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Ashburton jobless hits 5-year high

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Ashburton’s economy might be roaring ahead but the district’s strong employment record took a hit in the final quarter of 2013.

Jobseeker numbers rocketed up, hitting a five-year high at December 31, 297, almost double the number listed as looking for work at the same time in 2012.

While the Ministry of Social Development figures indicate growing joblessness in the district, Grow Mid Canterbury chief executive Rob Brawley said the figures were in sharp contrast to comments he was hearing from employers.

“The last I heard, we had one of the lowest rates in New Zealand and all indications are that there are no workers available.”

In the 2012 December quarter 154 people were listed as looking for work and Mr Brawley said it was difficult to understand how the numbers could have changed so dramatically at a time when the district’s econ-

omy was so strong.

He suggested the welfare reforms that came into effect in July may have changed some of the definitions around benefit categories. The changes are designed to recognise and support people’s work potential with three new benefits - Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support and Supported Living Payment replacing several other benefit categories.

As unemployment has risen, the number of people on Sole Parent Support has dipped to a five-year low at 321, down more than 80 for the same quarter in 2012.

Overall the total number of beneficiaries in the district was the second lowest in five years at 1162, with the lowest in 2009 at 1152. The total includes supported living payments and other main benefits.

Ashburton beneficiaries make up just 0.2 per cent of the national total for jobseekers and 0.3 per cent of total beneficiaries.

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US singer Kelly Clarkson has revealed she is expecting a baby girl. The singer and husband Brandon Blackstock announced she was pregnant not long after their October 2013 wedding. Clarkson, who is four months along, announced the sex of the baby on Twitter yesterday. “We just found out we’re having a girl officially! I knew it! Only a girl could cause this much drama with all this vomiting ha!” she wrote. The singer is clearly over the moon about her news, despite the morning sickness.

Clarkson made several comments in the past about how much she hoped the baby would be a girl.

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Depp, Heard engaged Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and actress Amber Heard are engaged to be married, People magazine reports. “They couldn’t be happier to be engaged and excited to share the rest of their lives together. Amber has really taken well to the kids and enjoys spending time with them,” the People report said, citing an unnamed source. Representatives for Depp, 50, and Heard, 27, did not immediately confirm the report. Depp was previously in a 14-year relationship with French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis.

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“If Leonardo Da Vinci comes along and paints the Mona Lisa on my fence and I don’t want it there, it’s graffiti,” a judge told a young tagger in court yesterday. Budding graffiti artist Shaun Goddard, 18, admitted defacing a map and toilet walls in Christchurch using a black marker on November 24. Goddard, of Bromley, pleaded guilty yesterday at Christchurch District Court, where Judge Raoul Neave ordered him to carry out 60 hours of community work and lectured him on the difference between art and vandalism.

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Penn, Theron an item Hollywood actor Sean Penn has confirmed his new romance with actress Charlize Theron to TV host Piers Morgan. The stars sparked rumours they’re enjoying a relationship after they were spotted on vacation together in Hawaii over the New Year holiday. TV host and former tabloid editor Morgan now claims Penn confirmed the romance during a chat with him at the actor’s recent charity event Help Haiti Home Gala in California. In a column for Britain’s Event magazine, Morgan writes, “At 2am, Sean came over, and bear-hugged me. ‘Congrats on a great night,’ I said. ‘And congrats on Charlize too.’ He laughed. ‘She’s a keeper, that’s for sure ... well, I’ll do my best to keep her anyway’!” Morgan adds of a subsequent conversation with Theron, “ ‘I’m so glad you two have got together,’ I said, ‘Sean’s a great guy.’ ‘I know,’ she smiled, putting her hand round his shoulder.”

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Sunlight helps blood pressure Sunlight may help to reduce high blood pressure, a danger factor for heart attacks and stroke, a study published in a specialist journal says. British researchers found exposure to sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide in the skin, dilating blood vessels and thus easing hypertension. “Small amounts of NO (nitric oxide) are transferred from the skin to the circulation, lowering blood vessel tone,” said Martin Feelisch, a professor of experimental medicine at the University of Southampton in southern England. “As blood pressure drops, so does the risk of heart attack and stroke.” The findings back up data about blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, which are known to vary according to season and latitude.

Higher levels are observed in winter and in countries that are farther from the equator, where ultraviolet from the sun is lower.

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■ ASHBURTON’S DC3 TO BE PARKED UP

Old girl set to make her final flight

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After a 70 year career, Ashburton’s DC3 is finally retiring.

ZK-AMY will make her last flights over Ashburton on Saturday before she parks up and becomes part of the Ashburton Aviation Museum’s range of static displays.

The decision to retire the old aircraft was a tough one, but at the end of the day it came down to dollars and cents said DC3 Trust member Keith Pickford.

“The costs to keep it flying are mounting and we’ve battled to keep it in the air for seven or eight years.

“We reckon we’ve spent a million dollars – $500,000 to buy it and another $500,000 on maintenance,” he said.

The gap between what could reasonably be charged for passengers to take a trip in the plane and the actual cost of keeping it in top flying condition had simply become too wide, Mr Pickford said.

“She’s due maintenance at the end of January and that’s $15,000 and the props need doing, that’s another $30,000. It just goes on and on. We’ve relied on charities for so long but you can’t do that forever.”

The DC3 was housed at Wigram but when that airfield closed, its trust built a superhangar and relocated the aircraft to Ashburton.

For several years it has been used for scenic flights and as a charter aircraft to raise funds for its upkeep.

“Retiring her was one of those things we thought wouldn’t happen but we have to face reality.

“Our intention was always to get the plane debt free and we’ve done that.

“It will now sit in the hangar

The DC3 ZK-AMY is to make her final flights this Sunday before being turned into a static display.

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but if someone comes along with a lot of money and wants to fly her they can; she’s still flyable.”

Over the past seven years thousands of people have flown in the aircraft but Saturday will be the last opportunity.

Mr Pickford expects the 30 minute flights to be in hot demand, with the first three of the

day already booked out.

The aircraft will continue to be looked after by the trust and it will continue to reside in the Ashburton Aviation Museum, but the piece of aviation history has been gifted to the people of New Zealand.

Final flights in the DC3 will be available from 10am on Saturday.

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by Vincent Aviation in Wellington 1998 – withdrawn from service and stored at Palmerston North 2001-2006 – bought by Christchurch’s Pioneer Adventures for charter work 2006 to present. Southern DC3 Charitable trust established to buy the last DC3 in the South Island. She was gifted to the Ashburton Aviation Museum.

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Busy few days for firefighters

BY MICHELLE NELSON MICHELLE.N@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Fire officers have had a busy few days in Methven.

On Sunday the brigade attended a vehicle smash on Muirheads Road in the Ashburton Forks district.

Chief fire officer Selwyn Allred said a car had rolled

and a local man suffered severe lacerations to his arm.

The Westpac helicopter was called to transport the man to Christchurch for medical treatment.

On Monday afternoon a teenager was injured after falling from a horse.

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attended the scene on Line Road, Lauriston.

Mr Allred said it appeared the horse had trampled on the girl, who was also airlifted to Christchurch for treatment.

“They were concerned about pelvic injuries,” he said.

An hour later, just before 5pm, officers responded to a

callout to Ashburton River Road, near Methven, where a man had suffered a respiratory attack.

Mr Allred said ambulance crews from Ashburton and Methven, doctors from Methven, and a paramedic were also at the scene, but the man was unable to be revived.

■ LOCAL STARS AT TAMWORTH

Liam takes out intermediate section

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Ashburton’s own Liam Kennedy-Clark has won at the holy grail of country music awards in Tamworth.

On Monday night the 16-year-old won the intermediate overall section in the Aristocrat Country Entertainer of the Year, which is among events at the 2014 Country Music Festival at Tamworth, held from January 17 to 26.

Liam has been in Tamworth since January 9, attending the CMAA Academy of Country Music in the city. He received a scholarship to undertake the one-week course in a Kiwi country singing competition in 2012.

Liam said yesterday via cellphone from Australia that it had been a “real surprise” to win at the Tamworth festival, where tens of thousands flocked each year.

“After being at the academy I met quite a few people, it was real tough competition, so being named overall was quite surprising,” he said.

The biggest thrill had been a comment by guest judge and Australian country music star Beccy Cole, who told the former X-Factor contestant he was “a star” whom New Zealand was lucky to have.

Yesterday Liam relaxed after the awards with a swim, something he was doing regularly as temperatures were often soaring to over 40 degrees Celsius.

The intermediate age group was for those aged up to 18. He was among about 80 from throughout Australia and New Zealand competing at the event.

Ashburton’s Amelia James was a finalist, and another Kiwi, Cheryl Anderson of Invercargill, placed second in the senior section.

In brief New cafe coming Ashburton’s central business district is to get a new café. Mister Man Bakery and Café is due to open in March or April, said operator Savonn Man. Mr Man is installing kitchen equipment at the Burnett Street site, which is among four vacant shops in a six-shop block, opposite Redmonds, which has recently undergone earthquake repairs. Every Print and Red Cross opportunity shop occupy the two filled sites.

New Zealander of the Year Kaitaia GP Dr Lance O’Sullivan is among three finalists for the 2014 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award. The New Zealander of the Year and category winners will be named on February 26.

The other two contenders for the top award are Maori educator Dame Dr Iritana Tawhiwhirangi and CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust founder and trustee Catriona Williams.

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Police on a merry chase A 14-year old girl led police on a 19km pursuit through Tauranga, police say.

Acting Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray said the the girl failed to stop for police on Monday night, sparking a pursuit through Welcome Bay to Mount Maunganui and back to Papamoa. The chase ended when the teenager drove over road spikes laid by police in Papamoa. Two 15-year-old girls were passengers in the car, Mr Murray said. The driver was also processed for drink driving. The girls had been referred to youth aid.

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Farewell service A Kiwi woman shot dead on a Libyan beach will be farewelled at a private service in Upper Hutt today. Health worker Lynn Howie, 46, and her Britishborn boyfriend Mark De Salis, 48, were reportedly killed execution-style as they picnicked on an isolated beach at Sabratha, about 100km from Tripoli, earlier this month. Ms Howie’s family released a short statement yesterday ahead of her funeral. “Our family has been devastated by the loss of a loved mother, sister and friend. Her unexpected passing has been difficult for everyone who knew her,” the statement said.

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Asbestos in building A large amount of asbestos has been discovered in an abandoned school which caught fire on Monday night but the Fire Service says nearby residents are in no danger. Fifteen fire engines battled the blaze for about two hours after flames engulfed a hall at the former Petone Technical College campus. The fire is being treated as suspicious.

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■ TIMARU SPEEDSTER PINGED

Angry parents make son sell his car

By PaTrice Dougan A speeding driver clocked at 207 km/h has been made to sell his car by his angry parents.

Corey Ennis, 21, was disqualified from driving for nine months and ordered to carry out 80 hours of community work when he was sentenced at Tima-

ru District Court yesterday.

He was caught driving his Nissan Skyline at more than twice the legal speed limit on Seadown Rd on January 11.

The officer who nabbed him, Senior Constable Alister Doonan, said at the time it was the fastest speed he had recorded in his 30-year career.

He said neither Ennis, or a second person in the car – thought to have been Ennis’ brother – had the correct licence to take the wheel.

The freezing worker was yesterday said to be “quite upset” about his conviction, with a family member, who did not want to be named, saying he regret-

ted his actions. Ennis’ parents have “put their foot down” and told him to get rid of the car, the family member told APNZ. “He’s been made to sell the car.”

However, Ennis has denied police claims he was showing off at the time he was clocked, telling One News he was “trying

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Nineteen-year-old Lili Ge will amaze and astound with her Zirka Circus performance in Ashburton this week.

One of 17 performers aged between 13 and 22 years old in the troupe, she is an illusionist, magician and juggler in her first season with the Zirka Circus touring New Zealand.

The performers are all former students of a circus school in China. They are well versed in circus performance and set up. It takes them one and a half days to set up the big top tent and all the seating.

The performers can change each season, but some choose to stay longer.

Miss Ge has been studying circus performance for 10 years.

She likes juggling best and in her act, balances a giant pot that must be seen to be believed.

The Hamilton based circus troupe are in Ashburton for five days – their opening show is tonight at 7pm. But they have performances scheduled twice a day from then.

It is Zirka Circus’ third New Zealand tour, and along with Miss Ge, there are acrobatics, contortionists, stuntmen in the Wheel of Death and clowns, clowns, and more clowns. The circus’ final performance will be on Sunday at 1pm before they pack up and head to Queenstown.

to sort out” the vehicle and “get it running” properly.

“If I was showing off I’d do skids or something,” he said.

Ennis told One News it didn’t feel like was going very fast, saying “it’s not too much faster than 150”, but admitted “there’s no need for that [kind of speed] is there”.

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Zirka Circus performer Lili Ge is an illusionist, magician and juggler.

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Thieves send photos to owner Thieves have been unwittingly sending photos they have taken on a stolen camera to its owner.

About 50 photos landed in Coraleigh Parker’s dropbox yesterday morning all taken after her new Samsung Galaxy camera disappeared in Tauranga. She instantly posted them on Facebook in a bid to find the thieves.

Her message had been shared more than 30 times after she posted the photos.

“It’s so funny. It’s almost worth having my camera stolen,” she said. “They should win the Stupid Criminal of the Year award.”

Miss Parker has not seen her camera since January 4 and believes it was stolen from her car, which was parked on Matai St, while she was running her stall at the Little Big Markets that morning.

It was set up to automatically send photos to her online dropbox every time it was connected to a Wi-Fi network, she said.

The 50 photos, one of which features two unidentified men, shows locations and each image is date and time stamped.

“They’ve been on a little bit of an adventure and they’ve taken photos all along the way,” she said.

Miss Parker said her car was locked when the theft occurred. But she was hopeful she would get the camera back.

“It’s half my livelihood. I need it for my business because I need it to take product pictures,” she said.

Tauranga Police acting Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray said he had never seen a case where photos were being sent to the owner of a stolen camera.

“Hopefully it can lead to someone being identified.”

In January last year police posted a selfie taken on a stolen phone to their Facebook page after the image was emailed back to the owner’s dropbox.

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■ EKETAHUNA EARTHQUAKE

■ ACTIVE KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Quake claims start to flood in Hundreds of quake damage claims have been lodged as a result of the severe magnitude 6.2 tremor that damaged homes, cut power and forced the evacuation of a building in Masterton on Monday.

The Earthquake Commission (EQC) yesterday said it had received more than 650 claims relating to the quake, which rocked the lower North Island when it struck 15km east of Eketahuna, near Masterton, shortly before 4pm on Monday.

Most claims were for minor damage to homes or contents in the the greater Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu regions. People have until the end of April 22 to lodge a claim.

Claims were still coming in, and assessors would be mobilised to inspect earthquake damage once EQC had a better idea of the number of claims it was dealing with.

EQC said there was sufficient cover through levies, reinsurance and the Crown guarantee to provide for all valid claims.

National operations manager Barry Searle said claimants needed to hold onto damaged items other than perishables.

“If people need to take action to make their home safe, secure and weathertight, they should keep records and photographs so that they can recover costs if their claim is valid.”

The quake forced the evacuation of a three-storey apartment block on Queen St in central Masterton. About 15 people were told to leave the building, which was classed as a dangerous building, subject to inspection, GNS Science said aftershocks were continuing, with more than 50 over magnitude 3 since Monday. Police, ambulance and the Fire Service were kept busy with a steady flow of callouts, but no deaths or serious injuries were reported.

