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Love doesn’t keep them together

Captain and Tennille, the popular 1970s married pop duo who sang of sharing forever and of love keeping them together, is splitting. Cathryn Antoinette Tennille has filed in an Arizona court to end her 38-year marriage to Daryl Dragon, or “The Captain”. The two are already listed as ex-husband and exwife on their website, which says while their marriage appeared to be rock-solid, “almost all people naturally evolve over time, (and) sometimes hidden feelings start to be uncovered”.

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Underwear warning They are many women’s best friend and a staple of the A-listers’ wardrobes. But experts have warned that trusty control underwear, such as Spanx, may do more harm than good. Experts say people who wear these items are compressing their organs. Gastroenterologist Dr John Kuemmerle, at Virginia Commonwealth University, dermatologist Dr Maryann Mikhail, at Spring Street Dermatology, New York, and chiropractor Dr Karen Erickson, from Erikson Healing Hearts in New York, told The Huffington Post that shapewear can cause acid reflux and heartburn as well as stress incontinence and infections. Dr Kuemmerle said Spanx compress the stomach, intestine and colon which can lead to acid reflux and heartburn. Dr Erickson added that they also affect the digestive tract, meaning the intestines struggle to move food through the digestive system. This, she says, can cause stomach pain, bloating and flatulence. Dr Kuemmerle says people with irritable bowel syndrome should steer clear of restrictive underwear.

Cement mix-up It’s a mishap that will cement itself in London transit lore. A major line on the London Underground was largely shut down yesterday after fast-setting concrete leaked into signalling equipment. Subway operator Transport for London initially identified the cause of the problem on the Victoria Line as “flooding”. But London Underground later said contractors working on a new station had leaked water and cement into a signal control room, damaging equipment.

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Pop star Justin Bieber has waved to fans as he left a US court where he faced a DUI charge after police caught him drag racing in Miami Beach. Police said Bieber was racing a rented yellow Lamborghini on a residential street when he was arrested yesterday – allegedly after drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. Beach Police Chief Raymond Martinez told reporters that Bieber was incoherent at the time of his arrest and was unable to produce a valid driver’s licence. Wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, Bieber appeared in a Florida courtroom several hours later, where a judge ordered him held on $US2500 ($A2800) bond. He left jail a short time later, waving to fans while sitting atop his sport utility vehicle (SUV). Beyond the DUI charge, he also faces charges of resisting arrest and driving with an expired licence.

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Will Facebook die?

Like the bubonic plague, Facebook will soon die out as users become immune to its influence, an American study has predicted.

John Cannarella and Joshua Spechler, from Princeton’s mechanical and aerospace engineering department, predicted 80 per cent of Facebook users would abandon the site within the next three years. Having compared the growth curves of epidemics such as the bubonic plague to those of online social networks, they forecasted that Facebook – which turns 10 next month and has nearly 1.2 billion monthly active users – will fade in the same way its predecessors MySpace and Bebo did. They predict that by 2017 the site will have retained just one-fifth of its present online population. Even New Zealand’s most-followed Facebook user, Jamie Curry, whose Jamie’s World page has almost 8 million followers, said she was moving away from the site.

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■ CORONER’S COURT

Driver affected by fatigue – coroner

By Erin TaskEr

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A Christchurch man killed in a car crash south of Ashburton in November 2012 may have fallen asleep at the wheel, a coroner has found.

Alan John Melton, a 58-yearold Chorus technician, died after crossing the centre line and crashing into a truck on State Highway One just north of the intersection with Longbeach Road.

In a written report released yesterday, Coroner David Crerar highlighted the dangers of driving while over-tired.

Melton was driving home from Timaru – where he had conducted a quality assurance job for Chorus – when the crash

occurred. The driver of the truck that collided with Melton’s vehicle, described seeing a vehicle veer over the centre line and continue into his southbound lane.

He veered to the right to avoid a crash but Melton’s vehicle suddenly veered back towards its northbound lane and crashed into the truck. The driver’s sides of both vehicles took the impact.

Coroner Crerar said in his findings, that Melton’s driving was consistent with someone affected by fatigue, inattention or a medical condition.

“There is sufficient evidence for me to conclude that Mr Melton was affected by fatigue. He had been awake and working or driving since 5am on the day of

The accident scene back in November 2012.

his death,” he said. The crash occurred mid-afternoon.

“The probability therefore is that Alan Melton went to sleep, even for a microsecond, and be-

cause of this, lost control of the vehicle.”

Consideration was given to a medical cause, but Coroner Crerar felt fatigue was a more likely

factor. “When faced with the possibility of a medical event compared with the probability of a sleep episode, I prefer the latter,” Coroner Crerar said.

A call trace on Melton’s cellphone was obtained and while there was cellphone activity about the time of the crash, it could not be determined whether that had contributed to a loss of control.

Coroner Crerar said it was his job to draw public attention to the circumstances of such a death.

“Significant publicity has been given by the NZTA and others to problems created by driving whilst tired and I repeat that it is essential for drivers to take adequate rests and appropriate breaks.”

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT

Fire restrictions now in place

By Erin TaskEr

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Fire restrictions came into force in Mid Canterbury at midnight last night and officials are warning people that if they breach them, they face prosecution.

Ashburton’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes the restrictions mean lighting fires in open air without a permit is now prohibited across the district.

“It’s drying out and we haven’t had a substantial rainfall for some time and the last few southerly fronts that have come through have been pretty much dry,” Mr Geddes said.

“And the grass and vegetation is curing and ripening off.

“It is dry enough now that fires would tend to run, rather than burn slowly.”

He said it had got to the stage where greater control was

needed by the fire authority, he said.

There are exceptions to the restrictions, including gas fired barbecues, hangis and other ethnic cooking devices, fires in fully enclosed drums and the burning of agricultural crop residue. Even then though, people must check the weather conditions first.

“There are some strict conditions around burning to work through and people can access them through our website,” Mr Geddes said.

Anyone caught lighting a prohibited fire without a permit could find themselves in hot water.

“If they are caught burning without a permit they could face prosecution or be issued an instant fine through our by-laws of $500. So that might be an in-

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centive,” Mr Geddes said.

Most years, a handful of people were prosecuted for breaching the restrictions, he said.

He urged people to have consideration for the people who would be inconvenienced like neighbours and volunteer firefighters, their families and their employers.

A fire at the Ashburton Lakes on Thursday evening showed that even gas barbecues can cause fires.

“Now we are restricted, those gas fired barbecues are only allowed where there is a reticulated water supply,” Mr Geddes said.

The restrictions will remain in place until further notice and more information can be found on the Ashburton District Council’s website, www.ashburtondc.govt.nz.

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‘Free’ schooling costs It may just pay to shop parents $35k – survey

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Parents are paying out extra dollars to shop out of town for school stationery rather than checking out their local shops an Ashburton retailer says.

Terry McNab runs both a retail shop and an on-line shop and works with schools to compile bargain price school packs, but in spite of offering two shopping options, he said he’s frequently frustrated to hear people say they buy on-line from out of town retailers.

And what is even more galling, Mr McNabb said, is hearing some schools encouraging their students to by-pass local shops.

“We go out and talk to the schools and we’re doing packs for several schools but it still annoys me when I know people are buying out of town.

I’ve been on those websites and we’re still cheaper. I just don’t understand it.”

He suggests that schools who encourage out of town shopping for school supplies may receive financial incentives, but these are clearly coming out of parents’ pockets.

That practice did nothing to teach children the value of shopping in their own community, he said.

“I’ve got no objection to people shopping at other stationery shops in town, it’s still keeping the money in town and it still

keeps jobs. This is what normal retail competition is all about.”

Mr McNab offers shoppers the option of ordering their stationery on-line and having it delivered or buying in store. Instore is still the biggest slice of his business.

While he knows that paying for school stationery is tough for some families, Mr McNab said he worked with schools to put together basic packs that will provide everything a student needs but without the frills.

These packs can be added to and altered but they provided a relatively cheap option that covered all the basis, he said.

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BY STEVE DEANE A “free” state education in New Zealand will cost the average parent nearly $35,000 by the time their child finishes secondary school, a survey claims.

More than 1000 New Zealand members of ASG Education Programs responded to the survey, in which they were asked about the cost of school fees, transport, uniforms, computers, school and sports trips.

About 15,600 New Zealand families have enrolled in ASG, an investment programme designed to help cover the costs of education.

According to the not-forprofit organisation’s projections, Kiwi parents will pay about $16,000 for a child starting their eight-year primary school state education this year.

More than $18,000 will be needed for the same child’s secondary school years.

“In the past we have always convinced ourselves that a government education is a free education,” ASG chief executive John Velegrinis said.

“But not when you actually think about all of the inputs, every time the parents have to put their hand in their pockets.”

The cost of education had risen by one and a half times the rate of inflation in the past 10 years, a situation that was unlikely to change, Melbournebased Mr Velegrinis said.

“Over the last 10 years educational costs as a subset of the overall cost of living index have risen by 1.5 times. They are moving at a faster rate than the general basket of goods and services. We don’t see that abating.”

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“The numbers stack up.”

While the true cost of a “free” state education will shock some parents, the figure is dwarfed by the average cost of a private education, which ASG puts at $262,310.

“New Zealand is also much cheaper than Australia, where a comparable education would cost roughly double.

Given the cost of even a state education, ASG advised parents to plan ahead.

“What we are trying to do here is say to parents: ‘This is a big thing for you so you need to actually plan.”

Mr Velegrinis said measures announced on Thursday in the Government’s $359 million shake-up of the education system appeared positive.

“One of the things we do know is that the quality of the teaching profession is one of the key inputs to a great education.

“Anything that supports that, we are really supportive of. We don’t necessarily know all of the details but directionally we think it is great.”

Parents can find the likely cost of their child’s education using an online calculator at asg.co.nz.

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$35,000 - The average cost per child of a state education in New Zealand, the survey says $16,000 - What primary education costs over eight years $18,000 - Cost of secondary education $262,310 - What a private education will cost - roughly 7.5 times the cost of a state education

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■ CYCLONE RELIEF APPEAL

In brief Trial postponed The trial of Easy Rider owner Gloria Davis being heard in the Invercargill District Court has again been postponed because Davis is unwell. Davis, of Bluff, did not attend court on Thursday.

After a short discussion between Judge John Strettell and lawyers in private yesterday morning, it was announced she was still unwell and the trial was adjourned until Monday morning. Davis has denied 10 charges laid by Maritime New Zealand against herself or her company.

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Back in the hot seat Auckland Mayor Len Brown will open himself up to the possibiltiy of angry citizens lambasting him in public when he resumes his “mayor in the chair” sessions on Friday. Mr Brown has kept a low profile since December 19 when councillors censured him and expressed their “profound disappointment and disapproval” at his inappropriate behaviour and undeclared conflicts of interest.

Auckland Council yesterday released the mayor’s diary for the week ahead, which includes a “mayor in the chair” session in Pukekohe next Friday.

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Victim has surgery A West Coast woman severely hurt when her vehicle collided with a train near Inangahua, east of Westport, on Thursday suffered neck, back and brain injuries, St John Ambulance says. The woman, who is in her mid-50s, had surgery at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday night. She was the sole occupant of a utility vehicle which collided with a coal train at a level crossing on Swamp Creek Rd about 1.30pm.

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Legal proceedings Scott Watson has filed legal proceedings against the Department of Corrections in an attempt to force it to allow a visit from the father of one of the people he was convicted of murdering. The father of Olivia Hope, Gerald, had sought permission to visit Watson in prison. He was planning the visit with Watson’s legal team and North & South journalist Mike White.

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Ashburton Tongan Community member Naita Faingataa spends time collecting donations for the Tongan families affected by Cyclone Ian this month.

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Local community gets behind appeal

By Toni Williams

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The Ashburton Tongan Community have set up a bank account as they continue collecting for families in Tonga devastated by Cyclone Ian earlier this month.

In Tonga, one person died and hundreds were left reeling after homes were destroyed and infrastructure such as communication severely damaged when the cyclone hit on January 11.

The Ashburton Tongan Community rallied together to get help and had been receiving donations of money and supplies to aid families left homeless. Items included food,

clothes and blankets.

Ashburton Methodist Church minister Tavita Taufalele, spokesman for the group, said there had been great support from the Ashburton community.

“We thoroughly appreciate the support.”

There was now discussion on how to get donated supplies to Auckland where the cost of shipping containers from Auckland to Tonga had been offered for free.

Mr Taufalele said they planned to get supplies to Christchurch and merge donated items together to ship to Auckland.

But these would only include food, building materials, tar-

paulins and tents to help provide temporary shelter.

Other items would go later but for now it was best to deal with the short term needs of the Tongan people, he said.

Items could still be dropped at the Methodist Church at Baring Square.

The money donated was intended for people who would struggle to afford rebuilding their homes.

It would stay in the bank until families who needed priority financial assistance were identified by the Tongan government department handling the rebuild.

“We will ask ‘what is the plan to help the not so well to do families with a house’.”

In past emergencies, families were offered subsidies by the government to help build.

But for people on the outer islands where their only source of income was fishing or selling crops from a small plot, it would be too hard to fund the cost of a subsidy.

These were the families the Ashburton Tongan Community aimed to help.

“Any monetary donations would be very much appreciated,” Mr Taufalele said.

Items could continue to be dropped at the Methodist Church in Baring Square or into the Tongan Community Appeal account number 08 3503 93973 25 at Westpac Bank.

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■ LAKE CAMP FIRE

Quick action halts fire spread

By Erin TaskEr

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Quick thinking by Lake Camp holiday-makers stopped a fire that claimed a hedge and a sleepout.

Volunteer firefighters from Mt Somers and Methven were called to the lake – a good hour’s drive from Methven – at 6.15pm on Thursday after a gas barbecue set fire to some brush fencing, which then spread to a hedge and a sleep-out building.

Fortunately, the Ashburton

Lakes have their own small fire appliances ready for just that type of event. One of them – a trailer and pump – was rushed to the scene and that, along with Mt Somers firefighters, when they arrived, brought the fire under control.

Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade senior firefighter Shane Davidson said by the time his crew arrived the fire was out.

“It wasn’t a very big fire to be honest. It was well contained; they had done a lot of work in the time they had up there be-

fore anyone else arrived,” Mr Davidson said.

The firefighting trailer has been available at Lake Camp and Lake Clearwater for some time, but just a few years ago, the area’s hut-holders banded together to buy an addtional four-wheel-drive Nissan Patrol vehicle, fitted with a pumping device.

They knew how far away they were from help if disaster did strike so it was a way they could try and help themselves while waiting for help to arrive

from nearby towns. The small appliances aren’t required very often, but in cases like Thursday’s, they prove their worth.

Mr Davidson said those who were first on Thursday night’s scene deserved a pat on the back for their actions which helped to minimise the damage.

The fire occurred on land under Department of Conservation (DOC) jurisdiction, but Ashburton’s principal rural fire officer Don Geddes said having resources like that at the Ashburton lakes was invaluable.

■ FAIRTON MAIZE MAZE

Jonathan Jamieson, 8, and Matthew Jamieson, 9, were among those getting themselves lost, then found, in the maize maze yesterday.

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School’s maize maze up and running An amazing new school fundraiser provided plenty of fun for all ages when it opened for the first time yesterday.

A maize maze has been designed and planted by local farmer Randal Hanrahan on his

property alongside the Hakatere Marae on State Highway One, north of Ashburton.

The maze is now fully grown and opened to the public for the first time yesterday.

It’s a fundraiser for Ashbur-

ton Borough School and it will be open from 9am until 4.30pm for the last two weeks of the school holidays.

After that it will be open weekends.

The maze is signposted, and

entry is $2.50 for a child and $5 for an adult.

Visitors are asked not to bring their dogs; they have to wear suitable footwear and come equipped with sun block and hats.

Thompson resigns from Dotcom’s party Alastair Thompson has resigned from the Internet Party less than two weeks after he stood down as Scoop’s chief executive to work for the Kim Dotcom-led organisation.

The Internet Party made the announcement in a statement yesterday, providing no explanation as to why Thompson

was leaving as the party’s interim general secretary.

Former InternetNZ chief executive Vikram Kumar would take over the role.

“The Internet Party welcomes the support people have shown for our vision,” the statement said.

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Couch bike attracts lots of attention

By Cassandra Mason A “couch bike” for sale on Trade Me is giving Cantabrians the option of holding red zone tours “without destroying the ozone layer”.

Bike owner Paul Bacon, 30, said he and some friends from youth group fashioned the apparatus for a church camp three years ago.

“We took it out there and people loved it, but since then it’s just been sitting in the shed taking up space.”

The contraption is advertised as a custom-built couch bike which has survived teenage abuse remarkable well.

It’s made from a “super comfortable couch finished tastefully in pink” and three children’s bicycles.

Possible uses are listed as an “eco-taxi” for red zone tours, a paper boy bike, a “cruiser” for boy racers who have lost their licence and a community patrol vehicle.

The bike was still in good nick and, apart from a few flat tyres, hadn’t been involved in any accidents, Mr Bacon said.

However, potential buyers should know the couch bike hasn’t had a wheel alignment or service in the last 10,000km, and while it’s good on the downhill, the steering is “a bit twitchy” at high speed, the listing warns.

“This bike has been through rigorous testing and development during its build and I can confirm that it is in fact only about half as dangerous as it looks,” Mr Bacon reassured a prospective buyer on Trade Me. The couch comfortably seats two people and can reach speeds of about 15km/h.

So far, the contraption has received about 40 bids and is currently sitting at $52 - with the reserve met.

And the page has been flooded with tongue-in-cheek questions.

When one potential buyer asked if the bike could be delivered to Kaitaia, it was suggested they fly to Christchurch and “ride it home”.

Concerned about pulling a hamstring, another was told a torn hammie was a small price to pay for the “pure joy and luxurious comfort” of the bike.

“Just think of the romantic possibilities of this thing, what more bribing does a woman need?” the listing says.

Mr Bacon thought he’d get $50 when he started the auction, but was now expecting a “bit more” when it closes on Wednesday.

“Someone else can have a bit of fun on it,” he said.

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■ ASHBURTON COLLISION

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The van of a man found dead on a rural Taupo road yesterday appears to have broken down, police say. The man, in his 60s, was found lying on Maroa Rd by a member of the public about 8.45am. His white Hyundai van was parked at the intersection with State Highway 1, a few hundred metres away. Police, who are treating his death as unexplained, said his van appeared to have broken down. A post mortem examination to establish the cause of the death is due to be carried out today.

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A railway crossing barrier arm and pole were on the ground yesterday afternoon after being hit by a car.

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Car flattens crossing barrier arm

By Erin TaskEr

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KiwiRail was rushing to get a central Ashburton railway crossing back in working order last night after a car toppled a barrier arm pole.

The crash occurred shortly after 4.30pm when a northbound car on State Highway One collided with the pole at

the crossing near the intersection of East and West streets.

A KiwiRail spokesperson said such incidents were not unusual and staff were well rehearsed in fixing them.

“It does happen from time to time unfortunately, motorists do these sorts of things,” the spokesperson said.

“And our guys are well used to repairing this kind of situa-

■ TWO ASHBURTON THEFTS

Rustlers busy locally

By Erin TaskEr

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Police are investigating two separate stock thefts in Mid Canterbury, involving almost 100 animals.

Methven Police have received complaints from two farmers; one between Lauriston and Methven involving the disappearance of about 20 sheep, and one from a Rakaia farmer involving the disappearance of between 60 and 70 cows.

The sheep had gone missing over the last month or so, Methven Police constable Aaron Tapp said.

Narrowing down exactly when the stock went missing was difficult though.

“They don’t really know, that’s the problem,” Mr Tapp

said. “They do check them when they bring them in for shearing or crutching but somewhere in there they are missing about 20 odd sheep.”

Meanwhile, Methven Police senior constable Mike Seque said the cows missing from the Rakaia farm had “disappeared off the face of the earth”.

It’s believed they went missing some time around Christmas from a property in the Hatfield area.

They’re urging people to take note of any unfamiliar vehicles hanging around rural roads, and be on the look out for any suspicious behaviour or activities.

Any information relating to the stock thefts should be passed on by calling your local police station.

tion.” She said when accidents like that happened technicians were dispatched as quickly as possible to begin those repairs.

Because yesterday’s incident involved the whole pole and not just the barrier arm, it may take a little longer to fix, but railway crossings were never left unprotected, she said.

Train drivers would have been made aware of the situa-

tion and if required speed restrictions would be put in place for trains while the crossing was fixed.

Although the pole and barrier arm were on the ground, the bells were ringing on the ground after it had been toppled.

Police attended the crash but were unable to be contacted last night for comment.

Auckland bank hold-up A man who sparked a bomb scare at a bank in South Auckland yesterday has been caught on camera.

The man, described as a light-skinned Polynesian wearing a black wig, entered the BNZ on the corner of Ronwood Ave and Great South Rd in Manukau claiming to have an explosive device.

After being given a small amount of cash, the man left behind what he said was the device and threatened to detonate it remotely.

Police, who were alerted at 10.35am, said there were a number of people in the bank at the time.

Emergency services and the New Zealand Defence Force bomb squad responded to the incident, and businesses around the bank were evacuated.

When the bomb squad en-

tered the building, they found the package was a hoax.

Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Ellwood of Counties Manukau police said officers were treating the incident seriously, and using a number of resources to identify the man.

“We’ll be looking to apprehend the man responsible as soon as possible.”

The man had been caught on CCTV footage in the bank.

He was wearing a black jacket, light jeans and black shoes with white stripes and carrying a black bag.

“We hope that the circulation of the suspect’s image will assist us in identifying him,” Mr Ellwood said.

Anyone who recognises the man or has information about the incident should call police on (09) 213 9443 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

- APNZ

A man died this morning after suffering cardiac arrest while aboard a boat on Northland’s Kaipara Harbour. Emergency services were contacted about 11.25am and the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched.

