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Gay marriages now legal in NZ

By Audrey Young and Isaac Williamson Parliament has just passed a law legalising gay marriage, 77 votes to 44 amid a loud show of jubilation from the floor and the gallery.

The declaration of the vote was followed by a waiata.

MPs held a conscience vote on the private member’s bill sponsored by gay Labour MP Louisa Wall.

The bill will take effect in mid August and comes 27 years after New Zealand decriminalised homosexuality.

Only three MPs who voted against the bill spoke.

The debate was conducted with a lot of humour, and very little acrimony except between National’s Tau Henare and his former party leader, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Ms Wall also acknowledged the party leaders in the House who had shown leadership by supporting her bill - Prime Minister John Key, Labour leader David Shearer, Act leader John Banks, United Future leader Peter Dunne, Mana leader Hone Harawira and Maori Party co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia.

“Nothing can counteract the very real negative consequences of not passing this bill. But nothing could make me more proud to be a New Zealander than passing this bill.

“I thank my colleagues for simply doing what is just, fair and right.”

She also thanked her “darling” civil union partner Prue Kapua for “sharing this journey with me”.

Act Leader and social conservative John Banks made his first contribution on the debate tonight.

He said he did not believe the God he believed in would think any less of him for voting in favour of the bill.

He also used the principle of freedom to guide him in his decision.

“When making this decision, I had to ask myself: Will New Zealanders have more freedoms as a result of this bill? Yes. “Will freedom of religion be preserved? Yes. “Will anyone’s freedom’s be taken away by this bill? No. “Would the God that I believe in think any less of me for voting for this bill? No.” “That’s why I support this legisla-

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Donna Luxton and Linda Topp celebrate the final reading of the Marriage Amendment Bill at Parliament. tion.”

Mr Banks has been accused in the past of being homophobic, and used to regularly tease gay MPs in the past, for example referring to former Labour MP Chris Carter as Christine Carter.

Last night he said that he had had three decades in Parliament to reflect on what he had said and what he had done.

“If I knew then what I have learned since, I would have acted differently.”

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said his party believed the issue should be decided by a referendum.

Mr Peters said there had not been a strong sense of how the public felt

about the debate, and there had hardly been a debate on the issue.

“What we’ve had is a small, yet vocal, minority telling the rest of New Zealanders that there is a law change that everyone wants.

“And anyone who disagrees has got to be a bigot.”

He said the truth was that most New Zealanders sat somewhere in the middle.

“Their reasons for supporting or opposing it are never as sensationalist or extreme as some on either side would have us believe.”

He said there was no huge groundswell for change.

“We object to the people being taken for granted,” Mr Peters said.

National MP for Pakuranga,

Maurice Williamson, congratulated Louisa Wall on the bill and said he would support it.

He said he’d received a letter saying the bill was the cause of our drought.

“You will see that in the Pakuranga electorate this morning that it was pouring with rain; we had the most enormous big gay rainbow across our electorate this morning.

“It has to be a sign, Sir, it has to be a sign; if you’re a believer.”

“The good news about my years in this Parliament, is that you learn to deflect all of the dreadful fire and brimstone accusations.”

He said a reverend in his electorate said a gay onslaught would start the day after the bill was

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passed. “We’re really struggling to think what the gay onslaught will look like.

“We don’t know if it will come down the Pakuranga Highway as a series of troops.”

He said another Catholic priest told him he was supporting an unnatural act.

“I found that quite interesting coming from someone who has taken a vow of celibacy for his whole life.”

Mr Williamson said he also had a letter telling him he would burn in hell for eternity.

“So don’t make this into a big deal; this is fantastic for the people it effects but for the rest of us life will go on.”

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Mid Canterbury couple in House to support bill “marriage” was the correct word to describe their union.

“That is how Donna and I see Mid Canterbury couple Lynda it,” Ms Topp said.

Topp and Donna Luxton were in They were married at their Parliament to show support for home in Staveley, in the foothills marriage equality of the Southern Alps in March.

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“If someone had told me a few years ago that at 54, I would be married with two stepsons, I’d have laughed.”

Ms Topp said she thinks everybody should be able to stand up and say, ‘I’m getting married’.

“Today, I feel more romantic and more in love than I’ve ever felt in my life. Our marriage is as honest, loyal and committed as anyone’s, and we should have the same rights as anyone else.”

In March Ms Topp blasted an anti-gay marriage group for trying to hijack her ceremony.

Family First leader Bob McCoskrie tried to use Topp’s ceremony to make a point for his cause.

In his blog on March 1, with links to Protect Marriage NZ, Mr McCoskrie congratulated Topp and Luxton for choosing a civil union. He said by doing so they showed there was no need to

legalise gay marriage.

Topp, replied: “WRONG. We do not believe in civil union. It is discrimination; my partner and I are getting married, so there. PS, would appreciate it if this website did not use our good name to promote ... anti-marriage views for the gay and lesbian community.”

Mr McCoskrie removed his comments and thanked Topp for “clarifying”.

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At least two Ashburton retailers are propping up the growing trend of people becoming addicted to so-called legal highs.

It is a problem so serious, that Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS) manager Chris Clark says she is concerned with an increasing number of people seeking assistance.

“I think people are taking these tablets or smoking synthetic cannabis thinking they are fine because they are legal, which has caused quite a significant problem. People need to be aware, they don’t actually know what’s in them,” Ms Clark said.

“We are hearing reports of the problems people are experiencing. Some people are finding it extremely difficult and are becoming addicted.

“We have heard the ‘come downs’ aren’t very nice and some of the things happening while they are using them aren’t very good either.”

The Guardian sent a mystery shopper into several Ashburton businesses, and found Bel Air Dairy and Coin Save, situated next to each other on East Street, both sold an extensive range of legal highs.

Other dairies who recently sold the products told the mystery shopper they no longer stocked them, one shop owner saying they stopped because she had heard many locals were becoming addicted.

Before the shopper purchased one of the products at Bel Air Dairy, the shopkeeper offered Kryptonite, one of the most popular of about seven products they sold, saying it could “KO” you pretty fast.

The shop had recently sold out of K2, reportedly one of the most lethal legal highs on the shelves, but still offered a variety of choices.

The worker said despite the opposition to legal highs in the community, she did not believe they were worse than alcohol which also had negative effects if it was abused.

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The Canterbury District Health Board sent an urgent warning to users this week after three young adults suffered severe acute kidney injury this month.

“I’m told that calls to the National Poisons Centre and attendances to emergency departments by patients suffering adverse effects from these drugs are increasing all the time,” Canterbury medial officer of health Alistair Humphrey said.

Ms Clark said ACADS only saw a small part of the community-wide issue, and called on retailers to stub out legal highs in Ashburton.

With an increasing number of young people gaining access to legal highs, Safer Ashburton general manager Kevin Clifford believed selling the products next to everyday necessities such as bread and milk did not help the cause.

“We would hope that local shops chose not to sell it, because it’s not just a herbal substance, it has certain properties and chemicals that are considered dangerous.”

On the flip-side, Mr Clifford said he was told legal highs were a lucrative business for retailers, meaning it would be hard for them to stop.

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan labelled the shops selling legal highs as “parasites”.

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Council explains rates spend

By Sue Newman What it plans to spend over the coming year and why it’s spending that money was outlined last night by Ashburton District Council staff to a small group of Ashburton ratepayers.

In the first of the council’s ratepayer meetings it explained its work plan for the coming year, to just 22 members of the public, but for a council rates meeting that turnout was ranked as a good one.

With the average rates increase across the district just 4.9 per

cent instead of the 7.4 per cent it originally signalled, there were few complaints from those at the meeting. If they had questions, they centred around roads, potholes, water races and flood water.

Council community manager Gavin Thomas said that in working out its spending for the coming year, the council had to take into account three factors – the district’s high level of population growth, changing land use and a strong local economy.

That meant the council had to continue investing in high quality services.

Unlike many areas, 60 to 70

per cent of the district’s growth had come through new arrivals choosing to make the district their home, Mr Thomas said.

The council’s nuts and bolts spending would see $12.4 million spent on roads and footpaths, but some footpath work that was being rated for this year, would be held over until the following year because of on-going ultra-fast broadband work around Ashburton.

On wastewater the council would spend $5.8 million next year with $4.5 million spent on drinking water and $1.5 million on stormwater.

Its big ticket items it would see it spend a total of $20 million, $16.4 million on the EA Networks Centre and $3.6 million on the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre.

In the next year business manager Paul Brake said the council would have an income of $53.7 million. Of that income 49 per cent would come from rates.

The district’s equity at June 30 2014 is budgeted to be $632 million and its assets will be worth $704 million.

For property owners in Ashburton rates will rise by 2 per cent on an average priced property, given as $241,500, with rates

on commercial properties ranging from a 2 per cent increase to a marginal decrease.

“When you look at the rate increase of $1.2 million across the district, development from new houses and buildings accounts for 1.1 per cent of this or $267,000.

That means existing ratepayers are paying only 3.8 per cent more and that represents positive growth in the district.”

Changes to local government regulations will see the council, for the first time, required to prepare a financial update report ahead of this year’s local body elections in October.

Digital switch sparks influx of redundant TVs

By Sue Newman The switch to digital TV has created an accidental exhibition at the Ashburton Recovery Park that could be called The history of the Television Set. As people ditch their old viewing boxes for new digital-friendly models, the recovery centre has started doing brisk business in off-loaded sets under an Ashburton District Council initiative that cuts the cost of dumping the telly.

Under the Ministry for the Environment’s TV TakeBack programme, telly tossing comes with just a $5 price tag under the ministry’s subsidy scheme. The scheme comes on the back of several commercial initiatives where retailers offered a dumping service for $5 or in the case of one, where there was a dump for free weekend.

Reduced charges for TV dumping were introduced on Monday but Mastagard site manager Pete Smith said volumes in the first three days were not large. He expects these will build up over the next few days ahead of the April 28 switch to digital.

When television goes digital, Freeview, Sky or TelstraClear will be needed to view anything other than a blank or snowy screen.

The range of sets being off loaded covered virtually the history of television, Mr Smith said.

“We haven’t seen a black and while one for a while but there’s a set here that would be around 30 years old.”

The television graveyard is a testimony to changing telly fashions, running through the wooden box era, the time when screens were smaller than the engines that ran them to giant screens with rear projections boxes.

People with tv sets to dump take them through the weigh bridge, hand over $5 and then off load the appliances in the electrical dump area. These are later sorted by site staff with the old sets stacked on pallets, shrink wrapped and then freighted to a dismantling depot where all useable parts and metals are recycled.

The heat might have gone out of the debate over a second bridge over the Ashburton River, but the project has not gone away.

The Ashburton District Council last year signed off the route for the bridge that will see traffic travel along Chalmers Avenue, over the new bridge and along a new road to the east of Grove Street, linking to Grahams Road.

The route might be signed off, but the council still has some work to do with final roading alignments and their impact on property owners in the area, said council operations

manager Rob Rouse.

“Property owners were advised if their land would be affected late last year and over the next week we will be talking to all affected land owners about preferred routes and any likely impact on their properties.”

The second bridge would not be built for between 10 and 15 years but the council needed to have land set aside and designated now so both property owners and the council itself would have certainty about its use for the future, Mr Rouse said.

“The work on alignment is very minor. We’ve got two routes on the corridor and basically there are two properties that will be slightly differently affected in the two options.”

People might be keen to relocate Christchurch homes to Ashburton, but finding sections for those homes is proving to be a stumbling block.

Most new subdivisions have caveats in place that make it impossible to move in pre-built homes and that’s leaving relocators scrambling for places to put Christchurch homes that are being moved out of red zones.

The Ashburton District Council is a keen supporter of the relocation project, but has found itself caught out by its own subdivision rules.

The council owns a subdivision on Albert Street but a caveat on relocated homes meant that when it wanted to create an affordable housing development on part of that subdivision it had to obtain neighbours’ permissions first. They refused and the plan foundered.

And that, mayor Angus McKay said, meant the only option for would-be house relocators was to find sections other than those in older parts of town or in rural areas.

A lot of the resistance revolved around the perception that a relo-

cated house would be old, tatty and would devalue a neighbourhood, he said.

While he understood people’s concern about having a relocated house moved into their street, many of the houses that were available were very new, often better than those in the subdivisions people wanted to move them into, Mr McKay said.

“I can understand people in subdivisions being concerned, they went in there knowing there would be no second hand houses moved in, but these houses have become available by an act of nature so this is a different situation.”

“And where there are no caveats in place, the council certainly wouldn’t be getting in the way of these homes coming in.”

Developer Mitch van der Krogt knows all too well the difficulties that surround moving houses out of Christchurch onto Ashburton sections.

He had potential buyers for sections for his Allens Road subdivision who wanted to move Christchurch homes onto their lots. As required under the relocated homes caveat, the neighbours were asked. They said no and the deals were off.

• Quake hits Methven A magnitude 3.1 earthquake jolted Methven residents last night. The short and sharp earthquake struck at 7.51pm, five kilometres north of the town, at a depth of six kilometres. Within 20 minutes 23 “felt it” reports had been filed on the geonet website, with residents describing the earthquake as light or weak.

Commenting on Facebook, residents said the earthquake “made me jump”, “holy... that shake gave me a fright” and that the earthquake was “noisy”.

A minibus carrying about 20 people rolled in Waikato yesterday. Police said the Intercity bus and trailer crashed on State Highway 29 near SH1, west of Cambridge. About 20 people were on board but police said it appeared there were only minor injuries.

Ambulance staff called a helicopter to the scene to take two children to hospital as a precaution.

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• Appeal denied The man who killed and sexually violated five-yearold Sahara Baker-Koro has lost his appeal against conviction and sentence. Kerry Charles Ratana pleaded guilty to Sahara’s manslaughter, but denied sexually violating her in a Napier flat he shared with his then partner Chantally Baker. He was found guilty by a jury last year and sentenced to 16 and a-half years in prison.

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Holding a piece of history, Mastagard site manager at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Park, Pete Smith with the television sets that the digital TV age passed by.

While the new road would impact on eight privately owned residential properties, the council will be talking to all 19 owners whose properties would border the new road.

All the comments and feedback that had come from the landowners prior to deciding the final road alignment would be considered when the land designation application would be lodged.

Property owners and the wider community would have an opportunity to provide further comment through the formal land designation process late in the year, he said.

The designation application will be considered by an independent commissioner later this year.

Where can you put a relocated home?

By Sue Newman

Mid Canterbury schools are joining together to hold a mufti day for the last day of term tomorrow. The money from the event will go towards raising funds for the EA Networks Centre, which is closing in on the $5 million target set for the community. It is expected the complex will be used by most schools and families in the district. The money raised will be given to the Ashburton District Council, which has already put $25m towards the project, next term.

• Minibus rolls

Second bridge route moves into consultation stage

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• Stadium mufti day

Car may have driven off wharf The police dive squad will start an underwater search today, following a report that a car was driven off an Auckland wharf and into the Tamaki River.

Police, fire, ambulance and the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended the call-out

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near Kings Road in Panmure about 8.30pm, but nothing was found.

Two firefighters went out on the water in a small row boat but were unable to locate the vehicle.

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Communications Centre spokesman, Inspector Kerry Watson, said it was reported that a vehicle was submerged but there was no sign of it.

Witnesses had reported there was at least one person in the car and possibly more.

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by David Fletcher

Two students were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a toilet block at Kaiapoi High School yesterday. Fire trucks from Kaiapoi and Woodend attended the fire that started about 10.30am at the Ohoka Rd school. Two students were treated by ambulance crews at the scene. It was not known how the fire started.

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• Warning light off The blue warning light at the Port of Greymouth entrance was turned off when the Lady Anna rolled while crossing the bar on Tuesday. However, the Grey District Council, which runs the port, says the light is “only a guideline” and staff cannot check sea conditions 24 hours a day. If the light is on, fishermen out at sea know it may not be safe to enter the river mouth.

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• Crash victim named The moped rider who died in a crash near Rotorua on Tuesday was 72-year-old Anna Lea. The Rotorua woman was killed in a collision with a car at the intersection of Ranolf and Amohau Sts about 6.30am.

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Changes to EAB bill ‘a victory’

By Myles Hume Sweeping changes that will provide clarity in the way schools deal with pupils in possession of banned items is a victory for common sense, Mid Canterbury principals believe.

However, they say it comes with the sour taste that charter schools are likely to be a part of the New Zealand education make up.

The Education and Science Select Committee has tabled its report on the highly controversial Education Amendment Bill, which originally sought to prohibit methods of search, surrender and retention that could be “intrusive” to pupils’ privacy.

It also proposed to introduce charter schools, which would be made up of education, community and business sectors.

Mid Canterbury principals, including Ashburton College’s Grant McMillan, were vocal in their opposition against the proposed changes to the search and seizure of banned items.

Last year, there were 23 standdowns and suspensions handed to pupils in Mid Canterbury in relation to taking drugs and alcohol to school.

Some local principals believe “the poorly drafted” amendment bill would tie the hands of school staff and put fellow pupils at risk.

However, the select committee has come back with a raft of recommendations which would allow an authorised staff member to ask for a pupil to hand over an item, including electronic devices, if it brought the classroom environment into disrepute.

If a pupil refuses to hand over the banned item, teachers will have the power to ask them to remove an outer layer of clothing or hand over their bag, but it must be done in private with at least two teachers of the same sex as the pupil present.

Ashburton College regularly brings in sniffer dogs, which will be allowed to continue to conduct searches but only of school property, such as desks and lockers.

Mr McMillan produced a submission against many of the proposed changes in the amendment bill, and travelled to Parliament to personally deliver his viewpoint in February.

He said the current guidelines were vague, and he was thrilled to see what the select committee had put forward.

“It looks like these guidelines will give real clarity and from my understanding there has been a great amount of work done by the select committee.

