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Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Science
- Otago Daily Times
Ova achievement at hatchery
The Otago Acclimatisation Society's Clinton hatchery (clockwise from top left): Water flows through boxes containing 748,000 trout ova (eggs); views of the ponds; "eyed" ova in hatching boxes. Otago Witness, 13.10.1925 At the monthly meeting of the council of the Otago Acclimatisation Society last evening, the President laid before the meeting comparative figures showing the quantities of ova and fry distributed and the ova sold during the years 1921 and 1925. Tuatara's tūpuna He pointed out the success the society had achieved this year in collecting ova should result in a considerable reduction in the cost per 1000. Appreciation was expressed by members of the council at the trouble the president had gone to in the matter, and it was resolved that instructions be given to the curator to provide an accurate stocktaking of what was in the ponds at Clinton. The Angling Committee recommended that a filter-bed at the Clinton Hatchery to purify the water going into the hatchery be put in. The tuatara, one of the most interesting creatures in the world, zoologically, is still attracting the attention of investigators at Home. The problem of the origin of lizards depends largely on whether the superficial resemblance between them and the tuatara shows real affinity. Professor Huxley and Professor Parker, in their studies 40 years ago, regarded the tuatara as merely a primitive lizard. Later zoologists remove the tuatara a fair distance from the lizards and regard it as a link between them and the crocodiles, the turtles, and an extinct group of reptiles, mostly aquatic, with lizard-like bodies, very long necks, small heads, short tails and limbs modified to form swimming paddles. This extinct group dates to the Permian Period, which closed the long Palaeozoic Era. The tuatara's closest known relative left its bones in Jurassic rock in Wyoming, United States, but the tuatara was represented away back in the Permian Period by reptiles which, although they differ from it in some respects, are sufficiently near it to be classed in the same order. Crown sums up in flour case This was the seventh day of the hearing of the flourmillers' case. Mr Fair, replying to respondents, said that on certain undisputed matters the court should allow the appeal. It would decide against the combine irrespective of results, and base its decision on (a) the nature of the flourmilling operations; (b) the fact that flour was a staple product of food; (c) the nature of the agreement with flourmillers; and (d) the monopolistic operations of the combine. "The doctrine of economists was that if 75 percent of an industry were in the hands of one individual, then that exercised an effective control." Mr Justice Alpers: "Surely political economy is an exploded science." Mr Fair: "Then again, there is an arbitrary and autocratic power conferred by the agreement. The company must sell each mill's proportionate part whether good or bad. The court could not assume that under unrestricted competition the flourmilling industry would fall into chaos." The court reserved its decision. Education's arithmetic growth The annual report of the Minister of Education shows an expenditure of £3,723,000 on education during the past financial year — an increase of £373,000 for the year. Ten years ago, for the year 1915-16, the total cost of education was £1,704,000. In the past decade, therefore, the expenditure has been more than doubled. The Minister is evidently pleased with the results achieved so far in establishing junior high schools, but it would be of interest to know exactly what this experiment is costing the country. Increased expenditure upon education does not necessarily spell increased educational efficiency. The interests of economy cannot be served if there is a tendency to dissipate departmental energy as regards education along too many channels, — some of them probably quite unprofitable from any practical point of view. — editorial — ODT, 28.7.1925 (Compiled by Peter Dowden)
The Spinoff
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Spinoff
Listener and Woman's Weekly publisher Are Media is up for sale
The home of some of New Zealand and Australia's most popular magazines is looking for a buyer. But why now and who are the top contenders to take over? In 2020, the media landscape of New Zealand and Australia changed forever with the closure of Bauer Media. Covid-19 led to the German-owned business reviewing its global operations and deciding to exit the market here and across the Tasman. At the time, Bauer owned approximately 70% of the magazine market in New Zealand. The decision sent shockwaves through the industry, and led to the sale of the company's assets to various new owners. A number of Bauer's most successful Australian and New Zealand titles such as the Listener, New Zealand Woman's Weekly, Woman's Day and Kia Ora were sold to Sydney-based Mercury Capital, which rebranded the company as Are Media. The transaction was estimated to cost between $44-54 million and came just five years after Bauer paid $572m for ACP Magazines. Now, five years on from the purchase, the portfolio is once again up for sale. The decision to sell Are Media was confirmed in an email sent to staff members earlier this week from chief executive Jane Huxley: 'After careful consideration, Mercury and our Board have decided it's time to begin the process of finding a new owner for the Are Media Group.' Are Media was part of Mercury's $600m fund, which includes the likes of ticketing and event promotion and technology company TEG. It is one of four funds managed by the company, with the total amount under management by Mercury Capital amounting to approximately $1.3 billion. While it is common practice for equity firms such as Mercury Capital to purchase these types of investments, implement a lean management approach, and then sell quickly, Mercury has held Are Media for around five years. 'This decision comes from a place of strength and optimism. We've built incredibly strong foundations, and now it's time to take the next step,' Huxley told staff. Although the titles have retained a loyal following, declining circulation numbers and ongoing battles with advertising spend shifting to social and digital platforms has been an issue for the business – and indeed the industry as a whole. However, the Australian media market is faring slightly better than New Zealand, primarily due to Australia's larger population and more diversified economy. It is unknown if Mercury Capital intends to split the New Zealand assets from the Australian titles or sell them as a whole. If the assets are split, New Zealand's largest multimedia company NZME could be a frontrunner for the purchase of the New Zealand titles. The New Zealand Listener's online presence and subscriptions are currently managed by NZME's subsidiary the New Zealand Herald. The Listener magazine remains the country's second-most popular magazine, behind only to AA Directions. Last year, the Listener increased its readership to 220,000, up 2,000 compared from 12 months earlier. NZ Woman's Day was third and Kia Ora in fourth, with readership increasing by 14,000 to 145,000 and by 12,000 to 137,000 respectively. The sale will be led by KPMG, and follows a recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Are Media and United States publishers Dotdash Meredith. 'I know that announcements like this can create uncertainty, and that's completely normal,' the email read. 'We've built strong foundations over the five years, and now it's time to take the next step. In the meantime, we are focussed on business as usual.'