Only a handful of properties in and around Eketahuna, Alfredton, Palmerston North, Feilding and Manaia were still without power.

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Pressure on to decorate best biscuit Quinn McDowell, 5, Joel Stevenson, 12 and Toby Grant, 5, concentrate on dressing up a plain biscuit with M&Ms and icing at the Active Kids Holiday Programme yesterday.

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The boys had a few minutes to make the best decorated biscuit before they were judged and after much deliberation, eaten.

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■ WIDESPREAD DAMAGE

Strong winds batter NI

By Matthew Backhouse and Matthew theunissen of aPnZ Sue Keeling says she hasn’t stopped shaking since a large tree crashed onto her Panmure home yesterday afternoon one of dozens of incidents across Auckland as the tail end of Cyclone June blew through.

At its height, the storm brought gusts of up to 90km/h at Auckland Airport and up to 100km/h to Manukau Heads and the Hauraki Gulf.

More than 5500 households were without power at one stage and firefighters were kept busy with weather-related calls coming in “thick and fast”.

Ms Keeling was in her home on Jellicoe Rd when strong winds toppled a large tree onto her roof about 3pm, coming dangerously close to bringing down power lines.

“I thought it was a tornado,” she said.

“I wouldn’t say it was as loud as an explosion but to me it was very frightening.”

She said she had an anxiety attack as a result and her hands were still shaking when she spoke to APNZ several hours later.

“I just felt really breathless and I’ve still got the shakes a bit.”

In nearby Remuera, a large tree limb that fell onto a parked car on Martin Ave was fortunate not to have hit a bus with passengers on board.

Nearby resident Isaac Matz said he heard a “pretty big crack” and went outside to see the branch denting the roof of the car and covering the road.

“It’s been hectic. There’s also a massive hedge on the other side of our house which has just pretty much been flattened. Good summer, eh.”

Susana Guttenbeil was driving south on Mangere Bridge with her 7-monthold baby in the back when the wind blew a truck in front of her.

“There was a massive gust and the truck swerved into my lane and nearly hit me. It was pretty scary really.”

She had been driving slower than usually because of the wind, which gave her time to take evasive action.

“If I’d been driving normal speed It could have taken me out,” she said. “I’m pretty sure I had a mini heart attack.”

Fire Service northern communications shift manager Tania Matthews said they had received almost 40 weather-related alerts.

“They were mainly trees and branches falling on roads, cars, power lines, telephone lines, roofs.”

Other jobs included loose roofing and signs, but none were serious and there were no injuries.

Firefighters outside Auckland were also kept busy with weather-related incidents in Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, and Pukekawa and Paeroa in Waikato.

The New Zealand Transport Agency said strong southwesterly winds in the Auckland region made driving conditions difficult, with gusts of up to 81.5km/h on the Harbour Bridge and 70km/h on the Mangere Bridge.

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■ SMASH AND GRAB RAID

Jewellery worth $180k taken

By Patrick O’Sullivan

A 35-second smash and grab netted $180,000 worth of rings from a Napier jeweller’s yesterday morning.

The heist, which included rings valued at up to $4000, was captured on CCTV cameras and police are appealing for any information the public can provide.

Napier Antique and Jewellery Centre co-owner Keri Mason said the shop’s alarm sys-

tem was not activated by the 3am intruder.

“There had been a report to the police of noise that was made and somebody walking past noticed the broken window,” she said.

“We came down and there was a huge hole in the window just above our counter and our main jewellery cabinet was broke that had 180 of our expensive rings.

“On the video footage you could see a guy in a black

hoodie jump straight through the smashed window, through to the cabinet where he loaded up all the jewellery trays into his black duffle bag and jumped back out the window.”

The theft took just 35 seconds “from when he smashed the window to when he was back out the window”.

No facial features could be made out from the security video “and he was deliberately slouching”.

She said the average retail

price of the gold, diamond and precious-stone rings was $1000, but “some were up to $4000”.

Mrs Mason owns the shop with her sister Raewyn Dailei.

“It was all our stock for the cruise ship season and the busiest month of the year with Art Deco Weekend,” Ms Dailei said.

They were underinsured for the retail value of the rings and hoped police would recover them.

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■ BIG LITTLE THEATRE COMPANY SCHOOL

Children enjoy ‘boot camp for theatre’

By SuSan SandyS

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“The best kind of boot camp” is under way at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre this week.

Big Little Theatre Company is running its fourth summer school and over 50 children aged six to 16 are attending.

Director Jackie Heffernan said it was like boot camp for theatre as children were completely immersing themselves for the week, and enriching their theatrical skills.

“The feedback I have got is this is more fun than real school,” Mrs Heffernan said.

“I think the kids are loving the variety.”

Pupils are alternating between a variety of classes each day, which include hip-hop and street dance, and “viewpoint” which features exercises increasing awareness that as an actor their instrument is their whole body.

“As children get older they get more and more self conscious of expressing themselves ... their whole physicality. When on stage you have to be aware you are acting with

In brief Whales back at sea A pod of whales which repeatedly stranded at Farewell Spit since the weekend are thought to be safely back at sea. A search of beaches in the area carried out

by Department of Conservation rangers and members of the Project Jonah charity yesterday morning found no sign of the 45 pilot whales, which were refloated off Puponga on Monday. They were last seen swimming strongly in deeper water.

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Shooting service Hundreds of people are expected to attend Saturday afternoon’s service for the two Dunedin children killed by their father. The death notices for Bradley and Ellen Livingstone said their lives would be remembered at a “celebration of life” service. The service would be held at St Leonards School from 2pm at the 180-person capacity school hall, and would be limited to family members, school pupils and their parents.

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Wanganui district councillor Michael Laws has taken a threemonth leave of absence from council duties. Mr Laws confirmed last night that he had asked Mayor Annette Main for a leave of absence and that had been granted. He said he had a shortterm employment contract and the three-month period would cover that. But he would not say what the contract involved or where he would be working. “But, contrary to current rumours, I am not shifting to Dunedin,” he said.

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Acting for fun - Big Little Theatre Company summer school students (from left) Britney Moore, Olivia Wilson and Jake Newlands.

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your whole body, not just your head and your face,” Mrs Heffernan explained.

Other classes include improvisation, where children learn to be vocally spontaneous, and

monologue, where they learn “how they put that text in their body and perform”.

Among tutors is Hagley Theatre Company student Mel Buller, circus and physical the-

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Even at the age of 105, Ida Langley has a sharp eye. She spotted a spelling mistake on her card while celebrating her birthday yesterday, the glitter gold 105 years coming out as “105 yeay”. “You can’t fool me,” she quipped. Asked if there was any secret to reaching 105, Mrs Langley replied: “Not really, but some of the family would have had a fit if they knew I would still be alive (at 105)!” Mrs Langley is still active, with a dry humour and sharp mind. One of her loves was bowls, which she played until she was 97.

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■ NEW PLYMOUTH HOUSE FIRE

‘Irreplaceable’ artworks destroyed

BY BRENDAN MANNING An “irreplaceable” private collection of work by some of New Zealand’s finest contemporary artists has been destroyed in a fire at a house near New Plymouth.

Work by Colin McCahon and Ralph Hotere was among pieces worth many millions of dollars destroyed at a rural property owned by John and Lynda Matthew.

Mr Matthews, chairman of the Len Lye Foundation, said he had been building the extensive collection for 50 years.

“They’re all there, from [Ralph] Hotere, [Philip] Clairmont, [Jeff] Thomson, [Allen] Maddox and [Colin] McCahon and so on.”

Work by Hotere that was destroyed included part of his Aramoana series and pieces from his Black Union Jack series protesting against the 1981 Springbok tour.

Many of the items lost were bought directly from the artists.

When firefighters arrived at the Omata property Mr Matthews asked if they could save a wing of his home housing his most prized pieces. They were unable to do so.

“The whole place is gone,” he said.

Although a few Len Lye sculptures were stored at the property, Mr Matthews said he was more disappointed by the loss of a jacket and hat the artist had given him.

The cause of the blaze was

unknown but Mr Matthews suspected electrical components were to blame.

His home and the art were insured, but the collection was irreplaceable, he said.

“You hold these works in trusts for the artists and the viewers who enjoy the works, so those people have suffered as much as we have.”

Gow Langsford Gallery director John Gow said the collection was a “very important private collection of contemporary New Zealand art”.

“For the collectors, for John and Lynda, that will rip their heart out, because collectors become very attached to their art and know that they’re never ever going to see those paintings again.

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“It’s a loss for them, it’s a loss for the artists, the artists’ estates - in that if there’s a big retrospective in years to come, those works will never be available to be loaned again.”

Art dealer Warwick Henderson said the destruction was a “great loss for someone who’s such a committed and astute collector.

“Artwork is a very personal thing.”

Mr Matthews said he, his wife and their Great Dane made it out of the burning home “battered and unscathed” after being woken by alarms just after midnight.

The property had a number of extinguishers and fire hoses but after the fire made it into the roof there was no hope, he said.

New Plymouth fire station senior officer Ian Drewery said the blaze raged out of control due to the property’s location, lack of water and windy conditions.

“The water supply ran out very quickly. There was a tank but we weren’t able to access it easily and when we [could] we couldn’t get a very good supply from it.”

Water tankers were ordered but by the time they arrived it was too late, Mr Drewery said.

“It’s a timely reminder for people who live in areas where there isn’t a reticulated water supply and they’ll often be some way away from a fire brigade, that access to good substantial water supply [is essential].”

- APNZ

Draft Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2014 – Risk Profile

Public comment sought on draft emergency plan Draft Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2014 – Risk Profile

Inland areas such as the Mackenzie Basin receive lower rainfall and greater temperature extremes. In contrast, the Canterbury foothills receive over 1,000mm of rainfall and the high mountains experience from 2,000 to 4,000mm per year. Canterbury flood hazard areas are shown in Figure 3.2.

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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Mid Canterbury’s risk of floods, earthquakes, pandemics and other potentially deadly events has been addressed in a new Civil Defence plan.

Public comment is being sought on the draft Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan 2014.

The plan details the risk to the region from a wide range of possible events, and says that Canterbury’s seismicity has increased since the Canterbury earthquakes.

However, earthquakes are categorised as only “possible” in the plan, with other disasters such as a pandemic, flooding in eastern foothill rivers, wildfire, major snow and ice and a major road accident being classified as “likely”.

But an alpine fault earthquake or local earthquake or regional tsunami, while only “possible”, could have “major” and “catastrophic” consequences.

Civil Defence emergency management officer Don Geddes encouraged residents to submit on the plan.

The plan provides a framework for Civil Defence and emergency management decisions to be made across the Canterbury region, and has been developed to enable the community, local authorities and emergency response organisations manage hazards and risks.

Mr Geddes said discussion on the various risks to the district backed up the directive that individuals should be prepared for

Figure 3.1 Known Active Faults in Canterbury

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Figure 3.2 Canterbury Flood Hazard Areas

Canterbury's distinctive topography causes extremes of temperature and rainfall. Hot moist winds are forced over the ranges of the Main Divide, where they drop their moisture (orographic rainfall) and then sweep across the Canterbury Plains. As a result of this weather pattern, coastal Canterbury is considered dry with an average rainfall of 650 - 700mm per year.

An alpine fault earthquake or regional tsunami, while only ‘possible’, could have ‘major’ and ‘catastrophic’ consequences

an emergency and have a survival kit.

He understood an alpine fault rupture would cause shaking similar to the September 2010

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earthquake for Mid Canterbury, “or perhaps a degree or two stronger”, and be felt worse inland in areas such as Methven and Mt Somers.

The rupture cause “loss The northwest windscould are Canterbury's most significant climatic feature, especially in summer. winds cause temperatures to rise, which in turn drying out the ground and causes ofThelifelines” such as telephone, EVENT RISKS considerable soil loss through wind erosion. electricity, water and roading.

“The bottom line with all of Likely events with high to very this stuff is that it’s the same high consequences: message that we are putting ■ Flooding eastern foothill out, be prepared for an emerrivers gency,” Mr Geddes said.

■ Pandemic 32 Copies of the draft plan and submission form are avail- Possible events with high to very able via the Ashburton District high consequences: Council or from www.cdemcan- ■ Local earthquake ■ Alpine Fault earthquake terbury.govt.nz ■ Regional tsunami Submissions close February 21.

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■ CHEEKY CHRISTCHURCH THEFT

Thief makes off with rare car

By Cullen Smith A rare collectors’ car was stolen from Dallington in broad daylight after the thief convinced a neighbour he was authorised to clear out a garage before demolition.

The fluorescent-jacketed offender told the neighbour he had been contracted by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority to remove a 1972 model Ford Fairmont coupe, then hauled it away on a car trailer.

Now owner Dean Percy is offering a $5000 reward for the recovery of the vehicle he has owned and restored over the last 15 years.

But he fears it was stolen to order and may be destined for Australia, where it could fetch about $50,000.

“It’s pretty rare in New Zealand. I’m led to believe there is only a handful of this model

in the country and even less in close to original condition,” Mr Percy said.

“It has a 5 litre factory V8 and it’s painted in the original Ford colour of Kelly Green. I was in the process of finishing restoring it so the passenger’s front seat, interior door trim and a tail light weren’t stolen with the vehicle.”

Mr Percy said the vehicle was stolen from his parents’ Gayhurst Rd home on December 23.

Their home is awaiting earthquake repairs and they are living elsewhere.

“My parents moved out because the house is pretty unlivable,” he said.

“On reflection, I should have removed the car earlier.”

Mr Percy said police told him the garage had been burgled a couple of days before the Ford was taken.

“The police said a couple

turned up in a silver Nissan Bluebird towing a car trailer,” he said.

“They knew what they were there for.

“They knocked on the neighbours’ door and asked for a glass of water, then explained they were clearing out the garage prior to EQC demolition work the following week.”

They were in a silver vehicle believed to be a 1995 or 1996 Nissan Bluebird.

Mr Percy said he hoped his car wouldn’t be butchered for parts.

“The police theory is that it has maximum value as a car in one piece.”

Mr Percy has posted a photograph of the Ford Fairmont on the Canterbury Burglar and Thief Watch Facebook page and is offering a $5000 reward for its recovery.

Constable Andrew Hearne said offering a reward was

worth a try.

“You never know your luck.

Criminals are not exactly loyal to each other.”

A brief Facebook campaign led to the recent recovery of a 2001 special edition Mitsubishi Evo 6.5 that was stolen from a Riccarton property between December 28 and January 2.

Police said the Mitsubishi was found at an Uxbridge St property with damaged ignition and some parts missing.

Police inquiries are continuing.

Detective Senior Sergeant Corrie Parnell said some criminals had taken to using “dayglo vests” since the earthquakes as a cover for their offending.

“The message to the public is that anyone coming to your door wearing high-visibility clothing and claiming to represent authorities should be asked to provide bona fide identification.”

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■ ASHBURTON BOOST TRIAL

Initiative aims to improve literacy skills

By Sue newman

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A project aimed at improving the literacy skills of seven and eight year olds will be trialled in three Ashburton schools this year.

The Boost programme is the brainchild of Ashburton man Trevor Croy who has worked with the Ashburton Learning Centre team to develop the project which will involve a team of volunteer tutors working with two students for one hour, twice each week.

The project is funded for five years through grants from the Advance Ashburton Foundation and the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation, and involves Allenton, Tinwald and Netherby schools.

Netherby principal Andrew Leverton said it would be a welcome addition to the reading tool kit for schools who were working with a growing number of children for whom literacy was not an easy task.

