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Buildings destroyed: Volunteer firefighters worked long hours to battle a raging blaze that broke out at the Ashburton Industrial Estate on Saturday night. The fire completely gutted two neighbouring buildings just after 6pm.

Dreams up in smoke An Ashburton couple remain confident of rebuilding their upholstery business for the third time after two devastating disasters claimed their livelihood in as many years.

Following the loss of their Christchurch building in the February 2011 earthquake, Sue and Brian Stockdale shifted to Ashburton to start a new chapter and re-establish their upholstery business – Advanced Upholstery.

However, once again the Stockdales have been left choked and distraught following a ferocious blaze at the Ashburton Industrial Estate on Saturday night, which completely gutted their business and one other.

Volunteer fire crews from Ashburton, Rakaia and Methven worked intense hours battling the leaping flames, but the aftermath shattered the dreams of the two business owners, who were left with only one option.

Start again.

But for the other business, Lignotech Developments, irreplaceable research material and specialist research items were reduced to nothing more than ash. The fire destroyed everything.

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Raging blaze: A blaze at the Ashburton Industrial Estate travelled a path of destruction on Saturday night, completely gutting two local businesses.

A member of the team, Gary Haskett, said the fire had left the team devastated.

An order for material destined for the United States was also destroyed in the raging blaze.

“It’s not easy to replace this stuff. It’s unique, quite special-

ised what we do,” Mr Haskett said.

Left virtually speechless from the ruins, Mr Haskett was struggling to find answers.

“I just can’t understand what would have caused this,” he said.

But according to chief fire offic-

er Alan Burgess, of Ashburton, it could be some time before any answers are found.

“It is extremely early days at this stage ... there is a lot to work through.

“We have done all we can down here now and the scene is open for investigation, which I imagine will be getting under way soon,” he said.

“I’d say it would be quite some time before the team are able to determine what might have caused this though, it could be quite a considerable length of time before anyone gets any answers.”

Two large explosions, one believed to be from an LPG canis-

ter, the other still unknown, were heard as the fire raced through both businesses.

Thick black smoke also billowed into the neighbouring business, New Zealand Couriers, but thankfully a huge team effort ensured 90 per cent of the items in the warehouse were retrieved – in time for Christmas.

As the Stockdales stood back in shock on Saturday night, they knew the reality was to face their recurring nightmare for a third time.

“We’ve lost everything. We’ve been through this before and we know we can do it again,” she said.

Building owner John Woodham received a text alerting him of the blaze about 6.20pm.

He travelled down from his Lincoln home yesterday to assess the damage, which caught him by surprise.

“I wasn’t expecting it to be that bad, but the whole thing is devastating.

“The timing is terrible, any time for a fire is terrible, but two days out from Christmas, that’s really tough,” he said.

“We’ll just have to go through the insurance processes and soldier on now, that’s all we can do.”

Fire investigators were expected at the scene yesterday.

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For the Solomona family, tomorrow will be a day marked down as their first Christmas without their daughter, sister and mother - Sina.

On Saturday, hundreds of people from around the country gathered to farewell the Ashburton mother, just one week after she was murdered in her Cass Street home.

Just after 1pm, friends, family and work colleagues of Sina Solomona gathered at the Baring Square Methodist Church in Ashburton to celebrate the 22-year-old’s life and mourn her death.

It was standing room only as more than 400 people lined both Baring Square and packed the church hall, as Rev Tevita Taufalele opened the service with a song requested especially by the Solomona family.

On this day, the dark reality of a murder investigation was suddenly cast to the back of minds as songs, spoken tributes and prayers echoed meaningfully through the hall.

During the service, her cousin described Sina as the “family treasure” and a “beautiful, bubbly, happy and open person”.

Her work colleagues from CMP Canterbury also paid tribute, as friends and family gathered round to send the mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend on her last journey.

As the clock tower chimed 3pm, the white coffin lined with a silk blanket, wreaths and memorable tributes was hoisted and carried out of the double doors by several pallbearers, where it was lowered into the waiting hearse destined for Ashburton Cemetery.

Friends and family adorned in tribute t-shirts reading, In Loving Memory of Sina Solomona, with a portrait photo of her print-

ed on the front and back with R.I.P, 05-04-1990 – 15-12-2012, followed closely behind to make their way to the burial service.

For those unable to attend the funeral, further tributes continued to appear on the Rest in Paradise Sina Solomona, Facebook page.

“Today we farewell a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. As her journey to the golden gates above us is coming to an end, we remember the awesome fun-filled memories we shared with her,” one post read.

“You will be dearly missed Sina by everyone. Your smile, your laugh, your personality, your everything. You were one of a kind.”

As the service continued through, young children ran around in the sunshine playing in the Baring Square gardens with no real understanding of the enormity of the sad events surrounding the funeral.

Other people also gathered outside the church steps to bow their heads and pay their respects – despite not going in to the hall for the service.

Last Saturday, the Solomona family’s life was ripped apart as Sina’s death was thrust into the public spotlight just minutes after police launched a murder investigation.

Less than six days later, police arrested a youth and charged him with the murder of Sina Solomona, before he was remanded in custody to reappear in the Ashburton District Court on January 14.

Sina Solomona is survived by her daughter Kaira, her mother Anuella, her twin sister Loretta and her two brothers George and Richard.

To quote the words of a Facebook tribute; “Gone, but never forgotten.”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATHS HALL, Arthur Albert – On 23 December 2012, at home. Aged 85 Years. Dearly loved husband of Edna for 60 Years. Dearly loved Dad and father in law of Bev and Garfeld (Andy) Andrew (Timaru), Sandra Cigobia and partner Bryan, Robin and Sandra, Lynette and Gary King, (Ashburton)., and friend of Fonz Cigobia.

Loved Grandfather of his 13 Grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Now in Gods Garden. Messages to PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740 In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Cancer Society would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. A service for Arthur will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Havelock Street, Ashburton on Thursday 27 December commencing at 1.30pm. To be followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery Paterson’s Funeral Services, FDANZ, Ashburton

HALL, Arthur Albert – Dearly loved Dad of Bev and Garfield (Andy) Andrew (Timaru).

Loved Grandad of Kylie and partner Jason (Christchurch), Renee and Shane Phimister (Timaru), and Mark and Shannon (Gold Coast). And loved Great Grandad of Emily and Aiden Phimister Now planting his garden in Heaven

HALL, Arthur – Much loved Dad of Sandra and partner Bryan. Loved Grandad of Jasmine, Jade (Brisbane), and Nicholas.

And loved Great granddad of Abigail, Benjiman, Sophia, and Violet. Friend of Fonzie.

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HALL, Arthur – Dearly loved Dad of Robin and Sandra. Loved granddad of Nathan, Adam and Kara, Sam and partner Rachel, and Amanda. Ploughed his last furrow. Rest easy now.

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Business as usual for many Most Mid Cantabrians will be putting their feet up and enjoying the Christmas and New Year break, but for some residents, it’s business as usual.

Gearing up for a busy Christmas Day

By Sam Morton Thirteen years of hosting guests and pouring pints, Paul Inwood has mostly managed to escape the curse of working Christmas Day. However, his working patterns are set to change this year as he prepares to spend his first Christmas under the roof of Hotel Ashburton.

That’s because he is the operations manager and his role is to oversee the hustle and bustle of Christmas.

And so far it looks set to be an interesting and busy shift.

More than 240 guests have confirmed their attendance at the hotel’s traditional Christmas lunch, which Mr Inwood says is highly regarded in Mid Canterbury.

“The chefs are going to be quite busy and it requires a real team effort to pull a day like that off,” he said.

“A lot of preparation goes in to it, but my duty will be to keep an eye on things and be around if anything doesn’t go to plan.

“I’m looking forward to it, I’m sure it will be a lovely afternoon,” he said.

Interestingly, this year is

also set to be a busy one on the hosting front too, with a number of tourist groups and independent travellers booking rooms out for a number of days between Christmas and New Year.

“Summer is always busy, but it can be quite unusual to have a number of guests staying over the Christmas and Boxing Day period, so we’ll do everything we can to help them enjoy their stay, away from home.

But donning the uniform on Christmas Day doesn’t faze Mr Inwood, who insists it is all part of the duty and expectations of the industry.

“It’s the luck of the draw sometimes. It would be nice to think everyone could have the day off, but the reality is the world doesn’t stop.

“In the hospitality industry, Christmas is always a busy time of year no matter where you are, so you have to learn to expect busy shifts. I’ve just been extremely fortunate in the past few years not to strike the day,” he said.

“I think it’s great that people can come down here, enjoy their meal and not have to worry about the dishes.

How grand.”

Just like any other day for district’s firefighters

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Festive smile: Hotel Ashburton operations manager Paul Inwood is gearing up for a busy shift tomorrow.

Still time for a family Christmas

By Sam Morton When Jayne Gibson leaves her front door on Christmas Day, she is expecting some horror looks from her four children.

That’s because at 2.30pm she is heading to work as a nurse at Ashburton Hospital until 11pm.

While most Mid Canterbury residents plan to settle in to their holiday break today, Mrs Gibson is one of many gearing up for a routine shift tomorrow.

And although she doesn’t want to tempt fate, Mrs Gibson is quietly confident the hospital wards will run reasonably smoothly.

“We try and get as many people back home for Christmas and sometimes if they do have to stay in hospital, we try and get them to go home for a few hours and spend time with their family, if possible.

“You never know what’s going to happen, but I wouldn’t say the hospital will be any busier than normal – it’s just another shift,”

she said. However, it won’t be all work and no family. Mrs Gibson, her husband and the children plan to travel down to Timaru for an early breakfast with relatives.

“We’ll be able to spend a few hours down there before I have to head back and get ready for work.

That will be nice and even though I won’t be at the house during the day, we’ll always find time as a family to celebrate Christmas.

“But as you can imagine, I did get some interesting expressions from my children when they

found out mum had to work on Christmas Day,” she said.

But for Mrs Gibson, who has worked as a nurse for more than a decade, rosters have become an accepted part of life.

“We try and take it in turns and this year is my turn. I haven’t had to work the last few, so I’ve been quite lucky really.

“We always have to have the same number of staff rostered on every shift throughout the year, but as far as administration staff and that goes, we’ll be operating

Next dog trick up in the air?

By Cherie Howie The sky is the limit - literally - for the SPCA’s driving dogs.

Monty, Porter and Ginny have already turned heads around the world after video of them driving a modified Mini went viral on the internet. Now the man who spearheaded the training to put the dogs behind the wheel is considering their next challenge.

Animals on Q director Mark Vette said

one of the ideas he was “tossing around” was teaching the dogs to fly. Vette, who previously held a pilot’s licence, has a brother who is a Cathay Pacific captain and their father was former Air New Zealand captain and Erebus crash investigator Gordon Vette. He said it was “conceivable” the dogs could fly a plane but it was just “a fun idea” for now.

The main focus was still the driving dogs campaign, aimed at encouraging people to adopt SPCA dogs, Vette said.

Those in the aviation industry reck-

as a skeletal crew,” she said.

And for those residents less fortunate to be spending their Christmas Day in a hospital ward, the news isn’t all doom and gloom.

“The kitchen does put on a lovely traditional Christmas meal, which is always really good and for those who can’t go home, we try and make it the best experience for them as we can, under the circumstances.

“We get into the Christmas spirit,” Mrs Gibson said.

While residents around Ashburton sit back to enjoy their Christmas dinners, volunteer firefighters will have one eye on their pagers and their car keys nearby, ready to rush to the station.

Deputy chief fire officer of Ashburton Graeme Baker said Christmas Day would be just another day on call, and in the past his Christmas dinner had often been interrupted by call-outs.

“It’s just what we have to do, all of us in town will be on call. People have to know the fire service is ready at all times, no matter what day they call.”

Station officer Chris Price will also be on call on Christmas Day, and said that although it often meant interrupting his family’s Christmas festivities, they were behind him all the way.

“They’re used to it. They’re really supportive, actually. It’s just part of the job, and when we sign up for it, really the families are signing up for it too.”

He said that although being on call meant the firefighters couldn’t drink or go too far from their phones, it could make Christmas Day interesting.

“One year there was a house fire right next door to where I was having Christmas dinner. Of course, I still had to rush to the station anyway and get the gear and the truck, there’s not much you can do in shorts and jandals.”

He said there could be extra hazards around when working on Christmas Day, with caravans on the roads and children trying out new bikes in town, and the firefighters had to be extra careful.

The firefighters do get days off, and none of them are forced to work.

“There are about 30 of us in Ashburton and we only really need 20 on call, so we’re all rostered breaks. They’re very fair about it.”

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on the idea won’t fly. Nelson Aviation College chief executive Giles Witney said no dog would be enrolled at his flight school – even his own giant schnauzer, the same breed as Monty.

“My dog is quite intelligent too, but I wouldn’t let him up in the air.

“From a safety perspective, it’s a no-no.”

Meanwhile homes are still being decided on for the three dogs, but they are likely to remain in the Auckland area.

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• Glitter cannon cut Lotto’s Winning Wheel glitter cannon has been temporarily suspended, after a woman tripped and fell on the set on Saturday night. Janice from Whangarei spun the wheel one click too far from the million dollar slot when she became overwhelmed, stepped back and tripped on the set, Newstalk ZB reported.

Lotteries spokeswoman Karen Jones said Janice was cleared by a doctor and left just a tad embarrassed about her ordeal.

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• Spy drone trialled Police are trialling a spy drone which is capable of capturing high-resolution images.

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a poor ski season, and 2012 had the added benefit of the Kids4Free campaign, where chilMethven’s Kids4Free campaign dren aged up to 10 receive free is likely to extend beyond next meals, accommodation, lift passyear as new tourism data shows es and airport transfers with parskyrocketing guest nights con- ticipating providers. tinuing in the ski town.

“It shows to us that campaign Commercial accommodation was well worth doing and that’s monitor statistics for October backed up by the feedback we 2012 show total guest nights in have received from operators genMethven were up a massive 53.16 erally,” he said. per cent on the same month last It would continue through to year. the end of next year at least.

“It’s the best “It will probably October result go well beyond that. we have had for The feedback is we Methven since need to keep that 2008,” Experience momentum.”

‘It’s the best Mid Canterbury Meanwhile, October general manager Ashburton guest Nigel Birt said. nights were down result we Mr Birt said the for October, by 8.76 have had rise was a continuper cent on the ation of increased previous year. This for Methven guest nights for was due to a post Methven over the February earthsince 2008’ peak accommodaquake spike in the - Nigel Birt tion season in the town in 2011 as town. May was 36 Christchurch resiper cent up on last dents and tourists year, June 35 per flocked here. cent, July 1 per Nationally guest cent, August 11 per cent and night figures were up 3.35 per cent September 33 per cent. for October, and Christchurch Altogether Methven had gained was up 12.9 per cent, and Timaru around 10,000 visitor nights this up 9.30 per cent. year over that period compared to The statistics measure hotels, the previous year. The high num- motels/apartments, backpackers bers were a return to those dur- and holiday parks. ing the good ski season of 2010.

Ashburton i-SITE visitor centre “We have recovered well from statistics showed a drop in door the big dip we saw in 2011,” Mr counter figures by 3.61 per cent, Birt said. and Methven i-SITE statistics The reason was that 2011 was showed a rise of 13.01 per cent.

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Dream home: Ashburton couple Paul Turton and Kerry Morgan are delighted to be moving in to their newly built home in time for Christmas. It’s been a rough year for them, but the ultimate outcome has been reached.

The best Christmas gift ever Builder with a good work history – single handedly ruined the house build, virtually from the first cut.

The foundation proved unlevel, a swag of wrongful placement of steel reinforcements and many other incorrect specifications and cover-ups were discovered.

From start to finish it was a disaster.

The shoddy workmanship was clearly visible to an untrained resident, so it was no surprise a registered builder like Mr Turton himself picked up the inaccuracies, and divine intervention was clearly called for.

The Ashburton District Council slapped a stop-work notice on the build, ceasing any further development until a resolution had been reached.

Golden Homes soon investigated the case and immediately fired the builder.

It is understood the builder will

By Sam Morton An Ashburton couple have received the best Christmas gift they could ask for – a set of keys to their newly built home.

After living many months in an enlarged sleep-out near the site of their new house, Paul Turton and Kerry Morgan can’t wait to shift in to their spacious four bedroom home.

And who can blame them?

In the past several months, the couple have been through it all after their initial house build turned sour in June.

