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Family health centre plan for hospital By Sue Newman Primary health care in Ashburton could become a one-stop shop with plans in the pipeline to develop a family health centre in the grounds of Ashburton Hospital. The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) has released a proposal that would see surplus hospital land and possibly buildings, leased to a private developer who would then build an integrated family health centre. The centre would used by several general practitioners as well as a range of support health services. Building the centre in the hospital grounds create opportunities to further enhance integration between general practice and hospital based services. The need for change in the way primary health care is delivered in Ashburton is being driven by several factors including an ageing population, ageing work force and the difficulty in attracting new GPs into the district. Ashburton mayor Angus McKay has applauded the proposal saying it was the ultimate option for primary health care in the district into the future. “This is necessary for this district to attract new GPs and to allow current GPs if they wish to reduce their working hours. The concept is brilliant.” Mr McKay believes the hospital site is the only sensible location for the centre. “It’s a good option for Ashburton.
Angus McKay It makes it attractive for other health professionals to be part of the centre and it makes it attractive for visiting specialists too.” The CDHB wants public feedback on the plan, both through on-line questionnaires and at two public meetings to be held on July 24. Those meetings, Mr McKay said, were the public’s opportunity to hear about the proposal first-hand and to ask questions. “I encourage everyone to look at the options that are best for this community. I encourage people to read the documents and to come to these meetings.” CDHB general manager planning and funding, Carolyn Gullery said the mix and type of services would be those the community wanted and needed. That would be determined through the consultation process. General practice and pharmacy will be the centre’s
core business with other services added as the community required. The CDHB plan is the second health centre proposal to be floated in Ashburton this year. In March general practice development company Better Health signalled it had plans to work with local developers to build a two-storey centre on the corner of Queens Drive and West Street. While the concept had initially received strong support from GPs, the project has now been put on hold, Better Health chief executive David Jones said it was because plans to work with local GPs had not come to fruition. “With anything we do, we don’t want to operate any way but collaboratively,” he said. With the CDHB intending the health centre would be built by an independent developer. Mr Jones did not rule out some involvement for his company in this project. “We are always open to any suggestion that might improve the general practice services anywhere,” he said. Information on the Family Health Centre proposal is available at www.cdhb.health.nz. And in printed form at the Ashburton Public Library and at Ashburton Hospital reception. Comments can also be emailed to feedback@cdhb. health.nz Submissions close at 5pm on August 16. Two public meetings will be held in Ashburton at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on July 24, at 12.30pm to 2pm and 5.45pm to 7.15pm.
WHAT’S PROPOSED An Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC), based on unused land and possibly using unused facilities at Ashburton Hospital. What is an Integrated Family Health Centre? It is a facility where several general practitioners and teams of health and social services providers work together to provide health services for their enrolled patients.
Family Health Centre? An IFHC is based around general practice and pharmacy services but it can include a wide range of other service providers.
new ways of working. It would also allow easy access to the services people use most often. Who will pay for the facility? The developer will be a private, non-CDHB entity who may or may not be associated with the service providers involved. The land will remain in CDHB ownership but will be leased to the developer who will own the building.
What are the advantages of an Integrated Family Health Centre? Improved patient care and service delivery through multidisciplinary teams and a range of onsite services; convenience for patients with more Why an Integrated Family services co-located, econoHealth Centre on Ashburton mies from bulk purchasing and What if the hospital runs out of Hospital land? shared human resources and land for future development? If an alternative site was shared overheads; a patientWith a rebuild master plan used, the facility would not oriented, purpose built facility. for Ashburton Hospital already have the same transport and under way, the CDHB believes co-location advantages as the How would this work in there is more than enough land hospital site. Ashburton? available for the new centre The new facility will help and any future development at What is included in an Integrated attract new staff and support the hospital.
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It’s round two at the salon for Ashburton College student Brooke Clarke, who is starting her preparations early this week for the Ashburton College Ball.
It’s the College ball again - take 2 By Gabrielle Stuart They’re calling it Ball 2.0 – and it’s déjà vu for many college girls this week as nails are done, limbs tanned and salons around the district pack their appointment books full once again. It wasn’t only excited students who had their plans disrupted when heavy snowfalls meant the Ashburton College Ball was postponed three weeks ago, as suits had been hired, flowers ordered and salons were left deserted, while some partners had to cancel plans to travel for the ball from as far as Australia. But with a lot of appointment
shuffling, plenty of hard work from the ball committee and a lot of understanding from local businesses, preparations are all go for the biggest night of the year for many Ashburton College students tomorrow. With nothing more ominous than light cloud forecast for the new date, head of the college ball committee Abbey Marshall said the switch to this weekend had been an incredibly smooth one. “The hotel has been great, and the photographers, florist, and musicians could all work with our new date, which was amazing. In some ways it has worked out well, because last time everyone was so concerned about the weather that
we didn’t really get the chance to get excited about it! This time around everything is ready, everyone is excited and it has been the cruisiest lead up to a ball ever.” She said that postponing the ball wasn’t a popular decision with students at the time, but safety had to come first. “They were all absolutely gutted. Once they woke up the next morning, though, and saw how much snow and ice was around they were a lot more understanding. People couldn’t even get in to town, and if someone had been killed driving home it wouldn’t have been worth it.” Ball committee member Amy Blair said everything was organ-
ised and ready for the ball to begin tomorrow. “It’s been a lot less stressful. At this stage last time around we were all panicking and rushing around, but now we have it all done and under control.” Ashburton College student Brooke Clarke had just returned from a spray tan when she heard the news of the initial postponement, and said that she wasn’t the only one who was midway through the rounds of appointments and preparations. “It went nuts at school when everyone heard, but in the end it just meant there were a lot of girls who were pretty brown for the rest of the week!”
Plea to reverse disabled bus contract By Myles Hume Ashburton College is asking the Ministry of Education to reverse the contract it gave to a bus company to transport disabled pupils to school. Board of trustees chairman David Rush told the Guardian the board had written to the ministry on behalf of several concerned parents, asking them to reconsider the contract it handed to Ritchies Bus and Coach to take disabled pupils to college and Hampstead School this year. There had been a raft of improvements made to the sole Ritchies bus, but Mr Rush said there were still concerns over pupil safety and welfare. “We wrote to the ministry and
requested they reconsider the contract and hopefully it will be reversed,” Mr Rush said. Ashburton Taxis held the contract for several years before the ministry signed it over to Ritchies this year. The taxi service provided door-todoor service and had a fleet of minivans on the road. “The taxi service seems the best option, we are basically supporting the concerns of parents. The taxi service has more practicality and is safer,” he said. “No matter how hard we work it (Ritchies) was still the wrong vehicle for the job . . . our number one concern is the safety of our students.” A source told the Guardian the Ritchies bus broke down last week and Ashburton Taxis “had to come to the rescue” to help take
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standing problems including heating, a lack of seatbelts, the slippery vinyl floor, one driver caring for several high needs pupils and the risks that came with reversing the bus on to the college campus. Mr Rush said the ministry never consulted parents or the college before signing the contract over to Ritchies. Parent Faye Blackburn pulled her son James off the bus earlier this year after his schooling hours were reduced but she had concerns for his safety when using a walking frame on the bus and the cold conditions threatened his health. “The taxis were great and everyone knows the drivers, I would put him back on the taxi because they actually come right up our driveway.”
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Security upgraded after burglary By Myles Hume The Allenton Sports Club has beefed up its security to scare off thieves after their clubrooms were the target of a break in. The sports club is just one of several victims in a series of burglaries in Ashburton during the past week, with thieves entering homes and a motel. At the weekend, thieves entered
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the Allenton Sports Club looking to force their way into the bar. However, Ashburton police said an audible alarm system “scared off” the intruders who fled with an honesty box, containing little money. A club member, who did not want to be named, said numerous members who lived near the club would be vigilant with activity in the area, and they had put steps in place to deter criminals.
“We had an unmonitored alarm system, but we have upgraded that to a monitored system, meaning it will be linked to a security firm,” he said. “There’s obviously people who haven’t got enough to do and don’t respect people’s property. “Christ knows what could have happened if the alarm system wasn’t on.” Police said on Friday there were three burglaries, with a leaf blow-
er and axe stolen from a Davis Crescent property, a laptop taken from an Allison Street residence along with the sports club incident. On Sunday a watch was taken from a house on Princes Street while the following day three people entered an East Street motel and stole food. Police are investigating the incidents. Acting Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray, of Ashburton, said on some
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Miss Saigon director David Williams is making a slow recovery after receiving serious injuries in a fall from the stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre in May.
Marryatt to remain on special leave By Rebecca Quilliam Under-fire Christchurch City Council chief executive Tony Marryatt will remain on special leave while an independent investigation is carried out into his role leading up to to the removal of the council’s accreditation as a building consent authority. The unanimous vote took place at an extraordinary council meeting this morning, Mayor Bob Parker announced this afternoon. The council will hold another meeting on Monday, after which it will release information about the terms of reference of the inquiry and who will undertake the investigation. On Tuesday, Mr Marryatt’s partner Robyn Steele said he was
prevented from speaking to the media ahead of yesterday’s meeting under an agreement with the council, but he would release a statement as soon as he was able to. APNZ was unable to contact him at his home for comment yesterday. International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) informed the local body last week that its building consent accreditation would be revoked after it failed to meet requirements. The council officially lost its consent accreditation on Monday. Mr Marryatt was stood down on indefinite leave last Wednesday over the consents crisis and a Crown manager was appointed. The council’s announcement comes as the Government orders an independent “diagnos-
tic assessment” of the council’s resource management planning and resource consenting functions. The council yesterday welcomed the move, saying the assessment was designed to see if they were sufficiently resourced and had “suitably robust” resource management processes in place. It is a non-statutory assessment, and ministry staff will meet council staff and other agencies and stakeholders over the next few days to gather information. They will then prepare a report for the minister, to be delivered in the last week of July. The council’s resource consents team operates separately from the building consent team, and does not fall under the jurisdiction of IANZ. - APNZ
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‘Sludge’ truck rolls 50m down a bank By Shawn McAvinue A man escaped with minor injuries after the Fulton Hogan truck he was driving rolled 50m down a bank into a Brighton creek near Dunedin yesterday Emergency services were called when a gutter-cleaning “sludge” truck rolled off McIntosh Rd into Otokia Creek about 4.30pm. A St John ambulance spokesman
occasions people had not locked their homes or left their garages open to thieves. “People need to be vigilant and report suspicious behaviour or people who you think should not be on a property. “I think sometimes people are scared to ring police because they think we are too busy, but we are never too busy to help prevent a burglary, so they need to take the next step and call us.”
said the male driver was transported to Dunedin Hospital with minor facial injuries. The truck rested in the creek on its passenger side, beeping, hazard lights flashing and its engine running, as a fluid created a rainbow sheen in the creek water. A truck width of trees and bush were flattened on the bank. Lookout Point and Roslyn Fire Station crew told Fulton Hogan management when they arrived that
they could do little to help salvage the truck. Fulton Hogan Dunedin manager Richard Fulton said he was glad noone had been injured in the incident. Bath St resident Jocelyn McIver said she was talking on the phone to her daughter, when she looked out the window and saw a “big blue truck banging up the road” across the creek from her home. “Then I heard an almighty bang and said to my daughter, there’s
a truck in the river.” While on the phone to emergency services, she saw the driver sitting beside the truck and then climb up the bank and walk up the road. Mrs McIver said she walked on McIntosh Rd last week and talked with her husband Graeme McIver about the narrowness of the road and how it was a wonder somebody had not slid down the bank. The truck was left in place for the night, she said. -APNZ
Miss Saigon director David Williams said he is lucky to be alive after his fall from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre stage in May. Speaking publicly for the first time since the accident, Mr Williams said from his Queensland home yesterday that it was good to be home in the care of his family. Mr Williams was seriously injured when he fell from the stage into the orchestra pit just three nights before the Variety Theatre of Ashburton production Miss Saigon opened at the event centre. He said this week that he had absolutely no recollection of the accident. He always had his “wits about me” when on the stage, and does not know how he came to fall. He said he was grateful to the cast and crew who came to his assistance at the scene, and staff at Ashburton and Christchurch hospitals. “With nine broken ribs, a fractured scapular, head injuries , a spinal fracture and a splenic anurisym, I am lucky to be alive, and the care from the hospital was amazing,” Mr Williams said. He travelled home to the Sunshine Coast two weeks after the accident, the journey being “horrific and very painful”. “But Air New Zealand came up trumps to ensure I was comfortable for the three hour journey.” It was only now after much physiotherapy and specialist appointments he felt up to talking publicly. “It’s good to be home and in the care of my family - my wife Cheryl and two daughters.” “Certainly the heat has helped and assisted in the healing process. Daily walks, swimming in a hydro pool, lots of getting out and about daily has seen my health improve and each day is a bonus day. “My appetite is returning, my colour is better and I feel 100 per cent stronger. My sleep patterns have returned to normal.” He said he was grateful to the amazing Miss Saigon cast, crew and production team who carried on to present the show despite losing the director so close to opening night. He had been able to attend on the final night “even though drugged to the max”. “It was a very emotional experience, but one I will treasure for the rest of my life.” At this stage he was not planning on directing any future productions. “But who knows? Time heals and can do wonderful things. “A fright like this you do not forget, and when medical people and public tell you that you are lucky to be alive, you always have doubts. “It has been an experience I shall never forget, and one which I do not wish to repeat, ever,” he said.
On shaky ground? David Shearer has strenuously denied there are moves afoot within his own caucus to have him dumped as Labour’s leader - and senior colleagues are backing him up. Parliament was abuzz on Tuesday night with rumours that some MPs have drafted a letter of no-confidence in Mr Shearer. Labour MPs contacted dismissed the talk - one as “horse***t” and another as “bull***t”. But it is also evident that Mr Shearer is not on safe ground. Some MPs conceded that there is anger in the party organisation particularly in the way he ditched the proposal for “women-only” selections which was to have been debated at the November conference. Other sources suggest MPs are also unhappy with his performance but will give him a little more time. Under Labour’s rules, a leadership contest can be forced if more than half of Labour’s 34 MPs sign a letter of no confidence in the leader. If Mr Shearer lost that, it would then go the party for a vote. Labour’s leader also faces a three-yearly endorsement vote within three months after a general election, at which he must get at least 60 per cent support in caucus.” The party organisation favoured David Cunliffe against Mr Shearer in the post-election leadership contest in 2011. - APNZ
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111 diary Incidents attended to by the Ashburton Police and Mid Canterbury volunteer fire brigades recently. Check out guardianonline.co.nz, for up-to-the-minute updates on every fire callout in the district during the week.
• Cannabis smokers An 18 and 21-year-old were caught smoking cannabis on Carters Terrace by Ashburton police on Tuesday night. Police are still considering how they will deal with the situation.
• Arrest warrant A 17-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after an arrest warrant was issued earlier this week.
• Ambulance calls St John Ashburton ambulances recorded a busy week ending July 7. Ambulances attended 92 incidents; 74 of those medical, 17 accidents and one categorised as other. Of those 92 calls, 28 were urgent, 41 non-urgent and 23 routine. Ambulances travelled a total of 3730km.
• Horse power rules A love of horses and wakeboarding has seen a Northland equestrian duo combine raw horse power with the exhilarating watersport. Good mates Chloe PhillipsHarris, a full-time horse trainer in Kawakawa, and Nikita Osbourne, a vet and horse rider in Kerikeri, have trained a wild Kaimanawa horse to gallop through the surf with a wakeboarder skimming along behind. The idea of using a horse came out of the friends’ lack of a boat. -APNZ
• Man named Police have released the name of a man who drowned in Raglan on Monday. He was 43-year -old George Welsh Greening of Hamilton. Mr Greening died after falling from the Dolphin Pier at Raglan Wharf while fishing with a friend about 12.30am. -APNZ
• Suspended Six high school rugby players have been suspended from the college code after a Wellington game erupted in violence. The players, from Newlands College and Bishop Viard College, were suspended after a Wellington Secondary Schools Rugby Union Judicial Committee hearing on Tuesday following a 1st XV match between the two schools on June 29.
• Arsenic pollution An old gold mining site polluted with arsenic will be cleaned up later this year to protect the wider environment. Environment Minister Amy Adams and Conservation Minister Nick Smith yesterday confirmed the Government’s commitment to clean up the Waiuta site on the West Coast. The Prohibition Mine site was contaminated through the processing of ore for gold when the mill was operating between 1938 and 1951. - APNZ
• Crash victim named Police have named a woman killed in a crash in Waikato on Monday. Eileen Veronica Sealy, 52, was thrown from her car on State Highway 30, near the junction of Maraeroa Road, at Benneydale, early on Monday. Preliminary findings indicated the crash occurred as Ms Sealy’s car took a bend. - APNZ
• Slippery start Ice caused Dunedin motorists to slide off the roads yesterday morning sparking police warnings to drivers to take extra care. Acting Senior Sergeant Damion Rangitutia said two cars had left the road in the Saddle Hill area in the city’s west. No-one was hurt. - APNZ
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By Michelle Nelson Mid Canterbury dairy farmers, along with their counterparts across the country, will be bound by new rules designed to clean up waterways. The Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord, released this week, has the backing of dairy companies and farmers. The objective is to lift dairying’s overall fresh water performance and forms part of a strategy which could double value of the dairying export dollar by 2025. Mid Canterbury corporate dairy farmer and Federated Farmers dairy chairperson Willy Leferink said the accord was well supported by dairy companies and 13,000 farmers countrywide. Fonterra, Synlait, Open Country, Tatua, Westland and Miraka have all pledged to hold their farmers accountable. Industry-good body DairyNZ has also stepped in to support the accord, which is a renamed version of the Clean Streams Accord, developed in 2003 with commitments that ended last year. Mr Leferink said reaching consensus has been a long process of consultation, but he was pleased with the results. “As dairy farmers we have to lift our game on water quality,” Mr Leferink said. “We also recognise that we impact the environment. That’s why this water accord exists, because it’s about us farmers owning the issue from the farm gate right throughout the supply chain to the finished product.” Mr Leferink said the success of the accord would require a collaborative effort, involving not only the dairying sector, but councils, fertiliser companies,
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businesses and communities. “Improving water also requires the input of our colleagues from wider primary industries too – because a lot of what we do is green technology, from the colour of our pasture to the recycling of nutrients, this is about green dairying,” he said. However, not everyone was sold on the concept. Fish & Game NZ chief Bryce Johnson accused the accord of using soft language and avoiding the industry’s statutory duty to “avoid, remedy or mitigate” adverse environmental effects, or waterway contamination. While commending the commitment to fencing out cattle and planting riparian buffer zones to protect waterways, Mr Johnson questioned the timeframes specified in the accord, some of which extend out to 2030. The accord sets targets for keeping stock out of waterways, putting in place riparian, nutrient and effluent management plans and water use strategies within set timeframes.