“I think it strikes the right balance between assuring privacy and dignity for both staff and students,

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Call for moratorium on longfin eels The weight of two Mid Canterbury schools has helped push for a moratorium on the fishing of the longfin eel.

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has called for a moratorium on the commercial harvesting of the New Zealand native longfin eel in her report On a pathway to extinction?

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yesterday, she also asked the Department of Conservation (DOC) to step up its protection of this iconic species.

It comes almost a month after Carew Peel Forest School flew to Wellington to represent themselves and fellow Enviroschools Ashburton Borough and Timaru’s Waimataitai School to march a 150 metre eel tapestry to raise awareness over the unstable future of the longfin eel.

Dr Wright’s report on the status of the species showed the longfin eel is on a slow path to extinction, and she believes it is time for urgent action.

“I am confident that the weight of evidence shows we need to act urgently to save this species,” Dr Wright said.

“The longfin eel can live for more than one hundred years and breeds once at the very end of its life, travelling thousands of

kilometres into the Pacific to do so. This long slow lifecycle makes it very vulnerable.”

Dr Wright said it was time the Government stepped in before it was too late to turn the plight of the longfin eel back around.

“It is critical that we stop fishing longfin eels. It is not just fishing that is a problem, but stopping it is the only action that has immediate potential to reverse the decline of this extraordinary creature.”

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and reassures everyone in the community that schools are a safe and sensible place.”

Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said the select committee prompted “a complete U-turn” to what the amendment bill proposed, and he welcomed the clarity around the rights pupils and school staff would have.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Neil Simons praised the select committee for listening to many concerns schools had. But he was disappointed charter schools were likely to go ahead even though 95 per cent of the 2193 submissions were opposed to the controversial model.

The select committee recommended charter schools, targeted to lift achievement in low decile areas, would have an independent review process for complaints.

The ombudsman should have jurisdiction related to standdowns, suspensions, exclusions and expulsions, the report recommended.

“It does seem they are going to go ahead with charter schools, I think the fact that it says they want to lift achievement at the lower levels is word smithing to me, if businesses are going to sponsor a school what’s in it for them?” Mr Simons said.

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Blasts destroy our personal sense of security T

he Boston Marathon bombs are a deadly reminder to all of us that there are plenty of vindictive people out there who aim to maim and kill with no qualms about who their victims are.

The two bombs that went off near the finish line killed three and injured over a hundred athletes and bystanders and considering the power of the blasts it is a miracle not more people died.

The motives for the attacks remain unclear but there are numerous organisations and individuals outside and inside the

OUR VIEW United States who have an axe to grind.

Bombs go off around the world each day and a lot more people are blown up most days in terrorist attacks in Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Syria and numerous other hotspots around the world. In fact that same day 30 explosions cost 150 people their lives in Iraq but hardly made any headlines.

By targeting an iconic marathon in the American heartland, the attacks received

attention and coverage that went far beyond the scale of the attack.

If innocent bystanders lose their lives in Aleppo, Kandahar or Baghdad our eyes will scroll past those stories on the world page, but when a sporting event is hit in a peaceful, stable, democratic country, it affects our personal sense of security.

I have covered many highprofile sporting events around the world and often wondered whether this particular occasion would become the target of an

However, since the hostage drama at the Munich Olympics in 1972 and the bomb in a fan park at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics terrorists have not targeted any major global sporting events.

Every person attending, covering or competing in these events traditionally complain about the exorbitant safety checks, X-rays, metal detectors and body searches.

The security measures at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing seemed a bit over the top, including the Chinese forces parking a tank outside the media

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As I watched Usain Bolt sprint down the straight to win Olympic gold in Beijing or witnessed Italy and France kick-off in the 2006 World Cup final, it was impossible to ignore that the whole world was watching.

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deranged individual stabbing and killing the father-in-law of Christchurch volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon.

Safety will always be paramount at these events, and security is likely to increase even further, but even the most powerful countries in the world will not be able to protect themselves completely from all attacks.

We have to live with that awareness without feeling restricted by the fear of visiting a sporting event because that’s exactly what these criminals want.

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After the Boston bombs however, few will dare to complain.

Major sporting events with thousands of spectators are the ultimate security nightmare, especially when the event takes place in an open public place like in Boston.

Stadiums are easier to protect but any crazy idiot or group with a rocket launcher or small plane could still do some real damage.

Tens of thousands of soldiers and police were on the streets during the Beijing Olympics but still could not prevent a

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Congratulations Congratulations must go to the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club, for the wonderful rally it held to celebrate 30 years of the club.

The planning for this event over the past two years certainly has paid off.

The crowds that came on Saturday and Sunday is a credit to the organisers.

The events in the ring were up to time and well broadcasted

over the speaker.

Amazing to see a variety of machinery, modern and vintage, cars, trucks and tractors on display.

The traction engines I think won the hearts of many, young and old.

Looking at the children’s faces, was a great sight as they watched with delight.

A big thanks to the vintage machinery enthusiasts, who keep alive the history of vintage machinery of the past for future generations.

Marilyn M. Cross

Hospital staff disciplined over eel case

By Martin Johnston Thirty-three health workers have been disciplined for snooping at X-rays and other information on the man who had an eel removed from inside him at Auckland City Hospital.

At least one was sacked. The rest were given verbal warnings, written warnings or final written warnings.

Mainly they had looked at computer -based radiology images, but some looked at the the man’s blood-test results and the discharge summary.

Some had also distributed information outside the Auckland District Health Board.

Chief executive Ailsa Claire revealed the results of a six-

month privacy-breach inquiry, following a request under the Official Information Act. “It’s not happy reading,” she said.

“The findings are disappointing, to say the least, but we are taking action to ensure compliance with Auckland DHB policy in future.”

In a story that made headlines around the world, the man sought emergency treatment at the hospital in September when an eel became stuck in his rectum.

No details of the case have been officially released, but a hospital source told the Herald on Sunday at the time: “The eel was about the size of a decent sprig of asparagus and the incident is the talk of the place.”

Dramatic end to police chase

By Sam Hurley Hawke’s Bay Police were yesterday involved in a brief high speed chase which ended dramatically when the suspects crashed an allegedly stolen car into a tree.

A police patrol car had stopped the vehicle and its two male occupants earlier for a routine traffic check when the vehicle suddenly sped off triggering the pursuit.

Acting Sergeant Sally Patrick said police called off the chase after only a few seconds because of its dangerous nature, but units continued to search for the car

which had been reported stolen from a Hastings address between April 15 and 16.

The two men, aged 22 and 16, hit the tree at about 3.15pm, on the corner of Ascot Ave and Guppy Rd, Taradale.

Taradale resident Godfrey Tier was near the incident when it happened.

“There were heaps of police and some police dogs - appears the driver did a runner,” he said.

Police said the suspects then made a run from the car wreck to evade the pursuing police and dog unit.

Both men were arrested. -APNZ

It was unclear how the eel came to be inside the man, but it was understood to have been removed.

It is understood some media received leaked copies of the X-ray but had chosen not to publish it.

“Please explain” letters were sent to everyone who accessed the records, many of whom replied that they had been involved in the man’s care.

Forty-nine staff - six senior doctors and medical officers, 21 junior doctors, 20 nurses/midwives and two allied staff - warranted further investigation in terms of potential disciplinary action and 33 had disciplinary action taken.

Ms Claire refused to give an occupational breakdown of the

33 to avoid the risk of identifying individuals and jeopardising the process, which was still open to appeal.

She said the patient did not make a complaint to the DHB, but had been kept fully informed throughout the investigation and had received an apology.

The Privacy Commissioner was informed.

The eel investigation is not the first sacking at the DHB of staff who pry into the electronic records of patients they’re not caring for.

The Herald reported in 2007 that one employee had been dismissed and up to 20 others disciplined for inappropriately looking at records, including those of celebrities.

- APNZ

New Zealanders will get Monday off when Waitangi and Anzac days next fall on a weekend.

The Labour Party bill to move the day off for Waitangi Day and Anzac Day to Monday when it falls on a weekend has passed its third reading last night by 61 votes to 60.

Labour Party Deputy leader Grant Robertson said it was a triumph for labour.

“I’m delighted that workers will get time to spend with their families and commemorate these special days, seven years out of seven,” Mr Robertson said.

It’s the first bill the [Labour] party has successfully moved through Parliament and passed since they became Opposition in 2008.

The bill was supported by the Greens, New Zealand First, the Maori Party, United Future, the Mana Party and Brendan Horan.

It was sponsored by Labour’s Dunedin North MP, Dr David Clark, who said New Zealand should follow Australia’s lead and compensate workers when a public holiday fell on a weekend, like Christmas Day. The idea for the bill came in in 2010 when Anzac and Waitangi days both fell on the weekend – that year New Zealanders got only nine out of the 11 public holidays allowed under the Holidays Act. Grant Robertson spoke during tonight’s third reading of the bill.

Dr Clark is on an Eisenhower fellowship in the US. Mr Robertson’s name was originally on the bill when it was in the ballot.

He said the bill was about creating fairness.

“It’s about giving Kiwi workers a fair go - to get their 11 public holidays seven years out of seven, not just five years in seven.

Mr Robertson said it wasn’t a major impingement on business, because for five years out of seven businesses deal with those days being days off.

He said the commemorations of both Anzac Day and Waitangi Day will continue to be on April 25 and February 6 respectively.

The National and Act parties voted against the bill.

National MP for Hamilton East, David Bennett, said the effect of the bill was very remote and would not deliver for New Zealand workers.

“This bill, the next time it will be effective is 2015 for Anzac day and 2016 for Waitangi Day - but they will have to wait until 2020 for the next day.

National MP for Northland Mike Sabin said the bill had a significant fiscal consequence to employers.

“Employers need to find money to pay employees, and they have to make a profit to do this – this member will hurt small and medium businesses.”

National Mr Cam Calder said he had a “visceral official distaste for the bill”.

“This would have a cost of the employer – the ministry has estimated it will cost $220 to $280 million to the economy.”

Green MP David Clendon said the bill was about work-life balance, and New Zealanders worked some of the longest hours in the world.

New Zealand First called the bill “monumental”.

The Council of Trade Unions (CTU) welcomed the law change and said it is good for workers.

CTU legal advisor Jeff Sissons said the Government had overstated the cost of the bill by failing to take into account the flow-on benefits, like tourism and productivity gains.

“And even on their highest estimate, we’re talking about 13 cents per employee per day, and we think that’s a fair cost.”

“The legislation would have a positive effect on tourism and flow into other areas such as retailers, petrol stations, bars and cafes,” said Tourism Industry Association New Zealand spokesman Simon Wallace.

Domestic tourism is worth $38 million a day to New Zealand and is the “lifeblood” of many tourism operations, he said.

“We recognise that some employers may be disadvantaged by this bill with extra wage costs, but these are likely to be minimal given the situation happens only two in every seven years.

“Businesses have also told us that more long weekends will improve worker productivity, which has benefits for the whole country.”

Holiday Parks Association chief executive Fergus Brown agreed.

Many holiday parks had significant increases in customers over long weekends, and the legislation would boost the whole tourism industry, he said.

The Employers and Manufacturers Association was against the change, with northern region advisory services manager David Lowe saying employers had “mixed feelings”.

“Some of them support the bill, but some of them were concerned about the increased cost that it would impose on them. So on balance, we would have preferred that it hadn’t gone through.”

Mr Lowe said Anzac and Waitangi days were not really about holidays.

“They are commemorative days ... so I think we have to be aware about what these days really are about.”

- APNZ

Murphy pushes car safety message

By Genevieve Helliwell Motor-racing legend Greg Murphy shared his harrowing tale of how he nearly killed a passenger in a car accident when he was 19 with a group of students in a bid to improve young driver safety.

Murphy, a four-time winner of Bathurst 1000 and Top Gear Live presenter in 2009 and 2010, addressed about 100 Otumoetai College students yesterday and gave tips on how to stay safe on New Zealand roads.

Today, he is set to visit Tauranga Girls’ College to promote the road safety awareness programme, led

by MTA. “Fifteen people aged 15-24 years have died on New Zealand roads

this year and that’s 15 too many,” Murphy said.

“And 306 people died last year on our roads, which is down from around 400 the previous year but this is all unnecessary and it causes a lot of pain. Things could be very different if we put more emphasis on becoming safer drivers.”

During his presentation, Murphy showed images of his first car, a blue Datsun, after he lost control and crashed it into a tree. Murphy was 19, had earlier been drinking and was driving passengers after a party.

Seeing his front-seat passenger and girlfriend at the time scream with her mouth open and no sound coming out is something Murphy said he would never forget. He said it was his “least proud moment in

his life” and it was extremely lucky the accident didn’t claim the girl’s life. He was charged with careless use of a motor vehicle following the accident.

Driver inexperience, inattention and poor judgement were some of the topics Murphy covered in his presentation. He hoped his story would prevent other young drivers from making the same mistakes he did.

He said some people might argue that going round and round a race track as fast as you can was dangerous, but in a Super Car, drivers wore safety gear, helmets and neck devices, were in special seats and were prepared for high-speed crashes. He said he would rather crash at high speed in his Super Car than at 50km/h on New Zealand roads.

“We prepare [for crashes] that’s what we do but on the open road we are not prepared ... and at 50 km/h it can be a pretty traumatic experience.”

Murphy praised the recent changes to the motoring legislation, which included increasing the driving age to 16 and having a zero-tolerance alcohol limit for people under 20 years.

He said recent statistics showed the death toll had decreased but the injury rate hadn’t changed so there was more that could be done to reduce the harm caused on roads.

This could be done by making it compulsory for all young drivers to have professional driver training while learning instead of it being optional, as it currently stands.

-APNZ

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, April 18, 2013

NEWS

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Backlash over MP’s new job

By Claire Trevett Labour and the unions have cried foul over the appointment of MP Jackie Blue as the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, claiming while she is respected for her advocacy on women’s health National had started a dangerous trend of appointing political “cronies” into human rights watchdog posts.

Justice Minister Judith Collins announced the appointment on Tuesday and Dr Blue will stand down from Parliament to take up the role in June. She will replace Dr Judy McGregor on the Human Rights Commission after Dr McGregor left the role last year to work at AUT. It is Ms Collins’ second controversial appointment to the Human Rights Commission in recent weeks – the appointment of Dame Susan Devoy as Race Relations Commissioner has also come in for criticism.

Labour’s Sue Moroney said Ms Collins was turning the Human Rights Commission into “a recruitment agency for [National] supporters”. “The EEO Commissioner should be an independent advocate able to give full attention to the demands of the role, not someone who is juggling relationships with

former political colleagues.”

Council of Trade Unions President Helen Kelly also questioned the appointment, saying the commission’s roles should be independent of Government policy and Dr Blue’s appointment directly from Parliament was a concern.

Ms Collins said Dr Blue was the top choice of the panel which interviewed her and three others. She said it was not unusual for people with political backgrounds to take on such jobs. “Not many people would want to put their names forward. It’s a bit like the Race Relations Commissioner – whatever you do, someone will criticise.”

Former MP Paul Quinn is next on National’s list but has previously indicated he did not wish to return. National Party President Peter Goodfellow said if Mr Quinn did not wish to take the post, he understood the next in line – Paul Foster-Bell – was interested. Mr Foster-Bell, a diplomat, was a National Party candidate in 2011 and is Deputy Head of Mission at the NZ Embassy in Riyadh.

Dr Blue said she had applied for the job off her own bat and gone through a panel interview. She was “delighted” to have been chosen and had a track record in advocating for women. Dr Blue entered Parliament in 2005 as an Auckland-based List MP. - APNZ

• Robbed at knifepoint A Nelson schoolboy was held up at knifepoint and robbed of his lunch while he was walking to school yesterday morning. The 14-year-old was walking along the Railway Reserve about 8.40am, just north of Nelson Intermediate, when he was approached by a man who threatened him with a knife and demanded he hand over his school bag, police said. The offender rifled the boy’s bag and took his lunch before running off. Police said the boy was very shaken by the incident. Police wanted to hear from anyone who was in the Railway Reserve area about the time of the incident. The man was described as possibly Maori, in his 30s. He was 1.87m and rough-shaven, police said. He was wearing a grey beanie, blue-green raincoat and shiny blue-black track pants.

- APNZ

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A 23-year-old man from Nelson was flown to hospital yesterday with moderate head injuries after he was hit by a log during a forestry operation. The incident happened near Pelorus Bridge just before midday. An ambulance crew treated the man at the scene before he was flown to Nelson Hospital by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter.

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Yesterday’s data showed clothing prices fell 0.9 per cent in the March quarter, and were down 1.2 per cent on an annual basis, while household contents prices decreased 1.2 per cent in the three months for an annual drop of 2.6 per cent.

That discounting may have helped some retailers boost sales, with clothing chain Hallenstein Glasson a 6.6 per cent gain in sales to $115.7 million in the six months ended February 1 from robust buying in New Zealand, and homeware and sporting goods chain Briscoe Group increasing annual sales of its homeware stores 4.3 per cent to $307 million. – APNZ

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About 22 per cent of prices collected from clothing and footwear retailer was discounted in the quarter and 27 per cent of household contents and services were marked down in the period.

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“Discounting was particularly elevated over Q4, and we had expected to see some unwinding of this.”

Some 40 per cent of major household appliances were discounted in the quarter, the biggest proportion, followed by audio-visual equipment with 36 per cent marked down. A third of carpets and other floor coverings, and glassware, tableware and household utensils were discounted, and 29 per cent of women’s clothing was reduced.

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Dairy product prices edge up to new record Prices of dairy products recorded their smallest gain this year, edging up to a new record while suggesting the New Zealand drought fuelled surge is abating.

The GDT-TWI Price Index rose 0.6 per cent compared to the last sale two weeks ago, the ninth straight gain. The average winning price rose to $US4968 a tonne, the highest on record on the GDT platform that began in July 2008, from $US4966 a tonne two weeks ago.

