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grammes,” he said. “We know you can make a better judgment at 0.05 (50mg) than at 0.08 (80mg) when driving and that’s the biggest thing. We think this will save lives.” AA’s proposals would also vouch for heavier enforcement of the alcohol interlock system, reduce the availability of limited licences and encourage roadside drug testing. With 1.38 million members nationwide and 170,000 in the Canterbury/West Coast District, Mr Skevington was confident AA lobbying would prompt a law change. He said about 65 per cent of members backed the AA’s proposal. Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS) manager Chris Clark called the proposed changes a “win, win”, saying it would benefit programmes such as that held for recidivist drink drivers that has prevented 75-95 per cent of local people from reoffending. “I think it’s a good thing if people have to pay fines and it’s put to good use rather than going into Government funds, I think the more we can provide education the better it is for everyone.”

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The Automobile Association (AA) has revealed plans to support dropping the drink driving limit, but wants low-level offenders to be slapped with fines and demerit points instead of “clogging up” the courts. AA Canterbury/West Coast District chairperson John Skevington, of Ashburton, released proposals the motoring lobby group presented to Government ministers on Sunday night that supported a move to lower the drink driving limit to 50mg per 100ml of blood from 80mg. But Mr Skevington said AA wants lighter punishments inflicted on drivers caught with a blood alcohol level between 50mg and 80mg, who would be fined and penalised up to 50 demerit points. It would see some drink drivers avoid the courts, while those with a level more than 80mg would stand before a district court judge. “The reasons for this is to avoid extra loading on the court system and also the money from the fines would go back into the system to deal with problems caused by alcohol, such as recidivist drink driving pro-

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Smartphones, tablet computers and toothbrushes are the top university survival essentials, according to students. The trendy German liqueur Jagermeister also made the top six of the 20 must-have items for halls of residence. Toilet paper came in eighth in the Virgin Media survey of nearly 4000 students at British universities. The USB stick and a bottle opener ďŹ lled out the rest of the top ďŹ ve, with condoms ranking 10th - just ahead of the modern fashion phenomenon the onesie. Researchers questioned students at nine UK campuses to compile the list.

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A Ukrainian coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to rein in their passion for each other ended in tragedy when a woman was killed by a train and her partner had his legs torn off during pre-dawn love-making on a railway track, police say. The accident took place in the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhia at the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Returning from our friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, my girlfriend and I could not overcome our passionate nature and wanted to feel a sense of thrill near a railway track,â&#x20AC;? a police statement quoted the 41-year-old man as saying. The woman died on the spot while the man was hospitalised with his legs torn off below the knee. Police did not release the names of the victims.

NASA is preparing to launch a 3-D printer into space next year, a toaster-sized game changer that greatly reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need. The printers would serve as a ďŹ&#x201A;ying factory of inďŹ nite designs, creating objects by extruding layer upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools. Doctors use them to make replacement joints and artists use them to build jewellery. In NASA labs, engineers are 3-D printing small satellites that could shoot out of the Space Station and transmit data to earth, as well as replacement parts.

Bridget Jones a widow Bridget Jones is a widow with two children in Mad about the Boy, the third novel in the series by Helen Fielding, which will go on sale on October 10. Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Mark Darcy, has died and Bridget is 51, obsessed by her weight, wrinkles and Twitter, and she is dating a â&#x20AC;&#x153;youngsterâ&#x20AC;? of 30 whom she met online. The book begins ďŹ ve years after Darcyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death when Daniel Cleaver, Bridgetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-boss and now the godfather of her two children, is ďŹ ghting to pull Bridget - the character played on ďŹ lm by actress Renee Zellweger (right) out of her sadness.

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■ HOUSING CRISIS

■ TSUNAMI REPORT

Tough start to a new life

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oy and Brett Duffy and their children know the true meaning of homeless. The Duffys are among the estimated thousands of New Zealanders who are living in caravan parks or who are sharing homes with others as they struggle to find houses to buy or rent. The country’s housing crisis is affecting thousands of New Zealanders. Homeless no longer means just sleeping rough in city doorways. As temporary residents of the Ashburton Holiday Park, Mr and Mrs Duffy are the face of today’s homelessness, but their story is one that’s destined to have a happy ending. Mr Duffy moved to Ashburton from Seddon almost three months ago for a new job. His family planned to follow as soon as they found a home to buy, but that proved to be much harder than the couple anticipated. “We found we had to move on something as soon as we looked at it. I came down quite often and we looked at a lot of properties and we looked at heaps online. We also had the 90-day issue to deal with. The bank said they’d lend us the money but we had to wait until after 90 days,” she said. Mrs Duffy believes they are just one among hundreds of people moving to new jobs in new towns who are finding banks won’t sign off home loans until the 90-day trial employment period has passed. Sometimes the Duffys found they were in a queue to buy, other times they found houses were sold before they hit the market. And the 90-day issue also meant it was difficult to keep real estate agents on side.

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Add to that competition from cashed up Christchurch buyers and it makes buying a home, at best, a challenge, Mrs Duffy said. They finally clinched a deal but they are still waiting for the seller to replace floorboards in one of the bedrooms. And that means a longer wait at the camping ground. Their story comes with a few added twists. The Seddon earthquakes hit their home – twice – and they moved into emergency accommodation. While his family dealt with the aftermath of the earthquake, Mr Duffy lived in the family’s pop top caravan at the

Ashburton Holiday Park - until the big wind storm hit the district. While he slept inside the wind toppled the caravan, making it unliveable. Mrs Duffy arrived the next day to find her new home set up in campground manager John Wood’s caravan. Today they’re in the van while their two teenagers are living in the nearby backpackers’ accommodation. In spite of the tough start to life in the Ashburton District the Duffys are smiling – they both have jobs, teenagers

Emma and Callum are happily settled into a new school and they have finally found a home. They are keeping their fingers crossed that they will only be calling a camping ground home for another two weeks. For holiday park manager Mr Wood the pressure on housing means the full house signs are often up in his camping ground. “At the moment we’re completely full with people who’re building homes, trying to buy homes and waiting to rent homes,” he said.

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A large tsunami generated very close to the coast of New Zealand would arrive before warning sirens could be activated, a new report has found. Scientists are warning that anyone close to the coast who feels a strong earthquake which makes it hard to stand up or a small but long earthquake to get to high ground immediately. The Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management’s Review of Tsunami Hazard in New Zealand, released yesterday, is an update of a report on tsunami hazards done in 2005. It’s meant to reinforce the need for the public to understand and be prepared to respond to the threat of a tsunami. It found that parts of our coast were exposed to a greater tsunami hazard than previously thought, while the hazard in other coastal regions was the same or less. The main areas where tsunamis were a greater risk than previously understood included the coasts of Northland, the north-east and north-west part of the Auckland region and Great Barrier Island, along with the coasts of Northland, the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty the East Cape of the North Island and parts of the Wairarapa coast, Southland, Stewart Island, Fiordland and Westland. - APNZ

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■ LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS

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Ballot papers slow to come in By Sue NewmaN

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The 2013 local body election could go down in history as the election where no one cared. Six days into voting, just 3017 of the 21,334 ballot papers sent to electors have been returned. This represents just 14.14 per cent of papers and is significantly down on the return rate for the 2010 election. At this point in 2010 22.74 per cent of ballot papers had been returned. That slow rate of return is worrying Ashburton Citizens’ Association chair Diane Rawlinson. “This is your once in three years opportunity to de-

cide who will run our district for the next term and it’s important that people tick the boxes and vote,” she said. This election was an exciting one because there would be elections for both the mayoralty and the Ashburton ward of the Ahburton District Council, Ms Rawlinson said. Three candidates are vying to become mayor while 13 are chasing seven urban seats around the council table. There are also nine candidates for the six Ashburton Trust seats. “People need to think about the big decisions that have been made in council during the past three years, and if they agree or

disagree with those decisions, they need to consider those standing for council this year. They need to ask, do they wish to keep those people there, or would they like to see some new faces around the council table.” While younger voters often said they couldn’t be bothered voting, it was important they took the time to vote because the decisions they made at election time were likely to affect their rates into the future, she said. For many rural voters the mayoralty may be their only chance to cast a vote this election as there are no elections in either the eastern or western

wards of the district council. While there is an election for the Ashburton Trust, some rural voters will also be outside the trust boundaries. Voting closes at noon on October 12 but for people returning their ballot papers by mail, these needed to be posted at least two days ahead to ensure they were received on time. Completed papers can be returned to the council office on election day until midday. Voters do not need to vote for the full number of candidates for any issue; a ballot paper is still valid if a voter ticks only the candidates they wish to vote for.

Indian on the menu From age six to 16, everyone had something to learn at the Jen’s Kitchen school holiday programme yesterday, as children gathered to cook some tasty Indian dishes in the Jennian Homes show kitchen. Cooking up some coconut chicken with bok choy yesterday were Jessica Smith, 10, Kara Thorpe, 15, Matt Kennedy, 12, Emily Milner, 10 and Holley Hurst, 16. The classes will run for the rest of the week, but are already booked out for these school holidays.

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A 3-year-old boy whose hand was severed in Golden Bay on Friday is in a fair condition in hospital. St John ambulance southern communications spokesman Bruce Chubb said an ambulance was called to Collingwood, Golden Bay, at 5pm on Friday. There was no information about how the boy’s hand was severed, other than it was a “traumatic injury”. - APNZ

Crash victim dies A 68-year-old woman has died in hospital four days after the car she was travelling left the road and hit fenceposts and trees. Police believe the woman and her 73-year-old husband were returning to Morrinsville from Hamilton on State Highway 26 when the incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon. - APNZ

Trial next March A man charged with the murder of Christchurch woman Michelle Mary Lawrence will stand trial next March. Timothy Joseph Foley, unemployed, faces a charge of killing 41-year-old Ms Lawrence in the suburb of Linwood on June 9, last year. She was rushed to hospital after being found at the property, and was in a critical condition in ICU for three weeks until she died on June 30. Foley, 52, was originally charged with intentionally causing Ms Lawrence grievous bodily harm but that was withdrawn by police and replaced by the murder charge. His murder trial was due to start at the High Court in Christchurch last week. But it was delayed and yesterday Justice Robert Dobson set down a trial to begin on March 10, next year. - APNZ

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■ CANTERBURY QUAKES

Local firefighters’ hard work rewarded By myleS Hume

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South Canterbury area fire manager Paul Henderson (left) awards Ashburton station officer Chris Price with a Canterbury Earthquake Citation ribbon for his work in the Christchurch earthquake of February 22, 2011. photo supplied

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Red and black ribbons pinned on the uniforms of 28 Ashburton firefighters represent a day many local volunteers will never forget. When the magnitude 6.3 earthquake devastated Christchurch city on February 22, 2011, killing 185 people, Ashburton volunteer firefighters dropped tools and rushed north to help out fellow firefighters in the CBD and suburban areas. On Saturday night, 28 of the brigade’s volunteers were awarded with Canterbury Earthquake Citation ribbons by South Canterbury area fire manager Paul Henderson. “It was rewarding to be recognised on Saturday, we did not expect this when we were help-

ing in Christchurch, we just went up there because there were so many people in need,” Ashburton deputy chief fire officer Graeme Baker said. “On the first night I remember we were dispatched to the PGC building as back-up if anything happened . . . we also went round other areas, pulling down chimneys and doing other work.” Along with the fire service, the ribbon is awarded to police, St John ambulance staff and the New Zealand Defence Force. It is a red and black ribbon to be worn with uniforms to signify the heroic work of emergency services to assist people who were in dire need. Other volunteer fire brigades across Mid Canterbury have already received their ribbons.

The trial of former Napier City councillor Peter Beckett for murder is expected to begin next year. Peter Beckett, 56, is accused of killing his Canadian wife, school teacher Laura Letts-Beckett, 50, after she drowned on a fishing trip in 2010. He is also charged with plotting to kill witnesses. The trial will be held in Kamloops, British Columbia. Police initially treated the death as drowning caused by the victim not wearing a lifejacket and unable to swim but a year later it became a murder investigation and Beckett was arrested for first-degree murder. - APNZ

Served with summons Kim Dotcom has been served with a summons requiring him to give evidence in Auckland District Court about his donation to John Banks’ 2011 election campaign. Mr Banks is facing a private prosecution by retired accountant Graham McCready, who alleges Mr Banks knowingly received donations from Mr Dotcom and SkyCity and recorded them as anonymous. Mr Banks has pleaded not guilty to filing a false election return. Mr McCready said Mr Dotcom was served with a summons at 1pm yesterday to give evidence in court next month. Mr Dotcom’s security manager Wayne Tempero, his lawyer Greg Towers, and SkyCity chief executive Nigel Morrison have also been served with summons. - APNZ

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■ ALCOHOL POLICY

Draft policy on sale of alcohol By Sue NewmaN

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It’s taken several meetings and one workshop but the nuts and bolts of the new rules around the sale of alcohol in the Ashburton District have been pulled together into a draft policy. The district’s draft local alcohol policy (LAP) will be adopted by the Ashburton District

■ SCHOOL MERGER

Council on Thursday and will then be out for public comment and submissions. Unlike many local authorites where the policy was formulated by council staff, in Ashburton the LAP has been developed by a working party representing a wide range of groups and organisations involved in, or affected by, the liquor industry

including police, licensee representatives, the medical officer of health and district councillors. One workshop was held at which a range of issues were raised and debated and the working party has met over several months to debate and work through a range of issues around opening hours for bars and off-licences.

A telephone survey of residents was carried out to gauge public attitudes towards changes in the rules around licensing in the district. Overall public comment indicated limited support for the increased supply of alcohol to the community. A youth survey was also carried out.

The draft document will be available for public comment from October 7 until November 8. Submissions will be heard on November 25 and on December 18 the provisional LAP will be notified. The earliest date the district’s LAP can take effect is January 17.

■ FIRE RISK

Community fights to save school By Kurt Bayer The “unlawful” decision to merge a Christchurch school will see 70 per cent of its pupils “scatter” to other city schools, a court heard yesterday. Phillipstown School has launched a High Court legal battle against Education Minister Hekia Parata’s decision to close it and merge with nearby Woolston School to create a 465-child super-school next January. The merger came as part of the Government’s $1 billion shake-up of post-quake Christchurch schools. The ministry said the school suffered quake damage and it made sense to merge its small roll of 163 with another small roll. But the decision caused mass upset with the decile 1 school’s pupils, teachers, and the community. The school launched a bid for a judicial review at the High Court in Christchurch yesterday, with around 50 parents, children, and community leaders packing into the public gallery on the first day of school holidays. The school has employed counsel Mai Chen, who last year successfully got a High Court judge to overturn the Government’s decision to close Salisbury School, which was deemed unlawful. Yesterday morning, she argued that it was not a closure decision, but a merger decision, and one that Ms Parata failed to meet the pre-conditions under the Education Act 1989. The minister also made the flawed decision in the “extraordinary and unprecedented context” created by the earthquakes, Ms Chen said. - APNZ

Principal rural fire officer Don Geddes is urging rural Mid Canterbury residents to burn off fallen trees, like this property owner on State Highway 1 north of Ashburton, before the warm summer months kick in. Photo tetsuro MitoMo 300913-tM-057

Residents urged to burn off fallen trees By myleS Hume

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Rural Mid Canterbury residents are being urged to immediately burn off fallen trees from this month’s storm before warm weather and wild winds pose a major fire risk later this year. Principal rural fire office Don Geddes yesterday encouraged property owners to burn off vegetation now “while the fire risk was still low” and before summer fire restrictions were imposed. Plumes of smoke have already started rising above Mid Canterbury as famers burn off huge piles of trees blown over

in the September 10 storm that caused widespread damage across Mid Canterbury. “From now on the fire risk is going to be climbing so the sooner it is done, the better,” Mr Geddes said. In Mid Canterbury, fire restrictions can either be imposed by Mr Geddes on behalf of the Ashburton District Council or the Department of Conservation (DOC). They could come in as early as mid-December. When fire restrictions are in place, property owners must apply for a permit, and conditions can be imposed to ensure the fire does not pose a fire risk. “We could be looking to pri-

oritise urgent jobs and we could even put a limit on the number of permits and that could restrict people and take time, so it is in everybody’s interest to get it done.” Currently fire restrictions are not in place, but Mr Geddes said that meant the onus was on the property owners to ensure burn-offs were conducted safely. “Things like fire breaks, supervision, awareness of the weather forecast and wind strengths, and suppression reserves on hand to make sure you can do something if it gets out of control, are all needed,” he said.

Mr Geddes said it was vital remains of burn-offs were buried even when the fire appeared out, as high winds can carry embers that are weeks old and spark fires in dry parts of the district. An Environment Canterbury spokesperson said winter fire bans had ended in Ashburton, but only property owners on land classified as rural were allowed to burn off vegetation. Fires should not impact on sensitive nearby areas such as schools, hospitals and residential areas, among others, and if it was located within one kilometer of DOC land a consent must be approved, she said.

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■ LIVING ROUGH

Homeless in Aotearoa A severe housing shortage has left thousands of Kiwi families without adequate accommodation, redefining the definition of modern-day homelessness. As countless low income people cram into cabins and caravans, others are sleeping in cars or living rough on the street. There are even fears the overheated property market could see us headed towards a US-style “trailer park’’ nation. Cassandra Mason reports.

he country’s housing crisis is affecting thousands of low income New Zealanders. But unlike the homeless “streeties’’ sleeping rough in city doorways, many victims of this shortage often go unnoticed. In New Zealand, homelessness is now defined as living situations where people with “no other options’’ to get safe and secure housing are either without shelter, in temporary accommodation, sharing accommodation with a household, or living in uninhabitable housing. New research from the University of Otago found about 34,000 Kiwis weren’t able to access housing in 2006. That’s one in every 120 Kiwis without somewhere to live - which broadens the definition of homelessness and suggests the problem might be getting worse. The research, done from the latest available Census and emergency housing data, is the first of its kind here and casts light on a population that - up until now - has stayed well off the radar. Few statistics are available on our “severely housing deprived’’ population, but the study found many of these 34,000 were crowding in with family or friends, staying in boarding houses, camping grounds, emergency accommodation, in cars, or on the street. Otago University researcher Dr Kate Amore says the homeless are often excluded from poverty and unemployment statistics, and not registered on social housing waiting lists. “They are extremely disadvantaged, and it’s great that we now have a way to produce robust numbers about the size of the problem and who’s affected.’’ The study included everyone who couldn’t access minimally adequate housing, even for rent. It’s not possible to forecast what the 2013 Census data will show, but the Christchurch earthquakes and global financial crisis are likely to have made things worse, Dr Amore says. Community agencies have reported a great increase in demand over the last five years. Perhaps the most surprising aspect about our homeless population is how young many are, she says. A quarter of the population

was under 15 and another quarter between 15-24. That’s half the country’s entire homeless population aged under 25. About a third of homeless adults were working, but still could not get a house for themselves or their family. Many families were forced to share crowded housing arrangements to cut costs. Severely crowded housing is defined by a “two-bedroom deficit’’, meaning people are often sleeping in living areas and garages, Dr Amore says. Overcrowding has serious health implications, particularly in terms of infectious diseases like rheumatic fever. Children are often worst affected. The stereotype of the homeless person living on the street is beginning to change, Dr Amore says. “It’s definitely different to the picture of homelessness that we usually have.’’

