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Stadium may still include hydroslide

By Sue Newman A hydroslide for Ashburton’s new aquatic centre might not yet be out of the equation.

While plans for the $30 million recreational stadium to be known as the EA Networks Centre have a recreational water facility on the optional extra list, just $1.2 million could see a hydroslide part of the build, says project leader Steve Bramley.

With the community fundraising target of $5 million for the project now past the $4 million mark, the project’s fundraising team have committed to con-

tinuing to chase cash after the target is reached and that could see a recreational water facility there from day one.

It all comes down to cash, Mr Bramley said, and until the project is put out to tender what could and what would be included in the final plans were speculation.

“Timaru’s came in a lot less than $1.2 million. They got a good deal with a local supplier, but if you were being prudent and conservative you’d be budgeting for $1.2 million. The key decision making time for the trust (Ashburton Stadium Trust) and the council will be when they

go to tender. You just don’t know how the numbers will come in.”

There has been strong community support for the hydroslide to be part of the recreational centre from day one, with a number of speakers at a recent youth forum giving the project their support.

Various options had been considered for the recreational water facility and these varied from other signature rides such as a waves ride that had a slow throughput of users, to a hydroslide with two slides where much greater numbers could be put through in a much shorter space of time, Mr Bramley said.

NZ’s Got Talent dream over for Liam Ashburton’s Liam KennedyClark’s dream of winning New Zealand’s Got Talent is over.

He was given a second chance shot at making the show’s semifinals when he won a coveted spot in the wildcard competition.

It saw the best of those who didn’t make the cut up for another shot at making it into the semis line-up.

Public voting saw Liam come in as number one among the five acts from around New Zealand chosen by the public to compete before the judges for the one wildcard spot.

He had just two minutes and 15 seconds to prove he was good enough to win New Zealand’s Got Talent by capturing the hearts of judges Rachel Hunter, Jason Kerrison and Ali Campbell.

Last night, however, Liam’s dream ended when the wildcard winners were announced as singing cousins Arihia and Tahu.

Liam is an accomplished performer, having won numerous awards and competitions throughout New Zealand for his country music ability, and is off on a scholarship to Tamworth’s renowned country music school for a six-day course next year.

200 gather for Diwali celebrations

By Sue Newman

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Priyanka Shivani performs a welcome dance during the Ashburton Indian multicultural society’s celebration of Diwali, the festival of light, in Ashburton on Saturday.

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“You want to avoid something where you have kids standing around getting cold. You don’t want them waiting too long. You have to keep the excitement and the anticipation, that’s part of the fun recreational experience.”

With a hydroslide, the expense came in the construction of the support structure for the two slides that would loop their way outside and inside the pool building, he said.

“Leisure activities will always be an important consideration and an integral part of the pool complex, it’s just when and how the funding for this comes on stream.”

More than 200 people representing Canterbury’s Indian communities gathered in Ashburton on Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the festival of light.

Diwali is traditionally held on the northern hemisphere’s darkest night of the year and signals the beginning of the Indian calendar year.

It is about bringing light into people’s lives.

Event organiser Binesh Shukul said the spiritual meaning of the event was about forgiving the bad things of the past year and taking happiness and love into the year ahead.

This ancient Hindu festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and the renewal of life.

It is celebrated by people in India and Indians living abroad. Families light lamps, candles and fireworks to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil.

“It brings light into people’s hearts,” Mr Shukul said.

He described the Ashburton event as a beautiful ceremony that catered for adults as well as children. While the formal part of the ceremony involved a welcome dance, speeches and the lighting of candles, there was also a fireworks festival for children.

The highlight of the evening was a shared meal, with many guests bringing dishes to contribute.

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New course gets tick of approval

By Jonathan Leask Bike Methven’s renovated downhill course got a big tick of approval yesterday.

The Mt Hutt Bike Park had undergone a series of minor surgeries to upgrade the downhill course after being announced as one of the five stages in the national mountain bike series in January.

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Christchurch’s Joseph Nation set the fastest time of the day clocking 2 minutes 34.233 seconds to take the open men’s section.

Bike Methven had success with Sheldon Kneale taking out the under 19s, Garth Burgess third in the under 17s and Cam Bissett was second in the masters.

New Zealand representative Sophie Tyas, who attends Mt Hutt College’s outdoor pursuits course, showed her class, taking out the open women by almost 30 seconds.

They were all fortunate to have just completed the prizegiving before being forced to huddle together under the tent as yesterday’s storm came rolling in. Now that the course is both a downhill and cross country park, and is continually being developed, it is increasingly becoming a summer tourism attraction and gaining a wider use.

The Bike Methven crew will still be busy over the next month making minor adjustments so by January 12 it is ready to host the best downhill riders in the country, as well as some international talent.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATHS PURTON, Tasman Edward – Passed peacefully away on 10.11.2012 at Ashburton Hospital in his 87th Year.

Dearly loved Husband of Marion, treasured Dad of Karen Te Whata (Australia), Bob and Lovie, Maree and Ron Lyttle, Russell and Sue, Stephen and Helen. Loved Grandad and Great Grandad of all his Grand Children.

Special thanks to all the staff at Ashburton Hospital and the District Nurses of Methven for their wonderful care. Will be sadly missed by all. Messages to the family of the late Tasman Purton c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Canterbury may be made at the service. A Funeral Service for Tasman will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, November 15th 2012 at 1pm.

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Taking a stand against violence Ashburton anti-violence organisations are calling for local men to ‘leather up’ and ride with the annual White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride when it rolls into Ashburton on November 22.

The ride, organised by the Families Commission, forms part of the November White Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness of, and support for, local anti-violence initiatives, specifically ending violence towards women.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for Ashburton men to stand up and show they’re man enough to stop violence towards women,” Poppy Vear, Families Without Violence Co-ordinator for Ashburton, said.

“We want attitudes to change and our local men to lead this charge.”

Every year around 14 women are killed, and more than 3500 convictions are recorded against men each year for assaults on women. Police estimate that only 20 per cent of the violence is actually reported.

“The ride is an opportunity to start conversations and to hear from men who are passionate about ending violence. We can’t wait to hear their stories,” Ms Vear said.

The riders are led by the Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club (made up of former and current members of the armed services) and Te Ahi Kikoha, (a Maori organisation of anti-violence campaigners). The ride

White Ribbon schedule • A White out a Window competition for local businesses will run through until November 25.

• The White Ribbon Riders will be in town from 4pm until 5pm on November 22, on the East Street green.

• A White Ribbon awareness barbecue will take place on the East Street chessboard from 11am until 2pm on November 23. Special guest appearance by rugby league star Ruben Wiki.

• A White Tie dinner is being held at Hotel Ashburton from 6pm on November 23. The MC will be ex-All Black Jock Ross, with special guest Ruben Wiki. began in 2009 and now reaches over 80 communities during November and will pass through Ashburton on a motorcycle ride that covers some 5000 kilometres from Bluff to Whangarei.

Families Commission White Ribbon campaign manager Rob McCann said White Ribbon wanted men to take action.

“That could be as simple as men listening and taking seriously, stories of violence. But we also need to influence the men around us by making it known that we will not condone or remain silent about violent behaviour. An easy way to do that is to wear a White Ribbon,” he said.

“The White Ribbon campaign and

the ride are a chance to hear from men who have rejected violence, and want to share their messages of love and respect. It’s a very powerful combination when delivered by tough looking guys who have served New Zealand, often in dangerous situations as peacekeepers in war zones.

Now these men want to bring peace to our own back yard.”

Anyone can join the ride providing they have a current licence, a warranted bike with a minimum engine size of 250cc and are willing to make the pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women.

For details check out www.whiteribbon.org.nz or contact White Ribbon.

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A day to remember Ashburton will commemorate its third World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 19.

White crosses representing the people who have been killed and seriously injured over the past year in the Ashburton District will be displayed in front of the clock tower that day and there will also be a short ceremony to acknowledge the remembrance day at 9.30am by the clock tower.

The Ashburton District Road Safety co-ordinator is inviting anyone who has been affected by a road crash to come along and say a few words.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims originated in 1993 by Road Peace, the UK charity for road traffic victims, as a response to road crash victims’ need for the same public recognition that is given to victims of other types of crime, disaster or war.

It is also a day to commend the work of those involved in the aftermath of a crash – including fire, police and ambulance teams, doctors, nurses and counsellors.

An annual day of remembrance brings to attention the devastating impact of road deaths and injuries, Ashburton’s district road safety co-ordinator Rachael Chapman said.

Almost 4000 people are killed and hundreds of thousands are injured on roads throughout the world every day. In the past 12 months in there have been 241 deaths in New Zealand with 27 in Canterbury and five in Ashburton.

Road safety awareness ribbons will be handed out at next Monday’s ceremony. They will also be available from the Ashburton District Council’s reception.

Anyone who wishes to speak at the ceremony is asked to contact Ms Chapman at the Ashburton District Council.

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Cooking up a storm in their camp oven are Allenton scouts (from left) Jacob Skinner, 11, Josie Tallents, 12, Ashley Kelland, 14 and Ryan Bradley, 11.

Scouts from around the Mania-O-Roto District packed into camp at Mania-O-Roto Park at the weekend to compete for the Campers Cup. It was a weekend of selfsufficiency for the scouts, who were responsible for cooking all of their own meals in camp ovens. They had to build a project that could be played on the next day by visiting keas and scouts and a gateway also had to be built by each troop.

All activities at the weekend were judged over several categories, with the top performing troop winning the Campers Cup. Winners of the individual sections were: Camping competition: Methven, 1, Allenton, 2, Ashburton, 3.

Gateway competition: Allenton, 1, Methven, 2, Mayfield, 3.

Most improved scout troup: Longbeach Cooking: Longbeach, 1, Methven 2, Allenton, 3.

Overall winners of the Campers Cup: Methven, who have earned the right to represent the Mania-ORoto district at the regional campers competition at Blue Skies, Kaiapoi, in May.

The skies open on district A short, sharp weather bomb hit the Ashburton District late yesterday afternoon, catching even the MetService out with its surprise arrival.

Weather warnings began flashing mid afternoon but by then the storm clouds were gathering over Peel Forest and Geraldine.

By 4.30pm the storm had swept along the foothills, with Mt Somers being pelted with hail.

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a short, sharp storm that lasted barely 10 minutes.

Hail lay on the ground for about half an hour and was followed by steady rain.

Methven also came in for a taste of the deluge with hail followed by heavy rain.

And Ashburton did not escape the spring storm, with heavy rain pelting the town for about 10 minutes just before 5pm.

The MetService warnings indicated the district could have been in for a battering with very heavy rain, large

hail and damaging wind gusts predicted.

By 5.15pm the severe storm warning had been lifted.

Ashburton’s Volunteer Fire Brigade was called out just before 5pm when the heavy rain activated an alarm at Hotel Ashburton.

At about 5.20pm the Methven Fire Brigade was called to Methven Station Road where a possible lightening strike had set trees on fire.

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Remembering those who gave their life for their country, Ashburton RSA member Gordon Gerken observing Armistice Day in Ashburton.

Remembering Armistice Day After a war that lasted four years and counted its loss in millions of men and women, hostilities ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th month at 11am in 1918. World War Two ended with the signing of an

armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers and every year that day has been marked with Armistice Day ceremonies, that are traditionally held at 11am on November 11.

And yesterday that signifi-

cant historic even was marked in Ashburton when members of the Ashburton RSA and the community gathered at the Baring Square Cenotaphy to lay wreaths and Anzac poppies.

Arrest over Chch bar robbery A man has been arrested over a terrifying late night robbery in which staff and patrons were ordered to the floor of a Christchurch bar at gunpoint.

Two masked gunmen jumped a back wall and entered the rear of Sideline Bar on Stanmore Road in Richmond late on Wednesday night.

They yelled at the two female bar staff and four patrons to get onto the floor, and then forced a staff member to open the safe.

The offenders ran off with a unknown sum of money, leaving the bar staff and patrons shaken.

They were believed to have left

the scene at speed in a white Subaru Impreza.

Police yesterday said they had arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the robbery on Friday night.

The man appeared in Christchurch District Court on Saturday on a charge of aggravated robbery.

He was remanded in custody until tomorrow.

Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Hill said police were still seeking public help to identify a second offender.

“Anyone who has seen a white coloured Subaru Impreza in the

areas of Richmond, Shirley or Edgeware immediately after 11.30pm on Wednesday night is urged to contact police as soon as possible,” Mr Hill said.

“We are also interested in hearing from retailers or members of the public who have seen anyone matching the descriptions of the offenders, and using large amounts of gold coins to make transactions.”

The offenders were both described as Maori or Pacific Island men in their mid-20s, about 1.8m tall and wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

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Looking for the right home Advertisements for houses to rent in newspapers and online only tell half the story, says single mum Beatrice Pfuetzenreuter.

She’s been looking for somewhere to call home since August last year, but when it comes to balancing what she can afford against what’s on offer, it’s become a depressing task, she says.

Beatrice and five-year-old Amalia don’t want a palace, they just want a two-bedroom home that’s warm and clean, something with a small yard where a child can play. What they are finding are good properties that go before she’s had a chance to check them out or older, poorly heated homes that are bottom of the would-be renters’ list.

She’s living in a one-room unit but after more than a year she’s desperate for somewhere with more space.

“It’s just impossible to find anything that I can afford. Every time I ring about a property there’s an answerphone and they just tell me to leave a message and they don’t get back or the property has already gone.”

The only properties she’s checked out have been old, cold and grubby.

She found one she liked but there was no outdoor place for Amalia, Ms Pfuetzenreuter said.

She’s currently paying $140 a week for one room that is their kitchen, living room and sleeping quarters, but says she can pay reasonable rent for a reasonable house.

For work and school reasons that house needs to be in Ashburton.

“I’ve looked at three flats in the last four weeks, but nothing’s been suitable. I can afford $250 a week plus power but everything I’ve looked at in that price range has been very old.”

She’s even tried flatting with another single mum but said that’s far from ideal.

“I just want something that’s liveable, something clean, tidy and warm.”

Ms Pfeutzenreuter knows she’s not alone in struggling to find rental accommodation.

“I’m in contact with other single mums and I know there are heaps who are struggling to find somewhere good to live.”

• Ambulance busy Over the past week the Ashburton Ambulance service travelled 3326 kilometers, responding to 69 calls from the community. Of those calls, 22 were urgent. Twelve accidents were attended and 57 of the call-outs were medical in nature.

• Man critical

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What’s out there to rent?

An early morning fight outside a Lower Hutt service station yesterday has left a 27-year-old man in a critical condition. Police said two pairs of men got into a fight outside the Caltex station on The Strand in Wainuiomata just after midnight. Two men in a blue four-door sedan got out of the car and began fighting with the other pair before fleeing at high speed.

A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Police are calling for witnesses to come forward.

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Saturday’s Guardian has 12 houses in Ashburton and two in Methven listed through real estate companies with two private listings.

Online listings show 29 houses in Ashburton for rent, with 19 of those three-bedroom properties.

While the number of listings might fly in the face of claims that the Ashburton District has a rental accommodation crisis, that crisis might now relate more to price than property numbers.

The average rent for a three-bedroom house listed on line is now $330 a week; most two-bedroom properties are still listed at under $300.

Good tenants elusive

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Looking for somewhere to call home are Beatrice Pfuetzenreuter and daughter Amalia Worsfold, five.

Rather than a lack of accommodation, if there’s a rental crisis in Ashburton it’s due to a lack of suitable tenants, landlords say.

Two landlords with properties advertised in Saturday’s Guardian tell a similar story. Both have good properties they want to let at modest rentals but both are struggling to find the right tenants. And at its most basic, right simply means references, bond money and no dogs.

One woman who’s been in the rental business for 15 years said the business of letting houses had changed significantly in recent years. While she normally receives a string of calls when she advertises a vacant property, after a couple of questions she finds she’s able to weed out most of the potential renters without meeting them.

“We get a lot now who are unsuitable, no references and with dogs, so that’s a no go. I’m okay with a cat.

You have to be really careful with your tenants and we are, so most of ours stay with us long-term,” she said.

While her properties weren’t ‘flash’, she said they weren’t dives, they were clean and tidy. For landlords,

she said, their rentals represented a substantial investment and it was important they set standards for tenants and that they stuck to those standards.

“Landlords certainly need to be more careful now than in the past.”

Another landlord said she had been underwhelmed by the response to her advertisements in terms of quality tenants.

A three-bedroom house had attracted just a handful of applicants, with only one proving to be suitable.

“Others didn’t have references, or they were using mum as a referee and everyone seems to want to bring dogs and cats.”

A two-bedroom property had attracted a small response with some of those discounting themselves on the phone because they didn’t meet the most basic of criteria, the woman said.

“They’re both very tidy properties and all we want are responsible tenants.”

Both landlords believed Ashburton’s rental crisis was being overplayed and that finding a property should not be difficult for any tenants who were realistic and had themselves organised with the right paperwork before they started looking.

• Triple jackpot Lotto players could win a massive $19.5 million next weekend after a triple jackpot for Lotto, Powerball and Strike on Saturday night.

