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Haast Pass re-opens

Whitebaiters, busloads of tourists, several dogs and a cat were among the hundreds of travellers banked up on both sides of the Diana Falls slip between Haast and Makarora yesterday afternoon. Ten days after the huge slip came down in a vicious storm, closing State Highway 6 between the Gates of Haast Bridge and Haast Pass Summit, the New Zealand Transport Agency was able to open one lane of the road to motorists shortly after midday. Traffic was intermittently let through the re-opened road one vehicle at a time. Abaout 50 vehicles, including coaches, or cars and trucks laden with whitebaiting gear - lined the highway on either side of the slip site.

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It was fortunate all of the lions at Orana Wildlife Park were tucked up for the night in their secure house when last week’s storm smashed the fence around the lion reserve.

Several trees were toppled on the wildlife reserve on the western outskirts of Christchurch - including the large gum tree that flattened part of the fence - and meant the zoo had to run off limited generator power for the last 10 days. Orana spokesman Nathan Hawke said the lions were locked up at night and during the day in the event of forecast snow, earthquakes and winds.

Preparations for the first football match to be staged at Buckingham Palace are being stepped up with the marking out of a pitch in the garden. Two of England’s oldest amateur clubs will play in the grounds of the official London home of Queen Elizabeth II next month as part of the English Football Association’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Prince William, the Queen’s grandson, is president of English football’s governing body.

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Charity coffee Three Aucklanders have teamed up with one of New Zealand’s biggest coffee roasteries to open a new cafe which allows people to trade cans of food for coffee.

Locals cafe in Ponsonby is a not-for-profit enterprise which donates all the canned food it receives as payment to the Auckland City Mission. Flatmates Brad Robinson, Oliver Johnston and Joshua Wong came up with the Can for a Coffee concept about six months ago and then approached Caffe L’affare, who agreed to partner with them.

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Sorry, Mr Prime Minister Red-faced officials have issued an embarrassed apology to Japan’s prime minister for spelling his name wrong during a high-profile tour of the battered Fukushima nuclear plant. Shinzo Abe was given a specially-printed suit to protect him from radiation during the tour on Thursday, on which he was accompanied by a large press pack. But plant operator TEPCO, which has been lambasted internationally for what critics say is its hapless handling of the catastrophe at Fukushima, used the wrong Chinese character for part of the PM’s name. “It was a typing error,” said a TEPCO spokesman. “We are very sorry for the mistake. We sincerely apologise to the prime minister.

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Vaccination for all under fives on cards

BY MYLES HUME

Just over a month since the last case of hepatitis A was confirmed in Ashburton, Dr Humphrey told the Guardian yesterday three more people had been diagnosed on Wednesday, taking the total number of infected people in Ashburton to 25.

“We are strongly of the view if it spread through another preschool we would push for vaccination of all children under five in the town and in surrounding areas,” he said.

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A district-wide vaccination for children under five could be imminent after an Ashburton family added three more cases to the town’s hepatitis A epidemic.

Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey has also sounded a warning for parents of preschoolers who are operating stalls at Boulevard Day on Monday to steer clear of handling food in fear of spreading the virus.

Crown drug authority Pharmac to approve vaccination for all children in Mid Canterbury under five for a full course, meaning they would have two vaccinations in six months. He expected them to respond by Monday.

Hepatitis A is passed through contact with faeces, with poor hygiene – particularly after using the toilet or changing nappies – being the main contributor.

Dr Humphrey said health

experts spent Thursday investigating where the three latest cases came from, but they were at odds to find the source.

He then yesterday went public to warn Mid Cantabrians to wash their hands after using the toilet to prevent further spread of the disease.

“We understand on Monday it’s Boulevard Day and there are a lot of stalls selling food, so we ask people that have preschool children not be the ones selling food just to be on the safe side,”

he said. “We would be concerned if towns like Timaru, Oamaru and Christchurch picked it up from somewhere.”

Dr Humphrey said the rate in Ashburton was high, saying some places in the United States would run a community-wide vaccination at 25 reported cases of the disease.

“At this stage we don’t think that would be of any benefit, but we would certainly go for under fives if we have any more preschools involved.”

■ AMERICA’S CUP

Yachting fans glued to TVs for winning blow GABRIELLE STUART

races yesterday, where even the kitchen staff took a break from preparing breakfast to watch the races unfold.

Plenty of the residents wore red socks for good luck, a tradition that was started by the late Sir Peter Blake in 1995, when a record 100,000 pairs of red socks sold during an America’s Cup fundraising drive.

Many of the residents watched the America’s Cup every year, and Elizabeth Johnston said that this years racing was some of the most exciting she had seen.

“You feel like you’re right there racing with them, don’t you?”

At Ashburton McDonald’s about 10 people gathered around a screen and forgot work-commitments for a moment to watch the agonising first race.

There were some anxious faces, including Carrie-Ann Summers who dropped her child at school early to get in and watch the race.

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At 8.15 yesterday eyes around the district were riveted to their screens, hoping to see Team New Zealand win a final race and take home the America’s cup.

Plenty of nails were bitten during the first race, as Rosebank residents watched Oracle dominate Team New Zealand, finishing well ahead with a 31 second lead. There was more disappointment to come, as the second race of the day was postponed due to high winds.

But although disappointed, resident Betsy Johnson wasn’t surprised – even before racing started she had a “feeling in her bones” that the team wasn’t going to win on Friday.

If you trust Betsy’s bones there could be good news for Team New Zealand: she’s got a good feeling about racing this morning.

She was one of more than 20 residents who gathered in the Rosebank lounge to watch the

“I’m disappointed with the loss, it’s okay though we can afford to lose a couple,” she said.

Ashburton’s Mary Cook returned to McDonalds for the second race, but after being told it was called off moments before it looked like it would start she was left “gutted”. To add to her woes she may miss tomorrow’s race.

“I’m going whitebaiting on the West Coast, I’ll have to knock on some random’s door to find out who won,” she said.

Gazing into her crystal ball, she anticipated we would bring home the America’s Cup today.

Moderate breezes are forecast for racing tomorrow, with winds expected to reach about 13-17 knots.

Rosebank residents Mona Kerr and Edna McGrath watched the America’s Cup racing yesterday with anxious faces.

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In brief

Boulevard Day comes round again

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specials on the giftware that I have here,” she said.

“It’s an opportunity to meet and greet customers out there and give them a bargain or two.”

She said it was a great opportunity for people to find bargains and maybe start their Christmas shopping.

There will be around 120 stalls ranging from plants and crafts, to clothing and numerous food stalls, along with entertainment for the kids.

Timed to coincide with South Canterbury Anniversary Day, Boulevard Day brings plenty of out of town shoppers in, and its reputation is growing year after year.

The weather forecast for Boulevard Day in Ashburton is for increasing cloudy periods, light winds and a chance of a shower. The forecast high is 17 degrees.

Boulevard Day kicks off at 9am on Monday morning.

Shopping heads outdoors in Ashburton on Monday when the Ashburton Business Association hosts its annual Boulevard Day. Many Ashburton retailers will set up shop on the footpaths outside their shops for the day, alongside a number of stallholders from near and far, offering too-good-to-refuse bargains to what is traditionally a large crowd of shoppers.

It’s the 37th year Boulevard Day has been held, and once again this year Ashburton’s main street will close to traffic, making way for a shopping bonanza.

Denise Hydes from East Street shop Flowers and Balloons has been a long-time supporter of Boulevard Day, having set up a stall on the street outside her shop for a number of years now.

“We’ll be out the front with our normal stall with lots of

Drink drivers Two drink drivers were picked up on the streets of Ashburton early yesterday morning. Both were men and one was stopped on Seafield Road and found to have an excess breath alcohol level of 615mcg. The other was stopped on Kitchener Street with a level of 990mcg – more than twice the legal adult limit.

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Denise Hydes from Flowers and Balloons readies her stock for Monday’s Boulevard Day shopping extravaganza.

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A police dog handler was chased and threatened by a gun-wielding offender who stole the officer’s car and drove at him near Hamilton.

New details have emerged over the incident which has sparked an internal police investigation, after the man took the officer’s vehicle at gunpoint and made off with the handler’s dog and weapon in the car. It was a frightening incident for the handler who only just managed to pull his canine partner from the vehicle as it was being driven off, Waikato Police district commander Inspector Win van der Velde said yesterday. Moments later the pair were being driven at by the offender, and had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the police vehicle.

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Feedback wanted on new domain entrance By susan sandys

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Ashburton District Councillors have decided their preferred option for a new Ashburton Domain entrance, and now want the public’s opinion.

A new entrance is required as New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) proposes installing traffic lights at the corner of West Street and Walnut Avenue, and also an upgrade of the East Street and Walnut Avenue intersection.

At an operations committee meeting yesterday councillors recommended to the NZTA that the domain access option of a new entry and exit off Walnut Avenue with a left NG

turn entry only from the current West Street entrance go forward for public consultation.

The cost estimates for the recommended improvement

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works are $2.6 million for the West Street Walnut Avenue traffic lights project and $1 million for the East Street Walnut Avenue upgrade.

In a report before councillors, group manager service delivery Neil McCann informed that the NZTA had advised the East Street intersection improvement works were a local project and should be funded by council. But it would attract a $560,000 NZTA subsidy.

“Further discussion regarding funding and the timing of the improvement works can be finalised after the consultation process has been completed and options confirmed or identified,” Mr McCann said.

Council had budgeted $60,000 in the 2013/14 financial year for the land designation required for the upgrading of the intersection.

Prime Minister John Key pirouetted from one side of the political fence to the other yesterday for his meetings in Britain going straight from an address to the governing Conservative Party caucus to meeting the man who hopes to be the next Prime Minister, Labour leader Ed Miliband. Mr Key spent much of the day at Chipping Norton, where about 230 Conservative Party MPs were gathered for their behind-closeddoors caucus “away day”. Mr Key said the Conservatives had been interested in how National was faring, how it was dealing with economic problems and how it won a second term - the Cameron Government faces the same challenge in 2015.

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Labour’s Cunliffe to pay a visit

BY SUSAN SANDYS

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New Labour Party leader David Cunliffe will be visiting his homeland of the Rangitata electorate in about three weeks time.

And included in that visit is likely to be a stopover in Ashburton.

Rangitata Labour electorate committee president Glen Cam-

eron, of Ashburton, said yesterday he was planning a pot-luck tea for Mr Cunliffe and party members at the Temuka hall.

He also planned to go fishing for blue cod with Mr Cunliffe at Moeraki, and bring the new leader through Ashburton where he could meet with media.

He said it would be fantastic to host the new leader, who was

from Pleasant Point originally, in the electorate.

He said he considered Mr Cunliffe a friend after his association with him went back to 1999.

“I have been active in the party for years and we have regular contact to see how things are going,” he said.

Mr Cameron said he had been among the majority of party

In brief Farmers upbeat

members who voted for Mr Cunliffe for the leadership role this week. “He’s a great communicator, and you feel like you want to work with him.

“He’s just a clever all-round package I think, and he can take on Key,” Mr Cameron said.

He said he would advise of the dates for Mr Cunliffe’s visit when he was able to confirm them.

An upbeat mood in the rural sector means fewer farmers are putting their farms on the market right now, according to the Real Estate Institute of NZ. The latest REINZ Rural Market Statistics showed a total of 369 farms were sold across the country in the three months to August. That was 16 per cent up on the same time last year but down 15.8 per cent on the three months to July. Brian Peacocke, REINZ rural spokesman, said the “relatively constrained” sales figures for August were mainly a result of farmers being more focussed on their seasonal workloads than selling property.

Lightning strikes A dramatic thunder and lightning storm caused flash flooding, disrupted public transport, and threw the power out for more than 1000 residents in the Wellington area last night. MetService said 2700 lightning strikes and heavy downpours hit the capital over a two-hour period from about 5.30pm. Locals took to twitter with photos of the intense storm, Tranz Metro reported train services were delayed or cancelled, and flights in and out of Wellington Airport were delayed while the storm hit.

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Rotary Club of Ashburton members Geoff Cantrell (left) and Brian Edmondston are among the many volunteers who have been sorting, pricing and readying books for sale at this year’s Bookarama, which opens on Monday.

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Yah it’s Bookarama time again

BY ERIN TASKER

Book lovers will be lined up outside the Sports Hall on Monday morning, as the next chapter of the ever popular Bookarama begins.

Bookarama, an annual Rotary Club of Ashburton event which raises thousands of dollars each year which all goes back into the Mid Canterbury community, is gearing up for its 34th year.

Rotary Club of Ashburton

president elect John Leadley said thousands of books, jigsaws, DVDs and magazines had been donated for sale once again.

Preparations have been under way for months, becoming a daily operation from May as all books were categorised to simplify the week-long setting up operation.

Mr Leadley said every year there was a line of people waiting at the door on opening day.

“Monday morning it’s like

Marks and Spencers in London; we have people camping outside.”

There’s a bit of everything, and plenty of hidden treasures to be found. This year there’s even a hefty pile of the raunchy Fifty Shades of Grey book series.

Mr Leadley said members kept thinking that the immergence and growing popularity of e-readers might have resulted in interest in Bookarama dwin-

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dling. But that had not been the case; for many people there was still nothing like the look, feel and smell of a good old book, Mr Leadley said.

Bookarama opens to the public at 8am on Monday morning with books priced as low as $1.

It runs through until Saturday, with doors opening at 9am for the rest of the week.

There will be late nights on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 8pm.

Mixing booze with energy drinks might keep drinkers partying longer through the night, but a researcher warns the combination could result in a higher concentration of alcohol in the system and an increased risk of aggressive behaviour. However, the dangers were not fully known and research into the issue had been largely funded by energy drink companies, said Associate Professor of Psychology Peter Miller from Australia’s Deakin University. Some studies showed alcohol drinkers who consumed energy drinks were more likely to record a higher blood alcohol concentration than those who did not, were more likely to engage in aggressive acts, suffer injuries and show symptoms of alcohol dependence, Dr Miller said.

Body found on beach A body, believed to be that of Canadian tourist Joanna Lam, has been found on a beach near Haast.

Police searchers recovered the woman’s body at 2.30pm and believed it was the missing 24-year-old, but would not be able to confirm the identity until formal identification was completed.

Ms Lam’s next of kin had been advised, police said. The body was found on an unnamed stretch of coastal beach between Haast and Knights Point, very close to where the fuel tank from their vehicle was recovered earlier in the week about 50km from where Ms Lam’s rental vehicle left the road. There is no sign of her missing boyfriend Connor Hayes, 25.

- APNZ

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Big thank you for EA team

BY MYLES HUME

MYLES.H@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

As they took time to soak up the mammoth effort to restore more than 8000 Mid Canterbury homes without power from last week’s storm, EA Networks is still urging people to contact them if they do not have electricity.

Last night, EA Networks management held a barbecue for more than 80 staff who have been putting in 14-16 hour days to bring power back to the district’s homes after power was cut due to wide-spread damage from last Tuesday’s storm.

Some homeowners were without power for more than a week, as 60 EA Networks linesmen trawled the district, lifting trees away from network lines and up righting broken power poles.

District manager Brendon Quinn said all residents affected by damaged network lines were restored, but he was still fielding calls yesterday from people who had on-property power line damage.

“If people have got lines down they should let us know, a lot of people think we are still going to get to them but we don’t know when there is damage on private properties,” he said.

Mr Quinn estimated about 12 households with on-property line damage they knew about would be restored last night, but expected more homeowners to

Alister Body

Awards trust in Body’s hands

View or purchase photos online guardianonline.co.nz

EA Networks held a barbecue last night to thank their team for restoring power to thousands of Mid Canterbury homes from last Tuesday’s storm. From left: Limbnazo Kapindula, Bruce McLaren, Chris Doherty and general manager Gordon Guthrie.

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come to the fore. With most of the district back up and running, Mr Quinn said the linesmen had been treated well 99.9 per cent

of the time by the public who remained patient during tough times. “The boys had to work in some pretty tough conditions

over the week,” he said.

Residents still affected by power outages can contact EA Networks on (03) 307-9800.

NZ activists taken into custody by Russians Two Kiwi activists have been arrested by Russian authorities who boarded a Greenpeace ship protesting against Gazprom’s Arctic oil drilling operations.

Greenpeace said the names of the New Zealanders, who were among 25 activists arrested aboard the Arctic Sunrise, have

not been released for legal reasons.

The Arctic Sunrise had been circling Russian oil giant Gazprom’s Prirazlomnaya platform at the three nautical mile limit, inside international waters and within Russia’s exclusive economic zone.

Greenpeace New Zealand spokesman Phil Crawford said armed Russian Coastguard officials boarded the ship by helicopter and ropes before rounding up the crew on the deck.

Activists locked inside the radio room said they saw other activists detained on their knees

with guns pointed at them, he said.

Greenpeace International executive director Kumi Naidoo said the boarding was illegal, and showed the Russian government would go to extreme lengths to stop public scrutiny of Gazprom’s Arctic drilling.

80 gay marriages More than 80 same sex couples have tied the knot since the law legalising same sex marriage came into effect a month ago.

Fifty-eight New Zealand couples and 26 overseas couples have taken their vows in the last four weeks, registrar-general of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Jeff Montgomery said.

“We are seeing continued national and international interest by same sex couples in getting married in New Zealand.”

Births, Deaths and Marriages had issued a number of marriage licences for same sex couples, which were valid for three months, Mr Montgomery said.

“We expect the number of same sex weddings to increase as we move into spring.”

In April Parliament passed the law legalising gay marriage, 77 votes to 44, amid loud shows of jubilation from the floor and the gallery. It was a conscience vote for MPs. - APNZ

Mid Canterbury dairy farmer and DairyNZ director Alister Body is the new chair of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust.

Mr Body says a key focus of the trust under his leadership will be to ensure the awards and its three contests – the New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year – retain relevancy and competitor interest.

“The competitions are improving and evolving and that’s really important.

They also provide a great showcase of the dairy industry and give tremendous promotion of the value and benefits to be gained by participating in the dairy industry,” he said.

“In a way we are victims of our success in that we have to find ways of dealing with larger numbers of entrants and greater numbers of people wanting to attend the events.

“It’s a competition that is fuelling itself and it will continue to do so, so long as we are doing a good job.”

The six-member trust also includes Fonterra director Jim van der Poel, DairyNZ Director and 2008 New Zealand Sharemilker of the Year Ben Allomes, Federated Farmers dairy section chair Willy Leferink, and Federated Farmers sharemilkers section representatives Neil Filer and Ciaran Tully, also a former Auckland Hauraki Sharemilker of the Year winner.

“It’s a great trust and I feel privileged to be its chair.”

Awards organisers, convenors and sponsors meet in Rotorua early next month to finalise preparations for the 2014 awards programme.

Entries will be received online at www.dairyindustryawards.co.nz from November 1.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

The Old Lady is ready for rehoming

By SuSan SandyS

susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

She has cataracts and a weird bark, but that has not stopped an elderly dog from endearing herself to workers at the Ashburton SPCA. The Jack Russell is now ready for rehoming after her owner has failed to come forward.

She was handed in after being found on Alford Forest Road almost three weeks ago.

Inspector John Keeley said the terrier had become affectionately known as The Old Lady among staff and volunteers, and had settled in well.

“At the moment she’s running around like she owns the place,” Mr Keeley said yesterday.

“She’s a delightful old thing,” but had cataracts and could be aged anywhere between eight and 12. It was a mystery as to why she had not been claimed by her owner.

She was ready for rehoming, but could stay at the SPCA “as long as she likes” and would never be put down.

“If there’s someone special that really, really would love an old dog, as long as they realise that we don’t know how long she’s going to live,” Mr Keeley said.

One of the volunteers at the centre said The Old Lady had “the weirdest bark you have ever imagined”. It did not sound like a bark, but was more “a funny noise”.

The Mid Canterbury SPCA can be contacted on 308-4432.

The Old Lady needs a new home.

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■ BUDGETING ADVICE

Money crisis for families and those helping them Lydia anderSon aPnz

Cash-strapped families seeking budgeting advice in record numbers have just $50 left to feed a family of four after paying their weekly bills.

Ms Fox said little disasters such as a car or fridge breaking down, or having to buy new school shoes, could increase debt levels quickly.

“Sometimes you make the decision to pay the person that’s threatening you the most first, which might not have actually been the most important thing to pay but you have to get people off your back, you have to have coping mechanisms.”

Although clients were seeking help earlier than in the past, meaning their debt levels were lower, people now faced tougher financial circumstances, Ms Fox said.

“The basic outgoings of rent, power, food, petrol have risen... and people’s wages just haven’t

risen. There’s actually no money to address the arrears.

“The common thing that we really see is people that pay what they really have to pay [each week] and they’ve only got $50 left to feed a family of four.”

Client demographics were also changing, with families who had gone from two reasonable incomes to one because of redundancies, or workers who faced a reduction in overtime hours.

