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Truck driver could face charges over train collision Ashburton police are still not ruling out charging the truck driver responsible for a dramatic smash on an Ashburton railway crossing on Tuesday.

Senior Sergeant Grant Russell, of

Ashburton, said yesterday inquiries were ongoing into the incident after a Kiwirail train collided with a Verkerks’ truck, which was attempting to cross the Northpark Road railway crossing.

He was not ruling out charging the truck driver, said to be a Christchurch man in his late 40s.

Woman held at gunpoint

By Michelle Nelson Three men confronted a young woman at gunpoint in a home invasion near Hinds on Tuesday night.

Ashburton police were called to an address in McDougalls Road at 7.30pm after receiving a call from a person at the address.

Detective sergeant Jennifer Hooke, from the Ashburton Police Station, said a woman in her early 20s was home alone when she answered a knock at the door, about 6.30pm.

On opening the door she was confronted by three unknown men. They forced their way into the house, struck her in the face, and held her at gunpoint inside the address.

“They asked for a person who they believed resided at the address, but the young woman could not help with this person’s whereabouts,” detective sergeant Hooke said.

“One of the men held the woman at gunpoint while the other two ransacked her address. When they didn’t find the person they were looking for, the group left in a vehicle that had been left idling outside the address – possibly indicating there may have been a fourth person involved.”

The young woman waited for about an hour then left the address to seek assistance and called police.

She received minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

She is being supported by friends.

One of the men is described as a European, aged around 28 to 30, with short shaved hair, of stocky build and unshaven.

The second is described as a European, aged around 28 to 30, with sandy brown spiked hair and possibly a thin moustache. He had a protruding light brown mole on his lower left cheek, close to the jaw line.

The third man is described as a Maori, aged around 28 to 30, of darker complexion with straight black hair extending below his ears, and a 1cm beard coming to a point at the chin, but no moustache.

He was wearing a black t-shirt with ‘50 cent’ and the image of a chain in faded gold lettering.

No description of the vehicle is available.

Ashburton Police are continuing with the investigation, and a forensic examination was being conducted yesterday afternoon at the farm property. The results of the examination will not be known immediately. No further information is available at the present time.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who can help identify the persons responsible is asked to contact Ashburton Police, phone (03) 307-8405.

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

Verkerks’ operations manager Dave Graham said he was told charges would be likely for careless use of a motor vehicle and he had requested a copy of the police report.

Mr Graham said the driver was shaken but unhurt from the accident.

After meeting with the Verkerks‘ human resource team, the driver was told to take the rest of the week off and would look to return to work next week, Mr Graham said.

He would not be led on questions about internal disciplinary action.

“The first thing we did was decided he was better to take the rest of

the week off, you can’t have someone that could be quite shaken up driving a truck on the road,” Mr Graham said. The 12 metre trailer was taken away by a vehicle removal company yesterday, and the truck was taken to a nearby Ashburton plant.

Mr Graham said the company had

insurance, and drugs and alcohol did not play a part in the crash.

However, it was going to be a costly bill.

“To buy new, the trailers are about $140,000 to replace. I would say the insurance will have to pay for the train too so it will be quite expensive.”

He said his driver was experienced and had a good driving record, but sun strike appeared to have played a major part in the incident.

“I honestly believe it was genuine, not being able to see ... I stopped in my car there the other day and I had to wind the window down to listen for a train,” Mr Graham said.

A day of humiliation for college ‘slaves’

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Teacher Ryan Walsh attempts to find two jelly beans in a bowl of flour during Ashburton College’s annual Slave Day to raise money for the 40 Hour Famine.

By Myles Hume Welfare was out of the question yesterday when Ashburton College’s leaders were put through the wringer – all for a good cause.

About 15 of the school’s leaders were dressed in some of the most humiliating attire, and forced to take part in a tough relay race,

all as part of the college’s annual Slave Day. The slaves, including eight house leaders, the head boy and head girl along with five teachers, sold their souls to pupils for money, who were put in charge of the school’s leaders, all to raise money for the 40 Hour Famine.

Dressed as Braveheart, Buzz Lightyear and as the opposite sex,

among others, the slaves had to run a treacherous relay race on the college chessboard that left them coughing, spluttering and watery-eyed.

Starting with a blind ball toss, they then had to catch and throw an egg with another pupil before attempting to bob for apples.

The slaves then had to skip rope to a bowl full of flour, and

fish out two jelly beans with their wet faces before jumping in a sack to the finish where their fellow classmates took pleasure in slamming a cream pie into their faces.

“That was a lot harder than I thought, especially with the apple bobbing, I just ended up using my hand,” orgainser Hannah Waters joked. Teacher Ryan

Walsh was then ordered to go on stage and talk about his day and told his fellow slaves their day would come.

Hannah said the college had already raised $1390 from the Slave Day auction and with several other 40 Hour Famine events to come she was hoping to double last year’s total of $3500 by June 9.

Milk price rise to inject extra $140m into local economy

By Michelle Nelson Dairy giant Fonterra’s bumper opening season forecast could benefit the local economy by a cool $140 million at the farm gate, according to Grow Mid Canterbury CEO Rob Brawley.

Yesterday’s announcement of $7 per kilogram of milksolids for the 2013/14 season is up $1.20, or more than 20 per cent on the current price, which has yet to be formalised.

Farmers will also receive earlier advance payouts.

It is good news for the co-operative’s farmers, but that’s not the full story, Mr Brawley said.

“The important part is the bulk will be spent locally on staff and in local businesses. Local businesses and their staff then spend the bulk of that locally and so on, and so on – that is the economic multiplier,” he said.

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2012. “Places heavily exposed to the dairy sector performed exceptionally well and the standout performer within that group was Mid Canterbury,” Mr Brawley said.

He said this had flowed through into the district economy, where growth in GDP, productivity and wages has been faster that nearly all the 66 territorial authorities in New Zealand over the past decade.

“Good employment prospects have seen the Mid Canterbury population expand on average 1.5 per cent compared with the nation-

al average of 1.2 per cent over the past 10 years,” Mr Brawley said.

Mid Canterbury corporate dairy farmer and Federated Farmers dairy chairperson Willy Leferink said the news would help ease the lingering pain of this season’s drought.

“Boy oh boy did we need some morale raising good news,” Mr Leferink said.

“In plain-English, it means that farmers could get about 0.58 cents for each litre of milk they produce between June and May 2014.”

However, he cautioned that the $7kgMS was forecast revenue and not profit. “To get profit, you need to take off the farm’s working expenses, tax obligations and pay back the bank manager; a big expense being right there.

“Farmers also know this is a long-range forecast and it is subject to change. What farmers will be relieved to see is certainty around this season’s forecast of $5.80kg/MS for milk and the dividend of 32 cents per share.

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tal intensive of the pastoral industries and the Ministry for Primary Industries estimated farm working expenses for this season are about $4kg/MS. That is before a farmer repays the bank or turns a cent in profit and was well before the drought hit.”

He said the best word to describe the tail end of the current season was ugly. February’s production was less than last year; March’s milk production slid back to 2010 levels while April’s had tumbled off a cliff.

Fonterra chairman John Wilson said the higher forecast reflected continuing strong international prices for dairy, which have lifted by 60 per cent.

Commenting on the advance rate increase Mr Wilson said a stronger forecast Farmgate Milk Price, supported by improving cash flows and strong balance sheet, had enabled Fonterra to lift the advance rate for the new season.

He said this will benefit farmers hit hard by this summer’s drought.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATHS FINDLATER, Marie Jean – On May 29, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Beloved wife and companion of Colin.

Adored mother and mother in law of Shane and Katrina, and Kerryn and Alisha.

Much loved Nana of Wyllow, Lachlan, and Krystal; Joshua-John, and Luke.

Aged 64 years. Messages to Findlater Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.

Marie’s funeral service will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Cnr Johns Road and Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch on TUESDAY, June 4 commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton WALLACE, Diana Frances – On May 29, 2013 at Ashburton. In her 90th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Much loved mother and mother in law of Margie and the late Mark Hulse (Christchurch). A special Granny to Rebecca, and Sam, and a dearly loved friend of Sandy and Russell Smith and their family.

Messages to P O Box 37083, Christchuch. A service to celebrate Diana’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Street, Ashburton, on TUESDAY June 4, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by private cremation.

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Bullying ratings rubbished

By Myles Hume Publishing bullying statistics alongside numeracy and literary is ludicrous and would not paint a clear picture of the complex issue, locals at the coalface of the worrying behaviour warn.

The comments come after an Australian psychiatrist made international headlines yesterday, claiming schools should have to run surveys on bullying and

rank them alongside English and Maths.

Queensland child and adolescent psychiatrist James Scott said one in 10 children were bullied, leaving them four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers.

Safer Ashburton District general manager Kevin Clifford said the agency was gathering information on bullying in the Mid Canterbury community.

Early indications were “that bul-

lying definitely occurs here”, and there was a growing number of cyber bullying cases.

He said if schools were forced to publish their bullying statistics “it would not give an accurate measure” because bullying was interpreted in several ways.

He said it would probably be an ineffective way to handle bullying, and many Mid Canterbury schools already had strong policies in place to deal with bullies.

Mount Hutt College principal

John Schreurs said the system would be “disastrous” and would force schools to hide bullying rather than face it head on.

“We deal with what we have and look at ways of getting to the cause, usually we use a restorative approach and make sure we deal with it there and then,” he said.

He said bullying was subjective, and was often “in the eye of the beholder”.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Neil Simons

said ranking schools on their bullying statistics sounded similar to the much-maligned national standards.

He said schools encountered various degrees of bullying, and it was up to them to deal with it in the most suitable way.

“Schools are not the same product ... kids bring so many different things, every child is different, how can you rank with a final result when you don’t know where they have been,” he said.

Mid Canterbury parents have until noon today to hand in their voting papers for their child’s school Board of Trustee elections. Boards govern the direction of schools, with elected members joining the principal and other members to take care of duties including finance, property, disciplinary and administrative, among others. Voting results will be released on June 5, with new boards taking office the next day. Some Mid Canterbury schools did not need to hold an election because they did not have enough parent nominees.

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Cheaper power on way

An Ashburton Forks farm cottage was saved by firefighters yesterday. Two appliances and one tanker from the Methven Volunter Fire Brigade, and an appliance from Alford Forest, attended the blaze about 9.10am. Methven station officer Ritchie Johnstone said an occupant of the home heard a crackling noise as she was preparing to go to Christchurch for the day. It was from a fire in the roof cavity of the older weatherboard home, which was believed to have been caused by heat radiating from the chimney. Had the occupant left the home one hour earlier, she may not have had a house to come home to.

“There was minimal damage to the house, it was a good save by the firefighters,” Mr Johnstone said.

By Rebecca Quilliam Consumers should enjoy lower electricity prices with a multi-million dollar upgrade to the high-voltage electricity link between the North and South Islands, the electricity industry says.

But Transpower, which is undertaking the upgrade, said while prices will eventually be lower, consumers shouldn’t look for a cheaper power bill next month.

The latest upgrade to the Cook Strait electricity link, Pole 3, came into effect last night at 8pm.

It replaces the 47-year-old Pole 1, which was decommissioned last year after running in restricted mode since 2007.

The $672 million project will allow up to one thousand megawatts to be transmitted between the islands increasing capacity by about a third.

The Electricity Network Association’s chief executive Alan Jenkins said before the upgrade getting power from the South to the North Island had always been constrained at peak times.

The more reliable and increased supply should reflect in cheaper power prices for consumers, he said.

“As soon as you take away supply constraints it seems to help markets.

“It will mean additional costs for Transpower, but not a huge lot.”

In future the savings from reducing cost increases that the public would have faced if the upgrade had not gone ahead were “significant”, Mr Jenkins said.

Business NZ Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure manager John Carnegie said with Pole 3, he expected prices would be more “efficient”.

“It means that businesses and consumers can benefit from the lower cost hydro generation in the South Island if it’s being transferred north.”

Transpower chief executive Patrick Strange said over the “lifetime”, there would be lower prices than if the upgrade had not happened.

“But that doesn’t mean to say charges are going to go down tomorrow.”

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• Car, truck collide One person was injured after a car and small truck crashed in Waihi yesterday afternoon. The collision happened at the corner of Martin Rd and Seddon Ave about 3.22pm. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter from Auckland was sent to the crash but stood down en route. A St John spokeswoman said the single patient suffered moderate injuries.

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It took plenty of manpower and ropes to haul up the framework for a large marquee at the Ashburton Racecourse that will become the hot spot for diners and racegoers at this weekend’s Harness Jewels carnival.

Preparing for Jewels influx A crew of nine men will be working long hours today to complete the task of erecting three large marquees at the Ashburton Racecourse.

The marquees will house guests at this weekend’s Harness Jewels Carnival, many paying significant money for the privilege of wining and dining under cover while they watch the runners in nine races fly by.

The Stella Artois marquee will take pride of place alongside the

birdcage while at the opposite end of the concourse the Parade Ring marquee will provide its guests with the best viewing spot for horses as they come out onto the track.

The 15 x 30 metre marquee is the largest in Continental’s stock that can be erected by hand and yesterday it took the full crew to haul its metal frame into place.

This year the dining area, the Lindauer marquee, has been increased in size to accommodate the large number of guests antici-

pated to be on course and wanting to enjoy more than a pie and pottle of chips.

While access to this marquee comes as part of a pre-race day package casual diners can pay on the day to dine.

Up to 6000 people are expected to attend the first day of the Harness Jewels Carnival which will feature New Zealand’s top harness racing pacers and trotters racing over one mile for high stakes and group one honours.

Review

School production ‘professional’ It seems they don’t make school productions like they used to, with this offering from Mount Hutt College at a professional level.

It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It) has been written and directed by the school’s private music teacher Wayne Pannett, and at its world premiere on Wednesday night Mr Pannett must have been pleased with the audience reaction to the show.

It would not be an easy job to write a script which is not only funny and lends itself to great character play by all its actors, but with a fantastic storyline as well. But he did it, and this show should be performed by other schools around the country.

It is too good to be put away in a drawer after its three-night run on the college stage this week.

The show opened on Tuesday night at the Mount Hutt College Hall to an audience of about 200, a turnout the participants would have been happy with and will be hoping numbers stay strong throughout the three shows, with the last performance tonight.

It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It) features the plight of a teen band which wants to make it big, but have to compete with another, more famous, band, as well as put up with all the antics of slimy record Photo supplied companies. There is a bit of a love story thrown in, and the show fea- Singing star Jared, played by Cameron Ferguson, and music mogul Maxine McFleetwood, played by Rebecca tures some great songs from the 70s Robinson, rock it out on the Mount Hutt College Hall stage. which the students sing very well, Rebecca Robinson, and band lead- well played and Mr Pannett has been - are not on stage but provide fanmy favourite being a Blondie song ers, Cameron Ferguson and Olivia able to tap into a lively and energetic tastic music. sung by the two blondes Gabriel Molloy, have been given a lot for teenage vibe, you can see the kids This is a show that all Methven Maxwell and Olivia Scott. their actors to work with and the enjoy performing in this show. people should make sure they get Some of the character roles such students play them brilliantly.

The real band of the show – out and see, they will definitely enjoy as the record company execuThe other supporting roles both Hamish Johnston, Jacob Keeley, it, and tickets are just $10. tives, played by Markus Body and major and minor are exceptionally Joshua Marr and Frederick Wright - Susan Sandys

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Officers attacked

By Kurt Bayer Two police officers were attacked, with one female constable allegedly punched in the face by a former professional boxer, during a routine stop in Christchurch’s red light district on Friday night.

A 40-year-old man appeared in court on assault charges on Saturday morning, before being released and arrested again the following day on an unrelated matter.

He’s now in custody and will be back in the district court next week on charges of assaulting police, assault with intent to injure, possession of cannabis, and refusing to provide his name and address.

Violent assaults on officers carrying out regular roadside checks are on the rise, especially by offenders high on synthetic cannabis or booze, the police say.

Christchurch Police Inspector Derek Erasmus said the level of violence involved in the weekend’s alleged attack was rare.

But said it was a “regular

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occurrence” for his staff to be assaulted while on the beat.

“It’s usually in a minor way being spat on, punched, kicked, that sort of thing,” he said.

“Instances where they receive a longer-term injury, such as a broken bone, is thankfully not that common.”

Mr Erasmus said the two officers were on patrol in Manchester St, where Christchurch prostitutes tout for business, when they stopped to talk to a member of the public in a parked car.

The man is then alleged to have launched the assault.

The female officer received bruising to her face after being allegedly hit, while the male officer was hospitalised with a “badly broken finger” which required wiring to another finger, as well as other injuries, Mr Erasmus said.

Back-up police officers came to their aid, and the man was arrested at the scene.

The female officer is already back at work, Mr Erasmus said, but her male colleague has been given the week off before a likely return to light duties.

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A Hastings man is devastated a statue made using the ashes of his stillborn granddaughter has been stolen from his front porch. Karl O’Neale returned from a day trip to Taupo to discover the bulldog statue missing from his Flaxmere property. Mixed into the cement it was made from were the ashes of his granddaughter, who died five years ago.

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• Tradition continues Rotorua’s newest police dog is continuing a proud tradition.

Thor and handler Constable Regan Mauheni were awarded the Erridge Cup, recognition they were New Zealand’s bestperforming rookie dog and handler in the past year. It was the fourth time the cup had been presented to a member of the Rotorua police dog section.

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• Home invasion A Wellington man suffered multiple stab wounds while allegedly taking part in a home invasion. The incident happened on Tuesday night at a property in Kilbirnie. Detective Senior Sergeant Donna Howard said two men with their faces covered and armed with a knife approached the house about 7pm. They demanded money and property from the occupants but a struggle ensued and one of the alleged intruders was stabbed. The suspected offender, 23, is in a serious but stable condition in Wellington Hospital.

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Most crossings have no bells, lights

By Myles Hume More than half of Mid Canterbury’s railway crossings do not have barriers, bells or lights to warn drivers about approaching trains, a rate lower than the national average.

The revelation comes after a train collided with a truck at the Northpark Road railway crossing on Tuesday morning when a truck driver attempted to cross

the lines. The incident raised serious questions over the crossing, which is only protected by Give Way signs, many workers and residents in the area calling on Kiwirail to install lights and half barrier arms.

Yesterday Kiwirail confirmed they were looking to make improvements to the Northpark Road crossing within the next financial year.

However, a Kiwirail spokesperson said 14 of the 32 public road

crossings in Mid Canterbury only had signs to warn drivers about trains, with the remaining 18 crossings using barriers arms, alarms and lights, or both to warn motorists.

It is a rate lower than the national average, which sees 55 per cent of railway crossings with more than Give Way or Stop signs.

“KiwiRail that has an alarm upgrading priority formula that takes into account collision histo-

ry, the levels of both road and rail traffic, number of views that are obstructed and number of tracks to be crossed. Lights may be justified for comparatively low use crossings, especially if views are seriously obstructed,” a Kiwirail spokesperson said.

“We are about to add barriers to Lagmhor Road in Tinwald because it has had two recent collisions and carries sufficient traffic to justify the addition of HAB (half arm barriers).”

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The spokesperson said it would cost $130,000 to install flashing lights and bells, and at least another $70,000 to install barrier arms.

When drivers were approaching “passive-signed” intersections, Kiwirail asked drivers to slow down 30 metres from the crossing, preparing to stop for trains and searching both ways.

The rail company has found many New Zealanders ignored Stop or Give Way signs at cross-

ings even though “the consequences of a collision with a train are likely to be more serious than with a heavy truck”.

Ashburton volunteer firefighter Murray Cairns said he had been to at least five fatalities involved with railways crossings in his 30 year career.

He said he had not noticed a significant difference between controlled or uncontrolled railway crossings in terms of accidents attended.

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A working party has been set up by NZQA and Universities NZ - an organisation that represents the country’s eight universities.

The working party will look at the extent and impact of any cheating that has gone on. It will also look at ways it can stop cheating services in future.

Dr Poutasi told APNZ the working party had already had two meetings.

She said there are software packages available to detect cheating and plagiarism, and a good lecturer will be able to tell if a student has used a cheating service.

Asked for an example, she said a lecturer could become suspicious if a student is unable to talk about their assignment.

Dr Poutasi said the working group was not just confined to Assignments 4U but she was not aware of other websites offering cheating services for money in New Zealand.

She said she could not say what will happen to students who have used cheating websites.

“I can’t comment because we don’t know the magnitude of the issues.”

The office of Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce was contacted for comment but did not return phone calls.

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The directors of a company accused of providing students with assignments to order could face criminal charges.

The Assignments 4U website was shut down on Tuesday after lawyers for the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) sought an interim injunction in the High Court at Auckland.

Lawyers for Assignment 4U’s parent company Ateama Ltd promised yesterday that the website would not advertise or provide cheating services.

NZQA lawyer Anna Longdill told the court charges could be laid against the directors under the Crimes Act. Assignment 4U is alleged to have provided papers for tertiary students attending universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions.

It is understood as many as 10,000 assignments, allegedly written by ghost writers, could have been submitted to institutions around New Zealand.

