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State house bill brings hope BY SUE NEWMAN
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Tenants in Ashburton’s 188 state houses will soon find themselves having to justify retaining their tenancy when a new review regime is introduced. The Social Housing Reform (Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Amendment) Bill, passed its third and final reading yesterday. It makes all state house tenancies reviewable to ensure that houses are occupied by people with the greatest need. The bill has given one Ashburton woman hope that she might finally find affordable accommodation. The woman, who does not want to be named, works part-time and was told she earned too much money to be eligible. “I’m supposed to have too much money even though I have nothing left at the end of the week,” she said. She pays $280 a week for a house she described as sub-standard, has had two rent hikes and knows that a third will be beyond her reach and she’ll be out on the street. “I’d be far better off if I wasn’t working and trying to be independent,” she said. The woman is also angry that several Ashburton state houses are occupied by Christchurch families.
Earlier this year six Christchurch families were moved to Ashburton to ease pressure on the city’s waiting lists. At that time there were 15 people on Ashburton’s waiting list, but only two were in the priority A category. Until now, only tenants who went into their state houses after July 1, 2011, had tenancies reviewed if their circumstances changed. Others have had security of tenure no matter what they earned, although rents rise as the income rises. Housing Minister Nick Smith said there were 4000 tenants nationally who earned enough to pay the full market rent. It is not known how many of these are in Ashburton. He cited the example of a captain of a fishing vessel in Nelson, making more than $100,000 a year, and living in a state house. Low-income earners pay no more than 25 per cent of their income on rent. The new law will also allow community housing providers to compete for the income-related rent subsidy to expand their role in provision of social housing. Reviewable tenancies were expected to cost the Government $46.8 million over two years as the Government moves 3000 people out of state houses by 2016/2017.
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Monty Python to reunite for stage show
Big news in the comedy world: Monty Python is set to reunite for a stage show. British comedian and Python member Terry Jones told the BBC yesterday he’s excited the group is reuniting. He said he hopes to make enough money to pay off his mortgage. The group had its first big success with the Monty Python’s Flying Circus TV show, which ran from 1969 until 1974, winning fans around the world with its bizarre sketches. The group branched out into movies including Life of Brian and backed theatrical shows such as Monty Python’s Spamalot. The five surviving members last performed together in 1998. The sixth member, Graham Chapman, died from cancer in 1989. – AP
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The mystery of a “possessed” rotating statue that had experts in a spin due to its unexplained movement during the night has been solved – and it is all down to traffic. The 4000-year-old Egyptian statue had curators at Manchester Museum puzzled after it began to mysteriously rotate overnight, despite being housed in a secure glass case. Neb-Senu is a 25cm statuette made in about 1800BC as a medium for the soul of an ancient Egyptian man. The movement was caused by passing cars and buses on the city’s busy Oxford Road. – PA
Music superstar Lady Gaga (above with Taylor Kinney) says she has finally found love. The singer took part in a Q&A in Toronto, Canada, this week, and answered questions about her personal life. Gaga revealed it had been difficult for her to find someone who appreciates her for who she is, but now she feels loved and cherished. “It has been hard for me to find love, but I have found love,” Gaga said. The singer goes on to explain that previous relationships were ruined because the men in her life couldn’t handle her success. She said she is finally with someone who isn’t jealous of her fame. – CM
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Kelly Clarkson pregnant Kelly Clarkson says she’s expecting her first child. The 31-year-old singer said yesterday on Twitter that she and husband Brandon Blackstock are expecting their first child together. The original American Idol champion says the baby is the “best early Christmas present ever” in her tweet. Clarkson’s publicist, Mika El-Baz, later confirmed the information. Clarkson and Blackstock were married last month. Blackstock is the son of Clarkson’s manager, Narvel Blackstock, and the stepson of Reba McEntire. – AP
Army goes vego The Norwegian military is putting its troops on a vegetarian diet once a week in a bid to fight a new kind of enemy – climate change. The army says its new meatless Mondays are meant to cut consumption of ecologically unfriendly foods whose production contributes heavily to global warming. “It’s a step to protect our climate. The idea is to serve food that’s respectful of the environment,” spokesman Eystein Kvarving said. The diet has already been introduced at one of Norway’s main bases and will soon be rolled out to all units, including those serving overseas, said the army, estimating it would cut its meat consumption by 150 tonnes per year. – AFP
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A Festival of Russian Ballet – Ashburton Trust Event Centre. Returning to New Zealand in 2013 Imperial Russian Ballet Company’s A Festival of Russian Ballet. A Festival of Russian Ballet features a diverse and stunning programme in three aweinspiring acts: The Nutcracker, Bolero and highlights from great world ballet. Tickets: $91.00. Show starts: 8pm.
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On the couch – JFK: The Final 24 Hours, National Geographic, 7.30pm. Take a bird’s eye view into a historical nexus point – a forensic examination of the 24 hours leading to Dealey Plaza and the journey to catastrophe. Track the cataclysmic ripples as they spread across the globe, captured in a way never before seen on television.
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Out of town – Pre-Christmas Singing Group, The Addington Haven, 19 Church Square, Addington, Christchurch. A jolly Christmassy singing group. Learn a variety of Christmas songs and then go and sing with others in the community to beef up their Christmas celebrations. Booking essential – contact Rachel at songbird1nz@yahoo.co.nz or call 021 205-8938.
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At the movies – One Chance, Regent Cinema, Ashburton.The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for – and ultimately winning – Britain’s Got Talent. Got an event you want to tell us about? Email us at events@theguardian.co.nz
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Local gamers keenly await new PS4 BY SUSAN SANDYS
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Ashburton video gamer Anastasia McLaren will not be able to get to Noel Leeming’s quick enough on Friday next week. She is among many people who have pre-ordered the new $649 PlayStation (PS) 4 console prior to its release in New Zealand on that date, November 29. Ashburton stores have been swamped with pre-orders, and some have sold out, as hype surrounding the game’s release mirrors that in America when Sony sold more than 1 million PS4s in their first 24 hours on shop shelves this week. The popularity of the new PS edition is no surprise to Anastasia. The 19-year-old will be buying Assassin’s Creed, Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy to play on her new console, but will also not be throwing away her old PS3 and PS2 consoles, as she will continue to play her older games on those as well. She said the attraction of the PS4 was the new games and the high quality of the games. Fellow Ashburton gamer Ben Arthur has also pre-ordered a PS4 console. He began his PS
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passion as a three-year-old on a PS1. “It’s just got better and better
over the years,” he said of the PS game quality and range, and had high hopes for PS4.
“The animation that goes into it is quite breathtaking, and you do get quite immersed in games.
Hopefully with PS4 it will take you one step further with the graphics and the power of it.”
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with police. Staff are still down there now.” Neighbour Richard Wharekawa said police were at a single-storey pair of flats opposite a park. Marked and unmarked police cars and a police dog unit van were on the street. Mr Wharekawa said it was a “pretty quiet neighbourhood” and he was surprised to see police on his street. Police said they were conduct-
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Ashburton’s fate known today By Sue Newman
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The Ashburton District will discover today whether the Electoral Commission’s carving knife has split it in two or left it as one unit as electoral boundaries are redrawn. The commission has already signalled there is likely to be significant change in the shape of most South Island electorates in the draft boundaries. Each electorate must sit within a 5 per cent bracket,
above or below the ideal electorate population of 59, 679 for the South Island and 59,731 for the North Island. The commission has already decided to increase the number of North Island electorates from 47 to 48 but the South Island will remain unchanged at 16. This is likely to mean significant boundary adjustments in southern electorates, particularly in the central part of the island with the bordering electorates of Waimakariri,
Selwyn, Wigram, Rangitata and Waitaki all well over the 5 per cent threshold. Electorates in the upper and lower South Island have all lost population. The greatest population decline in the South Island is in Christchurch East, 23 per cent and most significant growth in Selwyn, 14 per cent. In the North Island, Auckland Central’s population has grown by 18 per cent, with the East Coast electorate dropping 10 per cent.
The current electorate boundaries were implemented after the 2007 review. Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew believes it is inevitable the edges of her electorate will be affected in the redraw and this could affect areas such as Timaru, Pleasant Point, Methven and Rakaia. Change could also see the area between the Rakaia River and the Selwyn River become part of Rangitata, with Timaru and Pleasant Point moving into Waitaki.
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Another hepatitis A vaccination
$50k reward offered in 27-year-old cold case
By Myles Hume
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Health authorities are taking up another vaccination drive to ensure hepatitis A is eradicated from Ashburton. Another free vaccination clinic will be held at Hampstead School for children aged between one and four next week. It comes after Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey recently said he was satisfied with the number of children who had been immunised after a mass vaccination of more than 1000 children which ended last month. But there were still 70 to 100 youngsters that needed immunisation to stunt the spread of the virus. Since then, Dr Humphrey said several parents had taken their children to their GP, but wanted another free clinic for toddlers next Wednesday. “We have got a couple of hundred of vaccines left and if we can get those last few that haven’t been vaccinated to go along that would be great,” Dr Humphrey said. “I’m happy with the situation we are in at the moment, we haven’t had any more cases, but I still want as many parents to bring along their children as possible.” Six vaccination clinics were held across the district through last month. Hepatitis A, a virus passed on through faeces, has been known to stay in communities for years if it is not vaccinated against early, Dr Humphrey said. The next free vaccination clinic for one to four-year-olds will be held at the Hampstead School hall on Wednesday, November 27 from 10am to 2pm.
Police have offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information about the disappearance of Luana Deborah Laverne Williams from Tauranga 27 years ago. Luana, known by family as Laverne, was last seen on the evening of June 5, 1986 at her home address in Munro Street and was reported missing by her partner. Detective Inspector Mark Loper said Ms Williams’ disappearance was being treated as a homicide. “Like all major unsolved investigations it has been subject to intermittent review. Today’s announcement is the result of the most recent review along with new information that has come to light. “I am not prepared to be specific about the new information as I will not do anything that will be detrimental to the ongoing investigation.” Mr Loper said the most recent case review began 18 months ago, which resulted in new information coming from members of the public. “It is information that hasn’t previously been brought to our attention and has taken the investigation in a different direction; beyond that I cannot comment.” Police have met with Ms Williams’ family to update them on the latest developments, Mr Loper said. “It is important to us that we do everything we can to bring answers to Luana’s family; time doesn’t diminish our resolve; it just serves to heighten it. “Historical cases are not without their challenges. However police processes and technology have advanced and
Dog down drain A Mount Maunganui firefighter turned “dog whisperer”, climbing down a stormwater drain to rescue a small dog. The pup fell into the drain in a park near Evensbel Pl in Papamoa on Tuesday night, leaving the distressed owners no choice but to dial 111. A female firefighter climbed down the stormwater drain and coaxed the stricken canine to safety. - APNZ
No fly zone imposed A no fly zone was being enforced over an area of Papamoa after an excavator working on the Tauranga Eastern Link construction project ruptured a gas main yesterday. The excavator hit the main at the intersection of Domain and Tara roads just before 2pm. The New Zealand Fire Service ordered a 1km wide by 3000 ft high no fly zone while the rupture was inspected. - APNZ
Fire in service station Fire crews scrambled to isolate petrol tanks at a Bay of Plenty service station fire overnight on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the blaze at the Caltex station on Main Road at Katikati just before 2am, northern communications spokesman Jarron Philips said. The station’s 40m by 40m workshop was well alight when crews arrived. The fire was not thought to be suspicious. - APNZ
Fire not suspicious A house fire that killed a woman in Bay of Plenty was not suspicious, police say. Rebecca Ripeka Allerby, 79, was found dead following the fire at Taneatua early Tuesday morning. She was the sole occupant of the house. A combined fire and police investigation found there were no suspicious circumstances. - APNZ
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over time the relationships and allegiances of people who have information or were involved in a crime can change, and we can take advantage of those changes. “You only have to look at the conviction earlier this year for the ... murder of Rodney Tahu in Turangi to see that the passage of time isn’t necessarily an obstacle.” The reward will be paid for material information or evidence which establishes the location of Luana Williams and/or leads to the conviction of any person or persons responsible for her disappearance or death. Anyone with information relevant to Operation Williams is asked to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. In a statement, Ms Williams’
sisters Melanie and Jacqueline Williams said it was great that police were showing they were dedicated to solving Luana’s disappearance. “Events over the last 27 years have had a crazy and stressful effect on the family and have greatly attributed to ill health. “What is really sad is that our father passed without any resolution. “The hardest thing has been seeing a hand reaching out to clench the heart, soul and guts from our parents. “A lot has been said over the years and a lot has been reported in the media, not all of it accurate. Anything said in the past, is in the past and we want to move forward,” the statement said. “Knowing it was never a closed case has helped and we’ve always lived in hope that someone would bring us some answers.” - APNZ
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule describes the sudden deaths of two baby girls as a “horrendous” tragedy and says there’s a problem plaguing lower socio-economic communities. His comments came after a 2-month-old girl died in Flaxmere on October 21, while on November 5 an 8-month-old girl died in Hastings. Police are investigating the deaths. - APNZ
Truck rolls over A truck and trailer unit rolled near Rotorua yesterday morning, closing the road and causing traffic backlogs. The driver escaped injury when the vehicle went over a bank near the intersection of Hamurana and Central Rds. The truck had been travelling towards Tauranga carrying timber. - APNZ
Severe head injuries The son of a former Wellington mayor died from severe head injuries after falling off an untrained horse, which then fell on top of him. Andrew Bernard Prendergast, 30, a horse trainer, died in March 2011, 10 days after the fall. The son of former mayor Kerry Prendergast, the well respected equestrian was helping to train a horse named Banjo at Waikanae Park on the morning of his death. - APNZ
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■ EAST STREET CRASH
■ HASTINGS COURT
Police call for witnesses
Father jailed for high speed chase with baby
BY MYLES HUME
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Witnesses to a serious road crash that resulted in two people being rushed to hospital are being urged to come forward by Ashburton police. Sergeant Bryan Ennis, of Ashburton, said police had spoken to the occupants of the two vehicles invoved in the smash on East Street about 5pm Saturday, but were now wanting to talk to witnesses in the area to get
a full picture. “It’s a very busy area, so there would have been people around who saw it,” Mr Ennis said. “So we want witnesses who were there to come forward and speak to us.” A 61-year-old man from the Timaru area, who was cut from his car, and another person were taken to Ashburton Hospital after the smash, with the South Canterbury man later airlifted to Christchurch Hospital where he was in a serious but sta-
ble condition. Sergeant Janine Bowden, of Ashburton, said on Sunday it appeared one of the motorists attempted a U-turn in front of an SUV. The SUV was travelling north on East Street, between Cox and Peter streets, when it smashed into the other vehicle. The Serious Crash Unit from Christchurch have assessed the scene. Mr Ennis said no other information was available as police continued with inquiries.
Police want witnesses to this crash on East Street on Sunday to come forward.
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Mid Canterbury farms lead region BY MICHELLE NELSON
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Mid Canterbury has one of the highest rates of dairy farm compliance records in the region, according to a new report. Environment Canterbury’s annual regional dairy report for the past season showed of the 349 monitored farms in the Ashburton zone, 294 – or 84.2 per cent, were fully compliant with the conditions of their resource consents. This stacked up well above the regional average of 72 per cent. The proportion of noncompliance was also below the
regional average with 44 local farms reported for minor breaches (12.6 per cent), 10 for significant non-compliance (2.9 per cent) and enforcement action taken against one company. Of the 997 monitored farms Canterbury-wide, 717 (72 per cent) were fully compliant their resource consent conditions, representing a two per cent improvement on the previous season, and a 32 per cent increase from the 2006-2007 report. Minor non-compliance was recorded on 212 farms (21.3 per cent); major non-compliance was a problem on 68 farms (6.8 per cent) – a 1.8 per cent down on last season.
The primary reasons for major non-compliance were ponding, effluent management plans not completed, consents not being displayed in the dairy shed and exceeding undiluted effluent limits. Nitrogen loading and discharging outside of the permissible area also resulted in noncompliance reports. Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Willy Leferink said the most compliant areas were heavily influenced by the sustainable codes of practice held by both Fonterra and Westland Milk Products, which supported environmentally-friendly dairying.