Christchurch based construction company Golden Homes, who specialise in steel framing, contracted a Geraldine builder in to complete the house build, but the man’s work left the company red faced.

The builder, who Golden Homes say was a registered Certified

never build for Golden Homes again.

Since that major botch-up, the company have moved heaven and earth to right the wrong and Mr Turton can’t speak highly enough of the turnaround.

Now, Mr Turton and his partner want to bury the past and focus on the future.

He is delighted with the finished product and describes the completed masterpiece, “the best Christmas present ever”.

“They’ve certainly followed through on all their obligations and to be honest they have gone that extra mile too. They pulled out all the stops for us to be in our new home in time for Christmas and we are so pleased with their work.

“It’s outstanding,” he said.

Golden Homes construction supervisor Rob Ralfe said the company had been left embarrassed by the original builder’s

work and unreservedly apologised for their unfortunate error.

“The builder had built for us several times before, with good results, so this was totally unexpected.

“What he did here at Paul and Kerry’s place blew us away, we couldn’t believe what had happened because as I said, he was a registered certified builder and we scrutinise our contractors to the last detail.”

The company hired a full crew of tradesman for the job and after some long and tiring days and 25 weeks later, the house build suddenly became the couple’s dream.

“It’s a great time for us and we are very excited to be moving in to our new home. This has been a long time coming and it is a big moment for Paul and I,” Ms Morgan said.

“It would be nice if every story had a happy ending,” she said.

Concern grows for woman missing at Auckland beach Police believe a missing woman whose vehicle was abandoned on Saturday night has ended up in the water at a west Auckland beach.

Police, a land search and res-

cue team, surf lifesaving teams and the Westpac rescue helicopter spent yesterday morning searching the Piha area for the woman, after her car was found unlocked in the Mercer Bay area.

Most of the searchers and the rescue helicopter had been stood down by about 2pm yesterday because nothing of any significance had been found.

Surf club patrols would con-

tinue searching the coastline for the remainder of the day, Sergeant Dene Duthie said.

“Search teams remain available in case further information comes to hand but at this stage

it seems likely that the woman has somehow ended up in the water.”

Police would like to hear from a couple who might have seen the missing woman about 7.15pm

on Saturday night walking down the Mercer Bay loop track.

The couple told a local resident about their concern for the woman, and police were called.

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The joy of doing Christmas your way

By Sue Newman senior reporter

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he planning, scheming, sleeping and dreaming will end tomorrow morning when Christmas Day dawns.

No matter how much we might dislike the commercial hype and the pressure that always accompanies the festive season, when the big day finally arrives, there’s always a little bit of magic.

If you’re lucky enough to have small children around on Christmas morning, it can’t help but be a very special time as you watch the joy on their faces as they open presents. If you don’t, there’s still a reason to give thanks – you get to lie in bed a little longer.

Christmas is not a time of joy for all people, however.

It’s a season that is filled with pressure – pressure to spend, pressure to meet other people’s expectations and pressure to create the kind of Christmas we think we should provide for others.

That’s not what Christmas should be about, but it’s incredibly difficult to separate the expectation from the reality. It’s even more difficult if you have children. They see

what others want, what others get and it’s very hard for a child to understand that their own parents may not be able to afford such lavish gifts.

At its simplest, Christmas is about sharing, caring and being with the people you want to be with.

For some that may mean a very small gathering, for others it’s the full on, hard out big family gathering.

If Christmas to you and yours is a simple picnic with only your own family, that’s a fine way to spend the day, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Christmas doesn’t have to be about big gatherings, lavish food and expensive presents. It should be whatever you want.

Do it your way.

Sometimes it takes a little courage to take a stand at Christmas time, to step outside the expectations of others, to fly your own flag and to say no.

Whatever you do, however you celebrate, from us and ours to you and yours, the Guardian team wishes our loyal readers the happiest of Christmases. However you spend that day – enjoy.

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Fog causes flight delays

By Matthew Backhouse and Hana Garrett-Walker Thousands of travellers have had their Christmas plans thrown into turmoil after fog at Wellington airport yesterday forced the cancellation of more than 100 flights.

A thick, low fog rolled in during the afternoon, forcing both Jetstar and Air New Zealand to cancel all flights into and out of the capital for the rest of the day.

An Air New Zealand spokeswoman said about 100 flights had been cancelled, causing disruptions to “several thousand passengers”.

Services were not due to resume until 9am today.

“Air New Zealand apologises for the inconvenience to passengers at this busy time of year, however, the fog conditions are such that it is impossible to continue normal operations.”

The airline was looking at putting on extra flights into Wellington today to accommodate disrupted passengers.

A Jetstar spokesman said eight flights between Auckland and Wellington and four flights between Wellington and Christchurch had been cancelled.

Six more flights had been added to the schedule today to

accommodate travellers whose flights were disrupted.

“It’s unfortunate timing before Christmas Eve, but I guess the weather is the weather,” the spokesman said.

“We’ve got plenty of seats and we’ve put extra services on to get, I imagine, everyone into Wellington for Christmas.”

Former TVNZ news boss Bill Ralston had been due to fly to Nelson via Wellington but was among the hundreds of passengers stuck in Auckland.

“I’m at the airport. It’s madness,” he said.

“They cancelled three flights in a row, at once, so there was a mad rush for the baggage hall,

and then everybody was wandering around in circles wondering what to do next.”

He said people seemed to be in remarkably good spirits despite the cancellations.

Ralston said he had “retreated to a nearby airport hotel” and had booked a direct flight to Nelson for today.

Wellington Airport spokesman Greg Thomas said yesterday’s thick fog was unusual.

“It doesn’t usually last this long, and it’s quite set in at the moment. There’s a southerly breeze blowing but the fog just doesn’t seem to be letting up at the moment.”

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Reflecting on a busy year

By Jo Goodhew YOUR MP WORKING FOR YOU

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eing your mayor is a great honour and it has been very rewarding meeting so many people in and outside this district.

The role of mayor brings with it the joy of attending many local functions and celebrations and I believe the diverse people that make up this district are its greatest strength.

Our district is blessed with a number of caring volunteers and community groups who give up their valuable time to help others throughout the year.

Their generosity and dedication fills me with pride and inspires me to do more.

Recently I attended the opening of the Tinwald School Hall which is a great example of how the local community saw a need and got together to make it happen.

Christmas is also a great time to reflect on how much we have achieved as a district and a good chance to look towards the future.

It is great to see the art gallery and heritage centre construction coming along as this will be an asset for the future and help us to remember where we are from.

By Angus McKay VIEWPOINT

The big one that we all want to see happen in the community is the EA Networks Centre. Our district greatly needs the swimming and exercise facilities this centre will provide.

The stadium trust members have done a fantastic job in getting close to their fundraising target, with the more public effort still to happen in the new year.

A number of residents have thanked council for their effort involving rural roads, some have said it is great to see crushed metal incorporating clay and limestone being used, creating a longer lasting surface.

Mary and I wish you a very happy and safe Christmas holiday. Spare a thought for those who continue to work to keep essential services going and make the Boxing Day sales possible.

Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay

Hamilton teenager arrested A 16-year-old Hamilton boy was arrested yesterday after walking down the middle of the road shooting at passing cars and smashing windows.

Police were called to Whatawhata Road in Dinsdale about 8am after receiving reports of a man shooting at a passing car with a gun and smashing parked car’s windows.

“Additional information came to

hand that a male offender was armed with a softball bat or a golf club and that a man was lying on the ground in a nearby park,” Senior Sergeant Andrew O’Reilly said.

Police arrived at the scene and saw the 16-year-old, armed with a variety of weapons, walking towards them.

“Armed police confronted the offender and using voice appeals negotiated his surrender without

incident. Recovered at the scene was a softball bat, a knife and a slug pistol.”

The teenager was interviewed yesterday morning, Mr O’Reilly said, but it appeared alcohol and a domestic dispute with his family played a major role in the incident.

He was likely to appear in Hamilton District Court today facing a variety of charges.

- APNZ

012 is now almost behind us and as we put our minds towards Christmas it is time to reflect on a busy and challenging year.

I have enjoyed getting to grips with the increased workload and responsibility my Ministerial portfolios have brought while remaining mindful of representing my Rangitata constituents as MP. As I look back through this year’s diary several significant events in the electorate stand out.

In February the Mid Canterbury community had to come to terms with changes at Ashburton Hospital as building safety risks brought a close to the normal surgical programme. I was pleased to be able to host a public forum giving Ashburton folk and the Canterbury DHB the opportunity to discuss the issues which arose.

A&P shows at Temuka/Geraldine, Methven, Mayfield and Ashburton all offered an opportunity to catch up with many constituents and to “take the temperature” of the farming sector while seniors forums and regular constituent clinics have given me plenty of opportunities to hear the views and concerns of Rangitata residents.

Dementia care was to the fore in Ashburton this year and I was pleased to be asked to officially open Tuarangi Home’s extended dementia care services and also those at Princes Court Rest Home.

Rangitata also had the honour of hosting Prime Minister John Key on a visit to the area in July.

Mr Key visited businesses in both Ashburton and Timaru and officially opened the Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki Centre.

My offices keep a record of my activities in the electorate each year. You might be interested to know some of my activities in 2012 have included delivering 29 speeches in the electorate, hosting nine senior forums, sending out 23 fortnightly newsletters and writing 96 media columns. It has been a very busy and rewarding year.

I hope as the year draws to a close you are able to spend some time with family and friends enjoying Christmas and New Year festivities. Hopefully a long, hot New Zealand summer is in front of us and you can spend some time enjoying the beach or lake, barbecues, picnics and other outdoor activities that make New Zealand unique.

I wish you all a healthy, happy and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to meeting and working with and for you in 2013.

Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew

Call for a zero drowning toll this Christmas Water Safety New Zealand is calling for a zero drowning toll this Christmas.

And it believes it could be possible if people know their limits, do not drink alcohol near water, wear lifejackets, and keep children within arm’s reach.

For the past five years, on average, 10

people have drowned in New Zealand waters over the official Christmas holiday period.

Last year nine people drowned over the period – which runs from 4pm today, until 6am, January 3.

“A greater number of people taking part in water based activity results in higher

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Disasters: With that list of “disasters” as outlined above, most political leaders would by now be struggling to keep head above public tide of disconfacing a tsunami of disapproval

By Nick Lindo tent, and with little hope of survival. It may, EYE ON POLITICS of course, yet come to that but in the meantime - the best part of two years before we next go to the real polls - the onus remains on the fragmented and quarrelsome opposition Parties to do better. Yes, you’ve guessed it; “the ball is in their court”. the top.”

Messrs Shearer, Norman and posPause: Pause for another chop and a sibly even Peters will have to swallow beer, a canapé and a glass of sauvignon, pride, compromise and conciliate if they or a pottle of chips and a sav. With the are to have any hope of overthrowing rugby season temporarily on hold at this time of the year, Jolly John has given the the smiling Svengali, a.ka. John, “The Manipulator” Key. punters welcome alternative topics to get Meanwhile…….the latest, and yeartheir teeth into, so to speak. But that’s ending, government-embroiled furore: the essence of the man; an ability - a compensation for David Bain. The basic failing? - to ignore the negative, accentuate the positive and smile on determined- flaw here; that it should ever be thought paying such recompense for Mr Bain’s ly into 2013. “wrongful imprisonment” and the “injusBrain fades: Never mind the brain tices” from which he has suffered could fades, “I don’t recall(s)”, “I have no ever be anything but a nation-splitting memory of that” and the other evasive controversy. tactics he has routinely employed this No agreement: There will never be year either to avoid the hook or get off it agreement as to whether or not he or when finding himself harpooned, it is his his father or, even “persons unknown”, brazen, perhaps incurable optimism on killed his family. Opinions by now are which he and his Party depend. So far it entrenched beyond recall. Thus for Mrs has let down neither. It is what explains Collins to employ a retired Canadian his still stellar poll ratings, both his and High Court judge to supply her with an National’s.

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risk and more incidents, but if everyone makes safety a priority and remembers the basics...then a zero toll is achievable,” Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Matt Claridge said.

Mr Claridge said 86 people had drowned so far this year.

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PM awards his government eight out of 10 urprise assessment - As the 12, politically hectic months of 2012 begin to – “brain” – fade into history, Prime Minister John Key (JK) has jolted friend and foe alike by assessing the performance of his National-led administration during that time as being worth a grade of eight out of 10.

Quick response: Quick has been the response to disagree with such a rosy rating. In fact, it has been greeted with nationwide gasps of incredulity, audible from kilometres away and to be heard wherever two or three are gathered together. In pub, on patio, at dinner table and around the barbecue there can be no other topic of meaningful conversation.

“He can’t be serious”. “What planet is he on?” “Come on, John, pull the other one”. “What about, rising unemployment, the ongoing exodus of Kiwis to Australia, DotCom, “Neverpay”, unwanted school amalgamations, ACC privacy disclosure debacles, “water - “no-one owns the water” - rights”, “mixed ownership” model, “Mighty River Power”, Tau Henare’s failed bid for the Speakership of the House”, the unprincipled sackings of the Taylors, Prue and Ross, and a host of other “minor hiccups” all of which might have been thought to contribute to a 2012 government report card verdict of fewer than five. Eight is surely way over

should check their flight’s status on the airport’s website or with their airline, and in some cases they may need to re-book their flights.

MetService duty forecaster Philippa Murdoch said the fog could stick around until at least this morning.

Before the cancellations, flights out of the capital had been delayed by at least three hours, while others had been diverted to Palmerston North or Nelson.

Fog also brought Wellington Airport to a halt on Tuesday, with about 40 flights in and out of the city cancelled.

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“independent review” - and presumably to come up with the opinion she wanted - of the Bain case and provide her with a definitive answer to the question of whether or not compensation should be paid, was naïve - at the very least - from the start.

Particularly was it so, if a failure of the distinguished Canadian jurist to appreciate the intricacies of New Zealand law invalidated his finding. If that were ever a possibility he should not have been employed in the first place. Neither should he have been entrusted with the brief if it was essential his final verdict had to be the one Mrs Collins also favoured.

If you want an “independent” opinion - and are prepared to pay $400,000 taxpayer dollars for the privilege - but are then willing to accept such an assessment only if it coincides with yours, why initiate it at all? Surely, in these straitened times, $400,000 is too much to pay for what amounts merely to window dressing. Obviously Mrs Collins was so confident Justice Ian Binnie would, indeed, agree with her that David Bain, despite everything, was not entitled to compensation she had no qualms in offering him the case.

“Let her down”: When Mr Binnie “let her down” she had, hurriedly, to call upon a Kiwi legal beagle, Robert Fisher QC, to find fault with his Canadian col-

league’s conclusion. Thus were Mrs “Crusher” Collins’ blushes saved.

That this issue is veritably dripping with political potential with a great many votes to be won or lost makes it one the government wants “ to get right”.

Unfortunately for Mr Key and his cohorts there is no “right” or “wrong” answer, though an apology to the much put upon Judge Binnie would be very much in order.

Compensation tribunal: Now comes word of a “Compensation Tribunal” on which a body of ultra wise people would sit and attempt to come to a decision acceptable to all involved and free of political involvement. I wish it all the luck in the world but without “Solomon the Wise” to chair it - and he’s no longer available - I have serious doubts as to its effectiveness.

So to Christmas and the enticing prospects of another New Year: Who knows?

Perhaps Mrs Taylor will make a seamless return to the Bridge at Christchurch Girls’ High and Ross Taylor to the No. 4 slot in the Black Caps batting order. Less likely, my golf handicap will come down to a respectable level. However, I’m sure the Guardian will thrive in 2013.

The Compliments of the Season to all of you who have stuck with me in 2012………. and even to those who haven’t!

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Linda Clarke Senior reporter ph 307 7971

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Jonathan Leask Sports reporter ph 307 7956

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Sam Morton Reporter ph 307 7969

Myles Hume Reporter ph 307 7953

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n just one more sleep everyone I hope will have a present to open.

It’s exciting waiting to see what you will get. For some the wait has involved a little prodding, a little poking, a little shaking and little smelling, trying to work out what’s inside their present. Some may ask before the receive their present “What have you got me for Christmas?”

For them it is better to receive than give perhaps. So people are givers and some are takers. It’s hard if you a giver to receive, it’s not in your nature and personality. It’s somehow far easier to give a gift, compliment, affirmation or encouragement than to be the one on the receiving end.

Christmas time is a time of giving.

People I think seem to be more generous around Christmas.