Authorities acted after two people came forward making allegations that the website was providing assignments for between $300 and $500.

The matter is back before the High Court in September.

Police have searched the offices of Ateama Ltd and seized a number of computers and other material.

Ateama Ltd was contacted for comment. A staff member said someone would phone back to answer questions. That had not happened by last night.

NZQA chief executive Dr Karen Poutasi said authorities are analysing the large amount of material seized by police.

“Today’s court proceedings are part of the strong NZQA action taken in response to allegations of cheating and assessment fraud.

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Planning the deployment of resources at Ashburton’s Civil Defence headquarters yesterday during operation Te Ripa Hapa (from left) are fire chief Alan Burgess, Ashburton District Council emergency management officer Don Geddes and Rakaia police officer Mike Jackson.

Civil Defence disaster plan put to test

By Sue Newman Twelve people were trapped on Mt Hutt yesterday and 15 were injured during a partial collapse of Methven’s Sovereign Hotel when a rupture of the Alpine Fault triggered a major earthquake.

The quake measured five on the Richter scale, was 10 kilometres deep and was centred on the Fox Glacier. It was felt around the South Island, causing significant damage on the West Coast and in the foothills areas of Canterbury. Damage in Ashburton was minor.

Two hours after the earthquake struck at 3am a Civil Defence

base had been set up at the Ashburton District Council and resources were being sent out into the field. By mid-morning the headquarters was running like a well oiled engine with controller Darryl Nelson ensuring the three planning arms – logistics, intelligence and operations were playing their part in working through the aftermath of the disaster.

It looked like the real thing but it wasn’t. Yesterday’s Civil Defence exercise was a planning exercise for the real thing, using real life scenarios and pulling together the people who would form the front line in Ashburton when the real thing occurs.

Ashburton was part of the

South Island wide Civil Defence and emergency management exercise Te Ripa Hapa that was centred around the rupture of the Alpine Fault. Power was cut to most of the South Island and both the Lewis and Arthur’s passes were unusable. Airports were also unable to be used and many roads around the district were closed.

A slip had closed the Mt Hutt access road and there was extensive damage in the district’s foothills communities. Several bridges were also damaged.

And that scenario was as close as you could get to the real thing, Mr Nelson said.

“We had a few teething problems at the start when we were

setting up and we know that in a real emergency we could have this up and running now within two hours. We’ve ironed those problems out.”

The exercise was a good way of identifying where any issues might lie in establishing and running the Civil Defence base when a disaster occurred, he said.

“The inputs with this exercise are now a lot more real because we know what will happen because of the experience in Christchurch.”

When the exercise wrapped up late afternoon, a ‘hot’ debrief was held and a ‘cold’ debrief will follow in about two weeks once all feedback from participants is collated.

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Deadly railway crossing needs barriers, alarms A

shburton is counting its lucky stars as the community is not mourning another victim from a fatal train accident.

The odds of the truck driver walking away from Tuesday’s collision with a train are staggeringly low and his family will feel especially blessed.

However, the family of David Nigel Dunham will have mixed feelings hearing about this incident after Mr Dunham was killed by a train at the same unsecured intersection at Northpark Road in March

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Like they did in 2002, local citizens, businesses, council and representatives of the New Zealand Transport Authority are begging Kiwirail to add alarms and barriers on this well known death trap.

Every local will tell you that clear winter mornings make it impossible to spot any train coming from the north while looking into the blazing morning sun.

This is not unlike anyone turning onto State Highway One, but on the road at least other vehicles can take evasive action once they realise other drivers have made a miscalculation.

No such luck though for the poor train driver who can slam on the brakes but knows his massive goods train will take hundreds of metres before it can stop.

Tuesday’s accident also

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highlighted the stressful working environment these drivers are exposed to as the same young driver was in the cabin when his train hit young David Genet last year in Hinds.

Both of these events were

beyond his control but that does not diminish the potential trauma.

Getting this intersection sorted out once and for all will be a blessing for locals and train drivers alike as we all know how future incidents can be easily avoided.

Kiwirail has thankfully promised to make the changes in the next financial year, but hopefully this week’s crash will move the Northpark crossing up the priority list.

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YOUR VIEW Miss Saigon Thank you to the performers and the backstage supporters for bringing this entertainment to us in Ashburton.

What a wonderful experience to see and hear all those talented local people performing so enthusiastically on a stage built by far-sighted locals for just this reason.

War is such a silly business, and the Vietnam War was a particularly stupid and pointless conflict which caused so much continuing damage for so little gain.

Thank you Variety Theatre of Ashburton.

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Slave day

Good day, Mr Walsh from Ashburton College.

Re your article about Slave Day on Page 2 yesterday, a correction needs to be issued.

Yes, I am Irish, but have nothing against the Scottish whatsoever.

It’s the English who we hold a friendly grudge against.

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Recycling?

Why do we bother having recycling when the contractors just throw it in with the rubbish.

Have complained to council more than three times and it is still happening.

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In a way it is a surprise and a blessing that no one else has been killed or injured over the years, partially because many locals have started avoiding the location when possible.

Anyone who has crossed that track regularly, staring into the blinding sun, can tell you that they have been forced to take unacceptable risks to get to the other side.

Kiwirail has to take action today, not next year, so that Ashburton folk do not have to attend another train-related funeral.

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2002 but one local firefighter yesterday told National Radio that he had attended four Incidents at that location. This indicates that the priority list may be based on incorrect information.

Whatever the right statistics, it seems absurd that nothing has happened for 11 years despite a fatal accident.

And everyone in town knows that this was not an isolated incident but simply a case of the odds catching up with the thousands of vehicles crossing this unsecured railway.

Now this may sound like a stretch of the truth, but if you read the comments on The Event Centre’s Facebook page, then maybe it’s not so far off the mark.

Year after year Variety Theatre Ashburton continues to roll out musical theatre performances of the highest standard and this one is no exception.

It would be easy to forget that these productions are staged and performed by amateurs, whose only reward is the appreciation shown by those lucky enough to see them.

You will never have a cheaper opportunity to see a quality show that in the Westend or even Auckland you could be paying four times the amount and be sitting so far away you will need binoculars to see the stage.

In Ashburton for just $50 you can sit in an intimate 500 seat theatre and get up close and

Roger Farr personal with the performer. You can literally feel, see and hear what they are.

If you have never been to a live theatre performance, make this your first. I know you will be back for more.

A huge congratulations to Jo Castelow (musical director) and your team of incredibly talented musicians. An amazing sound that gives goosebumps every time I hear it.

Abby Marshall (choreographer) well done on your first production. You can be very proud of all that you brought to the produc-

tion team’s table.

To the incredibly talented cast, you guys are truly amazing and have given so much individually, and have delivered another thoroughly professional performance. All the best for the rest of the season.

The stagehands who have constructed, and then been choreographed in the movement of the huge set pieces. This is a very large and complex show that you managed to make seamless in the transition from scene to scene.

Then there is the sound and lighting team, again giving a professional edge to everything you see and hear.

Was that a real Iroquois helicopter landing on stage? Sure looks and sounds like one.

The list is long of all those who have contributed to the success of this production, there is the wardrobe, hairstylists, make-up

artists, scenery designer and builder Cherie Livingston, cue callers, AV operators, sound and lighting operators.

Some 90 plus people, all giving so freely of their time to achieve a common goal.

Finally there is the director, David Williams. Although you were unable to apply the final brush strokes to the canvas, the picture you had created was always going to be amazing.

I can assure you it took very little effort to frame it and hang it on the wall.

All the best for a speedy recovery mate.

To Variety Theatre Ashburton, thank you for your commitment to bringing Miss Saigon to the public of Ashburton, and the Event Centre stage.

Please do support it.

Roger Farr, manager, Ashburton Trust Event Centre

Labour Leader David Shearer has joined Winston Peters in raising questions over whether Peter Dunne was involved in leaking to the media Rebecca Kitteridge’s report revealing potential illegal spying by the GCSB. Mr Peters made the allegation yesterday under the protection of parliamentary privilege during Mr Dunne’s appearance before the finance and expenditure select committee to answer questions about the Inland Revenue Department.

When asked by Mr Peters, Mr Dunne denied he’d leaked the report but did confirm former senior public servant David Henry - who is investigating how the report was leaked - had spoken to him.

Although committee chairman and National MP Todd McClay tried to shut down further questions from Mr Peters, the NZ First Leader persisted, stating at one point: “My assertion is you did leak the report”.

Mr Shearer yesterday afternoon said Mr Peters’ question was a legitimate one.

“There was a very small circulation of this document. It was clearly leaked by somebody and one of those people could be Peter Dunne.”

During Parliament’s question time, he asked Prime Minister John Key whether Mr Dunne had given Mr Henry an assurance that neither he nor his office had leaked the report to the media.

Mr Key referred Mr Shearer to Mr Dunne’s categorical assurance earlier in the day that he in no way leaked that report.

With regard to Mr Dunne’s staff, Mr Key said Mr Shearer was referring to Mr Dunne’s chief of staff Rob Eaddy.

“He is a person of absolute integrity. I’d be absolutely stunned if he played any part in leaking the report.”

Earlier, Mr Key told reporters it appeared Mr Peters was using parliamentary privilege to make allegations against Mr Dunne that he had no evidence to support.

“If he really seriously believed them he’d probably come out here on this floor here now and make the same statement”, Mr Key told reporters just before he entered the House.

Asked if he had confidence in Mr Dunne, Mr Key said he did.

Peter Dunne “He’s given an absolutely categorical assurance he didn’t do this. I accept him at his word I’ve worked with him for a long period of time. For the entire period of time I’ve worked with him I’ve found him to be extremely trustworthy.”

Facing reporters outside the committee room yesterday morning, Mr Dunne again denied leaking the report.

“I have no idea why he’s asking me those questions.”

Mr Dunne said Mr Henry had questioned everyone who had received a copy of the report.

Copies of the report went to a number of ministers including some like Mr Dunne who are outside of Cabinet. It also went to several public sector chief executives.

Mr Dunne said he kept Ms Kitteridge’s report secure and it was seen by only one of his own staff members.

“I kept it under lock and key effectively in my home until the day after it was released publicly.”

Asked whether any minister found to have leaked the report should be sacked, Mr Dunne said that was a matter for the Prime Minister.

“I’m clear in my conscience as to what happened with regards to my handling of the report.”

Ms Kitteridge’s report, hurriedly released after key details were leaked to Fairfax media last month, revealed that more than 80 people may have been illegally spied on, in addition to revelations last year that the GCSB had potentially illegally spied on German internet tycoon Kim Dotcom.

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Seven Christchurch schools to close; six to be merged

By Matthew Backhouse Seven Christchurch schools will be closed and six will be merged from next year, Education Minister Hekia Parata has confirmed.

Ms Parata announced her final decision on 16 Christchurch schools yesterday, following a proposal earlier this year to close or merge 19 schools and keep 12 open.

The three remaining schools not covered by yesterday’s decision, all in New Brighton, will now be subject to two new proposals.

Ms Parata said the seven schools to close next year were Branston Intermediate, Glenmoor School, Greenpark School, Kendal School, Linwood Intermediate, Manning Intermediate and Richmond

School. Six schools would merge into three new schools - Burwood School would merge into Windsor School, Phillipstown School would merge with Woolston School, and L yttelton West School would merge into a new school on the Lyttelton Main site.

South New Brighton, which had been earmarked for merger, would remain open on its current site.

Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Waitaha and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori - one of which had been earmarked for relocation - would both remain open on their current sites.

Three schools in New Brighton will find out their fate at a later date. Ms Parata said two new proposals on the future of North New Brighton, Central New Brighton and Freeville schools would be

consulted on together.

Ms Parata said the Government had listened to parents, schools and communities throughout the proposal process, and as a result had made some further changes to the interim decisions.

The mergers and closures will take effect from January 2014, with the exception of the Lyttelton West and Lyttelton Main, which will merge in May 2014.

The decision on the merger of Freeville and North New Brighton schools was deferred following the decision to keep South New Brighton open.

It had been proposed that South New Brighton would merge with Central New Brighton - but the latter school would now either be closed or merged with Freeville and North New Brighton, on the North New Brighton site.

“While I am conscious this delays the decision making process for these three schools and their communities, it’s important we work to get this right,” Ms Parata said.

Of the schools to be closed, Glenmoor, Greenpark, and Richmond all have rolls of fewer than 50 children. Kendal has 66 children on its roll, Linwood has 131, Manning had 156 and Branston Intermediate 180.

Ms Parata said parents had a choice about where children at those schools would receive their Year 7 and 8 education.

However, it had been decided that Hornby High would provide Year 7-8 education for Branston Intermediate students, Hillmorton High would provide it for Manning Intermediate, and Linwood College would provide it

for Linwood Intermediate.

Ms Parata said the Ministry of Education would work closely with those secondary schools to ensure they were in a position to provide the Year 7-8 curriculum from next January.

“We acknowledge change can be hard, but parents will be supported in making decisions about their child’s future education and there are plenty of options available to them,” she said.

“The face and make-up of greater Christchurch has, and will continue to change dramatically due to the earthquakes, and the education sector must respond to those changes.”

Ms Parata said the merged Lyttelton school, which will be housed in a newly built school on the Lyttelton Main site, would initially operate from the Lyttelton

West and St Joseph sites while the Lyttelton Main site was cleared for the new school to be built.

“The delayed date of May 2014 for this to take effect will allow the merged school to operate over two sites instead of three, which will be more convenient.”

Ms Parata said there were about 2100 children across the 16 schools that would close or merge - about 3 per cent of the nearly 72,000 children in greater Christchurch schools.

“I would like to thank parents, teachers, principals and school communities for the feedback they provided during this process. In making these decisions, I am mindful families in greater Christchurch have already been through a lot and I expect that today’s announcement will provide some certainty.”

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, May 30, 2013

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Teen’s care ‘below standards’

By Matthew Theunissen Care for a troubled teenager fell below expected standards on the night she set fire to a family’s home and killed a woman, an inquest has been told.

On January 19, 2009, 16-year-old Tonya Bennett doused a sweatshirt with highly-potent alcohol and set it alight inside Lynette Chapman’s Pukekohe home, even though she knew the mother of three was home by the sound of a television upstairs.

Bennett used to go out with one of Ms Chapman’s sons and there was animosity between the pair, but there was none between Bennett and his mother, who was left with no escape, the inquest heard.

In 2010 Bennett was sentenced to 11 and a half years imprisonment after pleading guilty to murder and two counts of arson, and her 19-year-old accomplice was sent to jail for two years for manslaughter and arson.

An inquest into Ms Chapman’s death began in Auckland District Court yesterday, which heard evidence from expert witness Ian Lambie, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at the University of Auckland.

He said supervision on the night of the fire fell below expected standards, in particular because the woman charged with looking after Bennett, who was employed by charitable trust YouthLink, had taken her two young children with her to Bennett’s Child, Youth and Family (CYF) house.

The woman knew this was against company policy, but did it anyway because her husband was working late and couldn’t look after them.

“I think potentially ... having the

two children present compromised her ability to provide good supervision and care of the young person,” Mr Lambie said.

The inquest was told that landline phones had been removed from Bennett’s house because she had previously assaulted a youth worker with one.

However, Mr Lambie said the overall care provided by CYF and YouthLink was appropriate.

The caregiver, who has interim name suppression, said she found Bennett and about five other young people drinking on the porch the evening before the fire.

They were clearly intoxicated and had a nearly-empty box of premixed drinks and a tall bottle of spirits.

Alcohol was not allowed at the property so the caregiver told Bennett that her friends had to leave and the alcohol would be taken away.

“Tonya responded with extreme verbal abuse and graphic swearwords,” the woman said.

Bennett left without saying where she was going, but returned later that night with two males.

Later, she heard voices that sounded panicked.

She went outside and saw the house across the road, which she knew belonged to Bennett’s ex-boyfriend, burning fiercely.

Bennett disappeared into the night while the caregiver spoke to police.

YouthLink clinical supervisor Diana Bush told the inquest that Ms Chapman had ben “very welcoming and very kindly disposed towards Tonya, and Tonya was grateful for Lynette’s openness.”

The inquest before Coroner Morag McDowell is set down for three days.

- APNZ

• Fatal crash At least one person is dead after a collision between a car and a truck near Kaikoura. Emergency services were called to the scene at Hapuku, approximately 15km north of Kaikoura on State Highway One. - apnz

• Trucks collide Two trucks blocked State Highway 4 in the central North Island following a crash yesterday morning.

Emergency services crews and heavy vehicle equipment worked to clear the trucks that collided about 500 metres south of Raurimu, north of Mt Ruapehu at 3am. No one was injured.

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• Shaken awake Christchurch was shaken awake by a magnitude 4 earthquake yesterday morning. The quake, which struck at 6.54am at a depth of 14km, was centred 5km east of the city, GeoNet said.

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Methven resident Wihan Fonternel has had to change the landscaping at his house to cope with heavy flooding due to poor stormwater drainage.

Flooding forces family from home

By Susan Sandys Poorly designed stormwater drainage is forcing a Methven family out of their home.

Mum Wentz Fonternel said she was shocked to find in heavy rain earlier this month water running through her front yard and into the foundation grates of the house. It flowed like a river into the back yard and garden shed, damaging a lawnmower and log splitter.

“I’m not going to stay here, what if the next time it happened your house is going to be in the middle of the street,”

Mrs Fonternel said. She was helped by her husband Andre and 17-year-old son Wihan to later move landscaping rocks in the garden, so next time it rains heavily the water flows easily through the front and back yard instead of pooling in the front yard.

“It was unbelievable eh, I have never seen anything like it,” Wihan said of the flooding.

The family had been in Methven for a few months. They were renting and planning to settle in the town, and were now urgently trying to find a home to buy so they could move out.

Nearby resident George Currie

has been fighting a battle for several years to try and get the Ashburton District Council to fix the problem.

The issue is a lake develops in an area where Mackie Street, Barkers Road, Kilworth Street and Hall Street converge, and water flows into residents’ front yards.

Mr Currie is calling for the council to not only fix the problem but to pay for it itself and not lump the cost onto Methven ratepayers. The flooding happened in heavy rain several times per year.

Mr Currie said it occurred due to the poor design of a bubble grate on Mackie Street and

A row has erupted over West CoastTasman MP Damien O’Connor’s criticism of a Government decision to grant a mine access agreement to Bathurst Resources.

Conservation Minister Nick Smith last week approved Bathurst’s application to access conservation land at Denniston for its proposed Escarpment Mine.

Mr O’Connor and Labour’s conservation spokeswoman Ruth Dyson responded that the Government had missed an opportunity to allow conservation groups and Bathurst to reach a compromise.

“Coasters deserve better from the Government than a quick-fix deal that might open the door to further legal challenge,” said Mr O’Connor last week.

However, it’s been revealed that three weeks earlier Mr O’Connor wrote to Dr Smith urging him to “take whatever action you can to support Bathurst mining and the future of the Westport community”.

West Coast-based National List MP Chris Auchinvole yesterday labelled Mr O’Connor’s “political game playing” over the mine “a disgrace” and “disservice to the West Coast”.

“This hypocrisy in urging the minister to support Bathurst one day, and then damning the mine when he does it the next, shows he is more interested

in playing politics than doing what is right for the West Coast.” Mr O’Connor knew that if Dr Smith had not made his decision before May 24, Forest & Bird would have had another opportunity to drag out the submissions and appeals process, Mr Auchinvole said.

The Crown Minerals Act changed on May 24, meaning the minister would have had to publicly consult over his decision.

Mr O’Connor’s joint statement last week accused the Government of “riding roughshod over the process”.

Mr Auchinvole said that could only mean Mr O’Connor wanted the process, which had already gone on for more than four years, to be further drawn out.

“The worrying part about Mr O’Connor’s mixed messages is that it adds more uncertainty over Labour’s mining policies. Labour’s Environment spokesperson Maryan Street is on the public record saying ‘leave the coal in the hole’.

“West Coast mining has no future with these sorts of statements if Labour forms a government with the Greens.”

However, Mr O’Connor said yesterday that he had not criticised Dr Smith’s decision but how the minister announced it.

“The way he went up the hill (to Denniston) grandstanding and raising the level of profile, when all the company needed was the sign-off, unfortunately over-politicised and provoked

the people who had concerns about the whole process.” Mr O’Connor acknowledged the mine couldn’t proceed without the access agreement. However, he said the minister might have jeopardised a possible deal between Bathurst and conservationists that could have prevented ongoing court action. He understood Bathurst had been negotiating with Forest & Bird and other opponents to set aside areas of the licence for protection.

He denied he was being hypocritical by urging the minister to act, then criticising him for doing so.

“I have always supported this project and supported low-key progress to get it under way.” When asked what Labour had done to assist the mine, he said he had done everything he could and Labour had had meetings with the parties involved.

He denied that Labour opposed mining or that more land would be locked up if the Greens became part of a Labour-led government.

The National Government’s “incompetent oversight” of Solid Energy had led to hundreds of job losses on the Coast.