“Schools do a good job boosting literacy skills but often we need to go beyond school to do this. With more and more emphasis on getting students to achieve standards it sometimes takes a lot of effort and a lot of hard work – in and out of school.

“This is another net to catch children who are under achieving,” he said.

Schools will identify year three and four children they believed needed a jump start with

Celebrating the launch of the Boost project, a new reading initiative for Ashburton, are representatives of the three pilot schools (from left) Janine Barker, Allenton, Sharon Williams, Netherby and Catherine Lambie, Tinwald, with one of the project’s founders Trevor Croy and its co-ordinator Angela Muckle, seated.

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literacy for two one-hour tutoring sessions each week.

Mr Croy is on the grants committee of both charitable foundations and is also chair of the Ashburton Learning Centre. It was logical, he said that the three organisations became partners in the new project.

For him, yesterday’s launch was the culmination of a yearlong dream.

“I’d spoken to senior educators and they gave me the bones

of the idea. A lot of people have put in a lot of work and it’s come together. The schools said ‘bring it on’.”

Learning centre manager Mary Phillips said the project’s success now relied on signing up and training at least 20 volunteers.

“This will be our greatest challenge, getting enough people of the right calibre to undertake the training. We need highly literate people who

can commit up to four hours a week.”

It was important tutors were able to build a relationship with their students so that taking part in the programme was seen by them as something special that they wanted to take part in, she said.

More information on the project and tutoring can be found on www.ashburtonlearningcentre.co.nz or by emailing adult. literacy@xtra.co.nz.

Compo offer for roughed up pensioner

By Cullen Smith Pensioner John Bennett will get compensation and an apology from police for the way he was roughed up by armed officers at his home more than two years ago.

An Independent Police Conduct Authority report found police used “excessive force” during an “unjustifiable and unreasonable” arrest at Mr Bennett’s Burwood home in December 2011.

Mr Bennett was carrying an old air pistol and a toy baseball bat while investigating suspicious noises at his earthquakedamaged home when he was wrestled to the ground by aggressive armed police and had a rifle pressed against his cheek.

The retired engineer, aged 65 at the time, was arrested and thrown in the cells wearing only his underpants and a T-shirt and charged with unlawfully carrying a firearm and possessing an offensive weapon.

It took three court appearances before police dropped the charges.

The IPCA report found the armed officers, who were looking for a fugitive believed to be in the area, used excessive force and acted prematurely without an adequate appreciation of Mr Bennett’s situation.

Mr Bennett’s solicitor, Graeme Riach, of Harmans Lawyers, confirmed yesterday police had agreed to make “a payment of compensation and to apologise to him”.

But Canterbury police district commander Superintendent Gary Knowles declined to comment.

“The matter remains under discussion between the parties,” a police spokesman said.

Mr Riach said the amount of compensation would remain confidential “at this stage”.

“We haven’t been able to sight the documentation yet,” he said.

“There will be a satisfactory outcome. We’re just awaiting documentation from police and that is due in the next few days.”

Mr Riach said he was unable to confirm whether the compensation would cover all the legal fees and medical expenses that Mr Bennett was seeking.

“There is an agreement that some compensation will be paid and an apology given. The details have yet to be confirmed.”

Mr Bennett said he and wife, Iris, were looking forward to putting the incident behind them after both had been “stressed out” over the last two years. “I’ve been waiting for an apology for over two years now.

It’s been a long time coming.

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■ NATIONAL’S COALITION PLANS

Key hasn’t totally ruled out Peters By adam BenneTT Prime Minister John Key says he would prefer to continue working with ACT, the Maori Party and United Future following this year’s election but could add Colin Craig’s Conservative Party.

In a statement ahead of his post-Cabinet press conference yesterday afternoon, Mr Key said while there had been differences between National and its current three partners, “together our four parties have formed a stable and successful Government since late 2008”.

“We also have policy differences with the Conservative Party, however, it is likely that there would be enough common ground to work with them in Government.”

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Should New Zealand First be returned to Parliament, we would not rule out a discussion after the election

Mr Key said it was most likely that any post-election working relationships would be via confidence and supply agreements, “as these have worked well in the past two Parliamentary terms”.

Mr Key ruled out working with Labour, the Greens and Mana, “on the basis that there is insufficient common ground to

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achieve a stable and successful working relationship”.

“These parties represent a far left-wing agenda that we do not believe is good for New Zealand,” said Mr Key. Mr Key said a post-election working relationship was very unlikely with Winston Peters’ NZ First but would not rule the possibility out ahead of the

election.

“In 2008 we ruled them out because we were unable to reconcile some of their statements on the Glenn donation matter.

Six years has passed and, should New Zealand First be returned to Parliament, we would not rule out a discussion after the election.”

Asked why he had ruled out working with the Greens, Mr Key said in spite of the fact National had worked “reasonably constructively” with them in the past, “what’s become clear over the last three years is that their agenda is a far left agenda.

The decision to rule them out was not about the Greens’ environmental policies which were in many cases aligned with those of National, he said.

Mr Key said he was now re-

fusing to rule out working with Mr Peters because a few things had changed in recent years.

That included the fact that it was now six years since the Owen Glenn donations saga.

Since then Mr Peters and NZ First had been returned to Parliament and if he was returned again this year that would indicate he had passed a test with the public.

Another factor was that there were some National voters who would rather see a National Government with NZ First than a Labour-Greens Government.

Mr Key said one unlikely option was that National could form a Government with NZ First abstaining on confidence and supply.

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■ CABINET RESHUFFLE

Bunnings’ staff back worthy cause Dunne reinstated as a minister

By Toni Williams

Toni.w@Theguardian.co.nz

Bunnings staff are lining up to help the New Zealand Blood Service with their blood drive next month. Five employees are regular donors at the service and are fully supported by their employer.

Former nurse and now Bunnings team member Nellie Pain said Bunnings made sure those scheduled to donate blood were supported at work.

That meant making sure they were hydrated and had lighter workloads when they returned from donating.

“It’s a worthy cause, and (Bunnings) fully support staff going to appointments.”

Ms Pain started at Bunnings seven years ago and became a donor. She knows the benefits of the blood bank and many of the staff had personal accounts of why they first started.

“Everyone here (at Bunnings) is, I think proud to be part of it.”

The New Zealand Blood Bank is collecting in Ashburton on February 4, 2014 at the Ashburton Club and MSA from 2pm to 6pm.

Anyone wanting to donate can register their interest online at nzblood.co.nz or contact 0800 448 325 for an appointment.

Right: Bunnings’ staff Ian Moses, Anita Hayes, Bess Skilling, Holly McBride and Nellie Pain support the New Zealand blood bank drive every three months.

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By isaac davison Prime Minister John Key has confirmed that United Future leader Peter Dunne will be reinstated as a minister.

Mr Key announced the changes to the National-led Government’s ministerial lineup.

Mr Dunne has regained his Internal Affairs, Associate Health and Associate Conservation portfolios. He will remain a minister outside Cabinet.

Michael Woodhouse will fill the vacancy within Cabinet created by Internal Affairs and Local Government Minister Chris Tremain, who will resign at this year’s election.

Mr Key also announced a new minister outside Cabinet Maungakiekie MP Sam LotuIiga will become Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and Associate Minister of Local Government.

The Prime Minister forced Mr Dunne to resign on June 7 last year for his refusal to fully co-operate with the Government inquiry into the leak of Rebecca Kitteridge’s report into spy agency the Government Communications Security Bureau.

Mr Dunne refused to hand over a complete set of emails between him and Fairfax reporter Andrea Vance.

The Henry inquiry could not identify who leaked the report.

Mr Key said last year it was possible he would reinstate Mr

Peter Dunne

Dunne as a minister. Mr Key said he was pleased to welcome Mr Dunne back as a minister.

“We have worked together well in the past, and United Future continues to be a valued partner in Government.

“While 2013 brought its challenges, both Peter and I start this election year looking forward, not back.”

He congratulated Mr LotuIiga, who took over the Pacific Island Affairs role from Hekia Parata.

“Sam has strong ties with the Pasifika community and has represented their interests in caucus well.

“He is well placed to build on the work that Hekia Parata has done in this portfolio this past term.”

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has been given Mr Tremain’s Local Government portfolio.

Todd McClay will become Associate Tourism Minister.

The new ministers will be sworn in by the GovernorGeneral on January 28.

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OUR VIEW

We cannot live in fear Coen Lammers EDITOR

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eople in Mid Canterbury and the wider Canterbury region will feel a lot of sympathy for the folk of Eketahuna and surrounding areas after Monday’s 6.3 earthquake.

The shake was apparently felt from Invercargill to Auckland, but amazingly, did not cause any deaths or injury.

With the amount of things flying around and falling over on Monday though, the lower North Island has dodged a bullet. In some ways their situation is not too dissimilar to this region after the September 4, 2010, quakes when we all thought we had survived the worst with only some damage to property.

We were all grateful that no-one lost their lives, but that sense of relief was shattered four months later when 185 people died in the February 22 quakes.

And the people in the North Island will be painfully aware of this sequence of events and be preparing themselves for potentially more quakes.

The Cook Strait quakes in July last year were also followed by more quakes some weeks later, just like in Canterbury, and these scenarios will give people in Masterton, Wellington and Palmerston North that same horrible vulnerable feeling we experienced three years ago.

The latest quakes demonstrate there is simply no hiding from Mother Nature, anywhere in the Shaky Isles, but we cannot let our daily lives be dominated by that.

We can be prepared, as demonstrated in the latest EQC advertising, but should try not to live in constant fear.

It struck me how many people in the latest quakes still opted to run outside, as our instincts tell us, instead of following the deadly lessons from Christchurch and duck for cover to protect yourself from falling material.

The Wairarapa has been fortunate the quake depth provided a 30km buffer from the real impact, but hopefully the locals will be more prepared if their resolve is tested again.

With any luck that will not be necessary, and Monday’s quake will just become an exciting story with a happy ending that locals can tell their grandchildren.

YOUR VIEW Chalmers Avenue Why do the Ashburton police continue to allow multi-ton trucks to speed down Chalmers Avenue?

You’d think they would love the chance to collect some revenue. There is a serious risk of young school children getting hurt which is the main concern, but also the damage to the roads which is caused by these massive machines. Wake up Ashburton police before someone gets hurt!

Dairying I read with interest your front page on the stoush between Gareth Morgan and Willie Leferink.

They have far too much in common to be having a stoush on such matters.

To both of them farming is a means to an end and that is

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making money. Neither have an interest in growing food that is so nutrient dense that it will properly feed the world, only in growing so much per hectare of land that they make maximum profit for themselves and their shareholders.

The World Health Organisations figures show that the nutrient value of food has dropped by over 60 per cent since chemical farming started.

Which means that Willie et al. have to grow more than twice as much as a nutrient dense farmer in order to provide for the proper nutrition of the population.

So if they grew differently they would need to farm only half the land they do to provide that proper nutrition.

Their way also means that people need to eat twice as much to be properly provided with the nutrients required to make them healthy and intel-

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ligent etc. Which of course would explain the obesity epidemic. They are both actually causing the problems they are supposedly solving.

Gareth and Willie both pay lip service to environmental matters, in so far as they do the minimum required to meet the prevailing legislation, which they help to draft of course, because doing the right thing would affect their bottom line.

I would recommend they both contact Joel Salatin whose methods are both innovative and nutrient dense.

He is non-chemical as well as non-intensive and his profits are more than double those of the best chemical, intensive, mono-culture farm of the same size. That should satisfy everybody including the bank manager.

John Taylor *****

So Mr Leferink, who do we thank for not being able to swim in our river for the past twenty years?

M ***** Dairy debate ... Willy Willy Willy, attacking the man and not the subject.

You’re struggling already in a debate you will lose to public opinion.

The townie ***** What a shame Mr Leferink and the other dairy farmers are foreigners, and don’t know what it was like to swim in our river before these damn gulls and dirty cows stuffed up the river!

We could swim and take our dog for a paddle. You can’t now!

Won’t even go there now.

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Who is right in the dairy debate?

Both 38.46%

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Today’s online poll question Q: Do you have a Civil Defence survival kit?

A new computer system for the Ashburton Library, called Kotui, will hopefully be installed this year. It is an affordable shared service for public libraries which would help librarians manage collections and provide first class functionality for library users.

from the council’s basement over to the soon-to-be-completed facility. Unfortunately, but probably not surprisingly, there is a backlog of assessment work to be done to sort out what needs to be retained and what should be disposed of.

Last year we were able to fully computerise the in-house work flow process for building consents, noticeably reducing average processing times. We have a list of other council-service related processes that we want to treat similarly – liquor, animal licensing, RMA monitoring, noise, litter, solid waste, abandoned vehicles, vehicle crossings, etc.

We already have an electronic purchase order system up and running in the council which is being used for about 25 per cent of our transactions. The other 75 per cent of purchase orders are for the most part manual. With an in-house trainer starting shortly, we will be looking to have a lot more of the procure-to-pay process carried out electronically, which along with being more efficient will also improve our control environment.

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One of our main priorities is to expand online services for customers. Residents can currently go online to pay animal, parking and litter infringements and dog re-registrations.

Right now we are trialling an online building consent application process, with the expectation that it will be ready for public use shortly.

The next areas we will focus on are resource consents applications and also Land Information Memorandum applications.

Another ‘must’ is to be able to automatically send out rates invoices electronically rather than manually or by mail, and to catch up with a lot of other councils, enabling people to pay their rates online.

A number of improvements in our geographic information systems area are planned.

Improved data presentation and querying ability will roll out shortly.

We will be looking at using Land Information New Zealand and other third party data to add value to the information that can be viewed through GIS. Census 2013 data will be added as it becomes available.

Enabling access to GIS for staff out in the field with the wider use of tablet computers as they become more affordable will also be a priority.

Nearer the end of the year, subject to council funding being approved, we hope to be installing a new computer system for the Ashburton Library. It is called Kotui. It’s an affordable shared service for public libraries which will help our librarians manage our collection and provide first class functionality for library users.

The information services team will also be carrying out important work this year, improving our asset management systems and business continuity and disaster recovery response capabilities.

Recent in-house surveying of user satisfaction with our information technology systems and the support provided by the information services team reveals mostly mid to upper quartile results when benchmarked against 10 other New Zealand councils.

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his will be a busy year for the council’s information services team as we try to make some significant advances in service delivery.

Gordon Tupper, our information services manager, has a team of eight specialists who work right across the council on a variety of information technology projects.

An information and communications technology strategy is now being drafted for the organisation. In its simplest form this will set out our existing information technology and telecommunications position and then guide us in terms of where we want to head, identifying work priorities, and resource and likely change implications. It is an important piece of work we want to get on top of reasonably early this year.

A new arrival in Gordon’s team is Leonie Eruera, who is our information management specialist. We don’t have a proper electronic document and records management system in place at the moment.

EDRMS technology is expensive and requires organisational-wide buy-in to work effectively. Leonie has the job of developing an overarching strategy for managing all of the council’s physical and electronic records in a way that will actually work for the people who need to access and use the information. The project is likely to take 18 to 24 months.

The council’s older records will be stored permanently in the new archive facility in the Heritage Centre. The museum’s archivist has begun preparing for the transition of material

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called for a transitional government to guide the country out of the three-year war which the United Nations says has left well over 100,000 dead.

The UN leader said Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif had repeatedly assured him that he “understood and supported” the aim of the peace conference to set up an interim government. “(The secretary general) continues to urge Iran to join the global consensus behind the Geneva communique,” said UN spokesman Martin Nesirky.