People pop in to see each other and often exchange a card or small gift.

People tend to be friendlier at this time of the year.

I remember reading how during a war on Christmas Day both sides stopped their fighting and each in their own language sung Christmas carols and then the next day they went back to fighting each other.

This Christmas some will receive very large or very expensive Christmas presents.

For me giving gifts at Christmas is not about how big or expensive they are, the giving of gifts is about saying to the person you are giving it to that you love them, you care about them, you appreciate them and they are special to you.

And isn’t that part of the true meaning of Christmas. A tiny fragile baby, that came into the world, like any baby He cried, He needed milk and clean linen, He needed the loving and nurturing embrace of his mother.

But this baby wasn’t any ordinary baby, this baby was to change the world. He would turn things upside down.

The story of Jesus of Nazareth birth was a risque story, as is the whole of the Bible. Here was a baby born to a unmarried mother who was only about 16 years old.

Jesus the infant whose birth we celebrate at Christmas was not only a deeply loved baby, He came to be all that love stands for. This was God’s

Methven pool open for business

By Dellwyn Moylan CHRISTIAN COMMENT

gift to the world, a tiny baby.

I want you to think if you had been there when Jesus was born what gift would you have laid at the manger?

The greatest gifts anyone of us can receive are not wrapped in shiny paper or decorated with fancy bows.

I think last Christmas some of the most wonderful gifts I received were not the material ones. They were time with friends, hugs from those who cared, the advice from a wise counsel, time to sit and chat, remember the good times and share a hot chocolate.

I am talking about gifts like friendship, love, joy, support, time, appreciation, affirmation, encouragement, hope, peace. Not material ones but as a certain bankcard says, ‘priceless ones’.

As we choose the gift we will give others this Christmas may they include the gifts of love, hope, joy, peace, our time and talents, our presence, wisdom, patience, understanding, support, friendship, knowledge and our encouragement.

If you want to learn more about the greatest gift ever given, the baby Jesus, then I encourage you to attend a service at one of our churches this Christmas.

If you appreciate the gift of music we invite you to join us Christmas Eve at 11pm for Carols by Candlelight at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

If you would like to experience the greatest gift given to humanity you are welcome to join us for a family service at 9.30am on Christmas Day. On behalf of the members of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Rev David Brown and myself I wish you all a very Happy Christmas full with love, peace, hope and joy.

May you make the most of all the opportunities that come your way in 2013.

Dellwyn Moylan is Interim Ministry Assistant with St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Ashburton

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Methven’s hot spot this summer, the town’s swimming pool, is open and ready for business. Michelle Clyne and four-year-old Stella were among those seeking to cool off last week.

And while it might have been a few weeks late opening this year, the pool is making up for lost time as a series of hot days has driven residents to seek the coolest spot in town.

In the lead-up to summer, pool leaks were fixed, the large pool was painted and the fence has been repaired.

This work has been carried out by the pool’s management committee and by members of the Hinds Lions Club.

While the community has a new pool on its agenda for the future, committee vice chair Hamish Gilpin said every effort was being made to ensure the existing pool was well maintained and remained useable until a new one was built.

A high use-level was key in ensuring the pool remained viable to run, however, Mr Gilpin said.

“We’re open every day and we have concession cards available and pool keys for sale, so we’re doing everything we can to make sure it’s well patronised.”

Christ’s birth wasn’t enough!

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f we could just get the true meaning of Christmas back in the season! Surely if everyone knew that Christmas is about the birth of Christ it would make a difference.

But would that really solve the problems in the world today?

Millions of babies are born each year, but with Jesus it was different.

Here was a baby that would never arch His back and defy His mother.

A child who would grow up without demanding special attention. A teenager who never demanded His own way or talked back to His mother and father. A young man who would honor His mother without ever being thoughtless to her. A young man who would listen and follow His father’s instructions carefully as he taught Him his craft. A man who would live without sin and be entitled to having eternal life because He kept the law and was without sin. Billions more have been born and died since that birth in Bethlehem-a birth that had been prophesied many years before...

Why was this birth special? Why was this birth so important to us? And if it was so important, why do I say it was not enough?

Many would say Christmas is about the giving spirit.

God gave the greatest gift that day when He gave the baby Jesus to Mary and Joseph. God the Son, in the form

and life brought joy to many. God Himself said in Matthew 3:17 “This is my beloved son in whom I am well

By Mike Grove pleased.”

The virgin birth was extremely CHRISTIAN COMMENT important, otherwise He would have been born a sinner like every other person. He would have been born of fornication because Joseph and Mary were not married yet. No, they were not living together, Jesus was not an illegitimate child. God the Holy of a human. Then the shepherds came Spirit formed the babe within Mary’s and gave their gift of adoration. The wise womb - a miracle of God, just as He men came later with their gifts of gold, formed Adam from the dust. This was frankincense, and myrrh. (We could all very important because it allowed Jesus use some gold but frankincense and to be born sinless. He had no inherited myrrh - what is that?!) The spirit of sinful nature! Yet legally as the Son of giving... is that what we need in our Mary and Joseph with the legal right world? More giving? to be heir to the throne of David, He Would more gifts have prevented the fulfilled the prophecy given hundreds of recent school massacre? years before by Isaiah the prophet. Fully More gifts, more celebrations, more human because He formed in the womb merriment and “spirits”. But does the of Mary just like every one of us. Fully spirit of giving really solve anything?

God because He was not conceived of Maybe temporarily there is some joy, human flesh. But that was not enough. but then the high wears off, the gifts Yes, His life was important. He lived a fall apart, the hangover and the credit sinless life, doing the will of His father card bills bring back the reality. There is Joseph but also the will of God the definitely some good in the giving spirit, Father. but is it the solution to the world’s Teaching, healing, casting out demons, problems? No. feeding the hungry, changing lives, Many look at the man, Jesus Christ helping people find purpose. But His as a wonderful example, an ideal to birth and His life were not enough... strive for, a wonderful teacher, a distant, It is what He did through His death vague, and friendly figure. His birth and His resurrection from the dead that

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makes the picture complete. Jesus was born to die, to be the penalty for the sins of all mankind, “the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.” (I Peter 3:18) He lived a sinless life, He did not deserve to die, He gave Himself for us. Talk about a spirit of giving! He humbled himself and became a man, He lived a sinless life then gave Himself as a sacrifice for all mankind. Have you ever rejected a gift offered to you at Christmas time? Why? You didn’t want it? You didn’t need it? It was too small, wrong colour, too big, wrong style.... The gift Jesus offers is the gift that WILL CHANGE MAN’S HEARTS! Forgiveness and eternal life with God our Creator!

He was born as a sinless babe, lived a sinless life, taught the Truth of the Word of God, He was the Living Word of God. He gave His life as the perfect sacrifice.

He paid the penalty for our sins so that we could be accepted by a Holy God. He verified that He was the “real deal” when after 3 days in the tomb He rose again!

He conquered death as only God could!

He was Who He said He was! We can believe what He has to say! He offers us a gift of forgiveness but believing He was born is not enough. You must believe the whole story - then you must realise that you NEED the gift He offers.

Why would you reject such a wonderful, everlasting gift?

Pastor Mike Grove is with the Victory Baptist Church of Ashburton

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Bombing kills nine in Pakistan

By Riaz Khan A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed nine people including a provincial government official at a political rally held at the weekend by a party that has opposed the Taliban, officials said.

The rally in Peshawar, the capital of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was held by the Awami National Party, whose members have been repeatedly targeted by the Taliban.

Among the dead was Bashir Bilour, the second most senior member of the provincial Cabinet, said Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, the politician’s brother and federal railways minister.

Over 20 others were wounded by the blast, said local police officer Sabir Khan.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the bombing in a statement, reiterating the United Nations’ support for Pakistani efforts “to combat the scourge of terrorism”.

Bilour was leaving the rally after delivering the keynote speech when the attack occurred, said Nazir Khan, a local Awami National Party leader.

“There was smoke and dust all around, and dead and wounded people were lying on the ground,” he said.

The suicide bomber was on foot, said another police officer, Imtiaz Khan.

Mian Iftikhar Hussain, the Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa information minister and a member of the Awami National Party, said both he and Bilour had repeatedly received threats from militants. He condemned the attack and said the government needed to intensify its battle against the Taliban.

“Terrorism has engulfed our whole society,” said Hussain. “They are targeting our bases, our mosques, our bazars, public meetings and our security checkpoints.”

Ten Taliban militants attacked the military area of an international airport in Peshawar with rockets and car bombs a week ago, killing four people and wounding over 40 others.

Five of the militants were killed during the attack, and five others died the next day in a gunbattle with security forces.

Also at the weekend, police said a mob in southern Pakistan stormed a police station to seize a mentally unstable Muslim man accused of burning a copy of Islam’s holy book.

The crowd beat him to death, and then set fire to his body.

The case is likely to raise further concerns about the country’s harsh blasphemy laws, which can result in a death sentence or life in prison to anyone found guilty. An accusation or investigation alone can lead to deaths, as people take the law into their own hands and kill those accused of violating it. Police stations and even courts have been attacked by mobs.

Police arrested the man on Friday after being informed by residents that he had burned a Quran inside a mosque where he had been staying for a night, said local police official Biharud Deen.

An angry mob of more than 200 people then broke into the police station in the southern town of Dadu and took the accused man, who they say was under questioning. Deen said police tried their best to save the man’s life but were unable to stop the furious crowd.

Police have arrested 30 people for suspected involvement in the attack, said Deen. The head of the local police station and seven officers had been suspended, he said.

Past attempts by governments in predominantly Muslim Pakistan to review these laws have met with violent opposition from hardline Islamist parties.

In southwestern Pakistan, gunmen late Friday killed 11 Pakistanis and Afghans who were trying to cross into neighboring Iran to travel on to Europe as illegal immigrants, said local government official Zubair Ahmed. The shooting took place in Sunsar town in Baluchistan province, he said.

It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack, but hundreds of Pakistanis and Afghans are captured by Iranian border guards every year for illegally trying to travel to - AP Europe to find better jobs.

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Pakistani rescue workers and local residents gather at the site of a suicide bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan, at the weekend.

Rolling Stones guitarist ties knot Two British newspapers say Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has married his fiancee Sally Humphreys at a ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel.

The Sun and the Daily Mirror carried photographs of the 65-year-old rocker with a pale boutonniere and a dark blue suit, and his 34-year-old bride in a traditional white gown and a clutch of matching white flowers.

The Sun quoted Wood as saying “I’m feeling great” as he and his bride kissed and posed for pictures outside the exclusive hotel in London’s upscale Mayfair district.

The newspapers said the guests included singer Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster as well as ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell.

A call and an email to Wood’s US-based agent weren’t immediately returned .

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Australian DJs could face prosecution over hoax call

By Danny Kemp British prosecutors will decide whether to pursue charges against two Australian DJs after a nurse who took a hoax call to a hospital treating Prince William’s pregnant wife Catherine apparently killed herself.

Scotland Yard said officers have sent a file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over the prank earlier this month by presenters Mel Greig and Michael Christian, from Sydney’s 2Day FM radio station.

Indian-born nurse Jacintha

Saldanha, 46, was found dead in her lodgings near King Edward VII’s Hospital in central London, where Catherine was being treated for acute morning sickness, on December 7.

“Following the death of Jacintha Saldanha, officers have liaised with the CPS as to whether any criminal offences had been committed in relation to the hoax call made to King Edward VII’s Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, 4 December,” Scotland Yard said in a statement yesterday.

It said officers submitted a file to the CPS on Wednesday for it

to consider whether any potential offences may have been committed by making the hoax call.

British media said no announcement had been made until yesterday because police wanted to be sure they had contacted all the relevant family members of Saldanha.

In England and Wales, the CPS is responsible for deciding whether charges will proceed in criminal cases, while police are responsible for investigating and collecting evidence.

At the nurse’s funeral in India last Monday, her widower Benedict Barboza and the couple’s

two teenage children said British police were investigating the tragedy “and they have assured us of a full and fair investigation”.

A London inquest heard earlier this month that Saldanha had been found in staff accommodation and there were no suspicious circumstances over her death.

She also had marks on her wrist.

Saldanha left three notes, one of which reportedly criticised colleagues over her treatment at the hospital.

British detectives told the inquest they would be asking their counterparts in NSW to help them carry out interviews.

It was not immediately clear how British prosecutors could pursue foreigners for a possible offence originated outside Britain.

Greig and Christian made tearful televised apologies for making the call, in which they posed as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles and obtained private details of Catherine’s medical condition.

Australian police say death threats have been made against the presenters.

The station has cancelled the show which ran the segment, suspended all prank calls and pledged at least $A500,000 to

help the grieving family.

Australia’s media watchdog has also opened an investigation into the call.

The hospital has defended itself, saying it offered support to Saldanha and had stressed to her she would not be disciplined for being taken in by what it described as a “cruel trick”.

But British MP Keith Vaz, who has been campaigning on the family’s behalf, said the hospital had so far failed to fully answer a number of their questions.

He published letters he sent to its chief executive, John Lofthouse, and to the radio sta-

tion’s owners setting out dozens of detailed queries.

Relatives “still do not have any confirmation of the facts of exactly what happened”, he told Lofthouse, or “written confirmation of the answers” to previous questions.

He asked the radio station why there had allegedly been “no attempt to contact the family and offer support in any way”.

William and Catherine, who are expecting their first child, have stressed that they did not make any complaint to the hospital about the fact that Saldanha had put through the prank call. - AFP

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Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2

It is a moving experience on the Queen Mary 2 as the floodlit Statue of Liberty emerges out of the pre-dawn darkness, while the lights of Manhattan twinkle on the water.

On the Statue of Liberty there is a message of hope: ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.’

It has inspired generations of travellers as they enter New York Harbour after sailing the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in the hope of finding a better life.

To be honest, these days Cunard liners do not have much in the way of huddled masses, but at the end of an Atlantic voyage passengers still crowd on deck to be greeted by Lady Liberty.

It is a moving experience: the floodlit statue emerges out of the pre-dawn darkness, while the lights of Manhattan twinkle on the water.

It is an unforgettable sight and an amazing end to a voyage that started in Southampton a week earlier.

When we made the journey there was a real sense of occasion as the Queen Mary 2 glided up to Pier 88 in midtown Manhattan.

We were following in the wake of the great Cunard liners of the past: the original Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and, of course, the QE2.

The journey to New York was a remarkable adventure and one that was totally different to any other cruise.

For a start, it was non-stop.

Usually, cruise liners are a means of visiting different destinations for a really varied holiday on which you only unpack once. But on a transatlantic cruise the ship is the destination - if it fails to

YOUR

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) Venus and Jupiter start this week like they ended the last one, face to face, but this is the perfect aspect to prime generosity of spirit. You may find yourself wanting to reach out to those you know near to home and far away to express festive wishes.

Your cup can certainly overflow, and perhaps the main challenge is not to get too swept away with all this.

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It may not have been the best time, weather-wise, but when Jonathan Grun stepped aboard the luxury Cunard liner Queen Mary 2 recently he stepped into another world - one of luxury and relaxtion. What more could you ask for when you are on holiday. keep you entertained it could be a very long week, with no prospect of getting off.

To raise the bar further, we made the voyage in November.

No lolling by the pool - just short days, long nights and the prospect of poor weather.

If the QM2 could deliver an enjoyable holiday in those circumstances it would be doing very well indeed.

The short answer is that it did.

(Helped by the fact I had a reasonable pair of sea legs, I’m sure.)

Rain was pouring down as we joined the QM2 in Southampton, but the boarding was painless and our luggage arrived in our room just minutes after we had.

The deluge was the onset of a storm that was one thousand miles wide. As QM2 Captain Chris Wells declared, it was a deeper

When money is no object the QM2 offers five duplex apartments which are two stories high. Each apartment features its own gymnasium and balcony and of course, butler and concierge service.

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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) You might well find yourself in a situation this week where you are spending time with people who have different tastes and persuasions from you.

Check inside yourself for the things you might feel less tolerant than some about and then you can prepare to deal with this.

Understanding that others are entitled to a different path can keep your Yule peaceful.

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) Your exuberance can know few bounds and you may find there is a greater than usual amount of interaction with those immediately around you, but don’t try too hard to say the right things.

In fact, the best policy is to say nothing at all unless the social niceties you utter are those you mean. You might also find yourself thinking about last-minute travel.

depression than the one hanging over the BBC! In the following days it would bring widespread flooding to large parts of the UK and we would be going through some of the very rough seas that it had churned up.