NZ Lotteries chief executive Wayne Pickup said the top Powerball would be be about $17m, Lotto would be about $2m and Strike Four would be worth $500,000 next Saturday. While the top prizes went unclaimed last night, Wellington couple John and Maureen won $200,000 in the Winning Wheel live draw.

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• Lotto results Official Lotto results for draw number 1327 drawn on Saturday.

Winning numbers (in ascending order): 18, 22, 31, 32, 33, 36.

Bonus number: 26.

Powerball winning number: 10.

Strike: 22, 36, 18, 31.

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Get help or go to jail, judge tells Dougherty

By Alecia Bailey David Dougherty, the man who was wrongly imprisoned for the rape and abduction of his 11-yearold neighbour, received a final warning from a judge this week after pleading guilty to stealing a wallet.

Dougherty, 48, appeared in the Palmerston North District Court on

Thursday and admitted stealing a wallet and its contents valued at $200.

He was remanded at large until March next year.

Judge Barbara Morris said the new sentencing date would allow Dougherty to determine whether or not he could address his underlying issues concerning alcohol and gambling.

Judge Morris gave Dougherty a

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“final warning” and advised him to take the assistance offered or face going to jail. Dougherty addressed the judge and remarked he had sought previous help and had made some changes.

He told the judge he was the sole caregiver to 10 grandchildren and he would seek counselling.

Defence lawyer Mark Alderdice said Dougherty had spent $80 on pokies on the day he took the wal-

let, and described it as opportunistic offending.

Outside court, Dougherty said he had found the wallet at a local pub and made an “idiotic” decision to pocket the money.

“It was a stupid move and I know that now,” he said.

“Apart from this, I had stopped offending. I am struggling with mental health issues which I am taking medication for – this is what

happens when you get put in jail for the wrong thing,” he said tearily.

He said that he lived “in a cave, like a recluse”, and felt there was no support for him and he couldn’t find employment because everyone knew who he was.

Dougherty’s long-term partner, Joann Atutolu, moved to Adelaide earlier this year.

Dougherty was awarded more than $800,000 in compensation for

his wrongful conviction, for which Nicholas Reekie was convicted in 2003.

Dougherty bought a property in Ashhurst, near Palmerston North, with his payout but has since sold the house and is living off a sickness benefit.

In July 2011, Dougherty was sentenced to 300 hours of community work and nine months’ supervision for a burglary.

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Changes for MMP?

he current discussions over the proposed changes to MMP seem to ignore all common sense, the reality in the Beehive and the wishes of the public.

The Electoral Commission last week presented several minor changes to our current voting system after receiving 6000 submissions, but the National Party seems adamant to ignore all that work.

The main proposals by the Electoral Commission suggest lowering the party threshold from four to five per cent and abolishing the coattail legislation which allows electorate MPs to bring in other MPs if their party does not make the threshold.

Prime Minister John Key has already indicated that he is lukewarm about the proposals, as he is keen to hang onto his loyal supporters in the ACT Party and United Future.

This viewpoint seems to ignore the fact that Peter Dunne and John Banks did not manage to drag anyone else into parliament so changing the law would not have made any difference in the make-up of the coalition.

The reality is that ACT clearly suffered a backlash of the controversial teapot meeting in which Mr Key endorsed Mr Banks, hoping to get a few more ACT seats, but instead the public turned its back on the party outside of Epsom.

Critics have argued that the lower threshold would lead to more fragmentation in our Parliament which would make it more difficult to govern.

They use several European parliaments as examples where a large number of tiny parties regularly bring down cabinets and cause instability.

The rather tiny change of four to five cent is unlikely to

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make any major impact on our political landscape and during the last elections only the Conservative Party would have come close to reaching the Beehive. That of course, could have given the National Party another coalition partner on the right side of the political spectrum.

One change that most Kiwis seem to agree on though is axing the coat-tail rule that has allowed several charismatic leaders to bring their mates into Parliament.

The current opposition parties are lobbying hard for this change, but seem to have forgotten that many previous Labour Governments were able to govern thanks to this coattail rule.

The Green Party made it into parliament thanks to Jeanette Fitzsimons, United Future brought in several MPs with Peter Dunne, Winston Peters had a few NZ First colleagues after winning Tauranga and Jim Anderton’s Progressive Party did the same on the back of his Wigram seat.

The bottom line is that New Zealanders do not like tactical voting and the smell of preelection rules.

The National Party however has chosen to stall and Justice Minister Judith Collins wants to get a full consensus across all parties before introducing any changes.

That decision is self-serving and short-sighted as no-one can truly predict how the chips will fall at the next elections and whether these changes will truly affect National’s ability to rule.

Flaws in the Novopay payroll system have been targeted for repair before the end of the year, says Novopay business owner Rebecca Elvy.

The system, which launched in August, has been dogged by a succession of errors that have frustrated and angered school staff nationwide.

Veteran Masterton teacher Lesley Forrest, who works as a part-time and fixed term primary teacher at a dozen schools in Wairarapa and Palmerston North, told the Wairarapa Times-Age last week she is still about $1500 out of pocket

because of ongoing payroll blunders.

Gladstone School principal Margaret Hyslop told the TimesAge that after discovering mistakes during the first pay round after the system was launched, she had called payroll service provider Talent2 and was the 1117th caller in the complaints queue.

Mrs Hyslop did not expect the system to be fully repaired by the end of the year.

Ms Elvy said the Ministry of Education is “very focused on fixing the remaining bugs in Novopay, continuing to improve the service levels, and working with schools to ensure a successful end-of-year pay process”.

She said fortnightly software releases will be made until the end of the year to resolve ongoing technical issues.

Initial priority was given to flaws that included call waiting times, the accuracy of reports schools use to ensure correct payrolls and confusing pay information for relief teachers who work for more than one school.

Call waiting times at the service centre have been dramatically reduced, she said, and while there are still fluctuations and times of peak demand, the average waiting time over the past seven days has been one minute, 23 seconds.

“Successful fixes have been made to schools’ key payroll report, the

Staffing Usage and Expenditure report. All but a very small number of schools now get correct SUE reports each pay cycle.”

Ms Elvy said that during the first two Novopay pay cycles, many schools sent paper forms to the service desk rather than use the online service.

“This was an understandable response to some of the difficulties schools were experiencing.

However, the much larger-thanexpected number of paper forms were not able to be processed on time.”

She said the consequent backlog of forms started at over 8000 and had been reduced to less than 2000.

Coro St cheer for grieving viewers

By Russell Blackstock

Controversial Key in limelight Whale washes up Controversial Key (CK): You would have to think Prime Minister Key is abnormally keen to curry controversy. Why so? Do we not all subscribe to the view, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”? So what, for example, is the point of picking on that time-honoured and revered Kiwi icon, the “WOF” (Warrant of Fitness) apparently to downgrade its involvement in our lives. Hasn’t it been saving many of those lives all these years? Are our police really that underemployed they have the time now to turn themselves into on-road, vehicle checkers right down to the depth of tyre tread? I doubt whether the constabulary sees it that way.

Greg Murphy: Mr Greg Murphy, famous Bathurst 1000 racing driver, certainly believes to tamper with the WOF is nothing much less than sacrilege, and dangerous sacrilege at that. He is fronting the MTA (Motor Traders’ Association) television campaign to warn us of the likely dire consequences should the ever-reliable warrant be replaced by a far less frequent or robust assessment of a car’s allround roadworthiness. Implies Mr Murphy, death and destruction on our roads will increase significantly.

If it’s another of the Government’s costcutting measures it seems there’s only limited support for it although the Automobile Association (AA) has attempted, valiantly, to see the good in it. Both emotionally and practically the Warrant of Fitness is an integral and, many would say, vital part of Kiwi culture and should be left well alone. It’s hard to see how National can possibly gain either Brownie points or votes - especially the latter - by changing it. It’s definitely “not broke” so “hands off” would seem the much better way to go.

David Beckham: Just in case the proposed mauling of the WOF has failed to stir the people sufficiently, John “I’m seldom out of the limelight” Key (JK) has now turned his attention to an even greater icon, an international one, to boot. (Pun more or less unavoidable.) In what might seem a throw-away line - except, for a practising prime minister there can be no such thing as it will invariably Twitter and

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Tweet its way round the world in seconds - the PM has described one of the Mega Icons of our Time (MIT), footballing Superman David “bend it like” Beckham (DB) as: “thick as bat-s..t”.

(Now denied but damage done.)

His source for that comment? His son, Max, who had a conversation with the Great Man when he - the GM - was in NZ in late 2008 for an exhibition match, made his less than flattering assessment of the Colossus of the Beautiful Game and duly passed it on to father John.

Gratuitous insult: That Mr Key should then publicly offer such a gratuitous insult to anyone would be bad enough but to sound off at a man of such global standing - and, as well, in such coarse language - defies any reasonable belief. Though not a New Zealand idol - not that DB anyway - to show such arrogance to anyone will surely not do the PM’s current shaky standing - and likely to crumble further - any good.

Hardly surprising the quick-to-rouse British tabloids have instantly adopted Frenzy Mode (FM) and had a few pithy comments of their own to make about the “so-called” Prime Minister of an irrelevant “mini nation” somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.

Nats dismayed: In fact NZ Nats everywhere must be throwing up their hands in “dismay and distress” as their, until now, sure-footed, vote-winning, racing certainty leader continues to undermine both his own standing with the electorate at large and Party prospects for the retention of power in late 2014.

Even more recently CK has got himself involved in a “gay” spat following an “inappro-

priate” comment he is alleged to have made regarding the colour of a jersey being worn by an interviewing “radio host”.

PM Key still leads in polls: However and meanwhile - despite gaffes more suited to Reagan and early Romney, PM Key still enjoys an enormous lead in the polls over struggling Shearer. For that he has to thank the perceived inadequacies of the still inexperienced Labour leader and the lack of an obvious replacement.

Neither of the two other possible Davids - Parker and Cunliffe - enjoy sufficient popularity with their colleagues to be embraced as an alternative captain and as there’s no sign of a David of Lange potential on the horizon, Shearer seems destined to continue to wallow in Key’s wake.

Following seeps: Key’s following may be seeping, drop by drop, but is unlikely to plumb Shearer depths. Can it be that the prophetic words of maverick Labour MP Chris Carter, before he flounced off to run the finances of Sudan on behalf of the UN - yes, that’s where he went and why - that “Labour cannot win with Phil Goff as leader” should now be adapted, with “David Shearer” replacing “Phil Goff”?

(For what it’s worth - very little - I see a new - and unhelpful - poll rates Mr Shearer as the best person to lead the Parliamentary Opposition to the Government but only by a mere one percent over, of all people, Winston Peters, 25 per cent to 24 per cent! I doubt whether that makes it any easier for the current Labour chief to sleep at nights.)

Pike River: And so to the Pike River horror story and the astonishing conclusions of the Royal Commission on that tragic disaster; that there should have been such a “cowboy culture” in the mining industry, with its apparent reluctance to take account of even basic safety standards, seems utterly inconceivable.

What’s more, as the dangers were so apparent it is a mystery to the layman that anyone was prepared to take the risk and go down the mine at all.

More on this in a future article.

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“We will have it cleared by the next pay day, 14 November. This will make a big difference to Novopay’s daily operations.”

Ms Elvy said problems which have been identified include incorrect leave entitlements and thirdparty payments such as student loan repayments, and the need for ongoing “improvements to how the system works for relief teachers, particularly those working at more than one school”.

“These issues, along with clearing the backlog from the first two pay periods, are our current priorities. This is all part of working with schools to get ready for a successful end of year pay process,” she said.

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By Matthew Backhouse A critically endangered Bryde’s whale has washed up dead on Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf.

Project Jonah chief executive Kimberly Muncaster said it was too soon to tell how the whale had died, but conservation staff were investigating whether it had been struck by a ship.

“Unfortunately with this species, they are prone to being hit by ships, particularly in the Hauraki Gulf. We have a resident population that live in the Hauraki Gulf and there have been a number of incidents over the last few years involving ship strike.”

The Department of Conservation (DOC) agreed that ship strike poses the greatest threat to Bryde’s whales in the Hauraki Gulf.

DOC staff were securing the animal so a necropsy could be carried out within the next couple of days.

Ms Muncaster said the death of the critically endangered whale was “incredibly sad”.

New Zealand is one of the few places in the world with a resi-

dent population of the Bryde’s whale. Fewer than 200 frequent the Hauraki Gulf, where their population is centred.

There have been 41 confirmed Bryde’s whale deaths in the Hauraki Gulf in the past 16 years.

Of the 18 which were examined, 15 were likely to have died from ship strike.

The latest death comes after a Bryde’s whale, seen floating in the gulf in February, was found to have been hit by a vessel.

DOC Auckland area biodiversity manager Phil Brown said at the time that he was concerned by the number of Bryde’s whales being struck.

He said a lower speed limit for commercial ships passing through the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park could help to protect them.

University of Auckland researchers are currently looking into why Bryde’s whales are so vulnerable to ship strike.

Preliminary analysis has found the whales spend most of their time less than 10 metres below the surface, which puts them within the strike depth of many vessels.

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Fans mourning the death of one of Coronation Street’s best-loved actors can take comfort that a stage version of the TV soap is coming to New Zealand.

Actor William “Bill” Tarmey, 71, who played pigeon-fancier Jack Duckworth for more than 30 years, died while on holiday in Tenerife, Spain, on Friday.

The Duckworth character will live on when Weatherfield stalwart William Roache – better known as serial groom Ken Barlow – brings Coronation Street On Stage to New Zealand for a string of performances in March and April.

Roache, 80, is the sole surviving original cast member on screen and narrates the live shows, which celebrate 50 years of Britain’s longest-running soap.

He told the Herald on Sunday he couldn’t wait to make his first trip to New Zealand, but would miss his old friend and colleague.

“Bill was a TV legend and Jack Duckworth epitomised what Coronation Street is all about,” Roache said.

Coronation Street On Stage has already been a hit in Britain.

Performances are scheduled for theatres in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch.

The two-hour spectacular follows the fortunes of two of the soap’s most famous families, the Barlows and the Platts.

It includes characters past and present including Ena Sharples, Hilda Ogden, Hayley and Roy Cropper and bottle-blonde barmaid Bet Lynch.

“I’m glad the play is travelling around because I want to see as much of New Zealand as I can,” Roache said.

Roache said he was aware New Zealand episodes were running about 18 months behind the UK schedule.

“I must still look like a young thing to the Kiwi viewers,” he joked.

“I still love it. Even at 80, retirement is not an option.”

Tickets for Coronation Street On Stage go on sale from the usual outlets at 9am on November 20.

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Romney loss blow to Kiwi

By Russell Blackstock A former Kiwi business leader earmarked for a pivotal role in Mitt Romney’s White House says he is down but not out after President Barack Obama won a second term in the United States elections.

Chris Liddell, 54, an Aucklander who moved to the US 10 years ago, led the day-to-day transitional team for Romney’s Republican Party in the months leading up to polling.

Based in Washington, the married father-of-four was set to restructure White House operations and oversee up to 4000 new government posts if Romney had swept to power.

However, on Saturday night Liddell was instead clearing his desk in DC and preparing to

rejoin his family at their home in New York.

“We were planning for victory right up until the last minute, so it was incredibly disappointing to have lost,” Liddell told the Herald on Sunday. “The past five months of the job were about as intense as it gets, but you have to be philosophical in defeat and move on.”

The high-flyer is a former director of the New Zealand Rugby Union and was chief executive of forest products firm Carter Holt Harvey.

In the US, he was a senior vicepresident and chief financial officer at Microsoft, before becoming financial chief at General Motors.

Liddell abruptly quit GM last year, amid speculation he had been passed over for the top job. He said he volunteered to work for Romney last year after agreeing with his platform of a smaller gov-

ernment and increased economic growth.

“I was regularly involved with Mitt early on in the campaign, but he went on the road and I went to Washington to run the transitional team,” Liddell said. “Had Mitt won, I would have been working very closely with him organising the White House and his government.”

Liddell, who visits New Zealand about twice a year, said he had made no firm decisions about his next career move. “I went into the campaign with no Plan B if we lost, that is how confident I was we would win.”

Meanwhile, US reports said when Romney’s staffers tried to take cabs home after his electionnight concession speech, they discovered their campaign credit cards had been cancelled during the night.

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By Kieran Campbell and Matthew Theunissen In a private room at Auckland’s marblefloored museum, the Prince of Wales managed a quick glimpse at the pages of Sir Edmund Hillary’s diary from 1953.

The Everest Diary is Sir Ed’s personal words telling of his dramatic expedition to the summit of Everest in the year Elizabeth II was crowned Queen.

News of Sir Ed’s triumphant climb reached London during Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, and 60 years later her son Prince Charles and his wife Camilla have arrived in New Zealand as part of the Diamond Jubilee tour.

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall’s first tour downunder together was warmly received by the hundreds gathered at the Auckland War Memorial Museum yesterday.

“It felt like we were shaking hands with family,” Zita Thompson, of the Artillery Association, said after meeting the royal couple.

“They are fantastic. Very lovely people.

“He just said he was pleased to see us, and I said ‘it was a pleasure to meet you’.”

Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of the Queen before meeting war veterans and their families.

“I didn’t think we’d get to shake hands with them,” said Ross Goldsworthy, who told the Prince he had been in a guard of honour for Queen Elizabeth at Government House during her visit in 1953.

