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Quite the fancy fundraiser Children at Active Explorers pre-school raised money for Relay for Life at their Halloween Fancy Dress day yesterday.

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An Ashburton man has been banned from owning an animal for 12 months after being convicted on animal welfare charges.

Courtenay Andre Wegman had admitted one charge of failing to care for injured puppies and two of wilful ill treatment. He had also admitted assaulting a woman and breaching a protection order.

He was in the Ashburton District Court this week for sentencing, though Judge Joanna Maze said it was complicated because a brain injury suffered

by Wegman had left him unsuitable for community work and he had no suitable address to serve an electronicallymonitored sentence like home detention.

She sentenced him to 12 months’ supervision and disqualified him from owning an animal for 12 months.

The animal welfare charges were brought by the SPCA after Wegman was found with underfed puppies suffering from fractured bones.

He also had a history of violent offending. The assault on the woman included a punch, which caused her to fall over.

Judge Maze said Wegman had moved to Mid Canterbury and was trying to find a job and settle down. The court was told work employment in the dairy industry was a possibility.

The judge said a ban on Wegman working with animals was unrealistic, given the rural nature of the district, but she imposed a condition of supervision

that any employment must be approved by his probation officer.

In an ideal world, Wegman would have a welfare guardian in Ashburton that could help him, but none had been found, she said.

The judge declined to award prosecution costs of $1153 to the SPCA, saying the case had been adjourned twice because they had not arranged an agent to be in the Ashburton court. On those occasions, a specialist support worker had been flown from Palmerston North to be with Wegman.

The public purse had been put to considerable expense covering those travel costs, she said.

The court was also not responsible for the SPCA’s under-resourcing issues.

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Sheep killed in dog attack

By Katie todd

“I wasn’t sure what to do as I was home alone with my baby. I started yelling at the white one and it went away, and then I ended up getting help from my fatherin-law.”

Green took to Facebook appealing for any further sightings of the dogs around town, and cautioning other stock owners and families.

She also contacted the Ashburton District Council and Dog Control.

Dog Control confirmed the dogs were picked up at around 4.50pm.

Green said prior to the dogs being caught, she spoke to a few local families. She said everyone was pretty worried to know the dogs were still out and about with “a taste for blood”.

She said one sheep had died with its insides “ripped out” at the scene, and another three had to be euthanised.

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A Tinwald family are reeling after two rogue dogs killed and maimed sheep on their farm yesterday.

Four sheep are dead and five others received serious injuries after the dogs entered the property around midday.

Farm owner Toni Green said she was out enjoying the sunshine at her Johnstone Street property when she heard barking in the direction of her stock.

“I looked over and I saw two dog chasing the sheep around … and then I saw that one of the sheep had been eaten,” she said.

One dog appeared to be dark brown and white, and the other white with black on its face. The dogs are thought to be either bull mastiff or Staffordshire bull terriers.

Winning card-creators Lola Dabourn, 7, and Olivia Keane, 8, receiving their prizes from Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel yesterday.

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Card competition winners named

By Katie todd

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Two budding artists will have their works displayed on mantelpieces around the country this Christmas – perhaps even that of the Prime Minister.

Lola Dabourn and Olivia Keane have taken out the two top prizes in the Ashburton Art Gallery district card competition.

The competition ran during the October school holidays,

prize. Her card will be sent to all the Ashburton District Council’s contacts, and as Favel said, “even the prime minister”.

Dabourn’s card will be sent out to the art gallery’s contacts and be available for purchase in the gallery’s gift shop.

Exhibitions Assistant Nicole Bourke said the competition was their biggest yet, attracting over 150 entries.

Both winners also received 25 copies of their cards.

and invited five to 13-year-olds to send in a collage-style card design on the theme “summer memories”.

At an awards ceremony yesterday, mayor Donna Favel announced Dabourn’s Christmas tree and stocking illustration as the winner of the Ashburton District Council Award, and Keane’s beach scene as winner of the People’s Choice Award.

Dabourn said she was “pretty excited” about taking out the

Fire in engine room at Fairton works

By Katie todd

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Fire services raced to the rescue of the Fairton Silver Fern Farms plant on Monday evening after part of the engine room caught alight.

Ashburton Deputy Chief Fire Officer Graeme Baker said the

Two wandering dogs launched an attack on a Tinwald farm yesterday, leaving stock injured and dead.

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“Fortunately, it was averted before it was a major,” Baker said. “Though we just had to take a few bits apart in the engine room.”

He said the fire had started due to an electrical fault. Volunteers were working at the scene for just over an hour.

alarm went off at about 7.30pm.

Two pumps and a tanker from Ashburton Fire and Emergency were sent to the Office Road property, along with one engine from the rural fire force.

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■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOOLS

Standards scrapping welcomed

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Mid Canterbury school principals welcoming scrapping of National Standards say whatever replaces them will need to be introduced with consultation and professional development.

The new Labour-led government plans to dismantle National Standards, much to the dismay of the previous National government which says it is undermining a system which enabled targeting of interventions for underperforming schools.

However Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association spokesperson Brent Gray said the Year 1 to 8 literacy and numeracy levels had been “neither standard nor national” as each school had grappled with them individually.

They had been introduced with no consultation or associated professional development, and schools had not all been “singing from the same song sheet”.

“One of the positives created was there was a lot of conversation in schools on assessment and how to go about it, but unfortunately that’s where the conversation stopped, it was within schools and not across school,” Gray said.

The National Standards’ em-

phasis on reading, writing and mathematics had also resulted in a narrowing of the curriculum, with schools having to spend more time on these subjects instead of taking a broader and more holistic focus.

New Education Minister Chris Hipkins told the New Zealand Herald this week that primary schools would still have to report to parents on individual children’s progress against the eight levels of the curriculum.

However, the National Standards would be abolished and schools would be free to choose their own ways of assessing children’s progress.

“There are a range of tools that schools can use to do that already, but what we won’t be doing is centrally collecting that data and using it to create league tables.

That is a matter between teachers and parents,” Hipkins said.

Hampstead School principal Peter Melrose said he understood the Ministry of Education was heading towards “descriptions of progress” instead, and was awaiting further details.

“We will make sure whatever is brought in we will work to the requirements and adapt so it meets our students’ needs,” Melrose said.

Under the Labour-led government National Standards would be abolished and schools would be free to choose their own ways of assessing children’s progress.

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Together they make up 17 per cent of the council’s workforce.

The council’s staff is female dominant, 62 per cent and 62 per cent of the workforce is aged between 46 and 55.

United Kingdom, Philippines and India most strongly represented.

Staff also come from Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, France, Netherlands, Pakistan, Palestine Territory, Russian federation, Samoa, South Africa, Swit-

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SAM DESCRIBES HER WORK

Sam Dudley in work mode at a University of Canterbury laboratory.

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Sam takes aim at cancer Former Ashburton College student Sam Dudley is involved in research to help prevent breast cancer.

Nearly 3000 New Zealand women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year but former Ashburton College student, Sam Dudley, is among scientists out to lower the rate.

Sam, 25, is finishing her PhD in biochemistry at the University of Canterbury and her research project is understanding the role of estrogen-mimicking compounds in the development of breast cancer.

Breast cancer needs estrogen to grow; some foods we eat and some cosmetics we use mimic the hormone, so knowing more about them is important.

Breast cancer has affected Sam’s family and she lost a great aunt to the disease in 2010, her final year at Ashburton College.

She was studying all three sciences at the time.

“I always knew that I wanted to do something ‘sciencey’, but never decided on biochemistry until halfway through Year 13.

Interestingly physics was always my best science subject.”

She says family form teacher and chemistry teacher Keith Gunn was a big inspiration.

Outside the classroom, Sam played netball for the college and cricket in the summer. She was also part of lip sync, Festival of the Spoken Word and music evenings.

Moving to Christchurch to study at the University of Canterbury has led to research trips to Amsterdam and the United Kingdom.

Her focus is on prevention rather than treatment or detection.

“My hope is that we can get some funding which would allow me to continue my research, particularly as the results are proving extremely fascinating. My dream job would be to set up a charity or foundation for cancer prevention.”

She says people are exposed to estrogen-

mimicking compounds in their day-to-day lives through things like food and personal care products.

“By understanding the contribution of these compounds to breast cancer risk, I hope to be able to help women reduce their risk of developing it by making simple lifestyle changes. If women are provided with this information, I hope it may lead to a reduction in the incidence of breast cancer around New Zealand.”

Sam says people are keen to know more about her research. “Everyone knows someone who either has or has had breast cancer. It’s definitely something people are very aware of and there is more of a base knowledge compared to other scientific fields.”

While Christchurch is now home, Sam says having family – parents Sue and Richard, and brothers Jack and Tom – close by is important.

To date there have been substantial advances in the detection and treatment of breast cancer, most notably with the development of tamoxifen; however, the incidence of breast cancer in New Zealand and around the world still continues to rise.

Breast cancer has always been something that is close to my heart and it’s something that has affected my family with my great grandmother, grandmother and great aunty all having breast cancer. Ever since then I have always wanted to help in any way that I could, particularly in reducing the impact that breast cancer has on so many women and their families. Therefore, I decided I wanted to take a different approach to breast cancer research and focus on the prevention side.

My research project is on estrogen-mimicking compounds and understanding their role in breast cancer risk, supervised by Professor Ian Shaw.

My aim is to understand their contribution and determine ways in which women can reduce their risk by making lifestyle changes, ie prevention.

There are over 160 estrogen-mimicking compounds identified to date, with many of them being found in food (eg soy), food packaging (eg plastic containers) and personal care products (eg make-up). Generally, individual estrogen mimics are found to be at low enough concentrations in the environment and diet that they are deemed safe; however, when exposure to more than one estrogen mimic occurs, their combined estrogenicity may lead to an effect that is deemed unsafe.

My research involves testing a range of combinations of estrogen mimics in multiple breast cancer model systems, and examining what women are exposed to by a questionnaire and blood analysis study.

Interestingly, at first glance it would be expected that all estrogen-mimicking compounds would add to a woman’s risk (ie additivity), however, some of my most exciting results have shown that some are able to counteract the additive effects.

Therefore, when considering estrogen mimics as breast cancer risk factors, not only does it involve understanding exposure to the estrogen mimics, but also what combination women are exposed to in their day-to-day lives.

By understanding the contribution of estrogen mimics in a breast cancer context, I hope to help reduce the impact of breast cancer, not only on the people who have the disease but also the impact this has on their family and friends.

Funding is a big part of my research and I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have without the help of the Wayne Francis Charitable Trust, Graduate Women New Zealand, Cancer Society New Zealand (Canterbury Branch), Advance Ashburton, Royal Society (Canterbury Branch) and the Department of Chemistry, University of Canterbury.

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■ TV DOCUMENTARY

District to star on TV in Philippines A new wave of tourists could soon be flocking to Ashburton after a television documentary airs in the Philippines.

A film crew will be in Ashburton from December 6-8 to make a documentary about the life of Filipino people living outside their home country.

It will be part of a series that in the past has featured Filipinos in Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia.

The film crew will be hosted by the Ashburton District Council.

Initially, mayor Donna Favel said the focus was to be on Auckland, Rotorua and Wellington but when the documentary makers’ research showed Ashburton was home to many Filipinos, the district

was included. The film crew of five will spend day one filming tourism and scenic locations, day two interviewing Filipinos living in the Ashburton District and on day three will film a citizenship ceremony.

Experience Mid Canterbury and local tourism operators are funding part of the trip and the council is contributing $2000 from its economic budget towards costs.

For this the district will receive 45 minutes of exposure showcasing the district to an audience of more than 1.5 million viewers.

The documentary will be in two parts, the first focusing on the North Island and the second on the Ashburton District.

A young Methven rider is without his rare motorcycle believed to be taken by thieves.

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Rare, treasured motorcycle missing

BY KATIE TODD

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Canterbury police are on the hunt for a “treasured” motorbike taken from a young rider in Methven.

The Gas Gas branded motorcycle went missing on the afternoon of Sunday, October 22, and has not been seen since.

The owner had been riding

along an unsealed section of Double Hill Run Road at about midday when he suffered a flat tyre, and left the motorbike momentarily to get help.

Police said when he returned with his dad, the bike was gone.

Methven senior Constable Mike Seque said the bike was very rare and had a value of around $8000.

Few cars were about at the time of the theft, and nothing had been seen of the theft.

Seque said police were very keen for any information as to its whereabouts and urged people to get in touch with Ashburton Police on 307 8400 with any information, or Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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■ JENNY’S ART GROUP

Exhibition approaches Relax, switch off, create. That’s the brief for students of Jenny’s Art Group, and it’s one that has resulted in a colourful array of works.

Those works will feature in an exhibition this week, on Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm at the Short Street Studio.

Headed by artist Jenny Thompson, the group is based at the studio each Thursday, with one class in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

About 30 budding artists attend altogether.

Thompson has been running the group for about 14 years, and her teaching method is based around building on what people like to do.

If members felt they couldn’t draw, there was nothing wrong with tracing from a picture until they developed that confidence further, she said.

“They choose what they want to do and we work on that, rather than sitting them down and saying I want you to draw this vase of flowers or bowl of fruit,” Thompson said.

Jenny’s Art Group members (from left) Linda Edge, Jenny Thompson and Jill Dolan prepare to exhibit their works.