Affordable homes One of the biggest hurdles we face is a shortage of quality housing that low income families can afford to live in, Dr Amore warns.

She also believes there’s been too much focus on helping firsthome buyers, rather than addressing the needs of New Zealand’s homeless. “[First-home buyers] are really important, but we’ve kind of ignored this side of the issue _ everyone who can’t access a house at all. “The population is going to continue to grow so if the number of houses stays the same, the maths is pretty simple.’’ As of June this year, there were 3811 applicants on Housing New Zealand waiting lists - 357 of whom were considered homeless. Earlier last month delegates at a Public Health Association Conference were told thousands of New Zealanders who can’t afford rental housing were being forced to live in camping grounds. In Christchurch, emergency housing and shelters are struggling to cope with record high numbers of homeless women and children. The Christchurch City Mission and YWCA say they are inundated with women and kids desperately seeking emergency

housing, the Christchurch Star reported. Before the earthquakes the YWCA did not have a waiting list, but now it’s turning people away as wait lists reach 50 women - not including their children. And it’s not just the big cities struggling to house vulnerable residents. Wairarapa cabin provider Just Cabins estimates at least 100 local families are living in cabins or caravans - mostly parked in backyards, the Wairarapa Times-Age reported. One Masterton beneficiary in her 30s has found herself living in a cabin in a friend’s backyard. She pays $70 to rent the boxlike lodgings - powered by a cord connected to her friend’s home - and $120 to her friend for power and food. The woman has no cooking facilities and no toilet or plumbing.

Living rough Homeless people crammed into undesirable living conditions are still sheltered from the challenges faced by those sleeping on the streets. Violence against homeless people took centre stage in re-

cent months with two rough sleepers killed in Auckland’s CBD. Homeless man Steven Harris was stabbed to death in Myers Park on September 4 and Edwin Linder, 42, who died on August 3 after being savagely beaten in Mills Lane. “He lived on the street by his own choice,’’ Mr Linder’s father, Rex, told the New Zealand Herald days after his son’s death. “He wasn’t really homeless, it’s just the way he wanted to live. “I know living on the street was Edwin’s choice but he was still entitled to live in safety and peace. No one else had a right to interfere with him.’’ City Mission homeless community team leader Wilf Holt says about 120 homeless people are sleeping rough on Auckland streets. One in five are women. How they end up on the street can be a complex journey, Mr Holt says. “Obviously drugs and alcohol play a role, as does mental health. Somebody might not have a ... diagnosis in terms of schizophrenia or manic depression but are just struggling to deal with redundancy or separation from a partner. - APNZ

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Youth loses licence for burnout A 20-year-old boy racer will by wearing the rubber off his shoes rather than burning it off his tyres for the next six months. Police prosecutor sergeant Mike Wingfield told the Ashburton District Court yesterday that Nathan Peter Neil Chesmar, an apprentice mechanic of Tinwald, was at a popular burnout zone on Singletree Road on September 8. During a wheel spinning manoeuvre Chesmar lost control of his vehicle and drove through a fence. He told police he had forgotten how powerful his ute was. Yesterday in front of Judge Joanna Maze, he pleaded guilty to charges of sustained loss of traction and careless use of a motor vehicle. Lawyer Michelle Barrell said Chesmar was “somewhat astounded” at the amount of reparation sought. “The victim was somewhat astounded at his behaviour,” Judge Maze countered.

“The act that you chose to perform was nothing more than showing off,” she said before ordering Chesmar to make good the $190 reparations within 28 days. He was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $400 and pay court costs of $130.

*** A man charged with threatening a caravan park manager claimed he didn’t know it was against the law. But Judge Joanna Maze called his bluff in the Ashburton District Court yesterday. On July 24, Charanjit Singh, 31, of Ashburton, threatened to smash the manager in the face, when he requested Singh pay his rent. He followed up by saying he knew the victim was alone in the park, and would be back. Singh told police he was unaware it was an offence to threaten violence, because he had not grown up in New Zea-

land. However, it was disclosed he had been charged with threatening to kill in 2011, and another threatening charge in April this year. “That’s my past,” Singh told Judge Maze. “Well yesterday is everyone’s past,” she responded, pointing out it was his second conviction within a short space of time. “I do not accept your explanation that you didn’t know it against the law,” she said. Despite Singh’s request for the matter to be dealt with by way of a fine, he was sentenced to 40 hours of community work, as he already had $4000 worth of outstanding fines.

*** Jeffry Andrew Knudsen, 48, a beneficiary of Ashburton has been down on his luck recently, but yesterday he may have had a break. Knudsen was to have been sentenced on charges of

Abused officer A sole police officer found Adrian John Ward, 51, of Ashburton, asleep on the back seat of his vehicle – which had run off the road and down a bank in the Carew area. When spoken to, an intoxicated Ward kicked the torch out of the officer’s hand, before scrambling around in the dark vehicle, saying he was looking for his gun to kill the officer. He emerged with a plastic fence standard, which he held as if it were a rifle, all the while abusing the officer and spitting at him. Pepper spray was eventually used to subdue and arrest him, but once at the police station Ward refused to supply a blood sample. Yesterday he pleaded guilty to resisting police and refusing to give blood for alcohol analysis, he was convicted and remanded on bail for sentencing on October 29.

breaching the conditions of an intensive supervision sentence – by failing to complete an inpatient treatment programme, and breaches of a community work sentence. Probation Services have also made applications to cancel both sentences. The court was told Knudsen, who has recently had a heart attack, had been unable to find a suitable address to serve the recommended home detention sentence, because the court had sold his home as part of a matrimonial property settlement. This left the court with limited sentencing options. But unbeknown to his lawyer Roz Burnside, Knudsen had incurred another breach charge, for allegedly threatening to kill a probation officer. Ms Burnside said she had no disclosure on the matter, and sentencing was adjoined until October 29 – which might give Knudsen time to find a house suitable for a home detention sentence. He was remanded at large without plea on the new charge.

Firebug jailed An elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson. Colin Geoffrey Hayball, 72, was found guilty after an arson trial at the High Court in Nelson last month. Hayball, who lives in the Tutaki valley near Murchison, was yesterday jailed for seven years, six months. Police have praised the Waimea Rural Fire Force and local landowners for their help in bringing a successful prosecution against him. “This individual’s actions put the lives of the firefighters at risk and placed them under enormous pressure,” Detective Senior Sergeant Wayne McCoy said.

EBA of 493mcg brings $350 fine The following people appeared before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court yesterday. Driving matters: Justine Mary Tull, 23, of Tinwald; pleaded guilty to driving with an excess breath alcohol level of 493 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath (EBA 493mcg/l). She was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $350 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

*** Ace Marc Ucol, 33, of Allenton; pleaded guilty to drink

driving with an excess blood alcohol level of 98 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood – he was convicted, disqualified from driving for six months, fined $300 and ordered to pay medical and analyst fees totalling $168.

*** Sean Rewiti Grey, 21, of Ashburton, borrowed his mother’s car to go to the gym – the problem was she didn’t know and he was disqualified from driving. He was stopped and charged by police, and dressed down by his mother – yesterday Judge

Maze suggested he should ride a bike to the gym, before handing down a sentence of 40 hours of community work, and disqualifying him for a further six months, starting on October 14.

*** Jade Kolina Teiria Heke, 22, a meat worker of Hampstead, pleaded guilty to her third count of driving while disqualified. The court was told Heke drove to work because her usual ride failed to show up. Ironically, her work place was closed due to wind damage aand she

was sent home. On the way she was pulled over by police. She was convicted, disqualified for 12 months from May 27, when her current period of disqualification ends, and sentenced to 80 hours of community work.

of Allenton, broke a window while intoxicated – he was convicted and remanded at large to enable a restorative justice conference to take place. He will be back in court for sentencing on December 9. Laken Mark Proctor, 18, a painter of Ashburton, was convicted and discharged for breaching a community work sentence. Glen Thomas Crean, 23, of Allenton, pleaded guilty to breaching a community work sentence. He was convicted and fined $300. Bryce Jon Murphy, 23, of Dunedin, was convicted and discharged for breaching a community work sentence. An application to cancel the sentence was granted, in lieu of a $600 fine. A warrant was issued for the arrest of James Robert McLay.

The number of young people appearing before the courts has dropped to a 20-year low, but nine people under the age of 16 were sentenced in relation to homicides in the past year. Figures released by the Ministry of Justice reveal that in the 2012-13 year, 906 young people were sentenced in the Youth Court - 69 receiving adult sentences and the rest supervision, education or rehabilitation programmes, or fined. In 2011-12, 999 young people were sentenced in the Youth Court, compared with 1152 in 2010-11. The numbers are the lowest in the 20 years starting in 1992-93. - APNZ

*** James Sione Falanisi, 19, a labourer of Allenton, pleaded guilty to disqualified driving – he was convicted and disqualified for six months from January 5, when his current period of disqualification ends, fined $300 and ordered to pay court costs of $130.

■ OTHER MATTERS Junior Hawi Ripia has until the end of the month to engage with probation services, or risk a custodial sentence. Ripia appeared on two charges of failing to meet bail conditions, and one of breaching supervision. He is due back in court on October 29. Te Aroha Parata failed to turn up to a court appearance last month, and an arrest warrant was issued. On Sunday she added two new charges to her list – resisting arrest and escaping custody when police executed it. After spending the night in custody she appeared yesterday, offering no plea. She will be back in court on October 14 face the new charges, along with those of driving while forbidden, and taking a vehicle without permission. During this time Parata will be subject to a 7pm to 5am curfew. Akuila Veamatahau, 18, unemployed

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Swim lessons money well spent By Sue NewmaN

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Southland might be heralding its support of learn to swim classes for children as a national first, but Ashburton has beaten them to the draw by several years, Ashburton Trust chair Alister Lilley says. The southern region is claiming to be the only one in New Zealand where every primary school aged child receives free swimming lessons from a professional coach, but a similar

project has been under way in Ashburton for at least three years, Mr Lilley said. The trust has funded a learn to swim programme for all primary and intermediate aged children in the Ashburton District for a numer of years. Initially the funding was generated through the trust’s trading arm and was allocated on a percentage basis (per child) to each individual school. For the past two years funds have been generated through the gaming machine funds and

allocated directly to the Ashburton Community Pool to administer and allocate on a per school basis. In 2011 the trust granted the learn to swim programme $29,600 and in 2012, $25,000. An application for the current year’s funding will be considered by the trust at its November meeting. Like Southland, the Ashburton programme involved professional swimming lessons. For the trust, supporting learn to swim programmes was

a way of investing in the future, Mr Lilley said. “It’s important kids learn to swim, particularly now when we have so many opportunities around water with Lake Hood and a new pool under way.” For the trust, putting money into youth was considered to be one of its most important investments, he said. “This is really about doing things the Ashburton way, supporting our community, with just getting on and doing what we need to do.”

■ TRAIN CRASH

KiwiRail rules out barrier

AB supporter hit An All Blacks supporter in Buenos Aires has a fractured jaw after being “king hit” with a motorbike helmet near the team’s hotel. Mike Greig, a New Zealander living in the United States, was walking with a friend at lunchtime on the day of the Rugby Championship test against Argentina at La Plata when two men on a motorbike attacked them. “A motorbike rode up and the driver king hit me across the side of the head with a helmet,” he said. “My buddy was attacked by the driver’s colleague.”

Greens candidate The Green Party has announced David Moorhouse as its candidate for the Christchurch East byelection. Mr Moorhouse, who was a candidate for Christchurch Central in 2011, is a software developer in community healthcare. Greens co-leader Metiria Turei said Mr Moorhouse and the party would be campaigning for a “Green rebuild of Christchurch”. Mr Moorhouse also promised to help residents work through problems with the Earthquake Commission. Labour have selected Poto Williams as their candidate in the by-election.

Power pole death A 22-year-old Kohukohu man, who died when he climbed a power pole to an 11,000-volt transformer near Motukaraka on September 22, has been named as Darwin James Joyce. His girlfriend suffered burns, while power was lost by 32 North Hokianga households. The supply was restored to the last of them late on Tuesday last week. Emergency services responded to what they initially believed was a car crash on West Coast Road just west of Kohukohu. It wasn’t until they arrived that they learned that a young man had climbed a power pole and been electrocuted. It is understood Mr Joyce had been arguing with his girlfriend. He reportedly stopped the car and climbed a double power pole with an 11,000-volt transformer on a raised platform. His girlfriend was also injured when she tried to pull him down.

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KiwiRail has ruled out installing a barrier on a rail level crossing near Auckland where a woman and three girls were injured after their car collided with a train yesterday. The incident occurred on Taupaki Road, between Waitakere Road and Amreins Road, near Waitakere Village, shortly after 10am. The woman was the driver of the car and the girls were passengers. A KiwiRail spokeswoman said it was unlikely the Taupaki Road crossing would receive a barrier arm due to its low level of train traffic. Two trains passed over the crossing during the day and two at night, and the road approach was straight, she said. An Auckland District Health Board spokesman said the woman, aged in her mid-40s, was in a stable condition at Auckland City Hospital. Her 7-year-old daughter, also in a stable condition, was admitted to Starship Hospital. Their conditions were downgraded after earlier reports listed them as being seriously injured. The other two girls in the car were not admitted. KiwiRail confirmed the train was one of its freight trains, travelling northbound from Auckland to Whangarei. The train driver was not injured. There is no barrier at that level crossing, however, lights were flashing and bells were ringing at the time of the collision, the KiwiRail spokeswoman said. The Waitemata police serious crash unit is investigating the incident. - APNZ

In brief

Smoking ban in cars Calls for a smoking ban in cars have been reignited by new research showing nearly a quarter of Kiwi youngsters are being exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles. The Otago University research, led by department of public health professor Richard Edwards, found 23 per cent of 14 and 15-year-olds were affected by second-hand smoke in vehicles during a given week. According to the research, which used annual surveys from 2006 and 2012, more than half of those affected said they were subject to second-hand smoke in vehicles at least three times during the survey week.

Referendum this year

Holiday programme handiwork Darren Stubberfield helped eight-year-old Connor McComish put the finishing touches on a wooden sign for his room that he shaped, hand-filed and decorated at the St John’s school holiday programme yesterday. The programme will continue this morning with plenty of crafts and activities on offer, ranging from hand making woollen pompoms to learning some traditional haka. Photo Gabrielle Stuart 300913-GS-009

Prime Minister John Key has confirmed the Citizens Initiated Referendum over asset sales will take place in late November and early December this year. Mr Key said the referendum would take by postal ballot, opening on November 22 and closing on December 13. The referendum would cost $9m, he said. - APNZ

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■ AMERICA’S CUP

Kiwis welcomed They came in their hundreds, rising as early as 2am to welcome back the heroes of Emirates Team New Zealand. Humbled by the size of the crowd that congregated at Auckland airport before 5.30am yesterday, skipper Dean Barker said the pain of defeat was still “very raw”. But he and grinder Rob Waddell made sure every autograph was signed, every fan got a photo before leaving to reflect on what might have been. “It’s so humbling and it means so much to everyone to have that sort of support,” said Barker, stoic and dignified as he was throughout his time in San Francisco. “We would just dearly love to be coming back with the America’s Cup, but unfortunately we couldn’t get there.” Draped in New Zealand flags, waving red socks, banners and welcome home signs, the crowd gave loud cheers as team members and their families came home after almost five months

challenging for sailing’s greatest prize. Seven-year-old Harry Wurr got out of bed at 3.30am to make sure he had a front row spot. He and mother Nicky watched every race in the final exhilarating, exasperating week of the regatta from Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront. Harry said he wanted to tell Barker he was proud whatever the result. “I said, ‘Thanks for trying to get the America’s Cup for us’, and he said, ‘Thanks for coming here to see us’.” Mrs Wurr said it was “awesome” so many people had come to show their support. “I hope they all realise how much everybody loves them,” she said. A bus from Waikato carried supporters holding a huge banner that read, “Emirates Team New Zealand you are our heroes”. Jacqui Miller vowed not to wash her hand again after shaking Barker’s hand. - APNZ

■ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Wet weather on radar Rainy weather dampening the start of the school holidays could be gone by the middle of the week for most areas, forecasters predict. MetService said an area of low pressure over the North Island, which could bring some thunderstorms, was likely to be clear by Wednesday, making way for dry, fine conditions and warmer temperatures. Meteorologist John Law said temperatures were forecast to climb into the high teens and low twenties by the middle of the week. “High pressure builds across the North Island for Tuesday, bringing fine weather for much

of the country.” Despite this, some unlucky South Islanders would still be caught up in dreary conditions. “Although there is some fine, warm weather in store for the east of the South Island, there will be some very wet weather pushing into the west - so it is worth keeping an eye on the forecasts and warnings through the week.” Heavy rainfall was expected in Westland and Buller for the second half of the week. Canterbury and Otago would also see wet weather, with patchy downfalls and warmer temperatures forecast in the two regions. - APNZ

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proved massive hit, as the children learnt to care for her feet, brush her down and even got the chance to go for a ride. Olivia has been riding since she was two, and said that between brushing, feeding and watering, taking care of a pony was plenty of work.

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“The most important thing is picking up her poo and checking her minerals. I have to work hard every day.” But it isn’t all hard work for the pair, who share a love of apples and carrots and teamed up to give the children a cantering demonstration yesterday.

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Roof over your head Michelle Nelson CHIEF REPORTER

he homeless may not be sleeping rough in Mid Canterbury, but it is an issue faced by an increasing number of people. The social aftershocks of earthquakes in Christchurch and more recently Seddon have rippled across the country, but in nearby communities – such as Ashburton - the demand for housing is reaching crisis point. Rentals are scarce and expensive, and new rules around employment and bank loans are putting pressure on those looking to buy homes. Banks are wary of lending to anyone within the 90-day employment trial period, and the recently introduced 20 per cent deposit required to purchase a home has compounded the problems faced by potential home buyers. Add to that cashed up buyers finally able to say goodbye to Christchurch and the crisis deepens. In today’s paper a couple from Seddon talk about the issues they have had finding housing – they are living in a pop-top caravan, while their children are sleeping in adjacent backbackers’ accommodation at a local caravan park. The fact that last month’s windstorm wrecked the caravan only added to the family’s woes. These people are not alone; the district’s camping grounds are full of longterm residents unable to find suitable accommodation; waiting to for new homes to be built, looking to buy or searching for rental properties. Others have been forced to move in with family, or camp in garages without the basics of running water and bathrooms. In overcrowded houses tensions frequently mount – it’s a far from ideal situation. Among the younger generation couch surfing is a common practice – bunking down in friends’ living rooms for a few days at a time, before moving on to another place. There’s no one solution, and there won’t be a quick fix to the dilemma, in fact in our district it will probably get worse before it gets better. The demand for workers, spurred by a fast growing local economy will continue to attract people into Mid Canterbury – continually outstripping available housing.