Whole milk powder, the biggest product by volume, rose 2.4 per cent to $US5245 a tonne.

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The price of anhydrous milk fat rose 5.9 per cent to $US4964 a tonne and butter milk powder rose 1.3 per cent to $US3982 a tonne. Butter rose 6.8 per cent to $US4721 a tonne and cheddar gained 3.4 per cent to $US4753 a tonne.

Lactose and milk protein concentrate weren’t offered. Rennet casein rose 7.2 per cent to $US10,060 a tonne and skim milk powder fell 3.2 per cent to $US4757 a tonne.

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Thanks to our fantastic partners and supporters

JUST OVER 2 MONTHS TO GO TO REACH $5 MILLION!

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he Public Supporters Campaign has now been going 4 weeks and we’ve already reached over $40,000. The $500 Public Supporters Packs to name your seat have been very popular, and there’s been support from young and old – one small girl came in to empty her money box on the BNZ counter to make a donation to the Centre.

In mid-March we were sitting

Major Partners EA Networks New Zealand Lottery Board Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury Ashburton Trust / Lion Foundation

Gold Partners Ashburton Contracting Ltd Ashburton Guardian Co. Ltd BNZ Briggs Family Jennian Homes Mid Canterbury Ltd

Chris Robertson Fundraising Chairman EA Networks Centre

Silver Partners Allenton Swimming Charitable Trust Ashburton Trading Society Ashburton Trust – Trading Arm Carr Group Dairy Holdings Ltd Laser Plumbing and Electrical - for HouseBuild Turton Developments Ltd The Radio Network – Classic Hits 92.5fm VetEnt Riverside Wilson Bulk Transport Ltd

Bronze Partners Ashburton club and MSA Ashford Handicrafts Ltd CMP Canterbury & Five Star Beef Cochranes of Canterbury Dpi Design & Print and Elite Embroidery Drummond and Etheridge Ltd KFC Ashburton Neumanns Tyre Service Ltd Newlands Group Paper Plus Ashburton/Office Spot Ashburton Ray Mayne Hose and Fittings Ltd Rosebank Residential Care Ltd Rotary Club of Ashburton Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains RX Plastics Ltd Spray Marks Group Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd Vision Insurance (S.I.) Ltd

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rimary and Intermediate Schools from throughout Mid Canterbury have joined forces to hold a District-wide Mufti Day, with all proceeds being donated to the EA Networks Centre.

So Mums and Dads, please remind your sons and daughters to wear mufti tomorrow and help make the EA Networks Centre a reality.

Says Sheena Tyrrell, Chairperson of the Community Fundraising Team, “For $500 donations we are able to name a seat overlooking the courts in the Stadium in your School’s name. In Term 2 a student representative from each School will also be invited to a publicity occasion to present the money raised to organisers of the project”.

Thanks everyone for your support!

Woodham Family

with $475,000 to go, and our target is now less than $400,000, but we’ve only got just over 2 months to go before Council has to make a decision on the construction tender. To reach the $5 million community fundraising target, I can’t stress enough how everyone’s support is needed and needed now – from the HouseBuild, from other local businesses and farmers, and from schools, families and the

whole community.

Today’s Guardian Page demonstrates the wide range of support, which is coming in and which is needed – from new Bronze Partners Busch Irrigation and the Ashburton MSA, to proceeds from Hakatere Round Table sale of Christmas Trees, to a District-wide Mufti Day being held tomorrow by Primary and Intermediate Schools.

Also our thanks to Mid Canterbury

Badminton Club for their amazing donation of $15,000!.

Please remember, anyone becoming a Public Supporter or making a donation at any level at the BNZ goes in a weekly prize draw every Thursday (except Anzac Day) on Classic Hits 92.5FM. If you’ve already supported, our very grateful thanks. If you’re thinking of supporting, thank you if you could donate today!

MID CANTERBURY PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS’ MUFTI DAY – FRIDAY 19 APRIL

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Business Partners Plus Ashburton College Everest Farm Consulting Ltd Kelvin Holmes Insurance Services ltd Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Molloy Agriculture Ltd Todds of Ashburton

Business Partners Andrew Quigley Contracting Ltd Ashburton College Everest Farm Consulting Ltd Kelvin Holmes Insurance Services ltd Molloy Agriculture Ltd Todds of Ashburton Business Supporters Arthur Cates Ltd Ashburton Pre-Stress Concrete Brady’s Painting and Decorating – for HouseBuild Neil and Judy Brown Canterbury Longrun Roofing – for HouseBuild C.M. Trailer Equipment Ltd Cooney Silva Evatt Ltd Croy’s Ltd Ross and Sue Duncan Robert and Jane Ellis Euro Agri Falloon and Co Ltd Gabites Ltd R&M Ganda Ltd/BP2Go Goodman Tavendale Reid Law Honda Country Ashburton Hydraulink Mid Canterbury Ltd JFM Advertising and Design Rachel and Brian Leadley Leech & Partners Ltd Mainland Wool Ltd Midlands Seed Ltd Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton – for HouseBuild Murray Smith Aluminium Myers Business Solutions Ltd Parr Family Paveco – for HouseBuild Peter May Ltd Philip Wareing Ltd Plucks Engineering Ltd Precision Cutting and Processing Ltd Property Brokers – for HouseBuild Ravensdown Fertiliser Co-operative Rural Transport Ltd Russell Moon and Fail Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton Rylock Ashburton Sebco – Fuel Storage Systems Ltd Shearer Family Skip-2-It Flooring Xtra – for HouseBuild Smith and Church/Electraserve – for HouseBuild Smith Seeds Ltd Stocker Dairy Services Ltd Subway Ashburton Tinwald Canvas and Upholstery Ltd David and Hilary Ward Peter and Nicki Webster

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ast Christmas, when Council didn’t offer their usual supply of Christmas trees, a very kind farming lady offered Hakatere Round Table No.78 their trees provided 50% of the tree sales went to the project.

Supporters Allens Ashburton – for HouseBuild Allied Concrete – for HouseBuild Ashburton Forks Engineering Ashburton Joinery – for HouseBuild Brown Family Dale Smith Garden Services – for HouseBuild Dominator Doors Ashburton – for HouseBuild Firth – for HouseBuild Gary McCormick Transport – for HouseBuild G.J. & T.L. Hunt Kiwanis J.H. Lemon D.T. Lowe and Co Lynnford Rural Women McLaren Contracting – for HouseBuild Marley – for HouseBuild Niagara – for HouseBuild Owen and Rosemary Moore Pendene Farm Ltd Perry Farms Pink Batts – for HouseBuild Plumbing World and Methven Tapware – for HouseBuild B.V. Quinn Shearmac Aluminium – for HouseBuild The Finishing Company – for HouseBuild Vern and Kay Thomas U Hire Ashburton – for HouseBuild VIP Frames and Trusses – for HouseBuild Waioto Farm Ltd L.G. Webb White Fox and Jones Wire Plus – for HouseBuild

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE EA NETWORKS CENTRE Please contact Fiona at Myers Business Solutions on 307-6355 (day time) or Janette on 027-308-0020.

Hakatere Round Table Treasurer Ian Raymond giving a cheque for $550 to Maurice Myers, Chairman of the Stadium Trust, with President Lyall Graham on the right.

Public Supporters Altrusa International Ashburton Amarog Trust Ashburton Borough School G J Bennett G & M Blair D Bourke A Craig & J Steenson Donald Family Alan Dowdle Home Maintenance J & V Fleming R & J Foster B & D George B Glassey A G Hammond D & J Harrison Mrs M J Haskett Abby Homer Honeywell Family

Josh Hooper McKenzie Hooper Johnston Family L Kenny M Kenny P Kenny T Kenny Kidzwedd Family J & L Leadley W & J Leferink Mr I Lennie Bob and Rosalie Macpherson McDonald Family/Red Cow Farms Ltd T & M Mattingley D & P Morrison Megan O'Brien Thomas O'Brien I M Officer-Holmes

L Parkes DW & MA Procter H & L Ratten G & L Register Rigter Family Ruddenklau Family J & R Savage Southby Family E Swan G & R Tait R & P Tarbotton C Topham P Topham Webb Family Trust A. Wells Winchmore Branch RWNZ E J Wood

VISIT OUR WEBSITE Make sure to visit our website. Content is being continuously updated as it becomes available.

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ASHBURTON CLUB AND MSA BRONZE PARTNER

he Ashburton Club and MSA was formed in 1885 and has been on its current Burnett Street site since 1891. The Club has over 4000 members ranging in age from 18 through 92 and approximately 25% of these are females. The majority of members live in the Mid Canterbury area though some have been keen to retain their membership upon leaving the area.

The Club has been a sponsor of the community pool for some years and will also continue this relationship in the new complex. Because of the extended

families involved through the 4000 members the club considered the EA Networks Centre to be an ideal avenue to acknowledge the support it has received from members and the wider community.

Although well known for its social facilities available to members and their guests, the MSA also offers members a diverse range of sports to be involved in with indoor bowls, pool and snooker being based at the main building while outdoor bowls, petanque and quoits are played at the excellent Racecourse

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LASER PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPORT JUST KEEPS GROWING!

Road complex. In addition the club rent and Megan Christie have has golf, basketball, cricket and golden always been a major supporter oldies rugby teams which play regularly of the HouseBuild, currently throughout the area. being built as a fundraiser by Jennian The donation to the EA Networks Centre will bring to a total of over $300,000 that the MSA has given to various organisations in Mid Canterbury in recent years and the club is especially happy to be associated with a project which will offer benefits to a wide ranging section of the Community.

Maurice Myers from the Ashburton Stadium Complex Trust with David (Goose) Healy, President, Ashburton Club & MSA.

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Homes with the Ashburton Swim Team. However, six weeks ago they had provided support of about $25,000, which has now grown to over $44,000.

At their recent Open Day on 6 April, they also contributed all BBQ sales to the Centre.

Some BBQ and EA Networks Centre fans with the Fire Engine at the Laser Plumbing and Electrical Open Day.

EA NETWORKS CENTRE PUBLIC SUPPORTERS PACKS Show your support for the EA Networks Centre with a public supporter's pack. Whether you wish to make a personal donation or your whole family wants to pitch in, there's an option for you. And for anyone making a $500 contribution, you'll be acknowledged on one of the permanent seats overlooking the main courts in the new Centre. Thank you for your support.

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BUSCH IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LTD BRONZE PARTNER

erek Busch began Busch Irrigation Systems Ltd 11 years ago. He has had 36 years working in the irrigation industry with his involvement starting back in 1976. He is very pleased to be able to support the EA Networks Centre as a Bronze Partner.

Initially Derek operated the business from his yard at home but in 2009 Busch Irrigation Ltd began operating from its current location on the corner of Dobson and William Streets in Ashburton. The business is operated by Derek,

son Ben and they employ 5 staff. In conjunction with Busch Irrigation Ltd, Ashburton Irrigation Services Ltd also operates from this yard and the combined teams have a wealth of experience in the field of irrigation design, service and water reticulation.

Busch Irrigation Ltd will help plan and design irrigation systems and can supply irrigation equipment such as pumps, flow meters, dataloggers and both rotary boom and centre pivot irrigators. They have also designed and stock a

large effluent irrigator, which can spread effluent at low rates up to 50m wide. Their other fields of work are designing and installing stock water systems and the plumbing of dairy sheds.

Busch Irrigation Ltd is a strong believer in supporting this community project as they see it benefiting a large number of people in Ashburton and the wider Mid-Canterbury district that they service.

EA NETWORKS CENTRE IS ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to share in the latest development for the EA Centre, you can now find us on Facebook.

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Men in hazardous materials suits put numbers on the shattered glass and debris as they investigate the scene at the first bombing on Boylston Street in Boston this week near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

There have so far been no claims of responsibility for the deadly Boston bombings and investigators are considering a wide range of suspects, the FBI says.

Three people were killed at the Boston Marathon’s finish-line on Tuesday, including an eight-yearold boy and more than 170 were injured.

“The range of suspects remains wide open,” FBI Special Agent Rick DesLauriers told a press conference in Boston, saying the probe into Tuesday’s blasts was proceeding “methodically, carefully, yet with a sense of urgency”.

DesLauriers said investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as Boston and state police, had recovered items from both blast sites including black nylon bags in which the bombs are believed to have been hidden.

“Fragments of BBs and nails, possibly contained in a pressurecooker device,” were also recovered and sent to the FBI laboratory at Quantico, Virginia for analysis, DesLauriers told reporters.

More than 2000 tips has been received yesterday, he said, adding: “We will continue to work around the clock tirelessly, side by side with our partners, to continue to investigate and act on these leads.

“Regarding who might be suspected of this event, the investigation is in its infancy. But rest assured we’re working hard to get the answers,” said the agent, who is in charge of the FBI’s Boston office.

US President Barack Obama condemned the attack at the race’s finish line, which killed three people and wounded more than 170 others, as “an act of terror”.

Obama said there was still no indication as to whether domestic or foreign terrorists carried out the attack and no claim of responsibility was made.

Boston’s Boylston Street, scene of the carnage, remained sealed off as investigators sought leads in the worst attack on civilians in the United States since the September 11, 2001 atrocities.

US authorities threw virtually every investigation agency into the

hunt. As of yesterday, no suspects were in custody.

New details of the horrific injuries were given by doctors who carried out at least 10 amputations of legs, some at the scene of the blasts.

Investigators quoted by several US media outlets said the bombs were hidden in pressure cookers put in backpacks. Similar easy-tomake roadside bombs are used in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“These bombs contained small metallic fragments more consistent with pellets and other small pieces of metal, but also spiked points that resembled nails without heads,” said George Velmahos, head of emergency medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Roger Walls at Brigham and Women’s Hospital said a dozen carpentry nails were taken from the body of one victim.

The two bombs, which were 13 seconds and about 100 metres apart, sprayed the shrapnel into the crowd of thousands of people lining the Boylston Street to watch the runners cross the finish-line.

Three people were killed and 176

injured, with 17 people in critical condition, Boston police commissioner Ed Davis told reporters.

The dead and injured were aged between two and 71 and included nine children.

Among the dead was an eightyear-old boy, Martin Richard, who had been waiting at the finish for his father to cross the line.

His mother suffered grievous brain injuries and his sister lost a leg.

Massachusetts resident Krystle Campbell, 29, was also named as one of the dead and the third person was a graduate student from Boston University.

Liz Norden tearfully told the Boston Globe how two of her sons, both in their 30s, lost legs in the blast.

Most of the 23,000 runners in the 42km race had finished when the first bomb went off, sending out a powerful shockwave.

One 78-year-old runner, Bill Igriff, was blown to the ground and many bloodied spectators were pushed by the concussion through barriers on to the street.

– AFP

Journo’s 34 killed in Pakistan 7.5 magnitude quake first-hand account of blasts Boston sports writer Jimmy Golen was covering his 18th Boston Marathon when he heard the bombs go off at the finish line. This is his account of how it unfolded.

This year’s Boston Marathon had seemed so normal.

The winners were a man from Ethiopia and a woman from Kenya, and even runners two hours behind raised their arms as they finished, ecstatic just to have made it to the end of one of the most gruelling 26.2-mile (42km) marathon courses.

Then I heard the first blast. I turned to see gray smoke billowing at the finish line. A few seconds later came another blast.

I did what I was trained to do: I called The Associated Press office and told my editors what little I knew: “There were two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.”

I wouldn’t be able to get through on my cellphone again for hours.

I texted my wife to tell her I was safe, though she didn’t know what had happened yet.

No-one did, really. It could have been a gas explosion, but even without an explanation it was clear that people were hurt. The second blast made it likely they were intentional.

I saw people crying. Runners and volunteers and family members. Police began clearing the area. I saw people turned away, pleading with officials to get through so they could see their family members.

I saw two people in civilian clothes carrying a woman, who was not wearing running gear, with one arm over each shoulder and one leg in each arm. Blood was gushing from her leg.

Unable to get through on my cellphone, I went back to the media workroom so I could communicate with my editors on my laptop. The building would soon be sealed. I was stuck there for the next five hours.

– AP

A powerful earthquake in Iran has hit hundreds of homes in Pakistan, killing more than 30 people in a remote community close to the desert border, officials say.

The quake damaged mud houses in the town of Mashkail in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province, state broadcaster PTV reported.

Two military helicopters carrying medical teams have been sent to the area, which lies just a few kilometres from the frontier, while paramilitary troops were being moved to supplement the relief efforts.

“At least 34 people have been killed and 80 others wounded in Mashkail,” a local government official told AFP. “The bodies are at the hospital and injured are being treated by army doctors. Paramilitary forces are busy in rescue work.”

Tremors cracked government buildings in the area and PTV said President Asif Ali Zardari had expressed grief over the losses in Iran and Pakistan.

Iran’s Seismological Centre said that the 7.5-magnitude quake struck in the country’s southeast, close to the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The website of the US Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 7.8.

Local hospital official Ashraf Baloch told AFP by telephone from Mashkail that several hundred houses had been damaged.

“The Washuk has been destroyed and also hundreds of houses have been damaged in surrounding villages,” Baloch said.

Mehdi Zare, an official at the Seismological Centre, told state television that the earthquake was unprecedented in 56 years.

– AFP

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People evacuate buildings after a major earthquake hit Karachi, Pakistan, yesterday. A major earthquake described as the strongest to hit Iran in more than half a century flattened homes and offices yesterday near Iran’s border with Pakistan.

6.8 quake rocks Papua New Guinea A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked Papua New Guinea’s north.

Seismologists warn there could be considerable damage in Aitape, where a giant tsunami in 1998 killed more than 2000 people.

The shallow quake, at a depth of just seven kilometres, hit

19km east of the small town of Aitape on the Pacific nation’s north coast yesterday.

No destructive tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre but it said earthquakes of this size could sometimes generate local tsunami waves within 100km of

the epicentre. “Authorities in the region should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action,” it said.