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Poll closes at 4pm Snowed in – again. Mt Hutt Ski Area received an unexpected dump of 40 centimetres overnight on Tuesday.
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Unexpected snowfall for skifield By Susan Sandys It has been a case of snow, snow and more snow on Mt Hutt this season. Less than three weeks after a mammoth 2.8 metre fall, the ski area has received another 40 centimetres. The fall resulted in the ski area’s 10th closed day for the season yesterday, disappointing skiers wanting to access the fresh powder. The ski area received the snow
overnight Tuesday, when just three to four centimetres had been forecast. Ski area manager James McKenzie said it was good to get the unexpected dump, and the ski area’s base was now 350 centimetres on the upper mountain. However, the extra snow had created another closed day, as the snow had fallen on a firm base layer and was unstable. Assessment of avalanche areas was required from a helicopter as they were too dangerous for ski patrollers to access.
Visibility improved yesterday afternoon for this assessment to be carried out, and Mt Hutt Helicopters flew staff over avalanche areas. After avalanche blasting, it is unknown how much of the off-trail powdery conditions will remain, however Mr McKenzie said it was likely to be “spectacular” no matter what. And yesterday on Mt Hutt’s Facebook page, skiers were voicing their excitement at getting up to the mountain today, with at least one planning on tak-
ing a sick day at work. Others were looking forward to the weekend, which is likely to be busy. Traditionally the ski area attracts large crowds after large snowfalls. The first weekend it opened after a 2.8 metre snowfall last month saw all car parks filled, and the ski area access road had to be closed to traffic after midday on the Sunday. Yesterday was the 10th closed day for the season, in a winter which has seen not only the largest snowfall for 20 years, but days with high winds as well.
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A house fire has cost one Hinds family their home, their possessions and their children’s favourite toys - but one thing they haven’t lost is their community, who are rallying to help the family get back on their feet.
The family of six had been on holiday at the time of the blaze on June 29, and returned to find their home gutted and their possessions destroyed. Offers of furniture, clothing and toys have poured in from the community, but they’re not yet much help to the family, who are still stuck in limbo as they try to find a
new home. The family hoped to find a new home in Hinds that would be close to their work and the children’s schools. Cindy Isherwood from Leap Ahead Early Childhood Centre in Methven has been rallying the community to help the family, sending the message out through Facebook and the network of parents at the centre.
She said the response from the community had been amazing, and she was building a list of the items that had been offered, so they would be ready to help the family to furnish the home as soon as they found one. “They’ve got nothing, so we’ve been collecting things from clothes to beds to microwaves. We’re still
looking for girls’ clothes particularly, and of course donations of money is the biggest thing, so that they can get things that they personally want.” The family have four children ranging in age from four to eight, and donations of toys, clothes, homeware in good condition can be passed on through the Leap
Ahead Early Childhood Centre in Methven. Investigations into the cause of the fire are still continuing, but with no one home at the time it was treated as suspicious. The blaze started late on Saturday night, and Ashburton Police suspect that property was taken from the home before it was destroyed.
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OUR VIEW known to Blenheim police and his supporters claim that the investigation refused to look at any other suspect and only hunted for material that would help them to convict Mr Watson. Even though the Crown did not feel the new evidence warranted a pardon, the integrity of the investigation seems compromised by two key witnesses who now claim they identified the wrong person because police never
showed them relevant photos that may have discounted Mr Watson. This revelation comes hot on the heels of the Privy Council appeal by convicted murderer Mark Lundy who challenged the vital evidence of brain tissue found on his clothes. One expert spoken to by police at the time contradicted the conclusion by the Crown pathologist but this information was seemingly
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ignored. The Privy Council will release its findings later this year but the case again showed a glimpse of what police investigators decide to use and what they decide to
ignore. Police prosecutions have been under intense scrutiny since the pardon of Arthur Allan Thomas in 1979 who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1971 after the police had planted evidence to secure a successful conviction. Crown investigators were also in the spotlight during the retrial of convicted murderer David Bain in 2009 when his defence team managed to pick enough holes in the prosecution to secure a not guilty verdict. The details of that case are still a hot topic as
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Twenty searchers are scouring an area of thick bush in a freezing South Island alpine range for missing Christchurch man Peter John Crowther. Police are searching the remote area of Arthur’s Pass National Park after his 1996 Mitsubishi Galant was found by a member of the public near the Mount White bridge, close to the Hawdon Shelter, on Sunday. The 55-year-old has been missing since he was last seen at his
Addington workplace about 4pm on Friday, June 14. Police say it’s out of character for Mr Crowther not to be in contact with his family. Yesterday, his partner Diana Moir was too upset to speak to media. “It’s a private time for grief right now, and I’d prefer to leave it at that,” she said from their Christchurch home in the suburb of Strowan. A helicopter swept nearby rivers on Tuesday while huts and shelters were checked by a search team of police dogs and handlers,
police SAR unit members, and 15 volunteers. After coming up empty-handed, the search resumed yesterday morning in fine conditions. Conditions in the area, which is at an elevation of between 500 and 600 metres, have been extremely cold with a high of just 2°C on Tuesday. Constable Gavin Jeffs of Christchurch CIB says Mr Crowther’s vehicle appeared to have been at the site for some time. Nothing of significance had been located inside the car, he said. “The vehicle is in a remote loca-
tion, and was concealed in an area of bush,” Mr Jeffs said on Monday. “Although we have now located the vehicle, we would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the car in this area, or on roads into the area, or who can help us to establish its movements.” Anyone with information about the vehicle’s movements is asked to contact Christchurch Police on 03 363 7400. Mr Crowther is described as a Caucasian, of solid build, about 160cm (5ft 3in) tall, with short grey hair, brown eyes and a distinctively large nose. -APNZ
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By Edward Gay Illegal ivory trading is increasing in New Zealand, a senior investigator says. Jiezhen Jiang has become the first person to be convicted here for trading in ivory after being charged under the Trade in Endangered Species Act. The 58-year-old was fined $12,000 when he appeared for sentence at the Manukau District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to eight charges of trading in endangered species without a permit. The charges - brought by the Department of Conservation carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $100,000 fine. Jiang was caught after Customs officers intercepted two parcels containing ivory at the international mail centre. They had been posted from Portugal and England. Customs raided Jiang’s Mellons Bay property in October 2011 and found six other items made from the tusks of endangered African elephants. Between May 2010 and September 2011 Jiang was a prolific online trader, and bought 299 items including objects made of silver, bone china and ivory, worth around $180,000.
Yesterday she urged National MPs to vote against the bill when it gets its first reading, saying it was “not too late for MPs to use their personal vote today to protect Aucklanders, children and families against the dangers in this Bill”. The NZ International Convention Centre Bill gives SkyCity necessary exemptions from the Gambling Act to allow it 230 extra pokie machines and other concessions in return for the company building and operating a $402 million convention centre at its downtown Auckland site. The Greens and Labour have criticised the way the deal was negotiated and say the extra gambling opportunities will fuel problem gambling. The legislation is set down for its first reading today. -APNZ
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the Government is considering a compensation claim by Mr Bain and opinions remain divided. Police often know a lot more than they are able to use in court or reveal to the public and at times must get frustrated they are unable to get enough legal evidence to put away a dangerous criminal. With every quashed or heavily disputed conviction, critics argue that investigating teams at times suffer from tunnel vision and are unable to look past that one particular person of interest.
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Jiang said he had sold two ivory items to people in China through a website because they “were not of artistic value”. During an interview with authorities, Jiang admitted bidding on and buying ivory items, buying others on Trade Me and sending them back to China. Conservation Department investigator Dylan Swain said there is an increase in wildlife products on the internet, including ivory. He said because trading on the internet is so easy, people are often not aware of the regulations. Overseas travellers are also being caught out. “People are coming in with a large number of souvenir items elephant hide handbags or ivory earrings - without being aware of the law.” That usually attracts a warning from authorities but Jiang’s case was different because it had a commercial flavour about it. The court heard how one of Jiang’s ivory pieces - a carved face mask - had been bought for $105. Jiang had advertised it for sale on
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a Chinese website for $2300. “There was a clear knowledge that these things were headed for extinction,” Mr Swain said. Jiang’s lawyer Richard Zhao asked the court to discharge his client without conviction which would have allowed Zhao to keep his previously clean criminal record. He said his client’s elderly mother lived in Australia and a conviction would make it harder for him to get a visa. The conviction would also make it more difficult for him to get New Zealand citizenship. But Judge Jonathan Moses said while Jiang had bought the pieces for their artistic value, he had also bought them as investments. At one point Jiang told the authorities that he knew elephants were being killed for their ivory, but thought the pieces would be good investments as they would increase in value. Judge Moses said he had also taken into account a letter from an organisation known as Traffic, which monitors trading in wildlife. In his letter, the head of Traffic’s
elephant and rhino programme Tom Milliken - said the African elephant population had been halved in the decade to 1999 and has been in steady decline since then because of illegal killing. “To a conservationist, the idea that the defendant was aware that elephants were being killed for their ivory and, therefore, thought that ivory would be a good investment as it would increase in value is an attitude that no endangered species can survive.” Judge Moses said he had spent some years living in Tanzania and had personally seen the impact of poaching on tourism. It also brought other crime. “I need to make it clear that New Zealand takes its obligations under this act extremely seriously.” Importing ivory into New Zealand is prohibited without a permit after New Zealand became one of the 175 countries to ratify the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. As well as elephants, the convention covers 5000 animal species and 29,000 plants. In a separate case, authorities raided a Napier home in July and seized 69 items believed to be made from ivory, including statues, carvings and pieces of tusk. Charges have not yet been laid. - APNZ
By Kurt Bayer The man who breached a court suppression order by posting a video online of Jesse Ryder’s two alleged attackers has been sentenced to community detention. Jordan Francis Louis Mason, 28, was at court in April when two men, aged 20 and 37, appeared to face charges they assaulted the star cricketer outside a Christchurch bar. A judge granted a suppression order which protected their identities in a bid to secure them a fair trial. But as they walked out of court, unemployed Mason, previously a high-profile member of the Christchurch boy racer community, filmed them on his mobile phone. Christchurch District Court later heard that a police officer spoke to Mason outside court, advising him of the suppression order and warned against doing anything with his footage. Mason ignored the advice and went ahead to upload the footage of the two men onto YouTube. The videos have since been taken down. Mason’s lawyer, Andrew McKenzie, says his client did so out of “a sense of misguided loyalty” to Ryder. The charge carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail. But Mr McKenzie argued it wasn’t the most serious breach of its kind. He said the men’s names and identities were published in the media earlier that day, and his cli-
ent had chosen not to name them when posting the video. Mason was now “very aware” of Judge Gary MacAskill’s reasons for making the suppression order, and the “importance of them to ensure that the process of justice proceeds in a fair manner”. After he was charged, Detective Sergeant Ash Millen said he hoped it would serve as a deterrent to any other people who may have downloaded, accessed or distributed the video in question, or are considering doing so. Yesterday, at Christchurch District Court, Judge Brian Callaghan sentenced Mason to two months of community detention and 140 hours of community service. Mason previously said he breached the suppression in a bid to “name and shame” the alleged attackers. Ryder, 28, was assaulted outside Aikmans bar in Merivale, Christchurch, after a season’s end night out with his Wellington Firebirds teammates. He suffered head injuries and after spending two days in an induced coma at Christchurch Hospital flew back to Wellington to recuperate. Ryder is yet to speak publicly about the incident. The 20-year-old man has since had one assault charge withdrawn, while he pleaded guilty to one count of assault and will be sentenced next year. His 37-year-old uncle denies injuring with reckless disregard for safety and assault and has elected to stand trial. - apnz
Canines on a plane By Morgan Tait Two celebrity travellers were allowed to have their French bulldogs keep them company on an Air New Zealand flight because they were providing a “psychiatric service”. The two pooches, Frances and Dexter, belonging to British TV host Steve Jones and his American girlfriend Phylicia Jackson, were sitting uncaged at their owners’ feet on a 10-hour flight from Los Angeles to London. The pair were sitting across from travel journalist Jenny Southan who was writing a review of the carrier’s premium economy seats last week. She questioned the airline on its policy about allowing the dogs uncaged in the cabin. The airline yesterday defended
allowing the canines on board, saying they were “service dogs”, which were allowed on flights in and out of the United States. US Department of Transport legislation regarding “non-discrimination on the basis of disability” required all airlines operating to, from and within the US, must carry service dogs. Service dogs included guide dogs, hearing dogs and psychiatric service dogs. “Where a passenger seeks to be accompanied by a psychiatric service dog ... they must provide documentation from a licensed mental health professional treating the passenger,” an airline spokeswoman said. The service dog policy applied only on flights to and from the US and not to flights to or from any other jurisdictions or domestically, the spokeswoman said. -APNZ
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Olivia Hope’s dad wants to see Watson By Andrew Koubaridis Gerald Hope says he is still willing to meet the man convicted of murdering his daughter so Scott Watson can try to convince him of his innocence. Mr Hope has renewed his offer to meet Watson, 41, who is serving a life sentence for murdering Olivia Hope and friend Ben Smart in 1998. The pair, whose bodies have never been found, were last seen early on New Year’s Day 1998, at Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds. Watson has tried to clear his name in the Court of Appeal and the Privy Council and finally through an appeal to the Governor-General for a pardon. That appeal was declined on Tuesday - and that came as no surprise to Mr Hope. “My view is the last door has closed for Scott Watson to appeal his conviction. That’s pretty obvious.” He told the Herald last night: “Really, I’ve thrown a lifeline to him. Man to man, if he is innocent, I’ve suggested he fronts up. I’m more than happy to go down to Christchurch with his father present and we’ll have a face-to-face discussion. “If he can convince me he was
not the murderer of our daughter then I’ll be interested in supporting him.” It was an offer he’d made several times over the years. “The doors have all closed, he’s down to the last gasp. He’s got two years until parole and there’s no certainty he’ll get that.” Mr Hope believed he would know if Watson was guilty or innocent when he saw him. “I’m pretty convinced. Most of us when we talk to each other face to face you can pretty well sum a person up, can’t you? So that’s the bottom line for me. If he was genuinely remorseful or guilt-free I would reconsider my opinion.” Above all, Mr Hope wanted to know what happened to Olivia and Ben. “What happened and where are they. I’m repeating myself constantly, but that’s the bottom line for us.” Despite the latest legal setback, Watson’s father Chris Watson still believes there is a “damn good argument” on why his son is not guilty. A main argument of Watson’s application was his submission that two important Crown witnesses - water taxi driver Guy Wallace and bar manager Roslyn McNeilly - had made statements changing their trial evidence relating to the
identification of Watson. “Their only witness to make identification comes out and says definitively this “isn’t the guy” [then] it says something about the justice system - it doesn’t matter if they have the right guy or not as long as they have a conviction. That’s the trouble, the conviction has become the proof.” Mr Watson promised to fight on. “We’re not stopping. As well as Scott they [the police] offended my sense of justice as well. There’s an innocent guy in jail, he’s been there for 13 years and the person who did this is still wandering around. And no one is interested.” A detective who worked on the inquiry, Michael Chappell, believes Watson is innocent and became the prime suspect too quickly. He said Watson looked nothing like the description police had of a mystery person on New Year’s Eve. He said hair samples discovered on a blanket on Watson’s boat had been examined and nothing found. A second search found two hairs after the hair samples had been obtained. “Two hairs would have come up. But here’s the plastic bag either on top of the blanket or beside it and there’s a cut in it ... That’s the only things that convicted him really, the identification and the hairs.” - APNZ
Smoke alarms seldom checked By Teuila Fuatai Fewer than one-in-two New Zealanders regularly check their smoke alarms despite the Fire Service recommending they be tested at least once a month. A new survey of 1500 renters and homeowners aged 18 years and over showed about half of all Kiwis relied on their smoke alarm beeping before testing the device. A further 6 per cent of respond-
ents admitted to never checking their alarms, according to the AA Insurance poll of 1500 renters and homeowners aged 18 years and over. New Zealand Fire Service chief executive and national commander Paul Baxter said working smoke alarms were a family’s best chance of escaping unharmed from a fire. “Fire moves incredibly fast. If you’re asleep or out of the room where the fire started, you need that warning to escape. “If you have ordinary smoke
alarms it’s vital that the battery is tested every month or so and that it’s changed for a new one about every six months,” Mr Baxter said. Long-life smoke alarms which lasted up to 10 years were also recommended. Suzanne Wolton of AA Insurance said the survey results were a “wakeup call”, especially considering 80 per cent of fatal fires attended by the New Zealand Fire service were cases where smoke alarms were either not installed or not working. -APNZ
Icy cold blast on the way for next week By Rebecca Quilliam
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A cake hand-made by the members was cut at the Ashburton Men’s Probus 30th Jubilee celebrations by former president Bruce Lambie, current president Bevan Small and founding member Ken Muir.
Probus club marks 30 years By Gabrielle Stuart It was a great celebration of a great decade for the Ashburton Men’s Probus Club on Tuesday, with plenty of laughter, a huge spread for luncheon and a cake specially made by the members. The club was started on July 12, 1983, and since then has grown to 56 members in Ashburton, who were joined by their wives and several special guests for their 30th jubilee celebrations at the Seniors Centre. Secretary Ronald Wootton said that they were pleased with how
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the morning went, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Especially enjoyed at the celebrations was the jubilee cake, a product of the club meeting in June when each member contributed an ingredient for the cake, he said. “Before adding their offering to the mixing bowl, they said something about their offering and what part it played in the mixture. “Then when everything had been added, each Member of the club had a stir – and hopefully a wish. It turned out to be an amusing session.”
