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Suspicions a fire which destroyed a Housing New Zealand dwelling on Allens Road this week may have been deliberately lit have been extinguished.

Following an extensive scene examination yesterday, Ashburton police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding its origins.

The examination was undertaken by Geraldine-based fire risk management officer Craig Chambers in conjunction with Ashburton police.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire at about 4.45pm on Wednesday.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade appliances arrived at the scene to find the front of a semi-detached flat engulfed in flames, deputy chief fire officer Graeme Baker said.

Up to 30 firefighters were involved in battling the blaze which had taken hold in the ceiling and was threatening the adjourning unit.

By 5.45pm the fire was under control, however, firefighters remained at the property until about 8pm to ensure it did not flare up again. Police also maintained a strong presence at the scene.

A Housing New Zealand spokesperson said staff were working closely with the

two affected tenants to investigate alternative housing options, along with the fire service to discover the cause of the fire.

“We are pleased no-one was hurt in the fire,” an HNZ spokesperson said.

“An occupant at the property at time has confirmed to us the fitted smoke alarms alerted him to the fire which he was then able to exit the property quickly and safely.”

The agency installs smoke alarms in all its properties and these are checked annually. No decision has yet been made on the future of the property but the site remains secured for safety reasons.

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Fire eventful end to working day

By Michelle NelsoN

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At the end of a routine working day Sonya Dunlea found herself in the midst of a life and death emergency.

The Allenton Kindergarten teacher was driving home on Allens Road when she noticed smoke pouring from a dwelling.

She flagged down a work colleague and the pair went to investigate, at the same time calling emergency services.

The door to the right hand unit of the semi-detached property was open and the kitchen was engulfed in flames.

A man appeared on the scene and kicked the door in allowing the distressed dogs to escape.

She was astounded at how fast the fire took hold, although the scene seemed to play out in slow motion.

A sizable crowd gathered even before emergency services arrived. Fearful that power lines under threat from the flames could come down on the road, Dunlea attempted to shepherd people back from the blaze.

“It seemed to take forever for the fire brigade to arrive but in reality they were there really quickly,” Dunlea said.

Unaware whether anyone was in the flat the women set about raising the alarm.

“We were yelling through the door into the house,” Dunlea said.

“Eventually the smoke alarm started beeping. I was shocked to see a man come running out, he looked like he had been asleep.

“Then he ran back inside and came out with a television.”

At that point Dunlea became aware of dogs barking frantically in the adjourning unit.

“I started banging on the door of the other flat,” she said.

Ashburton men at centre of inquiry By sue NewMaN

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Two Ashburton men are at the centre of a State Services Commission investigation into allegations that while they were employees of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) the used their positions to advance their private business interests.

The two, Gerard Gallagher and Simon Nikoloff who are now with Otakaro, along with Canterbury and South Canterbury District Health Board chairman Murray Cleverley have been stood down from their positions

lagher established Gallagher and Associates, worked as the Guardian’s general manager, established the Success Academy and was chief executive for Laser Plumbing and Electrical.

Nikoloff’s Ashburton’s links came through his work as a business advisor with Grow Mid Canterbury, a position he held for about three years.

The commission has stated it will appoint an independent investigator to carry out an inquiry into the allegations.

The investigation will be carried out using the powers set out in the State Sector Act 1988.

while an investigation is carried out.

The three are believed to have been part of a private property company that had a potential conflict of interest with their roles while they were working with Cera.

Gallagher has strong ties with the Ashburton District.

For three years he was manager of Grow Mid Canterbury’s predecessor, the Ashburton Enterprise Agency. He then set up a private consultancy business, working for a period with innovative company Lignotech.

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Telco scammers targeting elderly Scammers claiming to work for telecommunications company Spark have successfully scammed elderly New Zealanders out of thousands of dollars.

The scammers contact the victim, saying they need to speak to them about issues with their Spark account or computer.

Spark’s General Manager of Care Bridgette Dalzell said Spark would never call customers to ask for personal details such as bank account number, credit card, or internet banking details.

Police advise anyone who gets such a call to hang up, call the company on their pub-

lished 0800 number, or arrange a meeting at the relevant agency branch.

Anyone who believes they’ve been targeted by the scam should report it to the Consumer Protection Scamwatch website.

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Local cadet top student

By JaiMe Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Local cadet Ashley Kelland has been named the top of his class.

Kelland attended the underofficers course held at the New Zealand police college last week.

The week-long course saw 36 cadets from around the country learning skills that would allow them to carry out basic admin tasks, conduct basic trainings and to prepare them for officer training.

The students were assessed on what they had learned at the end of the course with Kelland receiving the WO1 Chris Tews

Taiaha for top student.

Kelland has been a member of the Ashburton Cadet Unit for just over five years. He said he decided to join after the cadets visited Ashburton Intermediate and the main draw to the cadets was the opportunities available.

“You get the opportunity to do things that not many people get to do, not a lot of people have flown in air force planes,” Kelland said.

