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The Ashburton District has undergone a dramatic change in population demographics over the past seven years with a significant increase in its Maori and Pacific Island communities.

The district is older and more ethnically varied than at any time in its history.

In this year’s Census for the first time, the district’s European population was its slowest growing. The number of people who listed Maori as their ethnic group rose 34 per cent with Pacific numbers up 33 per cent.

The number of people listed as European rose by just 18.5 per cent.

While the number of residents who listed Asia as their ethnic group is still small (1017), that population grew by 225 per cent over the past seven years.

At the same time as it is increasing its ethnic diversity, the district is also continuing to watch its age demographic change, with the race towards an ageing population continuing. The most significant growth in the Census was recorded in the 60 to 64 age group, 37 per cent.

At the opposite end of the scale, the district is undergoing its own mini-ba-

by boom, with a 31 per cent increase in 0 to 4 year olds.

The Census also threw up some surprises, with home ownership changes.

While the number of households grew by 12.5 per cent, the percentage that were owned fell. Less than half of Ashburton’s housing stocks are now owned by their occupants. At the same time the number that were rented rose significantly, by 32 per cent.

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■ ASHBURTON THALIDOMIDE CASE

■ FALSE RETURN

Cheated out of compensation

Banks to stand trial

By SuSan SandyS

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Ashburton woman Wendy Lewis has had her life marred by the morning sickness drug thalidomide, but will never receive an ounce of compensation.

Mrs Lewis said yesterday she felt cheated by the pharmaceutical manufacture Grunenthal, which had only compensated a proportion of New Zealand’s thalidomide sufferers.

On Monday a record multimillion-dollar settlement for victims was announced, after class action brought by more than 100 Australians and New Zealanders. It totalled $NZ99.6 million, with an additional $7.3m in costs.

Mrs Lewis was among those who had sought to be part of the class action, but lawyers had not been able to include her due to there not being enough proof thalidomide had caused her deformities.

Mrs Lewis has temporarily lost her voice, but spoke through

her husband yesterday, writing how she felt. “She feels she’s been cheated,” Hendrik Lewis said.

“The condition she has is recognised as being caused by thalidomide, but it can’t be proven,” he said.

“It’s gutting really.”

Mrs Lewis was born with a small palm and shortened fingers on her right hand. Her fingers were webbed together at birth and at the age of four she had surgery to separate them. Skin grafts were required from her leg.

She not only had to cope with the physical limitations her lifelong disability caused, but also the social implications, and she was bullied at school.

“Once you get to adulthood you learn to adapt and go with it and learn responses to people’s attitudes, but as a child you don’t know how to react and deal with it. As a result you get really badly bullied,” Mrs Lewis told the Guardian in an interview last year.

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SFO drops fraud charges against pair

By Jared Savage The Serious Fraud Office failed to consider key evidence in the $1.7 billion South Canterbury Finance investigation which has led to charges against two senior executives being dropped.

Adam Feeley, the head of the SFO when charges were laid two years ago, described the 14-month inquiry as the “most resource-intensive and timeconsuming in recent history”.

He said the “value of the fraud

alleged to have been committed exceeds anything in the history of white-collar crime in New Zealand”.

The agency laid 21 charges against five SCF executives for fraudulent transactions alleged to total $1.7 billion - including $1.58 billion from the government bailout after the finance company collapsed.

But charges against two of the accused have been withdrawn before the case reached trial, most recently accountant

Terry Hutton who faced two charges alleging false accounting in relation to the recording of a $25 million loan advance and a $10 million loan advance.

“What had been touted as the South Canterbury Five is now down to three,” Hutton said.

“I believe the withdrawal of the charges reflects the poor standard of investigation work initially undertaken by Adam Feeley and his investigation team.”

His defence team of leading

barrister Jonathan Eaton QC and forensic expert Gib Beattie were able to reconstruct the transactions with the lawyer for Graeme Brown, another SCF accused whose charge was dropped.

They were able to do this with information provided by the SFO under the discovery process, along with other documents which Hutton said had been supplied to investigators but “apparently not considered relevant”.

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Act Party leader John Banks will stand trial for allegedly filing a false electoral return.

High Court judge Justice Paul Heath delivered his decision yesterday, remanding Banks at large until a callover later this month. Banks resigned from his ministerial portfolios after Auckland District Court judge Phil Gittos said the “evidence clearly shows that Mr Banks was aware of the source” of donations from Kim Dotcom and SkyCity and could “not properly” have declared them as anonymous on his electoral return for his failed campaign for the Auckland mayoralty in 2010.

Judge Gittos said there was enough evidence to commit Banks to trial on a charge under the Local Electoral Act which he wrongly called Local Elections Act - after the private prosecution by retired accountant Graham McCready.

The case was taken over by Solicitor-General Michael Heron QC but the Act Party leader filed an urgent appeal to the High Court at Auckland to review the decision.

Rejecting the appeal, Justice Heath said he was not satisfied there was “any fundamental flaw in the process adopted by the District Court judge”.

“I accept that the consequences of the committal order on Mr Banks are serious,” Justice Heath continued.

“Anyone in Mr Banks’ position would be concerned about facing trial for an offence that carried a maximum sentence of imprisonment, if the charge were proved. “Mr Banks’ position in not materially different from any person in good standing in the community who is charged with a serious criminal offence.”

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■ MID CANTERBURY’S CENSUS RESULTS

Changing face of the district

BY SUE NEWMAN

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The latest release of data from this year’s Census show Ashburton’s population is booming, its cultural diversity is increasing and that working people earn more than their counterparts in many areas of New Zealand.

The median wage in the district is $32,900, well above the national median of $28,500.

Women’s wages are on a par with the rest of the country, while men around the district earn significantly more – our median is $43,900 while the national median is $36,500. Income earning ability appears to peak in the 45-49 age bracket at $44,500.

Our population growth is focused on the very young and the baby boomers with the two groups increasing in numbers by more than 30 per cent over the 2006 Census.

The district continues to see significant growth in the over 65 age bracket with this up by 16 per cent. At 5196 it represents about 16 per cent of the district’s population of 31,041.

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Ashburton has seen a boom in people aged over 60 years since the last Census.

Increases of the elderly aged 85 and over was 30 per cent, those aged 80 to 84 was up 20 per cent and those aged 70 to 74 up 20 per cent.

However the most significant increase was with the 60 to 64 age group up 37 per cent.

Terrace View Retirement Village manager Karen Harris said

■ European – 26,376 (up 18.5 per cent ■ Maori – 2193 (up 34 per cent) ■ Pacific People – 1017 (up 33 per cent) ■ Asian 1179 (up 225 per cent) ■ Middle Eastern/Latin American/African – 282 (up 140 per cent)

BIRTHPLACE Broad geographic area 2006 Census in brackets

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40.7, above the national median of 38.

Males and females are almost evenly represented in population numbers, with about 250 more men.

There is a large gender gap however in the 20 – 24 year bracket in favour of males by about 22 per cent. The balance swings back the other way from the 50 – 54 age bracket upwards with females over represented at almost every age.

In terms of employment, women are over represented in part time statistics and in unemployment.

The Census showed that there were 16,656 people in the district’s workforce (12,840 in full time work) and 495 who gave their occupation as unemployed.

While our population has increased by 13.5 per cent in six years and the number of houses in the district has also increased, by 12.5 per cent, home owner-

ship in the district is declining in favour of renting. The Census showed that people living in homes they owned, with or without a mortgage, had fallen by 2 per cent.

The number of homes occupied by renters had increased by 32 per cent and the number held in family trusts by 27 per cent.

One person households now account for 1913 out of the district’s total households of 12,201.

District’s population ageing at a rapid rate

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spaces in their newly built facility had filled rapidly.

The retirement village offered studio rooms and apartments as well as full medical cover.

They also offered independent living or supported care to residents, short stay beds and palliative care available as well.

Mrs Harris said about 30 people were in residence at the moment and any empty rooms filled fast.

She said more rooms would be opened shortly and as they did not currently have a waiting

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“There is obviously a big need in Ashburton.”

Rosebank Residential Care Services general manager Sue Prowse agreed.

“We knew that once the baby boomers reached 80 plus there would be need for more residential care and hospital services.”

She said Rosebank were in the middle of strategic planning for their future. They were looking at what services were available in the community and what the

population needed for the future.

They currently provided hospital, residential and palliative care services. People on any waiting lists were quickly absorbed once rooms became available.

Ms Prowse said a plus for Rosebank and its future was the availability of land on site.

The seven rest home and facilities in the district will be boosted by the addition of Lochlea Retirement Village currently under development.

■ Australia – 402 (408) ■ Pacific Islands – 555 (120) ■ United Kingdom – 1176 (1404) ■ Europe – 348 (372) ■ North America – 81 (111) ■ Asia – 258 (837) ■ Middle East and Africa – 288 (426) ■ Other - 105 (225) ■ People born overseas who have lived in New Zealand for 20 plus years – 1035 (918)

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FAMILY TYPES And number of dependent children in family ■ Total number of families – 4554 (up 12 per cent) ■ Family with no dependent children - 753 ■ Family with one dependent child – 1452 ■ Family with two dependent children – 1437 ■ Family with three dependent children – 606 ■ Family with four or more dependent children – 216 ■ Number of dependent children not known – 90 ■ One parent with children) – 942 (up 14 per cent)

HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION ■ Total number of households – 12,201 (up 12.5 per cent) ■ One family household – 8511 ■ Two family household – 165 ■ Three or more family household – 9 ■ Other multi-person household – 435 ■ One person household – 2913 ■ Other – 168

Explosion in number of Pacific Islanders

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The Pasifika population has exploded along with an accommodation shortage since the last Census, resulting in overcrowding and health issues.

So says Pacific Island liaison representative Tony Vainerere, who believes employers should take more responsibility for such issues faced by their staff.

Census data out yesterday shows the Pacific Island population of Mid Canterbury has increased by 33 per cent.

Mr Vainerere said he was not surprised by the figure for Pacific Islanders, as the increase had been noticeable.

He believed the majority had come here for jobs in meatwork plants, and he believed CMP in

■ Dwelling owned or partly owned by occupants – 5910 (down 2 per cent) ■ Dwelling not owned and not held by family trust – 3867 (up 32 per cent) ■ Dwelling held in family trust - 1833 (up 27 per cent) ■ Other - 594

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come in (to Mid Canterbury), it should,” he said.

However, ANZCO Foods recruitment manager Sharon McDonald said only about 10 new immigrants from the Pacific Islands were recruited each year, and the organisation helped all of them get accommodation.

“And then we give them three months, if they need help we will help them find accommodation,” Mrs McDonald said.

There was a shortage of accommodation in the town and high rental costs, and the organisation could not control if workers wanted to move in with another family.

“I do get annoyed with people saying we are not responsible, because we actually are,” she said.

District’s toddler population continues to boom

BY MYLES HUME

MYLES.H@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

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particular was a big employer which could do more for its staff, either by providing accommodation or helping staff find accommodation.

“I think some employers are having it too easy,” he said.

He knew of cases where there were up to four families in a household, with members at risk of health issues associated with overcrowding. Pacific Islanders felt it was rude to say they were not happy with their living situation. Many were not enrolled with GPs, and as a Pacific Island community representative and health promoter at Presbyterian Support he found himself having to try and get people enrolled.

“Should not these things be in place before these people

If Mid Canterbury’s toddler population continues to balloon, it will force another boom in early childhood centres, local experts say.

The district’s 0-4 year old population has seen a dramatic rise since 2006, with a 31 per cent increase from the 2006 census data.

That translates from 1749 toddlers in 2006 to 2289 this year.

Ashburton Kindergarten Association manager Barbara Kirk said there had been a spike in early childhood centres built in

rural parts of the district during the past five years, and if there was similar growth in the next few years that could prompt another rise in childhood providers.

“If childhood centres are running at 90-100 per cent capacity like they say we couldn’t cope with another 31 per cent rise, we would probably need another five centres if that happened,” she said.

Ms Kirk said the association would not rule out adding to its five-strong centres around Ashburton.

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keeps tabs on current and future growth, said she established the new centre in Ashburton about three years ago largely based on demand.

She said the centre had more than 80 children on its roll coupled with an eight-month waiting list, and there may be room for at least another centre in Ashburton right now.

She believed demand on local early childhood centres would only continue with its high participation rate (98.4 per cent) and with social reforms which now force beneficiaries to enrol their children in early childhood education.

■ Total population Census, 2013 - 31,041, up 13.5 per cent ■ Males – 15,648 (13,764) ■ Females – 15,393 (13,608) ■ 0-4 years, 2289, up 31 per cent ■ 5-9 years 2097, up 12 per cent ■ 10–14 years, 2037, down .05 per cent ■ Total people 0 – 14 years, 6423, up 13.5 per cent ■ 15-19 years, 1794, up 2 per cent ■ 20–24 years, 1698, up 21 per cent ■ 25–29 years, 1815, up 33 per cent ■ 30–34 years, 1908, up 9 per cent ■ 35–39 years, 1953, up 1 per cent ■ 40–44 years, 2169, up 1.5 per cent ■ 45–49 years, 2133, up 6 per cent ■ 50–54 years, 2157, up 17 per cent ■ 55–59 years, 1926, up 8 per cent ■ 60–64 years, 1866, up 37 per cent ■ 65–69 years, 1500, up 14 per cent ■ 70 – 74 per cent, 1287, up 20 per cent ■ 75 – 79 years, 972, up 3 per cent ■ 80 – 84 years, 783, up 23 per cent ■ 85 years and over, 654, up 30 per cent.

■ Total people 65 years and over, 5196, up 16 per cent.

OCCUPIED DWELLING TYPE ■ Total occupied dwellings in the Ashburton District – 12,396 (up 13 per cent)

Population hits 4.24 million New Zealand’s population is now 4.24 million and is getting older and more ethnically diverse, this year’s Census has shown.

Statistics New Zealand yesterday released key Census information on the country’s population, its mix of ages and sexes, and where people choose to live.

The Census, held on March 5 this year, required everyone in the country to provide key information about their households, jobs and income.

The overall population was 4,242,048 people - up 214,101 on th last Census in 2006 - but there were fewer children under 15 years.