BY ANNA FERRICK A father who led police on a high-speed chase through Hastings with his 15-monthold baby son unsecured in the front seat of his car has been sentenced to imprisonment. Charlie Ngapera, 32, appeared in Napier District Court last month where he entered guilty pleas to charges of kidnapping, reckless driving, threatening to kill, assault, criminal nuisance and theft. In the Napier District Court yesterday, Judge Bridget Mackintosh sentenced Ngapera to two years and seven months’ imprisonment. She said the offending was an “appalling state of affairs”. Judge Mackintosh took into account remorse and positive reference letters written in Ngapera’s favour. She accepted a submission by Ngapera’s lawyer, Nicola Graham, that the offending was out of character. The court heard Ngapera had had an argument with his partner that turned physical on August 2. He followed her around the house, assaulting her and threatening to kill her with a knife from the kitchen before she made up an excuse about a doctor’s appointment to escape, leaving the couple’s young son with Ngapera. The partner went to the police station and contacted a friend to meet her there. Ngapera followed his partner to the police station, bringing the child with him, and was approached by the friend outside. She asked Ngapera to leave the baby with her but when he refused she got into the car. The woman was seated in the front seat of the car, with
the baby at times balanced on Ngapera’s lap or on the centre console. The court heard Ngapera reached speeds of up to 180km/h along Marine Parade and along the Meeanee-Awatoto road. On several occasions the woman tried to get hold of the infant but each time Ngapera pulled him back on to his lap and released him when he needed two hands to drive the car. A police summary of facts said he told the woman that he intended to take her and his young son “down with him”. After some time, Ngapera briefly stopped the car and the woman attempted to get out. Ngapera caught her and dragged her by her hair back to the car, before attempting to shove her in the boot as she called out for help. After hearing police sirens, Ngapera jumped back into the car and swept his arm across the infant “throwing him violently” from the driver’s seat across to the passenger seat. The woman was left behind. She suffered from pain to her head, grazes to her feet, elbow, torso and lower back and lost several clumps of hair. Ngapera led police on a chase at speeds of up to 130km/h before stopping the car on Ngaruroro Ave in Whakatu and attempting to get away on foot. He tried to disguise himself by taking a sweatshirt from a truck and requested a ride from an unknown woman. He was caught at a police cordon. The young child suffered grazes to his knee and chest and was “very unsettled”. - APNZ
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District’s schools count pay costs By Myles HuMe
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Entering information crucial to the payment of school staff over summer has been relatively trouble-free, but Mid Canterbury schools say it has come at a cost. Hours of technical training and a $6 million cash injection have been poured into the all-important end and start-ofyear data entry process, which asks schools to input detailed information on employees. Last year, the most complex payroll period on the schooling calendar threw schools into disarray as hundreds of Mid Canterbury school staff faced
botched payments. Monday was the deadline for end-ofyear data and Mid Canterbury schools the Guardian spoke to said it had been a relatively smooth ride, but nationally there were still 211 schools that haven’t met the vital deadline. Tinwald School principal Peter Livingstone said he had managed to remedy minor errors, but in the weeks leading up to the deadline it had taken a toll. “I’ve got 248 school reports I want to read through, ERO coming in a few weeks and I’m trying to tidy up appraisals, I don’t need to be looking at pages of spreadsheets to see if
someone has been paid right,” Mr Livingstone said. “This is a very critical time for them, (the Ministry of Education) they need to get it right this time.” Some Ashburton school staff spoke of taking on additional training out of school hours for the end-of-year data entry process, while about 20 Mid Canterbury school payroll staff attended a seminar recently. A Methven Primary office staff member said this was the busiest time of the year for schools, and she had to put up to three hours aside at a time to do an online training programme.
Minister responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce said 91 per cent or 2228 schools had completed that process. That compares with just 45 per cent or 1112 schools at the same time last year. “The remaining 211 schools will be proactively contacted by the Ministry of Education to help them with the data entry required to ensure they can meet the December 11 pay date and staff are paid their correct end-of-year entitlements,” Mr Joyce said. “Meanwhile, those school administrators who have completed end of year processing can now enter their start-ofyear pay data for next year.”
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Organisers doing the hard yards ahead of event By Myles HuMe
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It takes a lot of work to prepare for an event like the Longbeach Coastal Challenge this weekend. With a record 1000 competitors set to turn out for the run, walk or cycle event on Sunday, up to six organisers a day have been clearing tracks, mowing walkways and working on the Hinds River crossing for the seventh running of the popular event. Tents, markers and the final paperwork, among others, are set to come together in the next few days in what is quickly becoming a top event, attracting high class athletes including mountain bike sensation Anton Cooper last year. Longbeach Coastal Challenge organising committee member Jo Taylor said they had already signed up 100 more competitors compared with the same time last year. New additions to the event, including the 5km run or walk and the 35km team bike challenge, will combine with numerous bike and run events, taking competitors along the pristine coastline on the historic Longbeach Estate. Starting on the pictur-
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The name of a Kaiapoi man killed when his car crashed north of Christchurch on Saturday has been released. He was Kyle Evan Tiweka, 40. Mr Tiweka was the sole occupant of a Mitsubishi Pajero which rolled on a bend about 5.10pm. - APNZ
On your bike Dutch transport experts will be in Christchurch next week to advise the rebuilding city on its $70 million cycleways network. University of Twente senior lecturer Mark Brussel and Keypoint Consultancy director Leo de Jong will tour the quake-hit city by bike to review the project’s proposals. - APNZ
Jury retires again A jury in the High Court at Auckland has retired for a second night to consider its verdict in the case of two men on trial over the murder of Rae Portman. Justice Kit Toogood spent three hours summing up the case and giving the jury instructions on Tuesday. The jury spent yesterday deliberating and retired at 5.30pm. Paraire Te Awa and Dean Michael Addison have both pleaded not guilty to charges in relation to Ms Portman’s death. Te Awa has been charged with the murder and kidnap of Ms Portman, and Addison faces a charge of kidnapping. Addison also faces two drugs offences. Deliberations would resume at 10am today. - APNZ
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Longbeach Coastal Challenge organising committee member Robert Ellis mows a track in preparation for the event on Sunday. Photo Donna Wylie 201113-DW-109
esque farm property of Tannaghmore, the three courses will lead racers over farm tracks and stream crossings to the beach before traversing through gullies towards soaring cliffs with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Ms Taylor said although there was prize money up for grabs, proceeds from the race will go back into the commu-
nity. “We will look to give the money to Longbeach School and into youth initiatives in Mid Canterbury. Last year we raised $25,000,” she said. That total could be set to increase, with a record 1000 competitors expected, showing the growth of an event which began with just 257 entries in 2007. The mountain bike events in-
clude the 35km individual race, 23km recreational ride, 23km and 35km team bike events and the 12km family ride. Other races include the 12km and 5km run or walk and the 21km half marathon. For registration and race times visit the Longbeach Coastal Challenge website: http://www.longbeachcoastalchallenge.com/
Rolling Stones ‘heading back to New Zealand’ By Russell Baillie
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on both sides of the Tasman soon. Representatives for Frontier Touring in New Zealand said: “One New Zealand show will be announced in the next few weeks”. The Stones last played at Auckland’s Western Springs and Wellington’s Westpac Stadium in 2006.
It’s likely a single show would head to Auckland - either back at Western Springs where they first performed in 1973 or possibly Mt Smart Stadium. This is where Frontier Touring has Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band playing two nights at the beginning of March. The band celebrated their
50th anniversary in 2013 with shows on either side of the Atlantic, headlining Britain’s Glastonbury Festival and performing to a crowd of 65,000 in London’s Hyde Park. Frontman Mick Jagger turned 70 this year and guitarist Keith Richards is due to follow suit next month. - APNZ
A sophisticated card skimming device has been discovered on an Auckland ATM. Police are seeking information to identify a suspect who is believed to have placed the device on an Auckland ATM early Tuesday morning. The device was discovered on Tuesday night. Auckland Financial Crime Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Aaron Pascoe said he was satisfied no data had ended up in the offender’s possession. “However I am concerned that the offender will attempt this again. “A telltale sign that an ATM machine has been tampered with could be difficulty getting a card in or out,” Mr Pascoe said. - APNZ
Drugs charges A Wellington businessman, who also ran for a spot on the city council, has pleaded guilty to drugs charges yesterday. John Augustine Coleman, 61, admitted at the Wellington District Court to possessing cannabis and cannabis resin. In court yesterday, police prosecutor Sergeant Barney Soutar said police searched Coleman’s property on October 24 and discovered a small amount of cannabis and cannabis resin in his bedroom. Coleman admitted the drugs belonged to him and said he thought they had been there a long time. Judge Stephen Harrop said Coleman had a history of drug offending, but noted his last offence was in 2000. Coleman was fined $500 plus court costs for the resin charge and was convicted and discharged on the cannabis charge. Earlier this year Coleman ran for a seat on the council in the Eastern Ward. - APNZ
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■ FENCING GOALS ON TARGET
Stock exclusion ‘a massive effort’ By Michelle NelsoN michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz
Fonterra farmers are well on their way to reaching waterways fencing goals. To date cattle are excluded from more than 20,400 hectares of waterways, and chief executive Theo Spierings said by December 1 it was expected more than 24,400 hectares would be fenced. This equates to 90 per cent of rivers, creeks, wetlands and other waterways on Fonterra farmers’ land. “Every kilometre completed is added protection for waterways and contributes to a clean and green New Zealand,” Mr Spierings said. “Of the 4000 kilometres left, some of it will already be fenced and it is a case of our team visiting the farm to verify that the work has been done. This takes time but means our data is accurate and robust. “The remaining waterways to be fenced are the tough stuff. In many cases, it’s terrain that can be hard to access but we all remain committed to having 100 per cent of waterways with stock exclusion in place. “It’s been a massive effort especially given we’ve had farmers who have gone back to square one after having fenc-
Scenes like this will be resigned to the past once fencing goals for waterways have been met.
ing knocked out by floods or storms.” Federated Farmers commended its members and Fonterra for the effort. “This is a great feat by our dairy farmers to help improve water quality, as around 90 per cent of our dairy members are Fonterra farmers,” Federated
Farmers Dairy chairman and Mid Canterbury dairy farmer Willy Leferink said. “In two weeks’ time we are looking to have 24,400 km of waterways fenced off, which is half way around the world, if you count the second wire we’ve gone all the way. “These are the first steps on
a long and winding road to a positive and sustainable dairy future. “It is important to celebrate these successes, as tomorrow we have to focus on the next hurdles. “With the consultation under the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management,
New Zealand will come together to make workable and long term solutions that is in the interest of all of us.” The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report on water quality is due out today. Mr Leferink hopes it will acknowledge some of these positive initiatives
■ RUSSIAN ARRESTS
■ CHRISTCHURCH POLICE HOTLINE
Kiwi Greenpeace protester told he will be released on bail
Police officer abuse hotline receives calls
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One of the two New Zealand Greenpeace protesters jailed in Russia on hooliganism charges has been told he will be released on bail. So far 12 of the so-called Arctic 30 have been told they will be released, Greenpeace spokesman Niall Bennett said. They were told they would be released from jail if they could provide financial surety of 2 million rubles (NZ$73,224). It was not yet known when New Zealander David Haussmann would be released. Jonathan Beauchamp, the second New Zealander jailed, was yet to have his case heard. One activist, Australian Colin Russell, was refused bail yesterday - an order that Greenpeace would “vigorously challenge”, Mr Bennett said. The group was initially charged with piracy, but that
charge was downgraded to hooliganism last month. The new charge carries a maximum penalty of seven years’ jail. The environmentalists were arrested in September after Russian authorities boarded their vessel, the Arctic Sunrise, in international waters. The 28 Greenpeace activists, a freelance photographer and a freelance videographer, were protesting against drilling for oil in Arctic waters. They had focused their attentions on a drilling platform owned by gas giant Gazprom. Two people tried to climb onto the platform and hang a banner. In court, Mr Haussmann said he would fly home to New Zealand to be with his three-yearold son and pregnant partner Sarah, Radio New Zealand reported. But his lawyer, Anton Beneslavsky told RNZ he thought that could be unlikely. “We cannot say that some-
body can come home so soon.” However he said bail being granted was a good start. “Now we can start the procedure of paying the bail to the court and I hope in a few days we will see him free.” Mr Haussman’s brother Tony told RNZ the family was hoping he would make it home by Christmas, or at least by the time his baby is due in February. But he said they were not out of the woods yet. “They’re facing quite hideous charges and it’s going to be a long road yet, I think.” Tony Haussmann said his brother’s partner Sarah was doing well. “She’s a very strong lady and there’s a lot of support for her in the area that they live in. “And he’s got a wee boy at home too - Theo - and he’s only 3, so he’s missing dad and he wants him home as well. - APNZ
A special hotline set up by police to investigate corrupt Christchurch officer Gordon Meyer has already received calls from the public. But police will not say exactly how many other potential victims have come forward. Senior Constable Gordon Stanley Meyer, 45, offered to make charges against a suspected drink driver go away in return for oral sex. He also groped an 18-yearold woman he was giving a lift between pubs while on duty in his marked patrol car. Meyer, who has since resigned from police, will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty in the High Court at Christchurch on Monday to indecent assault and corruption and bribery charges. He had been protected by name suppression since the
incidents in 2011, but his identity was finally able to be revealed after he admitted the charges. Assistant Police Commissioner Grant Nicholls said police welcomed the conviction on behalf of the victims, adding that the police investigation remained open. Now, police have set up a dedicated freephone number, 0800 223 370, for people to come forward with information on the former police officer. Detective Inspector Tom Fitzgerald confirmed that they had already received some calls, but would not say how many. Police would not disclose the nature of the calls and whether any further charges were likely. Meyer is on bail at a North Island address while he awaits sentence next month. - APNZ
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■ PAEDIATRIC CONFERENCE
■ AUSTRALIA MURDER CHARGE
Bleak picture of NZ children’s health
Former Kiwi mum charged with murdering her son
By ReBecca Quilliam A bleak picture of Kiwi children’s health is being painted at a paediatric conference this week, with experts warning that pandering parents are fuelling childhood obesity, and poor oral health is affecting their learning. The research, to be presented at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand’s 65th annual scientific meeting in Dunedin, comes as a new analysis reveals childhood health is slipping worldwide, with children unable to run as fast or as far as their parents did at the same age. The study showed the decline in fitness was levelling off in Australia and New Zealand but the research at this week’s conference suggests parents should still be concerned about their children’s health. A study from Otago University’s department of human nutrition found parents who pandered to fussy eating children were more likely to have obese offspring. Dr Jill Haszard, who will present her findings today, said the biggest problem in childhood obesity was the way parents fed their kids. “At the moment there’s a lot of focus on what children should be eating to prevent being overweight and how much
Some of the country’s 5-year-olds have such poor oral health it affects their eating, sleeping and school work.
