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Family in deep shock Death ‘likely homicide’ By Susan Sandys

Sina Nerisa Solomona

It is a mystery as to how 22-year-old Sina Nerisa Solomona died in her home in the early hours of Saturday. Police are investigating the suspicious death. They say they are keeping an open mind, but believe is likely to be a homicide. Ms Solomona, a mother of one, was found by her stepbrother inside her house on Cass Street after 2.30am, near the back door, in a pool of blood. She had suffered severe head trauma, and had only minutes earlier been dropped home, by her sister’s partner who also resides at the house, after earlier finishing a shift at CMP Canterbury. Sina lived in the house with her mother Anuella, her mother’s partner, her threeyear-old daughter Kaira, her twin sister Loretta and her partner, and her two brothers. However, none of the family members are believed to have been home at the time, as they were at another family property in the town. Anuella Solomona spoke briefly to the

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The house where Sina Solomona lived was a busy household of hardworking family members, say neighbours.

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Forensic officers worked away at a suspicious death scene on Cass Street yesterday, near where tribute flowers have been placed on a car outside the victim’s house.

Guardian yesterday to recall a daughter, sister and mother who was a loving and beautiful person. The family was in deep shock. “They just don’t believe someone could do something like this, if there was any people hate us, any people had trouble, problem with us...I don’t think so,” she said. The family had lived in Ashburton since 2002, with many members working at CMP Canterbury. She paused to ask her granddaughter where was mum. Kaira said “at work”, and Anuella explained the only time Sina was not with her daughter was when she was at work. “She loved her daughter, she loves her friends, she loves anyone. Until now I’m still questioning who would do this,” Anuella said. Her stepson had discovered Sina fatally injured at the house. He could not initially open the back door and thought Sina was playing around and not letting him in, but then he saw she was injured and ran in a panic down the street to get help. He bumped into a man on a bike who cycled to Mobil and raised the alarm. Police said an emergency call was made at 2.43am. St John responded and Sina was pronounced dead by the paramedics who attended. It is believed Sina was dropped home some time between 2.20am and 2.30am and had left work at CMP after finishing her shift at 1am. Detective Senior Sergeant John Rae said police were preparing a timeline and looking at CCTV footage from locations in Ashburton. An unsuccessful search for a weapon on surrounding streets is believed to have been undertaken, and Mr Rae confirmed items, with one item of particular interest, was missing from the house which could have been discarded by someone leaving the scene. Sina did not have a partner, and there was no suggestion she had been drinking after being at work for the evening. She was with friends when she needed a ride home, and got a family member to pick her up. Police were examining the scene in conjunction with ESR staff and making inquiries to establish her movements in the hours leading up to when her body was found. “Inquiries have are also being made with her associates and others who may have had relevant information to pass to the investigation. The inquiries are ongoing,” Mr Rae said. He said family members were being helpful. “They are deeply shocked, they are trying to resolve she’s no longer with them.” Sina’s body was moved from the house around midday yesterday, and the property is likely to remain cordoned off today as scene examinations continue. At 10am today a post mortem examination will be carried out in Christchurch to establish the cause of her death and any other injuries she has suffered. Police wanted to talk to anyone who may have seen or heard anything. If anyone has information that may be relevant to the investigation they can contact the police on (03) 363 7400 and ask to be put through to the inquiry team.

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Neighbours to the Cass Street suspicious death scene, Nikayla Thompson and Marc Ellery, are shocked at the event happening near their home.

Neighbours thrust into spotlight By Susan Sandys Neighbours of Sina Solomona, who died in her home under suspicious circumstances at the weekend, have all of a sudden been thrown under the stark lights of a police investigation. They have had their gardens searched, possibly for a weapon, their homes cordoned off, and are being asked to recall if they heard anything in the early hours of Saturday morning. One said her husband heard “a bit of a noise” which sounded like yelling or “young ones going home from the pub” at around 2.30am. “We do get that here you see, so close to the Devon.” Her husband had not thought much of it and had gone back to sleep. The couple woke to see a major crime scene investigation under way in their neighbourhood on Saturday, with the portion of Cass Street outside the victim’s home, near the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, closed and the house and surrounding properties cordoned off. Police had knocked on her door and asked to search the garden. They had looked under bushes, and the woman

believed they were searching for a knife. They had lights set up on the property as they worked overnight. A police caravan was parked in the street as forensic officers with gloves and protective outerwear came and went from the scene. She said the house where the possible homicide had occurred had been a quiet home, but busy, with a hard-

‘It’s scary, I can’t believe it happened here’ - Marc Ellery

working large family residing there and members going off to work at night. Nikayla Thompson, who lives in a house at the rear of the victim’s homes, said she heard a scream some time between 1am and 3am. Her flatmate Marc Ellery was asleep at the time, but he said he had heard the standard noise of drunk people on the street through the night.

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“It’s scary, I can’t believe it happened here,” he said. Another neighbour knew the victim and described her as a “real bubbly and happy go lucky chick”. “She was a lovely girl, she was so full of life.” The first she heard of the death was when she received a phone call from a friend, then she went outside and found she could not get out of her driveway as it was among properties blocked with police cordons. Another neighbour who knew Sina and her family well said she could not believe what had happened. “It’s still sinking in.” Meanwhile, a tribute page on Facebook called Rest In Paradise Sina Solomona has many heartfelt messages from friends. A CMP Canterbury worker said his fellow workmate was taken from friends and family far too soon. Another said, “How can something so tragic happen to such an innocent, sweet loving, happy lady like yourself”. Jason King wrote, “A beautiful soul taken way too early. To have seen you only a short time before you were taken and then no more. A tragedy that breaks my heart.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATHS TALBOT, Hon. Robert Leslie Gapper QSO – Rob passed away peacefully in Wellington on December 13, 2012, aged 89 years. Devoted husband of the late Anne, and much loved partner of Wilhelmina (Win). Much loved father and father in law of Michael and Robyn Talbot, Cathy and Chris Blake, Margot and Hamish Ott. Loved grandfather of his grandchildren Georgie, Mark and Josie; Charlotte, Tim and Rose; Polly and Zoe, and their partners. Loved great grandfather of Harvey and Freddie; Elsie, Oscar and Wilbur; Poppy and Coco. Rob will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington City Mission, PO Box 13-383, Johnsonville, Wellington would be appreciated, or may be left at the service. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 22 028, Khandallah, Wellington. A service celebrating Rob’s love of life will be held at Old St Paul’s, Mulgrave St., Wellington at 2.00pm on WEDNESDAY December 19, 2012, followed by a private cremation. Lychgate Funeral Home FDANZ Tel. (04)385 0745 www.lychgate.co.nz Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

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KEEN, Liz – In loving memory of a much loved wife, mother and Nan, who passed away two years ago today. Your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. With love always, Cyril, Kiriana, Trevor and families. MACDONALD, Della Irene – Passed away December 16, 2004. Loved wife of Jim, loved mother and mother in law of Crawford, Lyndia and family, Marilyn, Paul and family, Glenda, Paul and family. We miss your smile, your friendly face, Your love, your care, your warm embrace. You left us wonderful memories. Your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

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Intermediate schools defended By Myles Hume Shutting down intermediate schools would be ignoring the needs of a fragile age-group, says Ashburton Intermediate principal Gavin Cooper. His comments come following the heightening concern that Christchurch’s intermediate schools are under attack from the Ministry

of Education. The education overhaul in Christchurch has revealed at least five intermediates are under serious threat of closure, all of those intermediates under decile five. Although he is not concerned about the future of his own school, Mr Cooper said it “saddened” him that intermediates were targeted by the Government because there was less of a personal connection to them

along with the fact primary or high schools catered for the age group. “You have two years and then you’re moving on, you don’t have that attachment because you’re not spending six years at one particular school,” Mr Cooper said. He believed intermediate schools were a vital option for parents, saying they offered a more concentrated environment for pupils at a crucial moment in their lives.

meant middle school aged pupils needed structure, Mr Cooper said, meaning they did not respond well to a high school environment. It also set year seven and eight pupils up for high school, having a set timetable with subjects such as cooking, material works and performing arts being part of the school day. If Christchurch pupils were deprived of intermediate schools,

Mr Cooper felt Year 7 and 8 pupils would move into junior high schools in the city. In that environment, he did not believe teachers gained enough respect from the middle school age group. “In my opinion what’s happening in Christchurch is completely ignoring that.” Christchurch School would find out their fate on February 18.

We’ve got Christmas all wrapped up By Gabrielle Stuart Ashburtonians are more prepared than ever for Christmas this year, with shopping done and gifts already under the trees. Retailers say Christmas shopping started early, with the rush beginning in early November for many stores. Bob McDonald of the Ashburton Business Association said the Ashburton Arcade was bustling, and was only going to get busier. “Almost all the shops in the arcade are filled this year. With the good weather Christmas shopping started early, and it’s still picking up now.” He said that although most Christchurch shops had reopened after the earthquake damage, he still expects to see Christchurch shoppers travelling to Ashburton for their Christmas shopping. “Malls in Christchurch are hectic this time of year. Prices compare very fairly here and we have a good range of shops and products, plus you have the handy free parking across the road.” Although daytime shopping was busy, Mr McDonald said late night shopping was not organised this year at the arcade, because of low turn-out in previous years. “People shopped until about 6pm, and after that no one. We had a meeting and decided it would be better to give our employees a chance to do their own Christmas shopping.”

Weekend shopping at the arcade is going ahead, with shops open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am to 3pm on Sundays. Mitre 10 Ashburton general manager Simon Lye said the Christmas rush was starting to pick up at the store. “The build-up to Christmas is starting to happen. We’re a little busier than last year, and a good bunch of people leave shopping until the last minute.” Farmers Ashburton store manager Rachel Edwards said the store was quieter than last year, but late night shopping was picking up. “Our evenings are very busy. Overall it’s quieter than last year, but last year we had a lot of people shopping here from Christchurch after the quakes, afraid of shopping at the malls. That’s starting to plateau now. ” Terry McNab, owner of Paper Plus Ashburton, said the Christmas rush started noticeably earlier this year at his store. “We were flat-out all the way through November, and even late October. There are a lot of very organised people this year.” He said he noticed a lot of shoppers from out of town coming to Ashburton at the weekends this year. “Friday and Saturday they’re everywhere. Last weekend we had a lot of people from Christchurch come here to escape the rush, and they were disappointed about the number of shops shut. The more people know town will be open, the more will come.”

When it comes to being organised for Christmas it seems women are the winners when it comes to getting in early, as journalism student Gabrielle Stuart discovered when she went out on the street in Ashburton recently.

MACDONALD, Della Irene – Passed away December 16, 2004. A special smile, a special face. And in our hearts, a special place. No words we speak can ever say. How much we miss you, everyday. Love always, Stacey and Erin.

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Temperatures soar in Ashburton Temperatures soared in Ashburton yesterday and one of the most popular places to be was the Tinwald Domain pool. As the mercury hit 30 degrees at 2.30pm, Ashburtonians sought any spot of shade available and pools, rivers and garden hoses were in high demand. For the Tinwald Domain pool the super hot Sunday brought a bonus start to the new swimming year. The domain board has worked steadily all winter to upgrade the pool, installing solar panel heating to ensure optimum swimmer comfort. And yesterday those solar panels were storing energy as the sun did its best to keep pool water tepid. Throughout the day there was a steady stream of swimmers flooding in the pool gate.

Push for daily mail deliveries to stay By Sue Newman NZ Post might be making prudent business decision if it reduces the number of days each week it delivers mail, but that will penalise thousands of New Zealanders, Stuart Wilson believes. The Ashburton District councillor wants pressure applied to the postal giant in an effort to retain the delivery status quo. At a meeting of the Ashburton District Council on Thursday, he said it was nonsense to say everyone had access to online news, information and bill payment. “If you’re on copper wire, miles from fibre optic cable, that’s a ridiculous sug-

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Kathryn Owens “I had it all done a couple of weeks ago. I’m going up to Auckland for Christmas so I got it all done early.”

Trish Small “I’ve done some of it but not all by any means. I won’t leave it to Christmas eve, though, I’m more organised than that.”

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Roche said his organisation would soon be consulting on five or three day deliveries in both urban and rural areas. Council chief executive Brian Lester said that when asked how rural people in particular would access newspapers that had traditionally been delivered by posties, Mr Roche said they would do this online. And that riled councillor Wilson who said that the archaic copper wire internet service still the only option for many rural people made this an impossible exercise in frustration. “The council should push for continuing Saturday delivery; we need to remind NZ Post that rural New Zealand is continuing to miss out.”

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gestion,” he said. He wants the council to keep pressure on NZPost to ensure it retains, at a minimum, rural Saturday deliveries. As NZ Post looks to reshape its business to meet dwindling demand, it has said it may axe Saturday deliveries and posties may call only every second day. Over the past 10 years there has been a significant reduction in the quantity of mail delivered. In 2002 there were 1.1 billion items, in 2011, 835 million items and by 2016 NZ Post estimates items delivered will have dropped to 600 million. At a meeting of Local authority Zone 5 and 6 mayors and chief executives last month, NZ Post chief executive Brian

female taxi driver pushed her emergency response button in her car to notify her employer she was in trouble. The man had shared a taxi with another male who got out at another address, Sergeant Steve Watt said yesterday. “When the driver pulled up to his address he refused to leave and continued

to try and convince her to come inside to his house.” The man, who was in the front passenger seat, then allegedly tried to kiss the woman, despite her asking for him to leave on three or more occasions, Mr Watt said. - APNZ

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Ashburton economy booming The district’s labour market had been very strong over that period with the number of people receiving the unemAshburton’s economy is booming and ployment benefit down by 36 per cent, that’s more than just idle words, says he said. Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob “Yes, the Government tightened benefit Brawley. eligibility during that period but that does His organisation has produced a raft of not account for the drop in benefits in Mid data that show the true strength of the Canterbury. They reduced at four times Ashburton District’s economy. From data the rate of wider New Zealand.” produced by Infometrics, it’s very clear Retail sales showed good growth at that the district’s econalmost double the rate omy is growing at a very of Canterbury and wider ‘As it always does, New Zealand and the strong rate, Mr Brawley said. housing market also Mid Canterbury “This data shows just showed good growth. how strong we’ve been continues to punch Demand for properties to the year to September up 23 per cent, house above its weight in was 30; in the words of prices were up 8 per cent, Infometrics, the Mid residential building coneconomic terms’ Canterbury economy is sents were up 68 per cent booming,” he said. and commercial consents During that period the district’s econ- had almost doubled, Mr Brawley said. omy grew at twice the rate of wider New “The district has coped well with the Zealand and well ahead of Canterbury ongoing challenges of a high New Zealand overall, Mr Brawley said. dollar, lower prices for some agricultural “The agriculture sector has been the commodities such as milk and the ongoengine of growth, although the district ing effects of the Canterbury earthquakes benefited from some displaced economic on commercial property owners and busiactivity from Christchurch, the agricul- nesses. As it always does, Mid Canterbury ture sector has performed particularly continues to punch above its weight in well.” economic terms.”

• Scrub fire The Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade were at the scene of a fire in scrub and trees for about three hours on Friday night. Members were called to the scene on Northbank Road Southbridge at 9.30pm. Chief Donald Dunlea said it was believed the fire started after a farmer had been burning rubbish. The brigade was also called out on Saturday afternoon, to a medical assist call at a residential address.

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KEY STATS FOR YEAR TO SEPT 2012 Indicator (annual average % change)

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GDP 4.2% 2.6% 1.8% Unemployment beneficiaries* 36.5% 35.4% 9.5% Residential consents 68.3% 51.5% 18.2% Non-residential consents 94.9% 80.9% 2.1% Retail sales 8.1% 3.2% 4.4% House sales 23.2% 33.3% 20.7% House prices 8.0% 7.4% 5.3% Guest nights 3.7% -9.6% -2.3% Car registrations 5.0% 5.5% 3.9% Commercial vehicle regs 5.4% 33.2% 15.8%

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Miss Saigon will not stage until next year, but already intense planning is under way. The Variety Theatre of Ashburton production will stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre from May 24 to 31. Director David Williams and event centre manager Roger Farr last week met to work with a model of the set, which has been sent down from the professional theatre company, Wellington Musical Theatre. It is a small version of the actual set to be sent down from the Wellington company later this month, in a 40 foot container. It will come complete with a professional set technician, who is included in the cost of hireage. And the container will also be packed with scenery, props and costumes. Just who will be wearing those costumes has yet to be announced, with the Variety Theatre planning to announce its cast in coming days. In the meantime, Mr Williams and Mr Farr have been moving around

items of the model set on a model stage, to work out what will go where and to make sure everything will fit. Mr Williams, a professional director for amateur theatre companies, has directed about 10 shows for the Ashburton group over the years. He is excited about Miss Saigon, after directing the musical theatre production for the Savoyards Theatre Company in Brisbane recently. It was a successful production with sell-out houses, something he is confident of replicating in Ashburton. Mr Williams is originally from Timaru and started directing at the age of 18, when amateur shows were amateur in the not so flattering sense of the word. However, today theatre-lovers thought nothing of jetting off to the main centres in New Zealand and Australia and seeing top quality professional productions. “When they come home to their local town they expect professionalism,” Mr Williams said. Mr Farr said the Variety Theatre productions were always well supported by audiences. It is just as well, as it is

the ticket sales which cover the cost of the show, which adds up to more than $100,000 including royalties, set hire and other costs. “I don’t think you can beat the challenge of an amateur production, taking something which opened on Broadway and putting it in a town like Ashburton, and achieving a result equivalent of a Broadway production is just amazing,” Mr Farr said. Mr Williams lives in Brisbane, but will be based here while directing Miss Saigon, which he describes as a show with dramatic content and beautiful songs. “When it was on Broadway it was the show of all shows, achieving all the awards for best production, best choreography, best sets…” Mr Williams is confident the talent he is casting will do an amazing job, but he does not plan on giving them a hard time as they get used to their roles. “If you stress out, you stress out other people. If you are screaming at them I don’t think you get anymore out of them,” Mr Williams said.

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November was a good, if not spectacular, trading month for the Ashburton Trust. Total sales were up 1 per cent on last year at $1.45 million led by on-premise sales, off-premise sales were on a par with the previous year while functions were slightly down. For the first eight months of the trading year, total sales hit $11.29 million, up $278,000 on last year. Again on-premise

sales led that growth. Overall the trust’s trading results for the year were pleasing, chief executive Giles Beal said, particularly in what was proving nationally to be a challenging tourism environment. December last year was a record sales month for the trust and there were early indications that this December would be equally as strong, he said.

While the trust continued to grow its turnover, its fixed costs, particularly insurance and power, continued to rise, Mr Beal said. “They’ve been subject to significant increases and the impact on the business has been largely offset by improved efficiencies delivering cost savings and margin improvements in other areas. We expect these to be on-going.”

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shburton was shaken to the core over the weekend when one of our own, a young woman, died in suspicious circumstances. How she died and why she died are still unclear, but over the coming days as the police complete their investigations, the truth will come out. Until then making a judgment call on what happened, while it may be tempting, is inappropriate. Sina Solomona was just 22 years old and died from what police describe as traumatic head injuries. The shock and horror of her violent death has reverberated around the Ashburton District. You did not need to know this young woman to be shocked by what has happened. When death in violent circumstances stalks anyone in your home patch it generates an uncomfortable, unsettled feeling. This is one of our own who has been struck down when her life was just beginning. However you look at it, Sina’s death is a waste of a young woman who had the potential to lead a good and worthwhile life. Today rumours are running rife around the district. The rumour mill started early Saturday morning and by last night the cause of her death, the circumstances surrounding her death and whether there was another person involved has been relayed and related in dozens of forms. Some will be close to the mark, others nothing more than speculation that has the

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Cyclone bears down on Fiji By Rebecca Quilliam Airlines have cancelled flights and people have been evacuated from outlying areas as Cyclone Evan bears down on Fiji. Tourists, including Kiwis, have been moved from some Fijian resorts to the mainland and evacuation centres have been set up for people trying escape the cyclone, expected to hit with full force tonight. Cyclone Evan is building momen-

tum as it pushes across the Pacific towards Fiji after wreaking havoc in neighbouring Samoa. Four people have died and up to eight are missing after the cyclone struck Samoa on Thursday. The Fiji Government said it was working with the tourism industry to co-ordinate preparation and recovery efforts as the cyclone approaches. “We are concerned about the capacity of this cyclone and have activated and mobilised our emer-

potential to destroy reputations and to add further pain to her family and close friends. With a post mortem planned for tomorrow, the cause of Sina’s death will be clear. That post mortem will also make it clear whether her death was a homicide. And if that’s the case, hopefully the wealth of information that will have flowed into police files over the weekend will see an arrest made. As with any death in suspicious circumstances, information is gold. For some people, talking to the police is not something they feel comfortable doing, but if anyone has any information that could help solve the mystery of Sina’s death, they owe it to the young woman to front up and come clean. What might seem like a minor piece of information to the police could be the missing piece in the vast crime-solving jigsaw. If you know anything, saw anything, have heard anything, call the police. They would far rather have information and discount that information than miss out on something that could have turned this case around. If anyone has information that may be relevant to the investigation they can contact police on 03 363 7400 and ask to be put through to the inquiry team.

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in need. More doctors and nurses are treating our sick. Our district health boards have By Jo Goodhew upped their game in striving to YOUR MP meet the six health targets we set to improve services, including better WORKING FOR YOU access to elective surgery, shorter waits for cancer treatment, and increased immunisation. We’re lifting educational achievement through National Standards, boosting participation in electricity grid. early childhood education, and building This is clearing the arteries of growth a skilled workforce. and creating thousands of significant Our tertiary sector reforms are getting jobs. better value for students and taxpayers. We’ve started a process to sell The Christchurch rebuild is ramping minority stakes in four state-owned up and all 190,000 residential energy companies to fund vital infrastructure – such as schools and properties in greater Christchurch now hospitals – without borrowing more on have a zoning which gives their owners fragile overseas markets. the ability to move on with their lives. We’re investing more in research 2013 will be another busy year as and innovation and better linking the we focus on the issues that matter for laboratory to the marketplace. our community, and for all Kiwis – a At the same time our Business stronger economy and more jobs, better Growth Agenda spanning exports, frontline health and education services, innovation, infrastructure, skills and a safer New Zealand, and rebuilding safe workplaces, natural resources, and Canterbury. capital markets is helping businesses I’m looking forward to catching up get on with the job of competing with family and friends over the festive globally. season and hope you will have that National is delivering better public opportunity too. services and focusing on results – such My office will close on December 21, as reducing crime, long-term welfare reopening on January 14. I wish you all dependency, and educational underachievement – while supporting families a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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Justice Binnie, 73, recommended compensation be paid to Bain as he believed he was unlikely to have been responsible for the 1994 murder of his parents, brother and two sisters. But Collins slammed his report as going beyond its mandate and containing extensive, serious errors. She wants another report done. Meanwhile, colleagues of Justice Binnie have circled the wagons in his defence. Robert C Brun, QC, President of the Canadian Bar Association, released a statement. “He is held in the highest esteem by both the legal community and the judiciary for his integrity, skill, and experience,” Brun said. “He is praised for his honesty and intellect, and his reputation extends well beyond Canada’s borders. “An elected member of the International Commission of Jurists, he has appeared before the International Court of Justice and various international tribunals in governmental litigation matters, and has acted as Canadian representative in high-profile disputes involving France and the US.” Justice Binnie was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1998 where he served until his retirement in 2011. He was appointed to the court directly from a 30-year career as a litigator. In the early 1980s he served for four years as Canada’s Associate Deputy Minister of Justice. - APNZ

A 16-year-old Christchurch boy who drowned at Lake Pegasus north of Christchurch has been remembered as an active Year 11 student who was a keen rugby, basketball and volleyball player. Tominiko Junior Pelenato had been swimming with friends at the artificial lake when he disappeared shortly after midday on Saturday. His body was found a short time later. Tominiko, who had just completed Year 11 at Catholic Cathedral College in central Christchurch, was remembered by his school principal Bruce Henley as an active, friendly student who always wore his school uniform with pride. “He’s pretty active, sporting wise. He played a lot of rugby, I understand he had a bit of an injury earlier this year. “He was also in the basketball team and volleyball teams at school.” Mr Henley said he visited Tominiko’s shocked family yesterday. Although the school had closed for the year, a special meeting would be held at there today for students. “Some of the them will just want to talk, others will need a lot of support. We’ll have the councillor there, and a number of other people too to help the kids,” Mr Henley said. Everyone was rallying around and the school was collecting donations to help the family with funeral costs, he said. “He was so well liked...people [are] rallying around at these times and you find people do special things, this will be like that tomorrow for the children.” More than 600 people have already liked a Facebook page set up in tribute to the popular student, with many simply leaving a heart on the page. Arana-Maia Gillett said “Too early uce rest easy”. Daniel Ta’ase said Tominiko’s death came as a massive shock to him and Tominiko’s cousin, Maria, in Sydney. “You’ll always be remembered by me as the quiet, smiling, respectful, always watching, & helpful right hand man to the greatest guy on earth in your dad.” Tominiko’s death has been referred to the coroner. - APNZ

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To Sue Newman who wrote the Wednesday editorial, “Parenting sometimes means taking the blame”. Bless you Sue, for the very mild sympathetic editorial you wrote, which should be taken on board by all parents. Any less community responsible person would have damned the parents of the youths involved with terms of vitriol and vindictiveness, as might be present in the minds of many Tinwald parents. You wrote in terms that may effect some lasting good. When parents say “I did not know that was what they were doing” they are pleading guilty. And they must be made to face up to this. Lynton Laing

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Newtown mourns victims By John Christoffersen and Matt Apuzzo The gunman behind the Connecticut elementary school massacre stormed into the building and shot 20 children at least twice with a high-powered rifle, executing some at close range and killing adults who tried to stop the carnage, authorities said yesterday. Police shed no light on what triggered Adam Lanza, 20, to carry out the second-deadliest school shooting in US history, though state police Lt Paul Vance said investigators had found “very good evidence ... that our investigators will be able to use in painting the complete picture, the how and, more importantly, the why.” He would not elaborate. Lanza forced his way into the school by breaking a window, officials said. Asked whether the children suffered, Chief Medical Examiner Dr H Wayne Carver paused. “If so,” he said, “not for very long.” The terrible details about the last moments of young children emerged as authorities released their names and ages — the youngest 6 and 7, the oldest 56. They included Ana MarquezGreene, a little girl who had just moved to Newtown from Canada; Victoria Soto, a 27-year-old teacher who apparently died while trying to hide her pupils; and principal Dawn Hochsprung, who authorities said lunged at the gunman in an attempt to overtake him and paid

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Shop owners Tamara Doherty (left) and Jackie Gaudet meet outside their stores for the first time since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. with her life. The tragedy has plunged Newtown into mourning and added the picturesque New England community of handsome Colonial homes, red-brick sidewalks and 27,000 people to the

grim map of towns where mass shootings in recent years have periodically reignited the national debate over gun control but led to little change. Faced with the unimaginable, townspeople took down some of their

Christmas decorations and struggled with how to go on. Signs around town read, “Hug a teacher today,” ‘’Please pray for Newtown” and “Love will get us through.” “People in my neighbourhood are feeling guilty about it being Christmas. They are taking down decorations,” said Jeannie Pasacreta, a psychologist who was advising parents struggling with how to talk to their children. School board chairwoman Debbie Leidlein spent the weekend meeting with parents who lost children and shivered as she recalled those conversations. “They were asking why. They can’t wrap their minds around it. Why? What’s going on?” she said. “And we just don’t have any answers for them.” The tragedy brought forth soulsearching and grief around the globe. President Barack Obama planned to visit Newtown today. Families as far away as Puerto Rico planned funerals for victims who still had their baby teeth, world leaders extended condolences, and vigils were held around the US. “Next week is going to be horrible,” said the town’s legislative council chairman, Jeff Capeci, thinking about the string of funerals the town will face. “Horrible, and the week leading into Christmas.” However, another law enforcement official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said investigators have found no note or manifesto from Lanza of the sort they have come to expect

after murderous rampages such as the Virginia Tech bloodbath in 2007 that left 33 people dead. Lanza shot to death his mother, Nancy Lanza, at the home they shared, then drove to the school in her car with at least three of her guns, forced his way in and opened fire, authorities said. Within minutes, he killed 20 children, six adults and himself. Education officials said they had found no link between Lanza’s mother and the school, contrary to news reports that said she was a teacher there. Investigators said they believe Adam Lanza attended Sandy Hook Elementary many years ago, but they had no explanation for why he went there on Saturday (NZ time). Authorities said Adam Lanza had no criminal history, and it was not clear whether he had a job. Lanza was believed to have suffered from a personality disorder, said a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Yesterday, Carver, the medical examiner, said that all the victims at the school were shot with a rifle, at least some of them up close, and that all were apparently shot more than once. All six adults killed at the school were women. Of the 20 children, eight were boys and 12 were girls. Parents identified the children through photos to spare them some shock, Carver said. Relatives of the shooter were at a loss for words. - AP

Body of royal hoax nurse on way to India The body of an Indian-born nurse who was found dead after being duped by a royal hoax call to a London hospital is due to arrive in the Indian city of Mangalore, police said. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead days after answering the prank telephone call from two Australian radio DJs posing as British royals to King Edward VII’s Hospital which was treating Prince William’s pregnant wife Catherine for morning sickness. Mangalore, some 357 kilometres from the high-tech southern

city of Bangalore, is where the mother of Saldanha lives along with another daughter and a son. Saldanha’s body will arrive today, a day after her children told a mass in her memory at London’s Westminster Cathedral that her death had created “an unfillable void”. Saldanha’s husband, 14-yearold daughter and 16-year-old son paid tribute to a loving wife and mother, whose death following what the hospital described as a “cruel trick”, had left them bereft. “We will miss your laughter,

the loving memories and the good times we had together. The house is an empty dwelling without your presence,” her daughter Lisha said. “We love you mum,” she said. Police in Mangalore, near Shirva town where Saldanha’s family plan to hold her funeral, said the body would be accompanied by the nurse’s husband, Benedict Barboza, 49, and the children. Reverend William Menezes, spokesman for the Diocese of Mangalore, said the funeral

would take place in Shirva, and police said as many as 5000 people were expected to attend. A London inquest last week heard that Saldanha, who moved to Britain from India more than 10 years ago, had been found hanging in hospital accommodation on December 7. A few days earlier, she had put the prank call from an Australian radio station through to a colleague, who relayed details about Catherine’s condition that made global headlines. Saldanha, whose death shocked

many around the world, left three notes, one of which reportedly criticised her colleagues over treatment at King Edward VII’s Hospital. The hospital defended itself, saying it offered support to Saldanha and had stressed to her she would not be disciplined for being taken in by the call. Dozens of Indian students marched to the British high commission in New Delhi on Saturday, calling for a probe into what they claimed was a “mysterious death”, according to a

statement issued by them. The demonstrators carried banners demanding “Justice for Jacintha” and alleged that “as a person of Indian origin she was isolated, victimised and subjected to harassment by the authorities”. Australian police say death threats have been made against Michael Christian and Mel Greig, the DJs from Sydney’s 2Day FM radio station who made the call. The presenters made tearful apologies last week. - AFP

• Death toll 1000 The death toll from a typhoon that devastated mountainous and coastal towns in the southern Philippines with ferocious winds and flash floods this month has risen to more than 1000. Benito Ramos, who heads the government’s main disaster-response agency, said yesterday that previously unreported deaths have brought the toll wrought by Typhoon Bopha to 1020. A massive search for 844 other people, including hundreds of fishermen and villagers who went missing in flood-swept mountainside towns, is to continue through the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. - AP

• Shooting rampage German police are searching for an armed man suspected of a shooting rampage that left two of his own family members dead and his brother seriously wounded. “This young man is highly dangerous,” said a spokesman for police in the northern city of Quedlinburg leading the manhunt. The 25-yearold had a record of violent offences. Police believe he shot dead his 72-year-old father and the father’s 60-year-old girlfriend in an apartment house on the outskirts of Quedlinburg. - DPA

• Clinton has concussion US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is recovering after fainting and sustaining a concussion. “While suffering from a stomach virus, Secretary Clinton became dehydrated and fainted, sustaining a concussion,” spokesman Philippe Reines said yesterday. “She has been recovering at home and will continue to be monitored regularly by her doctors.” - AFP

• Clarkson engaged Kelly Clarkson has announced that she is officially engaged to Brandon Blackstock. The 30-yearold American singer has been dating talent manager Brandon since late last year. “I’M ENGAGED!!!!!” Clarkson wrote on Twitter at the weekend. “I wanted y’all to know!! Happiest night of my life last night! I am so lucky and am with the greatest man ever.” Brandon is the son of her manager Narvel Blackstock. This will be Kelly’s first marriage, but Brandon has two children with his ex-wife. The couple reside in Nashville together. - CM

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LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) There is a decidedly helpful backdrop for your zodiac sign as this new week begins, but there is the potential for a catch. Someone who seems utterly charming on the surface may actually harbour quite a big resentment for you, one that can be spiked now because of all the attention you are set to receive. Popularity, sadly, may come at a price.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Your inclination may be to push on with any last-minute improvements to the decorative side of your situation or to reach out to family members to make those final arrangements for the holiday season. Most can be receptive but one person may seem more distant and refuse to commit. However charmingly they dress this up, it can irritate you.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) You are the zodiac’s diplomatic corps. Of course, this doesn’t mean that some Libras cannot defy the archetype and be feistier. Even the most laid-back of you does have a more assertive streak when needed too. Yet your word power receives sumptuous support from now and this could soon have someone hanging on your every utterance. Just mean what you say.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) We all like to do our best for loved ones at this time of year but with Venus clashing with Neptune today it may be best not to get too dewy-eyed when it comes to deciding how much to spend. Nor should you get caught up in the welter of emotional manipulation that some people pull about the gift you buy. Stick to what you feel comfortable with.

and reason for the stoppage, can help determine what is the best thing to do in many cases. It may be that the stuck vehicle is just five kilometres from a known help point, the day temperature is pleasant and the track is marked clearly - maybe walking out is the answer. Historically, particularly in any remote conditions, this has always proven to be an unwise move. If the vehicle is within radio distance, UHF repeater stations can offer a means of contact with others. There are other long-distance radio frequencies available for 4WDers as well which may help with contact.

Serious physical injury changes things drastically, and may necessitate operation of a PLB (personal locator beacon), even relatively close to a town. On any remote trip, where help is unlikely or rescue access would be difficult or slow, trip members ought to be carrying a PLB. Only to be used in dire circumstances, the PLB sends a digital signal to a satellite and a location is given, allowing rescue personnel to plot the PLB position and plan for rescue efforts. Clearly the best way to minimise such a situation is to always travel with a minimum two vehicles if possible. - AAP

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Your personality takes on even greater lustre today, but will you be tempted to start to believe your own publicity? That’s harsh I know but if you are basically footloose and fancy free with plenty of admirers there is a chance you might. Sincerity will always eventually win out over personality so remember that what you say will create a legacy.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) Of course this can be a joyous time of year but for those living on their own, or feeling isolated, or who have gone through a separation, it can be anything but. If any of these scenarios seems to mirror your situation or the circumstances of someone you care about, it’s going to be important to be proactive to ward off a sense that everyone else is fine.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) Bob Marley, also an Aquarius, sang “Lively up yourself”, amongst many other songs, to worldwide acclaim. With Venus now aspecting your coruler Uranus you can start the new week determined to do this. There can be an unpredictable turn of events, either socially or romantically, and you may even take a walk on the wild side. Dull it shan’t be.

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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) As long as you don’t let your dreamy side dominate, someone influential can be charmed by you. However, as soon as you veer into waxing lyrical you could undo the good impression that you are cultivating. This is not a time to boast or over-gild the lily. Be straightforward and let your natural attributes and experience bubble to the fore.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Monday, December 17, 2012

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Issue 20, December 17, 2012

Staff - Farewell

Congratulations

The end of a College year often brings with it a number of staff who are leaving for various reasons. Each has contributed much in their fields of expertise, across the College, and to students and staff. They are appreciated and valued for this and for themselves as people.

Year 9 and 10 Prize-Givings

Message from the Principal ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’ Kia ora and welcome to our last newsletter of the year. 2012 has been an exciting and successful year for our College, our staff and our students – noting that the full extent of success in NCEA will not be known until later next month. By their nature secondary schools are complex organisations that have to be simultaneously good, and engaged in a number of different things. First and foremost is ensuring educational outcomes for our students. Because, regardless of how well the other responsibilities are met, our College only succeeds when our students succeed. Also required are strong business systems and practices, sound management, continuous improvement, playing our part in our district and communities and ensuring all our students are safe and well so they can focus on learning and achieving. Each of these responsibilities carries risks and brings benefits. Being acknowledged by our district’s business community was a highlight for the year in terms of our business systems. Other highlights included the contribution our College was able to make towards the EA Networks Centre, alongside the contributions that our students and staff have made to a wide range of community activities and projects throughout the year. These range from the Relay for Life to the ‘Warbook’ Project where students and staff are assisting to complete and have published, over 20 years’ work by Gwen and Merv Beauvais and Lynne Armstrong who have documented the biographies of Mid-Canterbury servicemen in both World Wars. An area where schools often fear to tread is getting alongside the social and helping agencies in our community to work with and support them as they seek to address the needs of a handful of our vulnerable students. The risk is that, in being seen to play your part, somehow this means that the school must have a massive problem. The vast majority of our students live in loving homes with caring parents and adults. The vast majority of our students come to College every day well-dressed, well-fed and well-supported. The vast majority of our students will never be bullied or teased. This is a credit to our community, our families and to the students themselves.

Sadly a very small number of our students are not so fortunate. Some are bullied - often originating well outside College, but the effects start to affect their performance at College. Some live in homes where adults supply them with alcohol, tobacco or even drugs; or may have little interest in their educational success. A smaller number live in circumstances where they are physically and emotionally unsafe. As a recent Guardian editorial summarised, being a parent also means taking responsibility. Clearly these are not responsible adults, let alone responsible parents. As a caring and responsible school we will not ignore these things or pretend that they do not happen. If we did so we would further disenfranchise our most vulnerable students and we would also be intellectually dishonest. Nor would we be modelling the qualities we want our students to see.

We will also consistently seek to play our part and help other agencies improve the lives and circumstances of the very small group who are our most vulnerable students. This is not evidence of a major problem at all – on that basis Ashburton College has a major epidemic of academic success, sporting prowess and cultural ability. Rather it is reassurance to our students and our wider community that we will do our very best for every student, regardless of their circumstances.

Again we have some long-serving staff retiring at the end of the year; with Lynne Judkins (30 years), David Hyslop (27 years), Mary Watson (23½ years) and Diana Holland (17 years) all leaving us. I am sure everyone wishes them a well-deserved and restful retirement from the College. Thank you for your commitment to the College and the positive impact you all have made on all the students who have come in contact with you – well done. A big thank you also goes out to everyone within the College – from those who assist in the classroom, to the office support, to the caretakers and cleaners - all have contributed.

Lynne is recognised as a capable and effective classroom practitioner with a huge affinity for her students, who she held in high regard. A talented musician herself, Lynne organised the College Music Night for twenty years and in latter times has been valued and appreciated as staff liaison for Ashburton College Rowing. Her efficiencies, interest and support given in this role have been greatly valued by the Rowing Club. After 30 years plus service to Ashburton College retirement is well-justified.

Dave Hyslop

Dave’s friendly, caring demeanour has enabled a wonderful rapport with students as evidenced by their spontaneous standing ovation for him at the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony. Dave is held in high regard by his students and they have responded well and gained much from his productive learning environment. Innumerable students and families have benefitted from his comprehensive professional knowledge and from him as a person. Dave has regularly supported College extra-curricular events and has always been available to staff needing assistance. Dave will still be seen in the College he tells us, but in a relieving capacity.

Mary Watson

Safety around chemical ‘potions’ was a priority for Mary while, for the Biology Department, some interesting ‘parts’ were sourced for dissection by students!

Di started at Ashburton College in February 1996, commencing as a Teacher Aide in the Student Learning Support Unit for an initial three years. In her Teacher Aide role Di supported student programmes in both the Unit and in mainstream classes. Additional, at this time, was her role with the Community Entry Programme as Work Experience Placement Co-ordinator requiring strong networking links with the community and a clear understanding of students’ needs. For many years Outdoor Education formed part of her focus also. In 2000 Di was appointed fully to the College’s Alternative Education Programme and, since then, has held wide-ranging roles related to the ever-changing needs of the Programme.

To those students who are leaving College for tertiary education or employment, well done. I hope you look back on your time at College with fondness, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Di has now signalled her resignation after seventeen years of commitment and service to the College.

Any outstanding text/library books, hire blazers (dry cleaned), and other College property.

Collect:

Leaving Information and/or Phoenix Magazine 2012.

College Office Hours – Student Vacation

The College Office will be open Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December 2012 of this week, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, and will then be closed for the vacation period.

Re-opening

It will reopen again on Monday 21 January 2013 and will be open that week (to Friday 25 January), from 9.00am-3.00pm; and then from Monday 28 January 2013 onwards: 8.30am-4.30pm,.

Some Specific Beginning of Year Information Further information will be advertised in the media mid-January – however, some key dates/ information follows:

What do students bring on their first day to College?

All year levels – on day one next year please just bring a refill pad and pens (there is no need to bring all books).

Uniform Clothing Shop Dates The shop will be open in the New Year on Tuesday 22 January and Thursday 24 January 10.00am-1.00pm. Please come to the College Office.

Top Student in Year 10 English Top Student in Year 10 Social Studies General Excellence in 10M Excellence in Science Excellence in Art Excellence in Graphics Excellence in Japanese Application and Effort

AFS Award for Citizenship and Cultural Awareness Mark Tait

New Zealand Secondary Schools’ Athletics – Bronze Medal 1350 athletes from throughout New Zealand contested this prestigious athletics event in Dunedin, 11-12 December. Athletes compete in two grades – Under 16 and Over 16 years. Ashburton College’s ten entrants performed very well, with three reaching finals (top eight in New Zealand) and each of the three achieving personal bests. Overall College athletes recorded a total of five personal bests.

Highlight – Bronze Medal Mikhayla Stroganov (pictured left) – 3rd (Bronze Medal) in the Under 16 Girls’ 400m in a time of 58.69 (a Personal Best by 1.5sec).

Also leaving us, with our grateful appreciation for all that they have contributed, are -

Additional Finalists and Personal Bests

Kelly Scrivener

Teacher of Science and Mathematics for two years, since January 2011.

Greer Hooper

7th Under 16 Girls’ Discus

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Kris Sheppard

Teacher of Digital Information Technology, Long-Term Relief for 2012.

Annie McDonald

8th Under 16 Girls’ Javelin

23.72m (PB)

Sam King

Teacher of Technology, Long-Term Relief for 2012.

Raena Lopas

Learning Support Assistant, Community Entry Programme, 2012.

Chris Buckland

Concluding 2012 Fixed Term role as teacher of a Senior Mathematics class.

Taku Ishida

Concluding a Fixed Term ESOL and Special Programmes role.

Mitch Winfield

Relief Learning Support Assistant in the International Department, during Terms 3 and Term 4.

On leave for 2013, and wished well for their new experiences, are – Kendra Eilken

Teacher of English, on leave for 2013 to pursue overseas travel.

Jess Bennett

Social Sciences Teacher, on Maternity Leave, 2013.

Genevieve Scott

Teacher of Physical Education, on Maternity Leave, 2013.

Change of Role Alison MacGregor Alison is relinquishing her Digital Information Technology Head of Department role at the conclusion of this year but continues in a teaching role. College is very appreciative of Alison’s three years in this role, to which she has given much time, commitment and experience.

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Di Holland

Di is known as being enthusiastic about her work and one who was affirming of students’ progress.

All clearance procedures, however, should be completed by this Wednesday.

In gaining this award Simon was the recipient of –

Mary is a caring person who enabled positive interactions with both students and staff and she will be missed for herself as a person.

The hard work and dedication you have all exhibited has not gone unnoticed. Thank you too to all Board Members for the many hours each of you has put in over the past twelve months.

For Year 13 students who were unable to complete clearance on 05 December you can still sign out at the College Office (Student Counter) from today, Monday 17 - Wednesday 19 December.

Simon Reid Top Scholar Year 10

Science Faculty staff members, over many years, have regularly cited the benefits of Mary’s work and their appreciation of her significant knowledge and commitment to her role.

Cheers Grant McMillan Principal

Year 13 Students - Clearance

Top Student in Year 9 Music General Excellence in 9RV Excellence in English Excellence in Science Excellence in Physical Education Excellence in Graphics Excellence in Technology Metal Excellence in Drama Application and Effort

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During her time at College Mary has additionally worked as a Teacher Aide and has been involved in providing student reader/writer support.

Have a safe and relaxing Festive Season. Personally, I intend to take a three week break before coming back for what promises to be an interesting and exciting year in 2013.

David Rush Chairperson

In gaining this award Lucy was the recipient of –

Dave has been at the College since the beginning of 1986, in both full-time and part-time roles. In this time Dave has been a Teacher of Economics and has held Guidance Teaching and Assistant Counsellor positions also, during the past 27 years.

Both personally, and on behalf of the College, I wish to thank you all for your support, assistance, hard work and dedication during the year.

We look forward to the opportunities and challenges that 2013 will bring us and to seeing all those returning, refreshed and safe.

Lucy Clough Top Scholar Year 9

Within her many contributions to the College has been a very real commitment to career guidance and support for students, via her Transition Department role, with many events organised including student trips to career expos and tertiary institutions.

Mary was appointed Science Technician in July 1989 and has given 23 and a half years’ valued service to the College, and to innumerable students and the staff as she has worked conscientiously to support the work of the Science Faculty.

Finally, on behalf of the Board, I wish everyone and your families a positive Christmas and a safe and enjoyable New Year. For those facing the loss of a family member or illness at this time may the holiday period offer much in terms of support from family and friends.

Recipients of the Ashburton High School Centennial Trust Top Scholar Awards

Lynne first started at Ashburton College in 1982, when she was appointed as a teacher of Music and English. She now retires from full-time employment as a teacher of English and Head of the Transition Department.

Much of what our College achieves is reliant on the combined efforts of parents, caregivers, staff members, students themselves and members of our community.

To our Trustees, students and staff - enjoy the well-earned break over the next few weeks. To those staff and students who are leaving the College all the very best of wishes are extended for your future.

From the Year 9 and 10 Prize-Giving Awards held on Thursday 13 December in the College Auditorium we highlight three key award recipients

Lynne Judkins

As a College we consistently seek to extend and provide additional opportunities for our talented and capable students, be their talents academic, sporting or cultural. This includes hundreds of our students and we take great pride in their efforts and successes.

Board of Trustees News As the year draws to a close everyone can reflect on a very full and busy year. As one thinks back over the past twelve months, the one thing which stands out is the enthusiasm people have for the College. Whilst not everyone agrees on how the College approaches things the healthy debate that ensues shows that the focus all parties have in common is their commitment to the College. This is especially true within the Board and amongst staff, from the Principal down.

Four long-serving staff are especially acknowledged as they look to retirement and new endeavours. Their contributions, totalling an amazing 97 years, have been significant to many aspects of the life and work of the College.

Years 10-12 entering Years 11-13:

Students have been issued with a stationery list. A stationery list is included with Year 9 Reports being posted this week. Students will be advised by their subject teachers as to what stationery they are required to have as they attend each subject class.

Beginning of Year Initial Dates Tuesday 22 January

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South Island Dressage Equestrian Championships - Champion Year 9 student Katie Read competed very successfully in these Championships held in Gore from 7-9 December. Competing at two levels Katie had Champion wins at both. On Farview Free Spirit (left of photo) Katie won the Level 1 Young Rider Dressage Championship and on Pepee she won the Level 3 Dressage Champion Pony and the South Island Dressage Pony Champion.

2012 Southland South Island Secondary Schools’ Track Cycling Championships Sam Cullimore (Under 17 Boys’) and Ben Sutton (Under 15 Boys’) competed in these Championships on Sunday 2 December with very sound results.

Stationery Requirements 2013 Year 8 students entering Year 9: Year 9 students entering Year 10:

Other College Athletes to Achieve Personal Bests Edze Bierema – semi finals Under 16 Boys’ 400m Mike Johnson – semi finals Under 19 Boys’ 100m

Year 11 New Enrolments, by appointment Clothing Shop open Wednesday 23 January Year 9 and 9 New Enrolments, by appointment Thursday 24 January Clothing Shop open Thursday 24 January, Friday 25 January Year 12 and Year 13 confirm courses Year 12 and Year 13 New Enrolments, by appointment. Monday 28 January International Student enrolments Monday and Tuesday, 28 and 29 January Teaching Staff Only Days Tuesday 29 January International Students’ Orientation Day International Students attend from this day Wednesday 30 January – Friday 01 February Year 13 Leadership Camp, Living Springs Wednesday 30 January International Students’ Orientation Day Year 9 Induction Day Year 9, 12 and 13 students attend Thursday 31 January All students attend Year 10 and Year 11 Induction Day Likely International Student Trip Day Friday 01 February Full College Powhiri, Period 5 – welcome new staff and students

Competing against six riders Sam Cullimore (pictured right, with his bronze medal) placed third in the Time Trial, the Scratch Race and the Derby to finish Third overall, gaining a bronze medal. Ben had a successful event also. Competing against sixteen riders he placed 12th in the Time Trial, 10th Overall in the Scratch Race and 2nd in the Derby Heat.

Softball – Ashburton College Phoenix Flyers, 2nd overall Playing in the Canterbury Under 16 Softball Tournament on Sunday 25 November the College team went into the tournament ‘as definite underdogs’ said Coach Heath Lyttle. However, after their first win of 18-0, they began to be noticed. The team played with tenacity and passion, putting everything they had into the five hours of softball they played in very warm conditions. Following their first pool game win by 18-0, the team won their second game 4-3, drew the third game 2-2 and won their final pool game 13-3 to finish first in their pool. The final against Papanui High School resulted in a loss to College, but a very creditable final placing of 2nd overall to the College team, from ten Under 16 boys’ teams. The team is: (pictured back row, left to right) Dillon Smart, Heath Lyttle (Coach), Connor Gill, Matt Gill, Nick Campbell, Tim Mui, Jordon Belpadrome, Donan Ashby, Kain Burrows, Daniel Harper-Grey. Front row, left to right: Cody Elvy, Matt Franklin, Dan Flanagan, George Sparks, Josh Eastwood, Simon Cade (Coach Assistant). Within the team was Matt Franklin, a Riccarton High School player, needing game time for representative selection purposes, while Josh Eastwood is an Ashburton Intermediate School student who will be at College next year. Included in the photo are Jordon Belpadrome and Tim Mui who came to the tournament and supported the team, but weren’t able to play as they were over the age limit.

Ashburton College Newsletter ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Monday, December 17, 2012

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Issue 20, December 17, 2012

Congratulations Top Family Form Competition

Events Student Learning Support Unit – End of Year Activities

As with last year a very successful, well-contested ‘Top Family Form’ Competition has been held at each of Year 9 and Year 10 levels.

SLSU student, Sarae-Lynne Keen, tells us that every year the SLSU decorates the Christmas tree. A College-wide focus was Māori and Pasifika which encouraged us to develop the theme of Kiwiana.

From 12 November to 07 December Family Forms have been competing over six categories: Year 9 has Talent/Year 10 has Talent; My Kitchen Rules (making scones); Quiz Co; Poster – Ashcoll Values; Touch and Volleyball.

(Pictured left, left to right), Levon Wilson, Dom Cotter, James Blackburn, Teresa Ryan (front). Written by Emma Hurst: On Thursday 29 November, the SLSU went to the Geraldine Domain for our end of year picnic lunch. The weather was a bit chilly but we still went and had a great day out. The parachute was lots of fun.

Top Forms

Announced at assemblies on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 December, the Top Forms were:

Year 9 Top Family Form – 1st - 9OP (pictured left ) with their Family Form teacher, Sue Johnstone. 2nd placed was 9OT and 3rd 9GS.

On Wednesday the 5th of December the Pakeke Lions took all the students and staff from the SLSU to the Ashburton Airport for their annual bus trip. We visited the museum and looked at all the old planes. We saw the DC3 that Richie McCaw flies!!!! (Pictured left, back row, left to right): – Anthony van Asperen, James Blackburn, Sarah Tuffley, Kevin Daly. Front row, left to right – Levon Wilson, Ben Somerville, Jasmine Currie.

Year 10 Top Family Form – 1st - 10RX (pictured right), with Family Form teacher, Kris Sheppard. 2nd placed was 10GW and 3rd - 10BX.

We had a BBQ lunch, treasure hunt and rides on a trailer (pictured right). It was a very hot and windy day but we had lots of fun. A big thank you to the Pakeke Lions. Pictured are students undertaking activities to gain competition points for their Form. (Pictured left, left to right): Georgia Cobden-Churcher, Gabrielle Stringer, Shania Johnston (on piano). (Pictured right) 10OY boys, performing One Direction’s

‘That’s what makes you beautiful’. Left to right: Patrick Sandrey, Donan Ashby, Kain Burrows, Logan Coote, Benji Barry. Sitting: Himi Mapu Patea. (Pictured below, left to right): Casey Clucas and Abbey Hands, the winning team of the Year 9 scone making competition. (Pictured right, left to right): Year 10 Quiz Winners from Family Form 10OZ Ashlee Poulter, Erin McLaren, Andrew Tait and Liam KennedyClark.

NZ Community Trust Year 9 Cricket Competition – Regional Finalists The Ashburton College Year 9 Cricket Team was involved in two further rounds of this national competition, played initially in Regions, both played in the Ashburton Domain. On 3 December 2012 the team of Josh Gill (Captain), Oliver Adlam, Flynn Beeman, Josh Buchanan, Logan Havis, Bradley Horrell, Zach Naldrett, Connor O’Grady, Jayden Reid, Josh Strange, James Tocher-Morgan and Harry Watson played against Mt Hutt College in the morning. The 20/20 match saw Mt Hutt batting first reaching 116 for 4 wickets. Two wickets were taken by Josh Buchanan and two by Connor O’Grady. College followed-on, winning in the last over with top scorers being Bradley Horrell (38), Zach Naldrett (22) and Josh Gill (21).

Regional Finals The win against Mt Hutt qualified the team to play in the Regional Final against Timaru Boys’ High School. Again this was a 20/20 match. College batted first making 80 for 7 wickets with top scorer Bradley Horrell on 37. However, Timaru Boys’ went on to win in the 17th Over, making 81 for 5 wickets. Wicket-takers were Bradley Horrell (2), Connor O’Grady (2), Josh Gill (1), Flynn Beeman (1). Manager Michael Burrell-Smith acknowledges, with thanks, Kieran Hunt and Michael Burton for umpiring.

Enjoying the trailer ride, clockwise from the left: Sheree Tily, James Blackburn, Sarae-Lynne Keen (looking backwards), Aidan Christie, Levon Wilson (front). Ashburton College greatly appreciates the ongoing sponsorship of the Pakeke Lions in supporting the SLSU end of year annual outing. Gingerbread Houses, by Sarae-Lynne Keen On Monday the 10th December the SLSU made some Gingerbread Houses as a final activity to conclude a unit on Fairy Tales. We decorated some gingerbread loaves using coloured icing and sweets. We had a lot of fun using our creativity skills!! 1st place:

A Kiwi Summer House.

2nd place:

An English Country Garden.

3rd place:

Christmas at the Marae.

White Ribbon Day As for 2011, Ashburton College staff and students were again involved this year in supporting the Ashburton 2012 White Ribbon Campaign which focuses on stopping violence against women and children. Left: Ambassador for the Campaign, Ruben Wiki – former professional rugby league footballer – takes a question from the Year 10 audience. Ruben spoke with both Year 9 and 10 students on his visit to the College. Pictured right: Ashburton College representatives at the White Tie Dinner, with Ruben Wiki. Front row, left to right: Grant Congdon, Andrea Pearce and Helen Shore-Taylor, (Deputy Principals), Angela Cresswell (Teacher of Music, commencing 2013). Back row: left to right – Ron Cresswell (Head of Middle School), Ruben Wiki, Michael Petrus (Teacher of Music) and Grant McMillan (Principal).

High School Stereotypes’ – Junior School Dance Approximately 100 students thoroughly enjoyed this event, held in the Sports Hall at the end of November. Sue Blair, Head of Junior School, advised that the event was very well organised by Year 9 and Year 10 Council Members. The small profit realised will go towards a tree or item to enhance the College outdoor environment. (Pictured right, left to right): The Gangnam Girls Victoria Coley, Kate Lloyd, Sally Cunneen, Ella Sinclair, Tessa Stewart Morrison, Danielle Philip.

GOT (‘Get Out There’) Day – Year 9 and 10 Students This now annual event was held on Thursday 06 December, spearheaded by staff members Heidi Edgeler and Ryan Walsh. The day is a great way to reward students who have worked hard all year. Of our 515 Year 9 and 10 students over 330 enrolled for and got involved in the day where they participate in activities they may not have tried before. The aim of the day was to encourage students to try new experiences, work with a wider variety of students than usual and to apply their learning to ‘real life’ situations. Activities were aligned with New Zealand Curriculum Key Competencies. With twenty three activities on offer students had much to choose from across the range of Adrenalin Forest, Basketball, Baseball and Ultimate Frisbee, Boys’ Golf, Cake Decorating, Day Tramping, Dezemberfest (all things German), Dog Training, Fishing, Girls’ Golf, Italian Cooking, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Rock Climbing, Sailing, Short Film Making, Smallbore Rifle and Air Pistol Shooting, Squash and Table Tennis, Student Learning Support Unit – Garden Clean Up Day, Surfing, Taste of Japan, Ten Pin Bowling and Mini Golf, Tramping, Warbook, White Water Rafting and the Wonderous World Wide Web.

The photographs show a sample of the day’s activities. SLSU Gardening/Garden Art Work. (Pictured left, left to right) Sarae-Lynne Keen, James Blackburn, Levon Wilson and Emma Hurst display the garden pavers made through their art classes. (Pictured left and right) White Water Rafters and water meet in the Rangitata River. Meanwhile at Adrenalin Forest, Christchurch, students were reaching dizzying heights. Year 9 student Emma Mealings (pictured left) undertaking the Adrenalin Leap, a Level 6 activity (12 metres up). Maybe understandably, Emma was the only person in the group to attempt this. (Pictured right) Kristen Canning negotiates a Level 3 activity at a 9 metre height and (left) Ben Sutton and Mark Tait are on Level 4 at 12 metres. At Pleasant Point motorbike enthusiasts indulged in Motocross activities (pictured right). Indoors, a number of students enjoyed Italian Cooking and Cake Decorating. (Pictured left) teacher Anne Bowis with students (clockwise, from left) Farirai Mushonga, Dakota Rossellini, Gabrielle Stringer and Rachel Planteau de Maroussem. (Pictured right) Michaela Staite begins the cup cake decoration process.

Year 13 Ashburton College Leavers’ Dinner Approximately 270 students, parents, caregivers and staff attended this event on Sunday 09 December, at the Hotel Ashburton. (Pictured): A contingent of the 2012 Year 13 cohort at the dinner. The evening was enjoyed by all who attended, with it being a fitting tribute to the ‘Class of 2012’. Adding to the evening were outstanding musical performances from ‘The Sextet’ – Julia Bell, Luke Glendining, Tom Kitchen, Olivia Pike, Micah Townshend and Tealy Wood and a video created by Issy Ferguson. A special appreciation is extended to Louise Cross for the quantity and quality of her organisation of the night, as she worked alongside organising staff member Jemma Tutty.

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DAILY DIARY MONDAY DECEMBER 17 9.00am. ST DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNION CHURCH. Real Women Circuit Training in hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 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. AGE CONCERN. Ladies exercise group. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 10.30am. ST DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNION CHURCH. Play Group in lounge. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 10.30am. AGE CONCERN. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exercise group. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 10.30am. PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORT. Walking group, walk and talk, get fit and meet new people. Meet outside the Hockey Pavilion, Walnut Avenue. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display in Heritage hangar RNZAF Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Seafield Road. Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORT. Multi Cultural Playgroup. at the Plunket Rooms Cameron St. 6.00pm. ST DAVIDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S UNION CHURCH. Real Women Circuit Training in hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton. 6.30pm - 8.15pm. M.S.A. DANCE SECTION. Dance your favourite dance, check our notice board in the foyer for our itinerary . All welcome. M.S.A. Havelock Street. 7.00pm. ASHBURTON INDOOR VOLLEYBALL. 4-a-side competition for people of all abilities. Ashburton College Main Gym. 7.30pm. CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre. All welcome. Cnr Winter and Burnett Street Parish Centre.

TOMORROW - TUESDAY DECEMBER 18 9.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House. 9.40am. MID CANTERBURY MENS PROBUS. General meeting, mini speaker, main speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 10.00am. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, handicap single, Waireka Croquet Club, the domain, Philip Street. 10.00am. NEWCOMERS SOCIAL GROUP. Coffee morning - all welcome. Nosh Cafe at Ashford Village. 11.15am. WESTPARK W.I. Christmas at The Stables, Tinwald Tavern. 12noon - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON J.P.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION. J.P. signing centre, document signing service. 122 Tancred Street, Community House, behind Westpac Bank. 1.00pm. ASHBURTON PETANQUE CLUB. Played in most weathers, interested? We play by the Ashburton Bowling Club in the domain, West Street entrance. 1.00am - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display in Heritage hanger RNZAF Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Seafield Road. 1.30pm. R.S.A. Cards â&#x20AC;&#x153;500â&#x20AC;?. Everyone welcome. R.S.A. Club, Cox Street.

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ABERHART, Natasha Could you please bring me a fish in a bowl and some stompeez. I have been good. Love from Natasha Aberhart. (5) ASHWORTH, Katie - Could you please bring me a Doggie Doo game and a one direction barbie doll. I have been good and nice all year too. Love from Katie Ashworth.(6) BOON, Liam - A sandpit would be great thanks. From Liam (2) BRINE, Olive - I would love a baby cat please. (4) BROKER, Riley - Dear Santa, I want a new tennis racket and a swing ball set to play. I have been pretty good this year and trying really hard to help my mum and dad. Love Riley (5). BUSCH-WARD, Jack - I would like a fire hail nerf gun for Christmas please. I will leave milk for you and carrots for your reindeer. From Jack (7)

HOLLIS, Rikki - Could you please bring me a remote control boat, chocolate and a rabofish. Love from Rikki Hollis.(7)

VANNINI, Andre - I just want a present, thank you. (2)

VANNINI, Theodore I would like a gun which HURST, Brilee - Could you shoots two rockets and a cool please bring me a pillow pet? lego machine. (4) Could I please have some stompeez too please. Love WEBB, Deis - Could you please bring me some trash from Brilee Hurst (5) packs, sweeper and an mgp, KENNEDY, Teneisha - scooter and a spring free Could you please bring me a trampoline and an i-pad.(8) crown and some some Stompeez please. I have been WILSON, Jessica - Could good. Love from Teneisha you please bring me a pillow pet, pet goldfish and a fluffy Kennedy.(5) go walking. I will leave out LAKE-HILL, Emma - Dear some stuff for you and your Santa, for Christmas I would reindeer. From Jessica.(7) love some jewellery or some things for art. Thank you, WILSON, Melissa - Could you pleaser bring me a Emma (9). headband , a purple bike and MAC - Dear Santa, I like a barbie doll. I will have Christmas. It is fun, can it some food for you and I liked be better. You are awesome. my present from last year. I would like a remote heli- Love from Melissa Wilson.(6) copter please. Love Mac (8). WILSON, Sarah - Could you Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNOR, Ryan - For please bring me a Dora bike Christmas can I please have and some stompees. I have a truck and some lollies. I been good. Love from Sarah have been good this year. Wilson. (5) Thank you from Ryan. (3)

OTENE, Zeahn - Could you please bring me a Doggie Doo, Trashpack, Toy Puppy and some Stomppeez. I have been good. I will leave you some stuff. Love from Zeahn CASEY, Bobbie - Some books (7) will be great please Santa. PASION, Luke - Could you (1) please bring me a big remote CLUCAS, Sophie - All I want control spider as big as a pig, PSP, and a big book. Thank is a bag of chips please. (3) you for the present last year COCHRANE, Emma - Could (8). you please bring me a cassy/fluffy go walking, an ipod PRICE, Brody - Can I please and a laptop. A hits for kids have a robot. Thank you for CD, Stompeez, furreal Santa. (4) friends, dizzy dancers. . PRICE, Zara - Can I please Thank you from Emma.(7) have a choo choo train. (2) BUSCH-WARD, Ruby - I have been a very good girl this year. Can I please have a tent with a tunnel. Lots of love Ruby xx (2)

CRUZ,Fiona Dela - Could you please bring me some stompeez and an I-pad and a barbie car toy. (6)

QUINN, Brodie - Could you please bring me some trash pack, a water gun and a scooter. Please, I have been good. Love from Brody.(8)

DAVIES, Emma - I would like a puzzle and a Lala RUSSELL, Margaret - I would like a digger please Lootsie house please.(4) Santa. (3) DAVIES, Ruby - I would like SMITH, Bonnie - Dear a dolly please. (1) Santa, please can I have a FIFITA, Jack - I would like a bike. A Dora the Explorer robot or a ninja please San- ballet bike. Love from ta. (3) Bonnie (3).

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MEDEIROS, Liam - I would SMITH, Stella - Dear Santa, love a slide please. (1) could I have a leap pad. I have been a good girl. Love Guardian Classifieds from Stella (5).

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Today’s Otago RC fields, form and riders Otago RC Venue: Wingatui Meeting Date: 17 Dec 2012 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.35pm (NZT) GARDENS NEW WORLD MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 6x Drumgold h (4) 58.5......... K Kalychurun (a4) 2 0800x Loose Goose (7) 58.5...................T Moseley 3 Red Bull h (1) 57............................. J Bullard 4 8852. Sweet But Neat (3) 56.5....... R Doherty (a2) 5 6547x Princess Vital h (8) 56.5.................R Bishop 6 6x940 Remind Me h (5) 56.5..............T Direen (a2) 7 Miss Meerkat h (9) 56.5...............L Callaway 8 50380 Ask Me (10) 55............................C Johnson 9 959. Structure h (6) 55....................C Barnes (a3) 10 Gallant Satin h (2) 55................. S Muniandy 2 1.10pm GARDENS NEW WORLD MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0434x Leeboy h (3) 58.5.........................L Callaway 2 x489x Chapel Star h (2) 58.5.................C Johnson 3 7076x Brampton Star h (1) 58.5..............K Williams 4 0770. The Governator (5) 58.5..........A Denby (a2) 5 50203 Jacksanfives h (10) 56.5.. K Kalychurun (a4) 6 6 Nancho Lass (7) 56.5............... R Black (a3) 7 85097 Markaloushka (8) 56.5............. J Chong (a3) 8 x7306 Whare Creek h (9) 55................ S Muniandy 9 Ruby’s Rose h (4) 55...............T Direen (a2) 10 Xhale h (6) 55.........................C Barnes (a3) 3 1.45pm THE REEF SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2100m 1 3x234 Dubai Bear bh (5) 58.5................C Johnson 2 42x22 Yeahman bh (7) 58.5...................... J Bullard 3 00093 Denise’s Toy Boy (3) 58.5..... R Doherty (a2) 4 8x748 Perfectly Court (2) 58.5.................T Moseley 5 x0058 Giocchino (6) 58.5..................... S Muniandy

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Amelia Denby is down to ride Southern Sav in the Mosgiel RSA Maiden at the Otago Racing Club’s meeting at Wingatui today.

9 Lidiaco (8) 56.5............... A Comignaghi (a3)

4 2.20pm LEITH ST LIQUORLAND RATING 65 1100 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1100m 1 061. Wiseguy (8) 59.............................C Johnson 2 x2538 Hernandez tbh (4) 58.5...........C Barnes (a3) 3 341x0 Tug O’ War th (6) 58.5..............T Direen (a2) 4 x2412 Savont b (5) 58...................K C Walters (a2) 5 x3065 Treviso b (7) 58..................... R Doherty (a2) 6 0x065 I’m Maveric (1) 56.5.................A Denby (a2) 7 6930x Doris Brook h (3) 54.5..... K Kalychurun (a4) 8 85097 Markaloushka (2) 54................ J Chong (a3) 5 2.55pm SPEIGHT’S CHRISTMAS CUP RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 18x88 Dino (5) 59.................................... D Skerrett 2 x0095 Deceptive tm (2) 58.5..................C Johnson 3 72975 No Rosettes tm (1) 58.......... R Doherty (a2) 4 6x800 Jaylah th (7) 57.......................... S Muniandy 5 22203 China Bo Bo (8) 56.......................T Moseley 6 0x000 Kemdale (6) 54.5 7 7x684 Porotene Sky d (4) 54..................L Callaway 8 96353 Muzza m (3) 54...............................R Bishop 6 3.30pm MOSGIEL RSA MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1500m 1 25x35 The Bodyguard h (9) 58.5............C Johnson 2 6x73 Ridley bh (3) 58.5...................... S Muniandy 3 6x804 Superted (16) 58.5........................T Moseley 4 x0058 Giocchino 58.5.............................. Scratched 5 9 Geoff’s Back (10) 58.5............. J Chong (a3) 6 Ubetcha h (7) 58.5..................C Barnes (a3) 7 7x Kings Road h (4) 57........................ J Bullard 8 Southern Sav (11) 57..............A Denby (a2) 9 x8200 Be Ma h (6) 56.5...........................K Williams 10 70490 Bemine (14) 56.5.................... P Shaikh (a4) 11 8x005 Voodoo Beach (13) 56.5....... R Doherty (a2) 12 0 Cos I Can (5) 56.5........... K Kalychurun (a4)

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13 6 Conceal h (15) 55 14 770 Annabel Rose (2) 55....... A Comignaghi (a3) 15 79 Tullibardine h (8) 55.................T Direen (a2) 16 90 Unrelenting Lady (1) 55..................R Bishop 17 64800 Old Gold 56.5................................ Scratched 18 900x The Wee One h (12) 56.5... D Prastiyou (a4) Emergencies: Old Gold, The Wee One 7 4.05pm SPEIGHT’S ALEHOUSE RATING 65 1400 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 43401 Lets Talk Gold d (6) 59................... J Bullard 2 0100x Moneyorthebox tdmh (7) 59.K Kalychurun (a4) 3 x9300 Gold Leaf tbh (8) 58......................T Moseley 4 507x4 Hit The Bit d (2) 57.5............ R Doherty (a2) 5 5510x Seasprite (9) 56.5........... A Comignaghi (a3) 6 1058x Tunza Vitality th (1) 55.5..........T Direen (a2) 7 7780x Norah h (5) 55........................... S Muniandy 8 98x34 Kasbah Keeper (4) 54.5................K Williams 9 04496 Likeitlikethat (3) 54.5....................C Johnson

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Blinkers on : Loose Goose (R1), Markaloushka (R2), Treviso, Markaloushka (R4), Ridley, Unrelenting Lady, The Wee One (R6), Gold Leaf, Norah (R7) Blinkers off : Princess Vital, Ask Me (R1), My Sydney Boy (R3) Winkers on: Ask Me (R1) Winkers off : Loose Goose (R1), Brampton Star (R2), Gold Leaf (R7)

SELECTIONS Race 1: Sweet But Neat, Remind Me, Ask Me, Princess Vital Race 2: Jacksanfives, Markaloushka, Nancho Lass, Ruby’s Rose Race 3: Yeahman, Dubai Bear, Denise’s Toy Boy, Perfectly Court Race 4: Savont, I’m Maveric, Treviso, Wiseguy, Hernandez Race 5: No Rosettes, China Bo Bo, Porotene Sky, Muzza, Dino Race 6: Ridley, The Bodyguard, Be Ma, Voodoo Beach, Superted Race 7: Lets Talk Gold, Hit The Bit, Gold Leaf, Kasbah Keeper

Palmerston North greyhound fields Palmerston North Greyhounds Venue : Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 17 Dec 2012 NZ Meeting number : 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 12.05pm (NZT) WOODVILLE SPRINT C1 C1, 375m 1 46433 Fire Boy Baxter nwtd.................J McInerney 2 7x143 Where’s Chicken nwtd F &.............Turnwald 3 55254 Homebush Scotty nwtd..................... C Clark 4 8x854 Evie’s Fire nwtd.................................L Ahern 5 31252 Phantom Haka nwtd..................J McInerney 6 24122 Run Mischief Run nwtd................A Turnwald 7 32462 Kezz 22.06...............................T McCracken 8 67352 Chelseas Babe 22.02................... T Downey 9 76863 Maxi’s Mate nwtd...................... S Gommans 10 37867 Seong Duk nwtd U &.................. McCracken 2 12.24pm AWAPUNI RACEWAY DASH C1 C1, 375m 1 76756 Sally Say So 21.69................... S Gommans 2 43775 Booze Up 22.37.........................J McInerney 3 77556 Homebush Lacey nwtd..............J McInerney 4 37782 Thrilling Cloud nwtd.................T McCracken 5 46214 Seven Iron 22.24 F &......................Turnwald 6 15666 Go Ayla Go 22.20........................A Turnwald 7 34624 Rebel Joe 22.41................................ A Clark 8 65234 Homebush Anabel 22.49.................. C Clark 9 76863 Maxi’s Mate nwtd...................... S Gommans 10 37867 Seong Duk nwtd U &.................. McCracken 3 12.44pm SPARKY’S BAR AND RESTAURANT C1/2 C1/2, 375m 1 77163 Hair She Is nwtd.................................. L Bell 2 21757 Sand Buster 21.73.................... S Gommans 3 86144 Hello Ello nwtd............................ B Johnston 4 58716 Thrilling Jingle nwtd.................. S Gommans 5 45455 Boss Man Sloy 21.82........................L Ahern 6 74411 Homebush Alex 21.64................J McInerney 7 77445 Kazillion 21.83...................................D Edlin 8 88353 My Girl Marina 21.73.................J McInerney 9 76863 Maxi’s Mate (c1) nwtd............... S Gommans 10 37867 Seong Duk (c1) nwtd U &........... McCracken 4 1.02pm J P PRINT, PETONE C1/2 C1/2, 375m

1 75787 Opawa Black 21.74 B &................ G Atwood 2 77812 Should Be Carlos 22.08.............J McInerney 3 54486 Llamedos nwtd.......................... S Gommans 4 67765 Flayosc (c1) 22.37 F &....................Turnwald 5 15878 Homebush Kelly nwtd....................... C Clark 6 73673 Billy Haka nwtd................................. C Clark 7 66735 Nicki Haka nwtd.........................J McInerney 8 568x6 Homebush Warrior(c1) nwtd............. C Clark 9 76863 Maxi’s Mate (c1) nwtd............... S Gommans 10 37867 Seong Duk (c1) nwtd U &........... McCracken 5 1.19pm MANAWATU RACEWAY SPRINT C4 C4, 375m 1 75221 Chemically Free 21.66.....................M Olden 2 58645 Ever So Hopeful 21.63................B Goldsack 3 54676 What A Peanut nwtd..................J McInerney 4 63442 Glenaddis 21.91..........................B Goldsack 5 32444 Bound By Pride 21.66.......................L Ahern 6 23322 Trendy Knocka’s 21.65......................L Ahern 7 64721 Thrilling Buddy 21.78.....................M Gowan 8 44653 Cawbourne Tank nwtd...............J McInerney 9 78836 Okuku Wee Man nwtd U &......... McCracken 6 1.37pm PETER SINCLAIR PHOTO FINISH C1/2, 375m 1 66331 Opawa Gift (c3) nwtd.......................S Maher 2 76138 Homebush Gwen nwtd..................... C Clark 3 14581 Run Junior Run 21.99..................A Turnwald 4 15856 Raveon 22.18.................................M Gowan 5 28457 Homebush Rosebud(c1) nwtd...J McInerney 6 72412 Black Mercedes nwtd................ S Gommans 7 83532 Snap To It nwtd........................... T R Pilcher 8 55215 Ron Baxter nwtd........................J McInerney 9 76863 Maxi’s Mate (c1) nwtd............... S Gommans 10 37867 Seong Duk (c1) nwtd U &........... McCracken 7 1.54pm CLOVERLEA STAKES C2/3 C2/3, 457m 1 33121 Talk It Over (c2) 27.03......................... L Bell 2 42352 Deceiver (c2) 26.24.........................M Olden 3 17382 Okuku Star 26.49.............................S Maher 4 73154 Par 26.48 F &..................................Turnwald 5 58768 Asher 26.19......................................R Waite 6 67274 Bigtime Karen 26.86.........................L Ahern 7 21183 Sharkie’s Dream (c2) 27.30.............S Maher

tV1 6.00 Breakfast. (T) 9.00 Infomercial. 9.30 Trinny & Susannah’s Downunder Makeover Mission. (PGR, R, T) 10.30 A Mad Business. (PGR,

MORNING

R, T)

11.30 12.00 12.30 1.30

Infomercial. ONE News. (T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Celebrity Coach Trip.

(G, R, T)

2.00 World’s Strictest Parents Us. (PGR, T) 3.00 Ellen. 4.00 Te Karere. (T) Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Maori, as well as bringing a Maori perspective to the day’s news and current affairs. 4.30 ONE News. 4.55 Come Dine With Me. 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat.

(G, T)

6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Border Security. (PGR,

R, T)

7.30 Piha Rescue. (PGR, R,

eVeNING

8.00 High Country Rescue.

(G, T)

8.30 The Suspects. (AO, T) A mother makes a desperate plea to find her missing son, this young woman’s dream of a better life is shattered, and a bizarre kidnapping goes horribly wrong. 9.30 Finding Mercy. (AO, T) 10.30 ONE News Tonight. (T) 11.00 My New Brain. (AO, R,

late

12.00 I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (PGR, R, T) 1.05 Te Karere. (R, T) 1.30 BBC World –MT. (G) 2.00 Impact. 3.30 World Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 HARDtalk. 5.00 The Hub with Nik Gowing. (G) 5.05 Believer’s Voice. 5.35 Te Karere.

tV2

8 48537 Thrilling Tune 26.37..................... B Hodgson Emergencies: 9 37142 Go Boof (c2) 26.35 B &................ G Atwood 10 25855 Ramessee (c2) 26.44....................M Gowan 8 2.12pm FOXTON DASH C3 C3, 375m 1 56871 Glenaddis Boy 21.75..................B Goldsack 2 14463 Yaldhurst Edward nwtd..............J McInerney 3 25485 Thrilling Halo 21.80........................M Gowan 4 24552 Homebush Hell’s nwtd...................... C Clark 5 76426 Parra Sparra 21.70....................J McInerney 6 36821 Bob’s Your Uncle 21.68......................R Hunt

John McInerney heads north today to Palmerston North, with a strong team in at the Manawatu Raceway. He starts the day with Fire Boy Baxter, drawn the ace in the first on the card.

tV3

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Hi-5. (G, R, T) 7.00 Grizzly Tales. (G, R, T)

6.00 3 News. 8.30 Infomercials. (G) 10.30 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR,

7.25 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. (G, R, T) 7.50 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G, R, T) 8.20 Tiki Tour. (G, T) 8.45 The Magic Roundabout. (G, R, T) 8.55 Fireman Sam. (G, T) 9.05 Chuggington. (G, R, T) 9.15 Pajanimals. (G, T) 9.25 Mr Men. (G) 9.30 Infomercial. 11.00 Sonny With A Chance. (G, R, T) 11.30 Operation Hero. (G, R, T) 12.00 FILM: Hannah Montana – The Movie. (2009, G, R, T) 2.05 Make It Or Break It. (R) 3.05 Special Agent Oso. (G, R, T) 3.30 Spongebob. (G, R, T) 3.55 Zeke And Luther. (G, R, T) 4.25 Pair Of Kings. (G, T) 4.55 Horace In Slow Motion. (G, R) 4.56 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.25 FILM: Toy Story. (1995,

11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 12.00 3 News. 12.30 Missing Pieces. (G, R,

1.00 Royal Pains. (G) 2.00 White Collar. (PGR) 3.00 The Real Housewives Of New York City. (G) 4.00 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. (G) The Fab Five try to rekindle a married couple’s romantic life by babysitting their quintuplets. 5.00 Entertainment Tonight.

(G, R)

5.30 Last Man Standing. (G, R, T) Vanessa asks Mike to be the one who says “no” to Mandy.

G, R, T)

6.00 3 News. 7.00 Campbell Live. A daily look at the issues touching the lives of New Zealanders presented by John Campbell. 7.30 The Block Australia. (PGR, T) Noise restriction curfews are the topic of conversation, and Dale and Sophie fight. 8.30 Homeland. (AO, T) Carrie is faced with a pivotal decision, and Brody meets with Faber to contemplate the future of the family. 10.10 Destroyed In Seconds.

7.00 Lanny And Wayne The Christmas Elves In Prep & Landing. (2009,

G, R, T)

7.30 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. (Final, G,

8.30 Grey’s Anatomy. (PGR, T) Callie, Arizona and Bailey decide to plan a much needed ladies night for Teddy. 9.30 Private Practice. (AO,

10.30 Comedy Christmas Cracker – A Feast Of Funny.

(AO, R, T)

PRIMe 6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R)

7.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

(G, R)

7.30 Home Shopping. (G) 12.00 Great Outdoors. (G, R) 1.00 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R)

1.30 Surviving Suburbia. (G,

2.00 Getaway. (G, R) 3.00 Legend Of The Seeker. (PGR, R) Zedd reunites with his brother on a secret quest to avenge their father’s murder when they discover that his killer, assumed to have perished at the hand of Darken Rahl, is still alive. 4.00 David Letterman. (G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 5.30 Prime News. 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

Women Of Maricopa County. (Final, PGR, R) 4.15 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 5.05 The Erin Simpson Show. (G, R) 5.30 Infomercial.

10.40 Nightline. 11.10 Sports Tonight. 11.25 Medium. (AO, T) 12.25 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 City Impact Church.

(G, R)

11.10 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G)

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 The Angry Beavers. (G, R) 7.30 Monsuno. (G, R) 7.55 The Wild Thornberrys. (G, R) 8.25 Go Diego Go. (G, R) 8.50 Bananas In Pyjamas. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.10 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.30 The Wiggles Show. (G, R) 9.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (G, R) 9.55 Action Central. (G, R) 10.05 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame

Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Dora The Explorer. (G, R) 3.25 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 3.35 Victorious. (G) 4.00 Drake And Josh. (G, R) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 6.00 That ‘70s Show. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) The crew takes an anxious Dr. Zoidberg to his home planet for a mating ritual. 7.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) When Bart wakes up early on Christmas day everyone ends up being punished.

Shark Night

Sky Movies, 8.30pm (2011) Director David Ellis (Snakes on a Plane) brings a sense of fun to this preposterous shark attack flick in which the sharp-toothed beasties surprisingly aren’t the main villains. That honour is reserved for a collection of nutcase hicks, who add a human threat to this tale about a group of fun-loving college pals who head to a holiday house on an idyllic private lake. Some likeable actors (including Sara Paxton, below) get lost in a smorgasbord of bad CGI and insane plot twists.

7.30 Beauty & The Geek Australia. (PGR) FINAL The winning couple take home $100,000 and a Holden Barina each. 9.00 FILM: 40 Days And 40 Nights. (2002, AO, R) Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Paulo Costanzo, Adam Trese. A young man vows to remain celibate after a string of bad relationships. 11.00 Persons Unknown. (AO, R) Joe experiences scary side effects from his re-education that alienate some members of the group. 11.55 Entertainment Tonight. (G)

1. Happy (8) 2. Inapt (5) 4. Expense (6) 5. Dubious (12) 6. Feat (7) 7. Playthings (4) 8. Much (12) 12. Parsimony (8) 14. Abundant (7) 16. Real (6) 18. Sarcasm (5) 19. Sour (4)

SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE No 12,080

Across: 1 Antagonise; 7 Other; 8 Exclaim; 10 Dissuade; 11 Opus; 13 Clique; 15 Belong; 17 Oval; 18 Cardigan; 21 Snippet; 22 Tongs; 23 Inveterate. Down: 1 Aphis; 2 Tortuous; 3 Greedy; 4 Nick; 5 Shampoo; 6 Mordacious; 9 Misogynist; 12 Vendetta; 14 Iranian; 16 Castle; 19 Genie; 20 Apse.

Across: 6 Tedious; 7 Regal; 9 Graft; 10 Promise; 1 Alternative; 14 Dishevelled; 18 Custody; 19 Brook; 2 Steep; 22 Flicker. Down: 1 Yearn; 2 Wilful; 3 Jug; 4 Hermit; 5 Massive; Crinkle; 11 Pervade; 13 Situate; 15 Hatred; 16 Enrich; 1 Sober; 20 Elf.

6.00 NYPD Blue. (M) 6.50 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 7.15 Cash Cab. (PG) 7.40 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Monk. (PG) 9.25 Law & Order. (M) 10.20 WWE NXT. (M) 11.10 SmackDown! (M) 12.55 NYPD Blue. (M) 1.50 Monk. (PG) 2.45 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 3.10 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.35 Cash Cab. (PG) Central Features 4.00 ThePress Simpsons . (PG) 4.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG)

5.00 Law & Order. (M) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG)

sky sPORt 2 6.00 The Weight Of A Nation. 8.00 Darts. World Championship. Day Three.Live. 1.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alfred Dunhill Championship. Round Four. 2.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester United v Sunderland. 4.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle v Manchester City. Replay. 6.00 Rowing. AON Billy Webb Challenge. From Whanganui River. 7.00 SKY ARENA Access. 7.30 Crowd Goes Wild. 8.00 The ITM Fishing Show. 8.30 Rugby. Sevens Regional Qualifiers. Central Regional. From the Massey Institute of Sport, Manawatu. 10.00 Steinlager 2012 Rugby Awards. 11.30 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Round Four. Highlights. 12.30 Golf. US PGA Tour. PNC Father/Son Challenge Day Two. Highlights. 1.30 Mixed Martial Arts. The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Prelims. Team Carwin v Team Nelson. Replay. 4.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alfred Dunhill Championship. Round Four. 5.00 Rowing. AON Billy Webb Challenge. From Whanganui River.

DOWN

1. Befog (4) 3. Subjugation (8) 9. Leading (2,5) 10. Void (5) 11. Contentment (12) 13. Dishevelled (6) 15. Calm (6) 17. Belittlement (12) 20. Ascend (5) 21. Release (7) 22. Tenaciously (8) 23. Colours (4)

SOLUTIONS TO PUZZLE No 12,079

6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 8.30 CSI: New York. (M) 9.30 CSI: New York. (M) 10.30 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NYPD Blue. (M) 12.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 1.00 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 1.25 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 1.50 Cash Cab. (PG) 2.15 Monk. (PG) 3.05 CSI: Miami. (M) 3.55 CSI: New York. (M) 4.45 CSI: New York. (M) 5.35 The Simpsons. (PG)

sky sPORt 1

ACROSS

DOWN 1. Long (5) 2. Deliberate (6) 3. Pitcher (3) 4. Recluse (6) 5. Huge (7) 8. Form folds (7) 11. Permeate (7) 13. Site (7) 15. Enmity (6) 16. Embellish (6) 17. Staid (5) 20. Sprite (3)

the bOx

movie

(PGR, R)

8.35 Masterchef USA. (G) The four chefs are asked to prepare a three course meal for Graham Elliot, Joe Bastianch, Gordon Ramsey, plus three world renowned chefs Guy Savoy, Daniel Boulud, and Alain Ducasse. 9.35 Prime Rocks: The Go Go’s. (PGR) 10.40 The Crowd Goes Wild.

ACROSS 6. Boring (7) 7. Royal (5) 9. Transplant (5) 10. Vow (7) 12. Choice (11) 14. Unkempt (11) 18. Confinement (7) 19. Stream (5) 21. Soak (5) 22. Glimmer (7)

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) The Crowd Goes Wild. Best Of QI. (PGR, R) The Supersizers Go…

(PGR, R)

12.30 Drop Dead Diva. (PGR, R, T) 1.30 Infomercial. 2.30 Police

7 84265 Bulet Tooth Tony 21.65......................R Waite 8 25656 Opawa Thorn 21.50...........................D Edlin 9 376x5 Mega Rush nwtd..............................M Olden 10 86642 Another Legin nwtd....................J McInerney 9 2.29pm MARTON DASH C5 C5, 375m 1 54513 Tiz Now nwtd F &...........................Turnwald 2 23661 Bigtime Kinvara 21.75.......................L Ahern 3 23652 Mindariva 21.20................................L Ahern 4 61131 Ate Power 21.35 F &.......................Turnwald 5 18744 George Baxter 22.11.................J McInerney 6 31227 Daddy Lowe 21.17............................L Ahern 7 63414 Moody Man 21.73..............................D Edlin 8 64561 Emma Marie 21.77....................... T Downey Emergencies: 9 34857 Cawbourne Levi nwtd................J McInerney 10 28274 Howlin Wind 21.84...........................M Olden 10 2.47pm RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ C1 C1, 457m 1 68875 Majma nwtd...............................A Blackburn 2 7x613 Time Fraud nwtd F &......................Turnwald 3 8567P Mission Drive nwtd...........................M Olden 4 23578 Thrilling Grace nwtd B &............... G Atwood 5 67456 Regal Step nwtd......................... B Hodgson 6 46626 Ronray Cruiser nwtd.............. R M Bannister 7 71431 Another Snazza nwtd.................J McInerney 8 17671 Pink Sock nwtd F &........................Turnwald 11 3.05pm SHANNON STAKES C4/5 C4/5, 457m 1 12732 Darlyne Ottey 25.86..........................L Ahern 2 23775 Louie Machall 26.12 A &...................... J.Hall 3 75515 Come On Rodge nwtd F &.............Turnwald 4 16533 Rybenbrook Flash 25.80...................L Ahern 5 77378 Chelsea’s Beauty nwtd................. T Downey 6 11265 Lindop 26.82..............................J McInerney 7 11258 Sam I Am 26.33...........................A Turnwald 8 53535 Barry’s Way nwtd..............................R Waite Emergencies: 9 52567 Regal Dancer 26.21.................... B Hodgson 10 36646 Bigtime Whizz nwtd ................... L Ahern

7.00 Golf. Australian PGA Championship. Round Four. Highlights. 8.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. PNC Father/Son Challenge Day One. Highlights. 9.00 Golf. US PGA Tour. PNC Father/Son Challenge. Day Two. 12.00 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 1st Test Day 4 Morning Session. Live. 2.35 Sky Sport What’s On. 3.05 Cricket. Australia v Sri Lanka. 1st Test Day 4 Afternoon Session. Live. 8.00 The Cricket Show. 8.30 ICC Cricket 360. 9.00 The ITM Fishing Show. 9.30 Golf. European PGA Tour. Alfred Dunhill Championship. Round Four. Highlights. 10.30 Rowing. AON Billy Webb Challenge. From Whanganui River. 11.30 Mixed Martial Arts. The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale Prelims. Team Carwin v Team Nelson. Replay. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne Tigers v Cairns Taipans. Replay 4.00 Basketball. NBL. NZ Breakers v Cairns Taipans. Replay

sky MOVIes 1

MOVIe GReats

6.00 Gulliver’s Travels. (2010, PG) Jack Black, Emily Blunt. 7.25 Warrior. (2011, M) Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte. 9.45 For Colored Girls. (2010, 16) Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine. 12.00 The Adventures Of Tintin. (2011, PG) Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis. 1.45 November Christmas. (2010, PG) John Corbett, Sam Elliott. 3.20 Alpha And Omega. (2010, PG) Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere. 4.50 Trespass. (2011, 16) Nicole Kidman, Nicolas Cage. 6.20 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2. (2011, M) Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. 8.30 Shark Night. (2011, 16) Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan. A sexy summer weekend turns into a blood-soaked nightmare for a group of college students trapped on an island surrounded by underwater predators. 10.00 Just Go With It. (2011, M) 11.55 Flypaper. (2011, 16) Patrick Dempsey. 1.25 Confined. (2010, PG) 2.55 Shark Night. (2011, 16) Sara Paxton. 4.20 November Christmas. (2010, PG) 5.55 Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2. (2011, M)

6.40 The Man In The Iron Mask. (1998, M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons. 8.50 Fantastic Four. (2005, PG) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba. 10.35 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999, PG) Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles. 12.15 Braveheart. (1995, 16) Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau. 3.10 Uptown Girls. (2003, M) Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning. 4.40 Definitely, Maybe. (2008, M) Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin. 6.30 We Own The Night. (2007, 16) Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix. A New York nightclub manager tries to save his brother and father from the Russian mafia. 8.30 Mamma Mia! (2008, PG) Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep. The story of a bride-tobe trying to find her real father, told using hit songs by the popular 1970s’ group ABBA. 10.25 The Blues Brothers. (1980, 16) John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd. 12.35 Brokeback Mountain. (2004, M) Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal. 2.50 Uptown Girls. (2003, M) Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning. 4.20 Definitely, Maybe. (2008, M) Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin.

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Methven’s Ben Wright stretches for the forehand return during his doubles match against Fairton on Saturday.

By Jonathan Leask Convincing wins were the order of the day as open A grade tennis started their second round on Saturday. Round one winners Hampstead bounced back from their first loss of the season to record a convincing 5-1 win over Tinwald, while Fairton started the second round in emphatic fashion recording a 6-0 clean sweep of Methven, and Allenton showed they are the real deal with a comprehensive 5-1 win over Dorie. Allenton got their day off to a super start claiming both doubles rubbers, handing Rhys Cromie a rare defeat. Tony Brosnahan and Jack Deeley combined to beat Cromie and Polly Withers 6-1, 6-2 while Ashleigh Leonard and Brentton Donaldson were too strong for Todd Boag and Jess McCloy 6-1, 6-0. Dorie’s lone point came from Cromie as he kept his lengthy singles winning streak intact by beating Brosnahan 6-1, 6-1. However Deeley dealt with Withers 6-0, 6-1, Leonard beat Boag 6-2, 6-1 and Donaldson dominated McCloy 6-0, 6-1 for Allenton to take a 5-1 win. Fairton managed a clean sweep of Methven, but was made to work for it. Peter Leonard and Rebecca Robinson handled Methven’s Jayden Cromie and Ben Wright 6-2, 6-1 and Phil Crozier and Brad Chisnall wore down Stacey Hopwood and Georgie Mears to win 6-4, 6-0. Leonard and Cromie then played out an epic battle in the number one singles. Leonard clinched the first set 6-3 but Cromie fought back in the second taking the tie break to win 7-6 (7-5) sending the match to a third set tie-break. The big hitting battle continued but it was Leonard that finished the stronger for a 10-7 tiebreak win. The number fours also played out a three-set battle where Chisnall was all over Mears in the first set 6-0, but Mears fought back in the second to take it 7-5 before Chisnall got back on top to take the match tie break 10-4. To complete the rout Robinson was too good for Wright 6-2, 6-2 and Crozier overcame Hopwood 6-2, 6-1. Hampstead recovered from suffering their first loss to Fairton last week by sweeping aside Tinwald 5-1. The doubles were shared with Tom Deeley and Joe Langley taking down Tinwald’s Simon Jordan and Luke Glendining 7-5, 6-3. Aidan Mitchell and Isaac Langley came back from a set down to beat Ben Deeley and William Blacklow 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-8). Hampstead were then dominant in the singles as Tom Deeley dominated Jordan 6-3, 6-3 and Langley outgunned Glendining 6-1, 6-1, and 12-year-old Ben Deeley was too strong for the 14-year-old Mitchell 6-0, 6-2. Blacklow won by default to round out the 5-1 win.

Honours even Adelaide hoodoo for Phoenix at Eden Park By Daniel Richardson

A pair of unlikely performances left honours even after the opening day of the Plunket Shield clash between Auckland and Canterbury at Eden Park No 2 yesterday. After a rare five-wicket bag from Kyle Mills put Auckland in control, English import Gareth Andrews rescued Canterbury from trouble with an unbeaten century batting at No 8. By the end of the day Canterbury had reached 327-8 in their quest to overtake Auckland, two points above them in fourth, in the Plunket Shield standings. Canterbury’s chances of achieving that result would have been significantly longer were it not for Andrews. The Englishman belied his first class average of 23 by reaching 126no from just 144 balls, smacking six sixes in the first century of his 72-match first class career. His efforts overshadowed the bowling of Mills, a man who has rarely found success in the white clothing throughout his career. The seamer snatched the last four wickets to fall on the day to record only his fourth five-wicket haul since making his debut 15 seasons ago. With Peter Fulton away on international duty, 20-year-old Tom Latham was handed the captaincy for Canterbury and he promptly won the toss and elected to bat. By lunch that decision was beginning to look an errant one, as the visitors slumped to 79-5. But, after the break, Dean Brownlie and Todd Astle set about resurrecting the innings with the Wizards’ first partnership of note. Both men made half centuries before Astle was dismissed for a breezy 50 to bring Andrews to the crease. The Englishman stroked 89 in his last match for Canterbury and he quickly showed he had lost none

The South Australian horror show continued for the Wellington Phoenix last night as they were beaten 3-1 by Adelaide United in an entertaining A-League encounter at Hindmarsh Stadium. Adelaide has proven a tough place to go for the Phoenix and they’ve now lost eight of their 11 trips there during their short A-League existence. They were on the back foot from early on as the in-form Jeremy Brockie was ruled out with a hamstring niggle, which gave Louis Fenton the chance to start. Midfielder Dani Sanchez also made his long-awaited return to

NBL Results, Standings NBL Rd 11 NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS 97 (C Jackson 31 A Pledger 13 D Boucher 10) bt CAIRNS TAIPANS 76 (J Wilson 18 D Rychart 15 S Edwards 15) at Vector Arena. WOLLONGONG HAWKS 78 (L Hurdle 18 R Martin 14 A MacMillan 12) bt PERTH WILDCATS 75 (K Lisch 17 S Redhage 15 G Hire 13) at WIN Entertainment Centre. SYDNEY KINGS 70 (I Crosswhite 16 D Lazare 14 C Henry 13) bt WOLLONGONG HAWKS 63 (R Martin 16 O Forman 14 D Gruber 13) in overtime at Sydney Entertainment Centre. TOWNSVILLE CROCODILES 80 (G Ervin 21 P

Mark Paston completely misjudged a Marcelo Carrusca free kick that sailed in to Paston’s net untouched. There was a more than a hint of controversy surrounding the goal as there was a suggestion that it should have been an indirect free kick, which meant the goal shouldn’t have stood as it went straight in from Carrusca’s boot. But there was no doubt about the second from the 29-year-old Argentine as he danced his way to the edge of the area and buried a shot in to the bottom corner that gave Paston no chance. Portugeuse midfielder Fabio Ferreira then gave Adelaide a three-goal advantage just on the stroke of half-time as he found himself with plenty of space in the

box and finished from close range. The Phoenix should have gone in to the break with at least one goal next to their name on the scoreboard but a Stein Huysegems finish was incorrectly disallowed for offside. Herbert would have been within his rights to tear the paint off the dressing room walls with a blast for his players after a sub-standard opening stanza and the message seemed to get through to his men in the second spell who brought more to the contest. Sanchez marked his return to the field with a late goal as the Phoenix finished the stronger of the sides but it was to little too late for the Wellingtonians to pull off an unlikely comeback. - APNZ

Weather gods shine on skiers Kate Brady, 12, eyes up her next buoy during a slalom run at the water-ski Lake Hood Club’s three event tournament on Saturday. The weather went to plan allowing all three events to be run on one day, starting with the slalom in the morning and the trick and jump in the afternoon.

Kyle Mills: five wicket bag of that form, attacking from the outset to lead his side towards a respectable total. He and Brownlie had put on 119 for the seventh wicket by the time Brownlie fell for 75. But the loss of his partner did nothing to deter Andrews’ charge towards three figures, surpassing his previous highest score of 92 before bringing up his maiden first class ton from 127 balls. Ryan McCone became Mills’ fifth victim late in the day, leaving Andrews and Will Lonsdale (3no) unbeaten overnight. - APNZ

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the starting line-up after being on the shelf for an extended period with a knee injury as Alex Smith made way. The Phoenix have been under pressure during the past fortnight as their style of play has been criticised and owner Gareth Morgan made his feelings known in a radio interview on Thursday and said the side needed to produce a better on-field product. It was hard to deny the club’s endeavour yesterday as the Ricki Herbert-coached side played aggressively but their leaky defence through the middle of the park proved costly. The midfield was hardly to blame for the first goal they conceded though as Phoenix goalkeeper

Crawford 15 M Norton 13) bt ADELAIDE 36ERS 75 (L Schenscher 18 D Johnson 16 M Creek 11) at Adelaide Arena. MELBOURNE TIGERS 83 (C Goulding 27 J Flynn 20 A Ballinger 14) bt CAIRNS TAIPANS 77 (J Wilson 28 C Tragardh 14 A Grabau 13) at State Netball and Hockey Centre. P W L Pts Won NZ Breakers 12 9 3 109.35 75.00 Perth Wildcats 12 8 4 108.07 66.67 Wollongong Hawks 12 8 4 107.31 66.67 Sydney Kings 14 9 5 100.67 64.29 Adelaide 36ers 12 5 7 97.43 41.67 Cairns Taipans 12 4 8 96.84 33.33 Melbourne Tigers 11 3 8 96.60 27.27 Townsville Crocodiles 13 3 10 87.50 23.08

NBA results NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): ATLANTA HAWKS 93 Golden State Warriors 115 CHICAGO BULLS 83 Brooklyn Nets 82

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MINNESOTA T-WOLVES 114 Dallas Mavs 106 UTAH JAZZ 86 Memphis Grizzlies 99 CHARLOTTE BOBCATS 98 Orlando Magic 107 NEW YORK KNICKS 103 Cleveland Cavaliers 102 MIAMI HEAT 102 Washington Wizards 72 DETROIT PISTONS 77 Indiana Pacers 88 MILWAUKEE BUCKS 85 L.A. Clippers 111 SAN ANTONIO SPURS103 Boston Celtics 88

Boxing Arthur Abraham v Mehdi Bouadla Result from the WBO Super Middleweight fight yesterday: Arthur Abraham (GER) bt Mehdi Bouadla (FRA) on a 8th round TKO.

Football English Premier League English Premier League results and standings

Liverpool 1 (Gerrard 87) Aston Villa 3 (Benteke 29, 51, Weimann 40) Stoke City 1 (Jones 52) Everton 1 (Shawcross 36 og) Manchester United 3 (van Persie 16, Cleverley 19, Rooney 59) Sunderland 1 (Campbell 72) Norwich City 2 (Pilkington 15, Hoolahan 64) Wigan Athletic 1 (Maloney 51) QPR 2 (Taarabt 52, 68) Fulham 1 (Petric 88) Newcastle United 1 (Ba 51) Manchester City 3 (Aguero 10, Javi Garcia 39, Y Toure 78) Standings P W D L F A Pts Manchester United 17 14 0 3 43 24 42 Manchester City 17 10 6 1 33 15 36 Chelsea 16 8 5 3 28 17 29 Everton 17 6 9 2 28 21 27 Tottenham Hotspur 16 8 2 6 29 25 26 West Brom Albion 16 8 2 6 24 21 26 Norwich City 17 6 7 4 19 25 25 Arsenal 16 6 6 4 26 16 24 Stoke City 17 5 9 3 15 13 24 Swansea 16 6 5 5 26 21 23

West Ham 16 6 4 6 21 20 22 Liverpool 17 5 7 5 23 23 22 Fulham 17 5 5 7 28 29 20 Aston Villa 17 4 6 7 15 24 18 Newcastle United 17 4 5 8 19 26 17 Sunderland 17 3 7 7 18 24 16 16 4 3 9 22 32 15 Southampton Wigan Athletic 17 4 3 10 18 32 15 QPR 17 1 7 9 15 30 10 Reading 16 1 6 9 19 31 9 Leading Goalscorers 12: Demba Ba (Newcastle United), Michu (Swansea), Robin van Persie (Manchester United) 10: Luis Suarez (Liverpool) 9: Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur) 8: Marouane Fellaini (Everton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) 7: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur), Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) 6: Edin Dzeko (Manchester City), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Juan Mata (Chelsea), Nikica Jelavic (Everton), Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Sergio

Aguero (Manchester City)

Squash Celtic Squash Club Results from last week’s round of the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league competition: Mick Hooper beat Chris O’Reilly 3-1, Rebecca Abernethy lost to Lucas Hooper 1-2, Brendan Clarke drew with Mick Hooper 2-2, Chrissie Stratford lost to Lucas Hooper 0-3. Paul Cousins beat Sandy Richardson 2-1, Jenni Ryk lost to John Surridge 0-3, Louise Ryk lost to John Surridge 0-3. Billy Nolan beat Paul Cousins 2-1, Steve Devereux lost to Robbie Kok 1-2, Di Ness beat Maria O’Reilly 3-0, Susan Dargue beat Rachel Prendergast 4-1. Pat Summerfield beat Laurence McCormick 3-1, Warren Mackenzie beat Mark Holmes 4-0, Marie Kennedy beat Cath Blacklow 3-0.

• Parker impressive Joseph Parker’s impressive demolition of Richard Tutaki on Saturday night suggested there might be some substance behind the growing hype. Using his blazing hand speed to batter a game but limited Tutaki into submission early in the third round of the Fight for Life in Auckland, Parker turned in the best performance of a fledgling three-fight pro career. It’s still very early days - he only recently turned 20 and is yet to be tested - however the South Auckland Mormon clearly possesses skills seldom seen from a Kiwi prospect. Parker’s emergence adds another layer of interest to burgeoning domestic heavyweight division. With Shane Cameron likely to return to his natural weight class, David Tua a possibility to a return if the money is right, and the celebrity wildcard of Sonny Bill Williams in the mix, there are plenty of high-interest fights in the offing. - NZH

• Series to Black Sticks The Black Sticks women’s team have finished the six-test series with India with a 6-5 victory in the final match in Wellington on Saturday night. The win gave the home side a 5-0 series victory with Wednesday’s 2-2 draw the only blot on New Zealand’s copybook. Up 2-0 early in the match, the Black Sticks let the Indians back into the game to lead 3-2 at halftime. Despite regaining the lead and powering to a 6-3 lead they nearly let that slip away again late in the second spell. Head coach Mark Hager said he was disappointed with the patchy effort. - APNZ

• Seventh title beckons Squash superstar Nicol David will be seeking to extend her record of world titles to seven in eight years on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. David also hopes to show that the pack of would-be rivals is not closing in on her when the championships begin at the Cayman Islands today. The phenomenal Malaysian is one of the longestlasting front runners in the whole of sport, but two losses in recent weeks have offered unexpected encouragement to those who believe the hunt may have found a scent. These rare winners were Raneem El Weleily, the world No.2 from Egypt and England’s world No.7 Alison Waters. Their successes will have galvanised others to believe the chase can succeed. - AFP

• Wenger fights back Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has spent the past few days launching attacks of his own, but tonight he will discover if his players can do the same on the pitch at Reading. The trip to rock-bottom Reading is Arsenal’s first fixture since they were beaten in a League Cup quarter-final penalty shoot-out by Bradford City of League Two last Tuesday. That unleashed an avalanche of criticism towards the Emirates Stadium, with much of it directed at Wenger, who has not led Arsenal to a major trophy in seven seasons. Wenger embarked on a vigorous defence of his own position, claiming he was still “determined” and “hungry” to bring success to the club and silence the critics who feel his 16-year reign should be brought - AFP to an end.

• Hilfenhaus injured Australia’s pace-bowling injury dramas continued yesterday as Ben Hilfenhaus was taken to hospital for scans on a side strain during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka resumed on day three on 4-87 in reply to Australia’s 5(dec)450 at Bellerive Oval and the tourists reached 4-187 when umpires called an early lunch at noon because of a heavy shower. Opener Tillakaratne Dilshan was unbeaten on 103 from 151 balls. The Australians finished the day on 27/0 after Sri Lanka was - AAP dismissed for 336.

• Parkinson ‘hungry’ Joel Parkinson is ravenous for more. “It probably sounds like I’m getting old for an athlete but part of me feels like I’m just getting started,” the 31-year-old Queenslander said after trumping Kelly Slater to claim his breakthrough world championship and maiden Billabong Pipe Masters on the North Shore of Oahu. “To become a Pipe Master and world champion is the ultimate. To do it all in one hit is everything I dreamed of. It was intense but now there’s just relief and I want to do it again. I wish I could get out and surf more heats right now. - AAP

• Apology for headbutt Marouane Fellaini has apologised for headbutting Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross in the 1-1 Premier League draw at the Britannia Stadium. The Belgian midfielder clashed with Shawcross on the hour mark as the players jostled for position at a corner, but the incident went unnoticed by ref Mark Halsey. - AFP

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• Hat-trick for Turner Goals galore, a most unlikely season’s biggest score and a come-from-behind win for pace-setters Waitakere United over second-placed Canterbury United made for a stirring ASB Premiership seventh round bonanza. Yesterday’s individual highlight provided by Rory Turner who netted the season’s second hat-trick in leading Waikato FC to their 6-1 rout over against Otago United under the roof in Dunedin. In total, 18 goals were scored - the biggest haul of the season. - NZH

• Sonny Bill back?

Lauriston’ s Jason King is cleaned out by Tech Stags bowler Sean Burgess during the second round Muirhead Rosebowl clash on Saturday. Lauriston went on to score 120 all out, a total the Stags could not match.

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Coldstream v Allenton

By Jonathan Leask All three visiting teams went home with wins in Mid Canterbury senior cricket’s Muirhead Rosebowl on Saturday. The closest clash of the second round saw Allenton and Coldstream go down to the wire at Lowcliffe, but the hosts fell 11 runs short despite a superb unbeaten innings of 70 from Jono Print. Dave Morrison took a first innings five wicket bag to set the Tech Sharks up for an eight wicket win over Methven, while Bevan Richan claimed a second innings five wicket bag for Lauriston to claim a 36-run win over the Tech Stags.

Allenton snapped a three game losing streak in claiming an 11-run win over Coldstream. Coming off back-to-back byes Allenton started to look in trouble batting first despite Matt Tait’s 39, before Mitchell Stoddart and Adam Wilson combined for a big middle order partnership. Stoddart made 54 and Wilson 46 as Allenton went on to finish up all out for 193. For the home side Andrew Bennett took 3/22 and Tom Stephens 3/31. The hosts then got off to a solid start with Regan Broker and Tim Penno getting through to 44 for the first wicket, when Broker fell for 17. When Penno was out on 29 Jono

Print came to the crease, and he anchored the innings with a restrained approach until the target came in sight and the overs were coming to a close. Print opened up the shoulders and started to score more freely, but the only problem was he ran out of partners at the other end as Coldstream was all out for 182 in the 44th over leaving Print stranded on 70 not out. Cawte Whiting took the first three wickets in the innings with Ryan Stoddart also taking 3/25, with Wayne McDowell returning at the death to take the last two wickets for an 11-run win. It was Coldstream’s first outing without linchpin Richard Print who damaged his medial ligament

and dislocated his patella in a representative match against North Otago, and will be out for the rest of the season leaving a big hole to fill.