A giant tsunami in 1998, with waves up to 10 metres, killed more than 2000 people near Aitape following an earthquake off the coast.

– AFP

Police brace for Thatcher funeral protests

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The coffin of British former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher rests in the Crypt Chapel of St Mary Undercroft beneath the Houses of Parliament in central London.

London police are bracing for protests at Margaret Thatcher’s funeral, with opponents vowing to pelt her coffin with eggs, coal or milk if they can get close enough – or simply turn their backs on the passing procession.

More than 800 people have pledged to attend an event called “Maggie’s good riddance party”, promising a “right jolly knees-up” outside St Paul’s Cathedral – where 2000 global political leaders, celebrities and friends will be paying their respects to the former

British prime minister today.

“Let the world know the hypocrisy of a state-funded funeral for the person who influenced 30 years of cuts to state funding of welfare,” the protest’s Facebook page reads.

“If taxpayers are funding her funeral ... we can at least get our money’s worth.”

The former Conservative Party leader’s death has sparked furious debate in Britain over her legacy – and over the decision to grant her a state-fund-

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• Heir re-sentenced An heir to the Max Factor fortune convicted of drugging and raping three women was re-sentenced yesterday to a reduced 50-year term by a judge who earlier threw out an original 124-year prison term.

Andrew Luster, 49, who has been in prison for a decade, was resentenced by Superior Court Judge Kathryne Ann Stoltz, the Ventura County Star reported. The defence had sought a sentence of 25 years or less.

– AP

• 21 executed Iraq has put 21 men to death, a senior justice ministry official has told AFP, the latest in a series of mass executions that have drawn international condemnation. All of the men were Iraqis and had been convicted on anti-terror charges, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The latest executions brought to 50 the number of times Baghdad has carried out the death penalty so far this year, despite widespread calls for a moratorium on the country’s use of capital punishment.

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ed ceremonial funeral, which by some estimates will cost the taxpayer up to £10 million ($A14.93 million).

Her more radical critics, who accuse her of ruining millions of lives with her radical free-market reforms, greeted news of her death from a stroke last week with impromptu street parties.

Hundreds of people filled London’s Trafalgar Square at the weekend, erected a giant effigy of her and shouted “Maggie, Maggie, Maggie! Dead, dead, dead!”

– AFP

A suicide bomber has killed eight people and wounded dozens more at a Pakistan election campaign rally being attended by a senior politician in the north-western city of Peshawar, officials say. It was the fourth deadly attack on politicians or political parties in three days as the country prepares to hold historic polls on May 11. Senior Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmed Bilour escaped the Peshawar bombing with only minor bruises.

He was shown on television footage with blood splatters on his shirt after the attack. “At least eight people have been killed and 49 others wounded,” hospital spokesman Jamil Shah told AFP. Police said it was a suicide attack.

– AFP

• 71 hit with bird flu China has reported eight new human cases of H7N9 bird flu, all of them in critical condition, bringing the total number across the country to 71, state media says. The new cases occurred in eastern China, the focal point for the outbreak which has claimed 14 lives in the two weeks since Chinese authorities said they found the strain in humans for the first time. Three of the new infections are in Jiangsu, according to state news agency Xinhua which cited the province’s health department. They are a 21-year-old woman, and two men aged 56 and 72. The other five were in Zhejiang, where three men and two women aged between 56 and 72 tested positive for the virus.

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Winning farm manager enjoys being own boss Hinds dairy farm manager and contract milker Richard Pearse will be in the spotlight on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old dairy farmer was this month named Canterbury-North Otago farm manager of the year and he will host a field day so others can see why judges in the annual Dairy Industry Awards were impressed.

Richard and partner Susan Geddes contract milk 955 cows for Graham and Jane Thomas on a new conversion on Winslow Road. The herd is on target to produce 435,000kgMS this season.

Mr Pearse said he was enjoying being his own boss after 13 years of working his way up in the industry. The new conversion had been exciting and there was still work to do in the next two seasons to reduce farm costs and increase milk production.

The herd is milked in a 60-bale rotary shed at the 238ha property, with the help of three other full-time staff. Technology in the shed includes automatic cup removers, automatic drafting and a milk hub herd management system.

That makes life a bit easier. “On the way to the dairy shed, if I see a lame cow I can tap it into the cellphone and it will automatically draft her out,” he said.

The field day starts at 10am on Tuesday, at 668 Winslow Road.

RIGHT: Canterbury-North Otago farm manager of the year Richard Pearse and Susan Geddes will host a field day at their Winslow Road dairy farm on Tuesday.

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If you know of a suitable rural bachelor, get them to head over to the Fieldays website now where they can apply online.

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The competition is a serious challenge, but also a huge amount of fun and laughter.

Fans of Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year will be able to read up about the selected finalists and follow their exploits on social media prior to and during the event.

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events, testing their rurally derived skills, No.8 wire innovative attitude and good all-round charisma in a number of competitive heats.

While the requirements and topics of the finalist events are kept under wraps until Fieldays we can divulge that they are largely agricultural based but will have a few fun twists thrown in to challenge the character of our rural boys!

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flown to a secret location on June 10 and need to make their way to Fieldays by 5pm the following day, stopping in specific towns along the way to complete various tasks.

Our bachelors must be prepared to roll their sleeves up and get into whatever is required plus be up for some mystery and fun.

Once at Fieldays the bachelors will take part in four days of

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look-out for hard-working rural blokes to represent the farming community.

In keeping with Fieldays’ Global theme, this year we are going trans-Tasman and, as well as six good Kiwi blokes, we’ll be searching for two Australians to join the competition.

In an Amazing Race-style twist to the competition, entrants will be

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The search is on for the 2013 Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year.

If you know a good single Kiwi bloke that can drive a digger, reverse a trailer, chainsaw a tree and then rustle up a roast dinner ... then he’s perfect for Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year!

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Mansfield brought to ‘life’

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he work of one of New Zealand’s most famous writers, Katherine Mansfield, will come to life in Ashburton this month.

Acclaimed actor Cathy Downes has condensed her internationally applauded play The Case of Katherine Mansfield into a one and a half hour exploration of Mansfield’s writing. Billed as a “marvellous and delightful journey” the play is illuminated by two of Mansfield’s short stories.

The Case of Katherine Mansfield toured to great acclaim in the late 1970s and 1980s in England, Australia and New Zealand. In Talking Of Katherine Mansfield, Downes discusses and performs highlights from the earlier play, offering new insights into its themes.

Downes is a Queen Elizabeth II Drama School (now Toi Whakaari) graduate who moved to Europe after several years of professional stage and screen work in New Zealand.

She established two theatre companies, in Amsterdam and London. She won awards in Britain, New Zealand

and then Australia with The Case Of Katherine Mansfield.

On her return to New Zealand she was appointed artistic director of the Court Theatre, then director of Downstage Theatre. She now lives on Waiheke Island and works throughout New Zealand as a freelance actor and director.

Katherine Mansfield was born in Wellington into a socially prominent family before leaving for Great Britain at the age of 19. There she encountered modernist writers such as D H Lawrence and Virginia Woolf with whom she

became close friends.

Her stories often focused on moments of disruption and frequently opened rather abruptly. Among her best-known stories are The Garden Party, The Daughters Of The Late Colonel and The Fly. During the First World War Mansfield contracted extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which rendered any return or visit to New Zealand impossible and led to her death at the age of 34.

Talking of Katherine Mansfield is touring New Zealand courtesy of Arts on Tour and will stage at the Ashburton College auditorium on April 28 at 4pm.

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• April 23 and 24 – Ashburton Art Gallery school holiday activity, learning about Anzac Day in a fun and interactive way.

• May 3 – The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet La Classique. Ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent sets, this show has it all.

• April 24 – Regent Cinema screening for Ashburton Film Society. Intouchables, 5.45pm.

• May 5 – Roger Hall’s Taking Off. A sensitive comedy that trails four Kiwi girls on their big OE. At the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

• April 28 – Talking of Katherine Mansfield at the Ashburton College auditorium at 4pm.

• To April 30 – Selwyn Gallery exhibition from glass artist Robyn Douglas and textile artist Ruth Walcoff.

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• April 30 and May 1 – Ashburton Art Gallery school holiday activity, painting onto gallery hallway.

• May 2 – Arts On Tour’s Haggis Sandwich at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre 7.30pm.

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) There may be tension in the air as you wonder whether you should continue with things as they are or make a complete break with the past. Current influences suggest the latter. Deep down you know it’s right.

You’re like a force of nature that refuses to be tamed. Meanwhile, your charisma shifts into a higher gear, potentially creating real excitement.

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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) Wishful thinking or daydreaming as a way to handle practical matters could actually prove to be your salvation. Imagination, not logic, maybe where the answers lie today! If a course of action regarding any ongoing problem seems cloudy, maybe you’re just not giving it the attention it requires. Put aside personal distractions and focus.

• 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

CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) The Sun, accompanied by boisterous Mars, stirs up communication especially around career matters.

Some folks may be temperamental. You’ll just have to manoeuvre your way around them. The focus is on being proactive and making things happen.

You can blast through obstacles to show the world that when you’re determined you really mean it.

LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) Family matters may be variable but your professional life looks upbeat and very positive. You may have great vitality today but you’ll want to be certain how to channel it before you take action. Don’t expend energy on an easy fix or get-rich-quick scheme when taking the slow and organic route may lead to greater sustainable success.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Some sassy feelings and a sense of optimism may catch you and carry you along on this day when an afternoon gettogether could give you a real boost.

Reach out to friends, make entertainment plans and try something a little different.

A powerful desire to explore a budding relationship could be almost overwhelming in its intensity.

LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Off to a good start, the day gets even better, especially if you’re flexible enough to admit it might be time for change. Social urges seem stronger. Perhaps a financial situation clears up or money comes in. Practical decisions should be considered. Tonight should be a social success as a relationship that seemed shaky appears to be on a better footing.

lic, so too is breastmilk jewellery.

“I actually think it’s the attitude behind it,” McCann said as she tried to explain her disdain.

She says there’s something about plasticising breast milk, which is just food to nurse your baby, that almost seems like some sort of weird worship of nursing.”

Tell that to the 20 or so people who contact Allicia Mogavero each day about the breast milk jewellery she began selling in 2007, then mostly to friends. She put her designs on Etsy about a year ago and has sold about 200 pieces, including pendants, bracelets, lockets and beads of breast milk alone for people to do with what they wish.

She personalises the jewellery with names in fancy script.

In all, she offers 36 items, using a five-step process to preserve a small amount of milk shipped to her as instructed. Working the milk takes about four weeks and the resin needs a week or two to dry, she said.

Victoria Cameron, 33, is nursing her 13-month-old son and pursuing a master’s in social work in Minneapolis. She went on Etsy in search of mother’s jewellery when she stumbled on the breast milk sellers. She was the first to post about it on website BabyCenter.com.

The quick-fire reaction surprised her. The debate has since spread on parenting blogs and social media.

Sharon Valcarcel, 32, nurses her 11-month-old daughter in the evenings after she returns from her job as a high school psychologist. She heard about the jewellery from a friend and thought it was “kind of gross”.

The jewellery, Valcarcel said, plays into broader divisions over breastfeeding, with women “who are very elitist” about it on the supportive side.

“The funny thing is they’re kind of pretty,” she said of some of the designs. “But I think it’s awkward.”

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GOODIE GIVEAWAY Each week the Ashburton Guardian gives readers a chance to win DVDs courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment. Winners will be announced in this column the following week, so keep looking! If you see your name in the winner’s box, come into the Guardian and tell our lovely staff at reception you’re a DVD winner. ID may be required.

Winners have two months to claim their prize.

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ed Dawn envisions the nightmare scenario: without warning, foreign troops begin a fullscale military invasion of your country. As the military assault begins and their families are taken away to labour camps, brothers Jake (Chris Hemsworth) and Matt (Josh Peck) manage to escape to the mountains with six friends.

Hiding from patrols the teens struggle to survive the bitter winter.

They decide the time has come to make a stand and The Wolverines are born.

Winners of Citizen Khan DVDs are: Robert Bateman, Lana Jones, Mark Spicer

If you would like to go into the draw to win a copy of Red Dawn DVD, write your name, address and the DVD’s title on the back of an envelope and send to: Goodie Giveaway, PO Box 77, Ashburton.

Alternatively you can email goodies@theguardian.co.nz with the above details.

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GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) It pays to keep your wits about you if a friend’s situation disappoints you. Make sensible choices, especially if a health matter demands your attention. Consider trying something just a little out of the ordinary, especially when it comes to having fun or a social event.

Friends may offer some on-target suggestions. Push out of your comfort zone.

trands from baby’s first haircut. The first tooth. Tiny footprints sunk into clay. Some parents even tuck away the dried stump of the umbilical cord or the stick pregnancy test as a touching memento marking the milestones of their kids.

The latest? Breast-milk jewellery.

Few issues polarise mothers more than breastfeeding, and all things related to breastfeeding, so wearing processed breast milk around the neck or in a bracelet has ignited some passions.

The jewellery, on sale at the handmade marketplace Etsy, is definitely not for writer Ashley McCann, 34, in Naples, Florida. She nursed both her boys, 6 and 9, and loved it, but she feels some sort of gross-out line has been crossed.

“This is the most hilariously absurd trend in mummy jewellery that I have ever heard about in my life,” she said. “I think it is just flatout weird, to be honest.”

In addition to finished jewellery, a search on Etsy produces sellers of breast milk soap and one offering a locket kit for the DIY inclined. A couple purveyors, both mums, said in interviews that they hit on the idea as they sought out unusual keepsakes of their special bonds with their babies during nursing.

The two would not reveal their recipes for processing the milk, which is covered with a glaze or clear resin after it is plasticised or dehydrated, forming a clay-like substance that hardens over time when at least one method is used.

Prices range from $US15 ($A14.50) for the kit, which includes various locket designs, to $US125 for a double pendant in copper bezels with a matching vintage chain.

“This can be passed down for generations and what a fantastic gift to give to your child, the root of their survival.”

Just as attachment parenting is a matter of opinion, or nursing in pub-

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SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Moderation may be the way to play it, even though your first instinct might be to make a grab for whatever you want. A generous spirit attracts many more blessings, so don’t let Saturn in your sign prevent you from giving and sharing your talents with others. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a lazy evening and spending time with good friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Though you try to be generous and fair, ego-orientated interests may overwhelm your decision-making process and may not be appreciated by family members or business colleagues.

Emotions can run high so bear in mind that an appreciative comment generally goes a lot further than unthinking barbs. A relaxing massage may soothe anxious feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) A little probing or prying could be the best strategy to accomplish aims and perhaps get to the bottom of what’s troubling you, a loved one or work colleague.

Take note of any subtle impressions. You could stumble upon a creative solution to a domestic problem or gain insight into a family member’s issues. Listen to your gut and answers may appear.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) A modern approach may be what’s needed and may be beneficial when it comes to dealing with a domestic or family situation.

Maybe it’s time to get a new entertainment system or otherwise upgrade comforts.

Venus in Taurus also encourages a decorative approach. Think about making home a cosy, atmospheric and truly relaxing place to be.

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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) Exposure to new thoughts and nurturing ideas could open up a whole new world to you. A friend or relative could offer you a chance to break with routine, one that is relaxing and most enjoyable. Catch up on neglected chores.

Give thought to confidential financial goals and discuss them with someone you trust or who advises you.

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9.30am. M.S.A. T’AI CHI CLUB. Beginners class, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

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

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

9.30am - 1.00pm. ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time round op shop. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Street.

10.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Rd. 10.45am. M.S.A. T’AI CHI CLUB. Qigong exercises, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm. ASHBURTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon new and old members welcome. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM, Classic aircraft on display including DC 3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

2.00pm. ASHBURTON GARDEN CLUB. Meeting with speaker, Michael Hanrahan. Senior Centre.

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

7.30pm - 9.30pm. ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat. Senior Centre, Cameron St.

TOMORROW FRIDAY APRIL 19 10.00am. 50+. An interesting speaker, Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm. R.S.A. Euchre. R.S.A. Cox Street, Ashburton.

2.00pm. CAVENDISH CLUB. Husbands and friends afternoon, guest Mr L Laing. 31 Tancred Street.

6.00pm. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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List of prize winners, season 2012-2013 Ladies Junior Singles: Ollie Collins Intermediate Singles: Ollie Collins Championship Singles: Noeline Woods Runner Up: Joyce Gray       Championship Pairs: Diane Gutberlet, Ollie Collins Runner Up: Gaynor Crack, Joyce Gray Championship Triples: Diane Gutberlet, Gillian Kelly, Ollie Collins Runner Up: Leonie Spargo, Noeline MacKenzie,  Gladys Body Championship Fours: Diane Gutberlet, Gillian Kelly, Gaynor Crack, Joyce Gray Runner Up: Leonie Spargo, Noeline MacKenzie, Ollie Collins, Noeline Woods Club Fours: Gladys Body, Gillian Kelly, Rosemarie O’Sullivan, Ursula Crack Club Triples: Gloria Hawkins, Noeline Woods, Ursula Crack Club Pairs: Gladys Body, Lois Connell Singles Handicap: Leonie Spargo Most Improved Player: Heather Gray Men Junior Singles: Alan Miller Colts Singles: Russell Lowe Championship Singles: Roger Gutberlet Runner Up: Alistair MacKenzie Championship Pairs: Roger Gutberlet, Murray Anderson Championship Triples: Roger Gutberlet, Mike Quinn,  Harold Kemp Championship Fours: Roger Gutberlet, Murray Anderson, Mike Quinn, Harold Kemp Handicap Singles: Mike Quinn Handicap Pairs: John Smart, Hubert Johnston Graded Triples: Murray Anderson, John Lilley, Jim McIntyre Graded Fours: Roger Gutberlet, Colin Bird, Hubert Johnston, Owen Gray Runner Up: Milner Jacob, John Lilley, Bert Ellis, Don Weir Most Improved Player: John McLay Fair Play Award: Ian Blackwood Other trophy winners Club Classic Ingold Tray: Colin Dennis, Anne Gowan, Bert Ellis, Cath Bassett Mixed Pairs Glassey Trophy: Dion Kiddey, Peta Smith Mixed: Murray Gray, Roy Keeling, Roger Dakers, Ursula Crack Quaich Trophy: Charlie Leech, Joan Dutton, Colin Cross, Owen Gray Bird Cup Closing Day: Charlie Leech, Joan Dutton, Ralph Bassett Dorothy Cup: Dion Kiddey, John Lilley, Colin Cross, Rosemarie O’Sullivan Harry Lee Mixed Fours: Des Prendergast, Alistair Waddell, Owen Gray, Ollie Collins Ashburton Engravers Junior Triples: Dion Kiddey Russell Lowe, Peta Smith Ray Ayers Memorial Saturday Aggregate: Trevor Watson Whistler Trophy Mervyn Moore Memorial: Diane Gutberlet       Â

Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club What a jolly crowd - Bernard’s dance group played us in. Took us back to the Balmoral days. Thank you Bernard, Margaret T, Verna, May, Judith L, and Michael on piano accordion. Michael then welcomed everyone, including visitors and the members from the Timaru club.