“We’re hearing people saying, ‘I’ve never actually had to rely on a foodbank before and it’s really uncomfortable having to do that’.”

The worst affected areas were South Auckland and the Far North, due to the extreme levels of poverty.

Third-tier lending, pay day lenders and people with English as a second language getting into trouble with confusing credit contracts were common in South Auckland, while the Far North was “a very depressed

area” with high rates of unemployment.

The 2010 Future Focus legislation meant beneficiaries accessing multiple special needs grants had to undertake budgeting, often through the Federation’s service, which “blew our numbers out of the water”, Ms Fox said.

The Federation received fund-

ing from the Community Response Fund, set up during the recession, but that money ran out in June this year.

Ms Fox said Minister Bennett then distributed a one-off $1.5 million injection into budgeting services for the coming year, however it was not enough to maintain services with continued high client numbers.

“On a national budget we’ve got just enough to maintain what we’ve got for this year.

“In the local areas we have got some of our local members having to cut back a bit because there’s not enough money.” She admitted having one budgeting adviser on the national helpline was not enough “but that’s all the money we’ve got”. - APNZ

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

In brief

Chess champs on tour

$27m on the line Punters feeling lucky this weekend have a shot at winning $27 million as Lotto’s Powerball has jackpotted to one of its highest amounts ever. Tonight’s draw could see the third largest Powerball prize ever won by an individual player, Lotto New Zealand said.

In 2010, a player from Papakura won $28 million and in April last year Trevor Cooper from Te Kauwhata scooped up $26.5 million. As this weekend was a potentially life-changing one for somebody, the rush at Lotto counters up and down New Zealand is expected to be busier than usual.

- APNZ

Dalziel’s replacement

Ashburton College teacher Ken Pow (left) won’t be joining the college A chess team’s Jun Jun Qin, 17, Devam Pandya, 16, Jessica Pelayo, 18, and Vlad Barbu, 15, at the National Secondary School Chess Championships because he will be in Germany, but he hopes they will bring back the silverware.

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By Myles HuMe

Myles.h@theguardian.co.nz

Four Ashburton College pupils will put their tactics to the test today when they do battle with the top teenage chess players in the country.

Devam Pandya, 16, Jessica Pelayo, 18, Vlad Barbu, 15, and

Jun Jun Qin, 17, make up the college’s A chess team who have featured highly in a string of recent tournaments to earn the right to be one of 10 teams vying for supremacy at the National Secondary School Chess Championships starting today.

Ashburton College teacher

Ken Pow has been the driving force behind the team but is heading to Germany on a separate school trip, leaving colleague Jason Vannini to take over the reins.

With the team seeded fifth, Mr Pow believed they were good enough to finish in the

top three. “Why are they so good? They play a lot and they are a very competitive bunch.

There’s also a lot of depth within the team,” Mr Pow said.

The team, dressed in mufti to raise money for the Cancer Society, flew to Auckland yesterday, and will return late Sunday.

The Labour Party’s candidate to replace outgoing Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel will be selected today. A formal selection meeting will be held at New Brighton Rugby Club rooms from 11am.

The six candidates - James Caygill, Karen Hayes, Christina LaalaaiTausa, Tina Lomax, Deon Swiggs and Poto Williams - will give speeches behind closed doors.

The candidate will be chosen by a selection panel made up of New Zealand Labour Party president Moira Coatsworth, a representative of the local electorate committee, a representative of longer-term local members of the party, Labour Party regional representative Rachel Boyack and affiliates vicepresident Angus McConnell, with an additional vote based on the result of a ballot of all members at the selection meeting.

- APNZ

Phoebe’s words paint snapshot of future By susan sandys

susan.s@theguardian.co.nz

Phoebe Fordyce

Sixteen-year-old Phoebe Fordyce won the Mount Hutt College senior speech competition this week with her speech on what the future looks like for adolescents.

The Year 12 pupil told audience members at the competition that the future was bleak in respect of careers, as even university graduates did not

just walk into well-paying jobs these days.

She balanced her argument with a positive take on what some youngsters today were achieving.

They included 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai who continued to campaign for the rights of fellow Pakistani girls even after being shot by the Taliban, and teen prodigy Jack Andraka who had invented a detection

method for pancreatic cancer.

While it was a serious speech, Phoebe said she managed to add some humour, and liked the comment she made about gap years.

“A gap year can easily turn into a gap lifetime,” she said.

Phoebe is herself wondering what career path to take when she leaves school, although does have her heart set on attending university.

“I think it (public speaking) is a skill that will come in handy, I would like to be in a job or career where there’s lots of communication with people.”

The competition for Year 11, 12 and 13 pupils attracted four pupils to the evening presentation. Year 11 pupil Rhys Fitzgerald came second, while Year 11 pupils Danelle Ingham and Dakota Johansen were third equal.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

■ CRIME

Love ewe!

Stolen truck was filled with cosmetics

BY REBECCA QUILLIAM APNZ

Lauriston School was more like a pet shop yesterday, as pupils rounded up their beloved animals for the school’s annual pet day. Pupil Hannah Hayes, 8, and her lamb Snowy were among about 70 pupils who brought along their calves, dogs, cats and chickens – with even a donkey making an appearance. While they showed off their favourite pets in front of the watchful eye of a raft of judges, owners of lambs and calves also took part in drinking contests with several prizes up for grabs.

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Motorised bar stool in crash A crash involving a go-kart with a barstool mounted on top has left a man seriously injured.

At around 1.45pm yesterday police were called to reports of a seriously injured man in Puhoi, Northland.

A 62 year-old had left the nearby Puhoi Pub on the recreational vehicle - often described as a motorised bar stool, police said.

He wasn’t wearing a helmet and suffered serious head injuries when he fell from the vehicle onto the road. At the time of the accident the vehicle was being driven on the road and no other vehicles were involved, police said.

The injured man has been taken by Westpac Rescue Chopper to Auckland.

Special dance for Scottish supporters Leslie Ballard presented budding Highland dancers five-year-old Caitlin Collie and Jasmin Christie and six-year-old Hayley Nolan and Mia Greive with chocolates and a certificate of performance, after they danced for the Ashburton Scottish Society last week.

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The white Isuzu was parked on Redvers Drive in Belmont, Lower Hutt on Thursday and was discovered missing by its owner Graham Smith yesterday morning.

It was carrying his entire stock, plus equipment to set up a shop.

A man who heard about the theft from the media, spotted the truck just after 3pm in Thomas Street, Stokes Valley, police said. Police have since secured the truck.

It was unknown how many, if any, of the cosmetics were stolen as police were waiting for Mr Smith to arrive.

Police will have the truck forensically examined to locate any evidence that may identify the offender.

The truck had been filled with top brand perfumes and makeup, including Revlon, Dolce & Gabbana and Hugo Boss.

Mr Smith said he would be keeping an eye on auction websites and second hand stores for any of the products.

Earlier, police warned people to be wary of quality makeup being offered at prices that sounded too good to be true.

It was likely to be a “targeted theft”, said Senior Sergeant Marc Clausen of Lower Hutt police.

“We very rarely have trucks stolen.”

The offenders would have checked out the contents of the truck before stealing it, he believed.

They would probably try to get rid of the goods cheaply, he said.

“How they’ll sell it, I don’t know.”

The truck also contained equipment for the shop including alarm systems, 40 trestle tables and eftpos machines.

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Online dating more mainstrea The number of Kiwis jumping online to find love is skyrocketing as cyber dating sheds its stigma among young and old. Dating websites are seeing success stories from divorcees, single parents and pensioners who have all struck romantic gold on the internet. But are relationships fostered online safe and likely to last? The Ashburton Guardian’s Erin Tasker and Cassandra Mason of APNZ investigates.

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he online dating world has something for everyone, from sites specialising in extramarital affairs, to sites where men pay for their prospective dates to have their breasts enlarged.

There are even dating sites dedicated exclusively to people in prison.

But while people might have their doubts about the morality of cyber dating, a recent US study suggests that finding a lover online is more likely to lead to a happier and longer marriage than getting together through more traditional means.

Chicago University psychologists studied almost 20,000 people who had married between 2005 and 2012 and asked them a series of questions about their happiness, US journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported.

The study found that relationships on the internet were 25 per cent less likely to end in divorce or separation than those that began through friends or chance.

Just over a third of those surveyed had met their spouse in cyberspace.

Manager of local dating website FindSomeone, Rick Davies, says online dating down under has “taken off ’’ in the past few years.

“Kiwis are moving more of their lives online. We’ve all got smartphones, many of us sit around the lounge with our tablets now. We’re connected all the time.

“It’s just natural that singles will then apply that online presence to their dating.’’

The first internet daters were the 40 and 50-somethings who initially flocked to the site, Mr Davies says.

Since then, the stigma attached to online dating in its early years

has fallen away as more people sign up.

FindSomeone membership has grown “significantly’’ since its launch in 2001.

The website has 400,000 registered members, of whom about 75,000 are actively dating.

Membership increases by about 20 per cent each year and the average member age is 39.

The site is most popular with members aged 30-50, but numbers are swelling for other age groups, Mr Davies says.

Many members are divorcees, solo parents and regular singles “who just haven’t found that luck in their lives’’.

Online dating opens up a wealth of opportunities for people approaching middle age, he says.

“Your single social networks have probably dwindled away considerably, so you find yourself not heading out to town like the young folk would and your networks are a lot more limited.

“It’s readily seen as a great way to solve the problem.’’

Pensioners in their 70s and 80s have been using the site to meet people for years, he says.

“Success stories are not hard to come by now and I think most people in New Zealand would know of somebody who’s met their partner online.’’

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mma (not her real name) had given up on love.

A single mother to a beautiful, lively young daughter, the Ashburton woman had been badly burned by a previous relationship and said she needed to be single for a while for the sake of her and her daughter.

But eventually she decided to throw her hat back in the ring, although that was easier said than done. She was no longer 21 and had a daughter to consider.

She tried socialising and

going out to bars, but it didn’t work for her.

So she did something she never thought she’d do; she turned to the internet.

“I didn’t really tell that many people. My parents didn’t know that I was on a dating website.

It wasn’t really something that I broadcast at all,” she said.

“I didn’t feel all that comfortable with it in the beginning, but it’s the normal thing to do these days.”

Now, the 32-year-old is proud to tell people that she met her man online and knows of a

number of other happy couples who met through the same channels.

Her love story came thanks to internet dating site FindSomeone.

“I had been internet dating on and off for a couple of years and had pretty much given up when I started talking to Kevin (not his real name),” she said.

The pair spoke for a couple of months, but she refused to meet him initially. She had learned from past mistakes.

“I’d met a couple of guys through the sites and they had

all been disappointing really, so I’d given up,” she said.

Eventually she decided she had nothing to lose and gave him a shot. The rest is history.

Emma and Kevin had instant chemistry and in no time they were inseparable. She and her daughter moved to Mid Canterbury to live with him. He was a family man too, with three children from a previous relationship. Instantly, they became a family.

For her, internet dating provided an easy and safe way to find love. She was able to talk

to prospective partners and vet them before meeting them – and with a daughter to also think about that was hugely important.

It took time, but Emma met her Prince Charming, even if it meant also meeting a few frogs along the way.

“There were people that weren’t really what they portrayed themselves to be online and I’d had a gutsful and thought I would never meet someone,” she said.

But eventually she did, and they could not be happier.

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ocial taboos around internet dating are crumbling as it becomes a normal and accepted way to meet prospective partners.

New app Tinder is the latest online dating fad to hit New Zealand and can set you up with someone in your area in just minutes.

Similar to the Grinder app for gay men, Tinder uses GPS location to match you with potential love interests in your area, using your Facebook profile.

Tinder users can flick through profiles of other singles, ticking or crossing their photo to register interest. It sounds a lot like standard online dating, but what’s innovative about this system is it doesn’t let you know who fancies you, unless you fancy them too – conveniently leaving out the humiliation factor of unrequited lust. But with prospective dates being lined up with such immediacy, the app is sparking safety concerns and discussions about promiscuity.

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eeting people online comes with risks, as FindSomeone is well aware.

As well as offering advice on its website, every photo and profile is manually vetted by staff.

And though Tinder also offers a dating service, Mr Davies says it is a “niche’’ app for young people, and not necessarily geared towards longterm relationship. “(Tinder and Grinder) are ... targeting a specific demographic with a specific need.

“FindSomeone is not there for that service. We certainly position ourselves to cater more broadly to all Kiwis and their desire to find a relationship.’’

Internet watchdog NetSafe warns that apps like Tinder are “significantly risky’’ when relationships move from online to real life.

“If you produce an app like this ... you really shorten the distance between people meeting someone online and meeting them in person,’’ NetSafe executive director Martin Cocker says. The parties may not have time to fully consider and review their personal safety.

There are two things that can go seriously wrong with online dating, Mr Cocker warns.

“One is that you meet people who mean you harm, and therefore they use the online dating site as a way of trawling through looking for victims.’’

People usually deal with that risk by arranging to meet in public places.

The other side is the “significant’’ criminal element working to scam online daters by establishing trust with their victims, then exploiting them. “We see people falling for that scam quite regularly unfortunately.’’

Sometimes relationships are built over a period of months before

scammers take advantage.

Apps like Tinder at least eliminate that chance for scammers to establish that trust but many people will still see an opportunity for exploitation, Mr Cocker says.

“The real risk here is the speed at which you can move from meeting someone online ... to meeting with them in person. That will no doubt empower some criminal element and put some people at risk.’’

Taranaki widower Alan Young had just lost his wife of 29 years to cancer when he answered an advertisement in a Taranaki newspaper for Australian online dating service True Love Corps in 2006.

Mr Young was scammed out of his $500,000 house and life savings after falling for a con artist he thought was his fiancee.

Dubbed the “romance robbers’’, True Love Corp conned $2 million out of 11 men and women, some with mental or intellectual disabilities.

Mr Young is now living out his retirement without a cent to his name.

In April 2011, former Maori Language Commission boss Sharon Armstrong was arrested at Ezaiza Airport in Buenos Aires after police found 5kg of cocaine hidden in a suitcase.

She was sentenced to four years and 10 months for attempting to carry the drugs on to a Londonbound flight.

Mrs Armstrong says she was fooled by a man she was dating online.

Having arranged to fly to London to meet her boyfriend in person after months of online exchanges she agreed to fly via Argentina to pick up some “paperwork’’ for him.

The “boyfriend’’ has never been found.

SPOTTING A SCAM ■ Poor or vague communication: Most scammers copy and paste responses from a pre-determined outline or script and send them to multiple dating profiles. If you’re getting emails that are vague, be wary.

■ Details that don’t add up: Online dating scammers often have detailed and convincing background stories. But somewhere down the track you may

start to feel things don’t quite add up.

■ Taking you off the site: Be wary if someone you’re chatting to asks to start emailing you directly.

■ Asking for money: They may claim to be in a crisis that can only be solved by borrowing money. Don’t fall for it.

■ - False dating profiles usually fit certain stereotypes: Red flags are women who are attractive,

mixed ethnicity, around 31, Christian, looking for a 58-year-old male. Or men who are professional, around 46, looking for females aged 38-58 years.

■ Anyone who has been targeted should contact Victim Support.

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eraldine mother Heather Steel remembers coming home from work one day to find her teenage daughter at breaking point.

Hayley was depressed. She continued to slip behind her peers at school and her teachers were concerned.

School was extremely hard because she could not concentrate due to the booming headaches she got from looking at a page that had moving words and flashing lights. She thought it was normal.

“I came home from work and Hayley was standing there at the back door and I took one look at her face and thought ‘there’s something going on here, this is not my daughter’ and she just burst into tears,” Heather said.

“That’s what Irlen syndrome does, it affects so many things in life and also your self-esteem, some children think they are silly but they are not, it’s just the way their brain processes information.”

Hayley’s handwriting and spelling was comparable to that of a primary schooler just two years ago, but today in her first year of NCEA she is looking like reaching the grade.

It is a complete U-turn thanks to Irlen screener Sally McKerchar, who she met in December last year. That meeting led to her owning a pair of specialised glasses with tinted lenses.

You see, Hayley has had learning difficulties but she doesn’t lack intelligence, she wasn’t dyslexic nor would straight tutoring do the trick.

The fact is she has Irlen syndrome – a problem caused when

It is becoming a prominent disability that has severe consequences for many kids throughout Mid Canterbury alone – yet we seem to know very little about it. Reporter MYLES HUME looks into how Irlen syndrome affects lives, but also at how it can be so easily treated. the magnacellular pathway in your brain fails to develop, making you sensitive to light and hampering your ability to read, concentrate and even coordinate well.

All it took was a simple twostep process, which saw her screened by Sally, who covered text with coloured overlay, to work out if she had Irlen syndrome, followed by a diagnostic session which determines the precise colours which filter out

the wave lengths of light that are causing difficulties.

Sally and Hayley’s mother, Heather, say the 15-year-old changed dramatically after being given her Irlen glasses.

Her horse riding improved, and even on the soccer field she was a different player.

But more importantly, her performance at school was the most noticeable difference, with her 2013 interim report showing a real desire to learn all

IRLEN SYNDROME – WHAT IS IT? A visual perceptual dysfunction caused by poor development of the brain’s megnacellular pathway that can impact on coordination, reading, writing, concentration and work.

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Light sensitivity Inefficient reading Slow reading rate Strain of fatigue Attention deficit Poor depth perception

HOW IT CAN BE EASILY TREATED? An Irlen screening session determines if it is a problem and its severity. If reading from a book is the only problem then tinted overlays can fix the problem but if there are problems with light sensitivity, depth perception and other things then tinted spectral filters (glasses) may be the answer.

subjects – a far cry from only a year ago.

“This year I have nearly read five novels that are about 16 or 17 chapters, and I’ve probably read each of them in about three days,” Hayley said.

Irlen syndrome is something that many people know little about, Sally says.

And she believes there would be many, maybe even hundreds, of people in Mid-South Canterbury alone that have Irlen syndrome without even knowing they are suffering.

It is well-known if children become disengaged it can impact on their learning and behaviour at school, as children would much rather been seen as badly behaved than behind their peers.

But that could be significantly reduced if schools and parents knew more about it.

“It’s vital a child is screened at the early age of seven or eight because then the magnacellular pathway can develop. Adults wearing Irlen lenses will also find an improvement,” she said.

Sally’s experience with Irlen syndrome began 20 years ago when a boy she was tutoring with apparent learning difficulties and low self-esteem walked in the room with his chin on his chest, staring at the floor.

He was tested for Irlen syndrome and came back positive.

She then encountered a Geraldine woman whose life dramatically changed after she was diagnosed with Irlen and

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prescribed glasses.

“Four years ago I was tutoring and started to work out a few things and I started to refer people, which is a huge thing to do when you’re not qualified.

“They went up to Christchurch for screening and kept coming back as ‘yes’ and at the time I was only picking up slow and choppy reading.”

That led her to the middle of

last year, when Sally decided she should really become a qualified Irlen screener. Since then she has diagnosed at least 20 people.

“The frightening thing is with the experience I have gained,

I can hear a child reading and pretty much know they would benefit from Irlen screening.”

Next came Sally’s groundbreaking moment when she diagnosed her first adult, that

being Heather Steel – Hayley’s mum.

Irlen syndrome is known to be passed through a family, and as Heather had trouble walking on uneven surfaces and worried about her performance at her chemist job when dealing with drug charts – it threw up some questions.

Today, Heather is in the diagnostic process to get Irlen glasses which she knows will improve her quality of life.

However, it’s that quality of life that both Hayley and Heather feel could be under threat.

Being treated for Irlen syndrome is not a cheap process and sometimes people choose not to pursue treatment for their children because of the cost.

If it wasn’t for Government funding Heather and Hayley would have struggled.

“But the Government is tightening up on its child disability funding and it’s going to be really hard for people with Irlen’s to get funding because they are way down the pecking order,” Heather said.

“It’s important they get the funding, because if you pick it up early enough they can be at the top of the class within years.”

Sally insists if Irlen syndrome is suspected in a child, parents should not fear the cost – she knows where to go and how to seek help.

Contact

If you suspect someone in your family has Irlen syndrome, Sally McKerchar can be contacted on (03) 693-9101.

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Oracle Team USA, (right), leads Emirates Team New Zealand heading for the first mark during the 12th race of the America’s Cup sailing event yesterday.

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Spithill blows hard on wind limits

BY DANA JOHANNSEN Jimmy Spithill reckons Team New Zealand are to blame for the frustrating weather delays that are dragging out the America’s Cup regatta.

The teams again headed back to shore yesterday as the winds picked up on San Francisco Bay, forcing the postponement of the second race.

It was the second day in a row

organisers have been unable to get through the full race schedule, while Thursday was called off altogether because of the heavy breeze.

The disruptions have been frustrating for both sailors and fans alike, but Spithill suggested the situation could be avoided if Team NZ were to agree to Oracle’s late amendments to the rules.