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BY KURT BAYER For the past seven years, like many fellow Cantabrians, Megan Woods has been frustrated.

Devastated by the earthquakes. Pained by the slow rebuild. Angered by insurance and EQC wrangling which has rumbled on long beyond the aftershocks.

All that time, the Labour MP has felt powerless to help many.

But now, with Labour back in the Beehive, the Wigram MP and new Minister for Greater Regeneration Christchurch and the Earthquake Commission is in a position do things her way.

Replacing National’s EQC Minister Gerry Brownlee, pursuing a key pre-election pledge is top of Woods’ hit-list. She wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry into botched Earthquake Commission (EQC) repairs – which run into the thousands. It was an idea rejected in March by Parliament’s finance and expenditure select committee.

A priority is drawing up its terms of reference, including whether the standard of repairs in Canterbury met legal requirements, the role of guidelines, and how to expertly scope repair jobs.

“How is it that we have got ourselves into the situation we are in Christchurch seven years on with defective repairs and still a number of unsettled claims? We need to learn the lessons,” Woods says.

Woods also wants to establish an arbitration tribunal to settle outstanding private insurance and EQC claims. It would have an “inquisitorial focus” and be able to award compensation for distress caused by undue delays by insurance firms.

“It’s for claims that are yet to be settled or currently in deadlock and something needs to be done to remove that roadblock so people can get on with their lives,” Woods said.

Talks are ongoing with new Justice Minister Andrew Little on just how the arbitration panel will be implemented.

Labour also promised pre-election to fast-track Christchurch’s rebuild with a $300 million fund for projects.

Supporting material for the policy said the fund would be spent on red-zone projects and contribute to building a new stadium.

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Megan Woods Woods wants to delve into the finer detail of all anchor projects – especially the multi-purpose arena, Metro sports centre, Convention Centre, and East Frame development – to see what stage they are at, and whether they can be accelerated.

“I want to see if there are any roadblocks that need to be removed and how we can get some more progress around the Crown’s contribution to the central city.

We need to ensure we get some momentum,” said Woods who has also taken the Research Science and Innovation, and Energy and Resources portfolios.

Mental health post-quake is another major issue, and Woods is working closely with Health Minister Dr David Clark to repair the strained relationship between central government and the Canterbury District Health Board.

“We need to show the people of Canterbury that there has been a change of government, and part of that change is a commitment to build enduring partnerships across that city. That starts with Christchurch City Council and it obviously needs to extend to the district health board,” Woods said.

“I entered Parliament in November 2011, so for the whole time that I had been an MP this has been happening in my home city, and it has been frustrating.

“I’m hugely privileged and humbled to have the opportunity to be part of this next phase and I hope to be the last Minister of Greater Christchurch Regeneration.

Hopefully by the time this term of Parliament comes to an end we’ll be significantly along the pathway.”

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Crashed McLaren supercar sells for just $83,000 A 2016 McLaren supercar smashed up after a crash has sold at auction for $83,000.

It’s quite a discount for the 3.8L sevenspeed automatic 650 Spider, which has a new value of $449,500.

A Manheim Auction spokesman wouldn’t confirm the sale price but it has been reportedly sold for $83,000.

He confirmed the supercar had been involved in a crash but didn’t have the details. However, the Herald has been able to confirm it crashed at Hampton Downs Speedway, north Waikato, this year.

The Herald has been sent photos of a McLaren car damaged on a race track with strikingly similar frontal damage to the

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A Hampton Downs spokesman said he wasn’t aware of a crash involving a McLaren but after looking at the photo, confirmed the crash scene was Turn 8 on their track.

He believed if the damage had happened in a crashing with a concrete wall on the track, the car would have suffered chassis damage, leaving it near worthless.

It’s unclear if the crash happened during a private drive of the track by its owner or if it was during the Driver Supercar experiences which are also held regularly throughout the year.

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OUR VIEW

Bah humbug Matt Markham

EDITOR

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eck the halls with oh my Lord it’s far too early to be thinking about Christ-

mas.

Today marks the first day of November. Not the first day of December, so why does it feel like the biggest festive day of the year is just a mere moment away from us.

Ashburton seems to have gone stir crazy on the silly season earlier than usual this year with Christmas decorations glittering about the place and that pleasant to see, but slightly far-toohappy nature of people all too evident considering we are still two months away from actual Christmas.

Now, I’m no Grinch, nor a ghost of Christmas past who is back to haunt anyone, but it is the start of November and we are getting all Christmas mad already?

Surely not.

In my opinion there are three sure fire signs that Christmas is here: 1. Vince Martin is singing on the television next to a pile of tyres about sleigh bells ringing 2. Snoopy’s Christmas and Fairytale of New York are playing every hour on the hour on every radio station in the country – and people are enjoying it and singing along with the music 3. Tammy Wells is on the television telling us to get down to Briscoes because they are having a sale.

Wait, Briscoes have a sale every day of the year – so scrap that example and replace it with Michael Buble releasing another Christmas album and getting set for his annual television showcase, featuring Elmo.

I haven’t seen any of the above three listed things. So, in my eyes it’s not Christmastime yet and therefore we shouldn’t be getting into the spirit yet either.

If we keep going at the rate we are going, soon we will have a white Christmas here in New Zealand because we will be starting to celebrate and recognise the day in the middle of July.

So, let’s just calm down, take a deep breath and draw stock of the fact that we still have (as of lunchtime today) 53 days and 12 hours before Christmas actually arrives, we don’t want to blow out of steam before the big occasion now, do we?

Bah humbug.

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK Question of the day: You’re next up on the karaoke stage – what song are you singing?

Toni-maree Ohhhh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair in 77 and 69 revolution was in the air I was born to late into a world that doesn’t care Ohhhh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair Melissa The sound of silence, as in there would be silence as I wouldn’t sing anything to save the embarrassment Christine Stop In the Name of Love by the Supremes (old school) Shannae To save everyone’s ear drums I’ll let everyone go infront of me lol Karen Gypsies tramps and thieves ..

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Dan Hey Jude - The Beatles

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Geoffrey Aqua barby girl

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John Metallica Blackened

Catherine Hit me with your best shot

Jason Sweet Caroline...

Fiona Gambler

Dominique Hotel California

Jo Oklahoma....

Fran Black velvet.

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Mayor delighted with survey response I

am delighted with the response to the first It’s Our Place question – part of a campaign being run by the Ashburton District Council to get people thinking about what they want for Ashburton.

More than 2200 ideas have been received from 660 respondents so far about what should happen in our district over the next 10 years.

For this campaign, the Ashburton District Council has trialled a new approach to long-term planning by encouraging as many people as possible to engage with issues that matter to them. Council staff worked hard to create a survey that was as inclusive as possible and the positive community feedback that has been received indicates that they’re on the right track.

Primary school children to retirees from throughout the district – and even in other parts of the country – provided their answers to the first question. More than half of the responses were from residents aged between 15 and 64, providing good insight into thoughts from the district’s working population.

The ideas received were

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generally of a high quality, well formulated and forward focused.

Based on your feedback, the five key issues that are the most important for the future of our district are: Development, transport, recreation, advocacy and quality of life.

The growth of business, tourism and the town centre, particularly the Ashburton CBD, are seen as important, as are transport issues including footpaths, cycleways, roading and the development of a second bridge for Ashburton. Education and the environment are thought to require greater advocacy.

The development of recreational facilities, (including the EA Networks Centre) parks and open spaces, and new entertainment centres, are important to residents for the future.

Quality of life was also of high importance, with opportuni-

ties for youth, some aspects of community safety, and promoting our sense of connectivity as a community, believed to be top priorities.

The second question was released last Thursday and asks you to think in greater depth about key areas. The council would like to hear from everyone who wants to have their say. Remember any person, of any age, and from any location – even if you live outside the district – can complete the survey. If you didn’t answer the first survey question, your thoughts are still welcome.

Encourage your friends, family, colleagues and classmates to fill out the survey.

The survey is available online at www.ItsOurPlace.com or via the Ashburton District Council website or Facebook page.

It can also be accessed through the Antenno app, which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play.

You can also fill out a hard copy of the survey, available from the council offices, Ashburton Library, EA Networks Centre and several businesses around the district. Survey two is open until Friday, November 10.

Your feedback will not only be used to produce the final It’s Our Place survey question, which will be out next month, but it will also provide the council with clear ideas of what should be included in the draft long-term plan (LTP).

Every three years, the council produces a LTP, detailing longterm goals for the council. It outlines what the council will do over the next 10 years and how it will be funded.

This draft plan will be put out for public consultation in early 2018.

All feedback on the draft plan will be taken into consideration, before the council approves the final long-term plan. Last time, 356 submissions were received by council on its draft long-term plan for 2015-25.

We look forward to hearing your views. Keep an eye out on the Ashburton District Council’s Facebook page, as we will be posting regular updates on how the It’s Our Place survey is going and when the third and final question will be out.

Donna Favel is the Mayor of Ashburton

YOUR VIEW i-SITE I have listened to what mayor Donna had to say regarding the i-SITE. It seems to me, if I’m not wrong, that all our visitors to Ashburton who would like information of sorts should embrace technology via apps etc on their smart phones to get the best info for our district.

Can I please paint a scenario

on technology, in this case, the Ashburton picture theatre. Let’s say the owners decide to have the theatre go 100 per cent automated.

This would mean no human contact, a scanning system to buy your tickets, vending machines for the punter to buy drinks, etc, turnstyles to allow you to enter the picture you wanted to see, etc, etc.

Oh no! Wait for just one minute,

technology just broke down, The punters are now getting restless as they cannot access the service they require, the owners are not aware of what is happening due to technology failure.

People are now leaving and the last thing they see is a cardboard cut-out of the owners’ smiling faces with the caption ‘Hope you enjoyed the movie’.

This is not an attack on the theatre owners, but an attack on

technology. Mayor Donna, the moral of this story is not everyone climbs on to the technology band wagon and would like to speak to a human with a smiley face. Don’t you agree?

Do the right thing. Reinstate this district’s i-SITE. In the long run the community will be better off as the travelling public do talk about their experiences outside our district.

John McGuire

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Trump staff on charges Two key players in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign have been charged with “conspiracy against the United States” and a third Trump campaign operative has admitted to lying to the FBI, as the probe into Russian meddling in the US election claims its first scalps.

Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and business associate Rick Gates will face 12 charges that include conspiracy against the US, conspiracy to launder money, acting as an “unregistered agent” of the Ukrainian government, making false and misleading statements to investigators, and failing to disclose foreign bank accounts.

They have pleaded not guilty to all charges, AP reports. They have been placed under house arrest and ordered to surrender their passports.

Investigators allege the two men were part of a secret “scheme” where they acted as foreign agents for a pro-Russian Ukrainian party, that they hid the $US75 million they were paid and that they lied to authorities about it.

Meanwhile, Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos has pleaded guilty to making false

Haydn, Naz hanging out Former bachelorette Naz (Nazanin) Khanjani has been spotted hanging out with Married at First Sight NZ groom Haydn Daniels. In an Instagram story on Naz’s fitness social media page ‘NazzFitness’ you can see the pair hanging out walking down the road together.

Daniels has his phone on selfie mode as the fitness model jumps up and down in the background blowing kisses. It is not clear if the pair are just gym buddies or something more. Monday night’s episode saw MAFS NZ couple Bel and Haydn patch up their relationship to re-enter the ‘experiment’ after previously saying it was over.

Former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort. statements to the FBI about his relationships with Russian operatives, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of five years’ jail and a $US250,000 fine.

According to a court document, Mr Papadopoulos “lied to special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ...

about the timing, extent and nature of his relationships and interactions with certain foreign nationals whom he understood to have close connections with senior Russian government officials”.

In response to the alleged conspiracy involving Mr Manafort, the President tweet-

ed that the conduct happened before he was running his campaign. The President then tried to turn attention towards Hillary Clinton and reports that her campaign helped to pay for the notorious dossier that alleged Mr Trump had close ties to Russia.

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Boston journalist Heather Unruh tweeted: “The #weinsteinscandal has emboldened me - #truth time. I was a Kevin Spacey fan until he assaulted a loved one. Time the dominoes fell.”

It took several days for her accusation to be picked up by news outlets although The Sun quoted an insider as saying: “Rumours about this actor have circulated for years ... Lots of people are making allegations

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By Sophie Boot Countdown supermarket sales rose 3.2 per cent in the first quarter of the 2018 financial year, boosted by more expensive dairy products and fresh produce.

New Zealand food sales increased to $1.63 billion in the 14 weeks to October 1 from $1.58 billion in the same quarter a year earlier, Woolworths said in an update to the Australian stock exchange.

In Australian dollars, sales gained 0.4 per cent to $A1.5 billion, with the smaller gain down to a weaker kiwi dollar against its Australian counterpart.

Comparable sales rose 2.7 per cent in the first quarter as “customers responded positively to our investment in service despite a number of competitor promotions during the period”, Sydneybased Woolworths said.

Countdown’s food price index rose 1.6 per cent in the quarter, “driven by a combination of continued New Zealand dairy price inflation and higher levels of inflation in fresh produce impacted by growing conditions and supply”, Woolworths said. Government figures show grocery food prices rose 1.4 per cent in the three months ended September 30, out-

pacing a 0.7 per cent increase in the broader food prices index.