Reminder of our 30th anniversary dinner May 26th.

Previous members are very welcome to register by phoning the Secretary 3088584. Money to be in by 12th may. Reminder that subs are due please.

Michael then suggested that the evenings entertainment get ‘underhand’(as opposed to underway) Karen began with a lovely selection, and played them well. “Daydream believerâ€? “Nobody does it betterâ€? “Don’t cry for meâ€? and “Everydayâ€? If you want to hear all the songs of yesterday, we dig ‘em up‌Lovely.

Lorraine then gave us two monologues. “Our Maggie’s going to get married’ and “Nicholas knox Knack, knack dealer of Nottingham� (whew) well done.

The keyboard group then gave us three songs in harmony (something we have been working on) We loved playing the bracket. Fairlie Matsinger (a recent newcomer) Audrey and Rose, gave us a stunning performance at the piano. “Mignon� “March of the clockwork soldier� and “Mozart’s “Minuet�. The accordion group took up all the available space on stage, and gave us (what else, as always) a rousing toe tapping bracket.

Then a hilarious skit by Michael (policeman) Rose (milkmaid) Don (wharfie) Lorraine (athlete) Barbara (stripper) accompanied by Ann. Audrey Ritchie, and Nancy Bennett then gave us 2 super piano duet pieces “Slavonic Dance� (so expressive) and “Sleigh bells.� Nancy travelled up with the Timaru organ club, but she and Audrey are old friends from Oamaru ’48, and used to play the piano together all the time.

The singing group then put their hearts and voices into 3 lovely songs. “Three little boys� “In the garden� and “Grandad’s piano� We number 12 now with three (I said three) guys who really lend a lovely tone to our sound.

Ann and Ross Allott then played an Abba song “Super trouper� Ann on keyboard with full Abba backing, and Ross on the alto sax.

Then “The entertainer� Ann “Rah rah rag (oh boy) and “Angel in Blue�

The evening concluded with all the entertainers making the rafters ring with a rousing bracket while everyone had a delicious supper.

Ashburton Garden Club Forty Members gathered at the Senior Centre for the March Meeting with Jennifer Marks presiding.

We didn’t have a speaker but members spoke on tip of gardening and growing and members were able to ask questions.

This was well received and enjoyed by all and afternoon tea was served.

The results of the Flower Show: Premier Bloom Pat Tarbotton. Flower of the Month: Dahlia. 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Kathy Collie, 3rd Marilyn Coley. Large Bloom: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Isabel Porter, 3rd Rona McConnell. Small Bloom: 1st Norma Galway, 2nd Isabel Porter, 3rd Elaine Busby. Miniature Bloom: 1st Pat Tarbotton, 2nd Isabel Porter, 3rd Norma Galway. Spike: 1st Isabel Porter, 2nd Kathy Collie, 3rd Pat Tarbotton. Cluster: 1st Heather Gray, 2nd Pamela Bird, 3rd Pat Tarbotton. Shrub: 1st Rona McConnell, 2nd Isabel Porter, 3rd Shirley Thomas.

Decorative A Autumn Story: 1st Jenny Marks.

Decorative B Autumn Story: 1st Mary Smith. Fruit/ Vegetable – Three Runner Beans: 1st Mary Leighton, 2nd Betty Deiley, 3rd Norma Galway.

Ashburton Photographic Society Here we are going into autumn again – seems no time since we were in ore of the wonderful autumn colours around us in 2012. We are all making good use of you cameras in this great weather with beautiful skies morning & night & the many changing colours about us.

We started the year with a visit to Egypt with Steve & Deb Buller sharing their experiences of a recent holiday followed by a Invitation Learning night, in March, for those wishing to learn more about the use of a digital camera which was well supported and just last evening we thoroughly enjoyed the suggestion of another way to view our photographs in an interesting & fun way by guest speaker Peter Verstappen Already to date we’ve been out on several Field Trips to extend our subjects and to learn new ideas and techniques from one another.

The areas we’ve visited include Mt Cheeseman with Forest & Bird members, Peter MacGregor’s garden, Ashburton Domain – always a popular venue, Aerial

Photography over Ashburton and coming up in the near future a day at Castle Hill.

We’ve had 10 enthusiastic new members join our club which is really great We were very grateful to Ian Walls who agreed to judge our 1st Open Competition.

He gave an interesting introduction followed by very informative critiquing of our images – very consistent & lots of very good points for us to take on board & put into practice in the future.

His results were: B grade – Prints – acceptances: Catherine McMahon-‘Silhouette in the Sunset’ & ‘Chilling Out’ Digital Images – acceptances: Cindy Lovett-‘Last Fill of the Day’, Jorg Nittmann-‘Harvest Time’ & ‘Let us Open the Bonnet’, Emmily Harmer-‘Off we go!’ A Grade – Prints – acceptance: Clarrie Brake‘Shapes’ & ‘Harvest Time’, Norman Early-‘Pretty in Pink’ & ‘Morning Tea, Chris Howe-‘Dunes Safari’, Gaynor Hurst-‘Unusual Flower’ & ‘Lilly Smelling the Flowers’, Carol Efford-‘fireworks Flowers’, Aileen Brake- ‘Storm Brewing’ Honours: Clarrie Brake-‘All Together’, Chris Howe‘Old Angles’ Digital Images – acceptances: Norman Early‘Champion Ram’ & ‘Eight Horse Team’, Peter MacGregor-‘Horse on a Hill’, ‘A Storm Brewing’ & ‘Love is..’, Clarrie Brake-‘Speed’, Carol Efford‘Swirling Light’, Aileen Brake-‘Teddy & Friend’ Honours: Gaynor Hurst-‘Working Hands.

Thanks to everyone who submitted images – it gave us a great programme for the evening Our next meeting is Wednesday 24th April where we look forward to the results of our Photojournalism competition. Visitors always welcome.

Ashburton Savage Club Our first korero for the 2013 season was held in the Savage Club Hall on Tuesday 16th.April.

Great Chief Bruce Wear presided, accompanied on the dias by Tohunga Ray Mitchell.

The evening’s entertainment which commenced at 7.30pm, was preceded by an enjoyable social hour.

As is the Savage Club tradition, members and guests stood for the singing of our National Anthem and remained standing for the march in of Council.

Following his induction by Tohunga Ray, Great Chief Bruce welcomed members & guests, advised of apologies and notices of upcoming functions.

Items for the evening as follows:(1)The orchestra set the tone for the evening with a number of rousing items which were appreciated by the audience.

(2)Following the orchestra Jim Burgess gave a polished performance of two songs; a Jim Reeves number and Danny Boy. Yvonne Cherry provided a very appropriate accompaniment on the electronic organ.

(3)Instrumental group of Lorraine Boud (piano) Kevin Crean (accordian) - Cip Sparrow (accordian) - Sam Cullimore (harmonica) - Russ Carter (guitar).

(4)Sketch “On Your Bike� by Graham Taylor & Harold Kemp.

(5)Bruce & Lanae Hill entertained to a very professional standard with their instrumental & vocal duets.

Bruce (guitar) & Lanae (harmonica). The audience wished them well for their forthcoming competitions on the West Coast.

(6)Proving that age is no barrier in the world of entertaining, Cip Sparrow played an excellent bracket of popular tunes on the piano.

(7)The ever popular “Grey Lads� provided some delightful brackets of evergreen music.

John Davis(Electronic Organ)-Alan McQuarters (Trombone)- Dowell Peterson (Saxaphone)- Geordie Robinson(Guitar).

(8)The long serving rest home entertainer John Lilley, played a number of items on his piano accordian.

(9)That virtuoso of the electronic organ, John Davis, concluded the evening’s entertainment with a variety of numbers including “Mud Puddles� and Viennese Waltzes.

Great Chief Bruce thanked all the performers for their excellent contributions and invited everyone to supper.

The Queen.

Ashvegas Country Club Club day was held at Rakaia last Sunday with a disappointingly small field participating in a stableford round.

Many not in attendance are some of our more vocal Crusaders supporters so it quite possible they were too embarrassed to front up after the previous evening’s humiliating loss.

Terry Kingsbury claimed the top prize with a score of 40 stableford points following an excellent round of 78 with P K a point back on 39 points after his round of 76.

Evan’s day started poorly after discovering, on his arrival at the course, that his clubs were not in the boot of his car.

Luckily for him a spare set was eventually found and despite his constant whining about the quality of the driver, the irons and the putter he somehow managed to finish with 36 points.

Terry also won the putting prize while Bryan McFarlane, Cheyne Mapu, Legs and PK had 2’s.

This Sunday is the first round of pennants golf and it appears now, after a late draw change, that there are no courses available in Mid Canterbury for a full club day to be held.

Perhaps it would be a good opportunity for our keen gardeners like Mitch and Daz to spend some quality time pruning their roses in readiness for the winter.

The following Sunday our monthly premier day is scheduled to be held at Weedons.

Grey Power Ashburton Inc On Monday April 15 President Joy Jaine welcomed about 50 members to the monthly general meeting of Grey Power Ashburton Apologies were received from Lex Johns and Elaine Robertson these were accepted.

Joy then introduced our speaker for the afternoon; Brent Ennor the developer of the Terrace View Retirement Village on Carters Terrace.

Brent gave a comprehensive overview of the options that are going to be available at this new complex.

There will be villas, apartments, and full care facilities; with several options for various needs of people using the facility.

Other services include a library, entertainment centre and a “man shed�; the setting among mature trees and expansive lawns was very inviting. Brent then introduced the village manager; Karen Harris who spoke briefly of her role in the development.

There were several interesting questions covering costs, pets, staffing and future development.

At the conclusion of his talk, Brent announced that the villas would be open for a special preview for Grey Power members on Tuesday.

Ann Stafford passed a vote of thanks and presented Brent with a fruit tray.

The raffle was drawn and prizes distributed. Jeff Jaine then made a presentation to his wife Joy on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The meeting closed at 3pm and afternoon tea was enjoyed by all.

Next meeting will be Monday May 20.

It will be the AGM and the speaker will be councillor Jim Burgess who will take the election of officers and talk about rates rebates and council news.

Mid Canterbury Country and Music MSA dance hall filled up quickly, band tuning up instruments, raffles selling fast. Our March Club day was about to kick off.

The band for the day was Tom Taylor on Steel guitar, Robin Gourdie on Rhythm guitar, Barry Reid on Bass, Bruce Hill on Mandolin and Warren Harris on Drums. These guys all complemented each other beautifully creating a well balanced professional sound!

Our Compare for the day was Maggie Kennedy Clark. She did a brilliant job considering she was thrown in at the last minute.

Sound person was John Lobb and his nerves were rather shattered by the end of the afternoon due to a

ghost getting into the sound system playing havoc, or so it seemed?

President Bruce Hill opened the proceedings and welcomed members and visitors alike. Birthday wishes were conveyed, then it was straight into the programme.

As it was St Patrick’s Day Lanae Hill sang a couple of Irish numbers while the band and “sound� got warmed up.

Members Robin, Zoe Scott, Hannah Wakelin, Shirley of Rakaia, Kayla Marshall and Ocean Waitokia all did themselves proud by singing some really great tunes.

Bruce’s grandchildren Bailey and Danni and their dad Aaron got up and performed.

These children are fourth generation club members.

That is pretty special.

It’s heart warming to see these little ones being encouraged to join in on Club days. They and the other younger members are the future of our club.

During the half time break Robin Gourdie had Lanae cut all his hair off to raise much needed funds for Leukaemia NZ. Club members kindly donated, as did the Club committee. Robin raised over $500 for his cause.

That was very brave Robin and very generous members.

Raffles were drawn, then it was on with the second half of the afternoon. Guest artist this month was member Sarah Heney.

Thanks Sarah for sharing your talent and lovely choice of songs with us. We always enjoy your visits.

Bruce and Lanae, then Keedin and Eleonor, and Robin and Sarah sang some really nice duos, Tom then Warren finished the afternoon off.

A big thank you to Sheral O’Donnell for your generous donation of Easter eggs for the children at Club day.

See you all at our next Club day Sunday 21 April.

Mid Canterbury Probus Club President Jean presided over the April meeting of the Mid Canterbury Probus Club held recently.

The National Anthem was sung, a visitor welcomed, and birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated.

Almoner Dulcie gave a report and Trips Convener Avis told of possible trip to the Catlins and Invercargill.

Members were reminded of the Mid-Winter Luncheon to be held in June, also of the monthly movies and coffee mornings.

Ann Truman then asked for four volunteers from the members and asked them some questions. We learnt more about them, especially their musical tastes, what a new law should be, and why they joined Probus.

Afterwards Ann had the members laughing when she read a humorous poem about outhouses.

After morning tea the main speaker was Tash Sim who told of her career as a glazier.

She commenced her apprenticeship about 15 years ago.

Tash was a fascinating speaker, she works with hot glass, flat glass, sand blasting and leadlights.

She showed some of her leadlight examples and explained the process.

A pattern is drawn first and then each piece is cut, then the lead is put through with solder joints.

She gets coloured glass for her work. Glass is made out of sand, potash and lime.

Working with copper is her second favourite.

After her apprenticeship was completed she worked in Ireland at a crystal factory, this was mostly in sales.

Tash works with recycled materials, and has a studio at Hinds.

She has also done glass blowing when in Scotland and would like to do more of this in the future.

Tash loves the work that she does, it is creative and practical.

She will also do commission work and enjoys taking something old and making it beautiful again.

Tash sells some of her work at the Geraldine market and some in shops, but realises she needs to do more marketing.

Tash was thanked for the talk by Dulcie.

President Jean closed the meeting with the Thought For the Day – “No one ever hurt their eyesight by looking at the bright side of life.�

Tinwald Branch New Zealand Red Cross An outing to Geraldine took the place of a meeting on April 9th. Members travelled by car and the first stop was at the Victorian Wood Works where Liz and James Foster welcomed us with morning tea.

Then Mr Foster spoke enthusiastically about their wood craft.

There was an impressive variety of wood made items many outdoor garden crafted items.

Mr Foster wheeled out a Penny Farthing bicycle, all made to scale and entirely made of wood even the screws and bolts.

We were shown around their extensive garden which incorporates many of their creations.

We travelled on to the Geraldine Orchard Farm and Shop and Cafe where we had a most enjoyable lunch.

While at lunch the President Lynette Lovett spoke briefly of some Red Cross matters.

Members were informed of a celebration of World Red Cross Day is to be held on Friday May 10 at 2pm in the St Paul’s Church Hall on Oxford Street. The New Zealand Red Cross Annual Appeal is to be held May 6-10.

Arrangements are being made for branch involvement with members indicating their willingness to help.  Treasurer Audrey Bruce reported a good return for the branch’s effort on Red Cross Rose Day. Members were thanked for their help.

After lunch we drove into Geraldine to visit Lillia’s Lace Museum.

Mrs Jean Hall welcomed us to her private museum to see the collection of handmade antique lace in all forms and types and including the tools for making lace.

It is a stunning collection of lace items from many different countries each with its own intricate style and history or story.

We heard the detail of the unique pieces and Mrs Hall is to be congratulated for preserving these precious articles for us all to admire.

What better way to spend a cool autumn day in April in Mid and South Canterbury.

Tinwald Outdoor Bowling Club On Thursday April 4 we finished our season with the playing of our in-house tournament for the Mona Love Tray. This was duly won by the team of Winston Lee, Carl Andrew, Bob Wade and Charlie Rooke, this was followed with afternoon tea and prize giving, the day concluded with dinner at the Stables.

Saturday April 6, our president welcomed forty four guests (Allenton three, Ashburton six, MSA nine, Hampstead 14, Hinds one, Rakaia five, plus our sponsors Super Value and Paterson’s Funeral Services and the president of the Sub-Centre, also twenty eight of our members were in attendance) and thanked one and all for their support for the club over the past 48 years, he then invited our green keeper Don Duff to roll the jack and the first bowl for the last time.

Three fun games were played, followed by the formal lowering of the flag by our president Gavin Eder, our longest continuous playing male member Blair Stringer and our patron Colin Scoon.

Guests and members adjourned to the pavilion for a few drinks and afternoon tea with speeches of fond memories and best wishes being offered to our members from players from our sister clubs.

Our sincere thank you to all speakers and to Roger Paterson for his kind words on behalf of sponsors.

Socializing was briefly halted for a group photo by a Guardian photographer, and we thank them for this, back to the pavilion for the cutting of the cake, the honour going to our longest continuous playing lady member Monica Barnes and our life member Laurie Whipp.

After many hugs and handshakes the Tinwald Outdoor Bowling Club was resigned to fond memories.

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Auckland City lose championship match to Dragon and just their fifth defeat in eight years of Confederation competition.

