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KING – Mike, Anna, Henry and Charlie are delighted to announce the arrival of Olly Michael, born on Friday, June 7.

Many thanks to Estelle McCarthy and Vicki de Grut, also the wonderful team at Ashburton Maternity.

REED - ARGYLE – Simon and Jane are delighted to announce the arrival of Thomas David Argyle Reed (8lb 12oz) on June 9, 2013. A little brother for Harriet. Our thanks to Ben Sharp, Liz Macleod, Jacqui Wylie and our family and friends for their support.

RICKARD – Jason, Rachael and Hazel are pleased to announce the arrival of Jack Alister Rickard, 6lb, 14oz, born May 27, 2013. Huge thanks to Jacquie, Linda, Kelly, the staff at Christchurch Women’s and Ashburton Maternity.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DEATHS

LAMB, Gilbert Neil (Gil) – On June 14, 2013 at Rosebank Resthome, Ashburton. Aged 83 Years.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Marj.

Much loved father and father in law of Sandra and Trevor (Wairoa), and Peter and Andrea (Darfield). Much loved granddad of Josh; and Scott. Messages to the Lamb Family C/- P O Box 472 Ashburton, 7740.

Gils funeral service will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on TUESDAY June 18, commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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MACKLAN, Ida Mary – On June 14, 2013, at Coldstream House.

Surrounded by her family.

Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lester Ruck, and the late Howard Macklan. Much loved mother and mother in law of the late Levina Clark, Gordon, Alister and partner Cora Leigh, and Garry and partner Tania. Loved gran and great gran of all her grandchildren. Messages C/Ruck/Macklan family C/- P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Coldstream House and Dr Ross Warring for their loving and loyal support of Ida. A service to celebrate Ida’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on TUESDAY, June 18, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

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Parents warned to be alert

By Sam Morton

NEEDHAM, Robert Edward (Ted) – Jean, Stuart, Graeme and Dianne and their families would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported them in their loss of a much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We appreciated your support, the visits, phone calls, flowers, cards and baking and your attendance at Ted’s funeral.

A special thank you to Doctor Ritchie for his care of Ted. Please accept this as personal acknowledgment of appreciation.

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ENGAGEMENTS THOMSON SUTCLIFFE – Rose and Dave are thrilled to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Amy to Tom, son of Jill and John.

Ashburton Youth Councillors took the opportunity this week to meet and greet the district’s elected councillors, in an informal get together.

Youth council chair Sara Kircher said it was a meeting set up once a year to help put faces to names and show their presence in the district. Ms Kircher said the youth council was being more proactive in its lobbying, trying to represent the district in the best way possible.

The youth councillors have recently been working hard on submissions to the council’s annual plan.

Parents and caregivers are warning residents to be extra vigilant, after a naked man was spotted in the Ashburton Domain on Thursday, acting inappropriately.

The incident has sparked outrage on Facebook, with Ashburton residents quick to warn women and children of a suspected pedophile loose in the community.

The message refers to a naked man “doing the nasty” while watching a lady and her children in the park

Lighting up for Christmas Ashburton could be in for a new take on festive lighting this year.

The Ashburton District Council is driving a project it hopes will attract support from the business community to light up Ashburton for Christmas.

Property manager John Rooney said he was working with a group of locals on the design work for large metal structures that would be covered with lights and strung across East Street.

Taking those plans and turning them into a festive display, however takes money, Mr Rooney said and he is working to establish a three way festive lighting team between the Ashburton Business Association, the council and EA Networks.

“I believe we have the skills in town to design and manufacture these structures.

“We were caught short when we tried to do this last year but I think we can get something together for the benefit of the town.”

on Thursday evening.

“She (the woman) screamed and saw the park ranger, so ran over to him and told him,” the message reads.

“The ranger ran after him, but the man ran off and jumped into his car and drove off. The ranger managed to get the car make and colour, but unfortunately did not get the number plate.”

Comments flooded in on the post yesterday, urging parents and residents around the district to share the message far and wide.

One parent recalled a similar incident in Tinwald

earlier this year, involving a man hanging around the school in his car on several occasions – and others expressed their disgust.

Senior Sergeant Grant Russell, of Ashburton, said police were aware of the incident and further inquiries were currently underway.

He was disappointed the woman or the park employee didn’t phone police immediately – instead opting to call the council security team – who later notified police.

Mr Russell urged residents to phone 111, if they saw illegal activity or explicit incidents. “That’s what the

line is there for, it’s no good ringing council straight away – people must ring the police and that’s the biggest message I can send.”

“If we knew sooner, we may have caught up with the offender – but not ringing us at the first chance is just delaying the inevitable – and in this case the offender did get away.”

Mr Russell said parents and caregivers should keep an eye on children. The suspect reportedly drove off in a blue car, but no further details were available.

• If you can help, contact the Ashburton Police on, 3078400.

Reparations offer ‘underwhelming’

By Jamie Gray A reparation offer by a failed finance company director who will serve home detention for misleading investors at a $1.7 million Auckland property has been described as “derisory” by a High Court judge.

Former Dominion Finance Holdings directors Robert Barry Whale and Ann Butler were both sentenced to home detention when they appeared before the High Court in Auckland yesterday after earlier pleading guilty to charges of misleading investors.

Justice Robert Dobson sentenced Whale to 12 months of home detention, 250 hours of community service and ordered him to pay $75,000 in reparations.

Butler was sentenced to nine months of home detention, 80 hours of community service and ordered to pay

$300,000 in reparations.

She will serve out her detention at her exclusive Darwin Lane, Remuera address, which is for sale.

In a listing notice Bayleys Real Estate describes the property, which has an official valuation of almost $6.8 million, as “paradise”.

“The home is an architectural masterpiece that will impress the most discerning of tastes. The position is outstanding with a land holding of 2700sqm which is north west facing, tranquil and serene. The views take in the Orakei Basin to the harbour and city lights beyond,” Bayleys said.

The property has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, “a simply outstanding wine cellar”, home theatre, library and two offices, parking for five cars, a 15 metre pool, manicured gardens and a “barbeque patio area make this home something very special”.

Whale will serve out his term at his home on Inverary Ave, Epsom, which has an official valuation of almost $1.7 million.

In sentencing the pair, Justice Dobson said the case against Whale was a strong one. He said Whale’s offer of $75,000 in reparations was “underwhelming” and likely to be seen as “derisory” by investors who lost more than $200 million.

But Justice Dobson said the home detention element of the sentence was “enough to deter others”.

Whale was convicted on seven charges under the Securities Act brought by the Financial Markets Authority. Butler also pleaded guilty to charges under the Act. The charges related to untrue statements in the Dominion Finance Group and North South Finance offer documents and advertisements.

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Hypnotist boost for scouts

By Susan Sandys Comedy stage hypnotist Dave Upfold took seven members of an Ashburton audience deep into the mysteries of their minds on Thursday night.

The Ashburton Trust Event Centre was about half full for the Manio-O-Roto kea scout fundraiser. About 26 volunteered to put themselves up on the stage and be hypnotised, about 15 fell under Mr Upfold’s spell, while seven of those remained hypnotised for the whole show.

Allenton kea leader Nicci Glanville was among those seven, and afterwards had no recollection of it at all.

She has however seen the video, and knows that she made imaginary sand castles and threw a tantrum when they were washed away, found she had won Lotto and jumped about excitedly, saw Michael Jackson and two men from the moon, and rocked out a tune with an imaginary electric guitar.

She said yesterday she had been getting dozens of texts from friends and fellow audience members about her involuntary efforts of the night.

“I was extremely excited when I was on the stage,” she said.

She said she and fellow members under hypnosis found they had won Lotto when Mr Upfold read out numbers, previously having told them when they get to number six they had won. For another task, she was a cleaner with a mop, which turned into a guitar.

“I had to rock, I got right into it,” she said.

She met two people from the

Mid Canterbury is set to receive heavy rain tomorrow and Monday, which will hopefully fall as snow on Mt Hutt.

A severe weather watch issued by the MetService yesterday forecasts for Canterbury and eastern parts of Otago scattered rain beginning Saturday afternoon or evening. During Sunday, rain should set in and become moderate to heavy,

A magnitude three earthquake struck the Methven area on Thursday. Felt as a light tremor at 6.47am, the earthquake was centred 10 kilometres north-west of Methven between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road and Waimarama Road.

Its intensity was described as light by Geonet and its depth was 13 kilometres.

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You are feeling sleepy: Hypnotist Dave Upfold casts his spell at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre on Thursday. moon, one a translator, who informed her and others under hypnosis that Mars women did not get married, and that babies on the planet were not born, they just happened.

Michael Jackson was there, and there were “flying boys and moving chairs”.

One of the texts she received yesterday told her that her version of a five-year-old making sand castles was the best, as were her tantrums when the music stopped and the sandcastles washed away.

They were told when Mr Upfold said the world “magic”

they would see him naked for a split second.

“I’m trying to climb over the back of my seat because I’m so embarrassed. Another lady was pointing and laughing. We were not allowed to tell him he was naked.”

In another task she and others under hypnosis smelt an imaginary bad scent, and the only way they could get rid of it was to sniff the person next to them.

After getting feedback and watching the video, she did not feel embarrassed, as it was “like watching a third person” and it was all in good fun.

“Even though we were made to do the silliest things, I have no shame or embarrassment,” Mrs Glanville said.

She was surprised she had been so easy to hypnotise, and had only volunteered as it was a scout fundraiser and she wanted to help out.

She said Mr Upfold was planning on doing another performance in the town, perhaps with his hypnotist son and grandson next time. She hoped next time the performance would pull a full house, as it was an entertaining and eye-opening evening.

Snow forecast pleases skifield

By Susan Sandys

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and persist through much of Monday.

Forecasters are predicting precipitation will fall as snow down to 1600 metres, which is the level as which Mt Hutt’s base area is. Its peak is at 2100 metres.

Ski area manager James McKenzie said yesterday it was unknown whether rain or snow would fall between the peak and the base area.

“We could be lucky and it comes as snow, we could be

unlucky and it comes as rain,” Mr McKenzie said.

He said sometimes freezing levels were “a bit weird” and snow could fall at three degrees celcius while on a different day rain could fall at minus two degrees. It all depended on the upper atmosphere and other conditions, not just on temperature.

The temperatures over Sunday and Monday would be in the zero to one degree range, dropping towards Monday.

Any rain which did fall would not be of detriment to the ski area’s 50 to 70 centimetre base, as it would be “very cold” and the base was consolidated after heavy snowfalls and snowmaking.

“It’s not going anywhere in a hurry with a little bit of rain,” Mr McKenzie said.

Meanwhile, it was all systems go for opening day on the mountain today. An up to date ski report with web cam pictures is available at nzski.com

Afghanistan interpreters who worked with New Zealand soldiers and have resettled here, were yesterday presented with operational medals. “I am very pleased that our Afghan interpreters who served with our troops and police in the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team (NZPRT) in Bamyan are being awarded these medals,” Defence Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman said. As New Zealand residents, it was appropriate they received the same medallic recognition as the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand police officers they served alongside, he said.

• Letter a hoax A letter doing the rounds on social media warning drivers not to flash their headlights at oncoming cars because they could become the victim of gang initiation is a hoax, police say. The fake message was on the letterhead of security company Chubb and makes reference to police. Police said it was a “recurring hoax” and should be ignored. Variations on the message had been circulating for years and reappear every so often. Police urged anyone receiving the letter via social media or email to delete it.

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• Upskirt photos A Wellington man had around 1400 ‘upskirt’ recordings of women and schoolgirls, police say. The man yesterday pleaded guilty to six charges of making intimate visual recordings in Wellington between February 2012 and March 2013. He was granted continued name suppression

by Judge Chris Tuohy when he appeared before Wellington District Court. Police seized 1400 recordings and opened 98. They found 94 contained intimate recordings of 180 females.

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Locals lobby for A&E in rebuild

By Sam Morton Ashburton residents are already lobbying health authorities for an accident and emergency department, just days after a multimillion dollar hospital rebuild project was uncovered.

Following the $8.7 million announcement for Ashburton Hospital, funded by the Canterbury District Health Board and the Advanced Ashburton Charitable Trust, there has been increasing noise from the community, calling for the services of an A&E facility.

For the CDHB, it may be a case of one step at a time for Ashburton, but according to community watchdog Warren Janett, the community needs to “strike while the iron is hot”.

Mr Janett, who has been challenging the CDHB on the future of the hospital for many months, was delighted with the news of the redevelopment project – but he insists the plans shouldn’t stop there.

“I think we really do warrant and justify a facility like an A&E department. Dunedin has one, Oamaru has one, Timaru has one and Christchurch has one – but Ashburton does not and it’s time we got one,” Mr Janett said.

“Our town and district has grown significantly and continues to grow, so the demand is

more than ever right now and we’re actually talking people’s lives on the line.”

And Mr Janett is certainly not alone in his thoughts.

Dozens of residents took to Facebook to voice their opinions – the majority of them backing up calls for an A&E department, as well as a better equipped Maternity Centre.

“We need an A&E - doctors are so busy with normal patients.

I know of people that drive to Christchurch with kids with suspected broken bones and it’s simply not acceptable. We are a growing district and we need this service,” Ashburton resident Belinda McArthur said.

“Pity they won’t fund an A&E clinic,” another message read.

Mr Janett said he was disappointed the Ashburton District Council hadn’t offered a cent to the project – pointing out their priorities were “twisted”.

“It’s all well and good having stadiums, art galleries and museums built – but they don’t save lives,” he said.

“So many people would have supported putting the money towards something more major, such as an A&E facility – but that wouldn’t even register with our council.”

However, Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay was quick to hit back, pointing out health services were paid for by taxes paid to central Government and said it would be unfair for ratepayers’

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Ashburton Hospital buildings that will be demolished in the $8.7 million rebuild. money to be invested in to any additional health services.

“Why would you pay twice? . . . the responsibility for health services in our district lies with the CDHB and central Government,” Mr McKay said.

“There is no sense in paying rates for the same service people pay for through their taxes to Government – there is no sense at all.”

Mr McKay would not be drawn

on the prospect of an A&E centre, but added the CDHB were already considering the demand of services at the hospital.

He pointed out a review was well underway – looking at the possibility in the future.

“David Meates (chief executive) delivered that assurance that he will be looking at those (acute) services and a review is underway for that,” Mr McKay said.

“Remember, these were the

same words he said after our theatre closures last year and look what’s happened this week – he’s delivered . . . the DHB have delivered.

“This may take a little more patience and it seems more time is needed, so I will reserve my comment until such time as the findings come out,” he said.

The results of that review are expected to be released later this year.

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Drug house on quiet family street

By Myles Hume Shock has reverberated around the Rakaia community after police seized a cannabis cultivation operation on what is usually “a quiet family street”.

On Wednesday night, police were called to a Mackie Street address after a person was overcome by cannabis fumes.

Sergeant Janine Bowden, of Ashburton, said police took precautions before entering the house to speak to the occu-

pants while the person affected by the cannabis fumes received medical attention away from the scene.

She said there was a strong smell which was identified as cannabis, and a man and a woman, aged 25 and 26, were arrested and charged with cannabis cultivation. Evidence and exhibits were also collected and removed from the scene.

Yesterday, Senior Sergeant Grant Russell, of Ashburton, said there was “a significant number of plants removed” from

the scene.

A resident who has lived in Rakaia for 68 years, but who did not want to be named, said it was shocking that someone was growing cannabis on his street.

“It’s a quiet family community street, it can get busy with the school nearby and the preschool over the road, so it’s just shocking to hear that was going on here.

“I have no idea who they are, it’s an old home they live in, it’s a bit of a dive really.”

A person who lives close to the property said she was alarmed to see several police cars outside what was normally a quiet household.

“It’s a couple that has lived there for about 12 months who just go to work and keep to themselves. It’s a quiet house, considering they were growing cannabis there, often with those sorts of houses you expect to see people coming and going.”

Rakaia Community Association chairman Neil Pluck said he was “certainly surprised” to hear

what happened.

“It happens, doesn’t it, in the modern world, Rakaia is no different.

“Obviously we would rather this didn’t go on, but you have to acknowledge these things go on in your own backyard, there’s nothing you can do about it.”

He said he was pleased police found the operation “because we don’t need that in the community”.

Mr Pluck said he was not aware of a drug dealing culture in the community.

Quake fears prompt bank shift

By Susan Sandys Rabobank Ashburton is in the process of finding new premises as staff must vacate their earthquakeprone building on Tuesday.

Engineers have deemed the historic building on the corner of Tancred and West Streets as having a seismic strength of just 19 per cent of the new building code.

Rabobank national managers have decided to move the branch to another location in light of the engineers’ report.

Ashburton branch manager Ken Ellis said the bank was looking at a number of options for sites it would relocate to in the town, and a decision would be made within a few weeks.

In the meantime staff would operate remotely from home or out of the Timaru branch.

“In light of the engineers’ report, Rabobank has decided to move the branch to another location to ensure that a safe branch building is provided for its clients and employees,” Mr Ellis said.

The building has one other occupant, United Travel, but staff did not wish to comment yesterday.

Ashburton amateur historian Vivian Hanson said he is not surprised by seeing yet another building succumb to rules of the postearthquake era.

“It doesn’t surprise me, but that’s a bit sad,” Mr Hanson said.

He published a book called Tradewhere in 2003, which documented the commercial buildings in Ashburton built between 1878 and 1910, and their occupants.

He said of the many buildings in that book which were still standing in 2003, only about half still stood today, the losses having mainly been attributable to the earthquakes.

Those documented in the book included the Rabobank building, which was constructed before 1910.

It was built by grain agent H A Lloyd, who operated from the building, and a Mr Tucker, and was known as the Tucker and Lloyd building.

Others included in the book which are still standing include the Burnett Street Stewart and Holland building built in 1910 by frozen meat exporters the Nicoll Brothers, a retail building on Tancred Street housing Flight Centre and other shops built in 1910, the Federated Farmers building on West Street, the Redmonds furnishing store on Burnett Street, originally the Mitchell and Turners building, and Braided Rivers restaurant, or the Photo Susan Sandys Smallbones building, of which the Cass Street area has been demol- Rabobank staff are to relocate as the early 1900s building faces an uncertain future. ished.

Others in the book which have been demolished since the earthquakes include the Friedlander’s building on Burnett Street, Montgomery’s or the Arthur Wells’ building on East Street, and Westburn Courts on West Street.

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Ashburton amateur historian Vivian Hanson is saddened to see another building fall victim to rules of the post-Canterbury earthquake era.

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Pair grew drugs worth $7m Two men who cultivated $7 million worth of cannabis plants beat up the police officer who tried to arrest them, a court has heard.

Richard William Grayson, 44, and Paul Fredreck Taylor, 45, appeared in the Rotorua District Court this week when they were each sentenced to seven years’ jail, after earlier pleading guilty to cultivating cannabis and aggravated assault.

Judge Chris McGuire said on November 3, 2011 Tokoroa police were patrolling a pine plantation near the town, after receiving information about a cannabis operation.

An officer saw Grayson and Taylor moving through the plantation carrying backpacks, before getting in a car and leav-

ing. Shortly after they were stopped by a lone police officer, who placed them under arrest for unlawfully being in an exotic forest.

He told them to lie on the ground so he could handcuff them but they resisted.

After a struggle the men managed to get the officer on the ground. Taylor punched him several times in the face and body, then Grayson joined in.

When a forest security patrol turned up the men fled into the bush. A dog handler soon arrived and the men were tracked and arrested.

Police then returned to the forest where they discovered two purpose-built enclosures containing more than 9000 cannabis seedlings, of heights between

2 to 25cm. They also found gardening equipment and fertiliser in the vehicle and fertiliser and cannabis at the mens’ homes.

Judge McGuire said a police expert concluded the plants would have yielded the men $7 million.

“This was not some ham-fisted attempt of a first-time amateur you knew exactly what you were doing,” he said. “It may not have been sophisticated but it was surely organised and those were healthy growing plants.”

Judge McGuire noted it wasn’t the first time the pair had teamed up on a multi-million dollar operation - they were convicted in 1994 after police seized $1.6 million worth of cannabis from Taylor’s kiwifruit farm in the Kaimais.

Groom caught over limit It was supposed to have been the best night of their lives.

But when Auckland groom Ashley Gray was caught almost three times the drink drive limit on his wedding night, his new bride was left fuming in the front seat.

“It hasn’t affected the marriage too much, but it wasn’t ideal at the time,” the self-employed builder said yesterday from the couple’s honeymoon in Thailand.

Police have spoken of their “disgust” that the couple’s bridal party let the Auckland man get behind the wheel.

Now, the 33-year-old is being driven around worksites by a young apprentice after being convicted of drink-driving at Auckland District

Court, fined $950 and disqualified from driving for seven months.

Gray, and his 32-year-old wife married on March 2 at The Lodge, overlooking Pauanui Beach, between Whangamata and Whitianga.

After the reception, they planned to walk a short distance to spend their first night together as a married couple. But remembering their accommodation was up a steep, gravel drive, Gray suggested they take the car instead.

“With the wife in the dress, shoes and all that sort of stuff I pretty much convinced her we should drive,” he said.

Police pulled him over, having - APNZ travelled around 300m.

Judge McGuire said the assault on the police officer had left him off work for seven weeks.

He suffered injuries to his knee and was on crutches for three weeks, as well as suffering a permanent injury to a finger.

He also suffered bruising, tenderness and grazing all over his body.

In his victim impact statement the police officer said he had a weapon in his car but chose not to use it on the men.

Judge McGuire said it was a particularly disturbing attack as the officer was alone on a rural road.

“He chose not to deploy his weapon. The thanks he got for that was permanent injury.”

The officer, who had been in the force for 15 years, said the

attack brought home to him the dangers of his job. Others had since pressured him to leave the police, his statement said.

“My wife went through a period of not being able to sleep . . . [she was] jumpy, paranoid the accused was going to find us,” the statement said.

The judge said he had received outstanding testimonials for Taylor, who had become a prison librarian while on remand and completed a first aid and other courses. “[But] I can’t help wondering just how deep that commitment goes.”

Both he and Grayson, who continued to to deny the assault, had personal issues with cannabis, the judge said.

- APNZ

Teachers back lawsuit over Novopay mess

By Myles Hume Taking a Ministry of Education official to court over the disastrous Novopay payroll system will help to ensure the same mistakes are not made again.

That’s the view of Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs who is backing the Post Primary Teachers’ Association’s (PPTA) move to take class legal action against Acting Secretary for Education Peter Hughes.

All of Mid Canterbury’s 23 schools have been affected by underpayments, overpayments or have not been paid at all because of the shoddy Novopay payroll system.

The PPTA filed papers in

which had already the High Court in taken a significant Wellington yesterday amount of time and and would be seekmoney. ing statutory declara“We certainly want tion with reports they to make sure somewould also look to thing like this doesn’t claim financial remhappen again and in a edies. timely fashion.

Mr Schreurs, who is “I was disappointone of PPTA’s 18,000 members, said the John Schreurs ed, in hindsight, the ministry could not get away ministry never did a trial with leaving school staff upset or worked with people that could have fixed the problems and embarrassed.

“It’s tough for people to go (before Novopay went live).”

Mr Schreurs said he trusted to an employer to ask for some money to tide them the PPTA’s decision to pursue over, money they have already legal action.

The PPTA will be representworked for,” he said.