Once the cake was thoroughly mixed the president whisked it away to be baked, but the decorating was left in the hands of members’ wives. Speakers during the morning included Karen McIntyre, copatron of the Northern South Island Probus Association, John Rickard, Rotary District governor, Owen Muir, chairman of the Plains Rotary Club which sponsored the establishment of the club, and Laurence Ellem, president of the Mid Canterbury Men’s Probus Club which was formed from the Ashburton Men’s Probus Club in 1990.
Skiers rejoice. “Really heavy” show is on the way next week, followed by a sunny, calm spell. Temperatures will get much colder by this weekend, MetService meteorologist Sarah Garlick said, with a heavy snow warning in place above 900 metres for the Central Plateau. A belt of low pressure is currently bringing rain to much of the North Island, but “later on this week this low finally pushes away to the east and we get a good southerly change coming in late Saturday and during Sunday,” Ms Garlick said. That low was predicted to bring snow showers for the south and east of the South Island to fairly low levels as well as to Wellington, Wairarapa and low levels in the Central Plateau. Snow in parts of the South Island next week would be “really heavy”, Ms Garlick said. WeatherWatch.co.nz analyst Philip Duncan said the cold snap could close the Desert Road but shouldn’t last for more than a couple of days. “It will be another 48 hour period with more wind and cold and snow on hills - but this isn’t a major storm or anything like that, just another noticeable cold snap.” The news would be welcomed by skiers and boarders - especially with sunny, calm, weather expected for many of our skifields later next week, Mr Duncan said. A high was forecast to move in late next week and last for at least a few days. Mr Duncan said based on models by MetOcean and the Global Forecast System, cold southerlies were expected about midJuly. “The prediction was that between July 9 and 13 the weather in New Zealand would significantly cool down following a very mild start to the month, with a cold southerly really pushing in around the 13th.” - apnz
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Beirut bomb injures 53 A car bomb has rocked south Beirut, injuring at least 53 people in the most serious incident in the stronghold of Lebanon’s Shi’ite Hezbollah movement since the start of the Syrian conflict. The international community was swift to condemn the attack, with the UN Security Council renewing its appeal for all groups to stay out of the Syrian war despite growing cross border attacks. The US condemned the bombing “in the strongest possible terms”, State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. “We strongly support the efforts of the Lebanese armed forces and the internal security forces to restore stability and maintain calm in Beirut and throughout Lebanon and we condemn any activity that targets or puts at risk civilians.” The blast came at the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy fasting month. Some Shi’ites started their fasting yesterday.
• Reef’s health poor The health of the Great Barrier Reef has dropped from moderate to poor, a new government report card shows. The federal government’s long-awaited Great Barrier Reef 2011 report card was released yesterday and the news is not good. Seagrass is in very poor condition, and cover has continued to decline since 2006-07. The report says the 2010-11 natural disasters “significantly impacted” on the marine environment, and caused more sediment to be discharged from rivers, especially from the Fitzroy and Proserpine rivers. - AAP
Lebanese politicians from across the spectrum quickly condemned the blast, including President Michel Sleiman who called for an end “to such tactics... and respect for the security of all Lebanese citizens”. Former prime minister and opposition leader Saad Hariri, much of whose Sunni constituency in Lebanon backs the Syrian uprising and has been angered by Hezbollah’s intervention, warned that the country must “avoid sliding into wars that will only mean more division for Lebanon”. Officially neutral in Syria’s conflict, Lebanon is deeply divided into pro- and anti-Assad camps. Hezbollah and its allies back Assad, who adheres to the Alawite offshoot of Shi’ite Islam, while the Sunni-led opposition supports rebels seeking his ousting. Tuesday’s blast is not the first time Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold has come under attack in - AAP apparent retaliation.
• Huge cannabis haul Almost four million dollars worth of cannabis has been found at a NSW home. Police seized the drugs along with $46,000 in cash from a home in Bottle Creek, yesterday. The haul, with an estimated combined value of $3.7 million, consisted of 130kg of cannabis leaf and head, 140 grams of hashish and 567 plants, police say. A 57-year-old man was charged with six offences including possessing a prohibited drug, supplying a prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), and manufacturing a prohibited drug. - AAP A woman gets back into her flooded car on the Toronto Indy course on Lakeshore Boulevard in Toronto yesterday.
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Royal baby terror threat Toronto mops up after record rain-storm Terrorism is likely less of a security threat to the royal birth than that presented by “fixated” members of the public, according to a former head of royal protection. Dai Davies, who worked as the Metropolitan Police’s chief of royal protection in the 1990s, says the threat of terrorism around William and Kate’s baby could not ignored, especially in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and the killing of soldier near a London barracks. But he expects security plans
will also place a strong focus on those who may have “strange fantasies”. “The threat, I suspect, from terrorism is pretty low,” Mr Davies told AAP. “But where you do have to ensure you cover it is from fixated persons or those who may think they are the legitimate father. “You do get people around the world who have strange fantasies, who have strange callings, and they can be split into a variety of different psychopathic groups.”
Toronto-area residents mopped up yesterday after a record-breaking storm and driving wind caused flash floods which set cars afloat, stranded rail commuters and caused widespread power outages in Canada’s largest city. “It is really, probably the most intense, wettest moment in Toronto’s history,” Environment Canada senior climatologist David Philips said. Two separate storm cells moved over the city at the same time, and then stalled over Toronto for hours. “It’s almost like Toronto was a target with a bull’s eye,” he said.
Pearson International Airport reported 12.6 cm of rain throughout Monday, breaking the previous single-day rainfall record for the city set back on October 15, 1954, when Hurricane Hazel dumped 121mm. The downpour left several roads and underpasses under water, forcing some people to abandon their vehicles. Subway, bus and streetcar services were either halted or slowed to a crawl, creating chaos during the evening rush hour. Many finally arrived home hours late to deal with flooded basements and leaking windows in residences which had lost power.
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More than 20 witnesses will be called in the case of a former principal accused of inventing students to get extra cash for Australia’s top indigenous college. Jean Illingworth, former principal of Djarragun College near Cairns, was charged with fraud in January for allegedly providing incorrect enrolment numbers to obtain up to $9 million in taxpayer funding. Police allege Illingworth dishonestly obtained about $3.5 million from the state government and $5.4 million from the federal government between 2008 and 2011.
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In one of the more serious incidents, 1400 people were stranded on a northbound commuter train as murky water seeped into the cars. It took police and firefighters about seven hours to ferry everyone to dry ground aboard small inflatable boats. Toronto authorities warned it would take some time for everything to return to normal, but praised city crews for their work. “Toronto has persevered — we have weathered the storm,” Mayor Rob Ford said at city hall. “At some points it was really scary out there. I saw a few people panicking.” - AP
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Finance Minister Bill English has defended the government’s record in addressing income and social inequality, saying his administration’s tax changes, welfare and housing policies are protecting vulnerable households. About half the country’s households, who earn under $60,000 a year, effectively pay no income tax when transfers including welfare, family tax credits, paid parental leave and accommodation support are taken into account, leaving just 12 percent of households footing three-quarters of the income tax bill, English told
the Trans-Tasman Business Circle in Wellington. Since taking office in 2008, households earning less than $60,000 are paying less tax and households earning more than $150,000 pay more, he said. “It’s entirely appropriate to maintain a tax and income support system that helps low and middle-income households when they most need it,” English said in speech notes. “These figures are a timely reminder to those who call for even greater transfers to lower income families, or who call for the top personal tax rate to be raised, just how redistributive the system already is.” His comments come after an Organisation for Economic Cooperation
and Development report in June found “income inequality is higher than the OECD average” and that “the system of taxes and transfers reduces inequality less than in most OECD countries”, leading the OECD to recommend New Zealand adopt a capital gains tax. English said government policies “helped to reduce income inequality at the margin,” though the 2010 tax switch of reduced income taxes and higher GST, more targeted support programmes such as Working for Families, and tougher tax rules on property investment. The introduction of national standards in education was seen as another avenue to push equal opportunity,
allowing teachers to measure a pupil’s progress. English scotched suggestions “some children cannot learn because of their family circumstances” with schools and the government obliged to support them. The introduction of new planning rules in housing is expected to reduce property inequality by producing cheaper homes for young and low-income households, and welfare reform is expected to lead to jobs growth, English said. “The government’s welfare and housing reforms have broad support in the social sector because they will have a positive impact on equality,” he said. - BusinessDesk
Air NZ-Virgin alliance extended Short-term Australia’s antitrust regulator has given approval for Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia to extend their trans-Tasman alliance for three years on the condition they agree to maintain capacity on some secondary routes. In a draft decision, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said weighing up the likely public benefits and detriments of the alliance “was finely balanced” and the regulator was only able to form a preliminary view that the public would be better off by imposing conditions. The airlines will also be required to provide key performance data to help the regulator assess whether the alliance is having any adverse effects on competition generally, it said. The ACCC said given the dynamic nature of the aviation industry it couldn’t agree to a five-year extension the airlines had requested. “Without the alliance, Virgin Australia’s trans-Tasman operations would be more limited than its key competitors and Air New Zealand is likely to be at some competitive disadvantage to the Qantas-Jetstar/Emirates alliance due to its weaker sales presence and more limited access to the domestic market in Australia,” the regulator said in its statement. The alliance probably wouldn’t reduce competition on key trans-Tasman routes of Sydney/ Melbourne and Auckland, Sydney/Melbourne and Wellington and Sydney-Christchurch. But the ACCC said it was concerned about competition between Christchurch-Melbourne, Christchurch-Brisbane, Wellington-Brisbane, Queenstown-Brisbane, Auckland-Gold Coast, Dunedin-Sydney, Dunedin-Melbourne and Dunedin Brisbane and wants assurances capacity will be maintained. The ACCC is now seeking submissions on the draft before making a final decision, it said.
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The alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia will be extended for three years provided they maintain capacity on some secondary routes. Last month, Air New Zealand lifted its stake in Virgin to about 23 per cent from 19.99 percent in a series of off-market transactions, while indicating it may seek to hold as much as 26 per cent. New Zealand’s state-controlled airline paid about A$72 million for the shares, with the largest purchase being for 77.4 million shares
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Stays in short-term accommodation in New Zealand rose in May to the highest level in the 17 years that the government statistician has been measuring the so-called trend series. The trend for national guest nights, which strips out seasonal and irregular movements to indicate an underlying direction, is showing sustained growth for the latest 12 months and is now at the highest level recorded in the history of the series, the department said in a report today. “The trend for both main islands, as well as for international guest nights, is on the rise,” acting industry and labour statistics manager Clara Eatherley said. “The trend for domestic guest nights remains flat.” The department said seasonally adjusted figures showed national guest nights rose 10 percent in May, reversing a 10 percent fall in April with school holidays in May contributing to the rise. Domestic stays rose 16 percent in May while international guest nights edged up 2.9 percent, the agency said. The monthly survey records the number of guests staying in hotels, motels, backpacker accommodation and holiday parks. Guest nights rose for all four accommodation types in May, the agency said. In the North Island, guest nights rose 11 percent in May. The trend series has strengthened for the North Island the past 12 months and is now at an all-time high, the agency said. Meanwhile, guest night rose 8.6 percent in the South Island where the trend has been recovering since mid-2012 after weakness following the Canterbury earthquakes. Both islands adhered to the national pattern where warm weather and an early Easter boost March figures, followed by a fall-back in April and a rebound in May, the agency said. - BusinessDesk
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Rising stars shine for Dame Malvina By Gabrielle Stuart It wasn’t only Dame Malvina Major who silenced a packed audience at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on Sunday, her rising stars also shone on a night that showcased some incredible Canterbury talent. It was a flying visit for Dame Malvina, who was in Ashburton for just one evening, but a full house and incredible showcase of young talent made the trip worthwhile for the opera star, who works hard to promote young talent across the country. Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains organising committee member Elaine Vallender said proceeds from the concert would also go towards supporting youth, to be donated to the Ashburton Youth Institute. She said that the amount raised was not yet known, but she hoped that proceeds from the tickets, which were completely sold out by Thursday, would be close to $10,000. Overall, she said, the evening went superbly well. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been wowed like that by a concert. Everyone was outstanding, and there was a huge variety as well. I just felt so proud to be a Mid Cantabrian, the talent we have here is outstanding.” She said that selecting local acts from of the massive range of Mid Canterbury talent was one of the biggest challenges of organising the concert.
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ABOVE: The voice of Dame Malvina Major, one of New Zealand’s leading operatic sopranos, rang out in the Ashburton Trust Event centre over the weekend in a dramatic climax to Dame Malvina and the Rising Stars concert. LEFT: Powerful mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Harris travelled from Christchurch with the Dame Malvina Major Foundation for the concert.
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An award winning painting by Canterbury artist Philip Beadle, one of the winning works from the 2012 Darfield Artweek Awards, currently on display at the Selwyn Gallery. Preparations for the 2013 Darfield Artweek Awards are underway, with entries set to open later this month and winning entries from last year’s Artweek currently on exhibit at the Selwyn Gallery. The annual awards include almost $5000 in prize money,
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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) There’s a fiery slant to the day, which along with a focus on Water zodiac signs, may create some steam. Things could get complicated or frustrating, depending on your exact situation. Try not to spend too long worrying, wondering, thinking or replaying previous experiences over and over in your mind. Instead, be as direct as possible.
TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) With a blend of imaginative knowhow and a creative, expansive vision, believe you have what it takes to get results. You might even be in a position to call the shots. Make the most of this opportunity to take aspects of your life to a more vibrant level. To make progress, ask for what you want rather than hoping you get them.
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and are open to hung artwork, miniatures, three dimensional art and jewellery. The work of the 2012 Artweek winners will exhibit at the Selwyn Gallery until August 1, with the gallery open every day except Monday, from 10am to 4pm. Entries to the 2013 Darfield Artweek Awards will open in mid-July, with more information available on the gallery’s website, www.selwyngallery.co.nz.
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• July 11 – Last night of Ashburton College junior musical Alice in Wonderland. Tickets cost $15 from the college office. • July 14 – Ashburton Musical Club, 2pm, Song and Dance arranged by Margaret Hawkey and Jennie Pike. Sinclair Centre, visitors welcome $5, afternoon tea served. • To July 28 – Exhibition by artists Hannah Batty and Sophie Jones at the Ashburton Art Gallery. • To August 1 – Expressions exhibition by artist Rebekah Codlin at Terrace Downs Resort in Methven. • To August 1 – Exhibition of 2012 Darfield Artweek winners at the Selwyn Gallery. Open from 10am-4pm every day but Mondays. • August 11 – Ashburton Musical Club, Musical Hijinks arranged by Alister Argyle. Sinclair Centre, 2pm, afternoon tea served, visitors welcome $5. • August 16 – Playing Miss Havisham at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. • August 24 – The Pirates of Penzance at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. • To August 25 – Exhibition by artist Ross Gray at the Ashburton Art Gallery. • September 14 – Ashburton Musical Club, Spring Concert, 7.30pm, arranged by Carolie Andrew. Sinclair Centre, visitors welcome $5, supper served. • September 15 – NZ Trio (Arts on Tour NZ) at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. • September 21 – Pop-Opera, Mid Canterbury Choir, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. • September 25 – Fly My Pretties national tour visiting Ashburton for a concert at 8pm at the Ashburton Trust Events Centre. Tickets $45 • Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm. If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 3077961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
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LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) You have an opportunity, Leo, to clear your inner decks and perhaps any limiting beliefs that have impinged on your happiness. Pinpoint these through meditation or mindfulness. However, when it comes to hearing your own truth, you may need to discriminate between what’s real and what’s your own rather wishful thinking.
VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) You might be inclined to reject what others say as being fantasy. But perhaps there’s a reason why they do. With Mercury currently retrograde in Cancer and your social zone, you might be the one who is indulging in daydreams. Perhaps you should pay more attention to what friends are saying. It could prove most telling.
LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Your social life may seem busier, bringing friendly and creative people your way. You may enjoy being a bit of a party animal and it’s possible your popularity can soar. There is often a part of many Libra people that loves to see others cut loose and enjoy themselves, which may be why you make such a good friend. This can shine out too now.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) If you have money or savings, this may be a good time to discuss a scheme or financial plan that may help things work better for you. The suggestion is that any moves you make now can help bring a greater sense of security. Looking to get away? Be guided by your budget. A rest can give you a chance to truly ponder your situation.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) You may have more options that you realise. Some of these may not be obvious, but look to connect with others and make yourself available. If an invitation comes along it can prove a good thing to accept and interact with those present. Jupiter suggests that good things may be coming your way, and by being open you can benefit from this.
AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) A cross-fertilisation of ideas could revolutionize an area of your life. Fascinating insights may be the order of the day, so make sure that you record them as they may have future value. Your partnership zone is made more vibrant by the energy of lovely Venus, which encourages warmth and fun times. A love tryst is possible too.
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Farming: NZ’s own Silicon Valley Sophisticated and innovative agriculture is important to New Zealand’s future, writes Federated Farmers national president Bruce Wills.