It was also the first win achieved by a team from the French Polynesian island on New Zealand soil.

City are now only two points ahead of Waitakere United and Dragon and face their Super City rivals on Sunday before a tough trip to Tahiti for their final match next week.

City led for most of the match thanks to a controversial 45th min-

By Michael Burgess Auckland City captain Ivan Vicelich admits his team face a “difficult battle” to qualify for the OFC Champions League semi-finals, after their shock loss to Tahitian champions AS Dragon last night.

The 3-1 defeat was the first time the four time Oceania champions had lost to Tahitian opposition since 2005

ute penalty, before Dragon stormed home with three goals in the last 14 minutes in a stunning finale.

“They treated this game as their grand final and the result has opened up the group,” said Vicelich.

“I thought we had done well for the first hour and were cruising quite comfortably. They took their chances and we couldn’t respond. It leaves us in a difficult position in terms of qualifying.”

“We didn’t want to die.” said Dragon coach Ludovic Graugnard.

“We knew a loss meant certain elimination. It’s great to make history.”

“In the last 20 minutes we lost control of the game and paid the price,” said City coach Ramon Tribulietx, who rated the match as one of the worst results of his tenure. “We were sitting too comfortably at 1-0 and let them back into the game. We have to bounce back now.”

Otago RC fields, form and riders Fields for Otago RC meeting at Wingatui today.

NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 12.35pm (NZT) THE FARMING SHOW MAIDEN HURDLE $7000, MDN HDL, 2700m 1 06824 Deceptive tm (4) 68........... R Doherty (a1.5) 2 67x94 Lagerfeld t (1) 68.............................G Walsh 3 17004 Uncle Jim (3) 68 4 06x08 Winning Genes m (2) 68.................. C Studd 5 76811 Confused 68................................. Scratched 6 5x504 Gargamel m (6) 68............... A Browne (1.5) 7 x9406 Kapua Jock h (5) 68...........................S Moir RACE 2 1.10pm CLASSIC HITS MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2200m 1 03652 Forgotten Hero (3) 58.5...............C Johnson 2 24 To The Max (2) 58.5......................T Moseley 3 60007 Tungata Zebiwe (1) 58.5..........T Direen (a2) 4 66523 Halo May b (7) 56.5.................... A Frye (a3) 5 335x8 Twointhebush (4) 56.5.......... R Doherty (a2) 6 5x934 Gurus Response h (5) 56.5..........K Williams 7 37243 Structure h (6) 56....................... S Muniandy 8 8070 Sazoom 56.................................... Scratched RACE 3 1.45pm COAST RST OPEN STEEPLECHASE $12,000, RST OPN STP, 3200m 1 135Px No Rush’n tm (1) 70.5....... R Doherty (a1.5)

2 3532x Perfect Excuse 66......................... Scratched 3 525x0 Pakitin Pete (2) 65........................... C Studd 4 9x607 Day Centre (3) 65................. A Browne (1.5) 5 35x00 Power Pack m (4) 65..........................S Moir RACE 4 2.20pm NEWSTALK ZB RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 1 65445 Phil Wenneck m (9) 59............... A Frye (a3) 2 x2973 Wagonwheel h (3) 58.5.................T Moseley 3 76851 Squash td (11) 57........................C Johnson 4 09660 Briga tmh (6) 56.5...................... S Muniandy 5 x6291 Dame La Jane td (12) 56..................P Taylor 6 x7521 Gossip Girl td (10) 56..................... J Bullard 7 19039 Lord Yarborough (4) 56...........C Barnes (a3) 8 577x9 Knightonthetown t (7) 55.................R Bishop 9 44749 Just Frank (5) 54.5.............. D Prastiyou (a3) 10 74x97 Keep It Tight dm (1) 54.5..............K Williams 11 69005 Ballyrina t (2) 54................... R Doherty (a2) 12 x0784 Emily Trimbole th (8) 54...........T Direen (a2) RACE 5 2.55pm THE CALLUM & P MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 6373 Home Made Halo (1) 58.5..............R Bishop 2 x2004 Leeboy h (2) 58.5..........................T Moseley 3 02424 Croydon (6) 58..................................P Taylor 4 Mr Costa Cugat (4) 58.................... J Bullard 5 Doctor Thunder h (8) 58 6 Halo Dolly (3) 56.5..................C Barnes (a3)

7 0x806 Hoover 56.5.................................. Scratched 8 0 Kinky Lola (5) 56.5 9 Ripple 56....................................... Scratched 10 70076 Gallant Satin 56............................ Scratched 11 Resplendent h (7) 56.......... D Prastiyou (a3) RACE 6 3.30pm RADIO SPORT RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 13 Secret Guru h (4) 59...............C Barnes (a3) 2 85032 Hernandez tdbh (1) 57.5................. J Bullard 3 8600x Drumhill dh (8) 55.5................... S Muniandy 4 5P44x High Forty th (5) 55.5...............T Direen (a2) 5 53397 Valencia’s Image dh (3) 55.D Prastiyou (a3) 6 1005x The Arrow Keeper dh (2) 54.5......T Moseley 7 988x7 Zerpourguru h (7) 54.5......... R Doherty (a2) 8 90x30 Showbrera 54................................ Scratched 9 44264 Doris Brook h (6) 54....................C Johnson RACE 7 4.05pm ZM F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 520x8 Four Gees (2) 57.5.......................T Moseley 2 5x934 Gurus Response 57.5................... Scratched 3 569x3 I’m A Taart (4) 57.5..................T Direen (a2) 4 747 Down Here Up There (7) 57.5.R Doherty (a2) 5 42357 Keynote (12) 57...........................C Johnson 6 76422 Perfection b (8) 57.......................... J Bullard 7 362 The Bubbly One b (1) 57..............K Williams 8 55543 Langton Katie h (9) 57........ D Prastiyou (a3)

There was barely a chance created in the first half, as both teams struggled to adapt to the greasy conditions. Just as the sun came out, so did the breakthrough. City striker Manel Exposito was scragged by the shoulder as he brought the ball under control in the area, enough for the referee to find a penalty though the Spanish striker certainly made the most of the contact. Adam Dickinson converted the spot kick for

his seventh goal of the competition.

The match came to life in the second half; Dragon had a goal rubbed out for offside early on, City’s Gustavo Souto hit the post with a backheel and Exposito went close with an extravagant side foot flick while a Tahitian player was comically sent from the field to remove a long sleeved vest.

The match turned in the 76th minute, after sustained periods of

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pressure from the Tahitian team, when Dragon striker Teaonui Tehau gathered a precise through ball, skipped past Vicelich and drilled his shot into the far corner.

Eight minutes later City failed to clear a corner and the ball was eventually deflected into his own goal by Vicelich. Dragon substitute Sylvain Graglia sealed the result in the final minute with a delightful chipped finish.

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9 03x Pennys From Heaven 57.............. Scratched 10 03 Polly’s Sister (6) 57.........................R Bishop 11 84 Keep The Quest (5) 57............ J Chong (a3) 12 96 Emma Savanna (3) 57..................... J Morris 13 70076 Gallant Satin h (10) 57............... S Muniandy 14 8070 Sazoom h (11) 57.............................P Taylor RACE 8 4.40pm RADIO HAURAKI RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 7451 My Reason tdh (8) 59..................... J Bullard 2 500x0 Storm In dh (12) 59................... S Muniandy 3 81x82 Touchdown m (5) 59.........................P Taylor 4 32665 O’Faberge t (2) 58.5................... A Frye (a3) 5 77404 Honora Flynn d (6) 58...................K Williams 6 09660 Briga 57.5..................................... Scratched 7 x0678 Prenuptial tdh (4) 57.5........ D Prastiyou (a3) 8 6x007 Young Bachelor d (7) 57.................. J Morris 9 4x455 What A Find td (1) 56.5........ R Doherty (a2) 10 45785 Lucille th (3) 55.5..........................T Moseley 11 06850 Tunza Vitality tdh (10) 55.5......T Direen (a2) 12 9x064 Richard Trimbole h (11) 55.5..C Barnes (a3) 13 90608 Whisky Reign (9) 55.......................R Bishop 14 0x683 Ms Courtenay Place 54................ Scratched Blinkers on : Leeboy (R5) Blinkers off : Emily Trimbole (R4) Winkers on : Polly’s Sister, Emma Savanna, Sazoom (R7) Winkers off : Leeboy (R5)

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2 6F182 Gitcha Easy 17.34 W &...................... Nissen 3 61462 Excuse Please 17.35................... J McMillan 4 21123 Zebidiah 17.02 J &...........................D Fahey 5 25383 Adini 17.16.................................... L Waretini 6 47431 Butterbean 17.29 M &....................PT Binnie 7 12221 Know Advantage 17.13.................. G Cleeve 8 21222 Nippa Mary 17.09......................J McInerney 9 86173 Jumpin’ Julia 17.30....................J McInerney 10 11114 Dixie Lee 17.00..........................R Blackburn RACE 11, 3.05pm HAMPDEN TAVERN DISTANCE C1d, 645m 1 74321 Know Which 38.51......................... G Cleeve 2 56541 Goldstar Bella 38.78 S &.................B Evans 3 43112 Know Revenge 38.46..................... G Cleeve 4 45422 Know Honour (c0) nwtd................. G Cleeve 5 52853 Thrilling Sound nwtd S &.................B Evans 6 53474 Opawa Peekay nwtd L &..................... Wales 7 42535 Know Peril 38.37............................ G Cleeve 8 35255 Bob’s Eye 39.57.........................J McInerney 9 43564 Know Future (c0) nwtd................... G Cleeve 10 86776 Pied Warrior (c0) nwtd................. J McMillan RACE 12, 3.22pm NZ DERBY TONIGHT DASH C4, 295m 1 52341 Wandy Grant 17.19........................ G Cleeve 2 62273 Runway Queen 17.41.................... G Cleeve 3 51535 Starburst Josh 17.16........................ M Grant 4 63354 Know Jealousy 17.29..................... G Cleeve 5 24865 Enable 17.45 H &.................................Taylor 6 11711 Sea Spray Tich (c5) 17.50.............. R Casey 7 76544 Nova’s Fortune 17.27.................J McInerney 8 38576 Another Colt 17.35.....................J McInerney 9 44346 Oscar Tuivasa 17.36........................L Philips 10 47468 Cool Jordie 17.27..............................S Whall LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Christchurch greyhound fields, form Fields for Cristchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway 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, 12.08pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 34325 Home Truth 17.32.......................... G Cleeve 2 63x3F Elusive Deejay 17.65 A &...................Seque 3 12536 Pick The Tip 17.35........................... D Voyce 4 62473 Knox 17.44........................................ B Dann 5 18584 Aversion 17.66 H &..............................Taylor 6 4837x Where’s Robyn 17.46...................... M Grant 7 F1787 Make Your Point 17.42 W &............... Nissen 8 73766 Waimak Dave 17.60...................J McInerney 9 36667 Turbo Tundra 17.57.......................... M Grant 10 51727 Stirling Dann nwtd C &....................... Fagan RACE 2, 12.26pm ISLINGTON TAVERN STAKES C3, 520m 1 68786 Maximum Jewel 30.46 C &...........D Roberts 2 57568 Dyna Diego nwtd C &...................D Roberts 3 24313 Take A Trick 30.64............................. M Flipp 4 61877 Thrilling Jonah nwtd......................... M Grant 5 37222 Opawa Casper 31.27 L &................... Wales 6 71658 Another Star nwtd......................J McInerney 7 34134 Opawa No Ear 30.18 J &.................D Fahey 8 48487 Barnaby Bale (c2) 30.84 C &........D Roberts 9 33655 Alisaray 30.59............................... L Waretini RACE 3, 12.44pm (NZT) THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C4, 295m 1 65416 Wandy Boiler 17.33........................ G Cleeve 2 68287 Memphis Hotcakes 17.38................. M Flipp 3 25117 Know Favours 17.37...................... G Cleeve 4 17355 Lynny Southcombe 17.45..........J McInerney 5 56788 Hot Shot Lawyer 17.48 H &.................Taylor 6 73466 Austin Wana nwtd W &...................... Nissen 7 54541 Wandy Chick 17.36........................ G Cleeve

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MORNING

tV3 6.00 8.30 10.30 11.30

3 News: Firstline.

Infomercials. (G) The Shopping Channel.

Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 3 News.

Home And Away.

(G, R, T) Dr Phil. (AO) The Dr Oz Show.

(PGR) The Biggest Loser Australia. (G) Twelve overweight contestants battle the bulge to lose the most weight.

Rachael Ray. (G) Entertainment Tonight.

(G) Home And Away. (G, T) Kyle threatens Mullens, who then decides to move schools, Darcy calls Heath from the airport, and Jett’s adoption in stalled.

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Tiki Tour.

(G, R, T) 6.55 Pinky And Perky.

(G, R, T) 7.25 Disney Club: Kick Buttowski. (G, R, T) 7.50 Beyblades Metal Masters. (T) 8.20 Dinosaur Train. (G, R, T) 8.30 Guess How Much I Love You. (T) 8.40 Fireman Sam. (R, T) 8.50 Bird Bath. (G, R, T) 9.00 Infomercials. 10.30 Neighbours. (R, T) 11.00 Shortland Street. (PGR, R, T) 11.30 Spin City.

(R, T) 12.00 Desperate Housewives. (AO, R, T) 2.00 Anderson Live.

3.00 Mr Men. (G, R) 3.05 Everything’s Rosie.

3.15 Mike The Knight. (T) 3.30 Back At The Barnyard.

(G, R, T) 4.00 H2o. (G, R, T) 4.30 The Erin Simpson Show.

5.00 Horace In Slow Motion.

(G, R) 5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 8 Simple Rules. (G, R, T)

6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Seven Sharp. (T) 7.30 Coronation Street. (T) Izzy and Sally bicker, Ken nurses his injuries, and Tracy tells Stella her plan.

8.30 Miranda. (PGR, R, T) When a handsome guy leaves his wallet in the shop, Miranda and Stevie think it could be a sign.

9.05 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (AO, R, T) 9.45 The Catherine Tate Show. (AO, R, T) 10.20 ONE News Tonight. (T) 10.50 Tagata Pasifika.

11.30 Te Karere. (R, T)

6.00 Friends. (G, R, T) Rachel regrets making a date for Chandler and her boss.

6.30 Neighbours. (T) 7.00 Shortland Street.

(PGR, T) Tk plays detective and Wendy goes too far.

7.30 Police Ten 7. (T) 8.00 Highway Patrol.

(Final, T) 8.30 Once Upon A Time.

(PGR, T) Regina is accused of murdering one of the town’s most beloved fairytale characters.

9.30 20/20. (Final, T) 10.30 Vampire Diaries. (AO, T) 11.30 Police Ten 7. (R, T)

6.00 3 News.

7.00 Campbell Live.

7.30 Grand Designs Revisited. (PGR, T) 8.30 Bones. (AO, T) Angela goes undercover on the roller-derby circuit after a skater’s dismembered body is discovered.

9.30 Project Runway.

(PGR, T) The winning designer is named.

Before that, the stillstanding contestants battle to be best-in-sew by showcasing their Fashion Week collections.

10.30 Nightline.

11.10 ANZ Golf World.

11.40 Saving Grace. (AO)

12.00 Sailing. America’s Cup World Series. From Naples in Italy. Live 2.00 Infomercials. 5.05 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. 5.35 Te Karere.

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12.00 Chase. (T) 1.00 Crash Course. (PGR, R, T) 1.30 Infomercials. 2.30 Greek. (PGR, R) 3.20 Make It Or Break It. (R) 4.10 Jeremy Kyle. (PGR, R) 5.05 The Erin Simpson Show. (R) 5.30 Infomercials.

12.40 Infomercials. (G) 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 Infomercials. (G)

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9 74686 Jinja Jam (c1) 30.85 L &..................... Wales RACE 7, 1.54pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO NZ OAKS HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 76242 Another Jewel (c3) nwtd............J McInerney 2 4x132 Fancy Jill (c1) nwtd.....................D Schofield 3 66368 Kiwi Girl (c5) nwtd..............................J Black 4 44226 Mick and Paddy (c2) 30.34 W &........ Nissen 5 86831 Mahalo Rhode (c4) nwtd W &..........T Steele 6 52365 Indi’s Grace (c3) 30.92.................... M Grant 7 1211 Thrilling Daze (c2) nwtd................... K Walsh 8 13213 Brooklyn Hope (c5) 30.17 J &.........D Fahey 9 74686 Jinja Jam (c1) 30.85 L &..................... Wales RACE 8, 2.12pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO NZ OAKS HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 46263 Cawbourne Reeah (c3) nwtd.....J McInerney 2 83351 Kiki Rhode (c5) nwtd W &................T Steele 3 13141 Moulin Blue (c5) 30.42 J &..............D Fahey 4 13156 Opawa Marg (c2) 30.39 L &............... Wales 5 51511 Popstar Rocket (c2) 30.57................ M Flipp 6 57461 Starburst Blanch(c1) nwtd............... M Grant 7 13371 Newton Willow (c4) nwtd........K Sutch-Jones 8 17466 Hello Ello (c2) nwtd........................... B Dann 9 74686 Jinja Jam (c1) 30.85 L &..................... Wales RACE 9, 2.30pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO NZ OAKS HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 14758 Just A Mate (c4) nwtd................J McInerney 2 15264 Cawbourne Kesha (c2) 30.74....J McInerney 3 44285 Victorious Gem (c5) nwtd................ K Walsh 4 15411 Jinja Power (c4) 30.47 J &...............D Fahey 5 11315 Fancy Dasher (c5) nwtd..............D Schofield 6 12184 Starburst Clemmy(c3) nwtd............. M Grant 7 61552 Sahara Storm (c2) 30.41.................. M Flipp 8 411 Olympic Medal (c1) nwtd J &...........D Fahey 9 74686 Jinja Jam (c1) 30.85 L &..................... Wales RACE 10, 2.47pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT FINAL C5f, 295m 1 32531 Know Escape 17.02....................... G Cleeve

Breakfast.