Mr Schreurs said the court ed by Michael Reed QC and case would create more work Paul Morten, who represented with Novopay that was already David Bain and recently won overwhelmed, but he pointed a damages case for Sir Bob to a recent Novopay inquiry Jones.

Holidaymakers duped by email promise A woman has admitted deceiving would-be holiday makers out of thousands of dollars after a judge caught her out on the finer points of sending email.

Anita Cranston denied 24 charges of using emails to get $60,000 worth of deposits from would-be holiday makers looking to rent a luxury villa in Denarau, Fiji.

The Crown said she continued to take deposits from holiday makers, despite the home being the subject of three separate legal bids. Cranston also double-booked some of the families who then had to re-book accommodation at the last minute.

Eight days into her trial at the Auckland District Court yesterday, Cranston changed her plea. She was in the witness box giving evidence in her defence when she was asked a series of questions by Judge David Harvey.

Cranston had told the court she mistakenly sent Mericia

Waqanimaravu an email in April, 2011, confirming her booking for the home that included four bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool, spa and a garage full of holiday toys including a golf cart.

Cranston also asked for $2097 as a deposit.

But she told the court she had meant to send the email to a person called Mericini not Mericia.

However, Judge Harvey pointed out that Cranston’s email was a ‘reply to’ email.

“You can’t make that sort of mistake,” said the judge.

Cranston said she had made a mistake but Judge Harvey persisted.

“Give me some credit, Ms Cranston, for knowing a little bit - not a lot - but a little bit about how technology works.

It doesn’t work that way.”

After the exchange Ms Cranston’s lawyer Alice Kemp asked for an adjournment.

Crown prosecutor Rachael Reed presented a new charge

that included all the complainants.

Cranston pleaded guilty.

The news has brought relief to Cranston’s victims who are still waiting for their money back.

Leonie Wallace booked the Fiji home and was looking forward to celebrating her brother’s wedding a year after her mother was murdered.

She said she emailed Cranston a number of times in January 2011 before phoning her to confirm the booking and paying a $2625 deposit.

“The tone was very friendly and I guess that’s what made it possible to open up,” she told the court.

She told APNZ that giving the evidence had been hard.

“We got taken for a ride. At the end of the day, we were totally sick of her lies.”

Ms Wallace said Cranston knew what her family had been through but “she just brushed it off”.

- APNZ

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Halt on items for museum The Ashburton Museum is putting a temporary halt to accepting more items for its collection.

During the past 54 year the museum has built up an extensive selection, mainly through donations from people in the Ashburton community, and their support is appreciated, curator Michael Hanrahan said.

“However, it’s now only about eight months until we will be relocating into our new home in West Street,” he said.

“There is a lot of work to do getting ready for the move, over the past four years a lot of work has gone into packing the collection but there is still a certain amount to be done.

“It takes time to properly record, accession and house new arrivals, and by removing this workload staff will have more time to concentrate on the work that remains to be done.

“This is a temporary situation – we should be in receiving mode again about the middle of next year.

“In the meantime we would appreciate it if people could hold the material they wish us to consider.”

Right: The Ashburton Museum: No more items required until relocation to the new site.

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2013 TrustPower Ashburton District Community Awards This week we celebrated ordinary people who do extraordinary things in our community at the TrustPower Ashburton Community Awards. In total 17 groups were recognised from a record 56 entries. Guardian reporters combined to profile the winners.

SUPREME AWARD

Mid Canterbury Newcomers Network

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id Canterbury Newcomers Network stole the show thanks to its annual Multi Cultural Bite, winning the Supreme Award at the 2013 TrustPower Ashburton District Community Awards.

Members Torika Patterson, Sue Van Den Heuvel and Lyndal Lane collected the trophy and $1500 on behalf of the Newcomers Network.

Crowds packed out the town centre at this year’s fourth Multi Cultural Bite, held annually on Waitangi Day. There was estimated to be more than 10,000 trying out food at the 16 ethnic food

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Stealing the show at the 2013 TrustPower Ashburton District Community Awards are Multi Cultural Bite organisers Sue Van Den Heuvel (centre) and Lyndal Lane, with mayor Angus McKay. stalls on offer, enjoying multicultural performances and an interactive children’s area.

With the fifth event planned for next February, organisers are already planning a larger area to showcase what Mid Canterbury’s multicultural community has to offer.

Mayor Angus McKay has

hailed the Multi Cultural Bite as a wonderful celebration of Ashburton’s cultural diversity.

“This event showcases the wide range of migrant cultures within Mid Canterbury via ethnic food stalls, cultural performing arts and culturally themed interactive

children’s activities.”

TrustPower Community Relations Representative Jess Somerville said the wellorganised event did not happen by mistake, there was a small but dedicated committee which set to work six months prior.

“Through regular meetings they organise the logistics of the day, promotion, registrations, fundraising and they ensure the website is kept up to date.

“Closer to the day more than 100 volunteers’ pitch in and help with erecting food stall tents and signage, security, setting up tables and chairs and generally getting everything looking just right before packing it all up again.

“Multi Cultural Bite is bursting with flavour and helps create a stronger, more connected and resilient community,” Miss Somerville said.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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St John Health Shuttle took out the health and wellbeing category, and were represented by (from right) Glenn Vallender, Alison Donald and Elaine Vallender.

YOUTH COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Abbey Marshall

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major accident last month epitomised exactly why Ashburton College’s Abbey Marshall was acknowledged with the district’s Youth Community Spirit Award this week.

Around her schedule that includes the school choir and 1st XI hockey, Abbey was choreographer for Ashburton flagship production Miss Saigon when her director David Williams fell from the stage and was seriously injured.

Abbey rushed to the rescue, applying her extensive St John first aid knowledge while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

It is moments like that which show why Abbey is an

important member of the community, and she was formally recognised for her commitment as the TrustPower Ashburton District Youth Community Spirit Award on Tuesday.

The award is given to a secondary school pupil who has displayed significant service to the school and the community, with Mount Hutt College’s Alice Todhunter claiming second prize.

Abbey holds several leadership roles and has invested a mountain of time into the community.

Along with her hockey team commitments, she also finds time to referee matches, join the Phoenix Chorus, act in

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Ashburton College’s Abbey Marshall receives the Youth Community Spirit Award.

Twenty-three first aid trained volunteers made sure the service continued to run, providing help to those who had difficulties making it to their appointments.

The service generally operated five days a week, shuttling passengers aged between three weeks and 91 years of age.

Health Shuttle team

the school’s theatre group and holds a position on the student executive at Ashburton College.

She has also been a part of St John since she was eight, and was recognised as the top under 18 cadet in the South Island competitions, with more than 500 hours of service to the region.

“I feel quite honoured having my commitment recognised within the community, it’s just such a good idea having adults as well as students as part of these awards because we do so much around the community too,” she said.

“I don’t know how I fit it all in, I guess I have good time management skills and mum and dad help out a lot.”

Abbey was awarded a trophy, framed certificate, $500 prize money along with $250 she can donate to an organisation of her choice.

The attitude that “you have to give back” is one that Alice Todhunter takes seriously.

The Mount Hutt College pupil was runner-up for the award.

With her role as a school prefect, responsible for overhauling of the college’s recycling system as head of the Environment Committee, initiating a pest trapping programme and mentoring young pupils - it would have been hard not to ignore Alice.

In the community she has also been a an integral part of the Methven Bike Club, helping build local tracks and events.

She has also assisted with weeding programmes in the Rakaia gorge.

RIGHT: Longbeach Coastal Challenge organisers Robert Ellis and Jo Taylor accept the Sports and Leisure category award.

leader Elaine Vallender said she was “thrilled” with the award.

Runner-up in the health and well-being category went to Hand over a Hundy, an organisation that encouraged families to grow their own food and live healthier lifestyles.

Among other activities, the group ran the Hand Over a Hundy challenge, which challenged families with growing and producing their own vegetable gardens.

St John Health Shuttle

inner of the health and wellbeing category was the St John Health Shuttle.

The health service transported people to and from their medical appointments in Christchurch free of charge.

The shuttle had been operating for 15 months and was proving popular with locals.

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ABOVE: Mid Canterbury Children’s Day was a winner on the night, represented by Trudy Thompson (right) and Lorayne Oakley.

The organisation sponsored families a hundy ($100) for their growing essentials, then asked the family to recoup the money through savings or selling extra produce.

The family then handed over a hundy to a new family at the end of the year.

Hand Over a Hundy founder Jade Temepara was delighted the organisation was acknowledged and said the awards showcased the diverse nature of the community.

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The arts and culture award went to Party People, accepted by Bridget Danielson and Jo Hooper (left).

ARTS AND CULTURE Party People

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he arts and culture category went to Party People, the costume hire division of Variety Theatre Ashburton.

Party People hires out a large and varied collection of costumes and outfits to schools, community groups and theatre groups, among others.

Party People has grown from being a small venture only supplying theatre groups, to a stand-alone business located in its own building.

Variety Theatre Ashburton president Bridget Danielson said it was great to be recognised by the community.

“It’s quite humbling to think they think that much of our little shop,” she said.

One part-time employee and 20 volunteers kept the organisation running.

These people not only man the shop but also carry out the arduous task of costume

maintenance. Mrs Danielson said volunteers were vital to the organisation.

Runner-up in the arts and culture category was the Mid Canterbury Choir.

The choir, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has put on five concerts in the past year.

Some of these performances included Messiah, Stage and Screen and Christmas Concerts.

The choir has 60 members from across the district, with a wide selection of sopranos, tenors, altos and basses.

Mid Canterbury Choir manager Carol Gunn said community support for the choir was strong all year round, and being recognised at the awards just added to that.

“We feel that we are recognised every time people come to our concerts, to be honest, it’s a great way of supporting us,” Mrs Gunn said.

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heir work to recognise the children of the district landed the Mid Canterbury Children’s Day organising committee with a community award this week.

On Tuesday evening, the committee was awarded the winner of the Education and Child Youth Development category.

The voluntary committee has established the free event, held on New Zealand Children’s Day in March, at the Plains Vintage Railway and Historic Museum where they attracted more

than 2000 parents and children this year.

The hours of work put into establishing the highly-anticipated event aims to create memories for children and allows local families from all walks of life to come together.

“To be honest, considering there were 56 applicants for the community awards, we were astounded to win,” Mid Canterbury Children’s Day organising committee chairperson Lorayne Oakley said.

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claimed the runner-up award for the category with its 41 volunteers helping with a vast range of services in the community.

From baking for families of cancer sufferers to delivering meals on wheels, the voluntary group also finds time in their diary to hold a stall at Boulevard Day and run the Christmas Tree of Remembrance.

On top of that, they provide bursary scholarships for local applicants, support children through Save the Children, volunteer at the hospital, help with Christmas Community lunch and organise a Magic Mums pampering weekend for carers of disabled children.

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he winner of the sports and leisure category went to two groups who work seamlessly together to run and manage the Longbeach Coastal Challenge.

The Longbeach Coastal Challenge started out as just a mountain bike ride and annually provides the opportunity to ride and now run or walk along Longbeach coastline. All the funds raised are evenly divided between Longbeach School and for charitable giving on behalf of the Hinds Lions.

The entire event is run by a passionate team of 60 volunteers from the parents of Longbeach School and the members of the Hinds and Districts Lions Club.

The two groups have come together to combine their experience and skills to produce an event that Mid Canterbury is proud of.

The volunteers spend considerable hours with the administration of the event, updating a website, finding sponsors, liaising with competitors and ensuring the track is well marked and safe. On the day volunteers act as marshals, time keepers, help with catering, support competitors as well as many other tasks. The event has grown from 287 competitors in 2007 to 897 in 2012 and since its inception over $60,000 has been raised.

The runner-up went to the Lions Club of Methven as the organisers of the Mountain Thunder motorcycle street race. Although the Lions Club of Methven run several events and projects throughout the year, one of their largest and most successful is the Mountain Thunder race that takes place in central Methven with hay bale barricades enabling the thousands of spectators to catch the high speed racing action up close over the Easter weekend.

This year the race attracted around 3000 spectators and 79 competitors with some coming from as far as the United Kingdom. These people stay, eat and drink across the Easter weekend and it is estimated they contribute around $150,000 to the local economy.

There were also two commendations, awarded to the Mid Canterbury Mountain Bike Club for their efforts in advocating mountain biking as a recreational and sporting pursuit, and the Tinwald Cycling Club who enable yearround cycling for all ages and levels.

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District schools flush with IT

By Myles Hume Mid Canterbury classrooms will be South Island’s only place where pupils will soon have access to a world-renown IT programme, reasserting the district’s place as one of the leaders in school technology.

Mid Canterbury Fibre Connected Schools (MCFCS), which represents all of the district’s 23 schools, was selected as one of 10 groups nationwide by the Ministry of Education to implement the Microsoft IT Academy Programme.

With Mid Canterbury schools being the only educators in the South Island granted the full ministry-funded IT programme, it will allow free access to 1500 multimedia courses as well as resources for teacher professional development, along with several other benefits.

It will provide “real world technology skills needed to thrive in the 21st century global economy” and has internationally recognised certifications available, including NCEA. MCFCS facilitator Jan Anderson said the programme would be a joint venture between the ministry, Microsoft and the computer giant’s service partner IC Central, with the programme already underway.

She said it would save local schools “ten of thousands of dollars”.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Neil Simons said the district’s schools were leading the way in classroom technology due to the IT infrastructure put in by EA Networks available at each school.

Richard Gordon, the director of IC Central, said half of today’s jobs required technology skills, but that was set to increase to 75 per cent of workplaces within the next decade.

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Mid Canterbury school pupils will benefit from a new IT programme set to be delivered to the district’s schools.

With the plan to roll the new programme out in schools this year, MCFCS would look to extend it to community groups such as the Salvation Army in the future.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to help students, teachers, staff and the broader community take advantage of the latest technology and gain the skills they will need to gain employ-

ment or further their education,” Microsoft education sector manager Mark Woods said.

A contingent from Mid Canterbury went to Auckland about a week ago to take part in an induction and training programme.

A Microsoft representative is scheduled to visit the district next week to upskill staff and pupils.

GAINS FOR SCHOOLS • Access to IT Academy members’ website • E-learning curriculum • E-learning course management tool for teachers • Digital literary programme for new pupils • E-reference library • Access to Microsoft developer tools • Internationally recognised certifications

Job losses likely at Yellow Business directory company Yellow is proposing to lay off 35 staff members as part of a restructure, it announced today.

The majority of positions to go were from the Auckland sales team, with smaller numbers affected in the regions and the corporate services team, chief executive Chris Armistead said.

However, he said some positions would be created in areas

like Hamilton and Tauranga.

“It’s always difficult to make staffing changes, and not a decision that we’ve taken lightly. But we’ve done this to meet the needs of our customers and to help our business evolve.”

Mr Armistead said that at the end of a consultation period, the company would work with any affected staff and, where possible, redeploy them to other areas of the business.

As part of the change, the company would separate its print and digital teams “in a bid to drive its digital marketing offering”.

Having two distinctly different sales teams for directories and digital marketing, would allow Yellow to evolve to meet customers’ needs, Mr Armistead said.

The proposed changes would be confirmed by July 1 and come into effect on August 1.

Tourist cut from rental car A tourist suffered head injuries and had to be cut free from his rental car after a crash on a busy Rotorua road.

Rotorua road policing unit Sergeant Tony Bennett said it appeared the driver had turned right out of Hamurana Rd on to State Highway 33 into the path of another vehicle being driven by a 20-yearold woman, who was heading towards Tauranga.

She was taken to Rotorua Hospital with minor injuries.

The crash happened around 3.50pm yesterday.

Mr Bennett said the inter-

section wasn’t a “bad intersection”.

“But when a crash does occur they are at a good speed,” Mr Bennett said.

“Police would urge people to take more care around intersections.”

Mr Bennett said police were able to prevent overseas drivers from getting back behind the wheel if they were believed to be a danger to others on the road. No decision had yet to be made as to whether any charges would be made as the investigation needed to be completed.

He said he wanted to thank the first people on the scene.

“An Australian man and his wife were driving along and he saw it happen in his rear view mirror. He stopped and turned around. They did a great job of supporting the people in the vehicles, a really good job.

Plus we had people in the area come out with emergency blankets and first aid kits and that’s the best thing.”

The Rotorua Fire Brigade and the Rotorua Operational Support Unit were also there to help with traffic control.

- APNZ

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Sex tour organiser appeal dismissed

By Rebecca Quilliam The first New Zealander convicted of organising an overseas child sex tour has had his appeal against his conviction dismissed.

David Robin Wales, 47, was sentenced last year to three years imprisonment for organising the tour to Thailand for a man who turned out to be an undercover police officer.

The former real estate agent was found guilty of promoting the tour through a website after a trial in the High Court at Auckland.

His lawyer, Russell Fairbrother,

told the Court of Appeal his client could only be convicted if he had facilitated another person having underage sex.

He argued the evidence did not support that.

Mr Fairbrother also said Wales had been effectively entrapped by police and the prosecution should have been stayed as a consequence.

He said Mr Wales was manipulated by “skilled operators” coaxing Wales’ vulnerable thoughts into action.

But Justices Terence Arnold, Lester Chisholm and Patrick Keane said Justice Wylie noted there were instances where Wales had indicated to the offic-

Auckland man in custody after gunshots A 49-year-old man is in custody after firing multiple shots at police and hitting a police dog several times with a rifle on Auckland’s North Shore last night.

The drama began on Awaruku Road, Torbay about 5.15pm after police received reports of a “disturbed” man brandishing an air rifle.

The man became increasingly aggressive and began firing random shots from the high-powered weapon, including at the police helicopter which was circling above.

Police lost sight of the man after he took cover but set up a cordon to contain him.

Police said the cordon had to cover quite a wide area because it included a large area of heavy bush.

Residents in the immediate vicinity were contacted by phone and asked to

remain inside.

The Armed Offender Squad established that the man was in his house, and police negotiators established phone contact with him.

He was initially unresponsive to efforts to communicate and eventually charged out of the house firing about 10 shots at officers, police said.

A police dog was released and managed to apprehend the man, but received several hard blows from the rifle. The dog was treated by a vet.

The man was finally taken into custody about 8.15pm and taken to hospital for treatment of dog bites.

He is believed to have only superficial injuries.

Charges are expected to be laid today and inquires are continuing to establish the reasons for the inci- APNZ dent.

Insurance fraud earns detention A former commercial property manager has been sentenced to home detention for corruptly receiving more than $200,000 from an insurance company.

Christopher David Green, 66, was sentenced to five months home detention at the Auckland District Court yesterday.

Green’s offending occurred between 2003 and 2010 when he was responsible for ensuring his employer’s business premises around the country were appropriately insured.

His employer used

Herbert Insurance Group (HIG) as his insurance broker.

Green corruptly received secret commissions from HIG totalling approximately $220,000 for referring business to the company.

His employer was consequently overcharged by that sum.

Green retained about $142,000 of that amount and it was alleged he returned the balance overcharged to HIG’s principal, Grant Herbert.

Green’s offending was identified in the course of a wider investigation.

er it would be possible to facilitate underage sex.

They said High Court judge Justice Edwin Wylie was correct that police properly targeted Wales because of his website’s metadata and because earlier Wales had been caught returning to New Zealand from Thailand with image files of him with young Thai boys and a card with phonetic spellings for sexual Thailand phrases.

The sentencing judge noted Wales’ comments about not wanting to be part of any illegal activity, but also pointed to comments he made about being able to point the officer “in the right direction” for underage sex.

The Court of Appeal judges said they did not consider Wales was unfairly pressured by the officer. “Rather he was prepared to assist the officer in finding what he wanted.”

Wales had set up a website arranging for seemingly legal tours for people to Thailand, but police, who were investigating the site, discovered in its metadata terms including “boy” and “gay sex”.

An undercover officer, who called himself Michael Gray, made contact with Wales and requested a private tour for underage sex.

Wales told the officer he could help him find Thai boys as young

as 13 to have sex with.

Wales told Mr Gray, who was wearing a wire: “I mean, the thing is, you know, like for instance, you could probably take a 13, 14-year-old boy back to a hotel, but not every hotel.”

However, in later conversations he said while he understood it, he did not condone underage sex and Mr Gray should look for legal activities.

“There’s plenty available in Thailand that’s beyond your wildest dreams and legal; there is no need to pursue anything else.” However, he booked flights and made hotel reservations for the trip before he was arrested.

- APNZ

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Ashburton Hospital’s historical

rollercoaster ride Security is a word that has rarely been associated with Ashburton Hospital’s role in the Canterbury health scene. This week health care in the Ashburton District was given a huge boost with the Government committing to a $8.7 million redevelopment project for the hospital. Reporter SUE NEWMAN looks at the rollercoaster ride that has been the hospital’s history.

W

hile Ashburton Hospital had served its community well for decades, the winds of change began to sweep down the hospital’s corridors in the 1980s.

Back then it was governed by an elected hospital board and government funded through the Health Department.

With its centennial celebrations just wrapped up in October 1980, and the community looking ahead to a positive second century for their hospital, its board was told it would be facing a budget cut of $1.2 million or 21 per cent for the following year.

The cut did not occur but that was the first hint that the way health care was delivered in the Ashburton District would change.

However, money continued to be spent on upgrading work, with a $7.5 million redevelopment deal signed off in September 1985. This was based on a plan approved in 1977 and was to see work at the hospital carried out over several stages.

Eighteen months later work had not started. Tenders were eventually called in August 1987 and work on stages one and two started in November that year. One year on and the project was still not completed.

Eventually it ran out of steam – and cash.

The 1980s was also the era of the Gibbs report that called for a restructured health system that would see Ashburton administered by a health board based in either Timaru or Christchurch.

In October 1988 the hospital board was told its budget would be cut by $1 million at the cost of 31 jobs.

Administrative change arrived in 1990 and after 110 years, control of the hospital passed from local hands to the Canterbury Area Health Board.

That change ushered in a new era that would be marked by ongoing uncertainty over services and funds.

The hospital escaped the first radical overhaul signalled by Canterbury Health, but subtle and unrelenting pressure began to cut costs at the hospital.

Ashburton Hospital’s role also began to change. Patients were

ABOVE: Ashburton surgical nurses in 1932.

LEFT: A protest organiser rallies the ‘troops’ as they gear up to keep the

taken from out of the area to relieve Christchurch waiting lists and for a time it appeared the hospital was seen as a valuable cog in the Canterbury health wheel.

Change, however, was just a sleeping giant. In May 1991 the health board signalled the hospital’s budget could shrink by about 25 per cent. The hospital pulled its belt tighter and boxed on, with the constant threat of downgrading and funding cuts hanging over its head. D-Day might have been postponed but it eventually arrived.

In July 1994 the Government announced the hospital would be downgraded.

This would see all in-patient surgery cease, but minor daysurgery would continue and all resident specialist medial services would be terminated.

Visiting specialists would, how-

ever, provide services in some areas of health care.

The proposal was based on a belief that Ashburton people were getting more than their share of the hospital funding cake and therefore better access to services than people in other parts of Canterbury.

With a population lower than the 25,000 threshold, specialist medical and surgical services were not justified the board decided.

People were worried, the town’s doctors were worried, but no assurances were given that the downgrading would not occur. What Canterbury Health hadn’t counted on was the determination of the community to keep services it saw as vital to its community.

There were rallies, marches and protests. People gathered in their thousands, waiving

placards, saying they would fight to the end to keep hospital services in town.