Oracle sent a letter to the Kiwi

team earlier in the week proposing the wind limit be increased from 23 to 24 knots, and the rules altered so that once a race was under way it could be terminated if the winds exceeded the limit.

But the Kiwis rejected the proposal.

Under the protocol, changes can be made to the rules only if both teams agree.

“We think that would be better

for the sport, better for the people watching, but it takes them to agree to it,” said Spithill.

“At the moment we’re stuck with the wind limits and this is likely to happen again.”

Oracle’s motives for wanting the limit increased seem more born out of self-interest than public interest.

The defenders have been performing well in the heavier air after making a radical alteration

to the settings on their boat.

Team NZ skipper Dean Barker was quick to point out the irony in Oracle’s change of heart over the wind limits, after the US team staunchly argued an upper limit of 20 knots be put in place for the regatta only a few months ago.

The original limit was a frightening 33 knots, but later revised to 23 after the safety review.

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The sporting week in numbers

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retired by the franchise this week. McNabb, who Philadelforward Paul Gallen played phia’s starting QB from 1999Manly in the NRL playoffs in 2009, led the Eagles to the Sydney last night, he equalled Super Bowl in 2004 where they David Peachey as the Sharks’ were defeated 24-21 by the New second-most capped player with England Patriots.

232 appearances. Long-time backline utility Andrew Et- Counties Manukau enjoyed tingshausen is the club’s most- their first defence of the Rancapped player with 328 games. furly Shield last weekend when they breezed past Taranaki but - Ever wondered how they will put the Log o’ Wood many rounds Tiger Woods on the line has played again on the PGA when Tour since his Waiprofessional kato debut in 1996? travel to Well, it’s 1083.

Pukekohe. Waikato could also Woods’ openhold the Shield for the second ing round of time this season after they 73 overnight, lost it to Otago. which left him 29th of 30 players at three-over at the - When Tour Championship in Atlanta, Floyd Mayweather made marked a rare round without a light work of Canelo Alvarez birdie. on Sunday to remain undefeated, 2.2 million homes purchased - New Wellington Phoenix the pay-per-view. That number coach Ernie Merrick can hardly was the second-most in hisbe accused of not giving youth tory, short of the 2.44m homes a chance. With the mid-week which watched Mayweather signing of Josh Brindell-South, edge Oscar De La Hoya in the club now has seven players a split decision in 2007. who are 20 or younger on their roster. The Phoenix’s youth - With 276 brigade meet New Zealand A in games between them in Rotorua on Sunday.

New Zealand colours, the Harrison sisters usu- Former Philadelphia ally bring an abundance Eagles quarterback Donovan of experience to the Black McNabb had his No 5 jersey Sticks’ squad. But, for the

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Olympic and world paralympic champion swimmer Sophie Pascoe has been named the International Paralympic Committee’s athlete of the month for August. The Christchurch swimmer received 44 per cent of the public vote, edging British equestrian rider Sophie Christiansen.

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have missed her goal of becoming the youngest champion in a major but she did record the best ever finish by a Kiwi woman when she came second at the Evian Championship in France. Ko’s efforts surpassed Lynnette Brooky’s 12th-place finish at the US Open in 2002.

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They said it “I was wearing a mouthguard and there’s no way I bit him on the dick.” - Former NRL utility ANTHONY WATTS after being suspended by the Gold Coast Rugby League over claims he bit the penis of an opponent. * * * * “It’s another weak as piss decision by (NRL chief executive) Dave Smith who should be counting beans.” - Former Manly captain MAX KRILICH on the decision not to punish Cowboy Johnathan Thurston despite him suggesting there is a bias in the NRL against Queensland clubs. * * * * “Some of the reports re EH & me r absolute rubbish. Yes we’re sorting through some (private) issues. But we’re not throwing the towel in yet.” - Former Australian cricketer SHANE WARNE uses Twitter to deny claims he has split with partner Elizabeth Hurley. He cancelled a scheduled media conference hours earlier.

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NBA remains a dream for Abercrombie

By Kris shannon An offseason filled with equal parts promise and frustration illuminated one thing to Tom Abercrombie - he may have to make some changes to realise his American dream.

Abercrombie spent much of his offseason in the United States, first at various teams’ mini-camps then in the Summer League, and his experiences made clear what was required to crack the bright lights of the NBA. He didn’t see much ball at the mini-camps and he struggled for court time in Las Vegas, with both situations as well-stocked as the Breakers’ trophy cabinet when it came to players of his athleticism and ability.

The 26-year-old was particularly discouraged by his time spent riding the bench with Phoenix in the Summer League, so much so that he is unlikely to pursue that particular avenue again.

But there are other ways to crack the NBA, and Abercrombie knows what he can do to improve his product before putting himself back in the shop window.

After playing as a swingman for most of his career - swinging between shooting guard and small forward - Abercrombie found himself in the no-man’s land in America.

Under-sized among a group of forwards that were anything but small and lacking the ball-handling skills of the full-time

guards, the Tall Black was left with an ultimatum.

“In [the Australian NBL] you know you can get away with a lot of that stuff, because most the time I’m more athletic than the guys I’m coming up against,” he said.

“Over there, there’s some pretty impressive athletes and some of the advantages you have here and some of those things you get away with, you can’t get away with over there.

“For myself to be successful at that level I need to either get a lot stronger if I’m going to play that three-spot, or else work a lot more of playing the shooting guard spot and become more comfortable with the ball in hand and bringing the ball up the court.

“It’s something I’m always trying to work on, ball-handling. It’s never been my greatest strength but I guess that just highlighted it a bit more and gives my something to work on.”

With the Breakers relatively blessed in the two-guard position - Corey Webster is pushing Daryl Corletto for his starting spot and CJ Bruton will continue to contribute off the bench - Abercrombie will remain a swingman this season at least.

But the Breakers are always aware of developing their players, especially Kiwi talent, and the club will undoubtedly do their utmost to help Abercrombie achieve his aims.

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* * * * “You can say what you want about our relationship but in the end we pushed each other very hard. I will miss that.” - F1 world champion SEBASTIAN VETTEL talking to Austrian magazine Sportwoche about his relationship with Australian teammate Mark Webber.

* * * * “You’re a Wallaby all the time, not just in camp.” - Wallabies captain JAMES HORWILL sends a pointed reminder to James O’Connor of his responsibilities after he was kicked off a flight because he was allegedly intoxicated.

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■ RUGBY

In brief

Willie brings some serious wheels

BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Willie McGoon is the surprise selection for Mid Canterbury in the Hanan Shield clash with South Canterbury in the Heartland Rugby Championship today.

Mid Canterbury has called in the explosive speedster for the shield match in Ashburton, as the Hammers look to get back to winning ways.

The former Canterbury and Tasman representative comes straight into the starting line-up replacing fellow import Muleli Bula on the left wing, and joins Southbridge team-mate Peni Manumanuniwila.

Murray Williams returns at first five eight to fill the import quota with Bula and halfback Jake Ashby not in the 22.

Esera Lauina comes back into the midfield after a week off, while Richard Catherwood has been moved to fullback after his first start in last weekend’s one-point loss to North Otago in Oamaru.

Davey Maw reverts back to the bench as inside back cover and Josh Nonu the outside back cover after both started last

week, while Ashburton College’s Nete Caucau could make his debut off the bench.

Andrew Fluker (collarbone) and Johannes Lambrechts (ribs) were both ruled out and may not return this season.

The forward pack remains unchanged for the third straight week but the bench cover has Tavita Ula and Mark Andrew come in for Scott Murphy and Paddy Davis.

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Johnny McNicholl is back in red and black after recovering from a broken leg.

titles and have enjoyed a period of dominance that has been unrivalled in this competition’s history.

They’ve got Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd and Slade back from the All Blacks’ wider training squad, while Wellington will be without their internationals Jeremy Thrush and Dane Coles.

Halfback TJ Perenara was also diagnosed with a stress fracture this week.

The deck is stacked against the Lions but Wellington skipper Victor Vito said his side would lift this weekend.

“You’d be lying if you said it’s just another game,” Vito said.

“But at the same time we’ve

The New Zealand Rugby Union has announced increased annual funding of $3.3 million ($7.7 million to 2015) for provincial unions to grow community. An overall increase of $1.9 million (19 per cent) for the 14 ITM Cup unions is made up of $1.1 million of additional direct funding from the NZRU. The 12 Heartland Championship unions will collectively receive an increase of $304,000 (13 per cent), including a minimum increase of $20,000 each. Chief executive Steve Tew said the ability to provide additional funding to the 26 member unions was down to the improved financial footing of the NZRU. - NZH

Coach Michael Cheika has boldly set the NSW Waratahs an ambitious target of finishing in the top two of the 2014 Super Rugby competition, after revealing two more newcomers to his squad.

Former Australia A back Matt Carraro and young hooker Tolu Latu are the latest additions to the 30-man roster, leaving Cheika with only one spot to fill. The other newcomers previously announced are Wallaby backs Kurtley Beale and Nick Phipps, Springbok loose forward Jacques Potgieter, utility back Jono Lance and back-rower Tala Gray.

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Right: Willie McGoon is a welcome addition to the Mid Canterbury team, and will start in today’s clash with South Canterbury.

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Waratahs aiming high

Mid Canterbury: 1 Tokulua Tolu, 2 James Carr, 3 Simon Fleetwood, 4 Grant Polson, 5 Logan Bonnington, 6 Kody Nordquist, 7 Mitch Sim, 8 Jon Dampney ©, 9 Will McKenzie, 10 Murray Williams, 11 Willie McGoon, 12 Esera Lauina, 13 Peni Manumanuniliwa, 14 Dwayne Burrows, 15 Richard Catherwood.

Reserves: 16 Kameka Reti, 17 Andrew Smith, 18 Tavita Ula, 19 Mark Andrew, 20 Davie Maw, 21 Roviame Nete Caucau, 22 Josh Nonu.

ITM heavyweights ready to rumble Finally, a heavyweight clash is upon us.

After five rounds of jostling and jiving, two of the ITM Cup’s marquee teams will meet at the Cake Tin tonight.

There’s always plenty of feeling around a Wellington versus Canterbury game and the winner of this weekend’s contest will go a long way to locking up top spot in the Premiership, which would present the luxury of home-field advantage throughout the finals next month.

Both teams have yet to taste defeat this season and are stacked with Super Rugby talent.

Wellington have been shorn of a host of injured players recently, namely Ross Filipo, Sinoti Sinoti, Faifili Levave, Frae Wilson and Matt Proctor, and they had to begin their campaign without Cory Jane and Api Naikatini.

Canterbury have lost their goalkicking ace Tom Taylor, who has been whisked away to join the All Blacks to cover Dan Carter, but they have an able deputy in Colin Slade who will likely cover the duties with the tee tonight.

The Cantabrians have won the past five national provincial

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had some games before that we would have been disappointed if we’d dropped any of them so with Canterbury we are going in to a little bit of our ‘test window’.

“We’ve got teams like Canterbury, Waikato and Auckland in the next three weeks and now we’ve got the top two teams going at it this weekend and that’s probably our main focus.”

The loose forward battle will be worth the trek to the ground alone, with Vito leading a powerful trio complemented by Brad Shields and tearaway openside Ardie Savea, while Canterbury boast the Whitelock brothers, George and Luke, with Matt Todd in the No 7 jersey.

Wellington have enjoyed a nine-day break between outings after they disposed of Bay of Plenty 33-16 last Thursday, which has allowed Charlie Ngatai (finger) to recover, while centre Tim Bateman nursed a calf injury this week.

The New Zealand Maori representative sat out training at Rugby League Park in Newtown on Thursday but passed a fitness test at Wellington’s captain’s run yesterday.

These two teams are quite likely to meet again in the competition’s final in late October, although the Auckland side will

possibly have something to say about that during the next few weeks.

“We are expecting this game to be at a level of intensity you’d normally get in a final, and we’re approaching it as such,” Canterbury coach Scott Robertson said.

The bookies can’t split them with Wellington and Canterbury both paying $1.87 head to head for the win.

Wellington: Charlie Ngatai, Ambrose Curtis, Tim Bateman, Shaun Treeby, Joe Hill, Lima Sopoaga, Tomasi Palu, Victor Vito (captain), Ardie Savea, Brad Shields, Kaipati Gaualofa, Mark Reddish, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Motu Matu’u, John Schwalger. Reserves: Reg Goodes, Eric Sione, Genesis Mamea, Adam Hill, Kayne Hammington, Tau Mamea, Afa Fa’atau.

Canterbury: Colin Slade, Patrick Osborne, Adam Whitelock, Ryan Crotty, Johnny McNicholl, Tyler Bleyendaal, Willi Heinz, Luke Whitelock, Matt Todd, George Whitelock (captain), Matt Symons, Luke Katene, Nepo Laulala, Corey Flynn, Joe Moody.

Reserves: Ben Funnell, Paea Fa’anunu, Joel Everson, Jordan Taufua, Andy Ellis, Rob Thompson, Milford Keresoma.

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The immediate future of wayward Wallabies star James O’Connor hangs in the balance, with the Test back being interviewed last night by the Australian Rugby Union integrity officer Phil Thomson.

The 44-Test back is giving his side of a story that unfolded in Perth early last Sunday morning, when he was stopped from boarding an Air Asia flight to Bali because he was allegedly intoxicated.

O’Connor, who played against Argentina a few hours earlier, was subsequently named in the Wallabies squad for their final two Rugby Championship Tests away to the Springboks and Argentina.

However his position in the squad, which gathers in Sydney today and leaves for Cape Town on Monday, would come under threat if any suspension was levied against him.

The latest incident adds to a list of black marks.

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■ WATERSKIING

Skiers have home ground

Game finely poised New Zealand A are heading for an intriguing final day in their four-day game against Sri Lanka in Pallekele yesterday. The tourists trail Sri Lanka A by 88 runs overall, with the hosts 135 for three in their second innings. The highlight of the day for NZ A was a century by opener Carl Cachopa. The Central Districts batsman hit 104 off 163 balls to be the key provider in NZ A’s first innings 299 for nine declared. There were several other handy contributions, including a run-a-ball 47 from Luke Ronchi and 41 from Daryl Mitchell. - HOL

Junior Warriors win The Junior Warriors are one step away from returning to the NYC grand final after easily dispatching the Roosters 58-6 in their elimination final in Sydney last night. They will now face the Bulldogs in the grand final qualifier next weekend - a team the Junior Warriors beat 34-24 in May - with considerable confidence. The Warriors, who are the only side to make the finals in each of the competition’s six seasons, led 22-0 at halftime against the Roosters and continued to pile on the points with five-eighth Tuimoala Lolohea leading the way with four tries.

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By Jonathan Leask

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Savea still a Hurricane All Blacks winger Julian Savea will stay with the Hurricanes for another two years. Savea announced on Twitter yesterday that he had re-signed with the Super Rugby franchise, saying: “Cant wait to join the boys again in 2014 and entertain our fans”. Savea says he’s taken time to consider his options his home province came out on top. “I grew up in Wellington, I’ve played all of my rugby here, and it means a lot to be able to call myself a Wellington Lion and Hurricane,” he said.

Savea had also been in recent talks with the Chiefs and the Crusaders.

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Jacko leaving Fulham Fulham officials are to return the statue of late pop star Michael Jackson outside their Craven Cottage ground in west London to the club’s former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, the Premier League side announced yesterday.

The statue was installed at the back of the Hammersmith Stand in 2011, a decision that baffled many Fulham fans but one which Al Fayed justified on the grounds that Jackson was a supporter of the club. But with Al Fayed selling Fulham to American businessman Shahid Khan for STG150 million ($A250 million) before the start of this season, the statue now seems set to find a new home at one of Fayed’s properties. “The statue is not part of the Riverside development of the stadium and will be returned to the former chairman in due course,” a Fulham spokesman said.

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Eight Mid Canterbury water-skiers will get to represent their country in their own back yard in January.

The New Zealand Water Ski squad for the Oz-kiwi challenge was named yesterday with Mid Canterbury supplying eight of the 24 skiers to compete against Australia at Lake Hood.

“It’s the first time the Oz-Kiwi comes to Lake Hood and is probably the first international competition of any sorts at the lake,” Water Ski Lake Hood Club’s Janeen Donaldson said.

Lachie Woodman, Hugh and George Donaldson are in the under 14s, Hannah Wright, Gaby Woodman and Anna Doig in the under 17s with Rachel Donaldson and Ben McFadden in the under 21s.

The eight will get to put their local knowledge to good use but will still have it tough against the Australians.

“We’re not just up against the Australians but the world’s best so it will be tough.”

Australia’s top under 21 skiers, Jacinta Carrol and Tim Bradstreet, both claimed overall world titles in at the under 21 World Championships in Florida.

The locals will be counting on a little bit of inside knowledge helping but it will only go so far at the top level.

“The conditions are the same for everybody. You still have to produce the goods on the day. It’s cut-throat and there is no room for error.”

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Fulton up for Bangladesh challenge

By DaviD Leggat Two-thirds of Peter Fulton’s 15 tests have been played at home.

He has had matches in South Africa (two), Australia (one) and England (two) and tomorrow flies off on a new test experience, preparing for his first experience on the Indian subcontinent in New Zealand’s two-test series in Bangladesh next month.

It will be an examination of Fulton’s technique, as it will be for the other New Zealand batsmen, but the prospect is one the tall Cantabrian is relishing.

The good teams, the g”ood players are able to adjust to any conditions,” Fulton said.

“That’s probably the biggest challenge you have in international cricket. All around the world, you get different conditions, different types of bowling attacks and that’s what makes it exciting.

“There’s always something new to come to grips with.”

Fulton spent time in Tauranga with the Otago Champions League squad a few weeks ago, but more recently has been training with New Zealand teammate Dean Brownlie at

Lincoln, trying as best they can to replicate what they expect to encounter in Dhaka and Chittagong.

They have worked on worn wickets, in expectation of low, slow strips in Bangladesh.

“All in all we’re been pretty happy with the preparation Dean and myself have been able to get in.”

Fulton leaves tomorrow with fellow test squad members Brownlie, Bruce Martin, BJ Watling and Trent Boult. They have a one-week camp in Sri Lanka en route to Bangladesh.

Other players, including cap-

tain Brendon McCullum, will arrive from Otago’s Champions League squad, and still others from New Zealand A’s trip to Sri Lanka.

Ross Taylor is leaving New Zealand in a few days and Kane Williamson is travelling from England.

Fulton, 34, has enjoyed an Indian summer to his career. Discarded in December 2009, he seemed destined to play out his days in domestic cricket before getting a recall, first to South Africa, which was cut short by injury, then for England’s tour in February-March.

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■ CYCLING

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On the road again . . .

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Irish rider Sam Bennett claimed the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain in the Welsh town of Caerphilly yesterday, while Bradley Wiggins retained the overall lead. Bennett, from An Post-Chain Reaction, prevailed in a sprint finish ahead of Michal Golas (Omega PharmaQuickstep) and Martin Elmiger (IAM Cycling) following a small breakaway. Wiggins held onto his 37-second advantage while Jack Bauer maintains fourth spot. - AFP

Scorchers spin kings

BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Riders get back on the road on Sunday with the start of the Tinwald Cycling Club’s road season tomorrow.

The club starts the 2013/14 season with a graded scratch race around the Christies Road block, the first of 24 races.

The club will again provide an exciting programme for the season with a strong emphasis on handicap events, allowing all riders the opportunity to feature in the finish and offers a division 2

event for seniors who wish to ease into the sport, riding the same course as the juniors.

The junior programme is designed for all abilities giving newcomers a taste of the sport.

The season should see some enthralling racing especially in the women’s ranks where there has been a strong increase in numbers.

There has also been a number of juniors rise into the senior ranks to shake up the old heads.

A majority of the racing is based in

the Wakanui area, but the racing reaches the four corners of the district with events in Methven, Rakaia, Chertsey and Mt Somers throughout the season.

Race one covers a brisk 27km for the open grade to stretch out their legs and blow the cobwebs off the bike, with division two having an 18km ride.

The under 17 A grade cover an 18km handicap with the juniors over 9km.

Registration for the juniors closes at 12.30pm with a 12.45pm start, whilst seniors will close at 1.30pm for a 2.00pm start.

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■ GOLF

Wilkin eyes European Tour qualifying Auckland golfer Fraser Wilkin is right on the bubble as he tries to advance to the second stage of qualifying for the European Tour.

The former New Zealand rep has carded rounds of 77, 71 and 76 at Wychwood Park in

Crewe, England this week to be in a share of 23rd place heading into the final round.

Wilkin, a two-time winner on the Charles Tour, needs to finish inside the top 22 players and ties to advance from Section B of the first stage.

The 25-year-old is looking to join Michael Campbell as the only other Kiwi on the European Tour. Campbell was granted lifetime membership to the tour when he claimed the US Open at Pinehurst in 2005.

Meanwhile, New Zealand No

1 Michael Hendry has got off to another good start on the Japan Golf Tour. The 33-yearold North Harbour pro, currently 44th on the money-list in his debut season, has opened the Ana Open with a three-under par 69 yesterday. - APNZ

■ GOLF

Perth puts a top field together Seven-time PGA Tour winner Dustin Johnson (right) will head to Western Australia for the first time next month to contest the $2 million Perth International.

The world No.25 has been added to a star-studded field that includes fellow American and defending champion Bo Van Pelt, South Africa’s Branden Grace and Australia’s back-to-back European Tour winner Brett Rumford.

Johnson, who has been ranked as high as No.4 in the world, won this year’s Tourna-

ment of Champions and tied for second at the Canadian Open in July.

“I love playing in Australia and the timing of the Perth International worked perfectly for my fall schedule,” the 29-year-old said yesterday.

“I have heard great things about the city and the lifestyle there, so I am really looking forward to playing in Western Australia for the first time.”

Johnson hasn’t played in Australia since The Presidents Cup in 2011 and organisers are confident he will draw big crowds

at Karrinyup Country Club.

“Dustin is one of golf ’s longest hitters and I’m sure he’ll attract big galleries as he tackles the Lake Karrinyup course for the first time,” Eventscorp executive director Gwyn Dolphin said. “The field for this year’s event is really taking shape and we are confident that spectators and television viewers alike are in for a feast of world class golf.”

The tournament, which has become the richest tour event in Australia, will run from October 17-20.

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Perth Scorchers coach Justin Langer will consider a fourpronged spin attack in his attempt to guide a young side to glory in this year’s Twenty20 Champions League. The Scorchers have been dealt blow after blow in the leadup to the lucrative tournament, which will be held in India this year.

Shaun Marsh, Mitch Marsh and Pat Cummins have all been ruled out through injury, while Mike Hussey and Nathan Coulter-Nile are also unavailable after being called up by their Indian Premier League sides.

Although the Scorchers lack starpower, their spinning stocks look to be a major strength. Hogg and Michael Beer are already proven T20 performers, while Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner are rising stars of Australian cricket.

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Open dates confirmed New Zealand Golf has confirmed the dates for next year’s New Zealand Women’s Open as a co-sanctioned event on the Ladies European Tour and the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tours. The championship, which holds the largest purse (200,000 or NZ$334,000) for a women’s sporting event in New Zealand, will remain at the Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch and will be played as a three-round tournament from January 31 to February 2.

Defending champion Lydia Ko, who won the title by one shot this year to become the youngest winner in the history of the LET aged only 15, has confirmed she will return in 2014.

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Gareth Bale will get his first taste of the Santiago Bernabeu as a Real Madrid player when Los Blancos host struggling Getafe on Sunday.

The Welshman scored on his debut away to Villarreal last weekend but couldn’t stop Madrid dropping their first points of the season in a 2-2 draw. Bale then came off the bench as Carlo Ancelotti’s men destroyed Galatasaray 6-1 in their midweek Champions League opener, thanks in large part to a 23rd career hattrick from Cristiano Ronaldo.

While he is still some way off being fully fit after missing the majority of pre-season, Bale believes he is improving all the time.

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Liverpool ‘wary’ Liverpool could remain top of the Premier League with a win over Southampton at Anfield this weekend, but manager Brendan Rodgers feels it is still far too soon to discuss a potential title challenge. The Reds have 10 points from their first four Premier League matches and have a run of apparently league inviting games against Southampton, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Newcastle and West Brom before travelling to Arsenal on November 2.

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Chelsea needs boost Jose Mourinho finds himself in the unexpected position of attempting to turn around Chelsea’s alarming early dip when Fulham make the short trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend. Successive defeats by Everton and Basel have prompted some soul-searching at Chelsea with Mourinho claiming his squad’s lack of experience has been exposed.

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Ferns can upset Brazil New Zealand women’s football coach Tony Readings says Brazil no longer holds any fear for his side ahead of their opening Valais Cup match in Switzerland on Monday morning. The Football Ferns play their first match of the quadrangular tournament against the world’s No 4-ranked side - Mexico and China are the other nations involved - in Chatel-St-Denis and are approaching the game with a quiet confidence.

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Youth and experience All Whites coach Ricki Herbert has gone for a mixture of old and new for his New Zealand A side to take on the Wellington Phoenix in Rotorua on Sunday. All Whites Glen Moss, Andrew Durante, Jeremy Brockie and Leo Bertos have been named to face their current club and will be joined by established internationals Ivan Vicelich and Tony Lochhead.

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Raiders fine Shillington Canberra have fined prop David Shillington for breaching the NRL club’s media policy, after speaking out about the Raiders’ search for a new coach. Shillington spoke to a handful of reporters on Thursday in Sydney while training with the PM’s XIII squad. He revealed senior Raiders players wanted Andrew Dunemann to be given the Raiders coaching job and warned Ricky Stuart he had a huge job on his hands to change the off-field culture at the NRL club.

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HISTORY IN THE POOL Jones was a top swimmer out of Timaru in his youth but with a dad who was a swim coach who had his own swim school, he reached an age where he needed to step away from the pool for a while.

Opportunity came knocking and he followed in his father’s swim-coach footsteps, taking a post with the Oamaru Swim Club in 2001 until he took up the position in Ashburton.

The new coach of the Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team Shane Jones.

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New coach, new style

BY JONATHAN LEASK

JONATHAN.L@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Shane Jones has some big boots to fill.

Jones is the new head coach of the Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team, taking over from Carl Gordon.

After almost eight years in charge Gordon has left behind a legacy of strong success in the pool and it is one Jones hopes to continue.

“I’m definitely not looking at going backwards,” Jones said.

“I’ll want us to try to maintain the level of success and even look to exceed it.”

It is a fresh start for both the coach and the team in what Jones, who has been with the team for two weeks, described as a “transitional phase” for the team.

“We have a lot of young swimmers coming up from the junior ranks, but it’s nice to have a few

experienced swimmers in the mix to lead the way.”

Jones brings his own style which he’ll want to implement but with eight years of Gordon’s influence didn’t want to rush in and make wholesale changes.

“You have to see what they have been doing first.

“It’s been a period of familiarisation - with the surroundings and with the swimmers.

“Finding out their personalities and what works for them which is what I think coaching is all about. You don’t just stand on the side of the pool cracking the whip and hope to get results.”

His first challenge comes next weekend when he takes eight swimmers to the New Zealand Short Course Championships in Wellington before he’ll look to start implement his own style moving forward.

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Knights see Storm as ultimate NRL team

BY MELISSA WOODS Newcastle veteran Danny Buderus says not only do the Knights want to beat Melbourne Storm but they want to be like the NRL premiers as well.

The Storm and the unfancied Newcastle Knights meet in a knock-out semi-final at AAMI Park tonight, with the winners set to face the Sydney Roosters

for a berth in the grand final.

Buderus said he admired the Storm for their consistent competitiveness.

“I think they are just the ultimate competitors,” the hooker said. “They play the game at a level where we want to get to.

“I think every team aspires to be as competitive as Melbourne.

That’s us. That’s where we want to be.”

Buderus says his battle-hardened troops have no fear of facing the Storm on some hostile home turf.

They haven’t won in Melbourne since 2004 but Buderus said the big-game experience amongst his teammates meant they were confident of an upset.

“There has to be confidence going into a semi-final; you’ve got to give yourselves a chance,”

said Buderus. “It’s a good scenario (to have the experience) and it’s in the forwards and that’s where the battle is going to be.

“There’s some guys there that will instil a bit of confidence into the younger guys.”

Buderus said the Knights had also been buoyed by record of their master coach Wayne Bennett, who has seven premierships to his name.

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World title in his sights

BY JONATHAN LEASK

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Former Methven multisport athlete Braden Currie is preparing for another tilt at a world title.

The current Coast to Coast champion is busy training for the upcoming Xterra World Championships - a multisport triathlon consisting of a 2km swim, 47km mountain bike and 15km mountain run - in Hawaii at the end of October.

It will be his second trip to the world championship event and he’s hoping to improve on his impressive top 20 effort last year.

“I only finished 17th and didn’t have a very good race,” Currie said.

He learnt a lot in last year’s race and has another year of racing and training experience under his belt.

“I’ve done a lot of swimming in the last six months so my swimming will be quite a bit stronger.

“Last year we also had the Wulong (Mountain Quest) which I was just at two weeks before Xterra, so by the time I got there I was a bit fatigued and hadn’t been swimming for three weeks.

“This year I’ve got a good build up which should be good.”

Currie’s most recent adventure had him in China where he teamed up with Stu Lynch, Elina

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and Richard Ussher to defend their Wulong Mountain Quest title.

The New Zealand quartet won the multi-stage race that covered 202km over four days and for a second year in a row they missed the clean sweep, winning three of the four days.

“On the last day we were killing it and doing really well.

“Then the tow line, that we row each other with, got wrapped around the wheel so we lost a few minutes fixing that, then I got a flat tyre and we lost more time that we couldn’t make up.”

The Xterra Worlds will mark the start of a busy summer, which will include defending his Coast to Coast title.

Currie expects his mentor and team-mate Richard Ussher will take the start line and Dougal Allan was “still umming and ahhing” so his main rival could be his older brother Glen.

Before then he has plenty of racing to get through, defending his title in the Ananconda Series in Australia which has been shortened from four to two races (in Perth and Lorne), the Mark Webber Challenge in Tasmania with Ussher and a few Ironman 70.3 races. “I’ve got a pretty full list over summer but I’ll give it all a good nudge.”

Adam Scott left the ninth hole in the opening round at East Lake Golf Club at one-over par and six shots off the Tour Championship lead, effectively watching his chances at Player of the Year and a $US11.44m pay day slip from his grasp. But despite being frustrated at his poor wedge play, the Masters champion refused to concede and turned on a golfing clinic on the back nine to storm into second. Scott provided near-faultless golf after the turn, hitting every green in regulation on the way to six “pretty tidy” birdies to post a five-under 65 total. - AAP

Surgery for Murray Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is unlikely to play again this tennis season after pulling out of next week’s Thailand Open to undergo minor back surgery.

Murray, 26, has been bothered by a disc problem in his lower back for much of this year and he opted to skip the French Open to rest the injury before he went on to claim a maiden Wimbledon title. The Scot responded to a flood of wellwishing messages on Twitter.

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Untidy display frustrates Taumaunu Silver Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu is lamenting her side’s failure to string together consistent performances following their 47-45 defeat to Australia on Thursday night.

After a strong first-up victory in Invercargill there were high expectations heading into the second test, but Taumaunu was left frustrated by an untidy display from the Silver Ferns.

They trailed for most of the match, undone by errors and hesitation in possession, and the close final result belied a game that the Diamonds controlled for long periods. “[Winning consecutive games] remains a lesson that we have to learn and we just have to put on court,” said Taumaunu.

“We still have time and we still have three more matches. The failure to back up along with our error rate are the two most disappointing factors.”

The result wasn’t a complete surprise - these two teams just can’t be separated, with 23 wins apiece across the last decade and 16 of the last 22 matches being decided by five goals or less - but the manner of the defeat probably was.

With a chance to put the foot on the throat of the Diamonds, and cast some

doubt on the future of Lisa Alexander, the Ferns came up with a patchy, inconsistent display.

They were careless in possession and particularly struggled on attack.

Irene van Dyk (25/29) was shut down for long periods of the second half, leaving Maria Tutaia (20/30) to shoot from distance.

“We missed too many shots [and] we threw the ball away too much,” said Taumaunu.

“On Sunday we had 13 errors, [last night] we had 29. It was uncharacteristic [and] very rare that we get outshot like that.”

The third quarter turned out to be the pivotal period.

The Diamonds won that 14-9, which set up the final result.

Bianca Chatfield (three intercepts, four deflections) was immense for the Diamonds and Laura Geitz (four intercepts, six deflections) gained a measure of personal revenge from the first test, where she was replaced at the end of the third quarter.

The Ferns’ defence toiled well, with Laura Langman and Joline Henry provided a strong shield in front of Leana

As much as Peter Burling and Blair Tuke would love to be involved in an America’s Cup campaign, it remains a long-term ambition because their priority is still winning gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The London silver medallists recently helped Team NZ win the Youth America’s Cup in San Francisco, sailed on the AC45s, the precursor to the AC72s.

Burling had sailed the boats before, having skippered Team Korea for a handful of races in the America’s Cup world series, and has been tipped for a big future.

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■ NETBALL

BY MICHAEL BURGESS

Rio still top priority

Ferns coach Wai Taumaunu

de Bruin and Casey Kopua.

The home side fell down on attack - both Anna Thompson and Courtney Tairi struggled to find space and time, leaving too much of a load on Langman.

The New Zealand side now faces the unenviable task of winning two games across the Tasman to retain the Constellation Cup, as the series heads to Adelaide, followed by matches in Melbourne and Canberra.

“It is not the situation that we wanted to be in,” says Ferns’ captain Casey Kopua. “[However] sometimes you need something like this to make yourself look at yourself and as a team. We need to look harder at things.”

- HOS

World champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has “clarified” comments he made that match-fixing could be widespread in snooker. O’Sullivan took to Twitter after former world number five Stephen Lee was found guilty this week of fixing matches in 2008 and 2009. Lee could be handed a lifetime ban at a hearing next week. O’Sullivan told his Twitter followers: “I’ve heard there’s many more players who throw snooker matches .. I suppose Steve Lee was just caught out.”

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any parts of the education sector want the Government to dump the decile system.

Some principals feel that the decile scales stigmatise their schools and could give parents a wrong perception.

The Government currently uses the decile system as a funding tool based on the socio-economic make-up of the communities where schools draw their students from.

Schools in less affluent areas get a lower rating and receive more funding compared to schools in more prosperous areas.

The Ministry is exploring whether they should adopt a different funding system and the teachers’ unions have asked the Government to find ways to get a more accurate picture of the school communities.

Many principals are paranoid about their decile rating and some believe that parents use the decile system as the main factor to decide which school their kids will attend. Some have blamed the system for the alleged “white flight” of European students moving away from certain schools.

The reality, however is much more complex and at the same time a lot simpler.

Research by our education reporter revealed that the overwhelming majority of parents still send their children to the nearest school. It is closer, more convenient and ties the family to the local community.

Parents base their decision on a host of reasons, but the decile rating does not seem to be play a major role.

Instead they find out where their friends and neighbours send their children and many like to keep their children connected to their pre-school friends for easier transition into school.

Some parents indeed ignore their local school and travel across the district for a host of reasons but often this is simply triggered by a favourite principal moving to a different school.

Word of mouth has been and is likely to remain the deciding factor for most parents and changing the decile system is unlikely to change that.

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thought I’d moved to Canterbury, not Kansas, but last Tuesday’s windstorm did its best to convince me otherwise.

With winds gusting up to 250km/h, I met the famous nor-wester, alright. In fact, it came barging through our front door without even knocking, contributing considerably to my Southern education in the process.

The first lesson was that down here it is necessary to take weather warnings much more seriously than I’m used to.

The phrase “four seasons in one day” is the standing forecast for Auckland, where on even the finest of blue sky days it pays to carry a raincoat “just in case”.

In such conditions, one just hangs out the washing once the load is done and crosses one’s fingers that the sun will come to the party. That’s what I did on Tuesday morning, which led to my sheets embarking on a very intimate relationship with the rosebush some hours later.

The second lesson was that a bicycle is not an appropriate mode of transport in 100km/h wind gusts. As serene as Drew Barrymore looked as she sailed past the moon on her bike, the ET look is sure to end badly when practised outside a Hollywood studio.

Having cycled to my friend’s house shortly before the storm hit, I found myself stranded there, helping to lash down outdoor furniture whilst battling constant Marilyn-Monroe moments with my skirt.

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outside confirmed our suspicions that things were serious.

The bike was stored in the shed and a car was dispatched to come to my rescue.

Later that evening, having prised apart pillowcase and plants, we were just contemplating what movie to watch – classic, action or perhaps The Wizard of Oz – when the wind joined in the debate, plunging us into darkness and forcing the romantic angle with a dinner by candlelight.

It also forced us to turn back time by posing a most pressing question: how do you make microwave chocolate brownie in the absence of electricity?

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In fact, our makeshift oven was far less disastrous than it should have been, given that it was operated by a bunch of twenty-somethings who have always enjoyed the benefit of “fan bake” and are accustomed to sourcing the majority of our recipes direct from the internet. (Lesson three for one member of our posse was that modems actually require power

to work).

So, last week I learnt a thing or two about the power of the wind.

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■ GOOD NEWS FOR INVESTORS

Meridian dividend yields up to 13.4% process and on what percentage of the shares are bought by retail investors and subject to the cap of $1.60 a share.

At the bottom of the indicative range it would get $1.9 billion; at the top somewhere between $2 billion and $2.3 billion.

None of the float’s proceeds go to Meridian.

Among the risks investors have to weigh are the potential for dry years (Meridian’s generating capacity is largely hydroelectric), the future of the Tiwai Pt smelter after 2017 and the po-

■ FEWER KIWIS FLYING AWAY

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immigration and New Zealand’s economic upswing,” Westpac Banking Corp. senior economist Felix Delbruck said in a note.

“Better local economic prospects, and softer prospects in Australia, are boosting net immigration, which will further boost domestic consumer and housing demand.”

Westpac expects annual net immigration to accelerate from 12,848 in the year ended August, to 17,000 by the end of this year and to over 25,000 by the end of next year.

Still, house price inflation will probably cool next year as higher mortgage rates and central bank lending restrictions begin to bite, Delbruck said.

In its September Monetary Policy Statement published last week, the central bank said it expects the 90-day bank bill rate to rise to 3 percent in the June

quarter and 3.6 percent by the end of 2014, before steadily increasing to 4.2 percent by March 2016. It had previously predicted the rate would be at 3.2 percent by the end of 2014, rising to 4.2 percent in early 2016.

The higher projection was due to stronger-than-expected net migration and export commodity prices, and the recent depreciation in the New Zealand dollar, the central bank said.

Meanwhile, Statistics New Zealand figures show travel activity hit new records for the month in August as more Kiwis left on overseas trips and the country lured more international visitors here. The number of visitors rose 6 percent to 189,300 in August from the year earlier month as more tourists came from Australia and China, Statistics New Zealand said.

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5,049.08 –23.46

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NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

Source: NZX

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Better prospects seen in NZ New Zealand net migration rose in August, continuing the trend for every month this year, as the number of people moving to Australia continued to decline as many saw better prospects in New Zealand.

New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted net 2100 migrants in August, Statistics New Zealand said.

The seasonally adjusted net loss of 1140 migrants to Australia was the smallest net loss since November 2009.

Net migration to Australia has declined since December last year as fewer New Zealanders move to Australia, the agency said.

Canterbury gained 3600 international migrants in the year to Aug. 30, turning around net losses in the 2011 and 2012 years following the region’s earthquakes.

New Zealand’s Reserve Bank last week cited stronger than expected migration figures as one of the reasons for lifting its outlook for interest rates next year.

The central bank held the official cash rate at 2.5 percent and ramped up its forecast for increases to the 90-day bank bill rate, often seen as a proxy for the OCR, with a sharper lift in the middle of next year.

“There is now clearly a positive feedback loop between net

litical risk posed by the plans of Labour and the Greens to scrap the wholesale electricity market.

The prospectus forecasts assume average hydrological conditions.

While the company has a lot of experience of managing hydrological risk, and the benefit of an increasingly liquid hedge market, the prospectus warns that actual hydrological conditions and the company’s financial performance are likely to differ from those forecast.

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Retail investors are being offered Meridian Energy shares at a dividend yield of 6.5 per cent this financial year and 7.2 per cent next year.

But because of the offer’s instalment receipts structure, the effective yield for the first 12 months after the company lists at the end of next month should be 10.5 per cent.

Those are the forecast cash yields; if grossed up for imputation credits - the shareholder’s

pay 70 to 80 per cent of free cash flow, which is defined in the prospectus. The company forecasts an underlying net profit of $187.9 million in the year to next June, rising to $211 million the following year. Underlying net profit after tax is forecast to be $161.5 million in the year to June, close to last year’s $162.7 million, before rising to $179.4m next year.

How much the Government ultimately gets for the 49 per cent of Meridian it is selling will depend on the final price struck in an institutional book-build

share of company tax paid - the yields are as much as 13.4 per cent in the first 12 months.

The prospectus sets an indicative price range of $1.50 to $1.80 a share. Of this, $1 is payable up front and the balance in 18 months. The final price will be announced on October 23, six days before the listing.

For retail investors, there is a price cap of $1.60 but the investor has to hold the shares until the second instalment is paid in 18 months.

Meridian’s dividend policy is to

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WORLD MARKETS

 S&P/ASX 200 index

5,276.7

–18.8

–0.36%

At close of trading on Sep 20, 2013

 Dow Jones Indust.

