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'I never said no [to a meeting]': Guildford harassment victim rejects claim

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All Black Zac Guildford (L) arrived back in Auckland this morning on Pacific Blue flight DJ162 from Rarotonga. Photo / Sarah Ivey

All Black Zac Guildford (L) arrived back in Auckland this morning on Pacific Blue flight DJ162 from Rarotonga. Photo / Sarah Ivey

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A Cook Islands triathlete who claims she was sexually harassed by disgraced Zac Guildford has rejected the All Black's claims that she declined his invitation to meet.

Guildford arrived back in Auckland Airport from Rarotonga this morning, saying he apologised to the two men he assaulted.

He said he also tried to speak with triathlete Kelly Pick, who he abused during his drunken state, but that she declined.

However Pick, a New Zealander who lives in Rarotonga, told Radio New Zealand her solicitor replied to a request from All Blacks psychologist Gilbert Enoka to arrange a meeting, but did not hear back.

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"I never said no [to a meeting]."

Ms Pick said Guildford needs to be "held accountable", and suggested the All Black donate money to a Cook Islands charity.

She said it was disappointing to see Guildford "whisked out of the country" when he still had "unfinished business" the Cook Islands.

"It's disappointing he's done that without us having the opportunity to have a meeting or mediation."

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Guildford arrived back in New Zealand vowing to change his boozing ways while apologising for his drunken behaviour in Rarotonga.

The 22-year-old allegedly assaulted two men and was accused of making sexually insulting remarks to a top local athlete.

On his arrival at Auckland Airport this morning, Guildford said it was time to "sort myself out".

"First of all I'd just like to apologise for myself. I feel really embarrassed. Obviously over the past few months I've had a problem with drinking, I need to address that," Guildford said.

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He apologised also to his fans, the New Zealand Rugby Union and his supporters, and the Rarotongan community.

Sporting a cut to his forehead, Guildford said he was "ok".

"I don't want any sympathy for myself. I'm fine.

"For me, I just want to get home and sort myself out. That's the main thing for me.

Guildford said he has the support of his friends, family and the rugby union to help deal with his alcohol issues and was confident he could.

"I think I can. It's not going to be easy, it's going to be small steps. My job is to play rugby and if I do have the privilege of keeping my contract and playing for the Crusaders, then it gives me a few months to get ready and get in tiptop shape for the season.

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"I'm just hoping the New Zealand Rugby Union have a bit of faith in me and I can put the right structures in place and prove that this time I'm prepared to give it a good crack and put myself in a better position to be a better person, and if being an All Black again flows from that but at the moment I'm just concentrating on myself and the Crusaders."

Guildford said he would be giving up alcohol.

"I accept that myself and alcohol at the moment don't mix too well. Obviously it switches something inside my head and that's disappointing. At the moment I'm giving it up and just looking to better myself and sort out the issues that obviously go on when I do drink.

"For me, giving it up is only a small sacrifice. My job is to play rugby and to be a role model and I'm going to start doing that."

Guildford said the night was a "bit of a blur".

"I remember most of the day but the night I was obviously heavily intoxicated and my actions were not that of a professional sportsman, which I'm disappointed with."

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Guildford's late night escape

Last night Guildford left Rarotonga without clearing customs on a midnight flight back to New Zealand.

Mr Enoka, who yesterday said there were no immediate plans for the winger to leave the island, was with Guildford as they tried to evade media.

Guildford, Enoka and Enoka's wife laughed as they pulled up in a car at Rarotonga International Airport.

When the Herald and other news media tried to photograph Guildford, they drove away around the carpark at speed and pulled into a cargo processing area.

Guildford was let through a service entrance without clearing customs and was taken in a security car to the plane.

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When one of the airport's security staff was asked how Guildford was able to board without clearing customs, he said: "You're not allowed to know."

The Pacific Blue flight was delayed for more than an hour, and many passengers were left waiting in the terminal while Guildford and the Enokas boarded for the 4 hour flight.

Earlier, Guildford met the two men he punched at Trader Jacks bar last Friday night (NZT) to apologise to them personally.

Private meetings of about 30 minutes were held with each of the people Guildford offended - and Enoka said later the apologies were well received.

But triathlete Kelly Pick has formally complained to police about being harassed by a drunk and abusive Guildford - and says she will not let it be brushed under the carpet.

Pick came across the 22-year-old while out for a run.

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She said it was morning, but Guildford was drunk and yelled sexually offensive comments to her.

She said she feared for her safety and hid in a dairy after being followed down the street.

"I was running along and a couple of guys on motorbikes were driving erratically and dangerously past me.

"Then one turned around and drove back and forth past me yelling profanities and yelling pretty inappropriate things to me."

The 29-year-old athlete and occupational therapist recognised him as Guildford.

"They were quite clearly intoxicated by the way he was driving and behaving. He probably went past about six times calling out these inappropriate things to me to the point where I did start to get quite concerned about his behaviour."

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His mates rode away but he kept coming back and continued the insults. She went into the dairy and pretended to buy a drink. But Guildford did not leave for some time.

Yesterday, she said: "I would like to see some repercussions for his actions so he learns that it is not appropriate."

Police took a statement from Pick yesterday and told her they would be in touch.

Superintendent Aka Matapo said Guildford would be spoken to but could not confirm when.

Guildford was free to leave the country despite the complaint because, "we haven't got enough to hold him."

Enoka yesterday contacted Pick to arrange a meeting, which she declined. She told the Herald she would be willing to meet Guildford today - but that was before his late-night departure.

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Enoka said Guildford was still recovering from his physical injuries and because of that would not be talking to media to apologise publicly for his behaviour.

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