No-one was backing down on either side. Canterbury Health offered options, but hospital services remained finely balanced. Health Minister Jenny Shipley, who was also the district’s MP, was caught in the middle.

And through it all the hospital and its staff continued to treat patients, endeavoured to carry on, business as usual.

The year wound down and there were still no answers.

As 1995 dawned, nothing had changed, but there were hints that if a trade-off of jobs for services was achieved, then surgical services might be retained. As the months rolled by, no decisions were made but rumours and conflicting information continued to circulate adding to the community’s unease.

In May 1995 the hospital’s management was told the existing range of services could stay but $2 million would need to be trimmed from its budget by mid

1997. That was good news for the community, grim news for hospital staff who were looking at job losses and pay cuts.

To boost its bank balance, the hospital began a regime of accepting private paying patients, but the threat to its future, while diminished, did not go away.

As July 1997 arrived the community became increasingly anxious. Its two-year funding deal had ended but there were no indications that negotiations to renew had begun. Again there were rumours, hints, suggestions, that services might go.

It was a case of de ja vu in December when once again the community gathered in rallies, meetings and public protests, all screaming Hands off our Hospital.

In March 1998 a leaked health memo made it very clear that Ashburton was in trouble… “the medical surgical team indicated that surgery is not likely to be purchased at the following locations …

Ashburton within two years …”

Potential cuts were hotly denied

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Feature

Ashburton Hospital’s historical

rollercoaster ride Security is a word that has rarely been associated with Ashburton Hospital’s role in the Canterbury health scene. This week health care in the Ashburton District was given a huge boost with the Government committing to a $8.7 million redevelopment project for the hospital. Reporter SUE NEWMAN looks at the rollercoaster ride that has been the hospital’s history.

W

hile Ashburton Hospital had served its community well for decades, the winds of change began to sweep down the hospital’s corridors in the 1980s.

Back then it was governed by an elected hospital board and government funded through the Health Department.

With its centennial celebrations just wrapped up in October 1980, and the community looking ahead to a positive second century for their hospital, its board was told it would be facing a budget cut of $1.2 million or 21 per cent for the following year.

The cut did not occur but that was the first hint that the way health care was delivered in the Ashburton District would change.

However, money continued to be spent on upgrading work, with a $7.5 million redevelopment deal signed off in September 1985. This was based on a plan approved in 1977 and was to see work at the hospital carried out over several stages.

Eighteen months later work had not started. Tenders were eventually called in August 1987 and work on stages one and two started in November that year. One year on and the project was still not completed.

Eventually it ran out of steam – and cash.

The 1980s was also the era of the Gibbs report that called for a restructured health system that would see Ashburton administered by a health board based in either Timaru or Christchurch.

In October 1988 the hospital board was told its budget would be cut by $1 million at the cost of 31 jobs.

Administrative change arrived in 1990 and after 110 years, control of the hospital passed from local hands to the Canterbury Area Health Board.

That change ushered in a new era that would be marked by ongoing uncertainty over services and funds.

The hospital escaped the first radical overhaul signalled by Canterbury Health, but subtle and unrelenting pressure began to cut costs at the hospital.

Ashburton Hospital’s role also began to change. Patients were

ABOVE: Ashburton surgical nurses in 1932.

LEFT: A protest organiser rallies the ‘troops’ as they gear up to keep their hospital in 1994.

taken from out of the area to relieve Christchurch waiting lists and for a time it appeared the hospital was seen as a valuable cog in the Canterbury health wheel.

Change, however, was just a sleeping giant. In May 1991 the health board signalled the hospital’s budget could shrink by about 25 per cent. The hospital pulled its belt tighter and boxed on, with the constant threat of downgrading and funding cuts hanging over its head. D-Day might have been postponed but it eventually arrived.

In July 1994 the Government announced the hospital would be downgraded.

This would see all in-patient surgery cease, but minor daysurgery would continue and all resident specialist medial services would be terminated.

Visiting specialists would, how-

ever, provide services in some areas of health care.

The proposal was based on a belief that Ashburton people were getting more than their share of the hospital funding cake and therefore better access to services than people in other parts of Canterbury.

With a population lower than the 25,000 threshold, specialist medical and surgical services were not justified the board decided.

People were worried, the town’s doctors were worried, but no assurances were given that the downgrading would not occur. What Canterbury Health hadn’t counted on was the determination of the community to keep services it saw as vital to its community.

There were rallies, marches and protests. People gathered in their thousands, waiving

placards, saying they would fight to the end to keep hospital services in town.

No-one was backing down on either side. Canterbury Health offered options, but hospital services remained finely balanced. Health Minister Jenny Shipley, who was also the district’s MP, was caught in the middle.

And through it all the hospital and its staff continued to treat patients, endeavoured to carry on, business as usual.

The year wound down and there were still no answers.

As 1995 dawned, nothing had changed, but there were hints that if a trade-off of jobs for services was achieved, then surgical services might be retained. As the months rolled by, no decisions were made but rumours and conflicting information continued to circulate adding to the community’s unease.

In May 1995 the hospital’s management was told the existing range of services could stay but $2 million would need to be trimmed from its budget by mid

1997. That was good news for the community, grim news for hospital staff who were looking at job losses and pay cuts.

To boost its bank balance, the hospital began a regime of accepting private paying patients, but the threat to its future, while diminished, did not go away.

As July 1997 arrived the community became increasingly anxious. Its two-year funding deal had ended but there were no indications that negotiations to renew had begun. Again there were rumours, hints, suggestions, that services might go.

It was a case of de ja vu in December when once again the community gathered in rallies, meetings and public protests, all screaming Hands off our Hospital.

In March 1998 a leaked health memo made it very clear that Ashburton was in trouble… “the medical surgical team indicated that surgery is not likely to be purchased at the following locations …

Ashburton within two years …”

Potential cuts were hotly denied

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The Ashburton Museum believes this photo of the Ashburton Hospital may have been taken in the early 1890s.

by Jenny Shipley who by then had become prime minister.

Again fears were allayed – temporarily, when a funding deal was signed for the hospital that saw all current services retained. The hospital would continue to be a secondary level hospital providing 24-hour acute medical and surgical care. The community was also given assurance that there would be no other major changes for three years. The level of services would then be reviewed – again.

And so it ticked on into the 21st century. The hospital continued to run on a tight budget and year by year services offered were juggled to stay within the cash available.

The hospital struggled to attract junior doctors and in the background there was always the fear that the day the hospital’s two long-serving resident surgeons Phil Godfrey and John McDonald retired, general surgery at the hospital would cease.

A model of care for the hospital’s future was designed,

around the concept of doing things differently and delivering services in a different way to meet the needs of the community well into the new century.

In 2005 the most significant change in the hospital’s history occurred when specialist services, 24/7 were axed. The hospital would not close, the community was told, but its future would be very different. Instead of offering around-the-clock surgery it would focus on day and short stay surgical procedures and outpatient services.

Crucial to making this work was the appointment of medical officers to solve after-hours care problems.

They were all but impossible to find.

The years ticked by and the hospital and its staff continued to provide sterling service to their community in spite of working in an environment that could at best be described as nervous uncertainty.

The hospital reshaped itself to accommodate new demands for day care surgery, but the community remained on edge. No-one believed Ashburton Hospital’s future was secure.

And then came the Canterbury earthquakes.

When two key sections of the hospital were closed because of earthquake damage, many believed nature had done what man had not – signed and sealed the hospital’s future – total closure.

The Canterbury District Health Board constantly gave reassurances that the hospital filled a vital role in the district’s health care network.

Few believed their words.

But this week the doubters were proved wrong with the Government’s commitment to spend $8.7 million rebuilding the damaged theatre wing and a plan in place for further developments in the future.

Those new developments will include a new theatre suite and significant upgrading and enhancement of two ward wings, cementing the hospital’s role as a day surgery and procedure centre.

The new portion of the hospital was built around 1902.

Ashburton Hospital as we know it today.

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McDonald’s owner expands portfolio

By Ben Irwin

Dave Whalley in front of his Ashburton franchise.

Photo Tetsuro Mitomo 130613-TM-028

The owner of Ashburton’s McDonald’s has another franchise to add to his portfolio.

Dave Whalley will take charge of a new McDonald’s restaurant opening in Rolleston in late October.

Mr Whalley was told four weeks ago he had secured the coveted location, beating out another franchise owner from Christchurch.

High traffic numbers and a growing population post-quake had made Rolleston an attractive location for a new restaurant.

The new fast-food franchise will create 65 new jobs in Rolleston, as well as offering some benefits to Ashburton locals.

Mr Whalley said up to 10 current staff from Ashburton would be offered the chance to move to the Rolleston restaurant, from part-time cleaners to managers. This would then create 10 new job openings in Ashburton.

“It certainly offers a lot of scope for our current staff to grow with us as well, it offers a lot of opportunities,” he said.

McDonald’s employed around 100 people in Ashburton, meaning Mr Whalley will have about 170 staff mem-

bers once the new location opens.

He said he was up to the task of running both restaurants.

“We believe we’re the people to do it, and I guess it’s a natural step from Ashburton.”

He said the success of the Ashburton restaurant had helped in his bid to get the new franchise.

Mr Whalley said franchises had to meet extensive criteria put forward by McDonald’s and Ashburton was “well and truly up there”.

There was also a huge financial risk associated with opening a second franchise.

Without wanting to be specific, Mr Whalley said a “six-figure” sum was required to secure the new fast-food restaurant.

“There is a huge risk, but there are also financial rewards as well, if it pays off,” he said.

Although his business interests had expanded, Ashburton would continue to be Mr Whalley’s focus.

“We will continue to live in Ashburton, Ashburton is our main restaurant,” he said The new restaurant will be located on State Highway 1 on the Christchurch side of BP. It will be open 24/7, and will include a “duel drive-through”.

Morgan wants kids onside against cats

By Rebecca Quilliam Gareth Morgan is pitching his latest conservation project at schools in the hope children pressure their parents into cat control.

The move has alarmed a Parent-Teacher group which says it could create friction with some parents.

The project, Enhancing the Halo, is a web-based campaign

to be launched today that aims to increase predator control around Wellington by creating what Morgan describes as “the most intensive trap-line in the country”.

The website teaches “Halo households” about conservation techniques, such as planting native bush and trees and trapping pests on their property.

Dr Morgan counted cats as pests alongside rats, possums and mice. He urged those at

a public meeting in Wellington yesterday to humanely trap any cat that wandered across their properties and take them to the authorities.

He was also going to be taking the project to schools and “work it up through the children”.

“The children are really powerful - you are too scared to go against what your children say - we’re going to set your children onto your cats.

“That’s the recipe for success.”

Dr Morgan was not worried about backlash from cat-loving families. “Cats are a really small part of Halo ... the fact that somebody prefers a cat to a rat doesn’t interest me really, we’ll just roll with it.”

He said he had discussed the proposal with the Ministry of Education and it would be introduced in the next six months.

New Zealand Parent Teacher Association secretary Jennifer de Jonge said the programme

could cause problems in schools if some parents did not agree with the project.

“Children love pets.”

New Zealand School Trustees Association president Lorraine Kerr said boards should be consulted about the project and it was up to each school on whether to implement it.

Dr Morgan has invited the ire of cat lovers and made headlines worldwide with the creation of his website Cats To Go. - APNZ

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY SALE

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23 AND 25 ELIZABETH STREET, ASHBURTON TOTAL LAND AREA 2028m2 23 ELIZABETH STREET, 1014sqm fee simple 25 ELIZABETH STREET, 1014sqm fee simple This rare opportunity to purchase this prime site opposite the Ashburton Hospital and a few minutes walk to the Ashburton Domain and town centre. 45% building site coverage makes this an attractive development proposition. Close to the Ashburton Domain, Ashburton College and Ashburton Borough school.

Both properties are to be sold as one parcel.

Closure of offers 2.30pm 19 June 2013 (unless prior sold) Acceptance of offers 5pm 24 June 2013.

Offers delivered to: Argyle Welsh Finnigan Legal House 160 Havelock Street Ashburton attn: A D Argyle Inspection by appointment only Conditions of Sale available by contacting Tony Sands 027 27 27 837 AH 03 302 6887 tony@lochlearesort.co.nz Trademe reference #597479542

photo tetsuro mitomo 140613-TM-004

Ashburton born and bred Bronwyn Brady was all smiles as she planned her retirement.

Bronwyn pulls plug on Laser After 14 years on the job Bronwyn Brady is a familiar face at Laser Electrical Ashburton, but cleaned out her desk on Friday to explore the world of retirement.

She said that although she would miss her co-workers dreadfully, she was looking forward to sitting on the banks of the Rakaia with a whitebait net.

“I’ll have a lot to keep me busy.

“There are plenty of people I want to ring up and say ‘hey, put the kettle on, I’m coming for a coffee’.”

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last six months, now would be an ideal time to place fresh, filtered water and antifreeze into the radiator.

may just be the difference between life and death in treacherous conditions.

When flushing or draining your radiator, do so in an area well away from small children and pets. Anti freeze can be fatal if ingested and pets, in particular, love the taste of it.

If your car has trouble turning over in the morning, it may be time to check the spark plugs and battery.

The colder temperature mean that the car’s fluids are thicker, therefore the battery uses more power to get things moving. The contact terminals should be clean and the battery should be holding its charge. Your mechanic can check to see if everything under the hood is working as it should.

Make sure your car’s windscreen wipers are in top working condition, as torrential rain can be dangerous if you can’t see through your windshield clearly. Worn wipers can leave streaks of water obstructing your already less than ideal view. They can be purchased from an automotive store, and if you ask politely, the salesperson may even install them onto your wiper arms for you.

The factor which will determine if you veer off the road or stay on the straight and narrow will be your tyres. It is important all-year-round to ensure that your tyres have sufficient tread to grip our rustic roads, but in winter this factor is even more crucial as you plow your way through rain, mud and snow. Talk to your local tyre supplier on what tyres are best for our winter roads and also ask for the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle. Those millimeters of rubber skimming the road’s surface

Make sure you see clearly this winter.

You need to be seen to be safe, so take the time every few days to check that your headlights, indicators, reversing lights and tail lights are all working correctly. Remember to check your lights on both high-beam and dip as some cars use separate bulbs for these functions.

Once your vehicle is primed for the colder weather, all that’s left for you to concern yourself with is making yourself a hot thermos of soup for the drive, and always keep a blanket, emergency first aid kit, fire extinguisher, torch and umbrella in the boot… just in case.

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The difference in temperatures can put added pressure on an already damaged windshield. When that happens, chips and cracks get bigger.

In cooler weather air con can provide warmth, dehumidify a car and de-mist the windows.

So come into Wilson’s Windscreen & Panel Repairs to get it fixed before you hit the road this winter.

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Mt Hutt open for business Michelle Nelson CHIEF REPORTER

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owder hounds will be up bright and early this morning, keen to get to Mt Hutt for the opening day of the local ski season.

It is a day skiers anticipate for months, and locals have had their eyes on the hill for several weeks. At 9 o’clock this morning the lifts will crank up to carry them skyward.

Behind the scenes staff at the Mt Hutt Ski Area have been hard at work, ensuring the equipment is working and the snow is groomed to perfection.

And Methven is back in full swing, with the arrival of the mountain crew and the first throng of the thousands of visitors who will pass through the alpine village in the coming months.

In a district dominated by agriculture, it is easy to forget the revenue tourism generates and the skifield is a major player in that industry.

It draws skiers and snowboarders from around the world, and with sketchy snow on Australian ski fields this winter, we can expect an influx from across the ditch.

Experience Mid Canterbury has been quick off the mark to push the fact that New South Wales skifield Thredbo, is threadbare with a cheeky and aggressive online marketing campaign.

Targeting Australian skiers, Experience Mid Canterbury has set up a Facebook page featuring webcam photos of a tragic Thredbo, bereft of snow, alongside the thickly clad slopes of Mt Hutt.

The industry brings millions of dollars into the local economy, shared across the board, from hospitality to service businesses, and provides employment for hundreds.

Rain forecast to set in on the lowlands tomorrow, and snow likely to settle down to 1600 metres, bodes well for those ready to rip up the slopes this season.

Portable units for rebuild labour A deal for temporary accommodation for 50 tradespeople working on the Christchurch rebuild was agreed to by the Government yesterday.

Nearly 40 portable accommodation units are planned for the former Riccarton Holiday Park, Housing Minister Nick Smith said.

“Christchurch is going to require temporary accommodation villages to accommodate thousands of additional workers needed for the rebuild. If we don’t provide this sort of temporary housing we risk slowing the recovery through a shortage of workers or putting too much pressure on the already constrained housing market,” Dr Smith said.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sought requests for proposals for temporary worker accommodation in March.

Eleven responses were received and a contract was concluded this week with Workotel to buy units and provide them to the workers.

Conversation on tap O

n a recent visit to Auckland, the conversation turned to where I was living now.

When my reply of ‘Methven’ was met with blank stares, I decided to have a bit of fun, and with my serious face pasted firmly in place I told them yes, it’s a South Island town and everyone who lives there works in a tap factory.

While this was met with some looks of scepticism, a visit to the bathroom added weight to my story. ‘What did the tap say?’ I asked ‘Methven...’ ‘Well, there you go then!’

Following the lead of Paeroa’s L&P bottle and Rakaia’s salmon, it makes sense that even New Zealand’s smallest towns must be famous for something.

If Springfield can boast a Simpsonsstyle donut, then my claim to the tap was certainly not out of the question.

As it is, there are more ski instructors than plumbers living in this town at the moment.

Things are starting to get busy thanks to the snow, but the place still retains a small town feel where most people know most other people and those other people definitely know where you live.

At first glance, this may appear to be a very different environment to the one I grew up in, but it turns out it’s not so alien after all.

While Auckland is big by New Zealand standards, it hardly compares to places overseas.

It’s more like a collection of small villages jammed tightly against each

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other than one homogenous splodge on the map.

Imagine if Canterbury was picked up by the corners and all the wee towns tumbled together to rest side by side, Rolleston against Rakaia and Ashburton against Amberly.

That’s sort of how Auckland works, and even though a Pak ‘n’ Save is well within driving distance no matter where you live, everyone still has their favourite Four Square.

That’s certainly how it feels when I go back to visit, as a visit to any of

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the cafes in Mt Eden means I’m just about guaranteed to run into one of my friends’ parents or my sister’s primary school teacher from ten years ago.

Each area has a community as distinct as those in Canterbury’s different towns and when you’re on home turf everyone knows your parents.

That’s really what going home is all about, because as the saying goes, it’s who you know, not what you know. (Although in some cases a little research on New Zealand’s plumbing production wouldn’t go amiss).

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20 rugby team booked a place in the semi-finals of the junior World Cup with a 31-26 win over Ireland in France yesterday.

Epalahame Faiva grabbed two tries for the Chris Boyd-coached side.

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- Kiwi heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker knocked out South African veteran Francois Botha in the second round of their bout in Auckland last night. Botha had taunted Parker in the lead up referring to the 21-year-old as ‘Baby Joseph’ but the 44-year-old White Buffalo was no match for the speed of Parker who made light work of Botha and showed improved punching power.

4 - Weather got

the better of the first round of the US Open at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania yesterday, but the early leader was Englishman Luke Donald, who closed proceedings at fourunder the card.

Donald had only

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played 13 holes and not all players had even got through their first nine holes before darkness set in, so they will have to catch up during the next few days.

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- American NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from undetermined injuries in an accident during a heat race in the 410 Sprints division at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, New Jersey this week. He was 37.

Leffler is survived by his 5-yearold son, Charlie Dean.

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- Tony Lochhead wasn’t offered a new contract by the Wellington Phoenix this week after gaining a club-record 130 caps at A-League level. The foundation left back was deemed surplus to requirements by new coach Ernie Merrick. In his Phoenix career, Lochhead, 31, managed one goal and 10 assists in six seasons.

Angeles Lakers in 2002. Wade and James’ double act gave the Heat a 109-93 win over the San - The New York Yankees Antonio Spurs as Miami levelled and Oakland Athletics needed 18 the series at 2-2. innings to settle things in their - Sri Lankan batsman Major League Baseball game in Kumar Sangakkara scored California yesterday. Your averhis 15th ODI century with an age baseball game goes for nine unbeaten 134 as Sri Lanka sucinnings but with the pitchers cessfully chased down England’s dominating these teams needed 293-7 in their Champions to play for twice as long before - All Blacks stand- the As scored a 3-2 win.

Trophy game in London yesin skipper Kieran Read terday. Sangakkara played the - Miami Heat guard will mark his 50th test anchor as they overhauled the Dwyane Wade scored 30 points appearance when he hosts’ tally with 17 balls left. leads the team out against to break out of his slump as he - The Boston Bruins and and forward LeBron James (33 France in Christchurch Chicago Blackhawks needed tonight. The Crusaders’ No points) became the first pair of three periods of overtime to find a team-mates with more than 30 8 has been a regular winner in the opening game of Ice points each in an NBA Finals fixture at the back Hockey’s Stanley Cup yesterday. road win since Kobe Bryant of the scrum for Chicago eventually won 4-3 to the national side and Shaquille O’Neal accom- APNZ take a 1-0 lead. since 2009 after plished the feat for the Los

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Set of six from the NRL

By Michael Brown

Passport to success Boffins might have tightened the rules around State of Origin eligibility, but it still doesn’t mean England prop Sam Burgess might not one day play for Australia. Rules introduced last December mean a player must have lived in NSW or Queensland before their 13th birthday or, if born overseas, have elected to play for Australia before December 2012. Burgess indicated to Aussie media this week he’s applying for Australian citizenship so he can, according to him, stay in the Lucky Country after his playing days. Others are jumping to the conclusion he might one day wear the green and gold. Perish the thought. #

Match the bans

It was hard not to feel some sympathy for Cronulla after they missed out on Paul Gallen’s services last weekend due to suspension. Gallen was banned for one match for his unprovoked attack on Nate Myles in the first State of Origin game. Rugby league should follow football’s

Standout captions from last week’s odd pictures

lead with player bans served in the competition they are earned.

That would mean Gallen would be suspended for game two of the origin series in Brisbane. Not sure the Sharks agree with NSW coach Laurie Daley that it was “a great Origin moment”. Cronulla went down 38-6 to Melbourne as Gallen watched on. #

Private matters

Even in this era of media training, and social media training, Chad Townsend made an error in judgement on Wednesday. The 22-year-old changed his status on his Facebook page to say he was a Warriors player before the club had officially announced it and it forced them to issue a press release ahead of schedule.

Townsend’s defence? He thought his Facebook page was private. #

Benny and the vets

Sydney’s Daily Telegraph doesn’t mind stirring things up from time to time and they had fun this week when they headlined a story on Newcastle with, ‘Benny and the vets’.

Behind the jibe

“It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A . . .

You can hang out with all the boys.”

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- “Wayne Bennett promised to build a premiership-winning outfit at the Newcastle Knights.

Instead he’s come up with a retirement village,” the paper wrote - were some interesting facts.

If they secure Craig Gower (35), he would be the ninth player Bennett has used this season over the age of 30. It would also bring the average age of the squad close to 30.