Woolworths said 52 of its stores now have product ranges tailored for customer demographics.

There are now 184 Countdown stores in New Zealand, with the company opening one and closing one in the quarter, while the number of franchise stores rose by one to 66.

The ASX-listed parent reported a 3.7 per cent gain in total firstquarter sales to $A15.7 billion, which includes its income from its Australian supermarkets, petrol sales, the Big W chain and hotels.

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Profit expectations also fell in October, with a net 12 per cent anticipating bigger profits in the year to come versus 18 per cent in September. A net 20 per cent see exports increasing over the coming year, down from 25 per cent in the prior month, and Bagrie said it was too soon to see any benefits of the lower New Zealand dollar.

Residential construction investment intentions rose to net 31 per cent positive, from net 18 per cent in September, while commercial construction intentions rose to net 43 per cent positive from net 18 per cent.

The survey shows that pricing intentions were unchanged at net 20 per cent planning increases over the year, while inflation expectations fell to 1.9 per cent from 2 per cent in September. Firms’ investment plans dipped to net 12 per cent from net 13 per cent in September, and new hiring intentions eased to net 14 per cent from net 15 per cent.

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Political uncertainty saw business confidence sour in October as the interregnum before a government coalition was formed stoked negativity across all sectors Business confidence fell to a net 10 per cent of firms negative about the year ahead, from a net zero reading with as many pessimists as optimists in September, according to the ANZ Business Outlook. In seasonally adjusted terms, business confidence fell to a net 8 per cent negative from a net 16 per cent positive.

“Most survey responses were received in the first half of the month, before the final government make-up was decided,” said ANZ Bank New Zealand chief economist Cameron Bagrie. “So this month’s survey primarily covers the uncertainty around the outcome and not the outcome itself. The latter will be next month’s story.”

While other indicators held up better, a tempered mood became more apparent, Bagrie said.

Regarding activity outlook, a net 22 per cent of firms anticipate better times ahead for their own business, down from 30 per cent in September.

Adjusted for seasonality, activity expectations fell to net 24 per cent from net 37 per cent, below the average of net 28 per cent.

“With the economy now deep into the business cycle, it’s harder to make strong gains, particularly with an engineered slowdown occurring in the housing market and resource constraints apparent,” Bagrie said. “Transitions can be wobbly and create uncertainty, which is being exacerbated by changes in government policy and economic direction. What the ‘social justice’ version of capitalism or ‘wellbeing’ means for longer-term growth prospects remains an important talking point and not only in New Zealand.”

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how the resource was gathered, how the industry was serviced and where the industry was serviced from.

“We do stand to gain – even if it’s based out of the Timaru port or the Port of Otago,’’ he said.

“There’s going to be a lot of activity which will benefit our businesses as well – even from there – things like helicopter companies and the like.

“One sure way to make sure we don’t get any benefit is for it to not happen at all.’’

McGowan said evidence had shown the benefits for Taranaki from the oil and gas industry.

Dunedin had receptive business and engineering interests to meet any needs from gas exploration and production.

The report indicated up to 5740 fulltime equivalent jobs could be created during construction of any processing plants and about 2000 enduring jobs in the region.

“This is a different prospect from oil and we can see the benefits for the region from what we see in Taranaki. The chamber will want to engage as soon as possible to get as much detail as we can.”

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Otago business leaders and advocates are calling for engagement with New Zealand Oil & Gas about prospects that may spring from exploration for a large gas field offshore from Oamaru.

A report released this week outlined two scenarios for the establishment of either an offshore Barque field development or a gas-to-shore development with oil and LPG production.

The announcement comes at a crucial time, as the new Labourled Government has indicated it will cancel the annual round of exploration permit allocations.

This year could be the last for petroleum exploration.

The report by consultants Martin Jenkins found there was commercial potential to create a gas market in the South Island if a discovery was made in the Barque prospect, 60km east of Oamaru.

Thousands of jobs would be created if the project went ahead, although there was only a 20 per cent chance of discovery.

Up to $2 billion could be spent on establishing a gas-to-shore operation.

NZOG chief executive Andrew Jefferies said the joint venture had until April next year to decide whether to drill a well.

Otago-Southland Employers’ Association chief executive Virginia Nicholls, Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive Dougal McGowan and Dunedin City councillor Andrew Whiley, a previous spokesman for Progas Otago, were all adamant when contacted this week that engagement with NZOG was essential.

Nicholls said if the project went ahead, the economic impact for the region would be substantial and the association was very supportive of further investigation.

“This will be very important for the North Otago region. In Dunedin, we are well situated for this with essential infrastructure, including a hospital, an international airport and a deepwater port at Port Chalmers.

“As a region, we need to advocate strongly for this to progress,’’ she said.

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher said oil and gas exploration off the district’s coast could have “huge potential’’ for North Otago, but how much could depend on

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Pork now a more affordable meat P

ork has become one of New Zealand’s more affordable meats.

At one time a meal of pork was considered a luxury; lamb was our staple. That’s all changed and lamb has now become almost the least affordable meat.

Pork is not only affordable, it’s super tasty and if you buy 100 per cent New Zealand grown pork then you’ll also be eating meat without the possibility of ingesting a dose of unwanted things that have been added to the pig’s diet.

Satay pork skewers 600g diced NZ pork 8 long bamboo skewers 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1T brown sugar 3T crunchy peanut butter 2t sweet soy sauce 1t dried chilli flakes 1C coconut milk 1T dark soy sauce Hot water for consistency 1 small bunch coriander ■ Separate the coriander leaves from the stalks and finely dice the stalks, keeping the leaves for garnishing.

■ Heat a deep pan to medium heat and fry the onion and the garlic until soft.

■ Add the brown sugar and cook until caramelised (about 5 minutes).

■ Add the remaining ingredients (including the coriander stalks) to the pan.

■ Stir until well combined.

■ Cook on a low-medium heat for a further 10 minutes.

■ Season with salt if desired. Take off the heat and set aside.

■ Thread three or four pieces of diced pork on to each skewer.

■ Heat some oil in a frypan on

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high heat.

■ Fry or bake the pork skewers for 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

■ Drizzle the satay sauce over the skewers, and serve with rice and fresh coriander leaves.

Pork curry 3T olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1t ground ginger 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1 bay leaf 500g NZ pork shoulder steak, diced 1T tamarind paste 1/2-1 T curry powder 1T desiccated coconut 150ml plain low-fat unsweetened yoghurt 1T sugar Freshly ground black pepper 2T fresh coriander 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped (optional) ■ Heat oil in a large heavy-based pan. Add onion and fry until soft.

■ Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon and bay leaf. Cook until fragrant.

■ Add pork and cook until brown all over.

■ Stir in curry powder, tamarind paste, coconut and yoghurt.

■ Cover and cook over a low heat for about 1 hour or until the pork is tender, stirring occasionally.

■ Add sugar and pepper to taste.

■ Just before serving, sprinkle the coriander and green chilli over the curry.

■ Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

continuously until the mince is very fine.

Add the paprika and chilli flakes and cook for a further minute.

Add the tomatoes and stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes.

Remove the lid and add the red kidney beans. Cook for a further 10 minutes.

Serve with steamed rice, coriander leaves and a bowl of steamed winter green vegetables.

Stir-fry pork 300g pork rump steak, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, peeled and sliced 1/2 broccoli, cut into florets and blanched 100g snowpeas, halved on an angle, blanched 1 red chilli, sliced 1 spring onion, sliced 2C cooked rice 1T grated ginger 2T light soy sauce 2t sesame oil 1t rice vinegar Pinch of chilli powder to taste 2T oil 2t sugar

Chilli pork 500g New Zealand pork mince 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1t paprika or smoked paprika 1/2 t red chilli flakes 400g can chopped tomatoes in juice 1C chicken stock 400g can red kidney beans, drained 1T sugar 1t good quality flakey sea salt 1t ground black pepper

■ To make the dressing: Combine ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chilli powder and sugar in a large bowl and set it aside.

■ Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat.

■ Add oil and when it is shimmering, add pork.

■ Cook it for 2 minutes, moving it around the pan all the time.

■ Add onion, broccoli, snowpeas and chilli.

■ Combine and continue to cook the stir-fry until the pork is just cooked through.

■ Remove pan from the heat.

■ Heat a dash of oil in a deep heavy-based frying pan or saucepan over medium heat ■ Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

■ Add the pork mince and brown, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the mince.

■ Cook for about 20 mins, stirring

■ Place pork and vegetables in a bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.

■ Serve the stir-fry on top of a bed of the rice, garnish with spring onion.

Pork steak with honey sauce 4 lean pork steaks 1T honey 1 1/2 T soy sauce 2T lemon juice 1/4 t ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg 1T vegetable oil 1T wholegrain mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper ■ Make regular nicks around the trimmed fatty edge of the steaks using a sharp knife.

■ Blend together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and spices in a shallow dish.

■ Lay the pork steaks in this mixture, turning them and basting well with a spoon.

■ Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.

■ Heat the oil in a large heavybased frying pan.

■ Drain the pork steaks, reserving the marinade.

■ Fry over a gentle heat, for 6–7 minutes on each side, depending on their thickness.

■ Remove the meat from the frying pan and place on a warmed plate.

■ Pour off the excess fat from the pan.

■ Pour the reserved marinade into the pan, reduce it slightly over a high heat ■ Stir in the mustard and blend well.

■ Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour over the pork and serve immediately.

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Southern neighbours too strong

By Jaime Pitt-macKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Ashburton College’s Will Graham looks to put the Christchurch Boys’ High School 2nd XI under pressure in the early stages of their innings on Saturday.

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■ CRICKET

Tough going for AshColl The Ashburton College 1st XI cricket team are finding it tough going in the top tier of Canterbury youth cricket, after earning promotion to the top division the team has started with four losses on the trot.

After losses to Christ’s College and St Bede’s in previous weeks, the boys took on Christchurch Boys’ High School 2nd XI and St Andrew’s College 1st XI in a double header over the weekend.

Saturday’s game against CBHS got off to a great start with openers George Chapman and Tom

Ravenscroft putting on 30 in the first three overs, with Chapman getting 24 off 12 balls with two impressive sixes.

Jayden Fuller also continued the onslaught with 22, also including two sixes.

Ravenscroft continued on to 51 as wickets fell around him as another batting collapse saw the team out for 122.

Captain Will Graham got the team off to the perfect start, getting a wicket first ball of the innings, unfortunately they could only pick up two more through

Gareth Hunt and Angus Jemmett as the total was chased down in 30 overs.

Sunday saw the boys take on the much vaunted St Andrew’s College and the old adage catches win matches was never more evident, as the boys put down several easy ones that cost them well over 100 runs.

Harry McMillan got a wicket in the second over and Graham another in the sixth to have the visitors under early pressure.

One of the dropped catches was Oscar Wilson, who went on

to score an impressive unbeaten 136 in STAC’s 275 for 6.

McMillan picked up another two to grab 3 for 28 off his 10 overs. Angus Jemmett picked up one wicket in his 10 overs, only giving up 29 runs. Will Tod was the other wicket taker.

AshColl were all out for 93 in their chase with Ravenscroft (43) and Isaac Bazley (10) the only ones to make double figures.

It doesn’t get any easier this week when they take on the Christchurch Boys’ 1st XI at home.

The Mid Canterbury Senior Cricket team have started the season off on the back foot, losing the Ron Biggar Memorial Game against South Canterbury.

Playing in Pleasant Point, South Canterbury won the toss and elected to bat, initially getting off to a slow start. They lost their first wicket in the eighth over, with only 21 runs on the board.

Deon Biggs took the first of his four wickets when he dismissed George Morgan for only four runs off 24 balls. Jake Naylor was the next man in and anchored the innings for the home side, blasting 91 runs off 92 balls until he was caught by Mark Reid from the bowling of Kieran Hunt.

South Canterbury batted their full 45 overs, posting 217 for Mid Canterbury to chase.

Mid Canterbury started brightly, with openers William Southby and Matt Winter both reaching double figures. Despite this, neither were able to settle in for an extended period at the crease, and the partnership was eventually ended on 37. The highest partnership came between Matt Tait and Nick Gilbert for 57 as Mid Canterbury could only muster 161 runs from 45 overs.

The side will play their first Hawke Cup game against South Canterbury on December 2 and 3, before welcoming Southland to the Ashburton Domain Oval in late January.

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Kiwi selectors ring changes Shaun Johnson will have a new partner in the halves for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup match against Scotland in Christchurch.

Te Maire Martin will wear six on his back as New Zealand reshapes its backline following the 38-8 win over Samoa last Saturday.

One of the changes in the backs has come about due to the injury to centre Gerard Beale, who was forced off the field in the second half of the Samoa match with a bad ankle injury.

Jason Nightingale, Peta Hiku and Dean Whare all get starts, while Addin Fonua-Blake is set to earn his first Kiwis cap coming off the bench.

In the forwards, Kenny Bromwich is fit and raring to go in the back row, while Elijah Taylor will

start the match at hooker.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Russell Packer and Danny Levi will again provide spark off the bench.

Thomas Leuluai and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak are 18th and 19th men and Simon Mannering and Jordan Rapana are outside the match day 19.

Kiwis to face Scotland: Roger TuivasaSheck, Jason Nightingale, Dean Whare, Brad Takarangi, Peta Hiku, Te Maire Martin, Shaun Johnson, Martin Taupau, Elijah Taylor, Jared WaereaHargreaves, Kenny Bromwich, Joseph Tapine, Adam Blair (captain).