Ottawa Citizen
28-06-2025
- Ottawa Citizen
Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism is City of Ottawa lawyer on leave
The 46-year-old man who faces a number of charges after the National Holocaust Memorial was vandalized with red paint on June 9 is an Ottawa city lawyer on leave. Article content Iain Aspenlieder has been charged with mischief to a war monument, mischief exceeding $5,000 and harassment by threatening conduct. Article content Article content Aspenlieder is listed in Ontario's Sunshine List as a legal counsel with the City of Ottawa with a salary of $148,246.65 as of 2024. Article content Article content He appeared in court on Saturday for a bail hearing. A decision is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2. Article content Article content In a post on X on Saturday evening, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said while it was encouraging to see that the police investigation into the incident has progressed, he was 'very disturbed to learn that the person charged is a city employee who was on leave. As a community and as an employer, the actions at the Monument do not represent our values.' Article content Sutcliffe thanked police and added that he has asked city officials to 'take all appropriate action in light of these developments.' A statement attributed to interim city solicitor Stuart Huxley confirmed that Aspenlieder was on leave at the time of the incident. Article content 'The City is reviewing the charges and will be swiftly undertaking all appropriate action given the situation,' said Huxley. Article content 'The recent act affecting the National Holocaust monument was deplorable and is counter to the values we seek to uphold in our community. We extend our deepest sympathies to members of our community impacted by this disgraceful act.' Article content Article content As the matter is the subject of a police investigation and is before the courts, the city will provide no further comment, said Huxley. Article content Article content The monument, located at 1918 Chaudière Crossing, was sprayed with the words 'FEED ME' in large block letters on the side adjacent to Wellington Street. Red paint was also sprayed along the building's facade. Article content In 2014, the Criminal Code was amended to add the charge of mischief to a war memorial. Article content The definition applies to a property 'that primarily serves as a monument to honour persons who were killed or died as a consequence of a war, including a war memorial or cenotaph, or an object associated with honouring or remembering those persons that is located in or on the grounds of such a building or structure, or a cemetery.'
North Wales Chronicle
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Headline buy Ghostwriter gets mile-and-a-half chance in Hardwicke
Cox and previous owner Jeff Smith had been itching to step the four-year-old up in trip to a mile and a half following a succession of good runs over 10 furlongs last season against the likes of City Of Troy and Look De Vega. Bought by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing at Monday's Goffs London Sale, he will be ridden by David Egan for the first time. 'He obviously went through the ring on Monday but we've been wanting to step him up in trip for a little while now and this looks a good time to do it,' said Cox. 'He ran well in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and prior to that in Dubai so I'm hopeful that he'll relish the chance to step up in trip and I hope he does well for his new connections. 'The race has changed in complexion with Kalpana not running. I'm hugely respectful to Rebel's Romance as he's such a consistent performer and he's a credit to everyone involved with him, but I'm hopeful we can get involved at the finish. 'He's run well on the straight track at Ascot before, he's never been on the round course there but I'm happy that he's in excellent form and I hope he can put his best foot forward.' The aforementioned Rebel's Romance has been an absolute star for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin. Now seven, he has won Group One races in America, Germany, Hong Kong and Dubai over a mile and a half and last time out won the Yorkshire Cup over an extra two furlongs. 'I keep telling people, if I need to explain what Rebel's Romance is all about, they are probably not racing fans,' said Appleby on his globetrotting stable stalwart. 'He comes here in great order and he's well renowned for what he can do. I think the trump card could be the drop back to a mile and a half and that is going to be more comfortable for him. It was his guts that got him over the line at York, he's an absolute star.' William Haggas, who got off the mark for the week on Thursday with Merchant, runs three, the shortest priced of them being the Wathnan Racing-owned Space Legend, who finished second in the King Edward VII last season to Calandagan 'We used the Huxley as a prep for this which was an inadequate trip and I'm not sure Chester's tight nature would have been ideal for him,' said Wathnan's Richard Brown. 