Meanwhile, the number of people aged 50-69 years showed a large increase.

“The New Zealand population is ageing, with the latest Census results show-

ing the median age of the population is 38 years, just over two years older than at the last Census seven years ago,” Government statistician Liz MacPherson said.

“As well as being older, the New Zealand population is also now more diverse, with an increasing Asian population, in particular.”

Almost one out of eight people living in New Zealand were Asian, up from about one in 11 in 2006. Nearly twothirds of Asian people, or 307,233, live in the Auckland region, where over one in five people are of Asian ethnicity.

This year’s census was the first since 2006, after the Christchurch earthquakes disrupted plans to hold a census in 2011.

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■ SEED CONTAMINATION

No sign of black grass

By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

There is no sign of black grass in Mid Canterbury following three rounds of surveillance, but its early days yet.

MPI contractors are undertaking surveillance between Methven and Ashburton in response to the spillage of red fescue seed contaminated with black grass along the route.

The black grass seed was in a container of red fescue turf seed imported from Denmark

by PGG Wrightson; it was transported in insecure boxes to the seed cleaning plant in June and some escaped.

Black grass is a serious invasive weed of winter crops in the UK and Europe where it has developed resistance to many herbicides, and the Government and industry are working together to ensure the pest does not establish in New Zealand.

It has the potential to decimate Mid Canterbury’s lucrative small seed and cereal industry.

So far, three rounds of surveillance have been completed, lead by Dorie farmer Kai Tegels who runs a crop monitoring business, and has dealt with black grass in Holland.

Another six rounds are scheduled to take place in the next five months, and a further nine over the next two years.

In addition to the surveillance, contractors have applied selective herbicide to areas thought to be high-risk for black grass establishment, MPI response manager David Yard said.

A second round of treatment is set for March next year.

“It’s all going very well, but we’re not out of the woods yet.

We’ve got another two and a half years of surveillance and treatment before we can start calling the response a success

or not,” Mr Yard said.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers grain and seeds chairman David Clark said it was good news, but to be expected given the highly planned response to the biosecurity breach.

“We are fortunate to be dealing with an incursion that doesn’t have wings or legs,” he said. “Hopefully we never find any black grass.”

In addition to the surveillance and spraying programmes, the affected roadside is soon to be mowed to undercut any black grass seed that may have slipped through the net.

■ NETHERBY ERO REPORT

In brief NCEA results online NCEA results will be available online from January 15 for the more than 143,000 pupils sitting end of year NCEA exams during the past three weeks. Those who sat scholarship exams can expect their results by mid-February.

With all exams expected to be marked by Christmas, the pupils Learner Login section of the NZQA website will be down for a few days before the release of results to allow for loading and final testing. From January 15, all students who have paid their fees and completed NCEA or University Entrance will be able to order their own certificates online. Answer booklets will be returned to candidates from late January.

Battery stolen A battery used to charge an electric fence was stolen from a Watkins Road property on Monday.

Ashburton police are seeking information and will be following up with inquiries.

Container forced open A shipping container located at an Ashburton business was forced open on Monday, however Ashburton police believe nothing was taken at this stage. They will be following up with inquiries.

Drink driving A 25-year-old Ashburton man will appear in Ashburton District Court on Monday after he was nabbed drink driving on Sunday at about 3am on West Street. He was processed with an excess breath alcohol level of 658mcg.

Disorderly behaviour An Ashburton woman was arrested on Sunday morning at about 3.30am for disorderly behaviour.

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Netherby School pupils (from left) Mya Taylor, 11, Taurangi Te Are-Daniel, 11, Roi-Rawhiti Makutu, 11, Jane Cribb, 10, Jacob Gray, 11, and Victoria Binnie, 10, with their principal Andrew Leverton, who are all pleased with their latest report from the Education Review Office.

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Netherby School’s cultural focus earns praise

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Netherby School’s ability to cater for pupils over a vast cultural spectrum has shone through in its latest ERO report.

Its focus on Maori and Pacific pupils, who make up more than half the roll, was one of the most positive points flagged by the education watchdog.

The Education Review Office (ERO) recently released its independent review of the decile three Ashburton school, with the last report carried out in 2010.

The report found the school

put “importance on the diverse cultural identities and languages of the students”.

The 142-strong roll is made up of 35 per cent Pakeha, 35 per cent Maori, 24 per cent Pacific and 6 per cent other, with “a considerable proportion” of pupils not possessing English as their first language.

“School leaders and teachers continue to focus their efforts on raising the achievement of all students, particularly for Maori and Pacific students,” it said.

That has included intensive consultation with Maori and Pacific communities, staff vis-

its to the University of Canterbury over Pacific children’s learning and work with Samoan and Tongan families to help word pronunciation, among several others.

Netherby School principal Andrew Leverton said he was pleased with the report, which reflected a culmination of hard work from his teachers and the board.

“The Maori and Pacific focus did come through strong and that’s just part of our community in which we encourage interactions with,” he said.

The report also acknowledged the school had addressed

all recommendations from its previous assessment in 2010.

The school’s curriculum catered well for pupils’ interests, needs and abilities and the school was well placed to sustain and improve its performance, reviewers found.

Before ERO’s next visit in 2016, it asked Netherby School to extend its analysis and use of pupil achievement data, and provide better information to parents on subjects other than English and maths.

It also recommended to continue its work with Maori pupils and improve aspects of its self-review.

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■ ASHBURTON LEGAL HIGH SALES

In brief

Legal highs up for debate

By Sue NewmaN

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

If the community wants the Ashburton District Council to take a tough line on the sale of legal highs, then the council is prepared to listen, says Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay. In a workshop last week, councillors took a long, hard look at the issue of psychoactive substance sales in the Ashburton District and took on board the public disquiet over Rakaia’s R18 shop.

Mr McKay hopes the issue

will be out for public consultation early next year.

At its council meeting on December 12, Mr McKay said councillors will have a draft policy on the control of legal high sales on the table.

“My hope then is that council will put this draft policy out for discussion in the community; that’s what I want to see happen. It will be a community decision. I want the community to have the opportunity in this and council has taken the lead.”

While the Government had

made the sale of psychoactive substances legal in R18 shops, Ashburton is one of dozens of local authorities around the South Island that are looking at their options when it comes to controlling sales on their own patch.

Mr McKay said he had discussed the issue and the council’s options with both the New Zealand Local Government Association and with a number of other mayors. While sales couldn’t be banned councils could write policies around lo-

cation and trading conditions for shops selling the product, he said.

Tasman and Nelson councils have taken a stand on legal high sales and have mounted a campaign on behalf of all South Island local authorities to have them banned. Nelson is about to seek public input on its policy to ban sales and Tasman has already signed off its policy.

Banning sales was not the appropriate option, Mr McKay said, because that would drive the product underground.

■ ASHBURTON SANTA PARADE

Stage set for boomer Santa parade

By ToNi williamS

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Santa Claus is coming to downtown Ashburton on Saturday and bringing along some fun and friendly friends.

Spongebob Squarepants, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Harold the Giraffe and Buzzy Bee are just a few of the attractions to roam the streets in the NBS Santa Parade organised by the Ashburton Business Association.

Association board member Carol Johns said there were more than 60 floats entered in the lunch time event including a number of new floats.

And people could still get entries in.

Noddy car, the Ashburton District Council older rural fire fleet and Hakatere Marae are some of those new entries.

Along with the Ashburton Silver Band and the Red Hat Ladies there was everything from fire trucks, push bikes, music, schools, speedway cars and even a roller skating Ronald McDonald. Fifty fairies and elves would also grace the final float with Santa.

From 11am the Ashburton Trust pre-parade entertainment will be at the chessboard on East Street, with face painting, lollies and appearances by the balloon man and Ronald McDonald.

A competition is also being run for children up to age eight years old to create their own Santa stocking. The winner gets to ride with Santa during the parade.

Mrs Johns said the parade was about the children but she urged parents to keep children off the route and for all the entries to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their fleets; the only exception being vintage vehicles.

The parade starts off at Mona Square at 12.30pm.

People will have a double chance to see the floats as the parade travels down East Street, loops around Baring Square and heads back to Mona Square.

Name suppression A 32-year-old Tauranga man charged in relation to the assault of Lance Scullin, who was found dead on his Merivale property on Sunday, has been granted interim name suppression. The man appeared in Tauranga District Court yesterday, charged with assault with intent to injure, common assault, and participating in an organised criminal group.

He did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody ahead of his next court appearance on December 10. Police say the assault is not linked with Mr Scullin’s death.

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Smartphone check-in Air New Zealand passengers can now check in online using smartphones and tablets, and be notified instantly of a change in their flight schedule. A new Air NZ mobile app for iPhone and android users will allow passengers to check in remotely for domestic and international flights. Online check-in will be available from 24 hours before departure and up to 90 minutes before international flights, and 30 minutes before domestic flights. The new app is a rebuilt version of Air New Zealand’s existing mobile app mPass.

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Speed tolerance All speed cameras across the country have been recalibrated with the new 4km/h speed tolerance as part of the police push to reduce summer road deaths. The summer push began on Sunday and police assistant commissioner of road policing Dave Cliff said drivers appeared to be paying attention. The 12 fixed cameras around the country and 44 mobile cameras were manually calibrated to the 4km/h threshold by technicians for the start of the December 1-January 31 campaign, he said.

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Life sentence Matthew Kinghorn may well have mowed down a woman jogger with his car in slow motion with the intention of later raping her, but she died on the backseat of his car before he could do anything to her. For that and other reasons, he didn’t get the maximum non-parole life sentence of 17 to 25 years when he appeared for sentencing in the High Court at New Plymouth yesterday for murdering Anne Elizabeth McCullough, 45, in October last year. Although the Crown tried for the toughest penalty, Kinghorn, 28 - who pleaded guilty in October - was given a life sentence with a minimum period of 13 years before he can be considered for parole.

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Fisherman missing

Ashburton Borough School pupil Ryan Richan (front) helps Madison Tourle and Zara Stewart paint their school float entry for the Ashburton Santa Parade.

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Searchers are yet to locate a 79-year-old fisherman, missing off the Kaikoura coast after a boat he was in capsized yesterday. A 74-year-old man who was also on the boat was found dead on the shoreline about 200 metres from the 16-foot vessel. A police spokesman said the search was called off at 8.30pm yesterday and would resume this morning.

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■ HAKATERE EROSION

Council stands firm on erosion decision

BY SUE NEWMAN

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It might be the outcome Hakatere hutholders want, but the Ashburton District Council is not about to spend $1 million a year to save their homes.

People living in the front row of the coastal settlement might have $1 million dollar views, but decades of coastal erosion is seeing their front lawns slowly eroding with their homes in danger of sliding over the cliff face.

Earlier this year the council met with hut owners and explained the council’s position on the endangered land, with mayor Angus McKay saying that while the council sympathised with property owners it was not prepared to invest heavily in anti-erosion measures.

The land on which the holiday homes are built is owned by the

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A few just don’t seem to be giving - mayor Angus McKay up on this

Hakatere Hut Holders’ Association and provision was made many years ago for baches in the front row to be relocated to the rear of the settlement if erosion made them unsafe.

That time has almost arrived said one resident Paul Veitch.

Along with most of his neighbours he’s now playing a waiting game with the sea and said he’s resigned to starting afresh on land at the rear of the settlement.

Not all of the front row bach owners agree, and this week a small group made a last ditch effort to have someone intervene

in their conservation efforts, calling in national media. And that saw Mr McKay summonsed to a seaside meeting with a television crew. He said he gave the same message he’d given to the hut holders – the council could not spend millions of dollars on anti-erosion measures.

“A few just don’t seem to be giving up on this,” he said.

The majority of bach owners accepted and understood the council’s position, Mr Veitch said. Their biggest challenge now was how long they were prepared to hold on before they relocated.

Decades of coastal erosion at Hakatere means some homes are in danger of sliding over the cliff face.

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■ STORM AFTERMATH

■ MID CANTY NCEA

Clean-up may cost $200,000

Call for better knowledge of NCEA

By Sue NewmaN

sue.n@theguardian.co.nz

The cost of cleaning up after the September wind storm is likely to see the Ashburton District Council faced with a $200,000 plus bill.

Last week the council’s finance and business support committee discussed its cleanup options, which ranged from meeting its legal requirement to pay 50 per cent of the cost of reinstating boundary fences along its plantation’s trough to paying to clear debris from

neighbouring paddocks.

Council business support manager Paul Brake said the council had received a large number of requests from people who expected council to meet the full cost of repairing fences and clearing up trees.

The damage was not covered by insurance and by meeting its legal obligations to pay for 50 per cent of the fencing costs the council would still be up for more than $200,000, Mr Brake said.

Clearing trees that were still

lying in neighbouring paddocks was not a legal requirement. If the council opted to do more than its legal requirement it would be setting a costly precedent, he said.

During the wind storm, more than 600 hectares of the council’s 1700 hectares of forest was affected. The damage was compounded by further wind storms in the following weeks.

After the first wind event district forester Terry O’Neill engaged contractors to begin clearing trees from boundaries

and the council currently has logging contractors working in the worst affected areas with about 40 hectares.

Landowners might expect the council to fund all costs associated with wind damage on their properties because the trees that fell were not theirs but that was not the legal requirement. Mr Brake therefore recommended the council meet its legal obligation of funding 50 per cent of the cost of reinstating affected boundary fences only.

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■ RENA GROUNDING

Little lasting impact from Rena - report

By Jamie mortoN A new report on the effects of oil pollution from the Rena’s grounding has shown few long-lasting impacts on Bay of Plenty maritime habitats, but the environment has not yet returned to its pre-Rena state.

The 460-page report covers the first two years of ongoing survey and research work, and details one of the most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary studies ever undertaken in response to a marine pollution incident.

University of Waikato’s

chair in coastal science Professor Chris Battershill said initial concerns that oil would have a long-lasting and negative impact on beaches and fisheries could mostly be put to rest.

“While there is still some evidence from time to time of heightened Rena-sourced contaminant levels in kaimoana species on some of the beaches, and northern parts of Motiti, the vast majority of kaimoana and other species have survived, and no evidence has been found of any catastrophic dieoff,” he said.