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asn’t the America’s Cup an emotional roller-coaster. We had the cup so close, we could almost feel the silverware but full marks to Oracle Team USA. Against all the odds they mounted the biggest comeback since Lazarus. Someone told me once that you learn more about a people in defeat than in victory. So it wasn’t long before the sniping started against both Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle. Some of it felt like what we hear about dairy farming. Before the cup was lost, it was the wealth of Oracle’s Larry Ellison that saw some people thumbing the proverbial at him. We were apparently sticking it to the billionaire so convincingly it sounded like “na na na na” from school. Forget that there are plenty of Kiwis on his payroll and that his boat was built right here in New Zealand. Then, as fortunes began to turn following that near capsize, it was his billions that were robbing us of “our cup”. Some chucked in the word choke directed at our own team and you could see from the faces of the gaggle of New Zealand TV reporters up there that things weren’t going to script. When Oracle won its 11th race on the water some of the congratulations seemed less than sporting. Okay I was rooting for New Zealand but it boils down to this; the better boat and the better team won. Isn’t that life/sport? A lot of this reminds me of

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CONTACTS News tips Call 03 307-7957 reporters@theguardian.co.nz The New Zealand dairy industry’s farm manager of the year Richard Pearse and his partner Susan Geddes, of Hinds, are among dairy farmers who have bought home their own silverware for top performances.

the dairy industry when we report hard won success. Last week, the industry’s 2012-13 dairy results fortnight kicked off with Synlait and Fonterra respectively confirming milk price payouts of $5.89 and $5.84 per kilogram of milksolids (kg/MS). Westland and Tatua follow this week while suppliers of Open Country Dairy have already been paid under its unique system. Of course the payout for last season wasn’t the thing that got tongues wagging. What did was the record forecast for the 2013-14 season that made us know what Larry Ellison feels like, despite us being nowhere in his league. Fonterra lifted its milk price forecast 50 cents to $8.30 kg/MS with an estimated dividend of 32c a share. If the stars all align we could be looking at a cash payout this time next year of $8.62 kg/MS.

Yet the last time we were talking records in dairy it was 2008-09 and just before the global financial crisis hit. That season the taste of a record payout turned to ashes in our mouths. A more recent example of not counting chickens was that shattering comeback by Oracle Team USA. As Federated Farmers Otago dairy chairman Stephen Crawford told the Otago Daily Times, it is ‘’not in the bank yet’’. Predictably some started speculating about how much retail milk will increase by. Yet as Stephen pointed out, a record payout if it comes, works out to be about 71 cents per litre of milk and we have the tough job of producing it. For farmers, my advice is to run your farm budgets on last season’s payout. If you do, it will safeguard you from shocks but if things do come in as ex-

pected, it will deliver the means to build resilience into our balance sheets and to invest in environmental works on-farm. What a chance we have to take a huge step forward as we know a great season is often followed by a less great one. That of course assumes things run to plan and we know from recent experience that things don’t always do. Given our industry that is chock full of winners it would be nice to see our media gave credit where credit is due. We dairy farmers may send product out to the world on much larger boats than what was raced off San Francisco, but in the global dairy cup on our white ocean called milk means we win for New Zealand every day of the year.

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■ PAKISTAN

In brief Prisoner hospitalised The husband of an imprisoned member of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot says she has been moved to a prison hospital on the seventh day of a hunger strike. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova began the hunger strike on September 23 to protest what she described as inhumane working conditions and threats to her life at a women’s penal colony. Her husband, Pyotr Verzilov, said she was hospitalised on Sunday. He described this as a positive step. Tolokonnikova’s lawyers have been barred from speaking to or visiting her since Thursday, heightening concerns about her condition. - APNZ

Arrest over attack Kenya’s interior minister says that another arrest has been made in connection with the deadly Westgate mall attack, which left 67 people dead in a four-day siege. Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku said the arrest was made yesterday, but he refused to give any further details. Kenyan officials have arrested 12 people in connection with the attack, but three have been freed. Lenko declined to say if any of those arrested had been in the mall during the attack. - AAP A Pakistani man carrying a child rushes away from the site of a blast shortly after a car exploded in Peshawar, Pakistan. ap photo

Bombing death toll rises to 42 The death toll from a car bomb attack in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar has risen to 42. The bombing yesterday, which caused carnage in a busy market area, was the third deadly strike in a week to hit the city, the gateway to tribal regions that are a stronghold of militants linked to the Taliban and al Qaeda. “The death toll in the attack rose to 42 after three more people died in the hospital overnight,” a senior official at Pesha-

war’s Lady Reading Hospital, Dr Arshad Javaid, said yesterday. He said 64 injured people were still under treatment at the hospital and seven of them were in critical condition. The top local administration official, Sahebzada Muhammad Anis, confirmed the new toll. The dead also included eight women and six children aged five to nine. The bomb went off near a police station but officials said it did not appear to have been the target.

“It looks like the market was the target,” said bomb disposal chief Shafqat Malik. He said a car parked by the roadside had apparently been converted into a remote-controlled bomb. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, strongly condemned the blast. “Those involved in the killing of innocent people are devoid of humanity and all religions,” he said in comments released by his office.

The blast caused major destruction, toppling a two-storey building and gutting several shops, an AFP reporter at the scene saw. Thick grey clouds engulfed the entire area after several shops caught fire. At least 50 shops were either damaged or completely destroyed. Last week a twin-suicide attack at a Peshawar church killed 82 people, triggering nationwide protests by the Christian community. - AFP

■ BRITAIN

Tourists dive into River Thames after fire Thirty people have been rescued from an amphibious tourist vessel that caught fire on the River Thames in London, forcing the terrified passengers to dive into the water to escape the flames. Around 15 passengers, including children as young as six, were helped by passing tourist boats near the Houses of Parliament, the London Fire Brigade said yesterday. “They are shaken up, but not injured,” a spokesman said. A woman and a child were taken to hospital after inhaling smoke, as well as a man with a minor head injury. The London Duck Tours amphibious vessel was badly dam-

aged by the fire. London Fire Brigade group manager Neil Withers said: “A number of people jumped into the water but they were soon rescued, and fortunately at this stage it doesn’t look like anyone’s been seriously injured.” An operating licence for similar amphibious vehicles in Liverpool, northwest England, was revoked last month after two vessels sank in the city’s Albert Dock while carrying tourists. Most of those on board were visitors to the UK, with many from Holland and others believed to have come from Sweden and Brazil. - AFP/PA

Air strike kills 16 An air strike on a high school has killed 16 people, most of them students and teachers, in a rebel-held city in northern Syria, a monitoring group says. “The Syrian air force bombed a technical high school in the city of Raqa, killing 16 people, among them 10 students aged under 18, and wounding many others, some critically,” said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights yesterday, updating an earlier toll. The Britain-based group posted video footage showing mangled bodies, one lying under schoolbooks. Its authenticity could not immediately be verified. - AFP

Boat sinks in typhoon More than 70 people are missing after three Chinese boats sank in a powerful typhoon in the South China Sea, state media say, as Vietnam undertook mass evacuations. So far 74 people have been confirmed missing as “three fishing boats have sunk since Sunday afternoon”, China’s official Xinhua news agency reported yesterday. They were caught in rough waters whipped up by Typhoon Wutip. The boats - which were together carrying 88 fishermen - sank after they attempted to navigate gales near the Paracel Islands, about 330 kilometres from China’s southern coast. Altogether five boats carrying 171 people were caught in the stormy seas. - AFP

Kermadec quake

Rescue services extinguish flames on a London Duck Tours boat after it caught on fire near to the houses of Parliament in central London yesterday. ap photo

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has struck the remote, uninhabited Kermadec Islands, but there is little chance of a Pacific-wide tsunami, officials say. The temblor, which hit yesterday at a depth of 34 kilometres at the New Zealandadministered volcanic island group, was some 870 kilometres from the nearest major city Whangarei, in New Zealand, according to the US Geological Survey. - AFP

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■ WIRELESS POWER

Samsung invests in Kiwi power By Pattrick Smellie Global telecommunications giant Samsung of Korea has taken a stake in Kiwi wireless power system innovator PowerbyProxi, investing $4 million in a deal to start licensing the firm’s consumer electronics and home appliance wireless power technology. The strategic partnership is a huge win for PowerbyProxi, a spin-out company from University of Auckland’s School of Engineering, based in the city’s Freeman’s Bay. It is not only the first investment in New Zealand technology by Samsung, the global mobile technology market leader from Korea that is knocking Apple off its perch for the smartest smartphones, but also its first in investment in wireless power technology, an area of enormous commercial promise. “This brings the total value of the company’s Series C financing to over US$9 million following an announcement earlier this year that PowerbyProxi

had raised $5 million from TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) and existing investor, Movac,” said PowerbyProxi chief executive and chairman Greg Cross. PowerbyProxi owns a suite of 126 patents, which Samsung says makes the Auckland company a global leader in wireless technology. Its credibility has been boosted in global discussions by the university’s worldwide reputation for leadership in wireless technology. The investment vehicle for new $4 million injection is Samsung Ventures Investment Corp, which will be represented on the PowerbyProxi board by Michael Pachos, senior investment manager at Samsung Ventures America. “Receiving this investment from the world’s leading consumer electronics brand is a clear endorsement of our wireless power IP portfolio,” said Cross. “Samsung’s shareholding reinforces our leading position in wireless power transfer and will help us both serve our customers better.”

Unlike other wireless power companies, PowerbyProxi’s business is focused on two consumer electronics and industrial applications, Cross said. “The investment from SVIC is a strategic complement to PowerbyProxi’s relationship with TE Connectivity, one of the largest and most influential companies in the industrial connector markets,” said Pachos in a statement. “PowerbyProxi is a technology leader and has built a significant business in the wireless power transfer space. The company has demonstrated both a technical and business vision in driving the adoption of wireless power transfer and we look forward to contributing to its progress.” The company says its products allow the wireless and efficient transfer of electricity in consumer electronic and industrial products, “in the most difficult places,” ranging from a miniaturised receiver inside a AA battery or vital components The basis of PowerbyProxi’s high voltage in a wind turbine. - (BusinessDesk) solution.

■ BUSINESS OPTIMISM

Compiled by

Westpac’s Michael Gordon

sentiment is nationwide but led by the main centres. “In Auckland, our quarterly composite measure of business sentiment has lifted to its highest level in 18 years,” said ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie. “But Canterbury is higher still, with Wellington in third place. “This regional depth gives us faith that New Zealand’s expansion is not a one-trick pony.” When combined with the results of the bank’s consumer confidence survey, it pointed to a pick-up in the rate of economic growth to not far off 4 per cent by early next year, Bagrie said, although “that’s a stretch”. Construction intentions, both residential and commercial, eased in September but remain high at a net 47 per cent and a net 35 per cent positive respectively.

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Bagrie expects construction activity to rise from 8 per cent of gross domestic product last year to 11.5 per cent by 2017 but warns that the economy cannot handle a construction boom and a consumption boom at the same time. “Something has to give,” he said. “It’s simply too big a job for the country to be able to carry on with business as usual elsewhere. New Zealand may simply not have the capacity on the supply side to keep up, which would see the inflation genie emerge from the bottle.” The Reserve Bank is known to be keeping a particularly wary eye on construction cost inflation. The ANZ survey found a net 55 per cent of construction firm respondents intending to lift their prices over the next three months - the highest level since December 1992. Yesterday’s building consent data showed a small increase in residential consents issued in August, which would not assuage Reserve Bank concerns over the ability of supply side capacity to step up, Bagrie said. “Canterbury issuance continues to be underpinned by the rebuild, but with Auckland’s annual consent issuance still well below historical averages, net immigration on the up, and a 30,000-plus housing shortage, there is a long - NZH way to go,” he said.

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NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

Source: NZX

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Firms happiest in 14 years Businesses are the most cheerful they have been since 1999, a good sign for growth and employment but a potential harbinger of higher inflation and interest rates. ANZ’s monthly business outlook survey found 56 per cent of respondents expected the general business situation to improve in the next 12 months while only 2 per cent expected it to get worse. The net 54 per cent optimistic, up from a net 48 per cent in August, is the highest that indicator has been for 13 years. Firms are also extremely upbeat about their own prospects, a net 45 per cent expecting a lift in activity, up two points on August. Expectations of improved profitability have jumped to a net 33 per cent, from a net 25 per cent in the previous survey, underpinning gains in investment and hiring intentions. A net 19 per cent of firms expect to increase staff numbers over the coming year, up from a net 18 per cent a month ago. But Westpac economist Michael Gordon said the Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index, also released yesterday, showed workers were not seeing those intentions translate into action yet. The improvement in business

Guardian Shares & Investments

 NZX 50 index

4,736.39 –46.29 –0.97%

 NZX 20 index

3,706.07 –40.35 –1.08%

 NZX All index

5,055.02 –44.78 –0.88%

 Rises 23

 Falls 67

WORLD MARKETS

 S&P/ASX 200 index

5,307.1

+12.6

+0.24%

At close of trading on Sep 27, 2013

 Dow Jones Indust.

15,258.24 –70.06 –0.46%

At close of trading on Sep 27, 2013

 FTSE 100 index

6,512.66 –52.93 –0.81% At close of trading on Sep 27, 2013

 Nikkei 225 index

14,455.8 –304.27 –2.06% At close of trading on Sep 30, 2013

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

 Gold

1,341.0

London – $US/ounce

 Silver

21.61

+8.0

+0.6%

London – $US/ounce

–0.36

–1.64%

 Copper London – $US/tonne

7,252.5

+32.0

+0.44%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

Country

As at 4pm Sep 30, 2013

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

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0.9005 0.8669 5.3922 0.6257 1.5953 0.5207 82.75 1.9938 8.5605 26.36 0.8419

TT sell

0.8793 0.8391 4.7403 0.6025 1.471 0.5044 79.54 1.7227 8.2513 25.13 0.8166

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■ ENVIRONMENT

Dung bee break do BY MATTHEW BACKHOUSE APNZ

Dung beetles have been introduced to New Zealand for the first time today with the release of hundreds of the manuremunching insects on a Southland dairy farm. The release comes after the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) granted approval to the Dung Beetle Release Strategy Group in February 2011. Some 500 beetles were released on an organic dairy farm near Gore today, and the group plans to release more on farms in other parts of the country. Dung beetles help to break down animal manure into a sawdust-like material by using it for food and reproduction. The process not only removes manure but has been shown to improve soil health and pasture productivity, reduce water and nutrient runoff, and reduce parasitic infections in livestock. The release was welcomed by Federated Farmers, which said it was watching with interest. But it has also been criticised by

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■ ANIMAL WELFARE

Law burns farmers’ intentions Federated Farmers says employment law is failing when it comes to animal welfare issues. In a recent survey of its members, a clear picture was highlighted, where farm employers feel the legal system prevents them from ensuring livestock are not abused or neglected. “It is clear from the survey that there is a huge lack of trust in the employment law system. Farmers feel they have been burnt when trying to protect their animals and would now rather “pay-out” staff, who have neglected their stock, in fear of the legal system letting them down,” Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Katie Milne said. “What we want is for simpler rules and a fair and balanced

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and University’s Dean of ce, Professor Grant Guilwho earlier this year lait a potential biosecurity er and a risky experiment. ng Beetle Release Strategy p project manager Andrew r said the release was an mely exciting step in imng New Zealand’s agriculperformance. ruly believe that dung beeave the potential to transNew Zealand’s pastoralagricultural system. More ction at a lower environal cost - it is a terrific story.” erated Farmers national ent Bruce Wills said dung s had long been paired livestock to process their overseas, but New Zealand ot yet had the right species hstand open fields. was looking forward to two pecies - Onthophagus taund Onthophagus binodus ng their debut on some of stimated 700,000 hectares storal land that is covered ng in New Zealand. Wills said the release

could, in the future, help with the environmental aspects of the disposal of animal dung, which can take up to a month to break down without the beetles. “There is also the potential to reduce the reliance on drenching stock in the longer term as dung beetle populations grow.” Environment Southland biosecurity manager Richard Bowman said it already had a lot of experience with the biological control of weeds, so it was a logical step to use a biological method to help improve soil and water quality. “While this is new, the principle is well established,” he said. EPA new organisms applications manager Asela Atapattu said the decision to allow the release of the beetles had gone through a comprehensive evaluation process, which included seeking submissions from the public and a hearing. “It was considered by a panel of experts, who made a decision based on extensive scientific evidence and research. This resulted in a robust decision, and the EPA stands by it.” - APNZ

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■ FLOWERS

Flower growers under threat The New Zealand flower growing industry is suffering massively under a recent influx of cut flowers from countries such as India, Malaysia and Columbia. Volumes of imported flowers started to increase earlier this year. “Imports of roses, lilies and carnations have skyrocketed,” says New Zealand Flowers Growers Association spokesperson, David Blewden. “It’s having a major impact on the domestic industry and many

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growers here are suffering severely.” Mr Blewden said the sharp spike in flower imports also creates major bio-security threats. “There is a very real risk that this uncontrolled growth in flower imports will bring in dangerous pests and diseases and it won’t only affect flower growers.” He says the growth in flower imports has been driven by one of the two major New Zealandbased auction houses that could not source adequate product.

The resulting over-supply of imported product has depressed prices for local growers at a time when their costs of production are at their highest. The situation has also led to a growth in the number flower importers, and at least one such company is believed to be under investigation by MPI for allegedly importing illegal product. “NZFGA is very concerned at this situation, which has the potential to wipe out the domestic flower growing industry,” he said.