Ron Cossins, who served in World War Two, wished Prince Charles a happy birthday for Wednesday.

“He was quite chuffed about that,” Mr Cossins said.

Earlier, the Prince had given an impressive speech in Maori during a powhiri in the museum’s World War Two Hall of Memories.

“He had very good pronunciation, very good Maori. I was very impressed,” Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples told APNZ. He translated during the powhiri for Prince Charles, and the pair shared a

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Celebrating their success in aged care education exams are Coldstream House carers (from left) Sarah McMillan, Emma Lilley, Janet Young and Janet Prasad.

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“He told me some stories, often at his own expense. Nothing from the [current] trip, just examples of etiquette breaches here and there,” Dr Sharples said.

The Duchess narrowly avoided a faux pas in her extravagant feathery black hat, which was designed by renowned milliner Philip Treacy, who was responsible for Prince Beatrice’s now infamous “toilet seat” hat she wore to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The hard brim of Camilla’s hat caused some hesitation at her first hongi.

“You can try,” she told Ngati Whatua’s Grant Hawke, before leaning in for a brief hongi.

“Lucky she didn’t have a flat nose like mine,” Mr Hawke said with a giggle after the powhiri.

The royal couple impressed a group of 10 veterans and their families who had morning tea with them after the formali-

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“They were very easy to talk to – I guess they get a lot of practice,” said ex-Army captain Graeme McKay. “[Prince Charles] was was asking where I’d served and I said I’d been in Korea and Malaya, and we discussed what it was like over there.

“The prince was impressive with his knowledge about it.”

Mr McKay’s wife, Nan, said the Duchess was not what she was expecting.

“She’s so little and so petite and she’s so pretty and so charming. She makes you feel like she’s actually interested in meeting you, which is a gift. I was just incredibly impressed with her.

“She was beautifully dressed, beautifully groomed and just completely charming – they were both charming. They talked to all the old soldiers and they made them feel important.”

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And this week, four staff from Coldstream House celebrated success in their Aged Care Education (ACE) modules. Those modules require a combination of theoretical and practical work which is additional to their working shifts. Completion of each module also boosts the pay packets of each carer.

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At least 140 people have been murdered in South America’s biggest city over the past two weeks in a rising wave of violence, Sao Paulo’s Public Safety Department says.

Killings in Sao Paulo began sharply increasing in September, a month in which 144 people were killed, the department’s website says. It says a total of 982 homicides took place in the city during the first nine months of the year.

The victims included 90 police officers, most of them gunned down while off duty.

A Public Safety Department official said Saturday that the killings of police have been ordered by imprisoned leaders of an organized crime group called the First Capital Command in reprisal for a crackdown on the drug trade.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.

The First Capital Command is one of Brazil’s most notorious organized crime groups. Based in Sao Paulo state prisons, the group allegedly was behind several waves of attacks on police, government buildings, banks and public buses in 2006. Those assaults and counterattacks by police in the slums killed more than 200 people.

With the latest violence, shops and schools in some Sao Paulo districts closed early this past week as rumours of gang-imposed curfews spread.

“In view of the wave of violence in the city’s south zone, the school’s directors decided to send staff and students home early so as to assure their safety,” Eliane Valerio de Souza, administrative assistant at a professional training school, told the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo.

Sao Paulo state authorities last week said incarcerated leaders of the First Capital Command suspected of using smuggled cellphones to order attacks and coordinate drug sales, murders of rival gang members and the purchase of weapons, would be transferred to a maximum security federal prison outside the state.

On Thursday, one of the gang’s lower echelon leaders was sent go a federal penitentiary in northern Brazil.

- AAP

• Bieber break-up A source confirms to The Associated Press that Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez’s boyfriend.

The source is not authorised to discuss the split with the press and spoke on condition of anonymity. The breakup apparently happened last week, and distance and their busy schedules were cited as factors. The 18-year-old Bieber is touring to promote his latest album, Believe, which contains the hit Boyfriend. Gomez, 20, is filming a Wizards of Waverly Place reunion for the Disney Channel. The pair made their relationship public in February 2011. Bieber seems to be doing OK, at least publicly. On the red carpet of Wednesday’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show he said, “I’d rather be here than anywhere in the world.”

- AP

• Girl mauled A six-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after she was mauled by a dog in Tamworth. The girl suffered serious injuries to her legs when she was attacked by the crossbreed dog in the backyard of a house in Garden Street at about 3.15pm on Saturday, police said. The child’s mother and grandmother managed to free her from the dog before calling an ambulance. The girl was taken to Tamworth Base Hospital and then flown to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.

- AAP

• Man fights back

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A New York City Police Department officer manages the line of cars waiting for gasoline, in New York. A new gasoline rationing plan that lets motorists fill up every other day is in effect and police were at gas stations to enforce the new system.

New Dorp section, volunteers walked in knots, often carrying shovels and pails with the price tags still on them. A Boy Scout troop served hot dogs and grilled cheese. People pushed grocery carts filled with food and bottled water. On one sidewalk, a generator was hooked up to a popcorn maker, spilling a fresh batch into a bowl.

Mandie Collins and Mary Lou Sabatini, from the West Brighton neighbourhood of Staten Island, cooked a turkey and ham, and walked door to door with coolers offering sandwiches.

“It’s surreal,” Collins said. “I lived down the block before. I passed by my old apartment and it’s gone.”

Utility companies have made

progress restoring power. Most service was expected to be restored in New Jersey at the weekend, and the utility that serves New York City and suburban Westchester County said it has restored electricity to about 99 per cent of the one million homes and businesses that lost power in the storm and a subsequent nor’easter, though that percentage doesn’t count

An 84-year-old man has fought off two armed intruders who broke into his home on the NSW mid north coast.

Police said two men, armed with a hammer and a metal pole, entered the man’s Conwallis Close home about 2am yesterday. After picking up a knife from the kitchen, the pair entered the elderly man’s bedroom and demanded he hand over money from his wallet. The man fought back and managed to break the blade off the knife and stab one of the attackers in the stomach. He then disarmed the attacker with the pole and chased the assailants from his home. - AAP

tens of thousands of homes the utility says are too damaged to receive power.

Power problems remained unresolved on New York’s Long Island, where about 300 people staged an angry protest at an office of the beleaguered Long Island Power Authority. About 130,000 of its customers still didn’t have power on Saturday.

- AP

Two dead after strong Burma quake

By Shwe Yinn Mar Oo A powerful earthquake has struck Burma, reportedly leaving at least two dead and five missing, and sparking panic in the central city of Mandalay.

“According to the information we have so far, two people died and three were injured because of the earthquake, while five are still missing,” an official in the capital Naypyidaw said yesterday, asking not to be named.

He said the missing were workers flung into the Irrawaddy River when the quake shook the bridge they were building in an area north of Mandalay, the country’s

second-largest city.

One man died and three were injured by buildings collapsing in a small town in central Sagaing region. A woman was also killed by falling debris from a brick wall in a village north of Mandalay.

The shallow 6.8-magnitude quake hit around 116 kilometres north of Mandalay at a depth of just 10 kilometres, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. It initially put the magnitude of the quake at 7.0.

It was followed by a series of strong aftershocks.

“I ran from my bed carrying my daughter out to the street. There were many people in the road.

Some were shouting and oth-

ers felt dizzy,” Mandalay resident San Yu Kyaw said.

“People are now scared of more earthquakes. Especially those who live or run businesses in high-rise buildings are desperate and don’t know what to do,” he said.

Construction standards are generally poor in Burma, one of Asia’s most impoverished nations.

A large crack stretching from the second to the sixth floor of Mandalay’s highest building, the 25-storey Mann Myanmar Plaza, appeared after the quake, a local resident said.

He said people were afraid to enter the structure and it

remained closed. The USGS issued a yellow alert, saying “some casualties and damage are possible” but that the impact should be relatively localised.

The quake hit at 7.42am (local time) and was followed by two shallow 5.0-magnitude aftershocks within 20 minutes, according to the USGS. “The quake was quite strong.

I was shopping in the market at the time and I saw women crying in fear when they felt it. We expect more quakes are coming. Everybody is afraid,” said 23-year-old Win Win Nwe, a resident in the small town of Shwebo, north of Mandalay.

She said there were fears that

• Cattle ambush At least seven Kenyan police officers have been killed and 21 wounded as they pursued cattle rustlers in the north of the country. A police official told AFP the officers were killed in an ambush at the weekend. “Some of the bandits were wounded in the attack and others killed during the gun battle,” he added, without being able to give precise numbers. Some of the wounded officers were airlifted to Nairobi for treatment. The attack happened near Baragoi, in a dry northern region mainly inhabited by nomad communities.

- AFP

several people had been injured in a nearby town.

It comes little more than a week before US President Barack Obama is due in Burma on a historic visit, as the West begins to roll back sanctions to reward a series of dramatic political reforms under President Thein Sein.

The quake was felt in neighbouring Thailand, including in the capital Bangkok, according to reports on social media websites.

It struck around 572 kilometres east of the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, one of the world’s biggest cities.

- AFP

Emails said to have brought down CIA chief The plot surrounding the resignation of CIA chief David Petraeus over an extramarital affair thickens amid reports his alleged lover sent emails to a second woman she viewed as a threat.

The affair came to light as the FBI was investigating whether a computer used by Petraeus – a married father of two – had been compromised, according to the New York Times and other US media, citing government officials.

NBC News and other media reported the Federal Bureau of Investigation was focusing on Paula Broadwell, co-author of a favourable biography of Petraeus,

for possible improper access to classified information.

Unnamed officials told the Times Petraeus’ lover was Broadwell, a former army major who spent long periods interviewing Petraeus for her book.

Broadwell, who is married and has two small children, offered no public comment on the revelations.

The Times and The Washington Post, citing an official briefed on the case, reported on Saturday that the probe had been triggered by “harassing” emails sent by Broadwell to an unidentified second woman.

The recipient of the emails was so frightened, The Post reported,

that she went to the FBI for protection and to help track down the sender.

According to the Post, the second woman did not work at the CIA and her relationship with Petraeus remains unclear. However, the emails indicated Broadwell perceived her as a threat to her relationship with the top spymaster, the paper said.

While Obama praised Petraeus as he acknowledged his departure, there was no denying it added to his headache over the makeup of his future administration, already expected to lose heavyweights such as Secretary of State

Hillary Clinton. Obama had no inkling Petraeus was about to leave until Thursday morning and refused to accept his resignation straight away, the New York Times reported.

“He was surprised, and he was disappointed,” the Times quoted one senior administration official as saying.

According to the paper, White House officials were only informed of the matter late on Wednesday, a day after the election.

A senior intelligence official told the Times that US director of national intelligence James Clapper learned of the situation

Horse trainers allege widespread EPO use Trainers have come forward to allege widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs within Australia’s horse racing industry.

Thoroughbred horses are being injected with the same banned substances that were once used

by US cyclist Lance Armstrong during his now discredited career, the trainers say. Some high-profile trainers even describe drug

cheating in the industry as rife, the Sunday Herald Sun reports.

“Trainers don’t think they can compete unless they get an edge,” one racing identity told the newspaper.

Another trainer said he could line-up blood-doping for $1400 per horse.

The alleged banned substances being used are EPO, a hormone

that boosts red blood cell production and increases endurance, and opiate-based stimulants.

Trainers also claim the practice of “milk shaking” – or combining the drugs with sodium bicarbonate – is becoming common to mask the banned substances with officials failing to police cheating properly.

“They are terrified to get the

big names,” one trainer told the newspaper.

“But if this has been in bike racing for 25 years, how long has it been in horse racing?”

All trainers spoke to the paper anonymously, citing safety concerns. But Racing Victoria and Harness Racing Victoria strongly deny drug problems in the industry.

- AAP

More than 100 firefighters battle SA blaze More than 100 firefighters and three aerial water bombers are battling an out-of-control bushfire near Port Lincoln in South Australia.

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) says the fire, which is a risk to lives and homes, is burning at Sleaford Mere, west of Tulka.

It is travelling in a southerly

direction towards Fishery Bay and is burning in scrub.

Residents are advised to take shelter when the fire arrives and to protect themselves.

CFS state co-ordinator Malim Watts said the serious fire was “a weather driven event”.

Strong northerly winds are expected to continue, before they

abate a little and ease off.

“That might give us some respite in terms of being able to gain a bit more control over this fire,” Mr Watts said. “But then we are likely to see the winds turn to a more westerly flavour.”

While it may then become cooler, the winds may be reasonably strong as well, so there was still

some concern from a firefighting effort until the temperature decreases and the atmospheric moisture increases.

With 100-odd firefighters, other emergency workers, three aerial water bombing aircraft and an observation aircraft, the CFS was putting as much effort as possible into fighting the fire.

- AAP

on Tuesday and had told Petraeus that “the right thing to do” would be to resign.

As he heads into his second term, Obama will likely have to replace not only Clinton, but also Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner.

Speculation is already rife about who will succeed Clinton, who has stressed she wants to reclaim a private life put on hold by decades in the spotlight.

Now, adding to the rumour mill is talk of who might follow in the footsteps of Petraeus, a 60-year-old former paratrooper credited with

turning around the Iraq war.

His deputy Michael Morell will serve as acting CIA director, and is expected to fill in for Petraeus at an upcoming congressional hearing about the CIA’s alleged failure to protect a US consulate in Libya from a deadly September 11 attack that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

One name being floated as a possible Petraeus replacement is John Brennan, the White House counter-terrorism adviser and a CIA veteran who has played an instrumental role in Obama’s drone war against al Qaeda militants. - AFP

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Their efforts come alongside relief workers, donations, volunteers and demolition crews who flocked to New York and New Jersey in recent days to assist in the massive clean-up. The region took a few more steps to move past the storm at the weekend, when power was restored for many more and gas rationing eased some of the clogged lines at stations in New York.

Paramedics from all over the country, including the ones that found the Goldbergs, fanned out across the Rockaways this weekend to check on shut-ins and anyone else who might need help.

The idea was to find people who “sheltered in place” during the storm, who might need assistance, said Nancy Clark, an assistant commissioner in the city’s health department.

The going was slow. In their first three hours, the teams had gone through five high-rise towers. Several people were taken to the hospital. Others were hooked up with water, food, blankets or needed prescription medications.

Two floors below the Goldbergs, medics from South Carolina found Daisy Nixon, 70, slumped in a chair under a pile of blankets.

A diabetic and a victim of two strokes, she was suffering from an untreated dislocated shoulder injured before the storm. Nate Thompson, an EMT, checked her blood glucose levels and found them troublingly high.

“It’s been cold. Lord, have mercy,” Nixon said. She said she was also having trouble breathing at night. When Thompson said he would get her an ambulance, Nixon was overjoyed.

Yet, there were rays of hope amid the gloom. In Newark, New Jersey, an Amtrak train arrived pulling a box car filled with donations from New Orleans.

Fuel lines in the region remained long, but were only a shade of the nightmare they had been in recent days. Some gas stations on Staten Island had 20 cars in line on Saturday afternoon.

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Some of society’s most vulnerable people — the elderly, the disabled and the chronically ill — have been pushed to the brink in the powerless, flood-ravaged neighbourhoods struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy.

The storm didn’t just knock out electricity and destroy property when it came ashore in places like the Far Rockaway section of Queens. It disrupted the fragile support networks that allowed the neighbourhood’s frailest residents to get by.

Here, the catastrophe has closed pharmacies, kept home care aids from getting to elderly clients and made getting around in a wheelchair impossible. The city has recorded at least two deaths of older men in darkened buildings.

For some living in the disaster zone, it has all been too much.

When a team of medics and National Guardsmen turned up at Sheila Goldberg’s apartment tower in Far Rockaway on Friday to check on the well-being of residents, floor by floor, the 75-yearold burst into tears and begged for help caring for her 85-year-old husband.

“This is a blessing. I’m at my wit’s end,” she said, sobbing.

Her husband, Irwin, has a pacemaker, wears a colostomy bag and needs her help to do almost everything. When the power was on, Goldberg said, “I could take care of him by myself and survive.” But for days, the building had no heat or electricity. There were no open stores to buy food. Until the end of the week, there was no water or elevators either, meaning residents like the Goldbergs, on the 25th floor, had to cart water up the steps themselves just to flush the toilet. A bad stench permeates much of the building.

“I’m running out of my blood pressure medication. We’re both going to drop dead in this apartment,” Sheila said. The medical team said it would make arrangements to transfer Irwin to a medical facility, at least temporarily.

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Ashburton College Newsletter ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Issue 18, November 12, 2012

Message from the Principal

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‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Paid Union Meeting – PPTA Members Early Closure (1:20pm) Wednesday 21 November for Year 9 and 10 Students

Ashburton College Art Work

Kia ora and Greetings Like many of you, here at College we too have a rush of extra work and commitments that all need to be completed before the end of the year, which is sprinting towards us.

Amongst these are some very special events where we meet together to celebrate the achievements of our students. Last week we held our Year 11 and 12 Prize Givings and the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony, which are as special for our staff as they are for students, their parents and caregivers, and our community.

I wish to publicly restate my appreciation to all of those who have supported our students in their learning and success throughout the year.