The Government had been desperate to get runs on the board with the mining industry, following the debacle over its proposal to mine national parks, Mr O’Connor said.

Dr Smith batted off Opposition questions in Parliament about the access agreement by producing Mr O’Connor’s May 2 letter to him.

- APNZ

Brothers battle for compensation

By Matthew Backhouse Two brothers who suffered horrific injuries in separate army training accidents could be nearing the end of their twodecade battle for compensation.

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman yesterday said he was keeping an open mind about whether the Government would pay compensation to former soldiers Damien and George Nepata - and a decision could be made within weeks.

Damien Nepata received burns to 40 per cent of his body when the Scorpion tank he was driving crashed, rolled and caught fire during training at Waiouru in July 1994.

The accident came five years after his brother was paralysed in an army training accident in Singapore. George Nepata broke his neck when he was dropped head-first by the soldiers who were carrying him up a slope on a stretcher.

Both men received ACC payments and other entitlements, but they have never been compensated by the Government.

A select committee inquiry in 2003 found the men had received the “bare minimum” and deserved compensation above their legal entitlements.

But the Government at the time said there was no legal basis for compensation

in addition to the ACC they received.

Damien Nepata, who is continuing to petition for compensation, made a short but emotional appearance before Parliament’s Maori affairs select committee yesterday.

He said the road to recovery had been extremely difficult, and it would have been made “a hell of a lot easier” with compensation.

“At the end of the day, that’s all we wanted. Support is nice, but some meaningful advocacy and some meaningful actions behind words is all we were looking for, and it’s all we still are looking for.

“And not just for us, but for every soldier, sailor and airman - every person that works for their country that comes after us.” Mr Nepata said for eight years he had to live on 80 per cent of his salary, about $300 a week, before he was able to return to work.

His brother had been through huge psychological trauma and even had to pay for his own wheelchair, but had managed to raise a family, including a daughter who was now in the air force.

Maori Affairs committee chairman Tau Henare said the committee was likely to recommend compensation for the brothers - and he would personally urge Dr Coleman to consider the men’s case.

“I think that somebody needs to go in to

bat for these brothers.”

Dr Coleman said he had asked his officials for a full report on the men’s injuries and compensation. He would also consider the views of the committee.

“I’m approaching it with an open mind.

I have enormous sympathy for the impact these injuries have had on their lives, and we want to make sure that they’ve been treated lawfully and fairly.”

Dr Coleman said he did not want to put a timeline on any decision, but it could be within weeks.

“They’ve been waiting over 20 years now, so we just want to wait and get all the facts. I’m not making any commitments at this stage, but I’ve asked the officials for advice.”

Asked if a pay-out would set a precedent, Dr Coleman said a number of factors had to be taken into account. “The bottom line is these guys have to be treated fairly.”

Defence Force Chief of Personnel Brigadier Howard Duffy said the army was very sympathetic to the brothers.

“I’ve been in the army for 30 years and never, ever heard of two tragedies like that happening to siblings.”

But he said there was no legal basis for extra compensation, and any more pay-outs would have to be made ex gratia - which was a matter for the Government.

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a poorly constructed grate at the corner of Barkers Road and Hall Street. He said water flowing into the bubble grate comes back out again, and water flowing into the Barkers Road grate also comes up the Mackie Street bubble grate.

Stormwater piping needed to be installed underground to fix the problem.

The council recently said it would cost Methven ratepayers about $250,000 for a complete fix, or less for an alternative which would give some relief.

Council staff were in a Civil Defence exercise yesterday and not available to comment.

Dunedin internet users have better wi-fi security than Auckland and Wellington, making them harder for computer hackers to access. NetSafe research showed Dunedin residents do the best job of using security measures to protect their wireless networks, compared with the other centres where more networks had little or no security.

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• Murderer on run A convicted murderer remains on the run from police. Police have appealed for any sighting of Dunedin man George Charles Trounson (41), who is wanted on a warrant to be recalled to prison, Acting Senior Sergeant Dave Scott said yesterday. Trounson, described as being of solid build and about 177cm tall, has eluded authorities since January. “Don’t approach him, just let us know about him,” Sgt Scott said. -APNZ

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Syria conflict spillover fears rise Fears of spillover from the Syrian conflict are growing after three Lebanese soldiers were killed near the border and Russia insisted it would deliver sophisticated weapons to the regime in Damascus.

Syria’s top rebel commander gave Hezbollah, the powerful Lebanese Shi’ite movement, a 24-hour ultimatum to stop fighting alongside regime forces or else they would hunt them down, “even in hell”.

Separately, Israel warned Russia it would “know what to do” if the delivery of the anti-aircraft missiles went ahead, as its soldiers treated “wounded” civilians in a simulated chemical weapons attack.

The tensions rose after the European Union lifted an embargo on weapons to Syria’s rebels, earning a cautious response from the opposition and angry condemnation from Russia.

Moscow said the EU decision, which maintains sanctions against the Syrian regime while allowing the supply of weapons to the insurgents, would “directly harm” peace efforts.

But it said it would go ahead with controversial plans to deliver the S-300 missiles to Syria, saying they were part of existing contracts.

“We consider these supplies a stabilising factor,” Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said, adding they could act as a deterrence against foreign intervention.

Israel has strongly objected to

the delivery of the weapons, and its defence minister warned the Jewish state would respond to any such shipment.

“The deliveries have not taken place, and I hope they do not. But if, by misfortune, they arrive in Syria, we will know what to do,” said Moshe Yaalon.

Israel has reportedly carried out at least three strikes against Syria since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad erupted in March 2011, apparently targeting weapons sites.

On the ground, the conflict has already spilled over into Lebanon, and in the latest incident three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an attack near the Syrian border.

The army said the attack came near Arsal, a town in north-eastern Lebanon where most residents back the Syrian uprising.

And in the eastern Lebanese town of Hermel, a Hezbollah stronghold, security sources said six rockets apparently fired from Syria landed in the area throughout the day, wounding seven people.

Hezbollah is allied with the Syrian regime and fighting alongside the army against rebels, including in the central Syrian town of Qusayr, where it has lost dozens of men.

Its role has raised fears that Lebanon could be dragged into the Syrian war, and rebel chief Salim Idriss warned his fighters would respond within 24 hours if the group failed to halt its intervention.

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• Quintuplets healthy A US couple originally from Mexico is in for five times the joy – and a daunting number of diaper changes – after welcoming quintuplets. Officials at University of Utah Hospital say Guillermina Garcia gave birth to three girls and two boys on Monday. Doctors predict they will grow up completely healthy. Fewer than 10 quintuplet sets are born each year in the United States. – AP

• Myanmar unrest Houses and mosques have been set ablaze by mobs in a town in eastern Myanmar after a Buddhist woman was allegedly “torched” by a Muslim man, authorities say, in a fresh bout of religious violence. An ethnic Shan-Muslim man was arrested after he “torched” a woman selling petrol, a police officer in the Shan State capital of Lashio said under the condition of anonymity. A town official confirmed the arrest of the Muslim man who he said had “torched a woman with petrol”. A curfew was imposed to disperse angry mobs of local people – including Buddhist monks – who had “destroyed some houses and mosques”, the official added.

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In this still image taken from video, rescue workers cut away parts of a sewage pipe where a newborn baby was trapped in Pujiang in east China’s Zhejiang province.

China newborn rescued from sewage pipe A newborn baby boy has been rescued from a sewage pipe in a Chinese apartment building after being flushed down a toilet.

“Fortunately the baby survived.

But the person (who abandoned him) is still suspected of attempted murder,” said an unnamed police officer, according to the official news portal hangzhou. com.cn. Residents in Jinhua, in the eastern province of Zhejiang,

called firefighters after hearing the two-day-old baby crying in the fourth-floor squat lavatory, the report said.

Attempts to pull him out failed, so rescuers sawed away a section of the 10-centimetre diameter pipe with the baby inside and took him to a local hospital.

Firefighters and doctors spent nearly an hour taking the tube apart piece by piece with pliers

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condition, the report says.

Police are looking for his parents, it said.

Chinese families traditionally have a preference for sons, but babies born out of wedlock are sometimes abandoned because of social and financial pressures.

The country’s one-child policy can also mean heavy fines for couples who have more than one baby.

– AFP

A freight train has derailed near the US city of Baltimore, triggering a fire and a massive explosion reportedly heard for miles around the city.

Television footage showed several train cars lying on their side amid flames and swirls of black and white smoke, with the remains of a truck that, according to reports, may have tried to cross the tracks as the train passed. The Baltimore County Police and Fire Department said there were no early indications of casualties. – AFP

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From the time he was found to when he was taken out, the baby was stuck in the tube for at least two hours, it added. The 2.3kg boy suffered some cuts to his face and limbs and his heart rate was low at one point. He was put in an incubator and was in stable

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New Zealand’s Reserve Bank will likely use its new macro prudential tools within the next six months to cool Auckland’s overheated housing market and follow up with interest rate rises, according to the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.

“The Reserve Bank will want to use and have to use macro pruden-

tial tools over the next six months,” Shamubeel Eaqub, principal economist at the institute, said at a briefing in Wellington yesterday. “I don’t think it’s going to be enough on its own.

From the beginning of next year, we expect the Reserve Bank to start raising interest rates, despite the fact that it’s a very blunt tool. They can’t allow the Auckland housing market to get away on them.”

The Reserve Bank has been looking

at ways to cool the heating property market in Auckland and keep tabs on the major residential rebuild in Canterbury, without lifting the yield attraction of the kiwi dollar, which has been kneecapping exporters and local manufacturers who compete with imported rivals.

The central bank will use its new tools in an attempt to limit new home lending rather than hit current borrowers which could hurt the economy,

Eaqub said. The bank’s new macroprudential measures would allow it to restrict the level of low-equity home loans.

Eaqub expects the central bank to raise the 2.5 per cent benchmark rate by 25 basis points in January, increasing it to 3.75 per cent by the end of 2014.

The New Zealand dollar slumped to 49.23 US cents in March 2009 and has since surged to above 87 US

cents, recently trading at 80.63 US cents.

“It will keep the kiwi high,” Eaqub said. He declined to forecast a level for the New Zealand dollar.

The Reserve Bank releases data on foreign currency positions and flows tomorrow that are likely to show the size of a recent intervention that governor Graeme Wheeler referred to at a select committee earlier this month.

– APNZ

Inspiring New Zealanders Mainfreight earnings growth stalls to take to the TEDx stage Mainfreight confirmed earnings growth stalled in its latest year, even as it achieved record sales, as the transport group struggles to bed down its European business in the face of a weak regional economy.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation fell 0.5 per cent to $137.5 million in the 12 months ended March 31, in line with the company’s March guidance. Sales rose about 4 per cent to $1.88 billion. Net profit fell 18 per cent to $65.9 million after one-time charges of about $2 million versus one-time gains of $14.7 million a year earlier.

Mainfreight cemented its foothold in Europe in early 2011 with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Wim Bosman Group for 110 million euros plus earnouts. While the new

By Ben Chapman-Smith Some of New Zealand’s most inspiring leaders and thinkers are being lined up to take to the stage in Auckland for a local version of global speaking movement TEDx. Auckland will host its fourth TEDx event this August and organisers today announced the first three people who will be speaking at the event.

Those speakers are award-winning author and chef Robert Oliver, mayor of Otorohanga Dale Williams, and entrepreneur and founder of the Hika language programmes Sophie Tamati.

TEDx events are held in about 1200 cities worldwide and are a spin-off of the annual TED Conference, which started in California 25 years ago.

TED is founded on the catchphrase ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ and past speakers include Bill Gates, Al Gore, Jane Goodall and Sir Richard Branson.

Organiser Elliott Blade said TEDxAuckland 2013 would bring together some of the country’s most interesting minds for a full day of talks, discussions and learning.

“This year’s TEDxAuckland will present a diverse mix of familiar and emerging Kiwi thinkers who are sure to ignite some great action and conversation.

“New Zealand is a country founded upon ingenuity, innovation and courage, and it’s time that we celebrate our many talents,” Blade said.

Blade said he was looking to build on the momentum of last’s year sold-out event and further strengthen the relationship between New Zealanders and the TEDx platform.

Robert Oliver is a top chef and author of Me’a Kai: The Food and Flavours of the South Pacific, which he wrote written in an effort to connect the Pacific’s

business was expected to lift earnings, Mainfreight lost key trading accounts in its first 12 months of ownership while having to cope with poor trading conditions in the face of a European recession and bedding in the operations.

“This is our most challenging business unit, as we confront and guide the business through a series of issues – including high-margin earning customer losses, poor economic trading conditions and the transition from private ownership to being a contributing member of the Mainfreight Group,” the company said in a statement.

“In all geographical segments, excluding Europe, we have exceeded the revenue and EBITDA levels of the prior year,” it said.

Sales revenue in Europe was lit-

tle changed at 244.7 million euros while EBITDA tumbled 43 per cent to 9.46 million euros.

The company will pay a fullyimputed final dividend of 15 cents a share, making 27 cents for the year, up 3.8 per cent from last year’s payment. The shares last traded at $9.70 and have declined 17 per cent this year. The stock has a ‘buy’ rating and median price target of $12 based on a Reuters survey.

The company didn’t give detailed guidance for the current year. It said trading in the first two months reflected a similar pattern to 2012.

“This is of concern and reflects a softening in some of the economies where we are located, and the issues we are currently addressing in our Australian domestic operations,” it said.

– APNZ

Charges laid against former director

By Hamish Fletcher Robert Oliver agricultural and tourism sectors.

As mayor of Otorohanga, Dale Williams has maintained zero registered unemployment of people under age 25 in the town since November 2006. Williams has introduced an apprentice support scheme and 10 other youth initiatives.

Sophie Tamati is a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland who last year launched the Hika programs - iPhone and iPad apps designed to help students and teachers learn te reo Maori.

The apps translate words and phrases.

A complete speaker line up will be announced in July.

Tickets will be available for purchase from June 4 from The Edge for $70 to $90 plus booking fee.

– APNZ

A former director and owner of an Auckland media agency who allegedly used company money to “fund her lifestyle” is facing 23 deception and dishonesty charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.

Glenda Mary Wynyard, 48, was charged yesterday with 19 charges of causing loss by deception and four charges of dishonesty using a document.

Wynyard has lived in Australia since February 2011 and flew back into the country this week to face charges in the Auckland District Court.

Wynyard is the former director of The Media Counsel, which was an agency set up in 2005 that provided media placement, planning, public

relations and event management services. It was placed into liquidation in 2010 and before this employed 24 staff.

According to the SFO, The Media Counsel entered into an debt factoring agreement with Marac Finance in late 2008 which enabled it to get advances. This agreement is where someone passes invoices to a third party in return for a loan based on the funds that are due to come in.

About a year after entering this agreement, TMC signed on Aegis Media New Zealand to provide media buying services as TMC’s accredited agency.

This followed TMC losing its own industry accreditation, which meant it was unable to put advertising into publications on a client’s behalf, the SFO said. The SFO alleges that Wynyard directed about $2.4 million

of client invoice payments due to Aegis to pay the Marac debt factoring facility.

TMC’s liquidators, McDonald Vague, said in its latest report that it “concluded that the reason for the company’s failure lies solely with the director’s action of removing funds from the company to fund her lifestyle”.

SFO acting chief executive Simon McArley said the SFO was “backing that allegation” and would be “bringing some evidence around that”.

McDonald Vague’s complaint to the SFO sparked an investigation which began in May 2012.

In its latest report it says the company still owes creditors almost $2.5 million.

Wynyard will reappear in the Auckland District Court next month.

– APNZ

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Hard art intended to make people think

By Gabrielle Stuart Public speaking was miles outside the comfort zone for local artist Sarah Harper, but she rose to the challenge last week, giving a public talk at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

Her series You Shouldn’t Have Eaten the Chicken is on exhibition at the gallery until Sunday, and she said it was a great opportunity to explain the series.

“People often think I’m trying to ‘get at someone’ through my work, but this series comes from my own backyard – really it’s completely personal, which is what makes it terrifying to share.”

And although that means her paintings are often well outside of the box, her goal is simply to make people think.

“I like that challenge. I like paintings with a bit of depth, a bit of emotion and some psychology behind them. It’s hard art.

“There are so many different forms of art for people to buy and enjoy. Some people want to see beauty, and some people want to be challenged. If I can stir an emotion in somebody, I feel that I’ve succeeded.”

Life as a busy rural wife and mother means she often struggles to find the time to paint, but it’s the farm life around her that has the biggest impact on her art.

“I think that’s why rural people are more likely to ‘get’ my work.

“My art is my diary, and experiences like the big snow in 2006 had a profound impact on me. We were picking up bodies every day, and stuff like that stays with a farmer. My art changed after that.”

Life has changed since then and she said her next series would be a lot lighter.

“There may be a shift away from death for a while! I’m not a prolific painter, so creating a series is a very long process.

“It makes it tricky, because when you hang an exhibition you may have already moved on. I honestly don’t know what I’ll be producing at 60, and that’s what excites me most.”

Sarah Harper’s series You Shouldn’t Have Eaten the Chicken will be up at the Ashburton Art Gallery until Sunday.

Local artist Sarah Harper explained some of the stories behind her work at the Ashburton Art Gallery last week.

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By Gabrielle Stuart After individual performances with orchestras in New Zealand and across the world, string trio Tres Cordes are coming to Ashburton on June 9 as part of their first national tour.

The trio will perform in a concert hosted by the Ashburton Musical Club, and combine viola, cello and violin to bring a fresh sound to classical pieces.

Tres Cordes violinist Cathy Irons said she performed in Ashburton 12 years ago, and the audience made it a special visit.

“They were very warm and recep-

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ARIES (Mar 21st Apr 20th) There’s plenty of flirtatious energy in the air and an emphasis on phone calls, get-togethers, short trips and meetings, perhaps with others in your immediate environment. It’s a busy day, and one in which it may be easy to get side-tracked by something you read, surfing the internet. A social event could turn out to be enjoyable.

tive, and the responses were fantastic. I’ve waited for a long while for an opportunity to play there again, so when we began to plan the tour it was the first place I thought of.”

Ashburton will be the last town the trio visit on their regional tour, but with invitations to play overseas already arriving they’re not planning to get too settled.

They plan to continue playing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, but are hoping to explore more opportunities to play as a trio, she said.

“I enjoy the intimacy of playing with a small group of people. The orchestra is a big show of power

and incredible sound – a bit like a party. When just the three of us play it’s more like a conversation.”

The trio planned to perform popular works of Haydn, Schubert and Beethoven at the Ashburton concert, as well as some lesser known works including a piece by Kiwi composer Anthony Ritchie.

“We decided to work from our knowledge of the Baroque style of playing and apply it tastefully to the classical works. We use minimal vibrato and blend the sound together. The effect is a pure, luminous resonance of incredible beauty.”

The trio will perform at 2pm at the Sinclair Centre in Ashburton, and tickets cost $10.

– May 30 and 31 – Miss Saigon by the Variety Theatre of Ashburton to stage at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre to May 31. From the writers of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon is a stunning, intense love story featuring such musical hits as The Movie In My Mind and Last Night Of The World.

– To May 31 – NZQA exhibition Top Art opens at the Ashburton Domain hockey/cricket pavilion off Walnut Avenue, 3pm to 5pm. Entry is free.

– May 31 – Courier delivery to Ashburton Art Gallery to arrive before 3pm for Ashburton Society of Arts 49th annual exhibition entries.

– June 4 – Personal delivery to Ashburton Art Gallery from 10.30am to 2.30pm for Ashburton Society of Arts 49th annual exhibition entries.

– To June 4 – Methven artist Karen Smith exhibition, The Motatapu, at the Methven Heritage Centre.

– To June 6 – Christchurch artist Ira Mitchell-Kirk opens her exhibition A Time To Blossom at Terrace Downs Resort.

– June 9 – Ashburton Musical Club public concert with visiting artists, Tres Cordes, chamber music group. Afternoon tea served.

– June 10 – Official opening and presentations for Ashburton Society of Arts 49th annual exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery.

– June 11 to June 28 – Public viewing of Ashburton Society of Arts 49th annual exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery.

Every day 10am to 4pm and

evening viewing 4pm to 7pm.

– June 13 – Hypnotist Dave Upfold at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. A fundraiser for the Manio-O-Roto Kea Scouts. World renowned comedy stage hypnotist with one of the biggest crowd pulling reputations. Show 7pm, tickets $25 adults, children under 12 $15.June 22 – Ten Years of Song by the Mid Canterbury Choir, concert at 7pm, Ashburton Trust Event Centre, tickets at event centre and on line at ticketdirect. co.nz – June 26 – Ashburton Film Society evening The Reluctant Fundamentalist, 5.45pm at the Regent Cinema.

– July 6 – Rising Stars and Dame Malvina Major, 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Tickets $35 for adults and $20 for students.

– July 14 – Ashburton Musical Club, 2pm, Song and Dance arranged by Margaret Hawkey and Jennie Pike. Sinclair Centre, visitors welcome $5, afternoon tea served.

– Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.

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

GEMINI (May 22nd Jun 21st) You may be keen to forge ahead and explore new horizons.