Interchange: Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Russell Packer, Addin Fonua- Blake, Danny Levi, Thomas Leuluai, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Simon Mannering, Jordan Rapana.

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Cheika’s cousin impressing at World Cup

RESULTS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club October 31 Women’s Section Stableford: Jeanette Montgomery 41, Mary-Lou Watson 41, Di Engelbrecht 39 on c/b from Janice Dunlop Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Sue Simpson, No 8 House of Travel: Wendy Bruce, No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Sue Hastie, No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Fiona Williamson, No 4 Somerset Grocer 2nd shot: - Judith McKeown, No 18 2nd Shot to Green: Judith McKeown October 26

back in the rugby union ranks.

A former Australian schoolboy, the 19-year-old graduate from renowned rugby nursery St Patrick’s College in Sydney bagged a vital second-half try in Lebanon’s thrilling 29-18 win over France.

Doueihi drew praise from Leb-

Pearce right to be upset Sydney Roosters mega-signing Cooper Cronk says Mitchell Pearce has every right to be upset about his arrival at the NRL club, but he’s called for players to have a teamfirst mentality. Pearce’s future at the Roosters is under a cloud after they signed test halfback Cronk for two years. It is believed Pearce has already requested permission to negotiate with rival NRL clubs, despite extending his contract at the Roosters in February until the end of the 2019 season.

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England at full strength

Right –Elijah Taylor will run out as hooker for the Kiwis.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has a special reason for keeping close tabs on exciting young halfback Adam Doueihi during Lebanon’s run at the Rugby League World Cup. Doueihi is Cheika’s second cousin and he’d love to see him

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anon coach Brad Fittler after only gaining a last-minute call-up when second-rower Chris Saab was knocked out in the warm-up.

If not for another sliding doors decision, the teenager may well have been in pre-season training with the Waratahs’ under-20s had

he not been snapped up by South Sydney.

“He’s obviously got some talent. He came through Australian schools union,” Cheika said.

“He’s a good young player. I’ve obviously been keeping an eye on him.”

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Nine Hole Section: Stroke – 3 clubs and a putter. Bev Blair – 31, Peter Woods - 33

Longest Drive no 3 Joy Nicholas (Ashburteris Bay) 14. Best Local Player: Jodie Monk ton); 2nd shot on Green no 6 Gail McKirdy (Methven) 19 (Pleasant Point) Lucky Cards: 1 Jan Chisholm (Geraldine); Methven Golf Club Grade 3 47.3 - 54.4: Best Gross Carolyn 2 Dave Lawrence (Christchurch) 3 Tricia Prize List 2017 9-hole Tournament Harkness (Pleasant Point) 60; Best Net Keene (Taieri Lakes); 4 Jay Pollock (CorLadies Grade 1 0 - 38.1: Best Gross Hiroinga) Nancy Costin (Tinwald) 39 mi Ikehata (Methven) 49; Best Net Jodie 1st Stableford Val Biggs (Pleasant Point) 15, Monk (Methven) 54-18-36 2nd Stableford Trish Pedofsky (Methven) 1st Stableford Dot Kelland (Geraldine) 18, 14, 3rd Stableford Val Scott (Avondale) 13 2nd Stableford Jenny Moyniham (Pleasant Longest Drive no 8 Val Biggs (PleasAshburton District Rifle Point) 17, 3rd Stableford Jill Taylor (Ellesant Point); 2nd shot on Green no 4 Trish Club mere) 16 Pedofsky (Methven) October 29 Longest Drive no 16: Jay Pollock (Coringa); Men: Best Gross Mike Markillie (Methven) Seven shot match at 300, 500 and 600 Nearest the Pin no 13: Sandy Dermott (Cor51; Best Net Mike Smith (Ashburton) 37 yards. inga) 1st Stableford Peter Woods (Ashburton) TR, John Fleming 34.3, 33.2, 32.2, 99.7, Grade 2 38.2 - 47.2: Best Gross Jan Fitzgerb/l 16, 2nd Stableford John Barwell (MethJohn Miller 33.2, 31.2, 35.2, 99.6, Brian ald (Tinwald) 57; Best Net Gail McKirdy ven) b/l 16, 3rd Stableford Howard Thomas Hawksby 29.0, 34.2, 27.1, 90.3, Darian Miller (Pleasant Point) 33 (Rangiora) b/l 16 31.0, 31.0, 27.0, 89.0.

1st Stableford Joy Nicholas (Ashburton) Longest Drive no 15 Clinton Burrell-Smith FTR, Murray Cook 41.4, 40.2, 40.3, 121.9, b/l 16, 2nd Stableford Lesley Reilly (Te(Methven); Nearest the Pin no 17 Mike Mark Alexander 40.1, 39.1, 39.2, 118.4, Danmuka) b/l 16, 3rd Stableford Lynette Nuttal Markillie (Methven) iel Alexander 41.1, Brian Graystone 40.1.

(Avondale) b/l 16 18 hole: Best Stableford Don Neutze (CharFO, Mike Chui 40.4, 39.2, 38.0, 117.6.

■ Shooting

England captain Sean O’Loughlin says his team couldn’t afford to take any risks with their squad heading into Saturday night’s Rugby League World Cup clash with Lebanon in Sydney. Coach Wayne Bennett has named a near-fullstrength English side, with only forward Alex Warmsley coming into the side, which lost to Australia, to replace the injured Sam Burgess. “We need to get a win against the Lebanese and then kick on and probably have a look at (squad rotation) after that,” O’Loughlin said.

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Fittler wants NSW job Rugby league legend Brad Fittler hopes to build a Queensland-like dynasty if he wins the right to coach the NSW State of Origin team. The Blues’ most-capped player, former captain and seventimes series winner, Fittler makes no apologies for wanting the job as Laurie Daley’s successor. “Who wouldn’t want it? At the moment, NSW, you’ve got (Tom) Trbojevic coming through, Jack Bird, (James) Tedesco, all these super exciting players,” Fittler said. - AAP

Sea of red for Tonga Auckland Airport was a sea of red as Tongan fans greeted their rugby league side yesterday morning.

According to reports up to 2000 fans were there as players emerged after landing from Australia. It was a festive atmosphere including a junior Tonga team performing the Siva Tau, in which the senior side responded. Tonga opened their World Cup campaign with an impressive 50-4 victory over Scotland and play their Pacific rivals Samoa in Hamilton on Saturday.

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Windsor puts in a royal performance Murray Edmonds and Windsor have Storm Alert and Carl Markham covered in the opening heat of the Ashburton trials yesterday at the Ashburton Racecourse. With clean manners and a good pair of heels, Windsor had the field covered for the entire journey while Storm Alert galloped early and staged a decent recovery to finish second. A Monarchy gelding from former local trotting mare Valley Of The Moon, who was trained by Ian Lochhead, Windsor looks to have certainly inherited plenty of the family ability.

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■ GENTLEMAN SIR

Top trotter on the move A huge deal is in the works that will see one of the country’s most promising trotters change stables.

Gentleman Sir, a winner off 45 metres in Palmerston North yesterday, is set to join the stable of Sydney-based Kiwi trainer Tim Butt.

Butt is best known as the man who prepared millionaire trotters Lyell Creek, Take A Moment and Vulcan, as well as a swag of Group 1-winning pacers.

Gentleman Sir announced himself as a top talent when running second behind Wilma’s Mate at the Ashburton Harness Jewels in June at just his 11th start.

His Kumeu owner and trainer Lew Driver turned down a big offer not long after that, but this latest one was too big to refuse.

“Tim has made an offer and is in the process of putting together a syndicate to buy the horse,” said Driver on Monday.

“It’s not completed at this point in time, so it is still in the lap of the gods I guess.

“But I have agreed to sell him.”

Driver made the curious decision to take Gentleman Sir to Palmerston North to race yesterday, working on the theory that a deal is never done until the money is in the bank.

“I could have raced at Auckland this week, but I felt a trip away would be more beneficial for him in his development.”

Butt was adamant the deal was done and he would soon be taking over the son of Love You. “We’ve agreed to buy him. He’s been vetted and passed with flying colours and I’m in the process of pulling together the money at the moment.

“There is one share left in him but it’s a formality.”

Butt said he had to pay a premium to pry the horse away from Driver, but he is confident the horse has what it takes to go right to the top.

“Being by Love You is a big attraction as well; he’s really kicking goals as a sire at the moment.”

Cantabrian Butt made the permanent move to Sydney last month, taking with him classy pacers Field Marshal and Let It Ride, who are both making splashes across the ditch.

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In brief Dream race for filly Stephen Marsh has found the ideal event for the next appearance of his promising filly Power Dream.

“She’ll run on Saturday in the three-year-old event over 1200m at Tauranga,” the Cambridge trainer said. “It’s the perfect race for her at set weights and penalties. She’s not quite ready to step up in distance, we’ll give her this one and then probably a run over 1400m.”

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No lack of support Who Shot Thebarman’s fan club will again be out in force at Flemington next Tuesday. They will be cheering on the marathon marvel when he makes his fourth Melbourne Cup appearance. The durable New Zealand-bred and owned nine-year-old will also be chasing history as he bids to become the oldest winner of the event. “He just keeps showing up, he’s amazing,” said Dan O’Leary, who shares in the ownership of Who Shot Thebarman with his brothers Humphrey, Michael and Shaun.

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Room for stayer The wide open spaces of Flemington will be a major plus for Jon Snow in next Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. “The main thing for him is getting away from Caulfield and on to a bigger track will really suit him,” said trainer Andrew Forsman.

Jon Snow finished third two runs back in the Gr.1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) before he copped interference when unplaced in the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). - NZME

Chasing higher honours

Gentleman Sir is heading across the Tasman to join Kiwi trainer Tim Butt.

Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock’s hopes of success at the highest level rest with Hiflyer. “If ever I’m going to win a Group One it will be with this horse,” he said. “To have a horse like him is pretty special.”

Lock produced Hiflyer to win the Thompson Handicap at Trentham last Saturday.

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In brief

Trainer keen on the Storm Chris Gibbs believes the well-related colt Dragon Storm can go close to his first winning strike at Avondale today.

The Ruakaka horseman, who trains in partnership with Donna Logan, said the three-year-old is in fine order for the Hawkesbury Race Club 1600m.

“We are expecting a very bold run from him,” Gibbs said.

“He’s got a bit of blueblood and the further he goes the better.”

The son of Shocking and the two-time Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Prize Lady has the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) as his long-term mission.

“We’ve given him a bit of time and he’s a lovely colt,” Gibbs said.

Dragon Storm, who will be ridden today

by Opie Bosson, finished third over the

mile distance at his Ruakaka debut earlier this month.

He will be opposed today by stablemate Good Sunshine, who impressed jockey Cameron Lammas when they teamed up to finish a last-start fifth.

“Cameron was quite bullish about him,” Gibbs said.

“The only reason there is a change of rider is that Cameron has a close association with the Te Akau people and they’ve got one (Madam Monica) in the race so he’s riding for them and that’s fair enough.”

To be partnered at Avondale by Sam Spratt, Good Sunshine is a colt by Redoute’s Choice out of Mygoodgrace, who won a Listed Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes for Gibbs and Logan.

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Lizzie L’Amour will be on a flight home from Australia today with her stablemate Bonneval.

Connections of the Zabeel mare had given thought to a start in the Gr.2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m), but have opted against a run in the Flemington event on November 11.

“Nothing has really panned out for her, you just have to move on,” said Andrew Forsman, who trains with Murray Baker. “She’ll have a break and we’ll start again.”- NZME

Zabeel summer target Volkstok’n’barrell has the Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day on his programme. “We’ve yet to decide what the right leadup race will be,” said co-trainer Chris Gibbs. Volkstok’n’barrell has been given a clean bill of health after disappointing when unplaced in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hawke’s Bay. “He’s fine and we just think the trip away got the better of him and he was quite lethargic,” Gibbs said.

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Right – Chris Gibbs thinks Dragon Storm is a good thing at Avondale today.