The most important investment we make in the future of our families and our society is the development and learning of our children and young people.

The start of NCEA exams means that our Year 11, 12 and 13 students no longer have timetabled classes but we continue to provide support and assistance with extra classes, library study nights and the like.

On Wednesday 21 November the College will close at the end of period 4 (1:20pm) to release teaching staff to attend a PPTA (Post Primary Teachers’ Association) Paid Union Meeting.

If you think your child needs help studying please feel free to contact us. Or, if they are too distracted at home we are more than happy to arrange a study space here at College.

The early closure means that period 5 classes will not operate. Students who have permission to go home may leave the College grounds from the start of lunchtime (1:20pm).

Of course, classes and learning continue apace for our Year 9 and 10 students. The next five weeks are very much focussed on learning, alongside some end of year activities specifically for our Junior School.

This meeting and early closure time is held under the entitlement of Section 26 (3) of the Employment Relations Act 2000. The meeting is being held in Ashburton.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2012 NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship Examination Period The NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 National External Examination period started on Friday 9 November and finishes Tuesday 4 December 2012.

The 2012 NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship examination timetable is available on the NZQA website – www.nzqa.govt.nz Ashburton College senior students and families have been briefed, and issued with their individual information relating to exam times and details.

Ashburton College Year 9 Academic Scholarships Awards Of Excellence Scholarships are available to any Year 8 student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and who is applying for entry to Year 9 at Ashburton College in 2012.

Up to two scholarships are awarded annually.

Applications available through student’s school or on request from Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator, Ashburton College (308 4193, ext 812).

Information will be with contributing schools this week.

Closing date for applications – 3:30pm, Wednesday 28 November 2012.

(for most items unless ticketed otherwise)

Wednesday 28 November (if wet, postponed to Thursday 29 November)

5:00pm – 8:00pm Ashburton College Creek Road Entrance

November 12-07 Dec 16 21 23 24-25 26

‘Top Class’ Competition, Year 9 and 10 Canterbury Anniversary Day Holiday PPTA Paid Union Meeting, early closure for students, from 1:20pm White Ribbon Day, in College Ashburton Rowing Club Regatta, Lake Hood New Entrants Morning – all contributing schools Newsletter 19 SISS Junior Volleyball Championships Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:00pm, Menorlue $2.00 Gold Coin Sale, excess furniture, Creek Road Entrance to College Junior Dance, 7:00pm-10:00pm, Sports Hall Fonterra Science Roadshow, Ashburton Intermediate School

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Year 10 Year 9

Thursday Thursday

13 December, 13 December,

12:30pm 1:45pm

College Auditorium College Auditorium

2012 Final Day for Junior Students Thursday 13 December

Friday 14 December is a Teacher Only Call-Back Day.

Term Dates 2013: Term One: Term Two: Term Three: Term Four:

Registrations of Interest Coaching Positions, 2013 The Ashburton College Netball Club fielded ten teams in the Mid Canterbury Netball Competition in 2012.

Carol Jopson: carol_jopson@access.org.nz Helen Harnett: helen.harnett@myca.co.nz If you require further information please contact Carol Jopson, Phone 302 6682

Wednesday 30 January Monday 06 May Monday 29 July Monday 14 October

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Friday 19 April Friday 12 July Friday 27 September Thursday 12 December (Year 9 and 10 students) Friday 13 December (teacher only day)

Some Key Beginning of Year Dates (2013): Week of 21 January

Year level enrolments (specific dates to be advised) Uniform Clothing Shop will be open during this week Friday 25 and Monday 28 January International Student enrolments Monday and Tuesday, 28 and 29 January Teaching Staff Only Days Tuesday 29 January International Students’ Orientation Day International Students attend from this day Wednesday 30 January – Friday 01 February Year 13 Leadership Camp, Living Springs Wednesday 30 January International Students’ Orientation Day Year 9 Induction Day Year 9, 12 and 13 students attend Thursday 31 January All students attend Year 10 and Year 11 Induction Day Likely International Student Trip Day

In preparation for the 2013 season the Club is looking to confirm coaches for all teams.

In 2012 there were three teams at each of Senior Level, Year 10 and Year 9.

(The tenth team was the staff team – not requiring a coaching position).

Expressions of interest are invited for all teams – please forward by Friday 16 November 2012 to either:

One attendee noted the formality of the assembly, with each speaker addressing others as ‘honourable delegate’, and another talked of the challenge of ‘remaining staunch to a country’s view’.

Students found it a very enjoyable day and many students are preparing for next year already!

(Pictured right, left to right): Ruby Wills, Victoria Coley and Annie McDonald represent Australia.

(Pictured left, left to right): Caitlin Johnstone, Imogen Redpath and Kodie Vincent as Mexico’s delegates.

Ashburton’s Got Talent Competition Held at the Ashburton A & P Show Ashburton College students dominated the top placings – 1st place: 2nd place: 3rd place:

Liam Kennedy-Clark Luke Glendining and Julia Bell Nikita Hyde

Annual Staff v Students’ Chess Match This annual event, held on Friday 02 November, held an amount of chess and significant amounts of water as various ‘pieces’ were removed from the chessboard. The match resulted in a win to the staff, capably led by Kelly Scrivener as she defeated Han Kornel to give the staff its third consecutive win.

(Pictured left): Deputy Principals Andrea Pearce (far left) and Grant Congdon (centre) advance on students with some glee, under the guise of moving across the chess board.

Scholarship Accounting Workshop

Remaining Prize-Giving Dates:

Year 9 and 10

Ashburton College Netball

At the event students ‘represent’ countries of the world and are assigned resolutions to debate. The two resolutions for this year’s event were Internet Governance and Sustainability. The participants’ role then is to convey the views of their respective countries, regardless of their own personal opinions.

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Ashburton College acknowledges the initiative, vision and enterprise shown by the Student Executive in spearheading and completing this project.

The publication can only enhance the historical records of life at Ashburton College.

United Nations Model General Assembly

Shelf Units – Filing Cabinets – Office Desks – School Desks and Chairs – Wooden Cupboard Units – And many other items, including some Woodwork Machinery

Families are most welcome to attend these celebrations of success.

Subscription forms are available from the College Office or by emailing: resurgamus@ashcoll.school.nz

Far left is the College’s 24 Hour Film Entry running.

This event mirrors the ‘real’ United Nations format with its purpose being to give youth an insight into how the United Nations functions.

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A fifteen year subscription only costs a one-off payment of $27.50.

Pictured right, left to right, clockwise: Self-portraits by: Kelsey Campbell, Kim Hislop, Emily Willis, Lauren Yeatman and Sally Cunneen.

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Each publication will keep subscribers up-to-date about what has been happening at College and will showcase former students doing great things.

The guitar was by Lauren Yeatman and vase of ‘hand’ flowers

by Georgia Lysaght and Sian Hurley.

Recently thirty six Year 9 and 10 students travelled to Christchurch to take part in the Model United Nations General Assembly.

Additionally, there are fourteen very active forums where expert teachers answer student questions at night, in the weekends and during holidays. Subjects catered for are Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics and Science.

The Magazine will be sent to subscribers annually, at the close of every College year.

Charlotte Waddell’s rabbit was made out of waist, arm and leg moulds while Jannice Meyer and Kim Hislop sculpted the person doing a handstand.

Examinations will be held at Ashburton College on Monday 03 December 2012, 9:00am – 11:15am.

Studyit has everything needed, written in student terms, to gain Achieved, Merit and Excellence.

The Resurgamus Magazine is a new booklet designed for this year’s leavers, former students, staff and parents/caregivers of Ashburton College.

Pictured far left and left: Sellotape sculptures made from clear packing tape wrapped around body parts or objects, approximately eight times, to act as a mould to create these sculptures

Bus times will be as for a normal College day. If a student is waiting for a bus at 3:20pm we recommend that they remain in College to complete homework or any outstanding schoolwork.

A highly recommended free student study website can be found at www.studyit.org.nz .

New publication Resurgamus Magazine – On Sale now!

The students involved in this entry were Kieran Hunt, Jesse Stewart, Lachie Davidson, Patrick Sandrey, Benji Barry. Involved in the acting were Madeleine Davidson and Tom Wright.

The Paid Union Meeting involves all teaching staff who are members of PPTA. Non-PPTA staff members will be available to supervise students for whom it is indicated on the return slip below that they will still be at College.

Student Study Website: www.studyit.org.nz

2012 Phoenix Magazine at the College Office $25.00

Included were self-portraits in the styles of famous art movements, print making, painted art works, large sellotape sculptures, and visual media displays showcasing the 24 hour College Film Competition entry. This was a first time for visual media in the Schools’ Exhibition.

Information and permission forms will be sent home to families during this week.

Cheers Grant McMillan Principal

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Over twenty five College students’ individual and collaborative art works were on display at the Ashburton District Schools’ Exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

Three Ashburton College students - Emily Bedward, Josh Cochrane and Bradley Kirwan - recently sacrificed a Saturday to attend the above Workshop at Canterbury University, Christchurch.

The group found presenter Bob Miller from the University of Canterbury very helpful as they worked through different activities in groups.

The students indicated they came away from the day feeling more prepared than previously, for the expectations of their forthcoming Scholarship Accounting examination.

Congratulations Ace Day at Aoraki Junior Tennis

By Journalism student Hannah Ashby It was a smashing day on the asphalt for Ashburton College at the Aoraki Junior Tennis Competition.

College sent a Mixed, Boys’ and Girls’ Teams to Timaru on Thursday 25 October, the largest representation by College in a number of years.

The Mixed Team placed 2nd overall with a convincing 5 sets to 1 win over Roncalli College. Victories went to Aron Martizano and Aaron Reid in the doubles and singles and to Shannon Crequer and Beth Muir in the singles. They then played St Kevin’s College but went down in straight sets.

The Boys’ Team, consisting of Aidan Mitchell, Cameron Butler, Donan Ashby and Nic Jansen had a long day. They had a tough encounter against Roncalli College and went down 2 sets to 4. This saw their final match being against Timaru Boys’ High School in which they lost in straight sets.

Showing great sportsmanship, they placed 3rd overall.

There was more success for the Girls’ Team. First up, they played Craighead Diocesan School with a successful 5 sets to 1 win. Timaru Girls’ High suffered the same 5 sets to 1 loss as Craighead before the Ashburton College Girls’ Team pressed on and won in straight sets against Roncalli College.

This saw them into the final against Waitaki Girls’ High School, which was a close encounter, however Ashleigh Leonard’s victory in her singles saw them take out the title.

They were crowned the Aoraki Junior Girls’ Champions for 2012.

Pictured right, left to right: Christal Brosnahan, Fran Connelly-Whyte, Larissa Allan, Ashleigh Leonard.

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Monday, November 12, 2012

Ashburton College Newsletter ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Issue 18, November 12, 2012

Congratulations Meet our Head Boy and Head Girl Elect for 2013 Kane Olsen and Finau Fakapelea Kane and Finau are looking forward to their roles in 2013 and advise that they are keen to work to some key guidelines. These include – • Encouraging pride and leadership in our College.

• Encouraging students to become even more involved in leadership.

• Increasing awareness about social issues, and self-responsibility.

• Maintaining and improving the College environment.

Ashburton College Winter Sports and Cultural Colours and Blues Awards At a full College Assembly on 29 October the prestigious Sports and Cultural Colours and Blues Awards were presented.

Colours Awards Colours Awards are presented to students who have been selected for national honours in either a sport or cultural activity.

The Colours Award is recognised as the most prestigious of the awards. Students who receive a Colours Award do not receive a Blues Award.

At this assembly one new awardee was named for 2012: Wesley Baratcart

Cowboy Action Shooting

Wesley joins Summer 2012 Colours Award recipients: Catherine Bell (Golf ), George McDonald (Triathlon), Ben McFadden (Water Skiing), Abbey Marshall (St John) and Frances Smith (Cycling).

Blues Awards These are awarded to high achievers in sports and cultural activities, and this year were awarded for -

Eighteen Ashburton College students were selected as finalists to attend this year’s function held in Timaru on Friday evening, 02 November. The number of finalists is limited to four in each sport, except where it is difficult to separate athletes, when the number was extended to five.

Ashburton College again featured strongly amongst the awardees, selected from the range of thirteen schools throughout the Region.

Guest speaker at the evening was Gemma Flynn, of the Black Sticks Womens’ Hockey Team. At only 22 years of age she has already competed in two Olympic Games.

Ashburton College students gained ten awards Braden Kell George McDonald Jordan Green George McDonald Hannah Wright

Air Pistol Shooting Cross Country Golf Multi Sport Water Skiing

Tessa Stewart Morrison Catherine Bell Cait Bassett Wesley Baratcart Ben McFadden

Basketball Golf Indoor Bowls Speed Shooting Water Skiing

Students who are either selected for a National Team or who gained a top three placing at national events were also recognised.

Ashburton College had eleven students acknowledged – Braden Kell Air Pistol Shooting Tessa Stewart Morrison Catherine Bell Golf Kate Hayman Georgia Lysaght Rowing Wesley Baratcart Caitlin Johnstone Swimming Jake O’Grady George McDonald Triathlon Ben McFadden Hannah Wright Water Skiing

Board of Trustees – Elected Student Representative

Air Pistol Shooting

Braden Kell.

Art

Georgia Guilford, Caitlin Swan, Alasdair Tarry.

Badminton

Tim Mui.

Basketball

Daniel Coley, Josh Stempa.

Ash McBride

Chess

Vlad Barbu, Devam Pandya, Jessica Pelayo, Jun Jun Qin.

Elections for this position are held annually and mirror the election process for parent representatives to the Board.

Clay Target Shooting

Allain Smith, Cameron Tarbotton.

Cross-Country (Athletics)

George McDonald.

Ash, as a Year 11 student this year, is the youngest College student to be elected to this position. She will commence her term at the Board’s 27 November meeting.

Five finalists were named for the Male Sports Person of the Year category, three from Ashburton College. However, the winner this year was not one of our students.

Cycling

Josh Connor,

Staff Contribution Award

End of Year Award Recipients It is always a pleasure at the conclusion of each College year to acknowledge students’ success resulting from their commitment and application during the year as well as recognising, with appreciation, community support of many of these awards.

Isabella Smith (pictured right), receiving her award from Blue House Leader Kendra Eilken, while Orange House Leader Jemma Tutty looks on.

Drama

Julia Bell, Mel Buller, Issy Ferguson, Libby Neumann, Jack Sexton, Tealy Wood.

Equestrian

Kimberley Bird.

Football

Matthew Arnold, Pieter Taco Bierema, Kimberley Bird, Rory Brown, Brooke Cowan, Aaron Cullimore, Jack Dudley, Cody MacDonald, Stephanie Wheble.

Golf

Catherine Bell, Jordan Green, Josh Smith.

Hockey

Sam Johnstone, Bridget McFadden, Sarah O’Grady, Karl Snowball, Thomas White.

(Pictured right) Sam Johnstone receiving his award from Orange House Leader Jemma Tutty, with Sports Co-ordinator Deb Kell (far right) and Claire Bubb, Green House Leader looking on.

In this newsletter we congratulate Year 12 top scholars and recipients of key awards. In our next newsletter we will report on Year 13 and Year 11 successes.

Year 12 Prize Giving ANZ Bank Academic Achievement Award Top Scholar Award - Vicki Squires In attaining the Year 12 Top Scholar Award Vicki gained the following awards –

Indoor Bowls

Cait Bassett.

Multi Sport

George McDonald.

Music

Ross Allott, Julia Bell, Luke Glendining, Tom Kitchen, Olivia Pike, Ryan Strijbis, Joy Sun, Micah Townshend, Tealy Wood.

Netball

Chelsea Corbett, Clare Fleming, Beth Jopson, Sam McLay, Olivia Quinn.

Rugby

Daniel Coley, Bridget McFadden, Alice Mareko, Savanna Ornsby, Shalom Pulu, Ari Settle, Jacob Sutton, Devaun Thompson, Steven Twamley.

Skiing

Jacob Beeman, Issy Ferguson, Hunter Jenkinson.

Smallbore Rifle Shooting

Hailey Beevor, Hunter Crouchley, Lachlan Eckert, Savanna Millar-McArthur.

Speech Making

Fergielyn Catayoc, Sam McLay.

Squash

Shaun Lynch.

As well as the three Sciences Awards shown below Savanna also gained the awards of -

Technical

Hunter Crouchley, Jake Crouchley.

Writing

Cameron Havis, Heather Holdaway.

• Biology - joint award

(Ashburton District Council Prize)

• Physics

(Ashburton District Council Prize)

• Chemistry - joint award

(Ashburton District Council Prize)

Ashburton College Performance Awards and Principal’s Commendations

• New Zealand Law (Argyle,Welsh, Finnigan Prize) • History • Media Studies • Classical Studies – joint award • Level 2 Excellence Award • Application and Effort

Unichem Ashburton Prize For The Top Overall Student Enrolled In Three Sciences Savanna Ornsby

• Accounting (NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants Prize) • Level 2 Excellence Award • Application and Effort • Ashburton College Rugby Award for contribution to Girls’ Rugby

Head Boy and Girl – Final Speech to College Students At the Blues Awards Assembly 2012 Head Girl and Head Boy, Sam McLay and George McDonald (pictured left and right), gave their final speeches to the whole College, reminiscing on their year and highlights; giving recognition to others and encouraging students to look to involvement in 2013.