The report covered the im-

mediate and medium-term environmental response to the incident, and did not aim to give a comprehensive assessment of the long-term environmental effects, or provide a complete assessment of the “myriad complex interactions” surrounding the Rena grounding, he said.

These assessments would be planned over the coming months, on top of ongoing postgraduate research work initiated by the first phase of monitoring.

“It will be prudent to continue to monitor key locations af-

fected by tar balls and other debris over the next year to pick up any longer-term trends,” he said.

In other findings based on laboratory studies done within the project, the impact of heavy fuel oil and the dispersant Corexit on juvenile finfish such as kingfish and flounder, showed effects at higher exposures.

However as the dispersant was used only briefly on the oil spill at sea, and given the strong offshore wind conditions at the time, there were no environmental effects, he said.

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By myleS Hume

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A Mid Canterbury principal believes universities and schools need to create stronger ties instead of criticising the NCEA system.

Mount Hutt college principal John Schreurs’ comments come in the wake of a confidential report from the Tertiary Education Commission that found New Zealand universities and polytechnics were unimpressed with the NCEA system which it blamed for under-prepared and slack students.

The damning report found maths and science knowledge was lacking in engineering courses and some pupils “game played” the NCEA system to claim easy credits to gain course entry.

Although institutions such as Aoraki Polytechnic worked closely with both Mid Canterbury secondary schools, Mr Schreurs said many tertiary institutions needed to understand the NCEA system better.

“I wonder if universities carry on with their business and we carry on with ours. There needs to be that communication at a level to understand what we are doing,” he said.

“If they are raising a problem, that means we need to look at where they are and where they have come from.”

Mr Schreurs felt pupils worked harder than they ever had before in NCEA. In response to the report’s claims that pupils “game played NCEA”, Mr Schreurs said Excellence and Merit grades showcased ability, but pupils needed to obtain the relevant credits to the courses they wanted to do at tertiary level.

“I once talked to a pupil that wanted to do engineering but wouldn’t do physics at school which is a necessity, I think there is enough information out there for students to access as well.”

Aoraki Polytechnic acting chief executive Alex Cabrera would no be drawn on his views on NCEA. He said the polytechnic, the main tertiary provider in Mid-South Canterbury, used NCEA results to gauge whether students would be suitable for courses.

He believed the polytechnic worked well with the secondary schools in the district “aiming to strengthen achievement, retention and transition for secondary school students”.

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■ ASHBURTON PROSTATE AWARENESS

Awareness programme welcomed

By Toni WilliamS

toni.W@theguardian.co.nz

A new Prostate Cancer Awareness programme launched by the Government this week is long overdue, says an Ashburton support person.

Ashburton Prostate Cancer support person and national foundation member John Waugh said the Government’s newly

■ OECD REPORT

unveiled plans for a nationwide awareness programme was good news but had taken a long time.

“It’s just great that the Government is doing something.

That has got to be hugely helpful … it’s 10 to 15 years trying to get something done (to help).”

As part of the $4.3 million programme men can pick up booklets from their doctor and

complete a checklist of symptoms.

There will also be more information for medical personnel and more guidance on testing and referrals for specialist treatment.

Prostate cancer was the most common cause of cancer in men in New Zealand with more than 3000 new cases registered a year

according to the Ministry of Health. About one in four men a year died.

“That’s far too many,” said Mr Waugh.

“It’s great news for men in this country. (The programme) gets the issue out in front of people, makes them aware of the issues and what they can do about it.”

Early detection can help with

a better success rate.

In Ashburton Mr Waugh helped to support around 25 to 30 men dealing with the disease which he said was “just the tip of the iceberg”.

He recommended men over 40 years old, who may have no symptoms at all, get a regular health check, “just like a warrant of fitness”.

■ OPERATION LONGDROP

Education standards falling By iSaac daviSon New Zealand educational achievement has dropped significantly in the core subjects of science, maths and reading, according to an OECD report.

Labour education spokesman Chris Hipkins revealed the details of the report in the House yesterday.

It showed that New Zealand’s ranking had fallen from 7th to 18th in science, 12th to 23rd in maths and 7th to 13th in reading.

Education Minister Hekia Parata said she could not comment on the details of the report because it would not be released until 11pm yesterday.

Mr Hipkins said: “It’s a wakeup call to the whole education system but also to the Government that their education approach isn’t improving things and under National the decline of our education system is accelerating.

“The fact that is it such a significant decline is something that we should really wake up and pay attention to.”

Ms Parata flagged the fall in the rankings in a speech last week.

She yesterday emphasised the report measured the performance of 15 year-olds who had not done National Standards, because the data was taken from the years 2001 to 2012.

The minister said National Standards data from 2011 to 2012 showed a “small overall improvement”, with reading up 1.2 per cent, writing up 2 per cent and maths up 1.4 per cent.

She said parents had told her they valued the clear information that National Standards provided about their children’s progress.

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Department of Conservation staff (from left) Michael Cradock, Paul Clarke, Carrie Lakin, Vicki Lewis and Jeffrey Coulter prepare to be airlifted into Pinnacles Hut for ‘Operation Longdrop’.

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Ranger dropped in it on last day of work

By SuSan SandyS

susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Department of Conservation (DOC) retiring ranger Michael Cradock said he was “dropped in it” on his last day of work at Mt Somers last week.

The retiring staff member, who has been with DOC for 26 years, had to empty the Pinnacles Hut longdrop on Friday.

The job, which took seven helicopter trips and several DOC staff, had been delayed three times this spring due to

poor weather. The approximate 3000 litres of waste is pumped into a pressurised drum which is slung beneath a helicopter and flown out to Staveley, where a waste takeaway truck awaits.

Mr Cradock, of Geraldine, had the job of operating a vacuum pump. A siphon is put into a trapdoor in the longdrop, which is a self-contained unit to prevent any leakage into the surrounding soil, and then the waste sucked out to the drum,

with hand signals indicating when to stop pumping.

“They really dropped me in it didn’t they?” the 65-year-old said of DOC scheduling his last day of work at the organisation for the clean-out job.

“It’s not the most pleasant job around, but as long as you have got a team that knows fully what you are doing, it’s no worse than pumping out a septic tank,” Mr Cradock said.

Trampers staying at Pinnacles Hut will no doubt be

relieved to find the hut’s longdrop has been emptied, as the delays meant it was filling up, turning it very quickly into a “short drop”, according to the Mt Somers Walkways Society.

Mr Cradock said he had enjoyed his job at the department over the years, but being a ranger did involve some unpleasant jobs such as emptying and cleaning hut toilets.

“You get into some pretty awesome countryside,” Mr Cradock said.

Decision paves way for property pay-outs

By Brendan manning A group of uninsured Christchurch red zone property owners are hoping a Court of Appeal ruling will pave the way for pay-outs valued at 100 per cent of their properties’ 2007 valu-

ation. In a unanimous judgement announced yesterday, the Court of Appeal found the red zone created in the aftermath of Christchurch’s earthquakes was lawfully created, however the decision to make offers to purchase the properties from

owners of vacant land and owners of uninsured improved properties was not lawfully made.

In particular, the offers did not engage with the purpose of enabling people to recover from the earthquakes, the court

found. The appeal arose from High Court proceedings by Fowler Developments Ltd and Quake Outcasts - an unincorporated body of 46 owners - challenging the lawfulness of the creation of the red zone.

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OUR VIEW

Conflicts continue Coen Lammers EDITOR

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he debate about the now infamous bridge vote is getting more fascinating by the minute.

Former mayor Murray Anderson joined a growing number of citizens voicing their surprise and disbelief that Councillor Alasdair Urquhart was unable to vote on last week’s motion to stop the second bridge project.

Mr Anderson cannot be brushed off as another illinformed Joe Bloggs standing on the sidelines, because of his long experience and deep understanding of local government matters.

Like many of our readers, responding through letters, phone calls or social media, Mr Anderson questions why Mr Urquhart’s opinion on the bridge is considered a conflict of interest.

Naturally, he should be excluded if there was clear evidence of any financial gain as a result of council vote, but barring him because he has a strong opinion seems ludicrous.

If that was the case, councillors should not be able to campaign at all. Maybe they should all follow Councillor Darryl Nelson who declined to publish a candidate’s statement before the elections, so he couldn’t be held to account, or as we now know, be potentially barred from any votes.

The part of the Local Government Act dealing with conflict of interest is so vague and open to interpretation, that a Law Society debating competition could make the Guinness Book of Records.

One expert this week told me that most possible scenarios would give you two legal opinions, depending on the lawyer.

So who do you trust?

An email to council warned Mr Urquhart that he could face a legal challenge and a possible sizeable fine, which was enough to scare off the rookie politician.

It is interesting that the sender of the email still refuses to step forward to argue his case.

Another anonymous local government expert yesterday told the Guardian that the challenge had not followed due process and should have been tabled in the meeting, not through an email to the council CEO. This may be semantics in the bigger scheme, but makes an ironic footnote on a day when process overruled a majority.

YOUR VIEW Sanitised reporting needed?

Well, haven’t we heard it all now? Ewen Macdonald’s lawyer targeting the media for reporting the horrible things he did (quite apart from the murder accusation) including animal cruelty, vandalism and stealing, as it might affect his children.

He should have thought of that before he did them. It’s a typical ploy of defence lawyers to try and turn a criminal into a victim.

His children should surely be made aware of what he’s capable of doing. This can apply to any criminal.

R. Denham

Second bridge After attending the council meeting re the second bridge and carriageway I came away feeling extremely frustrated and disillusioned.

I feel sorry for Alasdair Urquhart who had to stand down and abstain from voting through no

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fault of his own. So much for democracy.

A lot of ratepayers in this town voted for Mr Urquhart because of his stance on this subject, but because he happened to belong to the Bridge Action Group at the time, was deemed to have a vested interest. Mr Urquhart was at that meeting because he is a councillor and was representing those very people therefore in a democratic system he should have been able to do just that, voice his concerns and record his vote, which would have completely changed the outcome.

Mayor McKay got two votes, one as a member of the council and then the deciding vote.

Hardly seems fair does it?

When are the ratepayers in this town going to stop being so apathetic? I’ve heard it said so many times: “It won’t affect us so why should we bother”.

Wake up people, it will affect you all as you are going to pay big time through increased rates for something the NZTA should be paying for.

by David Fletcher

I applaud councillors Favel, Cutforth, Wilson, Ellis, Reveley and Nordqvist for having the courage to stand for what the majority of the ratepayers believe in and staying true to their election promises.

I wonder how many of our councillors live on or near the designated route of this bridge or carriageway?

I urge you all to get your submission forms filled out and get them in ASAP. This will be the last chance you get.

Shirley

Volunteers’ Day With International Volunteers’ Day on December 5 I have been reflecting on the importance of volunteers to our services at Presbyterian Support Ashburton.

We have volunteers who drive clients to appointments and on outings, mentors who work weekly with young people and exercise trainers who work in individual homes with older people providing Stay On Your

Feet – a strength and balance programme. Our newest service, the Curtain Bank, has two volunteers who measure up for new drapes.

While these volunteers are visible there are so many from our community who give their time to raise funds for our services plus supply us with goods.

All of these are passed on to our clients.

This volunteerism is unseen but much appreciated.

We have regular donors called “Guardian Angels” and a farming couple who donate meat to us each year and those who help with the Community Christmas Lunch.

All of this help enriches our services and our community – without these contributions from volunteers our reach would be much depleted.

Thank you to all volunteers in the Ashburton District for the donation of your time and resources.

Jackie Girvan, manager, Presbyterian Support Ashburton

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POLL RESULT Yesterday’s result Q: Do you think Alasdair Urquhart should be allowed to vote on the bridge?

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FROM YOUR COUNCIL

R

ecently I gave presentations to Grow Wellington, the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s economic development agency, and to a Water Summit in Wairarapa on the impacts of irrigation on our wider community.

The Water Summit was held to explore the opportunities and challenges better use of water might have for the people of the Wairarapa.

Wairarapa is similar to the Canterbury plains in that it has a very high rainfall area along a range of mountains, yet a short distance away there are fertile plains that receive little rain.

They are looking at a scheme to harvest water for irrigation in a quest to grow their economy in ways similar to what we have achieved here in the Ashburton District.

To many people outside our district, we are seen as a place to move to if one wants to get ahead. There are a number of reasons for this. For example, in the past seven years our population has increased by 13.4 per cent with 1435 new homes built to meet the growing demand.

In 2006 the district had a population of 27,000 and we have grown at an average of 524 people a year to hit 31,041 in this year’s census.

Ashburton District has the fifth fastest growing population and the second fastest growing local economy in New Zealand.

The people at the Wairarapa Water summit and the Greater Wellington Regional Council were interested to hear that the median age of residents in Ashburton District has continued to drop and is now lower than the national figure.

This is unusual anywhere in the western world where an ageing population is pushing median age levels up.

The reason we are bucking the trend is we are attracting new residents to the district who tend to be younger people with young families.

They are coming here to take up the attractive employment and lifestyle opportunities we

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Ashburton District has the fifth fastest growing population and the second fastest growing local economy in New Zealand

have on offer.

The leaders of the Wairarapa community and the surrounding districts were here a few months ago and awed at the number of national chain stores available.

They were surprised that we have everything a city offers.

They were impressed with the economic growth, population growth and the range of services we can access in this district.

One of the figures that really impressed them was our economic growth. The Ashburton District economy grew at an average rate of 4.7 per cent per year over the past 10 years while New Zealand as a whole grew at just 2.3 per cent.

They were also impressed with our unemployment rate of just 0.9 per cent while theirs is around 5 per cent.

They were very interested in

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how our rural school rolls are growing while theirs continue to decline.

Again, this is a result of young families coming to live in our district and revitalising our rural communities.

The community facilities we have are also the envy of districts around the country.

Where else will you find a district with a population of just over 30,000 with sports facilities, an event centre, art gallery and heritage centre and a spectacular indoor aquatic centre and stadium being developed?

One interesting fact that came to light at the Summit was council spending. Council rates in the Wairarapa are well above ours while not providing the amenities that our residents receive here in Ashburton district.

