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The two organisations managing tourism and economic development in Ashburton, costing ratepayers more than $670,000 a year, are under review.

The Ashburton District Council has employed independent consultant Peter Winder to take a hard look at both organisations to help the council decide whether ratepayers are getting value for the money they spend.

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“We’re talking much smaller amounts of money here. With Experience Mid Canterbury the council has just restocked the board and appointed a new chief executive and we’re hopeful they’ll get up and running and do great stuff. I’m pretty optimistic about our tourism organisation at the moment,” Mr Dalziel said.

This organisation has signed off its statement of intent for the year and

Council chief executive Andrew Dalziel said he had no preconceived idea what would come out of the review but said it could result in change.

The council provided significant funding to both organisations. Experience Mid Canterbury is a council controlled organisation with its own board of directors while Grow Mid Canterbury is run by a trust.

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■ EDUCATION

■ MULTICULTURAL BITE FESTIVAL

Labour’s tertiary Filipino family’s m policy ‘desperate’

By Michelle NelsoN

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By susaN saNdys aNd RuBy haRfield Labour leader Andrew Little’s proposal to provide three years of free tertiary education is “desperate” and “piecemeal”, says Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew.

While the tertiary education sector has welcomed the proposal, Mrs Goodhew said she could not see how the plan would improve further education participation levels or the education sector in New Zealand.

The policy did not have an age cap on eligible students, and was effectively encouraging people into tertiary education who may not need it.

With no cost, there could be people accessing education simply for interest’s sake, rather than the incentive of getting a job.

It was a “dog whistle” to such groups and as such was not welltargeted.

“And it puts quite a high cost on the taxpayers to fund a group who already have significant funding,” Mrs Goodhew said.

The policy represented a piecemeal approach and showed Labour was desperate, and was a re-run of an Internet Mana policy from the last election.

The current system was working well, with high tertiary education participation levels, and taxpayers already paying 70 per cent of the cost of a student’s tuition.

The average New Zealand student paid for their loan within six years if they stayed in New Zealand.

However, Tertiary Education Union president Sandra Grey said she welcomed the proposal as it would

give wider access to education and develop strong communities.

“This just makes it a reality for more people.

“We think it’s great that Labour is signalling a return to the free education system.”

New Zealanders knew the importance of education and lifelong learning, she said.

Mr Little announced the policy at the weekend as part of Labour’s Working Futures Plan.

The three years of free education would not only help school leavers, but offer retraining opportunities for those who already had a career.

Tertiary education spokesperson Chris Hipkins yesterday attacked National’s comments on the policy, saying National did not understand the ability of education to lift families out of poverty.

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Our national shame back to haunt us When it comes to embarrassing, it doesn’t get much worse than the Ashburton slogan we’d all love to forget.

The billboard that welcomed visitors to town for decades with its unfathomable and illogical logo – Ashburton, Whatever it Takes, made us a standing joke around New Zealand.

Slogans were born in the heady days of the late 1990s when towns and cities were urged to come up with a slogan that would tell their story, show their brand.

Ours clearly came from the depths of the marketing industry’s discard pile.

And the rest of the country made sure we understood that.

Most of those on the worst 10 list promptly disappeared. Not ours; it seemed we didn’t have what it took to recognise we’d got it wrong.

Without anyone noticing how-

great Kiwi road trip and the plethora of signs viewed along the way.

Whatever it Takes might have been scraped off the billboard, but clearly not the columnist’s memory banks or dozens of publications.

The rest of the country will suddenly remember what we’re trying so hard to forget.

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With time we managed to forget, but not so an enterprising marketing columnist.

Yesterday, our national shame moved back out there in the limelight as part of a column on the

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Filipino immigrants Hernando and Verissa Marilla searched the world before opting to settle their family in New Zealand.

The couple and their three children have been living in Ashburton for almost three years.

The move has been positive for them all.

Both parents had successful careers but at the cost of time spent with the children.

Mr Marilla’s engineering ticket took him to the Middle East for seven years, while his wife literally lived the high life as a flight attendant in a career spanning more than 20 years.

“Career-wise we were doing very well, but family-wise we were not,” Mr Marilla said.

“The kids were growing up without us, so we decided to find a place where we could be a family again and at the same time enjoy the same lifestyle.

Mrs Marilla’s job enabled the family to shop around.

“Because we could travel we went to Australia, we went to Canada, and wherever else we thought we might want to settle,” Mr Marilla said.

“Finally, in July 2011, we got to Auckland – we travelled around a little bit and we loved New Zealand.”

It hasn’t all been plain sailing; both Mr and Mrs Marilla were at the peak of their respective careers.

“It was very difficult for me and my wife to start from zero again,” It was important the older two children in particular were hap-

py to make the move, but this meant leaving friends and family behind – not an easy ask of any teenager.

“It was easy for the little one because she’s still growing up, but it was difficult for older kids – we had to ask them what they wanted,” Mr Marilla said.

However, any fears the couple had were soon allayed. He is now the contracts engineer for the Ashburton District Council.

Rafael, now 21, now lives in Invercargill with his Ashburtonborn girlfriend, Sofia, 18, is in Year 13 at Ashburton College, works part-time at the EA Networks Centre and is active in the Ashburton Youth Council. And Gabriele has fitted seamlessly into her new life.

It has been a change of pace for Mrs Marilla, but she too has found her path and a job at the New Zealand Sock Factory.

“She was used to travelling around the world, staying at high-end hotels and shopping – when we came here I was worried that she might not love the lifestyle. But we have been happy.

“Everything is five minutes away, we are home by five o’clock, and we can wake up at seven and be at work by eight.

We are lucky – everything just worked well for us.

“But what we love most is being able to see our kids grow up.

For seven years when I was out in the Middle East I only saw my children for one month per year – it was quite sad that the youngest grew up to seven years old without me knowing her.

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Influx of new entrants at Tinw

By RuBy haRfield

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Tinwald School had a big day with nine five-year-olds starting school for the first time yesterday.

Tinwald School principal Peter Livingstone said there was meant to be 11 but one moved to another school at the last minute and another could not make it

until Wednesday. This is the biggest group Mr Livingstone has seen since he joined the school in 2009.

Because most children started school on the day they turned five they had their first day staggered throughout the year.

Tinwald School would normally only have a couple start at the

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In brief

move to Ashburton full of positives In the lead up to Saturday’s Multicultural Bite Festival, Guardian reporter Michelle Nelson looks at Mid Canterbury’s multiculturally diverse community.

No further comment Police will not comment further on the death of a two-month-old at Rakaia until coronial findings are released. St John was alerted at 10.50am on Saturday to the incident, sending two ambulances to the scene, which was a private address. The fire service also responded. St John said the incident was a medical event, and the patient was a female, who was “sadly deceased at the scene”.

Murder house for sale A house where a murdered man’s body was hidden for 10 days is up for sale as a “fantastic” development opportunity priced at $100,000 below its RV. The property at 117 Akers Road, Linton – where in 2013 Whetu Hansen, 48, was said to have been shot multiple times, his body stashed for more than a week, and then sealed in a 44-gallon drum before being dumped in the Whanganui River. Billed as having “lifestyle potential”, the listing for the threebedroom, one bathroom house and large section across two titles on TradeMe claims it’s a “fantastic opportunity” to renovate, build or redevelop.

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we’ve been together every day – it’s just fantastic!”

The district’s large Filipino

of the community. We are quite happy – it’s the lifestyle and the people who keep us happy.”

community also streamlined the integration process for the famiy, as did the friendships forged in

their Catholic faith.

“We’ve never felt as if we were far away from Manila, because

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beginning of the year.

The group is a mixture of new and existing families to the school and there is even a set of twins.

The fresh faces will be split between two new entrant classes.

Fourteen students in total started at Tinwald School yesterday.

From P1 Grow Mid Canterbury is not a council controlled organisation and there has been on-going concern around the council table over the structure of the organisation and its involvement in other businesses. It has not provided the council with its audited accounts.

“We’ve now opted to look at the

options for service and delivery of both organisations. I don’t think Peter Winder will come back and say bung them into one organisation although in theory this could work and many councils do this.”

The council, however, had no preferred outcome, Mr Dalziel said.

“There’s been a lot of on-going niggles and a lot of dialogue so it’s

time to do something about this.

Both organisations are doing the best they can to deliver but there are ongoing political concerns.”

Whatever the outcome, any change had to be practical change, he said.

Grow Mid Canterbury receives $245,630 plus $2300 to run an apprenticeship scheme.

A man has a suspected shoulder injury after falling down a cliff on a west Auckland walking track yesterday. The man is believed to have been near a watering hole on the Taraire Track at Karekare and somehow slipped or fallen around 15m down a cliff shortly before 3.30pm, Inspector Jason Greenhalgh of the police Northern Communications Centre said.

He was unable to get himself back up the cliff, and had reported a severe pain in his shoulder, Mr Greenhalgh said.

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Climber killed A climber has died on Mt Rolleston.

The 31-year-old died after a fall at about 7.40am yesterday, said Canterbury police Senior Sergeant Vaughn Lapslie. Mr Lapslie said police were alerted to the incident

by St John. He said a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was sent to the scene but the man had died.

The helicopter transported the climber’s body to Arthur’s Pass, where it was expected to be taken back to Christchurch.

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■ MID CANTERBURY SCHOOLS

In brief

Trailblazer in internet initiative

By RuBy HaRfield

Ruby.h@theguaRdian.co.nz

Mid Canterbury was a forerunner in an initiative which now has 97 per cent of schools in the country connected to Ultra-Fast Broadband.

Communications Minister Amy Adams announced on Friday that nearly all schools now have fast, reliable broadband connections under the government-funded initiative.

In 2010 the government challenged themselves to give all state and state-integrated schools access to better broadband speeds by 2016.

However, all Mid Canterbury schools were connected by 2011 thanks to EA Networks in an initiative that pre-dated the government’s.

Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association president Chris Murphy said in about 2009 EA Networks were connecting fibre to all their substations and decided to extend this to all schools in the district.

“We were the first district in New Zealand to have all our schools connected in a cohesive loop.”

There were two other areas in the country that had connections but they were patchy, he said. “[The government] were us-

ing us as a model for quite a long time.”

EA Networks also paid for the schools’ usage until the government started Network 4 Learning – a system which ensures schools have access to safe and fast internet with uncapped data.

Having fibre connections has made a difference to all the schools in the district by revolutionising what can be done in school and how lessons are taught, Mr Murphy said.

EA Networks commercial manager Jeremy Adamson said the company was very pleased to be able to help the community in such a way.

“Kids across the district from a telecommunication and internet point of view aren’t being disadvantaged.

“We’ve been really pleased with the success of the initiative.”

Under the government initiative around 782,000 students from almost 2500 schools have had fibre laid to their school gate as part of the Ultra-Fast Broadband and Rural Broadband Initiative programmes.

Ms Adams said the remaining three per cent are the most remote schools and have improved broadband delivered via wireless connections.

El nino set to continue El nino is likely to continue through to April in coastal Canterbury, resulting in warm and possibly dry conditions.

Niwa issued its seasonal climate outlook yesterday, forecasting the continuation of el nino.

There was a 40 per cent chance of above average temperatures in coastal Canterbury, and 35 per cent chance of average temperatures.

Rainfall totals were 40 per cent likely to be near normal and al-

most equally likely, 35 per cent, to be below normal.

Soil moisture levels and river flows were equally likely to be below normal, 40 per cent, or near normal.

Similarly for the alps and foothills, temperatures were 40 per cent likely to be above average and 35 per cent likely to be average, while rainfall totals, soil moisture levels and river flows were all most likely to be in the normal range.

Fire in skip bin Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade members responded to a skip bin with its contents on fire on Sunday night. About 8.30pm firefighters were called to the scene, on Wills Street.

Assault allegation Police in Christchurch have begun an investigation after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a local park last month. The 20-year-old had been walking through the Merrington Crescent Reserve, in Aranui, at about 10pm on Wednesday, January 6, when she says she was attacked. The woman described her attacker as a 30-year-old man of Polynesian descent. He was wearing a hoodie sweatshirt.

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Dance teachers Anna Raukawa (front) and Madi Wilson (holding daughter Lylah, 4) will be teaching jazz and hip-hop to youngsters like Neilan Raukawa, 3, at the Life Dance Academy.

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Opening world of dance By eRin TaskeR

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Ashburton’s newest dance academy is opening the world of dancing to more people than ever before.

Life Dance Academy (LDA) is about to start its second term of classes, and among the classes on offer is one for boys.

The boys’ dance class is new for Ashburton, and is a result of demand from parents, LDA dance teacher Anna Raukawa said.

Mrs Raukawa is running the school along with fellow teacher Madi Wilson, out of a building on the grounds of the New Life Church in Tinwald.

The building is gradually being turned into the perfect dance studio – the bar is up, the heaters and sound system are going, and the mirrors are on their way – and word is getting around.

Mrs Raukawa said the academy started in term four last year with four classes, but that’s grown to nine for term one. More are likely to follow, too.

“It’s definitely growing. We are talking about what we can do next. There are definitely ideas coming,” Miss Wilson said.

Among those ideas was dance classes for adults.

At the moment, the academy offers mixed styles from jazz to hip-hop, and caters for dancers as young as three.

LDA was born through Miss Wilson’s desire to start her own dance classes, and the church looking to start some community based course. The timing was perfect, Mrs Raukawa said.

She said they’d wanted to make the academy for everyone, and they wanted to make it wholesome – the outfits their dancers wear will be cute, but not skimpy.

Ramp’s popularity causing a few problems By susan sandys

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Skateboarders and scooter riders are flocking in their droves to a new Methven skate ramp, causing some issues for neighbours.

Methven Community Board members discussed the new ramp, installed at Chambers Park in December, at their first meeting of the year yesterday.

After visiting the site on a town drive recently, they determined that a chain across the front of the park could be erected in order to prevent vehicle access.

One of the issues was vehicles parking up at night and shining their headlights onto the ramp.

Other issues included the noise of skateboards and scooters jumping on the ramp.

Acting chairperson Hamish Gilpin said the ramp was popular, but it was not something everyone would want next door to them.