House Trophy Champions 2012 – Blue House The House Trophy Competition remains a strong feature of life at Ashburton College. The victorious Blue House Executive, after a last-minute steal off Orange House, is pictured below: Back Row (left to right): Mel Buller, Lachlan Eckert, Brooke Clark, Mark Mably, Kendra Eilken (Staff House Leader) Front Row: (left to right): Jess Duncan, Catherine Bell, Jack Sexton, Sarah O’Grady (Co-captain), James Smith.

Eighteen House activities have been completed throughout this year, resulting in one of the tightest first and second place finishes possible.

In the final event of the year, Blue House stormed home from fourth place to first as a result of their Volleyball Competition success.

Final House Points for 2012 were: 1st Blue 128.645

Aoraki Secondary Schools’ Sports Awards 2012

2nd Orange 128.06

3rd Red 122.89

4th Green 120.366

Students and staff acknowledge the time and effort given by the four Staff House Leaders Kendra Eilken, Jemma Tutty, Stephen Millichamp and Claire Bubb.

New Zealand Selection - Air Pistol Team Braden Kell - selected to represent New Zealand in the Air Pistol Team.

Braden will be competing at the Australian Youth Olympics Festival from 16-20 January 2013 in Sydney, where twenty four nations will be represented over seventeen sports.

These were presented at House Assemblies on Monday 05 November, recognising a strong level of achievement gained by students.

Art

Mikayla Begg, Han Kornel, Ben Lysaght, Sandra Stebler.

Badminton

Hannah Gray, Andrew Hawthorne, Duxley Mui, Mek Permsiri, Joyce Pelayo, Jun Jun Qin,

Basketball

Matthew Jopson, Kate Lloyd, Emily Hickman, Rory MacKay, Charlie Stewart Morrison, Tessa Stewart Morrison, Elliotte Strange, Sarah Tait.

This year went to Ashburton College Staff Member, Mike O’Callaghan, who was nominated for his involvement as coach and/or manager for Ashburton College Rugby and Cricket teams and for managing our lunchtime Kiwisport-funded programme for non-participating youth.

From the eight nominees Mike O’Callaghan was named as the winner.

2012 Mid and South Canterbury BP Technology Challenge Two Ashburton College teams from Years 9 and 10 participated in this annual event, in Timaru on Friday 26 October: Team 1 (pictured right, left to right) – Lizzy Leonard, Fergielyn Catayoc, Kelsey Campbell, Tayla McAdam.

Team 2 (pictured left, left to right) – Johnathan Regaldo, Jed New, Matthew Bowers, Josh Pike.

Science Teacher, Carolyn Clough, advises that the teams were required to compete in three challenges which were designed to test their problem-solving skills and ingenuity using simple, everyday materials like newspaper, string and sellotape.

Challenge 1 was called ‘Hit the Mark’ and involved the teams building a tower using only sellotape and newspaper to carry a marble for at least 5 seconds before the marble had to roll 63cm to go through an opening in a wall. Each opening in the wall was worth a different number of points and the team with the lowest score (time in the tower and lowest number of points) won the challenge.

Unfortunately for both of our Ashburton College teams, neither team managed to direct their marble through any of the openings and incurred high penalties.

Team 1 finished 4th and Team 2 finished 5th in this challenge.

Challenge 2 was called ‘The Grabber’ and involved teams building a device using newspaper, string, sellotape and cotton buds to pick up as many pingpong balls as they could across a 2m gap and place them in an ice-cream container on the other side of the gap.

This was a difficult task but our teams performed well with Team 1 taking 2nd place and Team 2 finishing 3rd.

(Pictured right): Tayla, Fergielyn, Kelsey and Lizzy (obscured in this photo) work together to operate their ‘grabber’ device.

Although the teams knew what Challenges 1 and 2 were before the day, Challenge 3 was a mystery. The mystery challenge involved building a fishing rod out of newspaper, string, sellotape and paper clips to hook as many paper fish out of an imaginary lake 1m away.

Each fish was worth a different number of points with the winning team collecting the most points after 1 minute of fishing.

Team 2 excelled at this challenge and took first place.

Unfortunately, Team 1 dropped their 100 point fish before it could reach the shore, and finished 5th.

All students were good ambassadors for Ashburton College and enjoyed their challenging day.

Ashburton College Chess Champion

Biathlon

Jake Beeman, Hunter Crouchley, Jake Crouchley, Tom Evans, James Smith, Ben Wakelin.

Chess

Daniel Clarke.

Clay Target Shooting

James McGregor.

Cycling

Brendan Whalley.

Drama

Brooke Cowan, Louise Cross, Henrietta Read, Awa Timothy, Micah Townshend, Clara Watson.

Equestrian

Alisha Bota.

Football

Edzo Bierema, Sergiu Chirila, Tom Dudley, Nikita Kohunui, Tyler Pereira.

Golf

Justin Smith.

Hockey

Rebecca Armstrong, Hannah Cairns, Georgia Clarke, Madi Davis, Kyla Smith, Blair Snowball, Vicki Squires, Julia Tarbotton, Grace Thomson.

Music

Jesse Bruce, Nikita Hyde, Amelia James, Liam Kennedy-Clark, Zac Milne, Dean Williams.

Netball

Kate Benny, Sasha Hurley, Kaitlyn Nepe, Ella Robertson, Katherine Turton.

Rugby

Sweet Lisala, Laura Harrison, Mathew Iakopo Annie McDonald, Tessa Stewart Morrison, Jason Street, Time Taioalo, Romeo Touli, Toafa Touli, Hannah Wright.

Back Row (left to right): Losana Cakaunitabua (Referee), Murran Buller, Brooke Maslin, Imogen Redpath, Ruby Wills, Mel Buller (Coach), Lote Touli.

Skiing

Brooke Clark, Andrew Robertson, Tom Wright.

Smallbore Rifle Shooting

Tom Evans, Jared McAtamney, Jake Crouchley, Laura Mackenzie, James Smith.

Front Row (left to right): Sala Touli (Referee), Lucy Clough, Jess Dray, Shannon Crequer.

Snowboarding

Adrian Dionne, Matthew Jopson, Aron Rich, Hugh Wright.

Speech Making

Ashleigh Carmichael-McBride, Lucy Clough, Finau Fakapelea, Ruby Wills.

Writing

Heni Ede, Issy Ferguson, Georgia Guilford, Liam Kennedy-Clark, Libby Neumann.

Principal’s Commendations: Athletics Coaching

George McDonald.

Basketball Refereeing

Daniel Coley.

Cricket Umpiring

Jay Houston, Harry Jones, Jack Meyrick, Shaun Stagg.

Junior Chorus Accompanist

Olivia Pike.

Kapa Haka Leader

Xavier Bartlett.

Netball Coach

Brittney Davis, Danyelle Lusty, Kaitlyn Nepe, Tyler Pereira, Aleisha Wells.

Netball Assistant Coach

Heni Ede.

Netball Umpiring

Ashleigh Bell, Lucy Clough, Chelsea Corbett, Stacey Hopwood, Livvy Kennedy, Danielle McNab, Brooke Maslin, Ella Robertson.

Phoenix Chorus Accompanist

Joy Sun.

Polyfest Leadership

Finau Fakapelea.

Rugby Coach

Bob George, Jacob Sutton, Devaun Thompson, Steven Twamley.

Rugby Coach/Cricket Coach & Umpire Mark Mably.

Stage Challenge

Julia Bell.

Student Librarian

Aleesha Blackburn, Bradley Johnson.

Volleyball Coaching

Mel Buller, Mathew Iakopo, Alice Mareko, Marina Uesele.

Basketball Rowing Speed Shooting Swimming Water Skiing

Vlad Barbu – (pictured left) Trophy Winner for 2012 and recipient of the Whitelaw Rook Trophy.

Ken Pow, Teacher and Chess Team coach says that, as a Year 9 student Vlad has made an immediate impact on the College Chess scene. In the final Vlad defeated his Year 12 opposition and successful chess exponent Jessica Pelayo to take a 4-1 victory.

Ken Pow suggests it will take quite an effort for someone to prise the trophy from him over the next five years.

Aoraki Girls’ Volleyball Finals The Junior Girls’ A Volleyball Team (pictured right) performed very well in preliminary tournaments, qualifying for the Junior Grand Finals played in Timaru on 03 November.

Eight teams qualified for the event, representing the Otago, Aoraki and Canterbury Regions.

Team Manager says the team had a tough game first up against the Number 1 seed from the Otago region, Mt Aspiring College from Wanaka. This team went on to be the runners-up in the tournament, beaten by favourites Riccarton High School in the final.

In the second game College came up against Geraldine High School and started slowly but came back to comfortably take the game in two sets.

The final game against old foes Timaru Girls’ High School saw a very close first set, where the lead changed frequently. Some strong serving saw Timaru Girls’ High School make a break at the end of the first set to win 25 – 19. Ashburton College desperately tried to take the game to three sets with the two teams neck and neck in the second set.

However, Timaru Girls’ High School won 25 – 23 leaving the AshColl girls to take 6th place overall in the tournament.

Netball Umpire Successes A group of talented, committed Ashburton College students has continued to achieve success in the sport of netball umpiring.

Canterbury Under 19 Talent ID Squad Selection Chelsea Corbett, Stacey Hopwood, Livvie Kennedy and Ella Robertson. All four of these umpires gained their New Zealand Regional Practical Award in the latter part of this season with Chelsea, Livvie and Stacey also passing their New Zealand Theory exam and another developing umpire, Ashleigh Bell, gaining her Regional Theory pass.

Secondary Schools’ Talent ID Squad Selection Livvie Kennedy was also selected into this squad of five, based on her performances at the South Island Secondary Schools’ Tournament in Dunedin.

Selection Highlight – New Zealand Under 19 Talent ID Squad Livvie Kennedy reached a further highlight when selected for the New Zealand Squad, with invitation to a National Training Camp in Cambridge in December.

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A touch of Aussie in Wengen On a trip to Wengen Switzerland AAP Travel writer Jennifer Ennion found that relaxing was not an option for the adventure traveller as Wengen is the perfect playground for skiing, snowboarding and sledding We hear the music first. The Aussie band screeches over the crest of a hill and slaps us as we sit on the chilled chairlift.

Startled by this intrusion in a world of muffled silence we scan the mountainside until we rise above the crest and spot a small log cabin.

Once at the top of the lift tower we ride over to the building as the band’s lyrics blast through our helmets - “It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‘n’ roll”.

In this ski resort perched high in the centre of Switzerland is a little piece of Australia - AC/DC has infiltrated.

A hand-drawn insignia, complete with lightning bolt, graces the back door of the cabin.

At a side entrance we brush snow off our ski gear with two brooms before pushing through a heavy wooden door and thick black curtain.

Inside, the scene before us could have been straight out of an American western film, the part when the new cowboy in town enters the pub. All eyes turn to us.

A grizzled man behind a wooden bar flicks his hand in our direction.

At first I think he’s turning us out - perhaps this is a place just for hard-knuckled locals - but when I glance at my husband I understand. His snowboard pants work like Velcro and snow clings to his legs. He’s also missed clumps on his boots.

We make our way back to the front door and all heads turn to beers in hands and chatter erupts again. AC/DC can still be heard screeching from somewhere.

After dusting ourselves off a second time we re-enter and promptly order beverages.

My warm apple punch comes

with three shots of heart-burning vodka from the blonde barmaid.

Eight sachets of sugar later it is digestible.

We plonk ourselves down at a table among other weary skiers and their piles of wet gloves, goggles and scarves.

We search for any signs of AC/ DC but this bar is so small there’s no space for a rock band. The music must be coming from somewhere out the back, from where a dog repeatedly wanders into the bar and out again.

Despite our disappointment in missing a live performance, we settle in.

The barmaid brings us plastic bowls filled to the brim with thick cauliflower soup and chunks of crusty bread on a tray. It is exactly the comfort food we need to warm our souls, as snow and wind whistle against the windows outside.

The day has been a cold one.

After arriving at Wengen the night before, we woke early in our cosy family-run chalet ready to hit the slopes.

At 1274m altitude, traffic-free Wengen village is a great spot to put your feet up and enjoy peace and quiet. Yet the resort isn’t known for such mild pursuits.

Relaxing here, in the Jungfrau region, is not an option for the adventure traveller. Wengen is the perfect playground for skiing, snowboarding, sledding (tobogganing), paragliding and hiking (in summer).

We’re on a four-week snowboarding honeymoon and this is our last ski resort stop, so we’re keen to make the most of it.

That’s why early in the morning we boarded the first cable car to the slopes. We couldn’t see much out of the windows but were hopeful

Lunch - off the slopes and taking well-earned sustenance. we’d rise above the clouds. When we reached top station however, the situation hadn’t improved.

There was a whiteout, with a brisk wind and snow falling steadily.

The safest course of action would have been to re-board the gondola back to the village, but Lachlan had already skated to the edge of the ski runs.

A group of seven elderly skiers, some with instructors, were also clicking onto their planks ready for a day of adrenaline.

When visibility is poor you can generally expect your first run to be a little sketchy.

I had chosen a narrow traverse with a sheer drop to my left to an abyss I couldn’t see. The falling flakes continued to reduce vision to only a few metres.

After dropping into a bowl, however, the atmosphere cleared and a

rolling field of untouched powder opened up. The pitch was gentle and the snow light and fluffy.

The poor visibility, cool temps hovering just below zero and the snowfall had left many tourists shunning the weather from the comfort of their cosy chalet beds - but they had no idea what they were missing.

Weather in the mountains, anywhere in the world, is fickle and what’s happening outside your chalet window is often not an indication of what’s going on at the slopes.

On occasions it did happen to be the same, the effort required to get to the lifts generally warranted a few `test’ runs until toes could no longer withstand the frozen extremities.

Although the morning had its challenges, they were not enough to consider forgoing the fresh pow-

Ski town, Switzerland - the streets of Wengen.

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) Mercury continues its rewind this week, but moves from the contractual side of your situation to the financial one. Anything to do with pensions, mortgages, property, investments, or paying off or managing debt, could become frustrating. But also see this as an opportunity to finally nail the solution to any long-standing issue.

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However, equally you can learn more about others’ needs.

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) You might find yourself feeling more irritable or grumpy today.

It would be easy to let perspective go out of the window and hone in on something that can almost take on monster proportions, even if it is actually about a tiny detail.

The downside of this is that you become very critical towards others. If you have a medical appointment, keep it in mind.

CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) You may feel less at ease with yourself today, and even if your mood dips for just a few hours, it could set the tone for the entire day. Information may also come to light this week which could prove to be a disappointment. This can relate to a romantic hope or to a creative venture. It is certainly not a great time to take anyone or anything for granted.

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Knowing there was likely more untouched powder higher up where the snowfall was heavier and the slopes almost vacant, we crisscrossed the mountain face, leapfrogging between chairs and t-bars until we were at the top of the highest lift at 2399m.

We were just under the infamous Eiger, upon which many mountaineers have perished. The mountain was majestic yet up that high the whiteout became thicker, reducing visibility to an arm’s length.

But no matter, turning around and heading south allows you to relish surrounding gullies and hillocks.

It’s an otherworldly experience when you float down a slope you can’t see.

The morning passed this way until early afternoon when refuelling becomes a priority.

Recalling a restaurant or two on the resort map, we head in their direction and that’s when we came across the AC/DC joint.

After our cauliflower soup is slurped from our plastic bowls and the last of my vodka-burning apple punch is drained, we farewell the taxidermy rodents and birds lining the walls and head back into the cold.

Swirls of snowflakes continue to lick the outside of window frames.

As it’s nearing 3pm we make our way to home base, escaping the now erratic wind.

Bypassing the main trail back to the beginner’s ski area and base of the cable car, we veer left toward chalet rooftops.

The track peters out but instead of unstrapping from our boards and walking, we army roll over a small fence and ride through backyards, all the while keeping a look

out for angry Swiss farmers and any potentially lethal fences protruding from the snow cover.

Ours are the only lines carved in sheets of glittering white until options eventually run out and we’re forced to turn pedestrian at the village road.

It’s the perfect end to a day many deemed unworthy but which has in fact been a whopper way to cap off our Swiss snow tour.

Our month of resort hopping during the height of Europe’s winter has left us exhausted and keen to head back to the Australian summer.

But Wengen has proven a welcome respite.

Sure, our stay here has been far from relaxing, but our looming homesickness has been satiated thanks to a pub perched high in the mountains and a little band we like to call Akka Dakka.

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Wengen looking back from the Gondilla.

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LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) Things at home, or even a personal issue, could just need your attention.

You may prefer to do other things but actually it probably makes sense to make time to deal with this. If, however, you are living or working in an environment which you are less than comfortable in, this issue could close in on your emotions more than usual.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Someone’s point of view can seem quite oppressive. This may have been someone who in the past you have got on well with, but if you feel you are being dictated to it can be hard to bear. Sharp noises or harsh modern sounds can also get into you. Try to find time to create some peace and tranquillity at some point. Avoid confrontations.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) The worst thing you can do today, and at any time indeed, is to compare yourself to others, especially on a material basis.