An intensive care paramedic and doctor were winched onto the boat, which was about two hours from a suitable shore landing. Others on the boat were performing CPR when they arrived and the helicopter staff performed resuscitation. But the man, in his 60s, could not be revived. The Coastguard dispatched a vessel which transported his body to shore.

- APNZ

Small kiwi egg Conservationists say a tiny kiwi egg found in the central North Island is the smallest of its kind.

The brown kiwi egg weighed just 217.6g when it arrived at Rotorua’s Rainbow Springs Kiwi Encounter conservation centre last week from Whirinaki Forest. The clutch it came from produced only one other egg - weighing a much more normal 442.1g. Claire Travers, husbandry manager at the centre’s Kiwi Encounter, said the contents of the small egg already had a name - Mini. Today is the 68th day of incubation and the egg is on schedule to hatch before the end of the month.

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Inappropriate actions A man who inappropriately touched a 13-year-old girl at a West Auckland cinema complex on Tuesday was spotted moving between the various screens beforehand. He touched the girl several times after the lights dimmed at the start of the show at the WestCity Events Cinema in Henderson, police said. The man left the theatre and the girl swapped seats with her brother.

The man returned, but went out again when he saw the victim had moved.

- APNZ

Motorcyclist killed A 16-year-old moped rider died on Thursday night after his bike collided with a car in Palmerston North. Police central communications shift Inspector Chris Tate said the crash occurred at the intersection of Rangitikei and Featherston Sts just after 10pm. “The 16-year-old male rider of the moped was killed.” No further details of the crash could be released until the police serious crash unit investigation had been completed and the young man’s family had been notified. - APNZ

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New Zealand under 17 Brent Meade, of Wanganui, gets plenty of air time as ideal conditions on Lake Hood set up the first day of competition in the Oz-Kiwi Challenge.

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Weather comes to party for opening

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After a blustery few days, Lake Hood put on ideal waterskiing conditions for the first day of the Oz-Kiwi Challenge as the annual competition got underway yesterday.

It was the first international event to be held at Lake Hood.

The water was “white capping” the day before competi-

tion but “glassed off ” late in the afternoon to give the Australian team a training session.

New Zealand Team assistant manager Glen Williams, of Whangarei, said a number of waterskiers had achieved personal best performances early on in the competition. They included Lake Hood’s own Gabriella Woodman.

“There has been personal bests … but when the condi-

tions are ideal, you’re going to get personal bests.”

As Water Ski New Zealand national coaching director, he was impressed with the set up at Lake Hood.

“It’s good. It’s a great facility for Ashburton. It’s very cold for the Australians and cold for the North Islanders.”

He said New Zealand were heading into the three-day competition as underdogs but they

were optimistic and out to win.

New Zealand under 17 male Landen Wade was out of competition due to injury but Curtis Williams had stepped in to the role.

The under 14 boys also “looked pretty good” on the water and Lily Mead (under 14 girls) had a good start - but it was all early days.

Australian team manager Brendan Griffiths downplayed

the Kiwi underdog position.

“We have got nine skiers representing Oz for the first time… spread through the age groups.”

He said after a couple of days of “horrendous conditions” the weather had come to the party.

“Conditions are great, two days of practice in horrendous conditions but ideal conditions for tournament.”

“It’s a novelty to be able to ski until 9pm.”

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■ BIOSECURITY BREACH

Operation may cost about $1.5m Serial predator

By Brendan manning A major biosecurity operation following the discovery of a fruit fly in Whangarei is expected to cost about $1.5 million - as officials try to protect New Zealand’s $4 billion horticulture industry.

Up to 50 Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) staff descended on Whangarei and another 50 were in Wellington on Thursday preparing to deal with the pest threatening New Zealand’s $4 billion horticulture industry.

The Queensland fruit fly was found in the front yard of a home near the Whangarei Town Basin on Tuesday.

It was collected from an insect trap that’s among the 7400 installed as part of the ministry’s national fruit fly surveillance programme.

As of midday yesterday, no

further specimens had been discovered.

The Queensland fruit fly has been detected three times before in New Zealand - in Whangarei in 1995 and in Auckland in 1996 and 2012.

In all cases increased surveillance found no further sign of Queensland fruit fly.

A ministry spokeswoman said the response was similar to the one in 2012, which cost $1.5 million.

Ministry staff yesterday put up signs banning people from taking whole fresh fruit and vegetables out of a 200m zone circling the place where the fruit fly was found.

Bins were provided for residents to dump fruit and vegetables rather than disposing of them with other household rubbish.

Today ministry officials were putting about 200 pheromone

traps into fruit trees in that zone and within a 1.5km radius of the discovery site.

The traps contain female fruit fly sex scent and are expected to detect any males.

If an infestation is found, ground spraying would be carried out to eradicate the invaders.

Queensland fruit fly infests more than 100 species of fruit.

Some countries will not import fruit and vegetables from sources where the fly is known to exist.

Ministry spokesman Andrew Coleman said on Thursday that New Zealand’s trading partners had been notified of the discovery.

If no further evidence of fruit flies was found within a fortnight then overseas markets would accept the insect was alone, he said.

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still on the loose A serial predator attacking lone young women in Auckland’s upmarket inner-city suburbs is still on the loose, despite detectives appealing for information.

Police said at least six women had been indecently assaulted in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay over a 12-month period and four incidents appeared to be linked.

The incidents occurred between November 2, 2012 and November 12, 2013, mostly late at night.

In each of the known incidents the victim was approached and spoken to before being grabbed and assaulted.

Detective Senior Sergeant Peter Florence said more women had come forward reporting similar attacks follow-

ing renewed publicity. “We’re continuing with enquiries. We are following some other leads which have come in as a result.

Last week Mr Florence said there were similarities between the victims’ descriptions of their attacker.

Their suspect is likely to be a fair-skinned Maori or Polynesian in his late teens or early 20s who is of slight build, comparatively short, with noticeably big eyes and short, cropped hair.

Victims are urged to contact Detective Constable Martin Friend at Avondale CIB on (09) 213 8484 or via martin. friend@police.govt.nz.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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■ LOCAL INTERSECTION CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF

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Pedestrians were invited to make their way through a maze on the East Street chessboard yesterday, designed to highlight the confusion at intersections as part of a road safety campaign.

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Clearing intersection confusion

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Intersections can be a maze unless people know what they’re doing, according to Ashburton District Council road safety coordinator Rachael Boyd.

So Mrs Boyd set up a maze of her own on the East Street chessboard yesterday to help bring attention to intersection safety as she launched her latest road safety awareness campaign yesterday.

The Know Your Way Around campaign comes on the back of some worrying statistics relat-

ing to intersection crashes in Mid Canterbury.

Thirteen people have died as a result of crashes at intersections around the Ashburton District over the past five years.

Those deaths were a result of 482 crashes recorded in that period, which also resulted in 41 people sustaining serious injuries requiring hospital treatment, and another 175 having to receive treatment for minor injuries.

So Mrs Boyd decided something needed to be done to bring those numbers down.

“It’s about knowing your

way around intersections and trying to focus on the basics of how to use an intersection,” Mrs Boyd said.

“People seem to forget how to give way and stop at a stop sign, and they think that an orange light means speed up.”

She said people needed to get smarter when using intersections so the campaign would focus on education and enforcement, with Ashburton Police on board and vowing to increase their vigilance around intersection behaviour.

Of particular interest to them will be people who fail to

stop at stop signs and run red lights; anyone they find doing that will find themselves being hit in the pocket.

The campaign, which was launched with a sausage sizzle yesterday, will run for three months.

During that time there will also be a competition running through the council’s website – www.ashburtondc.govt.nz.

It’s a quiz of what Mrs Boyd described as “five really simple questions” and anyone who gets them all right will go in the draw to win a petrol voucher.

Expert updates in the wake of what is now being called the Eketahuna earthquake predict the most likely scenario is for aftershocks to drop away and remain relatively deep over the next month but geologists have not ruled out another quake of similar - or larger - size striking within the same timeframe.

Latest data from GNS Science contains three scenarios, based on the understanding of tectonics, data from the January 20 earthquake, historical observations and statistical models.

The first, which scientists claim is by far the most likely outcome, rated at 90 per cent over 30 days, is for aftershocks to gradually die away and remain deeper than 25km.

The second, rated at 9 per cent within 30 days and described as “very unlikely”, is for another earthquake of between 6 and 7 on the Richter scale happening at the same depth of the aftershocks in a nearby part of the Pacific plate or perhaps centred at a shallower depth (less than 25km) in the overlying Australian plate.

If that occurred, there it is likely to be stronger shaking at the Earth’s surface than was the case on January 20.

The third and most unlikely scenario according to geologists - less than 1 per cent within 30 days - is for a larger quake than magnitude 7 to hit on the plate interface between the Pacific and Australian plates.

Although “extremely unlikely”, GNS Science has hedged its bets by saying an earthquake of that size can occur anywhere in New Zealand at any time.

The chances of one occurring have been “temporarily increased” by the Eketahuna earthquake.

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■ DUNEDIN

Award for disappearing gun

BY TIMOTHY BROWN It served in Dunedin’s coastal defence for more than 30 years, fired 488 rounds and, yesterday, the Armstrong Disappearing Gun at Taiaroa Head was formally awarded the 91st Engineering Heritage Award.

The award recognised “the efforts of the locals here [in Dunedin] in protecting the gun in its original environment”, Institution of Mechanical Engineers Oceania region chairman Ken Tushingham said, while presenting the award.

Mr Tushingham said the gun was an impressive feat of engineering.

“Although this gun was never used in anger, the real advantage was it going

below ground to protect the crew as well as the gun” when it needed re-loading.

The gun was installed in 1889 to protect Dunedin, then New Zealand’s largest city, against the threat of a Russian naval attack following escalating tensions between the British Empire and Russia.

After firing, the gun would use the force of the recoil to rotate backwards into a protected pit where it would be re-loaded and aimed.

The gun was capable of firing one shell weighing about 45kg every minute up to a distance of 7km and is the only surviving complete Armstrong Disappearing Gun in its original location in the world.

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■ ONLINE SHOPPING

‘Showrooming’ – a retailer’s woe Well over half of Kiwis are now testing products in-store, only to buy them cheaper online. “Showrooming” has long been a retailer’s nightmare, but with the shopping world going digital, vendors are having to adapt.

Cassandra Mason reports.

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ore than half of Kiwis are now using mobile devices to shop online, and a majority admit to physically hunting stores for the product they want only to buy it later online.

Some retailers have responded by introducing charges for trying on clothes.

A Colmar Brunton survey asked 1024 New Zealanders about their use of mobile devices for shopping.

The results show Kiwis are increasingly relying on their smartphones and tablets, with more than half of mobile shoppers influenced by some form of online promotion and 60 per cent saying they resort to

“showrooming” to cut costs.

Showrooming sees shoppers trying on the products in store, then buying them elsewhere, or looking for a better deal on their smartphone, often while still inside the store.

Colmar Brunton innovation and development director Vanessa Clark says close to 60 per cent of mobile shoppers admitted to “showrooming”.

“This underlines the reliance on mobile devices for getting the best deal.

“These shoppers are prepared to walk out of shops and purchase their chosen product online or at another store based on their mobile research in store.”

Is showrooming an acceptable behaviour?

NZ Retailers’ Association northern regional manager Russell Sinclair says showrooming is becoming increasingly common as retailer competition heats up.

Retailers spend “a hell of a lot” of money getting people in the door, so customers should be treated the same regardless of whether they’re showrooming or shopping.

“We live in a digital world, people buy online ... others buy offshore,” he says.

“If somebody’s coming into your store and they are [showrooming], the best thing is to approach them.

“Retailers should engage

them, find out what they’re looking for, what sort of price range they’re interested in ... and see if they can meet their needs.

Mr Sinclair says retail is going through significant change with people “comparison” shopping through various digital platforms.

“They could be standing in one store making a comparison and actually buying in another store.

“It’s not something we can legislate or change, it’s part of the world we live in today and people need to adapt their strategies and meet those challenges.”

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How you can save by shopping online The attractions of finding what you want, then buying it online include significant financial savings.

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Smartphones are most popular for browsing products, with about half of respondents using them to compare prices and a quarter for buying.

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Shoes and clothes were the least favourable, with 29 per cent and 20 per cent of respondents saying they would never buy them via a mobile device.

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Ashburton College teacher Trevor Cochrane came within 0.56 seconds of a Commonwealth Games bronze medal in 1974

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or Trevor Cochrane it seems like just yesterday that he lined up in the starting blocks for a shot at Commonwealth glory, wearing the Silver Fern proudly on his chest.

In reality, it was 40 years ago.

Forty years may have passed since the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games, but for short-distance sprinter Trevor, the memories of those 10 days are still fresh. He remembers narrowly missing out on a bronze medal and watching Dick Tayler shock everyone by coming from behind to win gold.

Thirty-eight countries and 1276 athletes were competing for Commonwealth glory, but it was Tayler’s heroic feats on day one that captured the hearts and minds of a nation and his fellow athletes.

“I can remember having a tear in my eye and it still brings a tear to my eye thinking about it today, watching the last 300 metres,” Trevor said.

“He was not expected to be anywhere near the medals and in the early stages of the race he was back probably 60 or 70 metres I’m guessing, so he was back there and up the front was the world record holder David Bedford and another Englishman, and there were three Kenyans. The three Kenyans set out to disrupt Bedford because they saw him as the likely winner.

“One went in front, one went beside him and one went behind him and they just kept altering the pace and breaking (Bedford’s) rhythm and they broke him. And here’s Tayler out the back, out of trouble, running his own race.

“Then gradually he closed in on the field and by this stage Bedford was gone and the race carried on and, with 300 metres to go, there were only two guys in the race, David Black from England and Dick. Dick was sitting right on Black’s shoulder and Dick kicked and took off and Black couldn’t catch him.”

After that stunning win, the Games were over for Tayler; his job was done. But for Trevor, he had to remain focused because he was competing in four events – the 100 metres, the 200 metres, the 4x100 metre relay and the 4x400 metre relay. In 1974, the 100m was Trevor’s

Left – Trevor Cochrane in action at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

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main event. He held the Canterbury record and was a specialist 100m and 200m sprinter.

“The year after the Games I moved up to the 400m and a year or two after that I moved up to

the 800m.”

A back problem was giving him some grief and not long after that he was given two options by his surgeon – have an operation to have his spine

fused or retire. Trevor chose to retire.

“If I was a world beater I might have thought differently,” he said.

His best time for the 100 metres remains 10.5 seconds. At the time he ran that, the New Zealand record was just 10.4 seconds. Forty years later the world record held by Jamaica’s Usain Bolt is 9.58 seconds.

The 100m at the 1974 Games was won by another Jamaican, Don Quarrie. Quarrie was in Trevor’s heat at the Games and was the time’s 100m Olympic champion and world-record holder for the 200 metres. His winning time for Commonwealth gold in Christchurch was 10.3 seconds.

Trevor said he “didn’t do particularly well” in the individual events at the Games, but was part of some formidable relay teams. His 4x400m relay team finished fifth – missing out on bronze by just 0.56 of a second – and the 4x100m relay team was sixth. They set New Zealand records in both relays, both

of which stood until 1990.

Many of the top athletes who had arrived early took part in a warm-up event to the Commonwealth Games, held in Ashburton. That was a big deal for the town.

“I had the privilege of running against John Mawibi (Kenya), the winner of the silver medal in the actual Games’ 100m. I won that race,” Trevor said.

He also competed against Kenya’s Charles Asati in the 400m. He was the current Olympic champion.

It was all part of a whirlwind month or two for the boy from Ashburton. His selection came just the month before, at December’s national championships.

“From that they picked the Commonwealth Games team so you had to perform well at that event,” Trevor said.

And he did.

“I think I ran second in the 100m behind the bronze medal

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and still remembers his Games experience like it was yesterday. Erin Tasker reports.

Above – Trevor Cochrane (second from left) at the closing ceremony of the 1974 Commonwealth Games with fellow athletes including Grant Anderson (second from right), the father of Black Cap Corey Anderson.

PHOTO SUPPLIED Left – Trevor Cochrane with just some of his memorabilia from the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games, where he competed on the track.

winner of the 200m at the Games,” he said.

That was Bevan Smith.

“Unfortunately I was in the same era as Bevan, so I was always the bridesmaid.”

Trevor was living in Christchurch at the time, studying at teachers’ college.

Looking back he thinks the fact he lived in the city helped him gain selection.

“If I didn’t go to Christchurch I ask myself the question ‘would I have made the Common-

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wealth Games and I’m pretty sure the answer is ‘no’,” he said.

You really had to be in a main centre to get noticed back then, he said. But these days there are scouts everywhere looking for talented youngsters.

In Mid Canterbury, cycling was a prime example of that. As a region we seem to be constantly turning out world beaters on the bike without them having to go elsewhere to get noticed, Trevor said.

But however it happened, he’s happy he got to experience the Commonwealth Games, even if it was in his own backyard.

The fact that the Commonwealth Games were in New Zealand – meaning more athletes attended and competed – could have helped Trevor make the team.

He’s not fussed that his Commonwealth Games experience happened on home turf. He might not have got to travel overseas for it, but he had the benefit of having a stadium full of people cheering for him when he took to the track. For that 10 days, he knew what it was like to be an All Black.

His family attended; sup-

porters from Athletics Canterbury and his club – High School Old Boys – were there to support him. Tickets weren’t as expensive back then and it wasn’t until Dick Tayler’s gold medal win that the seats really started filling. “On the first day of the Games when I competed in the 100m I would say the stand was only a third full. In the afternoon of that day Dick Tayler won the 10,000m and by that stage the stand was probably three quarters full because it was late in the day and the 10,000m was a premier event.

Tayler alone was responsible for a fair amount of the Christchurch Games’ success, Trevor said.

The Christchurch Games were vastly different from today’s Games. They were a roaring success, but nowhere near as spectacular and glamorous as today’s.

“The opening ceremony, personally I think we have lost something with opening ceremonies in major sports events now because they have become the focus as people try to out-do each other,” Trevor said.

“The focus is now about the razzle dazzle and taking the focus off the athletes.”

Trevor said in 1974 the budget for the entire Games was $10

million. Now big sporting events can spend 10 times that on the opening and closing ceremonies alone.

Christchurch’s wasn’t flashy, but it was good.

“The Queen and Duke were there and all the teams marched in and there were a few speeches and a little bit of entertainment, but nothing major, and it was all over,” Trevor said.

“Part of the razzle dazzle bit is to do with there is so much televised sport today. Every day you can go to Sky Sport and there’s something live happening around the world so people become quite blasé about the whole thing.”

In 1976, Trevor moved back to his hometown of Ashburton to take up a job as a physical education teacher at Ashburton College – his old school. He planned to stay there for two years, but 38 years later he’s still there.

Ashburton – for him – was a great place to settle down and have a family. He and wife Jan have two grown children – Charlotte and James.

In Ashburton he also shifted his focus to coaching and proudly claims to having coached more than 10 athletes to national titles, and in 1987 was selected as coach

for the New Zealand Secondary Schools’ athletics team.

High jumper Steve Hollings was the closest he came to coaching an athlete to reach the Commonwealth Games.

“Steve still holds the Ashburton College high jump record of 2.05m. One year he was the New Zealand secondary schools, under-18, junior men’s and senior men’s high jump champion and went to the junior world championships.”

Trevor himself still holds four Ashburton College athletics records. There were more, but he reckons about half of them have since been broken.

He holds the senior boys 100m record of 11.3 – which he shares with Keith Plunket who set it in 1943 and Ian Watson (Trevor’s brother-in-law) who equalled the mark again in 1979. He also holds the senior boys’ 200m and long jump records, and the under-16 boys’ triple jump.

Holding such long-standing records is special, but nothing can beat representing your country at an event like the Commonwealth Games.

“It’s been the highlight of my sporting life and it’s opened doors for me, I’m sure.”

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Counting the costs . . .

Back to school

As countless families recover from the budgeting blow of Christmas, it’s suddenly time to shell out on back-to-school gear. But before parents splurge on new stationery and uniforms, Lydia Anderson offers a few cost-saving tips.

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amilies spend hundreds of dollars every year on school gear, with many requesting government assistance.

In 2011, 36,000 Kiwi families needed financial help from the Ministry of Social Development to pay for back-to-school costs, according to budgeting website sorted.org.nz.

Federation of Family Budgeting Services chief executive Raewyn Fox says some budgeting services see parents struggling to pay uniform costs in particular.

School blazers cost $200 or more if new, although can be bought secondhand from a school uniform shop for about $120.

Likewise a girl’s skirt can cost about $85 new, or about $40 secondhand.

Stationery costs have not risen significantly in the past few years, and there are a lot of cheap deals around, Ms Fox says.

“There do seem to be more extras, one of the most notable being the requirement for a laptop at college age which is a

significant cost.’’

Consumer New Zealand has urged families to take care when making the big annual spend.

Buying stationery can be a “costly battleground’’ it says, where parents have to navigate school stationery lists which potentially contain unneeded items.

Although families can buy a whole stationery pack through their child’s school, they risk paying for unnecessary, surplus items.

Consumer suggests the most cost effective - although time consuming - option is printing off the school’s list, crossing off unneeded items and trekking from store to store to find the best deal.

Some schools have exclusive deals with uniform or stationery suppliers because it can benefit the school.

However it can limit parental choice to one expensive supplier.

The Commerce Commission has received complaints about exclusive deals, but they are not illegal

and a school’s board of trustees can decide whether it pursues that option.

In Rotorua, some parents are making fortnightly $10 instalments with their school throughout the year to cover uniform and stationery costs, or laybying uniform items ahead of time, the Rotorua Daily Post reported.

Consumer NZ money saving tips Stationery Go through the kids’ bags and see what can be recycled from last year. Ring-binders and clear files can usually be reused.

Arrange a “stationery swap” with other families - especially

Uniforms Check which items are compulsory. You mightn’t need the expensive blazer or tie, or the branded rain-jacket that turns out to be “unpopular” with the wearer.

Look for good-quality used

if you know somebody’s child is sitting on a treasure trove of blue pens.