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hat makes New Zealand agriculture special? Perhaps the answer was delivered by Trade Minister Tim Groser at this year’s Fieldays in Hamilton. He delivered a fantastic speech based on ANZCO’s Sir Graeme Harrison’s description of agriculture being “New Zealand’s Silicon Valley”. Farmers would add Hollywood too. New Zealand agriculture did not get this way by being conventional, when overseas, conventional farming is still dominated by subsidies. In the United States, its multi-year farm bill now going through the houses of congress is costed at US$1 trillion. The European Union’s newly settled budget of around a trillion Euros will see four percent of it going to direct farm support; last year that was worth around 68 billion of our dollars. Almost all of what our Government spends in a single year. Tim Groser liked the silicon valley analogy because it conveyed a real sense of optimism, it captured the reality that agriculture will be as important to New Zealand’s future as it has been to our past and finally, it captured a more subtle notion. That being a vastly more sophisticated agriculture with innovation at its centre will become tomorrow’s economic backbone. Federated Farmers has made some great strides over the past year. Membership is growing despite drought then rain then snow. Policy wise, organisations from government to private businesses want our input; that included Google on its Project Loon balloon powered internet. As a human activity agriculture has an impact on the environment. We don’t deny that but then again, so does the act of just being alive. Last month, a television news show became convinced that a cull of swans on the Manukau Harbour for aircraft safety was due to their Waikato habitat being wrecked by intensive agriculture. The associated images did not look good when a voice-over suggested the messy brown water of today was clear a decade ago. If we’d been asked, we would have pointed out the area that these swans supposedly fled from was a mature farming area devoid of ‘intensification’. Inadvertently, the show said the lake had apparently been home to 12,000 black swans. Yes, 12,000 large waterfowl. If thousands of birds on a single shallow lake in North Waikato is bad, what about what lurks below, like introduced Koi Carp? These fish look like goldfish on steroids but are really an aquatic combination of
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possums and rabbits. In 2007 in another North Waikato lake, Lake Waikere, they estimated there were 466,000 adult carp in that lake with a combined biomass of 851 tonnes. As single cow generally weighs about half a tonne, the biomass of carp in that single shallow lake is mind boggling. Their pressure is made much worse by thousands of water fowl living on top. Waikato Regional Council’s Koi Carp programme is fantastic but is wrongly invisible. It points to the way water is impacted by what lives in and on top of water, every bit as much as what flows into it directly through urban wastewater or indirectly, from farming run-off. Given what Waikato Regional Council is finding there and what Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has found working with NIWA, you have the distinct impression there are big gaps in our knowledge that makes me nervous about being forced into solutions. We need to be science led but we don’t seem to have all of the science to make the right policy decisions and that makes me nervous. At least one gap on the farmer side could be filled by a Primary Growth Partnership to get precision fertiliser application onto our hill country. This seven-year programme will start by gathering data from eight research farms to build the systems needed. It involves Ravensdown, Massey University and AgResearch and will develop some truly cool science for the remote-sensing of soil fertility on hill country farms that will be combined with GPS-guided aerial topdressing. New Zealand has been leading the development of using remote sensing in agriculture for over ten-years. This project provides the opportunity to apply that technology directly to our farms improving hill country pasture productivity while reducing nutrient runoff to water. Hill country soils, you see, can be incredibly variable even on the same farm. This is why using precious nutrients better is great news for our balance sheet, the environment and the wider economy. It means we can grow better quality pasture applying nutrients when and where they are required. The word smart underlines why Ravensdown expects it to generate $120 million a year in economic benefits to New Zealand by 2030. This should have happened years ago but realistically, it is only in recent years that we’ve seen a fusion of technology to make it possible. This truly indicates where farming is heading environmentally and economically.
Ravensdown negotiating to sell WA assets Ravensdown is in negotiations with interested parties for the sale of its fertiliser operations in Western Australia as part of a wider strategy review. These discussions are commercially sensitive and could take some months. Meanwhile all customer orders and deliveries in WA will take place as normal. “We have started the early work with our WA shareholders, staff, agent network and suppliers across the state to ensure that there is continuity as any ownership transition takes place,” said Greg Campbell, recently-appointed Chief Executive of Ravensdown. Despite a hard-working and dedicated team with great facilities and equipment, the difficult market conditions in WA led to unacceptable results for another financial year. The total year-end results are still being audited, but operationally the trading loss in WA was in the order of NZD 9m on the back of three previous years of smaller losses. “This is clearly a disappointing result. A clear action plan to turn around that business over the last year was implemented, but the business still made a loss. Any on-going losses are unsustainable because, as a co-operative, each part of our operation ultimately needs to stand on its own feet and contribute,” Mr Campbell said. An exit from WA would present three major benefits for New Zealand shareholders, he says. “Firstly, a strengthening balance sheet and increased profitability enable even more to be done in supplying quality fertiliser at lowest sustainable cost. Secondly, risk is reduced and our debt position is improved with working capital debt expected to reduce in the order of NZD 150m. Finally, substantial capital is released to reinvest in core services, research and infrastructure.” “Ravensdown has encountered its fair share of challenges since it entered WA in 2008. With the droughts, a global financial crisis and seesawing grain prices, a number of farmers in WA have had a grim time of it.”
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Fonterra’s guaranteed milk price (GMP) pilot scheme for the current season has proven so popular that it has required scaling, the cooperative dairy giant said. Fonterra said 328 farms have applied to supply 37 million kg of milk solids for the scheme but that it had maintained the size of the pilot at the targeted 15 million kgMS, about one per cent of its total milk supply. As a result all applicants were scaled to 40 per cent of their requested kgMS, with a minimum threshold of 10 per cent of a farm’s production. Fonterra’s director of commodity risk and trading, Bruce Turner said the uptake from farmers was a positive result. “It has given us a broad cross section of farmers from right across the country who are at varying stages of their farming operations,” Turner said in a statement. “This will allow us to give comprehensive feedback to all shareholders on the benefits and the risks, and this way our farmers can see if it is something that might suit them in the future,” he said. The pilot was launched earlier this year, giving farmers the opportunity to lock in between 10-75 per cent of their milk supply at the opening season’s milk price forecast, which was $7.00 per kg. Turner said Fonterra recognised
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processor at $322 million and making it the 43rd biggest company on the exchange. The Dunsandel-based company plans to raise $75 million of new capital, and existing shareholders will sell $38.7 million, or 17.6 million shares, in a secondary offer, listing on July 23, Synlait Milk said. Cornerstone shareholder Bright Dairy and Food won’t participate in the offer, reducing its holding to about 39 per cent from the 51 per cent it acquired in 2010 after Synlait abandoned an earlier plan to go public because of tepid investor appetite after the global financial crisis. The broker firm offer opened yesterday, after the final price was set in a bookbuild to institutional investors earlier this week, and will close on July 19. There won’t be a general public offer. “There was strong support from a wide range of investors, comprising New Zealand and international institutional investors and New Zealand retail brokers,” chairman Graeme Milne said in a statement. “This is a strong market endorsement for the compelling fundamentals of the New Zealand dairy industry and in particularly Synlait Milk’s growth initiatives to accelerate the development of our infant formula and nutritional products business.” The float is the latest in a busy year for the stock exchange, and will increase the level of direct exposure investors can get to the dairy sector after exporter Fonterra Cooperative Group listed a unit trust last year and specialist milk processor A2 Corp joined the NZX 50 index amid rapid sales growth in Australia. Synlait Milk will use the $75 million raised to repay debt and help fund construction of a new lactoferrin extraction and purification facility, an on-site blending and consumer packaging plant, a new dry store, a quality testing laboratory, a butter plant, and a new spray dryer. - APNZ
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Fields for Cambridge-Te Awamutu HRC meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 5.30pm (NZT) JLT BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE JUNIOR DRIVERS MBL PACE $5500, 4yo+ 2 to 4 wins mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2200m 1 25361 Guilty Verdict (1) fr........................A Veint (J) 2 55439 Captivating (2) fr..................... R Downey (J) 3 10807 Meet Me In Mayfair (3) fr......... S Lawson (J) 4 37352 Kippenberger (4) fr.................... J I Dickie (J) 5 4467x Elias Bromac (5) fr................ S McMullan (J) 6 18699 Distraction (6) fr........................D Branch (J) 7 69945 Callie O’Malley (7) fr..............T Cameron (J) 8 53027 Christian Acropolis (8) fr.......... Z Butcher (J) RACE 2 6.00pm FAIRVIEW MOTORS CAMBRIDGE MOBILE PACE $5000, 2yo+ c&g non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 Your Choice (1) fr...................... M McKendry 2 82696 Oncewerechristians (2) fr................S Phelan 3 795 G J Seelstar (3) fr..................... J I Dickie (J) 4 Earthbound (4) fr.........................J Stormont 5 6 Strawberry Courage (5) fr........ Z Butcher (J) 6 Faster (6) fr................................... P Butcher 7 0x Miro Bay (7) fr.......................... S Lawson (J) 8 36853 Dralion (8) fr..................................... P Baker 9 668x6 Mullinalaghta Lad (21) fr.......... T Macfarlane 10 2 Lofty Brogden (U1) fr........................G Robb RACE 3 6.28pm DUNSTAN MAXIM LOW-GI HANDICAP TROT $5500, 1 or more wins discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 83657 Jimmys Girl (1) fr.......................... C Webber 2 6000x My Continental Lover (U1) fr..... M McKendry 3 803D5 Saffron Castleton (U2) fr........ S Cruickshank 4 00x06 Bunnys Gem (U3) fr.................... J Robinson 5 64179 Our Dainty Lady (1) 10................J Stormont 6 x3x10 Banana Smoothie (2) 10.......... Z Butcher (J)
7 57887 Sweetcheeks (U1) 10...................B Mangos 8 77087 Pretty To Watch (U2) 10....................G Robb 9 22327 Tommiray (1) 30............................ P Butcher 10 4086x Johnny Springfield (2) 30......... T Macfarlane 11 45548 Meyer Lansky (3) 30................ S Lawson (J) 12 18665 Oto Invasion (1) 40................... S McCaffrey RACE 4 6.53pm MITRE 10 MEGA CAMBRIDGE F&M MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ f&m 1 to 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 40373 Aces N Eights (1) fr.......................N Chilcott 2 2x064 Macy Delight (2) fr................... S Lawson (J) 3 x3931 Puhinui Survivor (3) fr............... J I Dickie (J) 4 70880 Violet Bromac (4) fr...........................A Pyers 5 91684 Silent Night (5) fr............................T Mitchell 6 708x1 Bailey Maguire (6) fr................ Z Butcher (J) 7 4804x Alison’s Jet (7) fr........................... P Butcher 8 56177 Splendid Bet (8) fr..................T Cameron (J) 9 51542 Ideal Flybye (21) fr..........................S Phelan 10 3451x Stars And Sound (22) fr................B Mangos 11 73588 Chequeme Rosie (23) fr........... M McKendry RACE 5 7.18pm DUNSTAN SWEETMIX MOBILE PACE $5000, 2yo+ f&m non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 57 High Society Gal (1) fr............. S Lawson (J) 2 El Promise (2) fr................................ L Hollis 3 95 Charming Desire (3) fr.............. J I Dickie (J) 4 64834 Monets Daughter (4) fr.................B Mangos 5 758x7 Mischievious Miss (5) fr...............J Stormont 6 2656x Ineedanorvic (6) fr.................... S McCaffrey 7 28738 Real Faith (7) fr............................. P Butcher 8 7x Hearts N Flowers (8) fr............ Z Butcher (J) 9 23472 Silence Is Golden (21) fr........... M McKendry 10 Supreme Brigade (22) fr................. D Moore 11 46853 Tina Brydon (23) fr............... S Abernethy (J) 12 05960 Stagefright (24) fr...........................N Chilcott RACE 6 7.43pm RACE WITH THE CHIEFS SYNDICATE HANDICAP PACE $6000, 3yo+ 3 to 6 wins discrhcp pace, stand, 2700m
1 21968 Underwood Road (1) fr..................... L Hollis 2 53027 Christian Acropolis fr..................... Scratched 3 43582 Winstone P fr................................ Scratched 4 77736 Secret Desire (2) fr.........................S Phelan 5 44412 Bettor Romance (3) fr.............. Z Butcher (J) 6 07871 Millview Rachal (4) fr................D Branch (J) 7 23144 Norvic Nightowl (5) fr...................J Stormont 8 75302 Dougie Maguire fr......................... Scratched 9 61109 Elsudoku (1) 20............................. P Butcher 10 00431 Beaming Jay (2) 20.................. T Macfarlane 11 44814 Tyler Maguire (3) 20..................... D Marshall 12 22423 Murphy Maguire (U1) 30.......... S Lawson (J) RACE 7 8.08pm ZONE BAR @ SKYCITY MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ 1 win mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 48277 Kamwood Lad (1) fr................. T Macfarlane 2 1 Bandana (2) fr........................... S McCaffrey 3 5P172 Vapour (3) fr....................................S Phelan 4 40408 Old Man Geez (4) fr...................... C Webber 5 87605 Jack Bates (5) fr.............................N Chilcott 6 560x7 Salvador (6) fr...............................B Mangos 7 56567 Johann (7) fr................................. P Butcher 8 0x864 Mister T (8) fr........................... S Lawson (J) 9 94043 Lively Eastburn (21) fr....................T Mitchell 10 03415 Guns Blazing (22) fr................. Z Butcher (J) 11 44577 Sir Indianapolis (23) fr.............. J I Dickie (J) RACE 8 8.35pm CAMBRIDGE TAB AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ 1 to 4 wins +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 26676 Hitch (1) fr.................................. M Northcott 2 15463 Cougar Bromac (2) fr......................F Phelan 3 23316 Lambrusco (3) fr............................... T Vince 4 48665 Golden Delight (4) fr..........................W Rich 5 53775 JD’s Dream (5) fr..............................J Darby 6 18006 Viewfield Apache (6) fr............... R Frampton 7 08478 Harry The Maori fr........................ Scratched 8 81267 Brooke Brad Carolina (7) fr........... S Butcher
2 4x Kalm Striker h (7) 57.5.................... J Parkes 3 P67x Gut Busta (3) 57.5.................. A Forbes (a1) 4 Going Straight (11) 57.5...... M Dravitzki (a2) 5 It Is Written (15) 57.5........... R Hutchings (a) 6 0 Smartaz (1) 57.5............................. J Riddell 7 30x34 Hazel b (10) 55.5............................. K Myers 8 25284 Persian Dancer (12) 55.5.......... A Taylor (a3) 9 70x Mrs Clooney (6) 55.5.....................D Bradley 10 9x Holly Lincoln (5) 55.5...................R Hannam 11 0 Imapuss b (4) 55.5........................ L Allpress 12 0 Patience (14) 55.5...........................D Walsh 13 Valley Queen (13) 55.5.............B Grylls (a2) 14 900x Tullyho (8) 55.5................................R Myers 15 0707 Dal Cayambe (2) 57.5....... J Shackleton (a3) Emergencies: Tullyho, Dal Cayambe RACE 5 2.05pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION 1200 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 Mr Lincoln (6) 58.5........................... K Myers 2 8957x Venerate (9) 58.5........................... H Tinsley 3 Dal Finian (2) 58.5............ J Shackleton (a3) 4 Piha h (12) 58.5.............................. J Parkes 5 0x The Bouncer (10) 58.5............ A Forbes (a1) 6 794x3 Bella’s Delight (1) 56.5.................B Lammas 7 79x50 Decadent (11) 56.5...................B Grylls (a2) 8 Jacqui Tee (3) 56.5..........................D Walsh 9 009 Lorraine h (8) 56.5................ M Hudson (a3) 10 0 Mog (5) 56.5................................. L Allpress 11 0x80 Mouad h (4) 56.5...................... A Taylor (a3) 12 Notorius Sutorius (7) 56.5............... J Riddell RACE 6 2.40pm GOILE ROOFING 2060 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2060m 1 997x2 And Thatz Scotty h (6) 58.5............C Perrett 2 x7002 Zedeedudadeeko (1) 58.5............. T Russell 3 x0654 Beau Zed (16) 58.5.........................D Walker 4 6x04 Beebee Star (10) 58.5..................... K Myers 5 3638 Mack (9) 58.5...................................D Walsh 6 6477 Mountbatten (8) 58.5...................B Lammas 7 9. By Golly (17) 58.5................ R Hutchings (a) 8 9977 Finally Ready h (12) 58.5.... M Dravitzki (a2) 9 00 I’m Your Man (5) 58.5.................... L Allpress 10 9 Redhectare (3) 58.5.............. M Hudson (a3) 11 09xP The Vital Trick (4) 58.5.................... J Riddell 12 90x03 Evasive Tracy (13) 56.5............ A Taylor (a3) 13 49666 Go Beauty (18) 56.5........................R Myers 14 30x80 Set (7) 56.5..................................... J Parkes 15 607x0 Hunky Dory (14) 58.5.......................S Doyle 16 x0069 Savarose (15) 56.5......................R Hannam 17 096x0 Amies Angel (2) 56.5 18 60x80 Jachil (11) 58.5 -
Emergencies: Hunky Dory, Savarose, Amies Angel, Jachil RACE 7 3.15pm DML BUILDERS (2003) LTD 2060 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2060m 1 x4719 The Painter td (4) 58.5......................K Smith 2 0x880 Zane Bay tm (10) 58....................R Hannam 3 9x980 Minnaleo t (14) 57............................R Myers 4 07PPx Anuthahabit (6) 57............................S Doyle 5 02365 Jamomiti t (12) 55.5........................ J Parkes 6 77502 Maude tmh (3) 55.5...................... L Allpress 7 6x060 Lion Man (1) 55.5........................ B Lammas 8 90457 Seducer (9) 55.5..................... A Forbes (a1) 9 60100 Carinya 55..................................... Scratched 10 44440 Drift t (11) 55...................................D Walker 11 0x084 Cheimon t (5) 54.5....................B Grylls (a2) 12 08872 Goldie Cantride m (8) 54.................S Collett 13 03796 Disdain m (7) 54..............................D Walsh 14 9x078 Stuertzer m (13) 54........................D Bradley 15 x9509 Dinksta (2) 55.................................. K Myers 16 x0540 Riverman Jack 59......................... Scratched Emergencies: Dinksta, Riverman Jack RACE 8 3.50pm LOWE SCHOLLUM & JONES 1600 RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m 1 90237 Commett (1) 59.................... M Dravitzki (a2) 2 90587 Powelka dm (12) 58........................ J Parkes 3 14x21 One Kay dm (4) 57.5........... R Hutchings (a) 4 4311 Nancylee dm (7) 57.................B Hutton (a3) 5 6x000 I’m Back Jack tdm (3) 57..................S Doyle 6 698x0 Turn On D’Light dm (11) 57.J Shackleton (a3) 7 x8722 Kick Back h (5) 56..................L Whelan (a1) 8 9x443 Faro Rubino tm (8) 55.5....................K Smith 9 x0540 Riverman Jack (10) 55.5..................S Collett 10 66x59 Alignadreams dm (2) 55..................D Walsh 11 0x636 Wannabe Queen tdm (6) 55..........D Bradley 12 77007 Prepared d (9) 54..................... A Taylor (a3) RACE 9 4.21pm MIKE O’SULLIVAN-THE LOCAL ‘MIKE’ OF WANGANUI MDN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 49544 Sergeant Lincoln (10) 58.5.............. K Myers 2 970x0 Party Rock (5) 58.5......................... J Parkes 3 0x0x0 Tatanka (4) 58.5..............................D Walker 4 3x322 Grace With Power b (11) 56.5.........R Myers 5 x2853 Shezastunna (6) 56.5.......... M Dravitzki (a2) 6 49654 Ngawhini (12) 56.5............... R Hutchings (a) 7 90454 Star Emerald (3) 56.5...............B Grylls (a2) 8 70x49 Dance In The Park (8) 56.5.......... L Allpress 9 90x65 Ceviche (13) 56.5........................ R Hannam 10 5 Leaper Faith (7) 56.5....... K Kalychurun (a3) 11 0 Coastal Heights (9) 56.5..................S Collett 12 x07x0 Our Memoir (2) 56.5.........................S Doyle 13 0x88 Quest For Gold (1) 56.5.......... A Forbes (a1)