We can do this because our population and economic

growth helps keep the rates per property down.

The reason we have such a strong economy and a range of quality community services is largely due to the efficient use of our water resources.

Over the past 10 to 20 years we have made significant changes to how we use water in the district and we are now much more efficient with our precious water resources.

The development of on-farm water storage and the piping of irrigation systems are examples of the improvements made.

As some of you will know, when the Wairarapa has a drought every three to four years farmers in Ashburton district do well, buying lambs from up north and bringing them here to fatten and sell at a profit.

This is a spin-off of having good growing conditions and irrigation water.

I was honoured to be asked to speak to Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wairarapa Summit. It was great to see a number of people from our district there to speak about farming and irrigation.

Ashburton is a district to be proud of. We must continue to work as a community to build an even better place for our future generations.

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■ JAPAN

US backs Tokyo on air space US vice-president Joe Biden has held talks in Tokyo saying the United States is “deeply concerned” about a new Chinese air zone that has provoked fury in Japan.

The Japanese government said it was confident it would get US backing for its opposition to what it called an “extremely dangerous” move by Beijing, which asserted rights to control aircraft over a swathe of the East China Sea, including disputed islands.

“We remain deeply concerned by the announcement of a new Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ),” Biden told the Asahi Shimbun yesterday ahead of his tour of northeast Asia, which will also take in China and South Korea.

“I believe this latest incident underscores the need for agreement between China and Japan to establish crisis management and confidence-building measures to lower tensions.

“I will reaffirm the strength of our alliance commitments and emphasise the importance of avoiding actions that could undermine peace, security and prosperity in the region,” Biden told the paper.

Tensions in the region are their highest in years with China and Japan squaring off over a chain of uninhabited islands in a feud that has some observers warning of the danger of an armed confrontation.

Nerves are particularly frayed after Beijing’s proclamation of the ADIZ, in which it says all aircraft must obey its orders or risk unspecified “defensive emergency measures”.

“China’s declaration of an air defence identification zone is an attempt to unilaterally change the status quo, which can invite unexpected situations and is an extremely dangerous act,”

‘Milkshake murderer’ American housewife Nancy Kissel, dubbed the ‘milkshake murderer’, has lost an appeal against her second conviction in Hong Kong for the 2003 murder of her banker husband. The 49-year-old expatriate, serving a life sentence since 2005, was found guilty of drugging her husband - a senior executive at Merrill Lynch - with a sedative-laced strawberry drink before clubbing him to death in their luxury home. The trial has gripped the colony, shining a spotlight on Hong Kong’s elite expat community, and featuring sensational allegations of a heady mix of adultery, violence, spying, greed and enormous wealth. - AFP

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US Vice President Joe Biden waves upon arriving at Tokyo International Airport.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters ahead of Biden’s one-on-one with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “Japan and the United States share the position that China’s ADIZ is unacceptable.... I think (Biden) will head to China to discuss various issues including this, with his understanding of Japan’s position,” Suga said.

Beijing’s announcement of the ADIZ provoked anger in Tokyo, Seoul and Washington, who all sent military or paramilitary planes into the zone in defiance of Chinese orders.

In Washington, senior administration officials said Biden, who is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, plans to convey Washington’s “con-

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cerns” to China and seek clarity regarding its intentions.

Analysts are divided over whether it was a clever longterm move by Beijing in its bid to undermine Japan’s claims to control the disputed islands, or an over-reach by an administration that does not fully appreciate its impact.

Abe will be looking for Biden to bolster his position that China is being unreasonable and aggressive, said Takehiko Yamamoto, professor of international politics at Waseda University in Tokyo.

“But at the same time, Washington does not want to take the risk of damaging its bilateral ties with China,” he said.

“Biden will deliver the message to the Chinese side but

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may also seek to play a role in mediating,” he added.

Analysts point out that Tokyo and Washington appear at odds over instructions to their airlines flying through the zone, with Japan telling its carriers they should not comply and the US advising American companies that they should.

After a morning coffee with Irish premier Enda Kenny, who is staying at the same hotel on a five-day visit to Japan, Biden went to the US embassy where he met with new ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso. He is expected to meet Crown Prince Naruhito later in the day before a formal meeting and dinner with Abe. -AFP

■ MEXICO

Mass grave uncovered A total of 64 bodies have been found in mass graves in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, authorities said yesterday as they wrapped up a probe of alleged victims of a drug cartel.

A total of 35 graves were found, an official at the attorney-general’s office said.

The search in an area bordering the drugplagued state of Michoacan stemmed from a probe into the November 3 disappearance of two federal police officers. They were not among the bodies found.

One civilian and some 20 police officers were arrested in the case of the missing two. They allegedly confessed to capturing the pair of federal agents and turning

them over to a drug gang called Jalisco New Generation. The detainees led police to the many mass graves.

Some of the bodies had been dead for months, others for two or three years, a spokesman for the attorney-general’s office said.

Some were bound by the hands and feet and showed signs of torture.

Jalisco New Generation is trying to penetrate into Michoacan and chase out a cartel called the Knights Templar.

Under the presidency of Felipe Calderon from 2006 to 2012, 26,121 people went missing in Mexico and drug-related violence claimed more than 70,000 lives as federal forces fought drug cartels.

- AFP

The wife of China’s jailed dissident Nobel peace laureate is pleading for authorities to ease the conditions of her house arrest, fellow activists say, adding her mental state is “very bad”. Liu Xia’s husband Liu Xiaobo was jailed in 2009 for 11 years and won the international prize the next year, and she has been under strict surveillance at their flat in Beijing but has not been charged with any offence. In a brief and rare public statement Liu Xia said yesterday she sought three rights: to consult an independent doctor, to access letters she and her husband exchanged, and to earn an income.

- AFP

Crash ‘not in a race’ While the neighbourhood where Fast & Furious star Paul Walker died in a fiery crash is known to attract street racers, law enforcement officials do not believe the Porsche he and a friend were riding in had been racing another car. investigators “have received eyewitness statements that the car involved was travelling at a high rate of speed,” the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a written statement yesterday.

“No eyewitness has contacted the (department) to say there was a second vehicle.”

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Space debris hits homes Debris from the rocket carrying China’s first moon rover has plummeted to earth in a village more than a thousand kilometres from the launch site, crashing into two homes, a report says.

The incident of Hunan, which has been hit by space wreckage nearly 20 times, the Xiaoxiang Morning Post said. “Three roof beams have crashed down on our house, and a big hole has been punched into our barn,” one local resident told the paper.

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Guns become art In an unusual collaboration between Perth artists and police, firearms handed over under a gun amnesty have been transformed into objects of beauty. A total of 1281 firearms were handed in by members of the public over three months this year. Police donated them to Edith Cowan University’s art department after they had been dismantled.

Detective Inspector Dale Davies said the parts could not be reused for dangerous purposes and had instead been turned into evocative art pieces.

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■ ASHBURTON’S WHITE RIBBONS

Getting people talking

By Toni Williams

Toni.W@The guardian.co.nz

Community House have won first prize with their window dressing for the White Ribbon Campaign.

For the efforts of manager Kathryn Barr they have won $1000 worth of Ashburton Guardian and Classic Hits advertising.

Families Without Violence coordinator Poppy Cooper-Vear said the window dressing competition got people talking in the community about violence towards women and children.

It was a non-invasive way and a good starting point to stopping violence in the home.

Ten companies and agencies had taken part. It is just one of the stopping violence campaigns run throughout the year.

“It helps to create conversation in the community.

“People talk about this issue rather than turn a blind eye,” Mrs Cooper-Vear said.

Ms Barr said quite a few people came through Community House Community House manager Kathryn Barr (left) accepts the White Ribbon window dressing campaign award from Families Without Violence co-ordinator Poppy Cooper-Vear.

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Fears the big power companies will stifle small competitors is prompting the Electricity Authority to mount an investigation into the practice of customer “saves” and “win-backs” to prevent customers switching provider.

The regulator issued figures showing that some small retailers, particularly Pulse Utilities (Just Energy) and Hunet Energy, which targets Asian customers on Auckland’s North Shore, have been particularly hard hit by competitors offering big discounts to “save” customers who start the switching process.

The same practice is banned in the telecommunications sector.

Customers seeking to switch telecommunications provider only deal with the company’s switching staff, whereas power company customers who initiate a switch are routinely referred for “save” offers, as long as they show up as a valuable customer.

A “win-back” is similar to a save, but the discount or other marketing lure is offered after the switch is completed.

“Saves and win-backs could be seen as part of a healthy competitive market where firms fight for consumers,” the EA says in its preliminary note on its investigation.

“But these practices could reduce competition in the longterm by adversely affecting the structure of the market. In turn this may lead to consumers getting less competitive offers in the future because of weaker competition.”

With nine potential new, independent retailers in discussions about entering the electricity market, the regulator’s chief executive Carl Hansen told BusinessDesk he was intent on ensuring the playing field was not tipped in large retailers’ favour.

Having established a hedge market for wholesale electricity trading that was “working really well”, the EA wanted to ensure that would-be competing retailers weren’t disadvantaged by activities of the traditional generatorretailers - Contact Energy, Meridian, MightyRiverPower/Mercury, Meridian and TrustPower.

“We don’t want to find out in 18 months that new entrants find it difficult and then it’s too late.”

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has pursued an aggressive policy of encouraging competition in electricity retailing, which was moribund in the first decade after deregulation in the late 1990s.

Its ‘What’s My Number’ campaign helped push rates of switching as high as 30 percent of all customers in any one year.

It is now building a new tool to allow customers to get customised information about the best deal for them, depending on their consumption profile.

The growth of save activity was leading to under-reporting of switching intentions, since customers “saved” before switching to a new retailer do not enter the figures, said Hansen.

“If the main incumbent can adopt a strategy of announcing increases in posted tariffs then wait to see who’s switching and offer discounts, my main concern is that the system is putting the customers in a place where they (the incumbent retailer) hope to catch the customers who are switching,” Hansen said.- APNZ

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■ POWER GAMES

and a lot had asked about the window decorations.

The window display has made the office slightly darker inside, but Ms Barr said it was a small price to pay to support the campaign.

“We can manage for a week, but people have to deal with violence a lot longer.”

Mrs Cooper-Vear said Community House had topped a number of other good entries this year.

They had also accurately covered the cultural diversity now living in the area with a range of people photographs in their window dressing.

“The standard of entries was very high this year, the highest they have ever been in three years running the competition.”

“The other great thing about this window, it brings in different cultures living within our community,” she said.

“It was community minded people. They haven’t done it to win, they have done it to support the campaign.”

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It’s summer time, so it’s time for strawberries N

othing says summer more than the arrival of the first strawberries in the garden.

They’re perfect picked and eaten straight from the plant but if you’re lucky enough to have a bumper crop and you eventually tire of strawberries au naturel or just with cream or yoghurt, there are plenty of other ways to eat the delicious summer fruit.

Strawberry curd 500g strawberries, washed, hulled and halved 100g white granulated sugar 60g (salted butter, roughly chopped 2 large eggs, beaten 2 freshly sterilised 350ml sealable jars ■ Place strawberries plus 2 Tbsp of water in a large saucepan over a medium heat ■ Cover and bring to the boiling point. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the strawberries are really soft.

■ Use a slotted spoon to transfer strawberries to mesh sieve.

■ Place sieve over a clean, heatproof bowl ■ Use the back of a spoon to push strawberries through the mesh sieve

■ Keep pressing the pull through.

Add the pulp into the strained strawberry liquid.

■ Place the heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water on medium heat.

■ Make sure the bowl fits snugly and that the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.

■ Add the sugar, beaten eggs and butter to the bowl ■ Stir with a wooden spoon until the butter melts.

■ Continue to stir constantly for about 10 minutes.

■ Turn the heat up and continue to stir for another 10 minutes.

■ It’s important to keep stirring otherwise the mixture could curdle.

■ Stir for another few minutes or until the mixture thickens.

■ Turn off the heat and stir again.

■ Carefully pour mixture into hot sterilised jars and seal.

■ Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Mint and balsamic strawberries 2 punnets strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 handful mint leaves, plus a few extra for garnish 1/4C White sugar 2 Limes, Finely grated zest and juice 2 T White balsamic vinegar 1 to serve Creme fraiche, or thick Greek yoghurt

■ Place strawberries in a non-metal, non-corrosive bowl.

■ Bash mint, sugar and lime zest in a mortar and pestle until a paste ■ Mix in lime juice and vinegar.

■ Pour marinade over strawberries, cover and leave in fridge to chill and marinate for an hour.

■ Slice the remaining mint leaves and mix through the strawberries.

■ Divide between serving glasses and serve with a dollop of creme fraiche or yoghurt.

Baked strawberry cheese cake 10 digestive biscuits 60g butter 600g Philidelphia or similar cream cheese 2 eggs plus an extra egg yolk 2T flour 140g sour cream 175g caster sugar 300g strawberries (quartered) ■ Blitz the digestives in a proces-

sor ■ Melt the butter and combine and press down into the base of a 20cm springform cake tin.

■ Bake for 5 mins at 180 degrees C. Remove and chill in the fridge.

■ Combine the eggs, flour, sour cream, cream cheese and sugar in a big bowl.

■ Stir in the strawberries (leave one for decoration) ■ Pour into the cake tin on your layer of biscuit.

■ Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 40 minutes.

■ Remove and leave to cool before removing from the tin.

■ Sprinkle with a sliced strawberry and dust lightly with icing sugar.

Enjoy.

Strawberry muffins 2 1/2C all-purpose flour 1/2C sugar 2 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 1/2 C milk

1/3 cup melted butter 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 t vanilla 1 punnet fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped Rice bran oil spray ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Spray muffin tin with rice bran oil spray or line muffin cups with paper cupcake liners.

■ In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

■ Stir until all ingredient are well blended.

■ In another bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla.

■ Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, pour liquid mixture in.

■ Add the strawberries.

■ Using a large spoon, gently fold ingredients just until moist. Do not overmix.

■ Spoon the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.

■ Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

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The well known Kiwi pairing of Simon and Alison Holst have come up with a nifty little publication that focuses on meals for one or two people.