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Avondale gallops Today at Avondale Raceway

Avondale JC Venue: Avondale Meeting Date: 1 Nov 2017 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 1.05pm (AVONDALE MAIDEN 2100 $10,000, 2100m 1 42245 Neddy Nadeem (7) 58.5..................A Collett 2 40735 Our Jocko (6) 58.5 ...........S Weatherley (a1) 3 80974 Ray’s Legacy (4) 58.5 ..................... A Jones 4 30666 Tama Akarana (1) 58.5 ............J Nason (a2) 5 07975 Mr Big (8) 58.5 ....................................C Dell 6 43552 Amazing Lady (3) 56.5 ....................J Riddell 7 56403 Four Day High (5) 56.5...............M Cameron 8 59846 Medini (9) 56.5 ...........................R Elliot (a1) 9 088 Mangaroa Fire (2) 56.5 .............. L Satherley 2 1.40pm HAWKESBURY RACE CLUB MAIDEN 1600 $10,000, MAIDEN, 1600m 1 x246x Dragon Duke (11) 58.5.................... R Jones 2 7x9x2 Stephen Bond (3) 58.5 ...............R Elliot (a1) 3 7368x Asylum Seeker 58.5 ..................... Scratched 4 56x40 Rough Conduct 58.5 .................... Scratched 5 40x Switch In Time (13) 58.5 ............M Coleman 6 00x6 Shockwave (16) 58.5 ......................S Collett 7 3 Dragon Storm (1) 57 .....................O Bosson 8 43 Gundown (4) 57 .........................M Cameron 9 395 Good Sunshine (7) 57 ..................... S Spratt 10 200x5 Madam Monica (9) 56.5 ..............C Lammas 11 836x5 Nightsong (15) 56.5 .................. M D Plessis 12 x9305 Single Moment h (10) 56.5......... L Satherley 13 454 Dark Sequoia (2) 55 .................J Nason (a2) 14 57x5 Nocturnal (14) 55 ......................S McKay (a) 15 56 Replica 55 .................................... Scratched 16 0 Miss Gee Bee (6) 55 ................... D Johnson 17 0x90 Aurora Borealis (8) 56.5 ............ R Scott (a3) 18 900x0 The Dash (5) 58.5 19 87 Fool’s ‘N’ Horses (12) 57 Em: Aurora Borealis, The Dash, Fool’s ‘N’ Horses 3 2.15 AJC MEMBERS MAIDEN 1400 $10,000, 1400m

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1 8266. Measured Twice (3) 58.5 ...........S McKay (a) 2 9x558 Nopele (2) 58.5 ...........................T Thornton 3 70x Prince Jabeel (10) 58.5 ..............M Coleman 4 5x Eitilt 57 ......................................... Scratched 5 Lake Superior (13) 57 .....................S Collett 6 9. Eurostar (14) 57 ............................O Bosson 7 87 Fool’s ‘N’ Horses (11) 57 .................A Collett 8 0 Secret Ambition (8) 57 .............. M D Plessis 9 233x6 She’stoohottotrot 56.5 .................. Scratched 10 26. Sansa Stark (4) 56.5 .......................J Riddell 11 356x5 Royal Touch (1) 56.5 ....................... S Spratt 12 8x40x Donizetti (5) 56.5......................... D Johnson 13 2x293 Mongolian Beauty (12) 55 ..........M Cameron 14 6x9 Anevay (6) 55 ..............................C Lammas 15 0x9 Dream (7) 55 ....................S Weatherley (a1) 16 0 Lil’ Roka 55 .................................. Scratched 17 x998x Pistol Pete h (9) 58.5.................. L Satherley 18 Alberation 57 ................................ Scratched Emergencies: Pistol Pete, Alberation

16 8 Kanumiss (10) 55 .......................M Cameron 17 x998x Pistol Pete h (14) 58.5 18 Alberation (6) 57 Emergencies: Pistol Pete, Alberation 5 3.25pm WWW.WESTBROOK.CO.NZ MAIDEN 1200 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 3xL4 Hanger (4) 57.5 ..........................M Coleman 2 3340x Mighty Power 57.5 ....................... Scratched 3 6x8x2 Peaceful Falls (1) 57.5 ....................A Collett 4 3x Azaboy 57.5 ................................. Scratched 5 269x7 Stole the Show (6) 57.5 .............G Cooksley 6 Maktoum (8) 57.5 ...................... M D Plessis 7 Morrie Ock (10) 57.5 ....................... S Spratt 8 Alberation (9) 57.5 ..........................S Collett 9 Justamaiz (3) 57.5 ..........................J Riddell 10 64x Bet She Is (2) 55.5 11 One Bakerstreet 55.5 ................... Scratched 12 5x Sacred Charm b (14) 55.5 .......... D Johnson 13 Actressa (12) 55.5 Katie Perrie 55.5 .......................... Scratched 4 2.50pm AVONDALE SUNDAY MARKETS MAIDEN 14 15 8 Scorched Earth (5) 55.5.............M Cameron 1400 $10,000, MDN, 1400m 9. Salt Bay (13) 55.5 1 x7360 Goldchi (9) 58.5 ....................H Marzuki (a3) 16 9 Mi Gold Card 57.5 ........................ Scratched 2 0x Slicer (4) 58.5.................................. T Harris 17 18 5x66x Louisiana 55.5.............................. Scratched 3 0 Pirate h (17) 58.5 ....................... L Satherley 4 52 Abacus 57 .................................... Scratched 19 860x Screaming Mimi (7) 55.5 2x Orua Belle (11) 55.5 5 764 Go For Dough (11) 57 .................T Thornton 20 6 Hezthewonforus (3) 57 .............. M D Plessis Emergencies: Scorched Earth, Salt Bay, Mi Gold Card, 7 Each Way (5) 57..............................J Riddell Louisiana, Screaming Mimi, Orua Belle 8 0 Fast Finance (13) 57 .......................A Collett 6 4.04pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE 9 9 Iffraajinator (15) 57.......................... A Jones F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 325x6 Doubtless Bay b (8) 57.5...............O Bosson 10 7 Pukerua (1) 57 ............................C Lammas 2 5925x Midsummer Magic (3) 57.5 .........T Thornton 11 725x3 Grand Soleil (16) 56.5 .....................S Collett 3 7255x O’Angel (2) 57.5 .............................. S Spratt 12 3643. Shahana (7) 56.5 .......................R Elliot (a1) 4 2 Rose Royal b (9) 57.5 ................M Cameron 13 85x Got It (12) 56.5 ..........................S McKay (a) 5 9x3 Attimo (1) 57.5 ............................ D Johnson 14 Jezibaba (2) 56.5 ............................ S Spratt 6 9339x Top Actress (7) 57.5 ........................A Collett 15 00x Rousseau (8) 56.5 ...................... D Johnson

7 34x7x Poppy Star 57.5 ........................... Scratched 8 8x640 Sally Lunn (13) 57.5 9 6466x Belle Fascino (12) 57.5 ...................S Collett 10 Aniceta (10) 57.5........................M Coleman 11 2x Orua Belle (6) 56....................... M D Plessis 12 Alphastar (4) 56 ........................S McKay (a) 13 7 The Maiden (14) 56 14 Toy Kingdom 56 ........................... Scratched 15 788 Sakhee’s Rocket (5) 57.5 16 660x Our Showgirl (11) 57.5 Emergencies: Sakhee’s Rocket, Our Showgirl 7 4.39 FRIENDS OF FOOTBALL 30 NOVEMBER 1200 $11,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1200m 1 11165 Manhattan Flame 60.5 ................. Scratched 2 7x50x Santiago (6) 60 .....................H Marzuki (a3) 3 52315 Swiss Military 59.5 ....................... Scratched 4 4114. Flying Master dmb (4) 59 .......J Fawcett (a3) 5 47150 Straight Sets m (8) 59 ................R Elliot (a1) 6 8120x Bruce Arthur td (12) 58.5 ................S Collett 7 1750x Romancer d (7) 58.5 .....................O Bosson 8 5332x Cinematic 58 ................................ Scratched 9 1723x Rose Imperial 57.5 ....................... Scratched 10 2310x Endean Express b (11) 57 ..........C Lammas 11 1624x Mahalo td (5) 57 12 823x8 Amastar dm (1) 56.5 ................... D Johnson 13 7515x I Am Gracie td (2) 56.5...............M Coleman 14 448x8 Spindle d (13) 56.5..........................A Collett 15 300x4 Light Shadow d (9) 57.5 ............S McKay (a) 16 26225 I See Red 55 ................................ Scratched 17 202x6 Rule The World 56.5 .................... Scratched 18 105x8 Street Ranger 55.......................... Scratched 19 21x Fullinbloom d (3) 54.5 ..................... S Spratt 20 551x6 Tobi (10) 56 Emergencies: Light Shadow, I See Red, Rule The World, Street Ranger, Fullinbloom, Tobi 8 5.14pm WEST BROOK CELLAR DOOR (WAIMAU-

KU) 1600 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 8015x Bizzwinkle (13) 59 .......................C Lammas 2 00701 Luen Yat Miracle 59 ...................... Scratched 3 77123 Outsider m (3) 59 ..................H Marzuki (a3) 4 29x73 Newton d (8) 58.5 .........................O Bosson 5 2136x Defer (2) 58 ..................................... A Jones 6 1 Prior Engagement (17) 57.5............A Collett 7 91490 Bravo Supremo tdm (6) 57.5 ........... S Spratt 8 25759 Classic Warrior tm (7) 57.5 .......S McKay (a) 9 31x6 Misty Music (10) 57 ....................M Coleman 10 1853 Sacred Rebel b (14) 57 11 840x7 Selous t (1) 57........................... M D Plessis 12 44x47 Mistrahma (12) 56 ....................... D Johnson 13 21x8 Pearlescence m (4) 56 ...............M Cameron 14 138x6 Real Fun (5) 56 ...............................S Collett 15 4x14 Serenity 55.5 ................................ Scratched 16 8B9x9 Incantesimo td (11) 55.5 .............T Thornton 17 08058 Duke Of Millfield m (16) 55.5 18 00805 Stryda m (9) 55 19 54686 Zapali (15) 55 20 7968x Can You Hear Me 55 .................... Scratched

10 2.42pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT

1 66314 Tiger Uppercut 17.89 .......................... L Bell 2 84223 Scott Tied Up 17.91 U & ...................Cottam 3 47584 Hanover State 17.60 .......................... N Udy 4 11641 Idol Hot 17.71....................................M Flipp 5 42333 Nic’s Fab nwtd J &...............................D Bell 6 63123 Bublin Max 18.28 ...................J T McInerney 7 6221 Retail Mayhem 18.14 ..................... L Pearce 8 68875 Jane Baxter 17.99 ..................J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 88742 Midhirst Muscle 18.02 ..................K Williams 10 45453 Second Time 17.65 G & .................. J Clarke 14 3.56pm MAX REFRIGERATION C1 C1, 305m 1 8F786 Accra nwtd ................................ K B Benson 2 77458 Barn Door Billy 17.88 ............... K Gommans 3 66766 Manhattan Style nwtd ............J T McInerney 4 52634 Opawa Crusade nwtd .......................M Flipp 5 33254 Lip It Up 18.04........................J T McInerney 6 x6342 Bigtime Moe Moe 17.73 G & .............Sandra Fredrickso 7 82531 Al’s Apprentice 17.75 .........................W Kite 8 x2641 Bigtime Forecast nwtd....................... I Howe 9 78324 Kinetic Shadow 18.01 ......................... L Bell 10 8x264 Ciara 17.87 I C & ...........................J Lenden 15 4.13pm HATRICK DASH C1 C1, 305m 1 67487 Rosie 17.86 .................................J McArthur 2 67422 Eye Kno 17.87 .................................. I Howe 3 27675 Idol Billie nwtd .......................... S Gommans 4 57232 Tammy’s Fire 17.92 ...........................M Flipp 5 41352 Paris Global 18.13..................J T McInerney 6 43422 Let’s Go Sprite 17.65 G & Sandra Fredrickso 7 86442 Hungry Machine nwtd .....................L Doody 8 18758 Loco Amigo 18.08 S & ..............C Blackburn 9 23454 Kinetic Assasin 17.81.....................R Murray 10 44265 Lace 18.29 ....................................M Gowan

Em: Duke Of Millfield, Stryda, Zapali, Can You Hear Me Blinkers on: Tama Akarana (R1), Single Moment, The Dash (R2), Eurostar, Secret Ambition (R3), Goldchi, Go For Dough (R4), Sally Lunn (R6) Blinkers off: Dragon Duke (R2), Santiago (R7), Sacred Rebel, Stryda, Zapali (R8) Winkers on: Donizetti (R3), Stryda (R8)

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Amazing Lady, Four Day High, Our Jocko, Tama Akarana Race 2: Dragon Storm, Gundown, Madam Monica, Dark Sequoia Race 3: Mongolian Beauty, Measured Twice, Donizetti, Sansa Stark Race 4: Grand Soleil, Hezthewonforus, Go For Dough, Shahana Race 5: Hanger, Orua Belle, Morrie Ock, Peaceful Falls Race 6: Attimo, Doubtless Bay, Rose Royal, Midsummer Magic Race 7: Romancer, Mahalo, Flying Master, Endean Express Race 8: Sacred Rebel, Outsider, Newton, Prior Engagement