Be ruthless with the stationery list. But remember a cheaper substitute mightn’t be the best option in the long run.

Don’t be tempted or pressured into adding fashionable (and

usually more profitable) stationery items that aren’t on the list.

Christmas and birthdays are the time to get those.

Using online ordering? Watch out for duplicate items appearing for different secondary school subjects – no one needs three rulers.

items at the end of the school year – ask your school’s uniform shop if it sells used items or check if the school advertises them on its (or a supplier’s) website.

Spread the cost throughout the year.

Don’t buy winter items until they’re needed.

Some uniform suppliers offer layby and finance options.

For seasonal items like shoes or sandals, take advantage of the autumn and spring “back-toschool” sales.

Label the uniform items they’re too expensive to lose.

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Signing the deal that ensured the South Island’s last flying DC3 lived out her years in Ashburton, original DC3 trust members (from left) Brian Gilmour, Grant Loader and Ron McFarlane with Ashburton Aviation Museum president with trust member Dave Horsborough (seated).

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The start of a $1 million project, the DC3’s super hangar built with community funds and community labour.

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onight her lights will be extinguished, her motors shut down and when the hangar doors roll shut Ashburton’s DC3 will become just another sleeping exhibit at the Ashburton Aviation Museum.

It wasn’t always that way for the aircraft affectionately known as Amy, but officially registered with Civil Aviation as ZK-AMY. Ask Keith Pickford. She’s been the other woman in his life for years.

He’s one of a small group of men who make up the DC3 Trust, charged with looking after the historic aircraft and with raising money for its upkeep.

Keith was just a few weeks short of being one of the trust’s originals and as the only Ashburton member he’s usually the first port of call for locals wanting to charter the plane, inspect her or just find out a little about her history.

Amy started life in the United States for use during World War Two. She was built largely by the efforts of women on war

Amy is 70 years old and she’s been “the other female” in the lives of a large number of Ashburton men, but tonight the good old girl will be saying her farewells and rolling into bed for the final time. Reporter Sue Newman looks back at Amy’s life. work and was delivered to the US Army on June 9, 1944.

She’s one of the C47A models that were built with a double door for parachute drops and flew in the Pacific, retiring from active duty at the war’s end to a civil aviation survey role in Australia. In fact, she has an extra door and it’s possible to drive a Mini on board.

For the next 50 years she led a nomadic life, regularly changing owners and jobs, finding her way to New Zealand in 1994. Over the coming years she worked as an agricultural aircraft and as a charter plane until she was withdrawn from service in 1998 and put in storage.

Pioneer Aviation thought she still had a little life left and put her back to work as a charter plane locally and in Tonga, but

rising costs meant her air time was always borrowed time.

Air New Zealand pilot Dave Horsborough knew the old plane well. He flew her regularly and knew she had a better future than quiet retirement. He also knew he’d have no trouble finding plenty of like-minded supporters keen to keep the old girl in the air.

A trust was formed, the money found and for almost $500,000 Amy became public property, gifted to the people of New Zealand and destined to live out her years in Ashburton.

“If that hadn’t happened, if we hadn’t managed to buy her she’d have gone overseas,” Keith said.

“We bought her in 2006 and for a while she operated out of Wigram, but we knew Wigram was closing and we knew we’d

have to get cracking and get a hangar built for her down here.”

Building that hangar, dubbed the superhangar, was to be a massive undertaking, absorbing almost $1 million and countless hours of donated time and vast quantities of donated materials.

“It was an absolute community effort. There was so much gifted work. We got about $700,000 from the community and from charities and grants.

It was amazing, but like any project, getting the last dollars was always difficult.”

The superhangar was due to open in February 2011. Two weeks before, when the planning was completed, caterers booked and invitations issued, an earthquake struck Canterbury. That postponed the opening until October.

With her home completed,

Amy took up residence, coming out for regular charter work and scenic flights. The good times, however, were not destined to last.

It was always intended to retire the plane at some point, Keith said, but that time perhaps came sooner than the trust had hoped, on the back of rising costs outpacing income.

While she’ll now be spending her golden years parked up, the DC3 is still flyable, still able to be brought out of retirement if anyone with enough money comes along, Keith said.

Her trust will continue to operate and with her famous patron, rugby-playing pilot Richie McCaw she’ll be in good hands for the future.

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Girls can do anything As American men left to do battle during World War Two, they left behind vitally important factory, war production plant and civil service jobs.

These were booming industries, thanks to increased demand caused by the war and the American government was left with a dilemma – too much work and too few workers. It turned to the War Advertising Council for help and a massive national campaign to usher women into the workplace was born Known as the Women in War Jobs campaign, it created a new workforce of women who picked up the jobs their men left behind. Rosie the Riveter became the image that represented the American women who worked in factories, many of whom produced ammunition and worked on building aircraft and in providing war supplies.

my is very clearly a part of aviation’s history.

There is just one door for passengers and there’s a steady uphill climb to find your seat. Unlike today’s aircraft she does not have a sanitised odour.

She smells very clearly of the past. It’s imbedded in her wall linings, her seat coverings and in the walls of her far-fromspacious cabin. And yes, there is just one cabin. She seats just 28 people. Service would take about 10 minutes to complete.

Safety issues were not a priority in Amy’s heyday. In the case of an emergency, grab the axe, release the rope, hack a hole in the cabin wall and jump.

There is no oxygen supply, but there is the reassurance that the DC3 was one of the first aircraft where pilots didn’t have to look for a paddock if one engine failed. She could maintain altitude on one engine alone.

By not being equipped with oxygen or an escape slide, the DC3 is banned from the skies of most countries. For Amy’s passengers, however, oxygen is not an issue, she doesn’t fly high enough.

If the DC3 provides a different aviation experience for passengers, she does the same for her pilots.

Keith Pickford describes flying the aircraft as similar to driving a bus. Nice to fly but hard to manoeuvre on the ground.

Working on her is even harder. Her wing span is equivalent to that of a Boeing 737 and she’s held together by millions of rivets.

She might be old and she might have none of today’s mod-cons, but the DC3 has won the hearts of many who flew in her. Teams of volunteers who have fond memories of the plane in her youth have worked as crew and many airline stewards who worked the old plane have also returned time and again as volunteers.

She can be flown by pilots with private licences but they can’t take passengers with them.

Many have taken a turn at the controls, however, under the eye of training captain Dave Horsborough.

Amy will be farewelled by the community today when final scenic flights are available at Ashburton Airfield from 10am and she’ll receive a personal farewell from the dozens of men and women who have worked on and in her since she’s been an Ashburtonian.

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Black Caps on verge of historic triumph

BY ANDREW ALDERSON The Brendon McCullum/Mike Hesson regime is on the cusp of its biggest one-day international series triumph in today’s third match against India.

Victories in South Africa and England were laudable but to defeat the world champions just over a year out from the next

World Cup would be a further tribute to consistent team selection and players who have been given the freedom to express their skills within an aggressive New Zealand structure.

“Good sides win series consistently and that is where we want to get,” said strike bowler Tim Southee. “That is the approach Brendon and Mike have

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brought by showing we can go out and play our natural game.

We are an exciting batting lineup with ball strikers all the way down. If they put the runs on the board again, it will allow us bowlers to be aggressive all the way through the innings.”

A win cannot be assumed but there is every opportunity for the team to keep taking the

public with them if they achieve one, especially in the shadow of the crisis created by an IndoAustralo-Anglo axis threatening to flex its muscle and the expectation they will further ostracise smaller test nations.

Presumably New Zealand administrators have some inkling the country will still tour regularly, judging by the calmness

with which the likes of board member Martin Snedden have addressed the situation. A series victory can only enhance New Zealand’s reputation. Maybe Snedden et al simply have extraordinary faith this group will further showcase New Zealand’s talents throughout the series in front of the sport’s biggest television audience.

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By Dana Johannsen The damage to the Commonwealth Games brand after the disastrous Delhi Games continues to be felt with a lack of interest from member countries in hosting future events.

The BBC reports the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is concerned there have been no serious expressions of interest in hosting the 2022 event a year out from the bid deadline, casting doubt over its future.

It comes at a time when the governance and strategic direction of the CGF is being hotly debated, with representatives of the 71 member countries, including NZOC president Mike Stanley, gathering in Kuala Lumpur this weekend for an extraordinary general meeting.

The meeting has been called to deal with outstanding matters that were not able to be resolved at last year’s general assembly.

The 20th Games begin in Glasgow on July 23, with the 2018 event to be staged on the Gold Coast.

Money is the major factor in all bids - the Glasgow Games are estimated to be costing the city more than $1 billion - an investment few nations within the Commonwealth can afford. But beyond that the Commonwealth Games brand suffered significant damage in the lead-up to the Delhi Games, with concerns over security, the readiness of venues and the standard of accommodation, resulting in the withdrawal of marquee athletes and general apathy towards the event.

There are also fears a major dispute over governance between the federation and its members could be having a detrimental effect on interest.

The Jawarhalal Nehru Stadium, one of the venues for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, now sits idle.

NZOC general secretary Kereyn Smith said the differences went back to a strategic review of the CGF, which called for significant change. The findings of the review were presented at last year’s general assembly in Glasgow, with 38 recommendations made, 30 of which were accepted.

“The Commonwealth Games board had a strong view of what they wanted to progress with and did not think needed to be addressed at this time and it’s fair to say the leadership did not necessarily agree with that assessment. So there was widespread discussion - it was certainly a very lively and

frank general assembly - and as a result of that there were a number of issues identified that needed further discussion.”

Smith said the more contentious issues were the governance structure, the mechanism for funding and support of nations and a proposal from CGF president Tunku Imran, a Malaysian prince, to move the organisation’s headquarters from London to Kuala Lumpur for tax purposes.

Smith expects the discussion at this weekend’s meeting to be frank and robust, but is confident the issues will be fully aired and resolved.

Despite growing public apa-

thy towards the Commonwealth Games since Delhi, Smith believes the event is still vitally important and there is no danger of it being phased out.

“From a New Zealand point of view, we’d certainly say the Delhi Games were not good for the brand of the Commonwealth Games - there’s no doubt about that. My sense is that the next two Commonwealth Games will be very successful and I think that will give a lot of heart and energy to the Commonwealth movement.”

The host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games is due to be announced in September next year.

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Rise in rankings, but tough cup pool

By David Leggat The New Zealand men have gone up a spot in the world rankings, but it hasn’t affected who they’ll play at the World Cup in the Netherlands this year.

The draw has placed the Black Sticks with Olympic champions Germany and the Netherlands, who beat New Zealand 7-2 in last weekend’s final of the inaugural World League in New Delhi.

Had New Zealand stayed in seventh spot they’d have ended up in the same pool.

They have avoided new world

No 1, and 2010 World Cup winners, Australia, but might have fancied their prospects more in group A. Germany will be smarting from losing their world top ranking, courtesy of a disappointing World League performance. They tonked New Zealand 6-1 in New Delhi while the Black Sticks needed a penalty shootout to get past Argentina at that tournament. The South Americans remain 11th on rankings, but appear to be on the move.

Before going to The Hague, New Zealand will contest the biennial Champions Challenge

tournament in Malaysia from April 26-May 4. New Zealand will start favourites as top seeds.

The winner will qualify for the Champions Trophy in 2016.

Hockey New Zealand has announced Sean Dancer as assistant coach of the Black Sticks Women, to replace Greg Nicol, who stepped down last year.

Dancer, who has been coaching in Wellington for several years and worked with the men’s Black Sticks, will be Mark Hager’s assistant, starting with a trip to San Diego early next month for tests against the US and Britain.

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world cup pools ■■ Men’s Group A: Australia (world No 1), England (4), Belgium (5), India (8), Spain (10), Malaysia (13).

■■ Group B: Germany (2), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (6), Korea (7), Argentina (11), South Africa (12) ■■ Tournament runs with women’s event in The Hague, May 31-June 15.

■■ The draw will be released next Friday.

“Hopefully they’ll care a little bit more about tennis now,” said EUGENIE BOUCHARD of how her victory might go down in ice hockey-obsessed Canada. *** “I had to forget who I was playing against.” - ANA IVANOVIC after conquering Serena Williams for the first time in six meetings with the 17-times grand slam champion. *** “I’m just happy to be waking up in the morning and not feeling like an old man.” - 32-yearold ROGER FEDERER enjoying his injury-free campaign. *** “I welcome them to our growing competition. It’s another sign that the world is taking notice of Australian football,” FFA chief DAVID GALLOP on Manchester City’s decision to purchase 80 per cent of ALeague club Melbourne Heart. *** “We have a great relationship. At the end of the season we will have a hug and hope to do it with some silverware.”

- Brisbane Roar coach MIKE MULVEY on star striker Besart Berisha’s decision to quit the club at the end of the year to join Melbourne Victory. *** “I’m sorry but Inverarity has to go. Picking players in a ‘good space’ over players with runs on the board is a joke.” - Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper DANIEL SMITH fires up on Twitter after close mate in-form Phil Hughes was snubbed for Australia’s tour of South Africa in favour of Shaun Marsh. *** “I’m the best cornerback in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Michael Crabtree, that’s the result you are going to get. Don’t you ever talk about me.” Seattle cornerback RICHARD SHERMAN’S emotional rant minutes after his side beat San Francisco to reach the Super Bowl. *** “It was really mind-boggling the way the world reacted. For the people who did react that way and throw the racial slurs and things like that out there, it was really sad. Especially that close to Martin Luther King Day.” - Stanford University graduate SHERMAN on the Twitter reaction to his interview. *** “I think I’ve got some things to work on against good quality fast bowling which I think, at times in my period, I’ve dealt with pretty well. I think I’ve probably got into some bad habits playing a lot of shortform cricket. - A philosophical GEORGE BAILEY after being axed from the Australia Test squad for the tour of South Africa.

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Rodney’s passionate about game of bowls

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Rodney Greaney just loves playing bowls.

He’s good at what he does, he’s ambitious, but above all else he’s a firm believer in sport being about enjoyment rather than hanging your hat on achievement.

Next month Greaney packs his bowls and heads away as part of the Canterbury squad, playing tournaments in Dunedin and Wellington and hoping to make the selectors’ cut for the Canterbury team of seven.

Greaney says he won’t be hanging his hat on making the final team, but he will be enjoying the game along the way.

“If you get selected well and good but if you don’t then you still have to enjoy the game. You can’t make the selectors pick you,” he said.

He’s been bowling since he was a teenager, starting out on the indoor mat with his dad in Oamaru and progressing to outdoor when he moved to Alexandra. He now plays for the Allenton club but this season has played most of his games at tournaments in Christchurch.

“I love this game with a passion. I’ve been to a lot of places with it but I’m not as good as someone like Sandra Keith.

She’s a classic example of putting your mind to it and getting on with it.”

As part of the Canterbury squad of 14, Greaney is unsure where he’ll slot in on the playing list.

“As long as I’m in the team I’m happy, I’ll play wherever the se-

lectors tell me to.”

He’s been in the Canterbury squad before, about eight years ago, playing lead in the pairs team. He’s been unavailable for regional play over the past couple of years, but is now keen to move back into team contention.

Greaney’s an enthusiast for

young people getting into the game and said there was growing interest locally from teenagers. The low entry price is a good incentive for people to take up the sport, he said.

You can pay $50 for a second hand set of bowls or between $800 and $900, it’s all about

what works for you, Greaney said.

His two squad tournaments with Canterbury are on February 6 in Dunedin and the following weekend in Wellington. The final team will then be selected for regional finals on the West Coast.

Above - Passionate bowler Rodney Greaney, making his mark on the Canterbury bowling scene.

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Solid Kiwi hopes for medals at Sochi

By DaviD Leggat If a New Zealand athlete bags a medal at the Winter Olympics next month, it will have been a long time between drinks.

Annelise Coberger’s silver medal in the slalom at Albertville in 1992 is New Zealand’s lone success in the snow, but there are solid hopes she will no longer be alone once the Sochi Games have ended next month.

A team of 15 was named yesterday - 12 of whom are attending their first Olympics - and New Zealand’s strength lies in the new disciplines of freeski and snowboarding slopestyle.

Four women are in the slopestyle, headed by world No7 Christy Prior from Kaukapakapa; four men are in the halfpipe event, three with the same surname. Beau-James Wells is

Rebecca Sinclair

ranked 15th, Lyndon Sheehan 16th, Byron Wells 21st and big brother Jossi Wells 27th. Jossi and Beau-James are backing up in the slopestyle class. It is the first time three siblings have competed for New Zealand at an Olympics.

Rebecca Sinclair, who compet-

ed at Vancouver four years ago, is ranked No12 in halfpipe; Anna Willcox is No9 in the freeski slopestyle rankings and a good chance, having sailed slightly under the radar in the leadup.

Jossi and Byron Wells have had injuries to cope with in their preparation, to heel and knee respectively.

For Jossi Wells, getting to a first Olympics, and with his brothers and father Bruce as coach, is “pretty amazing”.

“It’s a pretty unreal experience,” he said while batting away issues over medal expectations. My main goal whenever I go to a contest is to do my very best and focus on that.

“I try not to let the pressures outside in my mind. But I’m aware of the pressure and expectations back home and try to use that to do my best.”

A sobering note on New Zealand’s medal aspirations came from Winter Sports high-performance boss Ashley Light.

“The variability of podium results over the last 18 months have seen 25 names on the podiums in some disciplines,” he said.

“So we know while New Zealand certainly have athletes with potential and capable of winning medals, there’s also a whole load of other athletes around the world who are capable.

“There’s massive variability and that comes down to conditions, the health of the athletes, the features being built and whether they suit the athletes.”

Besides Sinclair, the other two who have competed at a Games before are skeleton racer Ben Sandford, back for his third attempt, and speed skater Shane

Dobbin. There had been hopes Dobbin would have company in the form of Blake Skjellerup, but although he may have met New Zealand Olympic Committee standards, there was no quota spot available for New Zealand, so he misses out.

Adam Barwood ensured an alpine skiing presence with some decent form at the right time coming to the business end of the qualifying period.

Overshadowing the Games, however, is the spectre of Sochi being on terrorist alert.

It is an unsettled region politically but NZOC chief executive Kereyn Smith said yesterday the organisation was satisfied with the level of security in place.

“In terms of planning and delivery of safety and security for athletes, we’re comfortable.”

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In brief England blast past

Oz-Kiwi Challenge The Oz-Kiwi Challenge is underway at Lake Hood with the Kiwis looking good on interim results from day one. The OzKiwi Challenge results are two rounds added together, so consistency was needed from each team.

Junior Boys’ Jump: Hugh Donaldson, NZ (28.5m), Jack Christie, AUST (28.4m), George Donaldson, NZ (24.5m).

Under 17 Girls’ Jump: Maxine Weeks, AUST (30.4m), Casey Wooderson, AUST (30.1m),

Hannah Wright, NZ (30.1m).

Under 21 Women’s Slalom: Jacinta Carroll, AUST, Jayme Gray, AUST, Anthea Collicoat, AUST. Under 21 Men’s Slalom: Adam Potts, AUST, Ben McFadden, NZ, Conner McCracken, NZ

Above - New Zealand Under 17 team member Conrad McKenzie competes in Day One at the Oz-Kiwi Challenge at Lake Hood yesterday.

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Koh starting with baby career steps Tae Koh’s golf career took a giant leap forward in Adelaide, where he became just the second New Zealander, after Michael Campbell, to win the Australian amateur golf title in modern times.

With new professional Lydia Ko already approaching the superstar level, Koh’s victory - and surname - raised the prospect of another KoreanKiwi golfer storming the world stage.

But as Koh knows, and a career such as Danny Lee’s shows, international golf is not that simple. The 19-year-old Koh’s immediate aims are strictly amateur, being selection for the September Eisenhower Trophy in Japan and the Asia-Pacific tournament at Melbourne in October.

“I think I can achieve quite a bit in this game and that is why I am playing,” said the former Rosehill College student who plays at the Manukau Golf Club.

“There is the old term the sky is the limit, but I want to take baby steps. There are a lot of players out there doing the same thing as I’m aiming at.”

Accuracy is Koh’s game. He is not the biggest of players, and concedes distance off the tee.

His Australian victory was a relative surprise. He had never

Tae Koh . . . another Korean-Kiwi storming the golfing world.

won a national title although he has claimed the Stewart Gold Cup at the Grange, the Auckland Anniversary prize at Akarana, and Tauranga’s Omanu Classic. He was ranked in the New Zealand top 10 last year, has made the amateur semifinals twice and finished fourth in the New Zealand strokeplay.

With Manukau pro-shop employee Todd Mayson as his caddie, Koh stormed to the Aussie title, beating West Australian

Curtis Luck 6 and 5 in the final.

“Hopefully I made some people back home proud which I think I did ... especially my mum and dad, my sister and mates,” said Koh, talking to the Herald after shooting an opening 65 in the Lake Macquarie tournament at Newcastle.

His enthusiastic followers include the members at Manukau who have backed Koh and fellow prospects Nick Voke and Shiv Sabherwal.

Koh was six when his par-

ents Seungwoo and Boksun Lee moved to New Zealand with Tae’s sister Yujin. They lived near a golf course, his dad took up the game, and little Tae started off as his caddie.

“I didn’t even know what golf was when I was in Korea,” he says.

“I picked up a club when I was seven and a coach said I had some ability, I liked it, and kept on playing.”

He is coached by the Takapuna-based Peter Kim, who guided Cecilia Cho when she was Lydia Ko’s main junior rival.

But Manukau is Koh’s home and the club opted to support the trio of young golfers financially during their own upheavals. Grappling with a $3 million debThe money carried toughlove type conditions.

For instance, the youngsters have to pick up their own range balls, and take full part in coaching clinics for the rank and file.

“I’ve not seen another young person with the dedication Tae shows,” says club general manager Stewart Halligan.

“I asked him if he realised how many New Zealanders had made it in golf overseas and he replied he wanted to be the exception to the rule. He’s got an inner confidence ...