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Spicy pork fillet on kumara mash 250g pork fillet 1 clove garlic chopped 1/2t each minced garlic, ginger and chilli 2t soy sauce 2 t sesame oil 1T sherry 1T apricot jam.

Kumara mash: 1 medium onion chopped 2T olive oil 1 clove garlic chopped 350g yellow or orange kumara 3/4C water Salt to taste About 150g whole beans 2-4 flat mushrooms ■ Score both sides of pork with shallow diagonal cuts

■ Fold plastic over fillet and bang with rolling pin until half original thickness ■ Put fillet in plastic bag with next six ingredients.

■ Heat pot and cook onion and garlic in oil ■ Add peeled chopped kumara and water.

■ Cook until soft.

■ Add whole beans to pot after kumara has been cooking about 2 mins.

■ Keep beans warm and mash kumara.

■ Add dribble of oil to large nonstick pan ■ When pan is very hot add fillet ■ Cook 5 mins per side ■ Add mushrooms to pan after fillet is turned over and cook.

■ Remove mushrooms and keep warm ■ Add remaining marinade to pan and turn fillet to glaze evenly ■ Let stand 1-2 minutes and then cut.

■ Pile plate with mash and serve

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Spicy Indian mince and rice 2T oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 t each curry powder and ground ginger 1/2t each chilli powder, whole cloves and ground cinnamon 1t salt 1t whole black peppercorns

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■ Heat oil in large pan ■ Cook chopped onion and garlic, stirring frequently 5 mins ■ Add all seasonings and cook 2 mins

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■ Add the ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala and green chilli, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

■ Reduce the heat and add the yoghurt, stirring until well combined.

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■ Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes depending on how thick the fish fillets are. It doesn’t matter if the sauce starts to separate.

■ Garnish with coriander and mint.

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■ INTER-PROVINCIAL GOLF CHAMPS

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Tough first day for Aorangi

By Jonathan Leask

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Aorangi lost both of their matches on day one of the national men’s interprovincial golf championships at the North Shore Golf Club in Auckland.

The team’s first match was a 1-4 loss to Taranaki where Aorangi number two Jordan Green of Ashburton was two up through the first four holes and extended the lead as far as four on his way to a 4/3 win over Jamie Read.

Number one Cameron Grant from Ashburton was behind midway through and faded on the front nine to go down 5/4 to Taranaki’s Brad Hayward and Timaru’s George Wardell suffered a similar fate losing 6/4 to Tyla Otene.

Tinwald’s Josh Smith fell behind early and couldn’t recover going down 3/2 to Tim White whereas Ashburton’s Daniel Green fought back from an early three-hole deficit to be all square through 14 but his comeback fell short, beaten 2/1

by Sam Jones.

Aorangi then met Wellington, who had recorded a 4-1 win over Hawkes Bay, Grant was one up at the midway point against Marc Jennings and came home strong over the back nine to win 5/4.

Jordan Green was one behind and Smith two behind at the halfway point while Wardell and Daniel Green were square,

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■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club Corner to Corner November 30 1st Colin Bird; 2nd John Lilley; 3rd Roger Herriot Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre Open Pairs rom play December 1 1st Michael Lawson(s), Darryn Turner (Allenton) 2nd Brent Mayson (s), Adrian Kemp (Methven) 3rd Bob Holdom (s), Sandra Holdom (Allenton) 4th Alec Crawford (s), Craig Fowles (Allenton) 5th Bruce White (S), Wendy Watson (Allenton) 6th Murray Smallridge (S), Pete Whinham (Allenton)

■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis Ashburton Hotel Gala Cup 2013 A Grade Men’s Singles Round 16 Rhys Cromie bye; Simon Jordan beat Connor Brosnahan 6-2, 6-0; Jason Feutz beat Hayden McNulty 6-0, 6-2; James Watt beat Luke Glendining 3-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-4); Joseph Langley beat Flynn Ness 7-6, 6-1; Tony Brosnahan

No test for Chch Christchurch misses out on a rugby test next year but will host Argentina in 2015. In releasing next year’s test schedule, the New Zealand Rugby Union said AMI Stadium would host a test against a yet-to-be-decided opponent, with the Canterbury Rugby Football Union this morning confirming it would be Argentina in a Rugby Championship test.

The Crusaders play the touring England team in June this year.

“Argentina always bring an air of excitement and celebration ... so we look forward to Christchurch rugby fans embracing that and creating a real party atmosphere when they take on the All Blacks at AMI Stadium in 2015,” CRFU chief executive Hamish Riach said.

Nines rules tweaked

Tinwald’s Josh Smith, seen here competing in the South Island Interprovincial, suffered two losses on the opening day of the national Men’s Interprovincial Championship on the North Shore yesterday. photo tetsuro mitomo 161113-tm-010

but only Wardell could make ground over the next four holes to be two up and went on to finish one up. Jordan Green lost to Fraser MacLachlan 4/3, Smith lost 3/4 to Brayden Mazey and

Daniel Green went down to Adam Church 3/1.

Also on day one Otago upset Canterbury 3-2, Auckland edged out Waikato 3.5-1.5 while defending champions Bay

of Plenty started with a convincing 4-1 win over Hawkes Bay. Today Aorangi has the bye in the morning before taking on Bay of Plenty.

Final Edwin Dargue beat Sam Bubb 0-6, 6-4, 1-0 (10-6).

Consolation Quarter Final Bryn Looij bye; Ryan Feutz beat Oliver McKeown 6-1, 6-3.

Final Ryan Feutz beat Bryn Looij 6-4, 6-3.

A Grade Women’s Singles Round 1 Stacey Hopwood beat Caroline Murdoch 6-1, 6-2; Ashleigh Leonard beat Larissa Allan 6-0, 6-0.

Round 2 Stacey Hopwood beat Larissa Allan 6-2, 6-4; Ashleigh Leonard beat Caroline Murdoch 6-2, 6-2.

Round 3 Ashleigh Leonard beat Stacey Hopwood 6-2, 6-2; Larissa Allan beat Caroline Murdoch 6-0, 6-0.

A Reserve Women’s Singles Final Tessa McCann beat Erin ConnellyWhyte 6-0, 6-1.

A Grade Men’s Doubles Quarter Final Jayden Cromie & Rhys Cromie bye; Jason Feutz & Luke Glendining beat Connor Brosnahan & Flynn Ness 6-3, 3-6, 1-0 (10-6); Greg Feutz & Duncan Rollinson beat Hayden McNulty & James Watt 6-1, 6-3; Tony Brosnahan & Joseph Langley beat Aidan Mitchell & James Wild 6-0, 6-1.

Semi Final Jason Feutz & Luke Glendining beat Jayden Cromie & Rhys Cromie 6-4, 7-6, (7-5); Tony Brosnahan & Joseph Langley beat Greg Fetuz & Duncan Rollinson 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, 1-0 (10-8).

Final Tony Brosnahan & Joseph Langley beat Jason Feutz & Luke Glendining 6-7 (57), 6-2, 1-0 (11-9).

Consolation Quarter Final Connor Brosnahan & Flynn Ness bye; Hayden McNulty & James Watt beat Aidan Mitchell & James Wild 6-2, 6-4.

Semi Final Jayden Cromie & Rhys Cromie beat Connor Brosnahan & Flynn Ness 6-3, 6-2; Hayden McNulty & James Watt bye Final Jayden Cromie & Rhys Cromie beat Hayden McNulty & James Watt 6-3, 6-0.

A Reserve Men’s Doubles Round 1 Edwin Dargue & Hugh Rollinson beat Bryn Looij & Angus Rollinson 2-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-2).

Round 2 Edwin Dargue & Hugh Rollinson beat Sam Bubb & Ryan Feutz 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (11-9).

Round 3 Bryn Looij & Angus Rollinson beat Sam Bubb & Ryan Feutz 6-4, 6-2.

A Grade Women’s Doubles Round 1 Erin Connelly-Whyte & Tessa McCann beat Larissa Allan & Caroline Murdoch 7-6, (7-5), 6-3.

Round 2 Stacey Hopwood & Ashleigh Leonard beat Erin Connelly-Whyte & Tessa McCann 6-2, 6-2.

Round 3 Stacey Hopwood & Ashleigh Leonard beat Larissa Allan & Caroline Murdoch 6-0, 6-2.

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Results

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bye; Greg Feutz beat Aidan Mitchell 6-1, 6-0; Neil McCann bye.

Quarter Final Simon Jordan beat Rhys Cromie 7-6 (7-2), 0-6, 1-0 (10-5); Jason Feutz beat James Watt 6-0, 6-1; Tony Brosnahan beat Joseph Langley 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 (119); Neil McCann beat Greg Feutz 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 1-0 (10-5).

Semi Final Simon Jordan beat Jason Feutz 6-3, 6-1; Neil McCann beat Tony Brosnahan 4-6, 6-0, 1-0 (10-5).

Final Neil McCann beat Simon Jordan 6-0, 6-1.

Consolation Round 16 Connor Brosnahan bye; Luke Glendining beat Hayden McNulty 6-1, 6-2; Flynn Ness bye; Aidan Mitchell bye.

Quarter Final Rhys Cromie beat Connor Brosnahan 6-3, 6-0; Luke Glendining bye; Flynn Ness bye; Aidan Mitchell bye.

Semi Final Rhys Cromie beat Luke Glendining 6-3, 6-1; Flynn Ness beat Aidan Mitchell 2-6, 6-2, 1-0 (10-6).

Final Rhys Cromie beat Flynn Ness 6-0, 6-0.

A Reserve Men’s Singles Quarter Final Sam Bubb bye; Hugh Rollinson beat Bryn Looij 6-3, 6-4; Angus Rollinson beat Ryan Feutz 6-4, 2-6, 1-0; Edwin Dargue beat Oliver McKeown 6-0, 6-1.

Semi Final Sam Bubb beat Hugh Rollinson 7-5, 6-0; Edwin Dargue beat Angus Rollinson 6-2, 66-4.

A five-point try and “golden try” in extra time are two of the standout rules revealed for the NRL Nines tournament to take place at Eden Park next February.

The inaugural event, on February 15-16, will feature a bonus zone in the in-goal area between the goal posts at each end where tries will be worth five points. All other tries scored outside the bonus zone will remain as four pointers. The other major change is only a try will end a game in extra-time taking drop goal attempts out of the game during sudden death.

“I love the changes,” said former Warriors great Steve Price. “They are a recipe for nine minutes of flat-out footy. There will be blokes screaming for air. It’s going to be fast.”

Big hockey clash Arch rivals New Zealand stand between the Hockeyroos and an unbeaten lead-up to the World League Finals playoffs in Tucumn, Argentina. Australia have the chance to finish above world champions Argentina and top Pool B ahead of this week’s suddendeath quarter-finals with victory over their trans-Tasman foes in their final round-robin clash today.

The Hockeyroos have emerged as the tournament surprise packets by backing up their impressive 1-1 opening draw with Argentina by thrashing world No.7 China 5-1.

World No.5 Australia have the edge over their Kiwi opponents after claiming last month’s Oceania Cup final in a penalty shootout.

Evans in charge Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans will have a strong team around him as he tries to post a big result next month at Adelaide’s Tour Down Under. Evans wants to go for the overall win at the January 19-26 Tour and BMC have given him some decent firepower for the race. Belgian recruit Ben Hermans and American Brent Bookwalter will be on their sevenman roster, along with Swiss pair Steve Morabito and Danilo Wyss.

Hermans was fifth overall in this year’s Tour Down Under, riding for RadioShack-Leopard. Amael Moinard of France and German Rick Zabel - the son of sprinting great Erik - complete their Tour team. “It will be a pretty difficult race for one at the beginning of the season,” said BMC team director Fabio Baldato.

- AAP

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■ ASHBURTON TRIALS

Carrick back on track Former New Zealand Derby placegetter Carrick will be out to put his troubles behind him when he returns to racing at Randwick this Saturday. Third in Silent Achiever’s 2012 classic, he was brought across the Tasman

by Cambridge trainer Tony Pike earlier this year, but a foot infection stopped his campaign after one run in Queensland.

Carrick remained in Australia with Goulburn horseman Danny Williams and was spelled after his first race for the stable in July when he finished last at Rosehill.

“He obviously hadn’t fully recovered from the infection so we decided to give him a good spell,” Williams said. “He is a nice big horse who will be at his best when he gets up to 2000 metres and beyond. We need to get his confidence back and get him winning.

Stud ups interest Arrowfield Stud now has the controlling share of It’s A Dundeel after increasing their stake in the multiple Group One winner.

Connections of the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-rained galloper sold 30 per cent to Arrowfield during the Melbourne spring carnival and the Hunter Valley based breeder has triggered an option to buy more.

It is believed that It’s A Dundeel will now race in the colours of Arrowfield Stud during the Sydney autumn carnival, where the $A4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes will be his main goal. It’s A Dundeel has not raced since starting favourite and finishing eighth in the Gr.1 Cox Plate.

Exciting Franzac Stakes performer Franzac will resume his three-year-old career at Awapuni on Saturday week.

“He’ll run the same day as Miss Selby steps out in the Eulogy Stakes,” trainer John Bary.

“He’s an exciting horse and while some of our good three-year-olds have been a bit slow out of the blocks, it might help them at the business end of the season. He’s been working the house down.”

Franzac won once from three appearances last season and he finished third in the Listed Champagne Stakes at Riccarton.

He has not raced since he ran fifth in the Listed Wanganui Guineas.

Last-start winner Miss Selby has also pleased Bary with her work since she blew her maiden rivals away at Awapuni last month.

“She’s genuine class,” he said.

VRC sells land The Victoria Racing Club has sold two parcels of land at Flemington racecourse to Chinese high rise residential developer Greenland for a combined price of $A45 million.

The sale is subject to approvals from the appropriate authorities for development of approximately 10,500 sqm (1.05ha) of land on Epsom Road and approximately 30,174 sqm (3.01 ha) known as the Hill Precinct. “The sale is an important milestone in the implementation of the VRC’s master plan, designed to deliver greater benefits to the racing industry and the community,” CEO David Courtney said.