Compare that to the average age of premiership-winning sides over the last 10 years, which has ranged between 24 and 26. #

X games

Plenty of people think Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell has the X-factor - especially on attack - but he got a taste of a different kind of X-factor recently when he bumped into X Factor contestant Whenua Patuwai. Turns out the pair are fans of each other. Hurrell sheepishly asked for a photo with Patuwai, who replied he was just about to ask for one with Hurrell. Hurrell has been practising his singing of late, given the Warriors blurt out a rendi-

tion of their victory song after each game. Not sure it would get many votes, though. #

Homesick

Speaking of Twitter, Sonny Bill Williams took to the social media site earlier this week bemoaning the fact the Roosters’ game against the Warriors wasn’t in Auckland so he could play in front of his “fambam”. It drew one sharpwitted response with someone pointing out he would get to do that every second week if he played for the Warriors. Small problem with that, aside from the fact it would be too far away from Channel 9 HQ, is that last year Warriors owner Owen Glenn called SBW a “show pony” and questioned his loyalty. # Sunday

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“David Warner has done a despicable thing but I also hold the team into account here. There’s not a lot that is good that happens at 2.30 in the morning at a pub or a nightclub.” - Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland about Dave Warner who punch English batsman Joe Root in the face at a nightclub.

* * * * “He’s under no illusions to the direction his career is heading right at this moment.” Cricket Australia boss JAMES SUTHERLAND on troubled star David Warner.

* * * * “I thought he took it on the chin and his attitude around the group today was outstanding,” Australia’s acting captain GEORGE BAILEY commented regarding David Warner’s barroom clash with England cricketer Joe Root. Bailey added: “No pun intended.”

* * * * “In football you should never look back - the only thing you get is a sore neck. I look ahead. Jordan is a different game (to Japan).” - Socceroos coach HOLGER OSIECK after Australia’s 1-1 draw with Japan and ahead of their following World Cup qualifier against Jordan.

* * * * “You push me around like my wife...There is a saying ...women should shut up in public.”

- Socceroos coach HOLGER OSIECK making a contoversial joke at a post-match press conferernce after being asked to sit down by one of the organisers.

* * * * “I’m the happy one.” - JOSE MOURINHO as he embarks on his second spell in charge of Chelsea in the English Premier League.

* * * * “This is a high level, high risk, high penalty situation. Drink driving puts lives at risk.” NRL CEO DAVE SMITH pulls no punches over prop James Tamou’s high-range drink driving charge, which led to a two-game ban and $20,000 fine.

* * * * “My grandad probably hit the nail on the head with it, he said ‘if you want to fight, put your hands up, if you don’t, step back’. Pretty spot on from my grandfather.” - NATE MYLES says even his pop had a take on the Queensland enforcer’s controversial State of Origin fight with Paul Gallen.

* * * * “I brought Allan Langer back once for an Origin game and he stood up pretty good so I think this guy will stand up.” Newcastle coach WAYNE BENNETT has high hopes that his 35-year-old midseason recruit Craig Gower will make a serious impact this season.

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hokey tokey, that’s what its all about.”

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“Who said washing, drying and ironing the clothes wasn’t fun?” - Heather K

“Hey, I wanna catch the ball, not get a dentist’s appointment”

- Margaret H

“What IS Margery doing wearing that silly green towel?”

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Black Caps happy with weather gods

By Andrew Alderson

It’s a struggle finding a British weather forecast which does anything but usher New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semifinals as top qualifiers.

Everywhere you click or read, meteorological maps indicate dark clouds with blue droplets poking out and temperatures of around 12 degrees for tomorrow in Cardiff.

Rugby’s covered Millennium Stadium looks like a more appropriate venue than cricket’s exposed Swalec Stadium 15 minutes’ walk down the road.

The chances of playing a full ODI look minimal.

Mind you, try telling that to the New Zealand team which turned up on the fifth day of the second test at Headingley.

Rain merely teased them and they were ground down.

The New Zealanders could be forgiven for feeling hollow if they strolled into the top four at this tournament under umbrellas.

However, fortune (via runrates) favours sides like New Zealand who wring out onewicket victories chasing 139 against the higher-ranked Sri Lanka.

Combine that with a match which could have gone either way against Australia,

although the New Zealand total was looking brittle five overs short of an official match.

With three points in Group A, and the highest net runrate (+1.048) after bowling Sri Lanka out in 37.5 overs, New Zealand are poised to head to the Oval for their play-off match.

England are second (+0.289) and Sri Lanka third (-0.517) on two points, despite Sri Lanka hauling in England’s 293 for seven to win by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare.

Australia (-0.960) need to beat Sri Lanka convincingly and hope New Zealand beat England, if they’re to qualify without launching an Einstein-type equation.

India are favourites to top Group B. They play Pakistan in their last match.

Unless India are trounced tonight, South Africa and the West Indies fought out the second position overnight.

Putting weather aside, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said they’ve got more motivation to beat England than simply pride.

“I think playing India [presuming they’re top qualifier] on a used wicket at Cardiff would be a tough ask for any side, so winning the pool and heading to the Oval is what we’re looking to do.”

India’s spinners have been a

tough proposition.

Until last night the left-arm orthodox Ravindra Jadeja had the best match figures at the tournament (5-36 against the West Indies at the Oval) and the lowest average of 9.57 for his seven dismissals.

Ravi Ashwin had one wicket but a tidy economy rate of 4.36.

The purpose-built cricket grounds used in the Champions Trophy mean batsmen struggle to hit spinners for six. Spinners gain more protection from sweepers positioned for miscued slogs.

New Zealand will hope Jadeja’s spin success rubs off on them if they play at the Oval.

Hesson says the 30 overs of spin bowled by Daniel Vettori, Kane Williamson and Nathan McCullum against Australia is the most by a New Zealand side in their ODI history.

He’s happy for the trend to continue.

“Kane’s grown another leg, we know what Dan can do and Nathan was vying for Dan’s spot at the start of the tournament so it’s a nice position for him to be in.”

Hesson said there had been no dramatic deterioration in Vettori’s fitness since the abandoned Australia match.

He expected his veteran bowler to be ready to play England - if the rain restrains itself.

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They have gone unbeaten for four years, capped it with the Olympic gold in London and are about to get back on the World Cup circuit next week.

It may be time to echo George Gregan’s famous roar into All Black ears late in their World Cup semi-final in Sydney 10 years ago: “Four more years.”

Gregan meant another cycle of cup desolation for the All Blacks; in Eric Murray and Hamish Bond’s case it would be projecting forward to Rio 2016, aiming to repeat a campaign of unparalleled success.

The champion coxless pair spent the last four years streeting the field, with the notable exception of British pair Pete Reed and Andrew Triggs Hodge, who lost 14 successive races to the Kiwis, but pushed them hard before pulling out last year, having given up the ghost.

So the New Zealanders must yearn for some really tough competition to get the competitive juices flowing again this year.

“No,” Murray said, with a laugh, but he takes the point.

“We do enjoy hard racing, but we’d like to stay unbeaten,” Murray said.

“So we’ve said let’s make sure we do as much training as we can so we can be as dominant as we were last time.

“You hear other athletes say ‘look they were better on the day, we’ve got to take it on the chin’.

That’s the way we want to be.”

Murray and Bond start again at the scene of their Olympic triumph, Eton Dorney, having skipped the opening cup regatta in Sydney in March.

It is because of their high standards, after a later start than usual back on the water after London, that they sat out Sydney.

Eight weeks training after six months off wasn’t on. Turning up on insufficient training time would have gone hard against their philosophy.

They had a good break from rowing.

Murray, at 31 four years the older of the pair, did Fight for Life, Bond helped build a house.

They freed their minds from the often monotonous work of trekking up and down the same stretch of water at Lake Karapiro.

When they won their gold, Bond revealed that over the four years, the pair had rowed a mindboggling 15,000 strokes for every single stroke they pulled in the final. It was a gruelling regimen,

• Exodus from Magic At least three top Magic netballers are poised to follow departing coach Noeline Taurua out the door. The board of the Netball Waikato-Bay of Plenty zone has been in place for little more than six months, and the Herald understands increasing interference from the directors was a contributing factor in Taurua’s decision to walk away - a year after securing that franchise’s first ANZ Championship title. Of immediate concern are rumours that three of the Magic’s star players will follow Taurua at the end of the season as unrest in - APNZ the franchise grows.

• Bowlers bow out Ashburton bowlers made early exits in the triples at the National Indoor Bowls championships in Rotorua yesterday. In the round of 32 the Ashburton’s Michael Lawson skipped a trio that fell to the favourites Grant Rayner, Paul Psaila and Teri Anderson while Willie Rudolph (Tauranga) beat the Russell Ellis skipped trio and the Ashburton contingent was resigned to spectating.

Today’s fours post section play features Lawson, James Stewart and Paul Berkeley where there will be new champions in the fours. Earlier the North Island Academy Indoor Bowls team won the annual Academy Challenge event. Ashburton’s Christine Talbot lost the opening singles match 5-9 but finished with 13-5 and 18-11 wins in a beaten southern team. In the Masters Rosemary Bennett skipped the southern women’s four to a 3-9, 7-6, 7-5 win.

• Frosty goes fastest

Martin Guptill has been the Black Caps’ form batsman in recent weeks

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worked out at about 40,000km over the four years, at about 250 strokes per 2000m race.

“We bought into [coach Dick Tonks’] programme of ‘no compromise and you’ll probably win a gold medal’.

“That attitude is bloody hard, I will not lie.

“Sometimes it’s awful what you have to do and the things you have to give up and sacrifice. But that was our choice.”

This year Bond and Murray are under Australian Noel Donaldson, a proven coach at Olympic level who is overseeing

Rowing New Zealand’s sweep oar programme. Donaldson quipped several weeks ago that his only advice from HQ was “don’t bugger them up”.

Murray pointed out he and Bond had had only two coaches since their days in the world championship-winning coxless four of 2007, Chris Nilsson and Tonks.

“He has attributes of both, and really communicates well. He’s got a lot of knowledge,” Murray said.

“He’s said we don’t have to reinvent the wheel but let’s make this wheel really refined. We’ve changed a few things with training, it’s going well so far and we’ve enjoyed it.”

The test will come over the next few weeks.

If it doesn’t work at Eton and Lucerne starting on July 12, “maybe we have to go back a little step. But it it does pay off, awesome.”

As for being back at Eton, Murray quipped “it’s just another rowing course, eh”. However he knows there will be rosy memories.

“We’re just really lucky we can pull on those things for motivation. It’s just a piece of water you go up and down on, but you do - NZH remember.”

Drinking mojitos in his Speedos in Fiji might just be the tonic that finally kickstarts Mark Winterbottom’s V8 Supercars season.

The Ford favourite was quickest in practice in Darwin yesterday in preparation for three races at Hidden Valley over the weekend.

Winterbottom has been frustrated over the first five rounds to leave him in the unfamiliar position of eighth in the championship standings. The 32-yearold has endured pit stop struggles, gearbox failures, shredded tyres and a few memorable highspeed door-to-door clashes with Holden rival Jamie Whincup that have soured his campaign. With a two-week break since Texas, Winterbottom took his family on holiday while his Ford Performance Racing team went through a series of test sessions at Winton. “While they were out there, I was having mojitos in my speedos in Fiji,” said a relaxed - AAP Winterbottom.

• Waratahs will run it The NSW Waratahs are plotting to run the British and Irish Lions ragged in pursuit of a famous victory over the unbeaten tourists tonight. NSW haven’t beaten the Lions in half a century, but skipper Dave Dennis is convinced the Waratahs - even without eight Wallabies squad members - have the firepower to spring a boilover. “It’s a twohorse race. It’s not as if we’re not in with a chance,” Dennis said.

“We’re very much going out to win the match and to really represent the state with pride. We’re going to give it everything we’ve got. We’ve got a couple of weeks off afterwards so there’ll be nothing left in the tank.” coach Michael Cheika is urging the Tahs to persist with their ballin-hand tactics in a bid to starve the Lions of possession. - AAP

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Rakaia out to change history

By Jonathan Leask

Since the Combined Country Cup rugby competition expanded to include North Canterbury in 2007, Mid Canterbury is yet to have a team finish on top.

Rakaia is looking to be the first.

Methven have come the closest, falling at the final hurdle twice, but this year Rakaia have the chance and they are two wins away hosting a semi-final against twotime winners Lincoln today.

Lincoln, however, has a knack of cutting Mid Canterbury championship sides’ runs short, having beaten Methven in the 2009 quarter-finals, the 2011 final and last year’s semi-finals.

Lincoln have a finals pedigree second to none in the competition being a finalist in five of the six combined finals to date, only falling short of the final in 2010 after a semi-

final loss to Glenmark.

Their finals conversion rate isn’t great reading with a win in the inaugural competition over Leeston and then in 2011 over Methven while being beaten by Glenmark in the 2008 and 2009 finals, and last year Southbridge took the title.

But by all accounts the 2013 Lincoln isn’t the same side.

They got touched up Waihora in round seven and beaten by Ashley in week nine, with suggestions they were a fading force.

The experience-laden forward pack is a bit too long in the tooth to keep playing the tight-grinding style that has regularly had them at the forefront in the competition, but the introduction of some classy, exciting backs has seen them adapt a broader approach to make them still a force and a ton of finals experience can’t be discounted, both demonstrated in their

40-17 quarter-final win over Oxford.

Rakaia have a similar game plan, laying the foundation up front with hard running forwards before unleashing their potent backline.

Rakaia have been consistent performers all season long with their only blip a 17-10 loss to Southbridge in round three, when two pieces of individual brilliance from Fijian flyer Peni Manumanunilwa was the deciding factor.

They put up a strong defensive effort to dominate Waihora, who just a month earlier outplayed Lincoln, for a 28-8 win.

The difference in today’s semi-final, as with any finals match, will be which side produces the big defensive effort and can capitalise on their own opportunities.

The other semi-final pits the defending champion Southbridge against the upstart Saracens.

Piri’s back and ready to rumble

Southbridge aren’t firing on all cylinders but did enough to dispose of Celtic last weekend, while Saracens followed up an upset 27-22 win over Oxford in a North Canterbury round with a 27-19 win over a previously unbeaten Ashley to be full of confidence of a third straight upset.

The rest of the Mid Canterbury sides are in consolation mode, and building up for a crack at the Watters Cup. Celtic head north to Ashley in the minor playoffs, with Oxford hosting Waihora in the other 5-8 playoff.

Methven were due to host Burnham but the army boys have defaulted in the trophy with their next opponents Glenmark hosting Darfield.

In the plate Southern are at home to Kaiapoi and Hampstead host DunsandelIrwell.

Prebbleton and West Melton square off to avoid the wooden spoon.

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Not a bad replacement

By Patrick McKendry

Rakaia has some potent backline weapons

The old firm: Piri Weepu and Dan Carter discuss the All Blacks’ prospects at training this week.

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As replacement locks go, you can’t get much better than Sam Whitelock, even allowing for a sore finger and a slight lack of match fitness.

Once Brodie Retallick strained his hamstring in training on Thursday, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen quickly checked on the medical status of the Crusaders lock, who broke the ring finger on his right hand playing against the Chiefs on May 24, and liked what he heard.

Whitelock had originally not been named in the match day squad for tonight’s second test against France at AMI Stadium in Christchurch and most thought Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush would be promoted from the reserves bench to make his test debut.

Not so, said Hansen.

“We’ve got a plan for Jeremy and he’s done a lot of work on that plan this week so we didn’t want to disrupt what we’d decided to do with bringing him off the bench at some point,” Hansen said.

“Sammy is our No1 lock along with Brodie, really, and Luke [Romano] and all three rotated last year so it was the obvious thing to do as soon as we got the all clear to put him straight in.”

Although Hansen amended his statement slightly to include Retallick and Romano, the reality is that Whitelock is out by himself as the best lock in New Zealand.

Following Ali Williams’ retire-

ment, Whitelock, at only 24, is easily the most experienced of Hansen’s second-rowers, having played 39 test.

Having not played for two weeks - he missed the Crusaders victory over the Waratahs and last weekend’s first test at Eden Park - he won’t be at peak fitness, but skipper Kieran Read didn’t think it would make much difference.

“The experience that Sam does have - he probably hasn’t trained as much as he would like, but he certainly has the mental capability to play and do the job,” Read said.

Hansen added of Whitelock’s state of mind following his unexpected opportunity: “He’s champing at the bit, he can’t wait to get out there.”

For Retallick, 22, it is his first setback since making his test debut last year.

Picked during his first year of Super Rugby, the Chiefs player has developed into a hard-nosed lock who has a real liking for the physical stuff - a quality the All Blacks will need tonight after France proved extremely good at the breakdown in the home team’s 23-13 win in Auckland last week.

Hansen said Retallick could be out for up to four weeks, which means he could miss one or two of the Chiefs’ three remaining regular season match-

es, a blow for coach Dave Rennie.

“It’s a reasonably good one and he’s never done one before,” Hansen said of Retallick’s hamstring injury.

“The thing about hamstrings is you never want to have them recurring, that’s why you take the length of time to get them right.

“He’s obviously really gutted, as you would be.

“It’s probably the first time he’s had a wee hiccup in the last 24 months.

“He’s dealt with it and now the big focus for him is getting his leg right.”

France have made four personnel changes and one positional switch for a match in which they might have their best chance of beating the All Blacks.

Nicolas Mas is back at tighthead prop after missing the first test, Castres lock Christophe Samson replaces Sebastien Vahaamahina and South African-born flanker Bernard le Roux comes in on the blindside flank for Fulgence Ouedraogo.

The experienced Freddie Michalak is the only change in the backs, replacing Camille Lopez in the No10 jersey, although Maxime Medard

Tonight’s teams All Blacks team to play France at AMI Stadium tonight, kick-off 7.35pm is: Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Conrad Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett.

Reserves: Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock, Ben Franks, Jeremy Thrush, Victor Vito, Piri Weepu, Beauden Barrett, Rene Ranger.

France: Maxime Medard, Adrien Plante, Florian Fritz, Wesley Fofana, Yoann Huget, Freddie Michalak, Maxime Machenaud, Louis Picamoles, Bernard le Roux, Thierry Dusautoir (c), Yoann Maestri, Christophe Samson, Nicolas Mas, Dimitri Szarzewski, Thomas Domingo.

Reserves: Benjamin Kayser, Vincent Debaty, Luc Ducalcon, Sebastien Vahaamahina, Yannick Nyanga, Brice Dulin, Remi Tales, Mathieu Bastareaud.

switches from wing to fullback after shining there against the Blues on Tuesday and massive centre Mathieu Bastereaud is lurking on the reserves bench this time.

“They were obviously changes they were going to make, really,” Hansen said of the French.

“They brought a whole load of senior players over after their finals and they didn’t bring them to play on Tuesday.

“Michalak had a bit of a run but by and large the purpose was to get them out here for this weekend.

“They’ve had a good tour, I think the game against the Blues served a real purpose so they’ll be ready to go.”

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By Patrick McKendry

As his greatest hits go, being knocked out for the Blues against the Highlanders a fortnight ago was right up there for Piri Weepu, but the halfback insists he could have played in the first test against France.

“I was hoping to play last week actually,” Weepu said when asked about his head.

He added: “But having the extra week off and recovering has been good.”

Weepu has recovered surprisingly well after being taken off the Forsyth Barr Stadium pitch on a stretcher following his collision with Mose Tuiali’i’s knee in the first half of the Highlanders’ stunning victory.

“I haven’t had the symptoms that some of the boys get like headaches, drowsiness or dizziness.”

He is back in the frame now and will take to the reserves bench for the All Blacks against France at AMI Stadium in Christchurch tonight. He has replaced Tawera Kerr-Barlow.

It is a role Weepu will probably have to get used to after being introduced to it last year because Aaron Smith was good against France at Eden Park.

He picked up the first try for the All Blacks, backing up Ben Smith’s excellent break on what the little halfback called “the fat man’s track” and his speed of thought and pass appears to be back after an ordinary year with the Highlanders.

For Jamie Joseph’s team, Aaron Smith appears to be trying too hard organising everyone else rather than concentrating on his core roles.

With the quality of players around him at the All Blacks, focusing on his quick delivery is much easier.

Asked if the Dunedin concussion was the worst he has had, Weepu, who will return to the Blues next season for what will be the last year of his New Zealand Rugby Union contract, said his one suffered when playing for the Hurricanes against the Crusaders in the foggy Super Rugby final of 2006 at Lancaster Park would have gone close.

“I don’t think a lot of people remember the one here in the mist because no one could see it.

“That was pretty bad. I got kneed in the side of the head, which was poor tackling technique...”

- APNZ

Bench role ‘shot in the arm’

By Patrick McKendry

The low point of Tony Woodcock’s year could well have been last week, when he was lying in an Auckland hospital bed for two days hooked up to an antibiotic drip fighting an infection in his nose.

The All Blacks and Highlanders loosehead prop wasn’t sure all the fuss was necessary but he was grateful all the same.

The sooner his abscess was sorted - something which, in Steve Hansen’s words, made him look like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - the sooner he would be able to get back on the training field and the hope of some game time.

The hospital admission was the latest in a series of pieces of bad luck for Woodcock.

The move from the Blues to the Highlanders for this year’s Super Rugby competition was supposed to revitalise his career but it hasn’t worked out that way.

Instead it must rank as one of his most frustrating seasons yet as the Highlanders dropped game after game, with Woodcock missing four due to a hamstring problem and then the abscess.

Front rowers thrive on matches.

It enables them to gain momentum and form - look at how Ben Franks’ move from the Crusaders to the Hurricanes boosted him to new heights.

For Woodcock it helped bring about a new low, but his being named on the reserves bench for tonight’s second test against France is a step in the right direction.

“To be fair, it’s been a tough season - when your team’s not winning and things are not going as well as you’d like it is frustrating, but that’s life,” he said.

“You’ve just got to get on with it and keep improving and trying.”

Of the nose, which looks virtually flawless now - unusual for a tight forward - he said simply: “It was an infection that got a bit out of hand and it needed a strong dose of antibiotics to knock it on the head.”

Coach Hansen put it a little differently.

“If you had seen his nose last week you’d definitely say he hadn’t had a happy year,” he said.

“I think that sums his year up.

“He’s come back and played and had two or three games and got injured or in this case he got a nose infection which put him in hospital for two days.

“Is it a chance for him to start [to

turn corner]? Yeah it is, but what he’s going to need is a continual roll of being able to perform.

“If we can get four, five, six, seven, eight games in a row into him, I think we’ll see the real Tony Woodcock.

“Front row is difficult. You’ve got to play at least three games before you’re comfortable at scrum time.

“We’ve put a lot of work into him ... but I’m expecting Woody to flourish in this environment.

“He always has, he’s played well, he’s been probably one of the leading loosehead props in world rugby. I think he’s still got plenty of miles in him.

“Physically he’s battled to get out on the park and that’s made it really difficult.”

In fact, Woodcock, a 32-year-old veteran of 96 tests, was close to starting in Christchurch.

Hansen, however, felt he owed it to Wyatt Crockett to start him instead following the Crusaders’ prop’s impressive effort in Auckland in which he battled well against a French scrum determined to make life difficult for the All Blacks.

Woodcock has been almost an ever-present in the black No1 jersey since making his debut against Wales in Cardiff in 2002.

His consistency has been one of his main attributes, which is why

it has been so unusual to see him struggling for both form and fitness this year.

“I’ve had a couple of niggles this year, really minor one,” Woodcock said.

“I’m not really worried about it. It probably comes from a bit of travel and a bit of back tightness.