“Given that it has chosen to remain outside that basic understanding, he has decided that the one-day Montreux gathering will proceed without Iran’s participation.”

Ban was “dismayed” by the storm growing around the peace conference, the most intense diplomatic bid yet to end

the near three-year war.

UN officials said Zarif had apparently promised Ban a statement accepting the Geneva communique would be made.

But just before the UN announcement, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Mohammad Khazaee, reaffirmed his government’s rejection of conditions for attending this week’s meeting.

The Syrian National Coalition, the main opposition, welcomed Ban’s about turn and said it would be in Switzerland this week.

The conference still faces major obstacles which were highlighted by new attacks spilling over into Syria’s neighbours and Assad’s refusal to consider standing down _ a key demand of the Syrian opposition.

A double suicide car bombing at a border post controlled by moderate Islamist rebels be-

tween Syria and Turkey killed at least 16 people on Monday, a monitoring group said.

And adding to the tensions, Assad bluntly ruled out a power-sharing deal in an AFP interview, insisting that the peace conference should focus on what he called his “war against terrorism”.

Assad adopted a combative tone, dismissing the opposition as having been “created” by foreign backers.

A US official said Washington had received messages from members of the Damascus regime keen to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

But the dispute over Iran and Assad’s future is likely to spill over into the Geneva talks, diplomats said.

Russia, a key sponsor of the talks and also an Assad ally, said Iran’s absence would be a “unforgivable mistake.” - AFP

Tourist numbers swell International tourist numbers surged to nearly 1.1 billion in 2013 with growth in the Asia-Pacific region leading the industry to a strong year despite global economic troubles, the World Tourism Organisation says. The number of international tourist arrivals grew by five per cent from the previous year to 1.09 billion in 2013, said the Madrid-based UN body. That figure is expected to grow again by 4.0-4.5 per cent in 2014, the organisation said. - AFP

‘Sorcerer’ decapitated A Cambodian man was decapitated in a frenzied attack by villagers after he was accused of being a sorcerer in a nation where belief in black magic remains strong, police say. The victim, 55-year-old Khieu Porn, was hacked to death with axes by unknown attackers at the weekend when villagers were celebrating a rice harvest ceremony, according to Som Chantha, a district police chief in the southern province of Kampong Speu. The man was killed by at least six suspects a short distance from the ceremony site, he said, adding he was a traditional healer who fell under suspicion after a number of people died in his home area.

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A bottle of malt whisky has gone under the hammer in Hong Kong for the record-breaking sum of HK$4.9 million ($A718,070). The Macallan ‘M’ Decanter 6-litre Imperiale attracted global interest at a Sotheby’s auction, the firm said in a statement which identified the buyer only as an Asian private collector. Sotheby’s said the bottle broke the record for any single malt whisky bottle sold at auction, surpassing the $US460,000 paid in New York in 2010.

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Royal teams to merge The Prince of Wales’ communications team is to merge with its counterpart at Buckingham Palace - a major development towards Charles’ future role as king.

Charles’ communications secretary Sally Osman will be in charge of the combined press office with the new title of communications director.

The development is not only a physical move but a symbolic one as the Prince’s staff will leave their Clarence House offices for Buckingham Palace likely to be the prince’s official home when he is head of state.

There is also speculation that Charles will take on a more prominent role supporting the Queen in her official duties.

With the Queen, 87, and Duke of Edinburgh, 92, advancing in years it is thought Charles may carry out long-haul overseas engagements on behalf of his mother. Charles has already represented the Queen at a major summit of Commonwealth leaders in Sri Lanka.

Charles’ press office was set up in the early 1990s and will merge with Buckingham Palace’s communications team in the coming weeks.

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Iran out of Syria peace talks UN leader Ban Ki-moon has abruptly excluded Iran from this week’s Syria peace conference after it refused to back calls for a transitional government to end the country’s war.

Ban withdrew a surprise invitation to Iran less than 24 hours after it had been made, bidding to save the talks which start in the Swiss town of Montreux tomorrow.

The UN secretary-general was forced to act yesterday after the Syrian opposition threatened to withdraw from the talks if Iran takes part. The US also demanded the invitation be withdrawn if Iran did not support a Syria declaration adopted by major world powers in Geneva in 2012.

Iran is a major backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has reaffirmed that he would not stand down.

The Geneva declaration had

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Protesters clash with police, in central Kiev, Ukraine, yesterday.

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Anti-protest laws come into effect Controversial anti-protest laws which sparked unprecedented riots in Ukraine have come into force as the latest standoff between thousands of protesters and anti-riot police in Kiev moved into a third day.

The new laws, which ban nearly all forms of protest in the ex-Soviet country, were officially published in the newspaper of the Ukrainian parliament after a warning from President Viktor Yanukovych

that the violence threatened the entire country. They allow for jail terms of up to five years for those who blockade public buildings and the arrest of protesters wearing masks or helmets. Other provisions ban the dissemination of “slander” on the internet.

The move to bring them into force came despite calls from the West and the opposition to bin the legislation, raising fears that the authorities could use the restrictions

to resort to violence to disperse the protest.

Clashes on Monday and yesterday, which followed two months of protests, turned the centre of the capital Kiev into a veritable war zone as some 10,000 demonstrators battled security forces.

The clashes erupted after a rally of some 200,000 people against the restrictions on protesting was pushed through

by Yanukovych supporters in parliament on Sunday. - AFP

Vietnam has confirmed its first human death from bird flu in nine months. To Duc Sinh, director of Preventive Medicine Center in southern Binh Phuoc province, said Tuesday that a 52-year-old man died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu on January 18 on the way to a hospital in southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Sinh said the man developed a fever and other symptoms on January 11 after he slaughtered a duck bought in the village where chickens died of unknown reasons several days later.

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Parole hearing soon Prison authorities in Indonesia say they are likely to make a final recommendation on Schapelle Corby’s parole application within weeks. A spokesman for the Indonesian Corrections Department, Ayub Suratman, has confirmed Corby’s case is set to be heard before the end of the month, paving the way for the 36-year-old’s release, more than nine years after she was jailed for drug smuggling. The hearing would be held behind closed doors in Jakarta, after which a recommendation will be sent to Justice Minister Amir Syamsuddin for final approval.

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Air NZ’s Luxon joins Virgin Australia board Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon is to take up a seat on the board of Virgin Australia after being invited to join as a director.

The offer was widely expect-

ed as part of a A$350 million rights issue completed by Virgin last year in which Air Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Etihad increased their stakes from 62.6 per cent to 67 per cent.

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He had sought orders removing the cap for retail investors and blocking Etihad from lifting its stake in Virgin.

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A waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand’s biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.

The argument over whether Ports of Auckland or Port of Tauranga is best erupted after a glowing Morningstar report called Port of Tauranga Australasia’s most productive, efficient port.

Matt Ball, head of communications at the Ports of Auckland, disputed the claim, saying Morningstar had got it wrong when it came to which port was most efficient.

“Times have changed down on the waterfront and Tauranga no longer has everything its own way,” Ball told The Herald.

“When you look at the speed with which ships are handled, it is Ports of Auckland which comes out on top. Latest Ministry of Transport figures show Ports of Auckland has been leading on two out of the three port productivity measures since 2012.

In the most recent quarter Auckland’s ship rate - the speed with which ships are loaded and unloaded - was 17 per cent higher than Tauranga,” Ball said.

The glowing Morningstar report said Port of Tauranga trade volumes in 2012 had increased by

A cruise ship docked in the Port of Tauranga.

20 per cent. The amount of cargo handled from 15.4 million tonnes to 18.5 million tonnes, in the face of subdued international trade.

Last week, the port announced a continued national expansion by buying up 15ha of commercial land in Canterbury to create a new inland port, partly to capitalise on the lucrative dairy export trade.

The company is buying land in the Izone Industrial Park at Rolleston for a freight hub or village, after last year spending $21.6 million to buy a half-share of Prime Port Timaru and $37.2 million expanding at Onehunga, where it already has its MetroPort inland port operations.

Chief executive Mark Cairns said the new Rolleston site would be an export hub for primary products and particularly dairy exports, fish and fruit and the business could spend about $20 million on the land and infrastructure although no price was disclosed because the deal remains conditional.

The site is in the middle of a diary mecca, north of one of Fonterra’s largest sites, Clandeboye, processing up to 13.2 million litres of milk a day, about 40 per cent of all Fonterra South Island milk. Synlait’s plant is south at Rakaia and Cairns noted how Westland Milk Products was also at Rolleston.- APNZ

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Time to get cracking with tomatoes

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omatoes in home gardens are ripening rapidly and commercially grown ones are also appearing in shops with low price tags. And that means it’s time to make sauce, chutney and generally enjoy tomatoes in their prime.

■ Preheat oven to 190°C. ■ Place the tomato halves and garlic cut side up on a baking tray.

■ Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

■ Roast 1 hour in preheated oven.

■ Snip the ends off the garlic cloves ■ Squeeze the insides into a blender along with the entire contents of the baking tray.

■ Add stock, basil and vinegar; blend until smooth ■ Reheat and season to taste.

Tomato relish 500g fresh tomatoes 2 medium onions 2 cloves garlic 1C raw sugar 1/2 C cider vinegar 2t salt 2t curry powder 2t mustard powder 2t cornflour 1-2T extra vinegar ■ Cut a small cross on the top of each tomato.

■ Place in large bowl, cover with boiling water, leave for a minute.

■ Drain and rinse with cold water, peel off skins.

■ Roughly chop the tomatoes; finely chop the onions and garlic.

■ Place the tomatoes, onions, garlic, sugar, vinegar and salt in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a medium heat and gently cook for 15-20 mins.

■ Mix the curry powder, mustard and cornflour with the extra vinegar to a smooth paste.

■ Stir into the tomatoes and cook until thickened.

■ Spoon into warm, sterilised jars and seal.

■ Refrigerate once opened.

Sweet spicy tomato chutney 1kg apples, peeled, cored and sliced 500ml water 1t yellow mustard seeds 1kg tomatoes, sliced

Basic tomato sauce 2T whole cloves 3.6kg ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1kg sugar 2T salt ½ t cayenne pepper 2C malt vinegar

2 large brown onions, diced 1 clove garlic, diced 1/2 C sultanas 3/4 C caster sugar 5t curry powder 1t cayenne pepper 1T salt 2 1/2 C malt vinegar ■ Place apples and water in a large saucepan.

■ Bring to the boil; reduce heat.

■ Simmer for 25 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.

■ Tie mustard seed in muslin or cheesecloth.

■ Bring the mixture to the boil.

■ Reduce heat; simmer for 3 hours, stirring occassionally, until mixture is thick and pulpy.

■ Remove and discard wrapped mustard seed.

■ Seal chutney in hot sterile containers.

■ Store in refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Tomato pasta or pizza sauce 2T olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2T tomato paste 1T chopped fresh oregano or basil Salt and freshly ground black pepper ■ Heat a saucepan, add oil and onion.

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■ Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

■ Add tomatoes and any juice, and the tomato paste.

■ Cook over a medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes until liquid is reduced and sauce thickened.

■ Stir in oregano or basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

■ Can be frozen for up to six months.

Roasted tomato soup 1kg roma tomatoes, quartered 3T olive oil 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 litre hot chicken stock good handful chopped fresh basil 1/2 T balsamic vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

■ Tie the whole cloves in a small piece of muslin.

■ Into a large preserving pan put the cloves, tomatoes, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, cayenne and vinegar and stir well to mix.

■ Bring slowly to the boil, stirring regularly until the sugar dissolves and then bring to the boil.

■ Boil rapidly for about 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally until the mixture is thick and pulpy.

■ Remove from the heat, remove any scum that has formed on top and allow the sauce to cool for about 20 minutes.

■ Put the sauce through a mouli to remove pips and skins, or puree in a blender and sieve.

■ Return to a clean preserving pan and bring back to the boil.

■ If the sauce is thin, boil, stirring regularly until it is the thickness you prefer.

■ Bottle the hot smooth sauce into hot, dry, sterilised bottles and seal when cold.

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500g Homebrand fettuccine 2T Select olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 rashers bacon, sliced 4 courgettes sliced on an angle 4 eggs 100g Parmesan cheese, grated finely 100ml Homebrand cream 1C fresh herb leaves (eg basil, thyme, parsley) Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste ■ In a large pot of salted boiling water cook pasta per the packet instructions.

■ In a large frying pan heat the oil and add the onion, garlic and bacon to cook for 4 or 5 minutes until slightly coloured. Add the courgettes and cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes.

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Lachie at home on the water

By Toni Williams

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Lachie Woodman is 13 years old and, along with 23 team-mates, will represent his country waterskiing in the Oz-Kiwi Challenge at Lake Hood this weekend.

Woodman was a former Ashburton Intermediate School pupil but is heading to Ashburton College this year.

He has been waterskiing since he was four years old, and also snow skis, plays hockey and squash.

He learned to waterski on shore, using mum, Tracey’s, old skis before getting actual time on the water.

He is from a family of waterskiers with both mum and dad, Barry, social skiers and older sister Gabriella, in the Kiwi under-17 team.

Woodman’s grandparents were also keen waterskiers and set up a club in the Waikato.

Woodman started skiing for fun before he was seven years old.

Now, he is more competitive and a personal goal is to get to the Junior World Championships in 2016.

Last season, at nationals in the under 14s, Woodman placed second in trick, third in jump and third overall.

This week he will lap up the experience of international competition.

It is his second time in the Kiwi team, but his first time competing - last year he was named in the reserves but not required to travel.

He enjoys learning to do something new, and his best trick is a Wake Five, a one and a half spin on one leg.

He trains as often as he can with his family, and it is not unusual for them to be on the water up to four hours a day.

M2 Fields for Waikato RC meeting at Te Rapa today. NZ Meeting number: 2. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8.

RACE 1 1.10pm (NZT) VERO INSURANCE 2100 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 2100m 1 70229 Egg (5) 58.5 ...................................... D Hain 2 25083 I’ve Got This (12) 58.5........................M Hills 3 x6474 Voncini (10) 58.5 ...............................L Innes 4 790x5 C’mon George (2) 58.5 ...................S Collett 5 00007 Hearts’n’spades h (8) 58.5 ............M McNab 6 20x08 The Force (4) 58.5 .......................... C Grylls 7 23493 Maygrove b (11) 57 .......................O Bosson 8 3057 Diesel (7) 57................................ D Johnson 9 376 Lord Casanova (1) 57 ....................H Tinsley 10 49882 Cupcake (3) 56.5.........................T Thornton 11 76926 Toetwotoe (6) 55 ................. R Hutchings (a) 12 05 Violetta Star (13) 55 .................. A Collett (a) 13 97 Gee Whiz h (9) 55 ..................... M D Plessis RACE 2 1.45pm RACE WITH TE AKAU - OWNERS COME FIRST 2100 R75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 1 x0900 Lucky Charm dm (8) 59 .................. R Jones 2 x0405 Game Changer (10) 57 ............... C Dell (a1) 3 61641 It’s Got To Be You (1) 56 .................. C Grylls 4 10238 I’ll’ava’alf d (3) 56 .....................A Jones (a4) 5 10x06 Sacred Knight t (5) 56 ......... R Hutchings (a) 6 x2610 Kendoka (2) 54.5........................M Cameron 7 62554 Didgeridoo (6) 54.5 .................. B Grylls (a2) 8 32171 The Fire Inside 54 ........................ Scratched 9 71407 Delveen m (9) 54........................ M Dee (a2) 10 40045 Tilda td (4) 54 ..................................S Collett 11 06437 Miss Herb tdb (7) 54 ..................M Sweeney RACE 3 2.20pm GREENE BROTHERS - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 2346x Paco Kid (11) 58.5 .................... M D Plessis 2 58x24 Bachata (14) 58.5 ....................... D Johnson 3 28x War Story bh (5) 58.5....................O Bosson 4 7303L Harry Claassen (13) 57 ...................S Collett 5 4 Ican’tstoptherain (8) 57 ................... C Grylls 6 8 Astra (4) 57 ..................................... K Myers 7 Aberdeen (12) 57 .....................A Jones (a4) 8 0x Kings Call 57 ................................ Scratched 9 3995x Carnelian Lights (9) 56.5................R Norvall 10 740x7 Hinuera (7) 56.5 ..........................T Thornton 11 0x8x0 Valorephin h (10) 56.5.......... M Cheung (a3) 12 83. Bhiwani (1) 55 ............................M Cameron 13 6 Elusive Kitty (2) 55 14 6 Panella (6) 55 .............................M Coleman 15 Soviet Song 55............................. Scratched 16 7 Upland Girl (3) 55...................... A Collett (a) 17 5 Queenoftheamazon 55 ................ Scratched 18 0 Safanad 55 ................................... Scratched

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Kearney favoured Stephen Kearney is the favourite to retain the Kiwis coaching job, despite what happened in last year’s World Cup final, but the NZRL want to test the market to see if a better alternative crops up.

