullying.

Cyber bullying is a major focus of the campaign, including Ask.fm – a new social media site that parents want shut down and police want blocked.

Yesterday, more concerns were raised over the social media site, which allows people to post anonymous messages on others’ profile pages, after it emerged four suicides in the UK were linked to the website.

Mr Hobbs said some Mid Canterbury

teens had created Ask.fm profiles, and urged them to tread carefully.

“Personally I wouldn’t encourage it because it’s just opening yourself up for something that’s potentially damaging, and opening yourself up to criticism.”

He would not go as far to say the website should be shut down, saying the onus was on the user and their guardians to consider appropriate use.

“I would encourage parents to talk to their kids about Ask.fm, asking to have a look at the site and seeing how it’s being used.

“I think people join these sites for the thrill, the risk and the unknown element.”

Others have advised users to take off the anonymous function to reduce the risk of abuse.

The Guardian visited the website yesterday, and looked at several random pages where questions ranging from a

person’s sexuality to why they were an attention seeker were asked - anonymously.

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan strongly backed calls to have the site shut down, and predicted that would be the feeling amongst principals and parents across the country.

Mr Hobbs said the Think First programme was looking to implement several projects, including a local interactive website to raise awareness around safe internet use.

He said the projects followed a scoping document by former Safer Ashburton worker Sophie Jones, who researched bullying in Mid Canterbury to find out what particular issues there were here and how they would be addressed.

Cyber bullying, young women brawling and verbal abuse were prominent in her findings.

Logging truck crashes A man has been seriously injured after being thrown from his logging truck in a crash in the Athenree Gorge, Bay of Plenty. Fire Service northern communications manager Steve Smith said police, fire and St John attended the crash near the Athenree Pancake House on State Highway 2. A logging truck had crashed and the cab had overturned throwing the driver clear of the vehicle. The driver was thought to be in a serious condition.

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Drug kingpin jailed A Hamilton drug kingpin has been jailed for at least five years for masterminding a “sophisticated” multimillion-dollar drug importation business. Gary Read appeared before the High Court in Hamilton yesterday morning where he was sentenced to 11 years in prison with a minimum nonparole period of five years and three months for importing up to 70 packages of pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient used to make P. Justice Kit Toogood said the Tauranga man executed an enterprising and cunning operation by disguising the drugs and mailing them from Thailand to unwitting friends and family in New Zealand, including his daughter. The drugs had street values in the millions and were sold to gangs.

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Uni to host large animal rescue workshop Massey University’s veterinary emergency response team is holding a workshop in Christchurch this month, focusing on rescuing large animals.

Team leader Hayley Squance says the workshop will be of interest to veterinarians, veterinary nurses, the fire service, police, animal control, animal welfare inspectors, barrier attendants at horse races and horse owners.

“Eighty-three per cent of people admit they would risk their own lives to save their animals, no matter how impossibly those animals are trapped,” she says.

“But a trapped horse can kill you. This course will teach the correct way to rescue an animal trapped in mud, floodwater, a ditch or gully, septic tank or swimming pool or an overturned horse float.”

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that is able to conduct technical rescues and perform in-field veterinary treatment and disaster assessment.

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Anyone interested in attending the workshop, to be held on Saturday, August 24, should contact: h.squance@ massey.ac.nz

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Peter Mac continues ‘hosting’

in Mid Canterbury

By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

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fter 3000 round trips from Seafield to Christchurch, 6000 hours driving and $100,000 worth of petrol, Breeze radio breakfast host Peter McQuarters – better known as Peter Mac – is set to quit broadcasting.

But hosting will still be high on the agenda for Peter and his wife Larraine, who plan to open a boutique events venue at their Seafield Road property.

Peter began his media life at 17, as a typographer with the Guardian, before switching codes. He has been in the broadcasting industry for 33 years, kicking off his career from his home town of Ashburton – at a time before the town even had its own radio station.

“I was asked to join George Spillane on air part-time in 1978, at the time of the (Ashburton) borough centenary,” he said.

He started his fulltime broadcasting job started in Masterton, on December 23, 1979 – a date that was to become significant.

Peter met Larraine in Masterton, her birthday is also December 23; and he will leave the air on the same date this year.

“I’ve been with this company – Media Works – since 2001, it’s a great company to work for. I’ve been very fortunate,” he said.

His broadcasting career has taken him to Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru and Masterton, and he has predominately worked on breakfast shows, and has meant more early morning starts than he cares to count.

But now he’s ready to kick back, and enjoy the property he and Larraine purchased in 1996, overlooking the Ashburton airport, and aptly named Airport View.

“I realised I enjoyed having people here and looking after them and so does Larraine. We decided to put a stick in the ground and launch a function venue – to host smaller intimate occasions, significant birthdays, weddings, corporate gatherings and such like, in a welcoming environment,” he said.

“We can offer high teas, Devonshire teas, champagne on

Radio personality Peter MacQuarters contemplates his new life as an event centre host.

Movie memorabilia galore. the terrace, there’s room for a marquee if that’s what people want.

“We do not want to be a noisy rugby club venue – we can cope with up to a 100 people, more of a lounge club environment – we want to provide something with a bit of soul.

Cinema has long fascinated Peter, another interest hatched in Ashburton – where he worked part-time at the Re-

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And this, along with his passion for all things aviation, will be a theme of the couple’s new function venue.

“Over the years I’ve assembled an eclectic selection of memorabilia, which seems to resonate with people – they get so wrapped up in them I have to push them out the door,”

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Gramophones from a bygone era feature in Peter and Lar180713-tm-045 raine MacQuarters new events venue. he said. With doors from the Hoyts theatre in Christchurch, mirrors, a collection of cinema cameras, vintage signs, movie memorabilia, a pianola and much, much more, the venue projects atmosphere.

Divided into several areas, including a movie theatre, commercial kitchen, period lighting a state-of-the-art sound system, it has a character all of its own and visitors young and old will

enjoy the walk down memory lane. Longer term plans include catering for business conferences, with broadband, WiFi and the potential for video conferencing.

And with a self-contained flat on the property, homestay accommodation is also an option.

Peter and Larraine plan to open the venue in November in time for the Christmas party season.

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College awaiting ERO report

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Ashburton College, Mid Canterbury’s biggest school, is expecting a report from education authorities in a fortnight.

At the latest board meeting on Tuesday, Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said he was expecting the Education Review Office to have finished its report within the next two weeks after assessing the college in April.

Initiatives popular By susan sandys Two free initiatives introduced in Ashburton this year for Mid Cantabrians with dementia are growing in popularity.

A community coffee group is run the second Tuesday of every month at Café Central in Ashburton, while a memory group is held on the first Thursday of the month at the Ashburton Seniors Centre.

Alzheimer’s Canterbury social worker Jackie Bould said the coffee group had been running since April and initially had half a dozen attend. This had increased to up to 14.

It was for those with dementia and their carers, and funding had been provided by Community Trust Mid and South Canterbury.

“It’s a very exciting initative.

People are working really hard to manage their independence, it’s just such an uplifting experience and they feel nurtured and supported, but within a group setting,” Ms Bould said.

The memory group was for those with dementia who had insight into their condition, and wanted to come along and gain confidence with their memory skills. They had to have a diagnosis of dementia and be referred by their GP. The group began in April with eight and by next month there would be 10.

The memory group begins with morning tea and leads into memory exercises such as proverb quizzes, where participants finish proverbs such as “Discretion is . . . the best part of valour” and “Empty vessels … make the most noise”.

The two initiatives were introduced after the Alzheimer’s Ashburton community group asked to come under the umbrella of Alzheimer’s Canterbury, which has qualified social workers.

Ms Bould said it was encouraging to see how well the initiatives were working in Ashburton.

“Trustees will be well aware of the recent meeting with ERO to discuss the outcomes of the recent visit and the likely next focus for college development,” he wrote in his principal’s report.

The college has put new steps in place over recent years and has also been carrying out some trial work for the Ministry of Education.

Ashburton College’s latest review was published in Janu-

ary 2011, which looked into the recent appointment of Mr McMillan and other structural changes around the college.

The report said the college identified the need to continue to develop and implement strategies to raise the level of presence, engagement and achievement of Maori and Pacific students.

“The board and principal are strongly focused on the need for change and improvement in the

governance and management of the college,” the report said at the time.

“Teachers and other staff are starting to use practices that help students take responsibility for managing their behaviour,” the report said at the time.

“There is a need to improve the gathering, analysis and use of student achievement data in order to set targets for achievement and to identify students in need of support.”

Finalists for inventor’s award found The inventors of a quad bike that doesn’t roll, a lightweight and breathable cast for fractured bones, and a design-your-own desk chair, are finalists in the New Zealand leg of the 2013 James Dyson Award.

The design award recognises emerging designers who have developed inventions that solve everyday problems.

Ten New Zealand entries, including the three national finalists, will progress to the international James Dyson Award competition in London where the winner could win $73,000 to help commercialise their idea.

Eighteen countries with more than 600 entries will be competing in this year’s competition.

One of the finalists, Jake Evill, from Nelson, designed the Cortex - a completely breathable, waterproof and lightweight cast for broken limbs.

He was inspired to come up with the design after breaking his hand and was fitted with a conventional cast that was itchy, difficult to scratch and impossible to wear under long sleeved shirts.

“Wrapping an arm in two kilos of clunky, soon to be smelly and itchy, plaster in this day, seemed archaic to me,” he said.

His solution was to scan his fractured hand with a 3D printer to produce a reconstructed

A highly experienced judge took mercy on a drink driver yesterday after being told “the worst story I’ve ever heard in court”.

Brett Phillip Evans sobbed in the dock at Christchurch District Court as his lawyer relayed how his client’s life had “hit rock bottom”.

Evans, 47, was at work on June 5 this year when he was hit by a digger and left badly injured.

Horrified workmates decided to take him out that night for an apologetic drink.

Later on, Evans was caught by police driving with an excess

A Chatham Islands fisherman was sentenced to 90 hours’ community work and his company fined $5000 after he was convicted of operating a fishing vessel without an appropriate current maritime document.

Stephen George Page pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced in the Chatham Islands District Court on Tuesday.

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) prosecuted after Page’s fishing vessel, the Equinox, was photographed fishing 39km off the coast of the Chatham Islands in September 2011.

-APNZ

Pension agreement The dream of retiring to an island paradise became a little easier yesterday, with the signing of an agreement between the governments of New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully and Cook Islands’ Prime Minister Henry Puna met in Rarotonga to sign the agreement. The changes to the Special Portability Arrangement would enable New Zealanders to apply for their pension or veteran’s pension while living in the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau, Mr McCully said.

- APNZ

Gang crackdown Jake Evill, from Nelson, designed the Cortex - a completely breathable, waterproof and lightweight cast for broken limbs.

3D model. Parts of the cast are that people can create for themthen snapped together to create selves by using materials that a snug fit on the broken limb, have been cut to their individual and ventilation comes to the arm body measurements and cushthrough its ‘holey’ membrane. ioning preferences. The chair is Auckland designer and final- designed online by the individuist Nick Marks created the Tahr al, materials are then sent from Quad, which remains stable on local suppliers, and it is up to the rough farm terrain. person to follow simple steps to Four wheel quad bikes that build their unique slat chair. have tipped or rolled are respon“Fabseat is not a standardised sible for 850 injuries in New chair. It’s a scratch-built piece of Zealand every year. furniture custom-made by the The Tahr Quad was a bike de- owner,” Mr Thomas said. signed specifically for farming, The national winner will travwhich uses a different suspen- el to the UK for the London Desion and chassis system in com- sign Festival next month. They bination with intelligent com- will earn a $3000 cash prize for puter technology to prevent it travel, plus an official fee packfrom rolling. age from the Intellectual PropThe third finalist, Evan erty Office of NZ. Thomas from Wellington, creThe winning New Zealand enated a chair that can be custom try will be unveiled at a ceremodesigned by the consumer. ny to be held in Auckland next The Fabseat is a desk chair Thursday.

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Judge takes pity on accused

By Kurt Bayer

Fisherman fined

breath alcohol reading of 127mg per 100ml of blood. The legal limit is 80mgs.

He pleaded guilty yesterday, but defence counsel Nick Rout said Evans’ conviction was a minor matter compared to what else was plaguing his life.

His brother-in-law had died in the Pike River coal mine tragedy, and Evans’ family home had been badly damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. The fatherof-four also told his lawyer that medical tests had found swollen lymph nodes which could indicate he has lymph node cancer - giving him a maximum of two years to live.

“His life really has hit rock bottom,” Mr Rout told the court.

The public gallery listened in quiet amazement as Evans’ litany of bad luck was recounted.

The lawyer said he was broke and not in a position to pay a fine or do community work because of his work injuries. “I think this man has suffered enough.”

Judge Phillip Moran agreed.

He told an upset Evans in the dock: “Well, Evans, that’s the worst story I’ve ever heard in court. This is a case where justice must be tempered with mercy.”

Evans was disqualified from driving for six months and allowed to go.

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A police raid of Tribesman motorcycle gang addresses in Kaitaia has resulted in the arrest of three people, including a 15-year-old. Police executed a number of search warrants targeting the gang members yesterday morning. The searches resulted in the arrests of a 21-year-old man for unlawful possession of ammunition and a 15-year-old boy on a warrant for failing to appear in court.

A 48-year-old man, who was breaching bail relating to several drug charges when police turned up on his doorstep, is now in custody after turning himself in, police said.

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Ship’s engines fail The engines of a ship carrying a cargo of bananas into Auckland yesterday morning failed as the vessel entered the Rangitoto Channel. Engines on the 144m Triton Reefer gave out about 6am and its pilot weighed anchors to await help. Ports of Auckland sent two tugs as a precaution. “It lost power for some reason. The pilot went in to textbook procedure, took it to safety, dropped both anchors, and called the tugs in,” a port spokeswoman said. “The tugs made fast, and the engineers on board the ship rectified the problem and started it up again.”

It made its own way to Jellicoe Wharf where its cargo of bananas was being unloaded.

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Man crushed A 61-year-old man has died after the farm vehicle he was on rolled, crushing him as it tumbled down a bank on a property near Tikokino, south of Hastings. Police attended the scene on Forrest Rd Farm just before midday yesterday. Hawke’s Bay road policing manager Sergeant Clint Adamson said the man had been helping friends on the farm when the four-wheel-drive he was in went over a bank. Police believe he was trying to reverse the vehicle at the time and had gone over the edge.

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Labelling error closes meatworks

BY DAVID BRUCE An error with carton labels which stopped a container of meat getting into China has led to about 240 workers being temporarily out of their jobs at Alliance Group’s Pukeuri freezing works.

The workers were sent home on Thursday, but New Zealand Meat Workers’ and Related Trades Union general secretary Graham Cooke hopes they will still get paid the collective agreement’s minimum weekly wage because the problem was the company’s.

It is not known when workers will be recalled, but it may not be for up to two weeks.

This is the fourth food trade issue New Zealand has had with China this year.

Alliance’s general manager of processing, Kerry Stevens, said yesterday Pukeuri’s certification for exports to China was suspended by the Ministry for Primary Industry last month because cartons in the container were incorrectly labelled.

Only the one container was affected and it was being returned to New Zealand.

The cost to Alliance was commercially sensitive, he said.

Mr Stevens said the problem was not related to the Chinese freeze on imports of New Zealand meat in May when wrong paperwork was provided in a format which China would not accept. That was resolved at the end of May. Pukeuri was the only plant affected, with Alliance’s Smith-

Missing labels in packed meat from the Pukeuri meatworks has seen its certification for exports to China suspended by the Ministry for Primary Industry. field works, in Timaru, taking over processing sheep and lamb so the company could continue to supply its Chinese customers.

The error was not a result of any new requirements by the Chinese, but resulted from administrative problems at Alliance’s corporate headquarters in Invercargill and at Pukeuri.

Chinese market regulations require a label on both the inside and outside of the carton.

The Pukeuri cartons in one container were labelled only on

the outside.

The issue related solely to labelling, not the meat itself, and the error had since been addressed.

The company was now awaiting confirmation from the Ministry that the action taken was satisfactory and certification would be restored.

Once that occurred, the workers would be recalled to the plant.

“We regret this situation has occurred and, of course, its impact on our employees. We are

hopeful the situation will be resolved in the coming weeks,” Mr Stevens said.

Pukeuri is continuing to process bobby calves.

Mr Cooke said yesterday workers were told on Thursday what had happened and he learnt about it later that day when contacted by media.

He did not know exactly when the workers would go back - that depended on the Ministry restoring certification.

Asked if workers would get

paid while stood down, Mr Cooke said the company had an obligation under the collective agreement to pay a minimum weekly provision of $525 gross, unless it terminated their employment.

He was unable to say how that would have compared to the wage they would have received if they had been working because it “varied dramatically”, but it was “very much less”.

Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean hoped the plant would resume processing as soon as possible, and she had spoken to Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy, who shared her concern.

“My main concern is for the workers and that they not be left without employment. I just hope the plant gets its administration problems sorted so everyone can settle down and get back to what they do best - producing top quality product for the export market,” she said.

In June, Alliance won the HSBC excellence in New Zealand-China trade category at the New Zealand China Trade Association awards.

The category was for companies excelling in growth of their product or service to China, or importing and distributing through New Zealand Chinese-sourced product or service.

Earlier this year, Alliance and its Chinese partner, Grand Farm, began developing a sixpoint blueprint, designed to further grow business between the two companies.

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Clean-up cutback rubbished A bit of adventure H BY

MATTHEW MARTIN

A reduction in time spent picking up litter by offenders on community service is being blamed for an increase of rubbish lining Rotorua district’s roads.

In May this year, the Rotorua District Council won a battle with the Community Probation Service in Rotorua who had previously told Keep Rotorua Beautiful that offenders serving community service sentences would no longer be available.

At the time, Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters said he had been told it was because the service viewed the clean-ups as dangerous and not meaningful, so he contacted Corrections Minister Anne Tolley to try to rectify the matter.

“They were certainly meaningful to our Keep Rotorua Beautiful organisation, to the council and to our community, and I made that very clear to

Anne Tolley,” he said.