What seem on the surface to be the things people have that you aspire to or want may disguise other complications in their lives. None of us has all that we want and it is important to value what you do have.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) You could feel a bit inhibited today. Your natural enthusiasm and personal expression can seem blunted. Things that are important to you and you want to keep moving forwards may suffer from delays. It is best to focus on the must-do things and leave more enterprising strands for another day. You can also feel more pessimistic about money.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) You might find it hard to get much momentum going today, especially early on. Little things that you would normally clear away with aplomb might take on almost gigantic proportions. If there are any psychological undercurrents in your situation, these too can drag you down.

Try to avoid anyone who even ordinarily tends to have a draining influence.

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AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Although you can be gregarious, there is often another side to many Water Carriers that can almost enjoy solitude and periods of reflection. The issue today is that whatever mood you are in, a demand can come your way that you are neither expecting nor wanting. Anyone overbearing, officious or wanting instant action can prove trickier to deal with.

PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) It’s best to play with a straight bat today Pisces. If you try to be evasive, even unintentionally, it could create the wrong impression.

That dreamy, more escapist side of your nature may also not meet with universal approval. Therefore, if you have got anything that needs tackling or correspondence needs answering, do be precise and to the point.

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Left: Catcher Patrick Patea watches the incoming pitch as Ashburton College’s Connor Gill winds up for a swing as Mid Canterbury Softball’s Season finally got underway on Saturday.

Bottom left: Allenton’s Mitch Stoddart has a hand in the air to no avail as the catch goes sailing past against Coldstream.

Below: Ashburton’s Mikhayla-Rose Stroganov at full stride on the track during the Arthur Cup athletics competition at the Ashburton Domain.

Right: Sheldon Kneale conquers the new and improved rock drop on the Mt Hutt Bike Park.

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9.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House.

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By Andrew Alderson As the monsoon lashes Sri Lanka, it’s a good time to be a New Zealand provincial cricketer.

A fledgling home sun is enabling local players to shine with the tour to South Africa - including tests in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth - starting late next month.

Meanwhile, the national incumbents contemplate stale hotel rooms on a tour wedged into the Sri Lankan wet season to meet International Cricket Council demands.

Saturated practices, card schools and mental visualisation are poor substitutes for actual first-class cricket.

As a result, several players at home are in a prime position to seize their chance for future international selection.

Here’s a look at a candidate from each province with plenty to prove as the Plunket Shield and, on Friday nights, HRV Cup unfold.

1 Mark Gillespie, Wellington Worked in Jesse Ryder’s twincentury shadow against Central Districts, taking four wickets for 154 runs from 44 overs for the match. It follows his recovery from an ankle sprain so severe, he was in a moon boot. Gillespie missed the West Indies, India and Sri Lankan test tours as a result.

He might be 33 but his aggression is something New Zealand can’t ignore against world No 1 South Africa.

Gillespie inexplicably missed the contracts list but his heroics against South Africa in March with first innings figures of five for 59 and six for 113 provide compelling evidence for a recall.

He’s played one test on the fast, bouncy Republic wickets in 2007 - his debut at Centurion.

New Zealand lost by an innings and 59 runs; Gillespie took five for 136.

2 Dean Brownlie, Canterbury A stellar start to his test career in Zimbabwe and Australia (268 runs at 53.6) established him as a solid answer to New Zealand’s troublesome middle order.

A further 107 runs at 15.29 saw him dropped after a duck against Zimbabwe, a broken finger and woe against South Africa and the West Indies where his highest score was 35 in seven innings.

His problems against spin in the Caribbean saw the 28-year-old sent on secondment to India to learn more about playing turn. Brownlie made a century for Canterbury in their first round Plunket Shield loss to Otago.

3 Anaru Kitchen, Auckland At 28, Kitchen’s chances of playing international cricket are over-ripe.

Has promised plenty across all formats in five seasons but has only been on the cusp of selection.

His recent 33 runs from 21 balls to guide Auckland to victory over Sialkot in the Champions League qualifiers was a treat.

Kitchen was a picture of composure,

swatting the Pakistani bowlers under pressure.

At the first-class end of the scale, he averages 38.40 in 32 matches but hasn’t bettered that figure in the past two seasons. He must seize this season to progress his chances. He started with a duck and 60 against CD. 4 Carl Cachopa, Central Districts Nothing screams “pick me� like the weight of first-class runs. Cachopa has produced 848 this year at an average of 77.09.

His career-high 179 not out for CD against Auckland was his fifth in the last five Plunket Shield matches in which he has batted. He bats at No 3 and four of his five tons came in the first innings. All but last week’s innings came after a cheap early wicket.

In between stints with Auckland and now Central Districts, Cachopa played in the South Australia second XI. The 26-year-old shifted from his Bloemfontein birthplace 10 years ago so he already has experience in that part of the world. His siblings include fellow first-class cricketers 24-year-old Brad (Canterbury) and 20-year-old Craig (Wellington).

5 Hamish Rutherford, Otago The 23-year-old has dispatched the “son of Ken� burden early and built a solid record as an opener since earning a more permanent first-class spot in March. Twin centuries in the Northern Districts fixture, followed by 239 against Wellington were a fine way to finish the 2011-12 season.

He has sustained that form with 99 for New Zealand A against India A last month and 91 against Canterbury in the opening round of Plunket Shield.

Rutherford is further back in the test selection frame than Cachopa, with Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum settled as openers for now, but there needs to be a watching brief.

6 Ish Sodhi, Northern Districts A test spin bowling succession plan remains one of New Zealand Cricket’s bigger problems. Tarun Nethula was the answer ... until he got the yips in India.

Todd Astle gets a shot in Sri Lanka.

If he fails, leg-spinner Sodhi remains a potential Daniel Vettori-type bolter.

He’s just 20 but has been on NZC selection manager Kim Littlejohn’s radar for more than a year and is highly rated by Vettori and former coach John Wright. Sodhi wasn’t required by Auckland so Northern Districts signed him.

He debuted last week against Otago, taking two for 134.

His batting can be useful.

He made 22 off 10 balls (including 12 off the last three balls) against the West Indies to get New Zealand into the Under-19 World Cup semifinals in August.

His first innings for ND gleaned 48 at No 8.

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5 6x150 Blue Streak dh (5) 58....................... K Myers 6 057x7 Pachenko d (12) 58......................... M Wenn 7 1782x Lovetohaveit (2) 57.5.............J Castano (a4) 8 9244x Pinzaara d (7) 57.5.......................... S Spratt 9 1 Captain Scott d (9) 57.5................. V Colgan 10 1068x Cops ‘N’ Coyote d (3) 57.......... K Leung (a3) 11 44103 Dragonkeeper dmb (8) 56.5...........J Waddell 12 00x0x Khisdar d (10) 56.5......................... A Calder 13 0439x Mangaroa Mini d (13) 55.5........ M Cameron 14 105x7 Miss Mimo (6) 55.5................. A Forbes (a1) 7 4.33pm BOYLE MATHIESON RATING 65 1400 $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1400m 1 5720x Skai Glow (7) 59...............S Shirahama (a2) 2 x656x Bon Genie db (8) 58.5................... V Colgan 3 851x7 Pico Alto d (2) 58............................ A Calder 4 1 Calypso (5) 57.5............................J Waddell 5 1 Habibi (3) 57.5........................... M Cameron 6 41264 Regalia m (1) 57.5............... R Hutchings (a) 7 0010x Dakarai dm (10) 57.5.......... J Whiteside (a3) 8 0x194 Takeover m (6) 57.5....................M Coleman 9 531 Saffron d (9) 57................................ S Spratt 10 1658x Okcoral (11) 56.5.............................. L Innes 11 90885 Diamonds In Time (4) 55........ A Forbes (a1) Blinkers on : Catalan King, Nordic Knight (R4), Sir Reims (R5), Ernesto (R6), Skai Glow (R7) Blinkers off : Fantastic Times (R3), Strenua (R5), Dragonkeeper (R6) Winkers on : Blue Streak (R6) Winkers off : Nordic Knight (R4), Ernesto (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: Capistrano Magic, Watch King, Roman Cavalry Race 2: Crush The Castle, Rockinout, Otto The Great Race 3: Sophie’s Gem, Miss Zeta, Posy, Fantastic Times Race 4: Rising Force, Westbrook, Catalan King, Kidwelly Race 5: Strenua, Polarity, Commanding Oak, Mindcraft Race 6: Charlie Farley, Captain Scott, Dragonkeeper Race 7: Calypso, Habibi, Pico Alto, Saffron, Takeover

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4 1.12pm FOXTON STAKES C1 C1, 457m

1 33885 Mission Drive nwtd...........................M Olden 2 312 Shaga Banga Bang nwtd............B Goldsack 3 2811 Speed Legend nwtd.................... B Hodgson 4 5F431 Opawa Sir nwtd L &............................ Wales 5 34266 Hear Hare Here nwtd........................L Ahern 6 11 Opawa Swede nwtd J &...................D Fahey 7 12723 Bolt Rama nwtd................................L Ahern 8 41433 Mac Tan nwtd B &......................... G Atwood 9 152 Triple Aye 26.56......................... W Hodgson 10 46152 Sammy James 26.68........................L Ahern 5 1.30pm SPARKY’S BAR AND RESTAURANT C2, 375m 1 21135 Home Brewer 22.37.......................A Speight 2 64154 Homebush Alex 21.64................J McInerney 3 67744 Kazillion 21.83...................................D Edlin 4 12135 Fire Boy Baxter nwtd.................J McInerney 5 24113 Boss Man Sloy 21.82........................L Ahern 6 55531 Lindop 22.12..............................J McInerney 7 35224 Out By Five 21.78 M &......................Jopson 8 78466 Nicki Haka nwtd.........................J McInerney 9 57268 Floating Away 21.64........................S Maher 10 74788 My Girl Marina 21.73.................J McInerney 6 1.47pm PETER SINCLAIR PHOTO FINISH C4 C4, 375m 1 38587 Donky Deep 21.69......................B Goldsack 2 4F112 Cosmic Mack 21.47....................D Schofield 3 44525 Opawa Thorn 21.50...........................D Edlin 4 76758 Ever So Hopeful 21.63................B Goldsack 5 17676 Little Blackspot 21.27.................D MacAuley 6 43313 Trendy Knocka’s 21.65......................L Ahern 7 74341 Chelsea’s Beauty(c5) 21.75.......... T Downey 8 22113 George Baxter 22.11.................J McInerney 9 88884 Homebush Hayley nwtd.............J McInerney 10 22548 Thrilling Halo 21.80........................M Gowan 7 2.05pm WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ C3/4 C3/4, 457m 1 37755 Realon Rose 26.64...........................L Ahern

3 84733 Monty Dosh (c2) nwtd L &.................. Wales 2 51232 Bigtime Whizz nwtd...........................L Ahern 4 11387 Backyard Bully (c3) 26.13........... G Hodgson 3 64444 Koko Whiz nwtd..........................D Schofield 5 33F86 Wyndham (c2) nwtd M &...................Jopson 4 14338 Bigtime Karen 26.86.........................L Ahern 6 28112 Down The Back (c3) 26.65 F &......Turnwald 5 78172 Rybenbrook Josh 25.67....................L Ahern 7 26423 Deceiver (c2) 26.24.........................M Olden 6 55135 Kango Klink 26.47..........................B Mitchell ACROSS DOWN 8 21443 Black Emily (c3) nwtd L &................... Wales 7 12315 Thrilling Tune 26.37..................... B Hodgson Tireless (13) 1. Creek (5) 8 67544 Thanks Charlie nwtd..................J McInerney 11 3.15pm NZRS1.GRADUATION HT 2 NZRSq, 457m 9 42444 Par (c3) 26.48 F &..........................Turnwald (c3) 26.10................G Hodgson 2. Irate (5) 4. Momentum (7) 1 56866 Mick Mania 10 67325 Realon Rumba (c3) 26.37................L Ahern 2 22321 Opawa3.Bomb Jog(c4) (4)nwtd L &................ Wales 8.

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To Radar (8) 10. Lose Edlin colour (4) 5 17544 Bigtime5.JetPeace-lover 2 42463 Moody Man 21.73..............................D (c2) nwtd........................L Ahern 3 16476 Suit Yourself nwtd U &................

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Hampstead pushed to the wire

By Jonathan Leask Hampstead won a thriller to maintain an unbeaten record and stay at the top of the table in Mid Canterbury open A grade tennis on Saturday.

Hampstead overcame Tinwald 60-58 on games count back with the result determined in the final two minutes of play.

A count back was also required to separate Methven and Tinwald, but it only went as far as sets with Methven finishing one-up for the win while Dorie dominated Fairton 5-1.

The Hampstead-Allenton match was easily the best of the day.

The doubles were shared as Hampstead’s Tom Deeley and Joe Langley overcame Jason Feutz and James Boag 7-5, 6-3, while Allenton’s Brenton Donaldson and Ashleigh Leonard won a tight battle with William Blacklow and Connor Brosnahan 6-4, 7-5.

Deeley then dominated Feutz for a 6-2, 6-1 win in the number one singles while in the number threes Donaldson marked his return to open A grade tennis with a 6-2, 6-2 over Blacklow.

The two straightforward results kept it all square while the other two matches were enthralling battles with the result going down to the wire.

Boag made a remarkable comeback against fellow number two Langley.

After losing the first set 6-2 Boag fell behind 5-2 in the second before coming back to win 7-6 in a tiebreak and send the game to a deciding match tiebreak.

Boag’s brave fightback fell short as Langley edged out an 11-9 win in the match tiebreak.

Next door in the number fours Leonard looked on target for a solid win over Brosnahan taking the first set 6-2, before Brosnahan battled back to take the second, but only just.

At 5-4 Brosnahan had three set points up his sleeve with Leonard down 40-0 only for her to battle back to force a tiebreak, but Brosnahan finally took the set and sent the game to a match tiebreak.

It was tight in the tiebreak but Leonard held her nerve to take it 10-8 and claim the win.

The two match tiebreaks were played simultaneously with the overall result hanging in the balance, but with the wins shared out came the calculators and the sums added to a win for Hampstead by the slender margin of 60-58.

Methven emerged on top of Tinwald 7-6 on sets where a bizarre match top doubles match was ultimately the decider.

Tinwald’s Simon Jordon and Luke Glendining snatched the first set 7-6 (7-2) before Methven’s Jayden Cromie and Ben Wright blitzed the second set 6-0, only to be easily undone 10-3 in the match tiebreak for Jordan and Glendining to take the bizarre win.

Tinwald’s Aidan Mitchell and Isaac Langley accounted for Jack Edgington and James Watt 6-0, 6-4 in the other doubles match but Methven took three of the singles matchups.

Tinwald’s lone singles win came at number two from the racket of Glendining who went 6-4, 6-4 over Wright.

For Methven Cromie bagged his first singles win of the season beating Jordan 6-3, 6-4.

The number one in the Mid Canterbury 12s rep team, Watt overcame the under 14s number one, Mitchell, 6-3, 6-4 while Edgington ended Langley’s solid run of form with a 6-4, 6-3 win.

At three games apiece the match was decided by the second set victory from Cromie and Wright in their doubles defeat, with Methven winning 7-6 on sets.

There was no need of a count back for Dorie as they ran out convincing winners over Fairton.

It started with two comfortable wins in the doubles as Rhys Cromie and Don Lake swept Peter Leonard and Rebecca Robinson 6-2, 6-2 and Todd Boag and Christal Brosnahan had a 6-1, 6-0 win over Toby Thomas and Hayden McNulty.

For the second week in a row Cromie had a scare in the singles.

After taking the first set 6-4 and looking on top of Leonard, Cromie dropped a set for the first time in over a year. Leonard fought back for a 6-2 second set win, however Cromie regained control in the match tiebreak 10-2 to leave Leonard wondering where it went wrong.

Lake was too good for Robinson 6-3, 6-2 but a see-saw battle played out between the number threes.

Boag breezed through the first set 6-1 but Thomas returned fire taking the second 6-1 and the seesaw battle continued to the match tiebreak with Boag eventually prevailing 12-10.

Fairton’s lone point came from the last minute fill-in McNulty, who had earlier competed in A reserve, coming back from a set down to beat Brosnahan 2-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-8).

• Wake-up for Wales The evidence needs to mount rapidly and in large dollops if Wales are to be a threat to the All Blacks in a fortnight. The Six Nations champions were a placid bunch yesterday as they fell convincingly 26-12 to the Pumas who had been unable to win a game in the Rugby Championship. A generous view would be that Wales were rusty after a long break. Their lack of cohesion and absence of any great bite across the park were alarming signs for their next hit out against Samoa before the All Blacks hit Cardiff.

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Tamsyn Hayes working hard on the 90km cycle section of the half ironman at Lake Hood during Saturday’s South Island Sports Festival.

Creasy holds out challengers

By Jonathan Leask Rob Creasy successfully defended his title in the half iron man at Lake Hood, the marquee event of the South Island Sports Festival on Saturday.

In superb summer conditions a total of 83 hardy souls took up the 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21.1km challenge, but for the second year in a row Creasy was too slick.