Kearney has been in the job since 2008, when he took over from Gary Kemble, and oversaw the successful 2008 World Cup and 2010 Four Nations campaigns. But he has come under considerable scrutiny since the Kiwis were demolished by a slick Australian outfit in last year’s World Cup final.

Kearney has indicated he will reapply, saying he wants to continue what he has built on during his tenure.

- APNZ

Ferrer bounces out

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Like any athlete he has good days and Lachie Woodman shows the skills that got him into the New Zealand under-14 team for the bad days.

But at the New Zealand Ski School Oz-Kiwi Challenge.

Photo Donna Wylie 211014-DW-113 this past week, with under 21, under 17 and under 14 New Zealand representatives, he is mixing with other athletes, all interested in achieving for their country, and themselves.

It is a bonus for Woodman to be around the others, he is eager to soak up all the knowledge he can.

“I like to see them ski … and they are helpful,” he said, of his older teammates.

Waikato gallops Today at Te Rapa Raceway Emergencies: Queenoftheamazon, Safanad RACE 4 2.55pm TECHNICAL WELDING SERVICES MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 742 Custer h (4) 57.5 ........................M Cameron 2 6662. Show MacCool (14) 57.5 ................ C Grylls 3 38384 Ernie (7) 57.5 ................................. J Adams 4 4 Shaara (13) 57.5 ............................. K Myers 5 8x6 Devito (10) 57.5....................... R Smyth (a3) 6 Prince Bruno (5) 57.5 .......... R Hutchings (a) 7 8222x Coriander bh (9) 57 .....................T Thornton 8 3 Broadway Express b (1) 57 ....... M D Plessis 9 7789x Blackwood h (12) 57 ......................... D Hain 10 Kalinda (6) 57.....................L Magorrian (a4) 11 9 Moon Eclipse 57 .......................... Scratched 12 900 Mrs Sin (3) 57 ................................. R Jones 13 Excitar (11) 55.5.......................... D Johnson 14 68x Lady Huntingdon (2) 55.5 .......... M Dee (a2) 15 6 Elusive Kitty (8) 55.5 ................. A Collett (a) Emergency: Elusive Kitty RACE 5 3.30pm MONOVALE FARM YEARLINGS @ KARAKA 1200 R75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 77420 Dorian Grey d (3) 59 ................ A Taylor (a2) 2 17259 Ewenight tdbh (8) 59 .....................O Bosson 3 43642 Cassie May tdbh (6) 57 ...............T Thornton 4 21075 Manny (7) 56 ............................. M D Plessis 5 35331 Eveready d (2) 55.5.........................S Collett 6 1758x Dreams Maker d (5) 55.5 ...........M Sweeney 7 x1985 Dreamcoat d (4) 55 ......................... C Grylls 8 x6338 Calypso td (1) 54......................... D Johnson RACE 6 4.05pm GREENE BROTHERS 3YO MAIDEN 1600 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1600m 1 923 Mountain Jack (2) 57.5.......................M Hills 2 x3062 All The Way (7) 57.5 ................... M Dee (a2) 3 2 Elroi (9) 57.5 ................................... K Myers 4 4702 Mystic Man (1) 57.5 ......................O Bosson 5 x9360 Jimmy Hoffa (13) 57.5 ....................H Tinsley 6 2x08 Sir Jack Ruger (14) 57.5 ............. D Johnson 7 3675 Speedy Jax 57.5 .......................... Scratched 8 5 Politicalnitemare (3) 57.5 ..............M McNab 9 x3222 Zvonareva b (5) 55.5 .........................L Innes 10 342 Galaktika b (15) 55.5................. M D Plessis 11 353 Morena (6) 55.5 .............................. R Jones 12 24 Speeding b (12) 55.5 .................M Cameron 13 93 Manikya (8) 55.5 ...................... B Grylls (a2) 14 3 Savamont (11) 55.5............. R Hutchings (a) 15 5 Queenoftheamazon (10) 55.5 ......... C Grylls 16 0 Safanad 55.5 ................................ Scratched 17 60 Strike Back (4) 57.5 18 77 Kings Daughter 55.5 .................... Scratched 19 0x548 Driving Master 57.5 ...................... Scratched 20 3057 Diesel 57.5 ................................... Scratched

Emergencies: Strike Back, Kings Daughter, Driving Master, Diesel RACE 7 4.40pm GR CLEANING SERVICES 1600 MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1600m 1 2x203 Itsforfree (13) 58.5.......................T Thornton 2 922x8 St Rhythm (8) 58.5 .....................M Sweeney 3 5x054 Culto La Vida (15) 58.5 ................... K Myers 4 7x304 Zaberto (3) 58.5 ............................O Bosson 5 9 Yes (9) 58.5 ............................. P Turner (a1) 6 4 Tuffaar (16) 57 ........................... M D Plessis 7 0x548 Driving Master (4) 57 ................. M Dee (a2) 8 65 Busta h (12) 57 ......................... A Collett (a) 9 0x8 Tycoon Class 57........................... Scratched 10 24x25 Malina (5) 56.5 ................................ R Jones 11 2 Luxury Liz 56.5............................. Scratched 12 5x095 Sentebale (17) 56.5 ...........................M Hills 13 8x7 Diamond Thorn 56.5 .................... Scratched 14 2 Rock Diva (11) 55 .............................L Innes 15 7 Irresistabelle 55............................ Scratched 16 7 Sakhee’s Star (2) 55 ..................M Coleman 17 09 Bahrella (10) 56.5 ........................... C Grylls 18 x0x80 Square Circles (14) 58.5 ............. D Johnson 19 77 Kings Daughter (6) 55 20 x3062 All The Way 57 ............................. Scratched 21 2x08 Sir Jack Ruger (1) 57 22 0 Safanad (7) 55 Emergencies: Bahrella, Square Circles, Kings Daughter, All The Way, Sir Jack Ruger, Safanad RACE 8 5.15pm NORTHERN JOCKEY MANAGERS 1600 RATING 65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 02450 Day Walker t (12) 59 ..................M Sweeney 2 x0900 He Sure Is (9) 59...........................O Bosson 3 1x564 Notforlong td (4) 57.5 ..................T Thornton 4 50x71 Conchita td (8) 57 ............... R Hutchings (a) 5 x6721 Lady Eiko 57 ................................ Scratched 6 016 Habitual Offender (1) 57....................L Innes 7 10x23 Thrilla In Manila (2) 56.5 ................. K Myers 8 6x630 In Tune (13) 56.5 ............................. C Grylls 9 531. Dark And Stormy (7) 55 .............M Coleman 10 9031 Tiara d (5) 55 .............................M Cameron 11 25071 Lasting Touch h (3) 55..................... R Jones 12 4x866 Holy Affair tm (6) 55 ...........................J Jago 13 8x807 Big Lucy td (10) 54.5 ........................S Doyle 14 40x7P Table One (11) 54 ................... R Smyth (a3) Blinkers on : Voncini, Lord Casanova (R1), Bhiwani (R3), Ewenight, Manny (R5), Sir Jack Ruger (R6), Driving Master, Sentebale, Square Circles, Sir Jack Ruger (R7), Notforlong (R8) Blinkers off : Maygrove (R1), Hinuera (R3), He Sure Is (R8). Winkers on : Galaktika (R6), Yes, Sakhee’s Star (R7) Winkers off : Driving Master, Sentebale (R7)

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World No.3 David Ferrer bumped a linesman and was then bounced out of the Australian Open as Czech Tomas Berdych achieved two significant Melbourne Park breakthroughs. Berdych, the seventh seed, beat Ferrer 6-1 6-4 2-6 6-4 yesterday to reach the Open semi-finals for the first time in his career. Not only did the big Czech break that streak, but he also won inside Melbourne Park’s showpiece court, Rod Laver Arena, for the first time, in his 11th Australian Open.

- AAP

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SPORTS RESULTS ■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club Corner to Corner January 18 1st Ian Blaclwood; 2nd Ted Connell; 3rd Trevor Watson.

Ashburton Bowling Club Murray Grey Drawn teams January 16 1st Margaret Eder, Carl Andrew and Jim McIntyre. 3 wins 12 ends and 31 points.

2nd Alastair MacKenzie, John Smart and Wendy Herriot. 3 wins 11 ends and 20 points. 3rd Graham Taylor, Ian Blackwood and Anne Stroud 2 wins 1 draw 11 ends and 20 points.

Ashburton Toyota Friday Triples January 17 1st Jo Dennis, Heather Goodall and Heather Mowatt. 3 wins 17 ends 37 points. 2nd Bruce Harper, Wendy Blackwell and Ivan Syme 3 wins 16 ends 33 points. 3rd Jo Ryk, Murray Anderson and Doug Kinvig 3 wins 15 ends 32 points . 4th John Drayton, Bob Holdom and John Cartwright 3 wins 14 ends 28 points. 5th Bruce White, Graeme Clarke and Noeline Woods 3 wins 13 ends 34 points.

■ Croquet Croquet South Canterbury Tournament January 11-12 South Canterbury Open 1 M Goldfinch (Leith, Dunedin) Windsor Richards Handicap 1 L Fox (Waimate) 2 J Walkham (Allenton)

■ Cycling Calder Stewart, McDonald, Tinwald Supervalue Track Racing Tinwald Velodrome January 17 W.W. Trainer Wheels. 1st. Fluer Kingsbury 15pts. W.W. A Grade. 1st. Harrison Russell 12pts. 2nd. Maddie Lowry 11pts. 3rd. Skaife Williams 5pts.

W.W. C. Grade. 1st. Logan Williams 9pts.

2nd. Charlotte Russell 8pts. 3rd.= Luke Rhodes & Bryce Wilson 6pts. 4th. Callum Kingsbury 4pts. W.W. D. Grade 1st. Emma Lowry 11pts. 2nd.= Zac Bartlett & Tyler Bartlett 8pts. 3rd. Juliet Kingsbury 6pts.

Open & U17 Riders. 1st. Sam Cullimore 11pts. 2nd. Ethan Titheridge 10pts. 3rd.

Connie Davidson 9pts. 4th. Caitlin Titheridge 6pts.

Mid Canterbury Social Wheelers 14km 11starters January 18 1st. Caitlin Titheridge CT. 32.09 HT. (5m) RT. 27m 09s. 2nd. Harry Chatterton CT. 33.07. ( Go) RT. 33m 07s. 3rd. Tania Tocher CT. 33. 08. HT.(Go) RT. 33m 08s. 4th.

Bruce McClelland CT. 33.19. HT. (11.20m) RT. 21m 59s.F/T. 5th. Martin Hyde CT. 33.19. HT. (11.20m) RT. 21m 59s.2f/t. 6th.

Dave Shurrock CT. 33.20. HT. (11.20m) RT. 22m 00s. 3f/t. 7th. Doug Coley CT. 33.22.

HT. (11.20m) RT. 22m 02s. 8th. Steve Tocher CT. 33.25. HT. (11.20m) RT. 22m 05s.

9th. Geoff Skerten CT. 33.30. HT. (11.20m) RT. 22m 10s. 10th. Tonee Hurley CT. 33.31.

HT. (11.20m) RT. 22m 11s. 11th. Matt Marshall CT. 33.59. HT. (11.50m) RT. 22m 09s

■ Golf Ashburton County Veterans’ Golf Association Merritt Salver a Gross WFA event. The player’s age is subtracted from their gross score 1st was W Mason with a total of 8; 2nd = were Alan H Smith and Riki Shearer with a total of 12; 4th was Mike Gray with a total of 13; 5th = were Brian Turner, Roger Duff and Alan Dixon with a total of 16; 8th was John Davis with a total of 17; 9th = were Ray Bennett and George Cartney with a total of 18; 11th = were Peter McLauchlan, John McArthur, Derek Shaw and Barry Bluett with a total of 19.

Two’s Guildford Lane, Gavin Santy, Brian Turner and Bob Ilton.

Ashburton County Vets Ladies Section

January 17 Methven. Putting /Nett Best Putting: Heather Robertson 27: 2nd.

Naomi Fearfull 29 Best Nett: Heather Santy 71: 2nd: Diane Bell 72: Two’s for the day Lesley Glassey and Di Bell 9 Holes Best Putting: Gwen Whipp: Best Nett: Deb Ellery

Ashburton Golf Club January 18 The winners of the AC Browne Cup for mixed pairs were Geoff and Janice Ackerley with a score of nett 60. Other winning scores were Sally Lemon and John Dudley 61.5, Mary Lou Watson and Tim Newton 63, Kay Fox and Paul May 63.5. The winners of the Smith Salver were Andy Richards and Chris lovelock 58.5, John Davis and Derek Shaw 62.5, Jordan and Peter Green 63.5, Don Houghton and Grant Russell 64.5.

Nearest The Pins: Robbies Bar & Bistro: Greig Sparrow, Braided Rivers: Miti Daniels, Rothburys Insurance: Tony Bennett, Netherby Meats: John Dudley, Robilliards (Nearest pin #18): Hamish Niles and Brent MacGregor, Charming Thai Restaurant (Longest Putt #9) not struck.

Twos: Brian Nuttall and Eleanor Sullivan, Don Houghton and Grant Russell, Bev Turton and Steve Richards, Greig Sparrow and Allison Grant, Hamish Niles and Brent MacGregor (Eagle on #7).

Ashburton Golf Club Nelson Building Society Friday night teams January 17 Top Team: Ingold Builders 91 – Murray Cook, Luke Maginess, Craig Ingold, Samantha Ingold Ladies: Mayfield Lassies 90, New World Swingers 89.5 Men: ACL Hackers 89, One Man Handicap 87, Reads Rammers 86, Four Putters 85 Mixed: Stroke-n-Poke 91, Maccas 89, Hitn-Miss 88.5 Top lady: Janice Ackerley 32.5 Top man: Mark Lemon 33.5 Nearest the Pins: Templeton Motors – Vicki Moore; Paul May Motors – Val Cartney; Mac & Maggies – Merv Gray; BP Ashburton – Tod Lassen Gabites Lucky Player – Kevin Smith, BP Lucky Player – John Fechney Two: Merv Gray, Geoff Ackerley, Grant Smith, Kelvin Wood, Hamish McLeod, Bill Doak, Corey Smith.