physical activity they should be doing and sleep, which is all really important. “But what we don’t really focus on is how the parents are providing food to their children - because it’s all very well buying healthy food, but it’s no good if the child doesn’t eat it.” Surprisingly, the study also found that parents who restricted food portions and stopped children from eating junk food more often had obese children. Children’s poor oral health will also come under the spotlight this week, with an expert saying about 13 per cent of the country’s 5-year-olds have such poor oral health it affects their eating, sleeping and school work. Professor Bernadette Drummond, of Otago University’s
dentistry faculty, said about 40 per cent of New Zealand 5-year-olds still got dental decay. “And of those, approximately about a third of those will have very significant problems that actually prevent them from eating properly, from sleeping, they may have pain that affects their schooling - so that’s very significant.” Families were interviewed before and after their children’s teeth had been fixed, and found significant differences within 48 hours of treatment. “Children go back to a normal diet, they sleep through the night - parents aren’t taking time off work looking after their child with toothache, or losing sleep because they are waking in the night.” - APNZ
A former Rotorua woman has been charged with murdering her 7-year-old son in Sydney. The 25-year-old woman, named by 3 News as Kayla James, was arrested yesterday morning at a property in the western Sydney suburb of Woodpark. James, who is pregnant, was taken to Fairfield police station where she was charged with numerous offences including murder, production of child abuse material, failure of persons with parental responsibility to care for child, and common assault, New South Wales police said. Her partner, a 29-year-old man, was also charged with the boy’s murder. James was due in Fairfield Local Court yesterday but the case was adjourned. She would now make her first court appearance, along with her partner, at Parramatta Local Court today, the Australia Associated Press reported. Emergency services were called a property in south Sydney on May 21 this year after reports a 7-year-old boy had injured himself at the property. The boy had suffered head
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injuries and was declared dead at the scene. Family members who called paramedics said he had suffered head injuries after falling from a pogo stick the previous day, AAP said. However, police believed the injuries were not accidental and said the boy had been seen begging campers for water two months before his death. A post-mortem examination revealed he had three fractured ribs, a bruise in the shape of a fist, feet injuries and bruises on his legs, back and buttocks, according to the police summary of facts quoted by AAP. The boy and his two younger siblings had been previously well cared for but police alleged that changed dramatically after the family moved early this year to the man’s studio, which was windowless and had no toilet. NSW State Crime Command Homicide Squad Commander Mick Willing yesterday told AAP the case was one of the most horrific he had ever seen. “The circumstances surrounding the death of this child involve some of the most distressing acts that we’ve ever seen,” he said. - APNZ
■ EQC EMERGENCY REPAIR RECEIPTS
Delays anger weary quake residents By Shelley RoBinSon The Earthquake Commission is taking up to nine months to supply receipts to people it has charged for emergency repairs. And in many cases people are having to go through the Official Information Act (OIA) to get receipts for work carried out on their homes. The delays have angered weary earthquake residents and Consumer New Zealand which say the service is not good enough. Hoon Hay resident Kendra Street was forced to file an OIA request for emergency repair receipts when she found $7938 had been deducted from her settlement with EQC. She phoned EQC call centre which said the deduction was for emergency repairs and the heat pump. But they couldn’t give more specifics and referred
her to Fletcher EQR. “It was like bickering children, EQC was blaming Fletchers and so on,” she said. Fletcher in turn referred Ms Street back to EQC. EQC still couldn’t help so Ms Street filed an OIA which took nine months. The statutory time limit is 20 days. When the receipts arrived it showed she had been deducted $4825 for a heat pump $2198 for timber props and $915 for waste water repairs. Ms Street said she was angry EQC could not give her the receipts quickly. “What other business deducts $8000 from you and doesn’t give you a receipt? Consumer New Zealand spokesman Paul Doocey said EQC’s inability to give receipts immediately was “appalling”. “That is absolutely shocking. This is different than a trades-
person not just giving you a receipt, this is a situation where a government agency that has been set up by statute is not giving receipts for money they have deducted from a payment,” he said. EQC spokesman Reid Stiven defended the delays, saying invoices were held in different systems. There were also issues getting invoices for the September quake because some paper records had been lost in the February event. “Obtaining physical receipts can be difficult due to the loss of some paper records in the February 2011 event. It can take some time to confirm these documents no longer exist. “In addition, in the emergency works phase, the priority was to get the work done and the invoices are held on different systems with different access pro-
tocols. This can lead to delays in locating receipts.” He said delays for OIA requests were common. “Upon receipt of a request for information, EQC’s acknowledgement letter states that it may take longer than 20 working days to provide the requested information. Practically this has resulted in delays of up to seven months to date.” The Office of the Ombudsman and the Privacy Commissioner are already investigating the delay in response from EQC. Their report is expected next month. Ms Street said EQC explanation was “ridiculous” and receipts for work should be sent to homeowners immediately. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee would not comment on the issue, saying it was an operational matter. Labour’s Earthquake Com-
mission spokesman Clayton Cosgrove said giving receipts for work was “basic stuff ” and called Mr Brownlee’s failure to answer questions “pitiful”. “If the minister hasn’t got the gumption to come back to you what does this say to EQC? Pitiful.” “If they’ve lost it go back to the supplier and get a receipt and that should not take nine months. They’ve had two years.” Builders spoken to said they were not surprised at EQC failure to produce receipts. They blamed EQC’s “poor systems”. Bushnell Builders spokesman Matthew Bushnell said all EQC had to do was request another receipt. Another builder, who cannot be named because of a gag clause on builders doing work for Fletchers EQR, said systems were so poor he had struggled to get his invoices paid. - APNZ
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Cyclists deserve respect Coen Lammers EDITOR
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auren Ellis’ gold medal ride at the Oceania Championships has confirmed her New Zealand women’s pursuit team should be treated with more respect. The cyclist from Hinds and her fellow female cyclists were told in April that the women’s programme for next year’s Commomwealth Games had been scrapped due to budget restraints. BikeNZ has put all their eggs in the men’s basket, but Tuesday’s win in Invercargill over powerhouse Australia showed that Ellis and her team-mates Jaime Nielsen, Rushlee Buchanan and Georgia Williams, could become genuine medal contenders. The team raced together for the first time since the women’s team pursuit was extended by 1000m and another rider to match the men’s event. Beating the Australians was a great response from the group of riders who were left in limbo by the budget cuts. With no clear pathway to the Commonwealth Games, world championships and the Rio Olympics it would have been hard for the female athletes to keep motivated and to weigh up their sporting career against other professional ambitions. Like Ellis, who is working on a commerce degree, other riders also need to consider their life after cycling. The win this week may not have increased the available budget, but may at least make the BikeNZ bosses think twice before cutting the women’s programme short. The Oceania Championships have also been the launching pad for new Mid Canterbury talent Frances Smith. The youngster has underlined that the small Mid Canterbury cycling community is a fantastic breeding ground following in the footsteps of Ellis and Hayden Roulston. The Ashburton College student and her team won the under-19 team pursuit, justifying her selecting and hinting that the young talent could one day step into the clips of her more experienced colleague from Hinds. And who knows, if Frances Smith progresses as some observers are predicting, we may one day see two young women from Mid Canterbury lining up together in the black jersey at a major international event.
YOUR VIEW State houses From a reliable source, I have the misfortune to know that Christchurch residents are still being relocated to Ashburton state houses. As a hard-working solo mother of two small children forced to reside in an over-priced squalor because I cannot get a state house or a cheaper house to rent I am appalled.
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Stolen scooter Last Thursday morning around 8.20am my two children scootered to school as they normally do stopping on middle road to pick up their two friends at their house and all go together as they have done for a long time. What was different last Thursday was the fact that when they went inside to let the boys know they were there and in the space of about five minutes they came out and the scooters were
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gone! What’s worse is the fact that my son’s scooter was a birthday present less than a week before he was so proud of his cool new mgp crisp customised scooter in the coolest colour purple that it had been sleeping on the spare bed at night as it was too precious to stay outside! My daughter’s scooter, also a mgp, was last year’s Christmas present! So thanks a lot whoever the low-life is that stole two children’s scooters. Obviously you don’t have a conscience. I hope you have a really great Christmas cos you have really left a sour taste in an eight- and nine-year-olds! Stella Bebbington
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Why we have to stop borrowing British education initiatives cover behind a laptop. Using a smart phone they must call in artillery from the new entrants who have just eradicated the school vege garden and pet mice in room 8. Children must use concise adjectives and nouns to describe their location. Children run the risk of failing NCEA Level 2 if they begin their call with, ‘In the holidays I went to…’
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nd now from the ‘I’m not making this up file’ this gem from Britain: The British Department of Education announced a 5 million pound programme to send former soldiers into schools. (Source: The Daily Telegraph, 15 November 2013) Their job is to raise fitness and discipline levels, mainly targeting behavioural problem children. This comes after a Swansea University study showed such programmes could raise achievement levels. Ok – so Professor Plum thinks that the way to have little Billy Backchat learn is to send in Corporal Punishment and make him do obstacle courses and clean the bathrooms with a toothbrush! At first I thought this was another ‘out of touch with reality’ idea, but then I began to think through the possibilities. How could the New Zealand Army help in our schools to improve learning? Well here are my top five uses for military advisers in schools: No.5 – Artillery mathematics Children learn all about trigonometry, distance, arc of fire and probability of hitting the target. Nothing engages a child more than sending an errant mortar round into the dental clinic. As a bonus children also learn basic safety skills such as not to run with a live round
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Children are subjected to a tyrant of a teacher hurling premillenium chalk sticks, while taking cover behind a laptop
and stop, drop and cover! No.4 – Lost in the bush map reading Drop your reading group into the Hakatere River and ask them to get back to school by the time the lunch bell goes. Those little struggling readers will pounce on that map and finally find a use for the ‘Jolly Phonics’. If it goes wrong – not to worry, they become the first contestants in New Zealand’s reality series – Survivor, The Lake Hood Season. No.3 – Cryptography creative writing Give your extension group
writers free access to the GCSB Book of Codes (available under the Official Information Act) and watch them write to Grandma using enigma ciphers and codes. Grandma won’t notice any difference because for years she has been moaning that the young generation don’t learn to write like she did in her day. This course covers the classics like morse, transposition, and monoalphabetic substitution. No.2 – I’m under fire oral language A ripper of a subject. Children are subjected to a tyrant of a teacher hurling pre-millenium chalk sticks, while taking
No.1 – Desk inspections The number one use for the military in a school would have to be how to keep a tidy desk. The spin-offs for child, teacher and parent would be huge. Begin each day at 5am with a desk inspection. Find one pencil out of line with the hinges, and the whole class goes for a run. Discover a dictionary on top of an atlas and everyone loses their privilege to go home that weekend. What a difference to learning it would make, all those children no longer treated as individuals. Their ideas no longer matter. If one fails they are made to feel like they have let the whole class down. Yes, I could see how the mighty British Empire could once again rule the waves. How red-faced hypertensioned sergeants could lift national standards. How one size fits all, and how the problems of children struggling to learn and being disruptive could be solved by another taxpayer-funded group of trained professionals.
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■ IRAQ
In brief Zimmerman released George Zimmerman is once again a free man after an arrest on criminal charges — but his freedom carries conditions. The former neighbourhood watch volunteer, who was acquitted in the fatal shooting of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin earlier this year, was released from jail yesterday pending arraignment on the latest charges against him: aggravated assault, battery and criminal mischief. The American was released on the condition that he wear an electronic monitor, keep his distance from guns, and stay away from the girlfriend who accused him of trying to choke her and then a week later pointing a shotgun at her. His bond was set at $9000. - AP
Bounty in the bog Cleaners found a stash of 24 gold bars worth more than $1.1 million hidden in an airplane lavatory after a flight from Bangkok landed in eastern India, officials said. The Jet Airways flight had landed in Kolkata and was being cleaned before a scheduled flight to Patna when the cleaners found two bags with the gold stashed inside, Customs official Mona Priyadarshini said. Priyadarshini said the gold bars weighed around 1 kilogram each. Customs officials confiscated the stash and are investigating. - AP
Bomber kills soldiers An Iraqi walks past the site of a car bomb attack in Sadr City neighbourhood of Baghdad, Iraq. Attacks across Iraq killed at least 24 people. Violence has escalated in Iraq in recent months, with the pace of killing reaching levels unseen since 2008, officials said. photo ap
Baghdad attacks kill at least 24 A wave of attacks, mostly by car bombs, hit mainly Shiite and commercial areas of Baghdad yesterday, killing at least 24 people and wounding 87, Iraqi officials said. The bombings were part of a surge in violence that has rocked Iraq over the past months as insurgents seek to thwart the Shiite-led government’s efforts to stabilise the country.
Five of yesterday’s attacks were carried out by parked car bombs while at least one was carried out by a remotely detonated bomb, police officials said. The deadliest attack was in the central Sadria neighbourhood, where a parked car bomb went off at an outdoor market, killing five shoppers and wounding 15, they said. Other attacks took place in Hurriyah, Shaab, Tobchi,
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Indonesia has “downgraded” its relations with Australia and suspended cooperation on people smuggling following outrage over reported eavesdropping on senior Indonesian leaders’ phones, officials said yesterday. Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told Australia’s Parliament that he would do everything he “reasonably can” to repair relations with Indonesia. Australian Broadcasting Corp. and The Guardian reported they had documents from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden showing the top-secret Australian Signals Directorate targeted Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s cellphone and the phones of first lady Kristiani Herawati and eight other government ministers and officials.
Indonesia’s intelligence agency chief, Norman Marciano, told reporters he had been assured by Australian officials the wiretapping had stopped and will not resume. A spokesman for Australia’s top spy agency, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, declined to comment on Marciano’s claim of such an assurance. The spokesman refused to be named, citing ASIO policy. Marciano spoke before attending a meeting called by Yudhoyono to discuss the issue with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa and Indonesia’s recalled ambassador to Australia. Natalegawa said that Indonesia was reviewing bilateral co-operation on issues with its neighbour. - AP
A suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into one of two buses carrying off-duty soldiers in Egypt’s turbulent region of northern Sinai, killing 10 and seriously wounding 35, security and military officials said. They said the suicide bomber struck when the two buses travelled on the road between the border town of Rafah and the coastal city of el-Arish. The explosion damaged both buses, the officials said. The 10 victims were the bus’s driver, three members of a security detail and six of the off-duty soldiers, according to a military spokesman. - AP
Rubble searched Rescue workers in South Africa are searching for any survivors in the rubble of a shopping mall under construction that partially collapsed, killing one person and injuring 29. Police Lt. Mandy Govender said yesterday that authorities were trying to ascertain the whereabouts of several workers who were reported missing following the collapse on Tuesday in Tongaat, near the eastern coastal city of Durban. - AP
Jet crashes off Florida A Learjet en route from Florida to Mexico plunged into the Atlantic Ocean with four people aboard yester, and at least two people were confirmed dead, authorities said. The Learjet 35, registered in Mexico, went down about 4.8 kilometres northeast of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, its departure point, and ended up in waters about 1.6 kilometres offshore, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said. - AP
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■ FONTERRA CRISIS
Nutricia employees face job losses after scare By ChrisTopher adaMs
It was forced to recall 67,000 cans of its Karicare baby milk brand in New Zealand after Fonterra wrongly suspected that 38 tonnes of whey protein - used to make a range of products including infant formula manufactured by Nutricia - had
its employees regarding a proposed restructure of its ANZ operations.” Nutricia said it was committed to keeping any job losses to a minimum and where possible employees would be redeployed within Danone Group. While the company has not said which overseas markets were affected by the contamination scare, it is likely to have taken a heavy toll on Karicare sales in China, where consumers are highly sensitive to food safety scares. Karicare has been sold through both official and unof-
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■ BUILDING INDUSTRY
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Knauf, the world’s second-largest plasterboard maker, may build a factory in New Zealand, adding to a chain of independent stores it is setting up to try to loosen what it says is Fletcher Building’s grip on the market and dominance in supply channels. The German company currently sources plasterboard for New Zealand from the Lafarge Plasterboard factories in Sydney and Melbourne it bought in 2011. As those plants reach capacity, a New Zealand factory “is an option that will be considered,” said John Russ, New Zealand sales manager at Knauf Plasterboard. Fletcher’s Winstone Wallboards unit has two manufacturing plants in New Zealand. A lack of competition for building materials is among reasons cited in a Productivity Commission report last year that found it costs as much as 30 percent more to build a house in New Zealand than Australia. The Commerce Commission is currently probing Fletcher’s plasterboard supply arrangements with building supplies merchants, adding to an inquiry made public in June into
Auckland’s commercial timber market. Fletcher sells its products through its Placemakers retail chain and its dominant market position includes sales of Winstone Wallboards Gib products and Pink Batts insulation through rival chains Bunnings, Mitre 10, Carters and ITM. Russ says Knauf faces resistance getting its products into those stores, hence its move to establish the PlastaLink Trade Centre independent outlets. “It would be fair to say that over the years they have been significantly tied in to the dominant player in the market,” Russ told BusinessDesk. “We have to have a channel to be able to sell our product.” Knauf this month gained BRANZ approvals for its plasterboard, allowing the company to compete in the residential market after winning a share, along with Fletcher, of government contracts in the rebuilding of earthquake damaged Christchurch, worth some $40 million. Last month it opened distribution centres in Auckland and Christchurch, and secured a preferred supplier arrangement with
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the country’s No.2 building company Hawkins Construction. Industry sources say Knauf ’s 10mm standard wallboard and 13mm ceiling board are 5-10 per cent cheaper than Fletcher’s equivalent product while its pricing for premium line boards is as much as 50 per cent cheaper. Russ says both Knauf and Fletcher buy raw materials for plasterboard, gypsum and paper, from the same suppliers in Australia, meaning they should have comparable manufacturing costs. “We believe in projects that we have priced so far, we have been very, very competitive - the feedback has been very promising,” he said. “But of course when you have a dominant player that has been there for a long, long time they have flexibility in pricing that I am sure we will see in the market.” Anecdotally, pricing has become more competitive since Knauf entered the market, he said. Finance Minister Bill English said last year that Fletcher was likely to come under scrutiny in a wide-ranging review of building sector costs as part of the government’s response to the productivity report. - APNZ
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Knauf takes on Fletcher in plasterboard market By Tina Morrison
ficial channels in China. Nutricia exports the brand to the Chinese market. Additionally, a large amount of Karicare - purchased from New Zealand supermarkets has also passed through Hong Kong’s unofficial “grey channels” into China’s loosely regulated online market. But an industry source told the Business Herald that demand for New Zealand-made Karicare had “dried up” since the scare and some Auckland-based exporters involved in the unofficial trade had gone out of business. - APNZ
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New Zealand and Australian employees of infant formula manufacturer Nutricia could be the latest victims of Fonterra’s botulism botch-up. The Mt Wellington-based company says its overseas markets have been slow to recover from the scare and job losses are possible in a cost saving programme it has initiated. The firm, which is the Australasian subsidiary of French food giant Danone, was hit hard by the August contamination debacle.
been contaminated with a botulism-causing bacterium. “All options are being considered to reduce costs which includes the possibility of reducing the workforce across Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) sites,” the company said in yesterday. “Whilst there have been welcome indications of consumer confidence and trust returning to Nutricia, along with signs of recovery in the domestic market of New Zealand, overseas demand remains slow to respond. As a result, Nutricia ANZ has entered into a consultation process with a number of
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Three farm bikes will be given away in a special prize draw for early entrants in the 2014 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. “There’s only about 10 days to go to be eligible for this prize draw, so people better get in quick!” national convener Chris Keeping says. “It’s an extremely generous incentive to enter and that’s pretty much all people have to do to be eligible to win one of the bikes.” The Honda XR125 Duster bikes, each valued at $4000, are part of an early bird prize draw for those that enter the Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, Farm Manager of the Year or Dairy Trainee of the Year contest before December 1. One bike will be given away to an early entrant in each competition. Mrs Keeping says entering can be the hardest component of the awards, so the bike prize draw is an incentive to assist people. “This year the sharemilker contest is
celebrating 25 years and history tells us that one of the greatest experiences people gain from entering the awards is actually participating – meeting people, learning about themselves and what their future goals are and gaining confidence.” Entries in the awards are being received online at www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz and close on December 20. More than 200 entries have already been received and organisers hope a similar number to 2013’s record 566 entries will be received. “There’s heaps of positivity in the dairy industry at the moment with a strong payout and a good spring around most of the country. That bodes well,” Mrs Keeping said. Visit www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz for more information on the awards and to enter. *Some terms and conditions apply to the early bird prize draw.