“It’s been different.

“Like Steve said, it is good to get good momentum and game time under your belt and slowly build.”

Woodcock said he was enjoying his time at the Highlanders and his family was happy in Dunedin.

With tighthead prop Nicolas Mas bringing up his 50th test milestone for France after sitting out last week’s international, Woodcock could be getting his game time against a quality player.

“It will be a better scrum with him there,” he said.

“But in saying that, he’s been out for two months and could be a bit under-done and not quite at his best.”

Under-done, not at his best?

That sounds familiar.

“I don’t feel under-done but the reality is I probably am.

“Two weeks out for a front-rower is significant so it will be good to get back and into some game time.”

A change in luck could help, too.

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Parker ‘keeping active’

By Daniel Richardson Business is about to pick up in the world of Joseph Parker.

Following his second-round knock out of South African veteran Francois Botha in Auckland on Thursday night, Parker’s promoters, Duco Events, plan to keep the young heavyweight active this year and he might fight as many as four more times before the end of December.

The immediate task is to ensure whether Parker and trainer Kevin Barry will continue to work together and, once a longer-term arrangement is agreed upon, Duco’s Dean Lonergan said they would push Parker to meet quality opponents.

“We want to push Joseph and not go down the easy route of padding his career with patsies,” Lonergan said.

“We want to push Joseph and see how good he could be and Joseph himself wants to find out. There’s only one way to do that and that’s to up the ante in terms of opponents.”

Parker will definitely be on a fight card in August that will see Kiwi heavyweight David Tua as the main draw, but just who will step in the ring with Parker remains to be seen.

“We’d take Shane Cameron tomorrow,” Lonergan said. “[Cameron’s manager] Kenny Reinsfield will come up with all sorts of reasons why Shane shouldn’t fight or he’ll rubbish it and say ‘we wouldn’t take a guy with such low experience’.

“We’d pay Shane a very significant six-figure sum to get in the ring right now with Joseph Parker over eight rounds and in two to three months we’d pay him that same money to get in the ring over 10 rounds.

“But I’ll promise you this, Shane and Ken will run a million miles because Joseph will beat him up because Shane’s easy to hit.

“Joseph’s too fast, too powerful and would knock him out.”

Reinsfield wouldn’t even entertain the prospect of what would happen if the pair went toe-to-toe this year and said Parker wasn’t in Cameron’s

class at this stage of his young career.

“Congratulations Joseph and good on you, but you are going to need to do something more than beat a 44-year-old man who’s lost six of his last seven fights to earn the right to fight Shane Cameron,” Reinsfield said.

“It’s like Mt Albert winning the [local] rugby league competition, beating an over-40s side and then thinking they want to play the frickin’ Warriors.”

Reinsfield also urged perspective following Parker’s win and said it would be more realistic to see him matched up against fellow Kiwi heavyweights like New Zealand National Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion Afa Tatupu or the 9-2-2 Joey Williams.

“You’ve got Dean Lonergan who called Francois Botha a bum and shot,” Reinsfield said.

“But now that Joseph Parker has beat him he’s all of a sudden fantastic.

“When [Botha] fought Sonny Bill Williams he said he was a bum and he was no good. Do you recall that?

Well, please report it.”

Cameron is currently taking a break away from the ring and his last fight was a points defeat to Danny Green in a cruiserweight bout in Australia in November.

Reinsfield said Cameron would likely pull on the gloves later this year but it wasn’t clear whether he would fight at cruiserweight or heavyweight.

Parker, now a perfect 6-0, won’t be limited to fighting in Auckland.

Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin are all realistic locations to host a fight night with the 21-year-old as the headliner.

Duco’s six-year contract with Parker doesn’t limit him to fighting in New Zealand and Lonergan said they expected to take the South Aucklander abroad in a bid to boost his profile.

Duco could potentially co-promote a fight abroad but each bout would vary depending on where it’s held and the opponent.

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• Baby Blacks in semis The New Zealand under-20 rugby team advanced to the semifinals of the Junior World Championships in France after a hard-fought 31-26 over Ireland yeterday. The four-time champions had to play the last 10 minutes of their final group B match with 14 men after Nick Grogan was yellow-carded but held firm in defence to deny Ireland a late win. Epalahame Faiva scored twice for New Zealand and Patrick Tuipulotu and Lolagi Visinia also crossed.

Simon Hickey finished with 11 points with the boot.

- APNZ

• Draw for Black Sticks A 3-3 draw with the strong Dutch team gave the New Zealand men’s hockey side a solid start to their World League semi-final tournament in Rotterdam yesterday. Indeed the sixth-ranked Black Sticks, playing a few hours after the national women’s team thumped India 7-0, led 3-1 early in the second half, despite being dominated in terms of possession and scoring opportunities. However, the Netherlands ended strongly and diligent work by the defence, including goalkeeper Hamish McGregor, was required to keep - NZH the point.

• Jones back as coach

Joseph Parker: ‘Won’t be fighting patsies’ in his future bouts

Big three fire for the Heat tional recoveries from their defeats.

They are now a perfect LeBron James had a 6-0 following a defeat in the game-high 33 points and 11 post-season and all six wins rebounds and Dwyane Wade have come by double digits. scored 32 as the Miami Heat Miami hasn’t lost back-todefeated the San back games since Antonio Spurs 109January 8 and 10.

93 in game four of Tony Parker had 15 the NBA finals yespoints and 11 assists terday. and Tim Duncan finWade had his ished with 20 for the first 30-point game Spurs, looking to of the playoffs and take a stranglehold Chris Bosh finished on the series after with 20 points and their dominating vic13 rebounds for the Dwyane Wade tory on Tuesday.

Heat, who levelled “It is one game,” the best-of-seven champion- Duncan said. ship series at 2-2.

“We will make adjustments The defending NBA cham- and see what happens next pions Miami made sure the game.” league showdown would The Heat’s Big Three return to Florida for at least James, Wade and Bosh - coma game six on Tuesday. bined for 85 points which was The pivotal game five is on just eight less than the entire Sunday in San Antonio.

San Antonio team.

Miami looked nothing like “When Bosh, Wade and the team that was humili- James score like that ... it ated 113-77 in game three, is hard to beat them,” said as once again they displayed Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. their ability to make sensa- - AFP

By Greg Heakes

Stacey Jones is set to be unveiled this weekend as the Warriors’ under-20s coach for next season. He will take over from John Ackland who has signalled he won’t be seeking a contract extension at the end of the present campaign after four years in the role. Good friend and former Warriors team-mate Awen Guttenbeil is believed to be mulling over an offer to work alongside him.

The pair were coaches for Pt Chevalier and more recently have been working together at the Warriors. Late last year Jones was appointed as junior recruitment and pathways coach and Guttenbeil has been assisting Jones in the development programme.

- APNZ

• Warner gets a blast Furious Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has lambasted suspended batsman David Warner and also blamed the entire Australian team for rank irresponsibility. Sutherland labelled Warner’s actions in punching English batsman Joe Root in the face at a nightclub as despicable and said the 26-year-old was fortunate to remain in the Ashes frame. The left-hander was fined $11,500 and suspended for the rest of the Champions tournament, plus two warm-up games before the Ashes. Sutherland admitted the punishment meant there was little chance Warner could keep his position for the series-opener on July 10 but should be grateful he didn’t cop - AAP a bigger punishment

• Bellamy’s warning Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is warning his players that winning isn’t enough to keep them in the NRL side. The Storm were back to their punishing best against Cronulla last round and are primed to do a similar demolition job on Newcastle at AAMI Park on Sunday with Bellamy set to retain the same line-up. While his players performed across the park against the Sharks, Bellamy said they needed to maintain that standard with plenty of others looking for an opportunity.

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Jason straight into the action

By Jonathan Leask

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Jason Christie’s OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team has finished 11th in the team time trial on the Tour of Korea.

After starting the 25.5km team ride with five they dropped a rider on the journey but still produced a solid ride to clock in a time of 36:20, 1:01 behind stage winner MTN-Qhubeka from South Africa.

Team Hong Kong China placed eighth to allow Cheung Kinglok to maintain yellow jersey in the general classification where Christie moved up two places to be 43rd.

However his team-mate Eric Sheppard dropped down a place to be sixth 3:17 off the lead while Thomas Rabou also fell back a spot to be 11th.

Left: Jason Christie waits to get going in the team time trial on the Tour of Korea.

The tour marks Christie’s debut for his new team which he only joined last week, flying into Singapore on Thursday. He was straight into action lining up on stage one of the tour of Korea on Sunday, where he got in the break but a lack of race conditioning saw him drop back. “[A] hard first stage suffering in the heat and stomach cramps.

Had to sit up from the break,” he posted on twitter post-race.

He has continued to post consistent results as he gets back into race mode and adapts to his new surroundings.

After dropping a rider on stage five the time trial specialist worked hard to keep his team in contention as he continued to impress in his new colours.

Today’s leg of the tour is a 145km ride before the tour concludes tomorrow with a shorter 90km stage.

RadioShack in charge

By Jonathan Leask Hayden Roulston’s RadioShack Leopard cycling team had plenty to smile about on the Tour de Suisse as teammate Gregory Rast sprinted to a memorable victory in his home tour in yesterday’s sixth stage.

Swiss-born Rast, 33, made good on his promise to be familiar with the route which is the closest to his home in nearby Cham.

He had checked the route and rode the course to know it metre-by metre so all that was left was to get in the day’s break on the 186km/115mi route from Leuggern to Meilen. in the previous stages Roulston, and Jens Voight had both been involved in breaka-

ways but to no avail for the team, and it was third time lucky when Rast stepped up.

Joining him were Mathew Hayman (Sky), Alexandr Kolobnev (Katusha) and Bert Grabsch (OmegaPharmaQuickStep) with the four riding well together to established an advantage of more than 14 minutes.

Coming under the red kite, the final kilometre, Rast gave it everything he had and powered away from the others to take the win by 25 seconds to Hayman and Kolobnev.

Roulston was also delighted with team efforts tweeting -“Still cannot believe our team clown won the stage today!

What a champion.”

The rest of the field all rode in together 10.23 minutes behind Rast, with RadioShack’s Maxime Monfort

39th, Jens Voight 88th, Andy Schleck 102nd and Roulston 120th while Fabian Cancellara continued to struggle coming in a minute off the back of the peloton.

With the peloton coming in together under the same time, the swiss rider Frank Mathias (BMC) remained in the yellow jersey with a 23 second advantage from his nearest rival Roman Kreuziger (SaxoTinkoff in the general classification.

Monfort sits in 20th with Rast moving up to 56th, Andy Schleck in 69th and Roulston is in 74th, 22.29 behind Mathais, with the teams lead rider Cancellara back in 132nd.

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By Susan Sandys Methven’s Blue Pub and Brown Pub have a new owneroperator team, Trev den Baars and his partner Deb Taylor.

The two are looking forward to a new era at the hotels.

Over the past 10 years Mr den Baars has been operating the hotels in partnership with Greg Snelling, but Mr Snelling is now taking a back seat.

Mr Snelling and Mr den Baars have left behind an eventful 10 years together, one they are still recovering from in terms of the earthquakes.

The Canterbury earthquakes damaged the two iconic and historic hotels, and necessitated more than $1 million worth of repairs.

Due to their insurance company having financial difficulties, they did not receive a payout, although are still hopeful of getting something.

In the meantime they are paying off the bank loan which resulted.

They received fantastic community support in the hard times.

“That was one of the reasons why we kept going, if we stopped trading both pubs what would happen to the town,” Mr den Baars said.

There were good times as well, including a massive upgrade of The Blue Pub in 2005, which gave it a modern and earthy interior.

Now it is up to Mr den Baars and Ms Taylor to carry on.

Ms Taylor has an extensive background in the hospital-

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New owner operator team for the Methven pubs are couple Deb Taylor and Trev den Baars (right), while former team member Greg Snelling (centre) is taking a back seat. ity industry, having owned Methven’s Café 131 when it was the only café in the town, and Methven restaurant The Last Post.

She and Mr den Baars are excited about the new post-earthquake era where

Christchurch rebuild workers are set to see the region’s population soar, and would most likely present marketing opportunities in terms of skiing on Mt Hutt and spending time in Methven.

And the hotels were among

those accommodation premises in Methven which were signed up with Grow Mid Canterbury to accommodate rebuild workers.

In terms of marketing, they were looking forward to increasing what they did in

this respect through social media, as well as marketing the hotels as venues for wedding and conference functions, supporting kids for free initiatives in association with Mt Hutt, and holding new events such as quiz nights.

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ore money-saving tips from Kiwis: TB of Blenheim has a tip for gardeners: instead of growing leeks, plant spring onions. They will grow just as big as leeks, have the same taste and are more useful over a longer period.

SG from Wellington has an idea for a teacher treat. “My daughter loves to give her teacher a gift each year; not costly, around $10. However, last year she decided she wanted to give a gift to three other teachers and also those who care for her after school.

“I realised this was going to be too costly, so I made a batch of Russian fudge, bought six glass containers from The Warehouse and some ribbon, and everyone got lovely ribbon-wrapped Russian fudge for a gift! I’m definitely going to do it again this year as it’s a very cost-effective way to cater for all the teachers.”

A mum of four hungry kids in Christchurch has a tasty way to use a tin of baked beans. “You will need: 1 capsicum, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2-3 tablespoons jalapenos; 1 tin baked beans; and eggs. Fry the capsicum and onion, add the jalapenos (mine are from a jar) and baked beans. Stir until hot, drop to a medium heat and crack the eggs on top of the mixture, poaching them to your liking. My kids love this and

have requested it several times lately.”

LS of Christchurch has sparkling clean windows at no cost.

“To wash windows, scrunch a piece of wet newspaper into a loose ball and wipe all over the window, then wipe over with a piece of dry newspaper scrunched into a ball until the area is dry and clear of marks.”

Auckland’s Heza explains how to make hummus. “All you need is 1 tin of chickpeas,

5 cloves of garlic, and the juice from 1 lemon. Whiz them together in a blender, place on a plate and add a tablespoon of oil – all ready to dip or spread.”

A little while ago we asked the oily rag community to help an oily rag reader with their “problem”: how to cook the fish they caught. Here are some of the replies.

Diana of Whakatane has two favourites. “To make Fish and Mash, place mashed potato in

the bottom of a shallow Pyrex dish and place the fish fillets on top after first dipping them into melted butter. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 180C until the fish is cooked. Mix together ½ cup of mayo, ½ cup of grated cheese, 2 egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of dried mustard, then stir in 2 whisked egg whites. Pour over the cooked fish and bake in moderate oven until nicely browned.

“Spicy Fish takes 3 minutes

to prepare and 12 minutes to cook. Ingredients to serve two: ½ teaspoon each of salt, cumin turmeric; 1 teaspoon of chilli powder (if you think this will be too hot, use ½ teaspoon); 2 tablespoons groundnut oil; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced; 250g fish fillet cut into 50mm pieces; 200ml coconut milk; and coriander leaves, to garnish. Mix the spices with 1 tablespoon water and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan and cook the garlic until lightly browned.

Add the fish and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook for another minute. Add the coconut milk, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.”

Raglob of Dunedin has this recipe for a raw fish salad.

“Just dice pieces of fish, mix with chopped red onion, red peppers, celery and tomatoes, then pour a vinaigrette dressing over it. This salad is good left to marinate for a while, but can be scoffed as soon as it’s mixed.”

If you have some “secret” money-saving ideas you would like to share with readers, send them to us via the oily rag website or by dropping us a line at Living off the Smell of an Oily Rag, PO Box 984, Whangarei.

Frank and Muriel Newman are the authors of Living Off the Smell of an Oily Rag in NZ. Submit your oily rag tips at www.oilyrag.co.nz

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Obama ups military aid President Barack Obama’s decision to authorise lethal aid to Syrian rebels marks a deepening of US involvement in the two-year civil war. But US officials are still grappling with what type and how much weaponry to send the opposition forces and how to ensure it stays out of the hands of extremists battling for control of Syria.

US officials confirmed Obama’s authorisation yesterday after the White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces. Obama has said the use of chemical weapons would cross a “red line,” suggesting greater American intervention.

While a small percentage of the 93,000 people reportedly killed in Syria are said to have died from chemical weapons — US intelligence puts the number at 100 to 150 — the White House views the deployment of the deadly agents as a flouting of international norms.

Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser, said

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President Barack Obama says a red line has been crossed. the multiple chemical weapons attacks gave greater urgency to the situation.

“Suffice it to say this is going to be different in both scope and scale in terms of what we are providing,” Rhodes said of the ramped-up US response. But he added the US would make

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The Obama administration could give the rebels a range of weapons, including small arms, assault rifles, shoulder-fired remote-propelled grenades and other anti-tank missiles. The opposition forces could operate

most of that equipment without significant training.

Obama’s opposition to sending American troops into Syria makes it less likely the US will provide sophisticated arms or anti-aircraft weapons that would require large-scale training.

Administration officials are also worried about high-powered weapons ending up in the hands of terrorist groups.

Hezbollah fighters are among those backing Assad’s armed forces, and al-Qaida-linked extremists back the rebellion.

The CIA and special operations trainers are already running some weapons training programs for the rebels and are expected to take charge of teaching the opposition how to use the weapons the US has agreed to supply, another US official said.

There is also some debate within the administration about who would provide the lethal aid and how it might be delivered, the US officials said.

All the officials insisted on anonymity to discuss internal administration discussions. - AP

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US prosecutors seek smartphone kill switch US law enforcement officials are demanding the creation of a “kill switch” that would render smartphones inoperable after they are stolen, New York’s top prosecutor said in a clear warning to the world’s smartphone manufacturers.

Citing statistics showing that one in three robberies nationwide involve the theft of a mobile phone, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Thursday announced the formation of a coalition of law enforcement agencies devoted to stamping out what he called an “epidemic” of robberies.

“All too often, these robberies turn violent,” said Schneiderman, who was joined at a news conference by San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon. “There are assaults.

There are murders.”

The coalition, which is called the Secure Our Smartphones Initiative, will pressure smartphone companies and their shareholders to help dry up the secondary market in stolen phones.

Schneiderman would not elaborate on how far his office might go to ensure that manufacturers comply with the coalition’s demands.

He likened the functionality of a “kill switch” to the ability for consumers to cancel a stolen credit card.

The general public should not be forced to pay more for smartphones that have a “kill switch,” Schneiderman said.

After the summit, Schneiderman and Gascon released a statement saying they “asked the companies to commit to develop effective solutions to this national crime wave and install them on all new products within one year.”

Apple said at a developers’ conference this week that such a feature would be part of its iOS7 software to be released in the fall. Gascon and Schneiderman said in a statement they were appreciative of the gesture but would reserve judgment until they could “understand its actual functionality.”

In New York City, nicknamed the Big Apple, police have coined the term “Apple-picking” to describe thefts of the popular iPhone and other mobile products, like iPads.

Such thefts comprise 40 per cent of all robberies in New York City, authorities say.

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• Murdoch divorce News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from Wendi Deng Murdoch, his Chinese-born wife since 1999, citing a breakdown in the relationship. The matter doesn’t alter the succession plan for the media company, which the 82-year-old founder controls through a family trust.

A divorce document with the filing says, “the relationship between the husband and wife has broken down irretrievably.”

The two are parents to daughters Grace and Chloe, ages 11 and 9. The girls have no voting stake in the company, but they are beneficiaries of 8.7 million non-voting shares that are held in a trust. Wendi Deng Murdoch, 44, also has nonvoting shares.

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• Quake off Indonesia A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s main island of Java and was felt hundreds of kilometers away in the capital, Jakarta, but no major damage was reported.

It had no potential to cause a tsunami, said Subagio of the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency. Indonesia is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. - AP

• 2 dead in wildfire The bodies of two people were found in the most destructive fire in Colorado history, authorities said. Sheriff Terry Maketa said crews found the remains of one person reported missing.

About an hour later they found the remains of a second person. The Black Forest Fire has destroyed at least 360 houses, and an estimated 40,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes. The number of homes destroyed by the voracious wildfire, driven in all directions by shifting winds, was likely to climb as the fire burned for a third day through tinder-dry woods. It was 5 per cent contained.

• Mandela improves Nelson Mandela’s health is improving but the 94-year-old beloved anti-apartheid hero remains in serious condition, South Africa’s president said yesterday. Jacob Zuma paid a visit to Mandela in a Pretoria hospital, where the former president has been treated for six days, according to a statement released by the presidency. “We continue to appeal to people to keep Madiba in their prayers and wish him a speedy recovery,” Zuma said, referring to Mandela by his clan name.

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Philippine ferry sinks, 60 rescued Rescuers plucked most of about 60 passengers and crew from Philippine waters where their ferry sank early yesterday, killing two people.

The inter-island ferry left Pio Duran port in Albay province and sank three hours later near Burias Island, about 20km away across a strait. Coast guard and navy vessels and helicopters were conducting the search and rescue, aided by local fishermen.

Two people died, 54 were rescued and several could still be missing, the Office of Civil Defense reported.

The number of missing was unclear

because the ferry’s manifesto listed 35 passengers and 22 crew, but about five more reportedly were not on the list, provincial disaster official Bernard Alejandro said.

It was not immediately clear if they included the drivers and crew of two buses and a truck on the ferry.

Coast guard rescuers reached most of the people about 1.6km from the shore, where the ferry sank, said Chief Petty Officer Bayani Belesario, the deputy coast guard commander for Masbate province. Some were picked up by fishermen.

The weather in the area was calm and apparently did not cause the sinking, according to the ferry’s captain, who was among those rescued.

Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, badly maintained boats and weak enforcement of safety regulations.

In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker in the Philippines, killing more than 4341 people in the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.

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Population to hit 8.1b The United Nations has forecast that the world’s population will increase from 7.2 billion to 8.1 billion in 2025, with most growth in developing countries and more than half in Africa. By 2050, it will reach 9.6 billion.

India’s population is expected to surpass China’s around 2028 when both countries will have populations of around 1.45 billion, according to the report on “World Population Prospects.”

While India’s population is forecast to grow to around 1.6 billion and then slowly decline to 1.5 billion in 2100, China’s is expected to start decreasing after 2030, possibly falling to 1.1 billion in 2100, it said.

The report found global fertility rates are falling rapidly, though not nearly fast enough to avoid a significant population jump over the next decades. In fact, the UN revised its population projection upward since its last report two years ago, mostly due to higher fertility projections in the countries with the most children per women.

The previous projection had the global population reaching 9.3 billion people in 2050.

John Wilmoth, director of the Population Division in the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs, said the projected population increase will pose challenges but is not necessarily cause for alarm. Rather, he said, the worry is for countries on opposite sides of two extremes: Countries, mostly poor ones, whose populations are growing too quickly, and wealthier ones where the popu-

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Commuters disembark from trains at a train station in Mumbai. India’s population is expected to surpass China’s around 2028 when both countries will have populations of around 1.45 billion. lations is aging and decreasing.

“The world has had a great experience of dealing with rapid population growth,” Wilmoth said at a news conference.

“World population doubled between 1960 and 2000, roughly. World food supply more than doubled over that time period.”

“The problem is more one of extremes,” he added. “The main story is to avoid the extreme of either rapid growth due to

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high fertility or rapid population aging and potential decline due to very low fertility.”

Among the fastest growing countries is Nigeria, whose population is expected to surpass the U.S. population before the middle of the century and could start to rival China as the second most populous country in the world by the end of the century, according to the report.