“But they still want something for their kids to do,” Mr Gilpin said.

He said posts and chain could also create a visual barrier to prevent children running across

the road to the park. And the addition of polystyrene or tyres, in order to muffle noise, had been discussed.

Members said there could also be consideration given to installation of a sign to let people know cars were not allowed.

The issues were not big ones, and members would keep an eye on the situation.

The Minister of Health, Jonathan Coleman, and Minister of Finance, Bill English, have given the goahead to the developed design stage of a new outpatient facility.

The new outpatient facility will be completed in 2018 and is to be located in the Health Precinct on St Andrew’s triangle, directly opposite Christchurch Hospital.

It will be five stories high and will provide 10,500sq m of state-ofthe-art facilities for outpatient and other clinical services.

Murray Cleverley, Canterbury DHB chairman and member of the Hospitals Redevelopment Partnership Group, says he is delighted about this very welcome announcement. “A completed new facility will be a major achievement as part of the bigger Christchurch Hospital redevelopment picture.”

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Arrest after manhunt A day-long manhunt has led to the arrest of a man alleged to have aimed a high-powered rifle at people near the coastal settlement of Te Awaiti. The Armed Offenders Squad, dog handlers and a police helicopter were deployed in the search for the man, which began shortly before 10am yesterday after police received several reports of an armed man in the area. Te Awaiti farmer Bridget Mathewson said she rang the police after two men came to her farm and said a man had pointed a high-powered rifle at them. She believed a tattooed, shirtless man, in his 20s had been arrested at Te Awaiti.

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Dad standing firm A Featherston man is vowing to stand against more than 20 drunken teens who laid seige to his home – smashing windows and threatening violence – in attacks linked to the deaths of two boys in a Masterton crash at the weekend.

Solo father Stephen Longshaw, 45, said his family home in Featherston had been targeted in the hours after a Sunday night vigil in Featherston for Hoani Korewha and Pacer Willacy-Scott, who died when the driver of a stolen car in which they were travelling fled police in central Masterton before he lost control of the vehicle and struck a light pole. The two teen survivors of the crash, also of Featherston, were yesterday in a stable condition in Wairarapa Hospital.

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■ ASHBURTON CAFE

Coffee should be how the customer wants it

By Sue NewmaN

Left – Full cream milk might make the perfect flat white, but unlike some of her Christchurch counterparts, Ashburton barista Kassidy Kirk-Williams won’t be banning trim milk from her coffee-making repertoire.

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Christchurch cafes might be taking a stand and refusing to make coffee lovers their daily brew using trim milk, but in Ashburton there’ll still be a choice when it comes to the froth on top.

They might be willing to serve up coffees topped with frothy trim milk, but that doesn’t mean they believe dropping the fat improves the coffee.

Columbus owner Nigel Heney says there is absolutely no argument that full fat milk makes better coffee, but at the end of the day, it’s down to customer preference, he said.

“We’ll do trim, full fat, soy, almond, it’s about giving customers choice. Even though, if you gave someone a trim milk coffee and a full milk coffee most wouldn’t know the difference, it’s a big call to say you won’t make coffee using trim milk.”

Full milk had better body and better stretch when it was frothed, he said Across her two cafes Eat and Taste, Kim Jamison offers customers a range of milk options in their coffee and while she says full fat milk makes a better coffee, if a customer wants trim milk, her baristas are happy to use the low-fat

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option. “I certainly wouldn’t stop using trim, it’s up to the customer,” she said.

While trim milk might be an

inferior frothing product, it did have the advantage of allowing more of the coffee flavour to come through, Mrs Jamison said.

Over both businesses full cream milk coffee sales made up about 65 per cent of the milky coffee business, she said, but at the EA

Networks Centre business, there was a higher ratio of trim milk and other milk options requested by customers.

Trim milk might not be the first choice of barista Samara Maher at Somerset Grocer, but like the rest of her team, she said she’ll make whatever a customer requests.

Her café makes about three times the number of blue top milk coffees to green top, she said.

The Christchurch cafes that have opted to ban trim milk coffee sales have done so because they believe it makes an inferior product.

Full cream milk has a total fat content of 6.6g per 200ml; trim milk has 0.8g.

Full cream milk has 9.4g of sugar per 200ml; trim milk has 9.8g.

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Chch cafe says no to trim milk

BY CATHERINE GAFFANEY A popular Christchurch cafe has sparked strong debate following its decision to stop serving trim milk.

Lyttelton Coffee Company put up a sign in its cafe saying, “don’t do trim eh ... you’re fooling ya self anyway (sic).”

The image was shared on the Facebook page of a Christchurch

lifestyle magazine.

Some viewers of the post applauded the cafe’s move, while others were less than impressed.

“If they don’t do trim, I won’t go there. I love coffee but can’t handle full fat milk ... They must have more than enough customers then,” one Facebook user said.

Another user described the cafe’s decision as “a bit rude”, while another considered the sign

“rude, angry, and more than a bit judgemental”.

“I would still go there if they weren’t blatantly flaunting an attitude that they are so much better than the customer,” another Facebook user said.

The cafe responded to the critics, saying: “It’s not that we do not want to deliver what our customers want; it is mostly about trying to produce less waste from our

business. Four hundred plastic bottles each week are no longer on my back porch.

“We co-designed a reusable milk can with our milky and this is working very well ... No light spoils the milk and the cows feed on a variety of fields ... We have been having amazing results.”

The milk the cafe used was not homogenised.

“We think it attaches beauti-

fully to the coffee we roast,” the cafe posted.

“We also do not serve decaf or any flavourings with our coffee.

Decaf is washed with solvents and is very unnatural ...

“We are no better than you ... we are just holding our ground.

Think of something you care about and how you act to look after it.”

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Rally for the appeal

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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■ METHVEN POWHIRI

Mount Hutt College welcomes new students Parents, students and teachers spent time welcoming new students and staff to Mount Hutt College during their annual powhiri yesterday morning.

Principal John Schreurs is pictured greeting Year 7 students Scott Robertson, Harry Ford, Corban Van Leerdam and Daniel Jones.

Mr Schreurs said parents were very pleased

with this year’s welcome.

Yesterday was the first full day of school for all students.

Mid Cantabrians are being encouraged to dig deep and donate to their local Heart Foundation branch.

February is the Heart Foundation’s annual appeal, a time when people all over New Zealand are asked to give generously.

Heart Foundation medical director Gerry Devlin (SUBS CORRECT) said while there had been a dramatic reduction in the number of heart disease related deaths in the last 40 years, it was still New Zealand’s biggest killer.

We are losing more than one mother, father, son or daughter to heart disease every 90 minutes, he said.

Mr Devlin said the Heart Foundation worked tirelessly to fund research and raise awareness of heart attack symptoms but the work could not be done without support from the public.

“Remember, every single dollar makes a difference.”

Throughout February thousands of volunteers will hit the pavement to raise funds for the appeal.

Local Heart Foundation representative John Leadley said Ashburton collectors will be out in force on Friday February 12.

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■ MID CANTERBURY WEDDINGS

In sickness and in health ...

BY CAITLIN PORTER

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Mid Cantabrians are proving they are a safe and responsible bunch when it comes to weddings.

Whether it be slipping on the dance floor or undertaking heavy lifting, people all over New Zealand are falling claim to injuries inflicted on that very special day.

Figures released to the Ashburton Guardian by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) show claims for injuries suffered at weddings – whether by the bride, groom or even

guests – have remained low in Ashburton.

There have only been four wedding-related ACC claims filed in Ashburton over the past four years.

However, nationally, there are around 200 each year.

Last year there were 253 claims filed from around the country, at a total cost of $168,337.

A spokeswoman for ACC said this total could increase over time as not all claims would have been lodged or processed yet.

This is up from 215 back in 2012 – however, the cost of the claims was greater, coming in at

$194,509.

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169,000 Kiwis live with heart disease

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Women are 4.6 times more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer

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Nearly two thirds of the heart attack deaths in women occur among those who have no history of chest pain

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How much you move, what you eat and whether you smoke are important factors that influence the risk of heart disease * Statistics obtained from the Heart Foundation

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■ SYRIA

Blasts kill at least 60 At least 60 people have been killed, including 25 Shi’ite fighters, and dozens wounded by a car bomb and two suicide bombers in a district of Damascus where Syria’s holiest Shi’ite shrine is located, a monitor says.

Sunni fundamentalist Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks, according to Amaq, a news agency that supports the group.

It said two operations “hit the most important stronghold of Shi’ite militias in Damascus”.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the casualties were expected to rise from the suicide attacks in Sayeda Zeinaba, a district of southern Damascus where the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and other Iraqi and Iranian militias have a strong presence.

Rami Abdulrahman, head of the British-based Observatory, said the suicide bombers had targeted a military bus carrying Shi’ite militias who were changing guard there.

The explosions occurred as representatives of Syria’s government and its divided opposition began convening in Geneva for the first UN-mediated peace talks in two years.

Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari, head of the government delegation at Geneva, said the blasts in Damascus just confirmed the link between what the government says are a Saudiled and funded Islamist “opposition” and terrorism.

State television showed footage of burning buildings and wrecked cars in the neighbourhood.

Syrian state news agency SANA, quoting an interior ministry source, said a group of militants had detonated a car bomb near a public transport garage in the neighborhood’s Koua Sudan area.

Two suicide bombers then blew themselves up nearby as people were being rescued.

The area in the south of the city is a site of pilgrimage for Shi’ites from Iran, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world.

The shrine houses the grave of the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Taleb, the cousin of Prophet Mohammed, whom Shi’ites consider the rightful successor to the prophet.

Iraqi and Iranian Shi’ite militia groups that have volunteered to fight Sunni Islamist radicals in Syria often say they are coming to Syria to defend the shrine.

- Reuters

Not just another day When Kate Hudson’s stylist posted a cheeky photograph of the actress relaxing in the bath on Instagram, she captioned the soapy snap: “Just another day at the office.” But while Goldie Hawn’s daughter later claimed the photograph was taken on the sly by stylist Sophie Lopez, a more intriguing theory has emerged.

A close friend said the sexy snap was a not-so-subtle attempt to make Kate’s on-off boyfriend, boyband star Nick Jonas, realise what he was missing. The Mail on Sunday has learned that Kate, 36, found herself in the rare position of having to vie for her lover’s attention - after he started wooing Phil Collins’ actress daughter Lily.

Growing old gracefully

Smoke rises after three bombs exploded in Sayyda Zeinab, a predominantly Shiite Muslim suburb of the Syrian capital yesterday.

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Cindy Crawford is retiring from modelling.

The 49-year-old beauty is calling time on her career - which has lasted for over 20 years - and stepping away from the camera after she turns 50 on February 20 because she doesn’t want to keep “proving” herself.

Cindy - who quit full-time modelling in 2000 - told United Airlines’ Rhapsody magazine: “I’m sure I’ll have my picture taken for 10 more years, but not as a model anymore. “And that’s OK. I’ve done it. I’ve worked with all these incredible photographers. What else do I need to do?

I can’t keep reinventing myself. I shouldn’t have to keep proving myself. I don’t want to.” Cindy - who has son Presley, 16, and daughter Kaia, 14, with husband Rande Gerber - recently admitted she is planning to “embrace” being 50 and wants to grow old gracefully.

■ UNITED STATES

Trump least favourable candidate since 1992 Three out of every five Americans view Donald Trump unfavourably, according to Gallup’s most recent two-week average for all of the candidates.

That’s the highest among the Republicans and the highest of any candidate in the race at this point.

It’s so high, in fact, that Gallup’s Frank Newport wanted to see how it compared to the peak unfavourable ratings earned by every candidate back to 1992, when Gallup began tracking the data as it does now.

No candidate in the past 25 years has been viewed more unfavourably by Americans (Democrat, Republican and independent) than Donald Trump.

George H. W. Bush is the only one that really came close, with his unfavourable ratings spiking just before he lost his reelection in 1992.

On the most-popular end of the spectrum are Bernie Sanders and Ben Carson – both of whom are less well-known than Trump, meaning that fewer people have an opinion one way or the other.

Gallup also noted earlier this week

For rent: One igloo

Three out of every five Americans view Donald Trump unfavourably.

that Ted Cruz’s favourability among Republican voters had plunged this month, perhaps due to the increased scrutiny he’s been facing as the onetime Iowa front-runner. (Or, perhaps, for other reasons.)

There’s one small consolation for Re-

PHOTO AP

publicans worried about an unpopular Trump winning their party’s nomination.

The third least popular candidate in Gallup’s numbers is the person currently leading the Democratic field, Hillary Clinton.

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One enterprising New Yorker figured out how to make quick buck off the blizzard that’s hit the city’s tourism industry hard.

Taking advantage of the excessive snowfall during Storm Jonas, Brooklyn resident Patrick Horton sculpted a cozy igloo in his backyard - and listed it on Airbnb for $200 a night. Described as a “Boutique Winter Igloo for 2”, the tongue-in-cheek listing bragged of the building’s craftsmanship. “Dripping with ingenuity and alt-lifestyle aura lays this Snowpocalypse’s most desirable getaway,” it read. While Airbnb seemed to enjoy Horton’s effort, they quickly pulled the ad saying it didn’t meet their occupancy guidelines. “We are happy to see that you guys are staying busy and having fun during Blizpocalypse,” an Airbnb spokesman wrote to Horton. “Unfortunately, your igloo, while very well constructed, has failed to meet our occupancy standards and has been removed from search results.”

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Invest in education, invest in the future Sue Newman

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here’s a lot to like in Labour’s new education proposal.

Currently we’re saddling our best and brightest with a huge burden of debt as they strive to become educated for a future as part of New Zealand’s great, workforce of tomorrow.

It’s not uncommon to hear of young couples who’re still carrying student debt at the same time as they’re trying to establish careers, buy first homes and raise young children. At the same time it’s not uncommon to hear of young couples who are not working, who are living in subsidised accommodation, who are raising kids and who are doing all of that with the assistance of weekly government benefits.

Labour is looking to make life a bit easier for those who dream, those who dare and those who want to make a better life for themselves and their families.