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Australian paceman Mitchell Johnson went wicketless as England blasted their way to 8-316 in Friday’s one-day clash at the WACA Ground. Ben Stokes (70), Ian Bell (55) and Alastair Cook (44) laid the platform for the innings, before Jos Buttler rammed home the advantage with a dazzling 71 off 43 balls. Buttler’s knock featured six fours and four sixes as Australia’s pacemen were carted to all parts of the ground.

Johnson finished with 0-72 from his 10 overs, while fellow speedster James Pattinson (0-63 off eight) also struggled. Allrounder James Faulkner finished with 4-67 after claiming wickets off consecutive balls in the final over as England tried to hit out. England trail 3-0 in the series, and are desperate to snap a nine-game losing run that is just one shy of the record they set in 1993 and 2001.

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Gerrans fights back Simon Gerrans has ramped up the pressure on Tour Down Under leader Cadel Evans ahead of the weekend’s decisive stages.

Second-placed Gerrans picked up five invaluable seconds through time bonuses during stage four to reduce Evans’ lead to seven seconds in the cycling tour. Evans (BMC) must put time into Gerrans (Orica-GreenEDGE) in today’s Queen stage at Willunga, south of Adelaide. If his lead is still only seven seconds tomorrow, Gerrans could well overcome that deficit by picking up more time bonuses in the Adelaide CBD street race.

Cooper talks boxing Even Quade Cooper can understand why ARU boss Bill Pulver is opposed to the Wallabies vice-captain pursuing boxing.

However, Cooper said the noble art had only improved his rugby - a point he hoped to ram home the next time he spoke with Pulver.

Cooper is preparing for his second professional fight - a match-up against 40-year-old Newcastle boxer Warren “The Fortress” Tresidder in Brisbane on Wednesday night as part of Anthony Mundine’s undercard.

But Pulver has gone sour on the sweet science, and said boxing could be off the table when they negotiate a new ARU deal with Cooper later this year. Cooper understood Pulver’s view but hoped to twist his arm at their next meeting.

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Sixers look good Moises Henriques believes this season’s Sydney Sixers are as good as the side that won the inaugural Big Bash League title two years ago. The Sixers have already booked themselves a spot in the semi-finals, but will be playing for the home-ground advantage when they face cross-town rivals the Thunder tonight at ANZ Stadium.

Henriques’ men will need to win the season-ending derby in front of an expected record crowd and have the Perth Scorchers lose to runaway leaders the Melbourne Stars on Monday to guarantee a Sydney play-off. “If we knock the Thunder over, I’ll be a Stars fan (on Monday) hoping the Scorchers will get knocked over too,” the allrounder said.

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■ CRICKET

Hesson deserves credit for progress

By Andrew Alderson Will the brickbats ever turn into bouquets for New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson?

He surely deserves some accolades as evidence filters through that the national side is making progress.

Last week marked 18 months since Hesson was named head coach. He has persevered in the role dispassionately, stating his case without seeking vengeance for the public trial he endured at the end of 2012.

In some enclaves he will never be forgiven, but it’s hard to argue with the personnel he has helped nurture since taking over from John Wright.

Hesson started with test defeats in India and a drawn test series and one-day trouncing

by Sri Lanka. Then came test hidings from world No1 South Africa followed by a courageous ODI series victory. Longerform improvements came in the drawn home series against England, tempered by batting collapses away at Lord’s and Headingley.

Another ODI series victory came in England but that was followed by a rain-affected Champions Trophy where they missed the semifinals.

A lost ODI series in Bangladesh and drawn tests failed to inspire, likewise the rain-affected limited overs’ series in Sri Lanka, yet the team entered this year upbeat after conquering the West Indies 2-0 across three tests.

His tenure has contained undulations, some of which could continue during this Indian series, but surely Hesson deserves credit, particularly in limited overs formats, for endorsing players such as Mitchell McClenaghan, Corey Anderson, Jimmy Neesham, Luke Ronchi, Adam Milne and, in tests, Ish Sodhi.

Black Caps celebrate a wicket against India.

Some of what he has imparted as coach is intangible. The key theme is building players capable of independent thought; instilling a sleeper cell of belief which could awaken when it matters to pull off victories like the examples in Napier and Hamilton which built a 2-0 series lead in the five-match series against world champions India.

By investing autonomy in his charges, Hesson hopes to ignite World Cup match-winners.

“They’re not robots; they can’t be spoon-fed,” Hesson says. “We need players to make decisions for themselves. A lot of the time I say very little in the team environment. I sit back and allow it to unfold because we have people, including former internationals like Shane [Bond], to provide advice within the support structure.”

Last week, former New Zea-

land all-rounder Chris Cairns wrote a column which suggested “quite often when he [Hesson] speaks publicly I struggle to find the logic” in relation to resting Milne and Anderson rather than having them earn the right to make the team. He concluded by saying: “While I believe we have a tremendous pool of cricketing talent in this country, the administrators and coaches are not of the same standard and, if not monitored, will become an anchor to weigh down this potential.”

Hesson acknowledges he will never please everyone, something he’s attributed to not playing first-class cricket. Many refuse to see him as anything other than out of his depth, making the leap from Otago and Kenya to coaching a test side.

“The longer I’m in the role I’ve realised no matter what you

Mike Hesson

do there will be a peripheral element who will never be happy with the status quo. However, my job can’t be dictated by what those in the media think.

“Adam and Corey are calm characters. They are young but well-grounded. The hype can affect anyone from time to time but they’re good team players who will get through.”

The main platform to Hesson’s coaching style is planning.

“I like to break the team into groups to discuss the upcoming opposition and plan for each game. Everyone has an input and we sign off on it.

“One example is bowling shorter to India at Napier on a faster wicket but pitching up to make the most of the slower Hamilton track.

“As a coaching staff you’re always trying to find opposition weaknesses. With batsmen like [Virat] Kohli and [Mahendra Singh] Dhoni it’s hard because they score all around the park, play high percentage shots and gap the ball well. I must admit it took my heartrate down a few beats the other night when Kane [Williamson] and Anton [Devcich] held those catches.”

On the batting front Hesson is content with the successful formula of being three wickets down at 35 overs but says it is a flexible premise.

“You still can’t afford to waste those 35 overs. Guppy [Martin Guptill] and Jesse [Ryder] are also terrific ball-strikers so you want to see them play with freedom.

“We’ve seen the experience Ross [Taylor] and Kane offer later, manoeuvring the ball into gaps.

“The batting game has changed a lot too in the first and last 10 overs. Using a different ball from each end means it stays harder so you get more movement early but the added hardness helps with shots later [when there are five players in the circle as opposed to four under the current laws]. Teams should be capable of scoring more runs.”

Hesson won’t be drawn on what constitutes a successful series against India. “The pleasing thing in those first two wins was the calm way the guys went about it.”

- APNZ

India makes demands following wild power plan By dAvid leggAt Indian officials continue to up the ante ahead of next week’s crucial International Cricket Council meeting on the future structure of the game.

Having struck out with Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board to form a “Big Three” to take the lion’s share of revenue and arrange tours to their liking, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has hinted it will walk away from ICC tournaments, such as the World Cup and world T20,

if it doesn’t get its way in Dubai next week.

At the same time, it is also understood the BCCI will ask that India host an ICC event once every three years.

The World Cup is staged every four years; the world T20 every two. The Champions Trophy, a four-yearly 50-over tournament twice almost put to death, is expected to be revived with the imminent demise of the idea of a test championship.

The two-day meeting is on Monday and Tuesday, after a chief executives’ meeting, to be

attended by New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White.

Martin Snedden will be NZC’s representative at the ICC meeting.

The ICC’s Finance and Commercial Affairs committee’s position paper, which outlined the three countries’ plans, also recommended scrapping the Future Tours Programme, bringing in promotion-relegation for the bottom-placed test-playing nation - but with the Big Three immune from relegation - and remodelling the way finances are distributed.

It proposes each of those three countries have permanent places on an executive committee, with one other person of their choice.

Snedden will carry NZC’s wish list to Dubai, with questions they want answers to ahead of any vote. As New Zealand has next to no authority around the board table, they’re unlikely to get satisfaction.

South Africa has spoken out against the plan; Pakistan - part, you would think, of a solid sub-continental block - has expressed negative views. The West Indies has stated it has

“taken a position in the best interests of West Indies cricket”; the international players’ association, Fica, has condemned the idea.

It may be that countries next week seek more time to study the plan and defer a vote until the next ICC quarterly meeting.

India’s actions yesterday, at a meeting for its own body to authorise the moves of their leading officials, smack of the child not getting his way, taking his toys and stamping off into the distance.

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■ TENNIS

In brief

Cibulkova revelling as underdog Rankings, reputations and stature mean little to diminutive Dominika Cibulkova, who has already ripped up the script on the way to the Australian Open final at Melbourne Park.

Drawing inspiration from Marion Bartoli’s fairytale Wimbledon win, Cibulkova is vowing to add her own chapter to the tennis record books against Li Na tonight.

Cibulkova is bidding to become Slovakia’s first grand slam singles champion and, after cutting higher-ranked rivals Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep down to size, the 161cm seed slayer is revelling in her underdog status ahead of her showdown with China’s threetime finalist.

“It’s not about how tall are you,” said Cibulkova, the shortest woman in the world’s top 100.

“It’s just you have to really want something and just believe in it. There is nothing more important than this.

“I have it since I was little kid. When I play my best tennis, that’s where you can see the power and the fight.”

Great friends with Bartoli, Cibulkova said the Frenchwoman’s unlikely triumph last year at the All England Club had fuelled her belief that she should dare to dream.

“Yeah, when she won it, I knew like everything is possible,” Cibulkova said.

“Straight after my semi-final, she came into the gym to me.

She hugged me. We were both crying. She was so happy for me. You need to be 100 per cent sure you can do it, and yes I

Chris Bosh scored 31 points and LeBron James had 27 with 13 rebounds to help Miami Heat see off the visiting LA Lakers 109-102 at the American Airlines Arena yesterday. Playing a fourth consecutive game without injured All-Star guard Dwyane Wade, the two-time defending NBA Champions never trailed but had to fight down the stretch to pick up a fourth win in their last five outings following a three-game losing streak. After leading by 16 points early in the game Miami’s lead was sliced to four twice, the last time at 103-99 following Jodie Meeks’ fourth triple of the game. But James countered with a three-pointer of his own out of a timeout, pushing it to 106-99 with 2:20 to go.

- AAP

Willis canters in

Li Na, from China (left), and Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova will play the Australian Open women’s final tonight.

am.”

Up against the world No.4, Cibulkova insists rankings don’t matter.

“This top-10 talk, I don’t want to talk about it anymore,” the 24-year-old said.

Nor is a none-from-four record against her final foe any cause for concern.

“She been in the finals of grand slam many times. She already won a grand slam, so she knows how it is,” Cibulkova said.

“I’m playing finals, so that’s something beautiful. It’s like a dream. So I will go just out

there and play my best, try to do my best.

“It will be the biggest match of my life, but I will not go on the court (feeling) like that.

“There is no pressure. I’m playing finals, so there is nothing better.”

Li, too, has history at stake.

The 31-year-old is hoping to become the oldest women’s champion in Australia since Margaret Smith Court in 1973.

“It would mean a lot,” Li said.

The 2011 French Open champion had the same chance last year, but lost the final in three sets to Victoria Azarenka.

She suffered a similar fate from one set up against Kim Clijsters in 2011.

“The third time, so pretty close to the trophy,” Li said.

The fourth seed hasn’t come close to dropping a set since saving match point against Lucie Safarova in round three.

“I was really feeling after the match I was getting a second life in this tournament,” Li said.

A second shot this year, but maybe also the last forever.

“The body is more important,” Li said. “I cannot promise I will play another three or four years.”

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Inspired Wawrinka joins the big guys Over the past two weeks, Stanislas Wawrinka has had to alter his less-than-positive impressions of life and tennis.

But his view of the message tattooed on the inside of his left arm remains as it was when he began an Australian Open he believed would end in an early failure.

“I see the words, it is why they are there,” Wawrinka said before his latest match superseded its predecessor as the as the most important he’d ever played.

“They mean the same for me always.”

After tomorrow night, though, they could need revision.

Wawrinka has long made clear his belief that Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic - the winners of all but three of the past 38 men’s singles grand slams, are in a

Heat win at end

Stanislas Wawrinka

different league to him.

For that reason, he had the words of Irish poet Samuel Beckett inked onto his arm: Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail Better.

Whatever happens in tomorrow night’s final, the message

has been superseded by Wawrinka’s emergence at the age of 28 as one of the top half dozen players in the world.

“It’s amazing, you know. I didn’t expect to make a final in a grand slam in my career,” the Swiss said after his semi-final victory.

Until this week, Wawrinka held a different view of life and tennis - and one that stayed with him until the last point of his semi-final defeat of Tomas Berdych.

“I did that tattoo because it’s a little bit like how I see my life, and especially my tennis life,” he said in a pre-tournament interview in Melbourne.

“I’ve been playing 10 years .... but I only have five titles, so that means there’s only been five weeks where I’ve finished like a winner.

“Rafa and Roger and Novak have been there for many years

because they’re better players and they’re winning all the big titles ... they are better than us.

“But I’m also working really hard since many years, trying to improve my game, trying to get some big matches in big stadium.

“Now I’m the first final in a grand slam, so I can be only really happy.”

If he hadn’t been so tough on himself, Wawrinka might have taken more heart from his performances of last year when he returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2008, made the semis at the US Open and earned a career-high of $2.8 million.

One of the first signs of his imminent “arrival” came at Melbourne Park 12 months ago when he lost his quarterfinal to Djokovic 12-10 in the fifth, failing valiantly to save a 20-shot match point.

Nick Willis was after a quick race and he found it in the 800m event at the Capital Classic at Newtown Park in Wellington last night. Willis, who won silver at the Beijing Olympics in the 1500m in 2008, rarely runs over 800m but as he builds towards March’s World Indoor Championships in Poland he was keen to find an event with speed to help his preparation. He clocked 3:55.98 over the mile in Wanganui on Monday and covered 800m in 1:50.04 in the capital tonight as he comfortably took out the senior men’s 800m race. “I always like to run in my home town when it fits into what I need to do,” Willis said after the race.

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Federer the greatest If he must, Pete Sampras would nominate Roger Federer as the greatest player the tennis world has ever seen. But he’d prefer sports fans to sit back and savour the precious remaining years of Federer’s grand rivalry with Rafael Nadal, rather than squabbling over who was better. Sampras returned to Melbourne Park yesterday to do just that himself - but was inevitably asked to join the debate ahead of Federer’s semi-final showdown with Nadal.

“Is there one greatest player of all time? I don’t know,” said Sampras, who boasts one more grand slam singles title than Nadal but possesses three less than Federer.

“I think if you look at the numbers, you have to look at Roger, what he’s been able to do: 17 majors, been No.1. I believe when you look at the history of the game, each decade has their player. Obviously Rod (Laver) was the best in his time. I certainly had my moments in the ‘90s. Rafa and Roger are having theirs now.”

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No airbags for skiers Ski racers will not be kitted out with airbags for next month’s Sochi Olympics as testing continues into the latest prototype presented by Italian company Dainese. Alpine skiing’s governing body, the FIS, is hoping to introduce the airbags in a bid to increase safety in a sport that enjoys its fair share of highspeed crashes. But Gunther Hujara, FIS chief race director for men’s alpine skiing, said that the system was not quite ready for a mass rollout despite the prototype having been used in training runs on the World Cup circuit.

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■ CYCLING

Logan dreams of national honours Scully the

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He didn’t have the experience of some of his competitors, but that didn’t hold Logan McCorkindale back at the New Zealand Croquet Tournament in Timaru this week.

Logan turned 14 on Thursday, a day after winning two national titles.

He proved he knows how to swing a mallet when he took out both the singles and doubles titles in the 4+ handicap section at the West End club.

Playing off a 16 handicap he won the singles after losing just one match over the two days and then teamed up with Waimate’s Trish Dollan to win the New Zealand Championship doubles.

Making it even more exciting for Mid Canterbury and McCorkindale was the fact that one of his Waireka Croquet Club team mates – Edmund Fordyce - was runner-up behind him. Both will also receive medals from Croquet New Zealand for their breaks – the number of hoops they got before breaking – with Logan achieving 10 and Edmund 12.

Fordyce was the youngest competitor there at just 13, while the oldest were in their

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60s and 70s, and he was forced to settle for second place after suffering just two losses - both at the hands of McCorkindale.

Logan said he dreamed of playing croquet for New Zealand one day after becoming hooked on the sport after first picking up a mallet aged nine.

Church commitments meant he couldn’t play sport on Saturdays.

“I couldn’t play sport on Saturdays so mum came to me and said ‘why don’t you play croquet’,” Logan said.

He liked the idea and has never looked back.

The national tournament in Timaru was the biggest he’d experienced so far by far – prior to that it was a doubles tournament at his home Waireka club.

Raylene Philips from the Waireka club said Logan and Edmund were the youngest competitors at the tournament by far and the club was proud of their efforts.

She said Logan was an “absolute natural” and the club was working hard to make sure they had the best facilities and equipment to help foster the young talent coming through.

“When you’ve got talent like that in the club, you’ve got to do everything you can.”

Right - Fourteen-year-old Logan McCorkindale, from Fairton, won the singles and doubles at the New Zealand Croquet Tournament in Timaru this week.

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■ RUGBY

Operation Benji gathers momentum Super 15 trial matches are experimental treasure, a framework and a testing ground for the season ahead where the Blues can push their star recruit Benji Marshall into the rugby furnace.

Next Saturday, he and the Blues will run out for their first trial match against the Hurricanes in Masterton before further hit-outs with the Waratahs and Chiefs.

If the Blues are animated about Marshall’s calibre, Sydney is frothing and Foxsport is already billing the February 7 trial hit-out against the Waratahs in Sydney as some sort of Benji-Israel Folau gladiatorial contest.

Marshall wants to play fiveeighths and direct play just as he did in his lengthy league career with Balmain and it seems the Blues will use their preseason matches to assess that concept.

They are also working through the final stages of

Benji Marshall

paperwork needed to fill the locking vacancy left by the season-ending injury to Culum Retallick.

It seems Tom Murday will be promoted to the full squad, with Hayden Triggs, who has played lock for several New Zealand teams, selected as backup in the squad from his current base in Japan.

Former All Black Jerome Kaino is finishing his stint there

too and is expected to link up with the Blues in several weeks.

Some of the newer and less involved All Blacks on the last trip to Europe - Francis Saili, Frank Halai, Charles Piutau and Charlie Faumuina - have been at Blues trainings while Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock, Steven Luatua and Ma’a Nonu are expected to link up next week.

Meanwhile, Operation Benji

has been simmering strongly as he absorbs the nuances of rugby and the collective coaching wisdom from John Kirwan, Graham Henry, Grant Doorey and Mick Byrne.

Marshall’s instincts are to play close to the action and the Blues coaching staff have accepted his yen to direct the backline. They will ramp that up to the next level with more trial match involvement at five eighths.

That means Marshall and Baden Kerr can share most of the five-eighths work in the pre-season games while Marshall will probably also get some time at fullback.

The staff felt Marshall’s reintegration to rugby would develop best if he concentrated on one role so most of his skills and game management work has been on directing the backline as first receiver.

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An initial 12-strong squad has been selected for next month’s track cycling world championships in Colombia, and is notable for the absence of a single female rider.

The squad will begin preparations for the championships, with a team to be named once final quota places have been advised by the UCI, the sport’s ruling body.

BikeNZ high performance director Mark Elliott said they are planning for a likely final team of nine riders, comprising a men’s endurance and men’s sprint group.

Two-time world champion Alison Shanks is still getting back to full fitness after hip surgery and top women’s sprinter Natasha Hansen took a break from the sport last year.

The high performance riders not selected for the world championships, including the women’s endurance and sprint riders, will be focussing on next month’s elite national championships which will form the final trial for July’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The riders are in the process of moving to the first centrally based programme in Cambridge.

The squad includes omnium world champion Aaron Gate and Olympic medallists Marc Ryan and Simon van Velthooven, along with the bulk of the squad that has been involved in the World Cup programme and last year’s development programme in Europe.

The newcomer is Southland’s Tom Scully, who has made a successful return to the track in recent weeks. The 23-year-old was one of the country’s most promising riders, winning a World Cup scratch race in Melbourne four years ago, but suffered a serious injury when he crashed into a lamp-post in a sprint finish riding for the New Zealand road team at the RAS Tour of Ireland in 2010. He has spent a year recovering.

The squad is Endurance: Aaron Gate, Dylan Kennett, Marc Ryan, Pieter Bulling, Shane Archbold, Tom Scully, Cameron Karwowski.

Sprint: Ethan Mitchell, Eddie Dawkins, Sam Webster, Matt Archibald, Simon van Velthooven.

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his weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games in 1974, which many still see as the gold standard for international events.

Back in 1974 a small city like Christchurch was able to host and embrace an event of this magnitude without generations of ratepayers having to pay for it.

On the back of a huge team of volunteers and enthusiastic crowds, the event was dubbed the “Friendly Games” and those who competed, attended or covered the Games still wax lyrical about the buzz surrounding the occasion.

In today’s Guardian, Ashburton’s own Trevor Cochrane relives those heady days when he attended one of our biggest sporting events as an athlete, just up the road from his home town.

Many there realised it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Canterbury to host such a major competition, as the size, scale and demands of the Commonwealth Games would soon outgrow places like Christchurch.

Auckland hosted another Commonwealth Games in 1990 but for some reason this occasion never reached the legendary status of the Christchurch Games.

With the 20th Commonwealth Games only months away in Glasgow, many New Zealand athletes are targeting July as their moment to peak, but others increasingly see their world championships as more significant, or stay away altogether.

When you add the shambles surrounding the last Games in Dehli in 2010 and the ever-increasing costs, it is not hard to see why no city has put its hand up to be host in 2022, after the next Games on the Gold Coast in 2018.