RACE 5, 1.22pm PERRY AGGREGATES LTD SPRINT C3, 375m 1 87685 Samson Dash 21.36......................... B Craik 2 34234 Cawbourne Jock 21.04......................C Hore 3 12423 Cocky Appeal 21.00.........................P Green 4 35257 Beau Rivage nwtd W &....................T Steele 5 16231 Fierce Star 21.52 F &.....................Turnwald 6 47766 Gem’s Conquest nwtd......................... R Udy 7 14788 Agent Van Alden 21.26..................... B Craik 8 52833 Lockey’s Call 21.30..................... R O’Regan 9 87647 Exciting Dream nwtd................... R O’Regan RACE 6, 1.39pm SERGIO @ STUD STAKES C3/4, 457m 1 28675 Jetsun Blaze 26.17.........................G Wilson 2 84324 David’s Osti nwtd...............................C Hore 3 57427 Moulin Blue nwtd F &......................Turnwald 4 45372 Sam I Am nwtd............................A Turnwald 5 11151 Osti’s Pursuit 25.53............................C Hore 6 16221 Jembo (c3) 25.67.............................. S Clark 7 45425 Lafayette (c3) nwtd........................... B Craik 8 51367 Ostis Experience nwtd.......................C Hore 9 21775 Bublin Gold (c3) 25.62...................... S Clark 10 21556 Thrilling Tremor(c3) 25.62..................J Black RACE 7, 1.57pm CAMBRIDGE MITRE 10 MEGA SPRINT C1, 375m 1 F7225 Asia Ostee nwtd............................... M Mann 2 54635 Kim Dotcom nwtd..............................T Agent 3 64685 Realon Rose nwtd...................... R O’Regan 4 F2544 Chance On Me nwtd........................P Green 5 85467 Flyin’ Shifty nwtd R M &.................... J Smith 6 7x235 Tata Safari 21.60............................... B Craik 7 87856 Go Dolphin Power nwtd............... C F Moore 8 26811 Another Burst (c2) 21.47............D Schofield 9 F7487 High Fly Hunter nwtd.................. B Littlejohn 10 85548 Mic Player nwtd............................... P Lowen RACE 8, 2.15pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION SPRINT C4, 375m 1 25114 Question Me 21.64............................S Ross 2 44772 Karma Rhode 21.33 W &.................T Steele 3 67582 Predator Drone 21.35 W &..............T Steele 4 32214 Tarapunga 21.22.........................D Schofield 5 53332 Flying Fabio 21.11.............................C Hore 6 56363 Thrilling Abra 21.57............................ L Bliek 7 55234 Cool Izmir nwtd F &........................Turnwald 8 13176 Cawbourne Henry 21.34....................C Hore 9 24264 Family’s Pride nwtd..................... B Littlejohn 10 38x78 Lochinvar Vicini nwtd..................D Schofield RACE 9, 2.32pm FOND FOODS LTD SPRINT C5, 375m 1 43414 Harvey Nichols 21.24........................ B Craik 2 11115 Short And Snappy 21.07...............P Cleaver 3 86358 Mahonie 21.22............................ G Pomeroy 4 53283 Making Debree 21.29.....................P Henley 5 21231 Lord Will 21.07...................................C Hore 6 51215 Cosmic Mack 21.18....................D Schofield
7 41274 Mirage 21.04 F &............................Turnwald 8 87661 Grizz 20.92....................................... S Clark 9 36728 Matrix 21.18.......................................J Black 10 32255 Fancy Idol nwtd................................ K Walsh RACE 10, 2.50pm 0800 4 DOWN COW STAKES C5, 457m 1 12113 Indiana Izmir nwtd F &....................Turnwald 2 12462 Cob Webber 25.65 F &...................Turnwald 3 48515 Valain’s Flyer 25.61......................T M Patton 4 42426 Hauko 25.67.................................... G Farrell 5 33323 Thrilling Ella 25.74........................... K Walsh 6 81873 Opawa Sacha nwtd..................... B Littlejohn 7 26422 Explosive Osti nwtd...........................C Hore 8 47125 Cotswald Prince 25.70................ L Laagland 9 62166 El Jarrah 25.81.......................D V Meeuwen 10 51648 Jetsun Flame 25.95........................G Wilson RACE 11, 3.07pm YGOT BONUS SCHEME SPRINT C5, 375m 1 61424 One Tough Cookie 20.94................P Henley 2 71572 Ate Power 21.22 F &.......................Turnwald 3 53641 Versatility nwtd...................................C Hore 4 55263 Winsome Buster 21.22...............D Schofield 5 25271 Hajime 21.26..................................P Cleaver 6 58333 Ladakh 21.37.................................. G Farrell 7 51461 Uno Lachlan 21.12......................D Schofield 8 58217 Ruby Tron 21.18 H...................... L Laagland 9 73144 Black Hombre 21.07......................... S Clark 10 17384 Ima Spice nwtd........................... R O’Regan RACE 12, 3.25pm NZRS GRADUATION FINAL NZRSf, 457m 1 11111 Thrilling Zoom (c3) 25.68................. K Walsh 2 11131 Thrilling Butcha(c3) 25.58................ K Walsh 3 11341 Tenkay Down (c3) nwtd.............. S Drysdale 4 41536 Thrilling Ninja (c2) 25.81.............. J C Gifford 5 37112 Coal Sack (c2) 25.86................. A Lawrence 6 21713 Alamein Jah (c3) nwtd K &................Phillips 7 83221 Katcha Fire (c3) nwtd....................... B Craik 8 15644 Thrilling Marty (c2) 25.82................. K Walsh 9 21775 Bublin Gold (c3) 25.62...................... S Clark 10 23455 Borasco (c2) 26.01.......................... L Martin RACE 13, 3.41pm PRESLAND TOCKER INSURANCE STAKES C1, 457m 1 86723 Ghost Writer 25.68.............................S Ross 2 57361 Warsteiner nwtd R M &..................... J Smith 3 63811 Tarryn’s Pride nwtd F &..................Turnwald 4 21582 Trilise 25.59................................ A Lawrence 5 53774 Endorse 25.78............................D Schofield 6 45444 Very Chilly nwtd..........................M Mathews 7 21822 Uncle Romilly nwtd........................... B Craik 8 73515 Teegz nwtd................................. A Lawrence 9 55864 Madam Norris nwtd..........................T Green 10 8x566 Lucylicious nwtd................................T Agent
10 66368 Know Jealousy 17.29..................... G Cleeve RACE 5, 5.50pm SUPER PETS NZ ST LEGER HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 14253 Bone Nerd (c3) nwtd.................... M Roberts 2 72551 Pindari (c4) 30.32 J &......................D Fahey 3 56466 Opawa Webby (c3) 30.51 L &............. Wales 4 11861 Another Colt (c5) nwtd...............J McInerney 5 22662 Know Chaos (c5) 30.52................. G Cleeve 6 36445 Charlie’s Choice(c4) 30.45 A &..........Seque 7 51147 Brooklyn Hope (c5) 30.17 J &.........D Fahey 8 75615 Take No Prisoner(c4) 30.42........... G Cleeve 9 54684 Cawbourne Kesha (c2) 30.74....J McInerney 10 35516 Wagon Wheel (c1) 30.58 M &............Jopson RACE 6, 6.18pm SUPER PETS NZ ST LEGER HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 47667 Know Honour (c3) 30.81................ G Cleeve 2 34187 Mick and Paddy (c4) 30.34 W &........ Nissen 3 44756 Bob’s Eye (c3) 30.73..................J McInerney 4 42681 Wayleggo (c4) 30.33 J &.................D Fahey 5 357x7 Business Plan (c4) 30.50...........R Blackburn 6 11873 Homebush Chopper(c4) 30.70..J McInerney 7 11314 Know Class (c5) 30.12................... G Cleeve 8 16677 Opawa Casper (c5) 30.23 L &............ Wales 9 54684 Cawbourne Kesha (c2) 30.74....J McInerney 10 35516 Wagon Wheel (c1) 30.58 M &............Jopson RACE 7, 6.42pm SUPER PETS NZ ST LEGER HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 63456 Opawa Jed (c4) 30.06 J &...............D Fahey 2 18667 Cawbourne Philip(c5) 30.34......J McInerney 3 21571 Goldstar Bella (c3) 30.48 S &..........B Evans 4 62268 Rodriguez (c4) nwtd.............................A Lee 5 36151 Take A Trick (c4) 30.62..................... M Flipp 6 14243 Red Typhoon (c3) 30.56.................. M Grant 7 41112 Know Attempt (c5) 30.46............... G Cleeve 8 x7863 Another Course (c3) nwtd..........J McInerney 9 54684 Cawbourne Kesha (c2) 30.74....J McInerney 10 35516 Wagon Wheel (c1) 30.58 M &............Jopson RACE 8, 7.05pm SUPER PETS NZ ST LEGER HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 11332 Cawbourne Renee (c3) 30.75 C &.D Roberts 2 46223 Indi’s Grace (c5) 30.56.................... M Grant 3 45351 Homebush Violet (c5) 30.41......J McInerney 4 34242 Opawa No Ear (c4) 30.18 J &.........D Fahey 5 45526 Not A Know (c5) 30.33.................A Waretini 6 18531 Popstar Rocket (c2) 30.57................ M Flipp 7 73782 Stolen Money (c4) 17.97................ G Cleeve 8 21374 False Step (c4) 30.42........................J Dunn 9 54684 Cawbourne Kesha (c2) 30.74....J McInerney 10 35516 Wagon Wheel (c1) 30.58 M &............Jopson RACE 9, 7.32pm DAVID EMERSON HARDING CUP HEAT C5q, 295m
1 54122 Drysdale 17.17.....................................A Lee 2 63217 Adini 17.16.................................... L Waretini 3 56634 Wandy Chick 17.36........................ G Cleeve 4 42584 Jumpin’ Julia 17.30....................J McInerney 5 21226 Gitcha Easy 17.25 W &...................... Nissen 6 81761 Matti Oah 17.08.........................J McInerney 7 34114 Go Housie 17.09............................ G Cleeve 8 61555 Elki 17.31..................................... M Roberts 9 15855 Dillmanstown 17.45............................J Dunn 10 28288 Ramrada 17.21 C &......................D Roberts RACE 10, 7.57pm DAVID EMERSON HARDING CUP HEAT C5q, 295m 1 11211 More Better 17.09 W &...................... Nissen 2 32366 Etched In Stone 17.25...............R Blackburn 3 35375 Butterbean 17.29 M &....................PT Binnie 4 61136 Know Escape 17.02....................... G Cleeve 5 46152 Austin Wana 17.58.....................J McInerney 6 24834 Primitive 17.19...................................J Dunn 7 11561 Cawbourne Queen 17.23 C &......D Roberts 8 73633 Homebush Sarge 17.35.............J McInerney 9 72868 Tepirita Rita 17.43.............................B Shaw 10 73888 Wandy Devil nwtd............................ M Grant RACE 11, 8.25pm DAVID EMERSON HARDING CUP HEAT C5q, 295m 1 61322 Roqette 17.22 C &........................D Roberts 2 11121 Sting Me 17.12................................. M Grant 3 24244 Pick The Tip 17.11........................... D Voyce 4 41558 Tricky Harry nwtd...........................J Holdem 5 77516 Know Mistake 16.95...................... G Cleeve 6 77551 Cawbourne Moff 17.00..............J McInerney 7 82434 Nippa Mary 17.09......................J McInerney 8 18431 Wandy Jewel 17.39......................D Kingston 9 15855 Dillmanstown 17.45............................J Dunn 10 83776 Princely Dollar 17.38..................J McInerney RACE 12, 8.47pm DAVID EMERSON HARDING CUP HEAT C5q, 295m 1 61865 Pure And Special 17.25................... M Grant 2 13457 Botany Prancer 17.54................J McInerney 3 15741 Ciri Rioli 17.18 J &...........................D Fahey 4 13676 Lynny Southcombe 17.29..........J McInerney 5 36123 Callahan 17.26............................. M Roberts 6 52211 Mr. Whippy 17.19 W &....................... Nissen 7 46237 Pearl’s Boy 17.19........................... G Cleeve 8 63546 Jackson Cat 17.21............................ B Dann 9 72868 Tepirita Rita 17.43.............................B Shaw 10 14884 Wandy Boiler 17.33........................ G Cleeve
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Fields for Wanganui JC meeting at Wanganui today. NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 RACE 1 11.50am (NZT) 94.4 THE SOUND-NETWORK RADIO STN OF THE YEAR R65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1360m 1 87553 Jojo m (3) 59................................R Hannam 2 x0351 Beaudastorm m (4) 58.5...................S Doyle 3 9x085 Princess Lincoln tm (9) 57.5........... J Riddell 4 840x0 Midnight Paddle (7) 57.....................D Walsh 5 59x00 I Am Leo tm (10) 56.5..................... J Parkes 6 0x996 Duntoilin (6) 56............................. L Allpress 7 00639 Antownov m (1) 55.......................B Lammas 8 56x00 Alkempo m (2) 54.5.........................S Collett 9 09x88 Bolt Action m (8) 54.5...............B Grylls (a2) 10 090x5 Ballroom m (5) 54....................... V Johnston RACE 2 12.20pm G BRISTOL & SONS 1360 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1360m 1 52 Malone (1) 58.5.............................. H Tinsley 2 4230x Prince Federico b (11) 58.5.........B Lammas 3 7x047 Golden Gloves (4) 58.5...................D Walker 4 00x6. Riodoro (2) 58.5.................. L Allpress 5 0 Wind In His Sails (10) 58.5.............. K Myers 6 Marotiri Lad (5) 58.5............ R Hutchings (a) 7 00x Pride Rock (12) 58.5....................... J Riddell 8 Melodies Way (7) 56.5.....................D Walsh 9 70x57 Caley Rose (3) 56.5..................B Grylls (a2) 10 300x8 False Empathy h (9) 56.5.............. T Russell 11 00 Golden Shells (8) 56.5.....................R Myers 12 26070 Hi Yo Ko (6) 56.5...............................K Smith RACE 3 12.55pm ALLAN BARNES DECORATING LTD 1360 F&M MAIDEN $7000, MDN F&M, 1360m 1 32853 Luck At Last h (7) 57.5............... V Johnston 2 94x Hayabusa (4) 57.5........................... K Myers 3 9x738 Mahora Gold (5) 57.5......................D Walsh 4 07904 Russian Haze (8) 57.5......... R Hutchings (a) 5 3598x Gipsy Star (3) 57.5...........................S Doyle 6 80307 Single Mission h (2) 57.5..........B Grylls (a2) 7 Charmarama (12) 57.5..................D Bradley 8 Cocoa (1) 57.5................................ J Riddell 9 0008x Doozyatold (10) 57.5........................K Smith 10 300x8 False Empathy 57.5...................... Scratched 11 0x80 Mouad 57.5................................... Scratched 12 5x686 Raffles Ready (11) 57.5...................R Myers 13 5x87 Stunning Princess (9) 57.5..........R Hannam 14 30970 Twilight Doll (6) 57.5.................... B Lammas RACE 4 1.30pm WANGANUI STEELFORMERS 1200 3YO MAIDEN $7000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 3x Keen Tempo (9) 57.5...................B Lammas
Waikato GRC Fields for Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 9. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 RACE 1, 12.10pm (NZT) CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SPRINT C3, 375m 1 156x1 Superior Izmir (c4) nwtd F &...........Turnwald 2 5761F Only Kate 21.43.......................... R O’Regan 3 84286 Mr. Majestic 21.41..............................J Black 4 11412 Harajuku Baby 21.37........................ B Craik 5 22656 Belrani 21.54................................... G Farrell 6 25858 Lochinvar Valero nwtd.................D Schofield 7 62488 Monty Dosh nwtd........................ B Littlejohn 8 71686 Tiger Karen nwtd.............................P Green 9 87647 Exciting Dream nwtd................... R O’Regan RACE 2, 12.29pm STEPHEN MARSH RACING SPRINT C0, 375m 1 76556 Obi Wan Kenobi nwtd............K Sutch-Jones 2 Dollywood nwtd................................. B Craik 3 85654 Hefeweizen nwtd..............................T Green 4 442 Thrilling Rebel nwtd......................... K Walsh 5 42 Yambla Flyer nwtd.......................D Schofield 6 38327 Uno Kim nwtd............................. R O’Regan 7 Larto nwtd......................................A Cleaver 8 44564 Ike Jones nwtd.......................K Sutch-Jones 9 65747 Wheezy Appeal nwtd.......................P Green 10 677 Fiery Conquest nwtd................... W Toomath RACE 3, 12.47pm ALL SEW EMBROIDERY SPRINT C2, 375m 1 77724 Missing Melody nwtd...................A Turnwald 2 76617 Bon Vogue 21.55...........................A Cleaver 3 73333 Utah Bolt 21.49........................... G Pomeroy 4 46625 Fastback King nwtd........................... A Clark 5 42644 Edward Cullen 21.64........................ B Craik 6 61876 It’s A Doll nwtd.............................A Turnwald 7 88167 Judge To Excel nwtd........................... R Udy 8 43714 Opawa Charlie nwtd........................... R Udy 9 44463 Lochinvar Yasi 21.42...................D Schofield 10 38586 Diggin’ On You nwtd........................ I George RACE 4, 1.04pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C1, 375m 1 46443 Lachlan Valley nwtd.................... R O’Regan 2 45753 Hot Lass 21.40...............................A Cleaver 3 8x566 Lucylicious nwtd................................T Agent 4 18777 Hot Pal 21.94.............................. W Toomath 5 44684 Major Tom 21.91......................... L Laagland 6 x7437 Opawa Miata nwtd...................... B Littlejohn 7 51183 Feel The Vibe nwtd.....................D Schofield 8 85454 Realon Rumba 21.42.................. R O’Regan 9 16787 Chase Ostee nwtd....................... C F Moore 10 88x87 Tapu Boy 21.54...............................A Bowen
Christchurch GRC Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 10. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 4.30pm (NZT) SPEIGHT’S STAKES C3, 520m 1 52233 Dyna Groll 30.82 C &....................D Roberts 2 38515 Big Token 31.03.........................J McInerney 3 85676 Adulterous nwtd C &.....................D Roberts 4 18255 Girl Racer 30.42 H &...........................Taylor 5 54545 Bigtime Kelina nwtd..........................B Shaw 6 61227 Speedy Kazza nwtd...................J McInerney 7 25282 Opawa Wally nwtd L &........................ Wales 8 48588 Waterview Lass 30.66 C &................. Fagan RACE 2, 4.47pm CTV SPRINT C4, 295m 1 66651 Jennings (c5) nwtd S &.....................Bonnett 2 56611 Rule Judge Judy 17.59 J &.....................May 3 21133 Gotta Go Ace 17.48...................R Blackburn 4 26473 Know Attention 17.10..................... G Cleeve 5 14522 Homebush Mayhem 17.27.........J McInerney 6 18788 Smash Amy 17.19........................... M Grant 7 76513 Knox 17.44........................................ B Dann 8 72665 Runway Queen 17.41.................... G Cleeve 9 58771 Kin Nikki 17.41.............................. L Waretini 10 63477 Fireman’s Escort 17.28.................. G Cleeve RACE 3, 5.05pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 66374 No Undies Sundy 30.39.............J McInerney 2 45326 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J &.................D Fahey 3 63552 Wild Grove 30.41 C &...................D Roberts 4 21741 Gordon Bale 30.43 C &................D Roberts 5 68545 Magic Lass (c4) 30.43 C &...........D Roberts 6 25531 Russell Hart 30.20.....................J McInerney 7 83618 Homebush Iris 30.66..................J McInerney 8 76221 Opawa Style (c4) 30.55 L &................ Wales 9 72588 New York Affair (c4) nwtd J &.................May 10 73682 Magic You (c4) 30.65 C &.............D Roberts RACE 4, 5.22pm PUNTERS CONTEST SUNDAY 14 JULY DASH C4, 295m 1 58477 Homebush Helen 17.18.............J McInerney 2 11885 Bolt Rama nwtd S &.........................Bonnett 3 31678 Nerd Corner 17.63........................... M Grant 4 64878 Campaigner 17.34 H &........................Taylor 5 12416 Will Excite 17.36........................... L Waretini 6 34543 Know Thought 17.10...................... G Cleeve 7 23116 Wandy Gaylene 17.30................... G Cleeve 8 54424 Excuse Please 17.35................... J McMillan 9 55474 Life’s A Laugh 17.39..................R Blackburn
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floral art business she and her husband own; and were answered very fully by Panadda. Joan Dephoff thanked our gifted speaker, and presented her with a gift.