Good Morning.

Ellen. (R) Cowboy Builders. In this engrossing series, the presenters ride to the rescue of homeowners whose lives have been ruined by “cowboy builders”.

ONE News. (T) Emmerdale. Nicola’s unimpressed, Holly’s enthusiastic, and Lizzie visits Lisa.

Come Dine With Me. Cookery School. (G, R) Chef Richard Corrigan has taken on the challenge of improving Britain’s cooks.

Dickinson’s Real Deal.

Te Karere. (T) Ellen. With Guiliana and Bill Rancic.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

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8 31717 My Little Oah 17.35...................J McInerney 9 16547 Homebush Helen 17.18.............J McInerney 10 26577 Know Mistake 16.95...................... G Cleeve RACE 4, 1.02pm (NZT) ANGLERS ARMS TAVERN STAKES C5, 520m 1 31214 Jinjarango 29.93 J &........................D Fahey 2 44452 Magic Lass 30.43 C &..................D Roberts 3 115x2 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J &.................D Fahey 4 12552 Not A Know 30.33.........................A Waretini 5 83151 Raw Energy 30.04.....................J McInerney 6 42253 Know Class 30.12.......................... G Cleeve 7 63212 Russell Hart 30.31.....................J McInerney 8 81347 No Undies Sundy 30.39.............J McInerney 9 46365 Another Breeze 30.50................J McInerney 10 268x4 Sugar Plum 30.34 C &..................D Roberts RACE 5, 1.19pm (NZT) HURUNUI HOTEL SPRINT C5, 295m 1 12131 Ocotillo 17.03 J &............................D Fahey 2 41753 Know Thought 17.10...................... G Cleeve 3 36714 Cawbourne Moff 17.00..............J McInerney 4 23215 Wandy Paul 17.47............................ M Grant 5 36517 Hot Mango 17.37 A &.........................Seque 6 38385 Elki 17.31..................................... M Roberts 7 26413 Go Housie 17.20............................ G Cleeve 8 36447 Attire 17.14 A &..................................Seque 9 55613 Homebush Sarge 17.39.............J McInerney 10 67281 Campaigner 17.34 H &........................Taylor RACE 6, 1.37pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO NZ OAKS HEAT R/Aq, 520m 1 8x1 Jinja Pop (c1) 30.98 J &..................D Fahey 2 153 Cawbourne Renee (c1) nwtd C &.D Roberts 3 23142 Homebush Violet (c2) nwtd........J McInerney 4 41611 Tepirita Rita (c5) nwtd..................A Turnwald 5 66416 Indi Rhode (c5) nwtd W &................T Steele 6 11111 Pink Bouquet (c3) nwtd..............D Schofield 7 41111 Pindari (c2) 30.44 J &......................D Fahey 8 61438 Smash Amy (c4) nwtd...................... M Grant

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

(G, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 7.30 Home Shopping. (G) 12.00 The Doctors. (G) 1.00 The Jeff Probst Show.

(G) 2.05 Man Vs Wild. (PGR, R) 3.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (G, R) Ideas and practical guides to improvement projects for your home and garden, plus recipes and entertaining solutions.

4.00 The Late Show With David Letterman.

(G, R) 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000 each night.

5.30 Prime News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G) Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe.

6.30 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

(G) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

7.00 The Crowd Goes Wild.

7.30 Marco’s Great British Feast. (Final, PGR) More than 200 people have come to see if Marco has served up the best of Britain on a plate.

8.30 Doctor Who. (PGR) 9.35 Vegas. (PGR) 10.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R) 11.00 The Late Show With David Letterman.

(G) 2.20 Home Shopping. (G)

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G, R) 7.30 Avatar: The Last Airbender. (G) 8.00 George Of The Jungle. (G, R) 8.20 Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot. (G, R) 8.45 HUMF. (G) 8.50 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends.

(G, R) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.20 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 9.45 Tickety Toc. (G) 9.55 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G) 4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 6.00

Everybody Hates Chris. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) Fry quits his job, and becomes a police officer assigned to the Future Crimes Division.

7.00 The Simpsons. (G, R) Homer gets inadvertently sucked into a cult along with the rest of Springfield and it’s up to Marge, Ned and Reverend Lovejoy to save the town.

7.30 Family Guy. (PGR, R) When Joe

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builds a home theatre, Peter decides to build a multiplex in his backyard.

All New American Dad. (PGR) All New Cleveland Show. (PGR) Donna runs for the school board.

All New Bob’s Burgers. (PGR) All New South Park. (AO) Cops. (AO, R) Skins. (AO, R) Entertainment Tonight. (G) Infomercials. (G)

MOVIe

Total Recall

Sky Movies 1, 8.30pm Based on a story by Philip K. Dick (the writer of Minority Report and Blade Runner), this is a remake of the classic action blockbuster (originally starring Arnold Schwarzenegger). A man (Colin Farrell, below) goes on the run after a fateful visit to a company that provides its clients with implanted fake memories of a life they would like to have led. Also stars Kate Beckinsale, Jessica Biel and Bill Nighy. An entertaining spectacular, but lacks the humour of the original.

sky sPORt 1 6.00 Rugby Zone.

6.38 Soccer. English Premier League.

Manchester City v Wigan Athletic. Live.

9.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Stormers v Sharks. From Cape Town. Replay.

11.00 Football League Show.

11.30 Golf. Asian Tour. Solaire Philippines Open. Highlights.

12.30 Golf Central.

1.30 Cricket. Indian Premier League. Pune Warriors v Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Highlights.

2.30 Cricket. Indian Premier League.

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians.

Highlights.

3.30 ANZ Golf World.

4.00 Rugby League. NRL Premiership.

Raiders v Warriors. Replay.

6.00 Re:Union.

7.00 Total Rugby.

7.30 Toyota Grassroots Rugby.

8.30 Cricket. Indian Premier League.

Pune Warriors v Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Highlights.

9.30 Cricket. Indian Premier League.

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians.

Highlights.

10.30 Rugby Zone.

11.00 Basketball.

1.30 Sky Sports What’s On. 2.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Southampton v West Ham/Newcastle United v Sunderland. Replay.

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1. Lawful (10) 7. Scriptures (5) 8. Resentment (7) 10. Height (8) 11. Shake (4) 13. Ripen (6) 15. Manage (6) 17. Portent (4) 18. Jail (8) 21. Hide (7) 22. Refuse (5) 23. Protectorate (10)

1. Wire (5) 2. Hiatus (3) 3. Pelt (4) 4. Unreadable (9) 5. Annul (7) 8. Mechanism (6) 11. Explain (9) 13. Number (6) 14. Impolite (7) 16. Abolish (5) 18. Rip (4) 20. Chop (3)

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Across: 7 Complimentary; 8 Operable; 9 Also; 10 Redeem; 12 Astral; 14 Heaven; 16 Earthy; 18 Star; 20 Chastise; 22 Argumentative.

Down: 1 Complete; 2 Sparse; 3 Limb; 4 Relegate; 5 Strait; 6 Eros; 11 Manacled; 13 Adhesive; 15 Versus; 17 Rotate; 19 Tarn; 21 Alto.

the bOx 6.00 NYPD Blue. (M) 6.50 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.15 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.40 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 8.30 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 8.55 24. (M) 9.50 Law & Order. (M) 10.40 NCIS. (PG) 11.35 NCIS: LA. (M) 12.25 Terriers. (M) 1.15 NYPD Blue. (M) 2.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.35 Cash Cab. (PG) 3.05 24. (M) 4.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Law & Order. (M) 6.00 America’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG) 6.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Intent. (M) (Part 2) 9.30 Spartacus: War Of The Damned. (18) NZ PREMIERE. 10.35 Law & Order. (M) 11.30 NCIS. (PG) 12.30 24. (M) 1.20 America’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG) 1.45 Cash Cab USA. (PG) 2.10 NYPD Blue. (M) 3.05 Criminal Intent. (M) 3.55 Spartacus: War Of The Damned. (18) 4.45 24. (M) 5.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG)

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sky sPORt 2 6.00 The Crowd Goes Wild.

6.38 Soccer. English Premier League.

West Ham United v Manchester United. Live.

9.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Manchester City v Wigan Athletic.

Replay.

11.00 Re:Union.

12.00 Deaker On Sport.

1.00 A-League Highlights Show.

2.30 SKY Sport What’s On. 3.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion. Highlights.

4.00 A-League Highlights Show.

4.30 Premier League World.

5.00 ANZ Golf World.

5.30 Inside The PGA Tour.

6.00 Golf. The Masters. Round Four.

Highlights.

7.00 SKY Sport What’s On. 7.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

8.00 Netball. ANZ Championship.

Canterbury Tactix v Northern Mystics.

From CBS Arena, Christchurch.

Replay.

10.30 NRL Footy Show.

12.30 SKY ARENA Access.

1.00 The Ultimate Fighter.

2.20 Cricket. Indian Premier League.

Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings. Live.

DOWN 1. Tag (5) 2. Vegetation (8) 3. Push (6) 4. Repair (4) 5. Double (7) 6. Temperate (10) 9. Decay (10) 12. Shrew (8) 14. Molasses (7) 16. Threaten (6) 19. Narration (5) 20. Surrender (4)

Across: 6 Satanic; 7 Alter; 9 Sly; 10 Reference Inefficient; 15 Unfeignedly; 17 Disparity; 19 One Widen; 22 Baleful.

Down: 1 Cable; 2 Gap; 3 Hide; 4 Illegible; 5 Rescin Device; 11 Interpret; 13 Figure; 14 Uncivil; 16 Annu Tear; 20 Hew.

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6.10 Limitless. (2011, M) Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro.

7.55 Good Deeds. (2012, M) Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton.

9.45 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

(2011, M) Tom Cruise.

11.55 Green Lantern. (2011, M) Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively.

1.50 Marley & Me: The Puppy Years. (2011, G) Travis Turner, Donnelly Rhodes.

3.15 Goodnight For Justice. (2011, PG) Luke Perry, Lara Gilchrist.

4.45 The Decoy Bride. (2011, PG) Kelly Macdonald, David Tennant.

6.15 Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. (2011, M) Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush. Jack Sparrow and Barbossa embark on a quest to find the fountain of youth.

8.30 Total Recall. (2012, M) Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel. The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred and the fate of a factory worker’s world hangs in the balance as he discovers his true identity.

10.30 The Help. (2011, M) Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

12.55 Faces In The Crowd. (2011, 16) Milla Jovovich, Julian McMahon.

2.40 Apollo 18. (2011, 16) Lloyd Owen.

4.05 Making Of Tower Heist. (2011, PG) 4.30 Goodnight For Justice. (2011, PG) Luke Perry, Lara Gilchrist.

7.50 Hope Floats. (1998, M) Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr. 9.45 Transporter 2. (2005, M) Jason Statham.

11.15 Seed Of Chucky. (2004, 16) Jennifer Tilly.

12.45 The Boat That Rocked. (2009, M) Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy.

3.00 Music And Lyrics. (2007, PG) Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore.

4.45 Constantine. (2005, M) Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz.

6.45 Closer. (2004, 16) Julia Roberts, Jude Law. An award-winning, erotically charged tale of love, loneliness and betrayal that questions the nature of relationships and fidelity.

8.30 Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.

(1998, 18) Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro. An oddball journalist and his psychopathic lawyer travel to Las Vegas for a series of psychedelic escapades.

10.30 Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, 16) Ethan Hawke.

12.20 Music And Lyrics. (2007, PG) Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore.

2.05 Closer. (2004, 16) Julia Roberts, Jude Law. 3.50 Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas.

(1998, 18) Johnny Depp.

5.45 Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, 16) Ethan Hawke.

DIsCOVeRy 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30 6.30 7.30 8.30

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Auction Hunters. (PG) Dirty Jobs. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Dual Survival. (PG) Moonshiners. (M) Scorned: Love Kills. (M) Inside The Gangster’s Code. (M) Jungle Gold. (PG) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Deadliest Catch. (PG) Mythbusters. (PG) Gold Rush: The Dirt. (PG) The Bromance. Parker comes clean about recent mistakes.

Gold Rush. (PG) Pink Slip.

Parker finally hits bedrock.

Amish Mafia. (M) The Reckoning.

In this special episode, loaded with never before seen footage, producers track down members of the now fractured Lancaster and Ohio mafia crews to ask hard-hitting questions.

Outlaw Empires. (M) Fatal Encounters. (M) Disappeared. (M) Gold Rush: The Dirt. (PG) Gold Rush. (PG) Amish Mafia. (M) Outlaw Empires. (M) Fatal Encounters. (M) Auction Kings. (PG)

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shINe 6.00 Unlocking the Bible 6.30 Derek Prince 7.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 7.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 8.00 Buzz and Poppy 8.30 Running With Fire 9.00 The Family Series 9.30 Precious Word of Truth 10.00 Give Me An Answer 10.30 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 11.00 Beyond the Search 11.30 Just Thinking 12.00 Running With Fire 12.30 Enjoying Everyday Life 1.00 The 700 Club 1.30 Give Me An Answer 2.00 Wisdom for Difficult Times 2.30 Facing the Canon 3.00 Bedbug Bible Gang 3.30 From Aardvark to Zucchini 4.00 Buzz and Poppy 4.30 Life FM presents 5.30 The Family Series 6.00 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 6.30 Destined to Reign 7.00 The 700 Club 7.30 Love, Marriage and Stinking Thinking 8.00 Give Me An Answer 8.30 Nzone Focus 9.00 Facing the Canon 9.30 Gods at War 10.00 Running With Fire 10.30 The 700 Club 11.00 Hearts Wide Open 11.30 Give Me An Answer 12.00 Beyond the Search 12.30 Derek Prince 1.00 Unlocking the Bible 1.30 Understanding Love 2.00 Life with Paul de Jong 2.30 Your Best Life: Phil Pringle 3.00 Give Me An Answer 3.30 Nzone Focus 4.00 Facing the Canon 4.30 The Family Series 5.00 Running With Fire 5.30 Hearts Wide Open

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Barrett at fullback again

By Daniel Richardson Beauden Barrett will pull on the No 15 jersey for the Hurricanes again this week but his move to fullback is only temporary.

The five-test All Black took on the custodian role last Saturday when the Hurricanes were brought back to earth with a 28-6 defeat at the hands of the Blues at Eden Park as Tusi Pisi started at pivot.

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has retained the same first-five and fullback combination for tomorrow night’s outing against the Western Force at the Cake Tin and said he wanted to give the status quo another crack.

“We thought both Tus and Beaudy had very good games [last weekend] from a game that collectively we didn’t spark in. So Tusi has another hit this week with Beaudy and his experience and his ability to create from the back but we will see Beaudy back at 10.”

Just exactly when Barrett will return to his preferred position remains to be seen.

Last week the Hurricanes coaching staff said the decision to play Barrett at fullback and Pisi at firstfive was tactical but this week it could be just to give Pisi a second chance to guide the team around as they look to build depth in the squad should anything happen to

Barrett. During their loss to the Blues, the Hurricanes relied heavily on their kicking game, which flew in the face of their regular running approach that was so successful during their four-match winning streak that finished in Auckland.

While Hammett left his first-five and fullback unchanged for this week, he made a host of moves elsewhere from the side that lost to the Blues.

Four switches have been made in the forwards, while exciting halfback TJ Perenara has been moved to the reserves bench in favour of Chris Smylie who has earned a rare start.

In the pack, prop Jeffery ToomagaAllen will start, while Dane Coles and Jeremy Thrush return from injury to claim spots in the tight five, and openside flanker Jack Lam will make his first run-on appearance of the season.

Lam played from the bench against the Blues but the Hurricanes are keen to manage youngster Ardie Savea, who has been rested after making back-to-back starts at No 7. Karl Lowe has joined the bench as loose forward cover.

“He’s come back from a long-term injury,” Hammett said of Lam, who had knee surgery last year.

“He’s built back, he’s played three development games and then come on last week and I thought he had some pretty good impact and he

knows the group fairly well so from that perspective he’s been good.

We’ll see how long he goes but he’s a really tough rooster so there’s no doubt he’ll give everything while he’s out there.”

Despite making a raft of changes, Hammett denied they were taking the Force lightly, who are coming off a 16-14 upset win over the Crusaders in Perth last week.

“I think it’s a hardened and more experienced side.”

Loose forward Victor Vito is still out with a tight calf but Hammett said he could make his return on April 26 when the Hurricanes host the Stormers in Palmerston North.

Veteran prop Ben May was also unavailable for selection this week with what Hammett described as “prop’s elbow” but the ailment won’t keep him out for long.

Coles took a knock to the eye at training yesterday at a wet and windy Rugby League Park in Newtown and was sent for scans but more will be known on his condition today.

Hurricanes: Beauden Barrett, Alapati Leiua, Conrad Smith (c), Tim Bateman, Julian Savea, Tusi Pisi, Chris Smylie; Faifili Levave, Brad Shields, Jack Lam, Mark Reddish, Jeremy Thrush, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Dane Coles, Ben Franks. Reserves: Motu Matu’u, Reggie Goodes, James Broadhurst, Karl Lowe, TJ Perenara, Reynold Lee-Lo, Andre Taylor.

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Midfield switch for Chiefs Chiefs’ midfielder Richard Kahui has been named at second-five for his team’s match against the Waratahs in Sydney tomorrow.

Usually a centre or wing, it is an interesting move and one of several changes by Chiefs’ coach Dave Rennie following the team’s 31-23 loss to the Reds in Hamilton last weekend.

Kahui played at centre in that defeat, with Bundee Aki at secondfive. This time Charlie Ngatai has been named at centre, with Aki not in the match-day 22.

In other changes, prop Pauliasi Manu returns from injury, replac-

ing Toby Smith at loosehead. Ben Tameifuna retains his place at tighthead prop despite leaving the field with an elbow injury last weekend.