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Just a nose in it Kevin Williams and San Gimignano managed to sneak home by a just a nose in the first of the day at yesterday’s Ashburton Trotting Club trials. The Live or Die-Camalotta four-year-old ran a tidy race to head Emperor Roby and Stephen McNally off for line honours, running the 2400 unqualified pace in 3.04.4 with a mile rate of 2.03.6, 800m, 58.7 and final 400m, 28secs.

Buzakil and James Geddes finished in third by two and a half lengths in the five-horse field.

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M2 Counties RC Gallops Today at Pukekohe Park Raceway

Counties RC Venue: Pukekohe Park Meeting Date: 04 Dec 2013 NZ Meeting number : 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 1.10pm (NZT) NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES 2YO BONUS 800 $7000, 2YO HCP, 800m 1 317. Buffalo Lass dm (8) 58 ....................S Collett 2 27. Riding Shotgun b (2) 58 ............ A Collett (a) 3 Dunkin Disorderly (6) 57.5 .............. R Jones 4 Passing Shot (11) 57.5......................L Innes 5 O’Marilyn (5) 55.5 ........................... S Spratt 6 Red Striker (3) 55.5................... M D Plessis 7 Coachella (4) 55.5.......................... J Adams 8 Red Red Wine (10) 55.5 ......... R Smyth (a3) 9 Show And Tell (7) 55.5 ............. A Forbes (a) 10 Zah Best (1) 55.5 ................ R Hutchings (a) 11 Daifuku (9) 55.5 .......................... D Johnson 12 Wych 55.5 .................................... Scratched Emergencies: Daifuku, Wych 2 1.45pm THE CABLE SHOP/COUNTIES DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MDN $7000, MDN, 800m 1 9246x El Primo (9) 58.5 ...............................L Innes 2 Bulldozer (2) 58.5...................... M D Plessis 3 Modown (10) 58.5 .................... B Grylls (a2) 4 Deckhand (12) 57 ..................... A Collett (a) 5 57x37 Isheticklish (7) 56.5 ............L Magorrian (a4) 6 5454x Justtheanswer (5) 56.5........ R Hutchings (a) 7 Weshallsee (11) 56.5 .............. R Smyth (a3) 8 Chalet Queen (1) 56.5 .....................P Taylor 9 Miss Brooke (4) 56.5 ................K Leung (a2) 10 Pinzano (8) 55................................. S Spratt 11 8x Edge Of Fame (3) 56.5 ................... D Nolan 12 97x Sade (6) 55 ................................. D Johnson Emergencies: Edge Of Fame, Sade 3 2.20pm PUNCHBOWL GROUP 3YO MAIDEN 1200 $8000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 x986x Eastern Dragon (1) 57.5 .............T Thornton 2 2 Sono Veloce (10) 57.5.......................L Innes 3 79x30 All The Way (11) 57.5 .......... R Hutchings (a) 4 Bachelor Brave (12) 57.5 -

5 6x Flying Captain b (5) 57.5...............O Bosson 6 Mr Doole 57.5 .............................. Scratched 7 5. Sir Sunny (2) 57.5 ............................. D Hain 8 87 Captain Earnie (13) 57.5 ....L Magorrian (a4) 9 Fullflight (16) 57.5 ......................M Cameron 10 He’s A Bigdeel (4) 57.5 ............. A Collett (a) 11 8x0x Storm Bro (6) 57.5 .......................... C Grylls 12 50x Raneen (15) 55.5 ............................ S Spratt 13 Funhouse (8) 55.5..................... M D Plessis 14 Reims Of Gold (9) 55.5 ................... D Nolan 15 0x80 Panamba (14) 55.5 16 3 Diesel 57.5 ................................... Scratched 17 9520x Opt 55.5 ....................................... Scratched 18 Kings Daughter (3) 55.5 19 Camissa (7) 55.5 20 7 Bergerac (17) 57.5 Emergencies: Panamba, Diesel, Opt, Kings Daughter, Camissa, Bergerac 4 2.55pm APPLIED CONVEYOR RATING 65 1200 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 37x2x Priceless m (6) 60.5 .................A Jones (a4) 2 2580x Over And Above d (4) 57.5 ...............L Innes 3 5506x In Tune t (7) 57 .......................... M D Plessis 4 x4153 Elysium dmb (12) 56.5 ..................O Bosson 5 80x36 Thebestofyou d (13) 56.5 ................ D Nolan 6 2848x Aimees Babe d (10) 55.5 ...........M Sweeney 7 2197x River City (5) 55.5 .................... A Forbes (a) 8 6x510 Always On My Mind td (9) 55 .......... K Myers 9 5450x Foxy Belle d (3) 55 .....................M Coleman 10 560x5 Pipeline (11) 55 ............................... S Spratt 11 x10x0 Little Pepper (1) 54.5................ B Grylls (a2) 12 x0247 Pipedreams t (2) 54.5 ..................... C Grylls 13 417x0 Sugar Plum Fairy 54.5 ................. Scratched 14 27865 Big Bang Baby m (8) 54 ............T Wenn (a4) 15 1800x Deo Volente 55............................. Scratched Emergency: Deo Volente 5 3.30pm PAUL CURRAN @ BARFOOT & THOMPSON F&M MDN 1300 $7000, MDN F&M, 1300m 1 2240x Carolina Island b (11) 57.5............O Bosson

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

4424x Malina (13) 57.5 .............................. R Jones 37x Bellbird b (15) 57.5............................L Innes 64x Media World (5) 57.5................ A Forbes (a) 9 Edith Piaf (1) 57.5 ........................... D Nolan 00 Bisquee (4) 57.5.........................M Sweeney Elle Grace (6) 57.5 .......................... K Myers 668x Lady Hawk (8) 57.5 ............L Magorrian (a4) 3x36x Yuleanne (10) 56 ............................ J Adams 45 Fast ‘N’ Gorgeous (2) 56 ................. C Grylls 9486 Leica My Bling (14) 56 .............. M D Plessis So High (9) 56 ................................. S Spratt Camissa (12) 56..........................T Thornton Kings Daughter (3) 56 .............. B Grylls (a2) Speeding (7) 56 .........................M Cameron Victoryshallbemine 56 .................. Scratched 6 4.05pm AUTOBAHN CAFE MAIDEN 1300 $7000, MDN, 1300m 1 2526x Catalan King b (4) 58.5 .................O Bosson 2 76x27 Lucky To Be Cool (8) 58.5 ............... K Myers 3 x5430 Django (1) 58.5 ............................... S Spratt 4 58x Bachata 58.5 ................................ Scratched 5 Bolshoi (2) 58.5 ............................... D Nolan 6 08x Cerulean 58.5 .............................. Scratched 7 Charlie Mac (6) 58.5 ................ A Taylor (a2) 8 4x908 Mr Garcia (5) 58.5 ..............................M Hills 9 Wilder (15) 58.5 ........................ M D Plessis 10 3 Diesel (10) 57.............................. D Johnson 11 354 Simbaah (14) 57 ...............................L Innes 12 044 Adrenaline Rush (16) 57 .......... A Forbes (a) 13 7 Bergerac (17) 57 ..................... R Smyth (a3) 14 Ican’tstoptherain (7) 57 ....................P Taylor 15 0x Tycoon Class 57........................... Scratched 16 Belleza Irlandesa (3) 55 ........... B Grylls (a2) 17 997 Rarooney (9) 57 ........................ A Collett (a) 18 9486 Leica My Bling (12) 55 19 Mr Doole (11) 57 20 Camissa (13) 55 Emergencies: Rarooney, Leica My Bling, Mr Doole, Camissa

7 4.40pm PETER & JOAN RUSSELL F&M MDN 1600 $12,000, MDN F&M, 1600m 1 3x422 Villars b (1) 57.5 ............................O Bosson 2 x2528 Chocolat (8) 57.5 .......................M Sweeney 3 06824 Ice Cool (5) 57.5 .............................S Collett 4 37x74 Magic Memories (11) 57.5 .........V Gatu (a3) 5 0x6 Gold Vault (7) 57.5 ......................T Thornton 6 Bah Bah (10) 57.5 ..................... A Collett (a) 7 00 I’m Outa Hair (13) 57.5 ................. R Norvall 8 60x89 Our Serafina (4) 57.5 .................. D Johnson 9 0 Whataretheodds (14) 57.5 .............. D Nolan 10 69x23 Covered ‘N Bay (12) 56 ........... P Turner (a1) 11 953 High Viz (3) 56 ...........................M Coleman 12 3 Marcelle (2) 56 ................................ R Jones 13 35 Stagecraft b (9) 56 .....................M Cameron 14 638. Tinged With Gold (15) 56 .... R Hutchings (a) 15 7 Perfect Rose (6) 56 ............L Magorrian (a4) 16 00 Unknown Pleasures 56 ................ Scratched 8 5.15pm JIM DOWNER MEMORIAL RATING 65 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 44022 Arizona Jazz td (6) 59 ................. D Johnson 2 952x0 The Grinner t (1) 58.5 ............... M D Plessis 3 03x13 Lucky Orphan (13) 58 ..................... C Grylls 4 44108 Eezemoova m (11) 57 ................M Sweeney 5 x7205 Super Thunder (14) 56.5 .......... B Grylls (a2) 6 3421x Manacor (12) 56........................ A Collett (a) 7 421x4 Movida d (9) 56 .............................O Bosson 8 80x00 Bachelor Keen 56......................... Scratched 9 855x5 Makers Mark (2) 55.5 .......... R Hutchings (a) 10 x1377 Roc de Chine 55 .......................... Scratched 11 x9366 Capistrano Magic (5) 54.5..........M Coleman 12 9739x Siciliani d (7) 54.5 ...........................S Collett 13 930x0 Beauty Glow dm (8) 54 ................... R Jones 14 63920 Light The Way d (3) 54 .....................P Taylor 15 77400 Lilly Belle m (4) 54 ......................T Thornton 16 x6460 Charlie Farley (10) 54 ................. C Dell (a1) 17 979x8 Cops ‘N’ Coyote 54....................... Scratched 18 05595 Shades Of Gold 55 ...................... Scratched Emergencies: Cops ‘N’ Coyote, Shades Of Gold

9 28546 Bit Roso nwtd ............................... H Mullane 10 74875 Nina Be Good 18.04 ......................R Murray 7 1.54pm CROMBIE LOCKWOOD LTD C1 C1, 520m 1 54244 Rich List 30.41 2 83727 Triple Aye 30.65 .........................W Hodgson 3 14628 Opie Bossman 30.76 F & ...............Turnwald 4 55851 Kay Road 30.76 ..............................S Maher 5 67444 Gay Thorley nwtd ......................J McInerney 6 45546 Dogged Dan nwtd ............................. R Hunt 7 64663 Smart Cookie nwtd .....................J McArthur 8 64242 Sue Sews Socks 30.65 ............ T Mischefski 9 25487 Sarah Campbell 30.93 ................B Hodgson 10 67775 Monkey Queen 30.78 .........................W Kite 8 2.12pm WANGANUI SECURITY C1 C1, 305m 1 58562 Black Tank nwtd ....................... S Gommans 2 78884 Another Pizza 17.73..................J McInerney 3 67746 Opawa Gift 17.81 ....................... B Johnston 4 81447 Coyote Caught Ya nwtd ............E Duganzich 5 531Fx Popsome Tags nwtd F & ................Turnwald 6 23628 Red Hot Dutch 18.26 ................J McInerney 7 27453 Rebel City nwtd .................................. N Udy 8 77474 Blue Rush 18.18 L & .......................... Morris 9 56457 Actual Lily 18.50...............................G Quirk 10 88686 Calm Brooke nwtd............................. B Hunt 9 2.29pm THE ROCK 95.2FM C1 C1, 305m 1 33635 Uno Charm nwtd .........................B Goodwin 2 5888x Tanybryn 18.02 L & ............................ Morris 3 84F65 Blair Ninety 17.97 G & .......................Denby 4 75822 Calamity Sue 17.96............................W Kite 5 68355 Billy Brand nwtd ......................... B Johnston 6 85254 Charlie’s Pal nwtd .....................J McInerney 7 45465 Some Genes nwtd ....................J McInerney 8 11 Lost in Light 17.80............................L Ahern 9 57767 Mic Player 17.94 ............................ P Lowen 10 87387 Taikorea Lass 18.41 ..................... T Downey

10 2.47pm KEENAN CONCRETE C1 C1, 520m

M9 Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

Wanganui Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Hatrick Raceway Meeting Date: 04 Dec 2013 NZ Meeting number : 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.05pm ABSOLUTELY ELECTRICAL C0 C0, 305m 1 2 Cosmic Rascal nwtd ........................L Ahern 2 4345 Cedric Baxter nwtd....................J McInerney 3 43886 Cuts Deep nwtd ...........................P Blanche 4 Into The Fray nwtd ...........................R Waite 5 27323 Smirnoff nwtd ........................... S Gommans 6 62424 Toxic Revenge nwtd ......................A Speight 7 68 Google It nwtd .......................... S Gommans 8 x2635 No More Laughter nwtd F & ...........Turnwald 9 75565 Cosmic Sally nwtd.....................J McInerney 10 76387 Go Max nwtd ................................K Jackson 2 12.24pm HARRISON HIRE MASTER C0 C0, 305m 1 866x6 Jasper Haka nwtd .....................J McInerney 2 6456 Kickin’ It nwtd ........................... S Gommans 3 Dark Faerytales nwtd ....................A Speight 4 55546 Maddie Brand nwtd G & .....................Denby 5 Plan Your Move nwtd ........................L Ahern 6 22233 Dutchess Queen nwtd.................J McArthur 7 6277 Working Midnight nwtd.................. D Donlon 8 73323 Opalescent nwtd G & ........................S Ross 9 87666 Hunted nwtd .............................. K B Benson 10 68268 Iza Hungi nwtd ......................... S Gommans 3 12.43pm J P PRINT PETONE C0 C0, 305m 1 33847 All For One nwtd .......................J McInerney 2 25 Little Prophet nwtd ...........................R Waite 3 25 Noble Power nwtd .............................. N Udy 4 Johnny Angel nwtd........................A Speight 5 8 Working Twinkle nwtd.................... D Donlon 6 62435 King’s Selection nwtd ............... S Gommans 7 56234 Groovy Leo nwtd .......................J McInerney