And in doing so they’ll help build and maintain a society that will support the rest of us as we age and move out of the workforce.

This bold, new policy would provide every New Zealander who had not already undertaken post-school tertiary study – including apprenticeships and polytech courses as well as university degrees, with up to three years ‘free’ post-secondary school education that could be taken at any time in their life.

It comes with a $1.2 billion price tag a year once fully implemented and would be phased in – one year free from 2019 for all school leavers, two years in 2022 and three years from 2025.

Of course leader Andrew Little’s education policy has received wide condemnation and criticism but if it can be bankrolled, why not?

Other political parties will find a thousand reasons why it will not work, they’ll find a thousand excuses not to support it, but at the end of the day, the politicians might be the only people who don’t like the idea.

It’s already attracted strong support from students and the education sector, and why wouldn’t it? The better able school leavers are to afford a higher education, the better the New Zealand of tomorrow will be.

Yes, it’s a significant investment of cash, but it’s an investment in building a brighter future for all of New Zealand.

YOUR VIEW Council meeting attendance In response to David Jones – Saturday, January 30, titled Councillor Absence.

Of the six council committee meetings missed, three were on Thursday 18/6 when I was on council business at an LGNZ Audit and Risk workshop in Wellington.

I missed another three meetings on Thursday 3/9.

In July, when I booked an eight-day vacation with my mother to celebrate her 80th birthday, there were no meetings planned for 3/9.

On Thursday 13/8 a new meeting timetable was adopted, which moved the newly planned meeting dates to clash with the already booked vacation.

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arly in the New Year and, like fellow dairy farmers, I’m disappointed, though not surprised, that Fonterra has dropped its farmgate price to $4.15 per kilogram of milksolids for the coming season.

It was on the cards, with poor market conditions and recent successive drops in price at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.

I had been hopeful the market was showing signs of strengthening and that we might have had a trend of small, positive rises.

But it was not to be and international milk prices remain stubbornly low.

As Finance Minister Bill English recently noted, low international dairy prices were adversely affecting the trade deficit figures which got me thinking how much expectation and pressure is on the New Zealand dairy industry to perform.

On the one hand we have economists and bankers who need the industry to continually generate profits in order to provide the cornerstone to New Zealand’s export economy.

While on the other we have lobby groups who would love nothing more than to shut the dairy industry down and rely hopefully on a service sector such as tourism to maintain every New Zealander’s standard of living.

Andrew McGiven FROM THE FARM

While I appreciate our dairy industry must be sustainable and meet all of its environmental and social responsibilities, I believe some of the expectations put on farmers are unrealistic.

Take for example the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) that involves every New Zealander reducing their carbon footprints for the well-being of our planet.

Farmers, like everyone else, contrary to some lobby group opinions, already pay substantial amounts with carbon taxes on fuel and electricity, yet there are further calls for methane emitted from livestock to be included.

If the world was a level playing field and global agriculture was all levied, I would have no problem then with taxing methane emissions.

However, that’s not the case and if such a scenario eventuated, the Kiwi farmer would be the biggest loser, being the only farmers in the world to be gouged by this tax, putting our exports at further disadvantage.

And, if our dairy industry folds due to uncompetitive pricing

models we’ll be buying our milk from overseas, much like most of our pork products, which aren’t bound to the same standards we currently hold our farmers to.

Then those increased costs will need to be passed on where possible, and that means to the end consumer. I still remember the public’s reaction when milk and cheese hit historic high prices a few years ago.

But this is what increased public scrutiny has done. Granted it has substantially lifted farmer performance and awareness around issues like the environment, animal welfare and labour management, but all this has come at a cost that ultimately can’t be borne by farmers alone.

Another big issue generating publicity is the feeding of palm kernel expeller (PKE) to dairy cows, and I must admit that I have had a major rethink on this over the past few months.

I was lucky enough to have been invited to the Dairy Leaders Environmental Forum in Wellington in December, where this topic was discussed in a presentation and I now believe that the future for this product in our dairy systems is limited.

The argument for PKE was always it was just a by-product and that it would only be burnt or pushed into the ocean if unsold.

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away years ago in order to get rid of it, PKE has developed its own market and hence has shed its by-product status.

I mean if we are willing to pay $250/ton for the stuff, then someone is seeing some value in it.

The other part of the argument is if we are willing to pay for PKE products, then we are reducing the PKE and palm oil manufacturers operating costs, as they would otherwise have to pay to dispose of the product.

And, if their profits were reduced then maybe they wouldn’t have to keep clearing indigenous forest to continually plant more palm trees. So with digestibility around 50 per cent is it a cheap stock feed or expensive fertiliser?

However, I would like to add a disclaimer to the above statement. I currently use PKE, but I’m now proactively looking for future options as I do think the product’s horizon is rapidly approaching.

This will ultimately shape our environmental and social responsibilities that we must meet to ensure our industry remains sustainable and viable in the future, alongside those global market challenges.

Andrew McGiven is vicepresident of the Waikato federation.

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Governance review raises questions

BY JONATHAN UNDERHILL Fonterra Co-operative Group has kicked off a review of governance by posing the question of whether a board stacked with farmers has the right skills to drive a global business and whether milk suppliers in other countries should be able to hold shares.

New Zealand’s biggest exporter released a 13-page conversation starter ahead of farmer meetings this month, with the aim of having any changes to its structure put before shareholders for a vote in May. The review follows calls last year by shareholders and former directors Colin Armer and Greg Gent to shrink the board and increase its calibre following the departure of experienced independent Ralph Norris, former chief executive of Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

Auckland-based Fonterra hasn’t changed its governance and representation arrangements since being set up 15 years ago although it undertook a full review in 2013.

Like overseas counterparts Arla Foods and FrieslandCampina, Fonterra has a co-operative structure that adds layers of farmer bodies and processes to its board, reflecting checks and balances put in place to protect the interests of its farmer shareholders but also increasing governance costs and complexity.

By contrast executives at rival

Guardian Shares & Investments NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET

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6340

Banks put ruler over Paymark

BY PAUL MCBETH

6282 6224 6166 6108 6050

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Last sale

15/1

174 294 2673 114 557 375.5 48 460 595 1345 868 699 594 627 186 125.5 122 310 163 136.5 1500 234.5 442 160 264 415 372 105 303 1850 122.5 162 423 788 144 453 469 336 216 216 395 182 400 752 318 188.5 266 3300 1659 672

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Buy price

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross

8/1

Company CODE

At close of trading on Monday, February 1, 2016

31/1

S&P/NZX 50 Index Gross constituents

p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

6,174.49

+4.27

+0.07%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

4,445.09

+7.77

+0.18%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

6,638.45

+4.13

+0.06%

p Rises 63 q Falls 27

WORLD MARKETS

p S&P/ASX 200 index

5,043.6

+38.1

+0.76%

At close of trading on Feb 1, 2016

p Dow Jones Indust.

16,466.1 +396.8 +2.47% At close of trading on Jan 29, 2016

p FTSE 100 index

6,083.8

+152.0

+2.56%

At close of trading on Jan 29, 2016

p Nikkei 225 index

17,890.2 +371.9 +2.12% Snapshot at 7pm on Feb 1, 2016

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Source: interest.co.nz

Gold q

1,111.80

London – $US/ounce

–2.2

–0.20%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

14.08

+0.5

+3.68%

q Copper London – $US/tonne

4,541.50

–12.0

–0.26%

NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ As at 4pm February 1, 2016

Country

representation model “reflect the global nature of our business”; is the councilor selection process right.

Fonterra also asks whether more can be done to develop the next generation of leaders within the company.

Fonterra said its goal of lifting milk supply will require it to double the pool of milk sourced outside New Zealand to about 10 billion litres – one third of its total.

It is aiming to source milk overall from “five or six geographies by 2025”.

“International farmers who supply Fonterra often speak of their envy at the long-term success and security we have achieved through our investment in the Co-op,” Fonterra said.

It says having 100 per cent cooperative ownership is non-negotiable.

Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund units, which are entitled to the dividends from the co-operative’s shares, rose 0.2 per cent to $5.93 on the NZX yesterday and have fallen 5 per cent over the past two years.

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Compiled by

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Nestle, the world’s biggest food company by revenue, answer only to its 14-member board.

“The review work to date has confirmed that our governance and representation structures have served us well, but there is a real opportunity to further strengthen them,” Fonterra said.

Among “thought starters” in the document, Fonterra asks whether

the role, focus and size of its board is appropriate for a modern co-operative, whether there is the right ratio of farmers to independent directors, and whether the company is attracting the best candidates, holding them to account and retiring them at the right intervals.

Of the 14 skill sets it has identified for its board, only one relates to on-farm experience and a second relates to knowledge of what drives the farmgate milk price and earnings.

Other desirable traits listed are experience running a $1 billionplus business, global experience, audit, financial and risk management skills, knowledge of manufacturing and the global commodities trade, experience at a senior level in consumer goods, a track record of commercial/value creation, experience on boards of other companies of similar size and complexity, and a background in the application of science to large global companies.

It poses similar questions for the Shareholders’ Council – does it have the right focus; does its

TT buy

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New Zealand’s four biggest lenders have hired investment bank Cameron Partners to run the ruler over electronic payments firm Paymark, which they jointly own.

ANZ Bank New Zealand, ASB Bank, Bank of New Zealand and Westpac Banking Corp appointed the investment bank to conduct a strategic review after receiving interest in their shares, Cameron Partners said in a statement on behalf of Paymark.

The review is expected to take several months, but no decision on whether to sell has been made.

“No further statement will be made until the review is complete,” Cameron Partners said.

“Paymark will not be commenting on the shareholders’ process.”

Paymark generated profit of $12 million on sales of $52.4 million in the year ended March 31, 2015, according to its annual report filed with the Companies Office.

The firm processes more than

1.1 billion payments a year, amounting to three-quarters of the nation’s electronic transactions.

The review comes as payment systems undergo rapid change around the world with the emergence of crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin, online services provided by the likes of Apple, Google and Paypal, and near-field technology enabling contactless card and mobile device transactions.

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■ PYNE GOULD CORP

Auditor disagreement blamed for another delay to 2015 annual report

BY PAUL MCBETH Pyne Gould Corp, whose NZXlisted shares have been suspended from trading since October, will take even longer to file its 2015 annual report, blaming a disagreement between auditors for the latest delay.

The Guernsey-based company is preparing accounts after receiving conflicting advice from the Guernsey auditor of its Torchlight Fund LP subsidiary and its own New Zealand-based auditor over the need to align the reporting periods for the two entities, which are different.

The Torchlight fund runs on a March year and Pyne Gould on a June year, and the asset manager will fully account for all activity to

cover the different periods.

“Given the nature and extent of the required adjustments, regrettably there will be a further delay in issuing PGC’s group financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2015,” it said in a statement. “The directors of PGC are highly focused on ensuring all necessary adjustments to the financial statements are made within as short a timeframe as possible.”

Pyne Gould first signalled the 2015 accounts would be late in September, blaming a slow handover of information from its previous auditor PwC to Grant Thornton.

It ultimately missed the NZX’s deadline to file the accounts, resulting in the suspension of trad-

ing in its shares, the second year in a row it’s been censured for a late annual report.

Pyne Gould’s audit fees shot up to $472,000 in 2014 from $396,000 a year earlier and $367,000 in 2012, the year KPMG quit as auditor over “unresolved differences as to whether certain transactions should be disclosed as related party transactions, and concerns over the adequacy of governance and management of financial reporting.”

Since the delay, chairman Bryan Mogridge resigned unexpectedly in November citing personal reasons.

Before their suspension, the shares traded at 24.5 cents, valuing Pyne Gould at $50.8 million.

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Farm gate price watch … for the latest prices, visit www.interest.co.nz/rural current price range Saleyard prices …  LAMB ($/head) weighted average Store 60 - 64 Prime 91 - 96  HEIFER (c/kg) 250-350 kgs Lwt Store 210 - 307  STEER (c/kg) 481-580 Lwt Prime 282 - 296 last week

MARKET REPORT Dairy The transformation continues for dryland country in Canterbury, as the region received between 50-100mm of rain last month and fewer hot windy days to ensure every drop was well utilised by pastures.

Many pasture growth rates on irrigated pastures are ahead of demand and the surplus is being conserved into silage or baleage.

Mating is now finished and saleyards have been full of service bulls as managers look for cash to relieve their very tight budgets.

And last week things got even tougher, as Fonterra followed both Westland and Open Country Cheese in adjusting the forecast downwards to $4.15/kg ms for the year.

Too much global supply of milk is at the core of these unsustainable price issues and while many countries have reduced production, the Europeans, stung by the embargo of exports to Russia, have been slow to adjust.

Prices they are receiving are well below the cost of production so they will eventually capitulate, but that means the local recovery will be slow and farmers may have to wait for another 18 months before surplus cash returns to their accounts.

Some evidence is being seen that the banks’ patience is wearing thin with a large recently-developed dairy enterprise near Taupo in the hands of receivers.

But in contrast, five neighbouring dairy farms in Southland have been sold for $41 million to a US and NZ-owned partnership, and gained OIS approval to further develop these properties.

Lamb More easing of lamb schedules with now only two weeks remaining for the UK Easter chilled trade, after which the realities of the weak frozen market will be reflected in prices.

The processing numbers have slowed rapidly as summer feed has allowed managers to try and compensate for these poor prices by increasing the killable weights.

By-products and skins continue to disappoint and processors report little hope of change as much of the present

production is pre-sold, but at least wool prices and a weakening currency have been some help in schedule pricing.

Prime lambs in saleyards have remained steady in value with local trade prices static, but the store lamb market has lifted $10/hd over the past month as the feed supply has improved and the moisture has stimulated good clover growth.

Wool At the double island wool sale prices eased slightly on a similar currency, but a 94 per cent clearance showed vendors are very happy with the present wool market which is at its highest level for five years.

A new vice chancellor has been appointed to Lincoln University and the Canterbury-raised academic Professor Robin Pollard will be welcome, as the postearthquake rebuild and implementation of the Lincoln science hub will require strong leadership if this organisation is to regain its status in agricultural education.