First out of the water by over a minute, Creasy had extended his

lead by also setting the fastest time on the bike, and not to be outdone claimed the trifecta by setting the fastest time on the run to win by almost six minutes crossing the line in four hours 1.04 minutes.

After finishing runner-up last year Tamsyn Hayes stepped up to the top of the podium in the women’s race, coming in 10th overall.

The defending half ironman women’s champion Julia Grant wasn’t in the race this year, instead she popped up in the sprint distance triathlon where she took out the women’s title.

However, in the triathlon there was no catching Craig Savage who was a clear three minutes out in front at the finish after being one of the first two competitors out of the water.

Ashburton’s George McDonald produced a strong run to move into second.

After a solid swim McDonald worked hard over the cycle leg and made his move on the run to finish second in 1hr 17.38 mins, while Callum Brown came in ninth three minutes back, with Steve Mealings was also in the top 20.

Grant finished the event in one hour 23.24 minutes, being the first female home almost four minutes ahead of her nearest rival Kate Myers.

In the half marathon James Faulkner had the fastest feet in one hour 33.24 minutes, while Carmen Flett was the fastest female and third overall in one hour 34.37 minutes.

The 10km run was won by Paul Crossley in 36.24 minutes and the kids 3km fun run was taken out

by Matheson Colquhoun in 11.54 minutes.

All Blacks fitness on unique level

By Wynne Gray Wales take their squad for cryogenic training in Poland, the Springboks use the natural advantages of practice at high altitude, but the All Blacks seem the best conditioned rugby side.

They speak about running their foes ragged with a combination of accurate handling, multi-phase possession and spreading the ball.

In essence, no secret there.

Opponents like Scotland earlier today at Murrayfield, knew what to expect.

It’s whether they could counter and keep up.

Meanwhile the All Blacks want to play faster and faster, reasoning that if their skills hold up and they recycle ball well, they’ll find holes in defences. When it is their turn to tackle, they back their fitness to hold their line.

Estimates vary but one of the more mobile All Blacks may cover 10km during an international.

The question remains: If the All Blacks can sustain a certain fitness level why can’t others emulate them?

“We don’t know what they do,”

assistant coach Ian Foster said.

“What’s important to us is having players on the park with a full tank of gas.”

The experience of trainer Nic Gill and the medical group led by Dr Deb Robinson allowed the All Blacks to fashion their week to suit their condition and their next assignment.

When the initial All Black squad was picked in May, the coaches inherited a group of players with different fitness levels who had played a lot of rugby, been little used or were recovering from injury.

There was no blanket approach

to getting each player ready for test rugby. Some like Ma’a Nonu needed a lot of rehab training but no games because of his workload.

“We fully understand fans’ expectation that players should go out week after week and perform. But the reality is that the science and the mental side behind that, shows you can’t do,” said Foster. “That deal with Ma’a was not three weeks’ holiday. He probably trained harder than if he was playing but we were able to charge his body and refresh his mind because he wasn’t getting smashed around. He put fuel in the tank for the rest of the year.” -NZH

Action Jackson leading the way for the Breakers

By Kris Shannon The Breakers made the tough task of playing on consecutive nights seem simple this weekend, thanks to a dynamic double from one player used to such scheduling.

The defending champions enjoyed a successful Sunshine Swing roadtrip, sweeping the games against Townsville and Cairns to improve their league-leading record to 6-1.

And it was American import Cedric Jackson who led the way with back-toback double-doubles, as the Breakers became the first team since 2007 to complete the north Queensland double on consecutive nights.

The Breakers last played two games in 24 hours in 2010 but Jackson has had more recent experience playing without rest. While he played only sparingly in his NBA career, Jackson would have grown accustomed to tight turnarounds during the 84 games

he played in the NBA Development League from 2009-2011.

That experience showed this weekend as he virtually sealed a second player of the week award and outlined his MVP credentials with a couple of inspired performances.

In Friday’s nine-point victory against the Crocs, Jackson’s 14 points were complemented by 12 assists, five rebounds and two steals. He packed the stat sheet again in Saturday night’s 19-point win over the Taipans,

with 20 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and two steals.

In putting up such gaudy numbers, Jackson increased his already large league lead in assists (7.9 per game) and steals (2.7) but it is his enhanced scoring which really catches attention.

He now sits fourth in the ANBL in points per game (16.6) and leads the Breakers’ starters in field goal percentage (49 per cent) and shooting from beyond the arc (39 per cent).

Given he is still playing lockdown

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“He has ability to influence games in different ways,” coach Andrej Lemanis said. “He can get steals and shut people down, he can get in the lane and he’s shooting the ball with great confidence.

But I’ve really been impressed with Cedric’s ownership of the leadership role this year ... he’s really been vocal - APNZ Cedric Jackson: top figures with the group.”

Globally respected as the No 1 team by a country mile, the All Blacks are likely to find on this tour of Europe that none of their opponents believe they can match the New Zealanders for power, pace, accuracy and rugby intelligence - but they might fancy slapping them round a bit.

All four opponents will suspect that the All Blacks have one weakness: they lack a genuine enforcer to patrol the fringes with a menacing edge to deter cheap shots and other random acts designed to unsettle.

Luke Romano and Brodie Retallick have done admirably well in replacing Brad Thorn in terms of providing similar efficiency in the core functions, but neither comes close to emulating his explosive psyche.

Thorn had a way about him, a presence and meaningful desire to seek revenge that potential transgressors could sense. At the merest hint of opposition nonsense, Thorn’s giant mitts would be folded into dukes. It took a proper hard man, a borderline psycho even, to find the nerve to play the All Blacks off the ball when Thorn was around.

Jerome Kaino was similarly drawn to enforcement duty - his natural instincts when he saw trouble were to act first, think later and protect his team-mates.

On the last All Blacks tour of Europe in 2010, every side they met tried to play them off the ball. It didn’t really work - Thorn and Kaino neutralised the threat and sent the clear message that the All Blacks were not

only tough, they were prepared to prove it.

Liam Messam has many qualities: active enforcement is not yet one of them and it is coach Steve Hansen’s hope that this facet of the All Blacks’ game develops on this tour.

“We probably are missing them [Thorn and Kaino] a little bit in that department but that comes with experience and we have got people in the team that will step into that role in time,” says the coach.

“It’s an attitudinal thing, isn’t it? We say we are not going to be mucked around and that is something that we have to develop in every facet of our game. It’s a fine line between having it and chaos and people being sent off.”

The issue of enforcement - standing up for themselves - has become a priority for the All Blacks given the repeated off-the-ball attacks on Richie McCaw. The expectation on this tour is that there will be some trouble: incidents like those of Dunedin and Brisbane. On both occasions it was noticeable that the All Blacks didn’t retaliate. Hansen and McCaw have reviewed the collective reaction and concluded it was the right course of action.

“Usually, when you retaliate, it is that person that cops the biggest penalty. Certainly it’s the thing the referee definitely sees and it can end in a yellow or red card.

“But there are a lot of ways of dealing with it legally. It might be a tackle where you hit that little bit harder, or clean the ruck out a little bit harder. It’s in a legal manner and I am happy with that. It would be nice if we got stronger support from the judicial system.”

- NZHSUN

The heat is right back on Wallabies coach Robbie Deans after the Wallabies slumped to their biggest defeat by France in 36 years in Paris yesterday.

The Australians arrived seeking a record-equalling sixth straight win over the French but left Stade de France humiliated after being comprehensively outplayed in a three-tries-to-none, 33-6 pasting. The Wallabies’ European tour now has the potential to turn into a nightmare for Deans if they replicate the same effort against England at Twickenham in seven days. England tuned up for the encounter by thrashing Fiji 54-12 and Deans acknowledged they would take plenty of encouragement from watching replays of his team’s loss, in which the Wallabies scrum was again exposed by northern hemisphere opposition while the tourists also missed numerous - AAP tackles.

• Islanders ‘bullied’ A hollowness ran through the IRB’s showcase weekend of test rugby - an awareness that the club game in these parts holds all the power and has the capacity to rain on the big parade. The allegations that came out of France of leading Parisian club Racing Metro bribing Pacific Island players to miss last year’s World Cup are a huge concern.

It wasn’t a surprise to hear the claims - similar stories surface after every tournament. But players from lower ranked nations can be more easily bullied and manipulated and the great losers once again will be the Pacific Island test sides.

- HOS

• Italy need to improve Italy skipper Sergio Parisse has warned his side could be punished by the All Blacks if they follow up their 28-23 win over feisty Tonga with a similar performance in Rome next week.

Tonga trailed Italy 2-1 from their three previous encounters but the Pacific Islanders braved the cold and wet conditions to dominate the first half and came fighting back late on at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti.

Italy, who had left several regular starters on the bench and handed Tomasso Iannone his full debut at right wing, came out stronger after the break and ultimately prevailed thanks to a late penalty try.

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• Boks turn it around South Africa overturned a first half deficit and ill-discipline to open their northern November tour with a deserved 16-12 victory at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. After a half blighted by poor play and the concession of 11 penalties, leading to a 12-3 deficit, the visitors turned up the intensity and kept Ireland scoreless in the second half to consign Declan Kidney’s understrength side to defeat. The Springboks had looked vulnerable, and the hosts impressive, but a halftime speech by coach Heyneke Meyer had the desired effect and with skipper Jamie Heaslip sent to the sin bin moments after the restart, the Boks ruthlessly notched up 10 points to steal ahead and grab a lead they refused to relinquish.

Meyer’s side came to Dublin hoping to banish the memories of a disappointing third place finish in the Rugby Championship and ease the pressure on the coach, under whose stewardship the Boks have won just four of nine - AFP matches.

• England thrash Fiji England launched their autumn series with a commanding 54-12 win over Fiji at Twickenham yesterday. Stuart Lancaster’s men outscored Fiji seven tries to two and the match was over as a contest at half-time with England 25-0. England’s fifth win in five Tests against Fiji, was also their record margin of victory over the Pacific Islanders, surpassing the 35-point gap they recorded in a 58-23 success at Twickenham in 1989. Gloucester winger Charlie Sharples scored his first two tries for England, who also saw Harlequins winger Ugo Monye and blindside flanker Tom Johnson touch down in a tally that included a penalty try and two late scores by Manu Tuilagi. Sterner challenges will confront England when southern hemisphere giants Australia, South Africa and New Zealand all visit Twickenham on successive weekends.

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Duckworth-Lewis conspires against Black Caps again

By Kris Shannon Another day and another raininterrupted loss - New Zealand’s tour of Sri Lanka has taken on an all too familiar look.

The hosts clinched the oneday series with a seven-wicket win, again aided in part by the Duckworth-Lewis method, in the fourth ODI at Hambantota.

That gave Sri Lanka a 3-0 lead in the series heading into tonight’s fifth game, before the sides meet in a two-match test series beginning next weekend.

All five scheduled matches on the tour to date have been affected to some degree by rain and yesterday was no different.

With the heavens opening before the start of play the match was reduced to 42 overs before a ball was bowled, but it wasn’t long before the rain returned.

In truth, the break probably aided New Zealand’s chances of victory, given they had slumped to 107-7 when the teams were forced from the field in the 30th over.

Once the skies cleared, the Black Caps batted out their full allotment of 32 overs to set Sri Lanka 131 for victory.

The home side experienced none of the troubles the touring batsmen endured, cruising to the target only three down and with 34 balls to spare.

“It was a tough loss,” said captain Ross Taylor.

James Franklin tries to get the New Zealand run rate up against Sri Lanka “Sri Lanka played smart cricket.

The toss had a big part to play in the match, but they deserve their victory.

“We didn’t bat as well as we would’ve liked. On wickets that suited the seam bowlers, today it would’ve been nice to give our bowlers 30 or 40 more runs to play with.”

But no one in the Black Caps’ batting order truly got going.

Brendon McCullum top-scored with 30, while the best partnership of the innings was just 32 runs for the fifth wicket.

The effort continued a worrying trend of insufficient totals from New Zealand, a side which has only three half-centuries to their name (two from BJ Watling) so far on the tour.

It also prolonged a poor run of results stretching back to the home series against Zimbabwe last summer.

Since beating the minnows in the second Twenty20 in February, New Zealand have played 35 matches in all forms of the game and have merged victorious in just four of them.

Three draws and three wash-outs also featured, but the 25 losses make for dire reading.

With a record like that looming over them, New Zealand shouldn’t struggle for motivation in the final one-dayer.

Especially considering, with the tests against Sri Lanka being followed by a daunting tour of world No 1 South Africa, the dead rubber may be this team’s best chance of grabbing another win for some time.

“We’ve just got to stick together and put a performance together worthy of the New Zealand cricket team,” Taylor said.

“3-1 obviously sounds a lot better than 4-0 and we want to send the ODI players who are going home off on a good note.”

- APNZ

Auckland claim big lead

By Kris Shannon Auckland have taken a commanding lead at the halfway point of their Plunket Shield match against Northern Districts thanks to a record seventh-wicket partnership.

After bowling out the visitors for 208 yesterday at Eden Park’s outer oval, Auckland looked to be stuttering their way towards a similar score when they were reduced to 150-6.

But that brought No 8 Bruce Martin to the crease where he joined Craig Cachopa in an unlikely stand to leave the Aces with a lead of 157 at stumps and three wickets still in hand.

Martin evidently excels playing against the province for whom he made his debut and played 10 seasons. The left-arm spinner was the pick off the bowlers in the first innings, claiming four wickets, and he backed that up with a potentially

match-winning knock with the bat yesterday.

He batted for almost four hours in the afternoon to bring up his second first class century, finishing unbeaten on 107 at stumps - six short of his highest score.

Martin and Cachopa put on 168 for the seventh wicket - a record for Auckland against Northern Districts - before Cachopa finally fell to spinner Ish Sodhi for 82.

- APNZ

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Allenton wicketkeeper Jeff Naish breaks the stumps in an attempted run-out of Coldstream batsman Regan Broker during Saturday’s Pritchard Shield match which also had the Bevan Stroud Challenge Shield up for grabs.

Penno ton lights up competition

By Jonathan Leask Tim Penno recorded the first century of the season as Coldstream took down the previously unbeaten Allenton in Mid Canterbury senior cricket on Saturday.

Penno’s ton was the standout individual effort as Coldstream claimed a third win over the previously unbeaten Allenton in the fourth round of the Pritchard Shield.

The Tech Sharks also remain unbeaten after an emphatic 210 run win over Methven, where Matt Miller was agonisingly three runs short of a century.

Batting dominated two results, but the third between Lauriston and the Tech Stags was dominated by bowling courtesy of poor batting as 20 wickets fell for 104 runs, with Lauriston’ s Scott Morgan taking a five wicket bag.

Allenton v Coldstream Penno scored a superb century to steer Coldstream to an imposing total, and their bowlers took regular wickets to hand Allenton their first defeat of the season.

Penno shared a 97-run stand for the first wicket with Regan Broker to get the ball rolling.

Broker was out for 53 and after a slow start Penno took charge to

anchor the innings on his way to 113, the last man out when he was run out in the last over as Coldstream went on to finish with 216/5.

Dylan Stoddart was the best of the Allenton bowlers with 2/40 from his nine overs.

Allenton made a solid start and were able to establish partnerships, but could not kick any of them on as Coldstream were able to regularly make the breakthrough.

Jeff Naish made 57 at the top of the order but fell to Broker as Allenton were 93/4.

Broker produced a wild spell that started with a wicket off his first ball and was expensive but effective for figures of 3/44.

Cawte Whiting and Mitch Stoddart looked to consolidate the innings with Whiting 28 and Stoddart 25, and after they fell Allenton’s tail was exposed.

Despite putting up some resistance Allenton fell 34 runs short, all out for 182 after 43.1 over with Andrew Bennett the pick of the Coldstream bowlers with 3/29.

As well as making it three wins from their three games Coldstream claimed the Bevan Stroud Memorial Challenge Shield, a poison chalice as since its inception last season as only one team has successfully defended it.

Methven v Tech Sharks The Tech Sharks convincingly took apart Methven for a 210-run win in Methven.

Batting first the Sharks piled on 310/5 from their 45 overs.

Matt Miller and Ben Mably put on 143 for the opening partnership to lay the foundation for a big total.

Mably was out for 62 while Miller eventually fell on 97.

Miller looked to push the ball to the offside but ended up chipping it straight to cover, and handily for Methven the 2m tall frame of Malcolm Cairns who showed a solid pair of hands to take the catch.

“Had it been anyone else it would have gone over their head and Matt might have scored his century,” Sharks captain Jason Morrison said.

Sam Hurley made a quick-fire 51 and the rest of the Sharks batsman chimed in to post the whopping 310/5.

For Methven Ash Mills had 2/66 off nine, including the wicket of Miller.

Methven could only wrangle 100 in reply but took until the 29th over to roll over.

Tom Suyker made 28 and the next best was 12 shared by Matt Gorman and Jeremy Johnson.

Sam Hurley had the best return taking 3/15 off five while Dan

Dust, dirt ‘n shingle goes flying Centuries put South Africa in box seat

By Jim Morton

By Jonathan Leask For the first time since 2000 neither Richard Bowater nor Donn McLaren set the fastest time at the Ashburton Car Club Shingle Sprints on Rutherfords Road on Saturday.