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■ MID CANTY FARM SALES
Farm real estate gets supply boost Four premium-quality Mid Canterbury farms listed for sale in quick succession look set to reanimate the market in dairy properties. PGG Wrightson Ashburton Real Estate manager Robin Ford and his colleague Colin Gilbert are marketing two established midsize dairy farms in Lowcliffe, along with two farms in Pendarves – one arable and one livestock. Robin Ford said these listings should spark up interest again, following a flat period in the market. “Over the past few months rural property sales activity has been low. Farm owners have preferred to take the good returns on offer from staying put and making the most of record milk payouts, rather than cashing up and moving on. “As a consequence, demand has exceeded supply and, as high-quality properties come on to the market, prices should respond accordingly. He is predicting significant price benchmarks might be set. “For good irrigated grazing land listed for sale, such as the two farms at Pendarves, prices could be up to $45,000 per hectare, while for fully developed spray-irrigated dairy farms, with reliable water and modern production facilities, values are likely to start at around $50,000 per hectare, excluding Fonterra shares. The two Lowcliffe farms fit those criteria,” he said. The two Pendarves farms, at
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223 and 245 hectares, would be suitable for dairy conversion. “Properties similar to these that have sold in recent years have generally converted to dairy, which is currently providing the best returns. “Although they have soils suitable for cropping, the reliability of their water for irrigation makes dairy grazing their most likely future use. As they adjoin, for a sufficiently resourced purchaser, they offer the prospect of development into a large scale. “For properties of this scale, some sort of equity partnership or corporate ownership is a strong possibility. These are active locally, and well understand the value proposition, though interest from elsewhere in New Zealand and from overseas is also likely for such high-quality farms,” he said.
Lamb prices eased upward this week.
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■ TINWALD SALE A larger yarding of spring lambs prompted a slight lift in price at the Tinwald saleyards this week. The heaviest lambs realised up to $132, medium weights made $110 to $112, with smaller lambs selling from $91 to $104. Prime hoggets continued to sell strongly with top lines fetching up to $130, mediums from $106 to $144, and lighter hoggets made $80 upwards. Quality heavy ewes were keenly sought after with the best fetching $130. Good cutting ewes sold for $90 to $155, and lighter ewes made up to $85. Very few store sheep were on offer. A line of cross-bred lambs made $58 to $72, and mixed lots of ewes with lambs at foot sold from $50 to $57.50.
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1 – What is the average maximum daily temperature (Celsius) in Ashburton in January? a. 22.2 b. 23.7 c. 24.5 2 – Who proposed the theorem that relates the areas on the sides of a right angled triangle? a. Pythagoras b. Euripides c. Archimedes 3 – Which is not a breed of horse? a. Appaloosa b. Andalusian c. Anubian 4 – Who scored England’s try in the recent match with the All Blacks? a. Launchberry b. Tomkins c. Vunipola 5 – What is the name of Bill Gates’ wife? a. Belinda b. Melinda c. Lynetta 6 – Which city can you not access on a Eurostar train? a. Amsterdam b. Paris c. Brussels 7 – How many keys on a modern piano? a. 68 b. 78 c. 88 8 – How long was Jennifer Shipley Prime Minister of NZ? a. 2 years b. 3 years c. 4 years
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■ METHVEN ART EXHIBITION
Alford Forest artists find different inspiration By SuSan SandyS and GaBrielle Stuart Emerging artist Rebecca Hawkes grew up on Mt Alford Station firmly convinced there were real dragons at the back of Mt Alford. Her imagination for all things mystical is seen in her oil paintings, many of which have been snapped up like hot cakes at the Methven Heritage Centre art gallery since a new exhibition opened last week. The first year Victoria University student is exhibiting alongside fellow Alford Forest resident and retired Mount Hutt College teacher Judith Sommerville, whose water colour and pastels of native fauna and landscapes have injected an element of reality into the exhibition, entitled Expect the Unexpected. Miss Hawkes, who is studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in media studies and film, said she generally undertook painting at night in her Wellington flat after classes. “It’s just a matter of making time, if you love it and have the opportunity you just make time to do it,” Miss Hawkes said. And as for her imagination, which she puts down to “Peter Pan syndrome”, it was full of dragons and all things mystical, so it was not difficult for her to be inspired. She loved the arts culture in Wellington, but was still trying to break into it. “As an artist I’m a bit isolated at uni. It’s very different to being at school where I had heaps of support from my art teacher and a group of awesome arty friends to bounce ideas off.” Mrs Sommerville, whose paintings have also been popular with purchasers at the exhibition, obtains her inspiration from the beauty of her local environment, often capturing alpine flora and mountain scenes on camera and then painting them later. She will sit for five hours at a time and paint non-stop. She compared it to when she marked exam papers as a teacher, once she was involved in something she would continue with it until it was finished. She found she could dedicate time to painting, a love of hers throughout her life, after retiring from teaching two years ago. The exhibition is her second one at the heritage centre.
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November 16 – Our Evolving New Zealand Culture project starts with Ashburton District schools painting on the walls of the Ashburton Art Gallery.
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November 19 – NZ rural comedy You Gotta Be Joking from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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November 21 – A Festival of Russian Ballet by the Imperial Russian Ballet Company from 8pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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November 24 – Bayanihan fundraising concert for the Philippines from 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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November 26 – Royal New Zealand Ballet production Tutus on Tour from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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November 29 – Four-man band Beyondsemble performing from 7pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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December 1 – Strassman Careful What You Wish For! comedy night from 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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To December 7 - The Ashburton Society of Arts Spring show from 10am to 2pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Short St Studio.
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To December 8 – Expect the Unexpected exhibition of the work of Methven artists Judith Sommerville and Rebecca Hawkes. Open seven days from 7.15am to 5pm at the Methven Heritage Centre.
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December 12 – The New Entrants Dance Party at the from 7.30pm at the Ashburton Trust Events Centre, with an optional Christmas buffet meal from 6pm.
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December 14 - Ashburton District schools project Our Evolving New Zealand Culture opening from 1.30pm at the Ashburton Art Gallery.
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December 14 – Ashburton New Entrants 2013 Dance Party from 6pm at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.
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December 15 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas concert from 5pm at the Geraldine Domain pavilion, Geraldine.
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December 15 – Ashburton Mitre 10 Christmas in the Park concert and fireworks display from 6.30pm at the Ashburton Domain.
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December 20 – Mid Canterbury Choir Christmas concert at 12.15pm and again at 5.15pm at St Andrews Church.
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Ashburton Society of Arts weekly art and printmaking group Wednesdays 10am to 2pm, life drawing group first Monday of the month 10am to midday, mixed media art group Mondays 10am to 2pm, Saturday painting group 10am to 2pm.
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Left – Alford Forest artists Judith Sommerville (left) and Rebecca Hawkes at the official opening of their exhibition at the Methven Heritage Centre last week.
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Her watercolour and pastel works include flower studies on paper taken from old books, such as Treasure Island and Alice in Wonderland. She said that Mid Canterbury was her inspiration, and she really enjoyed both exploring and trying to capture the scenes and landscapes around the district. “The flora and fauna, and most of all the mountains,” she said. Expect the Unexpected runs to December 8.
Works by Rebecca Hawkes (below) and Judith Sommerville (above) feature at Expect the Unexpected.
If you have an event coming up and you think it might be suited to the Arts Diary, please let us know by contacting Susan Sandys on 307-7961 or susan.s@theguardian.co.nz
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■ MAZDA CX-5, 2.5 LITRE LIMITED
New CX-5 a star performer Roger Hart ROAD TEST
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UVs/cross-overs are now the fastest growing sector and currently make up 27 per cent of the new vehicle market. Those already converted are ready to tell you why - like the ease of getting in and out, the raised seat heights, the views from these and easy, booster seat/luggage loading. Others will tell you about the greater ground clearance and towing capabilities. The CX-5s, with their SkyActiv fuel-saving technology, are currently Mazda’s top sellers. Until recently there’s only been two litre petrol or 2.2 litre diesel options. While that petrol version is an adequate performer, the diesel is the star. Now Mazda have bridged that gap by adding a 2.5 petrol engine to the line-up. As well each model receives further enhancements. This free-revving direct injection 2.5 litre engine, also used in the Mazda6, delivers 138kW and 250Nm of torque, giving it the strong mid-range punch the two litre lacks. The 2.5 is refined and powerful, but the diesel still just beats it in the 0-100km/h sprint. The six-speed auto gets about its business quickly and very smoothly. At 100km/h cruise the revcounter shows 1900rpm, and engine/road noise are impressively suppressed. Auto stop/start is standard and the claimed overall fuel use is 7.4 litres/100km. There’s a well presented, yet
TECH STUFF ■ Mazda CX-5 2.5-litre Limited - $54,445 plus on-road costs ■ Power train: 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol, 138kW/250Nm, 6-speed auto, AWD. ■ Fuel use: 7.4L/100km. ■ Size: 4540mm long, 1840m wide and 1710mm high. ■ Warranty: Three years including roadside assist, servicing. ■ Safety: Five stars
unpretentious, quality feel to the functional cabin with noticeably good fit and finish and soft-feel plastics. Of course with the top of the range Limited there’s heaps of goodies, including-leather trim, heated front seats, key-less entry/start, 5.8 inch colour touch screen, (sat-nav shows speed as well), a reversing camera, front/rear sensors blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone aircon, lane departure warning, a sunroof, Bose sound system, great bi-xenon headlights, 19 inch
alloys and more. With the exception of changing the sat-nav settings, everything is self-explanatory and easy to locate and use. The intuitive, on-demand allwheel-drive system, depending on conditions, varies the drive from up to all going to the front wheels to a 50/50 split front to rear for the likes of boatramp work (tows up to 1800kg braked) or slippery conditions. With plenty of adjustments it’s easy for the driver to get comfortably set up and retain
these courtesy of the memory capability of the supportive seat. Both front and back the flexible interior offers comfort and plenty of space in all directions. Even the sun-roof is not space intrusive. Two adults in the back are most comfortable although there’s sufficient space for a third for shorter trips. No separate, rear air vents though. I had no problems stacking the weekend luggage for four in the available 403-litre space. Folding the rear seats down (there’s one-touch levers) increases this to 1560 litres. In keeping with Mazda’s “Zoom-Zoom” philosophy, lots of attention has been given to suspension tuning and dynamics meaning the open road ride and handling are amongst the best you’ll find for this type of vehicle. It steers precisely, turns in very nicely, body movement is well restrained and there’s
lots of rubber on the road so it always feels safe and secure. There’s a wee bit of a tradeoff for this as the ride on some, not so smooth suburban streets can, to some, feel a little on the firm side. The electric power steering is accurate, nicely weighted and has a decent 11.2 metre turning circle for parking. With six airbags, the reversing camera, stability/traction control and lots of other safety gear, all CX-5s have a five-star safety rating. Finale Now with the petrol power it deserved from day one, the well priced 2.5 CX-5 Limited with its finesse, interior space, comfort, standard fittings and ability to immediately respond to a change from the domestic duties and school runs to a very satisfying, stress-free, point to point drive is even more appealing. And a very worthy alternative to the diesel if you want to dodge those pesky RUCs!
The small SUV that packs a lot of punch The new and pleasantly styled Trax small SUV, complete with high-seating positions and ease of access and loading, only comes with frontwheel-drive. It shares the 1.8-litre, four cylinder petrol engine producing 103kW and175Nm of torque and a six-speed auto with the Cruze so while it’s easy to drive, the performance is adequate rather than eager. It’s quiet and relaxed at cruise. Claimed fuel consumption is 7.6 litres/100 km. There’s two models, the LS
costing $32,990 and the LTZ $35,490. Equipment levels are good. Both have seven inch touch screens with MyLink embedded apps, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, six air bags and five-star safety ratings. Also Bluetooth with audio streaming. The LS has 16 inch alloys, cruise control and auto headlamps to which the LTZ adds 18 inch alloys, leather-like Sportec, heated front seats, fog lamps and a trip computer. The turning circle is a nice tight 10.9 metres and it is easy to park in any situation.. The interior appears durable, well laid out and functional. The front seats are comfy and the driver gets a great view out. Good rear seat space as well. The easily loaded luggage holds 356 litres and 60/40 split rear seat means extra versatility. Trax is rated to tow up to 1200kg braked.
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Allenton Outdoor Bowling Club Good Morning Progressive Pairs results are: 09/11 Leads 1st: Barrie Hunt, 2nd: Anne Taylor Skips 1st: Annette Sargisson, 2nd: P. Gibson/ G. Driver. 16/11 Leads 1st: Barrie Hunt, 2nd: Bruce Hopwood Skips 1st: Tom Sutton, 2nd: Sandra Holdom Well Done. Open Day Tournament (Nan Chatterton) 1st: J. Ryk, M. Anderson, D. Kinvig J. Ryk 2nd: R. Gutberlet D. Gutberlet, G. Crack, M. Quinn. 3rd: W. Watson S. Holdom, J. Drayton, B. Holdom. 4th: M. Lawson, B. Ravenscroft, G. McIntosh, N. Woods. This event was kindly sponsored by Robbies Bar & Bistro Our grateful Thanks go to them and remember to support our Sponsors at all times. Great Bowling by all. Reminder that our Charene Tournament is next Friday 29th entries to J. Ryk asap and also remember there is a sales table so all donations would be appreciated. See you all there and to let you know JC has corrected and now on the right track! Our championship matches are progressing well and ahead of schedule. Have a great week of bowls talk again soon. Cheers.
Ashburton Dahlia Circle The Dahlia Circle had a most enjoyable night at their last meeting for the year. We all sat down to a delicious meal which all had helped to supply. There many laughs which kept us entertained throughout. We thank Alison and Sheena for all the preparation they did in the afternoon. The tables looked really attractive. A small rose show was held which was judged by Pauline O’Leary of the Rose group. Alison Donald took the premier exhibit with a beautiful stem of “Dublin Bay” roses. Congratulations Alison. A short business meeting was held after the results were read. It was a great pleasure to welcome Jackie Ryan back with us again after her short break away. We meet together again on January 28, 2014 when we will hold our first table show for the New Year. Graham Gunn - our President - then wished all the seasons greetings and hoped we would have an excellent growing season.
Ashburton Electronic Organ and Keyboard Club Judith’s music drifted about an extremely chatty crowd. A couple of Father Christmas’ reminded us of our final club night for the year. Michael welcomed members and visitors, and thanked Judith for stepping in at the last moment. Reminder of our tea dance this Sunday November 24, 3pm-7.30. In the Tinwald hall. Ladies 2.00 and a plate, men 5.00. Anyone can come. It’s a great afternoon of music and swirling dancers. The previous tea dance was a huge success. On December 22 our members are entertaining at the RSA from 2-4pm. Anyone can come along and play. This is by way of a trial to share our music with the public, and will conclude an extremely busy year for us all. Dennis then proceeded with the evening’s entertainment, by introducing Danny Lysaght on his Technics organ. Danny is of course from “all fed up” and I’m picking he often entertains at his functions as he entertained us with his rendition of hits of the 60’s and 70’s which he claims when proper music was written. He began with “The rose” which was super. Bev Lister then recited “dating in the 60’s” which was hilarious. (Get your terminology right mother) She then went on to play a nice bracket on the Tyros. Good on you Bev, as her keyboard has been lonely and neglected while she recovered from surgery. Dennis then told of a couple of drunks, who ‘saw the light,’ and then Bev Winter, a member who travels all the way down from Christchurch, gave us a lovely bracket of songs and Christmas carols. Barbara Harris then played “Autumn leaves,” “Thank you for the music”
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A pairing to be reckoned with Robbie Holmes and four-yearold World Famous (outside) left spectators in little doubt that they are a pairing to be reckoned with when they won the first of the day at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club’s trials. The Live or Die-El
“Moonlight serenade” and “Santa Claus is coming…to us” yes there was father Christmas among us distributing chocs galore. The evening concluded with John Davis on the Tyros with his usual flair, and finished off in grand style with “Gold and silver waltz” The raffles were won by Teresa, George, Lucy Greenwood, and Bernadette Cameron. Supper was served by Irene and Vern, and Bev Stevens, and John Metcalf. Merry Christmas everyone.