8 6 Miss Razz nwtd .............................. I George 9 57844 Vinny Doon nwtd B & ....................G Atwood 10 58 Little Vampire nwtd ........................A Speight 4 1.02pm MORRIE GIBBONS SIGNS C1 C1, 305m 1 87553 Sydilicious 17.84 ................................ R Udy 2 22656 Homebush Envy 17.99 ..............J McInerney 3 64845 Zamaddis Lass 18.24................... T Downey 4 71354 Nominal Lily nwtd ........................... I George 5 368x4 Scarilicious 18.03 L & ........................ Morris 6 55342 Flayosc nwtd G & ............................ J Clarke 7 67273 Another Drink 18.11 ..................J McInerney 8 211x Flying Trance nwtd F &...................Turnwald 9 56457 Actual Lily 18.50...............................G Quirk 10 18565 Rebel Joe 17.93 .............................. C Brider 5 1.19pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C1 C1, 520m 1 416 Enhancer 30.92...........................B Hodgson 2 57333 Gucci Rush 30.81 L & ........................ Morris 3 43416 Madam Ice nwtd..........................J McArthur 4 3x117 Distasteful 30.65 F &......................Turnwald 5 56728 Botany Comet 30.17 .................J McInerney 6 22216 All About Amy 31.14 A &..................... J.Hall 7 36326 Sydenham Opal nwtd G & .............. J Clarke 8 25412 Nose White 30.73.....................A Duganzich 9 25487 Sarah Campbell 30.93 ................B Hodgson 10 16775 My Lil Lucifer 30.64 K & ....................Phillips 6 1.37pm MICKEY’S SUPER LIQUOR C1 C1, 305m 1 22146 Polar Snow White 18.12 G &........... J Clarke 2 37535 Mighty Monica 18.16 ................ S Gommans 3 23161 Missy Sloy 17.93 ..............................L Ahern 4 54415 Boot The Cash 17.98 .............. T McCracken 5 48461 Homebush Verona 17.99...........J McInerney 6 66332 Sedgebrook Lad 17.94........................F Kite 7 42668 Another Fantasy nwtd ...............J McInerney 8 55583 Spot On Maggie 17.74 .............A Duganzich

1 47787 Thrilling Ava 30.22 ..........................B Marsh 2 65757 Cluain Meala 30.91 .................... B Johnston 3 12213 Tifino nwtd................................A Duganzich 4 23421 Kwasant 30.74 ..................................D Edlin 5 3D772 Legal Aid 30.92 .............................. P Lowen 6 22218 Buster Boy 30.54.........................J McArthur 7 72623 Armistice Day 30.45 ....................... I George 8 74546 Working Waikato nwtd................... D Donlon 9 25487 Sarah Campbell 30.93 ................B Hodgson 10 28467 Thrilling Cloud nwtd ................ T McCracken 11 3.05pm GARY ROSS DECORATOR C1 C1, 305m 1 88472 My Bad Jonny 17.62 ..........................W Kite 2 47238 Exact Master 17.81 ........................... B Hunt 3 82665 High Calibre nwtd........................... I George 4 26454 Homebush Greta 18.26................ H Mullane 5 24352 Mr. Reece 17.83 ................................. R Udy 6 32238 Rockin’ Rod 17.76 .......................... P Lowen 7 F3785 No No Romeo 18.03 ........................G Quirk 8 65264 Tenkay Down 18.08...................J McInerney Emergencies: 9 14468 All The Coco 18.15...........................G Quirk 10 56378 Sydenham Bubbles 17.51 G & ........ J Clarke 12 3.22pm CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 6-13-14-20 DECEMBER C0D C0d, 645m 1 84812 Hello Ello nwtd ........................... B Johnston 2 46453 Necter nwtd .................................B Hodgson 3 22624 Tepirita Tuiteka nwtd......................B Mitchell 4 16322 Noaki Hurricane nwtd K & .................Phillips 5 84474 Space Race nwtd .................... T McCracken 6 52163 Alpinador nwtd ..................................D Edlin 7 65516 Summer Tension nwtd..............E Duganzich 8 56242 Cawbourne Penny nwtd ....................C Hore LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Property & Financial Administrator (Permanent part time - 20 hours per week)

Tricroft is a property management and development company based in the agricultural and dairy farming capital of Ashburton.

Managed by four staff at an Ashburton office and overseen by a board of directors, Tricroft is now looking for an experienced Property & Financial Administrator to oversee all Tricroft's business portfolios.

This role is suited to an experienced financial administrator who is a team player, is organised and structured to undertake and deliver a wide variety of tasks. Central to the success of this position is the ability to provide accurate and timely financial recording, analysis and reporting functions to all stakeholders. Previous experience in property management or an associated area would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience either in a similar industry or in sole charge office management. You will need to: -Have strong accounting and analytical skills including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

-Control the day to day running of the office and all administration functions -Manage physical resources and infrastructure -Complete accounts payables and receivables functions -Undertake reconciliation tasks -Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements (including but not limited to GST, PAYE, FBT, ACC) -Provide timely analysis of business performance to management -Cashflow management -Liaise with the company accountant Further to the above, the following skills are essential -Experience and or proficiency in the use of Money Works accounting software -Excellent computer skills (especially database, spread sheet and word processing) -Working knowledge of the principles of office management -Capable of communicating and dealing with a diverse range of people both internally and externally -Strong attention to detail -Strong communication skills (written and oral) -Honesty and reliability -A flexible, common sense approach with the ability to prioritise a busy workload To be successful in this position you must have the drive and self management to deliver results in a relatively informal environment and a desire to extend your knowledge into all areas of the business. In return Tricroft offer the opportunity to be an integral member of a dynamic business.

To be considered please send a current CV with a covering letter direct to my email.

Cindy Meadows, Unique Solutions cindy@uniquesolutions.co.nz Applications close 20 December 2013, with interviews in January 2014

Office Administrator Partime Mid Canterbury Tennis is responsible for promoting and supporting tennis within the local community.

To facilitate this we require a partime administrator to work alongside our volunteers and coaching staff to take care of website maintenance, database management, preparation for tournaments, general administration and some secretarial duties.

This position will require approximately 15 hours/week averaged over the year. Flexibility to be able to work longer hours during busy periods is necessary.

Candidates must be able to show attention to detail, be able to work unsupervised and be a good communicator.

Knowledge of tennis would be an advantage but is not essential.

For details/information package please contact:

Cynthia Christie, President Mid Canterbury Tennis wcchristie@ruralinzone.net or 3022656.

Applications, including a CV, should be emailed to the above address or posted to

“Administrator” Mid Canterbury Tennis PO Box 490 Ashburton 7740

Applications close on 13th December

Customer Service Chills Catering Canteen at CMP are looking for a responsible mature person with a great attitude to join our team.

You must be honest reliable and able to work both independently and as a team member.

Hours approximately Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm with some Saturday’s.

References required.

Please phone: Villane 0275-331-777

Guardian Motoring Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

Casual vacancies available for general hand/ tractor driver/ handyman on our farm at Westerfield.

Mechanically minded or with engineering skills?

Able to build a fence or paint a house?

Good hourly rate but no accommodation available.

If you’re curious to find out more please ring Nick or Lyz on 027 215 9813.

Bulk Truck Drivers required • Class 4 or 5 licenses • Experience preferred • References required • Good rates paid

Contact Will on 027 449 1796

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Herd Manager We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team of staff. The farm is 683Ha, un-irrigated, with 2x 60 bail rotary sheds, milking 1000 cows through each shed. One shed is three years old and the other will be ready for December 2013. Both sheds are fitted with ACR’s, auto teat sprayer and Protrac. We are looking for this position to start immediately.

1000 cows are wintered on farm and 1000 cows off farm. All young stock is off farm most of the time. We aim to rear 500 plus calves and all cows and young stock are DNA tested.

The farm is located 10 minutes from Methven, 40 minutes from Ashburton and an hour from Christchurch. New accommodation is available, various size houses. The school bus is at the gate. We run a 6,2 roster with an attractive salary package which includes; accommodation, electricity, meat, wood, and wet weather gear.

Applicants must ideally have two years’ experience in dairy farming, but we will consider someone who has the right attitude and enthusiasm. The applicants must be able to communicate clearly, work as part of a team, have a sense of humour, an eye for detail and show initiative when required. Honesty and reliability is also a key attribute. Tractor skills are not essential but are an added bonus as we cultivate and re-grass on farm with our own modern equipment. Training will be given in this area. Ag ITO is encouraged. Must be eligible to work in NZ, have a full driving licence and be able to supply two references.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like a full job description and further information please contact:

Tom Mawle on 021 891 938 or e-mail tjmawle@yahoo.co.uk

307 7900

Buying or selling a property?

Wanted Contract Builder Looking for a change in 2014?

Due to increasing workload we require the services of a contract builder to erect our range of Skyline Buildings.

Opportunity for a carpenter wishing to become self employed or established builder looking for extra work.

Good contract rates apply.

Needs to be reliable, honest and have excellent customer relation skills.

Available to start January.

Contact Denis Trudgeon on 027 441 1659 or A/H 03 308 8159.

Programme Manager and assistants required for Skids Hampstead after school care programme • Hours of work will be rostered between 2.30pm to 6 pm each day.

• Duties include day to day running of the SKIDS programme, planning of activities and supervising staff.

• Full support and training provided by Skids Head Office, Auckland.

Applicants must have some experience in planning and running children’s programmes, and they will be expected to build relationships with parents and the wider school community.

Call the Guardian today for your real estate advertising requirements.

307 7900

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Connor Prichard Happy 2nd Birthday little man. Lots of love Mum, Dad and Ryan. xxx

Connor Prichard Happy 2nd Birthday to our darling Grandson. Love Nan, Poppa, Grandma, Grandad and extended family.

Liam Elliott 5 years old today.

Have a good day celebrating. Love Mum, Dad and Emily-Jane.

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

Disco Dust

Edible food glitter

$13 per pottle

Please contact: caylee@skids.co.nz or call 021 2877170 for more information

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Guardian Real Esate

Adding extra sparkle to Christmas & birthdays

307 7900

307 7900

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

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Powertools Department Salesperson

PUBLIC NOTICES

Registration for the

Ashburton District Christmas Community Lunch 2013

To be successful, applicants will need to demonstrate:

F A strong level of enthusiasm and energy F A keen DIY interest F Drive and enthusiasm In return we offer a pleasant working environment and generous staff buying privileges and job security.

If you think you are the person we are looking for to fill this position, we would like to meet with you.

Email: hr.ashburton@mitre10.co.nz or post to: Human Resources, Mitre 10 MEGA PO Box 35, Ashburton 7740 All applications remain confidential and close on Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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IN Purchase a tyre in W November or December and go in the draw to win a Christmas hamper!

Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton is a very progressive company and is seeking a selfmotivated person to work in our Powertool Department. This department stocks a huge range of tools for both the trade and DIY person. This position is full time.

F Desire to exceed customer expectations in customer service F Knowledge of power tools and equipment would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given F Enjoy working in a team environment.

MOTORING

The lunch is being held at the Sinclair Centre, at the rear of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Park Street, Ashburton at 12.30pm on Christmas Day and there is no charge. This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others.

If you have any questions please phone Maureen at 308 1200 and leave a message.

Relief Milker, with some previous experience, required to cover staff taking holidays.

Very flexible as to the days in the week you can work. Roster to suit as many or as little milkings you would like to do.

Could start asap and would be definitely required for December, January and February.

We could also offer further milkings for the rest of the season if wanted. Milking 1000 cows in a 60 bail rotary, shed is only three years old with automatic cup removers and Protrack.

Would be able to offer accommodation if required or pay for travel.

10 minutes out of Methven at the Rakaia Gorge.

Contact: Tom Mawle on 021 891 938 or e-mail tjmawle@yahoo.co.uk

SPECIALISED SERVICES

CLUBS, societies and special interest groups. Talk to us about a special event for your organisation in 2014.

Devonshire and High Teas.

Exquisite atmosphere.

AEROVIEW VINTAGE THEATRE Ashburton. www.aeroview.co.nz Phone: 03 307 2376.

TRADES, SERVICES

4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar protective films, UV block, fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for glass. FREE quotes - 20 years local service. Bill Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz

RAFFLES

Braided Ribbons Inc Raffle Results

RURAL TRADING POST

FEED barley for sale. Phone 021 147 3388.

LUCERNE hay 17 med square bales. Suit cattle or sheep, Rakaia area. Ph (03) 960 2335.

RYE grass and red clover SUN CONTROL WINDOW hay 550 conventional bales.

TINTING. Professional Rakaia area. Ph (03) 960 window tinting of cars, homes 2335. & offices. Quality films for UNTREATED SAWDUST. privacy, UV (fading), heat, Summer special $10/m3 plus safety & security. Phone GST ex yard - Adams Craig Rogers your ONLY Sawmilling, Malcolm local applicator. 307 6347. McDowell Rd, Ph 308-3595.

Member of Master Tinters Open Mon-Fri 7am-5.30pm NZ. Sat morn 8am-12 noon.

MEETINGS, EVENTS

117th Annual General Meeting To be held at the Methven Clubrooms

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December 11, 2013 @ 8 pm

Address: ..................................................................................

All members, intending new members, players and supporters most welcome

Name: .....................................................................................

Phone: .....................................................................................

Numbers attending: Adults ............Children ............................

Special dietary needs: ...........................................................

Do you need help with transport (please circle one): Yes / No Would you like to perform at item at lunch (please circle one): Yes / No Please return this form to The Trevor Wilson Centre, 215 Tancred St, Ashburton, to Community House, 155 Tancred St, Ashburton or PO Box 581, Ashburton 7740 by Monday, December 16, 2013 if possible.

this advertisement kindly sponsored by the ashburton guardian

TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

Bernina sewing machine Ticket No 2823 M. Park, Lower Hutt.

197 Wills Street, Ashburton Phone 308 6737

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us!

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Relief Milker

Every tyre purchased goes in the draw.

Prize drawn December 21.

Come and see us today.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

Southberry

St John Health Shuttle December-January 2013 The St John Health Shuttle team would like to wish all their clients, and the Mid Canterbury community, a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year.