15,636.55 –40.39 –0.26%

At close of trading on Sep 19, 2013

 FTSE 100 index

6,625.39 +66.57 +1.01% At close of trading on Sep 19, 2013

 Nikkei 225 index

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London – $US/ounce

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London – $US/tonne

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Renoir’s art sells Nearly $1.3 million worth of art and personal items belonging to the French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir have sold at a New York City auction. Heritage Auctions says 143 lots sold including Renoir’s prized “Large Venus Victorious,” a life-size statue of the Roman goddess Venus elegantly holding a drape in one hand and an apple in the other. It sold for $545,000.

Heritage says personal items belonging to the Impressionist icon also sold, such as a polka-dot scarf for $3750; spectacles for $6250; and a cigarette holder for $1563.

Snakes galore Authorities say they have found hundreds of snakes, including two six-foot Burmese pythons, at the New York state home of an animal control officer. Local and county officials raided the suburban home on Thursday. Officials estimate 850 snakes were found inside two garages. Homeowner Richard Parinello faces charges of owning the pythons and violating town codes by running a business at his home and without a permit.

Dead bodies mount up

Russian President Vladimir Putin would become Russia’s longest-serving leader since Josef Stalin if he succeeds for a fourth term.

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extended the presidential term to six years, and Putin won a third term in 2012 despite major public protests in Moscow against his rule.

Putin addressed his future plans when challenged by former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon during the conference in Valdai, a wooded region in northwest Russia known for its pristine lakes.

Fillon said he would not re-

■ UNITED STATES

veal whether he planned to run for president unless Putin answered the same question.

“And if I answer, will you?”

Putin responded.

“We’ll see,” Fillon said.

“I don’t exclude that,” Putin said. To which Fillon added: “Me either.”

Putin also took direct questions from Russian opposition figures about the protests and the rise of political activism

they ushered in. He held out the possibility of amnesty for more than two dozen people arrested after clashes broke out with police during a protest on the eve of his inauguration. They face charges of mass unrest that could send them to prison for years.

Putin said he “would not exclude” an amnesty, but said he would only act after the courts had ruled.

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■ JAPAN

Texas man executed Cranes for peace A former street gang member has been executed for his involvement in a gang ambush in which four women were gunned down 11 years ago.

Robert Gene Garza, 30, became the 12th condemned inmate executed this year in Texas, which carries out capital punishment more than any other state.

Garza smiled and blew a kiss to friends and relatives as they entered the death chamber.

In a brief final statement, he thanked them for coming and told them he loved them.

“I know it’s hard for you,” he said. “It’s not easy. This is a release. Y’all finally get to move on with your lives.”

He was pronounced dead after a lethal dose of pentobar-

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Putin may seek 4th presidential term President Vladimir Putin said he may run for a fourth presidential term in 2018, confirming the expectations of most Russians and frustrating those now working to restore free elections in Russia.

If Putin runs and wins, it would keep him in power for about a quarter century and make him the nation’s longestserving leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.

Putin has largely rolled back on Russia’s post-Soviet democratic achievements, sidelining the opposition, reducing the Parliament to a rubber stamp and establishing tight control over the media. He insisted that Russia, only two decades away from the fall of the Soviet Union, is determined to become a democracy, but would find its own path despite criticism from the West.

“The kind of government that Russia should have should be determined by Russian citizens and not by our esteemed colleagues from abroad,” he said during an international conference, an annual event attended by Russia experts from the US and Europe.

Putin, who served two consecutive four-year terms starting in 2000, became prime minister in 2008 to observe a constitutional limit of two consecutive terms. He remained in charge as prime minister, with his loyal associate, Dmitry Medvedev, serving as a placeholder.

Medvedev initiated a law that

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A member of a Rio Grande Valley gang known as the Tri-City Bombers even before he was a teenager, Garza insisted a statement to police acknowledging his participation in the September 2002 shootings in Hidalgo County was made under duress and improperly obtained.

But prosecutors said Garza orchestrated the gang’s plan to silence the women, who Garza thought had witnessed another gang crime, and was present when several gang members opened fire on the women when they arrived at their trailer park home after work at a bar.

“I really didn’t have anything to do with it,” Garza said.

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A small paper crane folded by a 12-year-old girl who died of leukemia after the US dropped an atom bomb on her hometown of Hiroshima will go on display in Pearl Harbor, where the 1941 Japanese attack launched the two nations into war.

Sadako Sasaki’s family donated the origami crane to promote peace and overcome the tragedies of the past.

“We have both been wounded and have suffered painfully.

We don’t want the children of the future to go through the same experience,” said Yuji Sasaki, the girl’s nephew, by telephone from Hiroshima.

Starting Saturday, the crane will be part of an exhibit at the visitors’ center at Pearl Harbor near the USS Arizona

battleship that sank during the December 7 bombing.

The tiny crane — it’s about the size of a pinky fingernail — will occupy a small corner of one of two exhibit halls at the center, which is operated by the National Park Service.

Sadako Sasaki folded between 1000 and 2000 of the cranes while battling leukemia in 1955 (her family never counted exactly how many) after hearing an old Japanese story that those who fold a thousand cranes are granted one wish.

The 6th grader’s wish was to get better, but she died less than three months after she started the project.

Her story has since become well-known around the world, and origami cranes have become a symbol of peace. - AP

Rescuers have pulled two bodies from a mudslide that buried a Mexican village, but dozens remain missing after storms lashed the country and killed almost 100 people nationwide. As soldiers and police removed debris in the southwestern village, Hurricane Manuel pounded the northwest state of Sinaloa, bringing more rain to the flood-stricken nation before weakening back to a tropical depression hours later. Luis Felipe Puente, the national civil protection coordinator, said the death toll from days of floods and landslides had jumped to 97 from 81, with 65 of the victims in the southwestern state of Guerrero.

No life on Mars Hopes of discovering life on Mars has suffered a setback after new findings from NASA’s Curiosity rover detected only trace amounts of methane gas in the Red Planet’s atmosphere. In the past decade, scientists have reported large “plumes” of methane in the Martian atmosphere, findings that have remained controversial because they were made on the basis of observations from Earth or an orbiting satellite. Analysis of data from Curiosity’s onboard instruments shows only trace amounts of methane in Mars’s atmosphere.

McCann libel case The mother of missing British girl Madeleine McCann has had suicidal thoughts, a Portuguese court has been told in a libel case against the author of a book on her daughter’s disappearance. Alan Pike was testifying on the psychological distress suffered by Kate McCann since the publication of a book in July 2008 by Portuguese detective Goncalo Amaral on Madeleine’s disappearance. Then three-yearsold, Madeleine went missing as the family holidayed on the Algarve.

Amaral’s book advances the theory that Madeleine died accidentally and that her parents were implicated in her death. The McCanns have strongly denied the accusations and say the former inspector’s claims have hampered the search for their daughter.

ADAMS HOUSE

BOARDING AT CHRISTCHURCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL We could tell you all about why Adams House has built a reputation as one of this country’s premier Boarding Schools, but why not get it straight from source? Here is what the students have to say…

For me, it goes without saying that Christchurch Boys’ High School is one of the best secondary schools in the country and after being a part of its boarding school for the past five years I can say the same for Adams House. It was a huge decision for me and my family coming to the boarding house after growing up in a small town on the West Coast. Living away from home in the big city of Christchurch seemed very daunting at the time. The routine of hostel life helped me to settle in along with the friendly staff and prefects who were all extremely welcoming. Adams House itself is an exciting place to live in, with facilities second to none. The swimming pool, tennis courts, cricket nets, weights room, dedicated music room and great food make the ‘Hostels’ the envy of the rest of the school.

The boarding house has a strong academic focus and I have found the structures and staff to be extremely supportive towards my education. No favour is ever too much to ask of them. Although having to do homework each night may at first seem like a chore, it has certainly helped me develop good work habits which I will take into the future. Also, the convenience of living with others doing the same assignments and courses is a huge advantage come exam time. Looking back, being put out of my comfort zone and making the move to Boys’ High has benefitted me greatly, allowing me to mature more quickly, make lifelong friends, and become a lot more independent. I have no regrets whatsoever, and I cannot emphasise enough the opportunities which lie ahead when you are fortunate enough to board at Adams House.

Duncan Wood Ex Adams House Student

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Adams House is a superb Boys’ boarding facility with exemplary standards.

We provide a structured, well supervised and disciplined environment which fosters high achievement.

Students enjoy outstanding modern facilities and are supported in all aspects of school and boarding life by caring, friendly staff in a family environment.

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Education Feature WAIHI SCHOOL A boy’s education for life Waihi is an Independent School forand day boarding and School for day boarding boys fromboys year from 4 - 8. year 4 - 8.

The school is situated north The is situated north ofschool Winchester on State ofHighway Winchester State 1 inon South Highway 1 in South Canterbury.

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Ten hectares of attractive grounds and updated facilities provide an excellent environment for a boy to be a boy. Waihi is committed to remaining a small school with the roll limited to 120 boys. Generally two thirds of the school are boarders drawing from Canterbury through to Southland. Dayboys travel from Timaru, Geraldine, Ashburton and surrounding areas either by private transport or on one of school buses that operate.

Since opening in 1907 the focus of the school has been to challenge boys to set goals and target achievement in a wide range of areas in order to develop all aspects of their life. Through professionalism and a committed staff we provide a learning environment that offers each boy the opportunity to fulfil his potential in a range of academic, sporting, cultural, spiritual and social programmes which prepare him for secondary school and beyond.

Waihi has a proud academic record of boys being well prepared for success at secondary school. An experienced teaching staff, the assessment process, planning for individual needs, learning support for both extension and support programmes, class limits of generally 20 boys, all help to ensure academic success. Effective classroom management and a positive attitude to learning are fostered within a culture of high achievement. Waihi offers a broad and balanced curriculum including; Specialist Science, ICT, Drama, English, French, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Humanities, Materials Technologies and Sport.

Cultural activities play an important part in a Waihi education. There is a strong emphasis on the choir and all boys are encouraged to play a musical instrument through itinerant music teachers.

Performance evenings, school drama productions, debating at interschool fixtures, school speech competitions and New Zealand Speech Board Examinations for all, allow opportunities for boys to develop confidence and express their creative talents.

Sport is an integral part of life at Waihi and all boys are required to play a summer and winter sport. Summer sports include swimming, cricket, tennis and softball. Rugby, hockey, soccer and basketball are played in the winter.

School teams are entered in the local South Canterbury competitions. Interschool fixtures against other independent schools are held in both winter and summer sports. School teams are entered in the South Canterbury combined Primary Schools events. In addition table tennis, badminton, volleyball, summer hockey and touch rugby are available. There is a fiercely contested series of inter house competitions while the outdoor education programme includes ski days, field trips, camps and weekend outings. Waihi’s tremendous facilities include soccer and rugby fields, cricket grounds (including two artificial wickets), cricket practice nets, artificial turf (tennis courts / hockey and PE), and heated indoor swimming pool.

With two thirds of the boys boarding and ten staff and families living permanently on site the school is a nurturing place for both day and boarding boys.

Boarding adds a special dimension to the school. The boarding house is a wonderful new (2012) first-class facility and the flexibility of a modern boarding system including weekly boarding, and short term stays for dayboys allowing a high level of access for all families.

Parent contact is a vital part of Waihi and is positively encouraged at all times.

Weekend leave is available most weekends with an extra weekend planned at the middle of each term. This longer weekend allows distant boarders a full weekend at home. Waihi is a school that offers a family atmosphere where every boy is important as part of a busy and friendly place uniquely tailored for boys.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDY OPTIONS Polytechnic, Ashburton campus and I loved the environment! I found a course that took my interest that had a midyear start. I enrolled and completed the Certificate in Parenting and Care of Children and then went on to further my studies by enrolling in the Certificate in Early Childhood Studies at the Timaru campus.

“My studies are so relevant to the Early Childhood industry covering everything from having the ability to communicate effectively with children, having knowledge and skills in an Early Childhood sector, understanding children’s basic needs, understanding their behaviours and having an understanding of the Early Childhood curriculum - Te Whariki.”

“I love that we go out on placement - getting experience in an Early Childhood centre and learning from that environment.”

“We have fun while learning and the polytechnic is an awesome environment to learn in” says Alisha.

Being a recent school leaver I decided I wanted to take my dream career further and looked into study options for Early Childhood. I had attended a food safety course that my workplace had put me through which was held at the Aoraki

SKILLS LEARNT APPLIED TO JOB Ashleigh Fraser studied business papers on a parttime basis at Aoraki Polytechnic and is a graduate in the Diploma in Applied Business (Human Resource Management), New Zealand Diploma in Business.

“I chose to study at Aoraki because of the local, friendly team there. The tutors have real experience and are practical in their learning, this helps what you learn take on real world application that you can easily transfer to your career on a day to day basis. “Learning at Aoraki in such a supportive environment

(the tutors truly care about your success) has formed lifelong friendships. “Working as an Advertising Consultant as the Ashburton Guardian has seen me use many of the skills I learnt in my studies. This job is high pressure and very fast paced but by applying what I learnt at Aoraki I am able to achieve my goals and keep my head above water (most of the time!)

“Highlights of my time in study were winning the Zonta womens scholarship.

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SPRING INTO FUN THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS An Ashburton Guardian Advertising Feature

Winter was cold, bringing rain, hail and snow. The best place was inside beside the fire’s glow.

But spring brings new life, blossom and sun, So take the kids outside and go have some fun!

From running along the grass and jumping through the sprinkler, to exploring the rural roads on a push bike, school holidays are all about fun and adventure.

Think back to when you were a child, and ponder your fondest holiday memories. Was it when you camped out in the back yard, toasting marshmallows and making funny shapes with the torch light, or biking to the ocean and laying on the beach listening to the awesome power of the waves crashing against the shore?

The best school holiday memories are made from excitement and discovery.

They arise from being challenged and achieving something that had never been done before. They are full of self-confidence and laughter. They involve family and friends.

We often hear ourselves criticizing our children for being stuck in a technological world of smart phones and electronic games, but unless you give your children an incentive to get off the couch, they aren’t going to make an effort to budge.

The challenge is to get them excited about trying something new, and the best place to start is to try and re-create some of your best childhood memories.

Start with a day at the beach or the river and make it your mission to catch your dinner. Pack a picnic set and whatever you will need to cook the elusive fish, but don’t forget to throw in some sausages just in case you’re not the master fisherman you used to be. Take some entertainment for the kids, like a Frisbee and a cricket set. Being beside the water is the type of activity that

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child psychologists suggest for opening up conversations with teenagers. Being engaged in an activity together, in an open environment, can create the type of opportunities teens need to start talking about their lives. There’s nothing like a swim to refresh on a hot day, and with the Ashburton Community Pool located across the road from the domain, it’s an opportunity for an affordable day of fun for the whole family. Start by wandering through the gardens and giving your children a few facts about the flowers and birds you encounter along the way. Stop to feed the ducks and enjoy a picnic lunch while the kids burn off energy on the playground. For older children, take a rugby ball and have a few kicks and passes, or a cricket bat and tennis ball. When everyone is hot and bothered, escape over the road to the pool for a family swim. You will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated, and everyone is guaranteed to sleep really well that evening.

Group activities create great memories, as it’s an opportunity to learn new skills within a professional environment and to make new friends. Jen’s Kitchen is running school holiday cooking classes for children aged five to 14, covering everything from chocolate to cooking birthday parties. A wonderful way for your child to discover a love of cuisine, while challenging themselves to learn new skills. If the children have been extra good, then a weekend in Tekapo is what lifelong memories are made of. Let them loose at Tekapo Springs on the summer tube while you enjoy moments of bliss at the spa or in the hot pools. Spend some time at the lake, take some photos outside the Church of the Good Shepherd and rise to the top of Mt John at sunset for the most amazing view of the stars. It doesn’t really matter where you go or what you do, as long as you spend the time together, your children will be making memories to cherish of their own.

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• Auto Electrical and Air Conditioning Specialists • Installations of GPS, RT’s, Stereos and Alarms • Engine Diagnostics • On Site Service Ashburton 80 Kermode Street

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Field Officer Ashburton

ATS is a farmer owned rural supplies co-operative based in Mid-Canterbury.

This dynamic organisation has a membership of more than 3000 shareholders and provides services and advice covering Seed, farm merchandise, fuel, fertiliser and electricity at competitive rates. Members also take advantage of the Ruralco discount charge card.

Due to a pending retirement, ATS Seed is looking to appoint a replacement to our experienced grain and seed team.

This full time position is an important part to the day to day running of ATS Seed based in Ashburton and responsible to the ATS Seed General Manager.

The position of Grain and Seed Sales & Administration would require you to be dealing with farmers and industry related businesses on a daily basis, experience within the industry, including grain trading would be preferred.

We are currently looking to employ a Field Officer to work out of our vegetable processing factory in Ashburton. You will have experience in the husbandry of potatoes, peas and sweet corn, which are grown locally around Ashburton under contract to farmers.

Customer Service Officer “Welcome to Ashburton District Council, you’re speaking with…”

If you pride yourself in providing exceptional customer service and enjoy being the first point of contact – whether it is face to face or on the phone, this diverse position in the council’s customer services team could be for you.

In this role you’ll work full time Monday to Friday and have your finger of the pulse of what is happening in all areas of our organisation.

You ‘ll have a can-do approach, professional communication skills – even when the pressure is on, an ability to learn and efficiently use information based computer programs.

The job description for this vacancy is available online or from Reception. Applications including a current CV and cover letter will be accepted by post, online or at Reception until 25 September 2013.

Competencies required to be successful in this role include: • Logistics and stock control • Office administration and invoicing • Sales experience

Please apply to: Kimberley Grayling People & Capability Advisor 5 Baring Square West PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740

• Intermediate computer skills Please email your application together with your CV to: hr.manager@ats.co.nz Applications close 25th September 2013.

You will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, as you need to work closely with farmers and field staff. A degree or diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture and/or an appropriate level of field experience is required.

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Please apply in writing with a CV to: The Field Manager, Talley’s Group Ltd, PO Box 244, Ashburton 7740 or email to recruitment@ash. talleys.co.nz Applications close 11th October 2013.

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Restorative Justice Co-ordinator Ashburton District Applications are sought for the Project Co-ordinator’s position of Turnaround Ashburton, a local adult restorative justice project.

This is a full time position based in Ashburton.

We are seeking applicants who have the following attributes: 9 Well developed verbal and written communication, report writing skills.

9 An ability to listen, interpret, clarify information, and make sound decisions.

9 An ability to maintain confidentiality.

9 An interest and commitment to the restorative justice process.

9 An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with agencies.

9 An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Police, Courts and the Judiciary.

9 An ability to facilitate, mediate and guide in often difficult situations.

9 Confidence in working with both Victims and Offenders.

9 An ability to work with and support volunteers.

Ideally we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate experience or capability in working in a judicial environment and being able to form strong and positive relationships with Police as our main referees, Courts, the Judiciary, Solicitors and other professionals working in the criminal justice system.

If you would like further information please don’t hesitate to contact us for a chat or request an application pack.

Contact us at Safer Ashburton: 20 William Street, Ashburton, Ph: 03 308 1395 info@saferashburton.org.nz Applications close Thursday October 10 www.saferashburton.org.nz

Sales Assistant/ Delivery Person ASHBURTON Would you like to join New Zealand’s largest rural retailer?

We are looking for a full time Sales Assistant to join our friendly team in Ashburton. If you are an enthusiastic and hard working team player with a farming background, then you would be great for this position!

You will be responsible for providing excellent service to our customers, as well as the on farm deliveries.

To be successful in this role you must have: • • • •

Proven customer service experience A full, clean NZ driver’s licence (essential) Strong technical knowledge of rural products Physical fitness (essential), as the position will involve regular heavy lifting • Forklift licence is preferred, but training can be provided • Intermediate computer skills.

In return, we will offer a competitive salary, the potential to earn an incentive and staff discounts at over 2000 retailers nationwide. If you feel you fit the brief, then please apply now!

For a copy of the job description, please visit www.RD1.COM/careers, or for any questions, please contact Mike Rule, Branch Manager, on 03 307 8006 or 027 207 4025.

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Isuzu Service Technicians – Ashburton Smallbone Limited is a well respected and successful vehicle/ truck provider dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our customers. It operates the Isuzu dealership in Mid and South Canterbury and Holden dealership in Mid Canterbury.

We are committed to sales and high quality servicing of trucks and cars in addition to the supplying of franchised parts and as such, our Ashburton branch is seeking experienced Service Technician’s to join our Commercial Service team.

The successful candidates will be involved in servicing a range of trucks, with a focus on new and used Isuzu vehicles, whilst providing exceptional support and customer service at all times.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and friendly team environment with excellent opportunities for career advancement through continued training.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate: • Experience of service work on Isuzu trucks or similar; • Qualifications in diesel / heavy machinery servicing; • Good diagnostic skills; • Excellent work ethic; • Excellent customer service and communication skills; and • The ability to work well within a team and independently.

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right people.