The member nations are furiously debating the future of the ailing Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. And while they are arguing, the world seems to be moving on and away from the Games that once celebrated the glory of the Commonwealth, but may soon be relegated to history, not unlike the British Empire itself.

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o far I’ve enjoyed the South Island so much that I’ve decided to take things to a new level.

I’m heading as far south as possible, to a place that makes Invercargill look positively tropical – Antarctica is in my sights.

When my partner first suggested I return to the frozen continent, my first response was “am I really that terrible to live with?”

As it turns out, I had been bringing it up rather often in conversation, so he thought it must be time for a fix in order to allow other topics to penetrate the sphere of scintillating dinnertime talk every now and then.

It wasn’t always this way.

A few years ago, my contact with Antarctica consisted of little more than wrestling with the part of the blow-up globe where you put the bung in.

Since moving to the South Island that has changed. On my first flight from Auckland to Christchurch I found myself sitting next to an Alaskan cook who was en route to McMurdo Station to work for the summer, and he was just the first of many people I’ve come across who have an Antarctic connection.

There’s the husky dog driver whose father used to be a dog handler at Scott Base, the anaesthetist who also does summer jaunts south as a doctor on tourist vessels from Bluff and the engineering student who spent a summer restoring Scott’s hut at Cape Evans (As it turns out, he was also neighbours with my partner’s Godmother in Timaru – but that’s New Zealand for you).

Having spent a summer studying the continent at Canterbury University, I was well and truly hooked.

Canterbury has strong Antarctic ties, with the United States Antarctic Programme (USAP) basing its South Pole logistics out of the city, and

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Editor, PO Box 77 Guardian columnist Hanne Nielsen finds herself bound for the Antarctic and happy to be going back there once again.

their off-casts often found in surplus stores. My man’s distinctive red USAP jacket is not the only one in town, as we found out last June when we ran into his doppelganger on the main street of Methven. Perhaps they should have headed through the snowclogged streets for a beverage together at the aptly named Shackleton’s Bar and Grill?

Right now it’s the wrong

time of year for snow and ice.

All the window dressers have scrubbed off the fake snowflakes to make room for the cheeping birds that symbolise Easter and spring, bang on the dot of autumn.

Still, last year’s ski season has reawakened a hunger for the cold that not even a raft of unseasonal southerlies can sate. (Said southerlies have meant that my ‘Antarctic’ to-

mato plant, which is suited to colder weather, has done very well over Christmas...)

So, as I write this I find myself Southward bound – again – but the latest experience has taught me that there’s nothing to shy away from, only millions of moments (and perhaps an old neighbour alongside the odd penguin) gathering at ever-higher altitudes and waiting to be discovered.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

■ UKRAINE

In brief Little hope in Syrian talks Syria’s government said stopping terrorism — not talking peace — was its priority, while the Westernbacked opposition said “the road to negotiations” had begun, offering a glimmer of hope for a way to halt the violence that has killed more than 130,000 people.

The two sides did not meet faceto-face, buffered by a famously patient UN mediator who shuttled between representatives of Syrian President Bashar Assad and members of the opposition trying to overthrow him.

- APNZ

Nuke talks face snag

Orthodox priests pray as they stand between pro-European Union activists and police lines in central Kiev, Ukraine. A top Ukrainian opposition leader urged protesters to maintain a shaky cease-fire with police. photo Ap

Oppn urges continued truce

By Maria Danilova A top Ukrainian opposition leader has urged protesters to maintain a shaky truce with police after at least two demonstrators were killed in clashes this week, but some in the crowd appeared defiant, jeering and chanting “revolution” and “shame”.

Emerging from hours-long talks with President Viktor

Yanukovych, opposition leader Oleh Tyahnybok asked demonstrators in Kiev for several more days of a truce, saying the president has agreed to ensure the release of dozens of detained protesters and stop further detentions.

But other opposition leaders offered mixed reports on the outcome of the meeting, with Vitali Klitschko saying negotiations had achieved little.

He and Tyanhnybok were booed at the barricades by angry demonstrators and the atmosphere appeared tense.

“We are not going to sit and wait for nobody-knows-what,” said Andriy Pilkevich, a ski mask-wearing protester who was building barricades near police lines from giant bags of ice. “Those who want to win must fight.”

Interior Minister Vitali

Zakharchenko issued a statement guaranteeing that police would not take action against the large protest camp on Independence Square. He also called on the police to exercise calm and not react to provocations.

The developments came as hundreds of enraged protesters in several regions in western Ukraine seized government offices and forced one governor to resign.

- AP

■ CANADA

■ EGYPT

Car bomb hits Cairo Fire at rest home; 5 dead police HQ; 3 killed

By Maggie Michael A car bomb struck the Egyptian police headquarters in downtown Cairo yesterday, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, the country’s state media reported.

The blast, which could be heard in several parts of the city, sent smoke rising above the Egyptian capital as a large number of ambulances rushed to the scene.

State news agency MENA quoted an unnamed security official as saying the explosion was caused by a car bomb. At least three people were killed and 47 were wounded, according to the state radio.

The bombing came on the eve of the anniversary of the start of the 2011 uprising that toppled Egypt’s longtime autocratic ruler Hosni Mubarak.

A Muslim Brotherhood-led coalition plans protests after Friday prayers across the country as part of their near-daily demonstrations against the July overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi and the recent vote on the country’s rewritten constitution.

Shortly after the explosion, the state TV aired footage showing several wrecked and charred floors of the high-rise security building with the pavement outside littered with shattered glass, pieces of bricks and rocks.

According to the report, gunfire resounded from the area immediately after the blast, but there were no other details.

About two hours later, rescue teams were still trying to extract victims trapped inside the security building, MENA said.

- AP

A fire that raged through a seniors’ home in eastern Quebec trapped residents dependent on wheelchairs and walkers, leaving five died and about 30 missing. Canada’s prime minister said there was little doubt the death toll would climb.

Officials said firefighters saw and heard people in the building that they were unable to save.

Many of those unaccounted for in the fire were confined to wheelchairs and walkers and only five residents in the centre were fully autonomous, said Ginette Caron, acting mayor of the small town of L’Isle-Verte, about 225 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.

She said some had Alzheimer’s disease.

The massive fire in the three-storey building broke out around 12.30am and raged through the night. Firefighters arrived within eight min-

utes of getting the alarm and several fire departments in the region were called in to help.

But they were unable to carry out a complete evacuation because of the intensity of the fire. About 20 residents were transported to safety.

“It was a total fire,”L’IlesVerte fire chief Yvan Charron said.

Pascal Fillion, who lives near the seniors’ home, said he ran outside to find a group of locals and firefighters already at the scene, trying everything to save those inside.

For the most part, he said, rescuers felt helpless against a fast-moving blaze with smoke so thick it was nearly impossible to approach the building.

“People tried to do whatever they could, but the fire was so intense that there wasn’t much that could be done,” he said. “I saw people crying, I saw people collapse because they were watching those people burn.”

- AP

Vast differences between Iran and the six-nation coalition seeking to dismantle the Islamic republic’s nuclear program may lead to another short-term deal — and that could renew criticism that Iran is stalling and energise the push in Congress for tougher sanctions even if they endanger negotiations. Such a dilemma awaits the resumption of face-toface talks set for next month. The six-month agreement achieved last November went into effect on Monday. The deal froze key parts of Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for easing some trade and financial penalties.

- AP

Massacre toll over 40 At least 48 Muslims were killed when Buddhist mobs attacked a village in an isolated corner of western Myanmar earlier this month, the United Nations said, calling on the government to carry out a swift, impartial investigation and to hold those responsible accountable. Presidential spokesman Ye Htut, who has vehemently denied reports of a massacre, said he “strongly objects” to the UN claims. The facts and figures, he said, are “totally wrong”.

- AP

Ivory to be destroyed Hong Kong will destroy most of its huge stockpile of confiscated illegal ivory in a process that could take up to two years, officials said.

The decision comes after similar action by mainland China, the US and the Philippines. Conservation groups had urged the southern Chinese city’s government to dispose of the ivory to send a strong sign it’s serious about cracking down on the black market trade that is decimating Africa’s elephants. Chinese officials now have about 30 tons left in heavily guarded government warehouses after donating small amounts for legitimate purposes such as conservation awareness or scientific research.

- AP

Mexico shootout Authorities say a police officer and four assailants died in a shootout in a rural part of northern Mexico used to grow marijuana and opium poppies. Chihuahua state police investigators say a group of police officers were searching for suspects when assailants ambushed them in the town of Guadalupe y Calvo. They said police arrested a 17-year-old who was among the attackers. The town of Guadalupe y Calvo is in the The Golden Triangle, a remote area used to grow marijuana and opium poppies.

- AP

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■ RATING DOWNGRADED

Chinese agency issues warning on NZ

BY DANIEL LYNCH Chinese credit rating agency Dagong has downgraded the rating outlook of New Zealand to negative, warning that increasing interest rates will curb economic growth and slow the pace of achieving fiscal balance.

“The growing domestic market expectation for an interest rate hike will curb the economic growth, which is expected to face slowdown pressure. While ... the overheating domestic real

estate sector ... will lead to the rise of both domestic and external interest rates, which will restrain private consumption and investment,” Dagong said in a statement.

Local economists are predicting an increase in the official cash rate of 125 basis points to 3.75 per cent by the end of the year - which could mean that banks lift their floating interest rates to about 7 per cent.

Dagong said the tightening of New Zealand’s monetary

policy will put pressure on the banking industry’s assets quality and liquidity.

“In recent years, the low-cost domestic and foreign capital elevated the price of domestic real estate and generated credit bubbles.

“In addition, the rising cost of external financing will exacerbate the debt burden and liquidity pressure of the banking system.”

The government will also face increased fiscal balance pressure

■ NZ FARM PRICES SALES CLIMB

in the short term, despite the Key-led government’s continued fiscal consolidation policy.

The Dagong report claims the goal of achieving a fiscal surplus in 2014/2015 will become difficult with a slowdown of economic growth.

“The economic growth rates of 2014 and 2015 are expected to slow down to 2.3 per cent and 1.6 per cent respectively.

“In the long term, the potential economic growth will fall since the high level of private

sector debt is still accumulating,” Dagong said.

Dagong has maintained the local and foreign currency sovereign credit ratings at AA+ and AA respectively based on the post-disaster reconstruction and strength in the dairy sector.

Dagong is regarded as one of the few notable non-US based credit rating agencies, but some have described Dagong’s ratings as being hardly followed outside of China.

- APNZ

■ OPINION

Feds wary of expensive dairy Managing your cash flow

BY SUZE METHERELL

Lobby group Federated Farmers fears dairy farms have become too expensive as the latest figures show sale prices and volumes remained strong in December.

The median dairy farm sale price climbed 11 per cent to $38,267 per hectare in the three months ended December 31 from the same period a year earlier, with a median farm size

at 112 hectares, according to the Real Estate Institute. That compared to a median price of $24,163 per hectare for all farms.

The volume of dairy farm sales almost doubled in the three month period to 121 from 63 properties a year earlier, bolstered by 62 farms changing hands in the month of December alone.

“Land prices associated with dairy have lifted hugely,” Conor

English, Federated Farmers chief executive, said.

“Internationally our dairy farm values are getting up there, it’s great if you’re selling, but not if you’re buying.”

New Zealand’s dairy sector is seen as a lynchpin in the economy’s momentum this year as surging prices for milk products on strong demand from Asia has helped push up the nation’s terms of trade to a fourdecade high.

- APNZ

Cycle company buys shuttle service Twizel based Cycle Journeys has decided to purchase the Cook Connections Shuttles to form a seamless cycleway booking and support service to complement its Alps to Ocean Outfitter service.

Chairman Geoff Gabites announced the purchase, to take place in June 2014, citing a desire to expand the shuttle service as interest in the cycleway grew.

“Customers need to know that they can get from Christchurch to Twizel with their bikes and get back from the end of the trail,” Mr Gabites said.

“Cook Connections have been operating a shuttle service from Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook via Twizel for many years, and there is a growing need to expand that service to encompass more of the Alps to Ocean trail as it grows in popularity,” said Mr Gabites.

The Alps to Ocean cycleway is jointly owned by the Mac-

kenzie and Waitaki District Councils and the trail officially starts from Mt Cook – requiring a helicopter ride across the Tasman River, or a shuttle to the top of Lake Pukaki on the eastern side.

Mr Gabites said that currently only 26 per cent of all bookings take the helicopter option, “which indicates a need to support alternative starting options”.

Mr Gabites said the core market for these new cycleways

is the baby boomer generation of 50 to 70+ year olds.

“These riders may have already ridden a number of the new trails as well as the Otago Central Rail Trail, and are looking to do more while they are still feeling young and fit”, said Mr Gabites.

The nearby Otago Central Rail Trail has had a major economic impact on the Maniototo Basin and has rejuvenated many of the small towns in the region.

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o matter how you determine what success means to you, the generation of cash from your business is a key factor in achieving that success.

While many businesses place significant focus on margins, pricing and resourcing, it is easy to under-estimate the importance of cash flow to their businesses strategy.

It is not unusual to be profitable without having cash in the bank. Effective cash flow management can be the difference between achieving and exceeding growth goals or failure as a business.

Businesses can have an annual sales target but may not get the money in the bank until the final month.

Some businesses fall short simply because they cannot fund the cost of operating their business between income cycles.

Managing your cash flow issues underpin sustainable growth, whether that be from ongoing operations or due to acquisitions or mergers.

There are some simple ways to improve cash flow such as reducing expenses, rearranging your expenses and following up on outstanding customer payments.

However, the most important thing you can do is build a cash flow forecast. This will allow you to evaluate the cash

Matt Hannah

BUSINESS MATTERS

that is required and when it is required. By looking into the future, business owners can identify future gaps in funding and plan for those gaps accordingly.

Additionally, cash flow models enable you to run various “what if ” type scenarios on key variables to see how vulnerable the business is to price changes, staffing levels, exchange or interest rate movements, or any other key drivers.

The preparation of a cash flow forecast should not merely be a fixed annual process. Every business should re-forecast every ninety days to allow for changing business conditions.

Building an accurate forecasting model involves understanding how key drivers affect the cash requirements of your business. Other key aspects include incorporating how cash will be monitored as part of your monthly reporting.

The benefits of improved cash flow forecasting in your business can be dramatic.

Matt Hannah is a senior manager for KPMG Private Enterprise

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Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds theguardian.co.nz

CLEANERS EXECUTIVE HOME CLEANING (2012) Professional service and a friendly team for a job well done.

Call Sandra and the team on 03 307 8184 or 027 292 0180 Home • Commercial • Office

Roofing Specialists

Free Measure & Quote

We specialise in:

•New roofs and re-roofs •Five Rib roofing •Corrugated roofing •Fascia, spouting and downpipes •Qualified fixers.

03 307 0593 or 0508-453-696 42 J.B. Cullen Drive

sales@canterburylongrun.co.nz

HEAT PUMPS KEEP YOUR HOME THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE

HEAT PUMPS

Newlands Battery Shop, Mid Canterbury’s biggest range of batteries.

Our expert knowledge ensures correct diagnosis and the right battery.

Perfect all year round

• Wall or floor mounted available • Most models will continue to heat even with outside temperatures of minus 15°C

electriCOOL Ltd

Phone Paul Crequer, your local authorised Daikin dealer for a free quote on all domestic and commercial systems phone 0274 362 362 or 308 4573.

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER LICENCING Certified Assessor for licencing from Learner to Full • Licence classer 2 - 5 • Wheels, tracks & roller endorsements • NZTA Certified • Tranzqual Assessor Drive Rite - But Keep Left

Ashburton 80 Kermode Street

• Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

Ph 307 0002 - Mobile 021 88 34 36

PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS

22T Track Excavator for hire.

- power clamp plus attachments

Comes with experienced Operator.

Phone Doug on 027 439 1560 or Murray on 027 439 1556

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

Stan Keeley, Owner

Phone 03 307 7402 Mob 027 433 5766

For any enquiries call us today on Ph/Fax 308-8432 Mob 0274 332 259 Email: trudgeon@vodafone.co.nz

Ph 03 347 3476

MOBILE MOWER SERVICING

Contact Paul McCormick

If you are renovating or building a new home you need someone to trust in all your PAINTING and DECORATING NEEDS – Commercial or Residential.

• Interior decorating • Exterior decorating

• Wallpapering • Waterblasting • Roof painting

Ph 03 308 7234

Jason Gowers

Rolleston 825 Jones Road

Alps

Continuous Spouting Need new spouting, fascia and downpipes?

Give Ben a call for a free quote. All jobs guaranteed.

Manufacturers and installers of continuous spouting, fascia and downpipes.

Ben Kruger • Phone 308 4380 or 027 390 1027 • email: benkruger@xtra.co.nz

Motorcycle Specialist (Ashburton) LTD Recovery Service 24/7 (Motorcycles only) • Service • All repairs torcy • On Farm service M o ci a c l e

Visit Vern at

121 Archibald Street, Tinwald or call 021 028 91377

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Get great help and advice to keep your pool sparkling!

ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS For your rural, residential and commercial property maintenance, contact us.

Pool and Pump World supply, install, service and repair pools, spas and pumps.

FREE water testing for your pool

• Landscape and garden renovations • Ride-on lawn mowing • Gardening • Hedge trimming • Clean-ups

Don, Sue & Chris Cooper 027 339 6350 or a/h 03 308 9257

Jackie

Plus we have a huge range of pool toys, these make great gifts!

Contact Jackie today for all your pool requirements.

27 Gordons Road, Ashburton - Phone 03 308 2245 www.poolandpumpworld.co.nz Open Monday - Friday

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PAINTING & DECORATING Your local family business servicing locals Our family business services all rural and urban areas in Canterbury • Interior and Exterior Painting • Furniture Restoration • Small Plastering Jobs • Paper Hanging • Murals

in agricultural Pro Specialising and earthmoving vehicles, as well as your every day run-around.

Local third generation painter - Over 30 years experience - friendly and reliable service.

No job too big or too small

Call Brenton on 027 307 7096 proautoelectricalltd@gmail.com

Phone Dion or Peta 302 3816 or 027 312 3073

Ashburton’s Largest Property Management • 4 property managers • Maximum rental rates • Quality tenants waiting

• 3 management options • 5 security checks • Emailed owner reports

“It’s why more people are choosing McGregors” Phone Enquiries: 308 6173 Online Enquiries:

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Wicksey’s Lawn Mowing Service Lawns cut and tidied - spick and span - for your home, rental or business properties.

Servicing the Mid Canterbury area.

Good rates, free quote.

Ph Graeme on 027 457 6508

Under Tile Heating » » » »

Marmox insulation board Fully installed Free quotes Locally owned and operated

Contact David on: T/F 027 599 4028 E davidtaylor@maxnet.co.nz

Call Elaine today and discover how you can get your advertising working for you at a fraction of the cost by being part of ‘Trades & Services’.

Elaine Dillon

MOB: 021 836 543 or O: 307-7907 or 307-7900

Looking for a builder with a little more experience?  Housing  Commercial  Farm Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote.

Phone 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

Monday-Friday 8am – 5.30pm Saturday 10am – 1pm

0800 LASER 4 U (0800 527 374) www.laserelectrical.co.nz

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE

The world’s number 1 selling ATV! Available at D&E - see us for a test drive today!

ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911

153 Moore St 03 3077620

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

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

Sunday 8.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

8.30am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock St and park Street.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Summertime worship led by Rona Russell, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

10.00am ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting.

Lovett’s Road, Maronan Road.

10.00am ASHBURTON M.S.A. QUOITS. All welcome to have a throw. Racecourse Road M.S.A. Sports ground.

10.00am ST ANDREW’S CHURCH. Combined service with Rev David Brown. Cnr Havelock and Park Streets.

10.00am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Combined service at St Andrews.

10.00am ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Combined service at St Andrews.

10.00am - 1.00pm ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Saturday’s in the West Street Car park.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL .

Outdoor swimming pool open. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

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

10.00am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy communion every Sunday. 151-153 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping god and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

11.00am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH. Morning worship, St James, Jane Street, Tinwald.

12.30pm FESTIVAL OF PIPE BAND MUSIC. Pipe band music and street march. Ashburton Domain picnic ground. Elizabeth Street entrance.

9.45am THE PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton lounge, R.S.A. Cox Street.

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

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3. Seafield Road.

Building –

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

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open for swimming in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.00pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street, (Tinwald School hall).

1.00pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.30pm.

ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Decorative summer glory, competition table, raffle.

Sports Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

The successful candidates will posses all of the attributes listed below the job heading.

Tradesman Panelbeater

• Hold appropriate trade qualifications • Be able to work with minimum supervision • Carry out repairs to a high standard • Have experience with the latest autobody repair equipment • Work well in a team environment

Panelbeater Foreman

it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again.

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

• Top performing tradesman panelbeater • Experience in quoting and customer enquiries an advantage • Uphold company systems and procedures • Willingness to take on new skills and ideas • Manage and maintain workshop productivity • Ability to successfully manage staff • Consistently maintain high standard of service • Desire to excel in the collision repair industry • Be driven and looking to progress with future opportunities in the company

Workshop entrant

• Be self motivated with an attention to detail • Willing to learn and take on new tasks • Be keen to move into an apprenticeship in the industry • Hold a drivers licence

If you would like to work for Ashburton’s leading collision repair shop, in an exciting and growing environment please contact Emma or Kieran on 03 307 0506 or call into 154 Dobson Street, Ashburton

Church Services Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts Phone 308 5409

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting

www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10.00am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton

Website

10am Morning Service & Communion Speaker: Pastor Rob Davison Creche Available Refreshments to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

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

10.00am HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street.

Monday

Due to growth in our company and a valued long standing staff member moving onto a new adventure, we invite applications for the following three positions.

ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911 www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

Daily Events 9.00am - 12.00noon ASHBURTON DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET. Weekly farm fresh produce, plants, coffee, food and more. North end of the West Street car park.

Vacancies

www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

CHECK OUT OUR GREAT RANGE OF JOHN DEERE TOYS AND CLOTHING

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SITUATIONS VACANT

D&E MARINE FOR FUN ON THE WATER

Ashburton Guardian

131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall)

You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

Heart to God And Hand to Man Celebration Service and Children’s Programme

D&E

YOUR LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP

Your duties will include:

And check out our quality used vehicles at:

www.dne.co.nz AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE 153 Moore St 03 3077620

10.00am

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

Come and hear faith to overcome in these unstable days.

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511 St David’s Church 48 Allens Road Everyone welcome www.st-davids.org.nz

To be successful in this role you will have a bright and bubbly nature with an ability to work sensitively with patients. Ideally you will have strong interpersonal skills.

You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail. You will also need to have good computer skills with an ability to learn new computer systems.

Keen to hear more about this pivotal role?

We hope to see you this Sunday!

10am Every Sunday All Welcome

• Patient meet and greet • Phone enquiries • Patient requests for appointments • Cash and other sales • Maintaining patient and other records • Spectacle repairs and adjustments • End of month statement reconciliations

This position will be 20-25 hours per week.

7pm

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

Ashburton Eyecare is a primary eyecare facility catering for the visual and eye health needs of local patients.

A position currently exists for a Receptionist who plays an integral part in making this happen.

Sunday Morning 10.30am You’re very welcome!

Sunday Evening 7pm Cnr Cass & Cameron St Wednesday night Bible Study, 308 7610 - 308 7062 15 Cross Street

Receptionist/Admin

Send CV by Monday, February 3, 2014 to Tinneke, at:

For all your classified requirements.

Phone the Guardian 307 7900 Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Ashburton Eyecare 139 Walnut Ave Ashburton 7700

We are looking for a

Signwriter

to join our Signwriting team Are you enthusiastic, polite, practical, a problem solver, able to use a drawing program (Vector), crafty, artistic and a good listener?

Please send your CV to tanyatwiname@vodafone.co.nz or call 021 1319 314

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Team Leaders Ensuring ALL targets and goals are achieved and managed within the guidelines and timeframes, as set out by the company in conjunction with the customer’s needs, while complying with regulatory governance.

You require all the skills above as well as experience in effective leadership which may include Kaizen, Lean Thinking and 5S training: a proven history in organising, data collection and analysis: a full understanding and implementation of the needs of food safety, health & safety, compliance, industry standards and customer specifications are essential.

cost (excl gst) $829.14 $682.50 $1794.00 $1542.06 $free $695.65

Drive-Thru / Timberyard / Hardware Sales Customer Service Team

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

• Good knowledge of NZ Building Codes and construction legislation.

(Company Representative) • Computer literate.

• Be able to manage many workloads and meet deadlines.

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

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

• Highly responsive and ‘business savvy’.

• Self motivated with a pleasant manner for sales.

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

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

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Allan McCormick Helmack ITM 92 Dobson Street ASHBURTON allanm@helmackitm.co.nz job: C47296

If one of these positions interests you, please forward your CV to: Recruitment, PO Box 244, Ashburton, or email: recruitment@ash.talleys.co.nz

Only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered for advertised position.

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

www.talleys.co.nz Childs Play Preschool Ltd Tinwald, Ashburton A rare opportunity has arisen to join the team at Childs Play Preschool as we are looking for a 2IC in Stepping Stones area (2 - 4 year olds) This position requires a fully qualified and New Zealand registered teacher who is focussed on a career in extending the learning and nurturing of children in our care.

Committed to implementing the E.C.E Curriculum Te Whaariki and maintaining high standards in all areas of our provision.

Minimum 30 hours per week between the hours of 7.30am - 5.30 pm Please apply in writing to: Kylie Mactier (Centre Manager) childsplay@actrix.co.nz Applications close February 1, 2014

Mayfield Service Centre Competent mechanic required for a busy rural garage.

Please phone 03 303 6315 or email mayfield. serv@xtra.co.nz for more information.

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

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

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

Applications close 29 January 2014

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

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

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

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Nurturing, guidance and support of the staff is expected to maintain morale and boost training while stimulating continuous improvement.

You can also apply onsite at our guardhouse situated at 125 Fairfield Road, Fairton, Ashburton.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Office Administrator.

A background in building products or the building industry would be an advantage. Forklift experience would be an advantage, some heavy lifting would be required.

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You'll assist the Team Leader in the smooth operation of the Lines, maintain quality and record accurately the needs of compliance and customers. You'll achieve the designated KPI’s of the department which includes operating the specialised machinery to the requirements of food safety, health & safety and all industry standards, target yields and quantities. Nurturing, training and guiding staff where required is essential as is the organisation of staff for optimum performance.

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

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

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The Fresh Name in the Freezer

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The BCI Scheme requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced person to manage the daily planning and compliance requirements of the business. This Ashburton based role will require the Manager to; • Undertake daily planning to ensure efficient delivery of irrigation water to irrigator customers.

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

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

• Administer the Back Office Irrigation Systems and Databases.

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

Applications close 27 January 2014. For a full job description and to provide CV contact;

Are you the ‘ONE’ in a bakers dozen?

If you answered ‘YES’ to this question, keep reading!

Bakery Assistant Permanent, Part Time

A vacancy has arisen for a reliable, mature thinking person to help in our busy bakery.

The ideal person would enjoy working in a team environment and enjoy customer relations.

The role calls for an individual with a positive attitude, good personal presentation, with a strong work ethic.

Full training will be given to the successful applicant.

Your days and hours of work will be discussed at the interview. Some weekend work will be required.

If you enjoy cooking, baking etc and working in a friendly environment then send your CV in the first instance to:

The Manager Hecs Foursquare Supermarket 98 Harrison Street Ashburton Please ask for applications forms at the counter.

Liquor Duty Manager We have available a full time Liquor Duty Manager Position. This is a Tuesday-Saturday position, with one night locking up the store each week including the supervision of up to two Junior employees. The role involves work in many areas of the store including, Checkout, Lotto, NZ Post and NZ Transport Agency Transactions, Produce, Freezers and Grocery.

While a General Manager’s Certificate would be of benefit, full training will be provided to a successful applicant. The ability to work unsupervised is essential.

An application form and job description can be picked up from Tinwald SuperValue, 113 Main South Road, Tinwald.

Carmen Foster Irrigo Centre Limited P O Box 278 Ashburton 7740 Email: carmen@irrigo.co.nz Phone: 03 9758547

The Team at Tinwald SuperValue would like to wishclose: all of their customers a Merry Christmas Applications Friday, January 31, 2014. and a Happy New Year.

Tinwald

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Tinwald shopping complex 03 308 7446

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fixed Term Driving Roles Starting February

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

This high profile company employs over 200 staff throughout Canterbury.

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

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

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

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

If you have a safe driving record, are confident with backing a truck and trailer and understand the importance of customer service then we want to hear from you.

To apply –Send your CV through to jobs@hiltons.co.nz, or you can pick up an application form from our office at 50 Sheffield Street, Washdyke. Or contact our helpful HR team on (03) 687 4010 for further information.

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Building Official Position required to keep up with demand Ashburton District’s construction sector has never been stronger; we are receiving record numbers of new house consents so are looking to add to our team. Ideally you will be a jack of all trades able to perform inspections and process consents, however areas of specialisation can also be accommodated.

We have a great a team who are focused on providing high levels of service to our customers. Your working day will be full, satisfying and diverse due to the range of consents and varied businesses within our district.

With a practical knowledge of the Building Code and the Building Act or a background in building control, architectural draughting or another construction related discipline; you have the foundation for further professional development. Combine your technical background with great communication skills, the ability to learn new computer systems and use new technology, and you will hit the ground running.

Based in Ashburton, our district will provide you and your family a lifestyle unrivalled by most with Mt Hutt and Lake Hood at your doorstep and Christchurch just down the road. Every leisure activity is available at your doorstep and life’s little frustrations associated with larger towns simply don’t exist.

To make the most of this unique opportunity, see the position description and apply online by 3 February 2014.

We have a vacancy for a self driven Registered Electrician or Electrical Inspector holding a current practising license, ideally with Arc Metering experience, to join the team based from Ashburton, maintaining the metering within the EA and Orion network. You’ll be out on the road assisting our Business, Farming and Residential customers providing CAT1/CAT2 metering equipment installation, repair and maintenance services whilst demonstrating superior customer service.

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

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

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

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Driver Class 5 Ashburton

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

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

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

• Multi Skilled Excavators Operators- Track and Wheeled • Class 4 and 5 Truck Drivers • Site Works Foreman • Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic Stuart Tarbotton Contractors has a variety of work on offer such as • Tree clearance work • General farm maintenance • Dairy and farm lanes • Demolition • Driveways

Arc Innovations Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Meridian Energy, which is New Zealand’s largest renewable generator and retailer of electricity. Arc delivers smart metering services to all of New Zealand’s major retailers off its network of smart meters in Canterbury and the Central Hawkes Bay.

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

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

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

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

Applications should apply in writing to: Colin Smythe, Branch Manager, P.O. Box 6055, Allenton, Ashburton 7740 or email colin.smythe@tnl-group.co.nz Applications close Tuesday, January 31, 2014.

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

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

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

Please contact Ross Butler mobile 027 751 1800

Arable Farm Worker/ Tractor Driver Seasonal harvest work based just outside Ashburton.

Experience preferred but not essential.

Please call Will on 027 449 1796

New Restaurant Opening We need enthusiastic:

• Kitchen staff • Wait staff For our new restaurant opening soon!

Full and part time positions available including weekend shifts.

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

nandosashburton@gmail.com

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Spray Painter

Gift & Homeware Sales Position

Collisions Plus Ashburton Ltd Are you the experienced spray painter we are looking for?

Do you take pride in your workmanship?

Then we are looking for you.

We are seeking an energetic experienced sales person for our busy and successful Gift & Homeware Store in Ashburton. If you are passionate about customer service, presentation and have a proven sales ability, then you are the person we are looking for.

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

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

This fulltime role will support the manager and be responsible for providing exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for: • Store presentation through visual merchandising; • Inventory control; • Building customer relationships; • Supplier relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales person to build a career in retail. Ideally you will have the following attributes: • Be a team player; • Outstanding customer service and selling experience; • Desire for personal development and willingness to learn; • Intermediate computer skills; • Excellent communication skills.

ATS is a dynamic and innovative co-operative offering members the ability to purchase all farm inputs through our retail stores in Ashburton, Rakaia and Methven.

To join this friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team, please apply.

Email your application together with your CV to: hr.manager@ats.co.nz Applications close Thursday 30th January 2014.

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

All replies treated in the strictest of confidence to:

Honda Country

We are currently seeking applicants for a skilled Motorcycle Technician in one of New Zealand’s most up to date and well equipped facilities.

Although predominately farm ATV and motorcycle orientated, you can expect to be exposed to an extremely wide range of the industry due to our successful Dynojet Dynamometer engine tuning facility.

Key attributes we will require include: Previous automotive industry experience Good communication skills Ability to listen and to follow instructions Drivers licence and preferably motorcycle licence If you believe you have the ability to excel in this industry, please post your application, including an up to date CV, by 7 February 2014, to

Graeme Collisions Plus Ashburton Ltd 237 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton Work 03 308 8888, AH 03 307 0204 Fax 03 308 3395 or email: collisions_plus@xtra.co.nz

The Manager Honda Country 740 East Street Ashburton 7700

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Cleaner Required Approx 20 hrs per fortnight.

Expressions of interest and contact details of referees to Rebekah Clement Principal Ph 3089205

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Accounts/Administration 12 Month Maternity Cover

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We are seeking an exceptional person for our Accounts/Administration position for 12 months Maternity Cover. The core focus of this role will be on Creditors but some Debtor experience would be an 3:37:01 PM advantage, as would knowledge of foreign currency payment transactions and FX Trading, however full training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Specialist Tractor/Machinery Operator South Pacific Seeds seeks applications for the position of Tractor/ Machinery Operator. The successful applicant would be responsible for drilling, transplanting, cultivation, row diving and combine harvesting.

Working with field reps and farmers, ensuring quality, reliable vegetable seed production for our many international markets.

We seek applications from suitably qualified persons to be part of the largest vegetable seed multiplier in Australisia.

• Two years previous experience (training will be provided) • Farming background preferred • Full License, Class 2 Drivers license preferred • Able to work with a team and independently • Administration and record keeping abilities.

• Good communication skills.

• General knowledge of Health and Safety Applications must be in writing, providing a full work history and experience, with references to: Field Department Manager South Pacific Seeds (NZ) Ltd P.O. Box 113 - Methven

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For further information if required: e-mail: r.markillie@spsnz.co.nz Ph: 03 302 8115

Fixed Term Contract

Reception/Administration Due to a staff injury we are looking for a receptionist/administrator for a three month fixed term contract starting early February.

This role involves the provision of reception duties, along with other administrative support.

We are looking for a friendly, professionally presented person with excellent communication and computer skills. You will need to be flexible, have a positive attitude, be well organised and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Building –

it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again.

Please apply to our Practice Manager, Jo Preston, by email (jlp.con@cselaw.co.nz).

Applications close on 31 January 2014.

Cooney Silva Evatt Limited www.cselaw.co.nz

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

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Criteria for this position include: • At least three years experience in Accounts and Administration • Some Import/Export knowledge would be preferable but training will be given • Good computer skills with proficiency in Excel • A good head for figures and a good eye for detail • Have good time management skills and a proactive nature • Have a great sense of humour and be a team player This position is 25 hours per week with opportunity for some overtime at different times of the month.

The hours are negotiable.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter to: Tina Moore General Manager P O Box 179 Ashburton Or email to: tina@nzsock.co.nz

Accounts Extraordinaire?

Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable accounts all rounder that stands out from the crowd!

The Ashburton Guardian was established in 1879 and is fiercely proud to be the only remaining independantly owned local daily newspaper in New Zealand.

An opportunity is now available within our busy Accounting team.

This varied role will stretch your organisation skills as you will be managing internal and external queries alongside daily and monthly accounting tasks, so your ability to organise and prioritise your workload is essential!

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in an accounting role including: • • •

Brady’s Painting and decorating Ltd due to the continual growth in our business we requirethe following: 1. Apprentice painters Are you enthusiastic and looking for a trade? Then we want you if you are honest, reliable, motivated and can follow instructions. A current driver’s licence is preferred.

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demonstrable accounts knowledge with general ledger understanding minimum 2 years relevant work experience & familiarity with accounting packages experience in all aspects of payroll processing, including preparing and filing PAYE. a high level of computer skills, being a confident user of Microsoft Office including advancing skills in Excel be self-managing with analytical and logical problem solving skills must have excellent oral & written English

This role can be part-time or full-time. Hours and remuneration to be negotiated with the successful candidate.

This position would suit someone with a tertiary qualification or someone who is currently studying accounting. Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant experience who can demonstrate themselves to be quick learners with the right attitude and positive approach.

In the first instance please email your CV, cover letter and relevant work references to kirstin.c@theguardian.co.nz Applications Close: Wednesday 5th February.

2. Brush Hands We require brush hands to join our enthusiastic team. You must be honest, reliable, motivated, have an eye for detail, and able to follow instructions. You need to hold a current driver’s licence.

Please phone david 027 407 1521 or 308 1728 or email jbrady@xtra.co.nz

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Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator

TRADES, SERVICES

Technical Sales Representative

We can offer you challenges and a secure long term career with a very competitive salary.

Duties and responsibilities include The primary focus of this role is to solely manage and place all orders for inventory required and manage the companies supply chain and logistics functions both domestically and internationally. This will include managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing and other terms.

This is done in conjunction with you working with our sales team to set and update forecasting and determine product levels as a team, to ensure company inventory levels are maintained efficiently, with no “out of stocks” and no “excessive stocks”.

Provide accurate and timely cash flow forecasting based on orders and production pending and ensure reporting and your general administration duties are carried out in an efficient manner.

Skills and experience - A minimum of four years in a procurement role which involved importing and exporting - Proven skills and training in planning and organising - Good understanding of a large ERP system with a focus on forecasting, procurement and planning.

- Previous purchasing and inventory management experience - Good Excel and computer skills, excellent data entry is critical - Strong verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to communicate with external and internal stakeholders - Strong analytical and numerical skills - Cash flow forecasting for inventory management - Experience in lean manufacturing and the implementation would be an advantage - Must be a TEAM PLAYER! Formal training in Operational, Procurement, Planning and Inventory Management would be an advantage for this role; however, with the companies support, we would welcome someone looking to apply their current procurement skills and further train to enhance their skills in these areas. If you wish to apply, then please:

Would you like to be part of a team that provides New Zealand’s largest industry with what they need?

We are seeking a motivated and passionate professional to join our team to create on farm sales. You will be involved in building and maintaining positive relationships with both our Fonterra shareholders and other industry colleagues.

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

To be successful in this role, you will need:

WANTED

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $ BUYERS OF ALL METALS

• Experience in the rural industry with an ability to relate to farmers • Drive to succeed • The ability to explain the features/benefits of technical products • Great oral and written communication skills • Some knowledge of dairy nutrition, animal health and pasture management and basic agronomy skills • Basic computer skills and sales experience would be an advantage although thorough training is provided.

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling

A competitive salary, company vehicle and a career where you are working on the farm is offered. Apply today!

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

To apply please send your CV by 5pm, Sunday 2 February to: recruitment@RD1.com

Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

Licensed Buyer Dealer

10A McGregor Lane Riverside Estate (Off McNally Street)

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline

Apply by email to: tina@nzsock.co.nz Include a minimum of two references and two referees and your recent CV.

APPLY TODAY.

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Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS

ASHBURTON HOSPITAL HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring GENERAL WARDS - (Medical and Surgical): 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Advice.

DAILY, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 7.30pm DUTY DOCTORS Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This service is for EMERGENCY MEDICAL CHALMERS WARD - (including Assessment, CARE ONLY. Please remember your Treatment & Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN Community Services Card. Emergency VISITING. phone until 8am Tuesday - 0800 700 155.

MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm.

Sealy Street Medical Practice, Sealy Street -Husbands and patient’s own children may visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm. will be the duty practice for Saturday and TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, Sunday until 8am Monday. They will hold -unrestricted visiting. surgery from 10am until 12 noon and from 6pm until 7pm. No appointment necessary.

ASHBURTON REST HOMES Surgery phone 308 1212.

COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY,

MENTAL HEALTH

Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis Team.

SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791

VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP

24 hr - 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.

ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE Call us free on (0800 787 797).

Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353

East Street Pharmacy, 182 East Street, Ashburton, will be open from 9.30am 12.30pm Saturday, from 10am - 12 noon Sunday, and from 6pm - 7pm both evenings.

HELPLINE SERVICES ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholicsanonymous.org.nz for more information.

Contact Stefan Brook 027 255 1025

Colts, Tuesday, January 28, 6.30pm

Contact Neville Williams 027 266 8419 All new players welcome At the Celtic grounds, Keenans Rd ashburtonceltic.co.nz facebook Ashburton Celtic

REGISTERED Nurse -Casual - private home, Geraldine for 40yr old disabled lady, days and nights approx. 1 day/week. travel paid.

Contact 027 868 3815 for more info.

TRADES, SERVICES HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

SPECIALISED SERVICES SHAPE UP. Personal training and fitness now available at the Ashburton Domain. For one on one training, pairs or groups.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Gear and music provided. With qualified personal trainer, Steph Sim. To book or for more information phone Steph 027 427 0014 or 302 1787, www.shapeupfitnessnz. weebly.com

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If you have experience or are qualified, please register at: anniesnannies.co.nz

Allenton Netball Club Annual General Meeting To be held at the Allenton Rugby Club Rooms, Melrose Road, Ashburton Monday 27 January 2014 at 6.30pm.

Existing club and new members welcome and encouraged to attend We are still looking for interest from present and new coaches for the 2014 season.

For further information: Amy McIntyre President 027 518 1000

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Babysitter Wanted. One hour approx from 7.30am before school in our home.

Car and full license required to take 6yo girl to school.

Mon-Fri every second week only. Other hours on casual basis.

Pay negotiable.

Jessica 027 404 4484.

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Or ring 308 8537

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COMMUNITY POOL

WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm.

TINwALD POOL

Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road. Weekends 1pm – 7pm

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

ANIMAL SERVICES DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service

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

VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton.

Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Large: Olivia Sutton, Small: INFORMATION CENTRES Jessica Wood.

ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, until 2pm. Phone 308-1050.

West Street Clinic, Main Rd, Methven.

METHVEN - Saturday, Sunday and Public Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. Weekend Holidays 10am until 3pm. emergencies: Catherine Hughes.

Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321 1 Smallbone Dr, Ashburton. Saturday BUS DEPARTURES Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour weekend ASHBURTON MUSEUM emergencies: Large: Peter Crawford. Small: Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167 BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

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Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 027 683 8111, Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

Closed Statutory Holidays.

149 Cameron St, Ashburton: The duty vet for Group Bookings by arrangement emergencies this weekend is: Jo Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

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PHARMACIES

Senior B’s, Tuesday, January 28, 6.30pm

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

unrestricted visiting.

For weekend doctor and emergency details CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted OMMUNITY ERVICES please telephone the Methven Medical Centre, visiting. ph 303 5002.

ART GALLERY PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, visiting. provide an accident and emergency service.

Ashburton. Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm EMERGENCY DENTIST Except in cases of emergency persons Closed Public Holidays. requiring medical attention must consult their If you do not have or cannot contact your ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY own or the duty general practitioner. Persons regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. subsequently requiring treatment at Ashburton for the name of the rostered weekend dentist Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm in Christchurch.

Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Hospital must have a general practitioners.

Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sundays and Public Holidays.

METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA

Seniors, Tuesday, January 28, 6.30pm

Contact Warren McKenzie 027 250 2502

WANTED

You need to have an interest in the rural industry and a passion for helping farmers make the right business decisions for a successful future in Dairy.

If you have any specific questions contact Craig Rodgers on 027 495 2029 or for the position description please visit www.RD1.com/careers

Pre-season Training

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

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SPORTING NOTICES

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

The New Zealand Sock Company is a locally owned and operated Sock Company based one hour south of Christchurch in Ashburton.