Blair Logan, a former Ashburton driver under the Auto Sport Christchurch banner, set the fastest time

in his Mitsubishi Evo, with his 1 minute 44.79 seconds good enough to claim the crown and hold off the regular Rutherfords Road kings.

Defending champion Bowater was a second back in his Mitsubishi Evo while McLaren, a nine time winner since 2000 and runner-up in the other three years had to settle for third.

McLaren was involved in the only major incident of the day,

attempting to park his Mazda Escort in a fence, but must have then performed some magic in the pits, returning to the road to set his fastest time.

The event had 18 drivers taking to the shingle speedway in Staveley, slightly down on recent years, and despite being an interclub event it turned out to be somewhat of an Ashburton benefit with the top six times all Ashburton driv-

ers with Luke McLennan fourth, Darcy Prendergast fifth and Peter McLaren sixth.

With Donn McLaren declaring his two wheel drive Escort ineligible, Hayden Jacob was the quickest two wheel drive and also edged out fellow Ashburton driver Kyle Robertson in the 0-1300cc class.

Jacob’s best effort of 2min 5.78 was 0.16 seconds faster than Robertson.

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Luke McLennan’s Matsuda 323 ploughs along Rutherford’s Road leaving a trail of dust during the Shingle Sprints on Saturday.

Ben Hilfenhaus is the Australian cricketer with the most to fear heading into the second Test in Adelaide.

Hilfenhaus may have been Australia’s most economical frontline bowler at the Gabba and took the last two South African wickets as the tourists made 450 yesterday, but there’s no doubts he’s shaping as a scapegoat.

With tall left-armer Mitchell Starc waiting in the wings, the hosts can’t afford to field the same all-right-arm attack against the Proteas highquality top-order on the batting friendly Adelaide Oval.

The South Africans were largely untroubled for four sessions on a green Gabba wicket which, while not harbouring the gremlins expected, wasn’t exploited by the quicks.

Australia’s pacemen all tried hard but none consistently hit the right line-and-length nor managed to get consistent swing to worry the batsmen.

Hashim Amla and Jacques Kallis are class acts but both made batting look easier than it should have been on days one and three as they cruised to centuries in a 165-run, third-wicket stand.

It was only when the home bowlers adjusted their tactics and the tourists searched for runs ahead of a declaration that wickets started to tumble midway through Sunday.

It was young tearaway James Pattinson (3-93) who produced most fire and ensured a sub-500 total when he dismissed Kallis and AB de Villiers in quick succession after lunch when the score had been 3-374.

Peter Siddle (2-111) was far from his best but he remains the senior bowler in the attack and also produced the most venomous spell of an otherwise meek first day’s effort when he had Kallis caught off a no-ball then dropped a return catch off Amla.

Once the South Africans came on to bowl, they showed how to use the new ball, mostly pitching it up to catch edges of David Warner and Ricky Ponting.

There’s nine days in between the first and second Test, but Hilfenhaus (2-73) will find it hardest to sleep easy. When the Tasmanian workhorse makes the ball swing he’s world class but when he doesn’t - like this weekend - he’s merely a hard-working military medium-pacer.

Twelfth man Starc’s left-arm variation will be far more important on a hard and flat Adelaide wicket. - AAP

Paddon bounces back in Spain Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon has tasted success on the second day of the Rally de Espana’s Super 2000 World Rally Championship category.

On day two of the World Rally Championship event the leg used tarmac roads north-west of Spanish city Salou and included the massive double-run 45.97km El Priorat stage - a stark contrast to the mud and wet that led to Paddon’s day one retirement.

Instead Geraldine’s Paddon and

Blenheim based co-driver John Kennard triumphed over their fellow SWRC competitors in their Skoda Fabia S2000, accumulating a significant leading margin of 108 seconds over second-placed PerGunnar Andersson for the day.

“After yesterday’s disappointment, it was hard to get back into the groove having dropped down the leaderboard.

“But once we started the first stage the pleasure of driving took

over and I really enjoyed the day,” said Paddon.

“I know there are places where we can go faster and commit more to the pace notes, but this will come with time.”

The midday service saw Paddon learn more from the few small changes made to the car’s set-up, lessons he believes will be useful for today’s final day.

“Rain is expected in the morning, which will make conditions trickier,

but we have a good wet set-up which will work well if, or when, the rain arrives.”

Optimistic about the final day’s conditions, the last day of the 2012 season, Paddon and Kennard will leave Salou just after 7am for the remaining 93.94km of the rally, before returning for the ceremonial finish at 3pm.

Overall, Irishman Craig Breen still leads the SWRC category, with Paddon placed fifth.

- APNZ

Hurley had 2/15 and Dave Morrison 2/26 off seven.

Lauriston v Stags Lauriston capitulated for 63 but produced a stunning bowling effort to defend the low score and claim a 23 run win over the Tech Stags.

Lauriston made a steady start to be 30/2, with Nick Gilbert contributing 17.

However, from there the hosts lost eight wickets for 33 runs to be all out for 63.

A flat pitch, described as “one of the best tracks at Lauriston in years” by Gilbert, wasn’t to blame and it was nothing spectacular from the Stags’ bowlers, who shared around the wickets, it was just bad batting.

A determined 11 from Rob Hooper batting at six would turn out to be a critical innings as Lauriston went out to defend the meagre tally against a more than capable Stags batting line-up.

But Bevan Ravenscroft and Scott Morgan bowled nine overs each on the trot putting the ball in the right place to have the game all-but sewn up after 18 overs.

Morgan picked up 5/22 and Ravenscroft 4/9 before Bevan Richan came on to take the final scalp as the Stags were all out for 40, with Jayden Faunge able to make 14.

• Lakers want Jackson The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently seeking to make their fans’ fondest wishes come true, talking to Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson about their vacant coaching job. An article posted on the NBA team’s website was one of many reports yesterday saying Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and executive vice president Jim Buss had met with Jackson and had agreed to talk again in coming days. The underachieving Lakers sacked coach Mike Brown on Friday, with assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff stepping in as interim coach of the superstar roster.

The team’s 101-77 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night was still in the third quarter when fans launched into “We Want Phil” chants. - AFP

• Schwarzer the hero Captain Brede Hangeland hailed keeper Mark Schwarzer’s heroics as an injury time penalty save from the Socceroos shotstopper earned Fulham a 3-3 draw with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. A spectacular Schwarzer save from a Mikel Arteta spot-kick after Sascha Riether was penalised for handball earned a precious point for the visitors, as Arsenal’s hopes of a crucial top four finish continued to slip. Elsewhere, halftime substitute Javier Hernandez scored twice and made another as Manchester United came from two goals down to win 3-2 at Aston Villa on and pull four points clear in the League. - AFP

• No regrets for Stoner

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Jacques Kallis on his way to scoring his 44th test hundred yesterday.

Casey Stoner will head into retirement with no regrets today.

Australia’s two-time world champion says he has “lost respect for the championship” and doesn’t like the way it’s headed. Fittingly, Stoner ensured he would start his last race on the front row of the grid when third fastest in qualifying for the seasonclosing Valencia MotoGP in Spain. “There are many reasons why I’m quitting - one day I will explain everything.”

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Ferns Fast5 champions New Zealand’s star-studded lineup ousted England 23-21 in last night’s Fast5 grand final last night, in a battle of attrition that was contrary to what the shortened version of the game is all about, capping off a weekend of otherwise spectacular action.

The question still remains whether it is worthwhile the International Netball Federation redirecting their limited resources into a spin-off version when there is still much that needs to be done to grow the original game, but as a concept, Fast5 is an improvement from its previous incarnation, FastNet. After disappointing crowds over the first two days of the tournament, Vector Arena was at near-capacity for finals day with 5500 fans packing into the venue.

With their sparkly wigs, pink feather boas and questionable dance moves, the crowd helped create a festival atmosphere Netball New Zealand were hoping for.

The Fast Ferns did their part to delight the fans - both with their play out on court, and their prematch antics.

Introduced on court wearing bright pink bandannas, the Ferns relished the chance to play the entertainers, performing the Gangnam Style dance before the national anthems.

There was a chance it could backfire badly and they’d end up looking like geese if they didn’t put on just as stronger show against England out on court.

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Ashburton’s Susie Hayward on board Andretti clears a rail during day one of the South Island Show Jumping Championships held at the Ashburton Showgrounds over the weekend.

Local riders reign supreme Hometown advantage proved key yesterday, taking out two major titles at the three star South Island Show Jumping Championships in Ashburton.

Kimberley Bird justified her favouritism on the talented, yet sometimes difficult, Brentwood Stevie James notching up an impressive win in the South Island Pony Grand Prix.

Just five started the class with only four going through to the second round but Bird and

Brentwood Stevie James were in a league of their own with fellow local Emma Waite on Spring Brooke in second.

“He’s my wee superstar. He was a really good boy today. He certainly respected the bigger fences and tried really hard,” said Bird.

Later in the day, Susie Hayward continued the locals’ dominance, overcoming horrendous conditions to win the South Island Senior Horse Championship on the super imported stallion Andretti.

Phoenix lose three straight

Top rugby awards dished out

By Daniel Richardson

Bailey Mes holds off an England defender in last night’s Fast5 final.

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The Wellington Phoenix’ solid start to the season seems a long time ago, as they slumped to their third-consecutive defeat yesterday at the hands of the Central Coast Mariners at Westpac Stadium.

After beating Sydney FC before earning two respectable draws against the Melbourne Heart and the Brisbane Roar, yesterday’s 1-0 loss left the side languishing in ninth place on the A-League ladder after six rounds.

A mediocre crowd of 6568 piled into the Cake Tin to watch a dull performance from the Phoenix that was as inspiring as the cold and overcast conditions the game was played in.

Gone was the vigour and energy and coach Ricki Herbertclearly needs to find a way to spark his side.

- APNZ

By Jonathan Leask Nick McKain received the top award at the Mid Canterbury Rugby Awards on Friday night.

McKain received the Morgan Trophy for an outstanding season where the flanker stepped up into the vice-captain role and was a regular standout performer during the Heartland championship.

Prop Simon Fleetwood was named the Heartland best team man, centre Ben Kitching the most improved back and Tukulua Tolu the forward of the year.

Richard Catherwood was the sevens player of the year, Paddy Davis was the Mid Canterbury A player of the year and Mid Canterbury under 18 representative of the year was Kenan Gillson.

In the JAB representative awards Tom Foster was named player of the year in the under 16s, Anton Herewhini in the under 14s, Eru Tahuri in under 65kg and

The promised southerly lashed the showgrounds as the premier class got underway. Last to go, Hayward and Andretti posted a stunning clear round inside the time to take the win.

Jaimee Bird and Showtym Image were second in the speed pony championship with Waite and Spring Brooke third.

In the pony points Bird finished on top with Bucc-A-Boo and also third with Showtym Image.

In the six-year-olds Zoe Shore

Hamish Cartwright in under 48kg.

At open grade club level all the competition trophies were officially awarded while Southern was named club of the year.

Celtic’s Dan Dwyer was recognised as the best open grade captain with the Body Cup, and his Celtic seniors won the CBS Canterbury Positive Play Award while for the best off-field conduct the Methven under 18s received the Roy Smith Memorial.

Southern’s Ewan Scott received the MB Roulston Cup for the most points in senior rugby.

The Neville Goodwin Memorial Trophy for Mid Canterbury Coach of the Year went to Mark Cousins who successfully guided the Mid Canterbury sevens team to the national provincial tournament.

Open grade coach of the year went to Southern Colts coach Michael Ellis, whose team suffered the early season tragedy of losing two players in a car crash.

The JAB Club Coach of the

and Chanel GNZ were second, Adrienne Cromie and Bill Black took out the Show Hunter of the Year Championship with Anna Redmond and Up To Date second while Alisha Bota and Mr Goldstein were third in the pony show hunter of the year.

The event was extremely well supported with three rings of jumping and one show hunter ring running both days, involving almost 400 South Island horses.

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Year went to Celtic under 16 duo of Warren Mackenzie and Mark O’Grady.

The Len Sandrey Trophy for off field conduct in JAB rugby went to Southern, for having the best average points in JAB rugby Methven under 11 Black received the Bruce Printing Tray while the Stirling Sports Fair Play Award went to the Celtic under 14s.

The Pauline Ball Trophy for most improved under 9 team went to Hampstead.

The game isn’t just about the players, with Garry Brown receiving the volunteer services award.

Referees were also honoured with Kevin Opele named the Mid Canterbury referee of the year and received the Ant McGirr Trophy. Opele also received the Pierce Trophy for most improved while Graham Shaw receiving the Findlay Cup for commitment to refereeing and Tony Macpherson got the Life Members Cup for outstanding contribution.

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Dame Lois Muir, calls the new series “an exciting work in progress”.

But wing attacks and wing defences of the world needn’t fear for their future. Muir believes much like rugby sevens, Fast5 won’t take over from the traditional form of the game, and the event will attract a different style of athlete.

Many have highlighted the success of the African nations in the tournament as having positive spin-offs for the global game, but it remains to be seen whether the profile of the likes of the Malawi Queens and South African netballers will be boosted after their impressive results this weekend.

One of the best features of Fast5, for Kiwi fans anyway, is that Australia do not reign supreme on the purple court.

The Fast5 Diamonds (or should that be rough?) finished last in the tournament, having struggled to adapt to the concept. Winless after the round robin section, Australia were edged out by an energetic Malawi side in yesterday’s 5th/6th playoff.

Australian coach Lisa Alexander leapt to the defence of her young side.

“I think it needs to be very clear to the netball public that we were taking into this competition a development team and yes we don’t like losing, but we also have to respect the other teams, “Malawi did a great job,” said Alexander.

South Africa showed the benefit of the Quad Series, finishing with bronze after a 38-34 win over Jamaica in the play-off for third and fourth.

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Guardian Weather

Monday, 12 November 2012

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Ashburton Forecast

Canterbury Plains

Canterbury High Country

TODAY: Cloudy, showers clearing by afternoon. Cold southerlies.

TODAY

TODAY

Rain easing to occasional showers in the morning. Showers clearing in the afternoon, but remaining rather cloudy. Fresh cold southerlies gradually easing.

Rain N of Mount Cook, falling as snow above 900m, easing to isolated showers in the morning. Showers clearing in the afternoon, and fine breaks developing.

Wind at 1000m: SE 30 km/h, dying out at night.

Wind at 2000m: SE 40 km/h.

MAX

13 OVERNIGHT MIN 5

MAX

14 OVERNIGHT MIN 4

TOMORROW: Cloudy periods morning and evening. Light winds.

WEDNESDAY: Long fine spells. Light winds.

16 OVERNIGHT MIN 7 TOMORROW THURSDAY: Long fine spells. Light MAX

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Midnight Tonight

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Wind less than km/h 30

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60 plus

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showers 10 17 showers 7 18 rain 9 18 rain 7 15 rain 7 12 fine 5 16 clearing 4 15 NZ Situation fine 6 17 A complex trough over the North Island begins clearing 6 13 moving off to the east tomorrow as a weakening clearing 4 14 ridge over the South Island moves slowly north, fine 3 19 followed by another trough. This trough crosses fine 8 13 New Zealand during Wednesday and Thursday, fine 4 14 and a ridge moves east across the Tasman Sea.

Cloudy periods morning and evening, and isolated afternoon and evening showers near the foothills. Winds mainly light.

WEDNESDAY Long fine spells, isolated afternoon and evening showers near the foothills. Winds mainly light.

THURSDAY Long fine spells, isolated afternoon and evening showers near the foothills. Winds mainly light.

FRIDAY

TOMORROW

FZL: About 1200m

FZL: Rising to 1500m

Long fine spells, and isolated afternoon and evening showers with snow to 1200 metres.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: SE dying out.

WEDNESDAY Long fine spells, isolated afternoon and evening showers. Light winds.

THURSDAY Long fine spells, isolated afternoon and evening showers. Light winds.

FRIDAY

High cloud increasing. Northeasterlies near High cloud increasing. Northwesterlies the coast, northwesterlies developing inland. developing.

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River Levels

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 1:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 10:00 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

138.7 9.02 12.2 105.1

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

15.8 12.1

Temperatures °C

Rainfall mm

min grass 16 hour Nov 2012 min to date to date

Wind km/h

max gust

7.7

0.0

29.2 675.5

SE 35

Christchurch Airport 20.5 12.9 10.1

0.0

7.0 586.6

N 43

Timaru Airport

3.2

25.8 560.2

S 52

Average Average

19.3

7.9

18.8

8.0

16.6

Average

5.8

5.4

8.8

17.6

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6.0

25

597

18

555

21

445

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

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Monday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Tuesday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

Wednesday

6

9 noon 3

6

9 pm

2 1 0

2:34

8:48 3:00 9:10 3:25 9:40 3:50 10:01 4:18 10:33 4:42 10:53 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 6:00 am Set 8:34 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 4:30 am Set 6:29 pm

New moon

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Rise 5:59 am Set 8:36 pm

Good

Good fishing Rise 5:08 am Set 7:46 pm

First quarter

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Rise 5:58 am Set 8:37 pm

Fair

Fair fishing

Rise 5:51 am Set 9:01 pm

Full moon

29 Nov 3:47 am

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa