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A Netherby shopkeeper was held at knifepoint and forced to hand over cash during a late night robbery on Tuesday. As the female Netherby Four Square shop attendant was closing the store for the day about 9pm, a man, believed to be of Maori descent,

threatened her with a knife. He held the woman at knifepoint, forcing her to re-enter the store and hand over a “sum of money” from the office area. Police said the offender then jumped into what is believed to be a dark blue vehicle and fled the scene, leaving the attendant shaken at the store on the corner of Albert and Bridge streets. Ashburton police are now seeking a Maori man

believed to be between 25 to 35 years of age. When contacted last night, the Netherby Four Square shop owners did not wish to comment, saying it was now a matter in the police’s hands. The aggravated robbery is the latest in a string of targeted attacks at the convenience store. In March last year, a “petty thief ” smashed a window and made off with two bottles of cola, racking up a repair bill

worth thousands of dollars. In September 2011, a window was broken to gain entry to the store and two men were charged with taking three boxes of beer and eight bottles of wine worth $271. Then a couple of months later police dealt with another burglary where the offenders entered through a front window, which they had dislodged with a concrete block. Alcohol was again the target.

SUSPICIOUS? Any suspicious behaviour in this area or information relating to Tuesday night’s incident can be passed on to Constable Glen Richardson on 03 307-8406 at the Ashburton police or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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Ashton Kutcher has been crowned US TV’s highest-paid actor in a new poll after banking an impressive $US24 million ($A25.35 million) in the past year. The star has edged out his Two and a Half Men co-star Jon Cryer to take the Forbes magazine title, with his castmate earning $US21 million between June, 2012 to June, 2013. Comedian Ray Romano placed third with $US16 million. – WENN

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A marine science instructor snorkeling off the Southern California coast spotted something out of a fantasy novel: the silvery carcass of an 5-metre-long, serpent-like oarfish (above). Jasmine Santana of the Catalina Island Marine Institute needed more than 15 helpers to drag the giant sea creature to shore on Monday. Staffers at the institute are calling it the discovery of a lifetime. Because oarfish dive more than 914m deep, sightings of the creatures are rare and they are largely unstudied, according to CIMI. – AP

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Lorde wins top award Lorde wins NZ’s top songwriting prize Teen chart-topper Lorde has added New Zealand’s top songwriting prize to her international acclaim. Lorde, whose real name is Ella Yelich-O’Connor, and her collaborator Joel Little, were awarded the 2013 Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) Silver Scroll at a ceremony at Auckland’s Vector Arena for her US number one single Royals. It beat out songs by Anna Coddington, Tattletale Saints, the Phoenix Foundation and Aaradhna to take out New Zealand’s only peer-voted songwriting award on Tuesday night. – AAP

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■ ASHBURTON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Organisation ‘seriously under-rated’ BY SUE NEWMAN

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The Ashburton Business Association is a sleeping giant that could become a strong player in determining the way the Ashburton District is run says retiring committee member Bob McDonald. Mr McDonald is one of a trio of long serving committee members who have stepped down from office, but all three intend to remain members of an organisation they say is seriously under-rated by many business owners. The association had the potential to be a strong, independent lobby group on issues that affected all business people but to do that it needed more sup-

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port from more businesses, Mr McDonald said. “The idea would be to have 1000 members an then we’d be a strong lobby group to council. The number who actually belong to the association is small compared to the number of

businesses in town and that’s a shame.” In the 20 years he had been with the association, Mr McDonald said it had gone from an organisation that was just for retailers to one that was for all business people. Max Cawte has also left the committee after an eight year stint, saying the business association still had a long way to go in its development. “It’s the only organisation that tackles council and takes it to task on issues. We need to build our strength. It’s a group that has a lot of influence because we’re independent and we have a free voice.” He believes complacency in the business community keeps people from joining up. “It’s been too easy for a lot

of people here. People here are very conservative. There seems to be no unity in the business community.” When the going got tough, however, people were quick to call on the association to fight from their corner, such as the time the Ashburton District Council put rents up on its commercial properties, Mr Cawte said. “We had a big surge in membership but only about five of those are still members. They used us and moved on and that’s pretty disappointing.” The association struggled financially with its only income from subscriptions, Boulevard Day and one or two other events and that meant it could not afford the full-time executive of-

ficer it needed, he said. Executive officer Sue Cooper’s contract runs out at the end of this month. Growing its membership was key to the organisation’s financial stability and for it to become the strong force it needed to be as a lobby group, Mr Cawte said. “Without members we can’t do anything.” Chairman Stuart Cross has also stepped down. Growing business commitments meant it was impossible to do justice to the chairmanship, he said. He’s remaining a member and said he’s as committed as ever to seeing the association having a much stronger role as an independent voice on community issues.

Community urged to show their true colours BY MYLES HUME

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Mid Cantabrians are being asked to show their true colours. Green and gold is set to cover the district as Mid Canterbury rugby fans look to drum up a wave of support for the local Heartland squad in their do or die semifinal against the West Coast on Saturday. Mid Canterbury Rugby Supporters’ Club president Colin Morgan has two $100 Ashburton Trust vouchers, one that will go towards the best dressed supporter, while the other will be handed to the shop owner with the best dressed shop window on Saturday. He hoped the final surge of support would help the Hammers jump the final hurdle before the final. “The support this year has been great for the team, and they have played some really good rugby,

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they all seem to be focused on one thing and that’s getting the Meads Cup,” Mr Morgan said. The Ashburton Trust is also doing its part to get the district behind the boys, with up to 70 tickets to be given away across five venues tomorrow night. With the table-topping Mid Canterbury Heartland rugby squad only dropping one match this season, Mr Morgan said for the 70 supporters’ club members, and a strong core group of fans, it had been a memorable season. “And now there may only be two weeks to go, if we win this week the final will not coincide with the A&P Show so we may finally be able to play a final at the showgrounds,” Mr Morgan said. Saturday’s semifinal against the resurgent West Coast kicks off at 2.30pm at the Ashburton Showground.

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■ NOVOPAY REPAIRS

Seminar to sort out payrolls By Myles HuMe

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Mid Canterbury principals are doubtful training to enter end and start of year staffing data will be enough to stop another series of major payroll blunders. Today, a seminar will be held at the Hotel Ashburton that will feature training on how to electronically report complex staffing information for the end of the schooling year and beginning of 2014. The training is part of a $6 million package the Government has piled on top of the mounting Novopay repair bill

“to ensure the end of year/ start of year process in the school payroll runs smoothly”. It comes in response to last year’s disastrous payroll problems, which saw some school staff penniless in the lead up to Christmas, leaving some schools to pay their employees out of their cash reserves over the summer break. Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose said it was a complex process, which included submitting information about staff who were coming and going, identifying staff who were not to be paid over the summer break and changes in hours for some part-time

workers. “Given the performance of Novopay in the past I am very apprehensive that the data will be processed properly, I am concerned once again it will open up a raft of mispayments, underpayments and overpayments,” Mr Melrose said. With the help of online programmes and tomorrow’s seminar, Mr Melrose remained hopeful the technical support and training would “soften the impact”, but believed it would only work if schools and Novopay staff both worked at a competent level. Fourteen Mid Canterbury schools have signed up for to-

day’s seminar. Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president and Longbeach School principal Neil Simons said he was attending the seminar to “get up to speed” with the changes for end of year staffing reporting. “I am a bit nervous about this, it’s a crucial stage in the payment of staff for the year and it needs to be done right.” School support company Solutions and Services is running the seminar and its South Island payroll training support manager Cheryl Jenkins said the “hands-on” training had already provided relief for a lot of school administrators.

■ MAN BOOKER WINNER

‘I feel so proud and so excited’ Winning the Man Booker prize was like being “plunged into a bath of ice,” New Zealand author Eleanor Catton said. Catton, 28, won the prize for her novel The Luminaries at a gala dinner held in London yesterday. When she heard her name read out as winner she heard “a whiteness and roaring in my ear,” Catton told Campbell Live. “There’s a lot of pressure when Camilla Parker-Bowles is sharing the stage with you,” she said. “My mouth just became so dry when I was speaking, and I felt like I’d acquired about 10 extra teeth. “But it’s just been such a ride for me, it’s been so much fun.” Catton said the prize had made her feel more like a New Zealander. “One of the kind of strange consequences for me of the Man Booker and all the fuss that’s been happening ever since the long-list came out, is that I feel more like a New Zealander than ever,” she said.

“I feel so proud and so excited to be showing the world that there’s really exciting things happening in our country on a literary level, and I’m not alone in this by any means.” She said New Zealanders were starting to “feel confident that our stories are worth telling”. Speaking from the awards dinner, Catton said she was “just absolutely over the moon”. She had prepared a speech but had superstitiously hidden it at the bottom of her handbag to avoid tempting fate. “And then I had to root through to find it and it was very embarrassing,” she told Radio New Zealand. Asked how the win would change her life, she said it was a little bit daunting. “I’m a tiny wee bit worried, I don’t know how this is going to solidify in my mind in the days to come, but I’m really conscious of the fact that struggle is really important for art and if artists stop struggling they lose something, they lose a kind of intensity or whatever

it is, so I’m going to have to keep that in mind in the years to come. “I really don’t want to rest on my laurels in any way.” In winning the Booker, the Auckland writer has become the youngest to take the prize. She will receive a $100,000 prize for the award. The Luminaries, an epic historical novel, is set in 1866 gold-rush Hokitika. The 832-page murdermystery is narrated by 12

men aligned to 12 signs of the zodiac. - APNZ

In brief 3D fundraiser Ashburton movie fans have an opportunity to try out viewing in 3D and raising money for the Ashburton Museum, all in one hit. The museum is staging a movie night fundraiser on October 25, with the feature film Beyond the Edge, an adventure documentary with dramatic re-enactments following Kiwi mountaineering great Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent of Mt Everest. The movie will screen at 3pm at the Regent Cinema, with tickets available from the museum or from Bev Tasker, 303-6003, Anne Stroud, 308-6148 and Liz Quaid, 308-0392.

Population figures Stories in yesterday’s Guardian on the latest population figure for the Ashburton District may have confused some readers. Unfortunately there were several discrepancies in the figures given. The Ashburton District’s population according to this year’s Census is 31,041, a 13.4 per cent increase over the 2006, 27,372.

Storms cost $100m The cost of extreme weather events in New Zealand this year is likely to top $100 million, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says. That would make it the most costly year from storms in New Zealand since 2004, when insurance payouts hit $181 million, said council chief executive Tim Grafton. Costs to date this year are $83 million, including a provisional total of $33.9 million from nationwide storms in June. -APNZ

Battle for moa bones Archaeologists yesterday battled against the tide to rescue 14th century moa bones from a settlement at Awamoa Creek, south of Oamaru. A dig, which involved up to 20 people, began on Tuesday, after Te Runanga o Moeraki approached the Department of Conservation to help rescue cultural artefacts from increasing sea erosion. Ngai Tahu South Island Rock Art Trust archaeologist Brian Allingham said quite a few moa bones were excavated from the site yesterday. - APNZ

Banks to stand trial; vows to fight fraud allegations By HeatHer Mccracken John Banks says he will continue to fight allegations of filing a false election return, but has resigned his ministerial portfolios in the meantime. Banks was committed to trial yesterday by Judge Phil Gittos, following an oral evidence hearing in the Auckland District Court yesterday. The charge was brought in a private prosecution by Graham McCready. Banks pleaded not

guilty. Outside court, he said he had not done anything wrong, and would continue to fight the charge. “There are many more steps that we can take and a number of options that we can pursue, and at the moment we’re looking to do that,” he said. “We believe that the decision today is wrong, and that is the advice from our legal team.” The Act Party Leader said he did not intend to step down pending the outcome of the tri-

al. “This is a private prosecution. This is a process. The process is long and convoluted,” he said. Prosecutor Mr McCready, who did not attend court yesterday to hear the decision, said he was “astounded” at the win. He thought after Tuesday’s submissions that the case had been lost. “I’m very pleased. It’s a win for the man in the street.” Mr McCready said he intended to continue handling the prosecution himself, but would accept help from a senior law-

yer. “If a lawyer steps up and says ‘I’ll take it over’ I’ll say yes, by all means, but not the Crown. The Crown has a conflict of interest.” The charge alleges Banks knowingly filed a false election return after his failed 2010 Auckland mayoral bid, listing donations from Kim Dotcom and SkyCity as anonymous when he knew who they were from. Judge Gittos said in his decision that unchallenged evidence

showed Banks knew of both donations and must therefore have known they could not properly have been recorded as anonymous. At issue was whether Banks knew the donations were falsely recorded on the return, which he claimed not to have read. “Minimal attention to the form would be required to see whether two $25,000 donations from Mr Dotcom’s company had been correctly attributed,” Judge Gittos said. - APNZ

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■ GALE CLEAN-UP

Shelterbelt importance realised BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Shelterbelts ripped out to make way for dairying may make a comeback after windstorm damage. The Ashburton Farm Forestry Association says the recent storms are a good reminder to farmers of the importance of shelterbelts, many of which have disappeared as a tide of dairying has swept across the Mid Canterbury plains. Rather than removing shelter to make way for centre pivots, farmers needed to think about planting shelter to protect them. President Tom Corbett said yesterday he believed many farmers would be interested in attending an association open day next month where the main topic would be the benefits of planting shelter around centre pivots. “The conversation is going to go off to the wind storm, what trees stood up the best, what blew over the worst,” Mr Cor-

bett said. Mr Corbett remembered the 1975 storm, which created widespread damage on his Mayfield farm. But last month’s storm had been almost as bad. He had lost dozens of trees. “When I got past 50 I gave up counting,” he said. He had further losses in Monday’s wind, but centre pivots had remained mostly undamaged. When he installed centre pivots on his sheep, cattle and crop farm, he managed to fit them between shelter belts. He said this had helped protect them from wind damage. Shelterbelts had themselves been a victim of the huge winds, on Mr Corbett’s farm as elsewhere, and it was important farmers planting shelter to protect centre pivots kept the trees trimmed to a level where they would not fall onto irrigation equipment. Next month’s open day would be held on Mr Corbett’s farm and attendees would also visit a neighbouring farm where a cen-

A shelterbelt on Ashburton Farm Forestry Association president Tom Corbett’s Mayﬁeld farm has gaps in it after Monday’s and last month’s strong winds, but still provided protection for centre pivots. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS

tre pivot has been installed. The latter installation also involved retaining a shelterbelt, but top-

ping it so that the centre pivot could run over it. The open day will be Novem-

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■ ASHBURTON A&P SHOW

Show preparations well in hand BY GABRIELLE STUART GABRIELLE.S@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

More than 70 volunteers will have worked to bring together the equestrian section of the Ashburton A&P Show by the time the last horse leaves the ring this year. It is a day that requires months of organising and preparation from everyone involved, from the animals being trained to the stewards in the ring. No one knows it better than equestrian convener Caroline Coulter, who has been working to organise the day together since March this year. She had already received close to 300 entries, with many new entries this year as young horses or young riders came through. The equestrian section covered a huge range of horses, from miniature ponies to massive showjumpers, but she said most of the animals had spent months being prepared. “They’ve all got to be absolutely fit on the day, and that takes a lot of preparation and

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The Ashburton A&P Show runs on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, from 9am at the showgrounds. a lot of training. They need months of work to get them to their peak fitness, and proper feed to get their coats gleaming. “The day before they’ll be washed and primped and plaited and some will even have make up done. They’ll arrive on the day looking absolutely spotless.” New this year is a Ridden Coloured section, which she said was introduced due to growing popularity of pintos and other breeds among local riders. Also new at the show this year are Mid Canterbury Dog Agility displays, as well as transTasman dog trials on the Friday afternoon, featuring some fierce rivalry between New Zealand and Australian farmers.

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Ashburton A&P manager Lucy Raisbeck said that all the trade stands were already fully booked, and with plenty of entries for all the events she was

expecting a fantastic show. She said that hundreds of people had devoted long hours to bringing the show together. “It’s an awful lot of people,

and the vast majority are volunteers donating hours and hours of their time. It’s an extraordinary effort, and we wouldn’t have a show without them.”

■ LEN BROWN AFFAIR

Public opinion softening Public opinion has soffind it easy in his work tened against Auckland life. I don’t trust him”. However, Angela Mayor Len Brown after Bowden wrote: “No, it’s news broke of his affair got nothing to do with - however the majority his job at hand or with of people responding to anyone else for that mata Herald online poll are ter. Leave the guy alone, still calling for him to reit’s none of anyone else’s sign. business”. Mr Brown on Tuesday In a statement, Mr night said he intended Brown said he had told to stay on as mayor and his wife - to whom he has urged residents to stand been married for more by him after admitting Len Brown than 20 years - about the to a two-year affair with a woman appointed to a council advisory affair. On Tuesday night, he said he told panel - later identified as Bevan Chuang. her last week. The affair is believed to have started in Messages have flooded Mr Brown’s Facebook page and an unscientific poll on mid-2011, about a year after Mr Brown’s nzherald.co.nz yesterday showed 56 per wife was treated for throat cancer. Ms Chuang, 32, has sworn an affidavit cent of more than 43,000 respondents and says she has text messages to back believed he should stand down. The figure has dropped slightly from up her claims, according to the report on when news of the scandal went public on the Whale Oil site. Opinions on Queen St were divided as Tuesday and 60 per cent of poll respondto whether Mr Brown should resign. ents said he should stand down. Andy Leef, said no: “As long as he’s doAmong the messages on Facebook, Lisa Gibbons said: “Yes he should step ing the job, that’s his personal stuff. Look down. If he can’t conduct himself with at Bill Clinton, look at what happened to honesty and integrity in his ‘private life’, him after Monica Lewinsky - the Amerihow can we trust him to lead our city cans loved him for it even more.” Mr Leef said had voted for Mr Brown with honesty and integrity? Not to mention all of this was done on and would do so again. “He’s from south council time using council resources - so Auckland, that’s where I’m from.” However, Julia Marco said Mr Brown it has every bit to do with his work ethics. should go: “I think he’s got to go now. A vote of no confidence from me!” Sharalee Devereux wrote: “Do we re- I do actually like Len Brown but, really, ally want someone who can break his I don’t think he can survive this politisacred vows so easily in his personal life cally”. “I just think it’s a real stain on his charworking for our city? My answer would be no, if he finds it that easy to do it in acter. I really do feel for his family who - APNZ his personal life, what is to say he won’t are caught in the middle.”

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■ CENSUS POPULATION GROWTH Ashburton is now New Zealand’s fifth fastest district in terms of population growth, with our population hitting 31,041 in this year’s Census. And that population growth, averaging 524 people a year, means we are now home to new people from around New Zealand and around the world. Some of those have come for work, some for a new lifestyle and others have come for love. The Guardian reporting team spoke to several of those new Ashburtonians who have helped boost our population.

Who are all these new people? Swimming against the tide Lots of opportunities Bronagh Slane swam against the tide when she made the move from Australia to New Zealand this year. When her partner, a plasterer, heard about work opportunities in Canterbury they both jumped at the chance to explore New Zealand. When they arrived in the country this year they chose to come straight to Ashburton, she said. “He could have had work in Christchurch, but we both come from the big city and we wanted try something different.” She said that the small town atmosphere and attitudes were quite new and had been difficult to get used to at times, but the people were incredibly friendly and she enjoyed the peace and lifestyle of living in a town. The couple are about to begin applying for residency, and she said that they were considering

A recent arrival to Ashburton, Bronagh Slane at her work at the Somerset Grocer. Photo Donna Wylie 161013-DW-075

settling here long term. But she couldn’t call Ashburton home quite yet. “My family are all still back in Ireland. There’s a recession

there and I couldn’t really consider moving back, but with family in Ireland and so many friends in Australia it’s hard to know where my home is.”

Baby brings Cate to the country People come to new towns for all sorts of reasons and for Cate Hogan that reason was a baby. While Cate was raised in the country, she had spent most of her adult life in Christchurch working in the media industry and while the city might have been her home, love had other ideas. Cate and partner James Wright thought they had the perfect relationship arrangement. He lived and worked on his farm at Montalto, she lived and worked in the city. They dated regularly. Nature stepped in, Cate became pregnant and the couple decided someone had to move. It was Cate as her home had been destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes, leaving her flatting with a friend. That was in 2011, baby Andrew is now two and Cate is back at work part-time in Ashburton, and nothing could make her swap her rural lifestyle for the city. “I love it here. Ashburton is a great town and the service in shops is good.” Cate admits her friends were initially pretty sceptical about

Cate Hogan, a relocated Christchurch resident, now happily living and working in the Ashburton District and counted as one of the 31,041 people who make up the district’s Census night resident population. Photo Donna Wylie 161013-DW-073

her move. “People did have some misgivings. There are a lot of misconceptions about Ashburton and as an in-comer you do defend it.” Ashburton might not be the city but it has everything the city has, Cate said. “There’s the opportunity to use your skills from the city in

this town and what’s surprised me is how little need or desire I have to go back to Christchurch to go shopping. “There’s pretty much everything here.” She’s now a ‘counted’ Ashburtonian, among the 31,041 people who make up the district’s resident population after this year’s Census.

Mid Canterbury’s booming agricultural industry has provided an unprecedented number of opportunities for the district, and Jamie Seymour is just one of many taking advantage. Ms Seymour has been a part of the Ashburton community for almost two years now, after landing a job at Anzco Foods straight out of Massey University in Palmerston North where she obtained a Bachelor in Agricultural Science. Today, she’s an agricultural developer, collecting statistics and conducting trials for farmers across the district in a job that has become a vital part of the Mid Canterbruy’s swelling agricultural sector. “After coming from Gisborne and studying in Palmerson North, I basically came to Ashburton for the job,” Ms Seymour said. “I’ve really liked it here, it’s a fairly small community and it didn’t take me long to meet new people. I joined Young Famers

Jamie Seymour has lived in Ashburton for almost two years after landing a job as an agricultural developer for ANZCO Foods. Photo Myles huMe 161013-Mh-103

and made a lot of friends and also met my boyfriend there too.” She was impressed by the hard working nature of the community, where “everyone seems to be in a job and progressing their careers”.

Happy in Methven New Methven residents Joe Baleamoto and Sarah Whinham, and their two sons, left behind the rat race of Auckland four weeks ago, and could not be happier. They are among a growing number of residents in the ski town. This week’s census data release shows a 17 per cent growth in the Methven and Mt Somers area population. Although the couple were not in the district earlier this year to fill out the census here, the reason behind their move reflects that of many new residents. “I thought what better place to bring up the kids than here, and for a rural town it has such an eclectic mix of people,” said Ms Whinham, who is from Ashburton originally. She met Mr Baleamoto in England, where he is from, 10 years ago, and the couple married in Fiji. As a teacher for a private school in England Ms Whinham found she was not seeing her children enough after full days and extra-curricular activities, and the couple found New Zealand calling.

New Methven residents Sarah Whinham and sons Tane (left), 3, and Niko, 1, are part of a growing population enjoying their new life in the ski town. Photo susan sanDys

However, Auckland provided a hectic commute each day for her transport administrator husband, and when he had the opportunity for a transfer to Christchurch they jumped at the opportunity to move to nearby Methven, where Ms Whinham is a part-time technology teacher at Mount Hutt College. “This is great, already I’m enjoying life more,” Ms Whinham said yesterday.

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Aoraki Polytechnic management wants to cut 30 positions across its entire operation. As part of an overhaul of the tertiary provider’s structure, it is proposing to cut 41 staff and replace them with 11, leaving some at the Ashburton campus on tenterhooks. The full extent of the polytechnic’s proposed structural and business model changes was made public by the Tertiary Ed-

ucation Union yesterday which said a mix of full and part-time roles would be affected - none of those teaching positions. Tertiary Education Union organiser Kris Smith said no programmes would be cut or campuses closed under the proposals, but the Timaru campus would bear the brunt of staffing changes if they came into effect. “Ultimately I think it will impact in all areas in terms of what the staffing looks like but it’s really clear that there does seem to be a genuine consul-

tation process going on,” Ms Smith said. It comes after the polytechnic forecasted 400 fewer full-time equivalent students for 2013, and is staring down the barrel of a $2.3 million deficit for the year. Ms Smith said she remained positive, believing “the (proposed) number will reduce”. “The proposal is a starting point and we are confident the employer is open to hearing if there are gaps or if they need to amend the proposal. “There’s a real willingness to

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hear our views.” Aoraki Polytechnic acting chief executive Alex Cabrera said the strong economy, low unemployment and a demand for more flexible education delivery were the main factors in the drop in students. Mr Cabrera was not willing to speculate on the proposed changes yesterday, but said it would create a more stable future for the polytechnic. Consultation and feedback ends next month, and a final decision will be made soon after.

Flooding receding Floodwaters were receding in the Whanganui River yesterday, leaving behind concerns about the stability of stopbanks that were breached in part when floodwaters peaked on Tuesday night. A meeting of Civil Defence emergency authorities was expected to give the all clear to return for nearly 140 residents who were evacuated. - APNZ

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New Zealand’s first Booker prizewinner, Keri Hulme, was home in the small West Coast settlement of Okarito yesterday morning when news broke that the country had a second winner in Eleanor Catton. Hulme said Catton’s success with The Luminaries would raise the profile of New Zealand literature. - APNZ

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There is cattery catastrophe forecast for local felines as the Mid Canterbury Animal Shelter’s last official Cat Lady prepares to leave the district. One of the two animal shelter catteries has been vacant for most of the year due to difficulties finding a volunteer willing to take it on, while the second could be in the same situation before the end of the year. That would leave the shelter unable to take in any cats, president Dawn Norn said. “If we don’t find anyone we’ll have nowhere to send cats at all. It would be heartbreaking, but there’s only so many we can take in ourselves.” The cattery is currently providing a temporary home for about four to six cats a week, while their owners are located or new homes are found. The catteries are portable and the size of small sheds, and vice president Tracy Clark said all that anyone needed to take them on was time and some land. “The food and the litter is all provided, so there shouldn’t be any expense – just a big commitment. Day-to-day taking

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Schools relocated Eastern Christchurch’s Avonside Girls’ High and Shirley Boys’ High are to be relocated to a new shared site following a review of the quake-shattered city’s secondary schools. Education Minister Hekia Parata said the decision was made following an extensive consultation process involving all Christchurch secondary principals and including feedback from students. - APNZ

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Dramatic year for Mt Hutt Coen Lammers EDITOR

he ski bunnies in the district will be moping now that Mt Hutt has closed for the season. The frustration might be worsened by the knowledge that the skifield this week is still catering for a world-class field of freestyle skiers practising on a specially created super-pipe. Still, the ski and snowboard enthusiasts have had another fantastic and eventful season on the mountain thanks to some extraordinary snowfall and subsequent extreme weather. A reality television show could not have written a better script for Mt Hutt, with avalanches wiping out the triple chairlift and the snowmaking building, visitors getting stuck overnight and world-class fields racing down its slopes. It was slightly ironic that a record 2.8m snowfall in June set Mt Hutt up for the season but at the same time destroyed the snowmaking machine which came back to bite the operators during a mild July and August. Still, while other fields in the South Island struggled to stay open, Mt Hutt continued to host a growing stream of local and overseas visitors. The operators are traditionally reluctant to share the commercially sensitive visitors’ numbers, but manager James McKenzie indicated that the figure was up from last year. And when Mt Hutt does well, Methven prospers. And when Methven flourishes, the entire district reaps the benefits. In the year that Mt Hutt celebrated its 40th anniversary, we paid tribute to those who had the vision and drive to establish the skifield. Equally, the present-day staff deserves huge credit for keeping the slopes successfully operating despite a series of dramatic setbacks. Each year the management seems to introduce new or upgraded services to the field and maintain its reputation for being one of the top ski destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. After all these decades, some may take its contribution for granted, but Mt Hutt has become the jewel in Mid Canterbury’s crown and ski fans will be counting the months until the field opens for the 2014 season.

YOUR VIEW Thank you May I take this opportunity to thank all the people who voted, helped and supported me during the recent elections. Campaigning was an enjoyable experience and I urge people to ‘have a go’ in the future. We will all be following our council’s performance closely in the next three years and hope they have learnt from the mine of information, both positive and negative they have received over the last two months. Once again thank you all so much. Maree Moore

Disgusted I was disgusted to read the article of Mr Thomson’s house being ransacked and his war medals being stolen. As a community we need to

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start condeming such acts. Our local police are basically being prevented from solving any crime past exceeding the speed limit, so as a community we must solve these issues. The Guardian should start by naming and shaming in the paper the scum (if they are caught) that carried out this crime and then the people of this town can sort it out. We don’t want these type of people in our community and we don’t need them. The face of Ashburton is dramatically changing and not for the better. This sort of crime is happening too often. Hopefully our mayor picks up on it and tries to solve the issue. (text message)

Council ability It’s not public perceptions that

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need changing. It’s council’s ability to deliver on the public’s aspirations and expectations. (text message)

Open home We wish to thank the Ashburton community and our wonderful team of volunteers who all contributed to our very successful open home on October 13. The total money raised is $15,000. Thank you all. Murney family

Cantabrians I found it very interesting to read on Tuesday the article on the gale. Is it a promotion to be a Cantabrain rather than a Cantabrian or can we all be Brainy Cantabrians? Ann

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The eyes of society? Who cares?

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n today’s age, appearance seems to be everything. We spend hours in the morning critiquing what we wear, how we wear it and where we wear it. We seem to just focus on what others think and the way they perceive us. Now it is no surprise to anyone, most of all myself, that society judges you on the clothes you wear on your back. We become consumed in the way we dress and if we look perfect. But is it really that important? Yes, if you walk into an interview with track pants, sandals and a singlet. You won’t earn the respect and acknowledgement you look for. Whereas if you enter the room looking sharp in a dapper-looking suit. People pay attention. I sometimes wonder why appearance seems to be everything to some teenagers. When we wake up early in the morning, we don’t wake up early so we can get in some extra hours of study do we? No, we wake up earlier to focus on what shoes we’re going to wear with what jeans. Why is that we do this? Is it so society will pay more attention to the clothes we wear on our back? Is it so we feel better about ourselves? Or is it just because we want to impress the beady eyes of society. Now, I’m not saying that we should all just roll out of bed, and go to school or work looking like a truck just hit us. But when does life’s more impor-

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tant values, like education and family, become more important than what we look like in the eyes of society? Nobody can judge you or change you without your permission. I feel that in this day in time, who cares what people say? Focus on the important instead of the insignificant details in

life. Those NCEA results are more important than which way to do your hair. Life catches up fast with you, and when you take a step back and look in the mirror you will see which is more important – that life will give you a chance to realise it’s not always about what’s outside your body, but what the content is.

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Churches damaged The earthquake that struck the central Philippines and killed at least 144 people also dealt a serious blow to the region’s historical and religious legacy by heavily damaging a dozen or more churches, some of them hundreds of years old. As rescuers reached some of the hardest hit areas yesterday and the death toll from the quake a day earlier continued to rise, images of the wrecked religious buildings resonated across a nation where 80 per cent of the population is Catholic. - AP

Diplomat beaten A Dutch diplomat was beaten up by two unidentified men who barged into his apartment in Moscow, authorities said yesterday, in an attack that follows the arrest of a Russian diplomat in the Netherlands that caused outrage. The incidents involving the Russian and Dutch diplomats come at a time of growing tensions between the two countries over Russia’s seizure of a Dutchflagged Greenpeace ship. Russia’s Investigative Committee said that it was investigating the attack on the diplomat, who it said was pushed to the floor and tied up with tape. - AP Rescue workers look for survivors as they stand on the rubble of a house buried by mudslides after a powerful typhoon hit Oshima on Izu Oshima island, about 120 kilometres south of Tokyo. photo Ap

Typhoon, mudslides kill 17 A typhoon caused deadly mudslides that buried people and destroyed homes on a Japanese island yesterday before sweeping up the Pacific coast, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting Tokyo’s transportation during the morning rush. At least 17 deaths were reported and nearly 50 people were missing. Hardest hit from Typhoon Wipha was Izu Oshima island, which is about 120 kilometres south of Tokyo. Rescuers found 16 bodies, most of them buried by mudslides, police and town officials said.

Dozens of homes were destroyed, and about 45 people were missing. A woman from Tokyo died after falling into a river and being washed 10 kilometres downriver to Yokohama, police said. Two sixth-grade boys and another person were missing on Japan’s main island, Honshu, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. More than 350 homes were damaged or destroyed, including 283 on Izu Oshima, it said. The typhoon, which stayed offshore in the Pacific, had sustained winds of 126 kilome-

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Two Florida girls who were primarily responsible for bullying a 12-year-old girl who killed herself were arrested after one of them acknowledged the harassment online, an official said. Police in central Florida have been investigating the death of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick, who climbed a tower at an abandoned concrete plant September 9 and hurled herself to her death. Authorities said as many as 15 girls may have bullied Rebecca and the investigation was continuing.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the arrests of the girls, ages 14 and 12, were hastened when the older girl posted Saturday on Facebook, saying she bullied Rebecca but she didn’t care. “We decided that we can’t leave her out there. Who else is she going to torment, who else is she going to harass?” Judd said. A series of student suicides in recent years have drawn attention to the problem of bullying in schools in the US and its northern neighbour, Canada.

The US federal government last year released data showing a rise in cyberbullying and youth suicide, despite efforts by schools and authorities to combat the problem through antibullying laws and various educational and awareness programmes. The 14-year-old girl was accused of threatening to beat up Rebecca at Crystal Lake Middle School, telling her “to drink bleach and die” and saying she should kill herself, the sheriff said. - AP

Blast kills 21 An explosion struck a vehicle packed with passengers travelling in southern Syria overnight, killing at least 21 people, including four children, activists said. The deaths came as Muslims observe the holiday of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, and underscored just how relentless the violence in Syria’s civil war is. The blast hit the vehicle as it was driving near Tel al-Juma in Daraa province, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Six women were also among the dead, it added. It was unclear what kind of vehicle was involved. - AP

MPs’ immunity lifted Greece’s Parliament has voted to lift the immunity from prosecution of six lawmakers from the extreme right-wing Golden Dawn, as part of a crackdown into the party sparked by the fatal stabbing last month of a Greek rapper. The motion was passed virtually unanimously. Golden Dawn lawmakers walked out before the vote. The government argues the party operates as a criminal organisation. Three other top party members, including its leader, have been jailed pending trial on charges of running or participating in a criminal group. - APNZ

UK’s jobless dips Official figures show Britain’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 7.7 per cent for the three-month period to August, further evidence that Europe’s third-largest economy continues to strengthen. The Office of National Statistics said that the number of those out of work dropped 0.1 percentage points from the threemonth period through May. There were 2.49 million unemployed people aged 16 and over, down 18,000 from the previous period. The unemployment rate is now a key economic indicator for the Bank of England. - AP

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Spierings blames attitude for scare Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says a “she’ll be right attitude” was one of the causes of the company’s botulism fiasco. Business leaders gathered in Auckland yesterday for the annual China Business Summit. The event’s main focus this year is the ongoing impact of Fonterra’s whey protein contamination scare, which led to a global recall of consumer products, including infant formula, but turned out to be a false alarm. Speaking at the summit, Spierings said Fonterra was

world class in manufacturing and food safety but the company still needed to “lift its game”. “That was one the key learnings [of the botulism scare] - a ‘she’ll be right’ attitude is not acceptable,” he said. Spierings said Fonterra which is facing a damages claim from French dairy firm Danone in relation to the scare - needed to become “the Nasa of food safety and quality”. He compared the company’s botulism debacle to Emirates Team New Zealand’s near capsize during the America’s Cup. “We came into a similar situ-

ation and we installed the four Rs - recall, review ... recovery and last but not least rebuild,” Spierings said. Minister of Trade Tim Groser said “speed bumps” in China and New Zealand’s trade relationship were inevitable. “We have to understand that as two countries increase their trade it is almost inevitable that scope for trade frictions and trade disputes [and] differences in interpretation will occur,” Groser said. Marco Marinkovich, founder of infant formula exporter KiwiMilk Nutrition, said compa-

nies such as his were “the collateral damage” of Fonterra’s “botch up”. “Individuals within the New Zealand Infant Formula Exporters Association ... we’ve lost millions,” he said. Marinkovich said not enough effort had been put into telling Chinese consumers, and that country’s media, that the botulism scare was a false alarm. “In my view, there was no leadership, no management and no cooperation or recovery plan the focussed on the false alarm,” he said. Air New Zealand chief execu-

tive Christopher Luxon said the botulism scare had resulted in “massive changes”to its cargo business into China, particularly with dairy products. The airline had also carried out research with Tourism New Zealand, which suggested that around 41 per cent of potential Chinese visitors felt more negative about this country following the Fonterra incident. “It just illustrates that point that an issue in the dairy industry can can have contagion and potentially spread into the tourism industry,” Luxon said. - APNZ

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BY ANNE GIBSON Fletcher Building is weighing into Auckland’s housing crisis with plans to step up its game and increase the supply of new places. In forecasting an operating earnings rise which might be up to $81 million ahead of last year, chairman Ralph Waters said chief executive Mark Adamson wanted to lift the company’s ti-level apartment development. house-building rate from around We have several more apartment buildings planned for Stonefields 300 a year. “His aim is to have land in place which will complement our othfor 1000 new homes a year,” Wa- er housing offerings, in what has ters said, referring to Fletcher’s been a very successful developacquisition of the Manukau ment for the company,” Adamson said. Golf Course. “We see further opportunity “This is not the only golf course we’ve been in discussion to expand in the housing marwith in Auckland and we hope ket here in Auckland through there will be others. The golf increased medium and highcourses don’t disappear but move density housing developments. to areas where there’s less de- Land now accounts for up to 43 mand for housing,” Waters told per cent of the total cost of a new house. Bringing new housabout 500 shareholders. Adamson said the rise of the ing solutions to market, thereby new Saltus apartment block at increasing the supply of housing Fletcher’s Stonefields in Auck- stock, will be critical in ensuring that the growing population can land was a hallmark. “We have historically confined be accommodated,” Adamson our home building activities to said. Waters forecast earnings bestand-alone and low-rise develfore opments and the Saltus apartAlso caption- fathersinterest day – and tax (ebit) for the ment complex was our first mul- June 2014 year of between $610 Sunday 1st of September.

million and $650 million, saying there has been no improvement in Australia and weak trading was being compounded by a strong kiwi. In the year to June 30 Fletcher made ebit earnings of $569 million, while in the year to June 30, 2012 it made $403 million. Waters said there had been no noticeable improvement in volumes in Australia since the new financial year began and the forecast was for relatively flat conditions. The strong kiwi against the Australian dollar is likely to slice about $15 million from earnings in the current year, he said. There is a risk the local currency will appreciate further. Overall, trading in the first three months of the year has been similar to the 2013 year. In its largest market of New Zealand, further increases in construction activity are expected and a strong increase in housing consents in the second half of the previous financial year “should underpin activity levels in the first half of the current year, and the repair of houses and infrastructure in Christchurch will continue to boost activity levels”, Waters said. - APNZ

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NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

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 NZX 50 index

4,758.77 +10.84 +0.23%

 NZX 20 index

3,733.19 +10.31 +0.28%

 NZX All index

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 Falls 35

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 Dow Jones Indust.

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6,549.11 +41.46 +0.64% At close of trading on October 15, 2013

 Nikkei 225 index

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At close of trading on October 16, 2013

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Source: interest.co.nz

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Helping farmers get the best out of their team Mid Canterbury sharemilker Kenneth Pottinger will be guest speaker at a DairyNZ workshop in Ashburton about people management. The industry group is running a series of workshops in Canterbury and North Otago to give farmers the opportunity to share information on how they can get the best out of their team. The

Ashburton event is on November 7. Ashburton 50:50 sharemilker Mr Pottinger and his wife Catherine are in their first season as 50:50 sharemilkers, milking 570 cows and employing two staff. Kenneth was previously a farm manager and contract milker. One of the first steps he takes with new staff is to take them

Mid Canterbury sharemilker Kenneth Pottinger will be talking about people management at a DairyNZ workshop in Ashburton on November 7. PHOTO KIRSTY CLAY

Fodder beet

Mid Canterbury sheep and beef farmers are being encouraged to apply to take part in a fodder beet programme that should increase winter carrying capacity and shoulder season stock performance. The new Fodder Beet Partnership (FBP) is looking for up to 15 farmers around Canterbury and will be modelled on Beef and Lamb’s sheep and beef profit partnerships. FBP members will work with the support of a consultant to collect and analyse farm data, and use the experience of Jim Gibbs from Lincoln University as the expert mentor. The goal is to achieve an additional 5 per cent improvement in annual sheep and beef productivity, year on year. The programme offers farmers a chance to increase knowledge and production around the use of fodder beet. The group will be selected from those who can show they can contribute to data collection and the group approach. Applications close October 30.

through the goals of the business. “We sit down with them and explain our goals, not just for the farm for that particular year, but our long-term goals including financial, physical, farming and family,” he said. “We also talk about where we feel their roles can lead our business and what we can do for them and if they are willing to come

on that journey with us.” He is also big on reducing fatigue. “It’s important to identify when people are tired to minimise mistakes that can occur when they are tired. It is about putting good systems in place and following those systems.” DairyNZ regional leader for Canterbury/ North Otago Virginia Serra, says there is no right or wrong way

to manage staff and each farmer employs his or her own methods. “These workshops are about getting farmers, like Kenneth, to share their ideas on managing an effective team. These workshops are also aimed at helping farmers build their leadership skills so they can attract, retain and inspire top people to work for them.”

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THE LONG RANGE FORECAST IS FOR ACCURATE FEED BUDGET PLANNING

Farmers pick up tips on crop

Around 50 farmers attended a combined DairyNZ and Beef and Lamb field day at Hin over the past 20 years. The top performing wintering system was the ideal venue for

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Silver Fern Farms chairman Eoin Garden is not seeking re-election to the board of Silver Fern Farms in the coming election. In his six years as chairman and 10 years as a director, he has seen significant changes in the company’s strategy – moving it from a traditional meat processing and trading company to a market focused food company. As part of the board’s succession plan, Rob Hewett was previously appointed deputy chairman and will now take over the role of chairman at the annual meeting on December 18. During his time Mr Garden oversaw the development of a plate to pasture strategy which saw increased focus on developing the Silver Fern Farms brand and premium value added revenue streams. The co-operative also partnered with Government through the Primary Growth Partnership to create FarmIQ in August 2010 – a seven-year, $151 million investment in creating a demand-driven integrated value chain for red meat which links consumers with farmers. “The timing is now right for Rob to step into this role and take Silver Fern Farms through another chapter in its growth and development,” Mr Garden said.

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1 – Ashburton College has a roll of approximately...? a. 950 b. 1020 c. 1170 2 – The use of tomato as a food originated in which country? a. China b. Mexico c. Peru 3 – Which of these planets is furthest from the sun? a. Neptune b. Saturn c. Uranus 4 – Sonny Bill Williams most recently played league rugby for which team? a. Manley b. West Sydney Tigers c. Sydney Roosters 5 – Which British suffragette was killed by a King’s horse? a. Christabel Pankhurst b. Emily Davison c. Annie Kenney 6 – In the Maori version of the national anthem, what word comes after ‘Me aroha’? a. Hua b. Kia c. Noa 7 – If you were greeted by the phrase ‘sawadee’, which country would you be in? a. Thailand b. Vietnam c. Indonesia 8 – Friedlander Park is named after...? a. A soldier from Ashburton b. A former mayor c. A marathon runner

1. Cat Lady packs her bags 2. Favel flattered by result 3. Ashburton’s population rockets up 4. Population booming 5. ‘Time for a change’

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The game is on at Longbeach Staff and students at Longbeach School went head-to-head in a netball game recently. Miss O’Rourke (right) attempts to block Ella’s shot, while Miss Patrick has to ‘stand down’. Summer (left) referees. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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■ Greenstreet Spring Landscape by Ashburton artist Barbara Jaine.

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Upper Rakaia landscape I See The Hills by Margaret Digby. 151013-Gs-011

They’re working with the same medium and inspired by the same landscapes around Mid Canterbury – but the watercolour works of 13 local artists going up in the Ashburton Art Gallery this week are incredibly diverse. The exhibition opens on Saturday at 1.30pm and will feature plenty of new pieces from the well-known Mid Canterbury artists. From landscapes to animals, photorealistic pieces to abstract works, the exhibition features a huge range of colours and techniques and demonstrates how diverse watercolour pieces can be. Ashburton artist Ngaio McKee has created several pieces for the exhibition, and said that working with watercolour was always a challenge, but was one she enjoyed. “You can’t fiddle around with watercolour, so you never know

quite what you’ll come out with. Watercolour has a real transparency to it and that’s what gives the colours such depth.” Several recent pieces by local artist Margaret Digby will be up at the exhibition and she said that they were a little different. “I painted these in September when everything was a thousand shades of green, so they’re quite different to the autumn browns I usually work with.” She said that as a farmer’s wife the love of the land had rubbed off on her and the Mid Canterbury high country landscapes inspired most of her work, although she sometimes used artistic licence to “move a shrub or two”. The works of Margaret Digby and Ngaio McKee will be hung alongside pieces from fellow local artists Robin Arnst, George Coppard, Jen Dearborne, Barbara Jaine, Debbie Lambert, Eva McEnroe, Judith Mitchell, Susie Millichamp, Alison Ramsay, Sue Simpson and Ben Woollcombe.

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October 17 – Kelvin Cruickshank from TV series Sensing Murder visiting Ashburton Trust Event Centre. 7pm, R18. October 19 – Hutt Fest concert featuring student bands and singers, from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at Mount Hutt College. October 19 – Mid Canterbury artists’ watercolour show opening from 1.30pm at the Ashburton Art Gallery, running to November 10. October 22-23 – Magic Moments local 50s and 60s song and dance show at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Tues 1.30 and 7.30pm, Wed 7.30pm. October 25 – Arts on Tour Bella Kalolo Band concert from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. October 26 – Court Theatre Production Bombshells from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. October 26 – Screening of Dirty Dancing and cocktail night from 7.30 pm at Methven Cinema Paradiso. To October 28 – Extended Momentum exhibition by artist Angela Mole at the Methven Heritage Centre. October 30 – Film Society mystery film screening from 5.45pm at the Regent Cinema. November 8 – Light the Art fundraising evening and art auction from 6pm at the Ashburton Art Gallery. To November 10 – Mary Macpherson photography exhibition on the changing face of small town NZ at the Ashburton Art Gallery. November 16 – Our Evolving New Zealand Culture project starts with Ashburton District schools painting on the walls of the Ashburton Art Gallery. November 19 – NZ rural comedy You Gotta Be Joking from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. November 21 – A Festival of Russian Ballet by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company from 8pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. November 29 – Four-man band Beyondsemble performing from 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. December 1 – Strassman Careful What You Wish For! comedy night from 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. To December 7 – The Ashburton Society of Arts Spring show from 10am to 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Short St Studio. December 12 – The New Entrants Dance Party at the from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Events Centre, with an optional Christmas buffet meal from 6pm. Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.

If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 307-7961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

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Mopar comes to town Why is it called the Mopar forum? Go on admit it you’re probably wondering - and if so don’t feel embarrassed you won’t be alone - how come a car event is called the Mopar forum? After Walter Chrysler established the Company bearing his name it went on to acquire other motor manufacturers, including Dodge, De Soto, Plymouth and the British Rootes Group. A separate entity known as the Motor Parts division or Mopar for short was formed to supply parts for

the various marques which came into the fold. When Bernard Egan enthusiastic MOTORING owners of vehicles built by the merged Companies got together they went looking for a Club name to cover all their models and they decided the Mopar name was perfect. And it is! Their gatherings have become known as forums.

The 1948 Windsor was favoured by the Irish government who had a fleet for ministerial use and in anticipation of a royal tour which was cancelled. Some of those vehicles were purchased by the NZ Government. Neville & Heather’s was one of three privately imported into this country and it been in their ownership for almost 30 years. They are the third owners of the low mileage Windsor. The Windsor is powered by a side valve 6 cylinder 250 cubic inch motor with fluid drive transmission. A fabulous car!

MOPAR FORUM 2013 During the last year Chrissie Stratford (right) and the organising committee she belongs to have been working hard to organise the Mopar forum being held locally during Labour Weekend. Their efforts have paid off, and 236 enthusiasts from all around the country have registered for the gathering. And we’ll see over 100 cars of all ages, shapes, styles and models around town. Those range from older models to very latest Chrysler 300. The cars may be different but they are also all the same. Each one is very special. And each is their owner’s pride and joy. Chrissie says the organisers are absolutely thrilled that so many folk are coming to town and they have arranged a relaxed programme which will allow those taking part to enjoy informal

time along with touring options, a Poker Run and a dinner. The Poker Run which takes place on Sunday 27 October is in two stages either side of a show and shine at the Americar Rod and Custom Club on Maronan Road Members of the public are invited to visit the show and shine display between 12:30 and 2:30 pm, entry is free but there will be an opportunity to give a gold coin for a local charity. So when you’re compiling your “what to do over Labour Weekend” list make sure you include this must-see event, at which there will something to interest everyone.

The sound of power and the power of sound Amongst the enthusiasts attending their forum in Ashburton over Labour Weekend it would be fair to say you’d be hard pressed to find someone with greater enthusiasm for the cars than Neville Croy and Heather Taege, who are coming to the event from North Canterbury. Neville and Heather just can’t wait to get here to meet up with their friends and be surrounded by a whole lot of very special cars. Chrysler cars have been a lifelong passion for Neville, and

it didn’t take long for Heather to catch the bug. They will be coming in their Dodge Challenger SRT8; it’s an impressive and very powerful car, which is a show stopper wherever it’s seen. But as well as having a whole lot of grunt under the bonnet, the Dodge also has a very high wattage sound system. And earlier this year that stereo system was used to save the day at the Anzac service in the small town where Neville and Heather live. It looked as though the local

commemoration was going to be marred because the town didn’t have a bugle, let alone a bugler, so at one stage the residents thought they would not hear the Last Post and Reveille at this year’s Anzac Day parade. Neville and Heather felt that would be a shame, and they came up with a brilliant idea. Both in his work and during his long service with the Fire Brigade, Neville with help from Heather has often been able to come up with innovative solutions, and their idea for the town’s Anzac Day service was

PHOTOS NEVILLE CROY, HEATHER TAGLE

another example of their skill. They inserted a disc of the Last Post into the car’s sound system, pushed play, upper the volume, opened the car doors and saved the day. The music not only sounded great, the innovative idea made it on to the TV news that night. The letters SRT and the numeral 8 in the car’s model designation depict it’s a street and race track version with a V8 motor. Neville says that despite its 370 cubic inch power plant which is capable of produc-

ing 425 brake horsepower, the Dodge is remarkably economical if driven correctly. And it’s just one of many really special cars members of the public will have a chance to get up close to during the Mopar public display at the Americar Club in Maronan Road on Sunday October 27. Neville and Heather’s car boasts two incredible sources of sound – motor and stereo - and you never know; ask nicely and Neville and Heather might demonstrate the power of that sound. Maybe the power of both!

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Club news 22 Ashburton Guardian Allenton Outdoor Bowling Club Hi everyone, where has this year gone? Have had 2 weeks of Progressive Pairs played and 1 Friday Triples and the results were: 5/10/13 Pairs LEADS 1st. Alan Leis, 2nd. Tod Vincent. SKIPS 1st. Ken McLaren, 2nd. Alan McIntosh. 12/10/13 Pairs LEADS 1st. Bruce Boothroyd, 2nd. Judie Ryk SKIPS 1st. Tom Sutton, 2nd. Graeme Bishop Good Bowling all. FRIDAY TRIPLES: 1st. G.Eder, M.Eder, W.Lee, 2nd. J.Drayton, R.Bennett, D.King, 3rd. G.Bishop, B.White, N.Woods, 4th. B.Neilson, D.Watson, J.Sclater, 5th. N.Atkinson, C.Tubb, B.Johnston. Well Done to you and our great sponsors for this event AIS (Ashburton Implement Services). A big thanks all round. Well the GIRLS are back from Blenheim with a large trophy and equally large grins on their faces as they won the tournament!!!! You are simply the best. Congratulations to the 3 Wendy’s and a Sandra. Good news from Nelson as well with Janet attaining a Gold Medal in the Pairs at the Masters. They are all home now and just full of themselves, apparently Dianne C. was one of their victims and all I can say is “you coached them too well” Top Stuff. That’s all from me this week and remember to ring Shirley Doig if you can help out in any way with catering duties!! Cheers

Ashburton Bowling Club The new season has begun and the Ingold Tray was played for on Saturday. 6 rinks of 4’s and a good turnout. The weather was not very kind and the 2nd game was cut short due to heavy rain. This allowed for an early afternoon tea and after consultation the powers that reign/rain (pun) decided to resume play and play the third game. This was also cut short by the heavy hail that fell and covered the green like snow. It looked more like mid winter than spring. Winners were Trevor Watson, Harold Kemp, Ursula Crack and Joan Knudson with 2 wins 12 ends and 17 points. Also with 2 wins were Murray Anderson, Jo dennis, Barry O’Sullivan and Roger Duff, 11 ends and 21points, and Leonie Spargo, Noeline MacKenzie, Mike Quinn and Russell Lowe, 11 ends and 18 points. Four of the men qualified for the Lowry Cup 2nd day on Sunday 13. Roger Gutberlet and Gavin Eder both lost in the first round, Mike Quinn had 1 win then a loss, and Dion Kiddey had a win then lost to the eventual winner. Well done lads for a good representation from our club. The Ladies began the 1st and 2nd rounds of the Championship fours on Tuesday and will be playing 3rd and 4th rounds on Thursday weather hopefully allowing. The Friday triples will be held on Friday 18. Both greens will be filled. The greens are playing well so all is in readiness for a good day of bowls. To those who are suffering from ill health we wish you well and hope to see you at the club fit and well very soon. The new shirts are not with us yet but we live with hopes to see them sooner rather than later. You will be advised.

Ashburton Musical Club Concert The Ashburton Musical Club held the final concert for the year at the Sinclair Centre on Saturday, October 12 at 7.30pm. President Janice Allen welcomed members, and past members Olivia Pike and Jared Corbett who are now studying at Otago University. The programme was as follows: String Quartet – Just Us - Serenade 1st Mvt. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart. Piano Solo – Elise Ford – Castle on a Cloud – Schonberg. Vocal Solo – Samantha McArthur – Caro Mio Ben. Vocal Solo – Lucy Clough – How could I ever know – Lucy Simon. Piano Solo – Jared Corbett – Siciliana from Suite no. 3 of ‘Ancient Airs and Dances’ – Ottorino Respighi. Vocal Solo - Joshua Pike – The Birds Lament – R.R.Bennett. String Quartet + 1 – Paula Green, Ruth Hall, Justus Frank, Mary Pearson, Stephen Diedricks - Gavotte in C – Handel, Rondeau in B Minor – Bach, Aria – Handel, Bouree in

Thursday, October 17, 2013 G – Bach. Vocal Solos – Olivia Pike – La Lontananza – Donizetti, O’ Can Ye Sew Cushions – Arr Britten, If it’s ever Spring Again – Le Fleming . Trumpet Solos – Jim Lischner – Georgia – Hoagy Carmichael, Sweet Lorraine – Cliff Burwell, When I Fall In Love – Victor Young. Piano Solo – Jared Corbett – Evocacion from ‘Iberia’ – Isaac Albeniz. String Quartet – Just Us – Suite and Light – Four Jazz Originals by T. Osbourne, Thoroughly modern varnish, Soap on a String/Woody Waltz, Groovy Strings. Just Us – Paula Green, Ruth Hall, Justus Frank, Mary Pearson. Accompanists: Jo Castelow and Jared Corbett. President Janice thanked all who had performed to make the concert such a wonderful conclusion to the year. Members were also thanked for their support and attendance this year. The $600 Musical Club Annual Scholarship for 2013 was presented to Paula Green, an outstanding performer who performs regularly at our concerts. The Grace Ackerley Award for encouragement and tuition was presented to student member Joshua Pike. Supper was served with a chat among the performers and members.

Ashburton Wahine Club The Ashburton Wahine Club has been busy over the last few weeks. On 5th September, we went to the movie ‘Ping Pong’ which was about eight players from four continents with 703 years between them; guide us through their extraordinary world of sport. On 11th September we went on a bus trip to Christchurch. We visited the Chertsey Book Barn, Paua House at the Museum and the new “Cardboard” Cathedral. We had a most delightful meal at lunchtime and spent some time looking at different kinds of shops before returning home. The 3rd October saw a big crowd attending our Tane Night; it was a great night of entertainment enjoyed by all. The night started with a bracket of three songs ‘Hail, Hail the Gangs all here’, ‘Wash that man right out of my hair’ and ‘The old grey mare’. A song was sung called ‘A spoonful of sugar’ and a duet sang a bracket of beautiful songs. A reading called ‘Heard about my op’, and a poem about a sheep was read. A belly dance was enjoyed by all. Several sketches received many laughs, ‘Black light operation’, ‘If I was not upon the stage’, three doctor sketches, Father and Son, buying a bull and one about a man’s beard. A lip sync called “Goodness gracious me’; and a bracket of three songs were sung, ‘You’re the reason’, ‘Senior from Ashburton’ and ‘Te Aroha’ finished the nights entertainment and supper was served.

Ashvegas Country Club Rakaia was the venue for last Sunday’s club day where a three-man combined stableford competition was played. The winning team of Terry Kingsbury, Daz Young and veteran Richy Watson seemed headed for certain defeat until a run of unbelievably bad luck by their opposition saw them come out on top on the final hole. The best individual score of the day was recorded by Terry who finished his round with 38 stableford points following a round of 78 while Brock Peddie was next best with his score of 35 points. Trem hasn’t been sighted much at golf this year so it was a treat to catch up with him on Saturday night at his favourite watering hole. He was all dressed up in his All Black jersey set to watch the final Bledisloe Cup test and was clearly a little embarrassed to learn that he had in fact turned up a week early. The club sponsored Mayfield 27 hole tournament, held last Saturday, was an extremely enjoyable day and saw the combination of renowned Tinwald burglar Kieron Gray and Mayfield local Marilyn Cross claim the top prize. This Sunday’s club day is scheduled to be held at Tinwald at the normal tee off time of 10am.

Methven Bowls In spite of the weather we did get some bowls played. Firstly we would like to congratulate a

www.guardianonline.co.nz composite team of Wendy Watson Sandra Holdom Wendy Blackwell and Wendy Suttie for winning the South Island Charted club tournament in Blenheim Well done girls that was a great achievement. Then our Ladies had 2 wins in the Hefford Shield. Well done. Keep up the good Work. Our Men selected to play reps in the triangular next week are Craig Carter, and Jeff Nowell, Junior men Ivan Syme, Adrian Kemp And Simon Fleetwood. Play well boys. There was no play on Saturday for the men in the 3/4s due to rain, and hail. Better luck with the weather next weekend This week’s highlight was the last day of the Lowry Cup. In the semi-final Adrian Kemp had a big win over Pete Collins and Jeff newel had a good win over Dion Kiddey. This Made it an all Methven Final. How great was that. We were treated to a spectacular game of bowls, they both played great draw bowls with each player having their bowls near the kitty. Then the other player would out draw that bowl. This was how tight the competition was. After a very good bowl by Jeff I heard Adrian mutter the words relentless. Jeff Nowell eventually came out the winner. Congratulations Jeff. Both you and Adrian did the club proud and it was good to see other club members had come down to support them. Good luck everyone bowling this week.

Mid Canterbury Country Music Club September Club Day The day started earlier than usual at 1.30pm and it’s just as well it did as we had a large number of artists to get through thanks to our wonderful visitors from Christchurch. The band for the day was made up from Don Reader, Bruce Hill, Warren Harris, Liam Kennedy – Clark, Phil Chapman, Carl Chapman, Les Donaldson and Amelia James – all rotating during the afternoon. This is a concept I agree with (assuming there are enough players available) as it gives all musicians a chance to get up on stage. It also allows the audience to see and hear different styles. Due to family commitments I have missed the last two club days so I felt privileged to get the chance to compere especially since there were so many visitors and a large audience. I don’t normally mention performer’s names when I do write ups and I won’t change my policy now but I will mention a couple of acts from our visitors as I guess it was the first time most of us had heard them. The accordion and the bagpipes went down a treat with everyone and it seems a shame we didn’t have time to give them a little longer as I think more dancers may have ventured on to the floor. All the visitors were high quality performers. Our own club members are going from strength to strength which is great to see. The songwriting abilities of youngsters 15/16 years old is amazing and I can’t wait to hear more from them. Special congratulations to Amelia and Ocean who took out the Intermediate and Junior Overall titles at the recent Oamaru awards. Both girls help keep the strong following our club has in the many country music awards in the South Island and thoroughly deserve total respect from club members and non members alike. Our club day this Sunday the 20 October will feature a guest spot from Al Hunter who has released several albums including The Troubadours a compilation also featuring Glen Moffatt and Red McKelvie. So come along and enjoy a great afternoon’s entertainment starting at 1.30pm.

Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club The October meeting of the Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club was held recently. President Jean welcomed members, the national anthem was sung, and birthdays and anniversaries were cele-

brated. Gwen introduced a new member, Jean. Members were advised of a church service at the Presbyterian Church on November 24 at 10am. The Almoner’s report was given, and Trips Convenor Avis gave information on the planned bus trip. The mini speaker, Cindy put a smile on faces with her jokes and senior moments; she also recited some of Pam Ayres poems about teeth, curlers and starlings. The raffle was drawn and morning tea served. Janice introduced John Tyrrell of St John, who said the organisation was about 1000 years old, but started in Ashburton in late 1895. People needed to be taught First Aid, the ladies were taught separately, even into the 1970s. They have a team of volunteers and paid officers, there is some Government funding. The shortfall is paid with bequests, donations and medical alarms. There is also a National Appeal. Profits support the ambulance service. His advice is if travelling to make sure you have travel insurance. His area is from Rakaia to Waitaki and Twizel. He advised of the three ways of financial contributing, including being a Friend of St Johns. Their first building was in 1945, it was an ex-Army building. They cover events when they can. 111 calls go to Christchurch mostly or to Auckland. About 70% are urgent, they are now assessed. He also advised to make use of the Health Shuttle. John was thanked for his very informative address. The Thought for the Day was “Initiative is doing the right thing without being told, and there is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” Members were reminded of the movies and the coffee morning.

MSA Outdoor Bowling Club Weather has once again played a big part in the playing of games set down for play. Friday last was thankfully fine for the morning play when the Team of Shirley Taylor(s) Joyce Cleghorn Kath Muir Rene Devereux met Rakaia Ladies at Ashburton in first round match of the Hefford Shield. MSA began the game strongly and forged ahead to a 14—5 lead, but it was time for them to relax and so they dropped a 5! From then on an even game was played with 15-15 going into the last end. A nail biting finish but MSA managed to pick up 3, therefore taking the win 18-15. Saturday was to be the first round of 2/4’s when Riccarton were to play MSA at home but weather put paid to that also. Very disappointing to say the least. Sunday—Hallelujah!! the day was fine for the sudden death play off final for the Lowery Cup Men’s Singles. Tony Inwood qualified for this final and proved his worth in his first game by beating Mike Grice of Hinds. Although still playing good bowls his next opponent was Geoff Nowell of the Methven Club who emerged the winner after a very entertaining game, Tony held him to 13 all but Geoff gradually went ahead to take the win. Congratulations to Tony MSA are proud of you. Keep up the good work. Hopefully the weather will come right so that the programme can continue and match committees will stop pulling their hair. We don’t want any “Baldies”?? Good bowling (soon I hope) All Tea roster: October 22—24— Joyce Cleghorn, Sheilagh Blyth.

Nor’westers Muso’s Club Well yet another terrific jam, starting off the day we had Eddie on guitar/vocals, Jan on vocals and Phil on the bass. A great set including Bill Withers, Clapton, Black Crowes, Hendrix, Dobie Grey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, J J Cale, & Old Crow Medicine Show. Next up was ‘Glitch’ consisting of Zippy on drums, Jessie on guitar, Phil on bass and Sheryl up front on vocals. As usual with these guys a very solid set including Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd, Steppen-

wolf, Talking Heads, Joe Walsh, Clapton, and finished off with another Led Zep classic, Immigrant Song. Kinnear was next on vocals and accoustic guitar with a nice set from Johnny Cash, Filter, Bush, George Michael and a great Billy Jean from Chris Cornell. A new band up next was ‘Sirebral’ Dremayne on drums/keyboards & vocals, Josh on guitar, Hayden on guitar and Simon McCormick taking on the bass duties. These guys really rocked the crowd with great covers of I Am Giant, Bush, Shihad, Black River Drive, Linkin Park, Seether & System Of The Down. Great to hear some classic Kiwi bands covered. Kurt Fleming on acoustic guitar/vocals and another newcomer to the club - Tara Robertson on vocals then took to the stage with a couple of perla’s - Hotel Yorba from The White Stripes and Dolly Parton’s classic - Jolene, real classy , well done !. Kurt stayed on for a Black Keys number, then joined by Josh on drums, did a terrific cover of Neil Young’s, Ohio, Them’s - Please Don’t Go and finished off with Elenor Rigby by the Beatles. Next all the way from Australia was Nathan Barrett on acoustic guitar and vocals with a very good set starting off with the classic - Arsehole by Denis Leary, Red Hot Chillies, Staindt, Tenacious D and then joined by Kinnear a bit of Metallica with Nothing Else Matters. To wind up the day a Supergroup followed with Kurt on bass,Josh on drums,Nathan on vocals and Hayden on guitar playing White Stripes, Hendrix, Nirvana, AC DC, Black Sabbath, Yes, Doors & Wolfmother and somewhere in this set Dremayne also joined in. Again a great day’s entertainment, a big thanks to all involved. Remember the October Jam coincides with the club hosting Ashburton’s Got Talent and then from 7.30pm we have the Labour Weekend Rage with two of Ashburton’s hottest bands - ‘ Glitch’ and ‘Underpass’, it will be a mighty day and nights entertainment, see you all there, October 27 at Feeneys Lounge - Devon Hotel.

Tinwald Indoor Bowling Club The Tinwald Indoor Bowling Club season has concluded with our Pot Luck Tea and trophy presentation evening, with the prizes going to the following members. Singles Ladies, winner Evelyn Marsden, runner up Helen Rennie. Singles Men winner Graeme Findlay, runner up Geoff Marsden. Pairs T Read Cup, winners Lloyd Walker Geoff Marsden, runners up Helen Rennie Kim Fairweather. Triples T Read Cup, Graeme Findlay Ted Tobin Maureen Bishop, runners up Lloyd Walker Wayne McCarthy. Fours Paper Plus Fours Lloyd Walker Wayne McCarthy Peter Knight Amelia Kinvig , runners up Graeme Findlay Geoff Marsden Betty Dijker Maureen Bishop. Singles Ch-Ch Presidents trophy Evelyn Marsden, runner up Graeme Findlay, 1st Year Singles Stephanie Woods, runner up Kay McLenaghan. Pairs Mixed, Evelyn Marsden, runner up Wayne McCarthy Stephanie Woods. Findlay Trophy, Graeme Findlay Geoff Marsden Liam Woods. Barry Nish Rose Bowl, Evelyn Marsden. Aggregate, Graeme Findlay runner up Evelyn Marsden. 1st Year Aggregate, Kay McLenaghan. It was pleasing to see new members receiving prizes witch included three junior members. Our president Lloyd Walker called on Graeme Findlay and presented him with a token of our club’s appreciation and wished him well for the future, Graeme has been a long serving member and our club captain, sadly for our club Graeme is returning to his roots in Southland. Our congratulations to all trophy winners and a thank-you to all members in contributing in many ways in making this a successful and enjoyable season. Closing night was September 30 with members and representatives from other clubs enjoying a night of unusual bowls. The club wishes everyone well for the off season and would like to remind bowlers that we are holding summer bowls on Mon 4th Nov, Mon 2nd Dec and Mon 3rd Feb, bring along a friend.

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M4 Woodville Pahiatua gallops Today at Woodville raceway

fields for Woodville Pahiatua RC meeting at Woodville today. NZ Meeting number: 4. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 RACE 1 12.10pm (NZT) FOR HOMES FOR FARMS DASH MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 007x Inscrutable (6) 58.5 ..................K Leung (a3) 2 9. Sanguy (13) 58.5 ..................M Hudson (a3) 3 4638x Ali Gator (11) 56.5...................... M Dee (a3) 4 0957. The Rahtwo Rebel (1) 56.5 ... N Teeluck (a4) 5 0x Godzila Girl (9) 56.5 ..................W Satherley 6 Kirra Belle (7) 56.5 ...................... B Lammas 7 9 Riverina’s Choice (12) 56.5 ..............S Doyle 8 Sixty Eight Carat (10) 56.5 ............. J Parkes 9 Viaman (4) 56 ................................D Walker 10 42656 Silver Shadow (2) 54 .................. V Johnston 11 7. Rose And Crown (3) 54 ............. A Frye (a2) 12 For Fashion (8) 54 .........................D Bradley 13 088 Lawries Choice (5) 54 .....................R Myers RACE 2 12.45pm JAMES BRIDGE RACING STABLES FLYERS RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1100m 1 24129 Share The Blame tm (6) 59 ........ M Dee (a3) 2 21x Itsa Tru Story (10) 58 ............M Hudson (a3) 3 20x73 Gold Moet (7) 57.5 .........................H Tinsley 4 99199 Dal Vuitton (11) 57 ............... M Cheung (a3) 5 38160 I Am Leo m (1) 57 ............... M Dravitzki (a2) 6 2x80x Veininsky 57 ................................. Scratched

7 871 Tikvah (2) 56 .................................D Bradley 8 25x51 Tinka Tinka m (3) 56 ...................... J Parkes 9 4x18x Pure Octaine m (5) 55.5..................R Myers 10 61204 Salute Me 55.5 ............................. Scratched 11 x760x Miss Daisy (4) 54 ................... A Forbes (a1) 12 7096x Braxy’s Image (9) 54 .................. V Johnston 13 08x30 Bellacat (8) 54 ..........................K Leung (a3) RACE 3 1.20pm BAMBRY’S WATER TREADMILL DASH MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 9x8x0 Crack A Tui (10) 58.5.............M Hudson (a3) 2 977x0 Hezanakbar (9) 58.5 ........... M Dravitzki (a2) 3 0 Thatz Louie 58.5 .......................... Scratched 4 9704x Twilight Doll (8) 56.5.................... B Lammas 5 8 Alleyoop h (1) 56.5 ......................... J Parkes 6 6x Snippets Image (2) 56.5................ T Russell 7 0 Massey Dash (4) 56.5 ....................D Walker 8 Showstopper (3) 56.5.....................H Tinsley 9 Tonto Mac (6) 56 .................... A Forbes (a1) 10 6. Honey Queen (7) 54 .................. M Dee (a3) 11 Catalina De Lago (5) 54 ..................R Myers 12 Diamond Flush (11) 54 ..........L Whelan (a1) 13 98x Racey Tracey 54........................... Scratched RACE 4 1.55pm D & G AUTOSPRAY STAYERS RATING 75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2200m 1 57127 Anotherchancetaken tm (1) 59A Forbes (a1) 2 23358 Keyora m (5) 59......................L Whelan (a1) 3 47363 Gagarin m (3) 58.5 .........................D Walker 4 38104 Let’s Go Fratelli (8) 58.5 ............. M Dee (a3)

5 55410 Pioneer m (10) 58.5 .......................H Tinsley 6 35421 Selwyn d (4) 58.5 .....................K Leung (a3) 7 146x0 Earl Of Doncaster (12) 57 ...............R Myers 8 22311 Red Ruby m (9) 56.5...................... J Parkes 9 24070 Birchino m (7) 56......................... B Lammas 10 01206 Mr Handsomelad (11) 55.5 .............D Walsh 11 64930 The Dolphin m (6) 54.5 .................D Bradley 12 56L30 Marvon Downs d (2) 54....... M Dravitzki (a2) RACE 5 2.30pm WOODVILLE JUMPOUTS ASSOCIATION DISTANCE MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2100m 1 54235 Tigger (6) 58.5 ........................ D Turner (a3) 2 72x85 Earl Spencer b (2) 58.5 ................. T Russell 3 353 View (12) 58.5 ................................H Tinsley 4 02594 Beau Zed (1) 58.5 ....................... B Lammas 5 435x0 Black Dragon (10) 58.5 .............. M Dee (a3) 6 64438 Straight Ahead h (4) 58.5 ............... J Parkes 7 84397 Light Handed (11) 58.5 ............K Leung (a3) 8 65642 St’ruth (3) 56.5 ..............................D Bradley 9 x0x02 Thora Bob (13) 56.5 ........................R Myers 10 77636 False Empathy (7) 56.5 .........M Hudson (a3) 11 04700 Andalou (8) 56.5 ............................D Walker 12 88650 Amies Angel (5) 56.5 ..........................T Bau 13 78 Diamond Belle (9) 56.5 ....... M Dravitzki (a2) RACE 6 3.06pm STEWARDS HANDICAP RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 822x9 Legal Advice d (1) 59 ................. M Dee (a3) 2 1 Barnie O’Marnie h (3) 58 .........K Leung (a3) 3 950x0 Gold’N’Casino tdm (2) 57.5J Shackleton (a3)

4 3216 Kuzanov dm (10) 57.5 ............ A Forbes (a1) 5 61460 Bay Dancer dm (7) 55.5 ...... M Dravitzki (a2) 6 06007 Beau Agen (8) 55.5 .................T Kahlon (a4) 7 x57x0 Nena Greena (6) 55 ...............L Whelan (a1) 8 0x00x Flint tdm (11) 55 ...................M Ulucinar (a4) 9 x3706 Gold Wedding d (12) 54 ............. A Frye (a2) 10 01789 Joan Frances (9) 54 ..............M Hudson (a3) 11 2552x Little Storm d (5) 54 ............. M Cheung (a3) 12 9087x Joe Cool td (4) 54 ........... K Kalychurun (a3) RACE 7 3.41pm MARTIN BEVERIDGE PAINTING CONTRACTORS 1600 MDN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 40247 Da Beast (2) 58.5 ............................D Walsh 2 7x56x Man Versus Wild b (11) 58.5 .......... J Parkes 3 05080 Goldysox (9) 58.5 ............. J Shackleton (a3) 4 77 Mr Hare (8) 58.5..............................R Myers 5 8 Vega (10) 58.5................................D Walker 6 0 Whero Nui (6) 58.5.........................H Tinsley 7 254x4 Attivaree (5) 56.5...........................D Bradley 8 82090 Kahui Lass 56.5 ........................... Scratched 9 39587 Lovetokeep’er (7) 56.5 ................ B Lammas 10 80x0 Adrienne (3) 56.5 ............ K Kalychurun (a3) 11 Gloriano (1) 56.5 ........................ M Dee (a3) 12 Px80x Hula Grace (4) 56.5 ................... A Frye (a2) RACE 8 4.16pm GOURMET STAY METRIC MILE RATING 85 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m 1 11482 Mini Pearl tdm (1) 59.5 ............ D Turner (a3) 2 11368 Chill Bill dmb (6) 58.5 ................. M Dee (a3) 3 56639 Liv’n Paradise tdm (12) 56 .............D Walker

4 0x506 Rumour Has It Now dm (11) 55.5 . L Whelan (a1) 5 0099x Langdon t (7) 55.5..........................H Tinsley 6 8x024 Enuffisenuff d (2) 55............ M Dravitzki (a2) 7 43181 Ishiarose dm (8) 54 ................ A Forbes (a1) 8 4512x Elegant Madam (4) 54 ................... J Parkes 9 3x11x Holy Smoke td (10) 54 ....................D Walsh 10 39x28 Just Ishi d (5) 54 ...........................D Bradley 11 11x Who Shot Thebarman dm (3) 54.....R Myers 12 110x4 Fredrick William dm (9) 54 .......... B Lammas RACE 9 4.51pm BILL SMITH MEMORIAL MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 4 Perry Mason (11) 58.5 .............K Leung (a3) 2 Stormy Encounter (3) 58.5 ...M Ulucinar (a4) 3 57x7x Venerate 58.5 ............................... Scratched 4 2200x Superefficient b (1) 56.5...... M Dravitzki (a2) 5 58x83 Checkout Chick (9) 56.5.. K Kalychurun (a3) 6 0x430 Mrs Clooney 56.5 ......................... Scratched 7 40 Midnight Molly (2) 56.5............... A Frye (a2) 8 8790x All Ginga (13) 56.5 ..................T Kahlon (a4) 9 48890 Dynaflight (10) 56.5.............. M Cheung (a3) 10 9. Minyarna (4) 56.5 ..................M Hudson (a3) 11 Sarabi (6) 56.5 ........................ D Turner (a3) 12 25 Thorn Pass b (8) 56 ............... A Forbes (a1) 13 5 Easy Tiger (12) 56..................L Whelan (a1) 14 4x500 Oceania (5) 54 ........................... M Dee (a3) 15 56 Question Mark 54......................... Scratched 16 4608 Aribasan (7) 54 ................ J Shackleton (a3)

wins mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 53x16 Ohoka Cooper (1) fr .......................T Herlihy 2 63151 Cougar Bromac (2) fr ................ J Abernethy 3 49941 Classy Ambition (3) fr....................T Mitchell 4 51x31 Saucy El (4) fr .............................. D Butcher 5 09x33 Aceman fr..................................... Scratched 6 1 Millie Sampson (5) fr ......................J I Dickie 7 76526 Hitch (6) fr ..................................P Ferguson 8 02237 Real Faith fr.................................. Scratched 9 77897 Sir Indianapolis fr ......................... Scratched 10 40436 American Classic (21) fr................N Chilcott 11 126x5 Donostia (22) fr .............................Z Butcher 12 x2311 Sweet Art (23) fr .............................S Phelan 13 72879 J J’s Flash fr ................................. Scratched RACE 7 9.12pm BIG JIM @ ALABAR HANDICAP PACE $6000, 4yo+ 2 to 6 wins discrhcp pace, stand, 2200m 1 6x136 Beckinsale (1) fr .........................P Ferguson 2 5x753 Mister Dann (2) fr ..........................P Butcher 3 x3113 Give The Wink (1) 10 ................... D Butcher

4 27884 Christian Acropolis (2) 10..............Z Butcher 5 36498 Millview Rachal (3) 10 ...................N Chilcott 6 68263 Underwood Road (4) 10....................L Hollis 7 57714 Manotick Express (1) 20 .............J Stormont 8 9062x Three Jewels (2) 20 ...........................A Neal 9 0539x Millview Sarah (U1) 20 .............. J Abernethy RACE 8 9.42pm GARTSHORE GROUP MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 55573 G J Seelstar (1) fr........................ I Brownlee 2 54646 Ineedanorvic (2) fr .......................A Donnelly 3 Kate Caterina (3) fr ........................S Phelan 4 38x65 Comrade (4) fr...............................Z Butcher 5 1126 Bandana (5) fr ...........................S McCaffrey 6 Party Boy (6) fr ...........................P Ferguson 7 045 Aphelion (7) fr ...............................P Butcher 8 38243 No Apachemee (8) fr....................M Teaz (J) 9 90x0 Eyeronic (21) fr ............................A Veint (J) 10 424x6 Liukin (22) fr ................................. D Butcher 11 Could A Dunit (23) fr ................M McKendry 12 47909 Sharapova’s Delight (24) fr............... L Hollis

2 35584 Shalf nwtd ...................................R O’Regan 3 57738 Crixus nwtd .................................... G Farrell 4 22263 Uncle Romilly 21.39 ..........................B Craik 5 74874 Tarapunga 21.22 ........................D Schofield 6 75856 Cotswald Prince 21.25 ................L Laagland 7 81354 Big Bolt 21.09.................................. T Green 8 55662 Predator Drone 21.35 W & ..............T Steele 9 78x55 On Trey nwtd ..............................D Schofield RACE 9, 7.57pm FOND FOODS LTD SPRINT C5, 375m 1 46214 Lord Will 21.07 ..................................C Hore 2 37366 Calamity Free 21.14 ...................D Schofield 3 68433 Life’s A Dream nwtd ..........................C Hore 4 17411 Uno Lachlan 21.12 .....................D Schofield 5 34136 Lafayette 21.16 .................................B Craik 6 86817 Lochinvar Laredo 21.40 .............D Schofield 7 27188 Alabaster 0.00 ...................................B Craik 8 x8582 Real Vain nwtd ...........................D Schofield 9 51764 Hajime 21.21 .................................P Cleaver 10 21658 Ima Spice nwtd ...........................R O’Regan RACE 10, 8.28pm HAUTAPU VETERINARY CLINIC STAKES C5, 457m 1 37475 Agent Van Alden 26.23 .....................B Craik 2 11113 Piggy Back 25.27 ............................. S Clark 3 22451 Jannik 25.75...............................D Schofield 4 36224 Feel The Vibe 25.60 ...................D Schofield 5 65174 Zagato 25.68 ............................. A Lawrence 6 51443 Thrilling Logic 25.63 ........................ K Walsh

7 74256 Spitfire Osti 25.67 .............................C Hore 8 48111 Thrilling Blitz 25.41........................... S Clark 9 18788 Stellar Force 26.12 ........................P Cleaver RACE 11, 8.58pm BRIGHT STAR NZ BREED GREYHOUND OF YEAR SPRINT C5, 375m 1 73247 Explosive Osti 21.04 .........................C Hore 2 83135 Thrilling Edge 21.02 ........................ K Walsh 3 81411 Quick Cat 21.31 .........................D Schofield 4 2F612 We’re So Lucky 21.10 .......................B Craik 5 13618 Fancy Jill 21.05 ..........................D Schofield 6 11333 Kiwi Girl 21.16 J L Black & ...........A J Steele 7 22635 Down The Back 21.22 ......................T Agent 8 51266 Cosmic Pearl 21.27 ....................D Schofield 9 17284 Proven Shelly 21.52 .......................P Henley 10 41556 Question Me 21.61............................S Ross RACE 12, 9.27pm GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND STAKES C3/4, 457m 1 41648 Wabi Sabi 25.73 .............................. L Martin 2 32817 Another Burst nwtd ....................D Schofield 3 11777 Magic Fancy 26.18 .....................D Schofield 4 35413 Ghost Writer 25.68 ............................S Ross 5 44856 Ostis Experience 25.84 .....................C Hore 6 64152 Twin Rivers 25.88 ....................... G Pomeroy 7 23524 Lochinvar Brando 25.73 .............D Schofield 8 86724 Lochinvar Sonic nwtd .................D Schofield 9 22634 Trilise 25.59 ............................... A Lawrence 10 43384 Threat nwtd W & .............................T Steele

295m 1 31631 Bellwave 17.20 W & .......................... Nissen 2 61111 Dixie Lee 16.98 .........................R Blackburn 3 44266 Cawbourne Queen 17.19 .............C Roberts 4 87217 Pick The Tip 17.11 .......................... D Voyce 5 41672 Attack Wide 17.23 ..........................G Cleeve 6 83117 Know Escape 17.02 .......................G Cleeve 7 57317 Zebidiah 17.02 .......................... A Bradshaw 8 13247 Two Ways 17.30 ...............................B Shaw 9 63547 Homebush Sarge 17.35 ............J McInerney 10 16266 Know Lies 17.37 ............................G Cleeve RACE 9, 2.22pm NEW ZEALAND RACING SERIES HEAT 3 NZRSq, 520m 1 57437 Opawa Swede 30.02 J &.................D Fahey 2 71177 Stolen Money 30.24 .......................G Cleeve 3 15531 Drysdale nwtd .....................................A Lee 4 23432 Not A Know 30.33 ........................ A Waretini 5 67622 Speedy Kazza 30.46 .................J McInerney 6 44461 Jinjarango 0.00 J & .........................D Fahey 7 48786 Another Colt 30.57 ....................J McInerney 8 37266 Homebush Iris 30.66 .................J McInerney RACE 10, 2.39pm KOLORFUL KANVAS DASH C5, 295m 1 11321 Wandy Grant 17.19 ........................G Cleeve 2 21633 Batiatus 17.34 ...........................R Blackburn 3 47571 Callahan 17.26 .............................M Roberts 4 14285 Know Thought 17.10 ......................G Cleeve 5 83151 Go Housie 17.06 ............................G Cleeve

6 12623 More Better 16.99 W &...................... Nissen 7 12111 Starburst Josh 17.04 ....................... M Grant 8 74461 Ramrada 17.21 ............................C Roberts 9 27165 Butterbean 17.29 M & .....................P Binnie 10 77761 Red Carpet 17.29...........................G Cleeve RACE 11, 2.57pm I PAVE CONCRETE STAKES C4, 520m 1 62126 Bone Nerd 30.62 ..........................M Roberts 2 81777 Maximum Jewel 30.46 S &.............. B Evans 3 75227 Criniti’s nwtd ......................................J Dunn 4 11215 Caboul 30.24 J & ............................D Fahey 5 86788 Opawa Casper 30.23 L & ................... Wales 6 22738 Starburst Clemmy 30.86 ................. M Grant 7 86278 Adulterous nwtd ...........................C Roberts 8 13545 Red Typhoon 30.56 ......................... M Grant 9 38867 Should Be Carlos 30.79 ............J McInerney 10 45868 Fear Go 30.48 ................................G Cleeve RACE 12, 3.15pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C4, 295m 1 36633 Wandy Gaylene 17.30....................G Cleeve 2 41673 Will Excite 17.36 .......................... L Waretini 3 21133 Cawbourne Burn 17.24 ................M Roberts 4 82355 Jumpin’ Julia 17.30....................J McInerney 5 75761 Sosan 17.43 .................................C Roberts 6 4883F Starburst Blanch 17.26 ................... M Grant 7 25755 Homebush Helen 17.18 ............J McInerney 8 18544 Life’s A Laugh 17.17..................R Blackburn 9 13788 Taieri Plains 17.41 C &....................... Fagan 10 68758 Marmalade Skies 17.43 ....................J Dunn

Bay of Plenty harness Today at Cambridge Raceway

Fields for Bay Of Plenty HRC meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. Meeting number: 5. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 6.08pm (NZT) STAPLES RODWAY TAURANGA AMATEUR DRIVERS MBL PACE $5500, 4yo+ up to 4 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 09x33 Aceman (1) fr ...................... J Kriechbaumer 2 5x753 Mister Dann (2) fr ........................... T Briskie 3 88975 Escape The Fate (3) fr ...............M Stormont 4 55745 Howzat (4) fr ................................. K Judson 5 0x421 Easy For Cullen (5) fr ........................W Rich 6 21426 Lambrusco (6) fr.........................M Northcott 7 52471 JD’s Dream (7) fr ..............................J Darby 8 85834 Harry The Maori (8) fr ....................B Hadley RACE 2 6.38pm PEGASUS SPUR STANDING @ WOODLANDS STUD HCP TROT $5500, 4yo+ up to 1 win spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 70 Rompers Monarchy (1) fr ...............S Phelan 2 Winsome Falcon (2) fr ................P Ferguson 3 8 Con Grazia (3) fr .......................S McCaffrey

4 87007 A Night In Paris (4) fr......................S Branch 5 22701 Latent (1) 30..................................Z Butcher 6 6x098 Sunbird Bella (U1) 30................... D Butcher RACE 3 7.10pm HIGHFIELDS COUNTRY ESTATE RETIREMENT MBL PACE $5500, 3yo+ f&m non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 699x9 Art Angel (1) fr ....................................T Hall 2 7078x Yankee Brandy (2) fr .................... C Webber 3 Cullect A Holiday (3) fr ...................S Phelan 4 470x Simply Stunning (4) fr ............. T Macfarlane 5 Miss Firefly (5) fr ...................... M McKendry 6 55x64 Kilkeel Lady (6) fr ...........................J I Dickie 7 8x507 Jazz Lover (7) fr ............................P Butcher 8 5460x Presidential Su (8) fr .....................N Chilcott 9 5x4 Strawberry Miss (21) fr................J Stormont 10 590x6 Trishalish (22) fr .............................T Herlihy 11 0 Elly May Clampett (23) fr.............. D Butcher 12 6x3 Going To California (24) fr .............Z Butcher RACE 4 7.42pm BETTORS DELIGHT STANDING@ WOODLANDS STUD MBL PACE $6000, 4yo+ up to

3 wins mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2200m 1 2111x Beyond The Silence (1) fr.............A Veint (J) 2 64483 Captivating (2) fr.................M Blakemore (J) 3 98682 Falcon Crown (3) fr ............ J MacKinnon (J) 4 76905 Motu Just In Time (4) fr ......... T Cameron (J) 5 25172 Pacific Rapture (5) fr ........... S Abernethy (J) 6 760x1 Mista Mara (6) fr...................... B Butcher (J) 7 27884 Christian Acropolis fr .................... Scratched RACE 5 8.13pm GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP TROT $6000, 4yo+ 1 or more wins discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 0x198 Boronova (U1) fr............................P Butcher 2 98L64 Ella’s Speed (U2) fr .......................T Mitchell 3 54610 Jimbo Johnson (U1) 10 ................ D Butcher 4 50x16 Sodeska (1) 20......................... M McKendry 5 88031 Canyouwatchoverme (U1) 20 .....J Stormont 6 95852 Meyer Lansky (1) 40 ........................G Robb 7 78643 Phoebe Gladiator (2) 40............D Alexander RACE 6 8.43pm AMERICAN IDEAL STANDING @ WOODLANDS STUD MBL PACE $5500, 3yo+ 1 to 2

M10 Waikato dogs Today at Cambridge Raceway

Fields for Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 10. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 4.43pm (NZT) YGOT BONUS SCHEME SPRINT C0, 375m 1 87x Crazy Mojo nwtd ........................D Schofield 2 5 Rotovegas Smash nwtd ..................S Payne 3 Maggy Mae nwtd........................ G Pomeroy 4 Kaiser Max nwtd .............................. S Clark 5 5 Rotovegas Rat nwtd ........................S Payne 6 84536 Diamond Wok nwtd .......................... S Clark 7 45865 Gypsy Brad nwtd.........................R O’Regan 8 85 Lucky Lucky Luck nwtd .....................B Craik RACE 2, 5.00pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION STAKES C0, 457m 1 8 Let’s Get Ripped nwtd ...................H R Scott 2 444 Whirly Ralston nwtd ......................... S Clark 3 25533 Coal Shuttle nwtd ...................... A Lawrence 4 7 Medicinal nwtd ..................................S Ross 5 286 Thrilling Indy nwtd ........................... K Walsh 6 46665 Larto nwtd .....................................A Cleaver 7 8x326 Christian Gray nwtd......................... T Green 8 778 Do More nwtd.................................. T Green RACE 3, 5.18pm TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE SPRINT C1, 375m 1 7646x Good Perception 21.55 .............. G Pomeroy

M9 Fields for Addington Raceway meeting at Addington today. NZ Meeting number: 9. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 12.02pm (NZT) SUPER PETS STAKES C3, 520m 1 11235 Beadman 30.77.................................J Dunn 2 86465 Flying Moe 30.56 .............................B Shaw 3 23523 Ohoka Frenchi 30.69.................... L Waretini 4 44315 Glenn Is Goodesy nwtd................... M Grant 5 35216 Pseudonym 30.52 .....................R Blackburn 6 62322 Spud Gun nwtd ............................... M Grant 7 35173 Botany Kevin 30.95 ...................J McInerney 8 44534 Bob’s Eye 30.73 ........................J McInerney 9 56356 Lincoln Flyer nwtd ........................C Roberts 10 21868 Gee Cee Bee 30.70 ...................H Anderton RACE 2, 12.19pm (NZT) SKY HIGH SCAFFOLDING SPRINT C4, 295m 1 55141 Roxy Rascal 17.44 M &.....................Jopson 2 67222 Sting Me 17.12 ................................ M Grant 3 7883F Bella Dior nwtd ..........................J McInerney 4 15686 Dillmanstown 17.43...........................J Dunn 5 17562 Know Wisdom 17.36 ......................G Cleeve 6 11116 Cawbourne Dasher 17.19 W & ......... Nissen 7 83272 Opawa Legs 17.42 .......................M Roberts 8 17176 Bit Piccadilly 17.34 H & .......................Taylor 9 13788 Taieri Plains 17.41 C &....................... Fagan 10 85778 Rule Judge Judy 17.47 J & ....................May

2 85636 Belrani 21.54 .................................. G Farrell 3 23531 Tayla Rose 21.90 ..............................B Craik 4 36764 Madam Knocka nwtd ....................K Herbert 5 67673 Ike Jones nwtd ......................K Sutch-Jones 6 77778 Hot Pal 21.94 ............................. W Toomath 7 45434 Cee Kay Dee nwtd ............................B Craik 8 87678 Chase Ostee nwtd .......................... M Mann 9 5567x Hell Fire 21.89 U &............................Cottam 10 46887 Opawa Stu nwtd .......................S M Gardner RACE 4, 5.35pm THRILLING BRAT NZ GREYHOUND OF YEAR STAKES C1/2, 457m 1 61367 Teegz 25.95 .............................. A Lawrence 2 21478 Thrilling Rebel 26.04 ....................... T Green 3 22273 Beau Rivage 25.51 W & ..................T Steele 4 15674 Endorse 25.78............................D Schofield 5 56414 Borasco 26.01 ................................. L Martin 6 43722 Coal Sack 25.86 ........................ A Lawrence 7 32253 Thrilling Judge nwtd ........................ K Walsh 8 31114 Blitzing Mayhem 26.02 ..................... S Clark 9 65876 Mr. Lochlyn nwtd .......................... M J Lozell 10 37678 Bubble Ostee nwtd .......................... M Mann RACE 5, 5.53pm KIRSTIE.MCGRAIL@RAYWHITE. COM SPRINT C1, 375m 1 15882 Josh Hart nwtd ..................................B Craik 2 76465 South Bay Dream 21.57 ..............R O’Regan 3 36736 Major Tom 21.91 H ......................L Laagland 4 54864 Lucylicious nwtd ...............................M Black 5 28256 Sheza Fooling nwtd.......................... S Clark

6 25882 Boss Appeal 21.42 .......................... M Mann 7 42188 Hefeweizen nwtd ............................. T Green 8 77548 Tapu Boy 21.54 ............................... M Mann 9 66776 Otewa Bella nwtd .....................S M Gardner 10 37448 You’re Lucky nwtd .............................B Craik RACE 6, 6.23pm 0800 4 DOWN COW SPRINT C2, 375m 1 11226 Viva Vane 21.01 ............................... S Clark 2 38562 Opawa Johnny 21.59 ...................R McPhee 3 11284 Le Roux 21.71...................................B Craik 4 34648 Newton Willow nwtd ..............K Sutch-Jones 5 74471 Where’s The Cat 21.38 ..............D Schofield 6 67356 Bearly Possible nwtd U & ..................Cottam 7 35113 Time To Find 21.50 U & ....................Cottam 8 75228 Hot Pootie 21.31 U & ........................Cottam RACE 7, 6.55pm CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SPRINT C4, 375m 1 42653 Winsome Buster 21.22...............D Schofield 2 78436 Ruby Tron 21.18 H ......................L Laagland 3 18456 Cosmic Mack 21.18 ...................D Schofield 4 85675 Emma Jay 21.10 ........................D Schofield 5 53672 Louielicious nwtd..............................T Agent 6 54755 Toi Shan 21.05 ...........................D Schofield 7 22561 Urban Combat 22.06.....................P Cleaver 8 31868 Exciting Dream 21.51..................R O’Regan RACE 8, 7.28pm ALL SEW EMBROIDERY SPRINT C3/4, 375m 1 5x553 Gundabooka nwtd ........................... K Walsh

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway RACE 3, 12.37pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DISTANCE C1/2d, 645m 1 41525 Thrilling Sound nwtd S &................. B Evans 2 12153 Jinja Power 38.26 J & .....................D Fahey 3 56241 Know Peril 38.37 ............................G Cleeve 4 x2544 Opawa Peekay nwtd L & .................... Wales 5 63584 Goldstar Bella 38.51 S &................. B Evans 6 35377 Alisaray 39.15 .............................. L Waretini 7 67636 Ultimate Dream 38.33 ............... A Bradshaw 8 64356 Chill Out Ralph nwtd L & .................... Wales 9 87547 Know Honour 38.53 .......................G Cleeve RACE 4, 12.54pm (NZT) YELLA MUSTARD AT STUD DASH C4, 295m 1 35542 Dyna Groll nwtd ...........................C Roberts 2 37484 Oscar Tuivasa 17.36........................L Philips 3 x4857 Wandy Hallee 17.29 .......................G Cleeve 4 32254 Cawbourne Chief 17.39 .................. M Grant 5 41111 Sophie’s Terra 17.15 C & ................... Fagan 6 51565 Turbo Tundra 17.57 ......................... M Grant 7 64668 Hot Mango 17.37 A &.........................Seque 8 74216 Ringa Ding 17.50 ......................J McInerney 9 13788 Taieri Plains 17.41 C &....................... Fagan 10 68758 Marmalade Skies 17.43 ....................J Dunn RACE 5, 1.12pm NEW ZEALAND RACING SERIES HEAT 1 NZRSq, 520m 1 17121 Opawa Webby 30.51 L & ................... Wales 2 23113 Opawa Jed 30.06 J & ......................D Fahey 3 74125 Know Attempt 30.20.......................G Cleeve

4 61584 Charlie’s Choice 30.45 A & ................Seque 5 25434 Take A Trick 30.62 .............................M Flipp 6 42343 Rodriguez nwtd ...................................A Lee 7 86388 Another Breeze 30.50 ...............J McInerney 8 52F18 Homebush Violet 30.41 .............J McInerney RACE 6, 1.29pm (NZT) PRETTY GOOD AT STUD DASH C5, 295m 1 73144 Trans Tasman 17.23 ..................R Blackburn 2 43224 Know Advantage 17.04 ..................G Cleeve 3 85318 Homebush Churro 17.29 ...........J McInerney 4 12113 Mary Marlow 17.17 ......................... M Grant 5 12537 Pearl’s Boy 17.19 ...........................G Cleeve 6 51435 Elki 17.31 .....................................M Roberts 7 63483 Sahara Rama nwtd A & .....................Seque 8 31326 Bugsy Bangles 17.16 .......................B Shaw 9 43556 Mr. Whippy 17.19 W & ....................... Nissen 10 67535 Wandy Geno 17.27 ........................G Cleeve RACE 7, 1.47pm NEW ZEALAND RACING SERIES HEAT 2 NZRSq, 520m 1 44111 Opawa No Ear 30.18 J & ................D Fahey 2 43226 Know Class 30.12 ..........................G Cleeve 3 26168 Indi’s Grace 30.20 ........................... M Grant 4 21525 Wayleggo 30.31 J & ........................D Fahey 5 84411 Popstar Rocket 30.57 ........................M Flipp 6 55651 Botany Prancer nwtd .................J McInerney 7 75433 Tepirita Rita nwtd .............................B Shaw 8 84144 Homebush Chopper 30.60 ........J McInerney RACE 8, 2.04pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC SPRINT C5,

Sport 24 Ashburton Guardian

Thursday, October 17, 2013

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Warriors take over Vulcans

There were only a few spare seats at Mid Canterbury’s last home game in the Heartland Rugby Championship but the side are hoping for an even bigger turnout in their Meads Cup semi-final against the West Coast at the Ashburton Showgrounds on Saturday. Photo tetsuro MitoMo 051013-tM-194

Public interest renewed By Jonathan Leask

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Winners are grinners, and they are also well supported. Mid Canterbury’s resurgent season in the Heartland Rugby Championship hasn’t only seen them rise up the competition ladder, but they have recaptured the public interest. Last year the side failed to make the top four for the first time in the competition’s sevenyear history and the lacklustre crowds reflected their results. With a new coach, Glen Moore, and a new-look team, a reasonable crowd turned out for the opening game against Poverty Bay this season. And as the wins continued to come, so too have the bigger crowds. “Historically it’s been the case that when the team’s been successful people have got in behind them,” Mid Canterbury Rugby Union Chief executive Ian Patterson said. “I think we have always maintained a good following, it’s just not everyone votes with their feet and gets along to support the team. “And that is obviously what we are hoping for this weekend,” he said.

Patterson said the two biggest impacts on crowd numbers were success and the weather, and they were both aligned this weekend. “The weather forecast is excellent and the boys are looking forward to plenty of home-town support.” The side is not only winning but playing an attractive brand of rugby which has seen the Hammers become the top-attacking team in the competition, backed up by being the best defensive side. “The boys are playing an excellent attacking style of game so it’s good rugby to watch.” The strong showing resulted in a top-of-the-table finish, earning the home semi-final against the West Coast. And if they can come out on top this weekend they get to host the Meads Cup final the following week, but Patterson is calling on the crowds to come along this Saturday to help that happen. “Heaven forbid people are thinking of putting it off to come along to the final but they need to realise there might not be one if we are not successful this weekend.”

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Wanganui misses finals Mid Canterbury last earned a home Meads Cup final in 2009 but due to a scheduling clash with the annual A&P show were forced to move the final to Rugby Park in Christchurch. A large number of locals made the journey to support Mid Canterbury but they were outgunned by Wanganui for the second-year-in-a-row. Wanganui has missed the top four for the first time this season (as Mid Canterbury did last year) and no Wanganui in

the finals is good news for the Hammers. The Hammers have been in the Meads Cup playoffs six times and been beaten by Wanganui five times, either in a semi-final or the final, with the other loss being to North Otago. With their finals nemesis unable to make a run at a straight final after finishing sixth, Mid Canterbury might fancy their chances at finally picking up some silverware. First they have to beat the West Coast.

Six unions on the field All six unions that make up the Crusaders region will play in the national provincial rugby competition finals on Saturday afternoon. The flagship of the Super 15 franchise, Canterbury, host Auckland in one of the two ITM Cup Premiership semifinals and the five other teams from the Crusaders catchment area will attempt to make it through to the finals in their grade, including Mid Canterbury. Tasman, featuring local

products Tim Perry and Gary Redmond, host Southland in Blenheim in the Championship division of the ITM Cup. In the Heartland Championship Mid Canterbury host the West Coast for a Meads Cup final berth while in the Lochore Cup South Canterbury host Thames Valley in Timaru and Buller travel to play Wanganui. If the results lean in Crusaders’ country favour, all four finals could be played in the region next weekend.

The Warriors will control three teams in 2014 after reaching agreement with the Auckland Rugby League for the NRL club to take over operation of the Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup. Originally set up by the Mount Albert club as the Auckland Lions in 2007, the Vulcans have until now been run on a joint venture basis between the ARL and the Warriors. ARL chairman Cameron McGregor said the timing was right for the Warriors to take control. It means the ARL’s financial contribution would end and the name will also change. “Our original aim was to develop an outlet for local amateur players to play at the best level possible but stay in Auckland,” McGregor said. “A lot of our club players have benefited from the exposure with the Vulcans and have brought that valuable experience back into our Fox Memorial competition. “Apart from players, the Vulcans have also provided a pathway for our local coaches, football staff, managers and match officials and we look forward to this continuing in the future. “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed and have benefited from our involvement with the Vulcans and working with the Warriors. “However, the time is right for us to focus even more on our Auckland club football and rugby league at school level, especially on the back of the college rugby league first XIII competition’s hugely successful first season.” Rohan Smith will return to Mount Smart Stadium next year as fulltime coach of the Warriors’ New South Wales Cup side - he previously worked with the club in 2003-2004. Smith was assistant coach of the Penrith team which beat the Junior Warriors in this year’s NYC grand final. Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah said the Warriors’ NSW Cup side will now give the club an official team for players not selected to play in the NRL as well as being used to develop NYC players. This year the club put more of an emphasis on the Vulcans, taking some of the best players from the Junior Warriors to help prepare them for the demands of the NRL. - APNZ

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Thrush named in AB team By Wynne Gray The smouldering All Black career of Jeremy Thrush gets a Bledisloe Cup chance this weekend which doubles as an end of year tour audition. Thrush was one of the new faces in the national squad selection this season and has been eased into combat with three appearances from the bench. The lock is one of three new faces in the starting group for the last domestic test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Dunedin, with Keven Mealamu picked at hooker, the repaired Cory Jane on the right wing while Ben Smith shifts from the wing into centre for the unavailable Conrad Smith. A number of scenarios need to be sorted before the 36-strong group to travel to Japan and

Europe is announced on Sunday and one involves the locking contenders. The All Black selectors have been encouraged by Thrush’s progress since his promotion at the start of the June internationals. At times the 28-year-old was a little uneasy about his role in the squad but he settled during the Rugby Championship. He made his debut from the bench against France and was used twice as a sub against Argentina. This start against the Wallabies, in partnership with senior lock Sam Whitelock, is a significant upgrade for Thrush. While touring doubts remain about Luke Romano after his recovery from a groin injury and Dominic Bird’s late ITM return from injury, Thrush has a chance to nail his selection.

His initial promotion came with some fortune because Ali Williams retired, Bird damaged a chest muscle and others who had been All Blacks, Tom Donnelly and Anthony Boric, had fallen off the pace. All Black coach Steve Hansen said this test was a huge match for his side as they needed to back up their last great performance with another. “This is a challenge this team needs and will help define the progress we are making. If we don’t attempt to improve our performance from our last outing, we are vulnerable to being overtaken,” he said. Jane has been picked on the right wing after two provincial matches as the selectors look to get as much rugby as they can into his frame before the tour. Jane played 43 tests before he

wrecked his knee in pre-season training for the Hurricanes but the 30-year-old has made a strong recovery to join another Canes man Julian Savea on the wing. For some time Ben Smith has been signposted as the successor at centre to Conrad Smith. Now the 75 test Smith senior has decided to take a spell from rugby, his namesake will start at centre on his home ground in Dunedin. Ben Smith has been in remarkable touch this season as he helped himself to a lengthy run on the right wing in Jane’s absence. After 21 tests he shifts into centre, a position in which he played steadily last year when he was asked to begin the test against Scotland on the end of year tour. Another lightly used All Black

Hayden Dunlop, 14, of Balclutha, learns some tips from All Black Aaron Smith at the South Otago A&P Showgrounds yesterday.

Keven Mealamu dons the famous jersey for his first start this year in an all Blues frontrow. He has played 107 tests and hopes to prolong his career for a while yet but has been troubled by niggling calf injuries. The All Black medical staff and Mealamu have worked on methods to sort out his troubles and decided to lighten his workload for a spell. All Blacks: Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Ben Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Julian Savea, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (capt), Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Jeremy Thrush, Charlie Faumuina, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Dane Coles, Wyatt Crockett, Ben Franks, Brodie Retallick, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Tom Taylor. - APNZ

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■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women October 22 Medal Tuesday Starters: B Watkins, F Matsinger No 1 Tee 9.30 A Grant, K McRae, J McArthur 9.36 H Argyle, T Cates, L Small 9.42 K Robb, H Robertson, S Simpson 9.48 K Green, A Hunt, G Lane 9.54 J Dunlop, H Trott, E Langford 10.00 W Carter, B Watkins, F Matsinger No 7 Tee 9.48 J Montgomery, M Bean,

K Shaw 9.54 D Simmons, M Stoddart, H Ward No 10 Tee 9.30 V Moore, C Trott, H Lovett 9.36 W Parr, A Hewson, H Hawksby 9.42 J Guilford, R Fail, B Turton 9.48 G Sloper, L Wackrow, A Hopwood Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section October 24 - report 9:15am Three clubs Nine Hole convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 October 19 - report 8.15am Medal Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635

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Hampstead Softball Club Nosh Café Slow-Pitch October 18 6.30pm: D.1 TGIF Sluggers v Nosh Café Marines & Angels; D.2 Hawks v As Good As It Gets; D.3 S & Giggles v Beastee.

Mid Canterbury Softball TBALL 9am T1 Longbeach Strikers v Hinds; T2 Longbeach Stars v Ashburton Christian School; T3 Wakanui Whackers v Netherby Strikers; T6 Hampstead Blue v Allenton Yellow Sox 10.30am T1 Hampstead Yellow v Al-

lenton Maroon Sox; T4 Rakaia Royals v Allenton Blue Sox; T5 Borough Black v Allenton Red Sox; T7 Borough Red v Tinwald Dolphins Under 11 Little League 9am D1 Tinwald Blacksox v Rakaia Redsox (Mark Ellis to umpire); D2 Allenton Whitesox v Netherby Blacksox (Pat Patea to umpire); D4 Allenton Blacksox v Metalcorp Hampstead Allstars (Rob Flanagan to umpire) Under 13 Little League 9am D3 Cubs v Bluejays (Friendly Game); 10.30am D1 Cardinals v Fairfield Juniors (Dan Flanagan to umpire); D4 Pirates v Ashburton City Tigers (Heath Lyttle to umpire) Seniors 1pm D1 Rusty Demons v Renegades (Brian Jonas to umpire); 3pm D1 Rusty Demons v Fairfield Marines (Brian Jonas to umpire); D4 Rebels v Nosh Cafe Hampstead Hawks (Renegades to umpire)

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■ WORLD OF FOOTBALL

All Whites to face Mexico By Michael Brown It was considered unthinkable six months ago but the All Whites will take on Mexico next month for a spot at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. It is a nightmare scenario. Mexico might have had a dreadful campaign by their standards, winning only two of their 10 games in the final round of Concacaf qualifying, but they are still ranked 21 in the world, stacked with world-class players and looking to qualify for their 15th World Cup. They will also host the first leg at the Azteca Stadium, which is one of the cauldrons of world football with a capacity of 105,000 and at an altitude in excess of 2000m. Needless to say, New Zealand’s task to qualify for another

World Cup is infinitely more difficult than four years ago when they faced Bahrain. Mexico progressed by the skin of their teeth on a day of huge drama. They were beaten by Costa Rica 2-1 yesterday and were staring at elimination - a prospect that would have caused considerable bloodletting on the streets of Mexico City - but were spared when the US scored two injury-time goals to beat Panama 3-2 and deny the Panamanians a shot at a first World cup appearance. In the end, Mexico’s biggest rivals saved them and fans watching in a Guadalajara bar were heard chanting, ‘USA, USA’ in the final minutes. Qualification for the World Cup is important to New Zealand but it has been estimated to be worth

US$600 million to Mexican football. All Whites coach Ricki Herbert raced back to his hotel in Port of Spain to watch the drama unfold following his side’s 0-0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain. “It was really quite incredible with all the twists and turns,” he said. “When Panama got their nose in front, we expected them to go on and win the game. But we ended up with Mexico, and what a great team to have in New Zealand. “It’s been an incredibly tough tournament for them. It’s not a side anybody would expect to be in that position, that far down, but they’re still a very good side. They can probably regroup now, refresh. I don’t think they have been in this play-off situation

before so this is new to them. They’re probably unaware of what New Zealand is about let alone where New Zealand is. “You think of Mexico and their history and you think, ‘wow’, but we have to look at it differently. We have a 50 per cent chance going into the game. Very few people gave us a chance against Bahrain but we managed to do that. We have to be confident and get everything we possibly can ready in preparation for that away leg.” The final squad is likely to assemble in the US no later than November 9, four or five days before the first match in Mexico City. Herbert is likely to employ his familiar 3-4-3 formation with the only doubts around holding midfield and the make-up of the front line. Shane Smeltz, Marco

Rojas, Chris Wood, Tim Payne, Ben Sigmund and Ivan Vicelich should all come back into the squad after missing the American tour through injury or suspension. The All Whites played well at times against Trinidad and Tobago, keeping a good shape and carving out some good chances, but the fact remains they drew all three matches on tour against modest opposition and scored only one goal - they drew 1-1 with Californian side Ventura County Fusion and 0-0 with MLS outfit Chivas USA. It highlighted the need to keep things tight against Mexico, particularly in the first leg, because the All Whites aren’t a side that tend to score more than once against quality opposition. - APNZ

England, Spain, Russia qualify for World Cup Spain, England and Russia sealed spots in next year’s World Cup finals yesterday while Bosnia-Herzegovina also topped its group to reach a major tournament for the first time as an independent nation. On the final night of groupstage play, France and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were consigned to next month’s play-offs just like in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup but the rest of Europe’s leading teams will definitely be in Brazil next summer. The other second-place finishers to make the play-offs were Iceland, Greece, Ukraine and Romania and Croatia, joining Sweden which had already advanced to Monday’s draw. Denmark had the worst record of the nine group runners-up and missed out. Spain will defend its world title after securing top spot in Group I ahead of France by beating Georgia 2-0, with Alvaro Negredo and Juan Mata scoring. The French overcame Finland 3-0 but needed Georgia to pull off a shock in Albacete to climb above the Spanish. Wayne Rooney’s first-half header and Steven Gerrard’s late solo goal earned England a nerve-shredding 2-0 win over Poland at Wembley Stadium and the three points it needed to stay ahead of Ukraine in Group H and reach a fifth straight finals with an unbeaten record. The Ukrainians’ 8-0 win in San Marino proved immaterial. “We have a great togetherness, are there for each other and

England’s Wayne Rooney (left) scores the opening goal during the World Cup Group H qualification soccer match between England and Poland at Wembley stadium in London. ap photo

proved we can perform under pressure,’’ Gerrard said. The feel-good story of the night came in Kaunas, where Bosnia-Herzegovina sparked scenes of delirium back in Sarajevo by beating Lithuania 1-0 through Vedad Ibisevic’s 68thminute goal to reach its first World Cup since being granted independence from Yugoslavia in 1992. For many Bosnians, football

has been a rare cause for joy since the country descended into nearly four years of war two decades ago. The national team had missed out on the last two major tournaments by losing in the play-offs to Portugal both times, but this time BosniaHerzegovina got it right. Almost 10,000 Bosnians jumped, cried and screamed ‘go Bosnia’, in the central square in Sarajevo when Ibisevic scored

what proved to be the winner after good work by Edin Dzeko, and fans were heading to the airport to wait for their team to arrive in the middle of the night. Greece defeated Liechtenstein 2-0 but lost out to the Bosnians on goal difference. Russia only needed a point to guarantee first place in Group F, and drew 1-1 at Azerbaijan. Portugal’s 3-0 win over Luxembourg was in vain, leaving Ron-

aldo’s side a point behind, and it must go through the play-offs to reach a major tournament for the third straight time. It was still a nervy finish for Russia, which opened the scoring through Roman Shirokov in the 15th and was further boosted when Maksim Medvedev was dismissed for Azerbaijan in the 75th. However, the hosts equalized when Vagif Javadov headed home in the 90th but Russia, coached by former England manager Fabio Capello, held on for the point to qualify for a World Cup for the first time since the 2002 tournament. Silvestre Varela, Nani and Helder Postiga were the goal scorers for Portugal, which was without Ronaldo owing to the Real Madrid forward’s booking in the costly 1-1 home draw with Israel tomorrow. Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany had automatically qualified for the finals. The list of teams going through to the play-offs was also finalised and it proved to be a bittersweet night for Denmark, which beat Malta 6-0 to equal its biggest World Cup qualifying win but still missed out on the two-legged play-offs, which take place on November 15 and 19. With a population a little over 300,000, Iceland is the surprise name in the play-offs after finishing runner-up in Group E following a 1-1 drawing in Norway. Slovenia could have gone above Iceland but lost 1-0 to the Swiss. - AP

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Paget faces lengthy ban By DaviD Leggat Champion New Zealand horseman Jock Paget is facing a lengthy ban and the loss of his Burghley eventing title after his horse Clifton Promise returned a positive test for a banned substance. Clifton Promise was tested after Burghley last month and returned a positive reading for Reserpine in his blood. It is a sedative often used to help horses recover from long term injury or illness. If the B sample, which is expected to be checked on Tuesday (UK time), Paget has three weeks to prepare a dossier of evidence before appearing in front of an International Equestrian Federation tribunal. The whole process could take about six weeks. “Jock is devastated and coming on the back of what has been a real breakthrough year for him, to have this come out of the woodwork four weeks after Burghley has been an absolute showstopper for him,” Equestrian Sport New Zealand boss Jim Ellis told the Herald tonight.

Jock Paget

Should the B sample also prove positive,”then between himself and ourselves we’ve got to do everything we can to prove there was nothing untoward, or an explanation as to why it was in the horse’s bloodstream”. Although the leading riders and horses have grooms and vets who work with them, the FEI regard the rider as the person responsible for what is in the horse’s system. Paget won both the Badminton and Burghley trials on 15-year-old Clifton Promise

and has the chance to clinch the Grand Slam worth $440,000 if he wins the Kentucky event next April. Ellis said the two-year ban was at the extreme end of the punishment scale, and tied in with the World Anti Doping Agency regulations for human dopers. Ellis aid Reserpine is used for the treatment of hypertension, but it has elements in it which have it on the FEI banned list and should not be used around competition time. Ellis first got word of the

positive result late last night and described it as”the worst phone call I’ve had in six and a bit years in the role, no question at all”. He said the timing was particularly bad for the sport, given that New Zealand eventing is on a high, with Andrew Nicholson the world No 1 rider, Paget ranked No 3 and coming on the back of the team bronze medal won at the London Olympics last year. Between Nicholson and Paget, the pair won five of the six global four star rated events in the 2012-13 season. “We are building towards the world championships (in France next year) and this knocks everybody, not just Jock,” Ellis said. If the B sample proves negative the issue ends and 29-yearold Paget would keep his Burghley title. After winning Burghley, Paget described Promise as”an exceptional horse who loves his job. It’s taken me a while to work out how to have him prepared correctly for all three days. I think we’re getting on to that now.” - APNZ

■ OPINION

Getting in the sporting spotlight

pare a thought for Aussie cricketer James Faulkner. You know those games where the ball seems to pick out a player and follow him everywhere; Faulkner had that game against India this week, he just couldn’t get out of the spotlight. Some of that light was good, and some not so good. He came out to bat as the Baggy Greens needed some hot runs to finish off their innings, and despite the attentions of India’s top bowlers he responded to the pressure and produced 27 runs off 22 balls, including a towering six, to put the polish on the inning of a rejuvenated Aussie outfit (and that just had to happen). In the field he did plenty of ball-chasing as the Indians set about a 300-plus total, and his skipper called on his bowling skills just as the batsmen had consolidated their position and were launching their attack. Nine runs off three overs in the powerplay is a top result in anyone’s book, so he was now on top of the world. Then that fickle spotlight swung fully on him as he

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reacted somewhat animatedly when a fieldsman fired in a ridiculous return; the batsman was easily home, the ball missed its initial target by at least four more sets of stumps, the keeper had no show and the back-up man certainly wasn’t expecting a rocket coming his way - the result four more runs against Faulkner’s name. That doesn’t make a fast man happy. But it was the very next ball that truly put him fair square in the headlights. It was a goodie, the batsman nicked it to the keeper and it was high fives all round, as you do nowadays. But, just like normal people, if you get your high fives all wrong, it looks embarrassingly silly. And our man didn’t just get it wrong, he stabbed Brad Haddin in not one, but both eyes,

leaving the unfortunate keeper writhing in agony on the ground, and out of the game. So, was it a game to talk about for him, or not? Speaking of talking, the boxing fraternity has been full of it recently, and it is trash-talking that’s hitting the headlines, instead of boxers hitting each other. Promoter Dean Lonergan is heading the charge, and has spent the last few weeks firing verbal barbs at all and sundry, ostensibly trying to get Sonny Bill back in the ring, but really just whipping up the hype for his own activities, which mostly consist of putting dwarves and pretty ladies on the undercard of his big fights. Some Deano quotes: “He has to accept this fight for his own credibility.” “You can run around fighting guys with bigger breasts than Dolly Parton for only so long.” There were plenty more where that came from, all in similar vein. The time when anyone can challenge Sonny Bill’s credentials as a super-sportsman is long, long gone.

He’s been an All Black (and will probably be one again). He was voted the Roosters’ player of the season, in a winning team in the toughest competition in the world. And on the side, in his spare time, he became the heavyweight boxing champion of this country. What more could you do? Putting aside the ridiculous publicity-inspired antics of his agent Khoder Nasser (who only wants the best for his client), Sonny Bill Williams sits astride the Australasian sporting scene as a beast we haven’t seen before, and the silly posturings of Lonergan and indeed Kevin Barry who is happily returning fire (“I love the guy but I wonder what goes on inside his head”), just drag the already tarnished name of big boxing further into the mire. Grass-roots boxing in this country has an undeniable strength to it, the sport has so many good facets, and Joseph Parker is going to be a champion. It’s a nonsense that these American-style clowns are hogging all the headlines.

Asotasi a no-show Samoa’s World Cup campaign has hit another snag after skipper Roy Asotasi failed to turn up for the squad’s flight to the UK and management are unaware of his whereabouts. The former Kiwis skipper was named in the weekend to captain Samoa at the tournament, where they will open their campaign against the Kiwis on October 28 (NZ time). Samoa coach Matt Parish told the Warrington Guardian Asotasi was “lost” and a replacement had been called up. - APNZ

Keen for battle Far from preferring to avoid the formidable hosts in pool play, Black Sticks coach Mark Hager is relishing the prospect of tackling Argentina at the World League finals from the end of next month. World No 3 New Zealand have drawn China, Olympic silver medallists Argentina and Australia in their pool at the eight-team tournament. The option as pool top seed would have been Olympic champions the Netherlands, and Hager is happy with the outcome. “They will be tough at home but the best part about playing in Argentina is playing in their pool where you get the crowds, the excitement and the atmosphere,” Hager said. Pool B games will be played at night and are sure to attract far more spectators than the pool A games earlier in the day. - APNZ

Not feeling the love Mixed martial arts fighter Mark Hunt is the latest Kiwi to be tagged as an Australian but insists his loyalty remains with New Zealand. In a recently-released promotional poster for his upcoming bout against Brazilian Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva at UFC Fight Night 33 in Brisbane on December 7, Hunt is shown in front of an Australian flag. The image sparked heated debate online about Hunt’s allegiance and he attempted to clarify his stance on his Facebook page this week. It’s possible the UFC would have wanted to push Hunt with the Australian flag to make the event more marketable across the Tasman. Hunt said he didn’t have a problem representing the Australian flag but insisted he would continue to be classed as a New Zealand fighter. - APNZ

Wallabies set for cuts The Wallabies are poised to accept pay cuts to help stop the cash-strapped code going broke. A new Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to end the days of Australian players earning a guaranteed $14,000 per test - win, lose or draw. The Australian Rugby Union’s survival is at stake as it sits in a perilous financial position after recording a $19 million deficit in the past two years and a worrying slump in support for the 15-man game. The Wallabies’ dismal results this year - winning just three of their nine tests to drop to No.4 in the world - have also impacted on attendances and sponsorship. In eight months since replacing John O’Neill as ARU chief executive, Bill Pulver has “brutally attacked the cost base” by making cuts across the board. - AAP

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Friday 9.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 9.30am - 11.30pm ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB Daytime section, new players very welcome. Sports hall, Tancred Street.

Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY Open today. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Art Exhibition, Momentum by Angela Mole. Main Street, Methven.

9.30am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH Second time round op shop. Ashburton

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH Fit Kidz. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

Drop in centre, St Andrews Anglican Church hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Street Tinwald.

Speaker followed by lunch, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Members will join with the lady vets. Methven Golf Club.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Art Exhibition, Momentum by Angela Mole. Main Street, Methven.

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10.30am MID CANTERBURY NEW COMERS NETWORK. Newcomers coffee morning group. McDonald’s Restaurant, Moore Street.

Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE Petanque has started, everyone welcome, Racecourse Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP Old time/sequence dancing, learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe Band hall, Creek Road.

2.00pm ASHBURTON GARDEN CLUB. Meet at the Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) As Mars spends his first full day in your work sector there will be reminders of a need to pace yourself if you try to come out too fast and heavy. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) While we’re moving into a challenging few days you’ll sail through this or use it as a catalyst for change if you refuse to sweat the small stuff. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Key to managing the busy weeks ahead is having the right work/life balance, with home and family matters becoming a lot more important from today. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) Mars is on a mission, with his first full day in your communication sector all about pushing to ensure the communication lines are open. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Just as Mars dangles the carrot of potential income opportunities, there is just enough work tension today to bring a call to action. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) If it excites you and your passions and gets you feeling alive again, then that’s all you need to know for now, in a quest to move out of a rut. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Where there is personal and/or relationship tension see this as the opportunity it is to get everything out in the open. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) It’s important to keep your finger on the pulse and your ear to the ground, but also get out of the way of what is naturally evolving. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Not only are you being reminded of the importance of maintaining work/life balance, but also a balance between work and play. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) With financial objectives banked, but no longer something you have to constantly revise, start looking into the things in life that are free. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) On a day where there is likely to be some communication issues or tensions, help kicks in to turn this into an opportunity for a breakthrough. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) In the lead up to Saturday’s lunar eclipse in your income sector it’s important to listen to and trust your professional desires and expectations.

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30 to 59 fog

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NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

Fine, with increasing high cloud. Northwesterlies developing.

Mainly fine with high cloud, but rain near the divide. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to gale 65 km/h. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 100 km/h.

TOMORROW

Mainly fine with northeasterlies.

SUNDAY Fine. Northeasterlies turning northwest.

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8:59 3:15 9:24 3:37 9:49 4:03 10:10 4:26 10:37 4:48 10:56 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

Rise 6:38 am Set 7:59 pm

Good fishing

Full moon

Rise 6:36 am Set 8:01 pm

Good

Rise 6:35 am Set 8:02 pm

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Bad

Set 5:52 am Rise 7:14 pm

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Set 6:24 am Rise 8:20 pm

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 8:00 am, yesterday 722.0 Nth Ashburton at 1:00 pm, yesterday

24.0

Sth Ashburton at 9:30 am, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 1:45 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday

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Hamilton

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Dunedin

Fine. Southwesterlies about the tops and westerlies at low levels.

High cloud. Northwesterlies.

World Weather

FZL: Lowering to 1600m

Rain near the divide becoming heavy at first and scattered falls spreading to the foothills, clearing during the afternoon. Snow lowering to 1500m. Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h, easing to W 30 km/h afternoon. Wind at 2000m: Severe NW gale 120 km/h, gradually easing to W 60 km/h afternoon and evening.

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Auckland

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TOMORROW

High cloud thickening with strong northwesterlies, followed by a southwest change during the afternoon bringing a shower or two.

Thursday, 17 October 2013

A front preceded by strong northwesterlies moves over the South Island tomorrow and fades away over the North Island on Saturday as pressures build over the country. A ridge becomes confined to northern New Zealand from Sunday, while northwesterlies spread over the remainder of the country.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.3 15.5 Max to 4pm 0.5 Minimum -3.3 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.2 16hr to 4pm October to date 56.6 Avg Oct to date 31 2013 to date 713.0 543 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 24 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 39 Time of gust 3:35pm

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COPLAND, Ronald Ian Please note all late death (Ron) – On October 14, 2013, very notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours peacefully at Chatswood Rest must be emailed to: Home, Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. cherished husband of Pat, much loved father and father- During office hours notices in-law of Wayne, Nicola and may also be sent to: Paul Crequer, Sheldon and classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Anitia, treasured granddad of Any queries Katrina and Nick, Stephanie please contact and Lindsye; Ben, Simon, 0800 Shannon; Ella, and Laura, ASHBURTON and great-granddad of Jacob. (0800-274-287). Special thanks to Dr Susan Gordon and Chatswood Rest Home for their love and care. Messages may be sent to The Family of the late Ron Copland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Ron will be held in our Avon Park Chapel, corner Canterbury owned, Kerrs and Pages Roads, locally operated Linwood, Christchurch, on THURSDAY, October 17, at Patersons 10.00am, private interment Funeral Services thereafter. Lamb & Hayward Ltd and Ashburton FDANZ Crematorium Ltd Phone 03 359-9018

BORTHWICK, Anna Margaret (nee Rainey) – On October 14, 2013. At her home in Ashburton, surrounded by her loving family. Aged 41 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Gavin. A very special loved mum of Jenna. Loved daughter of the late Neil and Diana (Rainey), loved and admired sister and sister in law of Fiona and Michael Quinn, and the late Robyn Rainey, and loved aunty of Sam. Loved daughter in law of Jack and Jeanette Borthwick, and loved sister in law of Maree and Warren Smith, and Paula and Gary Smith, and a much loved aunty of Tamzin, and Corey; Laura, Charlotte, and Riley. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to Breast Cancer Research would be appreciated and may left at the service. A service to celebrate Anna’s life will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, on FRIDAY, October 18, commencing at 2.30pm. www.lambandhayward.co.nz Followed by private HERRIDGE, Julianne Lois – cremation. Peacefully, holding her Paterson’s Funeral Services daughter’s hand, on October FDANZ Ashburton 12, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 74 years. GRAY, Olive Myrtle – On October 13, 2013, Loved and loving wife of peacefully at Thornbury Alistair (deceased), mother of House, Dunedin. Loved wife Shirley (Christchurch) and of the late Charlie Gray, loved Iain (Adelaide) and nana of mother and mother in law of Alexandra and Prudence Diane and Roger, loved Watson; and Dylain Herridge. grandma of Daniel, Fifa and During her life, Julianne Milan Hardwick, Rebecca and chose to bequeath her body Regan and Jacob Anderson, to the Otago School of loved mother and mother in Medical Sciences. A service law of Jill and Glenn Wilson, of thanksgiving for Julianne's and loved grandma of Mark, life will be held at the David, Jane and Sarah, loved Methven Resort, 51 Main Methven on mother and mother in law of Street, Joanne and Ian Clark. A TUESDAY, 22 October 2013, private family service will be commencing at 2.00pm. Messages to 32d Winchester held. Street, Merivale, Christchurch JG Henderson & Son Ltd Funeral Directors, Balclutha 8014.

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6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Buzzy Bee And Friends 3 0 6:35 Tiki Tour 3 0 7am Stitch! 3 0 7:25 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 7:55 Slugterra 0 8:15 Franklin 3 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Bethenny 3pm Melissa And Joey PGR 3 0 3:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 4pm Mako Mermaids 0 4:30 The Erin Simpson Show 4:59 Horace In Slow Motion 3 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR Vasa is tempted by her past; Nate crosses a line for loyalty; Harper seeks the truth. 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 PGR The police pursue a man on P; there is trouble after a night of heavy drinking. 0 8pm Street Hospital PGR 0 8:30 Mistresses AO 0 9:30 20/20 0 10:30 Nikita AO 0

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Beyblade – Metal Fury 3 7:55 The Winx Club 3 8:20 Chuggington 3 8:30 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion 3 8:40 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 8:50 Bob The Builder 3 9:05 Thomas And Friends 9:15 Peppa Pig 3 9:25 Wonder Pets 3 9:50 Humf 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV Featuring – Go, Diego, Go! and Monsuno. 4:30 Four Live 6pm Sabrina – The Teenage Witch 3 0 6:30 Everybody Hates Chris 3 0 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm F American Dad PGR 3 8:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 3 9pm South Park AO 9:30 Californication AO 3 0 10:35 Burn Notice AO (Starting Today) 3 A lawyer needs protection from a biker gang; Michael must thwart a terrorist threat, and must join forces with an unexpected partner.

11:05 Tagata Pasifika 11:35 Air Crash Confidential PGR 12:45 F The Zoo – This Is Your Life 3 0 1:10 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:35 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 Police Ten 7 PGR 3 0 Midnight Rizzoli And Isles AO 0 1am Code – 1 PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 Army Wives PGR 3 0 3:20 Ultimate Dream Home 3 0 4:05 Anderson Live AO 4:55 Pond Life PGR 5:05 The Erin Simpson Show 3 5:30 Infomercials

11:05 CSI AO (Starting Today) 3 The lab gets a new supervisor who helps the team investigate shootings and stabbings on a public tram. 0 12:05 Medium AO 0 1am Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials

11:35 Excused AO Dating show in which singles looking for love try to win dates before being eliminated from contention. Midnight Infomercials

CHOICE TV

SKY SPORT 1

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best of Man v Wild PGR 3 8:30 Death in Paradise AO As Carnival comes to Saint-Marie, Richard sees the dark side of show business when a concert ends in murder. 9:40 Prime Rocks: Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here AO 3 10:55 The Late Show with David Letterman 11:50 Home Shopping 1:20 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 1:50 Home Shopping

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Make My Home Bigger 1:30 Woodley AO 2am Taste 3am The Home Show 4am My Kitchen 4:30 Yard Crashers 5am Paul Hollywood’s Bread 5:30 Sicily With Aldo And Enzo

10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Kete Aronui (Starting Today) 3 3:30 Guardians Of The Legend 3 4pm Pukoro 2 4:30 Phunk Nation PGR 3 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga o te Motu 3 6:30 Ako 3

THE BOX 6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 My Name Is Earl PG 8:30 My Name Is Earl PG 8:55 24 MVLS 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 NCIS MV 12:15 SVU MV 1:05 Modern Family PGL 1:30 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:20 My Name Is Earl PG 2:45 My Name Is Earl PG 3:10 24 MVLS 4pm Pawn Stars PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Law And Order MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 Da Vinci’s Demons 18VLS 8:30 N Hemlock Grove 18VLSC 9:30 SVU MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 Da Vinci’s Demons 18VLS

FRIDAY

12:35 Hemlock Grove 18VLSC 1:25 24 MVLS 2:15 My Name Is Earl PG 2:40 My Name Is Earl PG 3:05 NYPD Blue MVLS 3:55 SVU MV 4:45 24 MVLS 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Survive Aotearoa PGR Barrie and Chris take on an emergency landing on the Southern Alps, where, stranded on Isobel Glacier, they must cross glacial peaks and sub-alpine terrain to get out. 8:30 F Code 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa AO 10pm Head 2 Head AO 10:30 Whakaratonga Iwi 3 11pm Te Kaea 3 2 11:30 Closedown

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SKY MOVIES

6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 American Guns M 7:30 Man v Wild PG Mexico. 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9:30 Mythbusters PG James Bond Special 2. 10:30 American Guns M 11:30 Deadliest Catch PG 12:30 Nightmare Next Door M 1:30 Scorned – Love Kills M 2:30 Warlocks Rising PG 3:30 American Guns M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG Viewers’ Special 2. 6:30 American Guns M 7:30 Abalone Wars PG 8:30 Gold Rush South America PG Chilean Gold. 9:30 Forbidden M Freaky Food. 10:30 Blood Relatives M Buzz Kill. 11:30 Disappeared M

6:35 The Double MV 2011 Crime. Richard Gere, Topher Grace. 8:15 Freshman Father PG 2010 Drama. Andrew Seeley, Brittney Irvin, Ryan McDonald. 9:45 The Cabin In The Woods 16VL 2011 Horror. Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchinson. 11:20 The Making Of Snow White And The Huntsman MV 11:40 The Avengers MV 2012 Action. 2:05 Trespass 16VL 2011 Crime. 3:35 The Art Of Getting By ML 2011 Drama. 5pm Pitch Perfect MLS 2012 Comedy. 6:55 Final Destination 5 16V 2011 Horror. 8:30 Taken 2 MV 2012 Action. 10:10 Snow White And The Huntsman MV 2012 Action.

12:30 American Guns M 1:30 Abalone Wars PG 2:30 Gold Rush South America PG Chilean Gold. 3:30 Dirty Jobs PG Casino Food Recycler. 4:30 Colony PG 5:30 Time Warp PG Trial Bikes.

12:15 Wrong Turn 4 – Bloody Beginnings 18VS 2011 Horror. 1:45 The Making Of Battleship MV 2:05 Trespass 16VL 2011 Crime. 3:35 Wrong Turn 4 – Bloody Beginnings 18VS 2011 Horror. 5:05 The Art Of Getting By ML 2011 Drama.

FRIDAY

Death in Paradise 8:30pm on Prime

MOVIES GREATS 8:30 The Blues Brothers MVL 1980 Comedy. John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles. 10:45 Too Late To Say Goodbye M 2009 Drama. Rob Lowe, Lauren Holly. 12:15 Kiss Of The Dragon 18V 2001 Action. Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, Tcheky Karyo. 1:55 Schindler’s List MVL 1993 Drama. Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes. 5:10 Wyvern 16V 2009 Sci-fi. Nick Chinlund, Erin Karpluk. 6:40 The Astronaut’s Wife MS 1999 Sci-fi. Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron. 8:30 Little Miss Sunshine ML 2006 Comedy. Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Steve Carrell. 10:15 Ginostra 16VLS 2002 Crime. Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell.

FRIDAY

12:35 Wyvern 16V 2009 Sci-fi. Nick Chinlund, Erin Karpluk. 2:05 The Astronaut’s Wife MS 1999 Sci-fi. Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron. 3:55 Ginostra 16VLS 2002 Crime. Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell.

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language. RATINGS: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

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6am Darts – World Grand Prix (Replay) Final. From City West Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. 8am Re:Union 9am L Baseball National League Series. LA Dodgers v Saint Louis Cardinals. Game Five. 12:30 Sky Sport – What’s On A look at what is coming up on the sports channels over the next week. 1pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) North Harbour v Canterbury. From North Harbour Stadium on the North Shore. 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 4pm Mass Participation – Beijing Triathlon (Highlights) Held in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China. 5pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Otago v Auckland. From Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. 7pm Total Rugby 7:30 Heartland Rugby The provinces battle it out for the Meads and Lochore Cups. 8:30 The Ultimate Fighter 9:30 UFC 166 Primetime Cain Velasquez v Junior dos Santos. 10pm UFC 166 Countdown 10:30 Boxing – Fight Night Adonis Stevenson v Tavoris Cloud. 12:30 Red Bull Chronicles 1am Motorsport – FIA World Touring Car Championship Moscow –Race One and Race Two. 3am Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series 4am Motorsport – Nascar Nationwide Series 5am Mass Participation – Beijing Triathlon

MAORI TV

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 7:30 Candice Tells All 8am My Kitchen 8:30 Make My Home Bigger 9am Food Safari 9:30 Bath Crashers 10am The Cook And The Chef 10:30 Candice Tells All 11am American Restoration 11:30 Military Driving School PGR Noon Celebrity DIY 12:30 On Thin Ice 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:30 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British 3:30 Make My Home Bigger 4pm Taste 5pm The Home Show 6pm My Kitchen 6:30 Yard Crashers 7pm Auction Room 7:30 Escape To River Cottage Celebrity chef Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall takes over a Dorset cottage and sets out to achieve a form of rural self-sufficiency. 8:05 Paul Hollywood’s Bread The secrets of breads from all over the world. 8:50 Cheese Slices 9:55 Sicily With Aldo And Enzo AO 10:35 Woodley AO 11pm Auction Room 11:30 Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British

FRIDAY

PRIME 6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 12:55 The Jeff Probst Show 1:50 Secret Millionaire UK PGR 3 Money is no object for 47-year-old Tony Banks, but now he will leave it all behind to adopt a secret identity. 3pm Recruits PGR 3 Series about police recruits in training. 3:30 Nigella Bites 3 Nigella shares recipes that look and taste fantastic, but are easy to prepare, when inviting friends over. 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat

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6am Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) CJ Invitational. From the Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club in Seoul, South Korea. 7am Golf – Champions Tour (Highlights) SAS Championship. From Prestonwood Country Club in North Carolina. 8am Deaker On Sport (Replay) 9am Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Gold Coast. From Skilled Park. 10:30 Golf Central 11:30 Re:Union (Replay) 12:30 Motorsport – V8 Supercars Championship (Highlights) Bathurst 1000. From the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, NSW. 2:30 Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) CJ Invitational. From the Haesley Nine Bridges Golf Club in Seoul, South Korea. 3:30 Golf – Champions Tour (Highlights) SAS Championship. 4:30 L Golf – European PGA Tour Perth International – Round One. From Lake Karrinyup Country Club in Karrinyup, Western Australia. 8:30 Inside The PGA Tour 9pm Rugby Sevens – IRB World Series (Highlights) Gold Coast. 10:30 Total Rugby 11pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Northland v Bay of Plenty.

FRIDAY

1am Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship (Highlights) Japanese Grand Prix. 1:48 L Football – Fifa U17 World Cup Uruguay v New Zealand. From Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. 4am Red Bull Chronicles 4:30 Deaker On Sport (Replay) 5:30 UFC 166 Primetime Cain Velasquez v Junior dos Santos.

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Jason Christie has spent two months on the roads of Mid Canterbury but is once again bound for Asia to race for his OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team. PHOTO DONNA WYLIE 161013-DW-043

Top cyclist Asia-bound BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Ashburton cyclist Jason Christie is ready for another racing stint on the roads of Asia. Christie has been back in New Zealand for two months but returns to his Singapore based OCBC Singapore Pro Cycling Team on Saturday to get straight back into racing. “I land in Singapore and then it’s straight to Indonesia for a race,” Christie said. “Then we have three

tours so there is a lot of racing in a short period of time.” Christie made the move from the European to Asian racing and found it to be an easy transition. “It is pretty similar to the European tour and there were even a few European teams at some of the races. “The quality is at the same standard because they are all UCI races featuring professional riders. “The main differences are that on the Asian circuit it is mainly

tours as opposed to one-day classics and they are raced on highways from point A to point B rather than a circuit around a town.” Then there is the obvious change in climate, with Christie remembering one race in particular that they had to cover 215km in above 40 degree temperatures. After a solid training block on home soil he heads over well prepared for another stint of racing but he’s not ready to peak, planning a big start to the New Year.

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“I’m pretty prepared for this lot of racing but my primary focus is in the New Year with the national championships in January, then the New Zealand Classic and the Oceania championships.” Before he turns his focus to the big goals he knows he still has a job to do over the next month. “The team comes first so if I have a particular role on the day that is what I’ll do but it would be nice to chase a few wins if I get the opportunity.”

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