Tech Stags v Lauriston Lauriston survived a middle order collapse to post a defendable total, and did just that to secure the win over the Tech Stags. Lauriston made a solid start as Nick Gilbert scored 28 and Bevan Richan 21 to get Lauriston to 54-2 before the middle order fell over. Batting at nine Jeremy Duckmanton came to the rescue, top scoring with 38 to get Lauriston through to 120 all out. Tom Baird and BJ Binnie did the damage in the middle, with Baird taking 3/25 off seven and Binnie

3/24 off his seven while Sean Burgess also had 3/34 off nine. Despite 18 from Burgess the Stags got off to a rocky start before Binnie and Hayden Sinclair combined in the middle for the Stags to look to be back on track. However, when Binnie was out for 24 and Sinclair 17 the Stags lower order folded to be all out for 84. Richan claimed a five wicket bag with a superb nine overs producing 5/13, with Scott Morgan and Rob Hooper taking two wickets each in the 36-run win.

Methven v Tech Sharks The Methven Domain has proved a happy hunting ground for the Tech Sharks in recent times, recording a second convincing win

over Methven for the season. Methven won the toss and elected to bat first. It was slow scoring as they made their way to 84 all out in the 39th over. Dave Morrison produced a standout spell taking 5/28 off his nine overs, with the other wickets shared around. Ben Kitching top scored for Methven with 23 and Mitch Sim also made 17, but 25 wides considerably boosted the home side’s total. It made no matter for the Sharks who were sitting pretty at 74/0 before losing two wickets on their way to surpassing the target in the 22nd over. Ben Mably made 33 while Matt Miller finished 31 not out.

Touchy Feely takes touch title Chiefs ‘hard done by’ Mini Monsters’ Ben Baker puts on a step during his playoff game against the Panthers at the Methven Touch finals on Friday night. The finals were hotly contested with four matches going to a drop-off including two matches along the way to finding a new senior champion. Touchy Feely and Jaye’s Team were all square at 2-2 at full time heading to a drop off where Touchy Feely scored the winner while Methven Seed had a 3-0 win over Anderson Joinery to advance to the final. The final was also a tight tussle that ended tied up at 3-3 and headed into a drop off. Methven Seed had first use of the ball but were held out by Touchy Feely who converted their possession into a championship winning try. Earlier, Red Vortex took out the intermediate final beating Oblivion 3-1. Methven Touch enjoyed a good season with bigger numbers featuring 16 senior teams and nine junior teams.

By Patrick McKendry They have the award that counts - a Super Rugby trophy - but the Chiefs and their coach Dave Rennie failed to win over the New Zealand Rugby Awards judges and it’s hard to see what more they could have done. Their effort this year in claiming the first title in the franchise’s history was a triumph built on selection, team-work and coaching, yet the judges overlooked the Chiefs for team of the year and Rennie for the coach award in favour of the All Blacks and Steve Hansen. Being overlooked will hardly worry the players or Rennie but their supporters are likely to be less forgiving, and regardless it’s worth looking back at an achievement which looked extremely unlikely even after the season kicked off. Hansen did well at the All Blacks this year

By Gregor Paul Defeat to England is likely to cause a rethink on many aspects of the All Blacks season in 2013, not the least of which is the number of games they play. In the days leading up to the Twickenham encounter, New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew was exploring options to play a fourth game on next year’s

November tour. The All Blacks are slated to play Ireland, England and France but were considering adding a game - as they have done since 2005 outside the official window. The arrival of AIG as a second key sponsor has reduced the financial imperative for these revenue-raising fixtures: For the immediate future, extra games will be sought only if the coaching panel asks for them. Before the test in London, it is believed All Black coach

Steve Hansen was interested in adding a game - possibly a clash against the Barbarians. That would have provided competitive opposition and a chance to blood some young players in an intense game that wasn’t a test. Tew was also in tentative talks with the Welsh union about a full test in Cardiff, as the two unions have a longstanding agreement about looking to play additional fixtures. Certainly one of those games

was a contender to be finalised until the All Blacks were so comprehensively defeated at Twickenham. The idea of an extra game in 2013 lost much of its appeal in the aftermath of the loss. That test was the All Blacks’ 14th in six months and they played like a team that had run out of physical and mental energy. It was, classically, a game too far and now the desire to play that extra game next year has cooled significantly. - NZH

• Murray outgunned Rowing star Eric Murray will be heading back to his day job a little the worse for wear today after surviving three rounds in the boxing ring against Manu ‘The Beast’ Vatuvei. Murray deserves kudos for taking on the fearsome Vatuvei when no one in rugby’s ranks put their hand up, but his efforts won’t exactly go down in the annals of great charity boxing bouts. With Murray dutifully clutching his gloves to his face and dancing from side to side, it was more a case of run for your life than Fight for Life. “That’s really what we did in training,” Murray said. “Look at my muscles. I don’t have anything compared to that guy [Vatuvei].” - NZH

• Best Heartland player He only went because it promised to be a good night out in Auckland with his partner, but Wanganui captain Peter Rowe found himself back in aftermatch function mode on Friday night. But this was no ordinary or obligatory captain’s speech Rowe was shaking hands with Richie McCaw as he accepted the Heartland Championship Player of the Year trophy from the All Black captain at the national rugby awards. The recognition was yet another solid consolation for the Wanganui captain after the disappointment in East Coast’s remarkable comeback victory in the Meads Cup final. This included his captaincy of the New Zealand Heartland XV on its November tour to Samoa.-WGC

• Fairytale PGA victory Impressionable Victorian golfer Daniel Popovic set his sights on winning a major just minutes after pulling off one of the most stunning victories in Australian sport. His win may not quite have been on par with John Daly’s shock victory as an alternate at the 1991 US PGA but for a player ranked 1251st in the world a week ago, it was something very special. “My goal with golf is to win a major championship. I don’t feel it’s that far off,” said an excited Popovic after a closing with a threeunder-par 69 for a four-shot win over Rod Pampling at the Palmer Coolum resort. His victory as a 400-1 bolter in such a high-profile tournament has fast-tracked him onto the world golf stage. - AAP

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in his new role but the Chiefs had an entirely different coaching panel. Rennie, the former Manawatu coach, teamed with former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith and Waikato stalwarts Tom Coventry and Andrew Strawbridge and immediately set about building something a little different. The Chiefs bought into Rennie’s way, even Sonny Bill Williams, who thrived in Hamilton. Before Rennie, Smith and Co arrived at the Chiefs, the team usually finished the season early. Their one moment on the big stage had been making the final against the Bulls, a match which ended in a 61-17 rout. This year, though, they accounted for the Crusaders in the semi-final before beating the travel-weary Sharks in a one-sided final. They overcame adversity and turned on the razzle dazzle. It was an epic achievement, which just one award could have recognised. It’s a pity the judges weren’t believers. - APNZ

The initial prognosis was not promising but Panasonic hope Sonny Bill Williams will play for them again this season. When he tore his pectoral muscle playing Mitsubishi Dynaboars in late October, it was expected to sideline him until at least the beginning of the NRL season in March. But Wild Knights head coach Norifumi Nakajima said the club was not ruling out a Williams return. “We hope he will come back and play for us in the finals series,” said Nakajima. “He is a very important player and would be good to have him fit for the play-offs.” The Japanese Top League season culminates with the final on January 27. - NZH

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Jake O’Grady celebrates victory in the 200m at the Lake Hood Open Water swim on Saturday, having earlier competed as part of a 4x2.5km relay team.

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two-time defending champion Henry Norris had to settle for third. In the women’s race Ashburton’s Grace Sommerville completed a hat-trick of wins seeing off her Australian rival Emily Seymour, making it back-to-back wins over Seymour after beating her at the recent New South Wales Championships, but Seymour maintains a 3-2 lead in the headto-head battle.

By Jonathan Leask The Lake Hood Open Water Swim crowned a new champion with Phillip Ryan winning the third annual event on Saturday. Ryan, a former New Zealand open water champion in 2010, took out the 10km race followed in by Isaac Foote from the Wellington high performance centre, while

The 10km swimmers were also joined by an inaugural 4x2.5km relay which was won by an-all male Ashburton Swim team featuring Jake O’Grady, Sam Woolf, Adam Tupper and Joseph Brown, and although they claimed the bragging rights over the team of local triathletes they still trailed home behind Sommerville. With the event attracting its largest field, breaking the 100

mark for the first time, Ashburton swim coach Carl Gordon believes it’s a sign that they are on to a good thing. “I think the final tally was 110 or something like that which is great but the fact we had more of a national flavour, and even a bit of an international flavour, means we can only get better from here,” Gordon said. “We had Phillip Rush from

Swimming New Zealand lakeside, and he said he liked what he saw and would encourage more swimmers to come along as well as various coaches and swimmers from throughout the country who will hopefully spread the word. “Then we had Emily who enjoyed her time here, apart from being beaten, and so we might just see a few more Australians here next year.”

Competitors were greeted by 19 degree waters, a far cry from the chilly 14 degrees of last year’s event, and although the forecast sunshine was hidden by the overcast conditions it was still comfortably warm, despite a bit of wind. “There was a bit of chop out there but it was relatively ideal conditions. “Not too easy and not too hard.”

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Black Caps, Proteas ‘closer than imagined’ The New Zealand and South Africa cricket sides seem separated by a gulf in class as wide as the Indian Ocean, but there are more similarities than differences in the shortest form. Twenty20 cricket has a way of levelling the playing field, and the Black Caps’ best chance of experiencing success in their tour of the Republic is surely in the three-match series starting on Saturday morning (NZT).

hit-and-giggle format for the two teams, with South Africa winning six of 12 matches and New Zealand even worse with five from 14. Those win totals would have been reversed, though, had the Black Caps’ batsmen seen the side home from an eminently winnable position in the third match of the Proteas’ tour to New Zealand earlier in the year. After Martin Guptill (78 from 55) and Richard Levi (117 from 51) made defining contributions to leave the series level heading into the final game, New Zealand

failed to muster 25 runs from the final five overs despite having seven wickets in hand. The two teams have changed significantly since that series and, with Faf du Plessis handed the T20 reins for the South Africa, both also have new captains. The tourists head into the first match in Durban with six of their 15-man squad having never played a T20 international, while the hosts have four debutants in their ranks. Only six Black Caps have played double-digit T20s for their country, leaving the squad average at 14

matches, while South Africa have seven such ‘veterans’ and possess an average of 12. All of which goes to show, even with off-field drama still fresh in the New Zealanders’ minds, the first challenge in this trying tour is more Mt Cook than Mt Everest. “[We have] five new faces and South Africa have named four new faces so it will be a good, closelycontested series,” said spinner Ronnie Hira. “We played them at home earlier in the year and ran them close in the Twenty20s. Hopefully we can bring some of that

out here to South Africa and give them a good run for their money.” The remodelled look of the Black Caps was reflected, Hira said, by new captain Brendon McCullum in a speech to his charges in which he backed the likes of 22-yearolds Corey Anderson and Jimmy Neesham to spur on the old guard. “Hopefully they’ll bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to it and drag the older guys along - those were Brendon’s words. Hopefully we can hit the ground running, get a good performance on Friday night and go from there.” - APNZ

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The Proteas may be the No 1 side in tests and share with England the top billing in the one-day game, but they are a comparatively lowly fifth in the T20 standings. New Zealand, sitting in eighth, are hardly in a position of strength but the rankings will give them hope of an upset, as will a number of other factors. The sides’ last Twenty20 action came at the World Cup in Sri Lanka, where both bowed out without a victory at the super eight stage. The performances continued a rather underwhelming year in the

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Guardian Weather

Monday, 17 December 2012

RANGIORA

Wa i m a k a r i r i

LAKE COLERIDGE

Map for today

DARFIELD

LYTTELTON

Rakaia

ASHBURTON

Ash

Geraldine

Ran

burto

gitata

TIMARU

Compiled by

Waimate

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

NZ Today

TODAY

Fine with high cloud and northwesterlies, then a late southerly change brings rain to South Canterbury at night.

Rain near the Divide and scattered falls spreading further east. Wind at 1000m: NW 50 km/h easing. Wind at 2000m: NW gale 70 km/h easing to 50 km/h later.

MAX

27 OVERNIGHT MIN 12

MAX

20 OVERNIGHT MIN 10

MAX

21 OVERNIGHT MIN 9

MAX

27 OVERNIGHT MIN 12

Midnight Tonight

Wind less than km/h 30

TODAY

THURSDAY: Fine. Northwesterlies.

AKAROA

Canterbury High Country

WEDNESDAY: Becoming fine. Light winds.

LINCOLN

Canterbury Plains

TODAY: High cloud and warm northwest, late southerly. TOMORROW: Rain, then clearing. Southerlies, then northeast.

CHRISTCHURCH

METHVEN

Ashburton Forecast

30 to 59

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

TOMORROW Morning rain clearing, but remaining cloudy. Southerly winds turning northeast.

60 plus

WEDNESDAY morning min max

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

18 15 19 16 15 17 16 14 15 10 14 12 10

23 23 27 23 20 23 26 19 27 28 23 24 21

Fine after morning cloud. Light winds.

THURSDAY

NZ Situation Fine. Northwesterlies. A series of front should move across New Zealand tomorrow. An anticyclone should move onto FRIDAY the country on Wednesday. On Thursday a ridge of high pressure should hold over the North Island A period of rain with a southerly change. while northerlies spread onto the South Island.

TOMORROW

FZL: Lowering to 3200m

FZL: Above 3000m

Rain clearing and fine spells developing. Wind at 1000m: N 20 km/h turning NW. Wind at 2000m: NW 40 km/h rising to 60 km/h

WEDNESDAY Fine. Westerly winds dying out.

THURSDAY Fine. Cloud increasing near the divide. Northwesterlies strengthening.

FRIDAY Rain developing. Strong or gale northwesterlies turning southerly.

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fine 13 25 rain 5 8 fine 24 34 rain -1 2 fine 22 34 showers 23 34 fine 12 21 fine 16 28 showers 12 26 rain 23 28 thunder 26 34 rain 20 24 showers 4 7 rain 4 7 rain 3 8 rain 6 7 showers 9 19 showers 20 21 showers 21 24 cloudy 5 19 rain 25 32 rain 13 23 rain 24 31 showers 4 9 rain 12 16 rain 9 13 fine 13 22 cloudy -20 -18 rain 24 27 fine 11 23 rain 12 14 showers 7 9 fine 15 27 showers 22 30 rain 6 16 rain 12 16 fine -3 3 rain 24 30 rain 1 2 showers 19 23 rain 17 19 fine 12 21 rain 6 12 rain 3 15 rain 4 7

John Moore Branch Manager

River Levels

cumecs

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 9:15 am, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 9:00 am, yesterday

173.1 7.80 10.2 113.6

Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

min grass 16 hour Dec 2012 min to date to date

28.1

9.9

Temperatures °C

Rainfall mm

Wind km/h

max gust

4.9

0.0

27.0 771.1

E 33

Christchurch Airport 23.3 14.8 14.8

0.0

27.2 651.2

E 37

Timaru Airport

0.0

5.8 601.0

E 20

Average

21.3

Average

9.9

21.0

10.4

19.6

8.6

25.7

Average

8.1

7.9

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Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

Monday 9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

Tuesday 9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

669

609

509

Wednesday

9 noon 3

9 pm

2 1 0

1:23

7:42 1:55 8:08 2:20 8:39 2:53 9:08 3:17 9:37 3:52 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 5:45 am Set 9:13 pm Fair

Fair fishing Rise 10:03 am Set 11:53 pm

Rise 5:45 am Set 9:14 pm Bad

Bad fishing Rise 11:14 am

Full moon 28 Dec 11:23 pm www.ofu.co.nz

10:07

Rise 5:45 am Set 9:14 pm Good

Good fishing Set 12:23 am Rise 12:21 pm

Last quarter 5 Jan

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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