The shuttle team are taking a break over Christmas and New Year: Last day: Friday 20 December.

Restart: Monday 13 January.

To make a booking please contact Ashburton St John on 308 7132.

The office is closed until 13 January 2014.

Please leave a message for bookings for the 13th and 14th only. (Ring the office on the 13th for other bookings.)

Bookings close at 12 noon the day prior to transport.

Open 7 days 9am - 6pm Freshly picked Raspberries and P.Y.O. No Eftpos.

56 Tinwald/ Westerfield/ Mayfield Road.

Phone 03 308 1338.

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For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline 0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 322 7626.

MOTORING WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308-6737.

5th January.

Tickets $40

◊ “The Mikado” Court Theatre

11th January 7.30pm

◊ Daniel O’Donnell 25th February, CBS Arena, Chch

◊ Ellerslie Flower Show 26 February

For bookings phone

308 7646

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

021 055 4593. WELCOME to Asian lovely girl, 24 years, size 6, nice body, busty, relaxing massage. Phone Nicole.

FOR SALE

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery.

Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

GET TO KNOW your friends and family a whole lot better this Christmas. Fun and exciting questions to get the conversation flowing and laughter rolling. At Kitchen Kapers in The Arcade Pick up these stirrers and pick up the conversation!

GREAT EXCITEMENT at The China Shop we have a fantastic range of gifts for you. Just arrived in Swarovski HOW LONG WILL stretch bracelets available in YOU BE SINGLE?? six colours as well as clear, There is no need to be alone priced from $20. You will find when we know so many us in The Arcade Burnett Street. genuine women and men also seeking one safe special LINDEN LEAVES and The partner. With over 20yrs China Shop would like to give matchmaking experience you a gift with purchase.

Bridges are the experts at Spend $75 or more and turning singles into couples. receive a Lip balm as your Call today and get in touch as gift. This is made with organic white tea and Manuka honey, soon as tonight! suitable for all skin types.

PLANTS, PRODUCE

www.laserelectrical.co.nz

XMAS GIFT IDEAS ◊ Christchurch Rebuild Bus Tour

PERSONAL

Ph 0800 856 640

0800 LASER 4 U (0800 527 374)

Beckley Coachlines Programme

FRESH ROSE exquisite, gentle, 26, size 7, small body, sexy legs, very nice looking, GARAGE SALES sensual touch, lovely body to DVD, toys, GARAGE SALE - Philip St, massage, Allenton Saturday 7th and uniforms, amazing fun, safe, Sunday 8th. Starting at 9am. private. - Ph 022-075-6198.

www.bridgesintros.co.nz Members of other agencies and disillusioned Internet daters very welcome. Credits avail – please enquire.

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

ENTERTAINMENT

MAGIC WHISK. This spring loaded rotary hand whisk works with a simple onehanded motion to mix and aerate. Great for mixing protein powders in smaller bowls, plastic drinking glasses. Only $16.99 at Kitchen Kapers.

NEW potatoes, digging daily. ONE Tilt-a-doors, as new.

Orders taken for Christmas, 230 wide x 203 high. Ph 308 Bennett, 22 Melrose Road.

7266.

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REAL ESTATE

Open Homes

Check out our open homes at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz W G NE TIN S LI

W G NE TIN S LI Saturday 10.00am - 10.45am

46 Wellington Street

Set Sale: Tuesday 17 December 2013 at 4.00pm • Your imagination is the limit • Great garage space, workshop • Close to Hampstead School • 673 sqm section View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS161113

Saturday 10.15am - 11.00am

114A Thomson Street Price by Negotiation $420,000 - $440,000

Saturday 10.45am - 11.15am

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS041113

Saturday 11.00am - 11.45am

11 Clark Street $307,000

59 Thomson Street $285,000

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS051113

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS121113

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS131113

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• Three double bedrooms, ensuite • Under floor heating in bathroom, ensuite and kitchen • Sunny open plan living with heat pump • Double garage and off street parking

Saturday 10.45am - 11.15am

19 Wellington Street $229,000

Open plan living Two double bedrooms Separate rumpus room Fully fenced yard with single garage

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Immaculate sunny spacious home Three bedrooms Large single garage with work bench Beautiful private garden and grounds

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Immaculate Summerhill stone home Three bedrooms, sunny living Standalone hobby room Double garage

W G NE TIN S LI Saturday 11.00am - 11.45am

Saturday 11.30am - 12 noon

Saturday 11.30am - 12 noon

Saturday 12.30pm - 1.15pm

Sunday 11.00am - 11.45am

1 Wellington Street $375,000

24 Alford Forest Road $262,000

8 Alford Forest Road Offers Over $290,000

19 Pitt Street, RAKAIA Offers Over $387,000

40 Maldon Street, CHERTSEY $299,000

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS091013

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS061013

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS021213

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS111113

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS101113

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Wonderful gardens UV treated, double glazed windows Move right in Close to school, town, parks

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Partially renovated villa Four bedrooms Modernised bathroom and laundry Lockup large single garage

Helena Ratten 0274-577-998

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Two double bedrooms plus sleepout Compact kitchen with walk-in pantry Modernised open plan living Fully fenced 616 sqm section

Leo Ratten

PA to Helena Ratten

03 308-6497

Lynne Bridge 0274-106-216

Jill Leonard 0274-982-500

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Where town meets country Three bedrooms, two bathrooms Two living areas Large double garage on 1205 sqm section

Roberta Rutledge 027-228-7843

Lisa Kenny Dave Thomson 027-642-8200 027-6011-426

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Rural setting yet close to town 1012 sqm section Three bedrooms and ensuite Warm sunny living

RENTAL MANAGER RENTAL MANAGER BUSINESS OWNER

Karyn Cox 027-77-66-497

Lyn Doig 0274-736-825

Phillip Kenny 0274-753-669

Phone 03 308-6497

112 - 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Daily Events Wednesday 9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street, Consultancy House.

9.30am SPORT MID CANTERBURY. Walking group. Meet outside the Community Pool, Walnut Avenue.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Exhibition by local artists Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes. Main Street, Methven.

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

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

10.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, non members welcome. 254 Cameron Street, please phone 308-4115 or 307-2253 re access to the building.

10.00am ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

10.00am - 7.00pm ASHBURTON ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM. Open, all welcome. Baring Square East.

10.00am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian Doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI CLUB. Exercises for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social

Thursday

Tancred Street.

9.00am - 4.00pm 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 - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime section, new players very welcome. Sports hall,

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

9.30am - 12.30pm METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Sell pre loved clothing. Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Street, Tinwald.

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

10.00am

Hall, Havelock Street.

11.00am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Movie “One Chance”, Regent Cinema, Wills Street.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid week service and lunch, 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

12.00noon ASHBURTON HERB SOCIETY. Monthly meeting and christmas luncheon. E.O.C. Church, 63 Princes Street.

12.50pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association Croquet. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm M.S.A. GARDEN SECTION. Garden walks at Maxine’s, 83 Wilkins Road, Tinwald then to Sonia’s Hollands Road, Tinwald.

METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Exhibition by local artists Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes. Main Street, Methven.

10.30am MID CANTERBURY NEW COMERS NETWORK. Newcomers coffee morning group. McDonald’s Restaurant, Moore Street.

12.50pm M.S.A. PETANQUE. Petanque has started, everyone welcome, Racecourse Road.

1.30pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

3.30pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

7.00pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band hall, Creek Road.

7.00pm - 9.30pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance 7pm, followed by beginner/ intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Phone 307 -7138 a/h. Tinwald hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women walking group. Leaves from 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

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

3.30pm - 7.00pm TINWALD SWIMMING POOL. Outdoor pool open to the public. Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

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

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PL AN AHE AD FOR THE SUMMER If you’re holding an event this summer and need a special licence, make sure to plan ahead and apply as soon as possible. A special licence is required for events or social gatherings where alcohol will be sold.

It can also be used to extend the hours of a licensed premise.

Under the new Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, all applications for a special licence must be made at least 20 working days before the event is held. The new law comes into full effect on 18 December and this is when the changes will apply.

The new timelines for licence applications mean that applications for special licences for events planned for early January must be lodged by 18 December 2013.

Learn more about special licences and other changes in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD / STREET CLOSURE

ROAD CLOSURE

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of allowing Ashburton Business Association to hold the Santa Parade the following roads / streets will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period here under.

Ashburton District Council gives public notice of a road closure for the purpose of allowing the Ashburton Car Club to hold “Standing & Flying 1/4 Mile Sprint” (with the exception of emergency vehicles) for the period indicated hereunder.

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Roads / Streets to be closed: CHERTSEY ROAD, from Wards Road to Taverners Road

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Period of closure: From 9.00am until 6.00pm on Saturday, 7 December 2013.

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Roads / Streets to be closed: MONA SQUARE, Ashburton KERMODE STREET, from East Street to Mona Square, Ashburton MOORE STREET, from State Highway 1 to East Street, Ashburton HAVELOCK STREET, from State Highway 1 Baring Square East, Ashburton CAMERON STREET, from East Street to Victoria Street, Ashburton BARING SQUARE, from Cameron Street to Havelock Street, Ashburton EAST STREET, from State Highway 1 at the south, to Cameron Street, Ashburton Period of closure: From 12 noon until 3.00pm on Saturday, 7 December 2013.

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads / streets for ordinary vehicle traffic during the period of closure.

NEW TO ASHBURTON? Pop in to have a chat with the Newcomers Network coordinator, Daria. She can help with information about the district, activities to participate in and any information to help you settle in and enjoy living in Mid Canterbury.

Daria is located at Community House Mid Canterbury (155 Tancred Street) every Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.00pm.

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This notice of closure is made under the Local Government Act 1974 - Schedule 10 (11 (e)). It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

TRIENNIAL MEETING DORIE RESERVE BOARD TRIENNIAL MEETING The Dorie Reserve Board will be holding their triennial meeting as follows: Tuesday 17 December 2013, 7.30pm, Dorie Hall The purpose of the meeting is to elect up to seven residents to fill the vacancies on the Board. All residents welcome.

The Board will meet immediately following the Triennial Meeting and appoint members to the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.

HAVE YOUR SAY PROPOSED ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES The Representative Commission has reviewed the parliamentary electoral boundaries and proposed changes have been released for consultation. Changes are proposed for the Rangitata electorate.

Learn more at www.elections.org.nz

Meetings Council Meeting Thursday 12 December, 1.30pm

Sealed Road Rehabilitation C623 Ashburton District 2013/14

Watch Out For Road Works Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Road (From Lagmhor Road to 500m past Tarbottons Road and from Timaru Track Road to Rushford Road) For more information, visit www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

BY- ELECTION METHVEN COMMUNITY BOARD A by-election is to be held for the Methven Community Board on Tuesday 11 February 2014.

Nominations close at noon, Monday 16 December 2013.

Nomination forms are available at www.ashburtondc.govt.nz. Alternatively, you can call Council on (03) 307 7700 to request a form or pick one up from the Council office.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

MITCHELL, Melville Joseph – On December 2, 2013 at Matamata. Loved son of the late Joseph and Rita Mitchell.

Loved brother and brother in law of Doreen and Stan Quartermaine (both GREER Lindsay – Ten Years have gone deceased), Rita (deceased), Since you were here Bill and Shirley (both But everyday still holds deceased) Raymond and you dear Valmai, Alva and Bruce Dellow, Allan and Hazel, Joy With photo’s and memories We keep you near and Brian Dolan (deceased) But on this day we shed and Tony. Loved uncle of all a tear. his nieces and nephews.

Love always Debbie, Gary, Nathan, Kimberley, Carol, Emma and Kendall.

NESS, Thomas Edward (Tom) – MacBRAYNE, Gloria – On December 1, 2013, 04-12-2012. In loving memory peacefully at home after a of Mum. short illness, aged 83 years.

A heart of gold now Dearly loved husband of laid to rest.

Colleen. Much loved father To us she simply and father-in-law of John and was the best Myra (USA), Gerard and She devoted her life Tracey, Simon, and Matt and to those she loved Di. Much loved gaga of And those she loved, Robbie, and Laura-Jean; remember.

Casey; Flynn, Millie, and From Judith and Trevor and Sophie. family, and Marie.

We never lose the ones we love, For even though they’re gone, Within the hearts of those who care, Their memory lingers on.

TAYLOR, Glenys (nee Special thanks to the Tilson) – Palliative Care and District Our great wee girl with a Nurses team, Father Gray for heart of gold and a smiling their wonderful love and care face. shown to Tom during his No one could ever take illness. Requiem Mass will be your place. celebrated in Our Lady of the One of the best this Snow Catholic Church, Main world could own Road, Methven on We only wish she was THURSDAY, December 5 at with us at home 11.00am thereafter interment Sadly missed, wee miss you. in the Methven Cemetery. From your mum and family.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the family home FUNERAL tomorrow (Wednesday) at FURNISHERS 7.00pm.

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Sport NZ in control of first test

BY DAVID LEGGAT New Zealand took a firm grip on the opening test against the West Indies at University Oval yesterday.

Having been sent in, the hosts were 367 for three at stumps, with captain Brendon McCullum (pictured) on 109 and Ross Taylor on 103. Their stand is worth 182, seven runs behind the record for a fourth wicket stand against the West Indies, set by Mathew Sinclair and Nathan Astle in Wellington in 1999.

The day belonged almost exclusively to New Zealand.

The West Indies bowled poorly, wasted first use of the ball on a pitch which did hold some assistance and the situation slipped further away as the day wore on.

Earlier Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford both made 60s as they shared a 95-run opening stand, and Aaron Redmond made it to 20 before he got a leading edge to a ball from the hard-working Tino Best.

For the rest of the day it was all Taylor and McCullum, who had a personal contest to get to three figures first. McCullum won it, just.

Under heat with a run of low scores and with a persistent back injury adding discomfort, McCullum seized the moment impressively.

His seventh test century came off 101 balls, with 13 fours and three sixes.

Taylor’s ninth 100 arrived soon after, off 150 balls with 13 fours.

There was a wicket apiece for Best, captain Darren Sammy and offspinner Shane Shillingford.

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