Tinwald Golf Club January 18 Summer closing combined stableford Mixed: Pete Marshall and Elizabeth Collins 85, Kieron Gray and Sharon Gray 80, Dave Rush and Leen Bell 78. Men: Brent Smith and Mark Ewing 80, Tony Clarke and Doug Osborn 79, John Smitheram and Ray Kirdy 75, Robin Simms and Richard Thompson 75 b/l. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liqourland # 2; Matt Ewing.

Gluyas Ford # 6; Cameron Miller. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; Dave Rush. Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Rod Harris. Two’s: Ray Bell, Dave Rush, Elizabeth Collins, Rod Harris, Brent Smith, Cameron Miller, Sake, Kieron Gray. Eagle; # 14 Greg Hubbard. Net Eagle; # 8 Ray Kirdy, Alex Millar

Tinwald Golf Club Twilight January 16 Stroke – alternate tees 0-18: Kerry Venmore 27, Jason McLaren 30, Cameron Miller 31, Arthur Pawsey 31, Steve Anderson 31, Greg King 31, Michael Thomas 32, Mate Kamate 32, Bones Smith 32, Paul Boon 33 b/l. 19 plus: Tony McAndrew 30, Selwyn Munro 31, Graham McCormick 32, Jon McAuliffe 32. Women 0-16: Barb Harris 29, Elizabeth Collins 30, Jacqui Beardsley 31,Joyce VanderHeide 31, Carol Shanks 31, Pat McLauchlan 31. 17 plus: Verna Hampton 31, Marg Reddecliffe 31. Nearest the pin; # 6 Selwyn Munro. # 16 Mark Argyle. Two’s; Jeff Hewitt, Neil Rayner, Wayne Smith.

■ Horse jumping Ashburton Area ESNZ 1* Jumping and Showhunter Show January 18 & 19

Horse 1* Grand Prix: Tegan Fitzsimon (West Melton) Dual Diamond 1, Claudia Hay (Mosgiel) Euro Sport Centavos 2, Carissa McGregor (Christchurch) Chatterton 3.

South Canterbury Saddlery 1.30 Horse Championship: Nicole White (Invercargill) Flashback 1, Jenna Walls (West Melton) Baltamour 2, Tegan Fitzsimon (West Melton) Alacazam MH 3, Rose Alfeld (Weedons) Capprera 4, Kate Cavanagh (West Melton) Vermont 5, Angela Lissington (Amberley) Donala Dundee 6.

Country TV Pony Grand Prix Series: Jamiee Bird (Rakaia) Showtym Image 1, Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Totem 2, Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Dusky Brew 3, Molly Buist-Brown (Templeton) Miss Mae West 4, Lucy Turner (Broadfields) Tallyho Mystic 5, Grace Manera (West Melton) Tallyho Neptune 6.

Telford Young Rider Series: Olivia Robertson (Ohoka) Ngahiwi Cisco 1, Rose Alfeld (Weedons) My Super Nova 2, Nicole White (Invercargill) Cricklewood Ace 3, Rose Alfeld (Weedons) Capprera 4, Kayla James (Christchurch) Berry Desayo 5, Emma Pilcher (Blenheim) Snazzy As 6.

Caledonian Amateur Rider Series: Zoe Shore (Ashburton) Burberry 1, Melanie Morris (Loburn) Malluka 2, Nick Baddeley (West Melton) Vortiel 3, Carrie Findlay (Rangiora) Grazando 4, Amy Peddie (North Canterbury) The Sequel 5, Zoe Shore (Ashburton) Boulevard II 6.

KiwiSpan Junior Rider: Jessica Sonne (Christchurch) Mimoa 1, Georgia Urquhart (Fairlie) Quickstep NZPH 2, Harry Feast (Weedons) Double J Butler 3, Courtney Thompson (Hokitika) Springair What Next 4, Madeline Tapley (Banks Peninsula) Ngahiwi Call Girl 5, Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) CH Amazon 6.

Outpost Buildings Seven Year Old Series: Brad Cunningham (Christchurch) Kiwi Crusher 1, Olivia Robertson (Ohoka) DHS Ceniki 2, Tegan Fitzsimon (West Melton) Henton Eragon 3, Andrew Ward-Smith (Timaru) Far South 4.

Mitavite Munga Six Year Old Series: Zoe Shore (Ashburton) Burberry 1, Chris Harris (Alyesbury) Zilco Glenbrook Archie Bunker 1.

Canterbury Equestrian Five Year Old Series: Harry Feast (Weedons) Double J Bouncer 1.

■ Softball Hampstead Softball Club Nosh Café Slow-Pitch January 17 Nosh Café Marines & Angels 27 - 11 S & Giggles; S & Giggles 20 – 13 As Good As It Gets; TGIF Sluggers 12 - 11 Hawks; Hawks 10 - 9 Beasties

■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis January 18 Mixed Masters Blue lost to Orange 5 matches to 1 Peter Yates & Graham Esker beat Doug Collie & Bob Riseley 9-8 (7-3); Maree Allan & Pauline Scott lost to Brian Sivier & June Doig 6-9; Peter Yates & Pauline Scott lost to Doug Collie & June Doig 8-9 (7-9); Graham Esker & Maree Allan lost to Bob Riseley & Brian Sivier 6-9; Peter Yates & Maree Allan lost to Doug Collie & Brian Sivier 3-9; Graham Esker & Pauline Scott lost to Bob Riseley & June Doig 3-9.

Red lost to Gold 6 matches to 0 Cynthia Christie & Murray Early lost to Willie Christie & Terry Molloy 5-9; Denys Patterson & Faye Ruddenklau lost to Gilbert Donaldson & Adrienne Hodson 4-9; Cynthia Christie & Ray Chalmers lost to Willie Christie & Adrienne Hodson 4-9; Murray Early & Denys Patterson lost to Terry Molloy & Gilbert Donaldson 1-9; Cynthia Christie & Denys Patterson lost to Willie Christie & Gilbert Donaldson 3-9; Murray Early & Ray Chalmers lost to Terry Molloy & Adrienne Hodson 2-9.

Production and Delivery Team Member We are Fuel Storage Systems Ltd and we proudly manufacture the Sebco range of diesel, AdBlue and waste oil tanks, based in Ashburton.

Due to our growing business, we have a need to expand our team and employ a friendly and motivated person to work in our brand new facility assisting with production and delivery.

Our new team member will have to have: • A workshop background, with a methodical, clean, tidy and organised work ethic • Attention to detail • Be a practical thinker with a common sense approach to ideas • Excellent communication skills • Good computer skills • A clean drivers licence preferably with Class 2 HT • Strong motivation to work to a high quality standard • Flexibility to be able to be away from location for periods of time delivering product Full on job training will be provided.

This position is a full time salaried position of 40 hours a week, with some flexibility to work longer at times.

Salary is in the $40,000+ range, to be negotiated based around experience and skill.

The successful applicant will be a positive person who enjoys being part of a motivated and successful team. To apply please send your letter of application and your current CV including at minimum two referees to:

Ed Harrison Managing Director Fuel Storage Systems Ltd P O Box 115 Ashburton 7740 Or email to ed@sebco.co.nz Applications close Wednesday 29th January 2014

Administrator / Receptionist Winslow Ltd is part of the Carr Group of companies and a progressive Agribusiness based in Ashburton in the heart of New Zealand’s arable and dairy regions. Winslow Ltd operates three core businesses - Canterbury Seed, Winslow Contracting and Lely Center Ashburton. We are looking for an experienced administrator, who is an enthusiastic and bright person, to join our team in the role of Administrator/Receptionist.

This role will involve: Administration support to primarily Canterbury Seed as well as our other Winslow and Carr Group entities: » Creditor input and payment » Bank reconciliations » Grower payments » Maintaining the customer database » Other tasks as directed by management Reception support to the Winslow Group: » Answering reception phone » Greeting visitors to the head office » Mail distribution » Document scanning » Banking To be successful in this role you need to: » Have previous experience working in an office environment » Be punctual, with attention to detail » Be a confident communicator » Have pride in presentation » Have a friendly, professional telephone and reception manner » Have good computer skills especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. » Hold a current driver license If you know you have the qualities we need, like a challenge and would like to work in our new head office servicing the agricultural industry then please apply by emailing your application, including your C.V. to Graeme Wilkins, Chief Financial Officer, Carr Group – email: graeme. wilkins@winslowltd.co.nz or by mailing to PO Box 19, Ashburton by Friday 24th January 2014.

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Five Positions

Collisions Plus Ashburton Ltd

This permanent position would suit applicants who are motivated, energetic and a team player.

We undertake a variety of paint work. If you can work with minimum supervision and enjoy a team environment then we can offer you the latest equipment and excellent working conditions.

Remuneration negotiable depending on experience, production output and quality of work.

All replies treated in the strictest of confidence to: Graeme Collisions Plus Ashburton Ltd 237 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton Work 03 308 8888, AH 03 307 0204 Fax 03 308 3395 or email: collisions_plus@xtra.co.nz

Company Representative Drive-Thru & Timberyard Sales/ Customer Service Inwards Goods/Salesperson - 3 Positions Building Supplies Salesperson We are looking for an experienced Building Supplies Salesperson, to become part of our team based in Ashburton.

Their role is to plan and carry out direct sales activities such as maintain and develop relationships with prospective and current clients. This includes communicating with clients, responding and follow up sale enquiries.

The successful applicant must have a good understanding of new house builds or farm buildings, eye for detail, and above average communication skills and be able to build sustainable relationships.

Drive-Thru / Timberyard / Hardware Sales Customer Service Team A background in building products or the building industry would be an advantage. Forklift experience would be an advantage, some heavy lifting would be required.

Inwards Goods/Salesperson Duties for this position would be restocking certain lines, processing all incoming stock and pricing stock. Serving customers requirements including counter sales.

Drivers We are a small family run transport company based in Ashburton with a focus on servicing the building industry and rural sector.

Due to an increased work load we are looking for a Class 5 Driver for one of our Hiab crane trucks. Experience would be an advantage but training will be giving to the right person.

We are also looking for a Class 5 driver for our Christchurch freight truck.

In return we offer a good hourly rate with overtime, tidy equipment and small team atmosphere to work in.

Please apply in your own hand writing with CV and references to; Vacancy PO Box 237 ASHBURTON 7740

Driver Class 5 Ashburton

TNL is a major participant in the road transport and logistic market employing over 300 permanent staff. TNL has a long and distinguished history in which it has earned its reputation as a leading provider of seamless transport and logistic services.

A position has become available for a Class 5 driver to join our Ashburton branch. TNL Ashburton provides nationwide freighting services as well as local deliveries.

We are seeking applicants with proven driving experience in truck and trailer units to be based in Ashburton to undertake Metro truck and trailer deliveries to our valued client base plus Ashburton to Christchurch as and when required.

Specifically the successful person will have the following: • A minimum class 5 license with relevant driving experience, • Current F and DG endorsement, • A passion for excellence, • A proven history of providing strong customer service, • Good time management skills.

Applications should apply in writing to: Colin Smythe, Branch Manager, P.O. Box 6055, Allenton, Ashburton 7740 or email colin.smythe@tnl-group.co.nz

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Spray Painter

Are you the experienced spray painter we are looking for?

Do you take pride in your workmanship?

Then we are looking for you.

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To be successful in these roles you will: • Excellent building product sales experience.

• Good knowledge of NZ Building Codes and construction legislation.

(Company Representative) • Computer literate.

• Be able to manage many workloads and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

• Have excellent communication skills – as you will be required to liaise at all levels with a range of people.

• Highly responsive and ‘business savvy’.

• Self motivated with a pleasant manner for sales.

• To be tidy in appearance and have good work habits.

These positions offers fantastic opportunities for progression within the organisation and the sooner the start the better the transition into the role – so we would like to hear from you today. Some weekend work is necessary.

If this sounds like you please send your CV with cover letter outlining your relevant skills and current circumstances to:

Allan McCormick Helmack ITM 92 Dobson Street ASHBURTON allanm@helmackitm.co.nz

TEAM LEADER

• Bathroom/Kitchen

SALESPERSONS

• Hardware • Power Tools • Building Supplies

CHeCKouT An opportunity has come up for salespeople to join our team in our Mitre 10 MEGA store in Ashburton. Mitre 10 Ashburton is a well established part of the Mitre 10 brand with stores in three locations; Ashburton, Timaru and Oamaru. We are a family owned business with a family feel and focused on giving our customers our very best.

Five positions available:

• Team Leader Bathroom & Kitchen department

This is a full time position leading a team of five staff in growth area of our business. Experience in people management would be an advantage.

• Salespersons – Power Tools (1), Hardware (1)

These positions are full time or possibly two part-time roles may be offered of 24 hours or 16 hours per week. An interest using power tools and DIY would be an advantage.

• Checkout:

If you enjoy working with people, have an outgoing personality this job will suit you.

1. Fixed term position approx 8 weeks: Monday – Thursday 11am – 2pm; Friday 10am – 4pm

• Building Supplies – Salesperson

Suitable for someone with a passion for DIY, tradespeople looking at finishing career in less demanding environment.

The ideal applicants for these positions would need also the following attributes: • Possess outstanding customer service skills • Reliable, good work habits • Enjoy a team environment • Ability to strive for excellence These are good opportunities for the right person to be part of a great team and make a contribution to a growing business. In return we offer job security and excellent staff buying privileges.

Please forward your C.V. and covering letter, stating which position you are applying for, to: HR.Ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to Human Resources, P.o. Box 35, Ashburton. 7740 All applications remain confidential and close on Monday, January 27, 2014.

Planning and Compliance Manager The BCI Scheme is a rapidly expanding irrigation scheme in Mid Canterbury, which is owned and operated by a Joint Venture between Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation Limited and Electricity Ashburton Limited. The scheme currently delivers pressurised water to around 11,000ha in the upper plains and has an ambitious plan to irrigate a further 12,000ha over the next five years.

Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited is a successful and innovated contracting company, operating a wide range of modern machinery ranging from 1.5ton to 25ton Excavators, Graders, Scrapers, Dump Trucks, Trucks and Trailers, Loaders, Rollers, Bulldozers, Crushing Plant.

The BCI Scheme requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced person to manage the daily planning and compliance requirements of the business. This Ashburton based role will require the Manager to;

Due to ongoing workload we are currently looking to employ people for the following positions:

• Undertake daily planning to ensure efficient delivery of irrigation water to irrigator customers.

• Ensure accurate compilation of data to monitor and report compliance to stakeholders.

• Liaise with irrigator customers to ensure a high level of environmental compliance.

• Administer the Back Office Irrigation Systems and Databases.

• Multi Skilled Excavators Operators- Track and Wheeled • Class 4 and 5 Truck Drivers • Site Works Foreman • Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

The applicant would preferably have a university qualification in Agriculture or Resource Management, but more importantly have a strong ability to communicate with farmers and understand intensive agriculture. A high level of computer literacy is critical and experience with OVERSEER® nutrient management software would be an advantage.

Applications close 27 January 2014. For a full job description and to provide CV contact; Carmen Foster Irrigo Centre Limited P O Box 278 Ashburton 7740 Email: carmen@irrigo.co.nz Phone: 03 9758547

Stuart Tarbotton Contractors has a variety of work on offer such as • Tree clearance work • General farm maintenance • Dairy and farm lanes • Demolition • Driveways

• Effluent storage ponds • Dairy conversions • Farm drainage control • Industrial site works • Subdivisions

If this sounds of interest to you please phone the office on (03) 307 7065 or email CV to: office.stc@xtra.co.nz Applicant confidentiality is assured.