'Ascot back up in distance will hopefully be more suitable, but he will have to perform to his very best as it's an incredible Hardwicke and he'll need to be on top form to make the top three – if he was to finish in the first three we would be delighted.' Godolphin and Wathnan are to the fore in the Chesham Stakes, too, with Appleby's Treanmor living up to his €2million price tag on debut. Appleby said: 'We were confident going into Newmarket over the six furlongs and he qualifies for the Chesham on the back of his sire Frankel. 'Frankel has phenomenal stats here at Ascot and I think he's second only to Dubawi, so we come here confident the step up in trip will suit and I think both physically and mentally he has come forward from that first run at Newmarket.' Humidity was bought by Wathnan following a winning Newbury debut in the Cheveley Park Stud colours. 'He was bred for this and both physically and on pedigree you would think he would want further than six furlongs,' said Brown. 'His full-brother Holloway Boy won this on debut in 2022 and hopefully it is the right spot for him. 'I was really impressed with him at Newbury but this is going to be a tough race. Aidan (O'Brien) is bringing a smart horse over (Moments Of Joy) and Charlie Appleby's Treanmor looked special when winning at Newmarket. 'However, our lad is one from one and did it well and we're now going to find out how good he is.'
Rhyl Journal
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Headline buy Ghostwriter gets mile-and-a-half chance in Hardwicke
Cox and previous owner Jeff Smith had been itching to step the four-year-old up in trip to a mile and a half following a succession of good runs over 10 furlongs last season against the likes of City Of Troy and Look De Vega. Bought by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing at Monday's Goffs London Sale, he will be ridden by David Egan for the first time. 'He obviously went through the ring on Monday but we've been wanting to step him up in trip for a little while now and this looks a good time to do it,' said Cox. 'He ran well in the Tattersalls Gold Cup and prior to that in Dubai so I'm hopeful that he'll relish the chance to step up in trip and I hope he does well for his new connections. 'The race has changed in complexion with Kalpana not running. I'm hugely respectful to Rebel's Romance as he's such a consistent performer and he's a credit to everyone involved with him, but I'm hopeful we can get involved at the finish. 'He's run well on the straight track at Ascot before, he's never been on the round course there but I'm happy that he's in excellent form and I hope he can put his best foot forward.' The aforementioned Rebel's Romance has been an absolute star for Charlie Appleby and Godolphin. Now seven, he has won Group One races in America, Germany, Hong Kong and Dubai over a mile and a half and last time out won the Yorkshire Cup over an extra two furlongs. 'I keep telling people, if I need to explain what Rebel's Romance is all about, they are probably not racing fans,' said Appleby on his globetrotting stable stalwart. 'He comes here in great order and he's well renowned for what he can do. I think the trump card could be the drop back to a mile and a half and that is going to be more comfortable for him. It was his guts that got him over the line at York, he's an absolute star.' William Haggas, who got off the mark for the week on Thursday with Merchant, runs three, the shortest priced of them being the Wathnan Racing-owned Space Legend, who finished second in the King Edward VII last season to Calandagan 'We used the Huxley as a prep for this which was an inadequate trip and I'm not sure Chester's tight nature would have been ideal for him,' said Wathnan's Richard Brown. 'Ascot back up in distance will hopefully be more suitable, but he will have to perform to his very best as it's an incredible Hardwicke and he'll need to be on top form to make the top three – if he was to finish in the first three we would be delighted.' Godolphin and Wathnan are to the fore in the Chesham Stakes, too, with Appleby's Treanmor living up to his €2million price tag on debut. Appleby said: 'We were confident going into Newmarket over the six furlongs and he qualifies for the Chesham on the back of his sire Frankel. 'Frankel has phenomenal stats here at Ascot and I think he's second only to Dubawi, so we come here confident the step up in trip will suit and I think both physically and mentally he has come forward from that first run at Newmarket.' Humidity was bought by Wathnan following a winning Newbury debut in the Cheveley Park Stud colours. 'He was bred for this and both physically and on pedigree you would think he would want further than six furlongs,' said Brown. 'His full-brother Holloway Boy won this on debut in 2022 and hopefully it is the right spot for him. 'I was really impressed with him at Newbury but this is going to be a tough race. Aidan (O'Brien) is bringing a smart horse over (Moments Of Joy) and Charlie Appleby's Treanmor looked special when winning at Newmarket. 'However, our lad is one from one and did it well and we're now going to find out how good he is.'