Beef Prime beef schedules again lifted slightly this week as processing numbers fall, and volumes are now behind last year after being well ahead a month ago.

South Island local trade schedules are steady but have lifted in the north as a response to supply shortages. Prime steers at the local saleyards are still selling well when normally at this time of year they traditionally fall.

The store cattle market has been reinvigorated and prices for older animals have passed $3/kg lwt as the feed situation has improved and sheep purchasing options fail to excite.

Deer More stable venison prices this week that may reflect a summer bottom that if it eventuates will give the deer sector a big boost in confidence and hopefully attract interest in surplus females for breeding.

Good prices for velvet this season has reflected that New Zealand now produces the world’s premium product, built by stable prices in the past few years, and diversification of markets.

4 wks ago

Processor prices …  LAMB ($) including 1kg woolly pelt 15.5 kg YM SI 73.12 75.44 17.5 kg YX SI 82.48 85.11 19.0 kg YX SI 89.63 92.48 21.0 kg YX SI 98.50 101.65 Local trade (c/kg) SI 510 520 (16-22kg)  MUTTON ($) including 0.5kg pelt 21.0 kg MX1 SI 44.11 48.10  BEEF (c/kg) P2 steer SI 490 497 (270-295kg) M Cow SI 330 337 (170-195kg) M2 Bull SI 438 445 (296-320kg) Local trade P2 SI 510 520 (180-280kg)  VENISON ($/hd) gross AP Hind 50kg SI 353 348 AP Stag 60kg SI 430 424 AP Stag 80kg SI 542 534 Auction prices …  SI WOOL indicator prices (c/kg, clean) Mid mic (23.1-31.5) 952 952 Fine Xbrd (31.6-35.0) 621 600 Coarse Xbred >35 mic 577 556 Lamb 748 748

3 mths ago

Fonterra milk price Fonterra dividend Fonterra share price

4,516 2,749 3,278 4,589

177

331

244

52 week high low 73.12 82.48 89.63 98.50 500

60.07

57.34

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■ NZ MILK

Synlait becomes fourth company to slash payout

By Michelle NelsoN

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Synlait Milk is the fourth New Zealand milk company to drop its forecast milk price for the 2015-16 season.

The Dunsandel-based NZXlisted dairy company slashed its farmgate payout from $5 per kilogram of milksolids (kg/MS) to $4.20kg/MS yesterday following in the footsteps of Fonterra, Open Country and Westland Milk Products.

Last week the country’s largest dairy company Fonterra dropped its payout from $4.60kg/MS to $4.15, excluding share dividends.

Open Country Dairy reduced its payout to $4-$4.30 and Westland Milk lowered its forecast to $4.15$4.45.

All four companies have attributed the cutbacks to global oversupply.

Synlait chairman Graeme Milne said the company had expected prices to recover by this stage in the season, however it hadn’t eventuated and the revised forecast reflected that.

“There is still a lot of uncertainty,” he said in a statement.

“While our business is focused on value-added products, global commodity pricing is the main

Graeme Milne driver behind the milk price that our suppliers receive.”

New Zealand’s milk price is influenced by international politics.

The removal of quota in Europe boosted production in that part of the world and lowering oil prices have not been reflected in fuel prices in New Zealand, Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury chairman and dairy farmer Willy Leferink said.

Lower fuel prices give farmers in Europe, US and China a competitive advantage in the form of cheaper feed. As they have increased production, the demand for imported dairy products has declined.

DairyNZ chief executive Tim

Mackie said 85 per cent of the country’s dairy farmers are expected to post a loss this season.

The on-farm cash income of farmers from all milk production will be less than $4kg/MS due to extra payments for the current season shifting into next year.

Many farmers are already severely cash-strapped on the back of last season’s poor payout.

“This will have ongoing effects on farmers’ cashflows, business equity and their ability to keep managing debt,” Mr Mackle said.

Ashburton Mayor Angus McKay said he had confidence in the ability of the district’s resourceful and resilient farmers to weather the storm, but the impact of the low payout would reverberate across the district.

On a positive note, recent rain has produced more grass than was anticipated earlier in the season, cutting back on supplementary feed costs, however milk production was still down 2.6 per cent as at the end of December.

DairyNZ will be holding a series of well-being workshops around the country this month in conjunction with the Ministry for Primary Industries. Rural Support Trusts have also received a funding boost.

Last year’s Mid Canterbury Rural Women’s scholarship recipients Ashleigh Grant and Sarah Hayman.

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This is the 15th year the provincial club has offered the scholarships which support Mid Canterbury-based students.

“With student debt increasing and fees rising, this annual scholarship offers the chance to alleviate some of the pressure,” Mid Canterbury Rural Women president Sandra Curd said.

Three scholarships, with a total value of $2500 are allocated through two grants of $1000 each, along with a research grant of $500.

The scholarship is open to students with a home base within the boundaries of Mid Canterbury and can be used for study at any tertiary institution

for either full or part-time study.

“The scholarship is about the organisation’s desire to contribute to further education within the community,” Mrs Curd said.

“We continue to be impressed with the number, standard and dedication of the applications we receive each year.”

Applicants must provide information about their academic background, references, material supporting their proposed course of study and intended use of the expected qualification.

Applications close on April 1 and the recipients announced later in the month. For more information contact scholarship co-ordinator Pauline Hewson on 03 303-6397, or email hopelands407@gmail.com

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■ EWE COMPETITION

Is your ewe hogget flock a winner?

Thousands of kilometres of Mid Canterbury waterways have already been fenced off to protect against sights like this.

33 complaints, 0 prosecutions

By Michelle NelsoN

Michelle.n@theguardian.co.nz

Thirty-three official complaints concerning stock in Mid Canterbury waterways have been lodged with Environment Canterbury since 2010.

However, none of those responsible were prosecuted.

Canterbury-wide the regional council received almost 500 complaints – 12 abatement notices were issued but no-one has been prosecuted for the environmental offending.

The issue of stock in waterways came to public attention last week, after a holidaymaker provided photos and complained to media about cattle wading in Lake Taylor, north of Hawarden.

It was the third complaint laid against Chief Justice Dame Sian Ellis and businessman Hugh Fletcher who own the farm.

It later emerged the cattle were let into the lake to cool off on hot days.

ECan has not decided whether further action will be taken against the couple.

When a complaint is received ECan staff conduct a site visit to assess the environmental impact where possible, ECan monitoring and compliance manager Marty Mortiaux said.

“We get an explaination from the farmer and ensure the stock is removed from the waterway,” he said.

An abatement or infringement notice costs the offender $750, but penalties of up to $400,000 and/or two years’ imprisonment apply to individual offenders, and fines of up to $600,000 for companies.

ECan has also received complaints concerning horses, pigs

and dead animals in waterways.

In 2014 evidence of cattle in Deep Stream, in the Ashburton Gorge, surfaced. However, it was established via Fish and Game that while the stream proper was fenced off, that particular arm of the waterway was not protected.

Central South Island Fish and Game chief executive Jay Graybill was unaware of any recent complaints in the Mid Canterbury area.

The Department of Conservation has recently erected new fences to protect waterways in the vicinity of Mt Sunday in the Ashburton Gorge, acting operations manager at the Geraldine office, Chris Coulter, said.

“Some re-fencing work had been carried out at the same time, with the aim of keeping stock out of waterways,” she said.

By the end of last year the Ash-

burton Zone Committee had dispensed $370,000 out of Environment Canterbury’s Immediate Steps biodiversity fund to protect the district’s waterways with fencing and riparian plantings.

Projects have included fencing and habitat enhancement in the Hinds Drains catchment, Darra Downs, Coldstream, Staveley and Alford Forest.

Funding has been approved for more than 20 projects, with $130,000 still available.

Fonterra farmer suppliers have also done their bit, erecting some 25,000 kilometres of fencing by the end of 2013 in a nationwide effort to keep stock out of waterways.

To find out more about ECan’s biodiversity fund visit www. ecan@govt.nz and search Immediate Steps, or call ECan on 0800 324-636.

Are this year’s champion ewe hoggets in your paddock?

Entries are now open for this year’s national ewe hogget competition.

The competition offers farmers the opportunity to benchmark their flocks against others, both locally and nationally. It also offers a chance to look at other people’s farming systems and to learn from other competitors and the judging panel.

“The achievements of New Zealand farmers deserve more recognition and acknowledgement,” national convenor Stephen Rabbidge said.

“The ewe hogget competition is now in its 20th year and continues to grow momentum in promoting excellence within the sheep industry.

“It is now more important than ever for sheep farmers to have an efficient and profitable business.

“This competition provides the ideal opportunity for entrants to compete and compare to ensure future success.”

Entries close on March 20.

Judging begins in April with the South Island judging taking place toward the end of the month.

The presentation dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill, with all breed finalists attending.

The competition winds up later in the year with a field day on the winner’s property.

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■ ASHBURTON HOSPITAL

When there was still a children’s ward

By Kathleen Stringer

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hile sorting through some hospital images recently, I came upon a small envelope with these images inside.

One image, not shown here, was dated March 1955. Perhaps someone will recognise themselves, or someone else, in these photographs of children in the Ashburton Hospital. Even if they are unnamed, they are still worth retaining as examples of clothes and even some of the poses; I especially like the little girl with the “golly” as we now call them.

The nurse and child in the sunroom (below) is entitled, Nurse Lucy Wolf and patient 1933.

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Email museum@adc.govt.nz mail to Ashburton Museum, PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740 or phone 307-7891.

Copies of many of the photos on this page are available for purchase from the Ashburton Museum

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In brief

■ CRICKET

Selectors call on Nicholls Canterbury lefthander Henry Nicholls is the surprise pick in New Zealand’s world T20 squad to contest the event in India in March.

Nicholls has played just seven ODIs and is uncapped at international T20 level, but has impressed the selectors and gets the spot many may have assumed would go to Tom Latham.

There are four fast-medium specialist bowlers – Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mitch McClenaghan and speedster Adam Milne – while legspinner Ish Sodhi has won the spot as third spinner in the 15-man squad.

Veteran offspinner Nathan McCullum, whose last T20 international was in South Africa last August, has been recalled for a final swansong before retirement.

His season has been hindered

by injury but he had a decent Georgie Pie domestic T20 competition for beaten finalists Otago, taking 13 wickets at 16, with an economy rate of 5.71.

In his 61 T20 internationals, McCullum has taken 55 wickets at 22.8, with a highly acceptable economy rate of 6.91.

New Zealand are in a tough group, alongside India, Australia, Pakistan and a qualifier, probably Bangladesh.

“We’ve picked what we think is a well-balanced squad for the conditions,” selector and national coach Mike Hesson said.

“They are far different to what we’re facing over here.

“The biggest challenge is getting out of pool play, with three sub-continental sides and Australia and only two to go through.

“It is going to be tough.

“The challenge for us is adapt-

RESULTS ■ Bowls MSA Outdoor Bowling Club

Henry Nicholls: Uncapped at international level in T20, but is preferred to Tom Latham. ing and hopefully we’ve got the squad with enough experience who can do that.”

- NZME

New Zealand’s squad for India: Kane Williamson (c), Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Grant Elliott, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Nathan McCullum, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Mitch McClenaghan, Trent Boult.

Half Day Triples Friday January 29 1st M. Smallridge, P. Whinham, G. Sparks, 3 wins 15 ends 31 points 2nd R. Anstiss, H. Goodall, N. MacKenzie.

3 wins 14 ends 27 points 3rd J. Lattimore, A. Smith, H. Weir. 3 wins 14 ends 25 points

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club January 29 Midlands Seed Friday night teams Top Team: Trying 32.5 – David Gleeson, Brad Haskett, Kelvin Woods, Nathan Meadows Ladies: Brandy Slice 87.5. Men: The Big Test Icicles 89.5, Wez R God 89, The Fishermen 85.5. Mixed: Gabites Swingers 90, Vintage Wine 85 Top lady: Sharon Carlson 33 Top man: Phil Kerr 32.5 Nearest the Pins: Templeton Motors – not found; Paul May Motors – Lindsay Williams; Mac & Maggies – Jude Stara; BP Ashburton – Brian Nuttall Gabites Lucky Player – Andy Morrison, BP Lucky Player – Perry Hunt Twos: Lindsay Williams, Jude Stara January 30 The best score in the Stroke round held on Saturday was Tufuga Sa 80 -12 =68.

Other good scores were David Fisher, Jamie Stone and Dave Hewitt all 69; Hamish Niles 71 by c/b Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Noel Sutton; Rothbury Insurance: Noel Sutton, Netherby Meats: Brian Wilson, Robbies Bar: Paul May, Charming Thai (longest putt) Chris Robertson.

Twos: Neil MacDonald, Paul May and Gavin Douglas Nett Eagles: # 10, Birdy Jackpot: #13 January 31

deliveries, made life easier for the hosts to wrap up a 2-0 series win, even if they needed just about every ball to get across the line.

“It did make it a little bit easier for us,” Guptill, whose 82 won him man of the match, said.

“But I’ve got no idea how Duck-

worth works. We get told what we’ve got to chase, and I’m sure a few umpires around the world don’t either. Sometimes it goes our way, sometimes it doesn’t.

“Luckily we were ahead of the D/L when the rain came.”

Guptill said team-mate Corey

Anderson didn’t think he had edged the ball which had Pakistan in despair late in the chase.

It was a crucial decision by umpire Brent Bowden and with Anderson smearing the next two deliveries for six, it rushed New Zealand towards victory. - NZME

The winners of the A.M. Bruce Cup were Bev Turton and Gaby Jansen 89 – 17 = 72.

Top score of the day went to Paul Greer and Chris Robertson with a nett 68. Third were Stewart and Janice Dunlop with a nett 72.5.