Applications close Tuesday, January 31, 2014.

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Part-time Sales Positions Two vacancies

With staff wishing to travel (as you should), we have two parttime sales positions available.

Our company is a well established retailer specialising in the fashion industry.

We have two part time sales positions that will become available mid February.

So, if you know what it means to: • Give outstanding customer service • Have a passion for the fashion industry • Want to bring fun and enthusiasm to our party then you could be for us.

We have a great team of people to work with and an outstanding employee discount policy.

If you say “Yes” to the above, and have a desire to work for Todd’s, then we should talk.

For your appointment, please phone Janelle on 308 5089 or free phone 0508 312 312

Arc Innovations Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Meridian Energy, which is New Zealand’s largest renewable generator and retailer of electricity. Arc delivers smart metering services to all of New Zealand’s major retailers off its network of smart meters in Canterbury and the Central Hawkes Bay. We have a vacancy for a self driven Registered Electrician or Electrical Inspector holding a current practising license, ideally with Arc Metering experience, to join the team based from Ashburton, maintaining the metering within the EA and Orion network. You’ll be out on the road assisting our Business, Farming and Residential customers providing CAT1/CAT2 metering equipment installation, repair and maintenance services whilst demonstrating superior customer service.

A sound knowledge of metering applications in the New Zealand network environment is vital to this position supported with a sound understanding of EIPC and Testhouse requirements with respect to metering installations.

If you have the attributes below we would love to hear from you:

• experience in office procedures, book keeping, and accounting practices • excellent computer skills particularly in Word and Excel, knowledge of IMS Payroll would also be an advantage • high levels of accuracy and attention to detail • excellent communication skills, highly organised, competent and efficient.

Please apply in writing to: Elizabeth Ashford Ashford Handicrafts Ltd 415 West Street Ashburton elizabeth@ashford.co.nz

Applications close 29 January 2014

Due to an increased workload, we have two new positions available.

Please forward you CV to rtoconstruction@ yahoo.co.nz or phone Rodney on 027 634 1631

Hilton Haulage Ltd is a diverse logistics company providing an array of transport and storage solutions to its clients.

This high profile company employs over 200 staff throughout Canterbury.

We are about to begin our busy potato harvest season and are looking for Class 5 drivers from February until approximately the end of May based in Timaru and Ashburton.

Forklift Operators Talley’s Ashburton has Forklift Operator positions available on the Ashburton site.

The Ashburton site runs rotating shift patterns.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

To join small growing company. Licensed builder an advantage but not essential. Must be honest and reliable with a good backbone.

Concrete Placer/Finisher

Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We currently have the following positions at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

Builder Required

Initially this involves working daylight hours, and as the season ramps up will move to some night shift work.

We offer a friendly, supportive team environment and a chance to join a leading, world-wide export company.

Concrete Placer/Finisher General Labourer

www.arcinnovations.com

314 East Street, Ashburton

Starting February

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Office Administrator.

Applications close: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 5pm.

Please apply online at www.meridianenergy.co.nz/careers

Fixed Term Driving Roles

Office Administrator

Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidates.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to Tony.Gimblett@ash.talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guard house on-site.

The successful applicant will: • Have experience with concrete placing/finishing.

Mould set up knowledge would be a plus.

• Be able to work autonomously • Be physically fit • Reliable

General Labourer Position The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit • Reliable Experience with concrete is an advantage however not a necessity.

If you are interested, please post your CV to: PO Box 458, Ashburton 7740 Or email your CV to: info@hanhamconcrete.co.nz Or phone 03 308 4816

DRIVER Mainfreight Ashburton A position has arisen within our hard working team here at Mainfreight Ashburton for an enthusiastic person to undertake local pickups and deliveries with some short haul work to Christchurch return.

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We will consider all applications but would look favourably at someone who holds a Class 5 license and DG endorsement.

Please contact Ross Butler mobile 027 751 1800

Arable Farm Worker/ WANTED Tractor Driver BABYSITTER

Alternatively, if you are keen to work nights only we can accommodate that too.

We can offer you a great team to work with, good gear and a fun environment.

REQUIRED. One hour approximately in Seasonal harvest mornings before school in our home. Own car and full work based just If you have a safe driving record, are confident with backing licence necessary to take 6yo outside Ashburton. a truck and trailer and understand the importance of girl to school. Mon-Fri Every URL suit high second week. Would customer service then we want to hear from you. Proof read by:_______________________________ Experience Rachel With: _______________________________ Date:_______________________________ school student. tested: Phone or xtext preferred but Jessica 027 404 4484.

To apply –Send your CV through to jobs@hiltons.co.nz, or

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RURAL TRADING POST FEED Wheat and Barley for sale – good quality. Price by negotiation. Mid Canterbury area. Ph 027 432 0061.

READYMADE PUMP SHEDS date -Closing CALF SHELTERS - HEN checked:Sturdy,x well built HOUSES. sheds made to last. Choice of We need enthusiastic: colours and sizes as we not essential. you can pick up an application form from our office at 50 make to order. Your readyS PECIALISED revisions: Please call Will on made shed specialists Sheffield Street, Washdyke. Or contact our helpful HR team Adams Malcolm SERVICES 1 2 3Sawmilling, 4 5 027 449 1796 $0 $25 $50 $75 McDowell Road, Ph 308on (03) 687 4010 for further information.

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SILAGE FOR SALE

Quigley contracting has standing Grass, Lucerne and Cereal Silage for sale Milking Quality and Winter/Dry Cow feed available.

We can produce Individual Rounds, Med Squares or 4x3 bales or Chopped Pit Silage.

Small and large lots available.

Please phone one of our salesmen for details: James 027 436 9989 Ricky 027 436 9317 Andrew 027 436 9307

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Play your part in Canterbury’s transport future.

We need your expertise, passion and knowledge to work collaboratively with the councils of Canterbury and the New Zealand Transport Agency to help deliver Canterbury’s vision of an accessible, affordable, integrated, safe, resilient and sustainable transport system.

SHOE SALE Sale Now On!

HUGE REDUCTIONS

The Canterbury Regional Transport Committee provides co-ordinated long term planning for the region’s land transport system and has recently been re-convened following the local body elections.

Be In Quick!

The Committee is seeking four independent transport sector experts to provide advice to elected representatives on the Committee.

Great shoes at great prices.

Four experts are sought to provide advice, each with specialist knowledge in either road safety, public health, environmental sustainability or economic development, as it relates to the land transport system.

TRADES, SERVICES

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

PLANTS, PRODUCE NEW POTATOES, last day THIS Friday, January 24.

Bennett, 22 Melrose Road.

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Call today and get in touch with someone wonderful as soon as tonight. You deserve happiness. Bridges Matchmakers know so many sincere women and men who are also seeking love and fulfilment, we’ll surely know someone who’s perfect for you.

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SPORTING NOTICES

Pre-season Training Seniors, Wednesday, January 22, 6.30pm Contact Warren McKenzie 027 250 2502

Senior B’s, Wednesday, January 22, 6.30pm Contact Stefan Brook 027 255 1025

Colts, Tuesday, January 28, 6.30pm

Contact Neville Williams 027 266 8419 All new players welcome At the Celtic grounds, Keenans Rd

LOST, FOUND LOST - Ladies reading glasses, back with gold trim.

Ashburton Domain. Near swimming pool. 021 204 1434.

FOR SALE 2012 SCOTT mountain bike, 29 inch, large frame, full suspension, new chain and sprocket, Has only travelled 1,500kms.

Very tidy. $2,000.00. Phone 027 439 9322.

ARE YOU ABOUT TO TRAVEL? At The China Shop we have passport holders, luggage tags and pocket ashburtonceltic.co.nz facebook Ashburton Celtic umbrellas to make life easy while you travel. Then when LIVESTOCK, PETS MOTORING you arrive home a fantastic BUYER of unwanted selection of photo frames to animals. Cattle, bobby calves, WHEEL alignments at great frame those memories. In the horse and all farm animals. prices. Maximise the life Arcade.

We also sell pet food. Call of your tyres with an Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 alignment from Neumanns ARE YOUR MUGS OLD AND Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills CHIPPED? Replace them 621, A/H 03 322 7626.

Street. Phone 308-6737. with new ones from The China Shop. We have a MOTORCYCLES L OST , F OUND fantastic selection of patterns SUZUKI DRZ 70, has had and sizes. You will find us in very little use. Excellent LOST, female tabby cat in The Arcade Burnett Street. condition. $1,750.00 ono.

Harrison Street, Reid Suzuki DRZ 4010, Crescent area.

Answers to CONTAINERS for sale or approximately 50 hours work, excellent condition, boots and Daisy. Phone 308 5835 or hire, ex shipping: general and 027 269 0296. insulated. Sidelifter available trousers included. Offers over for delivery. $5,000.00. Phone 027 439 Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 9322.

HIRE 308-7772.

GENERAL hire.

LawnMOTORING SPECIAL. 1990 SUZUKI Escudo, 3 mowers, chainsaws, concrete FIREWOOD 3 door, 5 speed, power steer, breakers, trailers, and more. 3 cord (10.8m ) green good kms, 4WD, FWH. All your DIY / contracting slabwood $180.00 delivered $3,750 ono. Phone 027 242 work, Call and see U-Hire in town. Also available; Ashburton. 588 East Street. screened slabwood $90/cord, 8502 for viewing.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; and offcuts $100/cord. Adams Malcolm TOYOTA Vitz 1999 well Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday Sawmilling, maintained, ideal ladies 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 McDowell Road, Ph 30 83595 car, 101,000kms, automatic. 8061 A/h: 308 7460 - Your local firewood & timber merchants. $5,000 ono. Phone 308 5280. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

If you would like more information or to fill out an expression of interest form please visit http:// ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/working-groups/ Pages/rt-committee.aspx or phone Environment Canterbury customer services on 0800 324 636.

Expressions of interest forms and any supporting information must be received on or before 31 January 2014. The term of appointment is three years and commences February 2014.

◊ Operatunity’s Glen Miller Special 30th January 11am, Timaru

Baling

New Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

Operating 4x3 Massey Fergusson 2170 XD 3x3 Massey Fergusson 2150 Roto Rake, Vee Rakes, Wrapper Family owned & operated business servicing the district for the past 15 years Please phone for options to market your straw “We bale, you sell” “Quality workmanship, full accountability’

Call Ross Tait Contracting 027 558 7205 027 430 5885 027 430 5884 302 5872

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◊ NZ’s Craft & Quilt Fair, Christchurch 13 -15 February

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL MATURE couple want to rent a nice, clean house up to $380/pw. Non smokers, non drinking, no pets, preferably long term. 027 941 1622 / 03 308 5995.

WANTED urgently, Two or three bedroom house, garage, or caravan. good references, careful, trustworthy tenants and one cat. Ph/text 027 876 2801.

◊ Ellerslie Flower ADULT Show, Christchurch ENTERTAINMENT 26 - 01 March 35 YEAR old bi male.

Earlybird Special Feminine body. Phone 022

◊ Don Quixote Ballet 021 4220.

28th February AFRICAN goddess 24 size For bookings phone 10 E cup bust, 3 days only.

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FOR SALE DO YOU struggle to get the lid of your jars? Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade has the thing for you!! Come get your Jarkey today for only $10.99, position against the rim of the jar and gently lift to release vacuum.

Phone Zola 022 069 3559.

AMBER. NEW sexy, toned, tanned, versatile brunette Ph 022 397-4656.

BIANCA - New to town, fun private, in calls only. Also have a playmate limited time 027 302 6270.

ONE week only. Destiny blue eyed blonde playmate, size 8. All your wildest WIRE cutting cheese slicer. dreams will come true. 027 Westmark cheese slicer is 885 2142. made in Germany from high quality cast aluminium, with a PHEBE. Slim, busty. Coming special food safe coating. Saturday till late for race day.

Only $34.99, from Kitchen Don’t miss out!. Ph 021 175 2760.

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KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND Think you know your way around an intersection? Take our challenge at the Chessboard on East Street this Friday with Ashburton District Council and Port FM. There will be a free sausage sizzle, lots of games and spot prizes to be won!

Know Your Way Around is a three-month intersection awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the basics of the road code to help create safer intersections for motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Learn more at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES

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Become an Assessment Committee Member

Become a Local Rural Travel Fund Assessment Committee Member

Do you have a broad knowledge of and active interest in the arts in Ashburton District?

Ashburton District Council is seeking community representatives for the Creative Communities Assessment Committee.

Ashburton District Council distributes community arts funding on behalf of Creative New Zealand to local individuals and groups to assist them with their creative projects. Projects from a variety of art forms and activity types are eligible to apply.

Committee membership is voluntary and the committee meets twice a year in April and October to assess applications and award funding.

Nomination forms are available from the Ashburton District Council office, or from Council’s website. Nominations close 21 February 2014.

For further information, please contact Rachael Boyd, Project Officer, on 307 7700.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Up & Coming Meetings

Sport New Zealand provides funding to Ashburton District Council for the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund. The Rural Travel Fund is available to non-profit clubs and organisations to support young people participating in local sport and physical leisure activities.

Registrations of interest from community representatives to sit on the Rural Travel Fund Assessment Committee are now being sought.

Committee membership is voluntary with the committee meeting once a year in March to consider applications.

Membership on the committee is for a three year term.

Your registration of interest should be made in writing and must be received by Friday 21 February 2014.

Registrations of interest should be addressed to: The Chief Executive, Ashburton District Council, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740.

Environmental Services Meeting Thursday 30 January, 1.30pm Service Delivery Meeting, Thursday 30 January, to follow Environmental Services meeting

Career Opportunities Building Official Information Management Officer For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

Applications Now Open

Road Closure

Applications to the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund are now open.

Take notice that for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Pipe Band to hold a street march at the Ashburton Festival of Pipe Band Music, the following roads will be temporarily closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the duration of the street march.

The purpose of the Rural Travel Fund is to assist with travel expenses of junior sports teams in rural communities to participate in regular, local sporting competition. It is open to rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged between 5-19 years.

Street March route: Elizabeth Street, from Walker Street to Grigg Street Grigg Street, from Elizabeth Street to Philip Street Philip Street, from Grigg Street to Wills Street

Application forms and criteria are available from the Council website and from the Council office.

Period of closure: From 12.30pm until 1.30pm on Sunday 26 January 2014.

Extraordinary Council Meeting Thursday 23 January, 9.30am

Tomorrow (January 23) a request for variations to the existing roading designations at the intersections of Walnut Avenue and East Street and Walnut Avenue and West Street, Ashburton will be notified.

Applications close Friday 28 February 2014.

A notice describing where you can view the requested alterations will be published in this newspaper and the Ashburton Courier as well as on the Council’s website.

Further information about becoming a committee member or submitting an application is available from Rachael Boyd, Project Officer, Ashburton District Council, phone 307 7700.

Copies will be available to view at Council Offices, the Ashburton Library, Methven i-SITE and the Rakaia Mobil Service Station.

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and proud father of Scott, and Emma, and loved son of the late Harry and Isabel.

Messages to Montgomery Family R D 6, Ashburton 7776. A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at the Methven Heritage Centre, Main Street, Methven on FRIDAY, January 24, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by private Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Interment.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS MONTGOMERY, Robert Laurie – On January 20, 2014 suddenly at home, after a brief illness. Much loved husband of Daphne. Loved and proud father of Scott, and Emma, and loved son of the late Harry and Isabel.