Wanganui dogs Today at Hatrick Raceway

7 1.49pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 4 NZRSq, 520m 1 65324 Opawa Mine nwtd ...........................R Wales 1 NZRSq, 520m 2 57767 Rocky McAwesome nwtd U & ...........Cottam 1 32485 Molly O’Shea 30.47.....................B Hodgson 3 58858 Chase Me Apatche 31.15 .............G Atwood 2 35243 Idol Alan nwtd ...................................M Flipp 4 45633 Bigtime Redo 30.60 ...........................L Cole 3 12 Bigtime Kate 30.83.............................L Cole 5 26655 Carefree Highway nwtd ................K Williams 4 1352 Midsomer Magic 30.66.............E Duganzich 6 161 Blue Precision nwtd .....................C J Morris 5 6412 Dream Kay nwtd..............................R Wales 7 35562 Bigtime Sam 30.52 G & .. Sandra Fredrickso 6 76777 Winevara 30.58 G & ........................ J Clarke 8 2211 Idol Tom nwtd ....................................M Flipp 7 48736 Homebush Clint nwtd .............J T McInerney 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 8 17573 World Freakshow 30.47 ..................M Olden 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 8 2.06pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 5 1.14pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 5 NZRSq, 520m 1 58466 Pepper’s Choice nwtd ..................K Williams 2 NZRSq, 520m 2 87733 Charlie Bo Bo 30.34 ....................B Hodgson 1 36344 Fancy Fifita nwtd ......................... P C Morris 3 6x827 Opawa Minstrel nwtd.......................R Wales 2 1 Secret Rory nwtd ............................R Wales 4 24534 Bark Knopfler nwtd.............................L Cole 3 22521 Amy Amy nwtd ................................R Wales 5 32753 Scott To Go nwtd ................................L Hunt 4 11421 Thomas William nwtd ...............D W Denbee 6 22887 Whata Shemozzel nwtd .................R Murray 5 x5664 Milly Rivers 31.26 ........................B Hodgson 7 47887 Forever And Ever 30.88 ........... K Gommans 6 Bigtime Wayno nwtd...........................L Cole 8 Bigtime Tyson nwtd ............................L Cole 7 43345 Opawa Harry nwtd ............................M Flipp 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 8 66758 Homebush Myra nwtd ............J T McInerney 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 9 2.24pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 6 1.31pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 6 NZRSq, 520m 1 28656 Rocky’s To Much nwtd..................K Williams 3 NZRSq, 520m 2 56734 Opawa Shiloh 30.41 ........................B Marsh 1 52521 Bigtime Owen 30.98...........................L Cole 3 35747 Opawa Tigger nwtd .........................R Wales 2 76312 Opawa Vegan nwtd .........................R Wales 4 x4723 Thrilling Eddie nwtd....................... M Gowan 3 63435 Wairoa Wolf nwtd ......................... H Mullane 5 74437 Dermott Brown nwtd ..........................W Kite 4 33432 Last Man Alive nwtd ........................M Olden 6 11672 Bigtime Wild 30.88 .............................L Cole 5 71548 Wong Full Arrest 30.75 ................C J Morris 7 64735 Thrilling Cassie 30.13 .............. K Gommans 6 67736 Scott The Looks nwtd U &.................Cottam 8 76575 Secret Agenda 30.81 ..................B Hodgson 7 78556 Homebush Flutey nwtd ..........J T McInerney 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 8 34322 Idol Patches 30.75 ............................M Flipp 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 10 65876 Pickering nwtd ....................................J Hunt

4 12.56pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT

7 NZRSq, 520m 1 46853 White Comet nwtd......................... D Donlon 2 41675 Kuri Pai nwtd ................................ H Mullane 3 x4476 Making Time 30.21..............................S Kite 4 66637 Zarzuella nwtd.................................S Codlin 5 86867 Buzzy Gem nwtd ................................J Hunt 6 18 Opawa Lyon nwtd............................R Wales 7 28867 Black Roadstar 30.70........................ B Hunt 8 Bigtime Forest nwtd ...........................L Cole 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 11 3.02pm NZ RACING SERIES NOVICE (C0-1) HEAT 8 NZRSq, 520m 1 45875 Howlin’ Ace nwtd .............................S Codlin 2 38634 Cool Wolf nwtd .............................. D Donlon 3 11212 Opawa Rooster nwtd J & ................D Fahey 4 35424 Mischief Viking nwtd........................... N Udy 5 Schiehallion nwtd ..............................D Edlin 6 46552 Luke Skywalker nwtd .........................L Hunt 7 47777 Bigtime Madison 30.70 ......................L Cole 8 44621 Uno Eleven nwtd .............................R Wales 9 6 Bigtime William nwtd ..........................L Cole 10 6754 Phuket Paul nwtd ............................S Codlin 12 3.19 BOOK YOUR FUNCTION@HATRICK C1, 520m 1 23577 Cawbourne Toddy nwtd................M Roberts 2 73574 Dyna Bevlin 30.84 ........................M Roberts 3 63444 Cawbourne Bryce nwtd J & ................D Bell 4 41886 Soft Gambler nwtd ......................A Turnwald 5 53443 Bonus Lotto nwtd ............................L Doody 6 28233 Cawbourne Muzza 30.42 J & ..............D Bell 7 16877 Cawbourne Jazzy 30.19 J & ...............D Bell 8 4F651 Erasmus 30.91 ................................L Doody 9 42675 Take Action 30.84.........................M Goodier 10 77662 Cawbourne Bettsy 30.99 J & ..............D Bell 13 3.36pm LASER PLUMBING C1 C1, 305m

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

In brief

■ RUGBY

Baabaas ‘huge challenge’

BY LIAM NAPIER

miss a test, particularly through injury but thankfully it’s only minor.

“It’s a massive opportunity.

“There will probably be some players who haven’t played a lot of footy so it’s a chance to put your hand up to say ‘pick me’.

“I’m sure everyone that gets the opportunity that’ll be their mindset; to go out and show Steve [Hansen] that you want to be picked in the coming games.”

The Baabaas squad for the All Blacks is, ironically, a who’s who of New Zealand rugby.

But for the revenue Twickenham generates, it would make more sense to play this match at Eden Park.

Leading UK and French players have not been released from their clubs with the match sitting outside the test match window, leaving 13 Kiwis to fill the voids.

That includes Richie

It may not be a test match, but Matt Todd appreciates more than most the importance of facing the Barbarians this weekend.

Three years ago Todd turned out for the Sir John Kirwan-led Barbarians against the Wallabies at Twickenham.

From that perspective, he understands the attitude many of the familiar opposition will adopt, especially in a match that marks the 125th anniversary of the famous club.

While yet to fully test himself, with the All Blacks only now beginning their training week following an honest review of their loss to the Wallabies, Todd is confident he has recovered from the groin injury which ruled him out of a spot on the bench in that match.

The battle between Todd and Ardie Savea for the back-up openside role to Sam Cane has never been so closely contested.

Todd, accustomed to starting for Canterbury and the Crusaders, is learning to adjust to providing impact from the bench for the All Blacks.

And if he gets the first chance to impress against the Baabaas ahead of Savea, he is intent on taking it.

“I’ll get back out on the field this afternoon and all going to plan I should be available for selection as long as there’s no setbacks along the way.

Matt Todd “You never want to

Mo’unga, Dominic Bird, Dillon Hunt, Mitchell Drummond and Atu Moli who join the All Blacks after this match.

“I’m sure they’re going to be highly motivated,” Todd said.

“There’s a number that are coming to join us afterwards and they’ll want to come here on the back of a good performance.

“Playing for the Baabaas you learn about the history of the team and you want to do that justice.

“It’s a helluva team and a helluva experience to be involved in.

“The Baabaas are probably the last of that amateur style.

“You come together and enjoy a few beers to get to know each other and then express yourself with a good brand of rugby.

“We know

they’ll be excited and will chuck the ball around. They’ll come up with a few trick plays and keep it interesting.”

The prospect of Julian Savea colliding with Waisake Naholo is just one reason to tune in.

Aaron Smith isn’t expected to feature this week but after watching Savea score a brutally brilliant try where he bumped off three defenders in Wellington’s Mitre 10 Cup Championship final victory over Bay of Plenty, the All Blacks halfback encapsulated what could be in store.

“After what I’ve been seeing lately and how he went in the weekend we’ve had a few chats a few of us saying ‘the Bus is coming’.

“He’s been playing really well,” Smith said.

“Guys like him are nightmares, especially for me I’m 80kgs and he’s 100-and-something.

“There’s little parts of games you’re thinking I hope he doesn’t get that opportunity. I’ve been on the back end of Julian a couple of times.”

Todd is also wary of what his Crusaders coach Scott Robertson could conjure alongside Robbie Deans.

“He’s messaged me a couple of times and he reckons he’s got plenty up his sleeve.

“He’s a creative man at the best of times so when it’s a oneoff festival type game like this I’m sure he’s going to pull out all sorts.

“We’ll have to be ready for it.”

- NZME

Why Ireland should host the World Cup

BY PATRICK MCKENDRY Heart or cash?

That’s the decision World Rugby must make with regards to which country hosts the 2023 World Cup. France, Ireland and South Africa are the countries vying to host the tournament and a council appointed by World Rugby will make its recommendation today.

It would be unlikely that World Rugby would go against that decision when it announces the host on November 15.

Japan will host the World Cup for the first time in 2019, and it’s a tournament which isn’t expected to raise the revenue that the last one did in England and Wales.

World Rugby are notoriously concerned about the collection of revenue which might tip the odds in the favour of France, which has three stadiums that can hold crowds of more than 60,000.

France’s bid has stated that it will make 40 per cent more than England 2015 – a staggering total of $500 million.

Neither Ireland nor South Africa, the two emotional favourites, can compete with that as France

bid head Bernard Laporte has admitted.

“It is fair to say that both of those bids have an emotional element,” Laporte told Telegraph Sport last week. “All the bids have something special. That’s why they are all serious bids.

“Our positives are the financial aspect, the quality of the stadiums, the infrastructures with the airports and TGVs, hotels too. It will cost nothing to the French taxpayer. No rises, nothing to pay.”

France hosts the Olympics a year later, so the infrastructure will be in place, and the excellent, high-speed TGV rail system will contrive to make the big country much smaller for teams, officials and supporters.

But it is easy to imagine the tournament being played out in France without it causing much of a ripple with the local population and that’s probably not something that will happen in South Africa, a rugby union stronghold which is using its watershed tournament of 1995 to pull on the heartstrings, or Ireland.

In fact, France have contrived to attempt to find favour with

World Rugby by using Jonah Lomu’s sons in promotional roles, a decision which Ireland’s Independent newspaper described as “disturbing”.

South Africa’s bid has it hosting the final at the 94,000-capacity FNB Stadium in Soweto and has offered the famous images of former Boks skipper Francois Pienaar and Nelson Mandela from ‘95 as reasons to be given the nod.

Many of the matches would be held in the cities of Soweto, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Nelspruit in the north east of the country. The beautiful city of Cape Town would no doubt cap-

ture the imagination of the supporters and television viewers everywhere.

But Ireland surely deserves it (for the first time) for the sheer enthusiasm the country would provide – much like New Zealand in 2011.

New Zealand’s tournament couldn’t compete financially with bigger countries but the whole population got behind it and the same would surely apply with Ireland, which has indicated that pool matches, a quarter-final, and the final would be held at Dublin’s Croke Park, a gaelic football stronghold where rugby is very rarely played.

New Zealand 2011 wasn’t expected to be a big money spinner, but in fact before England 2015 it was the second most profitable behind France 2007.

Ireland could also surpass expectations. Insiders say the country just needed the confidence to go for it and have been amazed at how it has galvanised and united the country.

France, in theory, might make money but it won’t have the emotional impact of Ireland’s 12 hosting centres and the Emerald Isle as a whole.

- NZME

Big tour for Wallabies Riding high after a droughtbreaking Bledisloe Cup triumph, the Wallabies are bound for Asia and Europe hoping to complete their first unbeaten spring tour in more than 20 years. The Wallabies flew out of Sydney last night intent on carrying the momentum from this month’s 23-18 victory over the All Blacks in Brisbane into November Tests against Japan, Wales, England and Scotland.

No Australian team since the Greg Smith-coached Wallabies in 1996 have returned from Europe undefeated after a three or fourtest spring tour.

- AAP

NZ players dominate New Zealand has two of the three nominations for World Rugby Women’s Sevens Players of the Year.

Michaela Blyde and Ruby Tui have been nominated along with Canadian standout Ghislaine Landry.

21-year-old Blyde was the leading try scorer in her debut season in the World Sevens series scoring 40 in total while Tui was a powerful figure with and without the ball in all six tournaments.

- NZME

Gunman wins on steel Old school cycling fans would have been applauding Taylor Gunman’s stage win in the Tour of Southland yesterday. The Aucklander broke away with 10km left in the 150km second stage from Riverton to Te Anau to win a sprint finish on the Te Anau lakefront. He did it riding a steel-framed bike designed by his British team Genesis, in a field dominated by ultra-modern carbon bikes.

- NZME

Chiefs in charge Harrison Butker kicked five field goals and Marcus Peters returned a fumble 45 yards for a touchdown in Kansas City’s 29-19 NFL win over the turnover-prone Denver Broncos yesterday. Alex Smith threw for 202 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to tight end Travis Kelce, who hauled in seven balls for 133 yards and the score. The Chiefs (6-2) also intercepted Trevor Siemian three times and hopped on two fumbles to beat Denver (3-4) for the fourth straight time.

- PA

76ers fly past Rockets Ben Simmons had a career-high 24 points and added nine assists and seven rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-107 NBA win over the Houston Rockets. Rookie Simmons, who scored 23 points in Saturday’s win over Dallas, continued his superb early season form to lift the 76ers to their third win in their past four games after starting 0-3. After losing by a point on a buzzer-beating three-pointer a fortnight ago, the 76ers snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Rockets to win in Houston for the first time since February 2011. - AP

Clarification A story published on the back page of yesterday’s Guardian, incorrectly informed that Tech had won the T20 cricket competition on the weekend after beating Methven in the final. Methven, in fact, were the victors in the match.

The Guardian apologises for any confusion this may have caused.

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Ashburton Guardian

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Ashburton Rural Driver Licencing Coordinator Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust has been successful in obtaining funding through a range of community funders to develop a Newcomer Rural Driver licencing Scheme. The Rural Support Trust is working in partnership with Safer Ashburton to develop and deliver this new initiative for our rural community. As such we are looking to employ a person who will be responsible for the development and delivery of this initiative. » Are you passionate about improving outcomes for those in the rural community? » Do you have experience in working with, and alongside, a wide range of individuals from different backgrounds? » Are you a skilled communicator with excellent relationship management? » Do you have excellent organisational and time management skills? » Do you have a knowledge of and commitment to our rural community?

If you can answer yes to these questions we would love to hear from you.

This is a hands on position where you will spend time both in the office on administrative tasks and out and about working directly with people in our rural community. You don’t need to have knowledge around driver licencing, what we are really looking for is someone who has a knowledge of the rural community, in particular within the dairy sector, can build on that knowledge forming strong links within the rural community, and can coordinate this fantastic initiative.

This position is for 20 hours per week and covers the Ashburton District.

For further information and an application pack please contact Mary Bailey at: Safer Ashburton 44 Cass Street, Ashburton Ph: 03 308 1395 mary@saferashburton.org.nz

Applications close Thursday, November 9, 2017

i DL Independent Distributors Ltd

TRUCK DRIVER REQUIRED CLASS 4 Our busy Ashburton depot is looking for a full time, permanent Truck Driver with a Class 4 license to work on one of our successful, regular runs.

The successful applicant will hold a current forklift license, work well in a busy team, have great work ethic and communication skills.

To apply for this position please Phone Zac: 021 273 2704 or Email: zac.edgar@idltransport.co.nz

Dairy Farm Assistant We are looking for a junior and a senior dairy assistant, to join our team milking 450 cows, rotary dairy, pivot and spray irrigated.

Approximately 20 km to Geraldine / 9.5 km to Mayfield.

• Team working environment • A range of duties, not just milking • On farm accommodation available • On and off farm training, Primary ITO encouraged This position would suit someone with a genuine interest in the dairy industry, willingness to learn; preferably some livestock / agricultural experience; drivers licence; be responsible, honest and with CV and references available.

BAR PERSON/ CLEANER

A part time bar person/ cleaner is required at Ashburton Golf Club.

Hours per week can vary with a minimum of 10 hours per week standard.

A bar managers licence or the ability to get a licence an advantage for this position.

This position could be job shared or separated to bar person and cleaner.

Please contact the secretary in the first instance on: 03 308 6371 or email: admin@ashburtongolf. co.nz.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

Shift Manager Full Time We are currently looking for a full time Shift Manager to join our team.

If you are passionate about people and would love working in a busy quick service restaurant then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who is motivated and has the leadership skills to motivate others. You must be organised, reliable and have the ability to work in a pressure environment.

Is this you?

If so please forward your CV attention Wendy to: wendy@whalleyholdings.co.nz

by Monday, November 13, 2017.

Sales Assistant The applicant will be required to promote our shop and the stock we sell to our potential customers.

The ability to speak confidently and persuasively is important.

For the promotions and sales to be successful, the applicant must also have an in-depth understanding of the customer’s cultures and what products they are attracted to.

The applicant should meet the following criteria: • Have at least 1 year experience as a sales.

• Good English language skills and the ability to speak one other Asian language, preferably Mandarin Please send a current CV to: Farmers Corner Ltd. PO Box 497, Ashburton 7740

GENERAL FARM WORKER Position available on 500ha mixed cropping/ livestock property 7kms west of Rakaia in Mid Canterbury.

Or Email to: info@farmerscorner.co.nz

Applicant has to be fully experienced in the operation of high horsepower tractors and able to carry out all primary cultivations, including ploughing to a very high standard. Experience in the operation of high density balers also essential. Applicant also required to assist with on farm irrigation duties when required as well as the feeding and care of 1800 dairy cows during the winter period.

Required qualifications include Safe use of Pesticides PAI and PA2, ATV Handling Certificate, Health and Safety Certificate for the use of Telehandlers and Certificate for the Safe use of Veterinary Medicine.

On farm accommodation available.

Please reply to: billdavey@xtra.co.nz

Civil Construction Projects Person

Permanent Position, Full Time Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited is a well-established Contractor in the Ashburton Area with over 27 years in the civil and farm contracting industry specialising in Sub Divisions, various earthworks, site works projects, driveways, roading and drainage.

Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd, has a position available for a person to deliver civil construction projects.

You will need to have extensive experience within the Civil Construction environment with 2 years minimum of machine experience, be able to interpret plans and take pride in your work.

Cleaner Required Approximately 12 hours per week (2hours daily for 6 days).

Hours of work either evenings after 5.30pm or early mornings before 7am.

No experience necessary but successful applicant will be required to be police vetted.

Please apply to: Amanda Moore and Stephanie Hansen 21 Archibald Street, Ashburton or email twpreschool@gmail.com Applications close on Friday, November 10, 2017.

Beekeeper Wanted Newton Apiaries requires a Beekeeping Assistant for the coming season.

Training will be provided.

Person needs to be physically fit, reliable and have a drivers licence.

Applicants must have NZ residency or an open work visa.

To apply please call: 03 307 0641 or email: newtond@xtra.co.nz

This role is a hands on role where you will be required to carry out a physical role working within a team environment.

Applications for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Competitive wages / salary to suit skill level Exciting and varied work

If you have the relevant experience as noted above and are interested in pursuing this exciting role, please contact: Scott Pond on 027 344 0021 or email office@tarbotton.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply online for this role or contact Scott Pond for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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

WANTED

WANTED trees to fell, fallen trees for firewood. Prefer Chertsey, Fairton area but anywhere considered. Please phone 0211 588 382.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

2017 School Board of Trustees Elections Nominations are invited for the election of two parent representatives to the Board of Trustees of Fairton School.

A nomination form and information will be posted to all eligible voters. Nomination forms can be obtained from the school office.

Nominations close at 12 noon November 17, 2017 and should be accompanied by a candidate statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidate’s names for inspection at the school.

The poll closes at 12 noon December 1, 2017.

Sonya Middleton, Returning Officer: 14 Fairfield Road, RD 2, Fairton 7772 Phone: (03) 308 9205

TRADES, SERVICES

COMPUTER PROBLEMS ??

For prompt reliable computer servicing and laser engraving. Contact Kelvin, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place, Ashburton. Phone 308 8989. Proudly serving locals for 30 years. Same day service if possible. MOTORING SUPERGOLD discount card WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life welcomed. of your tyres with an DENTURES. Dr Peter alignment from Neumanns Rumping, retired dentist, Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills continues to provide full Street. Phone 308-6737. dentures. Repairs to existing dentures also available.

MEETINGS, EVENTS Phone 027 220 9997.

Ashburton Celtic SUN CONTROL WINDOW Squash Club TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), AGM heat, safety and security. For To be held cars, homes and offices. at the clubrooms, Phone Craig Rogers 307 Keenans Road, 6347 or 0800 TINTER. 7pm Member of Master Tinters Wednesday, NZ. Check us out on November 29, 2017.

FACEBOOK. Pot luck supper to follow.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

MEETINGS, EVENTS Hinds Cubs and Scouts AGM Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7.30pm at the Den. Everyone welcome

LIVESTOCK, PETS

FOR SALE ASHBURTON Society of Arts. Late Spring Show.

On now Short Street Studio.

Guest Lisa Jepson.

Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays when sign out 10am - 3pm.

Enquiries phone 308 4533.

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport, Phone 308-7772.

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals.

We also sell pet food. Call ABSOLUTELY new Asian, Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 gorgeous, busty, 14 D cup, sexy, slim, playful. No rush.

621, A/H 03 348 9439.

Good service and good massage. Phone 021 185 6338.

LET OR LEASE TO LEASE McNally Street, LYN, active, attractive, Ashburton, office and available for booking the warehouse 231m², $21,300 clean and straight but not PA plus GST and Opex. Ring boring. No texting please.

Robyn 027 415 3490.

Phone 021 0440 698.

Daily Events

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy  Housing  Commercial  Farm  Renovations

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Doaky’s Plumbing Ltd 150 Smithfield Rd, Ashburton doakys@xtra.co.nz 03 308 1248

Lindsay 027 555 5575

November 1 & 2, 2017

Wednesday

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles, Association croquet. The Domain, Philip Street.

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. Balls, bullets and boots, from rugby field to battle field. Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, West Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

11am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Movie Tommys Honour, Regent Cinema, Ashburton.

11.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Mid-week service and lunch. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

1pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association croquet, mixed doubles.

The Domain, Philip Street.

1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Drop in and pre loved clothing shop.

Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets, Tinwald.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Play Golf or Association Croquet.

Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.15pm (draw) WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Doubles, The domain, Philip Street.

5.30pm - 7pm ASHBURTON JUNIOR ATHLETICS CLUB. For 7 - 14 year olds, meet at the cricket oval in the domain.

6pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night for new and experienced players. 115 Racecourse Road.

7pm - 9pm MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to line dance (7pm), beginner/ intermediate (8pm - 9pm). Instructor Annette phone 307-7138 a/h. Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Dancing, Music, Fitness and Fun, Buffalo Hall, Cox Street.

Thursday

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Thursday and Saturday. Methodist Church hall, Baring Square East.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. Good clean Second Time Around clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages.

Main Street, Methven.

10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH.

Fit Kidz for 0-5 year olds and caregivers.

48 Allens Road.

10am - 4pm ASHBURTON MUSEUM. Balls, bullets and boots, from rugby field to battle field. Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, West Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street.

10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities.

M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street.

11am AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Salvation Army Rooms, Cass Street.

1pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. St Peters Church, Harrison Street, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN ASHBURTON. Fall prevention exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Rd, Ashburton.

7pm ASHBURTON R.S.A. DARTS SECTION. Club night for all new and returning players, Doris Linton Lounge, Cox Street.

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Bettys circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady as you go exercise group. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets.

10am - 11am AGE CONCERN. Hip hop for seniors, all welcome. $5.

Balmoral Hall.

9.30am ASHBURTON AGE CONCERN. Ladies low impact exercise classes held weekly. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11.30am MID CANTERBURY BADMINTON CLUB. Daytime session, new players most welcome. E A Network Stadium, River Terrace.

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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

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ACROSS 7. Unable to be recovered (13) 8. Dependable (8) 9. Mislay (4) 10. Youngsters (6) 12. Whole (6) 14. Shed (3) 15. To this writing or document (6) 17. Hit hard (6) 19. Brass instrument (4) 21. Fragile (8) 23. Doing as others do (9,4)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Notice who takes your feelings into consideration. Notice who has your back. Notice who shows up, who offers first, who laughs at your jokes. You deserve a supportive team.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The fever of a retail crush, flirtation, love affair or seductive business deal is not a good state of mind for decisionmaking. The wanting makes you think irrationally. Come back to it tomorrow.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): If you’re hesitant about sharing things about yourself because you think it might be too boring or you might be opening yourself to judgment, it’s a sign you could use more relatable friends in your life.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Family will require more tending than usual. It’s a good thing, because they need you and you need to give, so all will feel better for it. Warmth is your specialty.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Of course, memory never tells the whole story. When looking back, people get fuzzy on the details of interacting with one another. What they tend to remember is how you made them feel.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s impossible to be permanently excited. Excitement is the top of of an arc of energy. Without the low of boredom or normalcy, there would be no high of excitement. Ride out an uneventful period.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It’s a day of many tones and feelings. You’ll pass through numerous states of mind – twice as many as you usually would in the course of a day. It’s a kind of workout for your feelings. You’ll gain strength and balance.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): A good story is a family heirloom. A good storyteller is the custodian of that treasure. Your heart and mind are open. You’ll understand where the story is in seemingly everyday events of you and yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There’s too much at stake to leave an interaction to chance. Decide before going in what impression and message you want to relay. Get clear about what’s in it for you and what you’re willing to give.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): As for those who monopolise conversation, steamroll you when you’re trying to express yourself and don’t ask for your thoughts and ideas – well, it’s more than selfishness. It’s a warning sign.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re not in the most sensible mood, but there are some things that are better accomplished from an irrational state. If you’re applying yourself to the right endeavour, it will all work out perfectly.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Don’t get too disillusioned.

When the beautiful picture starts to crack as falsities are revealed, think of it as another phase. Keep looking. Get in closer until it’s lovely again.

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KELK, Mary Charlotte – Please note all late death On October 30, 2017, notices or notices sent peacefully and with dignity at outside ordinary office hours Christchurch, her children at must be emailed to: her side. Dearly beloved wife deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz of the late Harold, treasured to ensure publication. mother and mother-in-law of To place a notice during John and Ann, Jill and Ian, Bev and Bob Webber, much office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 loved and respected Nana of for more information Jane and Simon, Anna and Markus, Sarah and JJ, Any queries Charlotte and Nick, Emily and please contact Thomas, Sam, also a loved 0800 great-grandmother of Harriet, ASHBURTON Thomas and Finnegan. A life (0800-274-287) well lived. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at the service.

Messages to the Kelk family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Service to celebrate Mary’s life will Canterbury owned, locally operated be held in St. Stephens’ Anglican Church, 60 Park Patersons Street, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, November 3, at Funeral Services 1.30pm.

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Wind at 1000m: NW 35 km/h, dying out in the morning but returning in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: N 30 km/h.

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Wind at 1000m: NW 40 km/h, gradually rising to gale 75 km/h.