However, just for today, you may be better clearing the decks and getting ahead with work which could cause problems further down the line.

When you have a clean slate, this is the time to consider new options and pull out all the stops to achieve a key goal.

CANCER (Jun 22nd - Jul 23rd) Try to steer a clear course through today’s array of mixed messages and uncertain thinking. The temptation may be to enjoy daydreaming, rather than getting anything practical done. No matter what you get up to, try to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.

An important piece of information that may have been missing could be found.

LEO (Jul 24th - Aug 23rd) There may be plenty of talk of a social event, but it might not happen unless you step in and take charge.

There’s an upbeat energy in the air which is excellent for all kinds of occasions, whether it be business or fun.

Take someone special out to lunch or get your partner out on a night on the town!

VIRGO (Aug 24th Sep 23rd) Personal rewards come through making the most of career opportunities.

It’s a good day for work-related matters, especially if you’re applying for a new job or attending an interview. Inspired ideas keep you on your toes, and may be the reason your boss or someone else in authority is so impressed with you.

Look for the signs.

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

Winners have two months to claim their prize.

Fountain Lakes’ foxiest ladies turn more than just heads when they go on an overseas trip and end up being the centre of their very own fairytale.

When foxy empty nester Kath Day-Knight wins the trip of a lifetime to a tiny European kingdom with her spoilt princess daughter Kim, she embarks on a fairy-tale adventure filled with power, love, lust and even a royal wedding. Accompanied by Kim’s second best friend, Sharon Strzelecki, they find themselves on a journey that will change their lives forever.

Winners of The Perks of Being a Wallflower DVDs are: Natasha Bell, Andy Ford, Grahame Kelly

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

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

Entries must be received no later than 9am, the following Wednesday.

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TAURUS (Apr 21st May 21st) The outlook for financial involvements with others is especially good. You may be in the mood to spend money for fun, or to make you feel better. While it’s a harmless idea, it might not provide much satisfaction, possibly because you may not be sure of what you really want. However, on the plus side, cash flow may improve.

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LIBRA (Sep 24th Oct 23rd) Perhaps a love interest has a treat in store for you. Your mind may not be with the here and now, but focused on the future or on plans that have an adventurous aspect.

If you’re thinking of going abroad, you may be busy learning a new language or planning your itinerary. Romance in faraway places is a possibility.

SCORPIO (Oct 24th - Nov 22nd) Domestic plans and home-based projects seem set to be successful. It’s a good time to splash out and consider investing in your property, or perhaps in a home business that may bring a good return later on. You may consider buying some exercise equipment.

Bright ideas about your financial future may also inspire.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23rd - Dec 21st) It’s a day for bright ideas and planning ahead. Two heads are better than one on this occasion, as negotiation and feedback may form crucial elements of a project. Getting the right information for the job pays off.

The social side of life is showing up.

It’s green lights for plenty of happy times with friends or a special someone.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22nd - Jan 20th) New beginnings at work may be crowned with success. There’s potential for something good to happen if you can be bold, speak up and present your ideas with confidence. If you have something to sell, you’ll probably do very well. Selling yourself should be easy if you’re attending an interview, which could result in a well paid job.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21st - Feb 19th) The Moon in your sign may bring a dose of fortune your way. Be bold and ask for whatever you want, as you may just get it.

There’s fun to be had. A light-hearted and easygoing approach makes for a lucky and lively day. Romance also looks likely and the ball is in your court so make the first move!

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PISCES (Feb 20th Mar 20th) The comforts of home may be clear on this a special day, not only because it’s a great place to be, but also because there is so much you can accomplish on your own turf.

The company of good friends or family brings sparkle. A hunch may pay off when thinking of a friend or loved one.

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ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, May 30, 2013

Forecast milk price set at $7/kgMS “We are maintaining our current season forecast but advising farmers to be cautious in managing their budgets as we have seen a sharp drop in milk volumes as a result of the drought, and recent declines in GlobalDairyTrade auction results,” chairman John Wilson said in a statement.

Chief executive Theo Spierings said Fonterra was currently preparing its budgets for 2014.

He said shareholders and unit holders should expect the strong uplift in international dairy powder prices to create “a more challenging environment” for Fonterra’s earnings

By Jamie Gray Fonterra Co-operative Group said its opening forecast farmgate milk price had been set at $7.00 per kg of milk solids for the 2013/14 season – up $1.20 on the current season – but that dairy commodity prices appeared to have peaked.

Fonterra said it was holding its current forecast farmgate milk price for the current season, which finishes tomorrow, at $5.80 per kg, and a forecast dividend of 32 cents per share, amounting to a cash payout of $6.12 for a fully shared-up farmer.

Theo Spierings

in the first half of the 2014 financial year. Economists said the increase in the milk price would provide a boost for the economy. The co-operative confirmed a higher advance rate schedule, with an opening rate of $5.00 per kg, reflecting the higher forecast for 2013/14.

The board will announce its forecast cash payout – which comprises the forecast farmgate milk price and dividend for the 2013/14 season – in July when Fonterra’s budget is approved.

Wilson said the higher forecast milk price for the new season reflected continuing strong interna-

tional prices for dairy. “The general consensus is that dairy commodity prices have peaked but will continue at or near current levels until the fourth quarter of 2013,” he said.

Wilson said a stronger forecast farmgate milk price, supported by improving cash flows and strong balance sheet, meant the co-operative was able to lift its advance rate for the new season to ensure farmers receive higher payments for their milk early in the season.

“A large proportion of our farmer shareholders have experienced drought conditions, which have had a significant impact on feed costs and

production, resulting in early drying off of their herds,” he said.

Chief executive Theo Spierings said the fundamental supply and demand balance had shifted because global milk production growth was slowing as a result of unfavourable weather conditions in many key milk production regions.

“Although we are seeing modest production growth in the United States recent cold conditions in Europe have had a negative impact on crops and dairy, and the outlook remains mixed,” he said.

Milk production growth in 2013 for the top 15 exporting countries

was projected at 0.5 per cent or 1.2 billion litres – well below the 1.8 per cent growth levels seen in 2012.

Westpac economists, in a market commentary, said the Fonterra announcement, combined with a forecast rebound in local production, meant 2013/14 was shaping up as a bumper season.

“Combined with the expected rebound in production, this is a sizeable boost to New Zealand Inc income,” the bank said. The $1.20 lift represented around a $2 billion boost for the economy or around 1 per cent of nominal gross domestic product.

– APNZ

Irrigation warning Methven winter feed winner ‘surprised’

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By Susan Sandys Neighbours looking over the fence encouraged farm manager Mark Hillier to enter the Methven A&P Association winter feed competition.

“It was the first time I have ever entered,” Mr Hillier said.

Those neighbours were admiring the state of Mr Hillier’s fodder beet crop and it seems they knew what they were talking about, as Mr Hillier ended up being named the competition’s winner.

Mr Hillier said he was surprised by the win.

“Because the competition in this area, the knowledge of all the farmers in this area, is pretty impressive.”

His secret to getting a good crop was examining research from the UK and New Zealand, which had provided information on the value of timing fertiliser and irrigation applications.

“You have to treat fodder beet almost as if it is a high value feed crop, if you treat it like a high value feed crop you will get the dry matter yield out of it.”

The crop needed to be precision drilled and was done by Brendan Moore.

“If you get the establishment you are halfway there,” Mr Hillier said.

Convener James Anderson said the annual competition, which was on Monday and Tuesday and had a prizegiving on Tuesday night, was well supported.

The quality of crops was “excellent”.

“Probably yields were back a wee bit but overall the standard was excellent,” Mr Anderson said.

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season,” she said. “If you put a dam in so the river can flow all year round, you fundamentally change the system and the species that have adapted to live in it.”

Assoc Prof Burford said species like barramundi, prawns and crabs relied on freshwater flows into gulf estuaries.

If that balance was upset, commercial fishers could see their catches decline.

She said the vast flat plains around the gulf flooded during the wet season, sometimes for months.

“I’m no farmer, but I’m not sure how good that would be for high-value crops like cotton,” Assoc Prof Burford said.

The University of Queensland’s Dr Chris McGrath warned that an irrigation scheme might not be economically viable at all.

The environmental law expert pointed to the Ord River Scheme in Western Australia as a case in point.

“If irrigation farming is viable and sustainable in the north, why wasn’t it developed back in the 1960s or 70s,” Dr McGrath said.

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Queensland’s government will need to tread carefully in opening the gulf country to irrigation farming, experts warn.

The state government announced this week that six water licences had been granted to farmers on the dry savannah plains around the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Resources Minister Andrew Cripps says licence holders will try to capture monsoonal rains in the wet season to create sustainable irrigated farms on the Flinders and Gilbert rivers.

If a CSIRO review of water volumes allows it, more water licences will be handed out.

But experts warn that the government will need to strike a very delicate balance if it wants sustainable farming.

Associate Professor Michele Burford, from Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute, says sustainability will depend on the volume of water taken from rivers and how it is taken out.

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Hamilton-based Aduro Biopolymers has devised a method for making bioplastic out of blood meal, a byproduct of the freezing works process.

And the company, which was spun out of the University of Waikato, is focused on taking its lead product, Novatein, to market within the next three to four years.

Acting chief executive Darren Harpur said the manufacturing process involved adding water and various agents to the blood meal – sourced from rendering companies – that altered its protein structure.

The “slurry” then goes into an extruder that processes it into plastic granules that will be sold as Novatein.

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Harpur said Aduro’s business model did not involve the company going any further than making the granules.

Instead, manufacturers will purchase Novatein and mould it into plastic products such as trays, containers and clips used in the horticultural industry.

Aduro secured investment from Wallace Corporation, one of the country’s biggest animal rendering firms, in February.

Harpur wouldn’t disclose how much was invested but said Wallace Corporation now held a 45 per cent stake in the company, with the balance being owned by WaikatoLink, the University of Waikato’s technology transfer organisation.

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Dairy company fined $40,000 A company that ran a large Taupo dairy farm has been fined $40,000 in a major animal cruelty case.

Earlier this month farm management company MilkPride Ltd pleaded guilty to underfeeding almost 400 cows.

During the Rotorua District Court trial earlier this month, the Crown dropped more than 600 charges against the company and its officers, after the company pleaded guilty to one representative charge of failing to provide proper and sufficient food to 392 cows.

The Crown had originally brought 625 charges relating to 1106 cows against the company, directors Ross Cottier and Murray Flett, general manager Craig Coote and regional manager Raymond Griffin.

All charges against the four men were dropped.

The charges stemmed from a Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry inspection of the Taharua Farm on Taharua Road near Taupo, Two of the Taharua Farm cows classified as at risk. which found evidence of cows a Crafar Group company that The ministry’s inspection started being underfed and ill. In 2008 MilkPride had brought about 5000 owned the farm and they entered on October 6, 2009, the day after bulls and cows plus the plant from into a sharemilking agreement. the Crafar companies went into

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Other winners on the night were Jan Harper, of Bluespur Butchery in Lawrence, who won the Telecomsponsored Help! I Need Somebody category.

As one of New Zealand’s first female butchers, Jan, who’s been in the industry since 1977, said it was a ‘dream come true’ when she opened her own business, Bluespur Butchery, in 2009.

As well as selling meat to the public, a big part of the business is processing for farmers and hunters.

A very successful exporter of animal byproducts from Waipukurau took away the Making it in Rural category, sponsored by Fly Buys Ltd. Angela Payne runs Agri-lab Co-Products Ltd (www.agri-lab.com).

Utilising animal parts that previously may have ended up in the offal-pit, the company specialises in placenta, glands, membranes, tendons and glandulars, with 90 per

cent of the product exported. This is shipped all over the world as raw products for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplements markets.

Kylie Stewart of Rangitikei Farmstay was announced as the winner of the Stay, Play, Rural Award, sponsored

by Access Homehealth Ltd. Her 1500acre farm has been in the family since 1901 and Kylie has breathed new life into many of the old buildings to create attractive accommodation for up to 19 guests at a time who come from all over the world to get a taste of New Zealand rural life with farm tours, horse treks, clay bird shooting and shearing and mustering demonstrations on offer. (www. rangitikeifarmstay.co.nz).

The judging panel also decided this year to give a special Rural Women NZ Encourgement Award. This went to Lee Lamb, a young farming woman who lives in Waikaia, Southland.

As her children grew, and unable to find New Zealand farm-themed books to read to them, Lee decided to

write and illustrate her own. A selftaught writer and painter, Lee was also determined to have her books printed in New Zealand. She now has four titles: On the Farm Shearing, On the Farm Autumn Muster, On the Farm Milking Time and On the Farm Harvest.

Mrs Evans said running a successful business anywhere in today’s competitive economy was not easy. “It takes time, commitment, money and a passion to succeed. And, of course, you have to have the initial idea to get started.

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The logisitics of running a business away from a centralised urban area can throw up hurdles such as access to prompt transport and communication – not to mention extra costs of freight and postage. All our winners have jumped those hurdles.”

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SCOREBOARD Results

Sharon Bradford-75, Hilary Lovett, Pauline Bell- 76, Jenny Williams-77 Nearest The Pins: No. 4 Gabites: Pauline Bell, No 8 House of Travel Ashburton: Sally Lemon, No.12 Lynn’s Small Salon:Maryanne Urquhart No. 14 Todds of Ashburton:Helen Argyle , 2nd Shot to Green: Janice Dunlop

Golf Aorangi South Canterbury Golf Women’s Open Pennants May 27 Zone 1 (Geraldine) Mayfield 1 10 versus Methven 7 Rakaia 1 10 versus Ashburton 1 7 Tinwald 1 10 versus Geraldine 1 7 Zone 2 (Geraldine) Geraldine 2 8.5 versus Tinwald 2 8.5 Rakaia 2 13 versus Ashburton 2 4 Pleasant Point 1 12 versus Mayfield 2 5 Zone 3 (Timaru) Timaru 11 versus Fairlie 6 Temuka 10.5 versus Pleasant Point 2 6.5 Maungati 12 versus North Otago 1 5 Zone 4 (Gleniti) Waimate 10.5 versus North Otago 2 6.5 Tokarahi 14 versus Lower Waitaki 3 Gleniti 14 versus St. Andrews 3.

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A Grade 0-19 1st Peter McLauchlan with 39 points; 2nd Ian Beach with 37 points; 3rd Mike Gray with 36 points; 4th = Owen Everest, Murray Anderson and Brian Waller with 35 points.

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C Grade 28+ 1st Bill Gates with 43 points; 2nd = Trevor Kerr, Bob Collins and Arnold Rushton with 36 points; 5th Bernie Caldwell with 35 points; 6th Graham Taylor with 34 points.

Two’s: Roger Duff, Peter McLauchlan and Stewart Dunlop.

Ashburton Golf Club Women’s Section May 21 Rnd 1 Smallbone Trophy, Rnd 2 Bermaline Cup Sharon Bradford-33, Wendy Parr-32, Hilary Ward-29 Tuesday May 28th, 2013 Rnd 1 Tucker Salver

Nine Hole Section May 23 Stableford- Sue Letham – 15.

Mayfield Golf Club May 25 Winners: Four Ball Best Ball (Pairs): Andrew Lake and Stuart Wilson nett 61, Ted Ralston and Logan Tasker 65, Richard Spicer and Ian Hoskin 66.

2nd & 3rd Four Ball Winners: Steve King and Paul Grant; Terry Kingsbury and Bill Allan Nearest Pins: Aon Insurance Brokers No 2: Not Struck; Bayleys Real Estate No 11: Not Struck; Marilyn Cross Property Brokers No 5: Brian Fielder; ANZ No 14: Andrew Lake; ATS 2nd Shot No 9 and No 18: Terry Kingsbury Two’s: Andrew Lake Ash Vegas Player of the Day: Richard Spicer 84-1272; Nett Eagle No 17: Not Struck Next Week: 3rd Stableford and 5th Kerr.

Methven Golf May 25 ISTAS Winner: John Robinson 58 points Senior: Alister Maxwell 76-6-70 by lot; Intermediate: Jeremy Johnson 82-14-68; Junior A: Peter Harper 89-18-71 by lot; Junior B: John Robinson 93-25-68 Other Good scores, 69 Athol McAlpine 70 Stuart Wilson Dale Fisher Phil Elliott 71 Simon Hampton Dayle Lucas 72 Rob Fensom Bob Ilton David Gorman K J McCloy Twos, C J Middleton Alister Maxwell Bernard Walsh Barry Wackwitz (2) Eric Meaclem David Gorman Mike Harris Dayle Lucas (2) Tony Worsfold Piers Rolton Nearest the Pins #4 Arabica: Keith Middleton; #6 Terrace Downs: Dan Van der Salm; #13 Ski Time: Dayle Lucas; # 17 Hunters Wines: Tony Worsfold The Blue & Brown Pubs 2nd shot # 14: Jeremy Johnson Top Notch 4 Square Supermarket best nett: John Robinson 68 by lot; Aqua Japanese Restaurant 2nd nett: Jeremy Johnson 68; Golf Club Best gross: Dayle Lucas 75

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ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street Consultancy House.

9.30am. M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Beginners class, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

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

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

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

10.00am. ST DAVID’S UNI0N CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.30am. MID CANTERBURY NEW COMERS NETWORK. New Comers coffee morning group. McDonald’s Ashburton.

10.45am. M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Qigong exercises, newcomers welcome. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

1.00pm. ASHBURTON SCOTTISH SOCIETY INDOOR BOWLS. Bowls afternoon new and old members welcome.

Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

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

1.15pm. WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Mahjong - beginners welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip St. 7.30pm. GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. learn to dance. All welcome. Pipe band hall, Creek Road.

TOMORROW FRIDAY MAY 31 9.00am. ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training the hall. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.00am. ST ANDREWS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Drop in centre, St Andrews Anglican Church Hall, cnr Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

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

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

2.00pm. CAVENDISH CLUB. Library Circle, 31 Tancred Street.

7.30pm. S.P.C.A. FUNDRAISER. Quiz - team entries to Brian 308 9818 or 021 144 8123. $5 per head, 4 in a team. M.S.A. Havelock Street.

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies Stroke Round May 27 Judith Smith nett 74, Joyce VanDerHeide 76, Joan Undy 79, Pat Bell 80, Di Bell 81 on C/b from Kirsty McAuliffe 81 Nearest The Pins: Sponsored by No. 6 – Stables Family Restaurant Not Struck: No12. - Hair by Mac & Maggie Maureen Colville: No. 2: 2nd Shot – Pat Bell: No. 16: 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure – Valda Johnston Two’s – None 9 Hole Ladies Stroke Round Madge Sherriff nett 37 May 25 Medal Senior: Randall Feutz 68 c/b Evan Pearce 68, Paul Boon 69, Nigel Heney 70 b/l. Intermediate: Rod Harris 67,Dave Cockburn 71, Warren Eddington 71, Bruce Collins 73, Tony Clarke 73. Junior: Bryan Shanks 72, Wayne Ross 74, Kerry Whiting 75, Eddie Tulip 76, Dave Horrell 77 b/l. Women: Sue Newman 78, Helen Briggs 82 b/l. Nearest the pin: Tinwald Liquorland # 2; Bryan McFarlane . Gluyas Ford # 6; John Smitheram. Stirling Sports # 12; Dave Horrell.

Ideal Electrical Supplies # 16; Lucas McGee. Two’s: Michael Thomas, Evan Pearce, Bryan Shanks, Nigel Heney, Randall Feutz, John Smitheram. Eagle; # 14 Josh Smith. Net Eagle; # 18 not struck.

Shooting Coronation Smallbore Rifle Club May 27 A big night for Tyro shooters last week Paul Skinner, Nathan Olsen and Nikita Begbie the stand out shooters. Conor Power 84.1, Emma Smith 74.0, Morgan Smith 76.0, Emma Waite 80.0, Jared Ward 73, Paul Skinner 94.3 & 91.3, Jacob Skinner 47 & 62. Ben Wakelin 68, Chris Tull 40 & 76, Jaden Tull 72 & 84.1, Nathan Olsen 88.1, Adriaan Dupris 80.2 & 84.1, Liam O’Reilly 83, Simon O’Reilly 77.1, Caty Bradford 64, Nikita Begbie 88.1, Tom McAndrew 72, Hamish Sheate 80, Connor Hydes 84, Liam Hydes 79, James Sheate 70.1, Erin McLaren 84, Murray Cook 80, On Monday it has to be said the scores were

pretty ordinary. Most shooters were catching up on Springfield shield and Tucker trophy cards Steve and Savanna McArthur held the top places. Heather Ross continues to improve. Savanna McArthur 97.4 & 93.1, Steve McArthur 197.9 & 98.4, Kate Taylor 93.3, Logan McArthur 78, Sandy Collett 96.5 & 94.3, Heather Ross 90.1, Nick Squires 94.3 & 96.5, T.J. Stewart 95.5 & 193.7, Mark Stewart 96.3 & 192.9, Bill Rankin 93.3 & 97.2, Dean Smith 94.2, Bryan Hunter 190.4 & 99.4, Murray Cook 73, Brian Hawksby 95.2 & 95.3, Alex Watson 86.2, Erin McLaren 81.0, Graeme McLaren 88.2 & 86.