By 2050, Nigeria’s population

is expected to reach more than 440 million people, compared to about 400 million for the U.S. The oil-rich African country’s population is forecast to be nearly 914 million by 2100.

The report found that most countries with very high levels of fertility — more than 5 children per women — are on the UN list of least developed countries. Most are in Africa, Afghanistan and East Timor.

Sports deck collapses, 100 end up in water A crowded outdoor deck behind a popular Miami-area sports bar collapsed during the NBA Finals, sending dozens of people into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. Miami-Dade Fire Chief David Downey said 24 people were injured late Thursday, and two were in serious condition.

Authorities said about 100 people were on the deck of Shucker’s Bar & Grill when it gave way.

Customers and rescuers pulled people from the water amid chaos.

Downey said crews had completed their search and everyone was accounted for.

“According to witnesses, a lot of people jumped in to help,” Downey said. “Those efforts can make a lot of difference sometimes.”

The accident occurred as customers were watching the Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs.

Martin Torres, 42, said he heard a loud explosion and thought a boat had struck the deck.

He said he looked out from the restaurant and saw people staring up from the water, and he and others started helping pull them out.

“It was shock,” Torres said.

“And then everything was like, man, it exploded. People were yelling. Nobody knew. People came out all wet. They were crying. For a while, nobody knows what was going on.”

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Aries 21 March - 20 April There’s a practical slant to the day as the Moon in Virgo encourages you to get on with chores even if they are a bit tedious. Try not to let your mind wander, as staying focused may mean the difference between gaining or losing an opportunity.

Make career decisions and keep everything ticking over.

Later, have people around or pamper yourself.

TAurus 21 April - 21 May Any delays involving travel, legal issues, friends, relatives or learning may unravel today. If you’re going away, sort out all those little details and shop for essential items. Be open to trying new things. Take note of original ideas. A window can open, allowing you to glimpse possibilities that have positive potential for you. Renew a pledge.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June It’s a good day to enjoy yourself and your relationships. The desire to be of help may encourage you to play the role of confidant to help out a friend or family member. Tonight has a little pizzazz, if that’s what you’re looking for. There’s plenty to be said for co-operation and compromise, which may get you out of a tangle with a loved one.

CAnCer 22 June - 23 July A high level of collaboration may give you an added edge, regardless of your objective. There’s even the chance of romance or perhaps a pleasant flirtation.

Try not to take anything for granted, especially your vitality. You could pay the price if you overindulge. A more disciplined approach may be best. You may be keen to improve your image.

Leo 24 July - 23 August Friends, family and local activities could make this a potentially upbeat day. A few concerns might crop up regarding finances. Make a smart choice by delaying decisions for now. Tomorrow you’ll have a better idea of what to do. Friends and happy-go-lucky types may extend invites and share with you many ideas for good times to be had.

VirGo 24 August - 23 September With the Moon in your sign you may get some extra help from the cosmos. A bold romantic move may pay off. However, you may have to disagree with someone in authority who perhaps seems too flippant.

Otherwise you can count on a great day, especially if you can get a friend involved in activities that you both enjoy.

LibrA 24 September - 23 October You may need some fresh input in order to brighten up your life. This might involve going on a trip, learning something new or expanding your beliefs so that they support exciting and enlivening activities. Fresh information may give you new things to think about and explore. Don’t stick with the tried and trusted today. Opt for the inspiring.

sCorpio 24 October - 22 November Social plans may come to fruition if you can attend to details and be proactive.

The Moon in Virgo makes this a good day to relax with friends or to connect with pals you haven’t seen in some time. There’s also a focus on finances, which look more positive. If you need a loan, your application may have a chance of being successful.

sAGiTTArius 23 November - 21 December You seem to be getting a lot of help and support from others and this bodes well for relationships, romance and career matters. Arrange a meeting with a business associate or colleague, as ideas discussed today could be winners tomorrow. You can achieve much as long as you’re willing to invite others to join in. Friends are ready for fun too!

CApriCorn 22 December - 20 January Try not to take it personally if someone challenges you with a different opinion.

Despite any disagreements or confusion early on, a partner or friend may come through with a great plan for an evening out. Romantic potential looks good. If you are keeping in shape it can be a habit you’re really enjoying. Rewards beckon if you can stick at it.

AquArius 21 January - 19 February A friend or romantic interest might want you all to themselves and may offer a special dinner or night out when you can happily spend time together. Creative projects may take up part of your day, especially if you’re involved in entrepreneurial matters or keen to get ahead with a craft project. Hunches can pay off well for you.

pisCes 20 February - 20 March Watch what you say today and try not to sign anything until a later date. There’s a chance you may misread or misunderstand a key clause in a document. Better still, get someone with experience of similar matters to read the small print. In this instance, two heads may be better than one. A good night out with friends can appeal.

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ith our smaller gardens and the desire for that structured, minimal maintenance look, topiaries, low trimmed buxus hedges and underplantings of black mondo grass, Liriopes, Carex (low tussocks) and Sarcoccoca ruscifolia (sweet box) are popular choices to achieve this look. Many people go for that heavily trimmed topiary look using bay trees, Portuguese laurel, buxus and the like.

How about looking outside the square and considering edible plants as more informal topiaries to not only provide you with a semi-formal standard but to provide you with flowers and then edible fruit. In order to achieve a crop of fruit, pruning and trimming is much less formal, but timing of this pruning is very important. If you trim these edible plants like you would buxus then you will repeatedly trim off any flowering wood thereby stopping the plant from fruiting.

Plants should only be pruned and trimmed after fruiting, removing spindly dead and diseased wood as you would a normal fruit or berry tree and then shaping the plant into the desired shape. As mentioned above springtime pruning will remove flowering wood and therefore fruit as well.

Edible plants as topiaries by their very nature will need to have a larger head, so plan for this when positioning these in the garden. I personally prefer to keep to one variety if a line of topiaries is used in order to achieve a simple structured effect.

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CONSIDER THESE VARIETIES – Cranberries (Myrtus ugni): The New Zealand cranberry (actually a Chilean guava) is ideal in a pot feature, the potager or a formal line of plants. The fragrant flowers are delightful against the green foliages and in late summer to early autumn the fragrant edible berries hang on stems from the bush. Look for the variegated variety Sungold – it’s a beauty but both make a compact head.

– Currants: The red currant is especially decorative as a larger head topiary with Gloria de Versailles being easy to

ABOVE: Feijoa standards.

BELOW: A Myrtus ugni standard.

SOIL PREPARATION/ PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL Provide your edible topiaries with rich well-drained soil with lots of compost and manure added and re-apply this once a year in early spring together with regular light dressings in the growing season of NovaTec or Nitrophoska Blue slow release fertilisers.

Regular spraying using Confidor Insecticide and Bravo or Greenguard Fungicides will prevent pest and diseases from becoming a problem.

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manage and prune. The bush produces excellent crops in mid-season of large red berries great to eat fresh of for sauces and jellies.

– Gooseberries: The variety Invicta has large, flavourful green fruit that hang in heavy

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I was shifting a small rhododendron that I had planted some months before, and I noticed that three grass grubs were nestling in the roots. Can grass grub damage rhododendron roots and if so, what is the best treatment for them?

clusters down the length of the branches and is resistant to mildew. Very spiny with strong growth so it needs space and winter pruning to control and thin the plant but being on a standard makes for easier picking. Great for pies,

jams or can be frozen.

– Feijoas: These have become most popular both a hedge plants and topiaries with beaut red Pohutokawa like flowers in December and large fruit in the autumn that’s great as a fresh fruit, lighly poached

or in pies and crumbles. If planting one plant use the self-fertile variety Unique or if in a line use the larger, earlier fruiting Kaiteri and Anatoki varieties which pollinate each other. Yum! – Olives: These bring the essence of the Tuscan countryside to your garden and are great for growing in pots.

The varieties Chemlali and Signore are both compact plants and self-fertile so make great topiaries, having very attractive creamy white flowers in the late spring followed by the well-known fruit. Prune only after fruiting to preserve the desired shape.

– Dwarf apples, pears, peaches, apricots, nectarines and almonds: These are all available on 30 to 80cm standards and make great natural topiaries with minimal pruning done during the late summer after fruiting or in winter. See your garden centre for all the different varieties available.

Have fun with edible topiaries and make your garden truly dual-purpose.

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Firstly, well done for checking the roots of your plant before moving it to a new location. It is a good way to check the condition of the plant and if there is any rot or insect visitors on the roots. Grass grub usually prefer grass roots, but to be on the safe side, you can buy a product called Diazanon from your local garden centre, which comes in granular form and can be easily applied. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the manufacturer’s

packet. The key to successful rhododendron cultivation is to ensure there is a nice thick layer of mulch around the base of the tree for 12 months of the year.

This stops the soil from drying out especially in summer, and keeps the soil from becoming too wet in winter.

You can also do this with a layer of compost, then add a layer of bark on top.

Be sure to reapply in summer when necessary or when it has broken down

into the soil.

Fertilise rhododendron in spring with acid fertiliser at six-weekly intervals right through till summer.

Then reapply again from late February through till April.

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9.35 Whitechapel. (Final, AO, T) With the body count rising, Miles and Chandler begin to disagree over the direction of the investigation, and struggle to put aside their differences.

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7.30 New Tricks. (PGR) When the body of a missing computer expert turns up in unusual circumstances the UCOS team find themselves drawn into the unfamiliar world of online activists who call themselves ‘hacktivists’.

8.35 Rugby. (G) Second Game. All Blacks v France. From Eden Park, Auckland. Delayed.

11.05 Mayday. (PGR) Making a routine journey from Berlin, the pilots of a Crossair Flight crash struggling to find the landing in Zurich, investigators comb through the wreckage to solve the riddle of what happened.

12.05 Home Shopping. (G)

SUNDAy 6.00 6.35 6.45 7.35 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30 11.55

Rural Delivery. (R, T) Gardens Of The World. (G, R) Sunday. (R, T) Tagata Pasifika. (R) Praise Be. Attitude. (T) Q+A. Marae Investigates.

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

(PGR, R, T) 1.50 The Truth About Lions. (Final, G, R, T) 2.50 Undercover Boss Australia. (G, R, T) 3.50 Dog Squad. (PGR, R, T) 4.20 The Voice Australia. (G, R, T) 6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Sunday. (T) 8.00 The Food Truck. (G, T) Chef Michael Van de Elzen tackles the challenge of making Japanese food even healthier than its reputation, backed up with a quirky pop-up Yakitori bar at the Auckland Seafood Festival.

8.30 Packed To The Rafters. (PGR, T) Coby is head over heels for Frankie and it looks like she feels the same way.

9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (AO, R, T) 10.05 Citizen Khan. (New, PGR, T) 10.45 The Crimson Petal And The White. (AO) 12.00 Q+A. (R) 1.25 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 3.20 Infomercials. 5.30 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

MONDAy 6.00 9.00 10.00 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.55 4.25

Breakfast.

Good Morning.

Ellen. (R) Coach Trip. (PGR, T) House Guest. (G, R) ONE News. (T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Come Dine With Me. (PGR) Four Weddings USA. (G, R) Ellen. (G) Te Karere. (T) MasterChef: The Professionals – Australia. (G, T) 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat. (G, T)

SUNDAy

6.00 Disney Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 6.25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R, T) 6.45 The Magic Roundabout. (G, R, T) 7.00 What Now? (R) 7.05 The Looney Tunes Show. (G, T) 7.30 Spongebob Squarepants.

(G, T) 8.00 What Now? 10.00 Shortland Street Omnibus. (PGR, R, T) 12.30 FILM: Pay It Forward. (2000, PGR, R, T) 3.00 The Carrie Diaries. (PGR, T) Carrie is thrilled when the juniorsenior lock-in provides the perfect cover for a night out in Manhattan with Larissa and her Interview co-workers.

4.00 Ellen. (G) Ellen needs a new car, so Adam gives her some aggressive bargaining tips.

4.30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (G, R, T) Will and Carlton get into a fight over a girl, which threatens their friendship.

5.00 Pretty Little Liars. (G, T) 6.00 All New America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, T) 6.30 The War At Home. (G, R, T) 7.00 Renters. (PGR, R, T) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGR, R, T) 8.00 Mike & Molly. (PGR, T) 8.30 FILM: Arthur. (2011, AO, T) Russell Brand, Helen Mirren. A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn’t like.

10.40 Wentworth. (AO, R, T) 11.45 FILM: Identity. (2003, AO, R, T) 1.30 Happy Town. (AO, R, T) 2.25 Distraction USA. (AO, R, T) 2.50 Infomercials. 3.20 20/20. (R, T) 4.10 It Is Written. (R) 4.40 Anderson. (PGR, R) 5.30 Infomercials.

MONDAy

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Buzzy Bee And Friends.

(G, R, T) 6.35 Tiki Tour. (G, R, T) 7.00 Grizzly Tales. (G, R, T) 7.25 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. (G, R, T) 7.50 Pokemon: Black and White. (G, T) 8.15 Franklin. (G, R, T) 8.40 Mike The Knight. (G, R, T) 8.50 Fireman Sam. (G, T) 9.00 Infomercials.

10.30 Neighbours. (G, R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 Spin City. (PGR, R, T) 12.00 Hart Of Dixie. (PGR, R, T) 1.00 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR) 2.00 Jeremy Kyle USA. (AO) 3.00 Mr Men. (G, R, T) 3.05 Doc McStuffins. (G, T) 3.30 Kung Fu Panda. (G, T) 4.00 Good Luck Charlie. (G, R, T) 4.30 The Erin Simpson Show.

5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, T) 5.30 Hope And Faith. (G, R, T)

SUNDAy 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.55

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

Three60.

Think Tank. (G) Home And Away Omnibus. (G, T) Entertainment Tonight Weekend.

(G) 1.00 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap year.

(PGR, R) 2.00 Dog Patrol. (PGR, R, T) 2.30 Emergency Heroes. (PGR, R, T) 3.00 Motorsport. NZ Road Race C’ship.

Round 4. From Hampton Downs.

3.25 Motorsport. UDC V8 Utes. Round 4. From Pukekohe. Highlights.

3.55 Motorsport. World Speedway Grand Prix. Round 3. From Gothenburg Sweden. Highlights.

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

7.00 The X Factor NZ. (G) 8.35 FILM: Die Hard 4.0. (2006, AO, R, T) Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant. Detective John McClane is asked to capture a computer hacker suspected of being involved in a cyber attack, but instead finds himself matching wits with a terrorist intent on paralysing the US using the internet.

11.10 FILM: Idlewild. (2006, AO, R, T) 1.45 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer.

5.30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV. (G)

MONDAy 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30

3 News: Firstline.

Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel.

Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 3 News.

Home And Away. (G, R, T) Dr Phil. (AO) The Dr Oz Show. (PGR) Top Chef: Just Desserts. (PGR, R) Rachael Ray. (G) Entertainment Tonight. (G) Home And Away. (T)

SUNDAy

6.00 Religious Programming.

(G) 10.30 Sport Box. (G) 12.00 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Raiders v Panthers. Highlights.

1.00 Hot Property. (G, R) 1.30 Toyota Grassroots Rugby.

(G) 2.30 Netball. (G) ANZ C’ship.

Highlights.

3.25 Rugby. (G) Second Game. All Blacks v France. From Eden Park, Auckland. Replay.

5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat. (G) 6.30 Nigella Feasts. (G) Nigella makes Grilled Haloumi with Egg and Mint and for dessert – Chocohotopots.

7.00 Storage Wars. (G) Is the doctor in? When Barry finds an antique medical device it will take another ‘antique’ to appraise it.

7.30 Antiques Roadshow. (G) Among the objects under scrutiny tonight are the first aid box that accompanied Shackleton to the Antarctic in 1914 and a small but valuable relic from the Titanic.

8.35 Weekend Murders: Midsomer Murders. (AO) In the midst of a Civil War re-enactment at Quitewell Hall a headless horseman is spotted, foreshadowing death for the aristocratic DeQuetteville family.

11.45 Rugby League. (G) NRL. Roosters v Warriors.

Delayed.

1.30 Home Shopping. (G)

MONDAy

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 7.30 Home Shopping. (G) 12.00 The Doctors. (PGR) 1.00 The Jeff Probst Show.

(PGR) 2.05 America’s Got Talent.

(G, R) 4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000 each night.

5.30 Prime News.

KEy: T Teletext R Repeat S Stereo P Premiere F Final RATINGS: G General exhibition PG Parental guidance recommended M Suitable for mature audiences AO Adults only 16 Approved for persons 16 and over 18 Approved for persons 18 and over c Content may offend l Language may offend s Sexual content may offend v contains violence

MOVIE Brothers TV2, 8.55pm (2009, AO) War, what is it good for? Providing inspiration for Hollywood scriptwriters it would seem.

In the wake of high-tension war dramas The Hurt Locker and Green Zone, Jake Gyllenhaal (below with Tobey Maguire) stars as a man who comforts his sibling’s wife (Natalie Portman) after her soldier husband (Maguire) goes missing in Afghanistan in Jim Sheridan’s sombre melodrama.

FOUR TODAy 6.00 Sesame Street. (G) 6.55 Pingu. (G) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G) 7.30 Casper Scare School. (G) 7.55 All Grown Up. (G) 8.20 Scaredy Squirrel. (G) 8.40 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Fused. (G) 9.05 Redakai. (G) 9.30 Redakai. (G) 9.55 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G) 3.00 Barney And Friends.

(G) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G) 3.40 Pukana. (G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G) 5.05 Mr. Young. (G) 5.30 Big Time Rush. (G) 6.00 The Simpsons. (G) 6.30 FILM: Rookie Of The year. (1993, G) Thomas Ian Nicholas, Daniel Stern, Gary Busey. A young baseballer is recruited by a Major League team after breaking his arm and gaining the ability to throw at incredible speeds.

8.45 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills. (PGR) The ladies fly to Paris without Taylor, but Kim raises suspicions when she arrives late and exhibits increasingly bizarre behaviour.

9.45 Millionaire Matchmaker. (AO) Andy Cohen hosts a Valentine’s Day outing featuring Patti Stanger, who shares romantic advice to viewers and offers love-life pointers to chef Roble Ali and Lilly Ghalic.

10.40 Excused. (AO) 11.10 Poker After Dark. (PGR) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) SUNDAy 6.00 Sesame Street. (G) 6.55 Pingu. (G) 7.00 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G) 7.30 Casper Scare School.

(G) 7.50 All Grown Up. (G) 8.15 Scaredy Squirrel. (G) 8.40 Go, Diego, Go! (G) 9.05 Wonder Pets. (G) 9.30 Dora The Explorer. (G) 9.55 Sticky TV Omnibus. (G) 12.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G) 3.30 Bryan & Bobby. (G) 3.40 Pukana. (G) 4.05 Drake And Josh. (G) 4.35 Kenan & Kel. (G) 5.05 Mr. Young. (G) 5.30 The Suite Life On Deck. (G) 6.00 Sabrina The Teenage Witch. (G) 7.00 Raising Hope. (PGR) 7.30 Top Chef. (PGR) 8.30 How I Met your Mother. (PGR, R) When Ted takes a date to see a new hit movie, he is shocked to learn the story is loosely based on his break-up with Stella.

9.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PGR, R) Russell thinks he’s going on a cruise for ‘Red Hot’ ladies, not realising it’s ‘Red Hat’ ladies over the age of 50.

9.30 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (PGR) After an annoying bar patron enrages the gang, Mac and Dee take to the Internet to cyber-stalk their prey, while Dennis and Charlie track him the old-fashioned way.

9.55 Wilfred. (AO) Ryan’s mother is ready to return to the real world after 20 years at a sanitarium, and it’s Ryan who has to take her in.

10.25 Perfect Couples. (PGR) Vance and Amy get cold feet, and Dave and Julia prepare their toasts for the wedding.

10.50 Entertainment Tonight Weekend. (G) 11.50 Infomercials. (G) MONDAy 6.00 Sesame Street. (G) 6.55 Pingu. (G) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G) 7.30 Scaredy Squirrel. (G) 7.55 Hey Arnold! (G) 8.20 Chuggington. (G) 8.30 Bananas In Pyjamas. (G) 8.45 HUMF. (G) 8.50 Bob The Builder. (G) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (G) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G) 9.20 Barney And Friends. (G) 9.50 Tickety Toc. (G) 10.00 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live.

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Television

The Box 6.00 6.50 7.15 8.10

CSI: New York. (M) The Simpsons. (PG) Fear Factor. (M) The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 10.15 Raw. (M) 1.10 24 Marathon. (M) 4.30 The Simpsons Super Saturday. (PG) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 Lie To Me. (M) The Lightman Group investigates the disappearance of a young woman, which leads them to uncover a criminal element in the adult film business.

8.30 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) A small favour for Piney’s old war buddy turns into a big problem for SAMCRO; and with Clay detained, Jax must step up to handle the situation.

9.30 Deep Cover. (M) An undercover narcotics cop begins to lose sight of which side of the law he is on, and teams up with a crooked attorney to build a drug empire. Starring Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Goldblum.

11.30 Underbelly. (M) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 24. (M) 2.10 24.

(M) 3.00 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.50 Underbelly. (M) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons. (PG)

SUNDAY

6.00 24 Marathon. (M) 9.20 Deep Cover. (M) 11.10 The Simpsons Marathon.

(PG) 1.15 Lie To Me. (M) 2.05 Sons Of Anarchy. (16) 3.00 Raw. (M) 5.45 Main Event. (M) 6.45 Smackdown. (M) 8.30 Camelot. (16) (Starts tonight) Camelot tells the timeless medieval tale of King Arthur. After Merlin explains his heritage, Arthur travels to Camelot to claim the throne and faces the wrath of Morgan. S1 Ep1.

9.30 Falling Skies. (M) (NZ Premiere, Starts tonight) Three months after Tom Mason agreed to go with the alien invaders, Weaver is still in command of the 2nd Mass, and Anne continues to serve as medic. S2 Ep1.

10.35 Monk. (PG) 11.30 Main Event. (M) 12.30 Smackdown. (M) 2.10 Camelot.

(16) 3.05 Falling Skies. (M) 3.55 Family Business. (18) 4.25 Monk.

(PG) 5.10 Lie To Me. (M)

MONDAY 6.00 6.50 7.15 7.40 8.05 8.30 8.55 9.55 10.45 11.35 1.15 2.10 2.35 3.05 4.00 4.30 5.00

NYPD Blue. (M) The Simpsons. (PG) Hardcore Pawn. (PG) America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG) Cash Cab USA. (PG) 24. (M) Law & Order. (M) NCIS. (PG) Smackdown. (M) NYPD Blue. (M) Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG) Cash Cab USA. (PG) 24. (M) Hardcore Pawn. (PG) The Simpsons. (PG) Law & Order. (M)

Sky Movies 1 Movie Greats 6.15 Murder On Her Mind.

(2008, PG) 7.45 Young Adult. (2011, M) 9.20 Perfectly Prudence. (2010, PG) 10.50 Scream 4. (2011, 16) 12.40 The Double. (2011, M) 2.20 Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, M) 4.55 Sparkle. (2012, M) Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston.

An aspiring singersongwriter defies her mother to form a musical trio with her sisters, only to encounter the temptations of success.

6.50 Wrath Of The Titans.

(2012, M) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson.