In an about-turn, the department decided to reinstate some of its litter collection work, but at a reduced rate.

Former Keep Rotorua Beautiful co-ordinator Christine Findon said she wanted to add her voice to to that of Carl Schischka who highlighted his concerns with roadside litter in the district.

Mr Schischka has been voluntarily collecting litter around the district for many years and has seen a large increase in the past few months.

Mrs Findon, who lives in Hamurana, said since community service litter collections were reduced she had noticed far more rubbish lining local roads.

She said the work was not meaningless.

Rotorua District Council works manager Peter Dine said roadside litter collection work continues to be undertaken by people working under the de-

partment’s supervision, but at a reduced rate. Mr Dine said litter remains an ongoing problem.

“It’s an issue that the council, our Keep Rotorua Beautiful team, and many volunteers work really hard to try and keep on top of,” he said.

But, Corrections Services Central Region commissioner Terry Buffery said Community Probation in Rotorua continues to deploy work parties to help Keep Rotorua Beautiful achieve their aims.

“Community work offenders regularly complete jobs for the Rotorua District Council including graffiti removal, maintenance work for local schools, constructing cycle tracks in the Redwood Forest and roadside litter collection. ls that will aid rehabilitation.

“Corrections does not consider work such as roadside litter collection to be meaningless,” he said.

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ow interesting that the Guardian has recently published articles about young children being exposed to adventure.

A little bit of challenge in the “jungle.” Children “willing to risk broken limbs for a little more adventure.” (August 7, page 5.) Brilliant. The greatest crime these children say is “plain old boring.”

The teachers seem to strongly approve of this.

So, have we misread children?

Have we misread people? Do we need a bit of challenge and adventure and maybe even danger?

Were we made that way?

Or is that only in parties, boy racers, dangerous sex, alcohol, drugs etc?

Were we made for adventure?

I can’t help thinking of the great missionary explorer David Livingstone. He left Cape

David Hyslop

CHRISTIAN COMMENT

Town in 1849 with his wife and children and walked into the middle of Africa.

They came to rescue him but he refused and died without ever seeing England again.

He must have seen something beyond being born, living, eating, drinking and dying.

Jesus told Peter to step out of the boat in the middle of a storm. When we are following Jesus we also have to step out of the boat at times.

God who made us made us for adventure, risk and challenge.

So let the children do it. It’s in them.

David Hyslop is an Ashburton Christian

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Former Methven area farmers Peter and Jenefer Weily, who today live in Ashburton, have lived through three major snowfalls in their lifetime – 1945, 1973 and 1992. This week marked 40 years since the 1973 event, bringing back memories. SUSAN SANDYS reports.

Above – Burnett’s in Methven was among buildings which sustained damage.

Left – Sheep were stranded by the snow, and farmers undergoing lambing were the worst hit.

Below – It is 40 years since the big snow of 1973, bringing back memories for former Methven area farmers Peter and Jenefer Weily.

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his week marked 40 years since the big snow of 1973, giving Peter and Jenefer Weily occasion to return to a scrapbook which Mrs Weily kept of their experiences at the time.

In the book she glued newspaper clippings showing remarkable photographs of crushed sheds, fallen power poles, snow-stranded stock, buried cars, a helicopter landing into a cleared area in the centre of Methven as it had to airlift feed to outlying stock, and even an abandoned road grader which had become entangled in fallen power lines.

At the back of the scrapbook Mrs Weily kept her own diary of the event. The snow struck at the worst possible time, right as lambing on the 2500-sheep farm was beginning. For Sunday, August 5, she wrote the snow began at 6.30pm while the family was watching Dad’s Army. The power went out at 9.20pm and they brought in seven lambs and put them in a cardboard carton on a bag each to leave in front of the fire for

the night.

“Peter couldn’t sleep, dreading what the morning would bring.

Was up and down all night. We restoked the fire around midnight, to keep the lambs warm.

Could see the snow was getting deeper all the time!”

They arose at 5am when the snow was 18 inches in depth, relit candles and mixed up milk powder for the lambs, putting a saucepan on the fire to heat water for poached eggs.

“Peter couldn’t eat with worry at what he will find outside.”

There was no school, and one of their three children was staying at a friend’s house where she remained for many days as there was no way home. In coming days the lamb count in front of the fire increased to dozens, and it was a constant feeding routine, by the time the last lamb was fed it was time to start on the first one again.

“Lambs are just like human babies, if they are a little bit delicate or a little bit underweight and stressed from being frozen, they just needed a little (food) often. They were stiff,

some of them, when we brought them in, we thought they were dead,” Mrs Weily recalls.

The children adopted their favourites and nursed some of the weakest back to health.

For all those brought in, however, hundreds were lost, and it had been “heartbreaking” to find them buried in the snow.

Mr Weily had long days trying to save and feed stock as the snow continued, and sustained painful and debilitating snow blindness. Tuesday the 7th began again at 5am, after having got up every two hours to restoke the fire, with another eight to nine inches of snow overnight. Mr Weily tried welding goggles to protect his eyes.

They cooked on the open fire as the power remained off, and not being able to get out of the property to buy a birthday present for their son who was turning 14, he received a new parka and leggings they had at home.

Wednesday it was up at 5am again when “at least it was fine overhead. Surely the day would be better, a very slight frost, so

perhaps sun would come out later”, but later in the day it was “raining like the devil and so cold. At 1pm the council grader came past and graded one lane on road”. This allowed a trip to Rakaia to get more lamb milk powder and supplies where “everyone is asking is it really as bad as it says on the radio?” The power came on later that day and the next day dawned fine.

The clean-up began, both for the Weilys and the rest of the Methven and foothills areas.

The snow measured four feet deep and was called a 30-year storm by the press of the day, killing up to 30,000 sheep and 600 head of cattle in Mid Canterbury. The Ministry of Agriculture in Ashburton estimated its cost to the district at more than $2.25 million.

It had trapped families, including a two-month-old baby at Lake Clearwater, who were finally able to get out several days later when a bulldozer made a path. A man

had been missing in the Mt Hutt foothills as it snowed, and was found the next day after he sheltered overnight in a shed among bales of hay.

The first trip out for the Weily family after the snow

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was to Mt Hutt Ski Area, where they shared amongst them one pair of skis, trying the sport for the first time after the ski area opened that year. Mrs Weily said they had driven up through a “cave” of snow as it towered

high either side of the new access road.

Mr and Mrs Weily said the “nightmare” storm of 1973 was the worst for them as it had struck in the middle of lambing, but they remember just as well the storms of 1945 and 1992.

The 76-year-olds were both aged eight when the 1945 storm struck, and it left their households without power for three weeks. Mrs Weily lived in Methven at the time, while Mr Weily was on a Highbank farm.

Mrs Weily’s father worked at the town linen factory, and the first the family knew of the snow was when the night duty worker from the factory knocked on their window early in the morning to tell them about it, after having taken hours to walk just a couple of blocks through the thick snow to their home.

The house had a verandah across the front, allowing her and her siblings to play in the

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Above – Helicopters ferried feed from the Methven town centre and other areas to outlying stock after the crippling snowstorm of 1973.

Left – Methven residents clear Main Street of snow in 1973.

sunshine as they remained snow bound and there was no power for three weeks. A highlight was schools being closed for the same period of time.

Mr Weily said there was no running water and “mum had a cream can of water she put inside and every night it was frozen stiff, you couldn’t get any water out”.

“Dad had a Farmel A tractor with a high axle and it was the only tractor in the Highbank District that went in the snow.”

The big snow of 1992 saw them lose power for 11 days.

Mr Weily was at a Lions meeting in Methven and halfway through he and others from the Highbank area thought they had better start making their way home. Mr Weily led the way in his vehicle but when he got to Lowe’s corner he couldn’t get any further.

He went back to the farmhouse of one of the party, whose son brought a tractor down to the corner. “When I got to that bend again here was a car stuck from Christchurch wanting to get to Methven to go skiing.” The tractor made

marks for the tourist and Mr Weily’s vehicle, and thankfully he was able to get home.

“I don’t think there’s anything more frightening than getting caught in snow,” Mr Weily said.

The Weilys lived in Ashburton when the 2006 snowstorm stuck, however they were away at the time.

They said the big snows they had lived through had taught them to always be prepared, and even to this day they have a generator, plenty of candles, gas heater and other emergency supplies on hand.

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Shooting for glory

BY BEN EVERILL Adam Scott (pictured) was seemingly headed for major championship immortality when the golfing gods rained on his parade.

Scott claimed a share of the firstround lead at the PGA Championship yesterday after a lovely fiveunder 65 at Oak Hill but seemed destined for greater things before a thunderstorm halted his momentum.

Scott was tied at the top with American Jim Furyk, one shot clear of England’s Lee Westwood and Canadian David Hearn, who carded 66s to be equal third after the opening round.

Fellow Australians Jason Day and Marcus Fraser made it a redletter opening round for Aussie golf by joining England’s Paul Casey and Americans Matt Kuchar, Robert Garrigus and Scott Piercy tied fifth at three-under.

It is the fourth time in the past six majors Masters champion Scott has held an end-of-round lead.

After a nervous opening swing, Scott found trees well right forcing the 33-year-old to make a great up and down for par the Queenslander begun striping the ball as flush as could be and looked set to give the so far unattainable 62 in majors a real shake.

At the very least the course record of 64 looked vulnerable.

He created a beautiful run of five birdies to rocket into the share of the lead and made the turn in 30.

“It was probably the best run I’ve ever had,” Scott said of the blitz.

“I just hit really nice shots and didn’t leave myself too much work.

It was a dream start after kind of a nervous first couple of holes.”

World No.1 Tiger Woods struggled to a 71 to be six shots off the pace in his quest for a 15th major championship.

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Sabbatical on the sidelines 6 - Dan Carter toyed with in20 - After John Isner’s loss the opening round of the the ideal of taking up another European contract, or heading Japan, when he takes his sabbatical next year, but he has instead decided to sit on the sidelines. Carter, who headed to France for a lucrative deal during his last sabbatical, will take a break from all rugby for six months.

Rogers Cup in Montreal, there are now no American men in the top 20 of the tennis world rankings. At least one American has featured in the top 20 since the rankings began in 1973, but Isner now leads his country at No 22 with Sam Querrey next at 26.

7for- Searching their fourth

successive ANBL title, the Breakers have confirmed they would be taking seven of the 14 home games to Vector Arena. The Breakers have previously played a handful of games at the downtown venue, but this season will split their home fixtures between Vector and the NSEC.

1 - The participation of Swed-

ish team Artemis in the Louis Vuitton Cup looks set to last less than one week. After sitting out the round robin, Artemis quickly fell into a 2-0 hole in the semi-final series against Luna Rossa and the Italian syndicate need just two more wins to advance to the finals.

200,000,000 Real Madrid are willing to

break their own world record transfer to sign Gareth Bale, but the cost doesn’t stop there.

On top of the 104m transfer fee Tottenham are reportedly holding out for, Bale is said to command a six-year, 94m contract, putting the total package near 200m ($389m).

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- Former Black Caps allrounder Scott Styris made his cricket debut for Northern Districts in 1994, and he will bring up his 20-year anniversary in the sport with the same team.

Styris, who has had spells away from the Knights, yesterday re-

signed with the association to play in this summer’s HRV Cup.

211 - On the same day Major League Baseball suspended 12 players for 50 games each after an investigation into performance enhancing drug use, the authorities also reeled in a big fish. Alex Rodriguez, fifth all time in home runs, was suspended for 211 games and immediately confirmed he would appeal.

35 - Mark Paston is not close to being the most capped All

White, having played 35 ‘A’ internationals, but one of those caps ensures he will always be remembered. Paston, who retired on Thursday, earned fame with a penalty save against Bahrain that secured a spot at the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

pionships for 19 years until Lauren Boyle won triple bronze in Spain this week. By coming third in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle, Boyle matched the feats of Danyon Loader, who earned three medals at the 1994 championships.

2tors- yesterday The national netball selecnamed their wid-

er training squad for next year’s Commonwealth Games and two new caps were included.

Unheralded midfielder Katarina Cooper and Australian-born Courtney Tairi earned inclusion in Waimarama Taumaunu’s squad after a training camp.

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- New Zealand had not won a medal at the Swimming World Cham-

10 sporting things we haven’t seen in a while

BY ANDREW ALDERSON In the wake of Lauren Boyle’s three bronze medals breaking a 19-year world championship drought for Swimming New Zealand, Andrew Alderson looks at other aspects of sport which have become rare.

1. Livestrong wristbands

Haven’t seen many of those since January 17 when The Cheat (the artist formerly known as Lance Armstrong) first ‘fessed up to Oprah.

2. An old guy wins a golf major

How many of us slumped exhausted on the sofa when 59-year-old Tom Watson missed his 2.5 metre putt to win the Open in 2009? At 48, Kenny Perry lost the 2009 Masters playoff to Angel Cabrera (who looked 48 but was actually 39).

Perry had led by two strokes with two holes to play. Julius Boros remains the oldest major winner. He took out the 1968 US PGA aged 48 years, four months and 18 days. Can someone swing a few wily old clubs this week at the same tournament?

3. ABs wearing mittens

The freezing, sodden 1983 All Blacks-Lions test at Carisbrook saw a number of players don mittens of the fingerless variety.

It worked. New Zealand won 15-8 and Stu Wilson managed to catch a leather soap of a ball to cross and equal Ian Kirkpatrick’s then-All Blacks record of 16 test tries.

4. The Breakers

Get them back on court ASAP. What a great night out the New Zealand-based franchise currently represents for lovers of basketball, sport and general entertainment. They help you channel your inner Michael Jordan as you start liberally dispersing hoopslingo like alley-oop, crash-theboards and in-the-paint.

5. A winning rowing eight

New Zealanders are as dominant as anyone rowing small boats (i.e. two or less crew members). Is it time to up the ante, invest heavy and go for the big prizes? The odd effort has been made since 2006 with little effect to emulate the feats of world dominating crews in 1971, 1972, 1982 and 1983, including Olympic gold at Munich. With the current programme of excel-

lence, perhaps fans could suffer the interim pain of less medals?

6. Long jump world record

Bob Beamon leapt 8.90m to win Olympic gold in Mexico City, Mike Powell flew 8.95m to win gold in Tokyo in 1991 and no-one’s come close since. Britain’s Greg Rutherford sprang 8.31m by comparison to win at London. Maybe a long jump competition could be held at Everest base camp after waiting for a legal tailwind.

7. Football goal scorers who jog sternly but happily back to halfway You don’t always have to act like you’re dancing New Year’s away at Copacabana Beach when you volley one in. Yes, you’re elated but show some decorum.

All Black prop Richard Loe’s former try-scoring marches will always be a sound protocol to follow in any football code.

8. Fast bowler headbands

Dennis Lillee wore his with fury towards the end of his cricket career and Chris Martin was an outstanding exponent when his hair exited. The perfect accessory for any bona fide paceman to show batsmen they’re

prepared to bowl all day. A heir, so to speak, of the next generation is yet to be anointed.

9. A new Dene O’Kane

Do kids still take the odd afternoon off school to perfect their stickman skills on the baize at a local pool hall or perhaps after-hours at the RSA? What about seeking inspiration from Tom Cruise and Paul Newman in The Color Of Money? It used to be a treat getting permission to stay up and watch Pot Black with commentator Ted Lowe in the background, Kiwi O’Kane made it particularly special.

10. A Kiwi winter Olympics medal

As much as Annelise Coberger’s silver in the slalom at Albertville in 1992 was a splendid achievement, it’s time for fresh names to be added to the alpine honours board, preferably next year in Sochi. World championship skeleton bronze medallist Ben Sandford could be a contender or perhaps a Wells from Wanaka - Jossi, Byron, BeauJames - will fulfil their potential now freeski slopestyle and halfpipe have been added to the Olympic programme.

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In brief Doubt over title The Weekend Herald can reveal the Waikato-Bay of Plenty franchise failed to pay participation fees in 2011 and 2012 - the year they broke their trans-Tasman netball league duck. Every franchise is required to pay Trans-Tasman Netball Ltd - the organisation that administers the league - an annual fee of around $90,000 as a condition of entry into the competition. The Melbourne Vixens, who lost the grand final to the Magic that year, were aware of their non-compliance, but when contacted were unwilling to comment on whether they thought their opponents should be stripped of their title. “We do not want to delve into that now,” a spokesperson said.

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Salt shakes it up

Alex Hooper awaits the green light in the 300m individual pursuit at the Junior World track Championships in GlasPhoto SuPPlied gow.

Hooper claims hard-working sixth

By Jonathan Leask

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Ashburton’s Alex Hooper finished sixth in the individual pursuit on the second day of the Junior World Track Championships in Glasgow.

It was a solid performance from Hooper in the 3000m individual pursuit to celebrate his 18th birthday, clocking 3:24.155 in qualifying to be

ranked sixth out of the 43 riders.

Australian Zachary Shaw set the fastest time in qualifying of 3:19.293, 4.862 quicker than Hooper, and went on to claim the gold medal ahead of fellow Australian Callum Scotson with Russian Pavel Chursin third.

Southland’s Josh Haggerty earned silver after he controlled

the final lap sprint in the men’s scratch race, after German Manuel Porzner had put a lap on the field early in the 10km race.

It was New Zealand’s second medal after the silver to the men’s team pursuit, that included Haggerty, on the opening day.

Fellow Invercargill rider Jeremy Presbury finished 11th in the keirin after team-mate Callum Saunders (Blenheim) was

knocked out in the repechage, and Alex Hooper finished a solid sixth place in the 3000m individual pursuit in 3:24.155.

In the third day of action overnight Hooper and Haggerty were in the kilometre time trial, Regan Gough (Central Hawkes Bay) in the first day of the omnium and Liam Aitcheson (Alexandra) in the points race.

Dank refusing interview requests Sports scientist Stephen Dank (left) has reiterated his stance that he will not adhere to any request to be interviewed by ASADA as part of the drugs in sport probe.

Dank has been linked to the investigation through his involvement with both the Cronulla NRL club and AFL’s Essendon Bombers, but yesterday confirmed his belief that neither outfit have done anything wrong.