Apology from last week, didn’t record 2nd and 3rd from the Friday results and there was 1 lady in the ‘Heram” sorry Sandra!!! so 2nd Trevors Terrors (Trevor, Judy, Shirley) and 3rd Stuff Ups (Murray, Alec, Graham) Well Done All. Last Thursday a great day was had with our inaugural visit from the Temuka Bowling Club, this to be an on going visa versa event. We played triples and Allenton came out the winners this time but Temuka assured us it would be different next time as they found the all weather green a bit of a challenge!!!! Thanks to Ian from Temuka and Bish for getting this up and running. Our President was in attendance doing a very admirable job in the kitchen and a big thanks to everyone else that helped as our members always do; great stuff. A little fairy told me, Anne now drinks her tea and throws the cup on the floor, what’s that all about Anne? HeHe. Remember Friday Triples this week and also Tuesday Roll up next week. Good Bowling
Mid Canterbury Mountain Bike Club With the colder nights our regular Tuesday night chocolate fish races have been suspended due to lower numbers. The club decided to trial a Sunday afternoon race and social ride and although it was a bit blustery
we were delighted with the turnout. We had 18 riders in the main race followed by seven social riders. There were a few alterations to the track due to conditions but the afternoon was very enjoyable. Congratulations to the winner who was Scott Albon with a time of 21 minutes and 35 seconds. Second place went to Nigel Douglas with a time of 22 minutes and 20seconds closely followed by Neil Wylie at 22minutes and 56 seconds. The first Junior rider home was Henry Smith and Henry did the track in 24 minutes and 50 seconds which placed him 8th overall. Prizes were sponsored by Paul Wylie Cyclerama. Thanks to timers and marshalls on the
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At the recent Annual Meeting of the Bowling Club the following Officers were elected. Patron, Trevor Grigg. Past President, Colleen Van Leeuwarden. President, Graham Taylor. Vice President, Anne Gowan. Secretary, Koa Congdon. Treasurer, Barry MacLauchlan. Delegates to Subcentre, Murray Anderson and Diane Gutberlet. Committee, Colin Bird and Gaynor Crack. Match Committee, Men. Murray Anderson, Maurice Houston, Ian Blackwood. Ladies, Noeline MacKenzie, Heather Mowatt, Anne Gowan. Tournament committee, Men, Jo Ryk, Mike Quinn, John Lilley. Ladies, Joan Dutton, Gloria Hawkins, Ollie Collins. Greens Superintendent, Diane Gutberlet. Green Keeper, Roger Gutberlet. Selector, Men, John Smart, Ladies, Diane Gutberlet. Bar Manager, Jo Ryk. Surrounds Convenor, Ian Blackwood. Supplies , Joyce Gray. Social Convenor, Russell Anstiss. Catering Convenor, Barry MacLauchlan. Publicity, Anne Gowan. Trophy Custodian, Rosemarie O’Sullivan. Delegate to Bowls Canterbury, Verna Veint. Tit Bits Editor, Diane Gutberlet. Raffles, Barry MacLauchlan. Historian, Colleen Vanleeuwarden. Reviewer, Mervyn Jones. The club is happy to welcome new members for the coming season beginning September. Recently a successful mid winter dinner was held and attended by over 80 people at a cost of $8. This week the club is delivering Meals on Wheels as part of their volunteer service to the community. My thanks to all those who are helping, your assistance is greatly appreciated. To all those who are not in tip top health we wish you all a speedy return to better health and hope to see you all at the winter social functions: cards and mahjong on Mondays and Mahjong on Wednesdays. Both start at 1.30pm.
Ashburton Indoor Bowls Results from Tuesday triples with 18 entries and play four games on the point system. The winner on 106 points was the MSA team of Winston Lee, Lester Hurst and Stan Stringer. Second on 104 points was Michael Lawson, Alex Crawford and Melva Clucas, with Russell Ellis’s team 103 points was third and fourth was Matthew Bassett’s team on 101 points. Triples all one club played on Thursday night on the points , first was Mark Sheard’s Wakanui team with 106 points, second on 101 points from the Willowby Club was Graeme Chapman’s team, and in third place was the team of John Cuthbertson from Wakanui with 100½ points. There were 19 teams entered and 10 of the 12 clubs were represented.
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Club It was a wet, wild and windy night, just before the snow, but members were warmed by the talk Kevin Crequer gave us on Rarotonga. He accompanied it with some enticing pictures, showing us daily life and scenes from the island. There are actually 15 islands in the group, most people living in the south( around 14-15 000 ).Rarotonga is 32km around, surrounded by a coral reef. Most visitors hire a scooter, gaining their Cook Island driving licence. Muri Beach has the most water activities available, but the whole island is a resort. Many cruise ships are beginning to call, with passengers being taken to shore by tender. The island could be walked across, though the interior is mountainous. You can take a 4-wheel drive safari up tracks. The outer circumference road leads you to the resorts and beaches, and the inner to farms and older houses. Income is derived from tourism, pearls and fishing. On Sunday, everything stops for church. Nightlife involves a bus to the bars and clubs. The best months to visit are June to October. Take cash as ATMs charge a higher rate. Money can run out at the weekends. Kevin spoke about dogs, cats, chooks, lizards, the markets for food and some souvenirs. He would recommend Rarotonga over Fiji, and I’m sure he has tempted several members to consider going. Our speakers on July 17 are Barbara and Kelly Kingsbury, who will give us an insight to the life and work of their daughter Mandy, who has spent 18 years in Dubai. Join us 7:30 at St David’s.
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Ashburton Writers’ Group President Julie welcomed members recently to the July meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group. Kaye read a quotation that she had found from the wall of a Fiordland Hut written during a spell of bad weather. Rae reported on the Short Story and Poetry Competition, the entries were starting to come in. Preliminary judging would be done by members on Tuesday 16 July, and the prize giving ceremony would be held at the Ashburton District Council Chambers on Wednesday 24 July. The Assignment for the meeting was to write about a country you would like to visit and to tell why. Members wrote of Great Britain, Western Australia, Singapore, Hawaii, New Zealand, England, Wales and Scotland. Members voted on the best twist in the story, this was won by Marion. The instant exercise was to write about the full moon, a photo on Deb’s computer. Members wrote of werewolf, fascination, pottery designs, murderous hawk, wolf howl and Scottish battle. The meeting concluded with the serving of afternoon tea. The assignment for August is to write a story beginning with the words “Once Upon A Time”. Visitors are welcome to the meetings, please phone Rae at 308 8927.
Ashvegas Country Club Last Sunday’s club day was held at Mayfield
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6.00 3 News. 7.00 Campbell Live. 7.30 House Rules. (PGR) The pressure is mounting to finish Jemma and Ben’s home renovation. 8.30 The Almighty Johnsons. (AO, T) Attraction versus repulsion, destiny versus free-will, Godliness versus humanity, the battle is definitely on. 9.35 Bones. (AO, R, T) A body dressed as a scarecrow and found in a cornfield turns out to be a polygamist. 10.35 Nightline. 11.15 ANZ Golf World. 11.45 Medium. (AO, T)
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Maddie Love, 13, Caitlin Moore, 12, Steph Ching (ANZ), Maddy Bremner, 12, and Tessa Inwood, 12, practise shooting for goal with the new equipment they won at Ashburton Borough School on Friday. The school was the only one from Mid Canterbury, but one of many from throughout the country, to receive a grant from ANZ, As part of the grant, Ashburton Borough received two match balls, five practice balls and a set of new netball hoops.
6.00 Friends. (G, R, T) 6.30 Neighbours. (G, T) 7.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, T) Ula learns a harsh lesson. 7.30 Police Ten 7. (R, T) 8.00 Code: 1. (T) 8.30 Arrow. (AO, T) Tommy and Malcolm have a heart-to-heart talk, while Oliver’s at odds with Diggle when Diggle’s commanding officer becomes the Arrow’s latest target. 9.30 20/20. (T) 10.30 Vampire Diaries. (AO, T) 11.30 Police Ten 7. (T) Highlights of police dog action from the front line.
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day and also to Robbie’s Bar and Bistro who provided platters for the hungry riders at the prize giving afterwards. While the track has some new challenges during the winter months it is still a great ride and its just as much fun with a bit of mud and water added to the mix. We are so lucky to have this great facility right at our doorstep. The Mid Canterbury Mountain Bike Club always welcomes new members and you can check us out on our website at www. midcanterburymtbclub.co.nz. The club is holding their AGM at the Celtic Clubrooms on August 7 at 7.30pm and invite everyone to attend.
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and it would be an understatement to say that the turn out, once again, was extremely disappointing. Perhaps it was the prospect of trying to play a round of golf in the gale force winds or possibly the grief felt by the loss of the popular Blues side the previous evening that caused many of our golfers to stay at home. Paul Hefford was one of the few golfers that did play and a dominant display by him saw him win all the beer from his less fortunate opposition. The wind did make life on the course a bit of a challenge at times and his score of net 76 was the best of the morning. This Sunday’s club day is scheduled to be held at Tinwald at the usual tee off time of 10am and hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder to us this weekend so that we can have a full club day.
Cavendish Club Drama Circle For our Friday afternoon entertainment the Drama Circle did readings and a sketch. Lots of laughter after the humorous readings read by May, Bev, Joan and Rona. The sketch was acted and read by Joan and Betty entitled “Two Leaves and a Stack” not the other “Stork” as some of the members thought. The dying plant of an elderly spinster caused her so much distress and little sympathy was given to her from her sister. Garden Circle On a chilly winter’s afternoon twenty five members gathered to see Panadda Chittock from the Allenton Florist Shop demonstrate her beautiful floral posy bowl arrangements. She made it all look so easy and the outcome so attractive. Many questions were asked about the
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6.00 NYPD Blue. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.15 Hardcore Pawn. (PG) 7.40 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.50 Law & Order. (M) 10.40 NCIS. (M) 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 12.20 WWE Hall of Fame. (M) 1.15 NYPD Blue. (M) 2.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.35 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Hardcore Pawn. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Hardcore Pawn. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Criminal Intent. (M) 9.30 Robert Ludlum’s Covert One: The Hades Factor. (M) Part Four. 10.30 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NCIS. (M) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 America’s Funniest Home Videos. 1.45 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 2.10 NYPD Blue. (M) 3.05 Criminal Intent. (M) 3.55 Robert Ludlum’s Covert One: The Hades Factor. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)
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Top New Zealand whitewater kayakers Luuka Jones and Mike Dawson have kick-started their Olympic campaigns with a series of semifinal finishes in the opening rounds of the world cup circuit in Europe as they build their seasons. Dawson’s rebuild has been more of a physical one, after breaking his back in an extreme race at the end of last year and spending four months out of his boat over summer. The 26-year-old finished 29th in the Cardiff world cup, 24th in Augsburg (Germany) and 27th in the justcompleted round in Spain, expressing surprise at his consistency. “I made quite a few mistakes and touches but the times were pretty close to being on the money,” Dawson said. “I managed to pick up four seconds of penalties in each of the three semifinals which took me out of finals conten-
By Dana Johannsen Team New Zealand tactician Ray Davies says his team isn’t sweating on the outcome of the upcoming jury hearing, because doing the job on the race track remains their sole focus. The Kiwi team yesterday (NZ time) collected their second point of the Louis Vuitton Cup, after another unopposed jaunt around the San Francisco Bay race course. They were scheduled to meet Artemis in their second match of the regatta but, with the Swedish team sidelined from the round-robin stages as they battle to get back on the water after May’s fatal capsize, Team New Zealand were left to go it alone. The action on the water this week has been secondary to the ructions going on off it. But while the America’s Cup world eagerly awaits a decision from the international jury over protests by Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa, Davies said they aren’t wasting any time worrying about the result. “You never know which way it is going to go with the jury. It doesn’t bother me. We just have to get on with it either way,” Davies said. Team New Zealand and the Italians have protested moves made by regatta director Iain Murray to change the AC72 class rule just a week out from the start of racing. They each presented their arguments to the jury on Tuesday, with Artemis and defenders Oracle getting their chances to respond. America’s Cup race management and the United States Coast Guard also had their say. Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa believe Murray has exceeded his authority in seeking to change the design rule, and changes can only be made with the unanimous consent of all teams. International jury chairman David Tillett confirmed yesterday a decision is expected today. The Emirates Team New Zealand crew again produced a slick display, instantly hitting their foils as they rocketed over the startline at 40 knots having judged the time and distance perfectly. The team also managed to
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Emirates Team New Zealand races by itself past Alcatraz Island during an America’s Cup challenger series sailing race in San Francisco. pull off several foil-to-foil gybes to ensure they lost very little boatspeed. In almost every gybe they were able to keep their speed above 25 knots all the way through the manoeuvre. The reigning Louis Vuitton Cup champions completed the 16-nautical-mile racecourse in just over 45 minutes – about a minute faster than they completed the opening race, but could not beat Monday’s top speed of 42.8 knots (nearly 80km/h), with LiveLine recording an official top speed of 42.28. Davies said it felt like his team were generally sharper yesterday than their first outing. “We sailed a little bit better today, for sure,” he said. “We had
a couple of bad gybes the other day, but there was also a bit more wind towards the end of the race, so there’s a few variables there but it did feel like we sailed quicker today than the other day. “There were a couple of tacks that we could have done better but, generally, it felt pretty good around the course.” Dean Barker once again elected to sail the full seven-leg course, rather than the shorter alternative offered by Murray. Barker said while they are once again without an opponent, they had to treat it like they would any other race day. Prior to the race getting under way, Cup defenders Oracle were flexing their muscle on San Francisco Bay, taking both their
AC72s out for a spin. With Olympic great Ben Ainslie, who is known for his aggressive sailing, at the helm of boat one to push Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill in boat two, Team New Zealand will be very nervous about their solo sailing programme through much of the early rounds of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Asked if he was frustrated at seeing the defenders out there with two boats on the course, while they are left to sail by themselves, Davies was philosophical about the situation. “It’s a shame the other teams aren’t quite ready to be out there with us,” he said. “Hopefully that is the end of it as far as Prada’s concerned and I really sympathise
with Artemis’ situation at the moment and I honestly wish them all the best for getting out there.” The Artemis boat is undergoing structural testing at their Alameda base, with the hulls of the boat being suspended upside down and various loads put through the boat. “Hopefully by the end of the week we will have completed those tests and we can flip the boat upright and start putting it all together,” said helmsman Nathan Outteridge. The Australian Olympic champion estimates once those tests are complete, it may still take up to 10 days to prepare the boat for sea trials. - APNZ
Shooter Jhaniele Fowler has been rewarded for her outstanding debut season with the Southern Steel by being named the ANZ Championship’s best new talent for the 2013 season. The 23-year-old Jamaican international grabbed headlines this season by breaking the league’s shooting records, including most goals in a season and most goals in a single match, in her first year of the ANZ Championship. “We’ve never seen a player like Jhaniele who has had such an impact on the competition in their first season of ANZ Championship,” league general manager Andy Crook said. Fowler’s 65 goals against the Tactix, in just her second game, broke league’s record for most goals in a single game - a figure she achieved twice this season on the way to eclipsing the competition’s record for most goals in a season. The shooter finished the season with 666 goals, at an average of 52.1 goals per game and at 94 per cent accuracy, to surpass the previous record of 574 goals set by fellow Jamaican Carla Borrego in 2010. Fowler has re-signed with the Steel for another two seasons. - APNZ