Mayfield Rifle Club 27th May D McLintoch 70.0, B Gallagher 87.1, Pip McLintock 94.3, Shane Bartlett 96.2, Phillippa Fleming 95.1, Alan Wakelin 98.5, 95.5, John Fleming 99.4, 98.5, Brent Austin 90.3, Carl Nordqvist 95.2, 98.4, Martin Fleming 98.5, 100.8.

Volleyball Robbie’s Bar & Bistro Volleyball May 20 Silver Fern Farms v Team Havoc 3-0, Atomics v Team Mega 0-3, Wondars v Misfits 0-3, Social Quads v Ssaalltt 0-3, 4 Play v Scared hitless 3-0, Set, Play v S & Giggles 0-3. Play of the night goes to Nikita from Wondars Robbie’s Bar & Bistro Volleyball Results May 27 Misfits v Ssaalltt 1-2, Silver Fern Farms v Set, Play 1-2, Scared hitless v Team Havoc 1-2, S & Giggles v Team Mega 3-0, Social Quads v 4 Play 0-3, Atomics v Wondars 3-0. Play of the night goes to TJ from Ssaallt

Draws Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women June 4 Putting Round Draw Steward: Janice Dunlop – 308 3910, Tuesday Starters: Wendy Suttie and Janice Dunlop No 1 Tee 10.00 H. Argyle, M Bean, W. Carter 10.06 D. Hinton, K. Congdon, J. McKeown 10.12 P. Bell, A. Grant, B. Cameron

10.18 S. Lemon, J. Dunlop, W. Suttie 10.24 C. Trott, H. Lovett No 7 Tee 10.18 W. Parr, A. Hunt, F. Matsinger 10.24 B. Turton, M. Stoddart, E. Langford No 10 Tee 10.00 S. Simpson, H. Trott, H. Benke 10.06 R. Fail, R. Bennett, C. Ness 10.12 J. Welch, J. Williams, B. Gregory 10.18 M. Urquhart, H. Robertson, K. Green Nine Hole Men and Women’s Section Thursday June 6 Eclectic Rnd 2, Stroke Report 9.45 a.m.

Nine Hole Convenors – Carolyn King 308 7022 and Carol O’Reilly 308 8758 Saturday June 1 Queens Birthday Teams istas, disc draw - mixed All women players welcome to join weekend ladies Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies June 4 L.G.U. 1st Foundation Cup: 1st Betty McBride Trophy (B3) Starters: A. Dwan & D. Sharplin: Cards: B. Cochrane & D. Lowe Tea Duties: a.m. N. Burrowes: p.m. B. Jackson & J. Undy Please note 10am start No.1 10.00a.m.: P. Bishop, J. Undy, M. Kennedy: 10.05 M. Colville, R. Kinvig, P. Bell: 10.10 A. Dwan, D. Sharplin, M. Smith No. 7. 10.00 a.m.: D. Lowe, M. Bennett, D. Bell: 10.05. C. Linney, K. McAuliffe, J. VanderHeide No. 10. 10.00 B. Cochrane, V. Prendergast, S. Durry: 10.05 B. Harris, L. Glassey, B. O’Neill: No. 13. 10.00a.m.: D. Wellman, P. McLauchlan, P. Ellis: 10.05 S. Young, S., Vucetich, B. Jackson 9 Holes: Par Round: No. 1. 10.15: G. Whipp, M. Sherriff: 10.20. K. Young, N. Burrowes, J.Cartwright June 1 Eagles Golfing Society stableford: The morning players will have a clubhouse draw for an 8 am start. Players are asked to report 15 minutes prior to tee off times.

Starters; am, B Collins. pm, L Jackson, D. Gill.

Cards; Match committee.

House Duty: House Committee No 1 Tee. 12.30, R Harris, A Pierce, R Bruce, E Tulip. 12.36, D Gill, B Collins, L Jackson. No 10 Tee .12.30, S Kennedy, P Marshall, B Shanks, D Green. 12.36, R Feutz, W Mason, M Fechney, A Moore. 12.42, T McAndrew, O Everest, R Shearer, E Jackson. No 13 Tee. 12.30, J Peacock, E Collins, J Beardsley. 12.36, S Lane, B Kirdy, J VanderHeide.

CLUB NEWS All good news on the artificial green, playing very well and everyone enjoying the Tuesday and Friday Roll Ups. Friday Triples results were 1st Tinwald Trio 2nd GT’s Cruisers and 3rd Ron’s Lot. Well done to these teams as the competition is hotting up so come along and join in. Also note we have Winter Subs available. AGM was held Monday night and new office bearers are president Murray Palmer, vice-president and ladies selector Sandra Holdem and men’s selector Graham Bishop. A smaller attendance due to inclement weather but well done to the members that braved the cold. Just proves our club is in good heart and is enjoyed by all the members. That’s all for the moment talk to you next week.

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Next Saturday, medal round blue tees, semi final Harry Maw Monday 3rd June Toyota cup.

A delicious meal at the Stables restaurant preceded the monthly meeting of the dahlia circle. The annual general meeting then followed.

Owing to the resignation of the President, our Patron, Graham Gunn, took the chair and Alison Donald the Secretary/Treasurer.

Our finances look in good health so we found no need to increase the subscriptions.

There had been three resignations during the past year and seven new members have joined with us. We welcome you all.

Alison wrote a very complete report on our year’s activities for us and this was then read by Graham; thank you Alison.

The election of officers then followed - Patron, Graham Gunn, President, Graham Gunn (1 year appointment only, Secretary/ Treasurer, Alison Donald, (1 year appointment only); these two positions of secretary and treasurer to become separate entities next year; Vice Presidents, Bev Cornwall and John Hooweg, Committee, Pat Tarbotton and Dorothy Hastings. Raffle Convenor and Librarian, Judith Ineson, Hostess Convenor, Alison Donald, Publicity Officer, Bev Cornwall. As the president had resigned these is not a position for Past President.

Spence Cornwall reminded us that we are now 21 years old and still have two foundation members in Graham and Alison.

The committee is to hold a meeting shortly to decide on what we should do to celebrate this occasion and also plan the programme for the next season.

Trophies were then presented by Graham and Alison. It was excellent to see some of our new members gaining trophies and others doing so well with good points.

Alistair Davey gave us a very comprehensive report from the National Committee meeting. Judges have appointed for the Nelson show next February. Also in future any vase showing the black aphid will be removed from the show bench and disqualified before judging takes place. Three new classes are to be added to the schedule and one dahlia has been reclassified. Graham then closed the meeting.

Ashburton Electronic Organ And Keyboard Club A large crowd attended the Senior Citizens Rooms on Monday May 20 for the monthly club night. Margaret Lamont entertained them on the piano with a variety of well known toe tapping tunes.

President, Michael Kingsbury, welcomed everyone for the night and thanked Margaret for her music. After a few housekeeping notes he reminded everyone about the 30th Birthday Dinner to be held May 26 at Hotel Ashburton then proceeded to hand the evenings entertainment over to Iris Taylor and what an evening we had. The first item was presented by Ocean Waitokia, Ashburton’s local singing sensation who gave a lovely rendition of several songs including her items to be performed at Gore in the near future. Her yodelling was very much appreciated by the audience.

Ocean was followed by Judith Lamont, Neil White, May Birkett.

It is a while since we have heard these three and it was a delight to hear their music. We had a change of instruments then with Irene Williams, who ‘yodelled’ on her piano accordion followed by duets and solos with Bev French and Audrey Ritchie on piano.

Some of the tunes we heard during the evening were Cab Driver, Any Dream Will Do, Manhattan, Put Your Head On My Shoulder, Baby Elephant Walk, The Stripper, Giannina Mia, Blue Skirt Waltz, Beautiful Ohio, Dance of the Honeybees and Proud Maisie, the last being a piece which used to be played in 1889

by Audrey’s grandmother when she was 18.

The end of the evening was given over to the five life members who entertained everyone with their reminiscences of earlier years in the Organ Club and details of how they became involved. It is good to know the club is still going strong and being enjoyed by the players and listeners as well.

The evening ended about 10pm with a cuppa and chatting amongst the members.

Ashburton Indoor Bowls Graeme Finlay, Ted Tobin, Russell Ellis, Jenny Nordqvist, Martin Nordqvist, Cait Bassett, Mat Bassett, Murray Bassett, playing out of Ashburton Association Ken Mackenzie, Michael Lawson and Darren Turner will be playing with other Associations, will be travelling to Invercargill this week to Play in the South Island Championships at Queen’s Birthday Weekend.

They will play in Pairs, Triples and Fours over all at the Championships there are 115 pairs, 75 triples and 64 pairs.

We wish all bowlers well for the weekend

Ashburton Men’s Probus Club Our meeting was well attended; President Bevan reported on the NSIPA AGM held at the Cashmere Club on April 26; also very well attended with the hall being full to capacity.

Elections included the welcome appointment of Karen McIntyre, Past President of Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club, as a Co-Patron.

President Bevan asked for agreement (which was given) to the recommendation that our Club should pay its capitation fee for 2013/14 to PSPL and this was agreed.

Guest speakers were Ray and Jenny Swan – Otago Highlanders both – and also School Teachers. Ray taught at several schools including Eiffelton, Netherby, Hampstead and Borough.

In 2000 both made a journey to UK and Europe and stopped off, en route at Singapore. This city appealed to them not only as a visit but also as a place in which to work which they did for over

7 years as teaches at a privately owned English speaking school.

The roll was 1500 and pupils were all descendants of expatriate parents working in Singapore of many different nationalities and this was a challenge for those for whom English was not a first language. The success of the school was clearly evident in the increase of the roll to over 3500 pupils.

A desire to see more of Asia lead them to the Philippines to teach in a similar school. In Manila, the protection of the school pupils was of paramount importance. The school buses in which many of them arrived had curtains over the windows of the passenger’s seats to prevent them being identified and possibly being taken by criminals and presumably held to ransom.

After a short spell in the Philippines they went to Dubai and taught there for two years.

Driving in Dubai was challenging in a city noted for its motoring aggression and commented on the pressure put on residents during the 30 day annual Ramadan in which all Muslims were obligated to fast between sunrise and sunset. As non-Muslims this obligation was not enforced but dealing with local Muslims who became increasingly stressed as the day moved on was very difficult!

In summary their time away defined the difference between visiting a city and country as tourist and staying and working there, was substantial. Their understanding and appreciation of what they had seen and where they had lived was far more meaningful and valid as a result.

Ashburton Ladies Probus Club The May meeting was held in the Doris Linton Lounge. President Sheila welcomed members and visitors. The National Anthem was sung. Among the members who had celebrated their birthdays, Mary Kelk was honoured by being the oldest. Almoner’s report showed that she has been busy keeping in touch with members who are unwell. Mini speaker for the month was May Greenslade who told us of her trip to Porirua with her entry in the Creative Fibre competition. The ensemble, that she had woven in fine merino, and made up, was on display. It was a black and white dress, bolero and fascinator, and it won a prize. It was greatly admired by the ladies After the raffles were drawn, and morning tea taken, we were entertained by Ron Cresswell. He had a humorous way of telling of his boyhood in a coal mining village in Yorkshire, his introduction to music, and where that interest took him; a very interesting and entertaining speaker. After the meeting several ladies went to lunch at Robbies

mandolin and “tea chest� double bass provided some rousing tunes which had the audience tapping their feet.

Ladies Choir - accompanist Betty Dawson.

Sketch, “Emergency� - Heather & Graeme Sell.

Piano Solo - Nancy Bennett. Guest artist from the South Canterbury Savage Club.

Electronic Organ solo - Mary Leybourne.

Combined Choir - accompanist Betty Dawson.

Interval 7.Vocal Duet - Ruth & Bill Borlaise - accompanist Betty Dawson.

Sketch-�Brooms� - Max Crean & Beryl Weir.

Piano Accordion Duet - Leo & Carol Tangney.

Vocal Trio - “Just Us�. A medley of country songs.

Mens Singing Group. Accompanist Betty Dawson.

Finale by the orchestra.

Afternoon tea was served at the conclusion of the programme with the raiding party departing at 4.14p.m.

Ashburton Rose Group The Annual meeting and potluck tea was held recently. Our President Daphne Rissman reported an interesting year with visits to local gardens and speakers. Competition of roses well supported. Demonstrations and cultural notes to help our gardening efforts. A luncheon to finish the year on July 21 at the Tinwald Tavern for members and their partners at 12pm.

The Knight Trophy was awarded to Audrey McKay for most points in Rose Competitions.

Election of Officers: Patron: Audrey McKay; President: Pauline O’Leary; Secretary: Annette Emerson; Treasurer: Shirley Thomas; Newsletter April Breading; Sales table: Marilyn Coley; Library: Heather Gray; Stewards: Daphne Rissman and Zena Clark.

A potluck tea and exchange of recipes concluded the meeting.

New members or visitors most welcome.

Ashburton Savage Club The biennial raid by the Waimate Savage Club lead by their Great Chief Arthur Gavegan, was held on Sunday afternoon 26th.

May 2013, following their raid on the Christchurch Savage Club the previous evening.

Members of the Ashburton Savage Club joined them for lunch at the MSA restaurant.

The afternoon commenced at 1.45pm with the “March In� lead

by Wilson McRae and the induction of Gt Chief Arthur.

Programme:The orchestra, comprising piano - three piano accordions - banjo

St John Fellowship St John Fellowship met for their May meeting in the St John rooms. As several members are unwell, our numbers were down.

The business was quickly dealt with, the main item was to organise our mid winter luncheon.

After a shared meal, we were shown a collection of Corn Dollies, told a little about their history, and shown how they are made.

Next meeting will be on July 21st.

The Plains Ladies Probus Ashburton Senior Citizens Club Vice President Sandy Saussey presided at the May Meeting Inc. held on May 24 to a good attendance. There were 10 apologies The Ashburton Senior Citizens held their monthly Social Afternoon on May 14, 2013 at the Seniors Centre, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Hope played another delightful selection on the piano as people arrived and was well applauded for her efforts.

Arthur Berry greeted everyone and led the singing of “Happy Birthday�. Yvonne Cherry announced the coming of Age Concern’s concert on May 19, cost $5 and then told a most amusing tale.

The entertainment began with Jim Burgess and Arthur Berry who sang “Pania of the Reef�, “Danny Boy�, was sung by Jim. John Davis told an Irish joke following that with a delightful selection on his keyboard. He included “the Cuckoo Waltz�. Bronnie and Catherine, amid much laughter, led the audience in a “sit down�

Hokey Pokey, which caused a great deal of laugher. Arthur then came back on stage with another of his lovely tales and then sang “Beyond the Sunset� and when Jim joined him they sang “When they sounded the last all clear�. The raffles were drawn and John played some drinking songs and “Pedro the Fisherman�, some Strauss Waltzes which were all well received. A sing-a-long led

by Arthur, Jim and John gave much enjoyment with “Goodnight Irene�, “Beautiful Brown Eyes�, “When Irish eyes are smiling�, “Baby face� and more.

Yvonne played a lovely selection on her keyboard including “Moon River�. Yvonne then thanked Jim, John and Arthur.

Afternoon tea was served ending a very pleasing afternoon’s entertainment. For Total Mobility please ring 3081237.

Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club Ashburton Woodworkers The May meeting of the Ashburton Pakeke Lions Club was held at the Hotel Ashburton with an attendance of 81 members, partners and visitors from the Mayfield Lions Club. Amongst the guests was a prospective member. The meeting was chaired by 1st Vice President John Lynch. There were no clip boards for assistance around the community but Lion Ron Paterson requested some help to assist with the preparation of the Racecourse in readiness for the Harness Jewells event to be held over Queens Birthday weekend. A pleasing number indicated their availability. Following grace led by Lion Raymond Suttie came a smorgasbord meal.

The guest speaker, Christine Sandry from the Miss Daisy service was introduced by Lion Graham Taylor. This service is new to Ashburton and is part of a national franchise that offers independence to clients who have no means of transport or are now unable to drive themselves. The vehicle operating is fitted with provision for a wheel chair or walking frame. The brightly coloured vehicle is easily recognisable around the town.

Lion Peter O’Neil indicated there was no further progress made on the boat project. He recently had represented Pakeke Lions at a meeting convened by Presbyterian Support Services to explore the possibilities of establishing a “Men’s Shed� in Ashburton. This is a new concept of the former Back Yard shed and is becoming popular in some areas around the country providing not only good social contact for men but also a place where hobbies such as woodwork, metal work can be carried out for personal benefit or for community projects. A good concept well worth establishing in the town. The next gathering for the Ladies Craft group will be held at the home of Norma Galway on June 10th at 10am. All interested welcome even just for a cuppa.

Lions Stuart Lovett and Jim Allison were congratulated on their giant and not so giant specimens of pumpkins grown this season. The success of growing large pumpkins still remains a mystery to most.

Tail Twister Lion Ron fined a number of members for getting a profile in local media or for various misdemeanours. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.

Cup and Saucer: 1st Elsie Worsfold; 2nd Margaret Morgan; 3rd Diane Bradley Chrysanthemum 1 Stem: 1st Betty Weastell; 2nd Diane Bradley The hostesses poured the tea and coffee to end a lovely afternoon.

Geoff Brown welcomed sixteen members to our March AGM meeting at the Ashburton College with eight apologies.

He gave his annual report and mentioned on the necessary formalities to ensure our charitable status and led us through their requirements.

Treasure presented the financial report.

Election of Office: Patron: Tom Dotta; President: Geoff Brown; Vice President: Bryan Ching; Secretary/Treasurer: Wim Melchers Committee members: Merv Peck, Bruce Ferriman, John Howe, Frank Luxton, John Millichamp Show & Tell: Wim Melchers a nicely shaped walnut bowl and Geoff Brown a small walnut vase.

Demonstrator Malcolm Luxton displayed a collection of unusual timbers with imaginative use of these pieces in a spoon shaped card holder. He showed a method of mounting these pieces on a special home made chuck.

Among his wood samples were huon pine, willow, curly beech, rimu burl, ribbon wood, she oak, a banksia cone, puriri, and some petrified wood.

He challenged us in our craft to tackle other items instead of wood, using pieces of kauri gum, ceramics, and alabaster.

Thanks to Malcolm Luxton for an interesting evening.

Ashvegas Country Club Mayfield was the scheduled venue for last weekend’s club day however with many of our regular golfers involved in pennants matches and gale force winds in the area there was only one golfer that decided that a round of golf in those conditions was a good idea.

That golfer was of course Legs who made the trip up to Mayfield where he intelligently decided against going through the formality of playing his 18 holes and chose instead to grab a score card and fill it out in the comfort and warmth of his local tavern.

Needless to say he had an exceptional score and didn’t seem overly concerned with the fact that it was entirely made up when trying, unsuccessfully, to claim all of the day’s prizes.

The clubs monthly premier day is scheduled to be held this Sunday and those wishing to attend should meet at the Devon by no later than 8.30am. Geraldine is the intended venue although this has yet to be confirmed.

RSA Women’s Section President Colleen Hands welcomed a very good attendance of members on Thursday May 23 2013. We did not meet last month – April 25 as it was Anzac Day. Apologies were accepted. Hope McIntosh played the piano, for the singing of the RSA song. Also Happy Birthday to one member.

On our behalf, Colleen gave sympathy to anyone who has lost a loved one. Sick members were wished well, with hopes for a speedy recovery.

Those who helped on Poppy Day were thanked. Tash Sim was introduced – the name of her business is Throwin’ Shapes Glass.

Tash did a 4 year apprenticeship as a glazier, being the first female in New Zealand, to qualify. She has travelled – working with crystal in Ireland and learning to “blow� glass in England.

As well as lead lighting and doing repair work, Tash makes the most amazing jewellery. She is a true artist. She also recycles items and gathers old bottles and glass lampshades, to make into lamps. There was a wonderful display for us to look at and purchases could be made. Tash was thanked for sharing her unique talents with us.

Raffles were won by Ruth Humphries and Judy Peck.

Competitions:

received. Correspondence was read then the Treasurers and Almoners reports were given. Members were reminded that Subs are now due. Janice Street gave a report on the forming of a Mah-jong group as several members have shown interest in playing. There is to be a showing of a Movie at the Regent Theatre on June 5, at 11am “Song for Marion.� Everybody welcome and a good way to spend a cold winter’s morning and maybe a bite for lunch while out. Allison Donald, the mini speaker spoke on her role, working for St John driving the community shuttle to Christchurch. This service started on March 4, 2012 taking people to hospitals and services around Christchurch. This is a free service but donations are welcome. 77 people were transported and 3000km were travelled in April. This is a great service we have in Ashburton that anyone can use. St John phone no is 3087132 to ring for information.

After a lovely morning tea our main speaker was Denise Saussey who is Clinical Nurse Manager of the Mobile Operating Theatre.