Ashburton Writers’ Group The November meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group was held recently. Marion read a quotation. “If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing.” The Assignment for the meeting was to write “Thoughts on Ashburton”. Members were very positive about the town, writing of friendliness, Christchurch suburb, Lyndhurst-Allenton house, special corner, storms, friends and relatives and many past-times. The instant exercise was to write a story about the magazine picture that was given to them. Members wrote of big blue car, green fingered lad, eat a little dirt, another power bill and girl on beach. The meeting concluded with the serving of afternoon tea. The next meeting is to be the Christmas Lunch on Tuesday, December 3. Visitors are welcome to the meetings, please phone Rae at 308 8927.
Som gelding ran the 2400m in 3:07.2, storming home after sitting back in the field for much of the race. Cedar Cloud and Terry Chmiel set the pace for most of the distance, but wilted in the final stages of the race un-
der pressure from World Famous and second runner Charlie Chuckles and John Hay. The Hay-trained Charlie Chuckles had sat in the trail for most of the race, taking the lead at the 300 metre mark, only to be run down by a solid
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We had another honours board achievement last weekend, when Green’s Dylan Shore took a hat trick against Red. Shore’s day got off to a great start when he top scored with 32 in Green’s 116, Connor Wilson (20) and Josh Strange 16 were the best of the rest. Red’s standout bowler was again Reed Gibbons with three wickets. Red’s start to get the runs didn’t go to well as Shore’s hat trick removing Kody Stuthridge, Bradley Horrell and Liam O’Connor with the last ball of the second over and, first two balls of his third over. Red did manage a bit of a comeback thanks to Jarod Hopwood’s 28 not out (off 32 balls), while Michael Burton (21) and Daniel Bennett (18) got Red close and in an exciting finish Red was dismissed for 100. Shore also picked up another wicket to end up with 4 wickets, while Josh Strange (2) and Edze Bierema (1) were Green’s best bowlers. Gold travelled up to Methven for a battle of the unbeaten teams but they came away with their tail between their legs. After winning the toss and electing to bat they were soon in trouble at 40 for 7 with Bailey King (11) the only one in double figures. Gareth Hunt (25) and Tom Ravenscroft (8) put on 36 before Harry Watson’s 12 managed to get them to 89. Special mention of Sam Turner who faced 34 ball before getting a run. Methven batters then chased the runs down in 14 overs for the loss of three wickets – Jayden Reid (2) and Josh Buchanan were the wicket takers. Gold has a second crack at them this weekend when they play them in the fi-
Creative Fibre — Ashburton The meeting was held at the Allenton Rugby Rooms on Monday, November 18 at 10am. There were 28 women present. As it was the first meeting after Ashburton A&P Show there was much discussion about class entries. Members were wanting it opened up more and clarified. Creative Fibre diaries are now available. Watch out for the December magazine as there will be information about a great weekend next September in Queenstown. Don’t forget to put it in your new diaries. It won’t take long for September to come around! There will be a Spin-In on December 2 which will lead on to a Christmas luncheon at $10 the will be at our usual meeting place. Bring your eating utensils. Another date to enter in your diaries is the first meeting next year will be on Monday, January 20. The next meeting will be at Margaret Williamson’s home on the first Monday in February. All welcome. If you want to borrow equipment over the summer holidays contact Anne Ross. SHOW AND TELL. 2 Natural coloured children’s jackets and matching hats, woven scarf in thick and thin coloured wool as done by the public at the A&P show, mauve mittens and hat, woven cushion cover, knitted baby rug, 7 cotton crocheted doilies, some hanks of possum/merino/silk, fine woven scarves,
run from World Famous. Four Starzzz Shiraz finished third. World Famous ran the last 800m in 57 secs, and final 400m in 27.3. He won by ¾ length. The field of eight all came home well within the qualifying time of 3:13.0. knitted brown jersey, pair of adult socks, a child’s hat with looped border and some dyed wool hanks. After the official meeting Shona gave a very good demonstration on carding wool and other coloured fibre in a drum carder and how to take it off either as the whole width or about an inch at a time in one long length. We all learnt a lot. Lunch followed and more individual craft work.
Grey Power Ashburton Inc On Monday 18th November President Joy Jaine welcomed 100 plus members to the Annual Christmas meeting of Grey Power Ashburton. Joy expressed sympathy for the people of the Philippines who have suffered so dreadfully from the effects typhoon Haiyan. An apology was received from Blair Stringer, this was accepted The afternoon started with a round of carol singing lead by Margaret Twamley on the piano. Unfortunately the entertainer for the afternoon failed to arrive, much to the disappointment of all present. Numbers for the lucky draw were announced and the 12 prizes distributed. Margaret and Peter Thomas lead another round of carol singing and the raffles were drawn. Joy then presented Margaret with gift basket. Everyone was well and truly ready to enjoy Christmas afternoon tea prepared by the committee. Next meeting on February 17, 2014, the speaker will be Rachel Chapman local road safety co-ordinator.
Club news www.guardianonline.co.nz Methven Bowls I will start off this weeks report by wishing Alan Hill a speedy recovery from his resent operation. We look forward to having you back bowling and hearing you chattering away. Ladies Section Monday Interclub 7/s Methven had 3 wins against Ashburton. Keep up the good work girls. Tuesday Ruth Smith Wendy Blackwell, Wendy Carter and Mary Stone won their 4/s Junior ladies played a round of pairs a win to Glenda Ryan and Carol Wilson Mens Section Wednesday Interclub 10/s 3 wins 1loss against Ashburton some really exciting games were played Club fours Win to David Isherwood Bruce Harper, Gene Pagey and Eric Maw Triples Ronnie Thomas, Hugh Weir and Greg Turnbull had a win, Ivan Syme, Rob Fenson and Jeff Limberick also won Singles Gene Pagey and Jock McCrory Had a win. The Club was well represented in the Junior singles in the weekend Ivan Syme, Rob Fenson, Graham Brooker, David Callaghan, Anthony Holmes Noel Bilby and Jim Lattimore Ivan Syme Rob Fenson and David Callaghan all Qualified. Well done and good luck for the next Round. A wee birdie told me all of you played very good bowls. Craig Carter continues on with his winning form in Christchurch. He and his team of Trevor Kennett Craig Carter Graham Weeds and Colin Lowery have made it to the final of the centre Fours. This will be played by the time this goes to print and I hope to get the result to print. We wish you well Coming up this Thursday we have the Farmers Tournament Next week 26th we start The Neville Goodwin evening Pairs 5.30 pm start; keep this date free. So folks good luck in all your bowls this week specially the players in major events
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Atherton calls on big four to help By DaviD Leggat
Mike Atherton
known to man. The ancient Greeks called them “tears of the Gods”, they are a symbol of enduring love, one of the wonders of the natural world. The majority of diamonds come from South Africa. On average a ton of rock is needed to obtain 1 carat of diamond. Antwerp is the diamond capital of the world, 80% of the world’s diamonds are traded here. In September Nicola went with a group to purchase diamonds on behalf of customers. The diamonds are cut and polished by craftsmen who release the beauty and perfection, transforming the rough diamond into a polished diamond with each totally unique. Carat is often confused with size even though it is a measure of weight. High caratage diamonds often appear to be brighter or more brilliant than their lower caratage siblings due to the prism effect of light travelling over larger distances. The Astralis is a creation featuring a unique star in every culet, demonstrating the cutting perfection and unique facet arrangement, this results in stones which are up to 30% brighter. Nicola had a replica of the 274 carat Centenary Diamond. The original is worth US 100 million dollars. Most of the manufacturing of the diamonds is done in New Zealand.
President Jean welcomed 85 members to the November meeting of the Mid Canterbury Ladies Probus Club. The National Anthem was sung and birthdays and anniversaries celebrated. Members were told that the venue for the coffee mornings is 87 Tancred Street, a chance for a chat with fellow Probarians. The movie morning is 11am, December 4 at the Regent Theatre, the film being Once MSA Outdoor Bowling Chance. Club Almoner Dulcie gave her report and Avis The Ladies Championship Triples comtold of the luncheon at Hotel Ashburton menced on Tuesday with a win to Shirley after the December meeting. The mini Taylor(s) Cynthia Dudley Kath Muir when speaker was Isobel Porter who told of a mishap when walking on the Mt Somers they beat Joan Hardy (s) Rene Devereux and Helen Dowdle 18—9. Track, when she slipped and broke her The Second Round saw a win to Joan wrist. Karen spoke of the Probus Association and that she would like to see Hardy (s) Rene Devereux, Helen Dowdle when they defeated the strong combimore inter-action between clubs. After nation of Robyn Parkin (s) Marie Harmorning tea the speaker was Nicola Crossman, from Time for Diamonds. nett, Margaret Watson 25—7 The Triples Championship should be a most exciting Nicola gave a presentation and told of her diamond buying trip to Belguim. event. Due to circumstances beyond control Nicola has owned the jewellery shop in the Pairs Championship is on hold and Tancred Street for 8 years, and been in the industry for 25 years dealing with will be played at a later date. several generations of families. Dia- The Men’s Match Committee are very monds are the hardest natural substance pleased with all players participating
Former England cricket captain Mike Atherton has called on the game’s most powerful countries to do more to help the weaker nations, including New Zealand. Atherton said the widening gap between the haves - India, England, South Africa and Australia - and the have nots was a major issue for the sport. Speaking during a panel discussion in Brisbane on the eve of the first Ashes test, Atherton said a more even distribution of the games’ profits was essential. “If you only have three or four strong nations, cricket is
diminishing all the time and you get what’s happening at the moment, with England playing Australia more often and playing India more often, and that fixture list diminishes,” Atherton said. “You can’t call it the world game if only four nations play the game ... It’s in the longterm interests to make sure the other countries are strong. I think strategically it’s the biggest issue that faces the game, really.” Atherton said it was not feasible to expect the stronger boards to give up their broadcasting revenues. However one possibility was a more even spread of monies to be derived
from internet rights. He cited Major League Baseball, where those rights are pooled together and the profits spread between the franchises. Atherton also said the Indian Premier League impacted negatively on both the West Indies - whose home season slices through it - and New Zealand, some of whose players invariably arrive for an England tour straight from the IPL “and are therefore under-prepared or badly prepared for test cricket”. “It’s in the long-term interests of England, India, Australia and South Africa to have eight strong nations rather than four.” - APNZ expected a huge applause rang out for them both. Well done. Later we had our Labour Day Rage into the wee hours. Remember the November Jam Sunday 24th - Feeneys Lounge, Devon Hotel from 2pm.
To open up the day’s entertainment we hosted a round of Ashburtons Got Tal-
ent and talent there was plenty of. First up was Ocean performing ‘Blue’ from Leane Rymes, followed by Angela Carr on guitar singing ‘Someone Like You from Adele. Next was Mia Pearson singing ‘ Country Stars’ from One Republic. Amelia James on guitar then sang ‘ Jolene ‘ from Dolly Parton. Finishing off was Richard singing ‘ I Wanna Be Down ‘ by Brandy. All of the above were outstanding, every one of them was excellent and all went through to the finals. Well done to you all, the crowd were all very impressed and all contestants got a rousing applause. To start off the jam Ocean got up and sang again followed by Mia doing another song as well. Next up was the ever popular Kate Esler. Accompanied on the acoustic guitar she played a beaut set including songs from ‘Green Day ‘ ‘Kings of Leon’ ‘Lumineers’ and two great songs from Swedish Band ‘First Aid Kit’. She was then joined by her friend Aiden Clark on vocals to sing ‘The Lost Boy’ from Grey Holden, they then did a duo on ‘In My Mind’. Brilliant stuff and thanks for coming all the way up from Timaru to entertain us all. Kinnear was out of the blocks next with a terrific version of ‘ Hurt’ - Johnny Cash style, some Bush, Pearl Jam and a cracker ‘Billy Jean ‘. Eddie followed with a rocking set from Howlin Wolf, J J Cale, Dragon, Herbs, Skynyrd, and Chuck Berry to name a few. Cheers Eddie. Tony, from Timaru was up next on vocals/guitar and treated us all to some Bob Dylan. The Beatles and CCR. Cheers fella. The afternoon wound down with a bit of jamming from Brendon on vocals, drums & guitar, Sammy on vocals & guitar, George on guitar, R P on drums George, on electric and Cory on drums. To finish off a brilliant days entertainment we had two very young performers, Isaioh Cuthers singing ‘Tu Terimai Iwi’ she did exceptionally well; then followed by Breanna Rose singing ‘The Fox Song’, he too was outstanding, as
N/S 1 G Brown and D Fisher, 2 J Allen and S Lyons, 3 J Browne and J Lovett E/W 1 M Francis and A Gilbert, 2 Joyce Johnson and D Wilkinson, 3 M and E Jones Tuesday Evening – Duplicate N/S 1 M Moore and D Warring, 2 M Stowell and S Rosevear, 3 M Buckland and T Downward E/W 1 J Penney and L Wackrow, 2 J Irwin and B McIlraith, 3 L Baker and E Segers Wednesday Afternoon - Valetta Trophy N/S 1 S Rosevear and M Stowell, 2 M
Muir and L Rose, 3 M Buckland and J de Jong E/W 1 R Brownlie and A Maude, 2 T Downward and K Robb, 3 L Baker and E Segers Thursday Evening – All Grades N/S 1 J Knight and B Smith, 2 S Rosevear and M Stowell, 3 M Buckland and T Downward E/W 1 M and J de Jong, 2 A Maude and M Moore, 3 T and M Small On Saturday, the Bridge Club hosted a Tournament for Mixed, Male and Female Pairs with players coming from Christch-
urch, Timaru and local players. The local pairing of John Fechney and Sue Rosevear headed the field with a very good score of 60.39%, 2nd were Paula Gregory and Michael Johnstone of Timaru, and 3rd were the Christchurch pair Pavla Fenwick and Neil Hawkins Trophies were awarded as follows. Mixed Pair - Sue Rosevear and John Fechney Men’s Pair - Neville Newburn and Bill Mecchia Women’s Pair - Bev Smith and M Buckland
in Club Championship, who are taking advantage of the fine weather and playing their matches in their own time and therefore keeping their programme up to date. Ladies Rowntree have had another success when they hosted Rangiora last week and were victorious with a 19—11 win. The Team was Shirley Taylor(s) Joan Hardy, Kath Muir, Rene Devereux. Saturday was the playing of the “Ted Peck Memorial” and although attendance was disappointing a great fun filled day was had, and played on a well prepared green in beautiful warm sunshine——-With standing room only!!! Two Little?(Birds) managed to find space on a park bench where they perched to watch some exciting bowls played and were even treated to a very surprised look by Daphne when she had a wrong bias. Syd Harrison—Don’t think your wrong bias went unseen last Saturday week, although unfortunate for the player it is always amusing for the spectators to observe the Players face which expressed “Where did that come from”?? Don’t forget the “Wrong Bias” penalty box is still in the same place and the “fine” is still the same price but may increase with delayed payment?? Three games of Triples seven ends were played and winners Were: Skips: Guilford Lane 3 wins. Seconds: Joan Hardy 3 wins Leads: Daphne Nish O.C.B from Jack Sclater both had 2 wins with 9 and 11 ends. Congratulations to our Junior Larry Neal who played in Junior Singles at Ashburton. Won all 3 games and now plays in the finals at M.S.A. on Sunday. Good Bowling Larry—We wish you luck and it’s hoped “Rent a Crowd” come out of the woodwork to support you. We are proud of you. Tea Duty November 26th—28th Marie Harnett Robyn Parkin.
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Rakaia Garden Club The latest meeting was held on the Monday the 11th November with yet another good turnout. Wendy Irwin joined as a new member. The feedback from the trip to Waimate last month was excellent and everyone who went enjoyed it. It wasn’t the best of days weather wise here at home (yet more strong nor westers!)but it was better down Waimate way. A big thank you to Carmel for organising it all so well. The speaker for the meeting was Peter Bamber, President of the Canterbury Rose Society. Peter had a variety of rose blooms to show us and also a collection of different rose catalogues from around the world. He obviously is very passionate about his roses and was a wealth of knowledge. We all enjoyed listening to him. The results of the monthly competition were: Decorative: 1st J Pangborn 2nd F Howard 3rd D Simpson Bloom of the month: 1st J Pangborn 2nd P Smith 3rd M Hanrahan Bloom under 5cm: 1st W Irwin 2nd T Molloy 3rd A Copland Bloom over 5 cm: 1st J Pangborn 2nd A Copland 3rd T Molloy Flowering Shrub: 1st G Schat 2nd D Simpson 3rd M Hanrahan Spike: 1st F Howard 2nd J Pangborn Cluster: 1st F Howard 2nd A Copland 3rd P Duncan Produce: 1st P Dolan 2nd D Simpson 3rd T Molloy Our next meeting will be our Christmas get together. It will be held at Gail Schats home 2pm on Monday the 9th December. Please bring an item for our Christmas raffle and also a gift for our gift exchange.