Twos: Paul Greer and Chris Robertson (2)

January 30 Alan Pickard Tournament played at Ascot Ashburton player’s results Plate, Second place: Rosemary McLaughlin (Ashburton) and Brian Monks (Ascot) Bowl, First Place: Jonathan Crum (Ashburton, and Pauline Fowlds (Woolston) Saucer, First place: Stephen Kyle (Ashburton) and Val Parleton (Ascot)

(Skip), Merv Richardson, Marius Cabout; Alan McIntosh (Skip), Lois Connell, Mervyn Jones; Bob Brassell (Skip), Relda Prendergast, Bob Boothroyd; Murray Anderson (Skip), Gaynor Crack, Clarrie Brake; Trevor Johnson (Skip), Des Prendergast, Des Thomas Contact: Wendy Suttie, Tournament Controller 308-2085

■ Squash

Mid Canterbury Greenkeeper Triples

Farmers Insurance Open Final round scores from PGA TOUR event, the Farmers Insurance Open yesterday (play suspended, par-72).

-7: Jimmy Walker (USA) 69 71 68 - 10holes 282: Brandt Snedeker (USA) 73 70 70 69 -6: K.J. Choi (KOR) 68 67 72 - 10 holes -5: Kevin Streelman (USA) 69 69 72 13holes, Fredrik Jacobson (SWE) 69 69 71 - 11 holes -4: J.B. Holmes (USA) 70 68 72 - 13holes -3: Scott Brown (USA) 66 71 70 - 10holes, Jonas Blixt (SWE) 77 66 66 - 11holes -2: Hudson Swafford (USA) 70 71 69 - 11 holes, Gary Woodland (USA) 68 67 73 - 11 holes, Ben Crane (USA) 71 68 71 - 12 holes, John Huh (USA) 69 69 71 - 11 holes, Hiroshi Iwata (JAPAN) 69 73 68 - 12 holes, Martin Laird (SCO) 69 68 73 - 13 holes, Aaron Baddeley (AUST) 73 69 69 - 14 holes Also: 295: Danny Lee (NZL) 71 72 72 80,

Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic Final round scores from LPGA Tour event, the Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic yesterday (par-73).

274: Kim Hyo-Joo (KOR) 70 70 68 66 276: Stacy Lewis (USA) 73 68 67 68, Anna Nordqvist (SWE) 70 69 68 69, Kim SeiYoung (KOR) 71 68 69 68 277: Paula Creamer (USA) 68 72 71 66, Pornanong Phatlum (THA) 71 72 69 65, Lee Il-Hee (KOR) 71 72 66 68 278: Brittany Lincicome (USA) 70 71 72 65, Kwak Min-Seo (KOR) 69 70 72 67, Charley Hull (ENG) 68 70 69 71 279: Jang Ha-Na (KOR) 72 72 68 67, Megan Khang (USA) 70 68 71 70

■ Petanque Ashburton MSA Petanque Club

Apart from feeling stiff and sore, skipper Brendon McCullum came through his return to action at Eden Park on Sunday and is expected to be fit for the opening match against Australia tomorrow. The sight of McCullum charging towards the boundary hoardings against Pakistan – near mimicking the injury to his back against Sri Lanka, which sidelined him - had management twitchy. Coach Mike Hesson’s advice to his skipper in those moments?

“Don’t,” he quipped. “He plays cricket at one speed and we’ve got the pleasure of that for a few more games. Hopefully it (the ball) either goes fast to the boundary or he saves it next time.”

- NZME

Bowlers under pressure

Guptill ‘bamboozled’ by Duckworth Lewis system Martin Guptill admits he has no idea how the Duckworth Lewis system works but conceded it worked to New Zealand’s advantage at Eden Park on Sunday.

A rain delay, and rejigging of the target from 81 in 87 balls, with five wickets standing, to 53 in 45

McCullum bounces back

Celtic Squash Club The Celtic Squash Club’s summer competition resumed last week.

Mick Hooper lost to Pat Summerfield 1-2, Jock O’Connor lost to Ed Harrison 1-4, Craig Campbell beat Scott van den Bemd 3-1, Rebecca Abernethy lost to Marie Kennedy 1-2, Terry Hutchinson beat Chrissie Stratford 3-1, Paul Cousins lost to Adam Clement 1-2, Kirsty Clay beat Jess McCloy 2-1.

Jess Dargue beat Cath Blacklow 3-2, Rob Beale beat Pete Blacklow 3-1, Pat Summerfield lost to Mark O’Grady 1-2, Ben Kruger lost to Chris O’Reilly 0-3, Nigel Tew beat Gary Casey 2-1, Brendon Adam beat Lawrence McCormick 3-0.

Ange Harris lost to Chrissie Stratford 1-2, Jordan Hooper drew with Brendan Clark 1-1, Di Ness beat Robbie Kok 3-1, Ian Dolden beat Ron Carlson 3-1.

DRAWS ■ Bowls Bowls Mid Canterbury Sub Centre February 3 Over 80’s Tournament - 12.30pm start, Hampstead Bowling Club. Dress Code: Mufti. Entry Fee: $5 per player Teams for the day as follows: Allan Smith (Skip), Harold Kemp, Gwen Whipp; Trevor Watson (Skip), Hugh Weir, Ann Gowan; Roy Keeling (Skip), Ursula Crack, Mary Stone; Alistair Mackenzie

February 7 9.30am start Ashburton H.Q. R. Gutberlet, D. Gutberlet, M. Middleton, G. Taylor, J. Ryk, B. White, W. Watson, D. Muir, F. McKnight, S. Scott, P. Collins, J. Argyle, N. Skerten, M. Frankham, J. Rasmussen, B. Marsh.

Allenton A Millar, C. Dennis, G. Eder, P. Whinham, R. Bennett, C. Cleghorn, W. Blackwell, B. Bishop, J. Bruce, L. Spargo, B. Holdom, A. Smyth, D. Duff, H. Boag, Hinds 1, T. Inwood

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 6 A mixed day will be held with players competing for the Gordon Blacklow Trophy, a single stableford competition.

Starting Times: Morning 8.00am, Afternoon report to the Pro Shop at 12.00 for a 12.30 start.

February 8 On the Waitangi Day holiday a Canadian Foursome will be played for the Vauxhall Salver. Report at 12.00 for a 12.30 start.

Tinwald Golf Club February 2 Women’s Opening Day Gwen Forbes Salver 9 holes Sylvia Williams Trophy Meeting and card draw. Report 8.45 for 9am start.

Starters D. Bell, M. Colville Cards J. Bruhns S. Gutsell Tea duty M. Bennett, L. Glassey Draw Steward J. Bruhns

Kane Richardson expects Australia’s bowlers to cop the same torture in New Zealand as they did in their recent home one-day series against India. The Aussie attack went at more than six-an-over in four of the five home matches against India in January, and Richardson says that may now be the fate of all bowlers in international cricket. “I think every bowling attack in the world is under pressure, because batting now is good in one-day cricket,” the paceman said in Auckland yesterday.

- AAP

Underarm anniversary Nothing galvanises a nation more than righteous indignation. On February 1, 1981 injustice took the form of a ball, battered by 49.5 overs of attrition, rolled 22 yards along a strip of Melbourne turf under the propulsion of one Chappell and the command of another. The ‘Underarm Incident’, lest we forget, and all its infamy was ‘celebrated’ yesterday, the 35th anniversary of a deed that was said to have done more to sour trans-Tasman relations than anything before or since. “I wish it never happened,” said Brian McKechnie, who patted away the said delivery before tossing his bat a in disgust. “I never thought that 25 years later it would still be being talked about.” - NZME

Selection questioned Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has questioned why Cameron Bancroft was selected as gloveman for Sunday night’s final Twenty20 against India. Bancroft missed a key stumping opportunity off legspinner Cameron Boyce to dismiss Suresh Raina first ball with the Indian batsman going on to register a match-sealing unbeaten 49. “I’m a bit shocked with the decision to play Bancroft, because Tim Paine had a really good Big Bash, and Peter Nevill’s keeping has been outstanding,” Haddin said yesterday.

- AAP

Clarke eyes T20 return Former Australian captain Michael Clarke will focus on the Twenty20 format if he does commit to a return to top flight cricket after making his club return. Clarke retired from the international game in August following the Ashes Test series in England, having already stepped down from the one-day scene after the World Cup win on home soil earlier in 2015. He said he had unfinished business with T20 cricket, the one format in which he didn’t excel.

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In brief Clippers rout Bulls Jamal Crawford has scored 26 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers to a 120-93 NBA win over the Chicago Bulls. JJ Redick scored 21 points on seven-of-11 shooting, hitting all four of his three-pointers, Chris Paul had 19 points and seven assists and DeAndre Jordan added 17 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks for the Clippers (32-16), who captured their fourth straight win at Staples Center.

- Reuters

Roosters chase SBW Reports out of Australia claim the Sydney Roosters are sending out an SOS NRL offer to Sonny Bill Williams for this year’s NRL season.

The Daily Telegraph reports the club has met with Williams’ agent Khoder Nasser in the past week, and are prepared to offer the code-hopper a lifetime contract to lure him back. The Roosters are left with a spare $1.5 million dollars in the salary cap after the departure of Michael Jennings and Mitchell Pearce’s likely suspension. The Roosters would need to approach New Zealand Rugby to secure his release before Rio. - NZME

Wells claims the gold

Tinwald Cycling Club’s Jenna Borthwick in action in Rakaia on Sunday.

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■ CYCLING

Hyde has the last say Martin Hyde used all of his experience and strength to see off the challenge of first-year senior Ryan Jackson to claim the John Cleary Memorial Trophy in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s 47km handicap event in Rakaia on Sunday.

Hyde and his co-markers found the front 10 kilometres from the finish and kept up the pace – mindful of the chasing groups.

It came down to a sprint finish to the line with Hyde getting the better of Jackson, who is having

a memorable first season in the open ranks.

Leeston visitor Mark Maddren secured the final podium position.

Lucy Kirwan produced her best ride of the season, taking the fourth place spoils, with Liz Wylie right on her tail in fifth, while Matt Marshall led in the chasing bunch to round out the top six.

Darrell Kircher secured fastest time honours, riding the course in 65.46 and co-markers Tony Ward and Greg Manson took second and third times.

The juniors and division two contested a 25km handicap event.

Dylan Leech had a storming ride to lead in the large field and claim the winner’s spoils.

Bella Roulston continued her great form on road and track this season, taking second place in a sprint finish, followed by thirdplace-getter Oliver Davidson.

Suzie Leech made it a good day for Team Leech by locking down fourth place, while scratch marker Jessie Banks took fifth and fastest time honours, cover-

ing the distance in 40.09.

Banks’ co-markers, Hennetta Christie and Caitlin Titheridge were just behind to claim second and third times in what was an all-girls’ scratch group while Sandy Harper claimed victory in division two from Beth Begg and Kerry Clough.

Brian Ellis, Janette Hooper and Jay Christie rounded out the top six in a solid field of 10 division two riders.

Next week the club will contest a 48km graded scratch event around the Wakanui block.

■ SWIMMING

Juniors make a big splash in Timaru

By James Ford

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The Jennian Homes Ashburton Swim Team juniors amassed a 20-medal haul, including five Canterbury titles, in an exceptional weekend at the Swim Canterbury West Coast Championships in Timaru.

Isabelle Wilson, Hannah King, Courtney Elliot, Megan Binnie and Cameron Slee all won medals, while Binnie, Elliot and Slee also took out Canterbury titles.

The meet was a memora-

ble one for Slee, the 12-yearold was also awarded the Alan Biss Memorial Cup for the 12-year and under male with the fastest 100m breaststroke time.

Coach Shane Jones was pleased with his swimmers’ performances and will now look ahead to the junior nationals later this month.

“I thought it was exceptional.

“It’s definitely a good lead into the nationals and they’ll take plenty of confidence from it,” he said.

“I’m super happy with it.

“It’s a great group of kids and they all support each other.”

Slee, Elliot, Bree Middleton and Wilson will be in action at the New Zealand Junior Championships in Auckland from February 19-21.

Right - Cameron Slee won medals and posted personal best times in all 10 of his races at the Swim Canterbury West Coast Championships in Timaru.

Kiwi freestyle skier Jossi Wells has picked up his first career gold at the Winter X-Games in Colorado.

The 25 year-old took our victory in the ski slopestyle in Aspen this morning, to top the podium after finishing second in the slopestyle at the X-Games in both 2008 and 2013. Wells prevailed over Gus Kenworthy from the US. Wells clinched victory on his final run with a score of 90, eclipsing his own top score of 88.3.

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Phoenix sign striker The Wellington Phoenix have made a move to cure their goal scoring woes, signing a young Birmingham City striker on loan until the end of the season. The Phoenix have been struggling in front of goal since Roy Krishna’s injury in early January, and their inability to find the net has been a major factor in their eightgame winless run. They hope 21year-old Alex Jones can help their plight. Jones has been playing reserve and under-21 football and jumped at the opportunity for first team action.

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Ronaldo scores hat-trick Prolific Cristiano Ronaldo hit a 35th hat-trick for Real Madrid who swept aside Espanyol 6-0 in a ruthless attacking display in La Liga yesterday. The Portuguese led the way as Real sought to keep in the title chase after an inconsistent season so far that still leaves them in third place, four points behind leaders Barcelona.

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City, Chelsea to clash Chelsea will host Manchester City in the juiciest fifth-round tie of the FA Cup. Among the other matchups third tier Shrewsbury Town, the lowest-ranked club left in the competition, will be at home to Manchester United.

Holders Arsenal play Hull City in a rematch of the 2014 final won by the Gunners, while Bournemouth host Everton and Crystal Palace visit Tottenham Hotspur in a pair of all-Premier League ties. Watford will host Leeds United.

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■ RUGBY

Kiwis feature in Europe

Lara Biggs, Emma Stagg, Katie Dolan, Mollie Gibson and Emma Jansen (coxswain) placed second in the girls’ under 15 coxed quad sculls A final at the South Island Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha last weekend.

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■ ROWING

Wall’s gold leads medal haul

By James Ford

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The Ashburton Rowing Club returned from the Meridian South Island Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha last weekend with five medals in total, and a series of solid A-final and heat performances.

The only Ashburton gold of the regatta came in Veronica Wall’s women’s club single sculls triumph.

Matt Rae then added to the haul with silver in the men’s club coxless quad sculls in a compos-

ite crew before Lara Biggs, Katie Dolan, Mollie Gibson, Emma Stagg and Emma Jansen (coxswain) matched him with a silver in the girls’ under 15 coxed quad sculls.

Bronzes in the women’s masters coxed quad sculls and women’s club coxless quad sculls rounded out the medals, but the Ashburton contingent also produced plenty of A final and heat performances of note.

Veronica Wall was fastest in heat two of the women’s open single sculls.

The 16-year-old was more than a second quicker than under-23 lightweight doubles champion Jackie Kiddle, before placing sixth in her A-final among a field of international standard rowers.

Haxby Hefford and Harrison Davies also had a fine regatta.

The Ashburton duo finished third in their heat and second in the boys’ under-16 B-final, while Grace Wilson and Fran Connelly-Whyte were second in the women’s under-19 double sculls heat.

Women’s novice double scull-

ers Emma Stagg and Mollie Gibson took out top spot in their heat and qualified for the A final, and Lara Biggs and Katie Dolan were in excellent form too.

In the girls’ under 15 double heat, Biggs and Dolan placed second and were just outside the medals in fourth in their A-final.

Ashburton Rowing Club president Justin Wall said the weekend’s results were pleasing, with the regatta serving as a good final hit-out ahead of the Bankstream NZ Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro on February 16.

■ RUGBY

All Black Sevens sound a warning for Rio

By Kris shannon One worrying thought will occupy opponents’ minds in the wake of the Wellington Sevens - how much more destructive can New Zealand become?

After the hosts stunned South Africa at the death 24-21 to win their first tournament with a bolstered squad, that concerning notion will dominate the lead-up to sevens’ maiden appearance at the Olympic Games.

There was always a question of how players like Sonny Bill Williams and Augustine Pulu would be integrated into the team, how they would adjust to the smallsided game.

But New Zealand provided an emphatic answer in Wellington, winning their home tournament for the ninth time.

As impressive as some of those past sides have been, Sir Gordon Tietjens’ men seem on another level when replete with their Super Rugby ring-ins.

The new squad is packed with pace and power and still has sevens nous and experienced leadership.

It now has a number of players who pose serious threats to opposing defences.

Just when teams think they can restrict the wide menace of Akira Ioane and Ben Lam, on come Rieko Ioane and Ardie Savea.

Oppositions think they have a handle on Williams’ offloading, only to be undone by Pulu’s elusiveness.

What this team can accomplish with more time together - and with the addition of Liam Messam - will be unsettling coaches throughout the sevens world on the road to Rio. There are seven tournaments still to play on the circuit, starting next weekend in Sydney, which creates seven chances for Tietjens to fine-tune the various weapons he can now deploy.

“The new players who have come in will take a while to make

Sevens veteran Tim Mikkelson that transition properly,” the coach said. “Once they get a lot more minutes under their belts, they’ll be lethal.”

After Williams’ heroics ensured New Zealand ended the opening day unbeaten, the home side certainly looked lethal against Kenya and England en route to the tournament showpiece.

And, against South Africa, Joe Webber’s last-gasp try saw the new players finish their first tournament with a win.

“For a lot of rugby purists, they want to see the Sonny Bill Wil-

liamses and the Ardie Saveas,” Tietjens said.

“And they’re just really hungry and really physical. Our game is about physicality – when we’re physical we can play well.”

That was definitely the case this weekend, exemplified in the way Lam and Akira Ioane made it look like men against boys when running at the English.

Ioane, in particular, appeared unstoppable in the open field, while Pulu was close behind when ranking the recent recruits.

But New Zealand’s success was hardly all about the new boys.

Tietjens leant heavily on veterans Tim Mikkelson, Kurt Baker and Joe Webber, a trio that started all six games and laid the platform for the headlining acts to shine.

“We’ve got players who are proven sevens guys and can play every minute of every game,” Tietjens said. “They’re taking a lot of that workload away from [the new players].”

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Pat Lam’s Connacht continue to heap the pressure on the Guinness PRO12 with a 30-17 win over fellow contenders, Wayne Pivac’s Scarlets.

Loose forward Jake Heenan, who hails from Northland via Auckland, scored a double off lineout drives to aid and abet the work of team-mates Bundee Aki and Tom McCartney.

Hadleigh Parkes and Michael Collins turned out for Scarlets.

Mils Muliaina came off the bench following a long layoff in Zebre’s 12-16 defeat to Francis Saili’s Munster.

Nick Crosswell, at blindside flanker, saw his Dragons triumph 23-13 over Hayden Triggs’ Leinster.

Ospreys and Glasgow drew 20-20, a stalemate for opposing halfbacks Brendon Leonard and Grayson Hart.

A try to former Steelers and Patumahoe flanker Sean Reidy helped Ulster to a comfortable 32-13 win over Treviso, for whom Jayden Hayward kicked three goals.

Cardiff Blues, with Rey Lee-Lo and Jarrad Hoeata starting, edged Edinburgh, who featured Phil Burleigh and Mike Coman, 10-3.

In the French Top 14, Toulouse charged to the top of the log with a 54-3 smashing of Pau. Paul Perez scored a try, while Joe Tekori played lock with Luke McAlister off the pine. Pau’s All Blacks duo of Conrad Smith (13) and Colin Slade (10) will not have experienced too many 50-point hidings in their long careers.

Dan Carter scored his first try as Racing-Metro defeated Oyonnax 26-3. Casey Laulala, Ben Tameifuna and Chris Masoe all started for the victors, while Viliami Ma’afu suited up at No 8 for Oyonnax.

Racing-Metro now gear up to face the Highlanders in Hong Kong on Saturday.

A red card to prop Sona Taumalolo did not prevent Grenoble beating Agen 33-27.

Former Turbo and national sevens rep George Tilsley came off the bench for Agen.

Toulon’s Ma’a Nonu, who voiced his frustrations at his new job during the week, saw off his Stade Francais opposite Paul Williams 23-16.

Simon Hickey’s two penalty goals were not sufficient as Bordeaux-Begles fell 19-9 to Sitiveni Sivivatu’s Castres.

Montpellier upset Clermont 19-15 at Stade Michelin, denting the hopes of Hosea Gear and Fritz Lee. Brive beat the La Rochelle of Hikairo Forbes, Jason Eaton and Romana Graham 28-6.

The Top 14 breaks for three weeks while the first two rounds of the Six Nations are played.

In England’s Aviva Premiership, tries to Sam Tuitupou and TJ Ioane helped Sale Sharks to a 38-10 win over Sean Maitland’s London Irish.

Four goals to Jimmy Gopperth gave Wasps a 24-11 away win at Northampton, who fielded George Pisi, Michael Paterson and James Wilson.

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■ SACRED MASTER

In brief

Next run key for 4-Y-O Sacred Master’s next performance will tell Tony Pike if the up and coming stayer is ready for a Group One start.

The Cambridge four-year-old has made impressive progress to this point with five wins from his 11 appearances.

“If he runs well in the Avondale Cup then we’ll probably roll the dice and run him in the Auckland Cup,” Pike said.

“It may be a year too soon for him, but we’ll find out.

“He’s a very lightly-raced horse and that wasn’t really his race at Matamata, but he got the job done.”

Currently at $11 for the Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup in a market headed by Vavasour at $7, Sacred Master was a narrow victor on Saturday and Pike would have been forgiving had he not won.

“There was a bias and they were up on the pace and winning all day,” Pike said.

“We had to hook out and go early and he hadn’t run for four weeks.

“He was quite fresh before the race so

M3 Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 02 Feb 2016 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12; 13 and 14 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 8, 9 and 10; 12, 13 and 14 1 12.07pm (NZT) SUPER PETS DASH C1, 295m 1 86746 Bhuja 17.47 ...............................R Blackburn 2 36742 Ohoka Faith 17.44........................ L Waretini 3 84525 Uno Marguerite nwtd L & ................... Wales 4 23F22 Rapaki Kath 17.57 H & .......................Taylor 5 F7865 Sonny Will nwtd......................... M Robinson 6 68286 Go Tommo 17.10 S & ......................B Evans 7 21453 Max Stix 17.58 .............................C Roberts 8 72153 Alex Rumble 17.43 .................J T McInerney 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 10 67777 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd .......................A Joyce 2 12.25 YELLA MUSTARD AT STUD SPRINT C1, 295m 1 78677 Cawbourne Shadow nwtd ...............J Tanner 2 86871 Magic Dozer 17.65 .................... G T Bennett 3 47361 Starburst Emma 17.42 .................... M Grant 4 68343 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 5 87578 Homebush Bruno 17.34 .........J T McInerney 6 111F Go Poppy 17.29 M & .......................P Binnie 7 25487 Another Zircon 17.45 .............J T McInerney 8 18274 High On Vee 17.94 .......................A Williams 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 10 5P786 Kinloch Power nwtd S & ..................B Evans 3 12.43pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH DASH C1, 295m 1 36865 Zippora Blaze 17.43 M &...................Jopson 2 23445 Ohoka Hope 17.38 ....................... L Waretini 3 78358 Morning Gypsy 17.75 C & .................. Fagan 4 58352 Jack’s A Jewel 17.35 ....................C Roberts 5 24475 Belfast Eejit 17.52 ..................J T McInerney 6 71237 Idol Georgie 17.64 ............................ J Rush 7 24687 Sleeper Agent 17.16 .................A Bradshaw

M9 Otago Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Forbury Park Raceway Meeting Date: 02 Feb 2016 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 12.16pm OTAGO GRC MAIDEN SPRINT C0, 310m 1 47 Chair Up nwtd ........................J T McInerney 2 7 Another Relm nwtd ................J T McInerney 3 42533 Ekali nwtd J & .................................D Fahey 4 233 Uno Nathan nwtd L & ......................... Wales 5 266 Southern Blue nwtd............................C Weir 6 524 Uno Nigel nwtd L & ............................ Wales 7 1 Chippy Jordy nwtd..............................C Weir 8 Southern Mist nwtd .....................R Hamilton Emergencies: 9 7 Uno Marcus nwtd L &......................... Wales 10 4765x Fiesty Fortune nwtd ................. P Hammond 2 12.34pm BROCKLEBANKS DRY CLEANERS SPRINT C1, 310m 1 22463 Pukeko Warrior 18.77.....................B Healey 2 87462 No Bro 18.50 ............................... B I Conner 3 64622 Kentaro Baxter 19.09 .............J T McInerney 4 43774 Another Jamie 18.68 ..............J T McInerney 5 718 Opawa Perissa nwtd L & .................... Wales 6 54424 Tilt 19.37 .......................................R Adcock 7 66645 Apollo King 18.73 ...............................J Allen 8 18258 Thunder Dragon 19.20 .......................J Allen Emergencies: 9 62678 Scary Canary nwtd ...........................B Eade 10 63787 Business Boss 18.71 ........................S Keen 3 12.52pm SPEEDPRINT SHOP STAKES C0, 545m 1 2275 Opawa Janet nwtd L & ....................... Wales

he will improve a ton on that.”

Meanwhile, Skyweka has been rewarded with some time off after consecutive wins in the central districts last month.

The four-year-old was successful at Otaki before impressively claiming top honours in the Douro Cup at Trentham where stablemate Nomisma finished sixth.

“She’s going super and it was all over in three strides while Nomisma was held up a bit,” Pike said.

“Skyweka has had a big preparation and she’s having three weeks off.

“She’ll come back and may have two or three runs before the winter settles in and she could be a cups’ mare next season.”

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Alleyoop returning Black type mare Alleyoop is making faster than anticipated progress toward a return to racing. “She’s looking as good as she ever has after enjoying a six week break after Australia,” trainer James Bridge said.

“She’s almost coming up a bit too quickly so if there’s a rain-affected track around she might have a run in the next month.”

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Star back on track New Zealand-bred Group One performer Kermadec kicked off his autumn campaign yesterday with a quiet trial. The Doncaster and George Main winner was given an outing over 950 metres at Rosehill by champion trainer Chris Waller.

Kermadec wasn’t asked for a serious effort when fourth in his heat behind Leebaz.

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Rose blooming Rose Of Virginia has come through her latest victory in top order and “She’ll run in the Avondale Cup and the on to the Auckland Cup,” Matamata trainer Lance Noble said yesterday.

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Right: Sacred Master with Leith Innes aboard showed his true colours when winning at Ellerslie.

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Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 8 81855 Goldstar Rosie 17.43 S & ...............B Evans 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 10 5P786 Kinloch Power nwtd S & ..................B Evans 4 1.01pm GLENBYRE TAVERN SPRINT C1, 295m 1 76456 Star Apache nwtd S & .....................B Evans 2 38816 Hayley James 17.53..................... L Waretini 3 35544 Foxy Babe 17.87 ..............................A Joyce 4 14126 Val Baxter 17.62.....................J T McInerney 5 61668 Kablitz 17.73 ................................ K Cassidy 6 25576 Raincheck 17.56 .............................J Tanner 7 35556 Homebush Errol 17.32 ...........J T McInerney 8 53F53 Ebony Fancy 17.33 ......................... M Grant 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 10 28887 Lachie Jewel 17.54 ......................C Roberts 5 1.20 GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND STAKES C1, 520m 1 53522 Tamara May 30.68 .......................... M Grant 2 44267 Cawbourne Miami 30.18 ..............C Roberts 3 45351 Lektra Spider 30.46 H &......................Taylor 4 64545 Protonic Pedro 30.33 ....................... B Dann 5 14136 Know Style 30.26 ...........................G Cleeve 6 63766 Jewel Eagle 30.42 S & ....................B Evans 7 7716 Steel The Gold nwtd.....................M Roberts 8 57274 Homebush Buck 30.60 ...........J T McInerney 9 33678 Rushcuter Action 30.67 S & ............B Evans 10 47x77 Opawa Born 30.43 L &....................... Wales 6 1.40pm FAST ARCHER AT STUD DASH C1, 295m 1 53382 Know Energy 17.50........................G Cleeve 2 86766 Unreliable Andy 17.35............... A Bradshaw 3 7x433 Sal’s Babe 18.01 C & ......................... Fagan 4 75212 Wally Baxter 17.48 .................J T McInerney 5 66565 Homebush Gru 17.42.............J T McInerney 6 26315 Cosmoholic 17.88 ........................ L Waretini 7 x46x7 Air Flow nwtd ............................ M Robinson 8 66641 Krista Barista 17.40.......................... B Dann 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce

74876 Lil Danny Rascal 17.29 ..........J T McInerney 55768 Petra Haka 17.45 ......................... L Waretini 46234 Big Muddy 17.29 M &.......................... Smith 1 31178 Bursar 17.42 .................................R Adcock 81288 Midnight Action nwtd S & ................B Evans 2 41324 Ultra Action 17.46 S &.....................B Evans 1 Lexie Rae 17.53 ...........................C Roberts 3 87244 Miss Jolt nwtd ..............................A Waretini 2221 Abit Scarlet 17.47............................. B Dann 4 54875 Cawbourne Eden 17.64 ...............C Roberts 15742 Smoking Marley 17.38 .............. A Bradshaw 5 21374 Eug The Scrooge 17.69 M & .............Jopson 23327 Fair Cruzin 17.38....................J T McInerney 6 56786 Look At Lucy 17.37 M & ...................... Smith 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 7 85875 Crystall McBell nwtd...............J T McInerney 67777 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd .......................A Joyce 8 2F362 Uno James nwtd L & .......................... Wales 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 11 3.16pm COALGATE TAVERN STAKES C1, 520m 1 41654 Ester Action nwtd S & .....................B Evans 10 67777 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd .......................A Joyce 2 45338 Dyna Quirk nwtd ..........................C Roberts 8 2.20pm I PAVE CONCRETE STAKES C1, 520m 3 54213 Whip Uppa Storm 30.62............ G T Bennett 1 11323 Majestic Action 30.39 J &................D Fahey 4 55663 Crystal Flame 30.59 ........................ M Grant 2 7854F Hip Hop Sofia 30.78 .................. A Bradshaw 5 34628 Plutonium 30.37 H & ...........................Taylor 3 65763 Skillz Taylor nwtd .......................... L Waretini 6 12556 Jinja Heart 30.72 J & ......................D Fahey 4 34646 Black Sails 30.66 H & .........................Taylor 7 4x675 Know Luck 30.65............................G Cleeve 5 14585 Luminary 30.42 .........................R Blackburn 8 35283 Opawa Gavin 30.63 L & ..................... Wales 6 56555 Our John nwtd..............................S Hindson 9 33678 Rushcuter Action 30.67 S & ............B Evans 7 67734 Cawbourne Kin nwtd ....................C Roberts 10 47x77 Opawa Born 30.43 L &....................... Wales 8 48x58 Opawa Stella 30.33 L & ..................... Wales 9 33678 Rushcuter Action 30.67 S & ............B Evans 12 3.36 AMBER CLEANING SERVICES DASH C1, 295m 1 28267 Timely Reminder 17.63 M & .............Jopson 10 77857 Private Action 31.14 S & .................B Evans 9 2.40pm CHRISTCHURCHGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 2 47374 Cool Dexter 17.41 ..................... A Bradshaw 3 44121 Super Bad 17.20 ..........................M Roberts DASH C1, 295m 4 84778 Another Vespa nwtd ...............J T McInerney 1 16331 Grifinator 17.40 C & ........................... Fagan 5 58733 Brooke Davis 17.25 ...................... L Waretini 2 77363 Verbatim 17.66 ............................. K Cassidy 6 17478 Sketchy Steve 17.35 ....................... M Grant 3 54472 Sprinkles 17.23 ......................J T McInerney 7 46452 Bigtime Tip 17.55 M & ......................... Smith 4 54623 Fancy Action 17.82 S &...................B Evans 8 53368 Johnnybruce 17.73 ................J T McInerney 5 72762 Conaloo 17.53........................... M Robinson 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 6 63678 Tracey nwtd .....................................J Tanner 7 76636 Know Struggle 17.34......................G Cleeve 10 5P786 Kinloch Power nwtd S & ..................B Evans 8 74156 Another Spin 17.39 ................J T McInerney 13 3.51pm THE TURF BAR SPRINT C1, 295m 1 73467 Rio Action nwtd S & ........................B Evans 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 2 53173 Homebush Justine nwtd .........J T McInerney 10 28887 Lachie Jewel 17.54 ......................C Roberts 10 2.56pm JINJARANGO AT STUD SPRINT C1, 295m 3 32315 Opawa Viv 17.74 L &.......................... Wales 10 5P786 Kinloch Power nwtd S & ..................B Evans

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36543 Jinja Willy 17.65 ..............................J Tanner 56632 Peyton Sawyer 17.56 ................... L Waretini 62688 Budgie Right 17.51 H & ......................Taylor 7662F Blazing Hot 17.58...................J T McInerney 43521 Royal Bash 17.35 ............................. B Dann 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 28887 Lachie Jewel 17.54 ......................C Roberts 14 4.11pm SNOW-E MUSCLE, ENERGY & FERTILITY DASH C1, 295m 1 78x57 Susan Jewel nwtd ...........................J Tanner 2 46884 Mr. November 17.48 ...............J T McInerney 3 65635 That’s A Wrap 17.45 H &.....................Taylor 4 63824 Tip The Babe 17.56 C &..................... Fagan 5 32184 Doosh nwtd ............................J T McInerney 6 26773 Cawbourne Ohio nwtd .................C Roberts 7 87746 Kinloch Action nwtd S & ..................B Evans 8 77574 Lucas Scott 17.77 ........................ L Waretini 9 44888 Summer Love 17.53 .........................A Joyce 10 67777 Hat Trick Chaos nwtd .......................A Joyce SELECTIONS Race 1: Rapaki Kath, Bhuja, Max Stix, Alex Rumble, Go Tommo Race 2: Go Poppy, Magic Dozer, Another Zircon, Coleridge Jim Race 3: Idol Georgie, Zippora Blaze, Ohoka Hope, Jack’s A Jewel Race 4: Val Baxter, Homebush Errol, Raincheck, Foxy Babe Race 5: Tamara May, Cawbourne Miami, Homebush Buck Race 6: Krista Barista, Sal’s Babe, Unreliable Andy, Know Energy Race 7: Ultra Action, Bursar, Miss Jolt, Eug The Scrooge Race 8: Majestic Action, Cawbourne Kin, Hip Hop Sofia Race 9: Grifinator, Fancy Action, Another Spin, Verbatim Race 10: Abit Scarlet, Lexie Rae, Smoking Marley, Big Muddy Race 11: Dyna Quirk, Jinja Heart, Opawa Gavin, Plutonium Race 12: Super Bad, Brooke Davis, Bigtime Tip, Johnnybruce Race 13: Royal Bash, Opawa Viv, Jinja Willy, Peyton Sawyer Race 14: That’s A Wrap, Tip The Babe, Mr. November, Doosh 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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Today at Forbury Park Raceway 2 4 Spare Action nwtd S & ....................B Evans 1 8F832 Opawa Smoke nwtd L &..................... Wales 3 47566 Light Thaw nwtd .................................J Allen 2 83457 What I Like 32.78 ...................J T McInerney 4 45451 Rich Action nwtd S & ......................B Evans 3 62224 Know Laughing 32.77 ....................G Cleeve 5 63243 Opawa Faith nwtd L & ........................ Wales 4 2F351 Freckle Flyer 33.54.............................J Allen 6 3232 Slyness nwtd ......................................J Allen 5 66666 Pianissimo nwtd .......................... B I Conner 7 86865 Octagons Ghost nwtd ....................J Guthrie 6 74884 La Kinks nwtd.................................C Healey 8 8 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 7 75646 Opawa Cassidy nwtd L & ................... Wales 8 74434 Heritage Watch nwtd ......................J Guthrie 4 1.09 GREEN ISLAND BARBER SPRINT C1, 310m 9 57657 No Tinkerbell 33.24 ........................J Guthrie 1 61482 His Nibs nwtd .....................................J Allen 2 47567 Brindee’s Bro 19.05........................C Healey 10 758x8 Another Cruise nwtd ..............J T McInerney 3 41 Southern Affair nwtd ...................R Hamilton 7 2.09 BRAMWELL SCAFFOLDING SPRINT C1/2, 310m 1 82545 San Sebastian 18.57..........................J Allen 4 84314 Apollo Baxter 18.92................J T McInerney 2 88547 Homebush Flyte 18.50 ...........J T McInerney 5 74748 Thrilling Shrimp nwtd .................. B I Conner 3 17681 No More Beersies 18.58 ............. B I Conner 6 65476 Opawa Express 19.00 ................. B I Conner 4 26275 Opawa Lean Meat 18.88 L & ............. Wales 7 87784 Albie McLeod nwtd............................B Eade 5 61364 Joey Baxter nwtd ...................J T McInerney 8 41533 Glory Hog nwtd ......................J T McInerney 6 66416 Sally 18.81 ....................................R Adcock 9 13555 Devilskin 19.12 .......................J T McInerney 7 45823 Technic 19.19 ................................R Adcock 10 64877 Definer nwtd ..................................R Adcock 5 1.29 WWW.GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1/2, 8 24155 Baduzzi nwtd..........................J T McInerney 9 86888 Shez Keen 18.70...............................S Keen 310m 1 48232 Screw And Bolt nwtd ..........................C Weir 10 68567 Going Pronto 19.34 ............................J Allen 2 17728 Opawa Leigh 18.99 L &...................... Wales 8 2.29pm PRESIDENT’S STAKES C3, 310m 3 87556 Botany Liz nwtd......................J T McInerney 1 81576 Homebush Riley 18.94 ...........J T McInerney 4 25455 Homebush Slinky 18.93 .........J T McInerney 2 57462 Lots Of Beersies 18.77 ............... B I Conner 5 72132 Another Key 18.81 .................J T McInerney 3 65243 Wunzee 18.54 ........................J T McInerney 6 53373 Tepirita Hendrix nwtd .............J T McInerney 4 824x2 Know Contest nwtd ........................G Cleeve 7 x2112 Mr. Marine nwtd.............................R Adcock 5 64111 Dinero Action 18.87 S &..................B Evans 8 25228 Giganaire 18.78 S &........................B Evans 6 75378 Botany Zenvo 18.86 ...............J T McInerney 9 68567 Going Pronto 19.34 ............................J Allen 7 78652 Another Fan 18.67 .................J T McInerney 10 86888 Shez Keen 18.70...............................S Keen 8 587x8 Wine Time nwtd .....................J T McInerney 6 1.49 BRIAN BAGLEY DRIVER LICENSING STAKES 9 68188 Thrilling Spell nwtd ...................... B I Conner 10 43557 Goldstar Bomber 19.37 S & ............B Evans C1, 545m

9 2.48pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER STAKES C2/3, 545m 1 61185 Thoracic 32.88 .......................J T McInerney 2 75474 Botany Kevin 32.33 ................J T McInerney 3 88x26 Know Mayhem nwtd .......................G Cleeve 4 14865 Nina Baxter 33.14 ..................J T McInerney 5 84887 In The Boot nwtd S & ......................B Evans 6 13723 Pukeko Bolt 32.48 ..........................B Healey 7 17415 Zipping Sonny 33.44 ..............J T McInerney 8 1437F Opawa Rocky 32.89 L & .................... Wales Emergencies: 9 64536 Goldstar Coco nwtd S &..................B Evans 10 84348 Know Security 32.80 ......................G Cleeve 10 3.08pm ST KILDA VETERINARY CENTRE SPRINT C3, 310m 1 77883 Thunder Storm 18.72 .............J T McInerney 2 48843 Grand Apache 18.80 S & ................B Evans 3 11878 Homebush Fine 19.22............J T McInerney 4 14636 Bad Week 18.46.....................J T McInerney 5 77886 Punch On Jaime nwtd ............J T McInerney 6 78561 Om Nom Nom nwtd ...............J T McInerney 7 46611 Jinja Pistol nwtd J & ........................D Fahey 8 34161 Storming Norm 18.99.................. B I Conner 9 78366 Adjudicator nwtd S &.......................B Evans 10 23888 Botany Richie nwtd ................J T McInerney 11 3.26pm OTAGO DAILY TIMES SPRINT C5, 310m 1 27142 Puma Pants 18.49..................J T McInerney 2 11611 Homebush Zippy 18.63 ..........J T McInerney 3 22212 Homebush Kelso 18.31 ..........J T McInerney 4 24816 Another Liz 19.10 ...................J T McInerney 5 85176 Homebush Rufus 18.69 .........J T McInerney 6 55155 Opawa Opal 19.08 L & ....................... Wales

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12754 Opawa Rocket 18.64 L & ................... Wales 13826 Homebush Ariel 18.71 ...........J T McInerney 73168 Another Message nwtd ..........J T McInerney 35623 Keramus 18.51 ...............................G Cleeve 12 3.43pm RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY C3/4, 310m 1 36733 Homebush Paige 18.69..........J T McInerney 2 46844 Homebush Rocky 18.33 .........J T McInerney 3 77346 Opawa Crusade 18.75 L &................. Wales 4 31375 Homebush Chopper 18.28 .....J T McInerney 5 26858 Tell The Boys 18.86 ................J T McInerney 6 13112 Abrasador nwtd .................................B Eade 7 62676 Human Instinct 18.92 .............J T McInerney 8 77725 Cawbourne Dozer 18.76 ....................C Weir Emergencies: 9 7587x Thumb Print Tony nwtd ..........J T McInerney 10 23888 Botany Richie nwtd ................J T McInerney SELECTIONS Race 1: Chippy Jordy, Ekali, Uno Nathan, Southern Blue Race 2: Kentaro Baxter, No Bro, Tilt, Pukeko Warrior Race 3: Opawa Janet, Rich Action, Slyness, Spare Action Race 4: Southern Affair, Apollo Baxter, Glory Hog, Albie McLeod Race 5: Opawa Leigh, Mr. Marine, Another Key, Giganaire Race 6: Know Laughing, Heritage Watch, What I Like, Freckle Flyer Race 7: San Sebastian, Sally, Technic, Opawa Lean Meat Race 8: Dinero Action, Wunzee, Homebush Riley, Another Fan Race 9: Thoracic, Know Mayhem, Pukeko Bolt, Opawa Rocky Race 10: Storming Norm, Thunder Storm, Homebush Fine Race 11: Puma Pants, Homebush Kelso, Homebush Rufus Race 12: Abrasador, Homebush Chopper, Opawa Crusade 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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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