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Market Price Trends Week beginning September 30, 2013

L A M B ($) Including 1 kg Shorn Pelt this week 13.0kg YL SI 13.5kg YM SI 15.0kg YM SI 15.0kg YM NI 15.0kg YM Market Indicator 17.5kg YX SI 19.0kg YX SI 19.0kg YX NI 21.0kg YX SI 21.0kg YX NI 23.0kg YX SI

last 4 weeks 3 months week ago ago

1 year ago

45.02 65.30 84.11 84.33 61.03 97.37 104.95 107.26 115.06 118.60 117.08 45.02

44.34 64.31 83.01 84.82 60.28 96.10 103.57 107.89 113.53 119.30 115.40 45.02

43.67 63.61 82.23 84.34 64.22 95.19 102.58 107.28 112.44 118.63 114.20 45.02

38.10 57.43 75.36 75.59 62.83 87.17 93.88 96.19 102.82 106.37 103.67 45.02

48.15 68.71 87.66 84.21 60.61 101.51 109.43 106.80 120.00 118.10 134.07 45.02

6.72

6.82

1 Kg Shorn Pelt SI

2012/13 Low High 29.55 48.24 65.20 63.31 54.40 75.39 81.13 80.34 88.78 88.85 89.30 6.72 *

2011/12 ave

48.15 68.71 87.66 86.47 64.44 101.51 109.43 109.67 120.00 121.27 134.07

56.71 76.89 94.67 95.42 71.25 110.00 117.99 120.31 129.32 132.83 139.52

6.82

6.55

67.20

74.56

M U T T O N ($) Including 0.5kg pelt 21kg MX1

66.10

66.75

67.20

58.73

61.70

P2 Steer SI (296-320kg) NI P2 Steer Market Indicator M Cow SI (160-195kg) NI M Cow Market Indicator

416 437 407 270 311 302

421 441 402 270 315 296

416 437 433 270 317 312

381 405 410 247 305 293

394 409 376 280 315 289

Bull SI (296-320kg) NI Bull Market Indicator

406 401 375

406 404 368

401 407 388

361 395 378

381 396 372

52.43

B E E F (c/ kg) 351 353 364 * 232 236 274 * 341 343 356

426 448 433 * 280 319 325 * 411 407 401

383 399 386 277 294 324 373 400 400

Based on announced schedules with levies & charges deducted and published premiums included. For a valid comparison between the Islands, add $1.20 in Lamb and 7c/kg in Beef to the North Is values, because North Is Cos pay freight.

V E N I S O N ($/kg - gross) AP Hind 50kg AP Stag 60kg AP Stag 80kg

7.38 7.48 7.08

6.58 6.68 6.28

7.93 8.03 7.63

6.38 6.48 6.08

7.98 8.08 7.68

7.73 7.82 7.42

1290 965 810 680 550 550 545 510 510

1315 940 835 710 540 490 480 450 510

1500 990 850 740 510 493 475 458 510

1280 985 815 670 415 385 375 360 495

1280 910 790 670 395 345 340 315 465

1570 1100 900 755 550 * 550 * 545 * 525 545

1460 1031 844 716 456 421 410 393 503

383 418

423 418

446 413

472 432

338 408

473 443

420 423

5280 6050 6570 5670 14550

5390 5770 6160 5770 14110

3970 4090 3850 4810 10220

4900 5160 5370 5650 6270 6030 * 5250 5410 13620 14010

4465 4735 4862 5057 12107

W O O L Data: WSI Fine (21 microns) Medium (25 microns) Medium (27 microns) Medium (29 microns) Coarse (35 microns) Coarse (37 microns) Coarse (39 microns) 2nd Shear (37 microns-85mm) Lamb (31 micron-75mm)

W H E A T ($NZ/Tonne) ASW (Aus standard White) NZ Free (12.5% protein)

DAIRY PRODUCT PRICES Butter (NZ$/tonne) Skim Milk powder Whole Milk Powder Cheddar Cheese Casein

4950 5530 6030 5310 13750

Prices are indicative only. They are compiled from an assessment of sales made worldwide on one-off basis in US $. Quota market sales and contracts are excluded. The prices are then converted to $NZ/t FOB at current exchange rates.

OVERSEAS

MEAT

UK PM Lamb (p/kg) CIF US Bull (USc/lb) CIF US Cow (USc/lb) CIF Venison Bone-in leg (E/Kg)

PRICES 395 202 192 6.40

390 194 184 6.40

0.829 0.517 0.615 3.46

0.777 0.501 0.587 3.40

380 191 176 6.40

315 206 193 6.80

315 189 172 6.40 *

395 * 225 212 6.80

405 210 198 6.72

FINANCE US Dollar UK Pound Euro 2 Year Wholesale Rate (%)

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D A T A (000)

Lamb SI Mutton SI Beef SI Information provided by NZX Agrifax

52 9 3.4

0.779 0.832 0.511 0.512 0.598 0.644 3.18 2.67 (Estimates only) 54 141 50 19 15 10 4.2 23.7 3.9

0.828 0.514 0.629 2.76

0.844 0.526 0.637 2.82

17 5 0.0

508 134 26.7

Note: * denotes a new low/high for season.

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Veterinarian Andres Rodriguez feeds milk to quadruplet calves born on the state-owned dairy farm in Cuba. AP Photo

Cuban cow has quadruplets Holy cow! A Cuban dairy farmer says one of his cows has given birth to four healthy calves, a highly rare occurrence. Veterinarian Andres Rodriguez runs state-owned dairy No. 128 in Picadura, about 70km east of Havana. He says he was shocked when he went to a help a 3-year-old cow named Aleli give birth August 29. She’d already had one calf when he got to her. Then an-

other was born. And another, and another. Three are male, and one a hermaphrodite. According to US and European experts, the odds of delivering live quadruplet calves are one in 11 million births. If all are the same gender, the odds rise to one in 179 million. No numbers could be found for a quad birth including a hermaphrodite.

MARKET REPORT Lamb Tuesday October 1 marks the start of the 2013/14 season. Compared to a year ago, schedules are at very similar levels, with a 17.5kg carcaseweight lamb fetching around $100/head. However the underlying trend could hardly be more different. Schedules have been steadily rising for the best part of six months, while a year ago they were barely hanging on as processors struggled to sell product. This year, aside from some middle cuts, inventory levels are under control and prices are slowly firming for most cuts as impact of tighter supply flows through to the market. The seasonal decline in schedule prices will still occur this season once processing numbers pick up but, unlike last year, a massive downwards correction in prices will not be required.

Beef The US imported lean beef market lifted by another US1-2c/kg over the past week. Domestic prices have eased further in the US but minimal seasonal supplies out of NZ have allowed imported prices to defy that trend. However, volumes on offer out of NZ will start picking up in October and that may put some downwards pressure on the import market. Drought continues to be a concern in Australia, which is NZ’s biggest competitor in most markets. Slaughter rates and exports remain very high, which is keeping markets in Asia well supplied. Interest from Indonesian importers is

high following the recent import policy changes, but so far they largely haven’t been able to match the money being paid by other markets. The stronger Kiwi dollar against the US currency continues to weigh on schedule prices. Prices in both islands are steady to slightly weaker this week.

Dairy Dairy commodity prices remain at extremely high levels despite a strong growth in milk supplies. NZ is leading the charge as the flow of milk ramps up as we head towards peak seasonal production. In the European and US markets milk collections are also higher than the same time last season, but in these markets supply is in seasonal decline so the increase in volumes here are not currently having such a dramatic impact as the expansion from NZ. The growth in milk flows in Europe has been sufficient to tip commodity prices back downwards within their domestic market. Fonterra has increased the volume of product scheduled to be sold on GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) in the coming year. However, these increases in product do not become available straight away. The October 1, auction will have a reduction in the amount of skim milk powder (SMP) on offer compared to forecast. Volumes on offer at the next auction are also less than what was offered at the previous auction for whole milk powder, anhydrous milkfat and SMP, but offerings of butter are up.

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Pork and peanut noodles

■ Prepare noodles according to directions on packet. ■ Heat the oil in a wok or sturdy frying pan and add the pork mince. ■ Press it down with a fork to break it up into pork crumble.

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QUICK MEAL 300g pork mince 2 t sesame oil 3 T peanut butter 1/2 t chilli flakes or a red chilli de seeded and chopped 3 T Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) 1x carrot, peeled and cut in thin strips (julienned) 1 C green beans or peas or snow peas or a combination 1/4 C chicken stock 1 C bean sprouts A handful of fresh coriander, chopped A squeeze of lime juice, optional 300g noodles - fresh, dried or frozen

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■ Add the carrot batons and continue cooking till the meat begins to brown and all the liquid is evaporated. ■ Add the peanut butter, chilli and kecap manis. ■ Add the stock and stir gently so the ingredients disperse evenly throughout the mince.

■ Add the green beans (or peas) and simmer gently until beans are cooked. ■ Add the noodles, bean sprouts, chopped coriander and lime, if using and fold through.

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■ COMPULSORY MILITARY TRAINING

Defence Act causes ruckus By Michael hanrahan “All the devils in hell had been let loose”. The place, Ashburton’s Theatre Royal in Wills Street. The date, October 9, 1913. The person speaking, a very angry Ashburton mayor, Henry Davis. The saga he was speaking about had its roots in the passing by Parliament of the 1909 Defence Act that required men and boys, initially as young as 12, to take part in regular military training as part of a Territorial Unit. Many objected and failed to turn up for camps. Inevitably they appeared in court, many being fined, the more obdurate being detained on Ripapa Island in Lyttelton Harbour. By 1913, however, attitudes had changed slightly. The spark that ignited World War One, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, was still some months in the future, as was the invasion of Belgium by the Kaiser’s army. It was obvious that war was a distinct possibility. Britain was sabre rattling and in the farthest flung outpost of the empire the mood began to change more to military training. In Ashburton many young men looked forward to what they saw as a great adventure. It would all be over in months and they would get to see parts of the world they would otherwise not see. That was not the way the Canterbury Women’s Institute saw it. Sensing that the next step from the Territorials would be conscription for overseas service they organised anti-militarist, anti-conscription rallies. On October 9, 1913 three of their members, president Sarah Page, secretary Ada Wells and Mrs Nuttall, along with Mr J A McCullough, travelled from Christchurch to speak to two meetings in Ashburton’s Theatre Royal. The afternoon meeting was relatively orderly. About 150 Ashburton women attended, along with a few boys. The speakers received a mixed but reasonably polite reception and at the end of the meeting two motions opposing their views and supporting military training were carried, 150 votes to four. Word quickly got around the town and by 7pm crowds were waiting outside the theatre for the 8pm meeting. When the last people were admitted there were close on 1000 in the hall. The exits were locked and bolted to prevent people coming in by other than the main door, the only person in charge being a

Above: Fort Jervois was built on Ripapa as one of the four defences set up in World War I to protect Lyttelton Harbour, and as part of the nationwide coastal defences. Left: Uniformed school cadets in the grounds of the Marist Brothers School at Whanganui, circa 1910.

young boy looking after that entrance. There were a number of prominent citizens including women present, but one side of the hall was occupied by young men who, even before the meeting started, kept up a continual din of singing, hooting, whistling and calling. Every new person arriving brought forth a fresh burst of noise, the arrival of a squad of police failing to quieten them. It was not a case of the meeting descending into chaos — it was chaotic before it started. The official party, including the Mayor, arrived on stage and took their seats. The audience forced them to stand by singing the national anthem, God Save the King. From there, it was all downhill, The Mayor, acting as chairman, rose to speak but was booed and hooted for five minutes. He started to speak but the reporters in the front row couldn’t hear his words. Songs from the audience ranged from

Rule Britannia to Three Blind Mice, from John Brown’s Body to music hall songs. The Mayor appeared to swing from trying to enable the guests to speak to encouraging the crowd in their antics. During one quite moment he addressed them as “Ladies and Hoodlums” before being drowned out by car horns and shouts, then being counted out as if it were a boxing match. The visiting women attempted to speak, calling on the magistrate to help them, but they were drowned out with a chorus of The Red, White and Blue. By 8.30 some young boys in the audience managed to switch off all lights in the hall, but luckily no-one panicked, as most exits had been barred. Power was restored, but went off twice more before the police took charge of the switches. The Mayor at times appeared annoyed, but at the next moment was smiling at the crowd. By 8.55 the Mayor had been

on his feet for almost an hour without being able to say a word. Catholic parish priest Dean O’Donnell, who was sitting in the front row, went on stage and suggested to the Mayor that he close the meeting, but Mr Davis was determined to carry on. One of the visiting women, Mrs Nuttall, managed to start her talk but received only derisive laughter before a group at the back started a mock fight. The Mayor was still on his feet at 10.05, still not having being able to speak once during the two hours since the meeting started. He eventually gave in and took a seat, calling out “No surrender”. He called on Dean O’Donnell to pronounce a blessing and close the meeting but, possibly because of his earlier rebuff from the Mayor, the Dean refused, saying he was not on duty. Eventually the Mayor announced the delegation from Christchurch had decided not to speak that night. The meeting quietened sufficiently to allow two motions supporting military training and resenting the presence of anti-militarist people in Ashburton to be proposed and carried. To round the meeting off Dean O’Donnell gave a brief speech. An ardent Irish Nationalist who was totally opposed to the British occupation of his homeland, he held a different view regarding New Zealand’s situation, being heavily involved

with patriotic activities. He had seconded the motion affirming military training as being in New Zealand’s best interests, and in his speech told the audience that New Zealand was a country worth living in, and if it was worth living in it was worth protecting. His was the only speech audible to the audience all night, and he received uproarious applause. The Christchurch delegation followed up with letters to the editor expressing their disgust at the way they had been treated. The Mayor reported to council that all the devils in hell had been let loose in the theatre. His main focus was on the doors being locked. “If anyone had fainted, there would have been a disastrous panic,” he said. He wanted the hall proprietor, Haywards Pictures, prosecuted, but his council refused to back him, as it appeared it was the council’s inspector who had locked the doors. News of the meetings made newspapers throughout the country, an editorial in Wellington’s Evening Post saying “For the present, the moan of the martyrs of Ripa Island is silenced, and a broad smile radiates from Ashburton all over the country.” The Lyttelton Times took the opposite view — “Mere noise is always a poor substitute for argument”. A proposed return to Ashburton by the Women’s Institute from Christchurch appears not to have eventuated.

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The Ashburton College senior girls’ basketball team were pipped by Hastings Girls’ High School in their opening game of the Secondary School Basketball Nationals in New Plymouth. Attending the tournament for the first time since 1986, College were edged out 71-73 by Hastings in their first pool game yesterday. They faced Massey in the late round last night and meet Waikato Diocesan in their only game today.

Hockey The Mid Canterbury girls got off to a winning start at the national under 15 championship tournament in Dunedin yesterday. Emma Mealings provided the lone goal in a 1-0 win over hosts Otago. Mid Canterbury have the bye today with Otago taking on Auckland. In Christchurch at the boys’ championship, the Mid Canterbury boys weren’t as lucky as a slick North Harbour fired in seven unanswered goals at Nunweek Park and they meet the pools top seeds South Canterbury today.

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John Harcourt heads to the line for the win ahead of Drew Titheridge in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s second race of the season on Sunday. Photo JosePh Johnson 290913-JJ-014

Harcourt does it the hard way By Jonathan Leask

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John Harcourt pulled out all the stops to take the win in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s 32km handicap race around the Wakanui Beach block on Sunday. Harcourt and his co-markers set about their business from the gun, aware that the whole field were in hot pursuit. Leading into the final half

of the race the bunch had been whittled down to three, with Harcourt claiming the win in a tight sprint from Drew Titheridge and Liz Wylie. Hot on their heels was a group of 10 riders, with Aaron Herewini leading them in, one second back in fourth place. Martin Hyde and Bruce Albon were on his wheel taking fifth and sixth respectively. Nathan Tew covered the dis-

tance in 45.51 minutes to set the fastest time from co-markers Michael Templeton and Tony Ward. Bailey O’Donnell opened his season account with a hard fought victory in the junior16km handicap event. Bailey caught his younger brother Abe and co-marker Ryan Jackson late in the race, and was pushed right to the line by the two who finished

in second and third respectively. Connie Davidson took fourth place with Ben Sutton claiming fifth and set the fastest time, riding the course in 29.05 minutes. Pete Restieaux held out Glen Shurrock to take Division 2 honours. For week three the club will race a 35km handicap event on Frazers Road on Sunday.

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Stewart happy (eventually) with coach’s call By RoB FoRsaith Brett Stewart exchanged some stern words with Manly coach Geoff Toovey when he opted against risking his hamstring in the NRL side’s semi-final against Cronulla, but as the fullback gears up for his fourth grand final he’s happy he lost the debate. Stewart was, in his words, “rested” from the sudden-death

clash with the Sharks as Toovey banked on the Sea Eagles advancing to the preliminary final. It worked, much to the relief of Stewart, who was so nervous he had to retreat to the stands as Manly held on for a 24-18 win that kept their season alive. “The hardest thing for me (while on the sidelines for three weeks) was watching the boys running around, probably in

that Cronulla game where I was 50-50 to play,” Stewart said. “I was going to play and then Tooves sort of opted to rest me and we probably said a few words to each other there. “Not really (I can’t repeat much of the conversation),” Stewart added with a laugh. “But obviously it’s paid off and sometimes you have to put your trust in the coaches I guess.” Stewart noted “at this time

of year everyone is a little bit battered and bruised” but said his hamstring would be cherry ripe for the premiership decider against the Sydney Roosters. “I’ve had a few weeks off all year, I fractured my back early on and had five or six weeks off then. So I’m certainly feeling fresh,” he said. “I’ll be fighting fit this week, 100 per cent. It won’t be (an issue).” - AAP

It was a rough three days for the four Ashburton College girls in the Hanan Shield rugby team at the South Island invitational tournament in Gore. Georgia Lysaght, Alice Mareko, Nicole Purdom and Hannah Wright were all in the Hanan Shield that was stunned by a sharp Southland side 5-57 in their opening game. They then went down to Otago 7-17 but put up a stern challenge against defending champions Canterbury in spite of the 5-27 score-line. The only bright spot on the weekend was Purdom, who captained the Hanan Shield side, being named in the tournament team.

Indoor bowls Michael Lawson was named the player of the year at the final night of the Ashburton Indoor Bowls Association season. For the second year in a row Lawson won the award, with his 73 points outdoing national champion of champions singles winner Grant Wilson on 69 points. John Cuthbertson received his first gold star having won five championships. The annual Ladies v Men match was also played, with three games of pairs and with 23 wins to the ladies 17 the men had the final say of the season, the association 60th.

Hockey festival New Zealand’s hockey stars of the future could be in town next week when Ashburton hosts the South Island Festival of Hockey. While the top primary teams in the country battle for honours at the Collier Trophy in Wellington and Hatch Cup in Hamilton, Ashburton is staging the second tier tournament attracting 22 teams from around the South Island. Ashburton has previously hosted the festival in 2010 and 2001. Play in the boys section starts on Sunday and wraps up on Tuesday before the girls take to the turf from Wednesday through to Saturday. The festival is designed as a B grade development tournament, however, some strong teams will be fielded from district’s not entering the Collier or Hatch tournaments.