The Theatre is operating in Ashburton at present. She spoke about her role and how the Theatre works. It operates in rural towns throughout the country. It is a fully equipped operating theatre, which began in 2002. In five weeks it travels to 24 places from Kaikohe to Gore with a broad range of surgeries, performing 3500 operations per year. Denise was thanked for her very interesting talk by Rae concluding a very enjoyable morning. The next meeting is to be held on June 24, 2013.

Tinwald Garden Club Twenty-nine members enjoyed a soup lunch at the May meeting of the Tinwald Garden Club. Instead of a speaker a series of light hearted quizzes were enjoyed by those present. In spite of the recent inclement weather there was a good variety of flowers on the show bench.

The Decorative Section “A Touch of Kitchen� showed some interesting creations by those who entered.

Cut Flowers: Container of Cacti or Succulents: S. Thomas, S. Thomas, A. Scammell Branch of Berries: M deVys 3 Pansies on a Saucer: M deVys, K Ross Vase of Chrysanthemums: M. Glassey, K. Young, K. Ross Branch of Autumn Foliage: M. Robinson Miniature Bloom: P. Hydes, A. Scammell, B. Tarbotton Miniature Rose: P. Hydes, A. Truman Spike: R. Young, K. Ross, B. Tarbotton Cluster: A. Scammell, K. Young Branch Flowering Shrub: A. Truman, H. Mitchell, S. Thomas Bloom or Stem any Variety Roses: B. Tarbotton, P. Hydes Flower NOS: M. Glassey, K. Young, B. Tarbotton Flower Climber: A. Truman Vegetables & Fruit: Pumpkin: K. Ross Jar of Parsley: B. Tarbotton, K. Ross, M. Glassey 3 Lemons: H. Mitchell Decorative, Both Classes, “Touch of Kitchen�

Beginners: K. Young Intermediate: P. Hydes, S. Thomas Young/O’Keefe Trophy: A. Scammell Daphne Cross Trophy: K. Young

Waireka Croquet Club The playing season is well and truly over but Waireka is still buzzing with activity. Mahjong is being very well supported with the Monday session for the ones that wish to count, and the Thursday session for beginners, both being run at near capacity each week. Always room formore if you would like to come along.

Check the daily diary for times.

Euchre on Wednesdays is a fun afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend so, if you are looking for some company, somewhere warm, and a cup of tea do join us. Again check the daily diary for details.

Waireka held its AGM on the 14th May with a large number of members attending. Marion Marshall is our new President – welcome aboard Marion – I am sure you will do a great job. All the other offices stayed the same so we have a mix of experience and novice on our committee which can only be good.

On May 20 the South Canterbury Croquet Association held their AGM in Timaru and pleased to report that Audrey Leath of Waireka has been appointed to the Executive Committee. Well done Audrey – I am sure you will work well on our behalf. Waireka, along with Allenton, were also allotted a South Canterbury tournament at Labour weekend and a NZ tournament mid February so the next season is going to be a busy one.

Both these tournaments are Association Croquet – our next aim will be to try for a Golf Croquet Regional tournament – perhaps the season after( On May 17 at the annual Sports Awards club member Raylene Phillips was awarded the Robilliard Trophy for her service to sport.

This award was kept a close secret by a chosen few thereby rendering Raylene speechless probably for the first time ever.

Congratulations Raylene – you have worked hard for Waireka and the sport of croquet.

The last few days have proven that winter is here – so stay warm and winter over well.

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Thursday, May 30, 2013

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By Andrew Alderson New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has admitted the 2-0 series loss away to England has riddled his team with self-doubt, despite the improvements of the drawn home series.

Bad weather was ushered to one side long enough (86 minutes to be precise) to secure England a 247-run victory at Headingley on the final day of the second test. Graeme Swann took career best match figures of 10 for 132, the best at the venue since fellow spinner Derek Underwood’s 10 for 82 against Australia in 1972.

Compounding the failure is leftarmer Trent Boult’s right side strain which leaves him in doubt for the Champions Trophy. He will be assessed today in London but his impact across the both test series where he took 19 wickets at 25.47, including Alastair Cook four times, has been profound.

New Zealand’s spell without a victory in England now extends back 14 years. The visitors hopes of any similar reward turned on their heel and exited through the picket fence on the Sunday at Lord’s when they were routed for 68.

“That’s a fair assessment,” McCullum said. “Until that point our self-belief was high. It ripped our hearts out and started to create self-doubt which is a horrible thing in this game. That’s what unfolded in this test. We had periods where we dominated but they didn’t last long enough.”

Grey skies enveloped Headingley all day and drizzle came and went.

Ground staff worked urgently to get the match started with England needing just four wickets.

McCullum said they lacked the batting ability to counter Swann’s off spin or the swing, seam and bounce of his pace bowling amigos. He agreed

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England’s captain Alastair Cook (centre) celebrates with the trophy and his team-mates after defeating New Zealand on the fifth day of the second test match between England and New Zealand at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England. the team was mentally worn down.

“There was an element of that.

England grew in confidence after that last innings at Lord’s and we started to doubt ourselves as a batting group. Once that creeps in it’s hard to stop.

“It’s definitely a step backwards.

We saw England flex their muscle and we failed to respond.”

Regardless, McCullum wants to persevere with the top order.

“It’s early days but I probably want the status quo. The guys have performed well in patches throughout

the summer. If you fast forward 18 months we’ve got the makings of a good team. I’m a fan of protecting people who have performed for a period and that’s what we’ve seen from this group.

“It is now a big gap for the test side [until Bangladesh in October]. We’d love to play more but we’ve got to earn the right. It is a touch frustrating we’re not donning the whites for a few months.”

England captain Alastair Cook said the result vindicated his decision to bat on in the second innings.

“Clearly I woke up and looked out the window first thing but the ground staff did a good job to get us out there.

“Tactically we didn’t enforce the follow-on because we thought the wicket was only going to get worse.

We wanted time for the footholes to get deeper for Swanny. We wanted to bat New Zealand out of the game so they didn’t have a sniff in the series.

It is easy when you are sitting behind the rope saying ‘I would have pulled out with 350 on the board’.”

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(G) 7.00 The Crowd Goes Wild.

For the latest in sport join Andrew Mulligan, Mark Richardson and the team.

7.30 Man Vs Wild. (PGR) 8.30 Doctor Who. (Final, PGR) The Doctor has secret that he will take to his grave, but it could be about to be revealed.

9.30 Vegas. (PGR) 10.30 The Crowd Goes Wild.

(G, R) 11.00 The Late Show With David Letterman. (G) 12.00 Home Shopping. (G) 1.30 The Crowd Goes Wild. (G, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (G)

FOUR 6.00 Sesame Street. (G, R) 6.55 Pingu. (G, R) 7.00 Sticky TV. (G, R) 7.30 Scaredy Squirrel. (G, R) 7.55 George Of The Jungle.

(G, R) 8.20 Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures. (G, R) 8.45 HUMF. (G) 8.50 Bob The Builder. (G, R) 9.00 Thomas & Friends. (G, R) 9.10 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 9.20 Barney And Friends.

(G, R) 9.45 Tickety Toc. (G) 9.55 Infomercials. (G) 2.00 Sesame Street. (G) 2.55 Peppa Pig. (G, R) 3.00 Sticky TV. (G)

4.30 FOUR Live. (G) 6.00 Everybody Hates Chris. (G, R) 6.30 Futurama. (G, R) 7.00 The Simpsons. (PGR, R) Guest starring Stephen Hawking.

7.30 Family Guy. (PGR, R) 8.00 American Dad. (PGR, R) When Barry threatens Stan’s old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger in school to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame.

8.30 Cleveland Show. (PGR) Rallo must chop off his beloved afro after a lice outbreak at school, and Junior takes him under his wing when his classmates make fun of him.

9.00 Bob’s Burgers. (AO) Bob slices a finger and Linda rushes him to the hospital, leaving the children to run the restaurant.

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8.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Chiefs v Crusaders. Highlights.

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10.00 Netball. ANZ Championship. NSW Swifts v Northern Mystics. From Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre, Sydney. Replay.

11.30 AFL Weekly.

12.30 Tennis. French Open. Roland Garros.

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1.30 Rugby. Super Rugby. Chiefs v Crusaders. From Waikato Stadium, Hamilton. Replay.

3.30 Tennis. French Open. Roland Garros.

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4.30 Motorsport. IRL. Indianapolis 500.

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6.00 Re: Union.

7.00 Total Rugby.

7.30 Toyota Grassroots Rugby.

8.30 Rugby League. NRL Premiership.

Warriors v Knights. From Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. Highlights.

9.30 MMA Hammerhead.

10.30 Super Rugby Review.

11.00 History of the Champions Trophy.

12.00 Golf. European PGA Tour. Nordea Masters. Round One. Live.

4.00 Rugby. Super Rugby. Blues v Brumbies. Replay.

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NRL 360.

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Re: Union.

Deaker On Sport.

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Motorsport. Superbike World Championship. Highlights.

Premier League World.

Sea Master Sailing.

Inside The PGA Tour.

ANZ Golf World.

Deaker On Sport.

Netball. ANZ Championship.

Queensland Firebirds v WBOP Magic.

From Brisbane. Replay.

The Netball Zone.

Sterlo.

NRL Footy Show.

Motorsport. GP2. Monaco.

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10.00 Step Up Revolution. (2012, PG) Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman.

11.40 X-Men: First Class. (2011, M) James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender.

1.50 Turn The Beat Around. (2010, PG) Romina D’Ugo, David Giuntoli.

3.20 Spy Kids 4. (2011, PG) Jessica Alba, Joel McHale.

4.50 Lottery Ticket. (2010, M) Shad ‘Bow Wow’ Gregory Moss, Ice Cube.

6.30 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt 1.

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8.30 Ted. (2012, 16) Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis.

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

12.40 Drive Angry. (2011, 18) Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard.

2.25 Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings.

(2011, 18) Tenika Davis, Scott Johnson.

3.55 Biography: The Wahlberg Brothers.

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4.45 Spy Kids 4. (2011, PG) Jessica Alba, Joel McHale.

7.40 The Dark Crystal. (1982, PG) Voices Of Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen.

9.15 Daylight. (1996, M) Sylvester Stallone.

11.10 Baby Mama. (2008, M) Tina Fey, Amy Poehler.

12.50 Dawn Of The Dead. (2004, 16) Sarah Polley.

2.30 Pleasantville. (1998, M) Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon.

4.35 Fatal Attraction. (1987, 16) Michael Douglas, Glenn Close.

6.35 Speed. (1994, M) Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves. An L.A. Bomb Squad specialist must prevent a bomb exploding aboard a city bus by keeping its speed above 50 mph. 1994.

8.30 Meet Joe Black. (1998, M) Brad Pitt.

A media mogul acts as a guide to Death, who has taken the form of a young man learning about life on Earth and, in the process, falls in love with his guide’s daughter. 1998.

11.30 Bruno. (2009, 16) Sacha Baron Cohen.

12.50 V For Vendetta. (2006, M) Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving.

3.00 Making Of Snow White And The Huntsman. (2012, M).

3.15 Fatal Attraction. (1987, 16) Michael Douglas, Glenn Close.

5.15 Bruno. (2009, 16) Sacha Baron Cohen.

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How Booze Built America. (PG) Westward, Ho! Join Mike Rowe on the ultimate bar crawl through America’s booze filled past. We’ll show you how alcohol helped push this great nation west.

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10.30 The 700 Club.

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Canterbury JC fields, form and riders Fields for Canterbury Racing - Canterbury JC meeting at Riccarton Park today.

NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 RACE 1 1.05pm (NZT) MID WINTER CHRISTMAS RACEDAY - JUNE 22 MAIDEN $8000, MDN, 1800m 1 x3025 Harden Up Son b (6) 58.5.............. J Bullard 2 09543 Flying Sportsman (10) 58.5.....T Direen (a2) 3 0376. Sabhraj (8) 58.5.................... R Doherty (a1) 4 40x66 Gold ‘N Cash (4) 58.5.......................P Taylor 5 x6332 Chatter (7) 56.5........................... A Frye (a3) 6 38222 It’s Happen’en (2) 56.5....... D Prastiyou (a3) 7 x002x Hawkesbury (3) 56.5.................... B Lammas 8 58065 Flying Daisy (9) 56.5..................... L Allpress

9 00085 Raggio Speranza (1) 56.5........... C Johnson 10 0x9 Haidee Dawn (5) 56.5..................R Hannam RACE 2 1.40pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1800m 1 88361 Adidazler t (8) 59.................. R Doherty (a1) 2 170x Chasuble m (4) 58.5................T Direen (a2) 3 818x7 Jayar (2) 58.5................................T Moseley 4 75516 Red Magic t (5) 58........................ L Allpress 5 0x075 Sheezaruler (3) 55.5....................B Lammas 6 8065x Sir Reims (6) 55.5.............................P Taylor 7 056x8 Bokkie Bokkie m (1) 55................R Hannam 8 26377 Old Gold (7) 55............................C Johnson 9 7x067 Fly My Pretty 54.5......................... Scratched RACE 3 2.15pm ECHOES OF HEAVEN @ LINWOOD PARK 3YO HANDICAP $8000, 3YO HCP, 1250m 1 15225 Glade m (5) 59.............................C Johnson

2 81 Barberry Roze (2) 54.5................. L Allpress 3 1. Ripple (1) 54.5........................ B Pitman (a1) 4 x5250 On Yer Feet (3) 54................ R Doherty (a1) 5 35x74 Sparks Fly (6) 54..........................K Williams 6 0 The Final Straw (7) 54.................B Lammas 7 Carafe (4) 54.................................T Moseley RACE 4 2.50pm RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE F&M RATING 65 $12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1250m 1 00361 My Jungle Girl tdm (9) 58.5........ A Frye (a3) 2 7000x Valley Diamond m (6) 58..........D Bothamley 3 45104 Lincoln’s Girl (4) 57.5.................... L Allpress 4 63055 Mind Reader m (5) 57.5............. S Muniandy 5 22318 Perfection m (8) 57.5...................... J Bullard 6 817x7 Shes All Class m (7) 57................T Moseley 7 44470 Lightning Lucy (3) 55........................P Taylor

8 00492 Pretty To Watch (2) 55........ A Edmeads (a4) 9 00000 Fine Silver 54................................ Scratched 10 40685 La Vie Onze (1) 54.......................B Lammas RACE 5 3.25pm THE SOUND 92.9 FM MAIDEN $8000, MDN, 1400m 1 73326 Truth (6) 58.5.............................. A Frye (a3) 2 8x724 Red Ripper (3) 58.5.....................R Hannam 3 x2794 Why Wait (9) 58.5........................... J Bullard 4 93835 You’re In Luck (10) 58.5..........C Barnes (a3) 5 796x5 Ironworker (4) 58.5................ K Walters (a1) 6 7756x Jimmy The One (7) 58.5....... R Doherty (a1) 7 85x6 Rauwera (5) 58.5....................... S Muniandy 8 Something Zed (1) 56.5...............C Johnson 9 x0960 Pforperfect (2) 56.5...................... G Coetzee 10 5x0x0 Sailing By (8) 56.5.......................B Lammas RACE 6 4.00pm SPEIGHT’S RATING 75 $8000, Rating

75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 12701 Prince Ransom td (9) 59......... B Pitman (a1) 2 11301 Our Jackman tdm (8) 58............... L Allpress 3 50x87 Voodoo Vixen tm (3) 57............. S Muniandy 4 x4223 Fragrant tdb (6) 56.5....................C Johnson 5 59363 Irish Bay d (2) 55.5..................... A Frye (a3) 6 6515x Ask My Wife tdm (4) 54.5................ J Morris 7 62x36 Davone Code (5) 54...............C Barnes (a3) 8 00x87 Margarets Own dm (1) 54............R Hannam 9 00005 Slick Nickel dm (7) 54...................T Moseley 10 00492 Pretty To Watch 54........................ Scratched Blinkers on : Haidee Dawn (R1) Blinkers off : Valley Diamond (R4) Winkers on : Sparks Fly (R3) Winkers off : The Final Straw (R3)

Christchurch greyhound fields and form Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 3.52pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 47422 Ringa Ding 17.54.......................J McInerney 2 18824 Botany Prancer 17.54................J McInerney 3 46554 Fireman’s Salute 17.14.................. G Cleeve 4 55865 Enable 17.45 H &.................................Taylor 5 34418 Blonde Tori 17.48.......................A Bradshaw 6 61261 Cawbourne Queen 17.23 C &......D Roberts 7 43112 Wandy Jewel 17.43......................D Kingston 8 F4374 Elusive Deejay 17.65 A &...................Seque 9 74446 As Far As 17.37........................... M Roberts 10 41784 Smash Dora 17.53........................... M Grant RACE 2, 4.10pm (NZT) CAROL’S TAB SPRINT C4, 295m 1 1661F Opawa Legs 17.56 L &....................... Wales 2 25655 Excuse Please 17.35................... J McMillan 3 88x57 Flip The Dice 17.23...................A Botherway 4 35132 Sosan 17.43 C &..........................D Roberts 5 84852 Homebush Helen 17.18.............J McInerney 6 71276 Lynny Southcombe 17.29..........J McInerney 7 11241 Will Excite 17.36........................... L Waretini 8 65243 Smash Amy 17.30........................... M Grant 9 56373 Another Jewel 17.32..................J McInerney 10 57446 Gazza’s Pride 17.24......................... M Flipp RACE 3, 4.27pm (NZT) THURSDAY PLACE PICK

DASH C3, 295m 1 84275 Jed Norton 17.36........................... G Cleeve 2 87337 But It’s Great 17.55....................J McInerney 3 25355 Obsessed 17.16 C &....................D Roberts 4 46666 Smash Amego nwtd......................... M Grant 5 766x1 More Better 17.45 W &...................... Nissen 6 11672 Dynamic Black 17.46 A &...................Seque 7 16456 Stirling Dann nwtd C &....................... Fagan 8 53124 Ohoka Blue 17.49......................... L Waretini 9 74446 As Far As 17.37........................... M Roberts 10 5582x Wandy Luck 17.51......................... G Cleeve RACE 4, 4.47pm (NZT) I PAVE CONCRETE SPRINT C5, 295m 1 21242 Know Advantage 17.04.................. G Cleeve 2 47316 Jackson Cat 17.21............................ B Dann 3 51455 Not A Know 17.22.........................A Waretini 4 33471 Ciri Rioli 17.18 J &...........................D Fahey 5 71133 Okuku Ollie 17.29........................... R Casey 6 14566 Magic You nwtd C &......................D Roberts 7 54463 Nova’s Fortune 17.27.................J McInerney 8 18618 Pure And Special 17.25................... M Grant 9 21488 Wandy Boiler 17.33........................ G Cleeve 10 88188 Matti Oah 17.08.........................J McInerney RACE 5, 5.17pm HAMPDEN TAVERN FEATURE SPECA, 520m 1 Opawa Hally (c0) nwtd L &................. Wales 2 57178 Homebush Chopper(c5) 30.70..J McInerney 3 83848 Rose Bow (c0) nwtd L &..................... Wales 4 76731 Opawa Summer (c1) 30.88 L &.......... Wales

5 Opawa Jean (c0) nwtd L &................. Wales 6 61143 Phil Wart (c2) 31.14......................... M Grant 7 771F5 Opawa Marg (c3) 30.39 L &............... Wales 8 Opawa Anne (c0) nwtd L &................. Wales 9 Opawa Lauren (c0) nwtd L &.............. Wales 10 Opawa Natty (c0) nwtd L &................. Wales RACE 6, 5.47pm (NZT) KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT C5, 295m 1 65517 Wise Wonder 17.34 C &..................... Fagan 2 23211 Zebidiah 17.02 J &...........................D Fahey 3 53545 Cawbourne Moff 17.00..............J McInerney 4 22444 Know Jealousy 17.29..................... G Cleeve 5 44113 Callahan 17.26............................. M Roberts 6 45151 Go Housie 17.17............................ G Cleeve 7 38347 Adini 17.16.................................... L Waretini 8 64615 Primitive 17.19...................................J Dunn 9 16776 Homebush Edith (c4) 17.21.......J McInerney 10 18738 Wandy Devil nwtd............................ M Grant RACE 7, 6.17pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C3, 520m 1 Molly Paisley................................. Scratched 2 37756 Opawa Midnight 30.66 S &..............B Evans 3 52112 Kin Nikki 30.36.............................. L Waretini 4 85663 Starburst Hannah nwtd.................... M Grant 5 14234 Opawa Bomb 30.67 L &..................... Wales 6 86557 Maximum Jewel 30.46 C &...........D Roberts 7 25676 Cawbourne Reeah (c2) nwtd.....J McInerney 8 44254 Opawa Style 30.55 L &....................... Wales 9 48764 Nerd Corner 30.88........................... M Grant