REAL ESTATE

Wednesday Open Homes

Wednesday 12.00pm - 12.45pm 25 Charles Street Vendor Invites Enquiries Over $305,000 • • • •

Allenton location, fully fenced Renovated three bedroom home New kitchen and bathroom Superb outdoor living

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS051215

Phillip Kenny Real Estate Ltd, Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wednesday 12.30pm - 1.15pm 51B Walnut Avenue

Price: $345,000

Set Sale: 2.00pm, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 • Private wee “Close” • Something a bit different • Two double bedrooms • Private courtyard

Wednesday 1.00pm - 1.30pm 131B Harland Street • • • •

$362,000

Aim for the affordable Three double bedrooms Open plan spacious sunny home Private low maintenance section

37 Cox Street • • • •

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS051115

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS040116

Wednesday 5.15pm - 5.45pm $374,500

Split level three bedroom home New kitchen. HRV system, panel heater, pellet fire Double garage with internal access Manageable 675 sqm section

View at www.ashburton.harcourts.co.nz AS151115

112 - 114 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Phone 03 308-6497

Cath Henderson 021-137-9931

Helena Ratten 0274-577-998

Leo Ratten

PA to Helena Ratten

03 308-6497

Lynne Bridge 0274-106-216

Jill Leonard Roberta Rutledge 0274-982-500 027-228-7843

Lisa Kenny Dave Thomson 027-642-8200 027-6011-426

PLANTS, PRODUCE

HASTINGS MCLEOD LTD Hastings McLeod Limited Licensed REAA 2008

Telephone 03 307 9176

WHEN FAMILY COMES FIRST

BUYERS $372,000+ WESTSIDE 6 James Street

WEB ID AU46017

This three bedroom home offers great buying for the family with lots of space to spread out. Open plan kitchen, dining and living areas with compliant logburner and conservatory off dining area. Three bedrooms plus bathroom downstairs. New carpets and some painting have been completed.

Internal access double garage and permitted Skyline office.

VIEW Wednesday 3 Feb 12.30 - 1.30pm Karen McRae

OPEN HOME

Mobile 0274 364 146 Office 03 307 9189 karenm@propertybrokers.co.nz

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www.propertybrokers.co.nz TRADES, SERVICES

CERAMIC tiles - tile quality guaranteed - Tile Warehouse selection available at Redmonds Furnishing and Flooring, Burnett Street.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS??

For prompt, reliable service Contact Kelvin Boult, KJB Systems Ltd, 4 Ascot Place Ph 308 8989. 30 years local service. Same day service if possible. SUPERGOLD discount card welcomed.

PLANTS, PRODUCE RASPBERRIES PYO or frozen only.

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.

LIVESTOCK, PETS

THE FAT CHIHUAHUA Ashburton's new pet minding service. Caring for your precious pets when you can't.

Doggy daycare in my own home as well as overnight stays for dogs. Competitive rates. Call Susan on 027-663 6454 or 308 1565.

Phone 308 3498 Smithfield Road No eftpos

RURAL TRADING POST

SMITHFIELD FLOWERS, Smithfield Road SMALL bales lucerne hay for 211 sale. Phone Helen 027 600 Ashburton. Lilies for sale. We have gorgeous lilies for sale 6658. $10 a bunch and beautiful bouquets of mixed flowers for $18 for that special someone.

Come thru the gate and into the flower tent. Cash Only, Open Every Day.

RENZ ashburton

Trevor Hurley Real Estate Limited REAA 2008

We Help Save Lives Find out how you can help save lives by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

FOR SALE

BOHEMIA crystal patriot 5 piece whiskey set $276.00.

An everlasting and special engagement or wedding gift.

The China Shop in The Arcade.

LOVE HOMEMADE sauces and relish, but don't have time to make it? Karyn at Kitchen Kapers, The Arcade has made some delicious Homemade Tomato sauce and relish. So come and get the family and yourself some today. All made with love and from only $9.50.

NACHTMANN glass platter $29.00 - ideal for cakes, pavs or cheeseboards. The China Shop in The Arcade.

Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

CINDY, kiwi, attractive, long hair, size 8, busty. Lots of fun.

Phone calls only, private 027 363 7916.

GAY guy based Temuka/Geraldine area.

In/out calls. Can travel.

Phone 028 408 3440.

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

TWO bedroom house for rent Hampstead area, fenced, good back yard, $280 per week, no pets. Phone 027 269 4133.

Real Estate New Zealand ashburton

24/7 Appraisals 308 6173

Guardian Situations Vacant

307 7900

Birthday Greetings Brought to you by Kitchen Kapers.

AUTO TRIM, CANVAS & SHADE Call Toni & Peter May on 03 308 8893 to find out more!

151 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton www.petermay.co.nz

We design, we build, we innovate.

OPEN 7 DAYS Fresh Fruit & Vege

Sophie Gibson Happy Birthday Sophie!

Have an awesome day!

Love Mum, Dad, Olivia, Mollie and Jack.

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

308-1095

Daily Events Tuesday 9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Walking group meets outside church. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST GOODWILL SHOP. Sell preloved second hand clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church. Cnr Main Road and Jane Streets.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around good clean used clothing.

Ashburton Baptist Church.

Corner Havelock Street and Cass Street.

9.45am and 1.15pm

Wednesday 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Real women circuit training in hall. 48 Allen’s Road.

9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Second time around used clothing. Cnr Havelock and Cass Streets.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park St. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility.

Lyn Doig 0274-736-825

0800 274 287 0800 ASHBURTON

Specials available from 2/02 - 9/02

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$2.49 kg $2.99 bag $2.99 bag .69c ea

Karyn Cox 027-77-66-497

For all subscriber enquiries, missed delivery, new subscriptions, temporary stops, call our subscriber hotline

Apricots $3.99 bag Cali Oranges Plums 1kg Royal Gala 1kg New Season Corn

RENTAL MANAGER RENTAL MANAGER

211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Golf Croquet singles, Waireka, Philip Street.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand and Agriculture Encounter.

10am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises and Tai Chi for arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.

12noon- 3pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SIGNING CENTRE. Community House, Rear of Westpac Bank, Tancred Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the

future, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Club day, non-members welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

6pm 3 KM and 5KM FUN RUN/WALK SERIES. Enjoy a run, jog or walk. $2 entry, students free. Meet Walnut Avenue Pavilion, opposite Creek Road. Runs until March 29. Organised by Ashburton Athletics.

7.30pm ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Club night with speaker Neroli Davies (nee Prouting) telling us about her interesting life, all welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862.

Sinclair Centre , Park Street.

M.S.A. Social Hall. Havelock Street.

11am MID CANTERBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB. Movie - Suffragette, Regent Cinema, Wills Street.

1pm - 3.30pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Pre-loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets.

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

1.15am

GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. Golf croquet doubles.

Waireka, Philip Street.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and golf croquet, new members welcome. Allenton Sports club, Cavendish St, Allenton.

1.30pm ASHBURTON HERB SOCIETY. Garden walk, Community garden, Anglican Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

7pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, Pipe Band Hall, Creek Road.

Puzzles Tuesday, February 2, 2016

www.guardianonline.co.nz CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Secret store of a hundred for each to distribute (5) 4. Deal one a club card, or one of hearts (7) 8. A small island that apparently has a tenant (5) 9. Fire, water or earth to a Greek, or part of an electric kettle (7) 10. It is like python’s head, this snake (3) 11. Give one a refill and help rinse it out (9) 12. Where Stratford stands vis-à-vis Avon (4) 13. What verse will do is give one a picture of the body (4) 18. Punishment isn’t a bad mixture if it comes to nothing (9) 20. It is in the fashion of being backward and forward (1,2) 21. It is changed later maybe by the editor (7) 22. It is plain it is a sort of soup one will get over (5) 23. Wished to find a schoolmaster, indeed (7) 24. Tom was one to get a lift (5)

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YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Because you want people to feel free to express themselves around you, you sometimes hold back. That’s smart. The restraint you demonstrate today will garner the trust of a dear one.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’ve no shortage of imagination. You conjure and create to your heart’s content. The next step is to believe, otherwise the dream is just an exercise instead of a trajectory.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You might not get a second chance, so you’re better off putting everything you have into the opportunity at hand. If you do get a second chance, it will be because you showed so much enthusiasm the first time around.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You and another are in a riveting dynamic, simultaneously aware of what you lack while seeing that the other person has exactly what is needed. Don’t hesitate! Help each other out.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Clean out the medicine cabinets of your mind. Throw out old prescriptions and remedies expired. Jealousy, misplaced desire, resentment — all poisons to your happiness.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll find a way to share in another person’s dream and still inhabit your own.

It’s not that difficult when you’re with people whose goals and talents compliment yours so beautifully.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You shouldn’t have to sacrifice one relationship to make another work. If you feel torn between two people, consider that the disharmony is within you.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You’re focusing on the traits of those close to you. This one simple choice will be the reason this day turns out to be special.

Of course, your loved ones will do the same for you, but there’s something more to look forward to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): While “chase” is a fun game for the elementary school playground, adults who chase are often ultimately thwarted by the dynamic. Hang back and see if you can’t catch your intended through sheer attraction.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): When it comes to your people, you want to be there to celebrate the ups, help with the downs and find ways to make the in-betweens a bit more memorable.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re emboldened and yet not quite ready to embark. Perhaps you’re still not positive about how to get there. Once you get your hands on a map you’ll be ready to launch.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You are rarely, if ever, accused of being too rigid. However, you have some strong opinions about how the action should unfold today, and you’d be wise to share.

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

DAVISON, Nancy – On January 31, 2016.

Suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton. Aged 79 years. deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Dearly loved wife of the late to ensure publication.

Bill. Much loved mother and During office hours notices mother in law of Miriam, Chris may also be sent to: and Nel, Kym and Stu and loved Granny of Natalie, and classifieds@theguardian.co.nz the late Morgan; Scott and Any queries Mel, Chanelle and Sam, and please contact Nicole; Alex, Nicky, and Ollie.

0800 Loved great Granny of Olivia, ASHBURTON Isaac, and Hunter. Messages (0800-274-287). to the Davison family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Nancy will be held at our Chapel, Cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, February 5, commencing at 11.00am.

Followed by private cremation Canterbury owned, at Ashburton.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

WALKER, Edith Muriel – On February 1, 2016. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Loved wife of the late Robert (Peewee) and loved mother of the late Robert (Bob). A loved grandmother and great grandmother.

“Finally free.”

Edith chose to bequeath her body to the Otago School of Medical Sciences.

Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433

Guardian Classifieds Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

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Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433 FUNERAL FURNISHERS

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HEAL, Jan – 02/02/2015 To my darling Jan. A year has passed so quickly many things have been and gone, but my love for you my sweetheart remains ever strong.

God broke my heart that day dear to prove just one thing, he needed you in heaven to help the angels sing.

Precious memories are mine to keep dear of our life’s journey spent together, until we meet again you’re in my heart forever.

Love and miss you every day.

Your loving husband and soulmate David. xo

620 East Street Ashburton Ph/Fax 308 5369 or 0274 357 974 ebcarter@xtra.co.nz NZMMMA Member

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15 Feb 8:48 pm www.ofu.co.nz

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Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

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Novak Djokovic casts a long shadow over the Rod Laver Arena, and a longer shadow over men’s tennis as he collects his sixth Australian Open crown on Sunday night.

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BY DARREN WALTON Novak Djokovic is placing no limits on what he might achieve after joining the legendary ranks of Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg with another crushing Australian Open final victory over Andy Murray.

The ruthless top seed once again imposed his mental and physical hold over Murray to emulate 1960s amateur champion Roy Emerson as a six-time winner of the season-opening grand slam with a 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) triumph at Melbourne Park.

The Serbian dominator also joined Laver and Borg with 11 career majors and now trails only

Roger Federer (17), Rafael Nadal (14), Pete Sampras (14) and Emerson (12) in his relentless pursuit of grand slam immortality.

“I’m extremely honoured to be mentioned alongside legends of our sport like Rod Laver,” Djokovic said.

“Thank you for coming tonight and making this special.

“To Mr Roy Emerson, who isn’t here tonight, it’s a privilege to match your record of six Australian Open titles.

“One of the greatest players to play the game.”

After sweeping to four of the past five majors – losing only last year’s French Open final to Stan

NZ skipper bounces back P16

Wawrinka - Djokovic is refusing to rule out surpassing Federer as the most successful grand slam performer the game has known.

“I’m playing the tennis of my life and my results show that,” said the rampant world No.1.

“I don’t want to think how far I can go and what my boundaries are.

“I prepare myself as best I can for the three guys – Nadal, Federer and Murray ... I’ve found the right formula for Andy.”

Djokovic’s latest triumph over Murray – his 11th in their past 12 encounters – consigned the world No.2 to a more unfortunate place in the tennis record

books as the first man in the 48year open era to lose five finals in Melbourne.

The vanquished Scot also fell to Djokovic in 2011, 2013 and last year and to Federer in the 2010 title match.

Murray’s former coach Ivan Lendl, the man who guided the Brit to US Open, Wimbledon and Olympic glory in a golden run in 2012 and ’13 – is the only other man in professional tennis history to lose five finals at a grand slam event, though the CzechAmerican also raised the trophy in New York on three other occasions.

“I feel like I’ve been here be-

fore,” Murray said as he collected another runners-up plate.

“I’d like to congratulate Novak; six Australian Opens is an incredible feat, and for what he’s done the last year, it’s been incredible consistency.”

Murray earlier cursed himself for “the worst match I’ve ever played” while being swept aside in two hours and 53 minutes.

In truth, he succumbed to a world No.1 at the peak of his superhuman powers.

Djokovic’s success gives him a fourth chance in five years to complete the career grand slam set at Roland Garros in June.

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