New powers handed down

to the Australian Sports AntiDoping Authority can compel people to attend interviews, with a potential fine in excess of $5000 for every day they fail to co-operate.

But Dank said he would not be meeting with ASADA, and through his lawyers was set to inform the anti-drugs agency of this fact.

Asked if he had been asked to attend an interview, Dank told the Ten Network: “Not at this point in time and nor will I

comply with such a request.

Asked why he would not submit to an interview, Dank said: “Certain reasons - that will be between myself and my barristers and we’ll certainly let ASADA know that.”

Dank has intimated he intends to begin legal proceeding against ASADA. And while he hasn’t spoken to either the Sharks or Bombers, Dank was adamant neither club had anything to worry about.

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For most schoolboys, an afternoon nap would be recovery or preparation for a big night, but Jack Salt required some kip for a different reason. After training with the Tall Blacks yesterday, Salt needed a nap before heading off for another scrimmage with the national squad in the evening.

And it’s not just basketball and bed on the agenda for the 17-year-old - books also play a large part in the big man’s life as he completes his final year at Westlake Boys High and attempts to achieve the academic levels needed to attend college in the United States. Salt’s days can be a bit of a blur but, as he and the Tall Blacks build up to next week’s Oceania Championship series against Australia, that blur was working out rather well for the teenager, who made his debut in the black singlet in the Tall Blacks recent tour of China.

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Cup swansong in doubt The Kiwis’ selectors have a few difficult decisions ahead of them as they settle on their World Cup squad, but they might be saved from having to make one of the hardest calls with Benji Marshall’s switch to union. Marshall is likely to be unveiled today as a Blues’ player for the next two seasons and, while that doesn’t necessarily rule him out of World Cup contention, it might provide the convenient excuse for the Kiwis’ selectors to leave him out of their squad. His form at the moment, and over the past two years, doesn’t warrant inclusion. He is behind Kieran Foran, Shaun Johnson and Thomas Leuluai in the pecking order in the halves, and there is no room for sentiment when a World Cup needs to be defended. - APNZ

Herbert v Merrick Ricki Herbert will go head to head with the man who replaced him when he coaches a New Zealandbased All Whites side against the Phoenix in Rotorua next month.

The Phoenix were scheduled to play a pre-season friendly against Central Coast Mariners on September 22, but the Australians pulled out after getting the chance to play in Indonesia.

Undaunted, the Phoenix, Rotorua District Council and New Zealand Football have joined together to put on a unique fixture at Rotorua International Stadium. The teams will be managed by the two most experienced A-League coaches in Herbert (154 games) and Ernie Merrick (151 games).

- APNZ

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Tinwald sits on a hat-trick

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■ RUGBY

Selectors cast a wide net

BY JONATHAN LEASK

JONATHAN.L@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Tinwald take on Southern for the Bruce Beckley Memorial Cup in Mt Somers tomorrow.

The new senior B champions Tinwald are chasing a hat-trick of trophies and Southern are looking for their second.

Southern trumped Tinwald 25-3 in round one on their way to winning the Michael Duff Memorial, but Tinwald returned the favour with a 33-7 win on their way to winning the Centennial Mug in the second round.

The two sides finished as top qualifiers but their third showdown comes a week later than anticipated after Collegiate upset Southern in the semi-finals having to watch on as Tinwald claimed the senior B championship 28-20 over Collegiate.

Now Tinwald head to Mt Somers looking for a third piece of silverware, one that is currently held by Southern.

The Beckley Cup had been haunted by a hoodoo until last year. In seven of the previous eight seasons the side to have lost the cup match returned the following year to claim it, but last year the 2011 runners-up Hampstead finished with the wooden spoon.

Instead the 50th anniversary match had Southern etch their name on the cup for the first time courtesy of the cup’s unique rule following a 10-all draw with Collegiate in Mt Somers.

The rules of the cup, as laid down by donator Ron Beckley, state that in the event of a draw the team that came second in the round robin gets the cup so for only the third time in the cup’s history the rule came into play.

Hinds won the cup back-toback in 1970 and 1971 while Mayfield shared it with Tech Old Boys in 1968, but it was Southern’s first win and they will now look to defend it.

Tinwald have held the trophy three times with their last victory in 2000.

Fact box: The West Coast is coached by former Canterbury representative Allan Lindsay and former Methven coach and Crusaders hooker Sean Cuttance. The West Coast finished ninth last season, while Mid Canterbury had their worst finish in the competition’s seven year history when they lost their Lochore Cup semi-final to be seventh, having previously been in the top four Meads Cup playoffs every year.

Mid Canterbury: 1 Tokulua Tolu, 2 James Carr, 3 Simon Fleetwood, 4 Grant Polson, 5 Ross McKay, 6 Kody Nordquist, 7 Mitch Sim, 8 Jon Dampney (c), 9 Jake Ashby, 10 Murray Williams, 11 Gideon Lambrechts, 12 Esera Lauina, 13 Peni Manumanuniliwa, 14 Dwayne Burrows, 15 Josh Walker.

Reserves: Ron Manu, Andrew Smith, Mark Andrew, Paddy Davis, Davey Maw, Josh Nonu, Andrew Fluker, Richard Burns, Tevita Tupou.

Rakaia’s Josh Walker will have an international line-up in front of him when he runs out as fullback for Mid Canterbury.

BY JONATHAN LEASK

JONATHAN.L@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Mid Canterbury has a big international flavour to a new-look backline for their pre-season match against the West Coast in Sheffield today.

Mid Canterbury coach Glenn Moore will introduce his potential import players into the mix with the biggest inclusion being Japanese international Murray Williams set to start in the number 10 jersey playing outside Christchurch Club halfback Jake Ashby, who was brought into the squad but was not one of the import players initially named.

“We are only allowed to use three imports in the team each

week. But that doesn’t mean we can’t carry more than just three in the squad,” Moore said.

Outside of Williams is another international in Samoan Esera Lauina, of Hampstead, while Southbridge’s Fijian flyer Peni Manumanuniliwa, an import who played sevens for Mid Canterbury last year, will start at centre after the Combined Country Cup champions were ousted in the semi-finals of the Ellesmere competition last week by Waihora, who meet Lincoln in the final today.

That shifts Rakaia’s Dwayne Burrows, who lived in Australia for 14 years, to the wing with Southern’s South African Gideon Lambrechts on the other

wing and Josh Walker at fullback.

The other imports in the initial squad are unavailable for the match, with outside back Muleli Bula running out for Glenmark in the North Canterbury final against Oxford and player of origin Michael Barry broke a bone in his foot playing lock for High School Old Boys in their 14-16 loss to New Brighton in the Christchurch Metro final, and will be out of action for at least four weeks.

The front row has James Carr back in the fray while Barry’s unavailability has Moore pushing another Southern front rower into lock.

Grant Polson has played “a

lot of rugby at lock” but was moved to the front-row at Lincoln University by then Canterbury coach Steve Hansen.

He may not be a lineout option but with Ross McKay and the loose forward trio of Mitch Sim, Kody Nordqvist and captain Jon Dampney, Moore said they had “plenty of options”.

Options is what the game is all about for Moore, who has two games to get the side sorted before the Heartland Championship kicks off against Poverty Bay on August 24.

“We want a good look at combinations and a good physical hit-out as we look to build on our game structures,” Moore said.

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Richie returns to the black jersey

BY DANIEL RICHARDSON All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said the results wouldn’t matter from his team’s practice hitouts against Canterbury and Wellington in Lower Hutt last night, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to give plenty of players a gallop.

A crowd of more than 6000 piled in to the Hutt Recreation ground for a chance to see their heroes, and they weren’t disappointed as a majority of the big names took to the paddock minus any players from the Chiefs.

Ma’a Nonu and Wyatt Crockett were also out with injury.

All eyes were on Richie McCaw as he continued his return to the field from his sabbatical and he played the first 40 minutes against Canterbury before he was given a rest against Wellington.

McCaw’s benching meant hookers Keven Mealamu and Andrew Hore both spent time at flanker with Liam Messam unavailable.

The unique game, which saw the All Blacks play 40 minutes against Canterbury then 40 against Wellington, provided Hansen with the chance to give his players a physical game before the New Zealanders open the Rugby Championship against Australia in Sydney next weekend.

Tries to Aaron Smith and Charles Piutau led the All Blacks to a 12-7 win over Wellington after they had to come

from behind as the home side scored first through halfback Frae Wilson.

In the first of their 40-minute practice hit-outs, the All Blacks brushed past Canterbury 19-0.

Canterbury infringed regularly throughout the opening passages as they were clearly outclassed man-for-man, but were enthusiastic about competing with the All Blacks at the contact areas.

When penalties were awarded, McCaw instructed the referee they would prefer to pack a scrum and the new laws, which were on show and will be for the Rugby Championship, offered mixed results.

The first scrum resulted in three resets as both sides struggled to get a handle on the new calls.

Julian Savea opened the scoring when he crossed in the ninth minute when he finished off a sweeping movement following a nice cut-out pass from Francis Saili who played in place of Nonu.

Canterbury had the better of the middle stages of the contest, although a fine break by Israel Dagg from his own goal-line looked promising but halfback Smith shelled the inside ball with only one man to beat.

Some brilliant interplay among forwards and backs led to the All Blacks’ second fivepointer as Daniel Carter even-

tually dotted down in the corner in the 33rd minute and then added a tricky c o n ve r s i o n for good measure.

Carter says:

All Blacks wing Ben Smith capped the half when he was on the end of the chain to score as the clocked ticked past 40 minutes.

Earlier, a Canterbury XV accounted for a fringe Wellington side 24-0 in their 40-minute contest.

All Blacks 19 (Julian Savea, Dan Carter, Ben Smith tries; Carter 2 con) Canterbury 0

All Blacks 12 (Aaron Smith, Charles Piutau tries; Beauden Barrett con) Wellington 7 (Frae Wilson try; Lima Sopoaga con) - APNZ

Super Rugby sacrificed again

BY GREGOR PAUL There are multiple scenarios being explored as to how the future of Super Rugby will look in 2016.

The final details right now don’t seem so important - what matters is that the integrity of the competition is restored because, frankly, Super Rugby feels a bit like one giant fillingin-time exercise until the test season is upon us.

The French worry endlessly about their domestic competition where there are often weekends without a single eligible Frenchman wearing the No 10 jersey at any of the 14 clubs. People here shake their

heads, a little thankful such nonsense doesn’t happen here.

But the purity of Super Rugby is equally compromised - it’s just a bit more subtle. Or maybe it’s not that subtle - certainly Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder may wonder what obstacle will next be set in his way.

The New Zealand Rugby Union made his rookie season in 2009 way tougher than it needed to be by granting Daniel Carter his first six-month sabbatical. Nature in all its glory made the 2011 season next to impossible; this year the handicap was to play without Richie McCaw. Next year he’ll be without Carter again.

Throw in the fact that the

bulk of his All Blacks meandered through the first half of the season - partly because they are denied a proper pre-season; partly because they consciously pace themselves and partly because these days anyone with 20 caps or so doesn’t play their way in or out of the All Blacks on the basis of their Super Rugby form.

Blackadder would be within his rights to wonder whether the time has come for test football to take some pain: if players need extended breaks - and there is no dispute that many do - why don’t more get pushed down the Conrad Smith route of skipping end of season tours.

If the competition wants to

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build its revenue and standing post-2015 then it has to give the impression it’s viewed as a bit more important than it currently is. It’s all well and good saying Carter’s absence next year will provide an opportunity for a new player - maybe Tyler Bleyendaal or Colin Slade.

But while that’s lovely for them, it would be better for everyone else if a fully fit Carter at No 10.

The ITM Cup is all about development - Super Rugby should be all about the best playing the best.

The Crusaders will start next year with one leg metaphorically in a cast - they won’t make excuses but everyone can see they will have one.

- HOS

Quotes from Daniel Carter’s press conference in Wellington yesterday regarding his impending sabbatical from rugby next year: Did he contemplate playing abroad again like he did in 2008-2009?

“I looked all over, so Europe and Japan, just explored all the options, really, but not in too much depth; once I sort of realised it was more beneficial for me to actually take a step away from rugby and not try and play somewhere else.”

- Why that time of year?

(January till June) “I just love playing in the black jersey and all going well I’d potentially only miss three All Blacks games and hopefully after our break I’ll be motivated to get back and work towards getting back in the black jersey.”

- Will he play club rugby for Southbridge as some media reports had suggested?

“There’s some speculation about playing a full club season.

I’m not sure where that came from. Probably the old man putting something out there, I’m sure he’d love that. But, nah, I’m not going to play any rugby in that six months, so when I return to play I’ll decide what happens closer to the time.”

- Will he spend more time with his young family?

“I guess that’s a bit of a bonus as well, having a young family, it’ll be good to spend some time with them. But it’s not the main reason I’m doing it. It’s more to really work on looking after my body and also just getting away, mentally, and having a break as well.”

- What niggles has he struggled with in past two seasons?

“There’s a few various little things that I’ve had over the last couple of years and it’s been a bit frustrating with hamstring tears, calf niggles, little things like that, I guess.

The wear and tear of playing professional rugby for the last 11 years does take a bit of a toll on your body, so this these six months will be a great chance to, I guess, refresh and work on those little niggles.”

- APNZ

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In brief

■ HOCKEY

Oracle facing ban

Derby down to the wire

America’s Cup defenders Oracle are being investigated for misconduct after it appears they deliberately broke the class rules during the AC45 World Series regattas. Regatta director Iain Murray protested to the international jury earlier this week after being notified by the measurement committee that two AC45 catamarans belonging to Oracle and one belonging to Ben Ainslie Racing had been illegally modified. Oracle chief executive Russell Coutts yesterday quickly moved to distance himself and his frontline sailors from any wrongdoing.

- NZH

Name change for Hull English Premier League side Hull City are to change their name to Hull City Tigers, owner Assem Allam said in an interview published on Friday, explaining that the new title would make the club stand out. “Hull City is irrelevant,” the Egyptian-born businessman was quoted as saying by the Hull Daily Mail.

“My dislike for the word ‘City’ is because it is common. City is also associated with Leicester, Bristol, Manchester and many other clubs. I don’t like being like everyone else. I want the club to be special. It is about identity.

City is a lousy identity. Hull City Association Football Club is so long.”

- AFP

Sharks hang tough Wakanui Black’s Hugh Copland battles for the ball with Wakanui Blue’s Brad Going.

By Jonathan Leask

jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Following three draws the Wakanui senior men’s hockey derby finally found a winner on Thursday night.

After 280 minutes of hockey Wakanui Black emerged the victor of the Wakanui Blue holding on for a 4-3 win, 7-6 on aggregate over the four games.

The previous three games were in the Mid-South Canterbury competition but with the two sides beating Tinwald twice each but unable to beat each other, they needed to play a Mid Canterbury final for the Bowman Cup. Black dominated the first half with Hugh Copland scor-

ing from a penalty corner to lead 1-0 at the break.

Black continued to dominate with scores from Adam Wilson and Andrew Moore putting the defending champions out to a comfortable 3-0 advantage, only for Blue to bounce back.

“We dominated the first half and then after two quick goals looked like we had it,” Black’s Mark Bennett said.

“But as they usually do Blue came back at us.”

Blue returned fire with goals from a one-handed Hayden Sinclair, playing with an injured hand, and Stephen Blain to make it 3-2.

Black responded with a goal to Ryan Hampton before Blain

found himself in the open and slammed in his second to set up another tense finish.

Blue were on the hunt again and had numerous opportunities to level the scores but couldn’t find the back of the net.

“When they went 3-0 midway through the second half I thought we were dead in the water,” Blue’s Sam Moore said.

“We fought back hard and took it down to the wire with a penalty corner on full-time that didn’t drop.

“I guess it was good to finally get a result between us because we can be friends again and there won’t be that tension around the club.”

The two Wakanui sides now

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join forces along with Tinwald to take on the West Coast in the annual representative fixture tomorrow.

Last year Mid Canterbury took two trophies to the West Coast and in a rare feat returned with them both still in tow courtesy of two 4-1 wins on the Saturday.

Mid Canterbury B retained the Robert Fraser Trophy and the A team defended the Lindsay Aldridge Trophy in a rare away double, which they will hope to repeat at home this year.

Tomorrow’s games: Mid Canterbury B v West Coast B 1pm Mid Canterbury v West Coast 2.30pm

For all the focus on Cronulla in 2013, lost amongst the ASADA investigation into the NRL club is the Sharks’ on-field success. Still searching for a first premiership, the Sharks - sixth on the ladder - seem poised to have a serious tilt at the title, provided the offfield distractions don’t tear the club apart. Their preparations for tonight’s home game against Newcastle have again been impacted by the ASADA probe with several players believed to have recently held their interviews with the anti-drug agency. But the squad has shown a remarkable ability to shift focus to games throughout the season. “We’re not really listening to what everyone’s saying about us with the off-field incidents, we’re just trying to keep it under wraps,” centre Jonathan Wright said. “... just making sure we come away with the two points, that’s the main thing at the moment. If we’re going under the radar, that doesn’t really bother us too much.”

- AAP

■ GOLF

Squash results

Jack bags another ace

Results from the Celtic Squash Club’s winter league competition this week: Paul Cousins lost to Chris O’Reilly 2-3, Marie Kennedy lost to Chris Thompson 0-3, Scott vandenberm beat Mark Shera 3-0. Phil Andrew lost to Rebecca Abernethy 1-3, Di Ness beat James Hunn 3-0, Petr Holub beat Adam Clement 3-0, Jock O’Connor beat Ed Harrison 3-0. Robbie Kok lost to Chrissie Stratford 2-3, Ron Carlson beat Cath Blacklow 3-0, Steve Devereux lost to Craig Campbell 1-3, Billy Nolan beat Pat Summerfield 3-0. John McDonnell beat Mick Hooper 3-2, Pete Blacklow beat Nigel Tew 3-2, Jane Lowe lost to Scott vandenberm 0-3.

By Max towLe Jack Allan hit his first hole-inone at Mayfield Golf Club as a 25-year-old, and 45 years later, he’s done it again.

The 70-year-old was several shots back of the leaders at Mayfield’s annual MixedAmerican Tournament recently and not having the best day.