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Pascoe in record form Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe was back in world-record breaking form yesterday during the heats of the second day of the New Zealand Short Course Championships at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre. Pascoe looked controlled during her 100m freestyle heat, smashing the previous world record by more than two seconds to clock 1:00.47. An hour later she returned to the pool in the 50m butterfly to better the world mark by over two seconds again. - APNZ

Tough day on the bike Treacherous storms and cold conditions put paid to the chances of New Zealand cyclists in the elite men’s road race at the UCI World Championships in Florence yesterday. The 272km men’s race was hit with torrential rain, thunder and lightning as the temperature plummeted, with only 61 of the 207 starters finishing the race. Support riders Sam Bewley and Jack Bauer were both forced out in a race peppered with crashes. Noted Radioshack Leopard climber, George Bennett fought his way through the crashes into the peloton but the extreme cold conditions eventually forced Bennett out after six laps. - APNZ

NZA grabs a win It’s taken eight games, but New Zealand A have finally nailed a win on their sub-continental tour. New Zealand A have won the first of their three-game 50-over series against the Sri Lankans in Pallekele by 28 runs. Having rattled up 350 for eight, they bowled out the hosts for 322 in 47.4 overs. The win comes after drawing both fourdayers and losing all three 50-over games against India A, and having a draw and a loss against the Sri Lankans in four-dayers. Luke Ronchi scored 84 off 67. - NZH

Titles for NZ yachties New Zealand’s Olympic class sailors have pulled off an unprecedented result at the 49er and 49erFX World Championships in France, with two world titles and a silver medal. Olympic silver medallists Peter Burling and Blair Tuke secured their first ever 49er world title in Marseille with compatriots Marcus Hansen and Josh Porebski behind them in second. Alex Maloney and Molly Meech made it a New Zealand double by winning the inaugural 49erFX world title. - NZH

Ashburton’s Susie Hayward and her stallion Andretti clear a rail at the Horse Grand Prix at the South Canterbury North Otago Area one star Spring Has Sprung Show in Waimate on Sunday. Photo Annie Studholme

Hayward nails first grand prix Ashburton’s Susie Hayward and her stallion Andretti kicked off the showjumping season in winning form when they took out the Horse Grand Prix at the South Canterbury North Otago Area one star Spring Has Sprung Show in Waimate on Sunday. Just six started the class with Hayward on Andretti and Mosgiel’s Claudia Hay on Euro

Sport Centavos the only combinations to go double clear over the Tony Hutton-designed track, taking it to a jump-off against the clock. Hay and Euro Sport Centavos put up a strong performance finishing clear in 37.88, but despite a few lucky moments, Hayward and Andretti left everything up, finishing faster in 37.42.

Hayward was thrilled with the win, albeit a little relieved in what was their first competition since January after a string of problems ruled them out for the business end of last season. “I was really pleased with him, but we felt a little bit rusty,” said Hayward. The Pony Grand Prix produced one of the highlights of the day with five combinations

battling it out for honours in a four-fault jump-off including Jamiee Bird of Rakaia on Showtym Image. Last to go was last season’s leading South Island combination of Halswell’s Steffi Whittaker and Moonlight Glow which proved too strong, finishing in a sizzling 31.39 seconds. Bird and Showtym Image had to settle for second.

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Grant ready to battle for court time

Texas v Tampa Bay

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Texas and Tampa Bay both won yesterday to book a one-game showdown for the final Major League Baseball playoff berth while the Cleveland Indians won to capture a post-season spot. Tampa Bay seized a seven-run lead then hung on to edge hosts Toronto 7-6 to finish the six-month season 91-71, a record Texas then matched with a 6-2 home victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Texas, who have won four of seven meetings with Tampa Bay this season, will play host to the Rays in a tiebreaker game today with the winner to visit Cleveland for the American League wildcard playoff opener. - AFP

Depth is a key indication of a sports team’s strength, which is why Katrina Grant is happy to wait her turn for court time this season with the Silver Ferns. The New Zealanders are spoilt for choice when it comes to their defensive circle. Skipper Casey Kopua is the first name on the team sheet for the Ferns but they also boast veteran Leana de Bruin and Central Pulse captain Grant, which leaves two players scrapping for the final spot to play alongside Kopua. During the Silver Ferns’ 47-45

Katrina Grant: ‘It doesn’t matter who gets on court, as long as we win.’

Constellation Cup loss against Australia at Vector Arena 12 days ago, Grant didn’t even see the court. That’s the same Katrina Grant who was in the top five of this year’s ANZ Championship for intercepts and deflections. Grant and de Bruin split court time in New Zealand’s 55-51 game one win in Invercargill on September 15 but the latter won the starting bib for the second outing and didn’t give it up as she tried to contain Australian shooter Caitlin Bassett. Grant said she couldn’t argue with Silver Ferns coach Waimarama Taumaunu’s decision to

leave the 36-year-old de Bruin out there. “Our defensive end, I thought, picked up some great ball and she did a great job on Caitlin; she just shut her down that little bit more with what we had been working on in training so she deserved to stay on for the whole game,” Grant said. “So now I’ve got to work my butt off to try and get back on there. The next few training games will be quite difficult but it doesn’t matter who gets on court, as long as we win. I just like to win.” The next game in the Constellation Cup is in Adelaide on Friday. - APNZ

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■ WORLD OF FOOTBALL

Wenger on red alert for Napoli By Steven GriffithS Arsene Wenger has warned his Arsenal stars that Napoli will be motivated to prove a point in the Champions League tonight. Wenger’s side are brim full of confidence after opening up a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win at Swansea in the weekend. That success in south Wales was the Gunners’ fifth successive league victory and maintained their remarkable revival since an opening day defeat against Aston Villa that looked set to trigger another season of underachievement. But Wenger is well aware Serie A high flyers Napoli will be determined to end the Arsenal renaissance at the Emirates Stadium, especially since boss Rafael Benitez and star striker Gonzalo Higuain both want to prove their worth to English audiences. Benitez failed to earn a longterm contract at Chelsea at the end of his interim spell in charge last season, despite leading the club to Europa League glory and also securing a top four finish in the Premier League. Instead Benitez headed off to Italy, where he has already galvanised Napoli to win five of their first six Serie A matches, while also starting their Champions League challenge by beating last year’s runnersup Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home. Wenger is not surprised to see his old rival Benitez having an instant impact. “Rafael Benitez is a great manager and has done well eve-

Results

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rywhere,” Wenger said. “He has a vast experience now, he has worked in Italy twice, worked in England, worked in Spain. “All that together makes a manager more confident and more convinced of his opinions, and you are not surprised how successful he has been throughout his career.” Napoli’s fine form this season and Arsenal’s sudden revival makes their clash in north London one of the more intriguing encounters in Europe this week and Wenger is full of admiration for the Italian outfit. Nevertheless, Wenger challenged his team to get the victory which would already represent a huge step towards safe passage into the knockout stages after they opening their group stage campaign with an impressive 2-1 victory at Marseille. “We know as well, when you want to qualify, your home games are vital,” Wenger added. “We have started very well with the win in Marseille, but you know if you win the second game at home you have a good chance to qualify. For Benitez, a Napoli victory would be further confirmation that he can remain a major player in Europe even while based in a league that has lost something of its lustre in recent years. “We have to take it one step at a time, but I have a lot of confidence in this squad,” he said before Saturday’s 2-0 win at Genoa. “It is too early to say what we can achieve. But I have a great feeling about this.” - AFP Swansea Norwich City Stoke City Newcastle United West Ham Fulham Crystal Palace Sunderland

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Celtic braced for Barca Celtic manager Neil Lennon is worried about a “spanking” by a Barcelona side intent on revenge when the two sides face each other in their Champions League Group H clash tonight. The Scottish champions sprung a huge shock at Celtic Park last November when goals from Victor Wanyama and teenage striker Tony Watt secured a famous 2-1 triumph over the four-time European champions. Lennon knows the Catalan giants, who will be without the injured Lionel Messi, will be set on avenging that loss and has identified ‘keeper Fraser Forster, who was a stand-out in Celtic’s win, as being pivotal if they are to avoid a heavy defeat. “Us getting a spanking goes through my mind, 100 per cent. That’s why the goalkeeper is so important,” the Celtic boss said. - AFP

Chelsea need a victory Chelsea will attempt to kick their Champions League campaign into gear at the second attempt tonight when they visit Steaua Bucharest for their second Group E fixture. The London club were stunned 2-1 by FC Basel in their first group outing and can ill afford further setbacks with a doubleheader against Schalke to come. Chelsea last season became the first defending champions to be eliminated in the group phase and manager Jose Mourinho has described the match as “the game that we cannot lose”. Chelsea do not have fond memories of their last visit to Bucharest, however, having lost 1-0 to Steaua in the away leg of a Europa League last 16 tie in March. - AFP

Mancini with Galatasary?

Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey celebrates scoring his side’s second goal, during their English Premier League match against Swansea City last weekend. AP PHOTO Eintracht Braunschweig 0 VfB Stuttgart 4 (Ibisevic 40, Maxim 50, Traore 76, Harnik 86) Werder Bremen 3 (Dabanli 8 og, Elia 34, 66) Nurnberg 3 (Kiyotake 44, Drmic 53, Hlousek 70) Eintracht Frankfurt 2 (Flum 31, Russ 54) Hamburg 2 (Lasogga 45+3, Jansen 86) Bayer Leverkusen 2 (Rolfes 23, Sam 37) Hannover 0 Bayern Munich 1 (Muller 63) Vfl Wolfsburg 0 Hoffenheim 3 (Modeste 16, Firmino 48 pen, Abraham 61) Schalke 3 (K Boateng 3, Matip 13, Hoger 40) Borussia Dortmund 5 (Reus 35, 45+2pen, R Lewandowski 58, 70, Blaszczykowski 79) Freiburg 0 Send-offs: (Diagne 46 Freiburg) Hertha Berlin 3 (Allagui 48, 73, Ben-Hatira 74) Mainz 1 (Muller 7) FC Augsburg 2 (Hahn 27, Milik 88) Borussia Monchengladbach2 (Kruse 33, Hrgota 71)

Dutch First Division Twente 5 (Bengtsson 19, Eghan 28, 54, Tadic 45 pen, Corona 85) FC Groningen 0 Send-offs: (Kappelhof 44 - FC Groningen) Heerenveen 2 (Slagveer 17, Finnbogason 67) SC Cambuur 1 (Lukoki 65) Feyenoord 4 (Pelle 7, 54, 63pen, Martins Indi 45) ADO Den Haag 2 (van Haaren 84, Clasie 88 og) NEC 2 (Hemlein 33, Higdon 85) Vitesse 3 (Leerdam 11, Janssen 41 pen, Piazon 90+2) PEC Zwolle 0 NAC Breda 0 Ajax 6 (van der Linden 48 og, de Sa 50, Sigthorsson

52, 53, Duarte 64, de Jong 68) Go Ahead Eagles 0 Utrecht 3 (van der Gun 13, Kurto 42 og, Toornstra 86) Roda JC Kerkrade 3 (Nemeth 27, 74, Fledderus 62) Sendoffs: (Takagi 87 - Utrecht) RKC Waalwijk 1 (Joachim 25) Heracles Almelo 4 (Uth 10, 53, 79, Linssen 39) Alkmaar 2 (Viergever 21, Johannsson 57) PSV Eindhoven 1 (Depay 35)

Scottish Premier League St. Johnstone 1 (MacLean 41) Partick Thistle 1 (Doolan 6) Inverness CT 3 (McKay 11, 60, Foran 59) Hibernian 0 Hearts 0 Dundee Utd 0 Motherwell 3 (Sutton 54, 68, McHugh 77) Ross County 1 (de Leeuw 30) Kilmarnock 2 (Clingan 34, Clohessy 41) Glasgow Celtic 5 (Commons 19, Samaras 24, 26, 86, Balde 89) Standings PWDL Inverness CT 86 1 1 Glasgow Celtic 76 1 0 Motherwell 85 1 2 Aberdeen 74 1 2 Hibernian 832 3 Dundee Utd 824 2 Partick Thistle 824 2 St. Johnstone 823 3 Ross County 82 1 5 Kilmarnock 803 5 St Mirren 60 1 5 Hearts 822 4 * Hearts deducted 15 points

F A Pts 15 4 19 17 7 19 11 9 16 10 6 13 7 8 11 11 7 10 8 9 10 8 9 9 10 17 7 8 15 3 2 12 1 6 10 -7

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini Is on the verge of taking charge of Galatasaray after holding talks with the Turkish giants. Galatasaray, who sacked Fatih Terim last week, confirmed on Twitter that they had met with the 48-year-old Italian in Istanbul. “President Unal Aysal and chief executive Lutfi Aribogan have met with Roberto Mancini,” the club announced by posting a picture of the three men on Twitter. Mancini was sacked as Manchester City manager in May - a year to the day after leading the club to the English Premier League title.- AFP

Juventus moving up A second-half header from French midfield sensation Paul Pogba secured a 1-0 derby win for Juventus at Torino yesterday to send the champions up to joint second place in Italian soccer’s Serie A. Juventus’ fifth win in six games leaves them level on 16 points with Napoli. Inter Milan were seven minutes from also going to 16 points when Argentine striker Mauro Icardi gave them a 1-0 second half lead at Cagliari before Belgium’s Radja Nainggolan levelled for the home side in a 1-1 draw. The result keeps Inter fourth on 14 points. AS Roma, however, who began the weekend with a two-point cushion on their pursuers, restored that lead with a 5-0 drubbing of Bologna at the Olympic Stadium in yesterday’s late game. - AFP

Sport 22 Ashburton Guardian

Results

■ Bowls

MSA Half Day Triples 27th September results 1st M. Smallridge, P. Whinham, B. Saussey, 3 wins 16 ends 35points 2nd B. Harper, R. Thomas, I. Symes 2 wins 15 ends 28 points 3rd B. Williams, C. Dennis, J. Smart 2 wins 14 ends 39 points Raffle Result: 1st Sam C. 2nd F. Frewen, 3rd D. Watson

■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2013 loy, E Chilton & B Leighton, B Nuttall & G Russell, C Steyn & P van Vollenhoven, G Clinton & P Bain (19th). In the Par round held for other players results were: John Easton +9, Gordon Crawford +5, Tong King +4 by c/b, Jamie Stone +4, Peter Pratt and George Brown +3, Tony Bennett, Ross Chatterton, Richard Leith and Mel Trewavas +2, Tom Kearney and Ron Carlson +1 by c/b. Nearest The Pins: Robbies Bar & Bistro: Graeme Bellamy, Braided Rivers: Gordon Crawford, Rothburys Insurance: Jamie Stone, Netherby Meats: Sharon Bradford, Robilliards (Nearest pin #18): Garth Madden, Charming Thai Restaurant (Longest Putt #9) T Tuakeu. Twos: T Tuakeu, G Bellamy, T Kingsford, J Green, W Doak, T Kearney and PK Ngutu. Birdie Jackpot: # 11; Nett Eagles: # 4

September 28 Methven Golf Club Monday Evening – Irwin Trophy N/S 1 M Bruce and M Jones, 2 A Clelland September 29 and M Hoar, 3 A van Dyk and Jan John- Toyota Cup Winners, Sally Jones & Berson. E/W 1 G Brown and B Leighton, 2 P nard Walsh. Runners up, Lyn & Gary Jowers and P Scott, 3 N and G Baker Schott Tuesday Evening – Ron Sutherland Tro- Single Persons Stableford,39, Rob Watphy. N/S 1 M Holmes and A Rooney 2 B son Simon Wareing 36, Stu Wilson Phil McIlraith and J Rooney, 3 J de Jong and Elliot Piers Rolton, 33 Bob Ilton, Twos R McLaughlin Marty Hickman E/W 1 V Ferrier and T Small, 2 P Fergus Next Saturday, Pairs Ambrose, Putting and M Small, 3 M de Jong and B Turton final, 1pm Start. Wednesday Afternoon - Brabant Trophy Methven Ladies Golf N/S 1 M Buckland and T Downward, 2 Trevor and Colin Coulter, 3 E Lattimore Match Play Bronze A: Tania Wilson defeated Lynn and A Maude. E/W 1 J de Jong and M Worsfold; Jan Lane defeated Ruth Smith Holdaway, 2 M and A Reid, 3 K Robb and Bronze B: Gail Limbrick defeated Fay E Segers Redfern; Sandra Marr defeated Margaret Thursday Evening – Presidents Trophy Kelk N/S 1 M Holmes and R McLaughlin, 2 J Finals over 36 Holes - Silver: Gayle de Jong and B Hawthorne, 3 T Downward and V Ferrier. E/W 1 J Knight and O’Duffy defeated Jenny Senior. Bronze A: R Kyle, 2 M Kolkman and A Maude, 3 T Jan Lane defeated Tania Wilson, Bronze B: Gail Limbrick defeated Sandra Marr Mills and P Jowers

■ Golf Aorangi Sth Canterbury Golf Women’s Weekend Pennant Semi Finals at Pleasant Point: September 29 North Otago 5 beat Geraldine 1 (J Yates bt J Lawson 3/2, K Rawcliffe bt N Rix 2/1, Yates & Rawcliffe bt Lawson & Rix 3/2, L Watson bt S Benseman 6/5, L McIntyre lost to M Blackmore 2/1, Watson & McIntyre bt Benseman & Blackmore 2/1 Fairlie 5.5 beat Gleniti 1 4.5 (J Walker bt T Crump 4/3, L Dobson lost to H Taylor 2/1, Walker & Dobson bt Crump & Taylor 3/2, M O’Neill bt S Behrnes 2/1, M Anderson lost to P Niles 2/1, Behrnes & Niles halved with O’Neill & Anderson

Aorangi Sth Canterbury Golf Women’s 9 hole Pennants September 27 North Zone (Tinwald) Tinwald 56, Ashburton 45, Pleasant Point 49, Temuka 46 South Zone (Lower Waitaki) Timaru 51, Waimate 47, Lower Waitaki 47 Points: Temuka 148, Tinwald 148, Lower Waitaki 145, Pleasant Point 145, Timaru 142, Ashburton 130 Waimate 129

Ashburton Golf Club September 28 Winners in the Watson Cup matches were: J Davis & D Shaw, L Hunt & M Green, M Cook & B Hawksby, B Ferriman & T Mol-

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies September 26 Stroke Round: Karen King nett 72, Sally Lane 73, Diana Wellman 75, Phil Ellis 77 on C/B from Barbara Harris 77 Nearest The Pins: No. 6 Stables Family Restaurant Judy Smith: No12. Hair by Mac & Maggie Not 5truck: No. 2 2nd Shot Dairy Business Centre Sally Lane : No. 16: 2nd Shot Outdoor Adventure Phil Ellis. Two’s None 9 Hole Stableford Round: June Cartwright 18

■ Pigeon racing Ashburton Racing Pigeon Club September 21 Cape Campbell 5 Flyers – 86 Birds Winners Flying Time: 4 hours, 12 minutes & 57 seconds 1st: M. Davidson1237.013 m.p.m; 2nd: R. Cornwall 1333.676 m.p.m; 3rd: L. Quinn 1229.090 m.p.m

www.guardianonline.co.nz bury Metro Development 37, Under 16: Mid Canterbury 80 v Buller 3, Under 14: Mid Canterbury 50 v Canterbury Metro U13 15.