While Titanic star Kate Winslet was on her way to Buckingham Palace to receive her CBE, way out in the ocean the QM2 (the modern day queen of the Atlantic) was taking eight-metre-high seas in her stride. The giant 137,348 tonne liner is beautifully stable and makes light of rough seas.

If you are a good sailor you can enjoy the experience: one moment you feel you are walking on the moon with a sense of weightlessness, the next you feel as if you are the man doing the London Marathon in a heavy diving suit.

But whatever the weather, life goes on as normal. Outside the sea is raging, while inside men in dinner jackets and women in long dresses are sipping champagne and wondering what to choose from the brilliant restaurant menus.

With so many things on offer it is unlikely you will be bored. In fact, despite the fact that clocks go back over the course of five

With so many things to do on offer it is unlikely you will be bored and there’s always the option of lolling around in a deck chair if that’s your thing. evenings to bring you gently on to New York time, there are still not enough hours in the day to do everything that takes your fancy.

Lectures, recitals, flower arranging, acting classes with RADA, dancing lessons, great performers and professionally staged shows, all compete for your attention.

Turn the corner and there are women of a certain age playing cards with ferocious intensity, while up a few decks golfers are using the driving range.

Use the gym, have a massage or a facial, take afternoon tea to the sound of a string quartet, perhaps watch a 3D film.

You really can do what you like: you are thousands of miles from anywhere, your phone is very unlikely to ring and if you want to curl up with a book and a cup of coffee, or learn how to make martinis, or simply look at the sea you can because you are on a holiday with a difference.

There is no need to set the alarm for an early morning excursion ashore: there aren’t going to be any. Your time is your own.

Even marching around the deck to gaze at an ocean that most people usually only see from the window of a high-flying jet is fas-

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CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) Your caring streak can come out today but it is important that you care about yourself too. If someone is sitting back letting you do all the work, ask yourself if this is fair. Obviously you probably don’t want a quarrel but a few gentle hints might rouse someone into action and also prevent you from feeling resentful and like a victim.

LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) Although the vibe can be bright today, the Moon can see you find it hard to disguise how you really feel. If you are around people that you feel out of sync with it can seem particularly noticeable.

This is also a time when demands on you to do your duty may seem less attractive than in the past. What has been a bubbly few weeks needs to remain that in your eyes.

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) If you find yourself off work today or having a shorter working day, it is likely to please you. The Moon is going to give you an added appreciation of variety, useful for this time of year. Yet if you do have to work as normal you might find yourself restless and keen to do something different. Avoid becoming competitive over any element of the celebrations.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) The flow of conversation can be warming as much as any of the goodies of the festive season. Yet someone you encounter may get on their hobby horse, and if so, try to remove yourself from the utterings of any such bigoted bore. Actually, if you are lucky you could end up encountering some fascinatingly different people and situations.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) If you are a philosophically minded Scorpio, with an eye on the world’s resources, the whole razzmatazz of this time can seem off-putting, especially if you are attuned to those who have so little. In contrast, if you live very much in the moment, savouring to the max any of the food and drink on offer, this can give you an opportunity to relax, enjoy and not worry.

cinating. In the bumpy aftermath of the tempest we really had a sense of the power of the sea.

And then, after the waves subsided, there was a glorious day of blue skies, glassy flat seas and warm sunshine.

Some people were even wearing shorts and sitting in the sun as we headed towards the spot where the Titanic went down in very different conditions a century before.

Passengers with Cunard eat in restaurants that are linked to their accommodation - the biggest restaurant that serves most passengers is the Britannia Grill, while more luxurious suites allow entry to the Princess and Queens Grills. In addition there is more relaxed buffet catering and a speciality restaurant named after US celebrity chef Todd English.

Wherever you dine the standard is very high. But eating is only part of the fun on board - you can take the opportunity to tour the universe, if you wish.

The QM2 boasts the only planetarium at sea, which puts on stunning shows narrated by Harrison Ford and Clint Eastwood. With limited seating it proves to be a must-see ticket - the shows are indeed breathtakingly beautiful.

And, of course, when you are in the middle of an ocean the real stars can be pretty spectacular if you can find a dark spot.

Cruising the Atlantic - even in a stormy winter - is an extraordinary experience: truly a holiday of a lifetime.

On our cruise some passengers were making it a round trip and gliding back to Southampton the same day after just a few hours ashore, while others were taking the opportunity to enjoy one of the most exciting cities in the world before flying back to the UK. The voyage there took seven days; the flight home was just seven hours. But although the flight was fast and efficient it certainly lacked the glamour, sense of history and sheer fun of the sea journey.

IF YOU GO Vantage Fares (including transatlantic flight and 80 US dollars per person on-board spending money) begin at STG939 ($NZ1829) pp for seven nights aboard QM2, sailing from Southampton to New York.

Fares are based on two people sharing a stateroom.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) Your mood is likely to be elevated unless any little details start to irritate or annoy you. Or it might be that someone points out to you what you still need to do. This may see you happy to clear up any last minute jobs or feeling resentful that you can’t relax and move into a more informal mode. Either way, it will probably come out okay in the end.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) The Moon is well placed for a Christmas Eve, being in Taurus.

This can bring out feelings of warmth and hospitality, so if anyone pops in to see you, you’ll probably want to make them very welcome. With the Sun in Capricorn forging a fine link with Neptune you can be particularly thoughtful. Some late gift shopping may see you open the purse strings once more.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) If you have had a hectic last few weeks, your home can represent something of a sanctuary today, and spending time there wrapping some gifts and staying warm and cosy can appeal to you at one level.

However, at another, with Venus and Jupiter in opposition, invitations can tumble in and they may be hard to refuse.

Follow your muse.

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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) Your sensitivity can be a huge strength and sometimes quite a challenge. Yet any sweet vibes that flow through to you today can be especially heart-warming.

Someone in the family that you have never been fully sure of can also surprise you with a generous offer. If there have been hostilities in the past, the trick will be in putting these to one side.

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Your next job • Your next house • Your next car • Your next event • Your next purchase • Your next sale To place an ad, call 307-7900 or classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

TRADES, SERVICES

MANY THOUSANDS OF NEW ZEALANDERS STRUGGLE TO MEET BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING AND HOUSING.

TILING. For guaranteed professional workmanship and all your tiling needs see Linton Muir at Skip 2 It. Tiling, 240 Burnett Street. Phone 308-0266, cell 027-222-5432. AH phone 308-0131.

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For many Kiwis, Christmas brings tough choices such as skipping a bill or going without necessities so they can share a Christmas meal with loved ones or buy a present for the kids. The Salvation Army is there to help — with budgeting advice, food parcels, life skills programmes and other comfort and support. We work to help families through the tough times and towards a brighter future. Please donate to The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

FOOT-TRAFFIC comes to ATTRACTIVE and busty. No your garage sale when you texting. Everyday. Phone advertise in the Guardian Zoe 021-023-39-259.

Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

FRISKY Fillies.

Escort agency, now open. In/out LOST, FOUND calls. New ladies welcome.

Phone 021-565-126.

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL OWN your own business, and be your own boss.

Advertise in the business wanted section of the Ashburton Guardian Classifieds. Phone 307-7600.

FOR SALE DECKING Kwila Hardwood Decking 140x19 and 90x19 (various lengths) timber for piling and joists plus pine decking also available Adams Sawmilling, Malcolm McDowell Road.

Phone 308-3595, Mon-Fri - 7am5.30pm, Sat 8am - 12.

Eftpos.

EVERYTHING for the Christmas table – serviettes, runners, table toppers. Free gift wrapping on all purchases. Kitchen Kapers, The Arcade.

FRESH Fudge – made onsite. Gift boxes in 3 sizes from only $15.00. Perfect gift for that hard to buy for person. Kitchen Kapers, The Arcade.

LOST something? Need it back? Place a classified in the Ashburton Guardian, for a prompt response. Phone 307-7900.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

RASPBERRIES RANUI BLACKBERRIES Open Boxing Day 10am - 4pm Open from Dec 27, 8am - 6pm P.Y.O. and freshly picked.

Smithfield Road Sign at gate.

SOUTHBERRY

Open 9am - 6pm daily PUBLICITY for upcoming events, tell Mid Canterbury in their preferred source for information the Ashburton Guardian. Phone 307-7900.

MOTHERS/FATHERS DAY

RASPBERRIES RANUI TAYBERRIES BLACKBERRIES Closed Christmas Day 56 Tinwald Mayfield Westerfield Road Phone 308 1338

ARMSTRONG, William Could you please bring me a remote control boat, a razor scooter and some chocolates.

Love from William.(6)

No eftpos available and no Christmas orders taken please.

MOTORING

REAL ESTATE

HATCHBACKS, coupes BUYERS for houses, every in the Ashburton sedans, wagons, vans, utes, day trucks. All for sale in Guardian. Phone 307-7900. the Motoring section of the Ashburton Guardian PUBLIC NOTICES Classifieds. 307-7900.

OFFICE work desk and WHEEL Alignments at great shelves also student work prices. Maximise the life of desk. Phone 308-2998. your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street.

HIRE – Phone 308-6737.

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

MOTORCYCLES

ADAMS SAWMILLING. Open today 7.30am to 12 noon for all your last minute DIY handyman jobs WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR - Malcolm McDowell Road, Ph 3083595 - eftpos available

IMPORTANT announceROAD bikes buy or sell in ments, share them with Mid the Motorcycles Section Canterbury in the Guardian of Ashburton Guardian Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

RURAL TRADING POST

HIRING is cheaper than TRACTOR parts, sell yours buying, next time you need potatoes, Osprey, in the Rural Trading Post an item for a one-time job NEW check the Guardian Classi- Purple Passion. A Brown. section of the Guardian Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

Phone 308-5972. fieds.

WANTED

TRADES, SERVICES

Wanted

BRICKLAYERS, carpenters, plumbers, all advertise in the Ashburton Guardian Classifieds. Phone 307-7900.

Standing Grass and Lucerne.

Peavine for Hay and Silage.

Please phone Andrew Quigley 0274 369 307 office@quigleycontracting.co.nz

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING, UV, heat, privacy etc. Vehicles - Homes Commercial. Phone your only local applicator Craig Rogers 307-6347, member of Master Tinters NZ.

Guardian Classifieds phone 307 7900

DAILY DIARY

211 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton (03) 307 61 30 www.calderstewart.co.nz

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For all your cake decorating requirements.

6.00pm. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Bedtime Service. Park Street.

6.00pm. CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME. Family Mass, Sealy Street.

9.00pm. CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME. Night Mass, Sealy Street.

10.00pm. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Candlelight service of readings and carols. Park Steet.

11.00pm. ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Carols by candlelight, guest organist Martin Setchell.

Havelock Street.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day 8.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Day Eucharist. Park Street.

8.30am. CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Christmas Mass Tinwald. Thompson Street.

9.00am. ST PAULS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Christmas Day family service, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

10.00am. CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME. Christmas Mass Ashburton. Sealy Street.

10.00am. ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Christmas Day Eucharist. Park Street.

9.30am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Family Service. Havelock Street.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM,

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

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Have a great 5th Birthday in New Zealand. Lots of hugs and kisses from Mummy, Daddy and Mirren xoxoxo

Hamish Graham McNab Happy 5th Birthday. Enjoy your holiday in New Zealand. Lots of love from Nana and Grandad Mitchell xx

Chloe McQueen-Bourke To our special girl. Happy 8th Birthday. Love always Grandma and your loving family xox

Classic aircraft on display in Heritage hangar RNZAF Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Rd.

(Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day only)

Guardian Classifieds

Phone 307 7900

CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY

TUARANGI HOME (Cameron Street) — DAILY, unrestricted Sunday 1pm – 4 pm visiting.

COMMUNITY POOL WEEKEND HOURS ASHBURTON REST HOMES: Hours: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm. for FREE 24 hour health advice.

COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

DUTY DOCTORS ASHBURTON MUSEUM Baring Square East, Ashburton. Phone 308 3167 This service is for emergency medical care only. Please PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

Open Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 4pm remember your Community Services Card.

EMERGENCY DENTIST Allenton Medical Centre, Harrison Street, will be the duty Dec 23 - 26 Dr Rumping 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 4pm Closed Statutory Holidays only.

Groups by arrangement - phone 308 3167 practice for Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (Emergencies only). Ph 027 220 9997 or 027 286 4092.

(December 26) until 8am Thursday, December 27. They will Dec 27- 28 Dr Wall normal work hours, ph 308-1953.

MAIL CLOSING TIMES hold surgery from 10am until 12noon and from 6pm until 7pm ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE both days. No appointment necessary. Surgery phone 308 helpline services FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm 9139. Emergency phone until 8am Thursday 0800 700 155.

STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS METHVEN AND RAKAIA AREA - METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA - For Christmas Day and Boxing Day doctor Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or POST DELIVERY CENTRES — Mon - Fri 5pm and emergency details please telephone the Rakaia Medical visit www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.nz for more information. Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm If you want to drink that’s your business, if you want to stop Tinwald: Centre, ph 303 5002. Emergency phone 0800 700 155..

Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT provide an accident and that’s ours.

Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm emergency service. Except in cases of emergency persons MENTAL HEALTH - Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS — requiring medical attention must consult their own or the duty for the Crisis Team.

Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm general practitioner. Persons subsequently requiring treatment Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm at Ashburton Hospital must have a general practitioners SAFE CARE - ~ 24 hour rape and sexual assault crisis support. Phone 03 364 8791 referral note.

REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RESOURCE

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP ~ 24 hour number - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) - direct dials to a volunteer. Ashburton office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a message on answer-phone.

ALCOHOL DRUG HELPLINE - Call us free on (0800 787 797). Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days.

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL GENERAL WARDS — (Medical and Surgical): DAILY, 2pm LIFELINE - Toll-Free Number: 0800 353 353 until 4pm & 6pm until 7.30pm. Children must be accompanied community services by an adult.

CHALMERS WARD (including Assessment, Treatment & ART GALLERY Rehabilitation Unit) — OPEN VISITING. Phone 308 1133. Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.

MATERNITY WARD — DAILY, 10am - 8pm. Husbands and ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY patient’s own children may visit the patient from 7am - 10pm.

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday 10am-1 pm; HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

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Classic aircraft on display in Heritage hangar RNZAF Aermacchi RAF Harrier GR3. Seafield Road. Seafield Road.

medical services HML ( Homecare Medical Limited) - Ring 0800 700 155

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 10am until 12 noon on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 25, Wednesday, December 26) from 6pm until 7pm both evenings.

For further information please contact our advertising team on 307 7974

Birthday Greetings

MONDAY DECEMBER 24 9.00am - 4.00pm. ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House. Closed 24/12 reopen 07/1.

1.00pm - 3.00pm. ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM,

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Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our ground floor office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

EMERGENCYservices

PHARMACIES

TO HELP

In the event of medical or accident emergencies DIAl 111 INFORMATION CENTRES ASHBURTON — Saturday 10am until 2pm. Sunday CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm. Phone 3081050.

METHVEN — Saturday and Sunday 10am until 3pm.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

animal services DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL - 24 hour

service, phone Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700.

MID CANTERBURY SPCA WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley, 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

CARE VETS - Ph 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street. The duty vet for Christmas Day and Boxing Day is: Robert Muir. Saturday morning clinic: 10am - 2pm.

RECOVERY PARKS CANTERBURY VETS - Phone 307 0686, West Street Clinic, The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park and will be closed on Main Road, Methven. The duty vet for Christmas Day and December 25 & 26, 2012.

Boxing Day is: Steve Williams. Ashburton Saturday morning The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park and Methven clinic: 9am - 12 noon.

Greenwaste and Inorganic Materials drop off facility will be VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Phone 307 5195, cnr East Street closed on 26 December 2012. and Smithfield Road. The duty vets for Christmas Day and Rubbish and recycling scheduled to be collected on Tuesday, Boxing Day are: Large: Hazel Foley, Small: Susan Geddes.

December 25 will be collected on the Monday, December 24. Saturday morning clinic: 9am - 12 noon.

That scheduled to be collected on Wednesday, December 26 VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Phone 308 2321, 1 Smallbone will be collected on Thursday, December 27 instead.

Drive. The duty vets for Christmas Day and Boxing Day emergencies are: Large: Nathan Back (Dec 25) and Duncan BUS DEPARTURES Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. Freephone for Craig (Dec 26), Small: refer to CARE VETS. Full emergency reservations: 0800 802 802. BUSES — Southbound: 9.30am, service all weekend. Saturday morning clinic: 9am - 12 noon.

3.20pm. Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

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Christmas Eve Television tV1

tV2

tV3

PRIMe

6.00 60 Minute Makeover.

6.00 Creflo Dollar. 6.30 Mr Men. (Final, G, R) 6.35 Buzzy Bee And Friends. (G, R, T) 6.40 Dinosaur Train. (Final, G, R, T) 6.55 Grizzly Tales – Christmas Special – The Crystal Eye. (G, R, T) 7.15 What Now? Christmas Special. (Final) 9.30 Infomercial. 11.00 Sonny With A Chance. (G, R, T) 11.30 Operation Hero. (G, R, T) 12.00 FILM: 12 Dates Of Christmas.

6.00 Campbell Live.

6.30 Moko - A Dolphin in Danger. (G, R) 7.25 Hitched. (G, R) 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R, T) 8.25 Infomercials.

6.00 Home Shopping. (G) 6.30 Best Of The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 7.00 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

(G, R)

7.00 Going Going Gone. (R) 7.30 Remembering Ed. (G, R,

MORNING

T)

9.00 Infomercial.

9.30 Trinny & Susannah’s Downunder Makeover Mission. (Final, PGR, R,

T)

10.30 A Mad Business. (Final,

PGR, R, T)

11.30 12.00 12.30 1.25

Infomercial.

Mucking In. (G, R, T) Emmerdale. (PGR, T) Celebrity Coach Trip.

5.01 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.30 Hope And Faith. (Final,

6.00 ONE News. (T) 7.00 Border Security. (G, R,

T)

7.30 Piha Rescue. (PGR, R,

T)

late

eVeNING

8.00 High Country Rescue.

(G, T)

8.30 FILM: Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, T) Richard Gere, Diane Lane. A tender story of hope and joy; of sacrifice and forgiveness – a moving reminder that love is possible at any age, at any time, and often when least expected.

10.30 FILM: Home By Christmas. (2010, R, T) 12.20 FILM: How About You. (2007, R, T) 1.55 Te Karere. (R, T) 2.20 BBC World – Impact. 3.30 World Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today.

4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 HARDtalk. 5.00 The Hub. (G) 5.05 The Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (R) 5.35 Te Karere. (R, T)

R, T)

12.00 FILM: McHale’s Navy.

(1997, PGR, R)

(G, T)

3.55 Te Karere. (T) 4.25 Ellen. (G) 5.25 Millionaire Hot Seat.

(G, T)

R)

11.30 Missing Pieces. (PGR,

1.50 The Nowies. (R) 2.45 This Is Justin Bieber.

2.00 World’s Strictest Parents Us. (PGR, T) 2.55 60 Minute Makeover.

(G, R)

10.30 The Dr Oz Show. (PGR,

(2011, PGR, T)

3.40 Spongebob Squarepants. (Final, R, T) 4.05 Zeke And Luther. (G, T) 4.35 Pair Of Kings. (G, T) 5.00 Horace In Slow Motion.

(G, R, T)

(G)

2.05 FILM: Extraordinary Measures. (2010, PGR) Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell, Harrison Ford.

4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R) 5.00 Michael Bublé: Home For The Holidays.

(R) With guests Rod Stewart, Blake Shelton and Carly Rae Jepsen.

(G, R)

G, R, T)

6.00 Spin City. (G, R, T) 6.30 Missing Christmas. (T) New Zealand’s very own animated Kiwi Christmas story set on the fictional island of Ngaro.

7.00 FILM: Fred Claus. (2007, PGR, R, T) Vince Vaughn.

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now, Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother when an efficiency expert threatens Santa.

9.20 FILM: Four Holidays.

6.00 3 News.

7.00 FILM: Nanny McPhee.

(2005, PGR, R) Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Angela Lansbury. A widower hires a nanny who possesses magic powers to look after his seven trouble-making kids.

9.05 The Graham Norton Show. (AO, R) Graham celebrates Christmas with a very naughty Christmas themed special featuring top comic Russell Kane, Matt Smith, and The Military Wives Choir.

(2008, AO, R, T)

11.10 FILM: Caddyshack.

(1980, R, T)

12.55 Comedy Jam. (AO, R, T) 2.30 FILM: The Accidental Husband.

(AO, R, T) 4.00 Dreams Come True. (G, R, T) 4.45 Farmers Santa Parade 75th Anniversary. (G, R) 5.10 The Koala Brothers: Outback Christmas. (G, R, T)

(G, R)

7.30 12.00 1.00 2.00

10.25 Outrageous Fortune: Wherein Our Saviour’s Birth is Celebrated.

(AO, R) 12.20 FILM: The Good Shepherd. (2006, AO, R) 3.05 Foo Fighters: Back And Forth. (AO, R) 4.50 Michael Bublé’s Christmas 2011. (G, R) 5.35 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R)

3.00

4.00 5.00 5.30

Home Shopping. (G) Great Outdoors. (G, R) Live To Dance. (G, R) Getaway. (G, R) Sophie Monk gives a Girls’ Guide to Hawaii, Catriona plays golf on Hamilton Island, and Dermott is in the Mornington Peninsula.

Legend Of The Seeker.

(PGR, R) Richard, separated from his companions, continues his quest to defeat the Keeper once and for all.

The Late Show With David Letterman. (G, R) Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) Game show.

Prime News.

R) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Barney And Friends. (G, R) 3.30 Power Rangers: Samurai. (G, R) 4.00 Sabrina: The Teenage Witch. (G, R) 4.25 FILM: Care Bears: Share Bear Shines. (2010, G) 5.30 Rules Of Engagement. (G, R) 6.00 That ‘70s Show.

(G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) Hermes grows despondent when he misses an opportunity for a promotion.

7.00 The Simpsons. (PGR, R)

Fred Claus TV2, 7pm (2007) Bitter from a life living in the shadow of his famous sibling Santa (Paul Giamatti), disgruntled Fred (Vince Vaughn, below) is forced to return to the North Pole. Will this Scrooge ever get into the Christmas spirit? There are plenty of funny sequences of a towering Vaughn looming over his pint-sized co-stars – it’s just too bad his buddy Jon Favreau covered the same ground with Will Ferrell in the superior Elf.

(G)

7.00 Best of QI. (PGR) 7.30 The Supersizers Go. (PGR, R) Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and comedian Sue Perkins spend the week on the diet of a wealthy Victorian couple.

8.30 Masterchef USA. (G) With one Mystery Box Challenge left and three top chefs still in the running, see who will win the MasterChef USA title.

10.20 Allo Allo. (G) 11.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G) 11.55 Religious Programming.

(G)

12.25 64th Primetime Emmy Awards. (AO, R) 2.45 Best Of London 2012. (G, R) 4.20 Great Outdoors. (G, R) 5.10 Getaway.

(G, R)

7.30 FILM: Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure. (2011, (00)) John Cleese, Munro Chambers, Kim Rhodes.

9.30 FILM: Airplane! (1980, PGR, R) Lloyd Bridges. An ex-fighter pilot is forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

11.20 2012 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. (AO, R) Hosted by Shannon Ryan and Ben Boyce, the 2012 VNZMA’s include performances from some of NZ’s biggest artists – Kimbra, Gin Wigmore, Home Brew and a special tribute to Legacy Award recipients Toy Love.

12.05 Infomercials. (G)

the bOx 6.00 6.50 7.15 7.40 8.05 8.30 9.25 10.20 11.10 12.55 1.50 2.45 3.10 3.35 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00

NYPD Blue. (M) Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) Cash Cab. (PG) Pawn Stars. (PG) Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) Monk. (PG) Law & Order. (M) WWE NXT. (M) SmackDown! (M) NYPD Blue. (M) Monk. (PG) Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) Pawn Stars. (PG) Cash Cab. (PG) The Simpsons. (PG) Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) Law & Order. (M) America’s Funniest Home Videos.

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.30

The Simpsons. (PG) Pawn Stars. (PG) CSI: Miami. (M) Xmas Eve Movie: The Specialist.

(PG)

sky sPORt 2 sky sPORt 1 6.00 Basketball. NBL. All Star Game.

Replay.

8.00 Darts. World Championships. Day Ten Session Two. Live.

12.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Swansea v Manchester United. Replay.

2.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Chelsea v Aston Villa. Replay.

4.00 Darts. World Championships. Day Ten Session One. Replay.

7.00 Sky ARENA Access.

7.30 Sky Sport What’s On. 8.00 The Cricket Show.

8.30 Cricket. 2nd Twenty20. South Africa v New Zealand. From Buffalo Park, East London. Replay.

12.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Liverpool v Fulham. Replay.

2.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Newcastle v Queens Park Rangers.

Replay.

4.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Tottenham v Stoke. Replay.

sky MOVIes 1 6.45 8.15 10.25 12.20 2.15 3.45 5.15 6.40

8.30

(16VLS)

10.30 Wrestlemania: The World Television Premiere. (M) 11.30 Hooters Snow Angels Special. (M) 12.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 1.00 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 1.25 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (PG) 1.50 Cash Cab. (PG) 2.15 Monk. (PG) 3.05 CSI: Miami. (M) 3.55 Xmas Eve Movie: The Specialist. (16VLS) 5.35 The Simpsons. (PG)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 6.30 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 The Angry Beavers. (G, R) 7.30 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 7.55 The Wild Thornberrys.

(G, R) 8.25 Go Diego Go. (G, R) 8.50 Bananas In Pyjamas. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.10 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.30 The Wiggles Show. (G, R) 9.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. (G, R) 9.55 Action Central. (G, R) 10.05 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G,

movie

8.30 The ITM Fishing Show.

9.00 Athletics. Kelloggs Nutrigrain Ironman & Ironwoman. Round One. Replay.

12.00 Sky Sport What’s On. 12.30 Cricket. KFC T20 Big Bash League Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder.

Replay.

4.00 Cricket. KFC T20 Big Bash League Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers.

Replay.

7.30 Davis Cup Best Of 2012.

8.30 Golf. LPGA Canadian Womens Open.

Highlights.

10.00 Athletics. Kelloggs Nutrigrain Ironman & Ironwoman. Round One. Replay.

1.00 Kiwi Magic.

2.00 Basketball. NBL. All Star Game.

Replay.

4.00 The Weight Of A Nation.

10.25 11.55 1.35 3.45

Spy Kids 4. (2011, PG) Jessica Alba.

X-Men: First Class. (2011, M) Safe House. (2012, M) Just Go With It. (2011, M) It’s Christmas, Carol! (2012, PG) Emmanuelle Vaugier, Carrie Fisher.

True Confessions Of A Hollywood Starlet. (2008, PG) Joanna ‘Jojo’ Levesque, Valerie Bertinelli.

Gulliver’s Travels. (2010, PG) Jack Black, Emily Blunt.

Morning Glory. (2010, M) Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford. An oldschool anchorman, who quit his longtime evening newscast because of its new, gossipy ways, is recruited by a hotshot producer looking to revive a failing morning show.

I Am Number Four. (2011, M) Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on Earth from bounty hunters. They can only be killed in numerical order, and Number Four is next.

I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011, M) Sarah Jessica Parker.

Drive. (2011, 18) Ryan Gosling.

For Colored Girls. (2010, 16) Making Of We Bought A Zoo. (2011,

PG).

4.00 True Confessions Of A Hollywood Starlet. (2008, PG) 5.25 Gulliver’s Travels. (2010, PG)

9.30 10.30 11.00 11.30 12.30 1.30 2.30 3.30 4.30 5.30

Swamp Loggers. (PG) Man Vs. Wild. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) Nightmare Next Door. (M) I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (PG) On The Case With Paula Zahn. (M) Stalked. Someone’s Watching. (M) Who The (Bleep) Did I Marry? (M) Disappeared. (M) Apocalypse 2012 Revelations. (M) Swamp Loggers. (PG) Man Vs. Wild. (PG) MythBusters. (PG) Ragin’ Cajuns. (PG) You Have Been Warned. (PG) How We Invented The World. (PG) Phones. Examines defining inventions of the 21st Century and celebrates the visionaries & journeys that made them possible, revealing the fascinating stories of how iconic breakthroughs came to be.

MythBusters. (PG) Wheel Of Mythfortune.

I Was Murdered. (M) I Married A Mobster. (M) Scorned. Love Kills. (M) On The Case With Paula Zahn. (M) Swamp Loggers. (PG) American Guns. (M) You Have Been Warned. (PG) First Time Filmmakers. Korea. (PG) Dirty Jobs. (PG)

Christmas Day Television

tV2

6.00 Mucking In. (Final, G,

6.00 Disney Jungle Junction.

(Final, G, R, T) 6.25 Mickey’s Adventures In Wonderland. (G, R, T) 7.15 Stitch! (Final, G, R, T) 7.35 Hoops & Yoyo Ruin Christmas. (G, T) 7.55 Phineas And Ferb. (T) 8.20 Adventure Time. (Final, G, T) 8.40 Back At The Barnyard.

(Final, G, R, T) 9.05 The Penguins Of Madagascar. (Final, G, R, T) 9.30 FILM: Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe. (2009, G, R, T) 10.55 FILM: Jack Frost. (1998, G, R, T) 12.40 FILM: Akeelah And The Bee. (2006, G, R, T) 2.30 One Direction: A Year In The Making. (G, R, T) 3.20 Wipeout. (Final, R, T) 4.05 The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol. (R, T) 4.30 Shrek The Halls.

(G, R) 4.50 America’s Funniest Home Videos. (G, R, T) 5.14 Horace In Slow Motion.

R, T)

MORNING

6.25 6.50 7.50 8.20

10.40

12.20

2.15 4.30 4.55

Tagata Pasifika. (R) Carols In The Caves. (R) Praise Be. (G) FILM: Mary Poppins.

(1964, G, R, T) Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, Glynis Johns.

FILM: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.

(1971, G, R, T) Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson.

FILM: Young @ Heart.

(2007, G, R, T) Joe Benoit, Helen Boston, Louise Canady.

FILM: Seabiscuit.

(2003, G, R, T) Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges.

Te Karere. (T) Rod Stewart – Merry Christmas, Baby. (R, T)

6.00 ONE News. (T) 6.50 HM The Queen’s Christmas Message. (T) 7.00 Miranda. (Final, PGR,

eVeNING

R, T)

7.30 Royal Variety Performance 2012. (T) The Royal Variety Performance celebrates its 100th year with a very special show from the Royal Albert Hall, in London, with David Walliams as host.

9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys.

(Final, R, T)

late

10.00 FILM: My Best Friend’s Wedding. (1997, R, T) 11.50 FILM: Once. (2006, R, T) Glen Hansard.

1.20 Te Karere. (R, T) 1.45 BBC World –MT With George Alagiah.

(G) 2.00 Impact. 3.30 World Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today.

4.00 BBC World News. 4.30 HARDtalk. 5.00 The Hub. (G) 5.05 The Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (R) 5.35 Te Karere. (R, T)

tV3 6.00 Knight Rider. (G, R) 6.45 Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park 2012. (G, R) 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (G, R) 8.15 FILM: Finding John Christmas. (2004, G,

R)

9.45 FILM: 12 Men Of Christmas. (2009,

PGR)

11.10 The Office. (G) 11.55 FILM: King Ralph.

(1991, PGR, R)

1.30 FILM: Pride And Prejudice. (2005, G, R) 3.35 FILM: Christmas With The Kranks. (2004, G, R) Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd.

5.10 Modern Family. (G, R) 5.35 Last Man Standing. (G, R) Mike’s Christmas spirit gets dampened by the return of Ryan.

(G)

5.15 FILM: The Santa Clause 2. (2002, G, R, T) 7.00 FILM: Fool’s Gold.

6.00 3 News.

7.00 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. (G, R) 7.20 FILM: Nanny McPhee Returns. (2010) Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war.

9.05 FILM: New In Town.

(2009, AO, R) Renee Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr. 10.45 FILM: Adam. (2009, AO, R) Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne.

(2008, PGR, R, T)

Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena. A clue to the whereabouts of lost treasure rekindles a couple’s estranged relationship.

8.50 FILM: Six Days, Seven Nights. (1998, AO, R, T) Harrison Ford, Anne Heche, David Schwimmer, Temuera Morrison. A cargo pilot and a magazine editor crash-land on an uncharted, desert island.

10.35 The Year That Was. (AO,

R, T)

11.25 FILM: I Spy. (2002,

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

PGR, R, T)

PRIMe 6.00 Religious Programming.

(G)

7.00 London 2012 Opening Ceremony. (G, R) 11.15 Outnumbered Marathon. (PGR, R) 3.20 All The Queen’s Horses.

(G, R) This entertainment extravaganza sees the world of royalty, celebrity, music and horses come together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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

5.30 Prime News.

(G)

6.50 Christmas At River Cottage. (G) 7.20 Jonathan Creek: The Judas Tree. (AO, R) Jonathan is called to investigate a series of spooky events at a house called Green Lanterns.

9.00 Grumpy Guide To Christmas.

(PGR, R)

10.05 Elizabeth II: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration. (G,

R)

10.55 Allo Allo. (G) 11.30 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G) 12.20 Home Shopping. (G) 1.50 Best Of The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 2.20 Home Shopping. (G)

1.00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (Final, AO, R, T) 4.15 Emmerdale. (PGR, R, T) 5.05 Erin Simpson. (G, R) 5.30 Infomercials.

1.55 Rugrats. (G, R) 2.15 Big Time Rush. (G, R) 2.40 Big Time Rush. (G, R) 3.05 Kenan & Kel. (G, R) 3.30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch.

(G) 3.50 Clueless. (G, R) 4.15 FILM: Care Bears Movies. (2010, G) 5.20 Everybody Hates Chris. (G, R) 5.40 That ‘70s Show. (G, R) 6.05 Futurama. (G, R) 6.25 The Simpsons. (G, R) 6.50 The Simpsons. (G, R) Springfield Elementary closes its doors for financial reasons.

TV2, 8.50pm (1998) A new plot device has emerged in Hollywood culture over the last ten years – the tropical deserted island.

Mix together two mismatched people, preferably one of each sex, allow to simmer in an atmosphere of hostility and action, and serve on a bed of A-grade Hollywood stars. In this case, a rugged pilot (Harrison Ford) and a New York magazine editor (Anne Heche) are stranded on a desert island and are forced to work together in order to leave.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (G, R) 6.25 Millionaire: Hot Seat.

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Sings Karaoke. (G, R) 6.40 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 6.45 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 6.50 Hey Arnold! (G, R) 7.15 Rugrats. (G, R) 7.40 The Wild Thornberrys. (G, R) 8.05 Go Diego Go. (G, R) 8.30 Wonder Pets. (G, R) 8.55 Sticky TV Christmas. (G) 9.55 Rocko’s Modern Life. (G, R) 10.20 Dora The Explorer.

(G, R) 10.45 Pingu. (G, R) 10.50 Pingu. (G, R) 10.55 FILM: Strawberry Shortcake: Sky’s The Limit. (2009, G, R) 12.00 Teen Choice Awards 2012. (G, R) 1.30 Rugrats. (G, R)

movie

Six Days, Seven Nights

7.15 FILM: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PGR, R) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson.

8.45 FILM: Airplane II The Sequel. (1982, AO, R) Lloyd Bridges, Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty. A former pilot must save a Lunar shuttle and its passengers when the onboard computer kills the crew.

10.10 Glee. (PGR, R) Artie discovers that Brittany still believes in Santa.

10.55 The Real Housewives Of New York City. (G, R) 11.40 Entertainment Tonight. (G) 12.15 Infomercials. (G)

the bOx 6.00 Hooters Snow Angels Special.

(M)

6.50 Malcolm In The Middle.

(PG)

7.15 Cash Cab. (PG) 7.40 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

(PG)

8.30 Monk. (PG) 9.15 Wrestlemania: The World Television Premiere. (M) 10.15 Modern Family Christmas Marathon!

(PG)

7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.25 Chuck Christmas Special. (M) While coping with the realization that Sarah still has feelings for Bryce, Chuck must assume his toughest cover yet by going on a mission as Sarah’s husband to foil a politically connected counterfeiter and yachtsman.

8.15 Xmas Day Movie: Assassins. (M) A hired assassin wants nothing more than out of the business but realises that leaving his work won’t be as easy as he thought.

10.30 WWE Tribute To The Troops. (M) The ninth annual Tribute to the Troops holiday special. WWE Superstars and Divas join some very special guests to honour those who fight in the name of freedom.

11.20 Modern Family Christmas Marathon.

(PG)

sky sPORt 2 sky sPORt 1 6.00 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Women’s Pairs.

7.30 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Women’s Pairs.

9.30 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Men’s Pairs.

11.00 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Men’s Pairs.

1.00 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Women’s Singles.

2.30 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Women’s Singles.

4.30 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Men’s Singles.

6.00 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Men’s Singles.

8.00 The ITM Fishing Show.

8.30 The ITM Fishing Show.

9.00 The ITM Fishing Show.

9.30 The ITM Fishing Show.

10.00 The ITM Fishing Show.

11.00 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Men’s Triples.

12.30 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Men’s Triples.

2.30 Bowls. New Zealand Open. Women’s Triples.

4.00 Bowls. Trans Tasman Trophy. Woman’s Triples Final.

6.00 Golf. The Masters. Round Four.

Highlights.

7.00 PGA Championship Official Film.

8.00 Ryder Cup Official Film.

9.00 Golf. LPGA Canadian Womens Open.

Highlights.

10.25 NRL Footy Show.

12.30 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels.

1.00 Dumbest Stuff On Wheels.

1.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Mens Final.

Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal.

Highlights.

2.30 Tennis. French Open. Mens Final.

Rafael Nadal v Novak Djokovic.

Highlights.

3.30 Tennis. US Open. Mens Final. Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic. Highlights.

4.30 Netball. ANZ Championship Grand Final. Vixens v Magic. Replay.

6.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Final. Chiefs v Sharks. From Waikato Stadium, Hamilton. Replay.

9.00 Kiwi Magic.

10.00 Rugby League. State Of Origin 3.

Queensland v New South Wales.

Replay.

12.00 The Weight Of A Nation.

2.00 Motorsport. FIA Formula One Championship. Brazilian Grand Prix.

Highlights.

3.30 Motorsport. Red Bull X Fighters Sydney. Replay.

5.00 Mitch Evans Special.

7.15 Talladega Nights. (2006, M) Will Ferrell, John C. 9.00 Mad Max. (1979, 18) Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel.

10.35 We Own The Night. (2007, 16) Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix.

12.35 S:W:A:T. (2003, M) Samuel L. Jackson.

2.35 The Man In The Iron Mask. (1998, M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons.

4.45 Home Alone. (1990, PG) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci.

6.30 Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.

(1992, PG) Macaulay Caulkin. When the McCallisters go on vacation, Kevin winds up in New York where he has to pull out all his tricks when he runs into his old enemies.

8.30 Wall Street. (1987, PG) Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas. Oliver Stone’s Oscar®-winner about a hotshot’s attempts to gain entry into the high-powered world of New York stock broking in the 1980s.

10.40 Wanted. (2008, 16) James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie.

12.30 Home Alone. (1990, PG) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci.

2.10 Circle Of Friends. (1995, M) Minnie Driver, Chris O’Donnell.

3.50 The Man In The Iron Mask.

(1998, M) Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons.

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6.30 Annie Moses Christmas 7.30 J. John Christmas Unwrapped 8.30 Christmas with a Capital C 10.00 Impact for Life 10.30 Movie: Joyeux Noel 12.30 In Touch 1.30 Life Questions 2.00 Impact for Life 2.30 Christmas with a Capital C 4.00 Philosophy, Science and the God Debate 4.30 The Verdict of Science 5.00 From Heartache to Hope 5.30 Connection Point

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7.35 I Don’t Know How She Does It. (2011, M) Sarah Jessica Parker, Greg Kinnear.

9.05 It’s Christmas, Carol! (2012, PG) Emmanuelle Vaugier, Carrie Fisher.

10.35 Making Of We Bought A Zoo. (2011,

PG).

10.50 Morning Glory. (2010, M) Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford.

12.35 I Am Number Four. (2011, M) Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant.

2.25 Gnomeo & Juliet. (2011, PG) James McAvoy, Emily Blunt.

3.50 War Horse. (2011, M) Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson.

6.15 Sky Special: The Hobbit World Premiere With Dominic Bowden.

(2012, PG).

6.45 The Adventures Of Tintin. (2011, PG) Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis.

8.30 The Muppets. (2012, G) Jason Segel, Amy Adams.

10.10 Warrior. (2011, M) Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte.

12.30 Flypaper. (2011, 16) Patrick Dempsey, Ashley Judd.

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5.50 Sky Special: The Hobbit World Premiere With Dominic Bowden.

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MOVIe GReats 6.00 Wanted. (2008, 16) James McAvoy, Angelina Jolie.

7.50 Wall Street. (1987, PG) Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas.

9.55 Home Alone. (1990, PG) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci.

11.40 Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.

(1992, PG) Macaulay Caulkin.

1.40 Mrs: Doubtfire. (1993, PG) Robin Williams, Sally Field.

3.45 The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.

(2005, PG) Tilda Swinton.

6.00 Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. (2006, M) Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley. Man’s Chest.

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8.30 Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (2007, M) Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley. Captain Barbossa, Will and Elizabeth must navigate treachery and make their final alliances for one last battle.

11.15 Gladiator. (2000, M) Russell Crowe.

1.50 Biography: Heath Ledger. (2009,

PG).

2.45 Mrs: Doubtfire. (1993, PG) 4.50 The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.

(2005, PG) Tilda Swinton.

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River Monsters. Most Bizarre. (PG) Mighty Planes. (PG) Skibirds. The Hercules on skis goes to Greenland to pick up scientists and their equipment before the winter locks.

I Shouldn’t Be Alive. (PG) In October 1991 Lt. Col. Dave Ruvola and his helicopter rescue crew are called upon to help save a lone yachtsman.

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Days of Wonder: Jarrod Cooper Precious Word of Truth The First Christmas The Toy that Saved Christmas Liken Christmas Musical Movie: The Christmas Bunny J. John Christmas Unwrapped Annie Moses Christmas Christmas with a Capital C Star of Bethlehem The Toy that Saved Christmas Liken Christmas Musical Christmas at Cadillac Jack’s An unexpected road trip to find a long-lost daughter becomes an unforgettable Christmas Eve. Love’s Christmas Journey. (2011) Natalie Hall, JoBeth Williams, Greg Vaughan, Dylan Bruce. A recently-widowed woman goes to spend Christmas with her brother, but the celebrations are soured when her sibling goes missing.

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By Andrew Alderson New Zealand Cricket’s director of cricket John Buchanan could be a casualty in the balance of power at NZC in the wake of the Ross Taylor captaincy saga.

Despite direct calls to Buchanan and a request to speak to him through NZC’s media department, the director of cricket has stayed silent, though he did respond to inquiries with a courteous text saying he could not comment at this stage.

Yet he remains a key piece in what has been a 1000piece summer holiday jigsaw for New Zealand fans.

Buchanan’s role in the soap opera which resulted in Taylor’s exit as skipper seems crucial to understanding the full picture.

He was an unequivocal supporter of Taylor remaining captain in all forms of the game but was overruled in favour of what NZC claimed was a preferred split captaincy option with Brendon McCullum taking over in limited overs.

A source said Hesson and Buchanan engaged in “robust discussion” on the topic during the Sri Lanka tour.

Taylor’s decision to step away from the test leadership means McCullum now leads New Zealand in all three international formats.

After Taylor was axed as captain - or in NZC-speak “turned down the test captaincy” - he spoke about Buchanan’s role in events: “John has been outstanding in this process.

“He gets a lot of flak but has been an amazing support for me.”

The lack of Buchanan’s right-of-reply on the captaincy issue is a shame.

Whether you agree or disagree with his cricketing views, they are often insightful and innovative.

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Land (9) the disagreement with Hesson, given down into the game”.

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(5) sources say Herald on Iced Sunday a thorough plan as director of cricket 19.Ferns Gloomy (5) Buchanan20.might for the Black Caps, White and Regretstill (3) consider a return to coaching ranks. under-19s and is working towards (12) 21. Inexorably He is understood to have worked integrating our programme.” role with No the12,083 New Zealand A TO PUZZLE Buchanan’s work enacting SOLUTIONS a long- in that term high performance plan has also team against India A in September Across: 4 Mariner; 8 Upshot; 9 Profile; 10 Seller; 11 been appreciated at major associa- and October at Lincoln to whet his Corpse; 12 Disinter; 18 Unwieldy; 20 Access; 21 Effect; appetite. tion level.

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Henderson to lead BikeNZ Lotto Belisol professional Greg Henderson will lead a New Zealand team in the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in his adopted home of Melbourne early next year.

He was keen to compete as a lead-in to the New Zealand road championships and the Tour Down Under in Adelaide next month.

The Herald Sun Tour is Australia’s oldest stage race, and has been revived for its 60th anniversary as a four-day event from January 3-6 on the back of the annual Bay Criterium series starting on January 1.

Henderson will lead a national team comprising London Olympian Westley Gough, 2012 Bontrager Livestrong under-23s Josh Atkins and James Oram, Tom Scully who rode for Garmin development this year and Node4 Subaru pro Mike Northey.

The Herald Sun Tour is no longer a UCI-sanctioned event, meaning that Henderson, as a World Tour rider, could not compete unless it was for a sanctioned national team.

Tour organisers, keen to get the Melbourne-based star into the event, contacted Bike New Zealand with the offer to fully support a national team for the event.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for some of our young guys to ride themselves into some form in a well regarded stage event,” said Bike New Zealand’s Bryan Simmonds.

Henderson is excited to compete, the city where the Henderson family now lives in the southern hemisphere summer.

“Melbourne is my second home town and when I race around here I get as many ‘Hendys’ called out as anywhere else in the world.

“I have a fairly big fan base here now so I feel like it is home and I enjoy racing in Melbourne,” Henderson said.

“Of course the Herald Sun Tour

• Two-year abuse ban An Adelaide United fan who racially abused Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill has been banned from attending any Football Federation Australia-controlled match for two years. Ifill was the subject of a “blatantly racist” remark from a fan behind the Phoenix bench in his side’s 3-1 defeat to the Reds last weekend. - APNZ

• Tua back in the ring David Tuia’s comeback is coming back - and he is being lined up to fight a world-ranked heavyweight boxer in New Zealand next year. Thought to be retired after his shock loss to US journeyman Monte Barrett last year and then enduring personal issues like the end of his marriage, Tua is said to be keen to return to the ring but will not do so unless he fights a credible opponent. Tua has once again joined forces with boxing promoters Duco Events - a significant change. - HOS

• LeBron leads Heat LeBron James scored 30 points and Dwyane Wade added 21 to power the reigning NBA champions Miami Heat to a 105-89 victory over the Utah Jazz yesterday. James scored 12 points in a key third-quarter surge, and also contributed nine rebounds and seven assists for the Heat who improved to 18-6..

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Greg Henderson: ‘Melbourne is my second home town’ has such a huge prestige.

“It has been going for so many years.

“It has been on and off of late, and it is a bit shorter which is unfortunate, but it’s a very historic race.

“I will get some good legs out of it.

“I won’t be firing on all eight cylinders but it will put me in good stead with a week after that the nationals and then I will be in good nick to lead out the big German in the Tour Down Under which is the first big goal of the season.

The New Zealand team comprises a young squad who have enjoyed good success in 2012.

Gough is coming back after a superb track year where he won the bronze medal in the team pursuit at the London Olympics and a bronze in the team pursuit and individual pursuit at the world championships.

Atkins, 20 (Christchurch) won the Tour of Southland last year and was fourth in the nationals championships this year.

He moves from the Bontrager Livestrong team to the new

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Northey, 25 (Auckland) comes off overall victory in the Tour of Southland to highlight his first year with the UK-based Node4 Subaru professional team.

Oram, 19 (Auckland) is a former junior medallist in the world championships who will be in his second year with Bontrager Livestrong in USA. Scully, 22 (Invercargill) enjoyed an excellent year including finishing third in the under23 Paris Rouxbaix for the Garmin Sharp development and a stagiaire for Garmin Sharp Barracuda at the end of the season.

He has good history in Melbourne, winning the scratch race gold medal at the world cup in 2009 and the following year won a stage of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic.

The tour begins with a 4.8km time trial in the beachside town of Williamstown followed by a 144km stage to Bendigo, a 145km stage in the Yarra Valley and final 90km stage centred on the famed Arthurs Seat climb.

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Redknapp blasts QPR’s EPL ‘stars’ Queens Park Rangers’ manager Harry Redknapp lashed out at the west London club’s big names, describing some of them as over-paid after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle this weekend.

Redknapp was seething in the aftermath of his first defeat since taking over from Mark Hughes last month and the former Tottenham boss claimed too many of his squad aren’t earning their vast salaries.

Backed by QPR’s Malaysian owner Tony Fernandes, Hughes - who was sacked to make way for Redknapp - embarked on a pre-season spending spree that led to a host of big name players, including Jose Bosingwa, Esteban Granero, Julio Cesar and Andrew Johnson, arriving at Loftus Road on high wages.

But those stars have failed to repay the club’s investment and will reach Christmas second bottom of the English Premier League with just one win from 18 matches.

“There are a lot of players at this club who earn far too much money for what they are; far, far, far too much money for their ability and what they give to the club,” Redknapp said.

“I don’t really want to see the

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owners have their pants taken down like they have in the past.

“There’s a lot of agents made money out of them.

“I fined a player last week and he was earning more than any player earned at Tottenham.

“You shouldn’t be paying massive wages when you’ve got a stadium that holds 18,000 people.

“This club (Newcastle) holds 52,000 and most of their players will be nowhere near some of the wages some of the players are earning here (at QPR).”

Redknapp also confirmed that Portugal right-back Bosingwa had been fined a fortnight’s wages after refusing to sit on the bench for last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Fulham.

Bosingwa signed from Chelsea in pre-season on a big-money contract but has so far failed to deliver the performances to match his salary.

“He didn’t want to be on the bench and didn’t want to be a substitute, so he went home,” Redknapp said.

“He has been fined two weeks’ wages, STG130,000 ($A203,000).

Not too bad for two weeks.

“Decent, isn’t it? Not too bad for playing on a Saturday, it’s okay.”

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Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C. Venue: Cambridge Raceway Meeting Date: 24 Dec 2012 NZ Meeting number : 5 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 1.20pm (NZT) CAMBRIDGE TAB MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 9x5 Yankee Brandy (1) fr...................P Ferguson 2 x2586 Vengeance (2) fr.............................. S Argue 3 70266 Joseph Perrier (3) fr.................. M McKendry 4 08578 Sir Indianapolis (4) fr................ J I Dickie (J) 5 990x0 Ready Or Not (5) fr..............................T Hall 6 73 Water Colour (6) fr.......................A Donnelly 2 1.50pm CHRISTIAN CULLEN COLTS & GELDINGS MBL PACE $5000, 3yo+ c&g non winners mob. pace, 2200m 1 278x7 Westminster Chapel (1) fr........ T Macfarlane 2 Satu (2) fr................................. Z Butcher (J) 3 464x3 Scandal Leave (3) fr...................P Ferguson 4 7359x Styx It To Em (4) fr.................... M McKendry 5 Barista (5) fr....................................S Phelan 6 0x0x4 Runninoutadreams (6) fr............... D Butcher 7 0 Nimble Jack (7) fr.................... R Downey (J) 8 41x83 Free Will (8) fr...............................B Mangos 9 Fake Ruler (21) fr............................. S Argue 3 2.20pm ZONE BAR @ SKY CITY MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ 1 to 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 65x60 Mister Dann (1) fr..................... Z Butcher (J) 2 x1259 Kippenberger (2) fr.................... J I Dickie (J) 3 54336 Painted Black (3) fr.................... J Abernethy 4 38993 Ergo (4) fr........................................S Phelan 5 76417 Riviera Reigns (5) fr....................P Ferguson 6 95866 Mister T (6) fr.................................N Chilcott 7 47797 Erin Go Bragh (7) fr......................B Mangos 8 37304 Guilty Verdict (8) fr..............................L Neal 4 2.50pm GOTTA GO CULLEN FILLIES & MARES MBL PACE $5000, 3yo+ f&m non winners mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 0 Living By Chance (1) fr...........K Marshall (J) 2 6400 River Light (2) fr........................ M McKendry 3 348x8 Maloo (3) fr................................... P Butcher 4 77030 God Blessed (4) fr................... T Macfarlane

Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Cambridge Raceway Meeting Date: 24 Dec 2012 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 12.01pm ALL SEW EMBROIDERY SPRINT C1, 375m 1 48577 Mystic nwtd....................................A Cleaver 2 42633 Good Perception nwtd................ G Pomeroy 3 7788x Shirona nwtd................................... P Lowen 4 72315 Question Me nwtd..............................S Ross 5 21222 Short And Snappy 21.86...............P Cleaver 6 42237 Deb Bale 21.71........................... G Pomeroy 7 21321 Call Me Ralph (c2) nwtd................J Harland 8 77526 Randy Outside nwtd.................... M Roberts 9 82382 King’s Mistress nwtd..........................J Black 10 41436 Bigtime Drifter nwtd.................... R O’Regan 2 12.18pm TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE MAIDEN SERIES HEAT 1 C0q, 457m 1 44725 Wolf Marine nwtd...........................P Cleaver 2 3 Tekau nwtd................................... C Ramsey 3 34 Our Bernie nwtd.........................H V Mullane 4 22311 Bugsy Bangles (c1) nwtd J &..........D Fahey 5 Coal Sack nwtd.......................... A Lawrence 6 3 Opawa Casper nwtd J &..................D Fahey 7 F3 Sydenham Jade nwtd....................J Harland 8 72645 Sam Boy nwtd................................A Cleaver Emergencies: 9 752 Stolen Money nwtd........................ G Cleeve 10 656 Big Bolt nwtd....................................T Green 3 12.35pm (NZT) THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR & CAFE SERIES HEAT 1 C1q, 457m 1 12212 Matrix nwtd........................................J Black 2 6F157 Jetsun Dream nwtd.........................G Wilson 3 83541 Star Bound (c2) nwtd.................. G Pomeroy 4 45452 Flash That nwtd.......................... R O’Regan

Celtic Squash Club Peter St

Results from the final night of the Celtic Squash Club’s summer league competition: James McCloy beat Laurence McCormick 3-1, Micky Hooper lost to Bill Bullock 1-2, Lucas Hooper beat Chantelle Kenting 4-0.

Chrissie Stratford beat Rachel Prendergast 4-0, Jane McCormick lost to Louise Ryk 1-2, Chrissie Stratford beat Jenni Ryk 2-0, Pat Summerfield lost to Jock O’Connor 1-3, Steve Devereux drew with Robbie Kok 1-1.

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5 9x877 Dixey Styx (5) fr..........................P Ferguson 6 Souvenir Glory (6) fr......................B Holmes 7 9x5 Yankee Brandy fr........................... Scratched 8 2322x Cullies Delight (7) fr..........................G Robb 9 58x26 Pepper Potts (21) fr.........................S Phelan 5 3.20pm DUNSTAN SWEET MIX HANDICAP TROT $5000, 1 to 4 wins +claimer discrhcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 246x9 Motu Claudia Rose (1) fr..................G Robb 2 73885 Lysenko (2) fr......................................L Chin 3 7760x Xenas Boy (3) fr............................B Mangos

Brent Mangos is down to drive Xenas Boy in the Dunstan Trot at the Cambridge-Te Awamutu meeting today

4 xD103 Derek Clarke (U1) fr...........................D Balle 5 D0508 Benromach (U2) fr.............. G Martin 6 59445 Avalon Sunset (1) 10................. J Abernethy 7 5x765 Jimmys Girl (2) 10............................B Espin 8 x4456 Tommiray (3) 10............................ P Butcher 9 20127 The Scruff (4) 10........................... D Butcher 10 61817 Serene Queen (U1) 10..................N Chilcott 11 7573x Muscle And Power (1) 30...........P Ferguson 6 3.51pm FAIRVIEW MOTORS CAMBRIDGE HANDICAP PACE $6000, 2 to 7 wins +claimer discrhcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 22365 Busy Being Fabulous (1) fr........... P Butcher 2 45643 Underwood Road (1) 10................... L Hollis 3 34624 Dougie Maguire 10....................... Scratched 4 27276 Harry The Maori (1) 20.............D Branch (J) 5 54411 Anvil Justice (2) 20................... J I Dickie (J) 6 33644 Speedstar (U1) 20.............. J MacKinnon (J) 7 23315 Carlos (1) 30...............................P Ferguson 8 52750 Clive Bromac (1) 40...................... D Butcher 9 51123 Glenlochar (1) 50..................... Z Butcher (J) 7 4.20pm LAMP SPECIALISTS (1986) LTD MOBILE PACE $5000, 2 to 3 wins mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 74482 Lucky John (1) fr........................... P Butcher 2 1761x Sonic Classic (2) fr.................. T Macfarlane 3 x1143 Easy For Cullen (3) fr.............. Z Butcher (J) 4 34624 Dougie Maguire (4) fr.................... D Butcher 5 85541 Maravu Haley (5) fr.................. S Lawson (J) 6 x4244 Change Gear (6) fr.....................P Ferguson 7 13156 Copy My Past (7) fr........................N Chilcott 8 4.54pm GROUP ONE TURF BAR TROTTERS FLYING MILE MBL TROT $40,000, 4 or more wins ffa mob. trot, mobile, 1609m 1 44413 Charlemagne (1) fr........................ P Butcher 2 86180 Sovereignty (2) fr...................... M McKendry 3 22332 Stig (3) fr............................................. D Butt 4 11111 I Can Doosit (4) fr..........................M Purdon 5 P2824 Escapee (5) fr.........................N Rasmussen 6 x4571 Great Getaway (6) fr................. J I Dickie (J) 7 96533 Dealornodeal (7) fr........................ D Butcher

8 53125 Dr Hook (8) fr.................................... P Nairn

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MBL PACE $5000, 3yo+ 1 to 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 9x877 Dixey Styx fr.................................. Scratched 2 0708x Aveross Blaze (1) fr............... S Cruickshank 3 32695 Hugh Hefner (2) fr.................... Z Butcher (J) 4 6788x My Peruvian (3) fr......................... P Butcher 5 50591 Platinum Roulette (4) fr.............. J Abernethy 6 358x4 White Eagle (5) fr........................P Ferguson 7 54377 Russian Alsu (6) fr..................K Marshall (J) 8 13 Medley Moose (7) fr.................. M McKendry 9 14103 Georgia’s Jury (21) fr.................... D Butcher 10 6.05pm SAT 29TH HARNESS@WAIPA JNR DRIVERS MBL PACE $5000, 4yo+ mares up to 2 wins mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 2200m 1 1 Lady Of The Dance (1) fr.......... J I Dickie (J) 2 08521 Henley Franco (2) fr.............. S McMullan (J) 3 1450x Ollie One (3) fr..........................D Branch (J) 4 33160 Christian Acropolis (4) fr.......... Z Butcher (J) 5 285x1 Coppagoodone (5) fr................ S Lawson (J) 6 52335 No Liability (6) fr.....................K Marshall (J) 7 32449 Captivating (7) fr..................... R Downey (J) 8 23437 Sovereign Faith (8) fr........... S Abernethy (J) SELECTIONS Race 1: Water Colour, Yankee Brandy, Joseph Perrier Race 2: Styx It To Em, Westminster Chapel, Scandal Leave Race 3: Kippenberger, Guilty Verdict, Ergo, Painted Black Race 4: Dixey Styx, Maloo, Pepper Potts, Cullies Delight Race 5: Muscle And Power, Serene Queen, Jimmys Girl Race 6: Underwood Road, Carlos, Clive Bromac, Glenlochar Race 7: Sonic Classic, Change Gear, Dougie Maguire, Lucky John Race 8: I Can Doosit, Stig, Dr Hook, Charlemagne Race 9: Georgia’s Jury, Hugh Hefner, Medley Moose Race 10: Henley Franco, Lady Of The Dance, Sovereign Faith, LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

5 22332 Alpinador nwtd.................................. S Clark 6 23524 Very Chilly nwtd..........................M Mathews 7 46224 Rijeka nwtd....................................M Gowan 8 x3161 Come A Cropper nwtd C &...........D Roberts 9 43758 Newton Willow nwtd...............K Sutch-Jones 10 85446 Evie’s Fire nwtd.................................L Ahern 4 1.05pm TE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGE MAIDEN SERIES HEAT 2 C0q, 457m 1 5 Bublin Gold nwtd............................... S Clark 2 Little Teegan nwtd...................... A Lawrence 3 Agent Van Alden nwtd...................... B Craik 4 23x3 El Jetta nwtd.....................................L Ahern 5 2 Know Fault nwtd............................ G Cleeve 6 Azure Dreams nwtd.......................J Harland 7 2 Lace Them Up nwtd...................H V Mullane 8 2 Opawa Webby nwtd J &...................D Fahey 9 55455 Lady Louis nwtd..........................M Mathews 10 87668 Circle of Life nwtd.......................R N Maisey 5 1.35pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR CAFE SERIES HEAT 2 C1q, 457m 1 63426 Cullen’s Impact nwtd..........................J Black 2 52368 Jetsun Coal nwtd............................G Wilson 3 1 Madam Norris nwtd..........................T Green 4 38345 Lincoln Flyer nwtd............................. S Clark 5 52818 Wild Grove nwtd J &........................D Fahey 6 63326 Double Tapp nwtd..........................M Gowan 7 53624 Borasco 26.45.................................. L Martin 8 3213 Bone Nerd nwtd........................... M Roberts 9 51567 She’s Coming nwtd..................... R O’Regan 10 88754 Majma nwtd...............................A Blackburn 6 2.05pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C2, 375m 1 35162 Sydenham Bubbles nwtd...............J Harland 2 24118 Peno Boy nwtd...................................J Black

3 76333 Exciting Girl 21.54............................ M Mann 4 14118 Morning Light nwtd............................D Hunt 5 31218 Talk It Over nwtd.................................. L Bell 6 54471 Living The Dream 21.27....................S Ross 7 12641 Hajime 21.48..................................P Cleaver 8 21111 Making Debree (c3) 21.84.................C Hore 9 14336 Thrilling Bolt 21.43...........................S Payne 10 53157 Only Kate nwtd........................... R O’Regan 7 2.35pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 1 R/Aq, 457m 1 56474 Mahalo Rhode (c4) nwtd W &..........T Steele 2 52443 Jetsun Flame (c4) 25.95.................G Wilson 3 56261 Know Thought (c4) nwtd................ G Cleeve 4 41711 Bornato (c5) 25.53..................... A Lawrence 5 32124 Clone Your Own (c5) nwtd...................A Lee 6 81465 Necter (c5) nwtd...............................L Ahern 7 77158 Flying Jojo (c5) nwtd C &.............D Roberts 8 58562 Raveon (c2) nwtd...........................M Gowan Emergencies: 9 54328 Eunuchs Luck (c2) nwtd............A Blackburn 10 88754 Majma (c1) nwtd........................A Blackburn 8 3.05pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 2 R/Aq, 457m 1 64221 Brooklyn Hope (c4) nwtd J &...........D Fahey 2 32311 Cosmic Mack (c5) nwtd..............D Schofield 3 51311 Rodriguez (c4) nwtd.............................A Lee 4 64254 Diva Rhode (c2) 25.83 W &.............T Steele 5 25122 Know Class (c5) nwtd.................... G Cleeve 6 46116 Take No Prisoner(c4) nwtd............ G Cleeve 7 32213 Valain’s Flyer (c5) 25.61............. R O’Regan 8 57715 Jetsun Playboy (c3) 26.03..............G Wilson 9 3213 Bone Nerd (c1) nwtd.................... M Roberts 10 54328 Eunuchs Luck (c1) nwtd............A Blackburn 9 3.34pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION WAIKATO