“We were playing like dogs,” Allan said.

“I was actually quite embarrassed with how we’d played until that point.”

At the par 3, 14th hole, he placed his ball on the tee, hit a looping shot with his trusted 8-iron and a poor round was instantly transformed into a moment of glory.

“I pitched the ball up above the pin and it spun back in.”

Allan has been playing at Mayfield for over 50 years.

He loves the sport and tries to play as often as he can.

The hole-in-one couldn’t save a poor scorecard, but it meant an even bigger round in the clubhouse.

“I ended up getting drinks for over 50 people afterwards,” he said a tad ruefully.

Right: Jack Allan, waiting a long time between aces.

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They said it

■ NETBALL

Ferns welcome newcomers

By Dana Johannsen Twelve months ago Courtney Tairi and Katarina Cooper were taking their first painful steps along the long road to rehabilitation after suffering serious knee injuries.

Yesterday they took their first steps towards making their international debut after being called up to the Silver Ferns squad for the first time.

The midcourt pair were the two newcomers to the 15-strong squad named yesterday, with selectors opting to leave a couple of spaces open for defender Anna Harrison, who is aiming to return to action next season following the birth of her first child, and in-

jured shooter Bailey Mes. The inclusion of the unheralded Cooper, and Tairi, who had a mixed season for the Steel this year after returning from injury, continues the trend of selectors taking a punt on raw talent, following the shock selection of Mes last season.

Former NSW Swifts midcourter Tairi, who was born in Australia but is eligible to represent the Silver Ferns through her New Zealand parentage, made the decision to defect to the Southern Steel in 2012 as she chased her dream of playing for the Ferns.

With New Zealand’s midcourt ranks severely depleted last season following the retirement of Temepara George,

and Liana Leota on maternity leave, Tairi was tipped early on for an immediate call-up. But her international ambitions had to be put on hold after she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament midway through the transtasman league season and was forced to undergo her second knee reconstruction in five years.

“My injury was pretty devastating, it was really tough to go through that again, especially after I made the decision to come across here and give the Ferns a go,” said Tairi.

The other change to the squad is the return of veteran Joline Henry, who missed last year’s international season through pregnancy.

- NZH

■ Silver Ferns squad ■ Jodi Brown, Anna Thompson, Katarina Cooper, Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit, Katrina Grant, Courtney Tairi, Irene van Dyk, Joline Henry, Leana de Bruin, Casey Kopua, Laura Langman, Maria Tutaia, Cathrine Latu, Camilla Lees, Kayla Cullen.

■ NZ Accelerant squad: Grace Rasmussen, Shannon Francois, Ellen Halpenny, Jane Watson, Te Paea Selby-Rickit, Zoe Walker, Malia Paseka.

■ ROWING

New Zealand’s Emma Dyke, Eloise Dowse, Alice Darry and Holly Greenslade race in the junior women’s four heat at the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships in Trakai, Lithuania.

Photo Igor MeIjer/FISA

Emma’s four going for gold

By Jonathan Leask

jonathan.l@theguardian.co.nz

Mayfield rower Emma Dyke will have her shot at gold at the Junior World Championships in Trakai, Lithuania tonight.

Dyke’s women’s coxless four won their heat on the opening day to advance directly to tonight’s (NZ time) A final.

She said that things were “going great” but nerves were bound to be setting as they have spent two days waiting to

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race the final.

On the bright side of the equation Dyke, who attends Craighead Diocesan, and her crew of Eloise Dowse (Cambridge RC), Holly Greenslade and Alice Darry (St Margaret’s College) have been enjoying the European summer when they aren’t in the boat.

“The weather is heating up which is good I guess but maybe not as good for racing in.

“The temperatures have been

reaching the low 30s around midday.

“We have had a mixture of head winds, tail winds and perfect calm water as well.”

For their heat on Thursday (NZ time) they had to contend with a head wind, but converted an early lead into a comfortable win but Dyke anticipates a much harder challenges in the final.

“We obviously had a slower heat as we didn’t really have

anyone pushing us, whereas the other heat was really neck and neck. The A final will be a battle to the finish line but should be a good race.”

Dyke’s crew clocked a time of 7:17.28 in beating the Australians home by five seconds, and in the second heat the Germans won in 7:03.61, two seconds in front of the Americans.

The junior women’s four final is scheduled for midnight (NZ Time).

“Yeah, I hooked another one to Rooty. Out of all the people on the field...it’s quite comical. I’m just waiting to read Twitter a bit later” - Australian batsman DAVID WARNER sees the funny side to holing out to England’s Joe Root, the man he threw a punch at in a Birmingham bar, during the third Ashes Test in Manchester. ***** “Horrible journalism yet again! My name brought up in hotspot crisis suggesting I use silicon to prevent nicks showing! Such hurtful lies.”

- England’s KEVIN PIETERSEN vents via Twitter after a television report linked the batsman to a story players were using silicon tape on their bats to fool Hot Spot technology. ***** “I find the accusation quite funny.

I can’t talk for everybody but if it is the case we are talking about cheating, I can tell you there is not one person in the Australian change rooms who is a cheat.”

- Australian captain MICHAEL CLARKE gives his thoughts on the Hot Spot claims. ***** “We are not getting the results right now but the future is looking good.” - Wests Tigers coach MICK POTTER says he’s confident of retaining his job despite the struggling NRL club announcing three unnamed backroom staff members would leave at the end of the season. ***** “Us Indigenous players and obviously our communities and people really look forward to it ... we get to go out to our communities and help our people and to take that away I think is a bad decision.” - Brisbane NRL star JUSTIN HODGES is no fan of the decision to scrap the NRL All-Stars match next year in favour of a nine-a-side preseason tournament. ***** “I guess everyone gets excited when you get the chance to play against the All Blacks and it’s no different for me.” - Former rugby league and AFL player ISRAEL FOLAU is itching to play for Australia in a Bledisloe Cup Test against the world champion All Blacks. ***** “From my point of view it’s all about keeping positive and people like Sally ... show you that we can still do this game clean.

That’s how I keep my head up around it - because if I didn’t believe that great champions like Sally were clean then you might as well pack up your suitcase.”

- Athletics Australia head coach ERIC HOLLINGSWORTH says Olympic champion Sally Pearson is an example of how to reach the top in track-and-field without resorting to performanceenhancing drugs.

- AAP

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■ FONTERRA CONTAMINATION FALLOUT

Wills apologises to Chinese consumers

Are you

expect to have a lower level of household debt in the coming months, at 29 per cent - up from 23 per cent a year ago.

Economic adviser to Dun & Bradstreet Stephen Koukoulas says the recovery in New Zealand is different this time.

Many consumers have learned from the global financial crisis.

“The cautious approach to debt from consumers is a welcome development as it points to a long-awaited and much needed change in attitudes to savings.”

Does the research stack up?

Budgeting services have noticed the change in attitude to savings but warn there are areas where Kiwis come “unstuck”.

More people are starting to “think twice and do without” big-ticket hire-purchase items, says Federation of Family Budgeting Services chief executive Raewyn Fox. “They’re thinking about the long-term implications of credit.”

But many people are resorting to “problematic” cash loans such as pay-day loans, which have to be paid back in about 30 days.

She also questions whether Kiwis are able to save any more, due to rising living costs.

covered?

“When those basic costs go up ... and people’s incomes don’t go up, it really squeezes your ability to do anything.”

Meanwhile, although more people on lower incomes are entering the national KiwiSaver scheme, many are starting to withdraw funds under a hardship clause.

“It has increased over the last year or two quite a lot. For the first couple of years people didn’t have a lot of savings but now that it’s been five years there’s more money there, it’s enough to bail you out of a situation.”

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hen those basic costs go up ... and people’s incomes don’t go up, it really squeezes your ability to do anything.

Raewyn Fox, Federation of Family Budgeting Servicessays the effects of the global financial crisis are still being felt. Many New Zealanders are waiting for a more positive economic climate to splash out on a spending spree.

But are we managing to put anything aside for a rainy day?

What does the research show?

Kiwis have a disastrous track record when it comes to saving money. But new research suggests we’re trying harder to squirrel our pennies away.

It shows 39 per cent of Kiwis plan to save more in the next three months, compared to the same time last year.

A further 28 per cent are less likely and 32 per cent are just as likely to save, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s Consumer Credit Expectations quarterly survey.

The survey also shows people are reluctant to take on credit or get further into debt.

New Zealanders’ focus on financial stability appears unlikely to shift in the short term, says Dun & Bradstreet New Zealand’s general manager Lance Crook.

“Despite the positive conditions and low interest rates, consumers appear reluctant to increase their use of credit and are instead maintaining the recent trend of saving money.”

A growing number of Kiwis

Joyce, Trade Minister Tim Groser and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy met with Fonterra’s chief executive Theo Spierings and board chairman John Wilson.

Spierings said afterwards that Fonterra would be open about the findings of its two inquiries when they were completed.

He also defended the decision to use the product after initial testing in March raised sufficient concern to prompt further testing, saying although the levels of Clostridium botulinum were unusually high for New Zealand they were well within the permissible levels. -APNZ

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Savings improve as belts tighten

world over to enjoy,” he said.

Fonterra top management met with Government ministers today.

After the meeting, Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce said Fonterra had updated the Government and set out what its two internal inquiries would cover.

“They gave ministers a commitment they were determined to get to the bottom of things.

We advised them in turn that that was good, but the Ministry of Primary Industries and possibly a further investigation would be held by the Government,” Mr Joyce said.

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Bruce Wills “The Chinese government is doing absolutely the right thing by its people. It is rightly asking hard, searching questions of Fonterra and of New Zealand’s food assurance systems,” he told

Xinhua. “Those same questions are being asked here in New Zealand too. We work hard to produce some of the highest quality food products on earth.

Integrity and reputation are everything to us farmers,” he said.

Wills said the news that bacterium linked to the potentially fatal disease, botulism, had contaminated whey product had been “an equally unpleasant surprise for New Zealanders too”.

“Fonterra is a co-operatively owned company. That means the farmers who supply Fonterra jointly own it and entrust it to turn their cow’s milk into highquality products for people the

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Federated Farmers’ president Bruce Wills has apologised to Chinese consumers over Fonterra’s contaminated dairy product scare.

Wills, in an interview with the official news agency Xinhua, said his members understood how the product recall by Fonterra had been “a bolt out of the blue for our Chinese consumers”.

“Perhaps the one missing word has been ‘sorry.’ On behalf of New Zealand’s farmers who supply Fonterra, we would like to apologise to our Chinese consumers for any concern this recall has caused,” Wills told the agency.

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Quake code extension doesn’t end urgency Coen Lammers EDITOR

W

hen will the next big earthquake hit?

That question is akin to asking about the length of piece of string.

This impossible dilemma has been puzzling government officials ever since the first Canterbury earthquakes in September 2010.

The introduction of tougher building codes and deadlines of earthquake strengthening became even more urgent after 185 people were killed in Christchurch five months later.

Every New Zealander had become brutally aware that we all live on nature’s equivalent of a time bomb.

Building safety was no longer on a vague wish list, but had suddenly become a priority.

Building owners protested that the new earthquake codes and deadlines were too expensive, unreasonable and described them as a knee-jerk reaction.

In the climate post February 22, the public demanded action and the government obliged by introducing plans to make New Zealand buildings safer.

With time passing by, the fear and urgency has subsided somewhat and the realities around cost and manpower have become apparent.

Officials estimate that New Zealand has up to 25,000 buildings that need to be strengthened or demolished, 99 of them in Mid Canterbury.

Building and construction minister Maurice Williamson this week admitted that the country simply does not have the resources to do the required work in the original timeframe.

The decision to push the deadlines out to 2033 has been welcomed by business owners in Mid Canterbury, many of whom had feared that the costs could put them out of business.

Still, the 15-year extension of the original deadline is no reason to get complacent, after what Canterbury has been through in recent years, and the recent reminders from Marlborough.

The public will prefer the strengthening work to be carried out as soon as financially and physically possible.

Putting off the inevitable is simply playing Russian roulette with Ashburton lives.

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Riding the mountain

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TOWNIE GOES COUNTRY

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iving in Methven has meant that I’ve got up close and personal with an awful lot more pieces of large machinery than I ever did up in Auckland, from sitting in the cab of a rutbuster to parading behind a traction engine.

Last weekend was no exception, although the machines were bigger than most and the event was celebrated with fireworks, just for effect.

We were up on Mt Hutt to celebrate the skifield turning the big four-oh, and while the skiing was good fun, the rides at the end of the day were the icing on the cake.

First up was the Hägglunds, a machine native to Sweden and commonly found in snowy habitats.

‘Hägglunds’ is also an antonym for comfort, and one loop around the carpark was quite enough contact with a hard board seat for one day. While the yellow beast was capable of conquering impressive gradients, it harboured no pretensions of ever being promoted to lazy-boy status.

Nevertheless, waving at cars as they departed and eliciting smiles from weary skiers was a great prelude to the grins that followed.

The Husky dogs were a great hit, but we had our sights set on a more modern mode of Antarctic transport – the skidoos. Complete with working headlight and ample opportunities to toss one’s hair in the wind, these snowmobiles offered the ultimate opportunity to be at one with nature through by virtue of windchill and throttle.

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It was like climbing into a party for a mountain that I’ve appeared, no one had eyes for 3D version of the film Avatar, ever been to. anything else, and I was no only with fewer blue people Bring on the next decade’s exception. Gazing up at the worth of skifield engineering! towering ‘Pistonbully’ lettering and more snow. It was also the

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Wildfires destroy at least 10 homes A rapidly spreading wildfire chewed through a rugged Southern California mountain range yesterday, destroying at least 10 homes, threatening more than 500 other residences and forcing some 1500 people to flee.

Five people were injured as more than 1000 firefighters, 13 helicopters and six air tankers battled the flames as they pushed eastward along the San Jacinto Mountains, a desert range 145 kilometres east of Los Angeles, Cal Fire Riverside Chief John R. Hawkins said.

A man near the origin of the fire suffered serious burns, Hawkins said. Four firefighters were also injured, including two who suffered heat exhaustion.

Officials did not have details to release on the other two.

At least 10 homes have been destroyed and Hawkins said that number would likely triple as authorities make their way into the charred areas to assess the damage.

Hawkins said the wind-fed fire that sparked at 2:05 p.m.

Wednesday is one of the “most rapidly spreading, dangerous fires that I’ve seen” in his 50 years as a firefighter.

The fire was estimated at 17 square miles Thursday, with 10 percent containment, but it was growing, causing concern that the direction could change in the area, which is known as a wind tunnel.

“The conditions at the front

Dave Clark, of Twin Pines, tells a neighbour their house is okay as his own house burns. right now are very dangerous,” Hawkins said.

Authorities still have not determined what caused the fire.

Evacuation orders were issued in five towns. Flames were

marching toward the hardscrabble town of Cabazon, where hundreds scrambled to leave in the pre-dawn hours Thursday as the mountain ridge behind their homes glowed red.

Many returned after sunrise to pack up more belongings and watch the flickering line of fire snaking along the brown, scrubby mountains.

Most of Southern Califor-

Heavy rains unleash deadly US flooding

By Jim Salter Torrential rains lashed the US midsection yesterday, causing flash flooding that killed a woman and a child, damaged homes and forced multiple water rescues.

Up to 254 millimetres of rain

pounded Missouri overnight.

A woman died in the far southwestern corner of the state where creek water washed over a highway, sweeping away her car.

Authorities in the south-central Missouri town of Waynesville continued to search for

Water rises to the doors from a theatre and former hotel in downtown Newburg, Missouri from the overtopping of Little Piney Creek. Governor Jay Nixon has ordered the Missouri National Guard to help with flooding in southphoto Ap central Missouri.

23-year-old Jessica D. Lee, whose car was swept up in a flash flood. The body of her 4-year-old son, Elyjah, was found just hours after his mother made a distress call from her mobile phone.

Flash flood warnings were common in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee. And things could get worse: Heavy rain is in the forecast into the weekend.

National Weather Service meteorologist Drew Albert in Springfield, Missouri, said the rain is the result of a storm front that has stalled over the plains.

Missouri has gotten the worst of it. Some gauges near Waynesville recorded 380 millimetres of rain in a two-day period.

One-day totals of 152 millimetres or more were common across the width of the southern part of the state.

Soggy south-central Kansas was under a flood warning after up to 152 millimetres of rain fell early yesterday in the centre of the state. Since the storms

began Monday, hundreds of Kansas homes have been damaged, mostly by water in basements and sewage backups, said Megan Hammersmith, director of the Central Kansas Chapter of the American Red Cross.

An estimated 254 millimetres of rain fell overnight in parts of Benton County, Arkansas, prompting the county to declare an emergency.

Benton County Emergency Management director Robert McGowen said crews have performed 15 water rescues.

More than three dozen roads and bridges were closed, but no injuries were reported.

Heavy rain in Tennessee also triggered flash flooding that required several water rescues.

Nashville firefighters waded into waist-deep water to lead residents of one apartment complex to higher ground.

Others in the region had to be rescued from balconies and rooftops.

High water even stopped traffic near the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Centre.

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nia’s severe wildfires are associated with Santa Ana winds caused by high pressure over the West that sends a clockwise flow of air rushing down into the region.

Man posts photo of wife’s murder

By DaviD FiScher anD Suzette laBoy A Florida man who authorities say fatally shot his wife — and apparently then posted a photo of her body on Facebook — has been charged with first-degree murder.

Police said in an arrest affidavit that 31-year-old Derek Medina says he shot 26-year-old Jennifer Alfonso several times at their South Miami home after she punched him repeatedly and wielded a knife. He told police that he had armed himself with a gun during a verbal dispute when she said she was “leaving him”.

When officers responded to the home, they found Alfonso’s body, as well as her 10-year-old daughter, who was unharmed.

A post on a Facebook page identified as Medina’s says, “I’m going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife.”

The photo was removed by Facebook.

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■ PAKISTAN

In brief

US orders diplomats out of Lahore

By Matthew Lee The US State Department yesterday warned Americans not to travel to Pakistan and ordered nonessential government personnel to leave the US Consulate in Lahore because of a specific threat to that diplomatic mission.