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■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midweek Women 26 November Betty Brand Trophy Closing Day greensome Tuesday Starters: Janice Dunlop, Leigh Wackrow ph 308 3790 Please report 1pm for 1.30pm multiple start Draw to be advised on the day, players
additional to current list welcome All nine-holers, eighteen-holers and weekend members warmly invited to attend refreshments 5.30pm in the clubhouse but for catering purposes please register on list or with Club Captain – Alison Grant 302 4635
Results
■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club November 15 Monday Evening – Duplicate
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M2 Matamata gallops Today at Matamata raceway
Fields for Racing Matamata meeting at Matamata today. NZ meeting number: 2. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10. RACE 1 1.02pm (NZT) J SWAP CONTRACTORS LIMITED MAIDEN 2000 $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 02272 Fast Profit b (14) 58.5 ...................O Bosson 2 74024 Mangaroa Hustler 58.5 ................ Scratched 3 x8435 Berlusconi (11) 58.5 ....................T Thornton 4 59973 Kenny Kool Kat (1) 58.5 .............. R Hannam 5 0x364 Madetomeasure bh (6) 58.5............ R Jones 6 2Px07 Dalkeith (2) 58.5 ......................... M Dee (a2) 7 05447 Egg (15) 58.5 .................................... D Hain 8 08532 Encharm (20) 56.5 .....................M Sweeney 9 32248 Scarlet Chaparral (10) 56.5....... M D Plessis 10 95035 Istis Lass (16) 56.5......................L Callaway 11 23060 Lady Lindauer (21) 56.5 ............J Oliver (a3) 12 0x054 Rompers (12) 56.5 .................... A Collett (a) 13 55506 Strictly Limited h (7) 56.5 ................ C Grylls 14 06407 Society Rose h (18) 56.5 ..............M McNab 15 92029 Fairy Cake bh (4) 55 ..................M Coleman 16 x8674 My Mestari h (9) 55 ...........................L Innes 17 98955 Our Jesse Jane (19) 56.5 ............... M Wenn 18 9x705 Miss Directional h (13) 56.5 ........ B Lammas 19 9x85 Cockabully (5) 58.5 ......................... S Spratt 20 67 Chazelle h (3) 56.5 21 66000 Sir Al Syd (8) 58.5 22 00 King Size (17) 58.5 Emergencies: Our Jesse Jane, Miss Directional, Cockabully, Chazelle, Sir Al Syd, King Size RACE 2 1.37pm P K SOUND 3YO MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 1 4422 Super Mover h (16) 57.5 ...................L Innes 2 2 Ryan Mark (13) 57.5 ................. M D Plessis 3 62 Seize The Moment (3) 57.5...........O Bosson 4 04 Adrenaline Rush (10) 57.5 ....... A Forbes (a) 5 8x49 El Bandido (1) 57.5 ..................... D Johnson 6 7 Armani (12) 57.5 .............................S Collett 7 Mystic Man 57.5 ........................... Scratched
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8 Ocean Wise h (5) 57.5 ........ R Hutchings (a) 9 The Talisman (6) 57.5 ..................... M Wenn 10 Wajima (7) 57.5 ..........................M Sweeney 11 36827 Dahls Delight h (17) 55.5 ................ R Jones 12 63 Rivertaine Coup h (18) 55.5 ............ C Grylls 13 248x8 Peria Princess h (4) 55.5............ M Dee (a2) 14 95 High Viz h (2) 55.5 .....................M Coleman 15 5 Sea Fury h (14) 55.5 ...................T Thornton 16 9 Tiara h (15) 55.5 ........................M Cameron 17 67 Sinister Man h (9) 57.5.................... K Myers 18 7x0. Poetry (8) 57.5 19 Perfect Rose 55.5......................... Scratched 20 Soul Sista h (11) 55.5 Emergencies: Sinister Man, Poetry, Perfect Rose, Soul Sista RACE 3 2.12pm SUPER LIQUOR MAIDEN 1400 $7000, MDN, 1400m 1 9227 Dragonstone 58.5 ........................ Scratched 2 4040x Tutanekai (20) 58.5 .....................T Thornton 3 8477x Tavake h (5) 58.5 ............................ R Jones 4 757x0 View From The Top h (17) 58.5 ..M Sweeney 5 0x5 Idaho’s Choice (10) 58.5 ............ M Dee (a2) 6 St Saturnin (7) 58.5 .........................S Collett 7 26429 Babilloni h (14) 57 .........................O Bosson 8 5. Svavarsson h (15) 57 ........................L Innes 9 43426 Saucy Penny (8) 56.5...................... D Nolan 10 538x4 Waitoki Flower h (12) 56.5 .............. C Grylls 11 55. Whiskey Bolero h (19) 56.5 ............. K Myers 12 8x57 Falkirk’s Honour h (13) 56.5 ...... M D Plessis 13 Whataretheodds (6) 56.5 .............. R Norvall 14 0x86 Pardon Moi h (9) 55 ........................ S Spratt 15 Denial (1) 55 ............................K Leung (a2) 16 Perfect Rose (11) 55 ........... R Hutchings (a) 17 7x560 Heigh Up Keep (2) 56.5 .............M Coleman 18 70x07 Flossy The Cat h (4) 56.5 19 80x0x Square Circles h (16) 58.5 20 248x8 Peria Princess h (3) 55 21 Ocean Wise h (18) 57 Emergencies: Heigh Up Keep, Flossy The Cat, Square
Circles, Peria Princess, Ocean Wise RACE 4 2.47pm TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 18 DEC MDN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 8x Cacophony (8) 58.5 .................... D Johnson 2 75x0x Zulu Boy h (13) 58.5........................ K Myers 3 Master Kingpin h (2) 58.5....... K Chiong (a3) 4 7. Harry Claassen h (15) 57 ................S Collett 5 9 Red Spur h (12) 57 ..................A Jones (a4) 6 3294x Giardini h (11) 56.5 .......................O Bosson 7 0x4 Della Lamour (1) 56.5 ..............K Leung (a2) 8 76x36 Our Molly Malone (14) 56.5 ...... M D Plessis 9 9085x Miss Photogenic h (4) 56.5 ...... A Forbes (a) 10 Lil Miss Waitoki h (9) 56.5 ............... R Jones 11 Angelica Hall h (3) 55.................M Cameron 12 8x Gardone h (6) 55.........................T Thornton 13 More Than A Chance h (5) 55.......M McNab 14 Soul Sista h (7) 55 .....................M Coleman 15 00x08 Peak Hour 56.5 ............................ Scratched 16 8x90x Hidden Secret h (10) 56.5 Emergencies: Peak Hour, Hidden Secret RACE 5 3.22pm MITAVITE RATING 65 2000 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2000m 1 13x52 Assertive (6) 59 ........................... D Johnson 2 x3123 Undertheradar b (3) 59 ................... C Grylls 3 7x706 Mons Calpe (15) 58 ......................M McNab 4 x1045 Raf Lanac 57.5............................. Scratched 5 x10x2 Everlong h (13) 57 ..................... M Dee (a2) 6 01890 Honeymoon tm (10) 57 ....... R Hutchings (a) 7 41239 Orinto bh (11) 57 ........................M Cameron 8 15562 All About Fun mb (9) 56.5 ...............S Collett 9 19084 Ima Perfect Guy (7) 56 ................T Thornton 10 37x69 Torque It (14) 55.5..................... A Collett (a) 11 x9908 Alt Control m (4) 54.5 ...................... S Spratt 12 300x6 Keep In Tune tmh (12) 54 ................ R Jones 13 0x074 Going Places (1) 54 .................. M D Plessis 14 20006 Lady Of Troy t (2) 54...................M Sweeney 15 07780 So Bling m (5) 54 .....................K Leung (a2) 16 00 King Size (8) 54 .......................... R Hannam RACE 6 3.57pm JACE GROUP RATING 65 1400
$12,000, Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1400m 1 70895 Sweet Rita tdm (5) 58.5 ..............T Thornton 2 66x51 Always On My Mind h (6) 58 ...... M Dee (a2) 3 0x733 Our Foxy Lady m (8) 57.5 ..........M Coleman 4 71546 Alice Webb Ellis th (1) 57 .......... M D Plessis 5 16383 Gisela t (4) 57 ..........................K Leung (a2) 6 10894 Tronic Rose th (7) 57............ M Cheung (a3) 7 91 Steffi’s Secret d (2) 56.5.................. C Grylls 8 105 Sheez Torkin m (10) 56.5 ................S Collett 9 0x673 Ignishun tm (3) 56 ......................M Cameron 10 196x9 Volksbelle h (11) 56......................... K Myers 11 x0648 La Tourneau tmh (9) 55.5 12 06790 Marain d (12) 54.........................M Sweeney RACE 7 4.32pm BNZ PARTNERS RATING 75 1400 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m 1 40x54 Irish Encore h (8) 58 .....................O Bosson 2 6x976 Nothing Trivial dh (3) 55.5 .............M McNab 3 0180x Ruready d (5) 55 ........................V Gatu (a3) 4 x2526 A Touch Of Ruby h (9) 54 ............ D Johnson 5 424x4 Adolay (7) 54 .............................. M Dee (a2) 6 0x006 Billie Jean King dh (4) 54 ................ K Myers 7 05x5x Mapmaker td (6) 54 .....................T Thornton 8 58x45 Tiger Moss h (1) 54 ......................... C Grylls 9 68522 Ruby Lips h (2) 54 .................... B Grylls (a2) RACE 8 5.07pm TIRAU VET CENTRE MAIDEN 1200 $7000, MDN, 1200m 1 0368x Canthassleme h (5) 58.5.......... S Wong (a4) 2 Irish Moon h (2) 58.5 ..................M Coleman 3 3x42 Desert Express h (4) 57 ....................L Innes 4 4656x Umizoomi h (12) 56.5...................... R Jones 5 660x5 Idaho’s Halo (10) 56.5 .....................S Collett 6 0 Bisquee (11) 56.5.......................M Sweeney 7 Elusive Flirt h (8) 56.5 ..............A Jones (a4) 8 3 Panna Cotta (13) 55 .................... D Johnson 9 9x Eszencia (7) 55 ......................... A Collett (a) 10 Velocious Satin (3) 55 ...................M McNab 11 Funhouse 55 ................................ Scratched 12 I’ma Countrygirl (6) 55 ................T Thornton
13 Merrily h (1) 55 ........................... M Dee (a2) 14 08x Valdarah h (9) 55................. R Hutchings (a) 15 00x08 Peak Hour 56.5 ............................ Scratched 16 8x90x Hidden Secret h (14) 56.5 ............... C Grylls Emergencies: Peak Hour, Hidden Secret RACE 9 5.42pm BROKERNET CENTRAL REGION RATING 75 1200 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 45507 Toma Valea dh (8) 61.5 ............ B Grylls (a2) 2 8995x King’s Fortune th (4) 58.5......... S Wong (a4) 3 11828 Sunbeam tdmh (15) 56.5 ...........M Coleman 4 8118x Our Pink Diamond d (6) 56 .........T Thornton 5 83147 Gold Hunter dm (2) 56 ....................S Collett 6 44315 Marmi t (14) 55.5...........................M McNab 7 3110x Dugan dmh (5) 55.5 ..........................L Innes 8 5515x Hassle Free th (12) 54.5 ........... M D Plessis 9 2540x Kidwelly h (1) 54.5 ..................... M Dee (a2) 10 739x0 Walsburgs Flight th (16) 54.5 . K Chiong (a3) 11 64306 Copacabana dmh (13) 54 ............... C Grylls 12 x0601 Dontdyewonderin d (9) 54 ........... D Johnson 13 x0x07 Brela Belle d (11) 54 ................ A Forbes (a) 14 160x4 Colourful Lady d (10) 54 ................. K Myers 15 160x3 Mrs Neat th (3) 54 .....................T Wenn (a4) 16 9102x Pachenko tdh (7) 54.5 ..............A Jones (a4) Emergencies: Mrs Neat, Pachenko RACE 10 6.20pm A P GOLLAN REGISTERED VALUERS RATING 75 2000 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m 1 20433 Secret Whisper tmh (3) 58 ......... M Dee (a2) 2 00141 Vitali mh (5) 57.5 ....................... M D Plessis 3 x0005 Savarhys h (4) 56.5 ......................... R Jones 4 24181 Coolibah (7) 56 ........................... D Johnson 5 60717 Yin Yang Master h (1) 56 ...................L Innes 6 x6083 Payday h (2) 55.5 ..................... B Grylls (a2) 7 173x0 Re Deel d (6) 55.5...........................S Collett 8 25134 Clara Jane (8) 54.5 ............. R Hutchings (a) 9 43317 Oui t (10) 54.5 .............................T Thornton 10 62x56 Augusta National th (11) 54 ............ C Grylls 11 x4004 Tilda d (9) 54 ............................. A Collett (a)
6 08651 Lady Hest (6) fr ....................... M Williamson 7 x206x Ngaire Margaret (7) fr .................... A Faulks 8 969x7 Holdon Toyaspurs (8) fr ................. K Barclay 9 00394 Trade Me Now (9) fr ......................... D Dunn 10 08708 Speedy Success (10) fr.................... A Clark RACE 6 8.37pm KEEP IT CLEAN MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 50x Party’s Over (1) fr .................... N Williamson 2 Charlotte Grace (2) fr ....................... D Dunn 3 5966x Three Black (3) fr .......................... A Armour 4 74058 Spirit Of Chronos (4) fr ..................... P Davis 5 90x0 One Dot Domino (5) fr...................B Orange 6 867 The Grinder (6) fr .......................C Markham 7 El’s Boy (7) fr ........................... M Williamson 8 6 Westburn Endure (8) fr............ S Golding (J) 9 58559 Betabcool (9) fr ..............................T Chmiel 10 9404L Pure Christian (21) fr.......................J W Cox RACE 7 9.02pm MOSGIEL MOTOR COURT MOBILE PACE $8000, 4yo+ c3 to c6 +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 2200m
1 4376x Royal Impression (1) fr ............ M Williamson 2 2117x For The Ladies (2) fr......................... D Dunn 3 29546 Better Than Money (3) fr ..............T Williams 4 008x6 Alta Capone (4) fr.......................... K Barclay 5 x2103 Run Fatboy Run (5) fr....................B Orange 6 28x70 The Burning Question (6) fr .......... A Armour 7 56153 Motu Speedy Star (7) fr...... B Williamson (J) 8 11111 Montecrengle (8) fr..........................J W Cox RACE 8 9.30pm MAINLINE ELECTRICAL PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1 pace, stand, 2700m 1 68009 Mimi Surarti (1) fr ............................J W Cox 2 x6830 Sharpenuff (2) fr ...................... N Williamson 3 8475x Live Life Betta (3) fr ........................T Chmiel 4 3674x Clifton Venture fr .......................... Scratched 5 4400x Westburn Florid (4) fr .............. S Golding (J) 6 x6908 Quick As I Can (5) fr ........................ P Davis 7 26260 Rock Of Tara (6) fr ................... M Williamson 8 447x5 Midfrew Tarpediem (7) fr ............C Markham 9 76781 Castellano (8) fr ............................B Orange
1 88636 Ima Spice 18.51 R & ...................N O’Regan 2 21583 Le Roux 18.61...................................B Craik 3 43846 Louielicious 18.96 ............................T Agent 4 64385 Hot Lass 18.47 ..............................A Cleaver 5 78523 Where’s Chicken nwtd......................T Agent 6 88677 Big Sam’s Girl 18.49 ..........................L Bliek 7 17648 Cawbourne Jock 18.43 .....................C Hore 8 22211 Viva Vane 18.55 ............................... S Clark 9 46768 Feel The Vibe nwtd ....................D Schofield 10 575x8 Kilara’s Fancy nwtd ....................D Schofield RACE 9, 8.00pm GREYHOUNDS NORTH GRADUATION DISTANCE C1d, 603m 1 41221 Thrilling Logic nwtd ......................... K Walsh 2 13234 Bublin Gold nwtd .............................. S Clark 3 63743 Pegeon Appeal nwtd ....................... K Walsh 4 53543 Mrs. Punting nwtd W & ....................T Steele 5 62662 Indi Rhode nwtd W & ......................T Steele 6 54124 Teegz nwtd ................................ A Lawrence 7 16126 Sasha’s One 35.84........................... S Clark 8 53172 David’s Osti nwtd ..............................C Hore 9 16547 Lochinvar Brando nwtd ..............D Schofield 10 51172 Jinja Jam nwtd ............................B Littlejohn RACE 10, 8.26pm STITCHES UPHOLSTERY STAKES C2, 527m 1 51475 Tricky Gale nwtd W & ......................T Steele 2 48323 Newton Willow 31.03 .............K Sutch-Jones 3 41347 Tayla Rose 30.93 ..............................B Craik 4 55858 On Trey nwtd ..............................D Schofield 5 33231 You’re Lucky 30.99 ............................B Craik
6 71F46 Shelby King nwtd ............................ T Green 7 68326 Very Chilly nwtd ......................... M Mathews 8 64334 Uncle Romilly 30.92 ..........................B Craik 9 55446 Monty Dosh nwtd ........................B Littlejohn 10 86577 Diva Rhode 30.61 W &....................T Steele RACE 11, 8.48pm DELI’S SPORTS BAR CLENDON INN SPRINT C5, 318m 1 36753 Calamity Free 18.56 ...................D Schofield 2 88161 Lafayette 18.67 .................................B Craik 3 15111 Aqua Wolf nwtd R & ....................N O’Regan 4 41233 Lord Will 18.41 ..................................C Hore 5 73162 Uno Lachlan 18.37 .....................D Schofield 6 12243 Cosmic Pearl 18.25 ....................D Schofield 7 57381 Urban Combat 18.44.....................P Cleaver 8 43242 Harvey Nichols 18.52 ........................B Craik 9 87114 Explosive Osti 18.40 .........................C Hore 10 51117 Cawbourne Rave 18.38 ....................C Hore RACE 12, 9.13pm CAROL’S TABS SERIES HEAT 3 C4q, 318m 1 55821 Senorita Chang 18.61 ...................... S Clark 2 73565 This Is Swip 18.57............................ S Clark 3 83684 Exciting Dream 18.47 R &...........N O’Regan 4 11448 Where’s Carlos 18.64 R &...........N O’Regan 5 55442 Toi Shan 18.42 ...........................D Schofield 6 56524 Holland Badger 18.49 .......................B Craik 7 87347 Nathan’s Champ 18.70 ...................... R Udy 8 21255 Run Kayla Run 18.73 .......................T Agent 9 575x8 Kilara’s Fancy nwtd ....................D Schofield 10 56758 Emma Jay 18.40 ........................D Schofield