Smallbone Limited offers ongoing training and development opportunities and competitive experienced-based remuneration packages. It is a requirement that you must already hold a New Zealand passport or valid working visa, hold, or be at least working towards, a Class 5 Driver’s license, to apply for these roles.

To apply, please email a letter of application and a current CV to “Smallbone Isuzu Service Technician”, Human Resources, P.O. Box 171, Ashburton 7740 or alternatively email scott.parker@nzamg.co.nz.

Applications close 4pm, 28th September 2013.

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter by 5pm, Wednesday 25 September to recruitment@RD1.com

We offer a collegial, family friendly and flexible work environment.

Logging Digger Driver Can you start work immediately??

Our client, Sinclair Logging, is looking for a key staff member for their busy South Canterbury based operation.

Ideally you will have previous experience as a loader digger operator within the logging industry. You will be experienced enough to perform at full production pace, without either causing damage or slowing down operations.

NZQA qualifications in

Machine Operations – Forestry, would be advantageous when applying for this role.

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Holiday job available for senior student.

Please call Ashburton Panelbeaters Ltd, ph 308 3686, for an interview.

D&E MARINE

FOR FUN ON THE WATER

A fantastic salary package is available for the successful candidate.

To apply for this role please ring 03 688 8367, or send your CV and covering letter to: jackie@personnelplacements.co.nz

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

Expressions of interest are invited for a Groundsperson to prepare Ashburton College wickets at the Domain for the 2013/2014 cricket season.

Hours by negotiation.

Position would suit semi-retired person

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE 153 Moore St 03 3077620

We are looking for a reliable, thorough, independent worker to mow lawns, trim edges, spray weeds, and do odd jobs in a large garden and dairy farm surrounds, 3 km from Ashburton. Must be fit and active. Some mechanical skills would be an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly formed family operated business.

Excellent remuneration will be paid to the right candidates.

All applicants will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Also a housekeeper/cleaner to assist in large family home at same address. Could suit a married couple working together.

John McIntosh Cell phone: 027 258 0668 Home phone: 03 307 2667

Enquiries to Tricia 027 221 9858.

References required. Please send CV and contact details to Job Vacancy c/- Macfarlane Rural Business P O Box 418, Ashburton 7740

Talley’s is a successful and well known brand, operating several plants throughout the South Island, as well as having many diversified interests in seafood, frozen vegetables, meat and dairy products. We currently have the following positions at our Fairton plant located 10 minutes drive from Ashburton.

Hammer Hand

Forklift Operators

If you consider yourself to be true kiwi home handy man, this could be the job for you. Hours could be made flexible to suit your situation.

We also have a Sawmill labourer position available.

Please apply in person to

Please contact Dennis Mably 03 308 8776

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Part-time lawn mowing/ home handyman wanted

Precast Workers Concrete Placers/Finishers Remedial Worker Crane Driver / Dogman

We are looking for someone to join our team to help with the construction of our range of pump sheds, hen houses and calf sheds.

Ashburton College Ashburton College CrICKet Club

Due to our ever increasing work load, we seek to fulfil the following positions;

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Adams Sawmilling

Malcolm McDowell Road.

Talley’s Ashburton has Forklift Operator positions available on the Ashburton site.

The Ashburton site runs rotating shift patterns.

The Fresh Name in the Freezer

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Forklift experience would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidates.

Email a copy of your CV with a cover letter to recruitment@ash.talleys.co.nz or complete an application at the guard house on-site.

Allenton School is looking for a

Teacher Aide 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

To work with a student in a 1 to 1 support role.

To start Monday 14 October.

Applications in writing to 110 Harrison Street or email office@ allenton.school.nz Any queries please contact our office 308 6495 Applications close on Wednesday 25 September at 1pm.

Office Administration Part time

Monday and Wednesday 9am – 12pm We require someone to assist in our workshop office with a range of duties.

Office experience an advantage, but not essential.

Please email Nikki at Page Engineering

www.talleys.co.nz

pageng@xtra.co.nz

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Office Admin & Office Junior Part Time Positions Immediate Start These two positions would include working for all 3 divisions of the McIntosh Group – Residential, Commercial and Precast for approx. 12 hours per week.

The successful applicant must have good work ethics, be reliable and have experience in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook with a general knowledge of computers.

Please apply with a cover letter, current CV and references to: McIntosh Builders Admin Position 47 Glassworks Road, RD2, Ashburton Or email to: tesh@mcintoshbuildersltd.co.nz Closing date 4th October 2013

Senior Hair Stylist Capelli Hair Design is a modern hair salon located in central Ashburton We specialise in Loreal professional colours and stock exclusively Kerestase.

We are seeking a Senior Hair Stylist to join our busy salon.

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Sales Career –

Holden Franchised Dealer • Looking for a career change?.

• Want to be part of a dynamic team?.

• If yes, we would love to talk to you.

Smallbone Limited is a well respected and successful Franchised Dealer dedicated to delivering outstanding service to our customers. It operates the Holden Dealership in Mid Canterbury offering full Sales, Parts and Service for the entire range of products from Holden New Zealand.

Due to an increase in Sales Volume, and with the opening of a brand new expanded facility in October 2013 Smallbone Limited is in the mood for expansion. It is an exciting time for us and we are looking for career minded people to join our team.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate: • An outgoing personality and excellent communication skills • Proven ability to build effective relationships with customers • A high degree of motivation ; and • The ability to work well within a team and independently Our employees enjoy excellent working conditions and remuneration in a supportive and friendly Team environment with excellent opportunities for career advancement through continued training.

For the successful applicants there is potential to join a leader in the automotive industry and to grow in a dynamic company.

Initial enquiries can be made by contacting Scott Parker by email scott.parker@nzamg.co.nz or by phone: 03 307 9400 Applications will close 4pm, 4th October 2013

If you are professional, highly skilled, and pride yourself on being an excellent team player, you may be who we are looking for.

CARPENTER Permanent Position

For an interview, in confidence, please phone Karen Haugh 027 418 1222

Professional & friendly cafe

Ashburton College ‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

FInAnCIAl ADMInIstrAtor 30 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, inclusive of holiday entitlements.

Employment is under the conditions of the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement, Administration Scale, Grade B. The successful applicant will – • manage the day-to-day accounts, including monthly and end-of-year reconciliation functions of the College; • be self-managing, and able to work independently; • have relevant experience and a readiness to learn and work in a team; • have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders; • be flexible and show initiative.

This position is vacant from 30 September.

Commencement date will be negotiated with successful applicant.

Applications close 3:00pm, Friday 27 September 2013.

Enquiries/applications to:

Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator, Ashburton College, P O Box 204, Ashburton 7740.

Email: sheena.tyrrell@ashcoll.school.nz Phone: 308 4193, ext 812, Fax: 308 2104

Demo-deconstruction Labourers Required

Front of House Superstar & Chef/Cook Nosh is looking for experienced superstars for front of house & an experienced chef/cook with grill and pan experience… both with a can do attitude to join our fun, fast paced café/restaurant.

Experience preferred, weekend work, part-time.

Call Vicki or Rangi 03 3070070 or send your CV to info@noshcafe.co.nz Applications close Thursday, 24 October 2013

We are currently seeking a Carpenter to join our team. The ideal person will be motivated and able to work day to day with minimum supervision.

Apply: Russell Loach Construction Phone Russell 308 5598 0274 347 481 or raloach@xtra.co.nz

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• This position is Fixed Term from 11th October to 25th October 2013.

• Morning hours plus two day trips.

Applicants must: • Be willing to use their initiative in support of our ESOL Teacher.

• Have empathy and understanding for the needs of foreign students.

• Show respect and interest in people of other cultures.

Some experience in ESOL teaching would be an advantage.

If you are interested in this position, then apply to Kate Wills, International Director, with a letter outlining your experience and why you are suited to this role:

kate.wills@ashborough.school.nz

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who will undertake local pickups and deliveries on an on call basis.

Having a Garage Sale?

We will consider applications with any licence class but would look favourably at someone who holds a DG endorsement.

Please contact Ross Butler mobile 027 751 1800

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

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Part-time lawn mowing/ home handyman wanted We are looking for a reliable, thorough, independent worker to mow lawns, trim edges, spray weeds, and do odd jobs in a large garden and dairy farm surrounds, 3 km from Ashburton. Must be fit and active. Some mechanical skills would be an advantage.

Also a housekeeper/cleaner to assist in large family home at same address. Could suit a married couple working together.

Enquiries to Tricia 027 221 9858.

www.dne.co.nz 0800 432 633

www.jacksonholmes.co.nz We require staff for our busy contracting business.

Five years operating experience with relevant machinery is essential to the role including balers, rotor rakes, wrappers, telehandlers and articulated loaders.

Clean full New Zealand driving licence essential.

We are also looking for truck drivers with a class 5 licence.

Please enquire via email for an application form to:

todd@andrewjacksoncontacting.co.nz

D&E

YOUR LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP

And check out our quality used vehicles at:

References required. Please send CV and contact details to

www.dne.co.nz

Job Vacancy c/- Macfarlane Rural Business P O Box 418, Ashburton 7740

AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE 153 Moore St 03 3077620

Compactor Truck Driver We require a reliable and well presented person to drive our front and rear load compactor trucks. Class 4 license required but we would be prepared to assist a suitable applicant who has a class 2.

Apart from driving, there is a wide variety of other tasks in our busy recycling depot, so if you want to be part of a small but vibrant team that is making a difference call into McNally street depot and pick up an application form or email tony@wastebusters.net.nz.

Post applications to PO Box 323 Ashburton 7740.

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Honda’s range of lawn and garden advanced 4-stroke technology products offer everything you need to make gardening a dream.

ASHBURTON 832 East St 03 307 9911

Agricultural Contractor Mid Canterbury

before Friday 27th September 2013.

Initial enquiries can be made by phoning Tony Dawson on 021 892 763

This position is Ashburton based, from September to December with the opportunity to continue in Christchurch.

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Ashburton Borough School is about to host a group of short stay students from Thailand. We are therefore seeking an ESOL Learning Support person to assist our ESOL Teacher with classroom learning and day trips.

Mainfreight Ashburton

Construction experience is preferable.

Please phone 0508 738 246 or 021 320 721 for more information.

ESOL Learning Support Assistant International Department

A casual driving position has arisen within our hard working team here at Mainfreight Ashburton.

The successful applicants must be strong, reliable and willing to work up to 10 hours a day.

SITUATIONS VACANT

Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013 WANTED

$ CASH PAID $ $ $ $ FOR SCRAP $ BUYERS OF ALL METALS Copper, Brass, Aluminium etc.

Mid-Canterbury Metal Recycling Licensed Buyer Dealer

10A McGregor Lane Riverside Estate (Off McNally Street)

Phone 308-8959 or 027-228-1467 anytime

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TRADES, SERVICES

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

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available!

From a shovel load to a trailer load.

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

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WANTED Standing Grass and Lucerne

Looking for any quantity and any quality, priced accordingly.

Also maize contracts available.

Phone Blake 0274 343 551

TRADES, SERVICES

WANTED

WANTED - fire wood for 4 TINT-A-WINDOW solar fundraising for bowling club. protective films, UV block, Ph 308 6520 Gordon. fade, heat and glare control, privacy and safety films for WANTED - used Ford, glass. FREE quotes - 20 Belarus and Massey years local service. Bill Ferguson tractors in any Breukelaar - phone 0800 368 condition.

Freephone 468. www.tintawindow.co.nz 0800-888-343.

CARPET - 2 you sales and installation. Mike Gill, phone SITUATIONS WANTED 027 491 4210.

DRIVER available from CLEANING - carpet washing, approx labour weekend for widows, floor stripping and silage, contracting on general polishing.

Cleaning of duties. Class 5 License. residential, commercial and Experienced. Phone 0274 school properties. Builders 179 285. clean.

Contact Tinwald I AM EXPERIENCED in Commercial Services on 03 admin/clerical work. Looking 975 8773 or 021 136 2196. for part time to temporary Locally owned and operated. work in Ashburton. Flexible and available now. CV and FARMERS - dairy shed back references on request. Phone up generator installations. systems by 03 308 3877 or 021 106 Complete registered electrician. Don’t 6745. get caught without power again. Contact 027 539 9910.

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HOME handyman available.

Minor repairs, painting etc. Ph 027-677-1952.

PLUMBER / Drainlayer Log fire installations, bathroom and kitchen renovations, plumbing repairs, hot water cylinder replacements. Peter Young reg. Plumber and Drainlayer phone 03 307 7582 or 027 280 0889.

RURAL TRADING POST

NEED FEED? Maize silage contracts available for the coming season. Please ring Bruce Lilley on 027 55 33 085 to discuss your requirements: www.jacksonholmes.co.nz

TRADES, SERVICES

ROLLERS and Romans sunfilters, sunshades, privacy blockouts, aluminium. FREE measure and quote.

Quality Auckland factory. www.brightshineblinds.co.nz Ph Catherine 03 357 1165 or 021 044 8645.

ROOFING - for all your roofing requirements, new roofs, reroofing, commercial, insurance claims, repairs. Licensed building practitioner, Wiki, Vision Roofing, phone 027-476-0203.

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Daily Events Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open today. New members always welcome.

Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

10.00am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Art Exhibition, Momentum by Angela Mole. Main Street, Methven.

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

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

9.00am FOREST AND BIRD. Visit working dairy farm with QE 11 Covenant. Mr D Symons, bring lunch. Meet at Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH.

Monday

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

9.00am - 4.00pm ASHBURTON BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE

ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Inspired to stitch - local embroiderer’s exhibition. Ashburton Art Gallery, Baring Square East.

ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovetts Road, off Maronan Road.

10.00am - 12.00pm ASHBURTON VINTAGE CAR CLUB. Museum and parts shed open. 86 Maronan Road, Tinwald.

ASHBURTON CRAFT MARKET. Saturday’s in the West Street Car park.

10.00am - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

Ashburton Airport, Seafield Road.

11.00am - 2.00pm ALLENTON SCHOOL FAIR. Fun and food activities for everyone. Come along to the Allenton School, Harrison Street.

MID CANTERBURY CHOIR. Big chair fair including novelty events, silent auction, stalls, fun and more. Mt Hutt College Presents, at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre “Opera Favourites” Tickets available front field, Methven. from the Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Wills 12.50pm.

Street.

WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet singles. The domain, Philip Street.

1.30pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 14km road race. Register from 1pm. Fords Road, near the sale yards.

7.00pm

LAMB OF GOD. Fr John Rea healing meeting, Holy Parish Centre, Cnr Winter and Burnett Streets.

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

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

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

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

Racecourse Road.

1.00pm - 3.00pm ASHBURTON AVATION MUSEUM. Classic aircraft on display including DC 3.

Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

5.00pm ST STEPHENS ANGLICAN CHURCH. Taize Service, Park Street.

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

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service in the Sinclair Centre with Rev David Brown. Cnr Havelock & Park Street.

10.00am - 1.00pm

11.00am - 3.00pm MT HUTT COLLEGE.

Morning worship and bowls parade with Rev Tevita Taufalele. Methodist Church Lounge, Baring Square East.

ST PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship with Mrs A Royds, all welcome. 65 Oxford Street.

ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Spring service, 48 Allen’s Road, Allenton.

10.00am ASHBURTON MODEL AERO CLUB. Radio controlled aeroplane flying, weather permitting. Lovett’s Road, off Maronan Road.

METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture

Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Art Exhibition, Momentum by Angela Mole. Main Street, Methven.

ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Last chance to view local embroiderers exhibition. Ashburton Art Gallery, Baring Square East.

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Mass, Sealy Street.

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

ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Church service with Rev David Brown, cnr Havelock and Park Streets.

INC. For free budget advice and workshop enquiries. Phone 307-0496. 60 Cass Street.

THE PLAINS LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Methven.

Monthly meeting. Doris Linton Lounge, R.S.A. 1.00pm - 3.00pm Cox Street.

ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. 10.00am Classic aircraft on display including DC3.

METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. Seafield Road.

New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter, 6.00pm interactive fun for all ages. Art Exhibition, ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Momentum by Angela Mole. Main Street, Real women circuit training in the hall. 48

9.30am - 10.30am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Ladies exercise classes. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.45am

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe band hall, Creek Road.

Allens Road.

7.30pm CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE. Euchre in the Parish Centre, Cnr Burnett and Winter Streets.

ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Quiz, decorative ‘table talk’, raffles supper.

Sports Pavilion, Walnut Avenue.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 2013

Further to the meetings advertised for September, notice is given of the following changes: The meeting of the Performance, Audit and Risk Committee scheduled for Thursday, 19 September will now be held on Thursday, 26 September 2013 commencing at 1.30pm.

The Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 September will now be held on Thursday, 3 October 2013 commencing at 10.00am.

Members of the public are welcome to attend both meetings. They will be held at Matthew Fraser House, 5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch.

The agendas will be available at the meeting and online at http://www.ecan.govt.nz/news-and-notices/minutes/ Pages/default.aspx at least two days prior to the meeting.

Bill Bayfield CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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

Ph 03 308 9936 or 0274 323 258

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

Jack Happy 8th Birthday Jack.

Love Mum, Dad, Tom & Ben.

Fletcher Nicol Happy 6th birthday!!!

Enjoy your special day Love Mum, Dad, Willa Dora, Fergus & Freddie.

Sean Thomas Cousins Happy 1st Birthday.

With love Mum, Dad, Toni and Shay.

Maddie Page Happy 6th Birthday.

Hope you have a great day. Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Harry.

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

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SALE OF LIQUOR ACT 1989 PUBLIC NOTICE Peter Alan McQuarters and Larraine Helen McQuarters, 39 Morris Road, RD 2, Ashburton, venue operators, have made application to the District Licensing Agency at Ashburton for the grant of an on Licence in respect of the premises situated at 39 Morris Road, RD 2, Ashburton and known as Aeroview Function Venue.

The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is- Function Venue.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Monday - Sunday (seven days) 10.00am to 12 midnight The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Agency at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Agency P O Box 94 ASHBURTON This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on Saturday, September 14, 2013.

SALE OF LIQUOR ACT 1989 PUBLIC NOTICE Hampstead Rugby and All Sports Club Inc has made application to the District Licensing Agency at Ashburton for the grant of a Club Licence in respect of the premises situated at 79 Cambridge Street, Ashburton and known as Hamsptead Bowling Club.

The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is- Sports Club.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Sunday - Thursday 9.00am to 10.00pm Friday and Saturday 9.00am to 12 midnight The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ashburton District Licensing Agency at 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wished to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with: The Secretary Ashburton District Licensing Agency P O Box 94 ASHBURTON This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on Saturday, September 14, 2013.

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20 novelty shapes

$15 for 7days

The Arcade, Ashburton 03 308 8287

REAL ESTATE

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SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 34 Wakanui Road

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ASHBURTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL “Learn today for ever”

Tender

– Building Construction Open Night Tuesday, September 24, 2013- 7.00pm8.30pm.

All parents and students of Year 6 & 7 are invited to our Open Night to look at what our school has to offer.

Gavin Cooper Principal ASHBURTON Law - Peter Ragg - moved to 228 Wills Street, opposite Events Centre. Ph 308 0327 for all legal matters.

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

Ashburton District Council seek tenders for the construction of dog pound facilities at 25 Range Street, Ashburton. The work involves the construction of a single story concrete block building with steel roof cladding. The facilities comprise of 14 internal dog pens, 8 external pens, an office and a food preparation/clinic area. The building has a floor area of approximately 105sqm and has already received Building Consent & Resource Consent.

Tender documents including; conditions of tender, working drawings and specifications can be obtained from the Receptionist, Ground Floor, Council Administration Building, 5 Baring Square West, Ashburton or by phoning Council’s Commercial Department on either (03) 307 7840 or (03) 307 7863.

Tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Dog Pound” and are to be either posted or placed in the Council tender box at the administration building before the closing time of 4.00pm Tuesday, 22 October 2013.

Tenders for the construction close with – The Chief Executive Officer Ashburton District Council P O BOX 94 ASHBURTON www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

Classifieds www.guardianonline.co.nz

Saturday, September 21, 2013 GRAZING

PLANTS, PRODUCE

Mandarins 1kg $2.99 bag Tomatoes 500gm Silverbeet Tamarillos 500gm Gourmet Potatoes 2kg

$4.99 bag $1.99 ea $3.99 bag $2.99 bag

Specials available from 17/09 - 24/09

OPEN 7 DAYS

ENTERTAINMENT

Beckley Coachlines Programme Dairy heifer grazing wanted in Canterbury • R1 yr heifers grazing December-May • R2 yr heifers grazing May-May • We have yearlings available now for grazing Phone Richard Andrews 027 536 8693 David Topham 027 435 2308 Scott Perkins 027 474 2077 www.livestockexchange.co.nz

GARDENING

FOR SALE

For bookings phone

FIREWOOD LOGS for sale.

Main South Road LILY BULBS: Fragrant Delivered by logging truck trailer. Ph Laurie Forestry Tinwald Orientals, Christmas L. and and colourful Asiatic 03 689 8333.