Messages to Montgomery Family R D 6, Ashburton 7776. A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at the Methven Heritage Centre, Main Street, Methven on FRIDAY, January 24, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by private Interment.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

F UNERAL SMITH, Aileen Jane; (Jan) (nee Eggeling) – F URNISHERS On January 17, 2014 at

Ashburton, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ross.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Grant, and Michael and Charmaine, and a special granny of Dylan.

Messages to P O Box 358, Ashburton 7740. As roses were Jan’s passion we invite you to bring a single rose to place on her casket. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East Eddie and Cox Streets, Phone anytime Ashburton on FRIDAY, January 24, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

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SMITH, Aileen Jane; (Jan) (nee Eggeling) – On January 17, 2014 at Ashburton, aged 79 years.

Dearly loved wife of Ross.

Much loved mother and mother in law of Grant, and Michael and Charmaine, and a special granny of Dylan.

Messages to P O Box 358, Ashburton 7740. As roses were Jan’s passion we invite you to bring a single rose to place on her casket. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, January 24, commencing at 2.00pm. Followed by private cremation.

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Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Large variety of toys for hire. Methodist Church Hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners and maintenance class. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Goodwill shop, sale of pre-loved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

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Wind km/h less than 30 fine

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Becoming fine in the morning. Northwesterlies, turning southwest later with the chance of a few showers in the south.

FZL: Lowering to 1800m from afternoon

TOMORROW

FZL: Rising to 2400m

Showers near the divide, long fine spells further east.

Wind at 1000m: NW gale 70 km/h.

Wind at 2000m: W gale 90 km/h, turning SW severe gale 110 km/h in the afternoon.

FRIDAY Mainly fine with northeasterlies developing.

SATURDAY

FRIDAY

Showers about the divide clearing in the morning and becoming fine everywhere.

Westerlies, gale about the tops at first, easing and dying out at low levels.

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

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Nelson

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Blenheim

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Greymouth

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Christchurch

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Timaru

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Queenstown

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Fine at first. Rain developing near the divide in the afternoon, and scattered falls spreading further east from late afternoon.

Snow lowering to 1600m at night.

Wind at 1000m: NW, rising to gale 80 km/h in the afternoon. Wind at 2000m: NW, rising to severe gale 110 km/h in the afternoon.

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Areas of morning cloud, then fine with northwesterlies developing. An evening southwest change brings showers in the south.

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A disturbed southwest flow over New Zealand eases tomorrow as a high builds over the Tasman Sea and then moves onto the country on Friday. Northwesterlies strengthen on Saturday as the high moves away to the east and a low approaches from the west. The low moves onto the lower South Island on Sunday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

24 Jan 6:21 pm

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises in the Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM Classic aircraft on display including DC 3.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Come and try Petanque, everyone welcome. Racecourse Road.

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public.

Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GRO UP. Old time / sequence dancing. Learn to dance, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

OVERNIGHT MIN

9: 35 – 5: 50

World Weather

10.00am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.30am ASHBURTON LADIES PROBUS. Monthly meeting. Coniston.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises, ideal for users of mobility aids. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

11.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid week service and lunch.

48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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Rain developing. Northwesterlies turning southwest.

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SUNDAY

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public.

Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, The Domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. GARDEN SECTION. Judging spud in a bucket competition. All welcome. 42 Jordan Ave, Tinwald.

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Ashburton Forecast

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 16.9 17.6 Max to 4pm 11.8 Minimum 11.9 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 1.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 6.4 Avg Jan to date 40 2014 to date 6.4 40 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 22 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 39 Time of gust 1:23pm

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TV ONE

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6am Breakfast 9am Infomercials 9:30 The Chase 3 0 10:30 Ellen 3 11:30 Infomercials Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Cameron accidentally makes a confession to Debbie. 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 1:30 House Guest 3 2pm Come Dine With Me 3 0 3pm The Renovation Game 4pm Te Karere 2 0 4:30 Ellen 5:30 Piha Rescue It’s carnage and chaos at the Classic Piha boat races; a group of Americans are in trouble in front of Lion Rock; police report a missing surfer in atrocious conditions.

6pm One News 0 7pm Border Security 3 0 7:30 F High-Country Rescue The Wanaka police, and Search and Rescue volunteers, respond to a mountain-bike crash, rescue an injured tramper, and perform a technical rescue on themselves. 0 8pm Meet the Frockers 0 8:30 Tangiwai AO 0 10:30 One News Tonight 0 11pm Perception AO Midnight Beyond The Darklands AO 3 0 1am Te Karere 3 2 0 1:35 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Nick Knowles’ Original Features 7:30 Travel Unravelled 8am Belfast Zoo 8:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:30 House Crashers 10am The Apartment 11am Auction Hunters 11:30 World’s Greenest Homes Noon West End Salvage 12:30 Merlin 1:30 Angling Adventure 2:20 Nick Knowles’ Original Features 3:30 Travel Unravelled 4pm Food Safari 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5pm Candice Tells All 5:30 Make My Home Bigger 6pm Belfast Zoo 6:30 Bath Crashers 7pm American Restoration Mike and Frank travel the country looking for antique gold.

7:30 Monty’s Big Catch 8:45 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 9:20 Cheese Slices 10pm Auto Speed PGR 10:30 Laid AO 11pm American Restoration 11:30 Gator Boys

THURSDAY

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Travel Unravelled 1:30 Make My Home Bigger 2am The Cook And The Chef 2:30 Food Safari 3am Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction 3:30 The Hook And The Cook 4am Belfast Zoo 4:30 Bath Crashers 5am Monty’s Big Catch

TV TWO

©TVNZ 2014

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Handy Manny 3 0 6:53 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 6:55 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:45 Pokemon – Sinnoh League Victors 3 0 8:15 Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide 3 0 8:35 Zeke And Luther 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 11am Neighbours 3 0 11:30 Gary Unmarried PGR 0 Noon Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 Scrubs PGR 3 0 1pm I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here PGR 3 2:30 Bethenny 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 0 3:35 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 4:05 Shake It Up 0 4:30 8 Simple Rules 3 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Friends 3 0 6pm The New Adventures Of Old Christine 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

TV THREE

FOUR

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 M The Waterboy AO 1998 Comedy.

A football team’s water boy discovers he has a unique tackling ability and becomes a member of the team.

Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, Fairuza Balk. 0 9:20 Tabatha Takes Over AO 0 10:15 Happy Endings PGR 0 10:45 Anger Management AO 0

6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 90210 PGR 3 1:30 The Defenders PGR Nick and Pete defend the son of a hotel owner accused of strangling a casino host in a hot tub. 0 2:30 Rachael Ray Surprises, and a surprise birthday party for Rachael.

3:30 What’s Really In Our Food?

30 4pm The Real Hustle NZ 3 The Kiwi hustlers show the price of 15 minutes of fame when they get away with stripping a group of men of everything they own.

4:30 Big Brother Australia Highlights of life in the house.

6pm 3 News 7pm Bondi Vet PGR Chris has an important date with burns victim Sophie Delezio; a baby cockatoo has fallen 20 metres out of her nest, and wants to alert the world to her plight.

7:30 The Block – All Stars PGR Scott calls the crew to a challenge where they must perform a car makeover. 0 8:55 Sons of Anarchy AO 0 10:20 3 News

11:15 Partners PGR 11:45 Man Up PGR 3 12:15 What Would You Do? 3 1:05 Infomercials 2:20 Grey’s Anatomy AO 3 0 3:05 The Lying Game PGR 3 0 3:50 Jeremy Kyle PGR 3 4:40 Suburgatory PGR 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:50 Entertainment Tonight 11pm NCIS – Los Angeles AO 3 12:15 Infomercials After a former Navy intelligence officer is murdered, the agents discover his double life, and a possible threat to national security. 0 Midnight Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Avatar – The Last Airbender 3 7:25 Rugrats 3 7:50 Monsuno 3 8:15 Chuggington Badge Quest 3 8:25 Franklin And Friends 3 8:50 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 9am Bob The Builder 3 9:10 Thomas And Friends 3 9:20 Peppa Pig 3 9:30 Barney And Friends 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3:05 Pingu 3 3:10 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 3:25 Go, Diego, Go! 3 3:50 Beyblade – Shogun Steel 3 4:15 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 – Fused 3 4:40 Max Steel 3 5:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 5:35 Redakai 3 6pm Malcolm In The Middle 0 6:30 Just Shoot Me! PGR 0 7pm The Simpsons PGR 0 7:30 N America’s Next Top Model – Guys and Girls PGR 8:30 M Stomp the Yard AO 2007 Drama. After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to university and joins his fraternity’s effort to win a step-dancing competition.

Columbus Short, Meagan Good.

10:55 Burn Notice AO

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

7am Deal Or No Deal 3 Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000.

7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm Deal Or No Deal 3 1:30 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Second OneDay International. Coverage of the first innings from Seddon Park in Hamilton.

5:35 Millionaire – Hot Seat 3 Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6:05 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Second OneDay International. Coverage of the second innings from Seddon Park in Hamilton.

10pm Bondi Rescue Series that follows Bondi Beach surf lifesavers through their working day.

10:30 Best of QI AO 3

6am Motorsport – World Rally Championship (Highlights) Monte Carlo Event. 7am Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Third OneDay International. 7:30 Cricket – T20 Big Bash League (Replay) Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes.

11am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Noon Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) 1pm Cricket – T20 Big Bash League (Highlights) 1:30 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Second OneDay International, First Innings. From Seddon Park in Hamilton.

5:35 The Cricket Show 6:05 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Second OneDay International, Second Innings.

10pm The Cricket Show Analysis and highlights of the week’s games, with features and player profiles from grassroots to international cricket.

10:30 Inside Cricket Host Brendon Julian and cricket experts deliver opinion, debate and analysis about anything cricket.

11:05 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show.

Midnight Home Shopping 1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2am Home Shopping

11:30 Fox Sports News Midnight Fight Night Lucian Bute v Jean Pascal. 2am Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Humana Challenge – Round Four. 3am Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) King’s Cup. 4am Netball – International (Replay) England v Jamaica.

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm Maara Kai 3 3:30 Brian Jacques’s Redwall 3 2 4pm Miharo 3 2 4:30 Pukana 3 2 5pm Toi Whakaari 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu

THE BOX 6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Pawn Stars PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 The Pretender PG 8:55 Numb3rs MV 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 CSI MV 12:15 CSI MV 1:05 Numb3rs MV 1:55 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:45 The Pretender PG 3:35 Raw MC 6:35 The Simpsons PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 NCIS PGV 9:30 Criminal Intent MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

THURSDAY

12:30 The Pretender PG 1:20 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:10 Law And Order MV 3:05 NCIS PGV 3:55 Criminal Intent MV 4:45 The Pretender PG 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

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SKY SPORT 2 6:30 Ako 3 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 He Iwi Whakapono Tony Brown.

8pm Te Irikura 3 8:30 Taniwha Rau 3 9:30 Poutiriao 10pm Te Kauta PGR 10:30 Te Kauta PGR 11pm Te Kaea 2 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Sons Of Guns M 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 Mythbusters PG 9:30 World’s Top Five PG 10:30 Secrets Of… PG 11:30 Stalked – Someone’s Watching M Noon Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 12:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M 1:30 Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets M 2pm Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 2:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 3:30 Sons Of Guns M 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG 6:30 Blood And Oil PG 7:30 Bear Grylls Get Out Alive PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 9:30 Naked Castaway PG 10:30 Savage Family Diggers PG 11pm Evil Kin M THURSDAY Midnight Nightmare Next Door M 1am I Was Murdered M 1:30 I Was Murdered M 2am Destroyed In Seconds PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud PG 5:30 Dirty Money PG

Bondi Vet

7:00pm on TV3

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:15 Battleship MVL 2012 Action.

Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard.

8:25 Pawn 16VL 2013 Thriller. Ray Liotta, Nikki Reed, Forest Whitaker.

9:55 Demoted MLS 2011 Comedy.

Michael Vartan, Sean Astin.

11:30 Alex Cross MVS 2012 Action.

Tyler Perry, Edward Burns.

1:10 Battleship MVL 2012 Action.

Liam Neeson, Alexander Skarsgard.

3:20 Pawn 16VL 2013 Thriller. Ray Liotta, Nikki Reed, Forest Whitaker.

4:50 Jeff, Who Lives At Home MVL 2012 Comedy. Jason Segel, Ed Helms.

6:15 The Amazing Spider-Man MV 2012 Action. Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone.

8:30 Killing Them Softly 16VLS 2012 Crime. Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta.

10:10 Dredd 18VL 2012 Action. Karl Urban, Lena Heady.

11:45 Company Of Heroes 16VL 2013 War Action. Tom Sizemore, Vinnie Jones. THURSDAY 1:25 Jeff, Who Lives At Home MVL 2012 Comedy. Jason Segel, Ed Helms. 2:50 Dredd 18VL 2012 Action. Karl Urban, Lena Heady.

4:25 The Amazing Spider-Man MV 2012 Action.

America's Next Top Model – Guys and Girls, 7:30pm on FOUR

MOVIES GREATS 6:30 Guess Who MS 2005 Romantic Comedy. Bernie Mac, Ashton Kutcher. 8:15 Billy Madison ML 1995 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Bridgette Wilson.

9:45 Unfaithful 16VS 2002 Drama.

Diane Lane, Richard Gere.

11:45 Man On Fire 16V 2004 Crime.

Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning.

2:10 Interview With The Vampire 16V 1994 Horror. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas.

4:15 Spider-Man MV 2002 Action.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Defoe.

6:15 Spider-Man 2 MV 2004 Action.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

8:30 Spider-Man 3 MV 2007 Action.

Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst.

10:50 The Break-Up MLS 2006 Romantic Comedy. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn.

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28 Ashburton Guardian

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Sport

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The star and the newcomer: Gerard O’Reilly and champion three-year-old Tiger Tara gave American-bred pacer Johny Rock, driven by Ricky May, a lesson in racing Kiwi style at the Ashburton trials yesterday.

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Johny Rock causes a flap at trials

BY SUE NEWMAN

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American pacer Johny Rock lived up to his name with a rockstar style tantrum on debut at Ashburton yesterday.

The four-year-old entire, imported by a Kiwi syndicate to race and later stand at stud, made a spectacular first appearance in Ashburton in a trials heat that saw him attracting attention – for all the wrong reasons.

With local driver Ricky May in the sulky, the horse with the big reputation was led reluctantly onto the track. He was unsettled from the moment he stepped out and his warm-up lasted just a few seconds. Johny Rock reared and bucked while May yelled, flapped his reins and tried to haul him back into line.

The horse thought he’d had the final say when he smashed his sulky, tossed his gear and threw May onto the track. Trainers

Paul and Graham Court, however had other ideas. A new sulky was found, the horse was re-geared and a plucky May committed to another attempt at racing.

While it was only a two horse race, the American raider showed he could well be a force to reckon with when he finds his Kiwi feet.

Up against star three-yearold Tiger Tara, who is unbeaten this season, Johny Rock settled

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into his work, with May initially happy just to have the horse settled and rolling.

At about the 1000 metre mark May mounted a challenge to Gerard O’Reilly and Tiger Tara and poured on the pace with Johny Rock striding out and showing what he could be capable of when his mind’s on the job.

Tiger Tara, however was quick to respond, upping the pace and sprinting to win by two

and a half lengths, running the 2400m in 2.59.6, 800m 56.5 and last quarter, 27.2.

The Ashburton run was Johny Rock’s second in New Zealand, after an outing at Rangiora trials last week.

The Rocknroll HanoverSoggy Britches entire has nine wins from his 25 starts in North America for stakes of almost $500,000. As a two-year-old he raced on 10 occasions for four wins.

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