■ Shooting Fullbore Rifle Shooting Ashburton Sweepstake Shot over 300, 600 and 700 yards. September 28 A grade: Tim Webb 49.2, 50.6, 49.1, 148.9; John Snowden 50.6, 50.8, 47.3, 147.17; John Miller 49.2, 50.5, 48.5, 147.12; Bevan Mehrtens 50.7, 49.2, 47.2, 146.11; Chris Kershaw 49.5, 50.6, 46.3, 145.14; Peter Newman 49.3, 50.7, 45.4, 144.14; Andrew Orr 49.2, 47.2, 43.1, 139.5 B grade: Darren Swaney 48.2, 48.4, 42.1, 138.7; John Fleming 47.4, 44.2, 44.0, 135.6. C grade: Allan White 44.1, 47.4, 47.3, 138.8; Murray Cook 42.1, 44.1, scr 86.2. Free rifle: Harvey Westland 60, 58, 57, 175; Chris Brown 59, 54, 55, 168.

Draws

■ Bowls

Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre J Lowry Cup Men’s Singles October 6 Players should report to the greens as listed for a 9am start. Trial ends may be played but must be completed prior to 8.55am. Players to bring own lunches. Morning and afternoon teas supplied for players and officials. Entry Fee $15 per player to be paid before the start of play. Dress Code: Whites or Club uniforms to be worn. Markers please report to Green umpire no later than 8.30am. Ashburton MSA Green: N Atkinson, M Quinn, C Carter, T Inwood, A Crawford, A Kemp, J Bell, D Turner, R Gutberlet, R Herriott, B Mayson, B Marsh, Allenton Greens: G Eder, G Pagey, M Anderson, C Fowles, S Fleetwood, B Williams, J Thomas, D Kiddey, I Syme, M Grice, D Hastings, J Ryk, M Skilling, P Collins, R Fensom, L Neal, M Behrns, K Lynn, A Millar, J Drayton, M Smallridge, J Nowell, J Moore, K Meiklejohn. Match Convenor: Rodger Herriott 308 5686

Hampstead Bowling Club

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby Mid Canterbury Representative Rugby Results September 28 Heartland Championship The Trust Ashburton Mid Canterbury 32 v King Country 17, Under 18: Mid Canterbury 12 v Canter-

Skips names who have entered in Hampstead Devon Friday Triples, Friday 4th October 12.30pm start; whites to be worn A MacDonald, W. Watts, K. Butterick, R. Cockburn, R. Mitchell, B. Neilson R. Anstiss, J. Ryk, R. Harrison, B. Holdem, A. Waddell, G. Taylor, C. Leech, A. McKen-

zie, B. Harper, T. Watson. Also skips names who have entered in the Walls Cup to be played on Saturday 5th October 9am start; whites to be worn; own lunch. G. Sparks, M. Skilling, D. Kiddey, B. Marsh, T. Inwood, D. Cutberlet, R. Cutberlet, B. Holdom, G. Taylor, B. Lynn, G. Eder, G. Bishop, G. Lane, T. Gibson. Two more would be good if possible, phone C. Hands 307 2647.

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Nelson Building Society Teams Tuesday Night: Wez R Good, OMG Oddballs, One Man Handicap, New World Fairway Fairies, Europe, Hit and Miss, Bobbys, Hoppy’s Hopefuls Friday Night: No 1 Tee (1st name) No 10 Tee (2nd name) 3.00 X Cockies 3.00 Fairlie Flyers; 3.06 Probians 3.06 4 W’s; 3.24 Periwinkles II 3.24 Periwinkles I; 3.30 3.30 Dream Team; 3.36 3.36 Mrs B’s Girls; 3.42 Mayfield Lassies 3.42 Mayfield Magic; 3.54 Roaring Pride 3.54; 4.00 County Classics 4.00 Hit n Hope; 4.06 Vintage Wine 4.06 Pakeke Pros; 4.12 Maccas 4.12 TGIF; 4.18 Coastal Sharks 4.18 Just the Hounds; 4.24 The Fishermen; 4.24 Brandy Slice; 4.30 4.30 Lovely Ladies; 4.36 Highlanders 4.36 Nannas n Pappas; 4.42 Pink Tees 4.42 Mikes Mob; 4.54 Baby Boomers 4.54 Keiths Kids; 5.00 Ashburton Plains Rotary 5.00 Green Team; 5.12 Rex’s Lions 5.12 The Smits; 5.18 Four Putters 5.18 Occasionally Available; 5.24 Gabites Sloggers 5.24 Gabites Swingers; 5.30 The Big Test Icicles 5.30 Hen Pecked; 5.36 Reads Rammers 5.36 Reads Rebels; 5.42 Rough Riders; 5.42 Stroke n Poke; 5.54 Total Package; 6.00 Trying 6.00 Talleys. Open to further team entries - contact Secretary 308-6371

Ashburton Golf Club October 5 Round 1 Watson and Newton Cups and Stableford Round The draw for Watson Cup matches off #1 Tee is: 12.00 J Davis & D Shaw vs L Hunt & M Green; 12.06 M Cook & B Hawksby vs B Ferriman & T Molloy; 12.12 E Chilton & B Leighton vs B Nuttall & G Russell; 12.18 C Steyn & P van Vollenhoven vs G Clinton & P Bain. The draw for the Newton Trophy off # 10 tee is: 12.00 K Clucas & D Houghton vs L Stoddart & P Huggins; 12.06 T Sa & M Daniel vs A Baird & G Bellamy; 12.12 N Sutton & C Alexander vs W Doak & D Prebble; 12.18 PK Ngutu & T Tuakeu vs K Smith & T O’Reilly. Starting Time: Morning 8.00am A f t e r noon Report at 11.30 for an 12noon start. Saturday Starters: Morning Colin Divers and George Brown; Afternoon Brian Nuttall and Bill Doak Results Paddy Bradford and Geoff Kean. October 6 The annual County Stroke competition between the District’s Clubs will be played starting at 12noon.

A draw will be published later in the week. Post entries welcome.

Ashburton Golf Club Brandon Men’s Vets tournament October 2 No 1 Tee 11.15 A Smith, D Shaw, N Trueman, A Rushton; 11.21 P Bain, T Connell, J Lovett, R Carter; 11.27 G Read, E Jackson, J Allison, J Easton; 11.33 D Prebble, F Stack, O Everest, C Jowers; 11.40 V Carr, B MacGregor, Sa Tufuga, G Smith; 11.46 P Huggins, J Hart, G Clinton, C Galway; No 2 Tee 11.15 H Hendricks, W Gates, T Alkermade, G McEvoy; No 7 Tee 11.15 G Ackerley, K Gunn, J Williamson, D Houghton; 11.21 C Alexander, M Cook, N Macdonald, T Molloy; 11.27 B Hawksby, K Smith, P MacCaulay, M Anderson; 11.33 L Hunt, G McKeown, M Green, R Suttie; No 10 Tee 11.15 M Trewavas, R Hoera, T O’Reilly, G Berhnes; 11.21 K Borland, E Chilton, J Davis, C Divers; 11.27 W Doak, J Dudley, G O’Sullivan, R Shearer; 11.33 S Bennett, G Lane, B Edmonston, D Allen; 11.40 A Lilley, I Blain, R Duff, T Bennet; 11.46 G Puffe, I Beach No 11 Tee 11.15 S Dunlop, R Lambert, M Holmes, J Rodgers; No 16 Tee 11.15 B Bluett, G Cartney, G Taylor, H Murchie; 11.21 D O’Sullivan, P Pratt, J Power, D Wakefield; 11.27 R Welsh, E Waters, T Simmons, B Sivier; Late entries taken – phone G Clinton 308-6420

Tinwald Golf Club October 5 Ash Vegas shoot-out qualifier The draw for a stroke round and Ash Vegas qualifier to be played on Saturday will be at the clubhouse for an 8am and 12.30pm start. Please report at least 15 minutes prior to these times. Starters: am; B Collins. pm; Committee, Cards; Committee.

Tinwald Golf Club Tuesday Ladies, October 1 Starters K. McAuliffe & V. Cartney: Cards B. Harris & C. Shanks Tea Duties: Morning M. Sherriff, Afternoon L. Glassey, M. Colville Club House Meeting and Draw 18 Holers: Val Scammell Trophy (Closed Tournament) 9Holers: Combined Stableford

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby Mid Canterbury Representative Rugby October 5 Heartland Championship The Trust Ashburton Mid Canterbury v Thames Valley, Ashburton Showgrounds, 1pm, Cam Stone, TBA, TBA October 3 – October 5 Under 16 Tournament – Westport October 4 – October 6 Under 18 Tournament – West Melton

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In brief

■ CAULFIELD GUINEAS

El Roca taking on the best Trent Busuttin has promised different riding tactics will be employed when El Roca shoots for the big prize in the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas. The Cambridge trainer, who prepares the colt with his partner Natalie Young, was left to rue what might have been after a runner-up finish under Craig Newitt in Sunday’s Gr.3 Guineas Prelude. “The jockey got itchy before the turn and could have held him up a bit more and it might have been a different result,” Busuttin said. “He will be ridden a lot more conservatively in the Guineas.” El Roca, nevertheless, justified the decision of his connections to head to Melbourne and take on the cream of the crop in

Australia following two unbeaten runs at home. “He ran very well and we’re proud to have a runner in a $1 million race in a couple of weeks’ time,” Busuttin said. “It was a big call and I think the last New Zealand three-yearold who looked like measuring up in the Caulfield Guineas was Our Maizcay, who then won it (in 1995). “We had the option of the Group One Guineas at Riccarton, which was a nice race for El Roca, so it was very satisfying.” Busuttin said the son of Fastnet Rock, whose rider for the October 12 feature has yet to be confirmed, had come through Sunday’s race particularly well. – NZ Racing Desk.

Newmarket Handicap winner Shamexpress will be back in action as soon as possible after returning from England at the weekend. Trainer Danny O’Brien has Shamexpress lined up for the spring sprint double of the Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley and the Patinack Farm Classic at Flemington - each worth A$1 million. Shamexpress accompanied the first shipment of European spring carnival prospects on his flight home and will remain with them in quarantine at Werribee for the next two weeks. “He looks like he’s travelled really well,” O’Brien said. “I’d say he’s put on condition from when he left here. He’s grown a bit all round.”

Sangster on target

El Roca: Caulfield Guineas in his sights.

photo trish dunnell

M10 Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 8 23361 Yabba Yabba 17.62 H &.......................Taylor Raceway Meeting Date: 01 Oct 2013 NZ Meeting num- 9 78866 Big Girl Welshy nwtd .................J McInerney ber : 10 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 10 7x678 Belisconi nwtd M &............................Jopson and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 4 1.04pm (NZT) CAROL’S TAB SPRINT C1, 295m and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 22128 Easy Silence 17.72 .......................... B Dann 1 12.10pm (NZT) SUPER PETS DASH C1, 295m 2 65484 Mulberry Brook 17.59................... K Cassidy 3 85868 Liquorice Whip nwtd ..................J McInerney 1 34875 Son of Grace 17.61 ...................R Blackburn 4 36742 Flirt With Me 17.64 M & ....................Jopson 2 25645 Okuku Bobo 17.47 C & ...................... Fagan 5 21121 Noble Fantasy 17.34 S & ................B Evans 3 17737 Que Tee Chicks 17.32 M & ...............Jopson 6 7555x Ziggy War Paint 17.64 ............... R Cockburn 4 12254 Slingo 17.75 .............................. M Robinson 7 54512 Sprinkles nwtd...........................J McInerney 5 45866 Party Rock nwtd S & .......................B Evans 8 15824 Billy West 17.46 .....................M K Dempsey 6 45653 Jumpin Sally 17.41....................J McInerney 9 67578 Ohoka Blue 17.49 ........................ L Waretini 7 22787 Duco To Duco 17.73..........................M Flipp 10 78888 Homebush Colt 17.63 ................D Stapleton 8 17314 Cawbourne Porshe 17.61 W & .......... Nissen 9 67578 Ohoka Blue 17.49 ........................ L Waretini 5 1.22pm BARRON’S SUPPLIES STAKES C0, 520m 10 78888 Homebush Colt 17.63 ................D Stapleton 1 428 Radical Rufus nwtd .......................... B Dann 2 12.28pm SKY HIGH SCAFFOLDING SPRINT C0, 295m 2 27634 Opawa Chris nwtd L & ....................... Wales 3 342 Wee Terra nwtd C & ........................... Fagan 1 77347 Black Barracuda nwtd S J &...... R Cockburn 4 88447 Homebush Marlow nwtd ...........J McInerney 2 66245 Unique Tilly nwtd .............................. B Dann 5 51 Mr. Barry 30.96................................J Goode 3 22321 Bublin Jed 17.65 ...............................M Flipp 6 6 Casy’s Raida nwtd W & ..................... Nissen 4 1 Pedro Force nwtd J & ......................D Fahey 7 Kaino nwtd H & ...................................Taylor 5 54833 Sum Are Fun nwtd ............................M Flipp 8 4 Magdalene nwtd M & ........................Jopson 6 8 Figlia nwtd H & ....................................Taylor 9 68656 Midnight Rafa nwtd M & ....................Jopson 7 2 Torque More nwtd .....................J McInerney 8 2 Rusty Knife nwtd W & ....................... Nissen 10 67676 Vinnie Baxter nwtd ....................J McInerney 9 6756 Harper’s Bizarre nwtd....................... B Dann 6 1.41pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STKS HEAT C1q, 520m 10 58755 Smoochy Jewel nwtd ...................C Roberts 1 34248 False Notion 30.54 J & ....................D Fahey 3 12.46pm ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN DASH C1, 295m 2 63453 Opawa Pearl 30.98 L & ...................... Wales 3 55465 Out Back Bill nwtd ..................M K Dempsey 1 57574 Al’s Best Mate 17.56 ................ A Botherway 4 43141 Toddy’s A Flyer nwtd ....................C Roberts 2 85476 Katie Ate It 17.94 ...................... M Robinson 5 43844 Thrilling Sound 30.68 S & ...............B Evans 3 88166 Blue Gale Rise 17.36 ....................... B Dann 6 13212 Air Flow 30.81 ........................... M Robinson 4 23377 Word For Word 17.77 ................R Blackburn 7 57275 Know Solution 30.99 .................... L Waretini 5 45768 Hear Hare Here 17.60 P & .................Doody 8 38124 Homebush Zelda 30.93.............J McInerney 6 87764 Homebush Nos nwtd.................J McInerney 9 28587 Thirsty Kelvin nwtd ....................J McInerney 7 35655 Quiet Snort nwtd ................................J Allen

Shamexpress all set

10 58768 Secret Sarah 31.03 S & ..................B Evans

7 1.58pm CTV DASH C1, 295m

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

82378 Baby James 30.98 ....................J McInerney 64537 Moon And Sea 31.23 .........................J Allen 32363 Bizarro 31.16 S & ............................B Evans 41644 Opawa Tania 31.10 L & ...................... Wales 32463 Girl Pride 31.54 A & ...........................Seque 15322 Ellie Waves nwtd C & ......................... Fagan 56363 Bank Roller 30.67 .............................M Flipp 51887 Opawa Chill 31.17 L & ....................... Wales 28587 Thirsty Kelvin nwtd ....................J McInerney 58768 Secret Sarah 31.03 S & ..................B Evans 11 3.10pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STKS HEAT C1q, 520m 1 64572 Yapster Jewel 31.07 M &..................... Smith 2 56866 Law To Excel 31.33 M & ....................Jopson 3 12648 McJopson 31.23 S & .......................B Evans 4 53775 Know Taste 30.85...........................G Cleeve 5 71335 Opawa Mez 30.75 J & .....................D Fahey 6 44138 Opawa Cuddles 31.05 L & ................. Wales 7 44542 Noggin nwtd .......................................J Allen 8 45566 What I Like 31.36 ......................J McInerney Emergencies: 9 28587 Thirsty Kelvin nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 58768 Secret Sarah 31.03 S & ..................B Evans 12 3.29pm SPEIGHT’S SPRINT C1, 295m 1 12751 Cawbourne Jelly 17.33 W & .............. Nissen 2 75866 Candy Belle nwtd S & .....................B Evans 3 44242 Hilton Friday 17.55 ....................J McInerney 4 71367 Keramus Girl 17.63 ........................G Cleeve 5 42311 Fleur Du Liys 17.57 ...................R Blackburn 6 61878 Bee Ostee 17.65 ..............................B Shaw 7 61768 Pandora Doll 17.81 ................M K Dempsey 8 56573 Claremont Diva 17.73 ...................... B Dann 9 67578 Ohoka Blue 17.49 ........................ L Waretini 10 7x678 Belisconi nwtd M &............................Jopson

1 13555 Quattro 17.66 ............................ M Robinson 2 83336 Belfast Suzy 17.69 H & .......................Taylor 3 33722 Phat Pants 17.66 M & .......................Jopson 4 46373 Red Eye Max nwtd .................... R Cockburn 5 42227 Mamalulu 17.65 C & .......................... Fagan 6 38688 Twister Al 17.43........................... J McMillan 7 35145 Zoe Brand 17.29 .............................. B Dann 8 46735 Homebush Esme 17.51 ............J McInerney 9 78866 Big Girl Welshy nwtd .................J McInerney 10 7x678 Belisconi nwtd M &............................Jopson 8 2.16pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STKS HEAT C1q, 520m 1 1351 Idol Girl 30.51 L & .............................. Wales 2 32364 Calm Spirit nwtd .................................J Allen 3 65357 Opawa Cassidy 31.13 L &.................. Wales 4 74736 Massage Only 31.09 ...................D Kingston 5 31427 Know Future 30.74.........................G Cleeve 6 x5742 Hustler Ambition nwtd ..................M Roberts 7 45128 Scotsome Power 30.99 M &..............Jopson 8 13451 Botany Kevin 30.95 ...................J McInerney 9 28587 Thirsty Kelvin nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 58768 Secret Sarah 31.03 S & ..................B Evans 9 2.34pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STKS HEAT C1q, 520m 1 58376 Wagon Wheel 30.58 M & ..................Jopson 2 574F5 Stich Up 30.81 S &..........................B Evans 3 46863 Wunzee nwtd ............................J McInerney 4 36523 Car Bootle nwtd ........................ M Robinson 5 32446 Nom De Plume 31.19................R Blackburn 6 15126 Mega Rexy 30.81 J & ......................D Fahey 7 37144 Opawa Natty 30.85 L & ...................... Wales 8 8668x Sonic Duffer 30.70 .........................G Cleeve 9 28587 Thirsty Kelvin nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 58768 Secret Sarah 31.03 S & ..................B Evans LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd 10 2.52pm HAMPDEN TAVERN STKS HEAT C1q, 520m - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