CLASSIC HEAT 3 R/Aq, 457m 1 13111 Opawa Swede (c2) nwtd J &...........D Fahey 2 58713 Kiki Rhode (c5) 25.79 W &..............T Steele 3 12143 Flying Moe (c3) nwtd........................B Shaw 4 23214 Drysdale (c5) nwtd...............................A Lee 5 35512 Jetsun Blaze (c3) 26.17..................G Wilson 6 76368 Samson Dash (c4) nwtd................... B Craik 7 33221 Trendy Knocka’s (c5) nwtd................L Ahern 8 12124 Know Attempt (c4) nwtd................. G Cleeve 9 88754 Majma (c1) nwtd........................A Blackburn 10 3213 Bone Nerd (c1) nwtd.................... M Roberts 10 4.05pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION WAIKATO CLASSIC HEAT 4 R/Aq, 457m 1 56135 Toi Shan (c5) nwtd......................D Schofield 2 11715 Deanne’s Magic (c5) nwtd J &.........D Fahey 3 11164 Jay Cee Hurt (c4) nwtd...............G Calverley 4 11615 Fear Go (c5) nwtd.......................... G Cleeve 5 12124 Beau Rivage (c2) 25.83 W &...........T Steele 6 55313 Wonnie Wonder (c4) nwtd C &.....D Roberts 7 35213 Indi Rhode (c3) 25.89 W &..............T Steele 8 47238 We’re So Lucky (c5) 25.62................ B Craik 9 3213 Bone Nerd (c1) nwtd.................... M Roberts 10 54328 Eunuchs Luck (c1) nwtd............A Blackburn SELECTIONS Race 1: Short And Snappy, Call Me Ralph, Good Perception Race 2: Bugsy Bangles (c1), Tekau, Opawa Casper, Coal Sack Race 3: Alpinador, Come A Cropper, Matrix, Jetsun Dream Race 4: El Jetta, Agent Van Alden, Know Fault, Opawa Webby Race 5: Madam Norris, Bone Nerd, Cullen’s Impact, Lincoln Flyer Race 6: Making Debree, Living The Dream, Talk It Over, Morning Light Race 7: Bornato, Necter (c5), Mahalo Rhode (c4), Know Thought Race 8: Know Class (c5), Rodriguez (c4), Cosmic Mack Race 9: Kiki Rhode (c5), Know Attempt (c4), Drysdale Race 10: We’re So Lucky (c5), Deanne’s Magic (c5), Toi Shan

Waikato greyhound fields and form Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club 24 Dec 2012 NZ Meeting number : 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 1 4.40pm GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND DISTANCE C2d, 650m 1 27264 Ultimate Dream nwtd................... M Roberts 2 48311 Retaliate First (c1) nwtd F &...........Turnwald 3 23613 Knocka Knows All 37.81.................. K Walsh 4 2x121 Thrilling Brat 37.06........................... K Walsh 5 Box Vacant.................................... Scratched 6 31543 Par (c1) nwtd F &............................Turnwald 7 27411 Bigtime Karen (c1) nwtd...................L Ahern 8 14116 Know Peace nwtd J &......................D Fahey 2 5.16pm WAIKATO CUP HEAT 1 C5q, 457m 1 2367F On Trey 25.72.............................D Schofield 2 47214 Thrilling Buddy (c4) 25.86..............M Gowan 3 65332 Rybenbrook Flash nwtd....................L Ahern 4 31121 Lektra Fantasy 25.77........................ S Clark 5 51215 Cool Izmir 25.74 F &.......................Turnwald 6 84434 Mint Power 25.38........................D Schofield 7 14332 Benny Rox 25.52........................D Schofield 8 63313 Thrilling Vegas 25.63....................... K Walsh 3 5.45pm (NZT) WAIKATO CUP HEAT 2 C5q, 457m 1 14221 Koko Whiz 25.49.........................D Schofield 2 11114 Thrilling Quest 25.30........................ K Walsh 3 22871 Riley’s Mate 26.15............................ S Clark 4 48157 Lochinvar Elle 25.57...................D Schofield 5 Box Vacant.................................... Scratched

6 23756 Tummy Krunches nwtd............... R O’Regan 7 717x2 Zamdato nwtd...................................L Ahern 8 78455 Lochinvar Onyx (c4) 25.53..........D Schofield 4 6.20pm WAIKATO CUP HEAT 3 C5q, 457m 1 73211 Darlyne Ottey nwtd...........................L Ahern 2 55254 Thrilling Charge 25.97.....................S Payne 3 55156 Come On Rodge nwtd F &.............Turnwald 4 62721 Lachlan’s Cash 25.69.................D Schofield 5 63641 Fancy Tip nwtd............................D Schofield 6 25356 Thrilling Blitz 25.78........................... S Clark 7 61443 Grizz 25.68....................................... S Clark 8 71123 Pretty Good 25.51 J &.....................D Fahey 5 6.50pm DENIS COLE MEMORIAL WAIKATO SPRINT HEAT 1 C5q, 375m 1 87712 Ruby Tron 21.18..........................H Laagland 2 32716 Rosemore Osti nwtd.........................L Ahern 3 86442 Thrilling Havoc 21.10....................... K Walsh 4 12273 Daddy Lowe nwtd.............................L Ahern 5 22714 Cosmic Pearl 21.27....................D Schofield 6 31154 Zebidiah nwtd J &............................D Fahey 7 56641 Corby 21.21................................ R O’Regan 8 45131 Tiz Now nwtd F &...........................Turnwald 9 14366 Roqette nwtd C &.........................D Roberts 10 78265 Theodore West nwtd.........................L Ahern 6 7.10pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION SERIES HEAT 1 C3q, 375m 1 571x6 This Is Swip nwtd.............................. S Clark 2 24323 Take The Mick 21.26......................... S Clark

3 18x88 Pride of South 21.09........................ M Mann 4 65511 Mr. Majestic (c4) 21.41......................J Black 5 32754 No Lane nwtd............................... M Roberts 6 67753 Enough Is Enough 21.20............D Schofield 7 66767 Jackson Town 21.19.......................... S Clark 8 55875 My Girl Cookie nwtd................... R O’Regan 9 75588 Realon Rose nwtd...................... R O’Regan 10 48788 Locklinne nwtd.................................. B Bond 7 7.27pm DENIS COLE MEMORIAL WAIKATO SPRINT HEAT 2 C5q, 375m 1 13625 Flag Waver nwtd...............................L Ahern 2 64733 Quick Cat 21.38..........................D Schofield 3 43118 My Jack Attack 20.87....................M J Lozell 4 64516 Boy Spice 20.99......................... A Lawrence 5 36612 Bigtime Kinvara nwtd........................L Ahern 6 52118 As Far As nwtd............................ M Roberts 7 22131 Captain Coutts 21.03..................H Laagland 8 31211 Guru Goose 21.25 F &...................Turnwald 9 36524 Mindariva nwtd..................................L Ahern 10 27146 Exciting Dream nwtd................... R O’Regan 8 7.44pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION SERIES HEAT 2 C3q, 375m 1 54853 Thrilling Halo 21.30........................M Gowan 2 15628 Proverbial 21.15.................................S Ross 3 52555 Astonishing nwtd......................... R O’Regan 4 51163 Space Race nwtd.............................. S Clark 5 31112 Run Stacey Run nwtd F &..............Turnwald 6 87755 Sasha’s One 21.32........................... S Clark

7 87554 Lachlan Valley nwtd.................... R O’Regan 8 34286 Predator Drone 21.37 W &..............T Steele 9 45666 Cawbourne Stars 21.15...................S Payne 10 48788 Locklinne nwtd.................................. B Bond 9 8.02pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES SPRINT C4/5, 375m 1 x856x Kilara’s Fancy 21.45....................D Schofield 2 22645 Blue Tramp 21.40.............................T Green 3 24563 Darlek Khan 21.36.........................J Harland 4 36524 Mindariva nwtd..................................L Ahern 5 27146 Exciting Dream nwtd................... R O’Regan 6 26178 Hong Kong Louie 21.06.................... S Clark 7 78265 Theodore West nwtd.........................L Ahern 8 72447 Ripped Jeans 21.17.......................... S Clark 9 44426 Bound By Pride (c4) nwtd.................L Ahern 10 67673 Picnic Time (c4) nwtd W &...............T Steele 10 8.21pm MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL STKS C2, 457m 1 22543 Lil’ Miss Krunch nwtd.................. R O’Regan 2 25855 Ramessee nwtd.............................M Gowan 3 5334F Twin Rivers 26.26....................... G Pomeroy 4 31511 Piggy Back 25.46.............................. S Clark 5 41215 What Where When (c3) nwtd.........J Harland 6 15311 Magico 26.06................................... L Martin 7 66321 Summer Spice (c3) nwtd............ R O’Regan 8 51376 Zagato 25.95.............................. A Lawrence Emergencies: 9 55484 Barnaby Bale nwtd C &................D Roberts 10 12476 Ciri Rioli nwtd J &............................D Fahey

Orr Stakes an option for Mufhasa A tilt at the C F Orr Stakes in Melbourne is among the options for New Zealand’s reigning champion galloper Mufhasa.

The eight-year-old, which races as King Mufhasa in Australia, defied his age to score a comprehensive win in

Saturday’s Group Three Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m).

The Stephen McKee-trained gelding has claimed two of his 10 Group One wins - the 2011 Toorak Handicap (1600m) and this year’s Futurity (1400m) - at Caulfield, the venue

for the Orr Stakes in February. He finished fifth in his attempted defence of the Toorak in October and had had two runs on unsuitable rain-affected tracks before Saturday’s race.

“He was back on a good track and his sprint lasts thatbit longer,” McKee

said. “He was very fit and with that bit of age in his legshe’s better suited by the drop back to 1400 metres.”

Sam Spratt steered Mufhasa to the front and he cruised around the home turn before unleashing his customary turn of foot to kick away.

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Brownlie ready to step up Returning test batsman Dean Brownlie relishes the idea of extra responsibility being thrust on his shoulders as New Zealand prepare for a battering in South Africa.

The absence of former captain Ross Taylor leaves a gaping middle order hole.

Players like Daniel Flynn, Peter Fulton, James Franklin and Brownlie will be vying for the roles around 4 and 5 in the tests at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth next month.

None have Taylor’s numbers and so there’s an element of making do in South Africa before Taylor returns, which is expected to be against England in February.

If he gets one of those spots, Brownlie won’t be approaching his international return with any trepidation.

The Perth-born and raised Brownlie hit three half-centuries in his first five test innings late last year, and coped better than most with the short ball at Brisbane and in New Zealand’s historic win at Hobart.

There’s a glass-half-full attitude, which may in part stem from his Australian upbringing.

This is welcome at a time when the outlook for New Zealand’s test chances in the republic against the world No1 test nation is as bleak as it’s ever been.

“Hopefully there are high expectations on me. I want that, and want to do well,” Canterbury batsman Brownlie said.

Brownlie, with a 31.25 test average, and the other New Zealand batsmen can expect a serious examination of their back foot game from the premier South African quicks, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.

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“The depressing thing about tennis is that no matter how good I get, I’ll never be as good as a wall.”

Today’s sports trivia question How many minutes did Mark Greatbatch bat at Perth in 1989 in one of the great defensive innings of all time?

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Tech Stags’ Michael Gallagher congratulates Joe Peters on taking the wicket of Tech Sharks batsman Joe Wise during the Tech derby.

Stags pick up unwanted record Lauriston were the big winners in the latest round of senior cricket’s Muirhead Rosebowl on Saturday.

Lauriston got their revenge on Coldstream, and were replaced as the side with the lowest score of the season.

In October Coldstream rolled Lauriston for 18 for a 180-run win in their first meeting of the season, but Lauriston turned the tables with a convincing seven wicket win at home on the weekend.

While Lauriston turned around the result, their claim to the lowest total was also taken away as the Tech Stags were scuttled for 17 by the Tech Sharks in the Tech derby.

Allenton was given an early Christmas present, handed the six points for the win when Fairfield couldn’t find a team, while Methven had the bye.

The competition resumes on January 12 with the fourth round of the Muirhead Rosebowl which

Jason Harrison took 2/13 for Coldstream as the side slumped to a third consecutive defeat, after four straight wins to start the season.

Lauriston went a long way to putting their earlier season nightmare behind them when they cruised to a seven wicket win

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runs through to January 26 when the competition turns to twenty20, while the Mid Canterbury representative team is on Hawke Cup duty, and then resumes again in March with the final round before the playoffs.

Lauriston v Coldstream Lauriston went a long way to putting their earlier season nightmare behind them when they cruised to a seven wicket win over Coldstream.

With the memory of the 180run hammering still haunting Lauriston they got stuck in with the ball to dismiss Coldstream out for 68, their lowest tally of the season.

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Alex Hooper was the main destroyer, clinching a five wicket bag with a wicket off the final ball of his nine overs for figures of 5/21 while his father Rob chimed in at the other end with 3/15.

Jono Print again led the way with the bat for Coldstream making 19, but no other batsman could reach doubles figures.

Lauriston then made short work of the chase, hauling in the target after 13.3 overs.

At one stage Lauriston was flying at 41/1 after six overs, but lost a further two wickets on their way to a seven wicket win after Nick Gilbert and Scott Morgan both scored 20.

The Sharks won the toss, elected to bowl but only had seven overs in the field followed by a short time at the crease in another dominant display.

It only took 12.5 overs to dismantle the Stags who now hold the honour of the lowest total of the season with 17, bettering Lauriston’s capitulation for 18.

Dan Hurley ripped through the Stags’ batting order taking 5/8 off his four overs, and Jason Morrison finished with 3/3 from three overs.

Another 10 wicket win loomed for the Sharks in the Tech derby but they reversed their battling line-up and got the meagre total four down after 5.5 overs.

The win keeps the Sharks’ unbeaten streak at seven while the Stags have the same number of defeats in a row this season.

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Quote: Mitch Hedberg Trivia question: 655 (five minutes shy of 11 hours)

Bring it on is the 28-year-old’s attitude.

“I don’t think I’ve ever gone into a game thinking we’re going to get beaten. We have to stick to our plans and what we think will be the best way to beat South Africa, and go in 100 per cent.”

As for the short stuff, “if it comes, it comes”.

His proficiency at the horizontal bat shots, the pull and cut, courtesy of the hard pitches of Western Australia, could give him an edge over other New Zealand batsmen.

Brownlie’s test career, which began so encouragingly late last year, stalled, first through injury - a broken finger at Whangarei in February - then a loss of form in the West Indies.

So in October he took himself off to the Global Cricket School in Pune, India. It has received endorsements from Brett Lee, Andrew Strauss and Matt Prior.

Brownlie is a convert, too.

“It was an excellent experience; I’d recommend it to anyone.”

He has no doubt he’s a better player in spin-friendly conditions now than he was pre-Pune school.

The selectors’ advice to Brownlie during his time out of the national team was simple: get runs. So he left for South Africa having bagged a couple of Plunket Shield centuries and an average of 46.11 from five games.

“If you don’t make runs and someone else does, they get the spot, and that’s the way it should be. It should be competitive. There are guys around making runs and if we’re not up to par and don’t perform, someone else will jump at the chance.”

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Occasional rain developing. Southerlies.

THURSDAY

NZ Situation Showers. Southerlies dying out, northeastA low, formerly Tropical Cyclone Evan, is erlies later. expected to lie to the west of Northland early on Christmas Day, then to drift southwards to the west of the North Island. Meanwhile, a ridge FRIDAY pulls away to the east of the South Island as a Cloudy periods. Northeasterlies. weak front moves over the east coast.

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TOMORROW

FZL: Above 3000m

Morning cloud about the foothills, then mostly fine. However, showers developing at night.

Wind at 1000m: NW 30 km/h developing, turning S overnight.

Wind at 2000m: NW 30 km/h developing, turning S overnight.

WEDNESDAY Occasional rain. Southeasterlies dying out.

THURSDAY Occasional showers. Light winds, but northwesterlies about the tops.

FRIDAY Cloudy periods. Northwesterlies.

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FZL: Above 3000m

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River Levels

cumecs

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

221.3 6.05 9.90 139.5

Source: Environment Canterbury

nc

Canterbury Readings

to 4pm yesterday

max

Ashburton Airport

20.2 13.3 13.3

0.0

30.4 774.5

NE 26

Christchurch Airport 21.9 13.6 13.1

0.0

28.2 652.2

NE 31

Timaru Airport

0.0

10.0 605.2

SE 26

Temperatures °C

Average Average

21.3

9.9

8.1

21.0

10.4

8.1

19.6

8.6

21.3

Average

Rainfall mm

min grass 16 hour Dec 2012 min to date to date

6.1

–

45

682

36

619

43

521

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing m am 3 3

6

Monday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

6

Tuesday 9 noon 3

6

9 pm am 3

Wind km/h

max gust

Wednesday

6

9 noon 3

6

9 pm

7:57 2:10 8:14 2:34 8:43 2:53 8:57 3:19 9:27 3:34 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

9:39

2 1 0

1:47

Rise 5:48 am Set 9:17 pm Bad

Bad fishing

Rise 5:48 am Set 9:17 pm Bad

Set 2:44 am Rise 5:29 pm

Set 3:19 am Rise 6:26 pm

Full moon

Last quarter

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Bad fishing

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4:59 pm

Rise 5:49 am Set 9:18 pm Bad

Bad fishing Set 3:59 am Rise 7:19 pm

New moon 12 Jan

8:45 am

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