8.30 The Change-Up. (2011, 16) Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman. After a drunken night out, two friends wake up in each other’s bodies and discover each other’s lives aren’t as rosy as they thought.

10.25 Super 8. (2011, M) Elle Fanning, Kyle Chandler.

12.15 Hit And Run. (2012, 16) 1.55 It Waits. (2005, 16) 3.25 The Change-Up. (2011, 16) 5.15 Hit And Run. (2012, 16)

SUNDAY

6.55 Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, M) 9.30 Super 8. (2011, M) 11.20 Wrath Of The Titans.

(2012, M) 1.00 Sparkle. (2012, M) 2.55 Making Of The Bourne Legacy. (2012, M) 3.25 I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011, M) Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear. Kate Reddy is a working mother trying desperately to juggle marriage, children, and a high-stress job.

4.55 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt:1. (2011, M) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. Bella and Edward must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by their marriage and the birth of a child.

6.55 Nitro Circus: The Movie.

(2012, M) Travis Pastrana.

8.30 Prometheus. (2012, 16) Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender. A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe.

10.35 Friends With Benefits.

(2011, 16) Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis.

MONDAY

6.40 Freshman Father. (2010, PG) Andrew Seeley, Brittney Irvin.

8.10 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt:1. (2011, M) Kristen Stewart.

10.05 Friends With Benefits.

(2011, 16) Justin Timberlake.

11.55 Making Of The Bourne Legacy. (2012, M).

12.20 Prometheus. (2012, 16) Noomi Rapace.

2.25 Nitro Circus: The Movie.

(2012, M) Travis Pastrana.

4.00 Another Earth. (2011, M) 5.35 Demon Hunter. (2005, M)

6.00 Children’s Programs. 7.30 OK TV 8.00 Paul the Little Missionary 8.30 The Lads TV 9.00 Xtreme Life TV 9.30 Life FM presents 11.00 H2O: A Journey of Faith 11.30 Wisdom for Difficult Times 12.00 The Truth Out There 12.30 Kiwis Can Fly 1.00 Beyond Adventure 1.30 Noble Exchange 2.00 Just Thinking 2.30 Born To Be Free 3.00 Nzone Now 3.15 Christianity Explored 3.30 H2O: A Journey of Faith 4.00 Roots and Reflections 4.30 Kiwis Can Fly 5.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 5.30 Give Me An Answer 6.00 Just Thinking 6.30 Noble Exchange 7.00

7.55 Happy Gilmore. (1996, M) 9.25 Out Of Sight. (1998, M) 11.25 Two Weeks Notice. (2002, PG) 1.05 National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets. (2007, PG) 3.10 Cry Baby. (1990, M) Johnny Depp, Ricki Lake. In 1950s’ Baltimore, a bad-boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, whose boyfriend sets out for revenge.

4.35 Pitch Black. (2000, M) Vin Diesel, Cole Hauser. A group of marooned space travellers struggles for survival against unimaginable horrors in a seemingly lifeless sunscorched world.

6.25 Wall Street. (1987, PG) Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas.

8.30 The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. A charming 1980s’ wedding singer and a waitress try to avoid a love match that is just meant to be.

10.10 Walk The Line. (2005, M) Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon.

12.25 Cry Baby. (1990, M) 1.50 Pitch Black. (2000, M) 3.35 The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 5.15 Wall Street. (1987, PG)

SUNDAY

7.20 Walk The Line. (2005, M) 9.35 Cry Baby. (1990, M) 11.00 Pitch Black. (2000, M) Vin Diesel.

12.45 The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 2.25 Waterworld. (1995, M) 4.40 Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. (2004, M) Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth.

Attacks of self-doubt and leggy threats upset our heroine in this sequel, and her womanising boss is also back on the scene.

6.25 The Notebook. (2004, PG) Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling. An old man reads a love story from a faded notebook to a woman with Alzheimer’s disease.

8.30 Rush Hour. (1998, M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. A loudmouthed L.A. detective is temporarily loaned out to the FBI to babysit a cunning Hong Kong cop.

10.10 Hostage. (2005, 16) Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak.

MONDAY

6.20 Making Of Public Enemies.

(2009, M) Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.

6.35 Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason.

(2004, M) Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth.

8.20 Rush Hour. (1998, M) Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.

9.55 Waterworld. (1995, M) Kevin Costner.

12.10 The Notebook. (2004, PG) Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.

2.10 Hostage. (2005, 16) Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak.

4.05 Superman Returns. (2006, M) Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey.

Sky Sport 1

Sky Sport 2

11.00 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.00

6.00 Field Hockey. FIH Womens World League Round Three.

Germany v Black Sticks.

7.30 Cricket. ICC Champions Trophy. Australia v Black Caps. Highlights.

8.30 Total Rugby.

9.00 Rugby. Steinlager Series.

Blues v France. Replay.

11.00 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs.

1.00 NRL Footy Show.

3.00 Rugby League. NSW Cup. Tigers v Bulldogs. Live.

5.00 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Raiders U20 v Panthers U20. Live.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Raiders v Panthers. Live.

9.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Sharks v Eels. Live.

11.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Round 14 Friday. Highlights.

12.00 Golf. US Open. Round 2.

1.00 Rugby. Steinlager Series. All Blacks v France. Replay.

3.20 Soccer. UEFA European Under 21 C’ship. Live.

5.50 Motorsport.

3.00 3.30 5.30 6.00 6.30

9.35

11.50 2.20 2.50 5.00

Inside The PGA Tour.

The Ultimate Fighter.

The Ultimate Fighter.

ANZ Golf World.

Golf. US Open. Round 2.

Highlights.

Inside The PGA Tour.

UFC On Fuel.

Total Rugby.

Re:Union.

Rugby. Steinlager Series.

All Blacks v France. From amI Stadium, Christchurch.

Live.

Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions.

Live.

Rugby. June Internationals.

Samoa v Italy. Live.

Total Rugby.

Rugby. June Internationals.

South Africa v Scotland.

Live.

Golf. US Open. Round 3.

Live.

SUNDAY

11.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra Premiership.

Round 14 Saturday.

Highlights.

12.00 SKY Sport 365.

12.30 Rugby. Steinlager Series. All Blacks v France. From amI Stadium, Christchurch.

Highlights.

1.00 Cricket. ICC Champions Trophy. India v Pakistan.

Highlights.

2.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Queensland Firebirds v NSW Swifts. From Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane. Live.

4.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Adelaide Thunderbirds v Northern Mystics. From Netball SA Stadium, Adelaide. Live.

6.00 Golf. US Open. Round 3.

Highlights.

7.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

WBOP Magic v Melbourne Vixens. From Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. Live.

9.15 Cricket. ICC Champions Trophy. England v Black Caps. First Innings. Live.

1.05 SKY Sport What’s On. 1.40 Cricket. ICC Champions Trophy. England v Black Caps. Second Innings.

Live.

5.30 Golf. US Open. Round 4.

Live.

MONDAY

11.30 SKY Sport What’s On. 12.00 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Queensland Firebirds v NSW Swifts. From Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.

Replay.

1.30 Cricket. ICC Champions Trophy. England v Black Caps. Highlights.

2.30 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

WBOP Magic v Melbourne Vixens. From Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. Replay.

4.00 Motorsport. GP3.

Spain Circuit Ricardo.

Race Two. Replay.

5.00 Rugby League: 40/20.

SHINE

Beyond Adventure 7.30 MOVIE: Fielder’s Choice 9.00 H2O: A Journey of Faith 9.30 Nzone Focus 10.00 Kiwis Can Fly 10.30 Beauty and the Beast 11.00 Give Me An Answer 11.30 Roots and Reflections 12.00 Nzone Focus 12.30 Just Thinking 1.00 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 1.30 H2O: A Journey of Faith 2.00 Beauty and the Beast 2.30 Beyond Adventure 3.00 MOVIE: Fielder’s Choice 4.30 Noble Exchange 5.00 Give Me An Answer 5.30 Running With Fire SUNDAY 6.00 Living Truth: Charles Price 7.00 Creation’s Creatures 7.30 Carlos the Caterpillar

SUNDAY

6.20 Soccer. UEFA European Under 21 C’ship. Second Semi-final. Live.

8.30 Rugby. Steinlager Series. All Blacks v France. Replay.

10.30 Rugby. British And Irish Lions Tour. NSW Waratahs v British & Irish Lions. Replay.

12.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Round 14 Friday. Highlights.

1.00 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Round 14 Saturday.

1.30 Rugby League. Holden Cup. Rabbitohs U20 v Titans U20. Live.

3.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Rabbitohs v Titans. Live.

6.00 SKY Sport What’s On. 6.30 Adventure Angler.

7.00 Motorsport. IRL. Milwaukee Indyfest. Highlights.

8.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Roosters v Warriors. Live.

10.30 Motorsport. V8 Supercars C’ship. SKY City Triple Darwin. Race 18. Replay.

12.00 Field Hockey. FIH Womens World League Round Three.

Black Sticks v Belgium. Live.

1.30 Netball. ANZ C’ship.

Adelaide Thunderbirds v Northern Mystics. Replay.

3.00 Rugby. Steinlager Series. All Blacks v France. Replay.

5.00 Rugby League: 40/20.

MONDAY

6.00 Field Hockey. FIH Womens World League Round Three.

Black Sticks v Belgium.

7.30 Soccer. UEFA European Under 21 C’ship. First Semifinal. Replay.

9.30 Soccer. UEFA European Under 21 C’ship. Second Semi-final. Replay.

11.30 Rugby League. NRL Telstra Premiership. Roosters v Warriors. Highlights.

12.00 Rugby. Steinlager Series. All Blacks v France. Replay.

2.00 Golf. US Open. Round 4.

3.00 Rugby League. NRL Telstra.

Roosters v Warriors.

3.30 Field Hockey. FIH Womens World League Round Three.

Black Sticks v Belgium.

5.00 Motorsport. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Quicken Loans 400. Highlights.

Discovery 6.00 Time Warp. (PG) 6.30 Swords: Life On The Line.

(PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.30 ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) 10.30 Ice Cold Gold. (PG) 11.30 American Digger. (PG) 12.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 12.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 1.30 What Happened Next?

(PG) 2.00 What Happened Next?

(PG) 2.30 Mythbusters. (PG) 3.30 Nazi UFO Conspiracy. (PG) 4.30 Alaska: The Last Frontier.

(PG) 5.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 6.30 Sons Of Guns. (M) 7.30 America’s Most Secret.

(PG) Structures.

8.30 Bering Sea Gold: Under The Ice. (PG) Smoke Under Ice. Shamrock’s electrical fire forces a diver’s emergency ascent. Joe finds a huge picker, but an accidentally sucked up boulder clogs the hose.

9.30 Moonshiners. (M) Last Shiner Standing.

10.30 River Monsters. (PG) 11.30 Ultimate Warfare. (PG) 12.30 Gold Rush. (PG) 5.30 Greensburg. (PG)

SUNDAY

6.30 Swords: Life On The Line.

(PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 9.30 ET Fishing Escapes. (PG) 10.30 Auction Hunters. (PG) 11.30 River Monsters. (PG) 12.30 The Devil’s Triangle. (PG) 1.30 America’s Most Secret.

(PG) 2.30 American Digger. (PG) 4.30 Property Wars. (PG) 7.30 Volcano Time Bomb. (PG) Curiosity investigates volcanoes, and asks if it’s possible for us to predict a volcanic eruption.

8.30 Alaska: The Last Frontier.

(PG) Range Riding.

9.30 Sons Of Guns. (M) Total Recall Vector Submachine Gun. 10.30 What Happened Next?

(PG) 11.30 Mythbusters. (PG) 12.30 Inside The Gangsters’ Code. (M) 1.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 2.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 2.30 American Digger. (PG) 3.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 3.30 Nightmare Next Door. (M) 4.30 Disappeared. (M) 5.30 Auction Kings. (PG)

MONDAY

6.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 6.30 Dirty Jobs. (PG) 7.30 Inside The Gangsters’ Code. (M) 8.30 Gold Rush. (PG) 9.30 Mythbusters. (PG) 10.30 Nightmare Next Door. (M) 11.30 Auction Kings. (PG) 12.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 12.30 Crimes That Shook The World. (M) 1.30 Disappeared. (M) 2.30 American Digger. (PG) 3.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 3.30 Inside The Gangsters’ Code. (M) 4.30 Gold Rush. (PG) 5.30 Mythbusters. (PG)

8.00 OK TV 8.30 Connection Point 9.00 In Touch 10.00 Life Questions 10.30 Word For You 11.00 Songs of Praise 11.35 Quick Study 12.00 Movie: The Trial 2.00 Kiwis Can Fly 2.30 Precious Memories 3.00 Hour of Power 4.00 In Touch 5.00 Living Truth: Charles Price 6.00 Running With Fire 6.30 Kiwis Can Fly 7.00 Nzone Focus 7.30 Songs of Praise 8.05 Precious Memories 8.30 David Jeremiah 9.30 Movie: The Trial 11.30 Hymns of the Forefathers 12.00 Hour of Power 1.00 Nzone Focus 1.30 Songs of Praise 2.05 Precious Memories 2.30 Late Programs

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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

shuttle

attention: property owners For your rural, residential and commercial property maintenance contact us.

• Landscape and garden renovations • Ride-on Lawnmowing • Gardening • Hedge trimming • Clean-ups

Don, Sue & Chris Cooper 027 339 6350 or a/h 03 308 9257

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER LICENCING Certified Assessor for licencing from Learner to Full • Licence classer 2 - 5 • Wheels, tracks & roller endorsements • NZTA Certified • Tranzqual Assessor Drive Rite - But Keep Left

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

0508 247 BUS ashburtonshuttle@gmail.com

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Carrs Chimney Cleaning Ashburton and surrounding areas

Phone Rodney

and leave a message Contact Paul McCormick

Phone 03 307 7402 Mob 027 433 5766

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE

HEAT PUMPS Perfect all year round

03 324 2999 Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Reel Mowers • Ride on Mowers • Chainsaws Ashburton 308-6173 - Methven 303-3178 • Water blasters • Rotary Hoes • Small Motor Repairs • Generators

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

electriCOOL Ltd

Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems.

painting & Decorating contractors

if you are renovating or building a new home you need someone to trust in all your painting and Decorating neeDS – commercial or residential.

• Interior decorating • Exterior decorating

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • roof painting

Ph 307-0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

Roofing Specialists We specialise in:

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

Free Measure & quote

03 307 0593 or 0508-453-696

Greg Trudgeon

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

Alps

Stan Keeley, Owner

Continuous Spouting Need new spouting, fascia and downpipes?

Give Ben a call for a free quote. All jobs guaranteed.

Manufacturers and installers of continuous spouting, fascia and downpipes.

Ben Kruger • Phone 308 4380 or 021 808 739 • email: benkruger@xtra.co.nz

North park drive

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

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

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 15, 2013

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

Got a tree troubling you?

You need Four Seasons Treecare, your local tree experts!

Thinking about winterising your boat?

Book in now at D&E Marine.

• Pruning • Felling • Branch chipping (up to 12”)

• Hedge trimming • Powerline clearance • Stumpgrinding • Dismantling

Phone 307 7620

153 Moore Street, Ashburton

0800 559 255 for a free quote

Looking for agricultural staff?

Advertise your vacancies and staffing requirements in Dairy Focus South Island.

A multi-million dollar robotic milking shed under construction.

Page 2-3 Dairy Industry Awards winners.

Page 7-8

Dairy Focus

The magazine for all South Island dairy farmers, a free publication packed with interesting and informative news, views and essential dairy related reading.

Frequency Monthly

Circulation

The circulation area for Dairy Focus covers the entire Mid Canterbury rural district, plus every dairy farm, South Island wide.

Distribution

Dairy Focus is delivered to all RD box holders in the Mid Canterbury district plus every dairy farm South Island wide. Over 7,500 households and farms.

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Health beauty connections

Toenail Cutting Service

Want healthy, beautiful skin?

In the comfort of your own home.

Sharilyne, from the Blenheim Health 2000 store, has been using theCream® fro 11 weeks. Sharilyne has been rapt with the results, as it has removed her dark under-eye circles, while evening out skin tone, reducing pores, fine lines and wrinkles.

New to Ashburton. Just $40!

Full soak, toenail trim, file and mini foot massage Sally is in Ashburton every second Friday.

Next dates: June 28 and July 12.

Ashburton Arcade 308-1815 www.health2000.co.nz

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

André Grob - Chiropractor Tues 9-5.00pm

Ash urton

Chiro ractic

Formerly Curtin Chiropractic

Karl Kibler - Chiropractor Fri 9-5.00pm 1st Floor, Smith + Church Buildng Moore St, Ashburton

PH 03 308 9516

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

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

Ph 021 892 425 Ashleigh Fraser

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

Facebook “like” us on

See local pictures, news stories, the latest events and have your say

www.facebook.com/ashguardian

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 14, 2013

New winter menu Coming in early June

New Winter Menu Fresh Vibrant Local Choose from an a la carté or daily specials menu Seating between 6pm to 9pm

Fresh

Bookings phone 03 307 8887

• Vibrant

• Local

New winter menu Coming in early June

Seating between Fresh Vibrant Local 9 pm Choose from6anpm a la -carté or daily specials menu Seating between 6pm to 9pm

Bookings phone 03 307 8887

NBS ASHBURTON

DUATHLON SERIES Ashburton Racecourse I Sundays I June 23, August 4 and September 8 Short and long courses Enter online at www.ashburtonduathlon.co.nz Proudly sponsored by

TLC for your VIP

If Guardian photographers missed you at Ashburton maternity, you can send your photographs and details to photographers@theguardian.co.nz

Quality Preschool

Directors: Annie Smith and Brenda Leonard Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm, Phone 308 2959, Main South Road

130613-tM-021 photo supplied photo supplied

David, Mairi and big brother Jim are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Craig Ewen Miller on May 19, weighing 7lb 5oz.

Big sister Charlotte, 2½, and parents Mandy and Shane Butler welcomed Annabelle Cherie into their family on June 3 weighing 7lb 5oz.

photo supplied

Jason, Rachael and Hazel Rickard are pleased to welcome the arrival of Jack Alister Rickard, 6lb 14oz, born May 27.

Parents Sam Harrison and Nikki Furer are pleased to announce the arrival of their first baby Jameson Riley Harrison, born on June 8, weighing 8lb 9oz.

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JOBS

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

you want

MoRE?

If you're a carpenter looking for more from your workplace, Bradford Building can offer you: » A secure future » Skill based pay rate » Varied technical challenges » Advancement opportunities

With a reputation for high quality, technical innovation and sheer hard work, Bradford Building plays a well-deserved major role in the construction industry throughout Canterbury.

You could be a part of this. Build yourself a better future with Bradford Building.

Please contact Lynn Whyte for more information: Phone: 0276 984 176 Email: lynn@bradfords.co.nz

www.bradfords.co.nz

Plant Operator Seed Cleaning Rangiora

Luisetti Seeds is a long established grain and seed company based in Rangiora. An opportunity has arisen for a Seed Cleaning Plant Operator.

Key responsibilities will include: • Operating a high output modern, largely computer controlled seed cleaning plant • General yard duties including assisting with the intake and dispatch functions You will need to be organised, logical and fit and have a willingness to work extended hours over the harvest period. You should be mechanically minded and be able to work in a team environment. Although a knowledge of agriculture would be desirable, an ability to operate complex machinery is critical for this position. A forklift and H.T. licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applications should detail recent relevant experience, qualifications and references.

Please apply to: Luisetti Seeds Ltd PO Box 77 Rangiora 7440 Attention: Susan West Or admin@luisettiseeds.co.nz

We are looking to recruit for the following position: Parts Assistant • Full time position based in our Ashburton Branch • General understanding of tractor/agricultural machinery required • Basic computer skills an advantage If you are a motivated and trustworthy team player looking to join a reputable company then we would like to hear from you.

We are a family owned and operated business focused on providing local farmers quality products and personal service.

For more information Please call Chris West on 03 324 3791 / 0275 243 555 or email chris@cochranes.net.nz www.cochranes.net.nz

COCHRANES COCHRANES

your farm machinery specialist your farm machinery specialist

Careers

Farm Manager

Fixed Term Position – 18 months

Winchmore Research Farm

AGR1585

AgResearch, one of New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institutes, plays a critical role in making a real difference to New Zealand’s future. Our science impacts directly on the productivity and profitability of our country’s agricultural sector, the mainstay of New Zealand’s economy.

AgResearch farms function as field laboratory facilities and offer livestock and services for researchers, while sustaining a high level of technically competent farm management skills supporting good science outcomes.

The 229 ha Winchmore Research Farm is a border-dyke irrigated property in mid Canterbury, situated 16 km from Ashburton. The farm is an intensive mixed cropping property, running a combination of research and commercial livestock.

Diesel Mechanic S J Allen Ltd is a locally owned and operated provider of liquid waste disposal and treatment.

We are seeking a suitably qualified diesel mechanic to join our team situated in Timaru.

To be successful in this role the applicant must have the following attributes: • Self motivation • Positive work ethic • Excellent communication skills • Diesel expertise with CAT, Cummins, Detroit and other European brands • Strong background in the heavy transport industry • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision • Flexibility with shifts

AgResearch is looking for a highly motivated individual to be responsible for the physical and financial performance of the farm and to support science personnel. Working alongside the Lincoln based Farm Operations Manager you will be skilled in all aspects of mixed cropping and intensive livestock management.

With AgResearch undertaking a significant redevelopment of its research campuses and review of farming operations, this position is offered for a fixed term period of 18 months.

To be successful, you will have previous experience in farm and pasture management, animal husbandry and on-farm technology, along with excellent communication, organisational and reporting abilities. A relevant tertiary qualification and experience with irrigation preferred. The position would suit an early career stage farm manager looking for the opportunity to manage a property with significant potential.

You will find this opportunity both challenging and rewarding, and can be assured there will never be a dull day! Accommodation is available on-farm.

For more information please call on or visit our career site, www.agresearch.co.nz/careers Applications close Monday, 24 June 2013.

A current Class 1 NZ drivers licence is essential and Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, and DG endorsement would be an advantage.

If you have what it takes to excel in this position, then please send your CV and covering letter to: manager@sjallen.co.nz

Mount Hutt College Methven

LTR Teacher Mount Hutt College is a Decile 8, coeducational school with students from year 7-13.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to work for one of Canterbury’s leading agricultural machinery companies – Cochranes.

Breakthrough

An opportunity has arisen to work in a modern workshop teaching Technology Hard Materials (3 hours per week) and Food and Fabric (12 hours per week).

These could be two separate positions. This is a LTR position for Term 3 and 4, 2013. Please state any other subjects.

Start beginning of Term 3, 2013. School housing may be available.

Applications close 4pm, Friday 28th June. Application packs are available from E. Lumsden. Contact: ph (03) 302 8437 Ext 2; email college@mthutt.school.nz or from our website www.mounthuttcollege.co.nz

Full time Digger Driver Required Experience preferred.

Immediate start.

Phone Gary

0274 332 798 Blackwell Contracting Methven

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Methven Pharmacy is looking for a vibrant, motivated and reliable individual to join us.

Located on Main Street, Methven.

Call Peter 03 302 8103 Experience preferred but not essential.

Applications will be treated with confidence.

Stockperson Full Time Position Five Star Beef is a large scale beef feedlot, in the heart of Mid Canterbury, which finishes up to 30,000 head of beef cattle annually.