M9 Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park 8 62122 Smash Rumour nwtd ...................... M Grant 10 46655 Okuku Wee Man 23.23 C & ............... Fagan 10 3.01pm ASCOT PARK HOTEL C2, 457m Raceway Meeting Date: 01 Oct 2013 NZ Meeting num- 9 67256 Black Trigger 22.80 P &................. B Conner 7 2.07pm SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLES C2/3, 390m 1 32231 Camray nwtd ..............................D Stapleton ber: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 38437 Cawbourne Clock nwtd ................... R Breen 2 18551 Mega Girl nwtd A & ............................Seque 1 61132 Cawbourne Burn 22.88 ................M Roberts 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 4 1.13pm ADDED ENERGY C0, 457m 3 21277 Sea Spray Doris 26.51 ................B Freeman 2 83218 Botany Pete nwtd ......................J McInerney 9; 10, 11 and 12 4 65561 Blushing Belle nwtd L & ..................... Wales 1 78473 Homebush Titan nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 63673 Homebush Cruden 22.59 ..........J McInerney 5 14171 Validation nwtd .............................C Roberts 1 12.19pm CENTRAL WATER CARRIERS C0, 390m 2 4 Tepirita Zita nwtd B & ....................... T Shaw 4 83667 Wandy Paul 22.86 ........................... M Grant 6 31686 Opawa Romeo 26.52 ................J McInerney 1 36547 Bowman nwtd ...................................J Dunn 3 63673 Opawa Lauren nwtd L &..................... Wales 5 65178 Cosmic Galaxy 22.80 A & ..................Seque 7 27161 Pukeko Prowler nwtd .....................B Healey 2 58634 Joey’s Secret nwtd .....................D Stapleton 4 75322 Vienna nwtd ...............................D Stapleton 6 56365 Bolt Rama 22.86 ........................D Stapleton 8 24736 Botany Seaton nwtd ..................J McInerney 3 7x56 Payment Due nwtd .....................D Stapleton 5 5 Chewy Haka nwtd .....................J McInerney 7 26232 Spud Gun nwtd ............................... M Grant 9 38777 Cawbourne Ranga 26.43 ................ M Grant 4 32678 Rose Bow nwtd ............................... R Breen 6 623 Opawa Hog nwtd L & ......................... Wales 8 86876 Thrilling Clover 22.81 P & ............. B Conner 5 77 Spilt Wine nwtd L & ............................ Wales 7 66821 Jibbajabba Jewel nwtd .................C Roberts 9 5878F Heza Sensation 22.80 P & ............ B Conner 10 48683 Phil Wart nwtd ................................. M Grant 6 86 Tepirita Snoop nwtd .........................B Shaw 8 Homebush Faline nwtd .............J McInerney 10 28564 Theokoles nwtd ..........................D Stapleton 11 3.19pm COLORMARK SYSTEMS LTD C4, 457m 7 44658 Fantas Fiction nwtd .........................S Fagan 9 56768 Go Patch nwtd............................D Stapleton 8 2.25pm WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 1 66544 Bob’s Eye 26.21 ........................J McInerney 8 321 John Dory nwtd .........................J McInerney 10 6678 Trigger Zip nwtd ........................J McInerney C4, 390m 2 88553 Homebush Iris nwtd ..................J McInerney 9 56478 Gorilla On Drums nwtd J & ....................May 5 1.31pm WILLY’S FLOORING LTD C1, 457m 3 11121 Mary Marlow nwtd ........................... M Grant 1 37557 Ringa Ding 23.04 ......................J McInerney 10 56768 Go Patch nwtd............................D Stapleton 4 252F1 Homebush Violet nwtd ..............J McInerney 1 66262 Opawa Albie 26.48 L & ...................... Wales 2 43666 Just A Mate 22.75 .....................J McInerney 2 12.37pm BRENDON BURKE FIRST NATIONAL C1, 390m 2 82465 Waimak Dave 26.36 ..................J McInerney 3 43283 Opawa Legs 22.94 .......................M Roberts 5 27752 Criniti’s nwtd ......................................J Dunn 6 7x386 Flying Moe nwtd ...............................B Shaw 1 25524 Hazza’s Got Swag 23.59............D Stapleton 3 44142 Emily Patrick nwtd .............................J Dunn 4 33714 Opawa Wally 22.58 L & ...................... Wales 7 74328 Dyna Groll 25.92 ..........................C Roberts 2 72641 La Fontaine nwtd...............................J Dunn 4 47452 Starburst Benny nwtd ...................... M Grant 5 57627 Tepirita Rita nwtd .............................B Shaw 8 82854 Smash Amy nwtd ............................ M Grant 3 64633 Sam’s Flyin Norm 22.93 .............D Stapleton 5 27127 Zulu Bro nwtd ...............................C Roberts 6 68234 Miss Sweet 22.86 P & ................... B Conner 9 83886 Should Be Carlos 26.29 ............J McInerney 4 27265 All Too Hard nwtd ......................J McInerney 6 83731 Cawbourne Polly nwtd .................... M Grant 7 47215 Our Beowulf 22.30 .....................D Stapleton 5 12536 Pep’s Pot nwtd.................................S Fagan 7 26663 Joyville nwtd ..............................J McInerney 8 37515 Turbo Tundra nwtd........................... M Grant 10 74672 Sting Me nwtd ................................. M Grant 6 23117 Cawbourne Beau nwtd.................... M Grant 8 6114 Tanto’s Whisper nwtd .....................J Guthrie 9 77842 Jumpin’ Julia 22.52....................J McInerney 12 3.37pm JUSTRACING.COM.AU C5, 390m 7 72513 Starburst Paul 23.00 ....................... M Grant 9 71578 Pukeko Raptor nwtd .......................B Healey 10 57756 Lincoln Flyer nwtd ........................C Roberts 1 72531 Bugsy Bangles 22.54 .......................B Shaw 8 77715 Pukeko Express 23.06 ......................B Eade 10 6F883 Thrilling Jonah 26.71....................... M Grant 9 2.44pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDON C2/3, 457m 2 11615 Charlie’s Choice nwtd A &..................Seque 9 68355 Black Tank 22.83 L G &............... SJA Stone 6 1.49pm 100% SELECTRIX C2, 390m 3 16244 Admire 22.29 A & ...............................Seque 1 52614 Rocky Baxter 26.34...................J McInerney 10 26466 Ruby’s Girl 23.30.........................R Hamilton 4 14314 Rosca 22.47 ..............................J McInerney 1 75443 Opulent nwtd A & ...............................Seque 2 41121 Caboul nwtd J & ..............................D Fahey 3 12.55 SOUTHLAND OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C1, 390m 2 34244 Cawbourne Crazy nwtd................C Roberts 3 12112 Beadman 26.52.................................J Dunn 5 23246 Little Midnight 22.28 ...................D Stapleton 6 42132 Two Ways 22.70 ...............................B Shaw 1 85622 Ketut nwtd ....................................C Roberts 3 84366 Opawa Marg nwtd A & .......................Seque 4 53214 Cawbourne Kesha nwtd ............J McInerney 7 22575 Homebush Helen 22.41 ............J McInerney 2 63334 Wandy Feather 23.18...................... M Grant 4 43873 Smash Dora 23.11 .......................... M Grant 5 24756 Bone Nerd 26.00 ..........................M Roberts 8 81311 Stirling Dann 22.56 C & ..................... Fagan 3 84445 Homebush Hayley nwtd .............D Stapleton 5 31165 Pukeko Thunder 22.89 ...................B Healey 6 31757 Cover To Cover 26.60.................D Stapleton 9 81484 Homebush Chopper 22.47 ........J McInerney 4 64136 Charles Fredrick nwtd .......................J Dunn 6 37144 Glenn Is Goodesy 23.08 ................. M Grant 7 51875 Noisy Leo nwtd .........................J McInerney 5 33236 Some Say nwtd ..........................D Stapleton 8 34248 Opawa Bart 26.30 .............................B Eade 10 52467 Jennings 22.82...........................D Stapleton 7 26642 Finger Pop 23.01.......................J McInerney 6 47244 Cosmic Echo nwtd A & ......................Seque 9 F5583 Smash Amego nwtd ........................ M Grant LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd 8 46383 Shiraz Rose 23.28 ......................R Hamilton 7 64552 Hazza’s Lad 22.96 .....................D Stapleton 9 78771 Max’s Lad 22.73 .........................D Stapleton 10 88478 Okuku Dreamer nwtd C & .................. Fagan - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Major spring cups’ hope Sangster is progressing well toward Saturday’s $A500,000 Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. “I’m very happy with him and if he can weigh in then he is right on track for the Caulfield Cup,” co-trainer Trent Busuttin said. “Noel Callow will ride him and one thing I’ve learned with the jockeys jumping off and on is to book them for one ride only.” Sangster finished a last-start sixth in the Gr.2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley where he was ridden by Steven Arnold.

McDonald on Dear Demi James McDonald has been booked to ride the Clarry Conners-trained Dear Demi in next month’s $A2.5 million Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). She has been allotted 51.5kg in the feature, but with the likely omission of last year’s Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon the weights will rise one kilo. Dear Demi produced a cracking run when finishing a closing third behind It’s A Dundeel and Atlantic Jewel in the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes last time out and McDonald can’t wait to get back on the daughter of Dehere. “This’ll (52.5kg) be the lightest I’ve ridden for a long time but she’s a quality horse and her run in the Underwood was huge,” he said.

Cup the big test Damian Browne believes Quintessential’s $A2.5 million Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) hopes will be on the line this weekend. The regular rider of the John Sargent-trained mare was happy with her last-start fifth in the Gr.3 Naturalism Stakes (2000m), but acknowledged she would have to step up to another level in Saturday’s Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. “It’s just a pity the race was run at such a farcical pace,” Browne said. “Because she was second up and going from 1400 metres to 2000 metres I had to be as conservative as I could in the way I rode her. She was racing in fairly tight quarters most of the way and she’s only a little mare. I thought she sprinted well on the corner and probably peaked on her run the last little bit so she’ll take a lot of improvement out of that.” - NZ Racing Desk

Puzzles Tuesday, October 1, 2013

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC

ACROSS 1. Begin to sour with a low dog, led astray (6) 4. This is made to try (6) 9. A more fussily tidy artist (7) 10. A straight guide for one to head the government? (5) 11. Painful affliction afoot the ears are concerned with (4) 12. He was beheaded, and Saul curtailed this biblical character (4) 13. Black and white – and crusty, too (3) 15. See 7 Down 16. Corner a sailor may consider knotty (4) 19. Irishman has made a comeback on which to be ready to hand (3) 21. Academician is at home – in the shower, perhaps (4) 22. Droop, will you? That’s familiar, if old! (4) 24. Work with it reversed: carbon concerns sight (5) 25. Liberal universally to be seen in lid that’s fishy (7) 26. Fabulous creature stonily depicted as having a riddle (6) 27. Religious old Jew seen to be confused with two directions (6)

DILBERT

9 10

13 14

DOWN 1. Ten I scatter among the wakeful, being scrupulous (13) 2. They may answer in the chemist’s laboratory (7) 3. Transport system has been confused, the place being beastly (4) 5. Large sums showing why composers are paid (8) 6. Flower trembling at a moo? (5) 7, 15 Across, 8 Down. Similarly bad, pitch having been applied from one source (6,4,3,4,5) 8. See 7 Down

14. A jolly-sounding container for the New Yorker, maybe (8) 17. Do some neat footwork – but slack-mouthed? (7) 18. So up, start smoking (5) 20. Bit of mending? Not (a) on one – no comparison! (5) 23. Sign of more to come (4)

CRYPTIC Across 1. Flotilla 7. Tibia 8. Begonia 9. Drawers 10. Erne 12. Reflect 14. Special 17. Cake 18. Chicken 21. Delight 22. Rowan 23. Outrider Down 1. Fibbed 2. Organise 3. Inns 4. Leader 5. Oboe 6. Basset 7. Traffic 11. Thicken 13. Enlarged 14. Secure 15. Landau 16. Better 19. Iowa 20. Blur QUICK Across 1. Tact 8. Employment 9. Gradient 10. Hazy 12. Assist 14. Ensign 15. Minded 17. Mishap 18. Dear 19. Verbiage 21. Inaccurate 22. Digs Down 2. Aggressive 3. Tend 4. Upbeat 5. Loathe 6. Emphasis 7. Stay 11. Zigzagging 13. Indirect 16. Devour 17. Mortal 18. Dais 20. Iced

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS

Ashburton Guardian

19 21

QUICK ACROSS 6. Goad (6) 7. Gradually increasing (6) 10. Previously (7) 11. Allocation (5) 12. Combines (4) 13. Speak (5) 16. Tiny spot (5) 17. Encounter (4) 20. Gives off (5) 21. Intervenes (5,2) 22. Mass evacuation (6) 23. Swoop (6)

DOWN 1. Fail to reach expectations (12) 2. Demean (7) 3. Killed (5) 4. Feast (7) 5. Navigate (5) 8. Show-off (colloq) (12) 9. Expression of disapproval (9) 14. Chooses not to participate (4,3) 15. Motives (7) 18. Unimportant (5) 19. Underneath (5)

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YOUR STARS by Forecasters

ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Mercury has returned to your financial sector at a game changing time for money matters, a smart head for money is needed. TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) There have been extraordinary developments on the relationship front and there is more to communication, it’s essential. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) Your job is to figure out how to seize the available professional and income advantages without losing sight of a need to have fun in your life. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) You have a chance to put a nose for money and your financial passions and fighting spirit on the same page, allowing you to pick your battles wisely. LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) With Mars leaving your sign in 15 days time, as he aligns with the Moon today the emotional responses this triggers will reveal what excites you. VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) Mercury’s return to your sign allows you to tap into the gift of the gab all Virgos are born with, giving you an articulate and intellectually savvy edge. LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) Your emotional responses will reveal a lot today, with your hunches having the power to put you in the right place at the right time. SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) Your new solar year won’t even begin for 3 weeks, but already heart and mind are engaged and new doors are starting to open. SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) On the personal and professional fronts there is a need to listen to your instincts, your imagination and to the things that excite you. CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Whether it’s something that excites you, gets your blood boiling or evokes strong emotions, if it gets your attention it’s important. AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) An alignment between the Moon and Mars brings a mix of passion and emotion to the surface, just what’s needed to get everything out in the open. PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) A mix of passion, emotional and intuitive responses and the fighting spirit evoked on the work front today will provide clues to what really excites you.

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Family Notices 26 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS COTTON-KERNOHAN, Ruby Ellen (nee Evans) – On September 27, 2013, at Ashburton. Aged 91 years. Cherished wife of the late Alan Cotton (Naseby), and dearly loved partner of the late James (Jim) Kernohan (Twizel, Ashburton). Loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Diane (Kaiapoi), and Joy and Wayne Campbell (Dunedin). Much cherished Nana of Debbie and Kirk Perriman, Tina and Jamie Nyberg, Nadia and Aidan Bird, Kim, Mark and Emily, and great Nana Ruby of Cody, Mikayla, Billie, Hailee, and Oakley. Second mother and special friend of Marilyn and Steve Cross, Austen and Donna Kernohan, and Nana Ruby Nick and Siobhan, Rachel, and Andrew, and Joseph and Jasmine. Special great nana Ruby of Sam, Bill, and Izzie. Sister in law of Elsie Evans and greatly loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A special thank you to staff at Ashburton Hospital and Rosebank Resthome. Messages to C/- 100 Beach Road East, R D 7, Ashburton 7777. A service to celebrate Ruby’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton TOMORROW WEDNESDAY commencing at 11.00am. Followed by cremation. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

MASTERS, Eric – Loved father and father in law of Liz and Trevor Whiting, Granddad of Lee-Ann and Chris Grosvenor, and Shane and Lisa Whiting. Great Granddad of Joshua, Liam, and Orla.

RANGIORA

LAKE COLERIDGE

Weather

MASTERS, Eric Richard (Dick) – On September 30, 2013 at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 86. Loved cherished husband of Daphne. Loved father and father in law of Liz and Trevor Whiting, Shirley and Brian Smith, and Richard and Robyn. Loved granddad of all his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Messages to 43 Lampard Street, Methven, 7730. A funeral service for Dick will be held at St John Presbyterian Church, Methven, on THURSDAY, October 3, commencing at 10.30am. Followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

Celebrate and honour your loved ones

MAX

Data provided by NIWA

NZ Situation

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

snow

hail

60 plus

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

TODAY

Fine with northerlies.

Fine. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to 50 km/h in the north, but gusting 70 km/h south of the Rakaia river. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to 50 km/h in the north, but gale 70 km/h south of the Rakaia river.

High cloud increasing, a few late showers. Northerlies dying out, southerlies about the coast for a time in the evening.

THURSDAY

FRIDAY High cloud increasing, scattered rain later. Winds mainly light.

SATURDAY

World Weather showers fine rain fine thunder fine fine thunder rain rain fine fine rain cloudy cloudy

9 noon 3

Napier

few showers

Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi New Delhi

18 16 30 13 30 29 31 33 19 30 35 36 15 14 17

fine fine

Greymouth

mainly fine

Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

THURSDAY

Queenstown

mainly fine

Dunedin

mainly fine

Invercargill

mainly fine

fine rain showers showers showers drizzle fog showers rain fine rain rain rain fine thunder

12 9 25 23 22 24 6 25 12 16 16 14 1 18 25

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

21 15 29 27 31 33 22 33 19 23 23 20 4 29 34

fine showers fine rain fine fine cloudy thunder fine showers drizzle fine drizzle showers showers

9 pm am 3

Wednesday

9 noon 3

Rise 7:06 am Set 7:40 pm

Bad fishing

New moon

1:36 pm

9 pm am 3

Bad fishing

9 noon 3

9 pm

First quarter

12 Oct 12:04 pm

Fair fishing

Fair

Rise 5:45 am Set 5:49 pm

Full moon

19 Oct 12:39 pm

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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9:33

Rise 7:03 am Set 7:42 pm

Rise 5:16 am Set 4:46 pm

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River Levels

10 5 6 7 11 7 6 7 7 7 6 13 10

cumecs

6.31

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 1:00 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 1:45 pm, yesterday 204.9 Nth Ashburton at 2:00 pm, yesterday

13.1

Sth Ashburton at 2:30 pm, yesterday

13.4

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:00 pm, yesterday

95.6 213.1

Waitaki Kurow at 9:00 am, yesterday Source: Environment Canterbury

Canterbury Readings

Thursday

Rise 7:04 am Set 7:41 pm

Bad

15 15 7 22 16 12 17 24 3 19 26 20 19 11 12

17 18 18 18 15 19 22 15 20 20 17 19 19

Palmerston North fine

Blenheim

7:45 2:04 8:14 2:21 8:28 2:45 8:54 3:01 9:10 3:25 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 6 minutes.