2 C2q, 295m 1 46177 Aykroyd 17.90 ............................D Stapleton 2 42112 Billy West 17.46 .....................M K Dempsey 3 11314 Keramus 17.44 ...............................G Cleeve 4 73433 Sheza Gamble 17.38 W &................. Nissen 5 47415 Mulberry Brook 17.59................... K Cassidy 6 34275 Smash Dora 17.53 .......................... M Grant 7 1317x Mildred Lillian 17.47 ..........................M Flipp 8 62128 All Too Hard nwtd ......................J McInerney 9 73177 Que Tee Chicks 17.32 M & ...............Jopson 10 36375 Hazza’s Got Swag nwtd .............D Stapleton RACE 9, 2.39pm CAROL’S TAB MAIDEN HEAT 4 C0q, 520m 1 Mr. Johnny nwtd ..............................J Goode 2 78883 Spilt Wine nwtd .........................J McInerney 3 3 Cawbourne Tip nwtd .................... C Roberts 4 57657 String Theory nwtd ........................... B Dann 5 56726 Tepirita Enforce nwtd B & ................. T Shaw 6 467 Magdalene nwtd M & ........................Jopson 7 64 Opawa Dark nwtd L & ........................ Wales 8 2446 Runaway Taxi nwtd M & ....................Jopson 9 8476 Finance Tommo nwtd L &................... Wales 10 78 Sefton Dosh nwtd......................J McInerney RACE 10, 2.57pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT HEAT 3 C2q, 295m 1 34446 Camray 17.38.............................D Stapleton 2 32321 Rite Round Range 17.72 .......... A Bradshaw 3 1242x Mr. Blobby 17.36 ........................ D T Barnes 4 28688 Gogo Rioli nwtd.................................J Dunn 5 46324 Homebush Cruden nwtd ...........J McInerney
6 1x111 Star Dreamer 17.34 C & .................... Fagan 7 57756 Glenn Is Goodesy 17.20 ................. M Grant 8 75221 Blue Gale Rise 17.36 ....................... B Dann 9 73177 Que Tee Chicks 17.32 M & ...............Jopson 10 37165 Cawbourne Porshe 17.44 W & .......... Nissen RACE 11, 3.14pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT HEAT 4 C2q, 295m 1 15232 Easy Silence 17.72 .......................... B Dann 2 64568 Kin Nikki 17.41 ............................. L Waretini 3 57688 Nitro Mabel 17.39 H &.........................Taylor 4 72213 Phat Pants 17.66 M & .......................Jopson 5 88578 Botany Pete nwtd ......................J McInerney 6 14266 Laudable nwtd ............................... R Adcock 7 12151 Rusty Knife 17.32 W & ...................... Nissen 8 72183 Sam’s Flyin Norm nwtd ..............D Stapleton 9 73177 Que Tee Chicks 17.32 M & ...............Jopson 10 73364 Starburst Benny 17.55 .................... M Grant RACE 12, 3.32pm SPEIGHT’S STAKES C2, 520m 1 11176 Know Security 30.64 ......................G Cleeve 2 62153 Air Flow 30.81 ........................... M Robinson 3 34843 Cawbourne Kesha 30.74...........J McInerney 4 52166 Stich Up 30.81 S &.......................... B Evans 5 48752 Beadman 30.77.................................J Dunn 6 22424 Opawa Marg 30.39.......................M Roberts 7 32254 Girl Racer 30.42 H & ...........................Taylor 8 36218 Opawa Natty 30.85 L & ...................... Wales 9 25542 Rocky Baxter nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 57333 Blushing Belle 30.63 L & .................... Wales
Forbury Park harness Today at Forbury Park
Fields for Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc meeting at Forbury Park today. NZ meeting number: 7. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8. Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 RACE 1 6.28pm (NZT) DUNEDIN CITY FORD TROT $5500, 2yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2200m 1 x5255 Sappy’s Brite Star (1) fr .................C Buchan 2 47 Overstayer (2) fr .......................... C Harrison 3 8 Pat’s Success (3) fr ....................... K Barclay 4 Phat Freddy’s Drop (4) fr .................. D Dunn 5 59042 Veecewah (5) fr ....................... N Williamson 6 8x966 Merilane (6) fr................................... P Davis 7 Sunstar (7) fr .................................... A Clark 8 20002 Zachary Smith (U1) fr.............. S Golding (J) 9 3042x Feather Boyz (U2) fr.......................T Chmiel 10 93595 Breeny’s Smile (U3) fr ..................M Heenan 11 0009x Eltsunami (U4) fr ...........................B Orange RACE 2 6.54pm WASHINGTON VC FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ f&m up to c1 mob. pace, mobile, 1700m
1 Santanna Lady (1) fr ....................M Heenan 2 9P The Shakey Mistress (2) fr ...... M Williamson 3 x9930 Miss Ali Mach (3) fr ............................M Kerr 4 300x0 Cala (4) fr ......................................B Orange 5 9x1 Culinary Delight (5) fr .................... K Cox (J) 6 73882 Crackapaca (6) fr ............................. P Davis 7 x88x0 Simply Genius (7) fr ................ N Williamson 8 33221 Moonlight Spirit (8) fr.......................J W Cox 9 2608x Donegal Starella fr ....................... Scratched 10 75265 Irish Kath (21) fr ............................... D Dunn RACE 3 7.22pm DUNEDIN HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 58406 Sage (1) fr ............................... M Williamson 2 46806 Rescarn (2) fr .....................................M Kerr 3 7x960 Karen Dana (3) fr ...........................T Chmiel 4 00087 Imaginary Life (4) fr ..................... C Harrison 5 Caesar Rocks (5) fr ....................... K Barclay 6 588x5 Highland Reign (6) fr .....................B Orange 7 85757 Sombrero Man (7) fr................ L McCormick 8 Starsky’s Dream (8) fr ...................... D Dunn
9 Sock It To Me (9) fr ........................ A Armour RACE 4 7.47pm SIGNPRINT MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 48x05 Never Eyre (1) fr..............................J W Cox 2 67364 Mystery Boy (2) fr..........................B Orange 3 1 Music (3) fr .............................. N Williamson 4 x7085 McArdles Smooth (4) fr ..................T Chmiel 5 3740x Shard N Awe (5) fr ........................... D Dunn 6 77005 Jaspers Blue Jean (6) fr ................... P Davis 7 700x7 Mike McKaid (7) fr ........................T Williams 8 73559 Alexy (8) fr .......................... B Williamson (J) 9 55331 The Witch Doctor fr ...................... Scratched 10 900x0 Elegant Lustre (21) fr .............. S Golding (J) RACE 5 8.12pm RICOH TROT $6000, 4yo+ c1 trot, stand, 2200m 1 60089 High Distinction (1) fr ....................... A Lowe 2 46434 City Courage (2) fr ............. B Williamson (J) 3 3168x Lucie de Gerolstein (3) fr ................J W Cox 4 593x3 Waitoto Express (4) fr ..................T Williams 5 5000x Gee Itsa Boy (5) fr ................... L McCormick
M10 Auckland dogs Today at Manukau Stadium
Fields for Auckland Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Manukau Stadium today. NZ meeting number: 10. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 RACE 1, 4.59pm (NZT) AUCKLAND VENDING SPRINT C3, 318m 1 75357 Shalf 18.87 R & ...........................N O’Regan 2 76778 Opawa Sacha 18.59....................B Littlejohn 3 88765 Rando Reason 19.28 ......................... R Udy 4 36448 Mega Upload 18.91..........................T Agent 5 53712 Lockey’s Call 18.74 R & ..............N O’Regan 6 42234 Stat Me Up nwtd .........................B Littlejohn 7 54777 Bigtime Drifter 18.78 R & ............N O’Regan 8 88562 Charlie’s Funds 18.42 .....................P Green 9 75788 Mi Ti Pa nwtd R &........................N O’Regan RACE 2, 5.17pm REEL-FISHIN.COM STAKES C0, 527m 1 87477 Legree nwtd ................................... G Parker 2 35352 Westerly Wind nwtd ..................... M J Lozell 3 82725 Larto nwtd .....................................A Cleaver 4 Arctic Thunder nwtd ..................... H Mullane 5 33435 Coal Shuttle nwtd ...................... A Lawrence 6 Salvia nwtd..................................... G Farrell 7 63 Pirate Lore nwtd ............................... S Clark 8 Odditties nwtd ................................ G Farrell RACE 3, 5.35pm MTA GIFT VOUCHERS SERIES HEAT 1 C1q, 318m 1 66332 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd R & ...........N O’Regan
M9 Fields for Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club meeting at Addington Raceway today. 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 RACE 1, 12.15pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C0, 295m 1 67345 Churchill Chaser nwtd ...................... B Dann 2 46258 Max Steel nwtd .................................M Flipp 3 66837 Homebush Faline nwtd .............J McInerney 4 72462 Uno Nosey nwtd J & ..............................May 5 2373x Hurricane Sandy nwtd................ D T Barnes 6 4 Cedric Baxter nwtd....................J McInerney 7 5x Fanfare nwtd ................................. R Adcock 8 35333 Hanna The Spanna nwtd ..................J Dunn 9 46857 Mulberry Macro nwtd ................... K Cassidy 10 7866x Jasper Haka nwtd .....................J McInerney RACE 2, 12.33pm CAROL’S TAB MAIDEN HEAT 1 C0q, 520m 1 86772 Radical Rufus nwtd .......................... B Dann 2 5F4 Doleuze nwtd ....................................J Dunn 3 43224 Cawbourne Axe nwtd W & ................ Nissen 4 82456 Zee Brugge nwtd.......................J McInerney 5 74584 Opawa Goodie nwtd L & .................... Wales 6 28754 Trumped Up nwtd M & ......................Jopson 7 23745 Archie’s Comet nwtd M & ..................Jopson 8 5855 Speedy Swede nwtd L & .................... Wales 9 8476 Finance Tommo nwtd L &................... Wales 10 88686 Blossom Cherie nwtd ................J McInerney RACE 3, 12.52pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH
2 25768 Sarah’s Cool nwtd ............................T Agent 3 43426 Miss Jolt nwtd ..................................T Agent 4 F5111 Thou Romeo 18.93 .......................... S Clark 5 86624 Mr. Reece 18.77 ................................. R Udy 6 45346 Madam Knocka 19.04 ...................K Herbert 7 68745 Miss Paeroa nwtd R &.................N O’Regan 8 172F5 Calm Nuska 18.98 ..................... M Mathews 9 28546 Bit Roso 18.95 ............................. H Mullane 10 24566 Boss Appeal nwtd ........................... M Mann RACE 4, 5.55pm MTA GIFT VOUCHERS SERIES HEAT 2 C1q, 318m 1 15x15 Night Pearl nwtd ............................... S Clark 2 25424 Cee Kay Dee nwtd ............................B Craik 3 55875 Sydilicious nwtd ................................. R Udy 4 74227 Blairly Alive 19.20 R & ................N O’Regan 5 54727 Ila Gladys 19.01 ............................. G Parker 6 77564 Where’s The Cat 18.56 ..............D Schofield 7 47771 Nominal Lily 19.05 ......................... I George 8 51763 Versatile Richie nwtd ........................T Agent 9 77846 Opawa Crusher nwtd ...................... M Mann 10 55476 Hair He Is nwtd .................................. R Udy RACE 5, 6.15pm PLASTER BOARD LTD STAKES C1, 527m 1 47883 Thrilling Rebel nwtd ........................ T Green 2 16777 Diamond Wok nwtd .......................... S Clark 3 77846 Opawa Crusher nwtd ...................... M Mann 4 65245 Lucky Lucky Luck 31.71 ....................B Craik 5 63288 Lil’ Miss Krunch 31.42 R & ..........N O’Regan 6 44856 Cawbourne Penny nwtd ....................C Hore 7 53743 South Bay Dream nwtd R & ........N O’Regan
8 74252 Our Bernie 31.14.......................... H Mullane 9 24566 Boss Appeal nwtd ........................... M Mann 10 55476 Hair He Is 30.88 ................................. R Udy RACE 6, 6.42pm CAROL’S TABS SERIES HEAT 1 C4q, 318m 1 56125 Berridale Bullet 18.74 R &...........N O’Regan 2 46827 Proven Shelly 18.44 .......................P Henley 3 23581 Thrilling Abra 18.68 ............................L Bliek 4 7175x Rebel Kahn 18.53 ............................ S Clark 5 88885 Stellar Force 18.62 ........................P Cleaver 6 11142 Ibiza Fling 18.60.........................D Schofield 7 35874 Down The Back 18.78 ......................T Agent 8 76776 Pure Theatre 18.79 ....................G Calverley 9 56758 Emma Jay 18.40 ........................D Schofield 10 46768 Feel The Vibe nwtd ....................D Schofield RACE 7, 7.07pm MTA GIFT VOUCHERS SERIES HEAT 3 C1q, 318m 1 78325 Go Dolphin Power nwtd ...................T Agent 2 76776 Creme Da Genes nwtd R & ........N O’Regan 3 1655 Knocka Sloy nwtd......................... M J Lozell 4 242xF Kitty’s House 19.01 .....................L Laagland 5 26264 Homebush Greta nwtd ................. H Mullane 6 87132 Rockin’ Rod 18.87 .......................... P Lowen 7 34385 Sheza Fooling 18.90 ........................ S Clark 8 111 Botany Downs 18.43 .......................P Green 9 85585 Chase Ostee nwtd .......................... M Mann 10 18676 Phenomenal Lily nwtd .................... I George RACE 8, 7.34pm CAROL’S TABS SERIES HEAT 2 C4q, 318m
Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway C0, 295m 1 3 Homebush Saxon nwtd .............J McInerney 2 44635 Cee Ach Gee nwtd B & .................... T Shaw 3 75 Cosmic Sally nwtd.....................J McInerney 4 Token Stu nwtd.................................. J Rush 5 6 Opawa Lean Meat nwtd L & ............... Wales 6 8F464 Dino Dan nwtd ..................................M Flipp 7 2758x Oche nwtd .........................................J Dunn 8 87555 Fantas Fiction nwtd C & ..................... Fagan 9 8486x Nero Haka nwtd ........................J McInerney 10 87857 Homebush Magic nwtd .............J McInerney RACE 4, 1.10pm CAROL’S TAB MAIDEN HEAT 2 C0q, 520m 1 His Lordship nwtd ......................... R Adcock 2 7x783 Nopee nwtd ...............................J McInerney 3 5 Another Riddle nwtd..................J McInerney 4 67864 Rose Bow nwtd ..........................D Stapleton 5 534 Flip Flippa nwtd L & ........................... Wales 6 Archie’s Indy nwtd M &......................Jopson 7 77 Yeah Definitely nwtd .................. M Robinson 8 54444 Opawa Lauren nwtd L &..................... Wales 9 8476 Finance Tommo nwtd L &................... Wales 10 34788 Know Rights nwtd ..........................G Cleeve RACE 5, 1.28pm BILL’S BAR & BISTRO DASH C0, 295m 1 34321 Rattle Ya Dags nwtd ..........................J Dunn 2 Eyes On Lulu nwtd M & ...................... Smith 3 722F3 Marbella nwtd....................................M Flipp 4 64825 Harper’s Bizarre nwtd....................... B Dann 5 8 Homebush Rago nwtd ..............J McInerney
6 62365 Tepirita Snoop nwtd B &................... T Shaw 7 2 Otto Baxter nwtd .......................J McInerney 8 4733 Red Hot Fury nwtd M &.....................Jopson 9 8486x Nero Haka nwtd ........................J McInerney 10 77685 Homebush Celia nwtd ...............J McInerney RACE 6, 1.46pm CAROL’S TAB MAIDEN HEAT 3 C0q, 520m 1 6423 Holivia Lass nwtd M &.......................Jopson 2 33443 Opawa Chris nwtd L & ....................... Wales 3 687 Cosmic Choice nwtd .................J McInerney 4 53632 Homebush Titan nwtd ...............J McInerney 5 46 Admit Nothing nwtd M & ...................Jopson 6 3 Opawa Colin nwtd J & .....................D Fahey 7 25 Broken Pedro nwtd S & ................... B Evans 8 4356x Cawbourne Monaro nwtd W & .......... Nissen 9 8476 Finance Tommo nwtd L &................... Wales 10 68x Wigmore nwtd ............................ D T Barnes RACE 7, 2.04pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT HEAT 1 C2q, 295m 1 88x66 Homebush Britney nwtd .............D Stapleton 2 22111 Fireman’s Legacy 17.41 ....................J Dunn 3 26222 Jack’s A Jewel 17.35 .................... C Roberts 4 55543 Rambunctious 17.67 ................. A Bradshaw 5 24481 Chocdee Alice 17.99 .................J McInerney 6 31571 Cawbourne Polly nwtd .................... M Grant 7 24867 Aversion 17.33 H & .............................Taylor 8 62254 Be Prepared 17.35 ........................... B Dann 9 73177 Que Tee Chicks 17.32 M & ...............Jopson 10 4834x Visual Illusion 17.38 .......................G Cleeve RACE 8, 2.21pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT HEAT
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■ HAMPSTEAD RUGBY
In brief
Eight tries for rugby pair By SuSan SandyS
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Scoring eight tries against Methven between them was the highlight of the JAB season for Hampstead Rugby Club members Temaiharoa Waaka and Richard Foaga. The two 13-year-olds are prime talents being cultivated by the club as it seeks to grow its JAB teams. “I just like playing, it’s fun,” said Temaiharoa, who wants to be an All Black, while Richard agreed with his sentiment about the sport, but has his heart set on playing for Samoa. The two were acknowledged in representative grade awards presented earlier this month. Both in the under 13 Hampstead team, they received Player of the Year, Richard for under 48 kilograms and Temaiharoa, sharing his award with Liam McCormick, for under 65 kilograms. Temaiharoa said the highlight of the season had been scoring five tries against Methven in a match at Methven, while Richard’s had been scoring three tries against Methven at the Hampstead grounds. They were also both stoked when their team won the Murray Roulston Challenge Shield.