In a travel warning, the State Department said the presence

of several foreign and indigenous terrorist groups posed a potential danger to US citizens throughout Pakistan.

The personnel drawdown at the Lahore consulate was a precautionary measure and wasn’t related to the recent closures of numerous US diplomatic missions in the Muslim world, two US officials said.

The consulate in Lahore was

scheduled to be closed for the Eid holiday from yesterday through Sunday and no reopening had been scheduled, one of the officials said.

The officials were not authorised to discuss the order by name and requested anonymity.

Earlier this week, 19 US diplomatic outposts in 16 countries in the Middle East and Africa were closed to the public

through Saturday and nonessential personnel were evacuated from the US Embassy in Yemen after US intelligence officials said they had intercepted a recent message from al-Qaida’s top leader about plans for a major terror attack.

None of the consulates in Pakistan or the US Embassy in Islamabad were affected by the earlier closures.

-AP

Bomber kills 30 at police funeral By aBduL Sattar A Taliban suicide bomber attacked a police officer’s funeral in southwestern Pakistan yesterday, killing 30 people gathered to mourn a man shot dead earlier that day in front of his children.

The bombing is one of the more audacious assaults in a series of attacks targeting security forces in Pakistan, where insurgent Pakistani Taliban fighters routinely kill woefully under-equipped police officers.

The funeral was being held in an open field outside a mosque in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province. Some 250 people gathered for the service.

Fayaz Sumbal, the head of police operations in Baluchistan, noticed the bomber near the gate of the mosque before he detonated his explosives, police official Mohammed Aslam said.

Sumbal called on officers to question the bomber, who then blew himself up, Aslam said.

Sumbal died in the blast.

Most of the 30 dead and 55 wounded in the suicide bombing were police officers, Aslam said.

They had gathered for the fu-

Van held a surprise A Mexican family says that a van bought at a US government auction came with an unwanted extra: an undiscovered package of cocaine beneath the dashboard. Sergio Torres Duarte, 18, and his 19-year-old friend Julio Cesar Moreno were driving to a soccer match in November when they were stopped at a routine police highway checkpoint near the Pacific Coast resort city of Mazatlan. They say they were stunned when officers discovered a kilogram of cocaine beneath the dashboard of their blue 2004 Toyota Sienna. Eight months later, they are still in jail fighting drug trafficking charges.

-AP

US drones kill 12 The US has sharply escalated its drone war in Yemen, with military officials in the Arab country reporting 34 suspected al-Qaida militants killed in less than two weeks, including three strikes on yesterday alone in which a dozen died. The action against al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, as the Yemen branch is known, comes amid a global terror alert issued

by Washington. One Mideast official says the uptick is due to its leaders leaving themselves more vulnerable by moving from their hideouts toward areas where they could carry out attacks.

-AP

Bombing anniversary

People attend funeral prayers of suicide attack victims, in Quetta, Pakistan. A suicide bomber attacked a funeral for a policeman, killing at least 30 people, including a senior photo Ap police officer. of the police in the fight against cide attack,” he said.

In a teleneral of an officer gunned down earlier in the day as he traveled terrorism. He said 21 police of- phone call from an undisclosed through the city in a vehicle ficers and nine civilians were location, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Shahidullah Shahid with his children, city police killed in the attack.

A police constable, Hassan claimed responsibility for the chief Mir Zubair Mehmood said. Two of his children were Jan, said he saw bodies of his attack. He said the Taliban carfellow officers and colleagues ried out the bombing to punish wounded in the attack. after the blast. police officers in Quetta as they Provincial police chief “I am very sad for those who were “working against Islam.”

Mushtaq Sukhaira said the at- AP tack could not deter the resolve lost their lives in today’s sui- He did not elaborate.

■ UNITED STATES

Florida teen dies after being shocked by police Family members of a teenager who died after being shocked by Miami Beach police say he was an artist who wanted to change the world through art. Now they’re asking for an independent investigation to learn about the events that led to Israel Hernandez-Llach’s death.

Police said officers confronted the teen, who had recently turned 18, when they found him spray-painting a shuttered fastfood building about 5am. Hernandez-Llach — a graffiti artist known as “Reefa” ran, leading officers on a foot chase through Miami Beach, police said.

Chief Ray Martinez said the teen ignored orders to stop.

“The officers were forced to use the Taser to avoid a physical incident,” he said.

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Offir Hernandez Hernandez-Llach was shot once in the chest, and collapsed.

Martinez said the officers noticed signs of distress and the teen was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Miami Herald reported

the death is under investigation by the city and the state attorney’s office. The newspaper also reports that the officer, Jorge Mercado, a 13-year veteran of the force, has been placed on paid administrative leave in connection with the shooting.

“The city of Miami Beach would like to extend their condolences to the family of Israel Hernandez,” Martinez said.

The teen’s 21-year-old sister, Offir Hernandez said the family just wants answers. The family’s attorney, Tod McPharlin, said they would like to have an independent investigation.

“He wanted to change the world somehow through art,” his sister said.

Herb Kelly, one of the teen’s art teachers at Miami Beach

High School, said “it was an honour to work with him.”

Kelly said a number of the teen’s pieces were displayed at various galleries and museums in the area.

“He was cutting edge,” Kelly said. “He had such awesome potential. To lose his life the way he did is tragic.”

Eleanor West said Hernandez-Llach was her best friend.

She said he came to the United States from Colombia when he was 13 or 14 and loved Miami.

West said the teen had recently launched a line of skateboards that he hoped to market under the name “Tropical”. She said he was completing an online course to earn his high school diploma.

“His art was everything to him,” she said.

-AP

Nagasaki’s mayor criticised Japan’s government for a lack of effort on international nuclear disarmament as the country marked the 68th anniversary yesterday of the atomic bombing on the city. Mayor Tomihisa Taue said Tokyo’s refusal in April to sign a statement rejecting unconditional use of nuclear weapons “betrayed expectations of the global community.” Taue said the statement was signed by 80 countries and that Japan, the world’s only victim of atomic bomb attacks, contradicted its nonnuclear pledge by refusing. - AP

Big drugs bust Police say they have arrested three Taiwanese men and a Thai man and have seized 230 kilograms of heroin before it could be smuggled to Hong Kong. Police Lt. Gen. Chaiwat Chotima said investigators seized 678 bars of heroin worth 426 million baht ($13 million) at a hotel in Bangkok’s outskirts before the drugs were delivered to smugglers. Chaiwat said the Thai suspect was arrested at the hotel while the three Taiwanese were caught before they oarded a flight to Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

-AP

Soldiers held in death Venezuela’s government says six army sergeants have been arrested as suspects in the shooting death of a college student in the coastal state of Carabobo. A Public Ministry statement says the 20-year-old law school student was driving in the state capital of Valencia when he was surprised by soldiers, who shot him several times. The troops were patrolling as part of a government operation using the military to help combat crime.

It was the third such incident in a month. A dozen troops were detained in early July in the killing of the wife of an opposition leader and her daughter.

-AP

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Office Administrator We are a medium sized irrigation business in Ashburton. We are well established in this community and continue to experience growth locally and nationally This position involves providing administration support in our office with flexible hours; however a full time position could be available.

This role would best suit a person who has had experience in an office environment where they were challenged with a variety of tasks and could prioritise duties accordingly.

We require a person who: • has experience with accounting packages (we use Accredo, but knowledge of this particular package is not a prerequisite) • has strong computer Literacy • has a common sense approach to office and admin routines • can work without supervision • has good communication and time management skills • is honest and reliable In order to be considered for this role we are looking for the following: • strong customer service skills • has strong MS Word and Excel skills • can manage GST reconciliation • is capable of preparing monthly, quarterly and annual budgets • has a good knowledge of accounting principles • has knowledge of foreign exchange dealings

The Ashburton Branch of Rooney Earthmoving has a vacancy for a COF Mechanic and a Fleet Serviceman with work attributes including: • Skills that include previous experience working on road transport equipment • Motivated self starters who demonstrate initiative • Reliable and flexible with the ability to work unsupervised These are permanent positions reporting to the Ashburton Workshop Manager. The successful applicants will be based at the Ashburton workshop with a focus on mechanical work and general servicing.

Wages and conditions will be negotiated with the successful applicants.

Applicants need to apply with references to: Alister Jopson, PO Box 403, Ashburton 7740 Phone: (03) 308 6011 Email: alister.jopson@rooneygroup.co.nz Applicants must have New Zealand residency or hold a valid work permit.

Five years operating experience with relevant machinery is essential to the role including balers, rotor rakes, wrappers, telehandlers and articulated loaders.

As our Plant Operator you will be responsible for the running of one of our seed dressing machines and preparing seed for our various customers, in an efficient and professional manor. Part of this role will be the need to calculate mixes for seed blends so a good level of maths, reading and writing is essential. Previous experience would be an advantage, but onsite training will be provided.

Clean full New Zealand driving licence essential.

To be successful in this role you will have a proactive approach, have good attention to detail, be able to work to deadlines, an ability to work without supervision or within a team setting and be physically fit to be able to cope with the demands of the role. A forklift licence is preferred however not essential as training will be provided.

We are also looking for truck drivers with a class 5 licence.

Please enquire via email for an application form to:

If you have the skills and experience to match this role please email your application to applications@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz with an up to date CV and covering letter or send your application to Alexis Gray, Human Resources Advisor, PO Box 939, Christchurch 8140.

todd@andrewjacksoncontacting.co.nz

Office Administrator Quarryscape Ltd is seeking an experienced office administrator

www.pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz

The successful applicant must have previous experience with Xero accounting system, you will also work alongside director and operations manager taking calls and emails.

Offal Room Supervisor South Pacific Meats – Malvern • Outstanding Leadership Opportunity • Upgraded Export Operation

Senior Qualified Accountant And/or Intermediate Our practice is seeking applications from suitable persons for either of the above roles within our BAS Division. chartered

We have modern integrated systems including MYOB, Banklink, Acclipse and Xero.

As a senior you will enjoy full client interaction and responsibility, grow management advisory services and enjoy career development to the maximum.

Salary commensurate with your experience. Make the change, enjoy the challenge and join the team. Contact us now with your CV to: Myers Business Solutions Ltd Chartered Accountants P O Box 564 Ashburton 7740 fionaf@myco.co.nz

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PGG Wrightson Seeds, the largest Seed & Grain business in New Zealand, is looking for a full time Plant Operator to join our Ashburton team.

Part Time

Ray Mayne Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings Ltd ray@raymayne.co.nz

Ideally with previous accountancy experience.

We require staff for our busy contracting business.

Applications close 5pm, 15 August 2013.

All applications should be made in writing before 23rd August 2013:

Rooney Earthmoving is one of New Zealand’s leading privately owned civil contractors specialising in earthworks and civil projects. The organisation employs 215 staff and operates a significant fleet of heavy machinery in the South Island.

www.jacksonholmes.co.nz

Ashburton

A full position description is available for this role.

Previous work history and referees will be required.

» COF Mechanic » Fleet Serviceman

Agricultural Contractor Mid Canterbury

Plant Operator – Night Shift

307 7900

Please call Shannon on 027 876 2544

South Pacific Meats Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Supervisor to join our team based at our Burnham plant in Christchurch.

We are seeking expressions of interest for an experienced and qualified Supervisor for the Offal Room. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy, knowledge of the industry requirements, staff management and computer skills.

The primary objective of this role is to ensure the smooth running of the offal room.

The key responsibilities include: • Ensure labour resource is utilised to maximise efficiencies and throughput • All compliance and regulatory requirements are strictly adhered to ensuring that the process is in control under HACCP • Ensure all offal room operations are carried out to maximise utilisation while meeting customer specifications • Staff training, development and mentoring • Health and safety compliance • Continuous improvement • All documentation is recorded and processed in an accurate and timely manner.

If you are looking to be challenged and want to join a successful, growing organisation then send a full resume to: Wayne Lindsay, Health and Safety/HR Coordinator, PO Box 8, Rolleston. Or, alternatively, you can apply onsite, at our plant situated at: 1044 Two Chain Road, Burnham.

Casual relief teacher needed to work with a brilliant group of students.

Apply in writing with experience and strengths to Principal Tutor Salvation Army Employment Plus PO Box 569 Ashburton Applications close August 31, 2013

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Cook/Kitchen Staff Required

Ashburton College

We require someone to help our existing team to cater for our live in staff during the silage season running October 2013 to March 2014

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

General cooking abilities required, experience cooking for large numbers would be helpful but not necessary.

Working weekends will be required on a roster system.

Possibility of flexible hours depending on applicants.

Must have own transport For more information please call 03 302 5890 Please apply by email to office@quigleycontracting.co.nz

relief teachers required At College we are looking to increase our pool of relief teachers. Primary or Secondary trained.

Must have current New Zealand Teachers’ Council Registration.

Please forward your CV, with referees,

by Monday 19 August would be ideal.

Enquiries/applications to: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740 Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, ext 812, Fax: 308 2104

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Branch Inventory Controller – Plumbing World Ashburton The role of Branch Inventory Controller is crucial to overall branch operations and our success. In our branch we are proud to say our stock is in good shape and we want it to stay that way. When you take on this role you’ll take ownership of inventory management, purchasing, report analysis and cyclic stocktakes. Known for your attention to detail and methodical nature, you have the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies and find solutions.

With all this under control you will spend the other half of your day providing a great service to our trade customers, ensuring they come back for more.

We are a tight knit team who get stuck in and do what’s required. To make this position your own, you will bring a real zest and fervour for customer service because at Plumbing World Ashburton we know what it takes to be a high performing team. This is a full time role with rostered Saturdays.

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Call Jenny Porter on 0800 467 258 or email your CV to jenny@jobswithsalt.com

Trainee Serviceman Due to a long serving employee leaving, we require someone who is willing to learn with the following attributes: • • • •

Mechanically minded Problem solving skills Positive attitude New Zealand drivers licence

All relevant training and support will be provided for the right candidate, ensuring they gain the skills and become a comprehensive serviceman.

Storeperson We require someone to assist with the day to day operation of our store. Applicant will have an eye for detail and be able to work independently.

Previous store or irrigation experience would be an advantage.

For more details please contact Rainer Irrigation on 307 9049

A part time position is available for a reliable person to supervise a team of distributors delivering mailers into household letterboxes in Ashburton.

AutoSparks is a team of 14 comprising of Auto Electrical, Mechanical and Hydraulics

The role requires delivery of product to distributors on a Monday and Friday.

The skills required for this role are: - Able to perform repairs and installations on all vehicles and machinery systems competently and confidently - Ability to correctly diagnose faults and failures - Have a ‘fix it once’ ethic - A current New Zealand drivers licence.

You will then be required to monitor the delivery of the product, doing audits, training and recruitment of distributors when required.

You will be working for Reach Media, a national company 50% owned by NZ Post.

Please apply to Steve on 027 246 0068 or steve.bamford@reachmedia.co.nz

Full time

Produce Assistant Early Shift

As our valued staff member is leaving, we have the above full time position available within our store.

At Ashburton New World, our goal is to “provide our customers with a superior shopping experience” and you could be part of our enthusiastic and motivated team.

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Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton has a vacancy in their garden department. This position is full time and will include a rostered weekend.

To be successful, applicants will require the following attributes: • A strong interest in gardening • Be fit and able to lift as some heavy lifting is required • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Be able to work in a team.

• Be reliable In return we offer fantastic staff buying privileges.

If you think you are the person we are looking for, please send your c.v. and covering letter to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA, P.O. Box 35, Ashburton. 7740.

Applications remain confidential and close on Friday 23rd August 2013.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following attributes: • Developed organisational skills • An ability to effectively communicate • Attention to detail and dedication to customer service • Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the Produce Manager • Liasing with suppliers • Managing daily incoming stock • Ensuring stock levels are maintained • Maintaining data input Days/hours will be: • Tuesday to Friday • Saturday

Cleaners Position Dorie School needs a new cleaner – 10 hours per week, starting Monday, August 26. If you would like to join our great team, please send your C.V. along with a covering letter to Anthony Dorreen, Principal, Dorie School, 103 Dorie School Road, RD 11, Rakaia Phone 3020862, or e-mail principal@dorie.school.nz Applications close Friday, August 16.

Experienced Automotive Electrician

You must have a reliable van or suitable delivery vehicle (larger than a station wagon), cell phone, internet access and the ability to use a computer. Due to the palletised delivery of product the applicant must have a delivery point that would be suitable for a large truck to access for delivery.

Anticipated hours per week are 15 to 20 hours.

Garden Department Salesperson

Finance Officer / Administrator

Distribution Supervisor

03.00 am – 12 noon 10.00 am – 06.00 pm

To apply for this role, forward your written application and CV to: Human Resources Manager P O Box 444 Ashburton 7740

Due to an increase in work load we are looking for a Experienced Auto Electrician to join our team. The position is available for a skilled New Zealand trained technician to work within the company. Must be self motivated and be able to work unsupervised, have an up to date knowledge of a variety of vehicles and be willing to learn. Field work will be involved and you will be supplied a vehicle that is fully equipped with stock to do most jobs.

We offer: - A competitive remuneration package.

- Continuous training to expand your knowledge - Great career opportunities - Modern workshop with the latest scan tools - Good team environment - Assistance with relocation If you have a positive attitude, are proactive and highly organised, we would like to hear from you.

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

Please reply to: Autosparks Ltd 187 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton 7700 Ph: 03 307 2696 autosparks@xtra.co.nz Or phone Tony Houston 0274 55 22 72 Kevin Pooke 0274 55 22 54

Due to the retirement of a long standing employee Safer Ashburton is now looking to employ a new Finance Officer / Administrator.

Safer Ashburton is a non-profit trust working in a number of areas providing services and programmes that support and strengthen individuals and families enabling them to make good choices.

We have a reasonable turnover employing 20 staff across 13 project areas so require a capable individual with demonstrated attention to detail to oversee this level of accounts and payroll. If you have demonstrated experience in the following we would love to hear from you.