5 Oct

fine

Nelson

1:41

Hamilton

Rain developing near the divide, with heavy falls, and scattered rain spreading further east. Wind at 1000m: NW strengthening, possibly gale in exposed valleys, then dying away late afternoon or evening. Wind at 2000m: NW, gale or severe gale for a time, easing in the evening.

mainly fine

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing Tuesday

Auckland

Forecasts for today

12 6 21 4 17 20 20 27 12 25 24 28 14 10 8

overnight max low

Wellington

FZL: Lowering to 2400m

Rain easing to showers about the divide in the morning, and becoming fine elsewhere. Northwesterlies developing at low levels, and strengthening about the tops.

Rain clearing in the morning, leaving high cloud. Northeasterlies developing.

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Dubai Dublin Edinburgh Frankfurt

FZL: Rising to above 3000m

TOMORROW

Becoming fine during the morning. Winds mainly light, northeasterlies developing about the coast.

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

A ridge moves east across northern New Zealand tomorrow and Thursday as a northwest flow strengthens further south ahead of an approaching trough. The trough moves onto the South Island tomorrow, before weakening on Thursday. Another trough moves onto the South Island during Friday.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

Rise 4:47 am Set 3:44 pm

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Bad

Guardian Motoring

OVERNIGHT MIN

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TOMORROW

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OVERNIGHT MIN

Midnight Tonight

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FRIDAY: Cloud increasing, some rain later. Dying northeast. MAX

bur to

OVERNIGHT MIN

TIMARU

fine

SYKES, Allan – On September 30, 2013 at Rosebank Resthome. Aged 85 Years. Loved husband of the late June. Stepfather of Adrienne and Barry Stephen, Michael Sandford, John and Maree Sandford, David and Sheryll Sandford. Stepgranddad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to www.flowersandballoons.co.nz P.O. Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the local Cancer support group would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Allan’s funeral service will be held in Our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on THURSDAY, October 3 commencing at 10.30am. To be followed by Private Cremation Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

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Ra n

less than 30

MASTERS, Eric – Love father and father in law of Richard and Robyn Masters. grandad to Kev, Tim, Emily, Corey, and great granddad to Austin.

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

Ash

Geraldine

MAX

Wind km/h

MASTERS, Eric – Loved father and father in law of Shirley and Brian Smith, Granddad of Tony, Jason, Tereasa and Judd Black. Great granddad of Torrone, Theo, Cee-Jay, and Kane. Great great granddad of Luka.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287).

THURSDAY: Becoming fine in the morning. NE developing.

AKAROA

ASHBURTON

MAX

TOMORROW: High cloud, few late showers. Dying northerlies. www.guardianonline.co.nz

LYTTELTON

LINCOLN Rakaia

DEATHS

TODAY: Fine. Northeast, may turn northwest afternoon.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Fraser, Andrew John Robert – Of Cromwell, passed away peacefully at home, on September 28, 2013, aged 26. Dearly loved son of Michelle and Gary, much loved brother of Emma and Olivia, loved grandson of Lyndsey and Robin Hughes (Wanaka), and Dorothy and Eric Picot (Australia). A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at the Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth Street, Cromwell, on WEDNESDAY, October 9, 2013, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice and St John Cromwell may Please note all late death be left at the service. notices or notices sent outMessages to 7 Austral Place, side ordinary office hours Cromwell, 9310. must be emailed to: Affinity Funerals deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Central Otago & to ensure publication. Lakes District During office hours notices FDANZ may also be sent to: MACKENZIE, Marina Jane – (11/3/71 – 29/9/13). At Ashburton Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Loved mother of Jamie, and Keisha, beloved daughter of Ken and Jane MacKenzie (Bluff), sister of Scott and Lee (Boyne Island Qld). Auntie to Liam, Alex, and Cohen Mackenzie. Niece of Colin and Elsie Downie (Te Awamutu), the late Ollie Downie (Perth), Chris and Lisa Downie (Sydney), Trina Boyle and Jo Fernandez (Katherine NT), Andrew and Debbie Downie (Brisbane), Pam Anderson (Melbourne), June Leith and Stuart Harvey (Waikawa). Very best and loved friend of Catherine Schluter. Messages to P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A service to celebrate Marina’s life will be held at Our Chapel Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on THURSDAY, October 3 commencing at 1.30 pm. Followed by cremation. Patersons Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 15.1 15.3 Max to 4pm 7.9 Minimum 7.1 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm Total for Sep 41.0 Avg for Sep 50 2013 to date 656.4 511 Avg year to date Wind km/h NE 9 At 4pm Strongest gust NE 19 Time of gust 3:45pm

to 4pm yesterday

Methven

Christchurch Airport

Timaru Airport

13.5 13.5 6.1 –

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6am Breakfast 9am Good Morning 10am Ellen 3 11am House Gift Three interior-design experts visit an ordinary home and compete to find a house gift that will win a permanent place in the heart of the household. Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Declan wants to reach out to Katie; Cain is annoyed; Thomas railroads Sean. 0 1:30 Come Dine With Me 3 2pm May The Best House Win PGR 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 0 4:25 Ellen With guest Julianna Margulies. 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Dynamo – Magician Impossible PGR 3 0 8:30 Wild About New Zealand Gus explores three national parks on the West Coast. 0 9:30 Scandal AO 0 10:30 One News Tonight 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 0 6:55 Stitch! 3 0 7:25 Kung Fu Panda 3 0 7:50 Slugterra 0 8:15 Franklin 0 8:40 Mike The Knight 3 0 8:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon The Nine Lives Of Chloe King PGR 1pm Jeremy Kyle PGR 2pm Bethenny 3pm Melissa And Joey 3 0 3:30 The League Of Super Evil 3 0 4pm Mako Mermaids 0 4:30 The Erin Simpson Show 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm Friends 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR Bella accepts a lifesaving promise; Kylie leaves a kinky trail of evidence; Nate’s authority is undermined. 0 7:30 The Amazing Race The stress of the race brings one competitor to tears; another team makes history while trying to avoid elimination. 0 8:30 The Mentalist AO 0 9:30 Embarrassing Fat Bodies AO 0 10:30 Body of Proof AO 0

11pm Major Crimes AO 0 11:55 Law And Order UK AO 3 12:55 Te Karere 3 2 0 1:30 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2 0

11:30 Zero Hour AO 12:30 The Protector AO 3 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 Army Wives AO 3 0 3:15 Huge 4:05 Anderson Live PGR 5:05 The Erin Simpson Show 3 5:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Love Your Garden A team of experts visits some of Britain’s most beautiful domestic gardens. 7:30 Trish’s French Country Kitchen 8am My Kitchen 8:30 Make My Home Bigger 9am Coast 10am The London Market 11am Oddities 11:30 Secret Meat Business Noon Bath Crashers 12:30 Joanna Lumley In The Land Of The Northern Lights Joanna Lumley travels across Norway to view the stunningly beautiful Northern Lights. 1:30 Days Of Our Lives PGR 2:30 Combat Hospital PGR A fictional series about the only military hospital providing advanced surgical care in southern Afghanistan. 3:30 Make My Home Bigger 4pm Heaven’s Kitchen At Large Handy hints and even a few secrets to get the most from organic food. 5pm Better Homes And Gardens 6pm My Kitchen 6:30 House Crashers 7pm Auction Hunters 7:30 Location, Location, Location 8:30 House Wreck Rescue 9:30 Fantasy Homes In The City 10:30 Celebrity Juice AO 11pm Auction Hunters 11:30 Combat Hospital PGR

WEDNESDAY

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Better Homes And Gardens 2am House Wreck Rescue 3am Fantasy Homes In The City 4am Celebrity Juice AO 4:30 My Kitchen 5am Heaven’s Kitchen At Large

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6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Infomercials 10:30 The Shopping Channel 11:30 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon 3 News 12:30 Everybody Loves Raymond 3 0 1pm Dr Phil PGR 3 2pm The Dr Oz Show PGR 3 3pm Top Chef – All Stars PGR 3 4pm Rachael Ray 3 Chef Sara Moulton shares her secrets for fixing holiday food disasters. 5pm Entertainment Tonight 5:25 Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals 3 Jamie cooks beef steak, hoi sin prawn and noodle bowls, mackerel, and mixed tomato and quinoa salad. 0 6pm 3 News 7pm Campbell Live 7:30 The Block NZ PGR The teams continue renovating the kitchen and dining areas; design skills are tested in the Style and Photo Magazine Cover Challenge. 0 8:35 Best of Grand Designs 30 9:35 Hawaii Five-0 AO 0 10:35 Nightline

11:15 Chicago Fire AO 0 12:15 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Infomercials

PRIME 6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 Game show hosted by Andrew O’Keefe that gives contestants the opportunity to win up to $200,000. 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors PGR 1pm The Jeff Probst Show 1:55 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? UK 3 2:55 Millionaire – Hot Seat 3 3:25 Nigella Feasts 3 Nigella makes sake salmon followed by a crunchy pork chops. 4pm The Late Show With David Letterman 3 5pm Deal Or No Deal 3 5:30 Prime News 6pm Deal Or No Deal 6:30 Millionaire – Hot Seat 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 7:30 60 Minutes PGR 3 8:30 M Into the Sun AO 3 2005 Action. When a government official is killed, an American operative with experience in martial arts and the Yakuza culture is brought in to investigate. Steven Seagal. 10:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3

6am Golf – European PGA Tour (Highlights) Round Four. 7am Golf – Web.com Tour Championship (Highlights) Round Four. 8am Golf – 2011 Presidents Cup Official Film 9am Football – Arsenal TV Swansea City v Arsenal. Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 Motorsport – Nascar Nationwide Series (Highlights) Dover 200. 1:30 Hurling – GAA Final (Replay) 3:30 Cricket – Champions League Twenty20 (Highlights) 4:30 Cricket – Champions League Twenty20 (Highlights) 5:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Argentina v New Zealand. 6pm Rugby – International (Highlights) South Africa v Australia. 6:30 Arena Access 7pm Rugby – International (Highlights) South Africa v Australia. 7:30 Red Bull Chronicles 8pm Rugby – ITM Cup Week 8:30 Re:Union 9:30 Rugby – International (Highlights) Argentina v New Zealand. 10pm Rugby – ITM Cup Week 10:30 Rugby – International (Replay) Argentina v All Blacks.

11:35 Excused AO Dating show in which singles looking for love try to win dates before being eliminated from contention. Midnight Infomercials

11:05 The Late Show With David Letterman A late-night comedy and talk show. 12:05 Home Shopping 1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 2:05 Home Shopping

12:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Hawke’s Bay v North Harbour. 2:30 Jack Links Match Fishing League 3:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 4am Rugby – International (Replay) South Africa v Australia.

THE BOX 6am NYPD Blue MVLS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Hardcore Pawn PG 7:40 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 8:05 My Name Is Earl PG 8:30 My Name Is Earl PG 8:55 24 MVLS 9:45 Law And Order MV 10:35 CSI – Miami MV 11:25 CSI – New York MV 12:15 Da Vinci’s Demons 18VLS 1:20 NYPD Blue MVLS 2:10 My Name Is Earl PG 2:35 My Name Is Earl PG 3:10 24 MVLS 4pm Hardcore Pawn PG 4:30 The Simpsons PG 5pm Law And Order MV 6pm America’s Funniest Home Videos PG 6:30 The Simpsons PG 7pm Hardcore Pawn PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 CSI MV 9:30 SVU MV 10:30 Law And Order MV 11:30 CSI – Miami MV

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12:30 24 MVLS 1:20 My Name Is Earl PG 1:45 My Name Is Earl PG 2:10 NYPD Blue MVLS 3:05 CSI MV 3:55 SVU MV 4:45 24 MVLS 5:35 America’s Funniest Home Videos PG

SKY SPORT 2 6:30 Ako 3 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Journey To The West 8:30 Race And Intelligence – Science’s Last Taboo Rageh Omaar explores myths about race and IQ and reveals what he thinks are important lessons for society. 9:40 F Redfern Now AO 10:40 Tagata Pasifika 11:40 Te Kaea 3 2 12:10 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Ice-Cold Gold PG Hitting The Wall. 7:30 Man v Wild PG 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9:30 Mythbusters PG 10:30 Strip The City PG 11:30 Mythbusters PG 12:30 Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 1pm I Was Murdered M 1:30 Dates From Hell M 2pm Dates From Hell M 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Ice-Cold Gold PG 4:30 Deadliest Catch PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG 6:30 Backyard Oil PG 7pm Auction Kings PG 7:30 Car v Wild PG 8:30 Dirty Jobs Down Under PG 9:30 Bullet Points PG 10:30 I Was Murdered M 11pm Stalked – Someone’s Watching M 11:30 Fatal Encounters M WEDNESDAY 12:30 Ice-Cold Gold PG 1:30 Car v Wild PG 2:30 Dirty Jobs Down Under PG 3:30 Dirty Jobs PG 4:30 Beyond Survival With Les Stroud PG 5:30 Time Warp PG

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MOVIES GREATS

6am Moneyball ML 2011 Drama. Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. 8:10 Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol MV 2011 Action. Tom Cruise. 10:20 The Cabin In The Woods 16VL 2011 Horror. Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchinson. Noon The Dictator 16LS 2012 Comedy. Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris. 1:25 Battleship MVL 2012 Action. 3:35 The Hobbit – World Premiere PG 2012 Magazine. 4:05 Behemoth MV 2011 Sci-fi. 5:35 The Art Of Getting By ML 2011 Drama. 7pm Underworld Awakening 16V 2012 Action. 8:30 Jack And Jill PGVL 2011 Comedy. 10:05 Abduction MVL 2011 Action Thriller. 11:50 The Thirst 18VLS 2006 Horror.

6:20 Biography – Sean Connery PG 2008 Documentary. 7:10 Saving Private Ryan 16V 1998 Drama. Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns. 9:55 The Astronaut’s Wife MS 1999 Sci-fi. Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron. 11:45 The Making Of Snow White And The Huntsman MV 12:15 The Rock 16VL 1996 Action. Sean Connery, Ed Harris, Nicolas Cage. 2:30 The Peacemaker MVL 1997 Action Thriller. Nicole Kidman, George Clooney. 4:35 Circle Of Friends M 1995 Drama. Minnie Driver, Chris O’Donnell, Geraldine O’Rawe. 6:20 Keeping The Faith MS 2000 Comedy. Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman. 8:30 Superman Returns MV 2006 Action. Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth. 11:05 The Grudge 16C 2004 Horror.

1:20 Goodnight For Justice 2 – Measure Of A Man PGV 2012 Western. 2:50 Underworld Awakening 16V 2012 Action. 4:20 The Thirst 18VLS 2006 Horror. 5:50 The Art Of Getting By ML 2011 Drama.

12:35 Circle Of Friends M 1995 Drama. 2:15 Keeping The Faith MS 2000 Comedy. 4:20 The Grudge 16C 2004 Horror. 5:50 Biography – Sean Connery PG 2008 Documentary.

WEDNESDAY

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language. RATINGS: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Sticky TV Holiday Edition 7:05 BeyWheelz A peaceful city becomes the site of a battle between good and evil in this animated series. 7:30 Beyblade – Metal Fury 3 8am Sticky TV Holiday Edition 8:30 Planet Sheen 3 9am Ready, Steady, Wiggles 9:15 Peppa Pig 3 9:25 Tree Fu Tom 3 9:50 Humf 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Sticky TV Featuring Wonder Pets and Dragons – Riders Of Berk. 4:30 Four Live 6pm Everybody Hates Chris 3 6:30 Futurama 3 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Australia’s Next Top Model PGR 8:30 M Wild Child PGR 3 2008 Comedy. A self-obsessed brat living a pampered life in her LA world is sent to an English boarding school. Emma Roberts, Aidan Quinn, Natasha Richardson. 10:35 The Real Housewives of New York City PGR (Starting Today) 3

MAORI TV 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2pm Korero Mai 3 2 3pm Warrant Of Fitness 3 3:30 Guardians Of The Legend 3 4pm Pukoro 2 4:30 Pukana 2 5pm Toi Whakaari 3 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3

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6am Football – Spurs TV Tottenham v Chelsea. 9am Rugby League – National Premiership (Replay) Central Vipers v Waicoa Bay Stallions. From Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. 11am Rugby League – 40/20 Noon Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Preliminary Final Two – Roosters v Knights. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 2pm Golf – European PGA Tour (Highlights) Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Round Four. From the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland. 3pm Golf – Web.com Tour Championship (Highlights) Round Four. From Dye’s Valley Course in Florida. 4pm Football – FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (Replay) Final – Spain v Russia. From To’ata Stadium in Papeete, Tahiti. 5:30 Rugby League – 40/20 6:30 Rugby League – Holden Cup (Replay) Bulldogs U20 v Warriors U20. 8:30 Boxing – Fight Night Julio Cesar Chavez jr v Brian Vera. 10:30 L Rugby League – Dally M Awards

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12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 1am Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (Highlights) AAA 400. 2am Judo – International Judo Federation Teams World Championship. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 2:30 Arena Access 3am Re:Union (Replay) 4am Boxing – Fight Night Julio Cesar Chavez jr v Brian Vera.

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Sport ■ RUGBY

Going out on top of his game

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Shane Enright has stepped down as the coach of the Ashburton College 1st XV rugby team.

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After leading the Ashburton College 1st XV to the most successful season in the school’s history, Shane Enright has stepped down as coach. In the three years under Enright the team has steadily improved up the pecking order and the coach finishes his tenure saying he had “been to Mount Ev-

erest” and there were no mountains left to climb. “All my goals I wanted to achieve were, probably bar one - a national title,” Enright said. “But to be honest I think we’ll always struggle to beat those 1A Co-Ed schools from Auckland. “I don’t like walking away from things but that’s a pretty big hurdle. “Now it’s time for someone else to pick up the journey.”

Enright made the announcement on Sunday knowing it would give the college time to find a successor. “I just wanted to get it out there now so they can start planning for next year. “It’s a popular job now rather than what it was three years ago. “I got the call in January when they were struggling to get someone to take the team, but there should be a bit of in-

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terest in the position now.” Enright took over when the team was cannon fodder in the Crusaders Secondary School’s rugby competition, but leaves a side that cracked the topeight of the highly competitive Crusaders competition, a team which became South Island CoEd champions and now ranks third in Co-Ed schools in the country. “We have improved every year

and that was because we started to get a buy-in from the community, with players realising first XV rugby was a great option and that was shown this year when we only had one member of the squad not in a rep team.” With the bar now set high the incoming coach will have the big challenge of keeping college in the upper echelons, and continuing the successful rugby programme Enright established.

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