We pride ourselves on having the most modern plant in Australasia where we produce some of the world’s best socks! If you have experience in procurement, both domestically and internationally, and can tick off the below, then we can offer you a great opportunity to be part of a company which is going International and can offer you a fantastic family, friendly and fun environment to work in.

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PLANTS, PRODUCE

Mayfield A&P Show The Schedule of Classes for the Mayfield A & P Show to be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 are now available.

They will be sent on request made to: The Secretary Marion Jacobson R D 5, Ashburton 7775 Phone 03 3036 122 Email: mayfieldshow@ kinect.co.nz

Celebrate and honour your loved ones

Heal your skin

NEW

range from theCream in-store now

Purchase theCream face or men for only $59.00 - SAVE $10.00!

Plums 1kg $2.99 a bag Bobby bananas $1.99 a bag Broccoli 2 for $3 Case deals – Apricots 10kg $25 a box Tomatoes 10kg $15 a box Specials available from 21/01 - 28/01

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

308-1095

PUBLIC NOTICES

Offer ends 31/01/2014 or while stocks last. Use as directed.

Jeanette Wilson

LIVE! As seen on TV3’s Dare to Believe

Tickets from Ashburton i-SITE Visitor Centre Ph 03 308 1050 & www.jeanettewilson.com

Baling

Operating 4x3 Massey Fergusson 2170 XD 3x3 Massey Fergusson 2150 Roto Rake, Vee Rakes, Wrapper

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

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

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

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

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

Please phone for options to market your straw “We bale, you sell” “Quality workmanship, full accountability’

Call Ross Tait Contracting

James Hamish Ross

027 558 7205 027 430 5885 027 430 5884 302 5872

Barley Straw to bale - 1500 4x3 bales Ryegrass straw to bale - 1500 4x3 bales

Feed For Sale

Milking quality standing grass - 400 4x3 bales Call Stuart for a good price

DONALDSON CONTRACTING

‘Focused on Quality Feeds’ Phone the 027 BALE HAY Guardian 307 7900 Guardian Situations Vacant 307 7900

Fire Control Measures – Notice of Restricted Fire Season

A Restricted Fire Season has been declared for the Ashburton District from midnight Friday 24 January 2014.

Lighting fires in the open air without a permit is prohibited, except in situations described below. This restriction shall remain in force until further notice.

Fires for the following purposes are permitted subject to strict conditions being met: • • • •

Gas fired barbeques Hangis, and other ethnic cooking fires Fires in fully enclosed drums Burning of agricultural crop residues

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

Anyone considering a fire for the purposes listed above must obtain full details of the conditions required to be met before lighting any fire and must comply with the conditions at all times.

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

Anyone considering a fire for any purpose other than those listed above must first obtain a fire permit from the Ashburton District Council. Applications for permits can be made by phoning the Council on 307 7700.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Information on the restricted fire season and on conditions required for exempted purpose fires is available on the Ashburton District Council website at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz or from the Council offices at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Family owned & operated business servicing the district for the past 15 years

Feed Wanted For all your classified requirements.

HEALTH 2000 ASHBURTON The Arcade, Ashburton Phone: (03) 308 1815 www.health2000.co.nz

100% Natural.

Up to 85% Colostrum.

0% Bull.

Hand crafted with New Zealand colostrum. Free from toxins, parabens and preservatives.

New Massey Fergusson 2170 XD high density baler

www.flowersandballoons.co.nz

Apricots 1kg $2.99 a bag

with one simple ingredient

RURAL TRADING POST

190 East Street Ashburton Phone 308 8945

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RURAL TRADING POST PERSONAL

ALONE NO MORE!!!

Call today and get in touch with someone wonderful as soon as tonight. You deserve happiness. Bridges Ryegrass and Matchmakers know so Barley behind many sincere women and header men who are also seeking Phone Blake love and fulfilment, we’ll know someone 027 434 3551 surely who’s perfect for you.

Ph 0800 856 640 RURAL TRADING POST www.bridgesintros.co.nz FEED Wheat and Barley for Matchmaker since 1989

Straw Wanted

sale – good quality. Price by negotiation. Mid Canterbury area. Ph 027 432 0061.

GRAIN auger, 4 or 6 inch, wanted to buy. Approx. 5m long. Phone 302 7034.

STRAW WANTED - Market price paid. Phone Jacob Holdaway 0274 225 464.

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307 7900

Lighting a fire for any reason without complying with all the required conditions at all times may result in prosecution.

DON GEDDES Principal Rural Fire Officer www.ashbur tondc.govt.nz

MOTORCYCLES

MOTORING MAZDA FAMILIA. 1989, 124,000 kilometres Cambelt been replaced. New WOF. 1500cc. Automatic. Very tidy interior. Scratch on one rear door. Blaupunkt CD radio with front ipod input. $1,200 ono.

Phone 308 7700 or 027 221 3930.

SUZUKI DRZ 70, has had very little use. Excellent condition. $1,750.00 ono.

Suzuki DRZ 4010, approximately 50 hours work, excellent condition, boots and PLANTS, PRODUCE trousers included. Offers over APRICOTS - all grades in $5,000.00. Phone 027 439 now at Geraldine Orchard Far 9322.

Shop, 56 Main North Road.

WHEEL alignments at great Bulk deals from $2.50kg. prices. Maximise the life CONVENTIAL pea straw for MOTORING of your tyres with an sale, weed free, $5 per dale alignment from Neumanns delivered in Ashburton area. 1990 SUZUKI Escudo, 3 Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Ph 303 7680/027 390 0002. door, 5 speed, power steer, Street. Phone 308-6737.

PEASTRAW - ex paddock. good kms, 4WD, FWH. $3.50 per bale, ready now. $3,750 ono. Phone 027 242 LIVESTOCK, PETS 8502 for viewing.

Phone 302 3898.

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, TOMATOES - large, meaty sauce tomatoes. $1.99 kilo at TOYOTA Vitz 1999 well horse and all farm animals.

Geraldine Orchard Farm maintained, ideal ladies We also sell pet food. Call car, 101,000kms, automatic. Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 Shop. 03 693 9514. $5,000 ono. Phone 308 5280. 621, A/H 03 322 7626.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

HIRE

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

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EDUCATION

NOT GOING BACK TO SCHOOL?

ay D t n e m l o r n E 30 January

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rto 9am-6pm Ashbu Agriculture

Beauty/Hairdressing

Trades Skills - open entry

• • • •

Café and Barista

F E B RUA RY S TA RT - E N RO L N OW !

FREE FEES UNDER 25 YEAR OLDS Levels 1-2*

0800 426 725 | www.aoraki.ac.nz

*Details www.aoraki.ac.nz or ph 0800 426 725 Conditions apply, domestic students only

GRAZING

BUSINESS WANTED/SELL Saturday, January 18, 2014 Saturday, January 18, 2014

Business for Sale

STRAW FOR SALE

Order now so you don’t miss out.

Straw is limited this year!

Quigley contracting is currently selling Straw.

By purchasing directly off the paddock the straw will never be cheaper!

We have Rye Grass, Barley and Wheat Straw available in various sized bales.

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

Maize | Silage | Baleage | Hay | Grass | Straw MEETINGS, EVENTS Ashburton Senior Net Inc. Annual General Meeting Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 1.30pm.

MSA Card room off Burnett Street.

FOR SALE

SCOOTER’S - new and secondhand three and four wheel electric scooters and wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today.

Phone 308-3602 SINGLE bed and mattress $100.

Simpson Saturn thermowave oven - $250 ono.

Mixer taps - $20. Panasonic phone with two handsets $25. All in good condition.

Phone 308 3431.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT DAISY DUKE. New, very sweet European, naughty farm girl, 25, fit and busty.

Into everything. Very classy, kinky, with very naughty real bi-couples available. I like teasing you to make your ending a happy, happy ending. Kissing my soft beautiful lips are famous.

Discreet location. Phone 022 414 4135.

TWO days left in town.

Destiny, playmate, blue eyed blonde. Size 8. All your magical dreams and wildest 35 YEAR old bi male. fantasies will come true. Ph FOR SALE Feminine body. Phone 022 027 885 2142.

2012 SCOTT mountain bike, 021 4220.

29 inch, large frame, full AMBER. NEW, sexy, toned, ACCOMMODATION, suspension, new chain and tanned, versatile brunette. Ph RENTAL sprocket, Has only travelled 022 397 4656.

FEMALE flatmate wanted.

1,500kms.

Very tidy. $2,000.00. Phone 027 439 BIANCA. Fun, private, incall $150pw. Extra large room, service. Size 8, 22 years old. close to Allenton. Phone 027 9322.

861 7189.

Phone 027 302 6270.

3 DRY pine $55 per m or $150 CALL Zoe. Available every HOUSE to Rent. 3 bedroom, per 3.5m3 trailer load, day. No texting. Discretion 2 bathroom house for rent. delivered. Phone Wayne 027 assured. Ph 021 0233 9259. West Side. Short or long term. References required.

881 5303.

CUTE KATIE, new. Kiwi, 22, $380 per week. Available naughty and classy. Can’t immediately. Ph 027 602 wait to play, ready for fun with 1169.

Irrigation Motor you today. Luxury dream service, bi-doubles available. HOUSE wanted. 36 year old John Deere irrigation Love kissing and pleasing. solo day looking for a house motor and pump 80HP. You will not be disappointed. in the Ashburton/Methven Like new, only done Make a booking today, treat area. Please phone 022 1248 yourself, xx Phone 020 403 702.

105hrs.

05858. $25,000 + GST. MATURE couple want to rent PHEBE, slim, busty. 12 lunch a nice, clean house up to Has all the safety time til late, handy location. $380/pw. Non smokers, non cut-outs etc Come on guys always a drinking, no pets, preferably winner with me. Phone 021- long term. 027 941 1622 / 03 Contact 021 0816 9721 175-2760.

308 5995.

All Welcome

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Programme information Course advice Youth Guarantee Need help with enrolment process? - We can help!

Locally owned and operated floor sanding business Suitable for person with building experience but training could be offered.

Good opportunity for someone to be their own boss.

Van and machinery included in price.

Phone 03 307 2858

ENTERTAINMENT

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ Operatunity’s ACCOMMODATION, Glen Miller Special RENTAL 30th January 11am, LANDLORDS. Don’t leave Timaru the management of your valuable asset in the hands of a company that’s primary ◊ NZ’s Craft & Quilt income is from selling Fair, Christchurch properties.

Property 13 -15 February

management is our sole focus 24/7. Contact B&N ◊ Ellerslie Flower Properties Ltd now, 0800 111 Show, Christchurch 252 www.bnproperties.co.nz

26 - 01 March

SEEKING temporary Earlybird Special accommodation at this stage, maybe permanent further on, ◊ Don Quixote Ballet for relocation.

Shared 28th February accommodation or sleepout for a mature, clean, tidy For bookings phone person. Phone 027 407 1426.

For all your classified requirements.

Phone the Guardian 307 7900

308 7646

Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more!

151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Courtney Happy 5th Birthday Courtney for Sunday 26th.

Happy school days.

Lots of love Mum Dad Kaitlyn and Blair. xox Courtney Happy 5th Birthday Courtney All the best for your school years. Lots of love Nana Ray and Pop. xox Charlie Scammell Happy 7th Birthday Charlie.

Hope you have a great day.

Love Dad, Mum, Emma & Georgia. xxoo Charlie Scammell Happy 7th Birthday Charlie. Have a great day.

We will be thinking of you.

Lots of love Nana and Gramps. xx Keziah Harris Happy 5th Birthday Princess for tomorrow Lots of love, hugs & kisses from Mum and Dad.

Keziah Harris Happy 5th Birthday for tomorrow.

Lots of love from all your family.

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.

See Kitchen Kapers and make your own

Summer Kiwiana Cupcakes

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

Your local Telecom store, East Street, Ashburton (03) 308 0308

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Saturday, January 25, 2014 TV ONE

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TV TWO

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6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Here To Stay 3 0 8am 60 Minute Makeover 3 9am Come Dine With Me Omnibus 3 11:25 Tagata Pasifika (Starting Today) 3 Noon F There’s No Taste Like Home 1pm Masterchef All Stars 0 2pm The Chase 3 0 3pm RPA PGR (Starting Today) 3 0 4pm Fishy Business Adam Clancey and friends go on fishing trips in New Zealand and around the world. 0 5pm Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 3 0 6pm One News 0

6am Pocoyo 3 0 6:05 Wiki The Kiwi 3 0 6:15 The Adventures Of Chuck And Friends 3 0 6:35 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 7am Stitch! 3 0 7:25 Teen Titans Go! 0 7:50 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:15 Green Lantern – The Animated Series 0 8:40 Adventure Time 3 0 9:05 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 9:10 Young Justice – Invasion PGR 0 9:30 Regular Show 3 0 10am Fresh 10:30 Rodney 0 11am H8R PGR 0 11:55 The Bachelor Australia 3 0 2pm N The Carrie Diaries PGR 0 3pm N The Fosters 4pm Baby Daddy 0 4:30 Seriously Funny Kids 0 5pm Extreme Makeover – Home Edition 0 6pm The Amazing Race 0 7pm M Pirates of the 7pm NZ Story 0 Caribbean – The Curse of 7:30 Coastwatch PGR 0 the Black Pearl 8pm How to Cook Like Heston 0 PGR 2003 Adventure.

8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries Johnny Depp, Orlando AO On the eve of Anzac Day, Bloom, Keira Knightley. 0 Dr Lucien Blake is called 8pm L Lotto to the morgue, where This week’s Lotto draw. the attendant has been 8:05 Pirates of the Caribbean murdered. With the autopsy – The Curse of the Black tools and a body missing, Dr Pearl PGR Continued.

Blake smells a rat. 0 9:50 M Blade AO 1998 Action.

9:40 Sherlock 0 Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff.

0 11:35 M Under The Tuscan 12:15 M Machine Gun Sun AO 2003 Romantic Comedy. 0 Preacher AO 2011 Action.

1:45 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 Gerard Butler.

4am Infomercials 2:45 M Beowulf AO 2007 Action.

5:30 World To Come Voices of Robin Wright Penn, Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie. 0 4:45 Suburgatory PGR 3 0 5:05 Fresh 5:30 It Is Written 3

CHOICE TV 6am Destination Flavour 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 Life In A Cottage Garden 8am Get Growing 8:30 Great Animal Escapes 9am Ainsley’s Barbeque Bible 9:30 Destination Flavour 10am Fantasy Homes By The Sea 11am 20th Century Roadshow 11:30 Sandmasters Artists create sculptures out of sand.

Noon House Crashers 12:30 Kirstie Allsopp’s Home Style 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens Ideas and practical guides to improvement projects for the home and garden, plus recipes and entertaining solutions.

2:30 Life In A Cottage Garden 3pm Get Growing 3:30 Guide To The Good Life Ways to enjoy life and feel good.

4pm Marbella Mansions 5pm Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet The bikers have risen to the challenge of creating mouthwatering dishes that feel like a treat without breaking the bank.

6pm Nigel Marven 7pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 7:30 Natural World 8:30 Touching The Void 10:30 Guide To The Good Life 11pm Marbella Mansions

SUNDAY

Midnight Nigel Marven 1am Natural World 2am Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Flatmates AO 3am Sugar Town 5am Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet

TV THREE

FOUR

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 7:30 Infomercials 9:30 Saving Gen-Y 0 10am Extreme Makeover – Weight-Loss Edition PGR 0 11am New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker 3 Noon Project Runway PGR 3 0 1pm Flipping Out PGR 2pm America’s Next Top Model – British Invasion PGR 3 3pm King Of Dirt 4pm Nigel Marven – Wild Colombia 3 0 5pm Outdoors With Geoff Geoff Thomas showcases the outdoors in New Zealand and abroad.

5:30 Fishing Show 3 6pm 3 News 7pm Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals 3 0 7:30 N Hotel GB PGR Gordon Ramsay and Mary Portas throw their teams straight in at the deep end. 0 8:30 N CSI – New York AO A fire chief is killed in a fire started using the same technique employed by a recently paroled arsonist. 0 9:30 N Hannibal AO A criminal profiler teams up with psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter to solve murders. 0 10:30 Underbelly – Razor AO 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:25 Max Steel 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:15 Rugrats 3 8:40 BeyWheelz 3 9:05 Redakai 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 The Suite Life On Deck 3 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 M Stuart Little 2 2002 Comedy.

Stuart and his good friend Snowbell are on a quest to save his canary friend, Margalo. Voice of Michael J Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie. 0 8:10 The Simpsons PGR 0 8:40 M Mirrors 2 AO 2010 Horror.

When a man recovering from an accident takes a job as a night security guard, he begins to see visions of a woman in the store’s mirror.

Nick Stahl, Emmanuelle Vaugier.

10:35 Excused AO 3

6am Home Shopping 11:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

UK 3 Noon The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 3 1:55 Father Ted PGR 3 2:25 Junior Bake Off 3 3pm Motorsport – Race Championship Series 5pm L Horse Racing – Wellington Cup From Trentham Racecourse.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Popstar To Operastar A group of pop stars who have never sung opera are turned into opera singers.

6:30 Jamie At Home Jamie Oliver cooks at home, using simple, accessible ingredients, including fruit and vegetables he recently started to grow in his kitchen garden.

7pm Storage Wars 3 7:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 8pm Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 8:35 Keeping it Pure 3 9:35 Indian Ocean PGR Simon witnesses a thriving smuggling trade between Oman and Iran, and investigates the impact of India’s booming population.

10:50 True Blood AO 3

8:30 Inside The PGA Tour 9am Football – A-League (Highlights) Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix.

9:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Fourth One-Day International.

10am Tennis – Australian Open (Highlights) Day 12.

11am Football – A-League (Replay) Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix.

1pm Sport 365 1:30 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Third One-Day International. The first innings from Eden Park in Auckland.

5:35 Cricket – International (Highlights) 6:05 L Cricket – International New Zealand v India – Third One-Day International.

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

10:30 L Golf – European Tour Qatar Masters – Round Four.

11:30 F Underbelly – Razor AO 0 12:40 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

11:25 Infomercials

1:05 Home Shopping 2:05 Cricket – International (Highlights) New Zealand v India – Third One-Day International.

From Eden Park, Auckland.

3:05 Home Shopping

2:30 The Cricket Show 3am Pool – World Masters 4am Fight Night Lucian Bute v Jean Pascal.

MAORI TV 10am F Toku Reo 3 Noon Toku Reo (Starting Today) 3 2pm Tribe 3 2:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3 3:30 Pumanawa Celebrating Maori In Business (Starting Today) 3 4pm He Kupenga Hou (Starting Today) 3 4:30 N Waka Ama Sprints Celebrating 25 years of Waka Ama Sprint Nationals.

5:30 Te Kaea 2

THE BOX 6am Ax Men ML 6:50 The Simpsons – Best Of Guest Stars PG 7:15 Ice Road Truckers PGS 8:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

10:15 Raw MC 1:10 The Pretender Marathon PG 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

7pm The Simpsons – Best Of Guest Stars PG 7:30 Modern Family PGL 8pm Pawn Stars PG 8:30 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 9pm Hardcore Pawn PG 9:30 Ax Men ML 10:30 Ice Road Truckers PGS 11:30 Spartacus – Blood And Sand 18VLS

SUNDAY

12:30 The Pretender Marathon PG 3:50 Spartacus – Blood And Sand 18VLS 4:45 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 5:10 Hardcore Pawn PG 5:35 The Simpsons PG

SKY SPORT 2 6pm It’s In The Bag (Starting Today) 3 6:30 Whanau Factor (Starting Today) 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 M Ponyo 2008 Animated.

Voice of Tomoko Yamaguchi.

9:25 M Away From Her AO 3 2006 Drama. Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Gordon Pinsent.

11:20 Te Kaea 3 2 11:50 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Jungle Hooks – India PG 10am Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG 10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG Noon Off The Hook – Extreme Catches PG 12:30 River Monsters – Year Of Beasts PG 1:30 Mythbusters PG 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Gold Rush PG 4:30 You Have Been Warned PG 5:30 Aeroplane Repo PG 6:30 World’s Top Five PG 7:30 Treehouse Masters PG 8:30 Bear Grylls Get Out Alive PG 9:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG 10:30 Naked Castaway PG 11:30 American Digger PG

SUNDAY

Midnight Porter Ridge PG 12:30 Secrets Of… PG 1:30 Magic Of Science PG 2am Destroyed In Seconds PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Man v Wild PG 4:30 Man v Wild PG 5:30 Mythbusters PGR

The Doctor Blake Mysteries 8:30pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 6:40 Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde MV 2008 Drama. Dougray Scott, Krista Bridges. 8:10 Red Dawn MVL 2012 Action.

Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson.

9:45 The Making Of Oblivion PG 2013 10am Margin Call ML 2011 Drama.

Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci.

11:45 The Avengers MV 2012 Action.

Robert Downey jr, Chris Evans.

2:05 Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde MV 2008 Drama.

Dougray Scott, Krista Bridges.

3:35 Red Dawn MVL 2012 Action.

Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson.

5:10 The Expatriate MV 2012 Thriller.

6:55 Goon 16VLS 2011 Comedy.

8:30 The Dark Knight Rises MV 2012 Action.

11:15 Savages 18VLS 2012 Thriller.

SUNDAY

1:25 The Expatriate MV 2012 Thriller. 3:10 Savages 18VLS 2012 Thriller. 5:20 The Dark Knight Rises MV 2012 Action.

Under the Tuscan Sun 11:35pm on TV One

MOVIES GREATS 7:05 Couples Retreat MS 2009 Comedy. Vince Vaughn.

9am Entrapment MV 1999 Thriller.

Sean Connery, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

10:55 Lara Croft Tomb Raider – The Cradle Of Life MV 2003 Action.

Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler.

12:50 Shanghai Noon PGV 2000 Action Western. Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Owen Wilson.

2:40 Interview With The Vampire 16V 1994 Horror. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas.