RACE 8, 6.50pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND STAKES C4, 520m 1 57265 Wandy Pam nwtd.........................D Kingston 2 45735 Know Attempt 30.46...................... G Cleeve 3 23171 Cawbourne Philip 30.34.............J McInerney 4 33542 Fizzle Bale nwtd C &....................D Roberts 5 86233 Adulterous nwtd C &.....................D Roberts 6 34515 Opawa No Ear 30.18 J &.................D Fahey 7 87678 Another Dollar 30.27..................J McInerney 8 x3485 Waterview Lass 30.66 C &................. Fagan 9 25537 Bob’s Eye 30.73.........................J McInerney 10 42577 Cawbourne Kim 30.63...............J McInerney RACE 9, 7.20pm RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ DASH C5, 295m 1 12424 Pretty Good 16.94 J &.....................D Fahey 2 21287 Gitcha Easy 17.25 W &...................... Nissen 3 63234 Pearl’s Boy 17.19........................... G Cleeve 4 17158 Know Favours 17.37...................... G Cleeve 5 34482 Princely Dollar 17.38..................J McInerney 6 11111 Dixie Lee 17.00..........................R Blackburn 7 65353 Jumpin’ Julia 17.30....................J McInerney 8 27324 Roqette 17.22 C &........................D Roberts 9 37863 Homebush Sarge 17.39.............J McInerney 10 16288 Cawbourne Catch 17.17................... M Flipp RACE 10, 7.50pm FLATPACK HOUSES PH.033715005 STAKES C4/5, 520m 1 21627 Jinja Power 30.41 J &......................D Fahey 2 31234 Brighton Bullet 30.01 J &.................D Fahey 3 21111 Raw Energy 29.96.....................J McInerney 4 12347 Gordon Bale nwtd C &..................D Roberts

5 42131 Indi’s Grace 30.56............................ M Grant 6 73675 Geoff The Ref 30.65 H &.....................Taylor 7 24143 No Undies Sundy 30.39.............J McInerney 8 24222 Russell Hart 30.31.....................J McInerney 9 35376 Wild Grove 30.41 C &...................D Roberts 10 25537 Bob’s Eye (c4) 30.73..................J McInerney RACE 11, 8.20pm ANGLER’S ARM’S TAVERN DASH C5, 295m 1 27821 Know Trust 17.23........................... G Cleeve 2 61356 Wandy Chick 17.36........................ G Cleeve 3 246x4 Mr. Whippy 17.23 W &....................... Nissen 4 74343 Ocotillo 17.03 J &............................D Fahey 5 22833 Nippa Mary 17.09......................J McInerney 6 86168 Another Coffee 17.40.................J McInerney 7 21412 Pick The Tip 17.11........................... D Voyce 8 47265 Life’s A Laugh 17.39..................R Blackburn 9 16687 Cawbourne Dusty 17.51.................. M Grant 10 87587 Jonny Jet (c4) nwtd............................J Dunn RACE 12, 8.50pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C4, 295m 1 41342 Knox 17.44........................................ B Dann 2 22333 Dillmanstown 17.54............................J Dunn 3 87451 Memphis Hotcakes 17.38................. M Flipp 4 16487 Campaigner 17.34 H &........................Taylor 5 27776 Wot Price Curly nwtd.................J McInerney 6 23525 Fireman’s Escort 17.28.................. G Cleeve 7 33445 Cool Jordie 17.27..............................S Whall 8 61527 Anytime Will Do 17.48...............J McInerney 9 85863 Elki 17.31..................................... M Roberts 10 72876 Benny’s Angel 17.50..................J McInerney

NZ Metro TC fields, form and drivers Fields for NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc meeting at Addington Raceway today.

NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 RACE 1 5.02pm (NZT) BISHOPDALE & BUSH INN TABS AM DRIVERS MBL PACE $5000, 4yo+ 1 to 3 wins +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 06806 Supreme Estella (1) fr....................R Burnett 2 67101 Riverboat Diamond fr.................... Scratched 3 81765 Its Nukes (2) fr..................................A White 4 86x92 Opting Options (3) fr.........................B White 5 64033 Redmaro (4) fr..................................G Cook 6 56544 Kellyrox (5) fr....................................... G Bull 7 42624 Race Cafe (6) fr................................ A Edge 8 20677 Arden’s Attack (7) fr....................... R Reekie 9 11059 The Lutts (8) fr..........................D Thompson RACE 2 5.32pm SEELITE WINDOWS & DOORS MOBILE TROT $7500, 3yo+ 1 to 2 wins mob. trot, mobile, 1950m 1 84025 Sundons Comet (1) fr................... S McNally 2 00x48 Hubie Hudson (2) fr..........................D Dunn 3 7x349 Pricilla P (3) fr.................................. G Smith 4 0500x Solar Sam (4) fr.....................J Anderson (J) 5 00628 Vacanza (5) fr................................. B Hutton 6 03170 Whata Gamble (6) fr................. S Smolenski 7 04074 Evander D Go (7) fr........................N Burton 8 20103 Sol Invictus (8) fr..........................C DeFilippi 9 02100 William Lance (9) fr..................B Thomas (J) 10 05651 Marchesa (21) fr.................M Williamson (J) 11 0000x Barneys Girl (U1) fr....................... M Cations RACE 3 6.02pm EURO FOODS LTD MOBILE PACE $7000, 3yo+ non winners mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 90764 Perissa (1) fr..................................S O’Brien 2 P00x3 Cracklin Rosie (2) fr...........................J Dunn 3 03675 Limitation (3) fr........................... B Borcoskie

4 4x445 Captain Thunderjet (4) fr..................... B Butt 5 60x Tan Son Nhut (5) fr................J Anderson (J) 6 5423 Eva Sophnally (6) fr................... M Edmonds 7 0 Party Girl Deb (7) fr.......................B Orange 8 0xP78 Pay Me Operative (8) fr................. M Kerr (J) 9 00x00 Royal City (9) fr...................................R May 10 45500 Christians Wonder (21) fr................. G Smith 11 00x06 Hot Lips Brogden (22) fr.............K Cameron 12 92368 Geisha Girl (23) fr.........................K Hadfield 13 44x20 Belle De Jour (24) fr.........................D Dunn 14 72256 Rise And Shine (25) fr................ S Ottley (J) 15 5225 Cavallo Volante (26) fr.....................M Jones 16 23657 My Lifesign fr................................ Scratched Emergencies: Tan Son Nhut, Hot Lips Brogden RACE 4 6.35pm PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT - MOOLOOLABA PACE $7000, 3yo+ non winners pace, stand, 2600m 1 3P074 Kirstys Luck (1) fr........................... K Cox (J) 2 50960 Aces Fella (2) fr......................... M Edmonds 3 627x3 Leading The Way (3) fr.................K Hadfield 4 06470 Little Mo (4) fr............................A Tomlinson 5 00x06 Hot Lips Brogden (5) fr...............K Cameron 6 58098 Private Jones (6) fr....................C Hunter (J) 7 Spanish Lustre (7) fr......................B Orange 8 82437 Tricky Girl (8) fr................................ G Smith 9 75605 Spirit Eclipse (9) fr.......................C DeFilippi 10 52322 Stairway To Heaven (10) fr......B Thomas (J) 11 00x Bettor By Design (11) fr................ G O’Reilly 12 680 Franco Sanchez (12) fr................T McMillan 13 1400x Classiebee (13) fr............................M Jones 14 60x Tan Son Nhut fr............................. Scratched 15 40x33 Top Brass (14) fr...............................D Dunn 16 Dynamic Party (15) fr.................. S Ottley (J) Emergency: Hot Lips Brogden RACE 5 7.05pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE PACE $5000, 2yo fillies non winners mob. pace,

mobile, 1950m 1 Imgrinin (1) fr...............................C DeFilippi 2 Happy Heidi (2) fr............................T Chmiel 3 Birds Desire (3) fr.......................... K Cox (J) 4 89 Miss Ali Mach (4) fr....................... M Kerr (J) 5 Shrieks Of Delight (5) fr.....................J Dunn 6 Moonlite Dance (6) fr..........................R May 7 87 Angelas Image (7) fr........................M Jones 8 3 Onedin Emerald (8) fr.....................H Hunter 9 Cleos A Badgirl (21) fr..................... G Smith 10 3 Speights Girl (22) fr..........................D Dunn RACE 6 7.35pm FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE $7500, 3yo+ 1 win mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 08170 Free Bird (1) fr....................M Williamson (J) 2 84903 Vertical Four (2) fr.............................J Curtin 3 P1433 Memorable (3) fr............................... D Dunn 4 68x72 Vanilla Rose fr............................... Scratched 5 01066 Donegal Cam’s Card (4) fr............M Howard 6 49359 Davy Lindenny (5) fr.................S Thompson 7 74347 Ruby Banner (6) fr..........................K Barron 8 51216 Angus T Jones (7) fr.......................T Chmiel 9 23574 Ideal Arden (8) fr..........................C DeFilippi 10 67101 Riverboat Diamond (21) fr....... C D Thornley 11 63069 Westburn Creed fr........................ Scratched 12 78710 Woodlea Wager (U1) fr.......................R May RACE 7 8.05pm RAYMOND DONNELLY & CO PACE $7500, 3yo+ 1 win pace, stand, 2000m 1 10x00 Pandora’s Hope (1) fr................. M Edmonds 2 37255 Flyalong Falcon (2) fr.................. S Ottley (J) 3 147x1 Macintosh (3) fr.................................D Dunn 4 27618 Loch In C (4) fr.............................. G O’Reilly 5 76x34 Fiery Lustre (5) fr.............................M Jones 6 05856 Massimo (6) fr....................................J Dunn 7 07625 Bashful Compton (7) fr.......................R May 8 40525 Ajaye (8) fr.......................................... B Butt 9 00069 The Black (9) fr................................... B Kerr

10 40510 Lindennys Buttercup (10) fr.........C DeFilippi 11 808P4 Drum Major (11) fr................... C D Thornley 12 50070 Mystery Boy (12) fr........................B Orange 13 x3607 Macho Comacho (13) fr..................T Chmiel 14 18305 Albie Al (14) fr............................... R Holmes RACE 8 8.35pm WALKER DAVEY LTD MOBILE PACE $8000, 3 to 6 wins mob. pace, mobile, 2600m 1 x6147 Little Tess (1) fr...............................T Chmiel 2 74201 J C Skipper (2) fr..............................D Dunn 3 31006 Franco Revel (3) fr......................... G Chmiel 4 43608 Cardinal Huff (4) fr......................... K Cox (J) 5 7x115 Lulli Midfrew (5) fr....................B Thomas (J) 6 52259 Paradise City (6) fr..............M Williamson (J) 7 33533 Live Lea (7) fr................................G O’Reilly 8 73007 Radar (8) fr........................................J Dunn 9 48Px6 Flyover (9) fr............................. C D Thornley 10 87641 Motu Cup Day Cullen (21) fr...............R May 11 52494 Chechnya (22) fr..........................N McGrath 12 x2513 Te Kinga Boy (23) fr.................... R Close (J) RACE 9 9.07pm HAIRCARE MARKET & EXPRESS CUT N COLOUR MBL PACE $7500, 4yo+ 2 wins mob. pace jun.d, mobile, 1950m 1 42132 Quick Turn (1) fr..........................N Harris (J) 2 77231 Bushrod (2) fr.............................. S Ottley (J) 3 77219 Fortunately (3) fr...................... S Golding (J) 4 80540 Thorn In My Side (4) fr..........J Anderson (J) 5 00418 Good Girl Becqui (5) fr.............B Thomas (J) 6 1419x Kiwi Mondeo (6) fr..................... J Trainor (J) 7 0750x Native Geminthenight (7) fr......... R Close (J) 8 52521 In Tandem (8) fr..................... A Poutama (J) 9 00074 Belmont Fire (9) fr.........................A Veint (J) 10 53923 Maddison Hill (21) fr...................... K Cox (J) 11 08806 Call Me Danny (22) fr.........M Williamson (J) 12 88883 Maiden Rome (23) fr..................... M Kerr (J) 13 36677 Cullens Spirit (24) fr................. J Thomas (J) RACE 10 9.37pm DAKINS RENT-A-LOO TROT $7000,

3yo+ non winners trot, stand, 2600m 1 0 Brite N Early (1) fr......................... P Wakelin 2 44043 Overanova (2) fr............................ J Wheeler 3 83000 Henley Park (3) fr.......................P Borcoskie 4 7x9x Glenferrie Miner (4) fr................... S McNally 5 00543 Davey’s Gift (5) fr.........................C Ward (J) 6 0P080 Price Of Fame (6) fr....................... T Trathen 7 4x307 Time For Success (7) fr......................R May 8 Total Exposure (8) fr....................... D Nyhan 9 050 Gogirl Bromac (9) fr........................M House 10 24322 Charlie Kaos (10) fr...................A Tomlinson 11 08 Mighty River (11) fr........................... J Keast 12 40x90 Midfrew Medusa (12) fr............B Thomas (J) 13 6x Kosmopolitan fr............................. Scratched 14 Honikiwi Don (13) fr.................. S Smolenski 15 24099 Gold Harmony (14) fr......................K Barron 16 2060P Xmas Joy Belle (15) fr............. C D Thornley 17 26 St Pierre (U1) fr................................D Dunn 18 x0009 Mob Star (U2) fr...........................T McMillan Emergencies: Henley Park, Gogirl Bromac, Kosmopolitan RACE 11 10.00pm BLUE STAR TAXIS MOBILE PACE $5000, 4yo+ 1 to 2 wins mob. pace, mobile, 1950m 1 61650 Gamblers Delight (1) fr......................J Dunn 2 000x3 Selester (2) fr....................................J Curtin 3 180Px Fire Power (3) fr........................ S Smolenski 4 09095 Mimi Surarti (4) fr......................... I Cameron 5 98620 Unique Chance (5) fr...................C DeFilippi 6 68x72 Vanilla Rose (6) fr..........................B Orange 7 480x8 Between The Lines (7) fr....................R May 8 0x447 Live Life Betta (8) fr........................T Chmiel 9 63069 Westburn Creed (9) fr....................... J Keast 10 15726 Artys On Fire (21) fr.......................L O’Reilly 11 93565 Star Of Courage (22) fr............... S Ottley (J) Pacifiers on : Solar Sam, Barneys Girl (R2), Glenferrie Miner (R10), Fire Power (R11) Pacifiers off : Rise And Shine (R3)

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By Michael Guerin Adore Me will be busy over the next few months as she pursues more group one glory.

Pacing’s most stunning debut season is in for a shock extension.

Which is just the news rivals of champion pacing filly Adore Me didn’t want to hear.

The superstar 3-year-old has won 10 of her 11 starts in her first season of racing, her only defeat having come when second against a vintage crop of colts in the Northern Derby.

Trainer Mark Purdon expected the winning rampage to come to an end after the Harness Jewels this Saturday, when Adore Me is $1.05 to win her $150,000 division.

However, Purdon was surprised when a call from part-owner Paul Kenny explained Adore Me has even richer targets ahead.

Initially, Purdon had been informed Adore Me was not eligible for the A$175,000 Breeders Crown Final in Victoria in August so was thinking she would head to the spelling paddock after Saturday.

But Kenny informed Purdon that Adore Me is very much eligible for the Breeders Crown and that means all going well on Saturday she will be set for a five-race Australian campaign.

“I was shocked to hear that but if she is eligible then she really should go,” said Purdon.

“And if we are going there [Victoria], then she might as well head to Queensland for the Oaks races up there to keep her ticking over.”

That is likely to mean a campaign comprising the Gold Coast Oaks in late June, followed by the Queensland Oaks a week later.

Then Adore Me could stay in Queensland or head to Victoria for her heat, semifinal and final of the Breeders Crown.

The Queensland detour makes sense because those races will be bypassed

by Australia’s best filly Frith, so Adore Me will find herself in her usual unbackable favourite role.

The extended campaign means by the end of her debut season Adore Me could have raced 17 times, which sounds enormously taxing but the evidence suggests that hasn’t been the case.

Apart from her hard run in the Derby when second to Ohoka Punter, Adore Me has beaten her filly rivals by an average of 4 lengths so hasn’t really had to dig deep too often.

While a fully fit Frith would give her something to chase in the ABC final, that will be the last race of her season anyway and if she remains unbeaten against her own sex she could head for her break the winner of an incredible seven group ones in eight months.

A huge or record-setting win this Saturday may see Adore Me close the gap on Terror To Love, who races on Sunday, in Horse of the Year voting but any subsequent Australian victories are unlikely to help.

With the Horse of the Year awarded on July 27, that will be about three weeks too late to help Adore Me in her quest for the title.

Still, while she has created more interest in the second half of the season than Terror To Love, the big horse still deserves favouritism for the title.

While beaten in most of his major races this year, he has won the New Zealand and Easter Cups, the Ashburton Flying Stakes, finished second in the Auckland Cup and Miracle Mile and fourth in the Interdominion Final.

- NZ Herald

Waikato greyhounds Fields for Waikato And Districts Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13 RACE 1, 12.04pm (NZT) MTA GIFT VOUCHER SPRINT C0, 375m 1 58338 Fly My Pretty nwtd............................ B Craik 2 2 Captain Osti nwtd..............................C Hore 3 Miss Paeroa nwtd....................... R O’Regan 4 F7 Uno Kim nwtd............................. R O’Regan 5 22 Cawbourne Penny nwtd.....................C Hore 6 66277 This Time Pedro nwtd..........................J Udy 7 76343 On The House nwtd H................ L Laagland 8 42624 Gypsy Brad nwtd........................ R O’Regan 9 73346 Versatile Richie nwtd........................T Agent 10 85654 Warsteiner nwtd R M &..................... J Smith RACE 2, 12.22pm HAUTAPU VETERINARY CLINIC SPRINT C1, 375m 1 48676 Good Perception 21.55............... G Pomeroy 2 27686 Otewa Bella nwtd......................S M Gardner 3 16878 Run Kayla Run nwtd.........................T Agent 4 55738 Ila Gladys 21.65..............................G Parker 5 35721 Found Roman 21.92........................... R Udy 6 33214 Urban Combat nwtd.......................P Cleaver 7 38x12 Crackles Appeal nwtd......................P Green 8 11F21 Tarapunga 21.48.........................D Schofield 9 6x788 Delusive nwtd.............................. R O’Regan 10 82868 Hit Da Nos 21.70................................ J Foot RACE 3, 12.39pm YGOT BONUS SCHEME SPRINT C2, 375m 1 55852 Only Kate 21.43.......................... R O’Regan 2 x7266 Sasha’s One 21.32........................... S Clark 3 16x61 Rebel Kahn nwtd.............................. S Clark 4 67743 Opawa Johnny 21.59...........................J Udy 5 F6548 Lachlan Valley nwtd.................... R O’Regan 6 43885 Realon Rumba 21.42.................. R O’Regan 7 347x5 Flash That 21.47......................... R O’Regan 8 73678 Coleridge Ainsli 21.74....................... S Clark RACE 4, 12.57pm ALL SEW EMBROIDERY SERIES FINAL C2f, 375m 1 33252 Peno Boy 21.50.................................J Black 2 3F111 Short And Snappy(c3) 21.10.........P Cleaver 3 53445 Star Bound nwtd......................... G Pomeroy 4 36512 Time Fraud (c3) nwtd F &...............Turnwald 5 11817 Thrilling Daze (c3) 21.40................. K Walsh 6 74724 Lincoln Flyer 21.60...........................G Quirk 7 81453 Question Me 21.76............................S Ross 8 74233 Winsome Achiever 21.31...............A Speight 9 347x5 Flash That 21.47......................... R O’Regan 10 43885 Realon Rumba 21.42.................. R O’Regan RACE 5, 1.14pm GREYHOUNDS NORTH MAIDEN DISTANCE C0d, 650m 1 67876 Mr. Lochlyn nwtd...........................M J Lozell 2 84644 Zagato nwtd............................... A Lawrence 3 43765 Mahalo Rhode nwtd W &.................T Steele 4 23163 Little Teegan nwtd...................... A Lawrence 5 53337 Lochinvar Onyx nwtd..................D Schofield 6 26356 Ghost Writer nwtd..............................S Ross 7 78 Teegz nwtd................................. A Lawrence 8 75647 Ragazza Gamba nwtd............... A Lawrence RACE 6, 1.32pm CAMBRIDGE MITRE 10 MEGA SPRINT C1, 375m 1 32581 Boss Appeal 21.61...........................P Green 2 33255 Redsky 21.78 R M &......................... J Smith 3 44225 Utah Bolt 21.75........................... G Pomeroy 4 45436 Bigtime Whizz nwtd..................... R O’Regan 5 58256 Sydilicious nwtd.................................. R Udy 6 27311 Hell Fire 21.89.....................................J Udy 7 77576 Rhyme In Melody nwtd.................... M Black 8 78778 Frizzle Frazzle nwtd..........................T Agent 9 61877 Hot Pal 21.94.............................. W Toomath 10 62657 Opawa Charlie nwtd........................... R Udy RACE 7, 1.49pm SERGIO @ STUD STAKES C1, 457m 1 22255 Another Burst nwtd.....................D Schofield 2 16684 Thrilling Ninja 25.81..................... J C Gifford 3 25235 Coal Sack 26.11........................ A Lawrence 4 42323 Charley Farley 25.88..............K Sutch-Jones