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4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Location, Location, Location Kirstie and Phil visit Kent, where a family of six need a new home while some London buyers seek something idyllic by the sea. 0 8:30 800 Words PGR 0 9:35 20/20 0 10:35 1 News Tonight 0 11:05 The Catch AO Someone from Alice’s past resurfaces and asks for her help; Ben and Margot work together to keep a Sweet 16 party from getting out of hand.

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6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 The Jungle Bunch To The Rescue! 0 7:20 Robin Hood 0 7:50 The 7D 0 8:15 Disney Junior Art Attack 0 8:35 Disney Junior – Doc McStuffins 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Reno Rumble 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room PGR 1:30 Judge Rinder PGR 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4:05 Bunk’d 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 3 0 5:30 Home And Away Mick is in the Bay saying he wants to start over; Maggie worries about Ziggy. 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Australian Survivor PGR The battle for individual immunity is at an all-time high and contestants must compete in a fast-paced memory challenge to secure their safety. 0 8:40 The Big Bang Theory 0 9:10 F 2 Broke Girls PGR 0 9:40 Imposters 0 10:35 2 Broke Girls AO 0 11:05 Mike And Molly PGR 0 11:35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 Midnight Happy Endings 0 12:25 iZombie AO 0 1:10 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:35 Infomercials 2:40 Mistresses PGR 3 4:10 Full House 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

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8:30 The Real Housewives Of Orange County 9:30 Little Women – LA AO Christy finalises her last minute wedding details, from the dress and flower arrangements, to the venue.

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6am Wheel Of Fortune 6:25 Jeopardy! PG 6:50 Robot Wars PGV 7:40 Heroes 16VS 8:30 The Simpsons PG 8:55 NCIS MV 9:45 Outsiders 16VLSC 10:40 MacGyver M 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:25 Pawn Stars PG 1pm Smackdown Live MV 3:10 Heroes 16VS 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5pm Jeopardy! PG 5:30 Robot Wars PGV 6:30 Counting Cars PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:45 CSI – Miami MV 8:40 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! MVL 9:35 The Cops MV 10:30 NCIS MV 11:25 CSI – Miami MV

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9am The Café 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 3 1pm M Change Of Heart AO 2016 Romance. A reality television producer travelling for work stumbles across a charming B&B and decides to film the next episode of her show there. Leah Pipes, Lindsay Wagner, Rick Malambri.

2:50 Celebrity Name Game PGR 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:25 Entertainment Tonight 4:55 Family Feud Australia 5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Project 7:30 Slice Of Paradise PGR 0 8:30 NCIS – LA AO 0 9:30 Hawaii Five-0 AO A dangerous Mob boss from Grover’s old undercover days tracks him down as he seeks revenge, causing Grover to take his family on the run. 0 10:25 NewsHub Late 10:55 The Wrong Girl AO 0

6am The Legend Of Korra 6:25 League Of Super Evil 3 6:50 Max Steel 7:15 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 7:40 Sanjay And Craig 3 8:05 Kung Fu Dino Posse 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 8:55 Tiki Tour 0 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 3 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 12:40 Escape To The Country 3 1:35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Wars 3 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Border Security – America’s Frontline PGR 0 8pm Bondi Rescue PGR 0 8:30 The Nineties PGR 0 9:30 Game Of Thrones AO 0 10:45 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

6:30 Takoha 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 7am Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:30 Pukana 7:50 Cube 8am Morena 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 11am Toku Reo 3 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takoha 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:30 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4pm Pukana 3 4:20 Cube 3 4:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 5pm Marae 2 5:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 Whanau Bake-Off 8pm Celebrity Playlist 3 8:30 Finding Aroha PGR 9pm The GC PGR 9:30 Ipukarea 10pm What’s Up With The Tumoanas PGR 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

11:55 The Project 3 News and entertainment show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, and Josh Thomson.

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11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

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Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice. 9:10 The Bye Bye Man 16VC 2017 Horror. Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount.

10:45 Office Christmas Party 16VLSC 2016 Comedy. Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston.

12:30 Assassin’s Creed MVL 2016 Action.

Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard. 2:25 I’m Yours MSC 2011 Romantic Comedy. Rossif Sutherland, Karine Vanasse. 3:45 TwoBit Waltz MLS 2014 Drama.

Clara Mamet, William H Macy.

5:05 The Darkness MVLSC 2016 Horror. Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell. 6:40 Dirty Grandpa 16VLSC 2016 Comedy.

8:30 Demolition MLS 2015 Drama. Struggling after the death of his wife, a banker literally tears his life apart and begins piecing it back together in the hopes of making it meaningful again.

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10:15 Approaching The Unknown ML 2016 Drama.

Mark Strong, Luke Wilson.

11:45 Delinquent 16V 2016 Crime. Alex Shaffer, Bill Sage.

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Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell.

2:55 I’m Yours MSC 2011 Romantic Comedy.

4:15 Demolition MLS 2015 Drama. 5:55 Delinquent 16V 2016 Crime.

6:20 Final Destination 5 16V 2011 Horror.

Nicholas D’Agosto, Emma Bell.

7:50 The Skulls MV 2000 Thriller. Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker. 9:35 The Town 16VLS 2010 Crime.

Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall.

11:35 Superman Returns MV 2006 Action. Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth.

2:05 Corky Romano MVS 2001 Comedy. Chris Penn, Chris Kattan, Peter Falk.

3:30 Rendition 16VL 2007 Drama. Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep.

5:30 Seabiscuit MC 2003 Drama. Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges.

7:45 People Interview – Nicole Kidman 2016 An interview with actress Nicole Kidman. 8:30 The Hours MC 2002 Drama. Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs Dalloway affects three generations of women, all of whom have had to deal with suicide in their lives.

Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman.

10:25 Arthur PGVL 2011 Comedy. Russell Brand, Helen Mirren.

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12:15 Rendition 16VL 2007 Drama. Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Meryl Streep.

2:15 Seabiscuit MC 2003 Drama. Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges. 4:30 People Interview – Nicole Kidman 2016 5:10 The Hours MC 2002 Drama. Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, Nicole Kidman.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Ironman – World Championship Series 7am The Breakdown 7:30 School Of Hard Knocks 8am Golf Channel Academy 8:30 The Golf Fix 9:30 School Of Golf With Martin Hall.

10:30 The Challenge Series 11am Golf – Champions Tour Powershares QQQ Championship. Noon Surfing – WSL Championship Tour Cascais Women’s Pro. 1pm Golf – Challenge Tour Ras Al Khaimah Golf Challenge. 2pm Golf Central 3pm Netball – Fast5 World Series Day Two. 4:30 Cricket – International India v Blackcaps – Third ODI. 5pm Ironman – World Championship Series 6pm Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race Pre-Race Documentary.

7pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Championship Final – Wellington v Bay of Plenty.

7:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Final – Canterbury v Tasman. 8pm The Breakdown 8:30 Inside Supercars 9:30 #SkySpeed 10pm Motorsport – Formula One Mexican Grand Prix.

10:30 Sailing – Volvo Ocean Race Pre-Race Documentary.

11:30 Ten-pin Bowling – Weber Cup THURSDAY 12:30 Fox Sports News 1am The Crowd Goes Wild 1:50 Cricket – International 2:20 L Cricket – International T20 India v Blackcaps – First T20.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Money For Nothing 7:30 Love Nature – America Over The Edge 8:30 Cash Cowboys 9:30 Brent Owens – Extreme, Authentic And Unwrapped 10am My Restaurant In India 10:30 Salvage Hunters 11:30 Home By Novogratz Noon Britain’s Most Spectacular Backyard Builds 1pm My Dream Home 2pm Money For Nothing 3pm Colin And Justin’s Cabin Pressure 3:30 Love Nature – Wildlife Icons Discover the wildlife of a Southern African savanna and the complex web of life that exists there.

4:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course 5:30 The French Collection 6:30 Auction Hunters 7pm American Restoration 7:30 Monty Halls Dive Mysteries Monty goes in search of the real story behind the world’s greatest underwater mysteries.

8:30 Fishy Business 0 9:30 Cold Water Cowboys 10:30 Auction Hunters

11pm American Restoration 11:30 Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course Gordon Ramsay’s ultimate cooking lesson.

12:30 Benny Hinn 1am The French Collection 2am Love Nature – Wildlife Icons 3am Home By Novogratz 3:30 Colin And Justin’s Cabin Pressure 4am Cold Water Cowboys 5am Fishy Business

SKY SPORT 2 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Football Shootout 7:30 L Football – UEFA Champions League AS Roma v Chelsea.

Noon Football – UEFA Champions League (RPL) AS Roma v Chelsea. 2pm ISPS Handa Premiership Highlight Show 2:30 Just For Kicks 3:30 UEFA Europa League Magazine Show 4:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar FC. 5pm Surfing – WSL Championship Tour (HLS) Cascais Women’s Pro. 6pm Ten-pin Bowling – Weber Cup (HLS) Team Europe v Team USA. 7pm Rugby League – World Cup (HLS) Australia v England.

7:30 Rugby League – World Cup (HLS) Ireland v Italy; France v Lebanon; Scotland v Tonga.

8pm Rugby League – World Cup (HLS) PNG v Wales; Fiji v USA. 8:30 Rugby League – World Cup (HLS) New Zealand v Samoa. 9pm Surfing – WSL Championship Tour Cascais Women’s Pro. 10pm School Of Hard Knocks 10:30 The Breakdown 11pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (RPL) Championship Final – Wellington v Bay of Plenty.

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5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 Deadliest Catch PG 7:30 Deadliest Catch PG A look at the highs and lows of Johnathan Hillstrand, who is retiring after 37 years.

8:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 9:25 Legend Of Croc Gold PG Tension among the crew grows after a rash move by Farley leaves him broken and bedridden.

10:15 The Last Alaskans M 11:05 You Have Been Warned M 11:55 Murder Chose Me M

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Sport Tiger’s back again Australian stars Jason Day and Marc Leishman will witness Tiger Woods’ latest comeback close up when they join him in the field for the World Challenge event in the Bahamas next month. An “excited” Woods has announced he will return to tournament play for the first time in nine months in the elite 18-man field for the event he hosts, and has won on five occasions. The 14-time major winner is coming back from his latest back surgery, which has kept him out of competitive action since he withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic at the start of February.

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Kalifa Faalogo was recently presented with a trophy for being the most-improved referee in Mid Canterbury.

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Mid Canterbury rugby referees are heading into their off-season for a well-deserved break, while their national body looks at ways to encourage more people to pick up the whistle.

Mid Canterbury Rugby’s referee manager Graham Shaw is in Auckland at a national workshop for referees and said recruitment numbers nationally were the lowest in 20 years.

“I think generally there are so many other things for people to do and not so many want to commit to being a volunteer.

“It’s not due to people thinking we are useless, it is about commitment.”

Some provinces have countered the lack of volunteers by paying referees but Shaw said that sometimes came with an

expectation of performance, and extra administration. Other areas reimbursed referees for travel and costs.

Mid Canterbury is keen to recruit new referees to boost a core number across the grades.

“I had 25 I could call on week in and week out and there were club referees on top of that that could fill a gap if required.”

Those 25 refereed 250 games from senior to under 13, and acted as assistant referees on another 55 games. On top of that, another 34 were on sideline duties at Heartland and representative games.

“For 25 guys, over a season, that’s not too bad an average.”

The number of games per referee ranged from two to 21.

The busiest referee was Kevin Opele.

Opele is one of three refer-

ees nominated by clubs around the district for the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union’s referee of the year award, to be presented at the annual awards on Friday. He is nominated alongside Christopher O’Malley and Jock O’Connor.

Shaw said the common denominator of all his referees was that they were passionate about the game and wanted to give something back after their own playing days.

Some had aspirations to progress to higher honours.

At their end-of-season dinner recently Kalifa Faalogo was presented with a trophy for the most improved referee and Hamish Grant was named top junior referee. Geoffrey Barr was awarded the Findlay Cup for commitment.

Shaw said Faalogo, a former

senior player for Hampstead, was only in his second year with the whistle and officiated the Senior B final, as well as several development games.

Grant was also in only his second year.

He said that aside from a couple of well-publicised incidents of referee abuse early in the 2017 season, refereeing was a mostly positive experience in Mid Canterbury.

The Mid Canterbury union had also showed its support to referees by punishing abusers – a player was banned for 38 weeks for verbal abuse.

Shaw said the popularity of sevens rugby in other parts of the country meant many referees had no break over the summer, but in Mid Canterbury they would be able to put their feet up for a couple of months.

Two-time grand slam champion Angelique Kerber sees great things in Ash Barty’s future, but the German will be keen to show she isn’t a spent force when they clash in China this week. Kerber opened 2017 in Brisbane as world No.1 with a three-set defeat of the Australian. The pair will meet again in Zhuhai’s season-ending WTA Elite Trophy this week ranked 19 and 20 respectively. Kerber won an Olympic silver medal, the Australian Open and US Open in 2016.

Future still uncertain Ange Postecoglou has declared his love for the Socceroos coaching role but once more refused to guarantee his future after November’s World Cup playoff with Honduras. He’s foreshadowed a discussion about his position should Australia reach the World Cup. But Postecoglou has grown tired – as have many observers of the national team – of having that conversation before the final playoff. The besieged national team coach insists his focus is purely on qualifying for the 2018 tournament in Russia.

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