A great week for the OCBC team in Malaysia I
arrived in Malaysia for the Malaysian National Road Championships to help teammate Loh Sea Keong try to take the National Champion Jersey. Five kilometres into the 190km race, Loh and I were in a seven-man breakaway. The break became disorganised with 45km to go so I rode off the front and gained a minute and a half lead which worked in Loh’s favour, as he sat while the others had to work to catch me. With 30km I was still up the road but was told to sit up and go back to help Loh. He lost contact with the front, so I had to wait in the front group hoping that he would manage to come back but he never did. I ended up sixth but it wasn’t the best day as the plan didn’t work out. A few days later we had the five-stage Jelajah Malaysia. The opening 187km stage started fast with attack after attack. I was in a breakaway 50 kilometres in with two of my OCBC teammates until a group of eight crept up the road with 20km to go. Loh was in the group, so Jiwen and I had to wait to see if the group would stay away or come back. They stayed and Loh came seventh with me and Jiwen 11th and 12th. With 40km left in stage two’s 200km journey the race went
Ashburton cyclist Jason Christie had a busy few days on the bike in Malaysia recently racing for OCBC Singapore pro team on the Asian UCI tour. back into attack mode and soon enough, I found myself in the thick of it. I went alone across a gap to another two riders that had broken earlier and then with 25km to go we caught the initial break and dropped them straight away, joined by another six guys that had broken away from the peloton. Loh was in the group and with him being up the road the day before we knew he could take the leader’s jersey if we maintained the gap on the peloton. Loh snuck off the front of the group with 6km to go and was joined by two others while I had the frustration of having to sit back and watch as they extended their lead, which meant a lost chance at a possible stage win. Inside the final kilometre I attacked and caught Loh on the line to come fourth and while I was a bit gutted to miss the chance for a stage win it was a great day for the team. Stage three was a short 90km and provided an ideal chance for a couple of teams to fight for a stage win in a bunch sprint which worked in
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Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women July 16 Eagles Stableford – Tuesday Starters: Heather Robertson and Wendy Suttie Please report 9.30 a.m. In the Clubhouse for a 10 a.m. start Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday July 18 Rnd 4 Marion Marshall Trophy, stroke Report 9.45 a.m. Nine Hole Convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 Saturday 13th July Ladies report 11 a.m. For 11.15 a.m. start All women players welcome to join weekend
Tuesday Ladies July 16 LGU: 2nd Foundation Cup: 2nd Betty McBride (B3) Starters: D. Mitchell & C. Shanks. Cards: J. Bruhns & J. Smith Tea Duties: A.M. V. Johnstone: P.M. E. Pierce & P. Bishop No., 1 10.00 a.m .A. Dwan, J. Smith: 10.05: D. Bell, P. Bell. J. Vanderheide 10.10: D. Wellman, V. Cartney, B. Jackson: No 10: 10.00 a.m. C. Linney. P. Smith. D. Lowe: 10.05 J. Undy: K. King. C. Shanks No. 4: 10.00 a.m. B. Harris, B. Cochrane, S.Young: 10.05 M. Pawsey, S. Vucetich, M. Smith: No. 13: 10.00 a.m. B. O’Neill, P. Bishop. P. McLauchlan: 10.05 M. Moore, V. Hampton, P. Ellis: 9 Holes: 5th Bell Trophy
our favour. With Loh leading, we had a couple of boys pull laps on the front of the peloton with another couple of teams to ensure the field stayed together and finished in a mass sprint which was chaotic, containing numerous crashes but I stayed upright to finish 35th. Stage four was a long hot day of 215km. Loh still led the GC so it was up to the OCBC boys to take control and do all the work. The last third of the race was when the action really started. Guys tried to get away and blow the race apart and it was up to me to keep Loh safe and chase down the breakaway attempts. Groups would get away and come back again but at the end of the stage it was a bunch sprint from a reduced peloton and I came in13th. A 170km ride was on the menu for final day which saw OCBC, Singapore’s National Team, various other teams and Malaysian riders work during the stage to help out Loh. At the midway point the entire Baku team attacked up the main climb of the stage and I covered them as they
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Results Golf Mayfield Ladies Golf July 9 Stableford Mariln Cross 36, Glenys Carr 34 c/b, Joyce Davis 34 c/b, Margaret Reid 34, Betty Wilson 33, Judy Webb 33 Marilyn Cross/Hasting McLeod/Property Brokers 2nd shot nearest the pin 2&11 0-30 Betty Wilson, 31-40+ Edna Ralston ALT Nearest the Pin 5&14; Alison Vessey Marjory Murdoch Player of the Day: Marilyn
tion but I was more pleased with my run times. In Germany, my raw time would’ve been good enough for third place and, without touches, I would’ve made the top 15 at both the others, at a course that historically I’ve been pretty slow on.” Both paddlers have been able to hire coaches this season thanks to funding from High Performance Sport New Zealand, with Dawson linking with experienced Slovenian paddler Dejan Kralj. He will spend the next five weeks in Slovenia before the next two world cups and September’s world championships in Prague. Jones missed the final world cup in Spain, meanwhile, to try to embed changes she’s made with her Britain coach Campbell Walsh after also comfortably making the semifinals in Germany. She finished 35th in Cardiff and 28th in Augsburg. - APNZ
• College thumped Ashburton College was beaten by Burnside 5-9 across the sporting codes in the annual winter exchange on Tuesday. On the netball count Burnside A got up 33-25 but College B had a 37-17 win. The college year 9A team also chalked up a 34-18 win but the year 10A side went down 21-27. The basketball was slit with the college senior girls claiming an 80-50 win but the boys were beaten 76-104. The college chess team was responsible for two of the school’s five wins with their A team winning 13-2.5 and the B team 12-4. Burnside made the most of the home field advantage, proving too strong on the hockey turf with their boys winning 6-1 and girls 6-0 and on the football field winning 5-0 in the girls’ match and 5-2 in the boys’ match. The college under 14 rugby boys were edged out 34-35, the under 15s also narrowly went down 29-31 while a 1st XV development XV went down 10-22.
• Grant seventh Methven athlete Julia Grant finished seventh in the Haugesund 70.3 Ironman in Norway on Sunday. Grant came out of the water almost a minute behind a lead bunch of six and managed to haul in Britain’s Georgie Rutherford who had led out of the water, on the 90km bike but was overtaken on the run by fellow Kiwi Britta Martin of Nelson to finish in seventh in a time of 4 hours 31.30 minutes, 19 minutes behind the winner. Austrian Lisa Huetthaler, who was banned for doping in 2008, took charge off the front in the bike leg and built a five-minute lead heading into the run and held on to finish three minutes out in front of British runner-up Catriona Morrison in a time of 4hr 12.11 min. It was another top 10 finish for Grant in Europe having come in sixth in the UK 70.3 in June.
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Ashburton cyclist Jason Christie on the bike in Malaysia. blew one-by-one. With 30km to go, the break was caught and then another break of three guys broke away with 20km remaining, gaining a substantial lead quickly. The peloton gave chase coming into the finish but the three out
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front managed to stay clear by 11 seconds and I finished up 20th. Loh held the yellow jersey but with the three staying clear by 11 seconds I moved from 10th in the GC to 11th and the OCBC team went from leading the
July 8 The Annual Derby between the Ashburton and Coronation clubs for the Bullock shield resulted in a win for Coronation Greg Menzies top scored with a good possible. Individual scores were: Coronation team 1) Sandy Collett 97.3, Steve McArthur 97.4, Mark Stewart 98.4, T.J. Stewart 98.3, Hailey Beevor 96.3. Total 486.17. Coronation team 2) Nina McKenzie 95.4, Bryan Hunter 94.3, Savanna McArthur 94.2, Coby Snowden 96.3, Bill Rankin 96.4. Total 475.16. Coronation 3) Brian Hawksby 90.1, Shirley Herridge 93.0, Nick Squires 91.2, Sarah Clifford 94.2 Graham McLaren 93.3. Total 461.8. Reserves Heather Ross 89.0, Murray Cook 88.0, Erin McLaren 87.1. Ashburton 1) Greg Menzies 100.8, Roger Harris 93.2, Rodney McDowell 91.0, Grant Glassey 91.1, Allan Mitchell 92.2. Total 467.13 Ashburton team 2) Bruce Dellow 87.0, Laura McKenzie 88.3, Shaun Bovey 77.0, Garth Wright 84.0. Total 336.3. At the end of the evening Greg Menzies, Sandy Collett, Sarah Clifford, Hailey Beevor,
Teams Classification to finishing second. All in all though, a great week for the OCBC team with Loh taking his home country’s tour win and everyone riding well, gaining various other results during the week.
Coby Snowden, Nina McKenzie and Savanna McArthur were congratulated for their selection in the various South Island teams to compete against the North Island in August. Coronation Tyro on 2 July Ben Wakelin 88.0, Daniel Johnson 88.3, Joel Brunke 94.1, Hamish Sheate 74.0, James Sheate 79.1, Jarrod Ward 75.1, Ari Settle 85.0, Hayley Gimblett 85.0, Liam O’Reilly 87.0, Tom McKendry 67.0, Adriaan Depris 71.0, Connor Hydes 88.0, Liam Hydes 82.0, Emma Smith 72.0, Morgan Smith 70.0, Logan McArthur 71.0.
Volleyball Robbies Bar & Bistro Volleyball July 8Atomics v Silver Fern Farms 3-0, Scared Hitless v Misfits 1-2, Team Mega v AshColl 1-2, 4 Play v Set, Play 2-1, Social Quads v Wondars 2-1, S & Giggles v Team Havoc 3-0. Player of the night is Jess from Team Mega
New Zealand runner Angie Smit is likely to be heading back to Russia next month after running under the B qualifying standard for next month’s world championships in Moscow when finishing fourth in the 800m at the World University Games in Kazan, Russia yesterday. Smit ran a personal best of 2 minutes 00.03 seconds to beat the standard of 2:01.00. Her previous best was 2:00.67, set in Belgium last year. The race was won by Margarita Mukasheva from Kazakhstan in 1:58.96, a new national record. As Smit has not attended a world championships previously, the Christchurch 21-year-old was required to run just one B standard time and can now expect to be named in the team when the final group of athletes is announced next week. The world championships start on August 10. - APNZ
• Zaha to tour Aust Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed that new signing Wilfried Zaha will join the squad for their pre-season tour of east Asia and Australia. Zaha only began preseason training on Monday after taking time off to recover from England’s European Under-21 Championship campaign and Moyes wanted to talk to the former Crystal Palace man before deciding whether to take him along on the trip. “He will travel with us on the tour,” Moyes told talkSPORT. “He has only been with us for two days but I will take him away, see how he goes and have a look.” Wayne Rooney will also be part of the tour, although there has been no further developments on his future, with Moyes again insisting that the 27-year-old striker was not up for sale. United’s tour takes them to Thailand, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong before they return home for a further friendly in Sweden. - AFP
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Adams, Jackson shine at Summer League By Kris Shannon
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The Kiwi connection at the NBA Summer League in Orlando impressed yesterday, with Steven Adams and Cedric Jackson both leading their teams to victory. Adams and Jackson are at the opposite ends of the NBA spectrum – one taking his first steps and the other trying to climb back – and both have something to prove in the offseason tournament. Chosen by Oklahoma City with the No 12 overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft, Adams is attempting to make a good first impression and win over a fanbase with some reservations over the
talented but raw rookie. And Jackson, the Breakers’ twotime most valuable player, is one of a legion of talented basketballers attempting to play their way onto an NBA roster – akin to hopefuls at a talent show aiming for fame. The 19-year-old New Zealander and the 27-year-old American are representative of the type of athlete found at the Summer League, where rookies, fringe players and international talent compete with one another under the watchful gaze of NBA coaches and scouts. It’s difficult to stand out in such an environment, but both Adams and Jackson made positive steps towards achieving their respective goals yesterday.
onships, last season winning the league MVP award. His longstanding dream is to play once again under the bright lights of the NBA, and he has done his chances no harm while playing for the Miami Heat this week. A day after starting at point guard against Brooklyn and recording five points and nine assists, Jackson repeated the feat and added eight rebounds as the Heat easily beat Orlando. Jackson came close to winning a roster spot with San Antonio during last year’s Summer League and form like he is currently displaying could see him go one better this time around. - APNZ
Development league to match such achievements when next season resumes, he managed to limit Drummond to 12 points and helped lay the foundation for the Thunder to overcome a 14-point deficit. It was Adams’ second appearance in the tournament – after he began with two points, six rebounds and two blocks against Indiana on Monday – and he will hope to contribute further when Oklahoma City play Philadelphia today. While Adams’ contract is guaranteed, Jackson is facing much longer odds of cracking the NBA. Having played limited minutes for three teams in 2009/10, Jackson headed to New Zealand and led the Breakers to consecutive champi-
Starting at centre for Oklahoma City against Detroit, Adams played 31 minutes and scored 11 points on four-of-five shooting from the floor. Adams added six rebounds and turned over the ball only once as the Thunder edged the Pistons 79-75. Adams’ performance was all the more impressive considering he came up against Detroit big man Andre Drummond. Another 19-year-old centre, Drummond was drafted in last year’s lottery (No 9 overall) and impressed enough in his first season to warrant selection to the NBA All-Rookie second team. Although Adams will likely spend too much time in the NBA
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Hurricanes a Mark Schwarzer’s Chelsea move a ‘gamble’ victim of their own success By Roje Adaimy
Mark Schwarzer’s decision to sign with Premier League giants Chelsea is a big gamble which could become a concern for Australia’s 2014 World Cup campaign, says former Socceroo Robbie Slater. Veteran goalkeeper Schwarzer surprised by agreeing to a one-year contract with Chelsea yesterday even though he accepted Petr Cech remained the club’s No.1 gloveman. Slater, a former national teammate of Schwarzer’s, said the move was risky and – with Cech having
By Daniel Richardson Last year’s surprising set of results may have been the worst thing to happen to the Hurricanes. With an inexperienced squad, Mark Hammett’s upstarts came within two competition points of a wildcard spot in the playoffs last season and registered impressive wins over the Crusaders and Chiefs during the campaign. The wheels haven’t completely fallen off this year, but if they don’t beat the Crusaders in Christchurch tomorrow night they could register an 11th-place finish in 2013 – their equal-worst finish in Super Rugby. They also face the real possibility that first-five Beauden Barrett could head north to join the Blues next season. This year began promisingly for the Hurricanes as they rode the wave of confidence from last season’s efforts but skipper Conrad Smith has revealed the side may have been a victim of their own success as they started to believe their own hype. “I think just looking at this year, I think there was a little bit – and this is only a small thing – but we maybe felt we were better than what we were on the back of last year and that plays its part,” Smith said. “I think we might have forgotten some of the hard work that went in to those results last year and when that starts to happen it’s dangerous and we talked about that at the start but I think it’s an individual thing. I think a lot of our young guys learned that this year and I think they’ll be better for it.” It was a refreshingly honest assessment from Smith and provided an interesting insight in to a team who have dropped six of their past seven fixtures as their campaign tailed off badly. Whether the coaching staff will admit they were wrong or not, the turning point this year came when they switched Barrett to fullback for a game against the Blues in round nine when they were on a four-game winning streak. Sir John Kirwan’s men took advantage of the needless backline reshuffle with installed Tusi Pisi at pivot and pounced for a 28-6 win and Hammett’s side were never the same. That change is believed to be
missed only 10 games in five years – would mean a lot less game time. “For me, it’s a big gamble,” Slater told Fox Sports on Wednesday. “For me, it’s also a little bit surprising because I thought Mark left Fulham really because he wasn’t guaranteed the No.1 position. “We need Mark Schwarzer – particularly at his age – playing week-in, week-out to keep his reflexes sharp. “Of course it could happen – with an injury or if something happens to Petr Cech – but, given the recent history of Cech, that looks very, very unlikely.