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User-friendly times European television demands won’t dictate kick-off times for the under-20 football World Cup in New Zealand in 2015. Tournament chief executive Dave Beeche said yesterday that Fifa would prefer to see bums on seats rather than games played at exotic times to fit in with overseas TV requirements. The match schedule for Fifa’s second-biggest tournament behind the senior World Cup was revealed in Wellington yesterday. The under-20 football World Cup is a tournament that doesn’t waste time and all 52 matches will be wrapped up inside 22 days across seven venues with Albany, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin all hosting games. The final will be at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday, June 20, while Albany will also stage a semifinal on Wednesday, June 17 alongside Christchurch. - APNZ
Vatuvei in doubt
Hampstead Rugby Club home-grown talent – Temaiharoa Waaka and Richard Foaga. Photo Donna Wylie 181113-DW-485
Club president Regan Broker said it was great to have enthusiasm for the sport among youngsters such as Temaiharoa and Richard, and next year the club planned to establish an under 14-and-a-half team for the first time.
“It’s great, you lose a lot of kids to PlayStations, and a lot go off to boarding school.” Mid Canterbury had just four under 14-and-a-half teams this year – two from Allenton, one from Methven and one Celtic. It was strong players and
their passion which had helped the Hampstead club won JAB club of the year for Mid Canterbury, and its trophy cabinet was becoming full. “There’s a few shields in there, we just have to build another cabinet,” Mr Broker said.
At 112kg, Manu Vatuvei is one of the biggest players in the Kiwis squad and his absence would leave an equally sizeable hole, which is why he will be given every chance to be fit to face England in the World Cup semifinal on Sunday morning. The 27-year-old was the only absentee from an intense New Zealand training. Jason Nightingale would come into the side if Vatuvei doesn’t recover in time from his groin injury and Kevin Locke seems to be winning the battle for the No 1 jersey over Josh Hoffman, running for most of training in the fullback’s position. Vatuvei limped off late in the 40-4 win over Scotland last weekend with a groin strain which came on top of a troubling knee injury. - APNZ
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Seven players in the top 30, 19 Grand Slam titles altogether, and an all-time great in the field has Auckland women’s tennis classic director Karl Budge purring with what is on offer at the end of this year. Budge revealed the full field for the ASB Classic yesterday, and although there’s no player ranked in the top 10, he likes what he’s got. Top-seeded Italian Roberta Vinci is the world No 14, a winner of more than US$6 million ($7.19 million), winner of nine WTA singles titles and 19 in doubles. Former Grand Slam winners Ana Ivanovic and Venus Williams are the obvious marquee signings and could draw each other in an opening-day treat. - APNZ
he Rugby League World Cup is finally getting to the sharp end. It hasn’t quite been like the disastrous Cricket World Cup in the West Indies a couple of years ago, that took months and months to get through, with interminable games of Namibia v Uruguay being pumped up by the organisers until they’d wrung every bit of interest right out of the thing altogether - but it was heading that way. Never mind, the spin doctors can put away their stethoscopes and scalpels, the Kiwis v England is as good as it gets in this semifinal game (except for the final) and its all on this weekend. Kasiano, Pritchard, Johnson and Foran (and SBW) v the might of the Burgess brothers, plus Kevin Sinfield, and the Warriors’ new fullback Sam Tomkins, yeah, that’s a serious contest. There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth when Thomas Leuluia was invalided out of the team, but that was unnecessary, this side has plenty of real depth to prove the rule that nobody’s indispensible - didn’t they see the
help but wince with him when the penalties were coming thick and fast, and leap out of the chair when the men in black crossed the tryline (weirdly the same as last year, two to Savea and one to Steve Devereux Read). MY SHOUT This in a contest that in a couple of seasons has suddenly become the Big One of rugby, arguably last Rugby World Cup? even more almost unbearably We managed ok in that, with the two best players in the world intense that the clashes with the old foe from South Africa - how either out, or seriously crocked (although we didn’t know the last did YOU feel when the Poms hit the front with not all that long bit at the time). to go?? The only major New Zealand It would be fascinating to have sports team or recent times that a camera perched in front of the relied hugely, massively, on the skills, power and on- and off-field coach’s box for the entirety of the influence of one player is the All game, just watching the emotional rollercoaster in that environWhites, as the reign of coach ment would be worth the price of Rikki Herbert comes to a messy and painful end, certainly not the admission all by itself. The cricket season has ramped way anybody would have wanted up a whole lot as of today, with it for a good bloke who in the the game’s biggest contest under past has lifted (with the help of the aforementioned superstar) the way again, even if the best team in the world isn’t in it (no no no, national football team to some NOT the Black Caps). amazing heights. 15 sessions of high-intensity Who’d be a coach anyway? test cricket on Brisbane’s lightWatching as the camera ocning-fast Gabba pitch, with a fair casionally cut to Steve Hansen on Sunday morning, you couldn’t amount of off-field needle just
to add a bit of curry to the mix, and that’s just the first game in the series, and all over a tiny little urn containing a few ashes from the burnt stumps of a game long, long ago. Will the first ball of the series be like that one from Steve Harmison, at this very same ground back in 2006, that went wide of second slip, and set the tone for the entire series? With Mitchell Johnson likely to open the bowling for Australia, anything could happen. While the HRV Cup has been lots of fun, having to listen to a drippy commentator explaining the tactics required (rotating the strike, thinking about wickets in the bank, timing your attack etc) when there’s four overs to go and the required rate is soaring northward of 14 an over isn’t lots of fun, its just silly. In that situation there’s just one tactic - hit the ball. Really, really hard, preferably over the fence, every time the bowler hurtles it down at you. If it works, you win the game, if it doesn’t, you don’t. Keep it simple, stupid.
Four straight wins? Winning a fourth straight Ashes series has already been talked about by a super confident England ahead of the first test starting in Brisbane today, captain Alastair Cook admits. But the main conversation topic yesterday was whether veteran wicketkeeper Matt Prior (calf) would provide England yet another boost and line up against Australia at the Gabba. While Cook admitted it was “a little bit dangerous” to address it, he conceded that locker room chatter had touched on the prospect of becoming the first English team since 1890 to keep the urn for four straight series. - AAP
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■ ASHBURTON ROWING
Novice rowers set to do battle By Myles HuMe
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With just 10 weeks of training under the belt, three teams of novice Ashburton rowers are set to do battle on Lake Hood next week. The annual Corporate Eights Rowing race between businesses in Ashburton and Timaru will take to the water on Saturday, November 30, where three Ashburton teams and seven from South Canterbury will seek supremacy. Staff from ATS, ANZ bank and Gabites will fly the Ashburton colours, each looking to wrestle the title off Fulton Hogan Timaru who won the title last year. Under the watchful eye of coaches
Chris Redmond and Justin Wall, the Ashburton teams have been on the water once a week at 6am in the lead-up to the regatta. “And in the bad weather we have been doing a lot of dryland training which they can take into their rowing,” Redmond said. “There’s been some interesting moments but they have developed and come a long way. It’s amazing what you can do when you have a bunch of adults who are keen to work together.” The 1000m race will look to raise money for the Ashburton and Timaru rowing clubs, and will precede the Ashburton Rowing Club’s two-day regatta on Lake Hood, closing the lake for the weekend.
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Mexico crushes dream By Daniel RicHaRDson It was always an unlikely dream and so it proved for the All Whites as their World Cup aspirations were officially extinguished by Mexico last night. Down 5-1 after a woeful opening leg in Mexico City last week, the New Zealanders were beaten 4-2 in the return fixture, 9-3 on aggregate, in coach Ricki Herbert’s final game in charge after he indicated he wouldn’t seek reappointment if the All Whites couldn’t win the tie. The performance was a huge improvement on the first leg. “We strung a few passes together tonight and hopefully we can build on that for that future,” said captain Tommy Smith. Herbert named a youthful and attacking side for the home encounter but playing with so many attacking-minded players meant they were always going to
be vulnerable on the counter-attack. That proved to be the case as a firsthalf hat-trick to Mexican striker Oribe Peralta killed off the contest. Jeremy Brockie had a penalty saved late in the first half, which could have given New Zealand a slither of hope but when Mexican goalkeeper Moises Munoz made the save you sensed the All Whites had lost belief. However a stirring second half fightback got the score back to 3-2 - a penalty to Chris James and a Rory Fallon strike - and the crowd in full voice. But, with the crowd alive, Mexico finished it off four minutes later when Carlos Pena turned in Mexico’s fourth. And so ended Herbert’s All Whites tenure. “What a revelation in the second half,” he said. “Hopefully I get to watch an exciting team challenge for Russia in 2018.” - APNZ
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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS
HODGSON, Maurice Frank (Reg. No. 284728 L/Cpl, 26th Bn 2nd N.Z.E.F. ex P.O.W.) – On November 17, 2013, peacefully at Fitzgerald House, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy (Dot), much loved father of Peter, Brian, Chris and partner Judy, loved Pop of Emma, and Nick (London), and great-grandad Pop of Luca, and Sophia. Special thanks to the staff at Fitzgerald House for their loving care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Maurice Hodgson, c/PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held in St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, on FRIDAY, November 22, at 2.00pm Lamb & Hayward Ltd FDANZ Phone (03) 359-9018
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Waimate less than 30 fine
30 to 59 fog
isolated snow thunder flurries
sleet thunder
Canterbury Plains
Cloudy morning and evening, with patchy drizzle. Fine during the afternoon. Northeasterly breezes.
Cloudy morning and evening with some drizzle patches. Fine afternoon. Light NW.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Cloudy morning and evening with some drizzle patches. Fine in the afternoon. Light W.
A few showers. Light winds.
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FZL: 2900m
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Cloudy morning and evening, with patchy drizzle. Fine during the afternoon. Light winds.
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fine showers fine showers rain showers fine thunder rain showers drizzle fine fine cloudy snow
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Rise 5:52 am Set 8:46 pm
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Wellington
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Nelson
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Blenheim
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Greymouth
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Christchurch
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Timaru
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Queenstown
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Dunedin
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Invercargill
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Set 8:32 am Rise 11:34 pm
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Rise 5:51 am Set 8:47 pm
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Rise 12:11 am Set 10:22 am
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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday
Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 12:00 pm, yesterday 174.0 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday
15.3
Sth Ashburton at 12:45 pm, yesterday
7.14 nc
Rangitata Klondyke at 11:45 am, yesterday
88.1
Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday
352.6
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Forecasts for today
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Palmerston North mainly fine
Cloudy in the morning with a few showers. Fine in the afternoon but areas of cloud in the evening, with drizzle about the foothills. Wind at 1000m: Light NW. Wind at 2000m: W 30 km/h.
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fine fine rain cloudy fine thunder fine fine showers showers thunder rain cloudy cloudy drizzle
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hail
Occasional rain about the divide, easing in the afternoon. Further east, rain spreading north late morning and afternoon. Wind at 1000m: NW 30 km/h dying out by evening. Wind at 2000m: NW 50 km/h dying out by evening.
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A weakening cold front should stall across central New Zealand tomorrow, followed by a ridge over the South Island that persists through to Sunday. Meanwhile, an easterly flow covers much of the North Island as a low slowly approaches Northland. The low is expected to weaken away on Sunday.
mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers
A period of rain, with possible thunderstorms, spreading north late morning and afternoon with a southerly change. Cloudy, with drizzle from evening.
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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 23.8 26.3 Max to 4pm 12.0 Minimum 10.4 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm November to date 17.4 Avg Nov to date 42 2013 to date 733.2 614 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 24 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 41 Time of gust 12:12am
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12:25 Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas 18 1998 Comedy Drama. Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Christina Ricci. 2:20 Run, Fat Boy, Run ML 2008 Comedy. 4am Levity MVLS 2002 Crime. 5:40 Proof Of Life MVL 2000 Action.
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Gold for local cycling star BY MYLES HUME
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Mid Canterbury cycling sensation Lauren Ellis backed up her first 2014 Oceania title yesterday with a gold medal in the women’s individual pursuit. Ellis, who claimed gold in the women’s 4000 metre team pursuit on Tuesday, came from behind to beat fellow Kiwi Olympian Jaime Nielsen in the 3000m individual pursuit last night at the 2014 Oceania Track Championships in Invercargill.
Down by more than half a second with two laps to go, the Hinds cyclist found the last burst of adrenaline she needed to cross the line first in a time of 3:36.843, Nielsen stopping the clock at 3:37.033. “I am really happy with how I rode. It’s the fastest I have gone for a few years. I went up to a bigger gear in the final and it paid off. I could hear the commentator the whole time and I knew it was close,” Ellis said. Ellis was the second fastest in the qualifying stage behind
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Nielsen who joined fellow team pursuit rider Georgia Williams and New Zealander Laura Fairweather in the final four. Ellis’ victory also came after a fifth placing in the 10km scratch final on Tuesday night. Fellow Mid Canterbury cyclist Frances Smith did not enjoy the same success as her idol after finishing ninth in the under 19 7.5km scratch final and eighth in the 500m time trial in her debut appearance for New Zealand on Tuesday night. She turned out again yester-
day where she bowed out during qualifying in the U19 2000m team pursuit after finishing ninth, before ending up eighth in the points race final. Meanwhile, Australian great Anna Meares showed her class to cruise into the final of the women’s keirin. Meares, a double world champion who set a new best time in winning the women’s 500m time trial on Tuesday, was untroubled to qualify for the final of the keirin. She carried that form through,
claiming gold in the final. The only New Zealander through to the final was Auckland’s Paige Paterson. The Oceania champs are one of five continental championships that now carry qualifying points for next year’s world championships and ranking points towards Rio 2016. Today’s racing will feature Ellis in the women’s omnium alongside other major races including the men’s omnium and the men’s keirin, among others.
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