There is a reshuffle at loose forward, with Fritz Lee back at No8 and Liam Messam moving to blindside flanker. Sam Cane starts at openside, with Tanerau Latimer on the reserves bench.

Brendon Leonard gets his first start of the season at halfback, replacing Augustine Pulu, with Lelia Masaga at wing ahead of Tim NanaiWilliams. Andrew Horrell replaces Gareth Anscombe at fullback.

Rennie said: “The Waratahs have

one of the strongest teams in the competition on paper. They have been building well and will be a hell of a lot tougher at home. It is a big game for both teams coming off losses.”

Chiefs team to play Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney tomorrow, kick-off 9.40pm NZT is:

Andrew Horrell, Lelia Masaga, Charlie Ngatai, Richard Kahui, Aseali Tikoirotuma, Aaron Cruden, Brendon Leonard, Fritz Lee, Sam Cane, Liam Messam (c), Brodie Retallick, Michael Fitzgerald, Ben Tameifuna, Hika Elliot, Pauliasi Manu. Reserves: Rhys Marshall, Michael Kainga, Nick Crosswell, Tanerau Latimer, August Pulu, Gareth Anscombe, Tim Nanai-Williams. - APNZ

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Cameron Holmes, 10, unleashes a discus throw in practice for next weekend’s New Zealand Independence Games in Timaru.

Local athletes off to Games Mid Canterbury has a team of five athletes gearing up to compete in the New Zealand Independence Games in Timaru next weekend.

The games are a sporting event for young people aged 8-17 years who live with a disability and they enter for different reasons.

For some athletes the goal is serious competition and for others the goal is just to participate in sporting opportunities that they do not have the chance to

Seven hundred kilometres in seven days

By Jonathan Leask The cycling Tour of New Zealand, which features seven stages covering seven hundred kilometres in seven days, winds its way through Mid Canterbury on Wednesday.

Around 230 riders will start simultaneously in Bluff and Cape Reinga as the two pelotons race from opposite ends of the country to the Beehive in

Wellington over a week, with a stopover in Methven featuring in the South Island tour.

The South Island half of the tour gets rolling on Saturday with a 110km ride from Bluff to Lumsden.

Day two treks from Queenstown to Wanaka, then onto Omarama on day three before Tuesday’s Tekapo-toGeraldine stage.

The fifth day dawns in Methven with the riders facing a 90km slog to Oxford

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through the Rakaia and Waimakariri gorges.

The South Island’s 658km journey is then completed with Hanmer-toKaikoura and Blenheim-to-Picton stages before linking up with the North Island tour in Wellington for the Beehive criterium.

The tour consists of racing, club and secondary school cyclists while 30 riders are flying in from Australia, Hong Kong, America, Russia, Japan and the UK.

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“It’s all about getting them out there, having a go and having some fun with their peers,” Mid Canterbury team co-ordinator Sally Smith said.

The games are for all athletes to

SCOREBOARD Results Golf Mayfield Ladies Golf April 10 LGU &3rd Stableford 0-27 Judy Webb 94-18-76, Betty Wilson 97-18-79 28+ Ruth Keeley 108-35-73,Jillian Lake 107-29-78 c/b Helen Rapsey, Pat Wilson Stablefords, Ruth Keeley 35, Judith Webb 32 ALT nearest the Pin 5&14 Pat Wilson Marilyn Cross/Hasting McLeod/Property Brokers 2nd Shot 2&11 0-30 Judy Webb 30-40+ Anne Maree Blair Marjory Murdoch Player of the day Ruth Keeley April 16 Coronation medal Jan Clucas 87-15-72 Judy Webb 92-18-74 Aotearoa Cup Lal Mulligan 97-28-69 Edna Ralston 107-35-72 Veterans Trophy Edna Ralston 107-35-72, Joan Stocker 102-27-75 Best Gross Cup Jan Clucas 87 Judy Webb 92 Marilyn Cross/Hasting McLeod/Property Brokers 2nd shot 2&11 0-30 Glenys Carr 30-40+ Val Schmack ALT Nearest the Pin 5&14 Val Schmack Anne Maree Blair and Margaret Reid b/t Pat Wilson and Glenys Carr 6/5

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies Stroke Round April 16 Barbara Cochrane 67 on C/B from Pat McLauchlan 67, Lyn Bird 68, on C/B from Di Bell 68. Di Lowe 69 on C/B from Phylis Smith 69 & Donalda Mitchell 70 Nearest The Pins: Sponsored by No. 6 – Stables Family Restaurant – Maree Moore: No12. - Hair by Mac & Maggie – Pam Templeton: No. 2: 2nd Shot - Dairy Business Centre – Di Lowe: No. 16 : 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure – Verna Hampton.

Two’s – Maree Moore, & Donalda Mitchell 9 Hole Ladies Sue Bunt & Stroke Round Nellie Burrows 34, Janet Moorren 38 & Deb Ellery 39

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Brushing up on hockey skills Mid Canterbury Hockey’s Carla Burt watches on as Honor Bradford works on her hockey stick timing, hitting a big ball at the final session of Fun Sticks at the Ashburton Hockey Turf. After sharpening their skills over the past four weeks, the Kwick Sticks, Kiwi Sticks, Mini Sticks and Fun Sticks competitions get under way from May 11 after the school holidays.

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be part of, no matter what their disability or ability.

“There are some great athletes and some that can only do the basics but they are all getting involved.”

The Ashburton contingent has

Basketball Intermediate Grade Any queries please call Tania Rule 307 2461 or Sandra Hurley 308 8438 Stadium – Oxford Street Opening Duty – Borough Bulls 3.45pm Borough Bulls v George & Co (Liam O’Connor, Scott Kelland); 4.30pm Inter Celts v Longbeach Lakers (Tessa Morrison, Fletcher Arnold); 5.15pm Herricanes v CPT Curvivors (Hannah Roulston, Baily O’Donnell); 6.00pm Ball Bashers v Robillard Rebels (Allie Henderson, Jayden Reid); 6.45pm St Joseph’s Titans v St Joseph’s Storm (Allie Henderson, William Hollings); 7.30pm Taste The Thunder v The Lepricorns (Barrine Ross, Hayden Adams) Closing Duty – Taste The Thunder College Gym – Middle Road

Opening Duty – Tania Rule 3.45pm Borough Bullets v Longbeach Bouncers (Tania Rule, Justus Frank); 4.30pm Asteroids v The Saints (Sandra Hurley, Nic Thomassen); 5.15pm St Joseph’s Diamonds v St Joseph’s Jazz (Josh Lowe, Kieran Hunt) Closing Duty – St Joseph’s Diamonds Bye Girls – 7 Up; Bye Boys – Thunder.

Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women April 23 Round 2 Club Champs, Plate and Par round for others Draw Steward: Leigh Wackrow – 308 3790 Tuesday Starters: Allison Hunt, Ruth Fail No 1 Tee 9.00 J Guilford vs W Parr 9.06 A Grant vs B Blair 9.12 A Hopwood vs R Bennett 9.18 H Robertson vs S Simpson 9.24 E Sullivan vs B Cameron 9.30 B Martin vs J Montgomery 9.36 L Wackrow vs D Simmons 9.40 G Sloper, B Watkins, G Lane 9.36 T Cates, B Cameron, H Benke No 10 Tee 9.00 K Green vs H Ward 9.06 A Hewson vs B Turton 9.12 S Elliot vs J Welch, 9.18 M Urquhart vs H Lovett 9.24 K Shaw vs R Evans 9.30 K McRae vs F Matsinger 9.36 R Fail, J McArthur, J Early 9.42 A Hunt, C Ness Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Wednesday April 24 in lieu of Thursday April 25 Anzac Day Ambrose competition starting time 8.45am Nine Hole convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 April 20 – Rnd 2 Club Championships Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies April 23 Medal: 1st Ailsa Jary (MP) 1st Stones Trophy: 1st Twilighters 65+ Starters: M. Kennedy & P. McAndrew Cards: B. Harris & M. Moore Tea Duties: a.m. J. Moorren : p.m .C. Shanks & P. Bell No.1: 9.30a.m. M. Bennett, P. Smith, K. McAuliffe: 9.35a.m. J. VanderHeide, C. Linney. D. Lowe: 9.40am P. McAndrew, D. Bell. A. Dwan No. 7: 9.30a.m. P. Bell, J. Smith, M. Moore, P. Ellis: 9.35 a.m. M. Colville, M. Smith, C. Shanks, M. Kennedy: No. 10: 9.30a.m. B. Harris, M. Pawsey, B. O”Neill: 9.35a.m S. Durry, V. Prendergast, S. Young, R. Kinvig: 9.40a.m. D. Wellman, V. Hampton, P. Templeton, S. Vucetich: No.13: 9.30a.m. T. O’Connell, L. Bird, M. Reddecliffe: 9.35a.m. M. Oakley, I. Divers, V. Cartney: 9 Holers: Sue Bunt Salver 20.2 Srixon Ball, or Stroke Round No. 1: 9.45a.m. M. Sherriff, J. Johns, V. Johnston: 9.50a.m. G. Whipp, B. McBride, D. Ellery, N. Costin: 9.55a.m. J. Hill, K. Young, J. Moorren, J. Cartwright: 10.00a.m. N. Burrowes, R. O’Brien, I. Ross, P. Gibson: Findlay Cup Qualifying No 1 Tee. 12.30, L Jackson, R Harris, L Moore, R Bruce. 12.36, O Everest, A Pawsey, M Fechney , T McAndrew. No 10 Tee .12.30, B Shanks, A Barrie, D Gill, S Kennedy. 12.36, B Collins, A Moore, N Rayner, C Miller. No 13 Tee. 12.30, R Feutz, A Pierce, D Green, E Jackson. No 7 Tee. 12.36, W Stevenson, E Collins, S Newman, 12.42, S Lane, J Beardsley, P Feutz, 12.48, S Mee, M Moore, J VanderHeide. Starters; am, G Smith, pm, G Smith,A Marshall Cards; Committee.

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been practicing for over a month and have a final swimming session this Saturday before the real thing next weekend.

“We have only been practicing for a few weeks as we started a bit late this year but they are really looking forward to it.

“We’ll have them competing in athletics in the shot put, discus and running events before the swimming events on the Sunday.”

The event concludes with a prizegiving with all the athletes receiving a medal.

• Vying for honours Ashburton’s Larissa Srhoy is one of 33 contenders vying for the honours in the one start event at the South Island Three Day Event at McLeans Island starting tomorrow. On the back of success in the CIC one star at Kihikihi earlier this month, the in-form combination of Ashburton’s Larissa Srhoy and Smirnoff will undoubtedly be one of the star acts to follow in a tough field.

• Black Caviar to retire Unbeaten Australian mare Black Caviar will retire after winning 25 consecutive races.

Trainer Peter Moody said yesterday that “25 was a great number” and “she has done everything we have asked her to do”. Black Caviar, ridden by her regular jockey Luke Nolen, won her 25th race last Friday in the TJ Smith Stakes at Royal Randwick by two lengths. It was the six-year-old sprinter’s third win since coming back from an eight-month injury layoff in February. Black Caviar narrowly won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, England, on June 23 of last year and faced possible retirement after tearing a quadriceps muscle at Ascot. But laser therapy and exercise enabled her to return to the track for another and turns out her final season.

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• Coach axed The Southern Steel have axed assistant coach Natalie Avellino after an apparent falling out with head coach Janine Southby. The pair last year shared the cocoaching duties, but this season the franchise opted to revert back to a traditional coaching structure. But, according to a statement from the franchise, differences in “coaching philosophies” between the pair had caused tension, forcing the Steel to take the remarkable step of ending the arrangement four weeks into the competition. A review conducted recently by newlyappointed Netball South chief executive Sue Clarke showed the coaching arrangement was not working effectively. “Both Janine and Natalie agree the coaching relationship is no longer tenable and the decision has been made for Natalie to finish with the franchise,” Clarke said. Avellino said she was disappointed with the decision.

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The Black Sticks have had a last- ally paid off when the Black Sticks minute comeback to claim a 2-2 draw were awarded a penalty corner against Argentina at the Four Nations and Whangarei’s Stacey Michelsen Tournament in Hamilton last night. deflected in a drag flick from captain On a wintry night at the Gallagher Kayla Sharland.

Hockey Centre, the Black Sticks With the clock counting down and worked hard to turn a 2-0 deficit the crowd desperate for a goal, it into a draw thanks to goals from was Charlotte Harrison who found Stacey Michelsen and a field goal the back of the net right on the full in the 70th minute from Charlotte time hooter to draw the game.

The Four Nations is made up of Harrison.

“It was a good comeback, our play- two back-to-back tournaments so ers have taken steps forward in that that Hager can test playing combiregard. They know how to work hard, nations ahead of naming his side hold on and not give up and that is for the World League Semi-Final in really pleasing. Previously, we have Rotterdam in June. been in that position and lost games, In the earlier game, Korea beat USA especially against Argentina, so it 4-1 and have now won four of the is good to fight back and take the five games they have played during draw,” says head coach Mark Hager. the Four Nations Tournament.

“But it was a scrappy performance, Having won the first Four Nations our basics were poor and I feel we in Whangarei, it was the Black Sticks were outplayed, we struggled to first game of the second leg last string passes together. Argentina night. Today the Black Sticks will played a better game tonight so it face USA at 7pm and Korea will take would be good to perform better on Argentina at 5pm at Hamilton.

All teams then travel to Tauranga against USA,” says Hager.

There was only one goal in the first tomorrow for the final weekend of half and it came from Argentina’s action.

- APNZ Martina Cavallero early on. The Black Sticks had a number of chances throughout the half to equalise, including a couple of penalty corners but both were well defended by Argentina.

In the second half, Argentina’s Carla Rebecchi made it 2-0 in the 41st minute and the Black Sticks really picked up the pace to try and make it count. One of their best opportunities was when Auckland’s Julia King crossed to Photo Stephen Barker/photosport.co.nz Charlotte Harrison in the circle who dived Black Sticks’ Kayla Sharland (right) celebrates her to deflect it in, but it goal during the four nations hockey match between went just wide.

New Zealand Black Sticks Women and Argentina, a The pressure eventu- 2-2 draw at Gallagher Hockey Centre in Hamilton.

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By Jonathan Leask Methven multisporter Braden Currie has claimed a clean sweep alongside Dougal Allan to win the Wenzhou Outdoor Challenge in China.

Currie, the 2013 Coast to Coast champion, and teammate Allan, a three-time Coast to Coast runner-up, won all four stages of the multisport event to take home the overall honours.

The Wanaka-based duo, racing as Lone Star Wanaka, started the fourth and final day with a handy lead after three dominant

wins but were intent on claiming the clean sweep.

The initial 32km bike ride offered them limited opportunity to make a move and a puncture threatened to ruin the day, but in the spirit of the race the field called for a neutral ride until the leaders caught up.

After letting the pair catch up the field then left Currie and Allan to do the hard yards out front, which they were happy to do looking for their opening.

The second leg was in the kayaks on the East China Sea and the surf made it hard work and even harder work to make

a move as the lead teams hit dry land together facing a 6km run with some rope sections to the finish.

Currie and Allan’s nearest rivals, Nathan Fa’avae and Trevor Voyce of Team Seagate, who finished as overall runners-up, had hit the lead coming off the kayak but were quickly hauled in on a steep section of the run, By the time Currie and Allan reached the abseil leading to the finish, they knew they had the fourth win in the bag.

It concluded a dominant four days from the duo who on the opening day had made their

move on the bikes mid-way through the day and went on to win by a few minutes before leading from start to finish on day two to open up a 12-minute lead.

Stage three started with a paddle through the inner city canals before Currie and Allan made their move on the bike to move out to a two-minute advantage which they hammered home over the run after another dominant display to have an overall lead of 17 minutes.

Their lead was never in jeopardy on the final day but the pair were thrilled to have finished the week unbeaten.

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The Kiwis are highly motivated to do well – few expect them to pull off an upset – and Waerea-Hargreaves, who has been in terrific form for the Roosters, has added reasons to impress.

He took his omission from the Kiwis side for last October’s Townsville test badly and has used it as incentive since.

“I was pretty pissed, actually,” he said not mincing his words.

“I wrote it down on everything and used it as motivation. I tried to give it my all last year and believe I bleed black. I have done everything I can to get back in that black jumper.”

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against a powerful Australian side in tomorrow night’s Anzac test in Canberra.

The Kiwis go in with a strong four-prop rotation of WaereaHargreaves, Ben Matulino, Jesse Bromwich and Sam McKendry, which is one area they might hold an advantage over the Kangaroos.

Australia coach Tim Sheens has opted for just two recognised props in Matt Scott and James Tamou as he goes for a more mobile pack to try to counter the threat of Kiwis hooker Issac Luke out of dummy half but Sam Thaiday and Paul Gallen, who still both bring plenty of brawn, will see time there as well.

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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is one of the most intimidating forces in the NRL and it won’t come as any comfort to opposition players to learn he went on a raw meat diet earlier this year.

The beefed up 24-year-old went on a diet of raw food, including meat, for 14 days earlier this year as part of a detox diet implemented by the Sydney Roosters. Some of his team-mates lost too much weight or couldn’t cope without a cooked meal, meaning only six completed the course.

Waerea-Hargreaves was one. He

started at 122kg and dropped to 110kg in just 14 days and, despite an extreme weight loss, felt more energetic afterwards.

“It was a challenge, a tough challenge,” he said. “But I enjoyed it. Mentally I didn’t believe I could do it but I stuck at it. A lot of guys didn’t have the willpower to do it.”

Waerea-Hargreaves is regarded as one of the toughest forwards in the game and sometimes that intimidation factor can get him in trouble with the judiciary.

He accepts he can sometimes get too emotional or caught up in the moment and it doesn’t match his calm persona off the field but the Kiwis will need his raw aggression

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