9 Payroll (we currently use ACE Payroll) 9 Producing monthly cost centre and consolidated financial statements 9 Producing annual financial statements for audit 9 Accrual accounting 9 Processing PAYE, GST, FBT and ACC 9 Banking, invoicing, payments, etc 9 Proficient in accounting and other related software packages. (We currently use Quantum) Given our work it is important to us that any potential candidate is a caring individual who supports and values the work we do and values and respects all people. We are looking for a real team player with a bright personality and a passion to support the work of our organisation. This position is for an average of 25 hours per week and will suit someone looking for permanent part time work in an office full of great people doing fantastic work.

For an application pack please contact Safer Ashburton at: 20 William Street, Ashburton, Ph: 03 308 1395 info@saferashburton.org.nz Applications close Friday August 30th at 12:00pm www.saferashburton.org.nz We offer a collegial, family friendly and flexible work environment.

Driver / Serviceman We are a small family run transport company based in Ashburton with a focus on servicing the building industry and rural sector. Due to an increased workload we require two new members to join our team.

Support Person needed for regular hours working with a special need person. $18 hours

We are looking for a Class 5 Driver with the ability to turn their hand to any job required. Tip truck/crane truck experience would definitely be an advantage. Some shift work is required from time to time.

Knowledge of working with people with special needs essential.

A Serviceman/Driver to do basic servicing and emergency repair work on our fleet and as a floating driver when needed.

021 102 6724 after 5pm only

You will need to be customer focused, have a sense of humour and able to work unsupervised. In return we offer a good hourly rate with overtime, tidy equipment and small team atmosphere to work in.

Qualified Builder Wanted

Please apply in your own hand writing with CV and references to;

Or e.mail: donalda.hartley@newworld-si.co.nz Applications close: 23rd August 2013

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PO Box 237 ASHBURTON 7740

307 7900

Phone Heather

Must be hardworking and reliable.

Great working conditions for the right person.

Call Braden at Braden Nelson Builder on 027-291-3909 or 03-307-7330 if this sounds like you.

Got something to sell?

Having a garage sale?

Call the Guardian today for your advertising requirements.

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As a Community Work Supervisor you will oversee and manage up to 10 offenders serving community work sentences on meaningful projects at schools, reserves, community groups, Marae and churches - whatever the community needs.

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The work is varied; the hours are casual and the preferred candidates would be available to work either or both Saturday and Sunday. A full driver’s licence is essential.

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If you are a positive role model with a firm-but-fair management style and you can motivate and work with a variety of people in a variety of situations, then apply now.

We will give you the training and support you need to become part of our team working to make communities safer.

This is a powerful career choice; making change that matters to individuals, their families and their communities.

Vacancy Number CSSR3733 Applications close Friday, 16 August 2013 www.corrections.govt.nz/careers To find out more about this position, please call Trudi on 03 345 6776.

At the Department of Corrections we are passionate about reducing re-offending and keeping communities safe. With Corrections you’ll be part of a highly supportive team that manages offenders in prison and in the community.

Fitter Turner/Machinist Robertson Manufacturing Ltd is a locally owned company situated in Hinds, manufacturing agricultural equipment.

AMI customer

services officer Care. Assist. Deliver. Is not just something we say it is action we display every day.

We’re smiling because we’re looking for an additional member to be a part of our team in Ashburton. That doesn’t mean you fit a mould, it means that you care about what you do and customer service.

You’ll handle the same customer throughout their whole Insurance lifecycle. From making sure they have the right policies and adequate cover, through to handling any claims they may have and seeing that through to completion. Very Satisfying!

The thing that really set us apart is the home away from home feel you will experience. We pride ourselves on being welcoming, supportive and genuinely caring.

Apply online, or for more information or a conversation about what starting a career with AMI looks like please call Brett Watson in the Sourcing and Selection team on 09 969 6184.

This person is to run our machine shop and produce machining for our manufacturing of agricultural equipment, mainly feedout equipment and fertiliser spreaders that we produce for New Zealand and export worldwide. To fill this position you must possess the following skills/attributes; • Tidy appearance • Time management skills • Good communication skills • Ability to work unsupervised • Good machining skills This is a permanent full time position for an experienced fitter turner/machinist.

Please apply in writing with your CV to: The Manager Robertson Manufacturing Ltd PO Box 6 Hinds Or email manufacturing@robfarm.co.nz Applications close August 20, 2013

To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://careers.iag.co.nz and enter the job code 19679ASG.

Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We currently have the following positions at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

Farm Staff Ashburton Based

2013

Tertiary qualification in an agricultural field is essential. Technical sales experience in horticultural crops is highly preferred.

Nufarm's success has been built around the attitude of its people. We invest heavily in selecting and developing the right people to meet our customer's needs. The successful candidate will reinforce our values and will be rewarded with an attractive salary package.

Confidential expressions of interest can be made to: Ed Fleetwood, National Sales Manager, Nufarm NZ, PO Box 22407, Otahuhu 1640, Auckland. e-mail: ed.fleetwood@nz.nufarm.com.

Applications close August 23rd

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Talley’s Ashburton has Forklift Operator positions available on the Ashburton site.

• Feeling out • Some stock work • Farm maintenance Fixed contract until October 1.

Phone Mark 027 541 6118

The Ashburton site runs rotating shift patterns.

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TERRITORY MANAGER

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Owing to internal promotion a vacancy has arisen for a Territory Manposition: ager in Canterbury / North Canterbury & West Coast. This position Cancellation of adverts booked with Fertiliser Spreader Operator - Operating reports to the South Island Sales Manager; and services the cropping, media will incur a media cancellaa 6x4 truck with a Transpread bin, equipped pastoral and seed treatment business in the region. The primary focus tion fee of $50. with a Whitehead spreading computer and of this position is to manage and develop Nufarm’s business (through your contact: Trimble GPSKarena unit. A class 5 license is close liaison with regional management, distribution clients and endessential for this position. users) with the ultimate goal of securing profitable sales of Nufarm products.

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Forklift Operators

• Tractor driving

Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidates.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to Tony.Gimblett@ash.talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guard house on-site.

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Jim Crouchley PO Box 104, Ashburton 7740 03 308 4079 or 0275 554 364 jim@ruraltransport.co.nz SITUATIONS VACANT

Blackwell Contracting, Methven Digger Driver Required For wheeled digger or willing to learn.

MUST have full license and willing to get HD licenses.

Phone Ken 027 435 5697

For all your SITUATIONS VACANT classified Rachel Dairy Proof Farmread by:_______________________________ requirements.

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TRADES, SERVICES

RURAL TRADING POST

Call in and talk to the people that know w COLLEGIATE SENIOR PRIZEGIVING

PETES PICK of the week

RUGBY, NETBALL and HOCKEY

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PRIZES TO BE WON!

August 31, at 7pm

“Locally owned & operated family business for 60 years”

DJ, Supper and Courtesy Van

SHARPEST DEAL EVER....

All players, sponsors and supporters welcome

PLUS Purchase this Arc Welder and be into win an impressive Xcel-Arc MIG Welder.... PLUS you quality for an entry to win a AS3000F Autoweld Helmet.... PLUS Receive a FREE Welders T-Shirt!

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ARC WELDER MMA/TIG ASHBURTON

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

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

WANTED

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $ BUYERS OF ALL METALS Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling Licensed Buyer Dealer

10A McGregor Lane Riverside Estate

Industrial 170Amp 230v DC inverter welder XA-ARC 170-SP stick electrode.

Option 9MMA) lift arc DC Tig.

$514 78

AUGER wanted - Good second hand 50 foot auger.

Preferably with a swing hopper. Ph 027 476 6871.

PLUMBER / Drainlayer Log fire installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations, plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder replacements. Peter WANTED - used Ford, Young reg. Plumber and Belarus and Massey Drainlayer phone 03 307 Ferguson tractors in any 7582 or 027 280 0889. condition.

Freephone 0800-888-343.

ROOFING - for all your roofing requirements, new roofs, TRADES, SERVICES reroofing, commercial, insurHOME handyman available. ance claims, repairs. LiMinor repairs, painting etc. Ph censed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision Roofing, phone 027-677-1952.

027-476-0203.

Celebrate and honour your loved ones

Tenders are called for the supply of herbicides.

Tenders close at the Christchurch office at 2:00pm on Wednesday 28th August 2013.

All enquiries should be made to Brian Smith, phone 027 425 6423.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

FOR HIRE:

190 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 8945 www.flowersandballoons.co.nz

MOTORING

2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer S/W. High km’s, good runabout. $3,500. Text or call 022 151 9125.

MAZDA 2011 SP25, 5 door hatch, travelled only 28,000km. Auto, triptronic. All the bells and whistles. Colour: grey. As new condition. Still has 12 month warranty remaining on new car warranty plus servicing during this period. Great value $29,000. Phone 027-4341774.

MITSUBISHI Galant, 1999, 70 ROUND bales lucerne 2.4L, tip tronic, mag wheels kms, serviced silage. $100 per bale plus 123,000 regularly. Good condition.

GST. Ph 027 439 9322. $4,500. Phone 03 308 8613.

DUE to increased demand WHEEL alignments at great short or long term grazing prices. Maximise the life required for yearling heifers, of your tyres with an carryover cows and bulls. alignment from Neumanns Contact: John Benefield Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Phone no. 027 227 6075.

Street. Phone 308-6737.

* Rata & Davidson Subsoilers * Navada Pond Stirrer * Mulchers * Duncan Till Seeder Drill * Hyd Log Splitter * Roller Drill * Gregiore Beeston 5 Mtr Discs * Cellli 2.4Mtr Roto Hoe * Plough Conventional & Reversible

PERSONAL

“INTRODUCTORY Workshop for those affected by someone else alcohol and drug use” to be held on August 14, 2013.

Interested, please call ACADS 03 308 1270. And talk with Chris or Sandy.

www.rurallivestock.co.nz New Zealand owned and operated

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Payton Jaine Cooper McLauchlan Happy 4th Birthday darling. Lots of love Dad.

Payton Jaine Cooper McLauchlan Happy 4th Birthday Princess. Lots of love Nana, Tyson and Shikayla. xx

Details of herbicides, quantities and conditions of tender may be obtained from Customer Services, Christchurch, phone 353 9007 or toll free on: 0800 ECINFO (0800 324 636).

RURAL TRADING POST

Mid Canterbury Machinery Phone 03 308 9889

For further details please contact Leighton Nicol on 0274 730 815 or 03 308 2372

TENDER NOTICE

MEETINGS, EVENTS

A.G.M. Ashburton Steam and Model Club.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 7.30pm 292A Moore Street

Ashburton Horticultural Society

123rd Annual General Meeting Monday August 26, 2013 At 7.30pm Hockey Pavilion Walnut Avenue.

All welcome.

CHURCH SERVICES

Church Services

(Off McNally Street)

TRADES, SERVICES

307 7900

+ GST

RURAL TRADING POST

TENDERS

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

WANTED

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WANTED ¾ Long term grazing for ewes with lambs at foot and store lambs

MEETINGS, EVENTS Ashburton Rowing Club

AGM At The Lakehouse Monday, August 26, 2013 6pm Meal, 8pm Meeting Nominations, Apologies, etc Contact Secretary on ashburtonrowingclub @gmail.com or 027 310 2442

LIVESTOCK, PETS 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 03 322 7626.

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts,

Phone 308 5409 10am Every Sunday Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz 10am All Welcome Morning Service

Take the step in faith. Speaker: Howard Andrew Come and hear good news!!

Communion

206 Cameron Street Life 2 da MAX (Kids Church) Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Creche Available Ph 308 7511 Refreshments to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

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

131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall) Sunday Morning 10.30am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday night Bible Study, 15 Cross Street 7pm

Cameron Hill Happy 4th Birthday.

Love always Daddy, Mummy, Harriet and Scooby Doo. xxx

Cameron Hill Happy 4th Birthday Cameron.

Love from Nanma and Grandad.

Kate Rickard Happy 5th Birthday and Happy School Days!

Lots of love Mum, Dad, Ella and Rachel. xxoo Jonty Ross Happy 7th Birthday!

Love Mum, Dad, Jackson, Eleanor and Gretchen. xxx

We hope to see you this Sunday!

QUIET rabbits - $15 each.

Guinea pigs - $10 each.

Variety of colours. Please phone 308-4870.

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 GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

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

10.00am You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062

Callum Kingsbury Happy Birthday to our big 6 year old!

We love you lots!

Love from Mum, Dad, Juliet and Fleur. xxxxx Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

Creative Cupcake Classes

August 24 & 25

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Call Kitchen Kapers for more information 308 8287 The Arcade, Ashburton

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Saturday, August 10, 2013 PLANTS, PRODUCE

PUBLIC NOTICES

Jazz Apples Mount Somers Township

Silverbeet Orange Kumara Parsnip 1kg Green Kiwifruit 1kg

– Water Supply Shutdown

In order to undertake work as part of the Mt. Somers Water Supply Upgrade, it will be necessary to temporarily shutdown the supply of water to the entire town. This is to allow for the pipe realignment works to be carried out at the existing water treatment plant on Ashburton Gorge Road.

The water supply will be unable for approximately 4 hours from:

OPEN 7 DAYS

This work is being undertaken by Ashburton Contracting Ltd. If you have any questions about the impact this shutdown may have on your business operations, please contact the contractor in the first instance on 308 4039 (Note-: This is a 24 hour number).

If you would like further information about the Mt. Somers water supply upgrade project please contact Council’s water services department on 307 7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz.

Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

GRAZING

Mainland Grazing LTD

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The Annual Public Meeting of the Ashburton Trust will be held at the Hotel Ashburton Racecourse Road, Ashburton

on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:00pm AGENDA: • Welcome • Apologies • Confirmation of Minutes from meeting held 12 July 2012 • Presentation of 2012/13 Annual Report of the Ashburton Trust Consolidated Group • General Business Giles Beal Chief Executive

MEETINGS, EVENTS

South Island Graziers Required.

Proud partners with Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra, with contracts available for the following:

The next meeting of the Ashburton Trust Board will be held in the Suite Hotel Ashburton Racecourse Road Ashburton on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 4:00pm

Giles Beal Chief Executive

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING to be held on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 2pm Community Link Building, Cass Street, Ashburton Apologies/Information: phone Kathryn at Community House on 308 1237

GRAZING

LAMB grazing wanted for Sep/Oct, top money paid for top feed. Numbers to suit.

Ph Mitch 027 313 1320 or 302 1787.

• Yearling Bulls, Steers and Heifers • 100 kg Bulls and Heifers Please contact us now for further information.

Phone Tim Wells 027 520 1120 or David Kelk 027 481 9834 Email tim.wells@mainlandgrazing.co.nz david.kelk@mainlandgrazing.co.nz

GARAGE SALES THEWS Road, Sunday, August 11, 9am - 12 noon.

Household goods, table, shelves, boys/girls clothing, shoes, bikes, books, etc.

FOR SALE BRAND new woollen blankets, made by Ashburton Woollen Mills. Pair double bed: 160 x 205. Pair single bed: 81 x 99. Ph 03 308 4305.

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

PHARMACIES

Netherby Pharmacy, Chalmers Avenue, HML Home care Medical Limited Ashburton. Saturday open from: 10am - 12 - Ring 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr noon. Sunday open from: 10.30am - 12 noon.

Health Advice.

Saturday and Sunday evenings: 6pm - 7pm.

Methven Pharmacy, 101 Main Street, DUTY DOCTORS This service is for EMERGENCY MEDICAL Methven. Saturday and Sunday open: 4pm 6pm.

CARE ONLY. Please remember your Community Services Card.

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS Emergency phone until 8am Monday ASHBURTON HOSPITAL - 0800 700 155.

GENERAL WARDS - (Medical and Surgical): Dr P Holdaway, Gym Company Medical, DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 6.00pm Cass Street will be the duty doctor for 7.30pm Saturday until 8am Sunday. They will hold Children must be accompanied by an adult. surgery from 10am until 12 noon and from CHALMERS WARD 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary. (including Assessment, Treatment & Surgery phone 308 9489.

Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. Dr P Sparks, Moore Street Medical Centre, MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm. will be the duty doctor for Sunday until 8am -Husbands and patient’s own children may Monday. He will hold surgery from 10am visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm. until 12 noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 -unrestricted visiting.

3066.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES:

COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY, or weekend doctor and emergency details unrestricted visiting. please phone Methven 302 8105. For medical CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted attention during the weekend there are drop visiting. in clinics from 11am - 12noon and 5pm - 6pm PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted Saturday and Sunday. visiting.

Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT EMERGENCY DENTIST provide an accident and emergency service.

If you do not have or cannot contact your Except in cases of emergency persons regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 requiring medical attention must consult for the name of the rostered weekend dentist their own or the duty general practitioner. in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Persons subsequently requiring treatment Sundays and Public Holidays. at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA -

FOR SALE Robin Arnst Retrospective exhibition

Please come and share with me a retrospective celebration of my works.

Some have been not shown.

Realistically priced.

Ashburton Arts Society, Short Street Studio.

Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11.

10am to 4pm.

LANDLORDS. Don’t leave the management of your valuable asset in the hands of a company that’s primary income is from selling properties.

Property management is our sole focus 24/7. Contact B&N Properties Ltd now, 0800 111 252 www.bnproperties.co.nz LARGE, comfortable family home for rent in Mayfield area. Long term tenants preferred and references required. Ph 027 233 7955.

PROFESSIONAL male relocating requires town house from late August.

Phone 03 942 1008.

RENT: Carr St, Methven,

308-1095 1 Bdrm. $100p/w. Available:

ENTERTAINMENT

NEIL McCANN Group Manager Service Delivery

MEETINGS, EVENTS

$1.79ea $4.99kg $2.99bag $1.49bag

Specials available from 06/08 - 13/08

8.00am until 12.00pm, Saturday 10 August 2013.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

$1.99kg

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ “Sound of Music” Theatre Royal, Timaru Sunday 15th September @ 2pm ◊ Charlie Pride CBS Arena, Christchurch Friday 29th November @ 8pm

For bookings phone

25 Aug. Contact 027 666 2769.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN, new, pretty, hot and sexy. 25 years old, busty 36DD, long hair. Good massage and good service.

Phone Jessie 022-324-8167.

BRAZILIAN NEW lady in town for a few days. Call 021-0227-2962.