308-1095 Regales available Boulevard Day. FRUIT TREES for sale. OLD man pine logs - $45 per Come see Wendy Millichamp tonne. Split Macrocarpa LET OR LEASE $150. Green bluegum $150.

SHED wanted to lease, to at Lilyfields Mt Somers site. Green old man pine $120. store hay making equipment Ph 03 303 9743 or Both 3.6m3. Shane James and hay. Ph 303 7680, 027 www.lilyfields@xtra.co.nz.

303 7063.

Eftpos available.

390 0002.

The Green Grocer Fresh Fruit & Vege

PERSONAL SINGLES BECOME COUPLES At Bridges Matchmakers We know so many wonderful people all looking for their special partner, we are sure to know someone great for you! Call today, meet as soon as tonight!

Ph 0800 856 640 www.bridgesdating.co.nz Matchmaker since 1989

MEETINGS, EVENTS FAREWELL - for Colin and Kate Murdoch and family. Sunday, September 22, 3pm, Southend Rugby Clubrooms, Mayfield.

Bring a plate please (finger food). Contact John 027 435 6243, Steve 027 473 3010.

LOST, FOUND

LOST – Man’s wedding ring Large gold band, in or near Ashburton Domain. Phone 022 385 6334.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

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

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

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new LET OR LEASE subscriptions, INDIVIDUAL spacious office let. Ground floor and temporary stops, tocentral location. Phone Julia call our subscriber 027 688 4334. hotline 0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

STORAGE facility available. GARAGE SALES 250sqm includes toilets and staffroom. Phone: Bruce 027 GARAGE Sale. Deceased 223 1600.

Estate - plenty of bargains.

Saturday 21st September HOLIDAY 9am at 6 Manchester Street.

ACCOMMODATION

AKAROA - CHARMING, spacious holiday home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, all electric heating. Sky, all mod cons, short walk to village.

Phone Brian 307-8000 or 308-6180.

HIRE

GENERAL hire.

Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more.

All your DIY / contracting work, Call and see U-Hire Ashburton. 588 East Street.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30 - 5.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 5.00pm; Sunday 8am - 12.30pm. – Ph: 308 8061 A/h: 308 7460 www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

GRAZING

LAMB grazing wanted for September / October. Ideally grass, top money paid for top feed. Phone Mitch 027 313 1320 or 302 1787.

GARALE SALE, 34 Church Street, Ashburton, September 21, 2013. Caravan Zephyr 2 Berth, beds, microwave, clothes, drawers and many more items. Not before 11.00am finish 2.00pm. No cheques, No EFTPOS.

FOR SALE KITCHEN for sale, U shape, ten year old, modular, with some appliances. Immaculate condition. Available to view.

Phone 308 8001.

KWILA DECKING Super spring special available Aug/Sept. Out it goes $6/m 90 x 19, $11/m 140 x 19 (incl GST) while stocks last (cash/chq/eftpos ONLY) Adams Sawmill, Malcolm McDowell Road - Ph 3083595.

BRAZILIAN - hot blond lady, 29, delicious, size 10 D, beautiful face and cute butt.

So friendly, sexy, massage and full service. First time in town for a few days. Ph 027 777 6655.

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10am Every Sunday All Welcome

ASIAN NEW, 24 year, size 6, sexy, classy, busty, the best quality. Please phone Diane 021 0264 7179.

CINDERELLA, available everyday, genuine calls only, no texting please. Phone 021 0233 9259.

Cnr Cass & Havelock Sts, Phone 308 5409

Website www.ashburtonbaptist.co.nz

10am Morning Service

Come and hear faith to over- Speaker: Pastor David Jensen come in these unstable days.

Farewell service

206 Cameron Street Pastors Jim & Ida Heath Ph 308 7511

for the Jensen’s Creche Available Lunch to follow 6.00pm House of Prayer

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY WELCOME

131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School Hall) Sunday Morning 10.30am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday night Bible Study, 15 Cross Street 7pm We hope to see you this Sunday!

For more info please call Pastor Mike Grove 308 4695

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

10.00am You’re very welcome!

Cnr Cass & Cameron St 308 7610 - 308 7062 St David’s Church 48 Allens Road Everyone welcome www.st-davids.org.nz

Assembly Of God Sunday Meeting 10.30am Hakatere Marae SH1, Fairton You are welcome Enquiries Phone 308-8699

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

9.30am - 12 noon. Sunday from: 10.30am ELPLINE ERVICES 12 noon. Both evenings: 6pm - 7pm.

HML Home care Medical Limited - Ring Methven Pharmacy, 101 Main St, Methven. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 0800 700 155 for FREE 24hr Health Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) Saturday and Sunday open: 4pm - 6pm. or 027 857 2133 or visit www.alcoholicsAdvice.

HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS anonymous.org.nz for more information.

DUTY DOCTORS ASHBURTON HOSPITAL This service is for EMERGENCY MEDICAL GENERAL WARDS - (Medical and Surgical): MENTAL HEALTH Call free on 0800 222 955. Ask for the Crisis CARE ONLY. Please remember your DAILY, 2.00pm - 4.00pm and 6.00pm Team.

Community Services Card.

7.30pm Emergency phone until 8am Monday Children must be accompanied by an adult. SAFE CARE - 24 hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Support. Ph: 03 364 8791 - 0800 700 155.

CHALMERS WARD Allenton Medical Centre, Harrison Street, (including Assessment, Treatment & VICTIMS SUPPORT GROUP will be the duty practice for Saturday and 24 hr- Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 Rehabilitation Unit) - OPEN VISITING. Sunday until 8am Monday. They will hold 846) - Direct dials to a volunteer.

MATERNITY WARD - DAILY, 10am - 8pm. surgery from 10am until 12noon and from -Husbands and patient’s own children may Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 6pm until 7pm both days. No appointment 9am - 2pm - outside of these hours leave a visit the patient from: 7am - 10pm. necessary. Surgery phone 308 9139. message.

TUARANGI HOME (Cameron St) - DAILY, METHVEN & RAKAIA AREA -unrestricted visiting.

ALCOHOL DRUG HELP LINE For weekend doctor and emergency details ASHBURTON REST HOMES Call us free on (0800 787 797). please phone Methven 302 8105. For Lines open 10am - 10pm Seven days.

COLDSTREAM HOUSE — DAILY, medical attention during the weekend there unrestricted visiting.

LIFELINE - Toll-Free: 0800 353 353 are drop in clinics from 11am - 12noon and CAMERON COURTS — DAILY, unrestricted 5pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

OMMUNITY ERVICES visiting.

Ashburton Hospital DOES NOT PRINCES COURT — DAILY, unrestricted ART GALLERY provide an accident and emergency service. visiting.

Phone 308 1133. Baring Square East, Except in cases of emergency persons Ashburton.

EMERGENCY DENTIST requiring medical attention must consult Sat & Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm If you do not have or cannot contact your their own or the duty general practitioner. regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 Closed Public Holidays.

Persons subsequently requiring treatment for the name of the rostered weekend dentist ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY at Ashburton Hospital must have a general in Christchurch. Hours 9am-5pm, Saturdays, Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. practitioners Sundays and Public Holidays.

Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm PHARMACIES Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm Searles Allenton Pharmacy, The Mall, ASHBURTON MUSEUM Harrison Street. Saturday open from: Baring Square East, Ashburton. Ph 308 3167

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ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

Jubilee Christian Fellowship

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL BOARD WANTED - Mature working male looking for board, preferably within town boundary.

References available. Ph 027 703 4288.

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308 7646

POTATOES: Rua $30 bag, LANDLORDS. Don’t leave delivered. Phone 03 308 the management of your valuable asset in the hands 5972. of a company that’s primary RIMU desk - $80, two single income is from selling Property beds with quality mattresses properties. and linen - $130 each, two 2 management is our sole seater couches - $280 ono, focus 24/7. Contact B&N teak dining table - $180, Properties Ltd now, 0800 111 household sundries. Phone 252 www.bnproperties.co.nz Margret 308 5886 or 027 252 MATURE COUPLE want to 6999. rent modern house or flat.

Non smokers, no pets.

SCOOTER’S - new and Preferably with garage $260secondhand three and four $320pw. Phone 03 313 0509 wheel electric scooters and evenings. wheel chairs. Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric THREE bedroom house to Mobility Ashburton today. rent in quiet cul-de-sac, $400 Phone 308-3602 per week, no pets, non Phone 308 5863 TATTERSFIELD queen size smokers. bed. Very good condition. after 5pm, week nights and $300 ono. Ph 308 1318 or any time weekends.

027 232 9773.

Weekend Services MEDICAL SERVICES

◊ The Ten Tenors 07th October @ 8pm CBS Arena, Christchurch ◊ Operatunity’s Irish Concert 21st October 11am, Theatre Royal, Timaru ◊ Culverden Christmas Fete 31st October ◊ Charlie Pride 29th November CBS Arena, Christchurch

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Saturday-Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm Closed Statutory Holidays.

Group Bookings by arrangement

COMMUNITY POOL

WEEKEND HOURS: Sat & Sun 7am - 7pm.

MAIL CLOSING TIMES

ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE FAST POST: Mon - Fri 6pm STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton: Mon - Fri 5pm Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm Methven: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm

INFORMATION CENTRES

ASHBURTON - Sat 10am until 2pm.

Sun CLOSED. Public holidays from 10am until 2pm.

Phone 308-1050.

METHVEN - Saturday and Sunday 9am 5.45pm. Phone 302-8955 or methven@i-site.org

BUS DEPARTURES

Reservations and timetables, 24-hour service. Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

ANIMAL SERVICES

DOG, STOCK & NOISE CONTROL

Ashburton District Council 03-307-7700 - 24 hour service

MID CANTERBURY SPCA

WEEKEND EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: All enquiries - Inspector John Keeley: 308 4432 or 0274 342 646

MID CANTERBURY ANIMAL SHELTER

Contact (cats) Andrea 021 892 939 or (dogs) Dawn 021 828 350

VETERINARIANS

VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Phone 03 308 2321 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. 24-hour weekend emergencies: Large: Kate Foxcroft, Lorna Humm. Small: Juan Gray.

ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 027 683 8000, 149 Cameron Street Ashburton: The duty vet for emergencies this weekend is: Ben Hallenstein. Full emergency service all weekend.

CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, West Street Clinic, Main Road, Methven.

Saturday clinic: 9am-12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Steve Williams .

CARE VETS - Ph 03 308 2327, 246 Tancred Street, Saturday clinic: 10am - 2pm.

Weekend emergencies: Refer Vet Ent. VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Phone 03 307 5195, Cnr East St & Smithfield Rd, Ashburton. Saturday clinic 9am-12 noon.

Weekend emergencies: Large: Hazel Foley, Matt Hart. Small: Kasia Chapman-Labecka.

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013 TV ONE

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6am Te Karere 3 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 0 7am Rural Delivery 7:30 Fair Go 3 0 8am L Sailing – America’s Cup Race 13, and 14 if required, between Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand from San Francisco Bay. 0 10am Come Dine With Me Omnibus Noon There’s No Taste Like Home 1pm Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution 3 0 2pm F The Chase 3 0 3pm Four Weddings PGR 3 0 4pm Real Pasifik 4:30 New Zealand’s Got Talent 30 6pm One News 0 7pm Country Calendar A couple work hard for their farm and their community. 0 7:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food 0 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries AO 0 9:45 M Live and Let Die PGR 1973 Action. James Bond pursues a voodooworshipping underworld drug boss. Yaphet Kotto, Roger Moore. 0 12:10 Sailing – America’s Cup (Highlights) From San Francisco Bay. 1:20 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:20 Neighbourhood 3 Exploring New Zealand’s cultural diversity. 0 4am Infomercials 5:30 The Key Of David

CHOICE TV 6:30 Better Homes And Gardens 8am Gardeners’ World 8:30 Attrell’s Antique Apprentices 9am Galleons Of Spice 9:30 Pioneer Woman 10am Location, Location, Location 11am LA Frock Stars 11:30 My Kitchen Noon Bath Crashers 12:30 Relocation, Relocation 1:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3pm Gardeners’ World 3:30 Guide To The Good Life 4pm My Dream Home 5pm The People’s Cookbook 6pm Carter Can 6:30 Belfast Zoo 7pm Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever The ultimate guide to America’s National Parks.

7:30 Natural World 8:30 Being Erica Erica is a plucky, but flailing, young woman who travels back in time to fix past mistakes.

9:30 Twentysomething 10pm A Young Doctor’s Notebook 10:30 Guide To The Good Life 11pm My Dream Home

SUNDAY

Midnight Carter Can 12:30 Belfast Zoo 1am Natural World 2am Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever 2:30 Flatmates AO 3am Being Erica 4am Twentysomething 4:30 A Young Doctor’s Notebook 5am The People’s Cookbook

TV TWO

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TV THREE

FOUR

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 Gone Fishin’ 3 7am Outdoors With Geoff 3 7:30 Knight Rider 3 8:30 Infomercials 9:30 The Nation 10:25 Missing Pieces 3 0 10:55 3rd Degree 3 11:55 The Little Couple 3 12:25 The Little Couple 3 12:55 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills PGR 3 1:55 F Pregnant In Heels PGR 3 2:55 The New Normal PGR 3 3:20 Raising Hope PGR 3 0 3:50 The Winter Games (Highlights) 5pm Outdoors With Geoff 5:30 Fishing Show 6pm 3 News

6am Tiki Tour 0 6:25 Wiki The Kiwi 0 6:30 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 6:55 Stitch! 3 0 7:15 Matt Hatter Chronicles 0 7:45 Phineas And Ferb 3 0 8:10 SpongeBob SquarePants 3 0 8:40 Beware The Batman 0 9:05 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 9:10 Adventure Time 3 0 9:35 Regular Show 3 0 10am Totes Maori 10:30 Neighbours Omnibus 3 0 1pm N Beverly Hills Nannies PGR 2pm The Amazing Race Australia PGR 3 0 3:05 Extreme Makeover – Home Edition 3 0 5pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 5:30 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 30 6pm Wipeout USA 0 7pm Duck Dynasty PGR 0 7:30 M Around the World in 80 Days 2004 Adventure.

Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Jim Broadbent. 0 8pm L Lotto This week’s Lotto draw.

8:05 Around the World in 80 Days Continued. 0 9:55 M Semi-Pro AO 2008 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson. 0

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:30 Invader Zim 3 7:55 All Grown Up 3 8:20 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:40 Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 – Fused 3 9:10 Redakai 3 9:55 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Bryan And Bobby 3 3:40 Pukana 2 4:05 The Suite Life On Deck 3 4:30 Big Time Rush 3 5pm Mr Young 3 5:30 Smokefree Rockquest 6pm The Simpsons 3 0 6:30 M Fantastic Mr Fox 3 2009 Animated Adventure. Voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep.

7pm Destroyed in Seconds PGR 0 8:20 The Real Housewives of Orange County PGR 7:30 Ice-Road Truckers PGR Dave Redmon is at odds again with 9:20 Vanderpump Rules PGR 10:20 N Traffic Light PGR his bosses, this time over Married Mike hopes to get making a rookie error. 0 some time to himself; Adam 8:30 SVU AO A man sees his wife’s adjusts to his girlfriend rape and kidnapping while moving in. video chatting with her on his 10:50 Million-Dollar Cash Game way home from a business PGR trip. 0 9:25 Blue Bloods AO 0 10:25 Outrageous Fortune AO 3 0

11:50 M Employee Of The Month AO 2006 Comedy. Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard. 0 1:50 M I Love You Too AO 2010 Comedy. Brendan Cowell.

3:55 The Celebrity Apprentice PGR 3 0 5:30 It Is Written 3

11:25 The Finder AO 3 A prison warden enlists Walter’s help to find a bullet that could prove the innocence of a death-row inmate days before his execution.

12:25 Infomercials 5am Hillsong 5:30 Charles Stanley

11:50 Infomercials

PRIME

11:40 Top Gear Australia PGR 3 Shane, Ewen and Steve embark on a mission to create a new Peel world speed record.

12:45 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 8am Rugby League – UK Super League Quarter-final.

10am Toku Reo 3 2pm Waka Ama 3 Highlights from the 2013 Waka Ama National Sprint competition at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge.

2:30 Code 3 3:30 IRB Junior World Championship 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Te Tepu 3 2 6:30 Joe’s World On A Plate.

THE BOX 6am Criminal Minds 16VS 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 The Unit MV 8:10 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

10:15 Raw MC 1pm 24 Marathon MVLS 4:30 The Simpsons Super Saturday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

7pm The Simpsons PG Skinner tells Bart about a former Springfield Elementary student who was the best prankster ever.

7:30 Lie To Me MV 8:30 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 9pm Counting Cars PG 9:30 Ax Men ML 10:30 The Unit MV 11:30 Chuck MVS

SUNDAY

12:30 24 Marathon MVLS 3am Cajun Pawn Stars PG 3:25 Counting Cars PG 3:50 Chuck MVS 4:45 24 MVLS 5:35 The Simpsons PG

SKY SPORT 1

10am Golf – European PGA Tour (Highlights) Italian Open – Round Two. 10:30 Golf – PGA Tour Canada (Highlights) Tour Championship.

11am Golf World 11:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Bay of Plenty v Southland.

Noon Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Auckland v Northland.

12:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Otago v Manawatu.

1pm Total Rugby 1:30 Heartland Rugby 2:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Counties Manukau v Waikato. From EcoLight Stadium in Pukekohe.

4:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) 5pm Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) 5:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Wellington v Canterbury.

7pm Storage Wars PGR 7:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Barry Weiss uses the auctionTaranaki v Bay of Plenty. buying ‘force’; Darrell Sheets From Yarrow Stadium in New finds treasure in his son Plymouth.

Brandon’s rubbish; Dave 9:30 Rugby – Women’s Hester barks a lot, but is there Provincial (Delayed) any bite behind it?

Taranaki v Otago.

7:30 Secret Millionaire UK 8:35 Wife Swap UK PGR 9:35 Fairy Jobmother AO 10:40 The Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour AO 3 6am Home Shopping 11:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

UK 3 Noon Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Finals Week One. 12:30 The Crowd Goes Wild Omnibus 3 2:30 The View From River Cottage 3 3pm Marlaina’s Kitchen Marlaina Curtis shares her passion for cooking, and shows how to create tasty dishes at home.

3:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Delayed) Otago v Manawatu.

5:30 Prime News 6pm N Fry’s Planet Word Five-part series in which Stephen Fry explores language, and comes to understand how we learn, write, and sometimes lose it.

11:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Counties Manukau v Waikato. Midnight Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Taranaki v Bay of Plenty. 2am L Golf – US PGA Tour Tour Championship – Round Three. From East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

SKY SPORT 2 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 Homai Te Pakipaki 3 Karaoke show with hosts Brent Mio and Pikiteora Mura-Hita.

9pm Journey To The West 10pm Buffy Sainte Marie 3 Documentary telling the story of Canadian Aboriginal artist Buffy Sainte Marie as she rises to prominence in New York’s Greenwich Village folk-music scene. SVU 11pm Te Kaea 2 8:30pm on TV3 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6:30 Mythbusters PG Voice Flame Extinguisher. 7:30 Mythbusters PG Birds in a Truck.

8:30 ET Fishing Escapes PG 9:30 Man v Fish With Matt Watson PG Catfish.

10:30 Deadliest Catch PG 11:30 When Fish Attack M 12:30 River Monsters – Untold Stories PG 1:30 Mythbusters PG Motorcycle Water Ski. 2:30 Auction Kings PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 American Guns M 4:30 Sons Of Guns M 5:30 Car v Wild PG 6:30 Yukon Men M 8:30 Deadliest Catch PG 9:30 Bering Sea Gold PG 10:30 Dirty Jobs Down Under PG 11:30 Bullet Points PG

SUNDAY

SKY MOVIES 7:20 The Real Vampire Files MS 2010 Documentary. 8:10 The Lost Valentine MV 2011 Romance.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Nick Moon Stephens, Betty White.

9:45 Deadliest Sea PGL 2009 Action. Sebastian Pigott, Greg Bryk.

11:15 Footloose MVS 2011 Comedy.

1:10 The Making Of Safe House MVL 1:25 Paranormal Activity 3 ML 2011 Horror.

2:55 Demoted MLS 2011 Comedy.

4:30 Moneyball ML 2011 Drama.

6:45 The Sapphires PGVLS 2012 Comedy.

8:30 The Amazing Spider-Man MV 2012 Action.

10:50 Horrible Bosses 16LS 2011 Comedy.

SUNDAY

12:30 Devil’s Den 16VL 2006 Horror. 1:55 Whiskey Business 12:30 Forbidden M Crazy Love.

PGC 2012 Comedy. 3:20 Horrible 1:30 Ghost Lab PG 2:30 Ghost Bosses 16LS 2011 Comedy. 5am Lab PG 3:30 Ghost Lab PG 4:30 Ghost Lab PG 5:30 Mythbusters PG The Making Of Safe House MVL 5:15 Demoted MLS 2011 Comedy.