Part of the ANZCO Foods group, one of New Zealand’s largest exporters, Five Star Beef is recruiting a Stockperson role which has become available in the livestock team. This position is tasked with covering the health and welfare of the cattle, including the areas of inspection and the treatment and sorting of animals. Most of the stock work is performed on horseback.

Our successful applicant will be conscienious, reliable and a competent horse rider with the ability to work effectively within a small team.

Ideally they will also possess the following attributes: • Animal husbandry experience • Excellent organisational skills • Have the ability to work unsupervised.

Stockpersons are required to supply two of their own horses which the company will feed, stable and maintain. This role requires the successful applicant to work rostered weekends.

If you want to make a difference with a growing company, please apply online at www.careers.anzcofoods.com.or post your CV to: Emma Collett, Five Star Beef Ltd, PO Box 42, Ashburton 7700.

Phone 03 308 1599.

Applications close 24 June 2013.

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JOBS

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

Receptionist / Service Advisor Gluyas Motor Group has a well-established automotive repair workshop on the corner of East Street and Kermode Street. We have a busy professional team and we offer on-going training to enhance your skills. We pride ourselves on having a long standing and loyal customer base built on excellent relationship management and exceeding customer expectations.

The following role requirements would be an advantage for the successful person: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Enjoy interacting with people The ability to build positive rapport Good people skills Effective listening skills Efficient organisational skills The ability to work in a team environment Current New Zealand drivers licence Excellent command of English Ability to work without supervision Professional standard of work and attention to detail Good computer skills Ability to handle pressure in a positive way Reliable, fit and healthy

Experience as a service advisor or receptionist would be an advantage, however the ideal person will be a real people person with ability to understand and implement effective systems and a good comprehension of basic computer systems.

Metal Processor Metalcorp NZ Ltd is a scrap metal recycling facility based in Tinwald.

A Metal Processor is required to work in the yard as part of a small team.

The varied roles include: • Operation of machinery including guillotines and balers • Sorting and identification of various metals • Use of hand tools The position requires someone with the following attributes: • Ability to follow clear instructions • Physically fit • Reliable and motivated • Able to work as part of a team • Good customer service skills

GLUYAS MOTOR GROUP KERMODE STREET, ASHBURTON

Aftermarket Manager Drummond & Etheridge Ltd is a long serving company in the Canterbury districts. A leader in the John Deere network, we are looking for an Aftermarket Manager to lead our Parts and Service teams, building loyalty and passion whilst succeeding through sales and profits.

The role will focus on our customers and our people, ensuring that our brand is backed up with superior service, satisfied customers and a productive and happy workforce. We are looking for a go-getter who will harness the potential of our people, developing within and showcasing our Service and Parts ability.

The ideal candidate will display; • • • • • • • • •

Customer focus, with problem solving and negotiation skills, Extensive leadership and people management skills, Excellent administration and computer skills, A high level of personal motivation, with the ability to motivate and support those around you, A sound knowledge of the agricultural sector, An aptitude for all things mechanical, Ability to support training and ongoing development of our people, Strong service or parts management experience, Honesty and integrity at all times.

If you are interested in being part of our future, please apply or ring for a confidential discussion.

To find out more about this opportunity please apply with an up to date CV and application letter to: Courtney Freller, HR Manager courtney@dne.co.nz or post to: Drummond & Etheridge Ltd PO Box 340 Ashburton 7740 Ph. 027 5720 034 for more details

Activities Aid After 15 years we are losing Lanae who has recognised peoples potential and kept them busy and entertained. So, we are looking for an outgoing, caring, team player. An interest in music, exercise and having fun would be an advantage.

Hours of work: Tues - Fri 9am - 12noon and 2pm 4pm. Occasionally 6pm-8pm.

On the job training will be given.

For further details and an application form, please contact:

The vacancy is a full time position of 42 hours per week.

There is also rotating Saturday morning work.

Chris Lill, 58 Princes Street, Ashburton 7700 Phone 308 0302, Monday to Friday,

Applicants must be able to pass a drug test.

To apply • Please contact Jane on 308-6930 during office hours • Email: Ashburton@metalcorp.co.nz to obtain an application form • Or, apply in person with your CV

Mid Canterbury Freight Limited Class 5 Driver Required Mid Canterbury Freight Ltd is a small privately owned business due to increased work loads and growth from our loyal customers we are looking for a Class 5 driver on our Ashburton to Christchurch freight run. Tidy appearance, good people skills and a good sense of humour would be good qualities to join our team. Training will be given.

If you would be interested in this position please contact Phill at Mid Canterbury freight on 03 308 6573 for more information.

Mount Hutt College Methven

Financial Assistant An opportunity has arisen for a person to be responsible for the part-time accounting and invoicing for the Snowfed (5 hours per week) and Methven Area Bus Group (3-5 hours per week). These could be two separate positions. Accounting experience would be preferable but not essential. Full training will be given.

This position will start as soon as possible.

Applications close by 4pm, Wednesday 26th June.

Application packs and information are available from E. Lumsden. Contact: (03) 302 8437 Ext 2; email college@mthutt.school.nz

Mac Operator / Graphic Designer

· Part time

Do you have what it takes to deliver high quality design for our clients?

Phone for more information or email your CV and covering letter to: info@redraisin.co.nz

Our Ashburton and Christchurch dealerships are in an exciting phase of growth. We have completed a state of the art facility in Ashburton, with the Christchurch (Rolleston based) facility close to completion. We are diversifying into many new exciting projects and brands, whilst concentrating on our core business that has been the backbone of our success. Our brand is rock solid and we will continue to build on the last 80 years of evolution in the business.

To support ongoing growth our Senior Management team is expanding. This creates the opportunity for an Aftermarket Manager to join us. With our current Aftermarket Manager still on our team, this creates a seamless transition with plenty of support. Reporting to the Dealer Principal, this role is responsible for the development and management of the Parts and Service departments, ensuring our dealerships deliver on our strategies and financial goals.

REST HOME

Experience within the industry is not essential as full training will be provided.

If you are looking for a great place to work, variety in your role, are selfmotivated then Gluyas Motor Group wants to hear from you!

Email your CV to Peter Gluyas: peter.gluyas@gluyasgroup.co.nz Or phone 307 5800

PRINCES COURT

redraisin.co.nz

Yard Person/Groomer We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and flexible nature to join our busy, fun loving team. The position is for Mon-Fri 8.00am till 5.00pm and some Saturdays if required.

You will be a part of successful and happy team who strive for customer satisfaction.

Daily duties including: • Washing the vehicles on the yard • Some driving • Preparing vehicles for the yard The successful applicant should: • Have a full, clean New Zealand drivers licence and New Zealand residency • Have experience preferably, but not essential • Have the ability to work in a happy team environment • Be physically fit and hard working Please send your CV and a cover letter to: The Manager PO Box 5063 Tinwald, Ashburton Or drop it in to: Centra Motor Co, 91 Archibald Street, Tinwald, Ashburton

Require a NZ Registered teacher For a .03 Job Share position in a Year 5/6 class.

Applications close 24 June 4pm Application package information is available from www.hinds.school.nz

Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900

Guardian Classifieds

Phone 307 7900 To promote your business in any of the Ashburton Guardian products, call me now

ASHLEIGH FRASER

ADVERTISING CONSULTANT

TEL MOB

03 307 7975 021 892 425

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 15, 2013

Classifieds PLANTS & PRODUCE

DAILY DIARY SATURDAY JUNE 15 9.30am - 12.30pm. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am - 12.00pm. ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm. MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

Cauliflower $1.99ea Red Kumara 1kg Parsnip 1kg Red Braeburn 1.5kg Baker Boys Family Pies

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8.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am. ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Lake Hill and east end of Lake Coleridge. New members welcome, phone 308-6826. Meet, Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

8.30am. HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass.

Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.00am. ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Service cancelled due to earthquake repairs being done.

Harrison Street, Allenton.

9.30am. ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

9.30am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship service, 48 Allen’s Road, Allenton.

9.30am. METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Baring Square East Church lounge.

10.00am. HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Mass.

Sealy Street.

10.00am. ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am. ASHBURTON MODEL AREO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, off Maronan Road.

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown. cnr Havelock and Park streets.

10.00am. ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street.

10.30am. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am. EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

11.15am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Greenstreet Service, Greenstreet/Staveley Road.

12.50pm. M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come try Petanque, everyone welcome, Racecourse Road.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic Aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

7.00pm. VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. now at 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

7.00pm. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Park Street.

MONDAY JUNE 17 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall, 48 Allens Road.

9.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries.

Phone 307-0496.

60 Cass Street, Consultancy House.

9.30am - 10.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am.ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF ASSOCIATION. Stroke round in grades. Rakaia Golf Course.

10.30am - 11.30am. AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Men’s exercise classes start today. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - counting, all welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street.

2.00pm. GREY POWER. General meeting with speaker, all welcome, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

6.00pm. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real Women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

7.30pm. CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

7.30pm. TINWALD INDOOR BOWLING CLUB. Bowlers welcome. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm. ASHBURTON ELECTRONIC ORGAN AND KEYBOARD CLUB. A.G.M. and club night concert.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

$3.99bag $2.99bag $1.99bag $4.99ea

Specials available from 11-06/18-06

OPEN 7 DAYS The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

Main South Road Tinwald 308-1095

PUBLIC NOTICES

Dog Registration – Fees for 2013/14

Dog Registration Fees for the 2013/14 year are as follows: Urban Zone

$65.00

Penalty for late registration

$32.50

Rural Zone

$44.00

Penalty for late registration

$22.00

Dog Registration starts 1 July 2013. Late fees will apply from 1 August 2013.

Save time, re-register your dog online this year.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

GUARDIAN CLASSIFIEDS PHONE 307 7900

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 15, 2013

Classifieds WANTED - used Ford, Belarus and Massey Ferguson tractors in any condition.

Freephone 0800-888-343.

TRADES & SERVICES CARPET 2 you, sales and installation. Mike Gill phone 0274-914-210.

HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc.

Ph 027-677-1952.

PLUMBER / DRAINLAYER Log fire installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations, plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder replacements. Peter Young reg. Plumber and Drainlayer phone 03 307 7582 or 027 280 0889.

ROOFING - for all your roofing requirements, new roofs, reroofing, commercial, insurance claims, repairs.

Licensed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision Roofing, phone 027-4760203.

RURAL TRADING POST QUALITY conventional lucerne hay for sale $10 + GST. Ph 027 439 9322.

SHED or covered area - have you any spare space we could use for winter maintenance on truck based machines. Minimum height 3.5m. Ph Dave 027 608 6455.

PUBLIC NOTICES AMERICAR ROD AND CUSTOM CLUB INC

AGM To be held on the 14th July 2013 10.00am At the Clubrooms Maronan Road Ashburton All Welcome

PLANTS & PRODUCE FOR SALE potatoes $30 per sack delivered. Ilam Hardy or Rua, phone 03 308 5972.

MOTORING

WANTED

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

Licensed Buyer Dealer

10A McGregor Lane, Riverside Estate Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

RURAL TRADING POST

Export Quality Woodchip Guaranteed untreated.

Ideal for calf sheds and wintering barns.

Post peelings also available.

Quantities to suit all requirements.

Ryal Bush Transport

Phone 307 9500 MOTORING

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

Phone 307 7900

Due to a garden down-sizing, a good variety of plants including roses are available. First in first served, bring all the digging, pruning, moving equipment required.

Date; Saturday, June 22 Gates open at 9am until 3pm.

Location; 457 Dromore Methven Rd, Ashburton.

EALING DOMIAN BOARD

AGM Being held on Sunday, June 30, 2013 At 7.30pm Ealing Hall Any inquiries please contact Nigel Reith ph. 303 7071

• Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

SHED or covered area - have you any spare space we could use for winter maintenance on truck based machines. Minimum height 3.5m. Ph Dave 027 608 6455.

10am Every Sunday All Welcome

It’s now! Now! Now! Faith is now!

Ashburton EA Sports and Aquatic Centre

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

Closing @ 12 noon, Friday 14th June P O Box 42127 Christchurch 8149 P: 379 3691 F: 379 8025 E: g.daeche@hawkins.co.nz Please contact Hawkins to access documentation via TenderLink www.tenderlink.com/hawkins

Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Birthday Greetings Cake Tin Hire

20 novelty shapes

$15 for 7 days

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

10.00am

Megan Harrison Happy Birthday for Sunday, Lots of Love Mum, Dad, Leigh, Molly and Buzzi. xxxx Samara Schoonderbeek Happy 3rd Birthday Gummy Bear. Enjoy your special day.

We love you lots, Mama, Dad and Marlese.

Samara Schoonderbeek Happy Birthday Samara !

You are our special Cheeky Monkey. Love Oma, Opa and Oma and Family.

Happy Birthday

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BirthdayGreetings Greetingsare are freefor for those those aged aged 12 and under only.

Free Birthday 12 underdays only.before Free birthday greetings greetings must mustfree be received received at least least two twoand working birthday be at working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear date of insertion, otherwise there noavailable guarantee thatground it will appear theday dayrequested. requested.

Photos willisbe be at floor ononthe Photos will available atour our for collection after notice has appeared theground paper. floor office office for collection after notice has appeared in theinpaper.

10.30am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062 Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts, Phone 308 5409 Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

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

We hope to see you this Sunday!

Renee McClimont Happy 6th Birthday for Sunday.

Our big school girl, Love Mum and Dad.

74 Melcombe Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS510 $330 per week 52A Princes Street Three Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Web ID AS515 $420 per week 17 Bird Street Three Bedrooms Web ID AS516 $340 per week

References required

Alana 0274 736 825 Michelle 027 77 66 497

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

Callum Begg Happy 4th Birthday. Have a great day on Sunday.

Love Dad, Mum and Jessica.

2 / 21 Creek Road Two Bedrooms Fully Furnished Web ID AS508 $320 per week

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

Hawkins Construction

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

AVAILABLE rEntALs

Church Services

landscape supplies

LIVESTOCK & PETS

LET OR LEASE

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TENDERS

FOR SALE

MEETINGS & EVENTS

1991 FORD Courier, single cab, flatdeck, two wheel of unwanted drive, 2.2 diesel. New war- BUYER Cattle, bobby rant, very tidy. $3,200. Ph animals. calves, horse and all farm 303-6048. animals. We also sell pet 1991 ISUZU Rodeo, 4 wheel food. Call Nick’s Pet Food drive, diesel. Four new tyres. 0272-101-621 A/H 03-322Sold with new WOF and 7626. rego. $4,000. Ph 027-431CALF SHED BEDDING 3265.

Premium woodmulch HOLDEN Astra 1995. One chipped from our slabwood. owner, genuine 49,000kms. Guaranteed 100% untreated NO Excellent condition. $4,000. wood/bark OR Ph 307 8189, 0274 -354 705. CONTAMINATION DEMOLITION TOYOTA Corolla liftback MATERIALS. Sawdust also 1988, 1600cc, five speed available - Adams Sawmill, manual, very tidy condition, Malcolm McDowell Road. Ph recent cam belt and winter 308 3595. service, WOF, rego, runs well. $2,500. Ph 303 7290 or HAY for sale. Small bales, suitable for horses, shed 027 348 6855. stored. Taits Road. Phone 03 308 0137.

Guardian Classifieds

FREE PLANTS ON OFFER

0800 ASHBURTON

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling (Off McNally Street)

GARDENING

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline 0800 274 287

TF-SCRAP

WANTED

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Speaker: Pastor David Jensen LIFE 2 da MAX (Kids Church) Creche Available Refreshments to follow.

6.00pm House of Prayer YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village..

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

HIRE GENERAL hire.

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

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

Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am5.30pm; Sat 7.30am-5pm; Sunday 8.00am-12.30pm.

Ph: 308-8061 A/H: 308-7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

FOR SALE ALLENTON SCOUTS, Jamboree '13 Fundraising.

For Sale: green bluegum $150 3 cubic metres, free delivery in town. Crushed sheep manure 25kg bags, 1 for $20, 2 for $30, or 4 for $50. Please phone Rebecca 308 5738. Cheese rolls coming soon!!!

FOR SALE

Better in Blue

FOR SALE KWILA DECKING Available in 90x19 and 140x19 with large choice of lengths available. Stocking all your timber requirements for under your deck as well Adams Sawmill, Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 308 3595 - Eftpos/credit card.

ONE SOLID portable welding bench $150. One grader blade fits Ferguson tractor $250. Ph 027 864 7013 or 03 308 8742.

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602.

SIMPSON oven, smooth top with range hood for sale, in good condition and a Pergola 8ft x 8ft with slate roof.

Please phone 03 307 7111.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BEVEL BACK WEATHERBOARDS. New stock of weatherboard clears $5.33/m (incl GST). Stocking all your timber requirements for around the house and garden - Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road Ph 308-3595 Mon-Fri 7am5.30pm Sat 8am-12noon.

Eftpos.

A LOVELY new Asian. Hot and sexy and very friendly.

Sensual massage. Phone Amy 021 100 3539.

COME in and warm up with our new lady, Mila. A hot, busty red head. Also, the lovely Crystal is back. Ph 021-565-126.

MINDY, available everyday, genuine calls only, no texting FIREWOOD, dry hot please. Phone 021 0233 burning Macrocarpa / Old 9259.

Man Pine hot mix, 6cu m $450, 50/50 mix. Ph/text 027 958 0053.

ACCOMMODATION,

RENTAL

FIREWOOD dry macrocarpa and blue gum $250, dry poplar $140, green blue gum $160. All 3.6 m3. Phone Shane James firewood 03 303 7063.

HINDS - Family home 5 bedrooms.

Wood burner/wetback.

Pony paddock available $320 per week. Phone Abby 03 318 0033.

LANDLORDS. Don’t leave the management of your valuable asset in the hands of a company that’s primary income is from selling properties. Property manageFIREWWOD dry Bluegum ment is our sole focus 24/7. $250 per 3.6m split and Contact B&N Properties Ltd 0800 111 252 delivered. Ph Tim Boyd 03 now, www.bnproperties.co.nz 303 6280.

FIREWOOD - dry old man pine. Four and six metre loads. Phone Ron Harris.

0274-652-122.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 15, 2013

Weekend Services HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

aSHBUrTon HoSPiTal general WardS - (Medical and Surgical): DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 6.00pm - 7.30pm Children must be accompanied by an adult. cHalmerS Ward (including Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. maTerniTy Ward DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

-Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm.

TUarangi Home (Cameron St) - DAILY, -unrestricted visiting.

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

DUTY DOCTORS

This service is for emergency medical care only. Please remember your community Services card.

Emergency phone until 8am Monday - 0800 700 155.

Moore Street Medical Centre, Moore Street, Ashburton will be the duty practice for Saturday and Sunday until 8am Monday. Surgery will be held from 10am until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm. Surgery phone 308 3066. No appointment necessary.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES:

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

MENTAL HEALTH -

COMMUNITY POOL

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

SAFE CARE - 24 hr rape and Sexual assault crisis Support.

Ph: 03 364 8791

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

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

aSHBUrTon mail cenTre FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP - 24 hrPoST deliVery cenTreS Freephone 0800 VicTim (0800 842 846) Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Direct dials to a volunteer.

Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm ashburton office - 307 8409 week-days, Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm message. aSHBUrTon’S STreeT receiVerS ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

coldSTream HoUSe — DAILY, unrestricted LIFELINE visiting.

Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 cameron coUrTS — DAILY, unrestricted visiting. oMMunity erviceS PrinceS coUrT — DAILY, unrestricted ART GALLERY visiting.

Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, EMERGENCY DENTIST Ashburton.

If you do not have or cannot contact your Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Closed Public Holidays. for the name of the rostered weekend dentist

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA For weekend doctor and emergency details please telephone the Rakaia Medical Centre, ph 303 5002.

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Except in cases of emergency persons requiring medical attention must consult their own or the duty general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners

in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

PHARMACIES

Searles Allenton Pharmacy, Harrison Street, Allenton.

Saturday open from: 9.30am - 12 noon.

Sunday open from: 10.30am - 12 noon.

Saturday and Sunday evening: 6pm - 7pm.

INFORMATION CENTRES

aSHBUrTon - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm.

Phone 308-1050. meTHVen - Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

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BUS DEPARTURES

Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSeS - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Helpline ServiceS

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192.

Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm Sunday 1:00pm -4:00pm

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

ASHBURTON MUSEUM

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

aniMal ServiceS DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL

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

Group Bookings by arrangement

Ashburton’s Latest Showhome

Showhome

WeeKend emergency PHone nUmBer: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS canTerBUry VeTS - Ph 03 307 0686, 363 West Street, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon.

Emergencies: Steve Williams. aSHBUrTon VeTS - Ph 027 683 8000, 149 Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend. care VeTS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm.

Emergencies: Robert Muir VeTliFe aSHBUrTon - Phone 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Emergencies: Lge: Jane Sykes. Sml: Judy Wilkes.

VeT enT riVerSide - Phone 03 308 2321, 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton.

Emergencies: Lge: Nathan Roberts.

Sml: Refer Care Vets.

24-hour emergency service

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Guardian Weekend Weather

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

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Fair fishing

Rise 8:06 am Set 5:01 pm Bad

Bad fishing

the North Island until Monday, and the South Island

Bad fishing

Rise 11:36 am Set 11:21 pm

Rise 12:04 pm

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Cloud increasing and scattered rain developing in the south during the morning.

Rain becoming persistent in the south and spreading elsewhere during the afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: Light.

Wind at 2000m: N, rising to 40 km/h by evening.

TOMORROW

FZL: About 2000m

Rain, snow down to about 1600 metres.

Wind at 1000m: Gusty E. Wind at 2000m: NE rising to gale 80 km/h.

MONDAY Periods of rain, falling as snow above 1600 metres. Easterlies at low levels, northeasterlies about the tops easing.

TUESDAY Rain and snow easing to occasional showers. Light winds at low levels, easterlies about the tops dying away.

WEDNESDAY

World Weather Forecast for today

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Canterbury Readings to 4pm yesterday Temperatures °C

FZL: About 2200m

Fine at first; showers and strong cold south- Snow showers and southeasterlies developerlies developing. ing.

South Island during Wednesday.

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 2:15 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:15 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

Average

WEDNESDAY

until Tuesday. A cold southerly flow spreads over the

Rise 8:07 am Set 5:01 pm Bad

Rain easing to showers, clearing later.

Easterlies dying out.

over the country tomorrow, with an active front over

Source: Environment Canterbury 8:27

Rain, heavy at times. Easterlies developing in the morning, strengthening in the evening.

TUESDAY

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Periods of rain, with some heavy falls.

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

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300ml Zero Nails

LED Light Bulb

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Saturday, June 15, 2013

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Money (5,6) Irritate (6) Involve (6) Courage (4) Muscularity (9) Sphere (5) Quantity (4) Prepared (4,5) Father (5) Random test (4,5) Agreement (7) Suit (6) Strikes (4) Less than (5) Droop (4) Biggest (7) Measure (4) Maiden (7) Thwart (6) House (5) Goose (7) Side (4) Step (4) Trip (7) Fight (5) Tell (6) Ridiculed (7) Hurt (4) Topic (7) Only (4) Second (5) Stood up (4) Affair (6) Shoots (7) Navigation illumination (4,5) Nip (5) About (9) Unfriendly (4) Slip (5) Bye-byes (4,2,3) Arrive (4) Ascended (6) One of two (6) Decrying (7,4) 63.

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