CINDERELLA, available everyday, genuine calls only, no texting please. Phone 021 0233 9259.

308 7646

STARR 20, size 9, DD bust, European/Hawaiian. Honey, 27, size 6, C bust, Italian FOR SALE born, lingerie model. Ph FIREWOOD dry Bluegum 021 565 126. $250, green Bluegum $150, green Larch $140. All per 3 cubic meters. Split and CARAVANS, TRAILERS delivered. Ph Tim Boyd Elite ABI Tri-star Elite 2003. Single Firewood Ltd. axle caravan $18,500 o.n.o.

Ph 021 0253 9746.

FIREWOOD - old man pine, dry and under cover. Four and six metre loads. Phone CARAVAN - Jayco Heritage December 2003. 24ft with pull Ron Harris. 0274-652-122 out awning. To many extras SCOOTER’S - new and to mention $49,000 o.n.o. Ph secondhand three and four 03 686 1351. wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred FOR SALE Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. POTATOES: Rua. $30 bag delivered. Phone 308 5972.

Phone 308-3602

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

HELPLINE SERVICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

MENTAL HEALTH -

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

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP

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24 hr- Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message.

ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

LIFELINE -

Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

COMMUNITY SERVICES ART GALLERY

Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, Ashburton.

Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm Closed Public Holidays.

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm

DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service MID CANTERBURY SPCA WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE COMMUNITY POOL NUMBER: All enquiries - Inspector John WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm. Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646 MAIL CLOSING TIMES MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm Dawn 021 828 350 STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm VETERINARIANS POST DELIVERY CENTRES ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 021 657 232, 149 Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm emergencies this weekend is: Lyn Holmes.

Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Full emergency service all weekend.

Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS 363 West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm 9am-12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Jade Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Hackney.

INFORMATION CENTRES CARE VETS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Weekend emergencies: Gabrielle Thompson.

Public holidays from 10am until 2pm.

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Phone 03 307 Phone 308-1050.

5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

METHVEN - Saturday and Sunday 9am Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Weekend 5.45pm. Phone 302-8955 or emergencies: Lge: Shannon Thomson-Laing, methven@i-site.org Amy Avery, Ciprian Verdes, Reon McMrutrie.

BUS DEPARTURES Small: Judy Wilkes.

Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service.

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Phone 03 308 2321, Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm. clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour weekend Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm. emergencies: Large: Nathan Roberts, Lorna Humm, Charlie Chase, Tammy Wilson. Small: NIMAL ERVICES Refer Care Vets.

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

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

Group Bookings by arrangement

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ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

AVAILABLE RENTALS 74 Melcombe Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS510 $330 per week

Our hotel’s conference facilities are the best equipped in the Ashburton District and can cater for anything from 4 to 400 people.

Hotel Ashburton has something to suit every corporate traveller.

14 Kitchener Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS529 $320 per week

Come and enjoy everything that the Ashburton District has to offer!

250 free off-street car parks 6 well-equipped function rooms Clearwater Garden Restaurant Clearwater Lounge Bar Break out rooms

4 / 46 Peter Street Two Bedrooms Web ID AS531 $280 per week 40 Thomson Street Three Bedrooms + Playroom/Sleep out $335 per week

Wonderful Garden Free wi-fi Day Delegate Packages Expansive range of menus

Racecourse Road Ashburton Phone: (03) 307 8887 or 0800 330 880

63 Creek Road Three Bedrooms $360 per week 28 Orr Street Three Bedrooms $330 per week

YOUR LOCAL

Central Location Four Bedrooms $410 per week

PAINTING

References required

Alana 0274 736 825 Michelle 027 77 66 497

PROFESSIONALS

Better in Blue

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Contact us today on: Richard: 027 279 8952

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Office: 308 9039

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Daily Events Saturday 8.00 am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Diamond Harbour. Wonderful views of the harbour. Leave from Ashburton Courthouse at 8.00am. Contact Jenny, 308 6862.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

Sunday

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service, 48 Allen’s Road, Allenton.

8.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship. All welcome. Methodist Church Lounge, Baring Square East.

9.30am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

Monday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE

10.00am - 12.00pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

10.00am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.00am 10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. ROBIN ARNST. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, off Maronan Road. Retrospective works. Favourite works for sale, some have never been seen before.

10.00am Ashburton Arts Society, Short Street Studio.

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

10.00am - 4.00pm ROBIN ARNST. Retrospective works. Favourite works for sale, some have never been seen before.

Ashburton Arts Society, Short Street Studio.

12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome.

Racecourse Road.

7.00pm ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Holy Communion in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Cnr Havelock & Park Street.

2.00pm ASHBURTON MUSICAL CLUB. Concert - “Musical Hi jinks”. Sinclair Centre, Park Street, Ashburton.

7.30pm TINWALD CYCLING CLUB. AGM meeting. All members welcome, please support your club. Tinwald Clubrooms.

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10.00am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Holy Communion with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock and Park Streets.

10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping god and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

4.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Messy Church. 48 Allens Road, Ashburton.

INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street.

10.30am - 11.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Men’s exercise classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting, all welcome. Waireka Crouqet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Seafield Road.

6.00pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

7.00pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

Mass, Sealy Street.

1.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish Centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

7.30pm TINWALD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Bowlers welcome, Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

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Saturday, August 10, 2013 TV ONE

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6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 7:30 Fair Go 3 0 8am L Sailing – America’s Cup Race three in the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-final from San Francisco Bay. 9:30 Come Dine With Me Omnibus PGR 3 Noon There’s No Taste Like Home 1pm Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook 3 0 1:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute Meals 30 2pm The Chase 3 0 3pm Four Weddings PGR 3 0 4pm First Crossings 3 0 5pm Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 3 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Country Calendar 0 7:30 F Coasters 0 8pm F Dishing Up Australia with Al Brown 0 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries AO 0 9:40 M From Russia with Love PGR 1963 Action.

James Bond must prevent the enemy from seizing a decoder that can access Russian state secrets. Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi. 0 12:05 Sailing – America’s Cup 12:35 Louie Spence’s Showbusiness AO 3 1:35 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:35 Neighbourhood 3 0 4:05 Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

CHOICE TV 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8am Gardeners’ World 8:30 The Stagers 9am Galleons Of Spice 9:30 Off The Eaten Track 10am Location, Location, Location 11am West End Salvage 11:30 What’s Really In Our Food?

Noon Bath Crashers 12:30 Storage Hoarders 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm Gardeners’ World 3:30 Guide To The Good Life 4pm My Dream Home 5pm Clodagh McKenna – Irish Food Trails 5:30 Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 6pm Carter Can 6:30 Belfast Zoo 7pm Lonely Planet – 1000 Ultimate Experiences 7:30 Natural World PG Chimpanzees of the Lost Gorge.

8:30 Being Erica A series about a plucky but flailing young woman who travels back in time to fix past mistakes.

10:30 Guide To The Good Life 11pm My Dream Home

SUNDAY

Midnight Clodagh McKenna – Irish Food Trails 12:30 Belfast Zoo 1am Natural World Chimpanzees of the Lost Gorge.

2am Lonely Planet – 1000 Ultimate Experiences 2:30 Blokes AO 3am Being Erica AO 4am Fairytales AO 5am Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 5:30 Carter Can

TV TWO

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TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Special Agent Oso 3 0 6:25 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:30 Pocoyo 3 0 6:40 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 7am Stitch! 3 0 7:25 Matt Hatter Chronicles 0 7:50 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:15 Generator Rex 3 0 8:40 Sym-Bionic Titan 3 0 9:05 Angry Birds Toons 0 9:10 Adventure Time 0 9:35 Regular Show PGR 0 10am Totes Maori 10:30 Neighbours Omnibus 0 1pm Shipwrecked – The Island PGR 3 2pm The Amazing Race Australia 3 0 3pm Extreme Makeover – Home Edition 3 0 3:55 Dream Home 3 0 5:05 America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 According To Jim 3 0 6pm Wipeout USA 0 7pm Dream Home – Offcuts 0 7:30 The Voice Australia Tensions rise as the finalists battle it out. 0 8pm L Lotto This week’s draw.

8:05 The Voice Australia Continued. 0 9:35 M Going the Distance AO 2010 Comedy. A couple try to keep their love alive and maintain a long-distance relationship against all odds.

Drew Barrymore, Justin Long. 0

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 7:30 Knight Rider 3 8:30 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation 10:25 Both Worlds 11am 3rd Degree 3 Noon The Little Couple 3 1:05 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 2:05 Pregnant In Heels PGR 3 3:05 The New Normal PGR 3:40 House Rules 3 5pm Outdoors With Geoff Geoff Thomas showcases the outdoors in New Zealand and abroad.

5:30 Fishing Show Matt offloads his TV-presenting workload to guest Jo Holley so he can focus on the fishing at Aitutaki Island.

6pm 3 News 7pm Destroyed in Seconds PGR Fire fighters face explosions during a chemical fire. 0 7:30 Ice-Road Truckers PGR 0 8:30 SVU AO After a private military contractor CEO is sexually assaulted after a run-in with protesters, the investigation reveals links to a conspiracy in Iraq. 0 9:30 Blue Bloods AO 0 10:30 Outrageous Fortune AO 3 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Moe 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:30 Invader Zim 3 7:55 All Grown Up 3 8:20 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:40 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 3 9:05 Redakai 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Moe 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Bryan And Bobby 3 3:40 Pukana 2 4:05 What’s Up Warthogs 3 4:30 Victorious 3 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 Big Time Rush 3 6pm The Simpsons 3 0 6:30 M Dunston Checks In 3 1998 Comedy. The manager of a swanky hotel watches helplessly as a jewel thief’s orangutan checks in and creates havoc. 0 8:20 N The Real Housewives of Orange County PGR Vicki finalises her divorce, and welcomes a new man into her life; Alexis gets a job as a news correspondent.

9:20 F Millionaire Matchmaker AO Patti tries to create romance for a Las Vegas magician.

10:20 Excused AO 10:45 Million Dollar Cash Game PGR

6am Home Shopping 11:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

UK 3 Noon Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 2:45 Must Be The Music 3 Rapper Dizzee Rascal, jazz-pop musician Jamie Cullum, and singersongwriter Sharleen Spiteri search for Britain’s best undiscovered music artist.

4:25 Madagascar 3 A look at the long dry season in the south of Madagascar, to see how life copes as it waits for the brief rains.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Conviction Kitchen It is opening night at Conviction, but will the public support a restaurant staffed by former criminals?

7pm Storage Wars 7:30 Secret Millionaire UK PGR 8:30 Wife Swap UK PGR 9:35 N Fairy Jobmother AO Employment expert Hayley Taylor sets out to help a wide range of Britain’s unemployed, from the young uneducated to lone parents and victims of redundancy.

10:35 Top Gear Australia PGR

11am Golf World 11:30 Inside The PGA Tour Previewing and profiling the world of golf across America.

Noon Grassroots Rugby Showcasing premier and senior club rugby matches from around New Zealand, as well as social grades and junior rugby.

1pm Total Rugby 1:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Storm v Rabbitohs, and Eels v Tigers.

2pm Golf – PGA Championship (Highlights) Round Two. From Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, New York.

3pm Boxing – Fight Night Corey McConnell v Jerry Nardo.

5pm The Ultimate Fighter Aussie v UK.

11:40 M Mr Woodcock AO 2007 Comedy. Billy Bob Thornton, Susan Sarandon. 0 1:20 M The Savages AO 2007 Comedy. Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman. 0 3:20 The Celebrity Apprentice PGR 3 0 5:05 Totes Maori 3 5:30 It Is Written 3

11:30 Criminal Intent AO A Wall Street big shot with many enemies is killed, and several parties may have benefited from his death.

12:30 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

11:45 Infomercials

11:35 Secret Millionaire UK PGR 3 David Jamilly goes undercover in the seaside resort town of Redcar as the town’s residents wait to discover the fate of the local steel plant where hundreds of jobs could be lost.

12:35 Home Shopping

11:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) 1:30 Red Bull Chronicles 2:15 L Motorcycling – British Superbikes Round Seven – Day One. From Oulton Park in Little Budworth, Cheshire, England. 4am Motorsport – WRC (Highlights) 5am The Ultimate Fighter

MAORI TV 10am Toku Reo 3 2pm Waka Ama 3 2:30 Code 3 3:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield Sharman Cup – Second-Division Final.

5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Tepu 3 2 6:30 Joe’s World On A Plate Indonesia.

7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M Short Circuit PGR 1986 Family Comedy Sci-fi. A military

THE BOX 6am Criminal Minds 16VS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Fear Factor M 8:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

10:15 Raw MC 1:05 24 Marathon MVLS 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

7pm The Simpsons PG 7:30 Lie To Me MV 8:30 N Cajun Pawn Stars PG The Cajun Pawn Stars face the most expensive item to ever breeze through their doors.

9pm N Counting Cars PG 9:30 N Ax Men PG 10:30 The Unit MV 11:30 Chuck MVS

SUNDAY

12:30 24 Marathon MVLS 3am Cajun Pawn Stars PG 3:25 Counting Cars PG 3:50 Chuck MVS 4:45 24 MVLS 5:35 The Simpsons PG

7pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Final – Chiefs v Brumbies.

From Waikato Stadium, Hamilton.

9:30 Boxing – Fight Night 3 Corey McConnell v Jerry Nardo.

SKY SPORT 2 robot is given a mind of its own after being struck by lightning, escaping from the weapons company that created it and befriending a lonely woman. Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens.

9:30 Journey To The West Chinese fantasy series adapted from the classic novel of the same title.

Dubbed in te reo Maori.

10:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3 11:30 Te Kaea 3 2 Midnight Closedown

DISCOVERY 6:30 Mythbusters PG Archimedes Death Ray. 7:30 Mythbusters PG Helium Football. 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Ultimate Fish – Snapper PG 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 Top Hooker PG 12:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 1:30 Mythbusters PG Bubble Park Plunge.

2:30 Auction Kings PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 American Guns M 4:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 5:30 Man v Wild PG 6:30 Backyard Oil PG 7pm Auction Kings PG 7:30 Yukon Men M 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 10:30 Sons Of Guns M 11:30 Shadow Ops PG

SUNDAY

12:30 Auction Hunters PG 1am Auction Hunters PG 1:30 Man v Wild PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Man v Wild PG 4:30 Man v Wild PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG

SVU

8:30pm on TV3

SKY MOVIES 7:10 Premium Rush MVL 2012 Thriller. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Shannon. 8:40 True Justice – Deadly Crossing MV 2011 Action. Steven Seagal.

10:10 Swinging With The Finkels MLS 2011 Comedy. Mandy Moore, Martin Freeman.

11:35 The Descendants ML 2011 Drama.

1:30 Rock Of Ages MLS 2012 Musical.

3:35 One Day ML 2011 Drama.

5:20 A Thousand Words ML 2012 Comedy.

6:55 Robot And Frank ML 2012 Drama.

8:30 New Year’s Eve ML 2011 Romantic Comedy.

10:30 The Woman In Black MC 2012 Horror.

SUNDAY

12:05 21 Jump Street 16VLS 2012 Comedy. 1:55 Behind The Mask – The Rise Of Leslie Vernon 16VLS 2006 Horror. 3:25 21 Jump Street 16VLS 2012 Comedy.

5:15 One Day ML 2011 Drama.

Fairy Jobmother 9:35pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 7:20 Biography – Brad Pitt PG 2010 Documentary.

8:10 The Dark Crystal PGC 1982 Animated. Voices of Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz. 9:45 Fear MVLS 1996 Thriller.

11:25 Billy Madison ML 1995 Comedy.

12:55 Assault On Precinct 13 16VL 2005 Action.

2:45 Biography – Brad Pitt PG 2010 Documentary.

3:35 Garfield – A Tail Of Two Kitties 2005 Comedy.

4:55 16 Blocks MVL 2006 Crime Action.

6:40 Behind Enemy Lines MV 2001 Action.

8:30 The Devil’s Advocate 18VLS 1997 Horror thriller.

10:55 Boogeyman MC 2005 Horror.

6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Total Rugby 7am Grassroots Rugby 8am Cricket – International England v Australia – Fourth Test, Day One. The last two hours from Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

10am Golf – Champions Tour (Highlights) 11am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Eels v Wests Tigers.

From Parramatta Stadium in Parramatta, NSW. 1pm NRL Footy Show 3pm L Rugby League – NSW Cup Wests Tigers v Cronulla Sharks.

From Leichhardt Oval in Leichhardt, NSW. 5pm L Rugby League – Holden Cup Roosters U20 v Raiders U20. From Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

7pm L Rugby League – NRL Roosters v Raiders. From Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Sharks v Knights. From Remondis Stadium in Woolooware, Sydney.

11:30 Grassroots Rugby

SUNDAY

12:30 Athletics – Australian Championships Worlds Qualifier.

From Sydney Olympic Park in New South Wales.

1:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Roosters v Raiders. From Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

SUNDAY 3:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) 12:25 16 Blocks MVL 2006 Crime Sharks v Knights. From Remondis Action. 2:05 Behind Enemy Lines Stadium in Woolooware, Sydney.

MV 2001 Action. 3:50 The Devil’s 5:30 Rugby League – NRL Advocate 18VLS 1997 Horror thriller. (Highlights) Roosters v Raiders; 6:10 Boogeyman MC 2005 Horror. Sharks v Knights.

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6am Rural Delivery 3 6:30 Tagata Pasifika 3 7am Praise Be 7:30 Attitude Vanassa McGoldrick has wanted to be a lawyer since she was a girl, and due to her determination and the support of some creative thinkers, she is realising her dream. 0 8am L Sailing – America’s Cup Semi-final, race four in the Louis Vuitton Cup from San Francisco Bay. 9:30 Neighbourhood 3 0 10am Marae Investigates 10:30 Waka Huia 0 11am Q+A Noon Football – Premier League A look back at the 2012-13 season.

1pm Football – Premier League The best goals, top saves, and blunders from the 2012-13 season.

2pm The Voice Australia 3 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 8pm The Food Truck Chef Michael van de Elzen creates Thai food. 0 8:30 Call the Midwife PGR 0 9:40 Mr Selfridge PGR Harry revels in the display motorcar brought in for the store’s new motoring merchandise; Roddy surprises Rose at home, and Beatrice sees him steal a kiss. 0 10:40 Winners and Losers PGR 0

6am Special Agent Oso 3 0 6:25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3 0 6:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 7am What Now? 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M Nancy Drew 2007 Adventure.

Emma Roberts, Tate Donovan. 0 2pm The Lying Game PGR 0 3pm The Neighbors 3 0 4pm Ellen 4:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 5pm Hart Of Dixie PGR 3 0 6pm Girl v Boy Maxine goes all out to investigate the main suspect, but when Al gives her a deadline, she must confront Tom Crooze and his father. 0 6:30 The War At Home 3 0 7pm Neighbours at War PGR 0 7:30 The Big Bang Theory PGR 3 0 8pm Mike and Molly PGR 0 8:30 M The Tourist AO 2010 Drama. A tourist visiting Italy is seduced by a woman and becomes ensnared in an international plot involving the Russian Mafia. Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie. 0 10:35 M Single White Female AO 1992 Thriller. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bridget Fonda. 0

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong 7am Charles Stanley 8am The Nation 9am Three60 9:30 Think Tank 10am Home And Away Omnibus 0 11:55 Entertainment Tonight Weekend 1pm King Of Dirt 3 1:30 King Of Dirt 3 2pm 111 Emergency PGR 3 0 2:30 Noise Control PGR 3 0 3pm Motorsport – New Zealand Rally Xtreme Round Three – Daybreaker Rally.

From Palmerston North. 3:50 Motorsport – Drag Racing Special Drag racing from Taupo. 4:20 Motorsport – DTM Round six (German Touring Car Masters) from Moscow. 5pm Wild Life At The Zoo (Starting Today) 3 0 5:30 Big Angry Fish PGR 6pm 3 News 7pm M Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown PGR 3 2006 Animated Adventure.

Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah. 0 8:55 The Best of Graham Norton AO 3 9:55 Would I Lie to You? UK AO 10:35 M Waist Deep AO 3 2006 Comedy. Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good. 0

11:40 Sailing – America’s Cup (Highlights) Race four in the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-final from San Francisco Bay. 12:25 Q+A 3 1:35 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:35 Infomercials 5:30 Believer’s Voice Of Victory

12:45 The Walking Dead AO 3 0 2:30 Motorway Patrol PGR 3 0 2:55 Infomercials 3:25 20/20 3 0 4:15 It Is Written 3 4:45 Anderson Live PGR 3 5:30 Infomercials

12:40 Infomercials 11:50 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

CHOICE TV 6am Clodagh McKenna – Irish Food Trails Travel the length and breadth of Ireland to seek out the very best food, chefs, farmers’ markets, fishermen and artisan producers Ireland has to offer.

6:30 Christ Embassy 7am My Dream Home Helping couples find, buy, and transform extreme fixer-uppers into their ultimate dream home.

8am Rachel Allen’s Easy Meals 8:30 Carter Can 9am Days Of Our Lives Omnibus PGR Noon Natural World 1pm Belfast Zoo A behind-the-scenes look at the antics of the animals and the work that is done by the dedicated workers at the United Kingdom’s last remaining publicly-funded zoo.

1:30 Being Erica 3:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 4pm Cheese Slices 4:30 Our Food 5:30 The Story Of Wales 6:30 N2K PGR 7pm Travel Wild 7:30 Storage Hoarders 8:30 Desperate Romantics 10:30 Our Food 11:30 Saturday Cookbook

MONDAY

12:30 N2K PGR 1am The Nutters Club AO 1:30 Storage Hoarders 2:30 Desperate Romantics A0 4:30 Travel Wild 5am Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 5:30 Cheese Slices

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Moe 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:25 Invader Zim 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:15 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:40 Go, Diego, Go! 3 9:05 Wonder Pets 3 9:30 Dora The Explorer 3 9:55 Sticky TV Omnibus Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Moe 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Bryan And Bobby 3 3:40 Pukana 2 4:05 What’s Up Warthogs 3 4:30 Victorious 3 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 The Suite Life On Deck 3 6pm Sabrina – The Teenage Witch 3 0 7pm Raising Hope PGR 7:30 Top Chef PGR 8:30 How I Met Your Mother PGR 3 9pm Rules of Engagement PGR 3 Audrey thinks her maid needs money to fix her limp and asks some neighbours to contribute.

9:30 Rob AO 9:55 It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia AO 10:25 The League AO 3 10:55 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

PRIME

11pm Killing Time AO 3 Fraser must keep Dennis out of jail; Dennis wants Fraser to work for him exclusively, which turns out to be a problem.

11:55 Rugby League – NRL (Delayed) Sea Eagles v Warriors.

1:45 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 Series using drama to teach te reo Maori. 2 1:30 Rugby League – Fox Memorial Shield Semi-final.

3:30 Rugby League – UK Super League Wigan v Huddersfield.

5:30 Te Kaea Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 6pm Waka Huia Archival documentary series revisiting moments in Maori history.

7pm Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2

THE BOX 6am 24 Marathon MVLS 9:20 Ax Men PG 10:15 The Unit MV 11:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

1:15 Lie To Me MV 2:05 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 2:30 Counting Cars PG 3pm Raw MC 5:45 WWE Main Event MC 6:45 SmackDown! MC 8:30 Camelot 16VLS Morgan convinces Igraine she is hallucinating.

9:30 Falling Skies MV The 2nd Mass meets new faces, while Tom comes across his former mentor and professor.

10:30 Monk PGV 11:30 WWE Main Event MC

MONDAY

12:25 SmackDown! MC 2:05 Camelot 16VLS 3am Falling Skies MV 3:50 Family Business 18S 4:20 Monk PGV 5:10 Lie To Me MV

SKY SPORT 1

6am L Golf – PGA Championship Round Three. From Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, New York. 11am Cricket – International (Highlights) England v Australia – Fourth Test, Day Two. 11:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Roosters v Raiders; Sharks v Knights.

Noon Athletics – Australian Championships (Highlights) 1pm Cricket – International England v Australia – Fourth Test, Day Two. 3pm Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 3:30 Sport 365 4pm Motorsport – FIA World Rally Championship (Highlights) 5pm Golf – PGA Championship (Highlights) 6pm Cricket – International 7pm Storage Wars Barry looks like 8pm Athletics – Australian a hobo, and acts like a hobo, Championships (Highlights) but buys like a professional; 9pm Grassroots Rugby Darrell goes big on the Showcasing premier and manliest of lockers. senior club rugby matches 7:30 Top Gear PGR The boys take from around New Zealand, their strong British pounds to as well as social grades and the cash-strapped people of junior rugby.

Spain; Benedict Cumberbatch 10pm Golf – PGA Championship takes the Reasonable Priced (Highlights) Car for a spin.

Round Three.

8:45 Weekend Murders – From Oak Hill Country Club, Midsomer Murders AO 3 Rochester, New York.

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Roosters v Raiders.

1pm Hot Property 3 Australian real-estate series.

1:30 Getaway 3 1:55 Grassroots Rugby 2:50 The Magicians PGR 3 3:55 Nigella Kitchen 3 Series with fast, feel-good food for every occasion.

4:30 Junior Masterchef Australia 3 The top 50 junior chefs cook for a spot in the top 20.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6:30 Nigella Bites 3 British cook Nigella Lawson presents straightforward recipes for every occasion.

11pm Motorcycling – British Superbikes Championship (Highlights) Day One. 11:30 L Motorcycling – British Superbikes Championship Day Two. 5am Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) 5:30 Rugby League – NRL (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2 6am Grassroots Rugby 7am Athletics – Australian Championships (Highlights) 8am Cricket – International England v Australia – Fourth Test, Day Two. 10am Sport 365 10:30 The Ultimate Fighter Aussie v UK. 11:30 The Ultimate Fighter Aussie v UK. Ice Age 2 – The Meltdown 12:30 Athletics – IAAF World 7:00pm on TV3 Championships (Highlights) Day One. 1:30 L Rugby League – DISCOVERY SKY MOVIES MOVIES GREATS 6:10 Boogeyman MC 2005 Horror. Holden Cup Sea Eagles U20 v 6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 7am Biography – Kevin James Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Lucy Warriors U20. From Bluetongue Mythbusters PG 8:30 Shadow Ops PG 2009 Documentary.

Lawless. 7:40 Garfield – A Tail Of Stadium in Gosford, NSW. 7:50 A Thousand Words ML 2012 PG 9:30 The Big Brain Theory PG 3:30 L Rugby League – NRL 10:30 Man v Wild PG 11:30 Sons Comedy. Eddie Murphy, Cliff Curtis. Two Kitties 2005 Comedy. Breckin Sea Eagles v Warriors.

Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Bill 9:25 The Woman In Black MC From Bluetongue Stadium in Of Guns M 12:30 American Gangs Murray (voice), Billy Connelly.

2012 Horror. Daniel Radcliffe, Janet Gosford, NSW. M 1:30 Auction Kings PG 2pm 9am 16 Blocks MVL 2006 Crime McTeer. 11am Robot And Frank 6pm Grassroots Rugby Auction Kings PG 2:30 Auction ML 2012 Drama. 12:35 New Year’s Action. Bruce Willis, Mos Def. 7pm Sky Sport – What’s On Kings PG 3pm Auction Kings PG 10:40 Behind Enemy Lines Eve ML 2011 Romantic Comedy.

7:30 Golf – PGA Championship 3:30 Auction Kings PG MV 2001 Action. Gene Hackman, 2:35 The Making Of Savages MVS (Highlights) Round Three.

2:50 One For The Money MVL 2011 Owen Wilson.

4pm Auction Kings PG From Oak Hill Country Club, 12:25 Boogeyman MC 2005 Horror. Rochester, New York.

Comedy.

4:30 Auction Kings PG Barry Watson, Emily Deschanel, Lucy 8:30 L Rugby League – NRL 4:20 J Edgar MVL 2011 Drama.

5pm Auction Hunters Lawless.

6:35 Green Lantern MV 2011 Panthers v Cowboys.

Marathon PG 1:55 Spider-Man MV 2002 Action.

Action.

From Centrebet Stadium in Penrith.

8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 8:30 Paranormal Activity 4 MVL Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, 10:30 Rugby League – NRL 9:30 Backyard Oil PG Willem Defoe.

2012 Horror.

(Replay) Sea Eagles v Warriors.

10pm Auction Kings PG 3:55 Spider-Man 2 MV 2004 Action. MONDAY 10:05 The Sitter 16VLS 2011 10:30 American Guns M 6:10 Spider-Man 3 MV 2007 Action. 12:30 Golf – PGA Championship Comedy.

8:30 The Departed 16VL 2006 11:25 True Justice – Street Wars 11:30 Auction Kings PG (Highlights) Round Three.

Crime. 11pm 50 First Dates MS 16V 2011 Action.

1:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) MONDAY 2004 Comedy.

MONDAY Panthers v Cowboys.

Midnight Auction Hunters PG 12:55 Death Row 16V 2006 Horror. MONDAY 3:30 Rugby League – NRL 12:30 Sons Of Guns M 1:30 River 2:25 The Sitter 16VLS 2011 Comedy. 12:40 Spider-Man MV 2002 Action. (Highlights) Sea Eagles v Warriors.

Monsters With Jeremy Wade 3:45 True Justice – Street Wars 2:40 The Departed 16VL 2006 4am L Motorsport – Nascar PG 2:30 Top Hooker PG 3:30 16V 2011 Action. 5:15 Death Row Crime. 5:10 50 First Dates MS 2004 Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355.

Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Man v 16V 2006 Horror. 6:45 One For The Comedy. 6:50 Spider-Man 2 MV From Watkins Glen International in Wild PG 5:30 Auction Kings PG Money MVL 2011 Comedy.

2004 Action.

New York.

7:30 My Country Song Show that presents emerging songwriters and singers from smalltown New Zealand.

8:30 Family Ties 9:30 M La Vie en Rose PGR 2007 Biography. From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, the story of French singer Edith Piaf’s life.

Marion Cotillard.

11:50 Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s The Tourist daily news programme. 2 8:30pm on TV2 12:20 Closedown

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Family Notices BIRTHS McBAIN – Alastair and Jicinta (nee Liggett) welcome with love Hunter Mark Russell, born Monday, July 29, 2013, weighing 6lb 5oz. A little brother for Zoe and Riley. A big thank you to Linda and Jacqui and also the staff at Christchurch Women’s Hospital and Nana Lesley for all their help.

McKENZIE – Christopher Thompson and Jane McKenzie are proud to announce the arrival of William Frederick Thompson on Saturday, July 20, 7lb 11oz. Thank you to the staff at Christchurch Women's Hospital and the NICU team.

A special thank you to our family and friends as well as Linda and Jacqui for all your wonderful support.

ROGERS, William James (Bill) – Suddenly at Margaret Wilson Home, Timaru on August 7, 2013. In his 86th year.

Husband of Fay and loving father and father in law of Wynnis and Glenn Ramsay, Pauanui, Linda and Phillip Ireland, Timaru and Craig and Marion, Ashburton.

An awesome Grandad of Jeremy and Rachel, Aidan and Andrea, Asher, Joel and Lea, Anton and Rachael, Joshua and Jessica and Tyler. A great Grandad to Aiyala, Zhaliz, Soraya, Ja'ceau and Kavali. With laughter and good spirits to the end. In Jehovahs care awaiting the resurrection. A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Home, John St, Waimate, MONDAY, August 12 at 2:00pm. Messages to 60 Bridge St, Ashburton, 7700.

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SUMMERFIELD - LENNON – Kent and Rachelle are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Elise classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Summerfield (8lb 6oz) Any queries at Christchurch Women’s please contact Hospital on July 31, 2013.

0800 All well!

ASHBURTON (0800-274-287).

DEATHS

HOUSTON, Mervyn John – On August 8, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 75 years. Loved husband of Ila. Loved father and father in law of Grant and Tania, Tony and Megan, and Susan and Bruce Turpie. Loved Grandie Merv of Chantelle, and Daniel Leadley, Bo, and Jay; Sarah, Georgina, and Richard; and wee Ashley. Loved brother of Barry, June and family.

Messages to 40 Nursery Drive, Ashburton 7700.

Donations to the Ashburton Branch of St John would be appreciated and may left at the service. A service to celebrate Mervyn’s life will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald on MONDAY, August 12, commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by private interment.

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WEBSTER, Eileen – In loving memory of our mother, mother-in-law, nana and friend who passed away August 11, 2002.

Time and years slip quietly by but love and memories never die.

Tom, Daphne, Lisa, Scott, Ron and Barbara.

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BREADING, Keith Foster – Keith’s family thank you for the lovely cards, beautiful flowers and your caring thoughts in their recent loss of Keith. Whatever you did to console us we thank you with all our hearts. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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Wind at 1000m: N dying out, SE developing.

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Cloudy, with showers developing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies dying out and southerlies developing.

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Fine, apart from high cloud. Northwesterly developing.

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CHRISTEY, Hubert – Hubert’s family would like sincerely thank all those who sent cards and messages of sympathy at the sad time of the loss of our much loved husband, dad, grandad and father-in-law. To the many who attended Hubert’s Requiem Mass, It was humbling to know he touched so many lives. Thank you to Father Gray for his support and also to those who donated to St Vincent de Paul Society. A special thanks to the dedicated team at Coldstream House for their amazing care. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

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IN MEMORIAM EARLY, Norman James (JP) – On August 7, 2013, peacefully at home. Loved son of the late Elizabeth and Joe Early. Loved and respected brother and brother in law of Keith and Betty (Western Australia), Murray and Jeannette, Brian and Daphne, Colin (deceased), and Jeanette (deceased).

Dearly loved by all his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

“Forever in our thoughts”.

LAKE COLERIDGE

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DOWN 1. A prom with nothing but a work for soloist and orchestra (8) 2. A light ring of sanctity in art (4) 3. Retrieve the ball for those taking part in hunt (5) 4. Not open to argument, our servant Colin might put it (15) 5. A deviation can be rare in its makeup (9) 6. One may put money on an accumulator (3) 7. Have a brief look at galena (6) 12. Manage to put up with

original prefix in need of change (6) 14. Song that’s rotten, but has everything in it (6) 16. Send a pal out East for a walk by the sea (9) 18. Getting the peas out of the bombardment (8) 20. What was once ripe for change must die (6) 22. Proceed to keep in step for thirtyone days (5) 25. An assistant may have a different idea (4) 26. A viral disease that may annoy one (3)

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QUICK ACROSS 1. Difficult to explain (10) 7. Fundamental (5) 8. Sensation of touch (7) 10. Recurring (8) 11. Genial (4) 13. Neutralise (6) 15. Heavy load (6) 17. Deserve (4) 18. Revere (8) 21. Save from ruin (7) 22. Having knowledge of (5) 23. Baby’s birth (colloq) (5,5)

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YOUR STARS

by Forecasters

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) A balance between work and play shouldn’t create tension with no competition between them, just a reminder that you can have it all.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Mercury returns to help out on the home and family front, having given you a chance to ensure the communication lines are open across the board first.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Start the way you intend to go on and while you’ve had the right intentions before, you finally have the support needed to walk the talk.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Where in the past a New Moon would have created a sense of urgency this isn’t the case this year. You’re still weeks away from tapping into your full potential.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) You haven’t even begun to fully discover what will excite you and form the quests that will dominate the coming year.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) While you may feel you’re being selfish and a little too indulgent it is more likely to be a case of making up for lost time, finally putting yourself first.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) While there are seemingly incompatible forces in play today they are not in competition with each other and together provide the right variety and balance.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) It’s by following your hunches and trusting both your gut and your heart that you’re more likely to find yourself in the right place at the right time.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Mercury arrives today to help turn a desire for adventure or a realisation of what’s possible into concrete plans and steps.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) In his first full day in your financial sector Mercury is giving you the smart head for money needed to seize chances created by a New Moon three days ago.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) Venus is working to update your financial expectations, leaving it for more practical forces to figure out the ‘when, where and how’.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) You’re able to work smarter, manage your time more effectively and create some clear boundaries.

Relationship needs are likely to put this to the test.

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