“If he doesn’t play, it’s a worry for the Socceroos.” The move took observers aback because Schwarzer declined the chance to stay at Fulham after they signed Dutch international goalkeeper Marten Stekelenburg, saying he wanted to be confident of being first choice at his new club ahead of the World Cup. However, Schwarzer seemed less concerned after joining Chelsea under returning high-profile manager Jose Mourinho. “Petr is number one – that goes without saying,” 40-year-old Schwarzer told Sky Sports News.
would as No.1. He’s experienced and, what he’s done for Australia in the past, I think Holger would accept that.” Slater added that while joining Mourinho would have been a major drawcard, so, too, would the club’s proximity to his family home in neighbouring suburb Fulham. Schwarzer left Craven Cottage after five years at the end of last season. He is the first overseas player with more than 500 Premier League appearances, many for Middlesbrough, having moved to England from Sydney in 1996. - AAP
Donnelly gets rare start Former All Black Tom Donnelly will make a rare start at lock for the Crusaders in their clash with the Hurricanes in Christchurch tomorrow night. With regular starter Luke Romano out of action with an ankle injury, Donnelly joins Sam Whitelock in the second row in the only change to the Crusaders starting side that accounted for the Chiefs, 43-15, last weekend. The last time Hurricanes and Crusaders met was back in round four of the Super Rugby
Beauden Barrett one of the main factors in Barrett’s thinking that he may need a change of scene. While Barrett is a competent fullback, he is the country’s thirdbest five-eighth and there isn’t a lot of logic in changing a player from such a key position when you are on a roll. When Hammett was asked yesterday whether he felt Barrett would return next year, he offered: “I’m confident he’s really passionate about the Hurricanes and what I really like about Beauden as opposed to potentially dealing with some other players is that he’s all about, ‘how do I get better?’,” Hammett said. “I like the fact he gives himself time to look back, get a view as to where the future of the team is and the wider direction of the franchise. “I think it’s fantastic. We don’t get too many players who think as deeply as that.” Barrett has said he won’t make a decision on his future until the end of the Super Rugby season, while All Blacks wing Julian Savea is also off-contract. A strong majority of the Hurricanes squad has been signed for next year and Smith and Hammett both spoke positively today that they can take a step in the right direction next season as they look to make the play-offs for the first time since 2009. - APNZ
competition in March when the Hurricanes pipped the Crusaders 29-28 thanks to a late intercept try from Alapati Leiua. The Crusaders are fourth on the ladder and will be looking for a win against the 11th-placed Hurricanes to secure home advantage in the early stages of the playoffs. Meanwhile, Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara left training at Rugby League Park in Newtown yesterday with a knee complaint. The No 9 went for scans yes-
terday afternoon and if he was to be ruled out of tomorrow’s game, Chris Smylie would likely start with Tongan international Samisoni Fisilau providing cover from the bench. Crusaders: Israel Dagg, Tom Marshall, Ryan Crotty, Tom Taylor, Zac Guildford, Dan Carter, Andy Ellis; Kieran Read (captain), Matt Todd, George Whitelock, Sam Whitelock, Tom Donnelly, Owen Franks, Corey Flynn, Wyatt Crockett. Reserves: Ben Funnell, Joe Moody, Jimmy Tupou, Luke Whitelock, Willi Heinz, Tyler Bleyendaal, Telusa Veainu. - APNZ
Wallabies’ clean slate could benefit Cooper By Ed Jackson Will Genia admits he’s excited at the prospect of reuniting with Quade Cooper for the Wallabies under new coach Ewen McKenzie but he insists they can’t take it for granted. The Queensland Reds halves duo have built up a strong understanding during McKenzie’s tenure at the Super Rugby franchise but they were separated at test level as playmaker Cooper fell out of favour after criticising the Wallabies’ environment under former coach Robbie Deans. McKenzie’s promotion to replace Deans at the helm of the Wallabies has opened the door for the return of the controversial Cooper. Genia, who struggled to combine with makeshift No.10 James O’Connor in the series against the British and Irish Lions, had no doubt his game would benefit from having Cooper back alongside him when the Wallabies resume action
against the All Blacks next month. “When you’re going into big games, you want to be able to trust the guys inside and outside you,” said Genia yesterday. “Combinations play a big part in that. Myself and Quade obviously go back a long way and we do have that good relationship. “You can’t hide the fact that Ewen’s always been a big fan of Quade’s but, just like every other player in Australia, we’re going to have to prove ourselves. “Everyone has a clean slate and everyone has to prove they’re worthy of that test jumper again.” Genia’s words of warning were echoed by Wallabies and Reds skipper James Horwill. “For all players, it’s a clean slate,” Horwill said. “It’s a change and we now need to impress the new Wallabies coach because you can’t rest on your laurels. “When he (McKenzie) first came in here with the Reds, that was something he was big on.
Reputations for him weren’t as big as the way you acted, and your actions on the field and training park.” The Wallabies were dogged by off-field discipline issues which apparently left senior players like Horwill and Genia frustrated and upset at some of their teammates. Genia was confident the Australian Rugby Union had picked the right man in McKenzie to get that under control and get the best from the Wallabies. “Man-managing is probably his biggest strength,” he said. “He knows how to get inside players’ heads and get the best out of every individual, whether they’ve played one test or played 50 tests. “We were a young playing group when he first came in and he kind of had to put his foot down to make us realise what it meant to be a Reds player ... him being a proud former Wallaby, he understands what it means to wear that jersey.” - AAP
Second five a problem position M
a’a Nonu’s antics over the past few weeks (years?) serve as a reminder of the interesting position he plays in - second five eighths. The position itself isn’t an issue - he’s the link between the brains of the outfit who decides whether to kick or run and the big, blockbusting centre who is going to smash the defensive line and set up the wings for a swag of easy tries, and he’s the rock in the middle of his own defensive outfit, doing his utmost to prevent the opposition doing exactly the same things. The issue is, and we’re talking on the national stage here, is who to put in that position? Obviously Ma’a, when he’s, er, available, has it all wrapped up for just as long as he wants it. But a quick check of history reveals a surprising lack of superstar names that instantly come to mind.
“There’s a lot of games throughout the season and, I know that if I’m pushing as hard as I can do, then there’ll be opportunities along the way.” Former Socceroos coach Frank Farina was just as optimistic, saying he didn’t think it would affect Schwarzer’s bid for Brazil 2014 nor displease national coach Holger Osieck. “They play so many games in the Premier League and Chelsea’s involved in Europe as well with the FA Cup,” he said. “Mark will get game time, but probably not as much as he
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Try the little exercise of running through the rest of the team, and seeing what names jump out at you. From fullback, there’s Christian Cullen, back to Don Clarke, Fergie McCormick, George Nepia . . . Wings, there’s Jonah. And as supporting acts a heap of the likes of Grant Batty, Stu Wilson, Doug Howlett, John Kirwan, Joe Rokocoko. Back a bit further Bryan Williams and Ron Jarden. Centres you can pick from Bruce Robertson (best ever), Tana Umaga or Smokin’ Joe
Stanley. First five? We keep on churning them out, each the best in the world in their generation, most of them coming from Canterbury in fact. Dan Carter, Andrew Mehrtens, Wayne Smith - I suppose Grant Fox must sneak in there somewhere! Sid Going, Chris Laidlaw and Justin Marshall lead the charge at halfback from a horde of others. It’s exactly the same in the forward pack, or even more important, as the big guys are so fond of reminding the Flash Harrys in the backline; they can’t cut their merry capers if they haven’t got the pill. Right through every position there is enough discussion material to keep you down at the pub until well after closing time, without ever establishing ‘best in class’ in any of those
positions, the only thing that gets established for sure is why the All Blacks are the best team in the world, and always have been. Except for second five. Do any names leap to mind when you think of the great ones? I guess you could chuck Walter Little in the mix, but he came as sort of midfield package deal with Frank Bunce, the combination was better than the assorted parts. Maybe Aaron Mauger? Or Warwick Taylor or Bill Osborne? Remember here we’re looking for absolute superstars of the game, that would walk into any team, ever. Sonny Bill would probably have been a shoo-in in anybody’s selections, if he had ever stayed in one place long enough to actually create genuine legendary status.
I have to go back to Ian MacRrae to think of the standout in living memory; a quick check with the Rugby Hall of Fame confirms that all the best ones were doing their thing a long time ago. There’s Bert Cooke from the Invincibles, Mark Nicholls and Jimmy Hunter before them, although we have to rely on anecdotal evidence on how brilliant they really were. The sooner someone invents a time travel machine the better. Anyway, luckily for us the fans at home, that massive list of magnificent over-achievers in black means that the strong midfield link-man can be just that, there’s always been no shortage of very, very good players to fill the role, and because of that (except for a couple of minor historical glitches) the All Black juggernaut just continues to roll on down the highway.
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Itchy McCaw set for return By Kurt Bayer All Blacks’ captain Richie McCaw could return to Super Rugby next week if Saturday’s highly-anticipated return to club rugby is a success. The 32-year-old says he’s refreshed from his prolonged seven-month break and, after 12 weeks of training, is “itching” to get back on the field in time for the Crusaders’ first playoff game. Speaking at a media huddle yesterday, McCaw said he had no qualms about playing under current Crusaders’ captain, and fellow All Black star, Kieran Read, who he confirmed would remain as captain for the rest of the Super Rugby season. “If there’s a possibility of playing, it’ll be just purely that.” First, McCaw has to come through a rare game for his club side Christchurch, having not played for them since 2009. He’ll likely start at openside flanker against University at Christchurch Park in the Canterbury Metro competition on Saturday. “If Saturday goes well you can put your name in the hat for next week,” McCaw said after completing a training run with the Crusaders at Rugby Park yesterday. “But then that becomes up to Todd (coach, Blackadder), what’s right for the team, and obviously that’s the most important thing, But there is a possibility (of being selected).” Blackadder said McCaw is experienced enough to be able to tell him if he thinks he’s ready for the rigours of Super Rugby. But “he needs to get a game under his belt,” Blackadder said yesterday. “If he feels he’s a little underdone, then probably the best thing for him is to have another game of club rugby.” The 116-test veteran hasn’t played since the All Blacks’ loss to England at Twickenham last December. During his sabbatical, he travelled
extensively and regained his enthusiasm for the sport, he said. He has no regrets about taking such a long break from the game. “No regrets at all because I’m excited about getting back into it, and that’s the way it should be,” he said. “My biggest fear was it would get to the point I’d stop enjoying it, and it would start getting on top of me a bit. “So, having the break has sort of refreshed me and made me realise why you play the game, because you enjoy it, and I’m lucky to hopefully have a bit more time to do that.” McCaw said he hasn’t given thought to how many minutes he’ll play on Saturday, but hopes Christchurch coach, former Crusader and teammate Matt Mustchin, will let him play the full 80 minutes. “I’ll play as long as I can ... but I’m sure if I run out of legs (I’ll) have a break,” he said. “I’ve been starting to get itchy feet, which is good.” A long pre-season, which culminated with a club rugby match, was always part of his planned return to top-level football, McCaw said. The Christchurch club is full of “pretty good blokes” and it looked after McCaw when he first came to Christchurch, so he said he was looking forward to paying them back by getting on the field. A big crowd is expected at the game, and extra security has been put on by the club. Asked if he was worried about getting any special attention from University players or taking a cheap shot, the All Blacks’ skipper said: “No, no. It’ll be no different than any other game to be quite honest. I’m really looking forward to it.” While he admitted being on the sidelines and watching the Crusaders from afar has been tough, he hoped that last week’s resounding victory over the Chiefs signalled a return to winning ways for the famed franchise. - APNZ
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Hinds cyclist Lauren Ellis is in a nine-strong BikeNZ track cycling team that hit the track in Australia last night to begin contesting the first of three Tier One UCI events in Adelaide. For Ellis it is her first international track meet post the London Olympics after BikeNZ cut back on their expenditure. Ellis and the women’s pursuit team were told in April that they would not be getting sent to a major event until the Commonwealth Games in July 2014 as they cut costs in the short term to spend big in the long term, essentially saving for a run at a big medal bid at the Rio Olympics in 2016. The cutbacks meant Ellis was unsure when she would eventually make her return to the track, initially “pencilled in” for the Oceania Championships in October but has been given an earlier opportunity. Australia has grouped its three Tier One events into five days of racing at the Adelaide SuperDrome, which is the national high performance base for track cycling, and the New Zealand squad will be chasing further points to qualify for the UCI World Cup series, which in turn qualifies riders and teams for the World Championships, and from there the Rio Olympics. “It’s an opportunity for us to collect some important points for World Cup qualifying,” said BikeNZ head coach Dayle Cheatley. “The men’s sprint group have some useful points but need more, while the others are starting from scratch and will need to get some runs on the board.” Ellis is joined by Jaime Nielsen (Hamilton) and Katie Schofield (Dunedin) with the elite men’s
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Mid Canterbury’s Georgina Hemsley is taken down by a Nomads challenge during the women’s division three clash at the Ashburton Domain.
sprint team including Matt Archibald (Invercargill), Eddie Dawkins (Invercargill), Ethan Mitchell (Auckland) and Olympic medallist Simon van Velthooven (Palmerston North), while Shane Archbold (Timaru) and Pieter Bulling (Invercargill) have returned from Europe in search of much needed qualifying points. Five of the New Zealand squad are returning from a European campaign but Ellis will head into the meet cold having only raced on the track once since London, winning the 20km points race, and been resigned to riding the road since so will expect a rough re-introduction as Cheatley expects the Australians to be firing on all cylinders. “They have put all their eggs in one basket in grouping all their qualifying events into one week. So they have prepared just for this and no doubt will be fully primed to perform and will set the benchmark for us this week.” The series has attracted more than 100 riders from eight countries and includes the return of London Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares.
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By Jonathan Leask The Mid Canterbury women have had to settle for second in their Mainland football division two league competition, so are looking to go one better in the cup competition. While the Mid Canterbury women were starting their cup competition off with a 5-0 win over Nomads in Ashburton on Sunday, their main rivals Selwyn Black scored their own 5-0 win over Western in what was a catch-up game from the league round-robin. Mid Canterbury had completed their round-robin with a 9-0 rout of Hornby United the previous Sunday to sit on 25 points. But the Selwyn Black win at the weekend saw them overtake Mid Canterbury at the top of the table, finishing on 27 points
To see more or purchase photos with just the one loss. That loss was to Mid Canterbury but after the 2-0 win Mid Canterbury were guilty of a slip-up of their own that ultimately cost them top spot. “We beat Selwyn Black one week and then lost to the second Selwyn team a week later 2-1,” Mid Canterbury women’s coach Geoff Skerten said. “We were more concerned with where we were on the table and were more frightened of losing than playing to win. Things just didn’t go our way and they scored in the last two minutes of the game to beat
us 2-1.” The side has come a long way since a troubled 2012 season. The women were mid-table in division three last year but missed a lot of football with teams defaulting rather than having to travel to Ashburton. After a reshuffle of the women’s competition the three divisions converted into two and the Mid Canterbury women have found their rhythm this season. They had eight wins, including just one default, and a draw from their 10 games scoring 36 goals and conceding just five to
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finish second in the 11 team league, a record Skerten said had they been offered it at the start of the season they would gladly have taken it. “It’s still a great result for the ladies. It’s about how we go on from here rather than dwelling on the past.” Their new goal is to take out the cup competition which has its own hurdles. In their pool Mid Canterbury have the two Selwyn sides and play them back-to-back. “Unfortunately the Selwyn Black game falls in the middle of the school holidays which isn’t ideal as we have a few students and a teacher away on holidays and mothers involved with their families so at this stage we’re talking to Selwyn to try and get the game changed.” This weekend they take on Western at McFarlane Park on Sunday.
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Thursday, 11 July 2013
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LAKE COLERIDGE
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9
DARFIELD
5
CHRISTCHURCH
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METHVEN
LYTTELTON
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LINCOLN
Ashburton Forecast
Canterbury Plains
Canterbury High Country
TODAY: Fine, morning frost. Light winds.
TODAY
TODAY
Mainly fine with morning frosts south of Christchurch, but cloudy periods in the north. Light winds.
Fine south of Arthur’s Pass, with morning frosts. Cloudy periods in the north. Wind at 1000m: Light. Wind at 2000m: E 30 km/h.
MAX
7 OVERNIGHT MIN -2
MAX
9 OVERNIGHT MIN 0
TOMORROW: Cloudy periods. Northeasterlies developing.
SATURDAY: Cloudy periods. Northeasterlies dying away. MAX
Rakaia
ASHBURTON
7
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gitata
TIMARU
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© Meteorological Service of NZ Limited 2013
Waimate
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AKAROA
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NZ Today
7 OVERNIGHT MIN 1
Midnight Tonight 30 to 59
Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill
60 plus
showers 6 12 showers 3 12 rain 5 13 showers 6 10 showers 7 9 fine 2 11 fine 3 9 NZ Situation fine 0 10 An area of low pressure over northern New fine -2 9 Zealand tomorrow is expected to intensify on fine -2 11 Saturday as it drifts eastwards. Meanwhile a fine -8 4 fine 4 9 ridge over the South Island gives way on Saturfine 3 10 day as a front moves onto southern regions.
High pollution days in Ashburton so far this year
A few showers north of Christchurch, fine spells in the south. Northeasterlies developing late morning.
SATURDAY
morning min max
PM10 Alert
01
SUNDAY: Rain and strong cold southerlies. MAX
ia
Wind less than km/h 30
10 OVERNIGHT MIN
TOMORROW
0 TOMORROW
Cloudy periods, with a few showers in the north clearing in the morning. Northeasterlies dying out later.
SUNDAY Rain and strong cold southerlies. Snow to low levels.
FZL: 1000m
FZL: Rising to 1300m
Mostly fine, but some drizzle about the foothills north of the Ashley River. Wind at 1000m: SE breeze dying out and N breeze developing. Wind at 2000m: E 30 km/h turning N in the afternoon.
SATURDAY A few showers in the north clearing, then fine everywhere. Northwest breezes at low levels, westerlies about the tops becoming strong.
SUNDAY Snow and strong cold southerlies developing early morning.
MONDAY
MONDAY
Rain and southerlies both easing.
Snow showers and strong southerlies both easing.
In winter, tiny particles called PM10 hang in our air and are harmful to our health. Most of winter PM10 in Canterbury is due to smoke from home heating. A daily PM10 reading over the national standard is considered a high pollution day.
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showers fine rain cloudy showers showers showers thunder fine rain windy fine fine fine fine fine fine fine fine showers rain fine showers fine rain fine fine fine fine drizzle rain fine thunder showers fine rain rain thunder fine fine drizzle rain fine rain showers
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River Levels
cumecs
Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:15 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday
179.7 13.0 19.6 108.5
Source: Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Readings
Temperatures °C
max
to 4pm yesterday Ashburton Airport Average Average
1.0
8.4 564.2
SW 30
7.8
3.6
2.2
4.4
16.0 409.8
SW 33
–
0.4
9.4 368.8
W 17
0.5
-2.5
0.6
-1.9
10.8 -0.4
Average
10.6
-1.0
18
363
23
328
14
256
Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3
6
Thursday 9 noon 3
6
max gust
0.5 -2.1
10.9
Timaru Airport
Wind km/h
7.9
11.1
Christchurch Airport
Rainfall mm
min grass 16 hour Jul 2013 min to date to date
9 pm am 3
6
Friday
9 noon 3
6
9 pm am 3
6
Saturday 9 noon 3
6
9 pm
2 1 0
5:35 11:44 5:58 12:11 6:18 12:27 6:39 12:54 7:02 1:11 7:22 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.
Rise 8:05 am Set 5:12 pm Good
Good fishing Rise 9:13 am Set 8:14 pm
First quarter 16 Jul
3:20 pm
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Rise 8:05 am Set 5:12 pm Good
Good fishing Rise 9:41 am Set 9:15 pm
Full moon 23 Jul www.ofu.co.nz
6:17 am
Rise 8:04 am Set 5:13 pm Good
Good fishing Rise 10:09 am Set 10:17 pm
Last quarter 30 Jul
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