4:45 The River Wild MVL 1994 Action Adventure. Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon.

6:35 The Heartbreak Kid 16LS 2007 Comedy. Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan.

8:30 The Wolfman 16V 2009 Thriller.

10:15 The Peacemaker MVL 1997 Action Thriller.

SUNDAY

12:15 Unfaithful 16VS 2002 Drama.

2:15 Interview With The Vampire 16V 1994 Horror. 4:15 The Heartbreak Kid 16LS 2007 Comedy.

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

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6am Cycling – Tour Down Under (Highlights) Stage Four. 6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 7am Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Fourth OneDay International. 7:30 Tennis – Australian Open (Highlights) Day 12 – Day Session. 8:30 Cycling – Tour Down Under (Highlights) Stage Four.

9am L Golf – US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open – Round Two. From Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California.

1pm Golf – European Tour (Highlights) Qatar Masters – Round Three.

1:30 Tennis – Australian Open (Highlights) Day 12.

2:30 Basketball – NBL (Highlights) New Zealand Breakers v Wollongong Hawks.

3pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Australia v England – Fourth One-Day International.

3:30 Sport 365 4pm Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) 4:30 Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 5pm Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 5:30 Football – A-League (Replay) 7:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) 8pm Fox Sports News 9:13 L Cricket – T20 Big Bash League Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers.

SUNDAY

12:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 1:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 2am Football – A-League (Replay) 4am Football – A-League (Replay)

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Sunday, January 26, 2014 TV ONE

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TV TWO

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6am Mucking In 3 0 6:25 Gardens Of The World 6:35 60 Minute Makeover 3 7:20 Location, Location, Location 3 0 7:45 Tagata Pasifika 3 8:10 Praise Be 8:40 Attitude 0 9:10 The Big Picture (Starting Today) 3 0 10am Marae Summer Series 10:30 Waka Huia Summer Series 11am Neighbourhood 0 11:30 NZ Stories 3 0 Noon Football – English Premier League Chelsea v Manchester United. From Stamford Bridge in London. 2pm Hotel Inspector PGR 3 0 3pm Kevin McCloud’s ManMade Home PGR 0 4pm Piha Rescue 3 0 4:30 Walk On The Wild Side 0 5pm Our World – Yellowstone3 0 6pm One News 0

6am Fireman Sam 3 0 6:10 Art Attack 0 6:35 Jungle Junction 3 0 6:55 The Looney Tunes Show 3 0 7:20 Back At The Barnyard 3 0 7:45 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7:50 Rated A For Awesome 0 8:15 The Penguins Of Madagascar 3 0 8:40 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 9:05 Mad 3 0 9:15 SpongeBob SquarePants 30 9:40 Good Luck Charlie 0 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M Mighty Joe Young PGR 1998 Family. 0 2:20 Jane By Design 3:20 Scrubs PGR 3 0 3:50 Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3 0 4:20 M Pocahontas 1995 Animated. 0 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 0 6:30 Malibu Country 0 7pm Australia’s Got Talent PGR 7pm M Cars 2 2011 Animated.

The 12 finalists must win over Lightning McQueen and Australia and the judges. 0 Mater head overseas to 9:10 Siege AO 3 compete in the first-ever In 2009, a Napier gunman World Grand Prix, but terrorised a town, and a Mater gets caught up in an country, for over 50 hours adventure of his own. Voices when he shot at anyone who of Owen Wilson, Michael came near. 0 Cain. 0 9:10 M Year One AO 2009 Comedy. Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt. 0

11pm Siege – The Real Story AO 30 11:55 The Chawners’ Last Chance AO 3 0 12:55 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3am Infomercials

CHOICE TV

11:05 M Friday The 13th AO 1980 Horror. Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Kevin Bacon. 0 1am M Daybreakers AO 2009 Action. 2:45 Infomercials 3:20 Detroit 1-8-7 AO 3 4:05 It Is Written 3 4:30 Island Wars PGR 3 5:30 Infomercials

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:25 Max Steel 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:10 Go, Diego, Go! 3 8:35 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 8:50 Wonder Pets 3 9:10 Tickety Toc 3 9:25 Dora The Explorer 3 9:50 Moe 3 9:55 Bryan And Bobby 3 10:05 Humf 3 10:15 Raa Raa The Noisy Lion 3 10:30 Bananas In Pyjamas 3 10:40 Barney And Friends 3 11:10 Wonder Pets 3 11:35 Tree Fu Tom 3 Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3:30 Infomercials 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm Sabrina The Teenage Witch 30 6:30 Just Shoot Me! 0 7pm The Simpsons Homer recalls his days as a debt-free father of two – until Marge got pregnant with Maggie. 0 7:30 The Biggest Loser Australia It is makeover time.

9:20 F WANNA-BEn PGR 3 9:50 F The Ricky Gervais Show AO 3 10:20 Excused AO 3 10:45 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

PRIME

10am Korero Mai 3 2pm Aa Rau 3 2:30 Whare Maori 3 3pm M Ponyo 3 2008 Animated.

Voice of Tomoko Yamaguchi.

5pm F Tribe PGR 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Behind The Brush 3 Series looking at the stories of Maori figures painted by the artist Gottfried Lindauer.

12:30 N2K PGR 1am Beachcomber Cottage 2am Gourmet Farmer 2:30 The Deep 4am Danny By The Sea 4:30 What’s Really In Our Food?

5am Coast

12:30 SmackDown! MC 2:10 CSI MV 3am CSI MV 3:50 Danger Beach PG 4:20 Deadliest Warrior MV 5:10 Modern Family PGL 5:35 Pawn Stars PG

THE BOX 6am The Pretender Marathon PG 9:20 Ice Road Truckers PGS 10:15 Modern Family PGL 10:40 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

12:45 Ax Men ML 1:40 Pawn Stars PG 2:05 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 2:30 Hardcore Pawn PG 2:55 Raw MC 5:45 WWE Main Event MC 6:45 SmackDown! MC 8:30 CSI MV The team is spread thinly as they investigate a deadly boxing match, a jewellery heist and a gang murder.

9:30 CSI MV 10:30 Deadliest Warrior MV 11:30 WWE Main Event MC

MONDAY

SKY SPORT 1

6am Cricket – International (Highlights) 7am L Golf – US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open – Round Three. From Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California.

8:30 Cycling – Tour Down Under (Highlights) 9am L Golf – US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open – Round Three. From Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California.

Noon Golf – European Tour (Highlights) 1pm Cricket – International (Highlights) 2pm Basketball – NBL (Highlights) 2:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) 4pm L Basketball – NBL Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers.

6pm Motorsport – New Zealand V8s (Highlights) 7pm L Horse Racing – 7pm Fox Sports News Karaka Millions 8pm The Fishing Show From Auckland’s Ellerslie 8:30 Golf – US PGA Tour Racecourse.

(Highlights) Farmers 7:30 Antiques Roadshow Insurance Open – 8:30 Keeping it Pure Round Three. From Torrey 9:35 N Strike Back AO Pines in La Jolla, California.

Scott and Stonebridge go to 9pm Rugby – IRB Sevens World Colombia to find a terrorist Series (Highlights) financier with drug-cartel ties.

Day Two – Las Vegas.

10:35 Upstairs Downstairs PGR 3 10:30 Motorsport – New Zealand V8s (Highlights) Third Round – Timaru.

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon River Cottage Gone Fishin’ 3 1pm The Mighty Mississippi 3 2pm Tom’s Kitchen 3 2:30 Top Gear USA PGR 3 3:25 Nigella Express 3 4pm Food Culture 3 Pio Terei explores New Zealand’s food culture, from how it is gathered, farmed and caught to café culture and home entertaining, with cooking tips and recipes.

4:30 Junior Masterchef Australia 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Millionaire – Hot Seat Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6:30 Donna Hay – Fast, Fresh, Simple 3

11:40 Infomercials 11:30 M Gone AO 3 2007 Thriller. 0 1:25 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

11:45 Amazing Journey – The Story Of The Who AO 3 Documentary that follows The Who as they evolve through four decades of rock.

1:05 Home Shopping

8pm Whare Taonga 3 Rapaki-Lyttelton.

8:30 Three Chords And The Truth PGR 3 Film tracking the first 20 months of Anika Moa’s foray into the international music scene.

9:30 M Fermat’s Room AO 3 2007 Drama.

Alejo Sauras, Elena Ballesteros, Lluís Homar.

11:05 Te Kaea 3 2 11:35 Closedown

6am Cycling – Tour Down Under (Highlights) Stage Five. 6:30 Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) Day One – Las Vegas.

8am Tennis – Australian Open (Highlights) Day 13 – Women’s Final.

9am L Golf – LPGA Tour Bahamas LPGA Classic – Round Three. From Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island, Bahamas.

11am Sport 365 Gone 11:30 Football – A-League 11:30pm on TV3 (Replay) Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets.

1:30 Sport 365 MOVIES GREATS 6:10 Biography – Brad Pitt PG 2010 2pm Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Farmers Insurance Open Documentary. 6:55 The River – Round Three.

Wild MVL 1994 Action Adventure.

2:30 Golf – LPGA Tour (Highlights) Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, Kevin Bahamas LPGA Classic – Bacon. 8:45 The Peacemaker MVL Round Three.

1997 Action Thriller. Nicole Kidman, 3pm Cricket – International George Clooney.

(Highlights) New Zealand v India 10:45 The Wolfman – Third One-Day International.

16V 2009 Thriller. Benicio Del Toro, 4pm L Cricket – International Anthony Hopkins.

Australia v England – Fifth OneDay International. Coverage of the 12:25 Biography – Brad Pitt first innings from Adelaide Oval in PG 2010 Documentary.

Adelaide.

1:15 Unfaithful 16VS 2002 Drama.

7:55 The Cricket Show Diane Lane, Richard Gere.

3:15 Dead Calm MVLS 1989 Thriller. 8:25 L Cricket – International Australia v England – Fifth One-Day Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman.

International.

4:50 Twister PGV 1996 Drama.

6:40 Blood Work MVL 2002 Thriller. MONDAY 12:30 Cricket – International 8:30 It’s Complicated MC 2009 (Highlights) Sydney Thunder v Romantic Comedy.

Sydney Sixers. 1am Cricket – 10:35 A Simple Plan International (Highlights) New MVL 1998 Thriller.

Zealand v India – Third One-Day MONDAY International. 2am Football – 12:35 Dead Calm MVLS 1989 A-League (Replay) Melbourne Thriller. 2:10 It’s Complicated MC Victory v Sydney FC. 4am Football 2009 Romantic Comedy. 4:10 A – A-League (Replay) Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory.

Simple Plan MVL 1998 Thriller.

MAORI TV

6am Guide To The Good Life 6:30 Christ Embassy 7am Marbella Mansions 8am Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmet 9am National Parks 10am Sugar Town 11am The Song Of Lunch Noon Natural World 1pm Nigel Marven 2pm Lonely Planet – Best In Asia 2:30 Early Edition 3:30 Danny By The Sea 4:10 Sicily With Aldo And Enzo AO 4:50 Survival School 5:30 Coast 6:30 N2K PGR 7pm Gourmet Farmer 7:30 Beachcomber Cottage An escape to a rural idyll has long been the fantasy of many a city commuter – but is it achievable in a time when we are used to living with all amenities on tap?

8:35 The Deep AO As the world’s energy sources dwindle, the huge untapped resources of oil and gas below the Arctic seabed are becoming a source of bitter international conflict.

9:45 50 Documentaries To See Before You Die PGR 10:30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread 11pm Sicily With Aldo And Enzo AO 11:30 No Ordinary Party

MONDAY

TV THREE 6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong 7am Charles Stanley 8am Universal Church Of The Kingdom Of God 8:30 Turning Point With David Jeremiah 9am Missing Pieces PGR 3 0 9:25 On The Grill 3 0 9:50 The Block – All Stars Omnibus PGR 3 0 2pm Dog Patrol PGR 3 0 2:30 Motorsport – Waimate 50 GT 3pm Motorsport – Central Muscle Cars Round Two. From Pukekohe Park Raceway.

3:30 Motorsport – D1NZ Round Two – Whangarei.

4pm Motorsport – World Rally Championship (Highlights) 5pm Ice-Road Truckers 3 0 6pm 3 News 7pm M The Chronicles of Narnia – The Voyage of the Dawn Treader PGR 3 2010 Adventure. Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia, where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the Dawn Treader. Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes. 0 9:20 M Wanderlust AO 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston. 0

11:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (Highlights) Midnight Fox Sports News 12:30 The Fishing Show 1am Rugby – IRB Sevens World Series (Highlights) 2:30 UFC On Fox (Replay) 4:30 Cricket – International (Highlights) 5am Cricket – International (Highlights)

SKY SPORT 2

DISCOVERY

Cars 2

7:00pm on TV2

MOVIES PREMIERE

6:30 Mythbusters PGR 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 You Have Been Warned PG 9:30 Savage Family Diggers PG 10am Porter Ridge PG 10:30 Bear Grylls Get Out Alive PG 11:30 Naked Castaway PG 12:30 Secret Life Of Money PG 1:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 2:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 3:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 4:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 5:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 6:30 River Monsters With Jeremy Wade PG 7:30 Return Of Jaws PG 8:30 Gold Rush PG 9:30 Yukon Men PG 10:30 Treehouse Masters PG 11:30 Amish Mafia M

8am Biography – Joaquin Phoenix PG 2009 8:50 Goon 16VLS 2011 Comedy.

Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel.

10:20 The Expatriate MV 2012 Thriller.

Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko.

12:05 The Dark Knight Rises MV 2012 Action.

Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway.

2:45 The Making Of Battleship MV 3:10 Fun Size MLS 2012 Comedy.

Victoria Justice, Thomas Mann.

4:35 The Bay 16VL 2012 Horror.

Will Rogers, Kristen Connolly.

6:05 Skyfall MV 2012 Action.

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench.

8:30 Oz The Great And Powerful PGC 2013 Adventure.

James Franco, Mila Kunis.

10:45 Mama MVL 2013 Horror.

12:30 World’s Top Five PG 1:30 Secrets Of… PG 2am Destroyed In Seconds PG 2:30 Man v Wild PG 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud PG 5:30 Dirty Money PG

12:25 Fun Size MLS 2012 Comedy.

1:50 The Bay 16VL 2012 Horror.

3:15 Oz The Great And Powerful PGC 2013 Adventure. 5:25 Mama MVL 2013 Horror.

MONDAY

MONDAY

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

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Family Notices BIRTHS WILLIAMS – Matt, Aimee & Noah are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Marley Grace Williams on the January 17, 2014 6lb 4oz, thank you to Amanda and the wonderful staff at Christchurch Womens and Ashburton Maternity .

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ARMSTRONG, Daphne – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, January 24, 2014 aged 64. Beloved twin and sister in law of Denise and Alan Storie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daphne’s name to Bishop Selwyn Life Care to be used towards the maintenance and care of her garden. The Funeral Service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 70 Spencer St, Addington on TUESDAY, January 28, 2014 at 10:30am.

Canterbury Christian Funeral Services, F.D.A.N.Z. 358-8807 www.canterburychristianfu nerals.co.nz WARD, Thomas John; (Jack) – On January 22, 2014 at Ashburton Hospital, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine. Dearly loved father, father in law and grandfather of Helen and Mark Callaghan, Hamish, William, and Duncan; Robbie and Lisa, Michael, Andrew, and Kate; Jonathan and Leeann, Thomas, Bryney, Taylah, and Sam. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Ashburton Branch of the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on MONDAY, January 27, commencing at 11.30am.

Followed by interment at 2.30pm at the Chertsey Cemetery.

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WARD, Thomas John; (Jack) – On January 22, 2014. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine.

Stepfather and good friend of Brent Halliday, Christine Van Duinen, Craig and Deborah Halliday, and Mark and Mandy Halliday, and all their families.

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WARD, Thomas John (Jack) – On January 22, 2014. Dearly loved brother and brother in law of George and Eileen, Nola and Stuart Lovett and Dorothy Murphy (Christchurch) and families.

WILSON, Paula Alexandra Beryl (nee Hewson) – On January 23, 2014 at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton. Wife of Alan. Loved mother of William, Robert, the late Stuart, and David. Loved grandmother and great grandmother of all her grandchildren. Messages to 137 Harland Street, Ashburton 7700. At Paula’s request a private cremation has been held.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton WILSON, Paula Alexandra Beryl – Loved sister and sister in law to the late Gloria and Stanley Bradshaw, (Liverpool) Georgena, (Christchurch) and Lesley and Ken Johnston (Geraldine). Loved Auntie to her many nieces and nephews.

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Wind km/h less than 30 fine

30 to 59 fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

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FZL: Above 3000m

High cloud increasing, late rain about the divide. Wind at 1000m: NW gradually rising to gale, gusting 100 km/h in exposed places in the evening. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 100 km/h in the evening.

TOMORROW Cloud increasing during the morning and scattered rain developing. Northerlies, strong in exposed places.

Occasional showers. Fresh southwesterlies developing.

TUESDAY Showers clearing and fine spells developing.

Southwesterlies easing.

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Timaru

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Queenstown

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 16.6 20.6 Max to 4pm 4.8 Minimum -0.9 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm January to date 6.4 Avg Jan to date 45 2014 to date 6.4 45 Avg year to date Wind km/h SE 19 At 4pm Strongest gust E 43 Time of gust 1:02pm

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Wind at 1000m: Strong N, gusting 90 km/h easing in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: Severe gale N 90 km/h, easing in the evening.

Mostly fine. Strong southwesterlies easing.

Fine with light winds.

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TAIT, John Richard – Jill, Sarah, Ben & Stephanie would like to thank so much the many people who showed such love, kindness and support during John’s illness and since his passing. The visits, many messages, phone calls, food, flowers, and offers of help have been such a comfort and very much appreciated. Many thanks to the locals and also to those who travelled from afar to attend John’s farewell service. We give special thanks to the Lions Club members who honoured John with their Guard of Honour and to those who kindly donated to the palliative care fund. We are so fortunate to be part of a wonderful, caring community. We’d like to acknowledge with gratitude the help of the Mayfield Playcentre parents, Mayfield Hall and Domain committees.

We struggle to find the words to thank so many people.

John’s friends and groups he involved himself with showed our family overwhelming support, please accept our heartfelt appreciation.

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E.B. CARTER LTD WISEMAN – Stuart and Rebecca (nee Driscoll) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Billie Frances, a little sister for Tyrel and Kacey. Born January 21, 2014 at Ashburton Maternity. Thanks to Hannah Bowden.

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Puzzles Saturday, January 25, 2014

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ACROSS 1. Militaristic arrogance, Sirs?

Man is up to it! (11) 6. This reaction at the way the food goes? (3) 8. Sweat as you speed to your finals (5) 10. For each an opportunity, mayhap (9) 11. Country road has its endfirst dash (4) 12. Tartar dying to show how to be behindhand (5) 13. Rude epic about attention to what one walks on (8) 16. Where one may have been kept in the dark upset one after dropping (7) 17. Bouquet of nasturtium, orchid, stephanotis and eaglewood-heads (4) 18. Murphy will start drilling an oil-well (4) 19. Psychology theorist giving it a most unusual form (7) 21. Calculate how I am to be involved in property (8) 23. Essayist brought home by bread-winner (5) 26. Final thing snob works at (4) 27. Lacking necessities prices are halved with consumer tax one has on (9) 28. Cockney mate’s letter from Greece to North America (5) 29. Almost decline to do wrong (3) 30. No-noise gear-changing?

Sh! my crone, sh! You’ve made it! (11)

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Ample 17. Outstandingly 19. Saddled 20.

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DOWN 1. Is one to dip, being so placed?

(10) 2. Too little talk? It’s being debated now! (5,10) 3. Left the straight and narrow but remained about right (7) 4. Papal daughter started establishment in French resort (5) 5. One of those Indians last to be booked (7) 6. Brass hat custom doctor may be engaged in (7,8) 7. In cards, three attempt to hold five finally (4) 9. Other ladies’ dress tops are outdated (3)

13. Police-car holding gold for lady boxer (7) 14. Form of photo-printing soundly to perish on the wire (7) 15. With something on top of hat, need run around (10) 19. Creatures to censure in a turn-up (7) 20. This Road, brought to book, could have gone up in smoke (7) 22. What waiters share left-over scrap up? State! (5) 24. What’s left of 20 that may be trayed (3) 25. A piece of music with which to ring Manx cat? (4)

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DOWN 1. Sought after (2,6) 2. Troublesome, argumentative (6) 3. Skewer (4) 4. Covering (8) 5. Promenade (6) 6. Oversupply (4) 11. Photographic copies (8) 13. Illustrious (8) 16. Picturesque (6) 18. Verse (6) 20. Imitate (4) 22. Ripped (4)

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YOUR STARS

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Keep your finger on the pulse and your ear to the ground when it comes to money matters, trusting your financial instincts and emotional responses.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Refuse to sweep things under the carpet, taking ownership of what you want from your relationships and what they need from you.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Don’t be alarmed by any financial tensions or be daunted by the fears or doubts this may trigger, with luck and the money gods on your side.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) There is a reminder this weekend that the fun police are on patrol and will remain on patrol all year, with a chance to learn from the past.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) There is a chance this weekend to make home and family matters a priority, taking care of any housekeeping that will make life more user friendly.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) As the Sun spends his first weekend in your work sector and Mercury his last, keeping your work hat on over the long weekend is a good option.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) As well as a nose for money and renewed sense of expectation, you’ll have an intuitive read on where you’ve been and where you’re going.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) The long weekend gives you a chance to look to the journey ahead, taking a moment to listen to your intuition and personal truth.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) Make the most of the lazy and languid vibes in play this long weekend, taking a moment to catch your breath before life once again gets busy.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) What might have taken you off guard 6 months ago now comes with wisdom, more aware now of your relationship needs.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) While you will need to keep your professional and money hats on over the long weekend, this is more a chance to consider your various options.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) The Moon makes his first visit to an adventurous part of your chart just in time for the long weekend, with a chance to recapture the holiday spirit.

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