5 57552 Wabi Sabi 26.50.............................. L Martin 6 4x511 Feel The Vibe 25.60....................D Schofield 7 13123 Jembo 25.68..................................... S Clark 8 24341 Trilise 26.22................................ A Lawrence 9 26878 Triple Aye nwtd........................... W Hodgson 10 34544 Very Chilly nwtd..........................M Mathews RACE 8, 2.07pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C3, 375m 1 56176 Where’s The Cat 21.38...............D Schofield 2 56734 Lochinvar Yasi 21.42...................D Schofield 3 21211 Thrilling Edge 21.13......................... K Walsh 4 22225 Lockey’s Call 21.30..................... R O’Regan 5 42148 Mr. Majestic 21.41..............................J Black 6 73428 Pint Star 21.29.................................. B Craik 7 62164 Thrilling Terror 21.02.........................G Quirk 8 15526 Belrani 21.54................................... G Farrell 9 56188 Naughty Courty 21.75...................... M Mann 10 77364 Samson Dash 21.36......................... B Craik RACE 9, 2.25pm 0800 4 DOWN COW SPRINT C5, 375m 1 54651 Winsome Buster 21.22...............D Schofield 2 52551 Mahonie 21.22............................ G Pomeroy 3 27183 Making Debree 21.29.....................P Henley 4 32312 Black Hombre 21.07......................... S Clark 5 57265 Ladakh 21.37.................................. G Farrell 6 32111 Explosive Osti 21.11..........................C Hore 7 24833 Toi Shan 21.05............................D Schofield 8 52115 Lord Will 21.09...................................C Hore 9 62317 Captain Coutts 21.03 H.............. L Laagland 10 7x627 Alabaster 21.10................................. B Craik RACE 10, 2.42pm CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR STAKES C3, 457m 1 11136 Just Jordana nwtd............................. B Craik 2 3311F Thrilling Charly 25.63....................... K Walsh 3 12321 Fancy Jill nwtd............................D Schofield 4 43634 Twin Rivers 25.88....................... G Pomeroy 5 26533 Bound By Pride nwtd........................G Quirk 6 11172 Cawbourne Jock nwtd.......................C Hore 7 11121 Thrilling Sonic 25.62........................ K Walsh 8 65442 Lafayette nwtd................................... B Craik 9 62164 Thrilling Terror nwtd..........................G Quirk 10 17565 Jackson Town 25.64.......................... S Clark RACE 11, 3.00pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION STAKES C5, 457m 1 75121 Piggy Back 25.27.............................. S Clark 2 36838 Doom’s Blown 25.77........................P Green 3 F3225 Fancy Idol nwtd................................ K Walsh 4 34F24 Uno Lachlan nwtd.......................D Schofield 5 82812 Fancy Tip nwtd............................D Schofield 6 33332 Thrilling Ella 25.74........................... K Walsh 7 21325 Percentage Man nwtd................. L Laagland 8 45711 Bornato 25.51............................ A Lawrence 9 58157 Stellar Force 26.12........................P Cleaver 10 74285 Magico 25.81................................... L Martin RACE 12, 3.17pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES SPRINT C4, 375m 1 47433 Quick Cat 21.38..........................D Schofield 2 18447 Karma Rhode 21.33 W &.................T Steele 3 17675 Predator Drone 21.35 W &..............T Steele 4 44245 Thrilling Abra 21.57............................ L Bliek 5 16457 Moving Debree 21.24........................C Hore 6 33271 Agent Van Alden 21.26..................... B Craik 7 52367 Hajime 21.26..................................P Cleaver 8 37363 Crixus nwtd..................................... G Farrell 9 58674 Ima Spice nwtd........................... R O’Regan 10 56856 Harvey Nichols 21.24........................ B Craik RACE 13, 3.35pm GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND STAKES C4, 457m 1 48625 Ruby Tron nwtd H....................... L Laagland 2 15253 On Trey 25.72.............................D Schofield 3 25242 Cherry Tree Lane nwtd..................... B Craik 4 28368 Riddle Mate 25.72........................... G Farrell 5 54124 Flying Fabio nwtd...............................C Hore 6 27776 Corby nwtd.................................. R O’Regan 7 51262 El Jarrah 25.81.......................D V Meeuwen 8 34664 Lochinvar Laredo 25.53..............D Schofield 9 88878 Elly’s Girl nwtd............................ R O’Regan

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Castle confirmed as Bulldogs CEO

Raelene Castle

Netball New Zealand chief executive Raelene Castle has been confirmed as the new chief executive of the Bulldogs rugby league outfit, becoming the first female boss of a club since the NRL was formed in 1998.

Another New Zealander, Liz Dawson, was the chief executive of the Adelaide Rams during the Super League era.

Castle brings to the job a strong rugby league pedigree with her father Bruce Castle having captained New Zealand against Australia in the 1960s.

“I have grown up with rugby league,” Castle said in a statement.

“I believe my appreciation of its history and the importance of the game to the Australian sporting landscape will be an excellent platform for the business acumen

I bring to this role.

“The strong governance, sound financial standing, alongside the priority the Bulldogs place on community engagement provide with me an excellent opportunity to continue the substantial growth the business has shown in recent times.

“I am excited for the opportunities ahead for this club and for rugby league and I will look to continue a Bulldogs tradition of innovation and strong leadership to ensure we can make the most of them.”

Castle has been Netball New Zealand chief executive since 2007 and is often referred to as the most influential woman in New Zealand sport. She’s also held senior positions with BNZ, Southern Cross Healthcare, Fuji Xerox and Telecom and worked on the spon-

sorship of the Rugby World Cup and Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association as well as helped market the 2000 America’s Cup. Presently, 19 women occupy senior management or board positions at NRL clubs.

Castle starts the new role on July 15.

Bulldogs chairman Ray Dib said her appointment was a major coup for the club.

“Raelene was the standout applicant from a list of high quality candidates made up of sporting and business leaders from around the world,” Dib said. “Her combination of business and marketing acumen coupled with her experience with high performance athletes was unrivalled.

“Under Raelene’s leadership the

Monday last season.

Castle’s appointment means Netball New Zealand will begin their search for a new chief executive.

During her six-year tenure, Netball New Zealand’s profile has grown exponentially and the organisations commercial revenue through broadcast and sponsorship has increased by more than 66 per cent.

She ushered in a structural change that saw NNZ establish five zones.

“Raelene has made a huge contribution leading the team that has significantly grown one of New Zealand’s leading sporting organisations and also seen successful Silver Ferns performances with a highlight being the Delhi Commonwealth Games Gold medal,” chairwoman Raewyn Lovett said.

Bulldogs can move forward into a new era with great confidence.

“It is also a watershed moment for the Bulldogs with the appointment of our first female chief executive and we’re delighted to welcome Raelene to the club.”

The Bulldogs, established in 1935, are one of the older clubs in the competition, having won eight Premierships with the last coming in 2004.

However, the club have made headlines for a number of off-field incidents over the past decade. The Bulldogs were docked 37 points for breaking the salary cap in 2002, while Dally M winner Ben Barba was stood down indefinitely over gambling and alcohol issues earlier this season. Team members were also alleged to have verbally abused a female television reporter on Mad

“NNZ has a strengthened brand, a committed family of sponsors and broadcast partners. Her enormous energy, passion and commitment to excellence will be missed by us all.”

Castle was heavily involved in the establishment and delivery of the ANZ Championship transtasman netball competition and led the negotiations in securing the multi-million dollar naming rights sponsorship.

“This has been a very difficult decision for me as I have loved every minute of my time at netball and I believe it’s the right time for the organisation to have a new leader,” castle said. “I am proud of what we have achieved over the last six years and I look forward to seeing netball’s continued growth and success in the future.”

- APNZ

A watching brief T

here’s plenty of folk around who have a constant mantra, ‘There’s nothing on the telly’, you know the ones, they’re everywhere.

‘Gone through every channel, there’s just nothing’.

Well, they should do the obvious thing and become sports fans.

There’s the Crusaders on every week.

Well, some weeks it’s the welloiled, world-beating Crusader machine that we know on show, and some weeks it’s somebody else.

To be fair last week they ran into a team that has ‘Repeat Championship’ written all over it; down on numbers through injuries, all the stats saying they should be losing that one, and yet they somehow come through and beat a very good side; that’s how teams like, say, the Crusaders of old, manage to bring home the chocolates.

No doubt the Crusaders can still win it, they just have to remember to bring their A game every week, not just sometimes.

They wouldn’t want to be lumped in the same basket as the Warriors, would they . . .

After last week’s victory some Warriors observers were talking about mathematical chances of making the playoffs, now that’s a positive outlook if I ever heard one.

For late night viewers there’s been our cricketing representatives doing battle over in the auld country.

OK, they did battle for the first three days of the series, then fell to bits in spectacular fashion, unfortunately proving what many over there had forecast, that the Black Caps were just a training run for the Poms as they prepared for the upcoming Ashes series.

A fascinating discussion that many viewers would have missed (because sensibly they were asleep at the time) emerged between Sir Ian Botham and Nasser Hussain, two fellas who were handy in their respective days, as England skipper Alastair Cook placed a man right on the fence at deep point for Hamish Rutherford, despite having well in excess of 400 runs to play with.

The fielder was there because Rutherford likes to score lots of runs in that area, but Sir Ian was adamant that Cook should have more men around the bat on full attack, in fact inviting Rutherford to go for his favourite shot and induce the mistake, whereas Hussain explained that the ‘modern’ theory was to stifle the batsman’s shots altogether, and get him out through frustration as he tried to score elsewhere.

An insightful example of how the game changes, and how much homework goes into each opponent as they come out to bat.

Another example occurred in what for many is the biggest round of Formula One, rocketing around the streets of Monte Carlo

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at terrifying speeds in their glorified go-karts.

To get that speed into context, when the safety car comes out, its the latest Mercedes SLS AMG, the fastest F1 safety car ever, its driver hurling this V8 supercar around the circuit at speeds which would make most people lose their lunch, and yet the F1 drivers lined up behind him are impatiently trying to give him a nudge to get a move on because their tyres are cooling down too much.

Anyway, after one safety car episode, Nico Rosberg sneaked away from the field a bit, and the two Red Bulls of Sebastien Vettel and Mark Webber visibly let him go, happy to settle for championship points despite there being well over half the race yet to unfold; radio communication between driver and pit crew made it clear everyone was happy with that situation.

Is that still called racing then?

For years people who don’t realise just how fast these things are have heaped criticism on the sport because of the processional nature of most of the races; Sunday night’s race gave them more fuel for their argument.

To accentuate the situation, with a couple of laps to go Vettel suddenly unleashed a lap time a full two seconds faster than the field had collectively been travelling - two seconds in F1 is somewhat akin to the Crusaders flicking the switch and scoring six tries in ten minutes, its technically possible but highly, highly unlikely.

But there was still some excellent jousting for positions further down the field, and Romain Grosjean yet again confirmed his ‘loose cannon’ tag as he ran up the back of on a straight bit of track, taking them both out and putting another huge dent in Lotus’ bank balance, all good stuff for the couch potato.

All of that action is not counting a steady diet of top golf for those hooked on the little white ball, Rafa Nadal has started his defence of the French title, or darts (yes, there’s a surprising number watching every flight of the arrows, no longer is it the domain of large gentlemen who need to get ten pints in before they can direct a straight throw), V8s and Superbikes galore, Trackside, the netballers bashing and crashing each other around; they guys at SKY might not be pleasing everyone, but they are definitely giving the average sports aficianado plenty of bang for his buck.

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The Tinwald women’s golf team of (from left) Barb Cochrane, Di Bell, Anne Dwan, Pat Bell, Joyce van der Heide and Mara Kennedy recently won the Low Cup off Highfield.

Low Cup finally back in Tinwald hands

By Jonathan Leask The Tinwald Golf Club ladies have got their hands on the Low Cup for the first time in 42 years.

The Tinwald team travelled to Highfield recently for their first

challenge in two years and won the match 4-2 to lift the challenge trophy for the first time since 1971.

“It’s a pretty sort after trophy and it’s hard to get hold of,” Tinwald club captain Anne Dwan said.

The Low Cup operates on

a monthly challenge system, between March and October each year, with each club in the Aorangi district in line for a challenge.

“As holders you host the next challenger on the list. If you lose you just go back onto the bottom of the challenge list.

“You have to win five challenges to get your name engraved on the trophy but after five the next two teams on the challenger list play off for the trophy at your club.”

Tinwald hasn’t held the trophy for 42 years and aren’t keen to part with it just yet.

If they can win the remaining five challenges of the season they will get their name etched on the trophy but the focus is on challenge number one.

Their first challenge is against Waimate on June 6, with Dwan hoping the same six ladies can do the business again.

Last chance to secure nationals spot

By Jonathan Leask This weekend is the last chance to push for a place at the nationals for Mid Canterbury basketballers.

The Canterbury Country squads are off to the play in the Junior Invitational Tournament in Christchurch this weekend, the final stop before the nationals in July.

Basketball New Zealand changed their representative format this year, cancelling out the zone qualifications process and converting to a regionally based system.

That has Basketball Mid Canterbury (BBMC) now combined with North Canterbury and South Canterbury to play as Canterbury Country at the various national age group championships.

Mid Canterbury is well represented in the new merger with seven girls in the under 15 squad, eight boys in the under 15 squad, four girls in the under 17 squad, five boys in the U17 squad and four in the under 19 boys.

At this weekend’s tournament the players will be pushing hard to impress their respective coaches, who will name their final squad of 10 to prepare for the nationals.

The under 17 nationals are on the North Shore on July 17-20 while the following week the under 19s are in Nelson and under 15 are in Wellington.

Mid Canterbury is also sending an under 15 boys’ development team this weekend.

Mid Canterbury players in the Canterbury Country squads are: U15 girls: Liberty Ross, Grace Wilson, Grace Wills, Georgina Kelly,

Sala Bueta, Serenity Timothy, Mel Puckett. U15 boys: Gareth Hunt, Liam O’Connor, Western Bartlett, Eru Tahuri-Cooper, Josh Lowe, Thomas O’Brien, Fletcher Arnold, Alin Onicas.

U17 girls: Tessa Morrison, Emily Hickman, Kate Lloyd, Victoria Coley.

U17 boys: Xavier Bartlett, Kieran Hunt, Max Sexton, Kody Stuthridge, Cameron Butler. U19 boys: Josh Stempa, George Wilson, Cole Wilson, Jason O’Connor.

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By Sue Newman Eric Clapton will be working harder than he’s ever worked before on Saturday if he wants to earn a standing ovation.

That’s Eric Clapton the horse.

He’s been dealt a death hand for Saturday’s Harness Jewels race day, drawing barrier 13, but trainer John Hay is philosophical about the impact that draw will have on the race outcome.

“He’s a good horse, nothing seems to worry him. He’s doing everything right but with the draw against him he’ll be needing a bit of luck,” he said.

Eric’s as local as a horse can get – trained by Hay at Wakanui and bred and owned by Sue and Mike McGuire from Rakaia. And he’s a horse that’s had a great season. Qualifying for the Jewels at number eight on stake earnings

John Hay was a bonus; for Hay the season was about running good races.

“He’s a big horse, 16.3 and he’s ahead of himself really. Getting to the Jewels has been a bonus,” he said.

Looking ahead to race day, with Eric Clapton in the last race of the day, most of Hay’s day will be spent at home, business as usual with the rest of his team.

“Eric’ll have a jog in the morning,

a bit of lunch like me and then we’ll just head into town a couple of hours before the race. Eric’s not worried about it, it’s just another day to him.”

But it’s a day where Eric Clapton will be up against the best threeyear-olds in the country. Second row draw aside, Hay is still optimistic about the big horse’s chances of coming home in the top four.

There won’t be a race plan from barrier 13; your race is largely dictated by those around you, Hay said.

“Most races are dictated in the first 300 or 400 metres. They can all run fast in this field but if you give those good horses six lengths at the bend you’re not going to be able to catch them over a mile.

We’ve got a good horse but we’ve got the draw to make up.”

The American Ideal-Jaz Tanner gelding has good gate speed, but

from the second row that won’t be a factor. Hay, however, will be out there determined to add to another Jewels Day success to his second finish with Houdini Star in 2007.

“If he finishes in the first four we’ll be happy; a win and we’ll be over the moon.”

Hay had two qualifiers for the Jewels this year with four-yearold Jimmy Johnstone well up the rankings too. The horse had already had a massive season and Hay opted to withdraw him from racing Jewels day.

Jimmy might have been almost a sure top three bet, but Hay says he looked at the bigger picture for the horse’s racing future. He’s now out in the paddock taking it easy for a couple of months.

Hay will also be in the sulky on day two of the Harness Jewels carnival with three runners – Fair Dinkum Bromac, Alliwantforxmas and Roofcraft.

John Hay and top three-year-old pacer Eric Clapton, working out on the Ashburton Raceway track ahead of Saturday’s Harness Jewels.

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By Michael Brown Marina Erakovic spent considerably more time in the locker room than on the court overnight Tuesday (NZ time) as she breezed through to the second round at the French Open.

It was a frustrating day on many levels, and Erakovic spent most of it not knowing if she would even play her first-round match against Great Britain’s Elena Baltacha because of weather delays, but those were quickly erased as she broke through for just her second win in singles in her last eight tournaments.

“I was here from about 9.30am and there were moments when I thought we wouldn’t get on today so it was a really, really long wait,” Erakovic said. “It can be draining, especially just sitting around watching the screens and watching the scores change so when it was time to go I just got really pumped and felt good.”

She was feeling even better by the end of her 6-3 6-0 demolition of Baltacha in just 53 minutes. It was a match she should have won, given Baltacha has a ranking of 200 and last week played only her first tournament since the Olympics, and she will now take on 16th-seeded Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova who beat Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko 6-1 6-4 in her first-round match.

Cibulkova has won the two previous meetings between the two players, both on hard court, and will go in as overwhelming favourite.

“Dominika is a good player and I have lost to her a couple of times,” said Erakovic, who is presently ranked 92. “But it’s a different day and another match. We have never played on clay. It should be good.

“She moves pretty well and likes to play aggressively so I need to be on my game and look to be aggressive myself and take it to her.”

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30 to 59

Auckland Hamilton Napier Palmerston North Wellington Nelson Blenheim Greymouth Christchurch Timaru Queenstown Dunedin Invercargill

5 0 2 2 6 2 -1 3 0 1 -5 6 6

High pollution days in Ashburton so far this year

TOMORROW Fine with morning frosts. Northwesterlies.

Fine with high cloud. Northwesterlies becoming strong in exposed places.

morning min max

fine fine fine fine fine fine fine cloudy fine fine fine fine cloudy

Fine with morning frosts, severe inland.

Northerlies developing, freshening about the coast in the afternoon.

SATURDAY

60 plus

PM10 Alert

01

TODAY

SUNDAY: Fine, northwesterlies change showery southerly later.

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TODAY

SATURDAY: Fine with high cloud.

Northwesterlies becoming gusty.

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Canterbury Plains

TODAY: Fine, morning frosts.

Northerlies developing.

TOMORROW: Fine, morning frosts.

Northwesterlies.

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Ashburton Forecast

16 16 16 15 14 16 15 13 13 12 8 13 13

FZL: Rising to 2000m

Fine, morning frosts in sheltered places.

Cloud about the divide and light rain developing there in the afternoon. Snow flurries developing down to 1600m.

Wind at 1000m: NW gusts rising to 50 km/h in exposed places in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: W gusts rising to 50 km/h in the afternoon.

TOMORROW

FZL: 2300m

Rain setting in about the divide with some heavy falls and snow down to 1700 metres.

Fine in the east with high cloud.

Wind at 1000m: NW, gusting 70 km/h in exposed places.

Wind at 2000m: W gales, 65 km/h.

SATURDAY SUNDAY

NZ Situation

The ridge over northern New Zealand tomorrow should drift away to the east on Saturday. Meanwhile, a westerly flow over central and southern New Zealand should tend northwesterly on Saturday ahead of a trough in the Tasman Sea.

Mostly fine with blustery northwesterlies.

A change to southerlies and showers later.

MONDAY A few showers. Southwesterlies.

In winter, tiny particles called PM10 hang in our air and are harmful to our health. Most of winter PM10 in Canterbury is due to smoke from home heating. A daily PM10 reading over the national standard is considered a high pollution day.

Rain about the divide with heavy thundery falls and snow down to 1800m. Scattered falls spreading further east. Gale NW, rising to severe gale about the tops.

SUNDAY Heavy thundery rain about the divide, easing to showers later. Scattered falls further east.

Snow down to 1000m. NW, severe gale about the tops, turning westerly.

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River Levels

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Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday Nth Ashburton at 3:00 pm, yesterday Sth Ashburton at 3:15 pm, yesterday Rangitata Klondyke at 3:00 pm, yesterday

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Canterbury Readings

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12.0

1.2 -2.7

0.0 102.8 331.8

Christchurch Airport 13.3

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Bad fishing

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Last quarter

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Good

Good fishing Set 12:24 pm

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3:58 am

Rise 7:57 am Set 5:04 pm

Good

Good fishing

Rise 12:05 am Set 12:54 pm

First quarter

17 Jun

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