Walking On Water.

6am Rugby League – Holden Cup (Replay) Semi-final One – Raiders v Wests Tigers. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

8am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Semi-final One – Sea Eagles v Sharks.

From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

10am Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Otago v Manawatu. From Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Noon Netball – International Fry’s Planet Word (Highlights) New Zealand Silver Ferns 6:00pm on Prime v Australian Diamonds – Second Test. From Vector Arena.

MOVIES GREATS 12:30 Sport 365 7:55 The Guardian ML 2006 Action. 1pm NRL Footy Show 3pm Rugby League – Holden Cup Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher.

(Replay) Semi-final One – Raiders v 10:10 The Firm PGL 1993 Thriller.

Wests Tigers. From Allianz Stadium, Tom Cruise, Holly Hunter, Gene Sydney.

Hackman.

5pm Rugby League – Holden Cup 12:40 The Peacemaker MVL 1997 (Replay) Semi-Final Two – Roosters Action Thriller. Nicole Kidman, v Warriors. From Allianz Stadium, George Clooney.

Sydney.

2:40 Heartbreakers MLS 2001 Romantic Comedy. Gene Hackman, 7pm Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Semi-final One – Sea Eagles v Sharks.

Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

Hewitt.

9pm L Rugby League – NRL 4:45 The Omen 16V 1976 Horror.

Semi-final Two – Storm v Knights.

Gregory Peck, Lee Remick.

6:35 Hope Floats M 1998 Comedy From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

Drama. Sandra Bullock, Harry SUNDAY Connick jr, Gena Rowlands.

Midnight L Golf – European 8:30 What Lies Beneath MVL 2000 PGA Tour Italian Open – Round Thriller.

Three. From Torino Golf Club in Italy.

10:40 State Of Play MVL 2009 3am Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Crime.

Wellington v Canterbury. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

SUNDAY 12:45 Biography – The Wahlberg 3:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Taranaki v Bay of Plenty. From Brothers PG 2008 Documentary.

Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth.

1:35 Heartbreakers MLS 2001 Romantic Comedy. 3:35 State Of 4am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Semi-final Two – Storm v Knights.

Play MVL 2009 Crime. 5:40 What From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

Lies Beneath MVL 2000 Thriller.

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Sunday, September 22, 2013 TV ONE

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6am Rural Delivery 6:35 Tagata Pasifika 7am Praise Be 7:30 Attitude 0 8am L Breakfast America’s Cup Special Coverage of America’s Cup racing, if required, from San Francisco Bay. 9:30 Neighbourhood 3 0 10am Marae Investigates 10:30 Waka Huia 11am Q+A Noon Football – English Premier League Liverpool v Southampton.

From Anfield.

2pm Bite Me With Mike Leahy 3pm Undercover Boss Australia PGR 3 0 4pm The Zoo 3 0 4:30 Animal Rescue 0 5pm Our World – Survival Tales From The Wild 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Sunday 0 7:30 New Zealand’s Got Talent 0 9pm F Call the Midwife Chummy and PC Noakes meet with new challenges as they settle back into life in Poplar; Fred is pleased when his pregnant daughter and her son arrive to stay with him. 0 10:10 Miranda PGR (Starting Today) 30 10:45 Winners and Losers PGR 0 11:45 Sailing – America’s Cup (Highlights) From San Francisco Bay. 12:50 Beat Squad PGR 3 0 1:15 Emmerdale PGR 3 0 3:30 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Carter Can 6:30 Christ Embassy 7am My Dream Home 8am People’s Cookbook 9am Days Of Our Lives Omnibus PGR Noon Natural World 1pm Belfast Zoo 1:30 Guide To The Good Life Exciting ways to enjoy life and feel good.

2pm Lonely Planet – Best Parks Ever The ultimate guide to America’s National Parks.

2:30 Being Erica PGR Erica is a plucky, but flailing, young woman who travels back in time to fix past mistakes.

3:30 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 4pm Cheese Slices 5pm Grand Tours Of Scotland 5:30 From Sydney To Tokyo By Any Means PG Charley Boorman embarks on a Pacific adventure, eventually finishing in Tokyo, Japan.

6:30 N2K PGR 7pm Travel Wild 7:30 Home Of The Future 8:30 M Lennon AO 2000 Biography Drama. Life story of John Lennon.

10:30 Cheese Slices 11:30 Saturday Cookbook

MONDAY

12:30 N2K PGR 1am The Nutters Club AO 1:30 Home Of The Future 2:30 M Lennon AO 2000 Biography Drama.

4:30 Travel Wild 5am Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong 5:30 Grand Tours Of Scotland

TV TWO

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6am Tiki Tour 0 6:25 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 30 6:50 Fireman Sam 3 0 7am What Now 10am Shortland Street Omnibus PGR 0 Noon M Camp Rock 2 – The Final Jam 2010 Family Comedy.

Mitchie and friends return to Camp Rock for another summer of music and fun, only to discover a new state-of-the-art performance camp has opened across the lake. Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas. 0 2pm New Zealand’s Got Talent 30 3:30 Home And Away Omnibus 0 6pm Hart Of Dixie 0 7pm The Middle (Starting Today) 30 7:30 M Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix PGR 2007 Fantasy Adventure.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton. 0 10:20 The Walking Dead AO 3 0

12:15 M A Nightmare On Elm Street AO 2010 Horror. Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner. 0 2am Supernatural – The Animation AO 0 2:45 Infomercials 3:20 20/20 0 4:10 It Is Written 3 4:40 Anderson Live PGR 5:30 Infomercials

TV THREE 6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong 7am Charles Stanley 8am Religion 9am Think Tank 9:30 Three60 10am The Nation 11am The Best Of Campbell Live 11:55 The Block New Zealand Omnibus 0 3pm Motorsport – Sports Cup Round four from Taupo.

3:25 Motorsport – MotoGP Championship Round 13 – Sam Marino.

4pm Motorsport – Possum Bourne Memorial Rally 5pm Wild Life At The Zoo 3 0 5:30 Big Angry Fish PGR Series that shows off fishing locations in New Zealand and overseas.

6pm 3 News 7pm M Aliens in the Attic PGR 3 2009 Adventure Comedy.

Children on a family holiday must fight off an attack by knee-high alien invaders with world-destroying ambitions.

Carter Jenkins, Austin Butler, Kevin Nealon. 0 8:50 M The Devil Wears Prada PGR 3 2006 Comedy.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway. 0

FOUR 6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Pingu 3 7am Rocko’s Modern Life 3 7:25 Invader Zim 3 7:50 All Grown Up 3 8:15 Scaredy Squirrel 3 8:40 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 8:50 Tree Fu Tom 9:20 Dora The Explorer 3 9:45 Moe 3 9:50 Sticky TV Omnibus Noon Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Peppa Pig 3 3pm Barney And Friends 3 3:30 Bryan And Bobby 3 3:40 Pukana 2 4:05 The Suite Life On Deck 3 4:35 Big Time Rush 3 5pm Entertainment Tonight Weekend 6pm Sabrina – The Teenage Witch 3 0 7pm Raising Hope PGR 7:30 N Top Chef Masters PGR Twelve chefs face culinary challenges in Las Vegas.

8:30 How I Met Your Mother PGR 3 9pm F How I Met Your Mother PGR 3 9:25 F Rules of Engagement PGR 3 9:55 F It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia PGR 10:25 The League AO 3 10:50 Entertainment Tonight Weekend

11:10 M The Children Of 11:45 Infomercials Huang Shi AO 3 2008 War Drama.

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Radha Mitchell, Chow Yun-Fat. 0 1:40 Infomercials 5am Joyce Meyer 5:30 Brian Houston @ Hillsong TV

PRIME

SKY SPORT 1

7:30 Golf – US PGA Tour Tour Championship – Round Three.

10:30 Golf – European PGA Tour (Highlights) Italian Open – Round Three.

11am Cricket – Yorkshire Bank 40 (Highlights) Final – Glamoragan V Nottinghamshire.

11:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Counties Manukau v Waikato.

Noon Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Wellington v Canterbury.

12:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Replay) Taranaki v Bay of Plenty.

2:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Tasman v Hawke’s Bay. From Trafalgar Park in Nelson.

4:30 L Rugby – ITM Cup Southland v North Harbour. From Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill.

6:30 Rugby – ITM Cup Week 7pm Storage Wars PGR 7pm Rugby – ITM Cup 7:30 Antiques Roadshow (Highlights) Counties 8:35 River Cottage Australia PGR Manukau v Waikato.

9:40 N Crimes That Shook From EcoLight Stadium in Britain AO On 19 August, Pukekohe.

1987, the sleepy town of 7:30 Rugby – ITM Cup Hungerford changed forever (Highlights) Wellington v when a lone gunman opened Canterbury. fire on villagers, killing sixteen 8pm Rugby – ITM Cup people and injuring a further (Highlights) Taranaki v Bay of fifteen.

Plenty.

10:45 Killing Time AO 3 8:30 Football – Spurs TV Cardiff City v Tottenham Hotspur.

6am Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon Rugby League – NRL (Highlights) Finals Week Two. 1pm Getaway 3 1:30 Rugby – Heartland Championship 2:25 Rugby (Highlights) 3:20 Michael Flatley Returns As Lord Of The Dance 3 4:35 Junior Masterchef Australia 3 The top 20 will be whittled down to 16 in the first elimination.

5:30 Prime News 6pm Millionaire – Hot Seat 6:25 Outnumbered Mum has had enough of the boys’ attitudes to housework, and sets out to civilise them; Karen deals with buying shoes; Dad contends with a domestic appliance.

11:45 DCI Banks AO 3 (Part 2) Two murders with some disturbing similarities bring Cabbot and Banks together to compare cases.

12:45 Home Shopping

MAORI TV 8am Rugby League – UK Super League Quarter-final.

10am Korero Mai 3 2 2pm Ka TV 3 2:30 Kanikani Mai 3 3:30 Rugby League – UK Super League 3 Quarter-final.

5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waka Huia 7pm Te Kaea 3 2 7:30 My Country Song Show that presents emerging songwriters and singers from small-town New Zealand.

THE BOX

SKY SPORT 2 8:30 N Three Chords And The Truth – The Anika Moa Story PGR Film that tracks the first 20 months of Anika’s foray into the international music scene.

9:30 M Mad Bastards AO 2010 Drama. Dean Daley-Jones, Karla Hart, Alex Lloyd.

11:05 Te Kaea 3 2 11:35 Closedown

DISCOVERY

6am 24 Marathon MVLS 9:20 Ax Men ML 10:15 The Unit MV 11:10 The Simpsons Super Sunday PG A marathon of The Simpsons episodes.

1:15 Lie To Me MV 2:05 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 2:30 Counting Cars PG 2:55 Raw MC 5:45 WWE Main Event MC 6:45 SmackDown! MC 8:30 Criminal Intent MV A cop kills a nerdy collector of vintage toys after he hears him arguing with a woman.

9:30 Criminal Intent MV A federal prison guard is killed and Goren and Eames, with the help of Detective Mike Logan solve the case.

10:30 Psych MC 11:30 WWE Main Event MC

6:30 Mythbusters PG 7:30 Mythbusters PG 8:30 Bullet Points PG 9:30 Strip The City PG 10:30 Car v Wild PG 11:30 Dirty Jobs Down Under PG 12:30 Yukon Men M 2:30 Auction Hunters PG 3pm Auction Hunters PG 3:30 Backyard Oil PG 4pm Backyard Oil PG 4:30 Backyard Oil PG 5pm Backyard Oil PG 5:30 Backyard Oil PG 6pm Backyard Oil PG 6:30 Backyard Oil PG 7pm Backyard Oil PG 7:30 Sons Of Guns M 8:30 Sons Of Guns M 9:30 Backyard Oil PG 10pm Auction Kings PG 10:30 American Guns M 11:30 Auction Kings PG

12:30 SmackDown! MC 2:10 Criminal Intent MV 3am Criminal Intent MV 3:50 Girls Gone Wild 18S 4:20 Psych MC 5:10 Lie To Me MV

Midnight Auction Hunters PG 12:30 American Guns M 1:30 River Monsters – Untold Stories PG 2:30 When Fish Attack M 3:30 Deadliest Catch PG 4:30 Man v Wild PG 5:30 Auction Kings PG

MONDAY

11:30 Total Rugby 11:55 L Motorsport – FIA Formula One Championship Singapore Grand Prix. 2:25 L Football – Valais Women’s Cup Brazil v Football Ferns. 4:30 L Golf – US PGA Tour Tour Championship – Round Four.

MONDAY

Call the Midwife

9:00pm on TV One

SKY MOVIES 6:50 Whiskey Business PGC 2012 Comedy. Pauly Shore, John Schneider. 8:15 Biography – Clive Owen PG 2008 Biography.

9:05 Moneyball ML 2011 Drama.

Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill.

11:20 The Sapphires PGVLS 2012 Comedy. Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman.

1:05 The Amazing Spider-Man MV 2012 Action.

3:20 The Three Musketeers MV 2011 Adventure.

5:10 Ruby Sparks MLS 2012 Comedy.

6:55 A Very Harold And Kumar Christmas 16VLS 2011 Comedy.

8:30 Alex Cross MVS 2012 Action.

10:15 The Dictator 16LS 2012 Comedy.

11:40 True Justice – Urban Warfare 16V 2011 Action.

MONDAY

1:10 Slayer 16V 2006 Horror. 2:40 The Dictator 16LS 2012 Comedy.

4:05 Slayer 16V 2006 Horror. 5:35 Biography – Julia Roberts PG 2008 Documentary.

Aliens in the Attic 7:00pm on TV3

MOVIES GREATS 7:45 Hope Floats M 1998 Comedy Drama. Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick jr, Gena Rowlands. 9:40 Heartbreakers MLS 2001 Romantic Comedy. Gene Hackman, Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt.

11:45 State Of Play MVL 2009 Crime. Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck.

1:50 Eragon MV 2006 Action. Ed Speleers, Jeremy Irons.

3:35 The Da Vinci Code MV 2006 Drama. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tatou, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany.

6:05 Independence Day MV 1996 Action Sci-fi. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Randy Quaid.

8:30 Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels 18V 1998 Action.

Vinnie Jones, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher.

10:20 Face/Off 18V 1997 Action.

John Travolta, Nicolas Cage.

MONDAY

12:40 The Da Vinci Code MV 2006 Drama. 3:05 Independence Day MV 1996 Action Sci-fi. 5:25 Face/ Off 18V 1997 Action.

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6am Rugby League – Holden Cup (Replay) Semi-final Two – Roosters v Warriors. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

8am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Semi-final Two – Storm v Knights.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10am Rugby – Women’s Provincial (Replay) Taranaki v Otago. From New Plymouth.

Noon L Mixed Martial Arts – UFC 165 Prelims Coverage of the Prelims to UFC number 166 where Jon Jones will take on Alexander Gustafsson at Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario.

2pm Cricket – Champions League T20 (Highlights) Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians. From Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India.

3pm Rugby League – NSW Cup (Replay) Semi-final – Cronulla Sharks v Newtown Jets. From Leichhardt Oval, NSW. 5pm Rugby League – Holden Cup (Replay) Semi-final Two – Storm v Knights. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

7pm Rugby League – 40/20 8pm Sky Sport – What’s On 8:30 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Semi-final Two – Storm v Knights.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Tasman v Hawkes Bay. 11pm L Motorcycling – British Superbikes Championship Round 10. From the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands.

MONDAY

4am Rugby League – 40/20 5am Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Tasman v Hawke’s Bay. 5:30 Rugby – ITM Cup (Highlights) Southland v North Harbour.

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DREWITT, Dorothy Joy (Joy) – Late of Flemington and Ashburton, on September 16, COLVILLE, Dave – 1920 - 2011.

2013, peacefully at Forever in our hearts Ashburton. In her 89th year. and minds.

Dearly loved wife of Eric, much loved mother, mother in Jill, Paula, Mandy, husbands law and grandma of Caroline, and families.

Ian, Riley, and Fen. Loved sister of Eric Bryant. At Joy’s request a private funeral service has been held.

“Will be sadly missed”

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

SHEATE, Jeanette Mary Helen – In loving memory of Jeanette Mary Helen Sheate. Taken from us on September 21, 2012. Dearly loved wife of Austin William Sheate (of 56 years). Loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Peter, Dianne and John, Robyn and Richard, Barbara and Jeff. Loved grandmother and great grandmother (Net) to all her grand and great grandchildren.

Constantly in our thoughts and dearly missed.

SUTTIE, Gerald Charles (Gerry) – 21.09.2008. Five years ago today we said goodbye to a special husband, father, father in law and grandad.

So very much loved and missed.

Forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Love always, Jan, Jason, Darren, Emma, Mia and Imogen. xoxoxoxoxoxox

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SMITH - HOPPING – Melissa and Matthew, together with their parents, Ian and Beverley (Ashburton), and Kevin and Cheryll (Russell), are pleased to announce their engagement.

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GENET, Joyce Augusta (“Augusta”) – On Friday, September 20, 2013, at Christchurch, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late George; beloved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, Elizabeth and Richard; beloved grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Anthony and Berinthia, Tracey and Richard and their mother Joy; Cathy, James and Lucy and beloved great grandmother of Phoenix and Gryphon; Otis and Hugo.

Messages to the Genet Family c/- 327 Racecourse Road, RD6, Ashburton 7776.

A remembrance service for Augusta will be held in Our Chapel, entry from Whitmore and London Streets, on MONDAY, September 23, at 4.00pm.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20) Use your nose for money as you reach a defining point in your professional year, with a need to keep your money and professional hats on.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21) Where life has been all work and no play make up for lost time this weekend, ditch the excuses and embrace a sense of adventure.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 22) You’ve reached a point where there’s nothing to be gained by looking back, look to the future as the money gods now are.

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 24) It’s over the weekend that you’re able to address any work/life balance issues, looking to the future rather than expecting old challenges to resurface.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUG 23) Weekend or not, this is a time for keeping both your professional and money hats on and to regroup before moving into a new working week.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 23) In the final days of your birthday month expect a last minute chance to change your mind, updating your expectations at the 11th Hour.

LIBRA (SEP 23 – OCT 23) A reflective and even meditative mood lends itself to a lazy weekend vibe, which needs to be enjoyed and savoured guilt free.

SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 24) This is an important weekend for friendship and relationship building, where communication is important and there’s a chance to move on.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 24 – DEC 21) You have the opportunity this weekend to put your income, work and career objectives on the same page, when it’s all about moving on.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 20) Give yourself permission to go off script this weekend, daring to follow your heart, embracing a sense of adventure and the spirit of discovery.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20 – FEB 19) By taking time out over the weekend to hear yourself think a lot of things will fall into perspective. Seize any chance you have to take a pit stop.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20) A chance to give your emotional responses a voice makes this an especially good weekend for ensuring the communication lines are open.

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$

ALICE & CALEB FROM TV3’S THE BLOCK NZ WITH GEORGI, TEAM MEMBER

185mm Circular Saw

20kg Multicrete

$

$ 90

1050W. SKU00236024

149

40L Compost

4

7

SKU00232228

98

Sink & Tap Combo Mains only pull out spray mixer. Chopping board.

Basket. SKU00230612

$

99

SKU00850115

$ 60

Garden Spade or Fork SKU00357655/00357859

9

$ 98 EACH

3 Piece Henry Setting

149

$

SKU03191484/3191499

4 Burner Voyager Hooded BBQ

Stainless steel fascia & doors. Side burner. SKU03170343

$

499

FREE D.I.Y. WORKSHOPS Saturday 21st September

Wall Mount TV Bracket

Fits most TV’s 32” - 55”.

8L Wash & Wear 101 White. Low sheen acrylic.

109

$

SKU00583098

HOT OFF THE BLOCK TIP

PAINTING STRIPES

“For a quick on-trend look that will give your walls a makeover try painting them with stripes. Our paint experts show you how easy it is.”

Use your smartphone to scan this QR code for store locations and to see our star performing products and latest D.I.Y. Videos.

Visit us online at www.bunnings.co.nz

SOPHIE, TEAM MEMBER

$

SKU02710105

39

Handsaw

483mm. 8 point.

SKU00768215

1298

$

1250W. SKU00226561

99

Rangehood 600mm. White.

$

SKU05102050

Can-o-Worms Worm Farm

99

SKU00150907

$

Sunday 22nd September

10am D.I.Y. for kids* – Build It 11am & 1pm D.I.Y. Repairs & Maintenance

20L Workshop Vac

$

10am D.I.Y. for kids* – Build It 11am & 1pm Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry D.I.Y.

Grafted Tomatoes 9cm. SKU00141346

8895

*Bookings essential. Contact your local store.

4

$ 93

Not all services and products featured are available in all stores, but may be ordered. See in store for product availability. We reserve the right to restrict the purchase of commercial quantities. All prices quoted are inclusive of GST. Prices valid until Friday 27th September 2013 or while stocks last.

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