This is the third course Kelland had attended in the sequence, having completed the junior and senior NCO courses, both held at Burnham Military Camp.

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Drugs, youth offenders in police spotlight By michelle NelSoN

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Three people have been charged with possession of Class A drugs following a vehicle search near Fairton on Wednesday night.

Ashburton police stopped the trio on State Highway 1 at about 11.30pm. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, drug utensils and a machete, Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield said.

Two men and a woman, all in their twenties, were arrested and held in custody overnight. They appeared in the Christchurch District Court yesterday.

Police have charged a number of people trafficking drugs, cash and weapons Mid Canterbury in recent months.

“Local police have intercepted several vehicles where drugs, cash, firearms and other weapons have been recovered,” Banfield said.

“It is a worrying trend that these criminals are frequenting or travelling through this great part of Canterbury.

“Their life style and criminal activities offer nothing positive to this community and they are simply not welcome and when apprehended by police they will be held accountable.”

Ashburton police have also been keeping a close watch on a group of hard core youth offenders, one of whom was charged with breaking into the Ashburton RSA recently.

Banfield said focus remained on a small number of recidivist youth offenders, all facing a range of charges in the Ashburton District Court.

The police youth aid officer, Safer Ashburton, the Mid Canterbury Boxing Academy and other community groups have been working together in an attempt to provide a positive influence and structure for the young offenders, however the end result depended on the commitment of individual youths, and their living environment, Banfield said.

Nicholas Oakley (left) is back ballooning with his father Michael Oakley.

Hot air ballooning in the blood By megaN gNad

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Since the age of four, Nicholas Oakley has been flying in hot air balloons with his dad, Michael, and now he’s come full circle, joining the family business, Ballooning Canterbury, as a pilot.

After experiencing his first solo flight at 12, he went on to complete his commercial Hot Air Bal-

loon Licence in November 2015, and then ventured to the UK on a two-year working visa.

He has returned home for three months, during the busy season, to fly for Ballooning Canterbury.

“I’m enjoying being back home, getting to fly balloons again and being part of the family business,” he said.

Six years on and alcohol policy still in the queue

By Sue NewmaN

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Six years of work could be wasted if the Ashburton District Council decides to pull the pin on its local alcohol policy.

Fed up with the slow process by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority in signing off their policies, several local authorities around New Zealand have decided to cut their losses and toss the policies in the bin. Instead, they will adopt the Government’s fall-back policy as their own.

Local authorities were required to formulate their own policies based on the needs of their own communities, a change intro-

duced in the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Ashburton’s licensees and the community worked through a raft of options to come up with a policy they believed best fitted the district.

If they elected not to do this they would then use the quite liberal trading hours and regulations that were set by the Government.

Surveys were run, meetings were held and wide ranging community consultation was undertaken across the Ashburton District before a policy was eventually hammered out. It imposed shortened off-license trading hours and introduced earlier closing times for bars along with

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a one-way door policy after 1am.

The policy was adopted by the council in April 2014 and the hospitality industry anticipated it would be enacted that year.

Supermarket chains and the hospitality industry nationally objected to most LAPs and for Ashburton, opposition also came from the medical officer of health.

And that opposition was the catalyst for dozens of public hearings that were followed by appeals and counter appeals.

Ashburton has remained in a long queue to have its policy signed off and council environmental services manager Jane Donaldson said she had hoped

this would occur within weeks.

That hope has again been dashed with watchdog group Alcohol Health Watch from Auckland refusing to sign a memorandum of understanding on the policy.

‘This means we’re now having to stay in the queue we were in for a hearing and that’s likely to take until the end of the year for sign off,” she said.

Once the policy is signed off it will still take several weeks before it can be implemented. For many councils that six year wait had proven too much and they’d simply walked away rather than spend more money on the project, Donaldson said.

Nicholas is also a keen glider pilot and has been flying in England, Scotland, France and Lithuania.

When he returned home, he also competed with his father in the National Gliding Championships in Omarama between January 2 and 14, and the pair were named the New Zealand Open Class Champions.

New staff for station Six new staff members have bolstered numbers at the Ashburton Police Station.

Four frontline police officers have joined the ranks along with two additional detectives in the CIB division.

Five of the new staff members transferred from the North Island and one detective from Christchurch, Senior Sergeant Scott Banfield said.

“These staff have brought the Ashburton policing team to its approved numbers and in addition we will be welcoming a new recruit in May,” he said.

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Spoonbills in residence at Lagmhor

By SuSan SandyS

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Fourteen royal spoonbills have taken up residence at Lagmhor, but have not bothered to breed despite the best efforts of the property owner.

Russell Langdon, who manages ten hectares of wetlands and a wildlife centre on his farm, built a nesting platform for the crested birds in spring.

However, it was instead colonated by a more ordinary avian example - a large black backed gull.

Langdon had no plans to remove the nesting gull.

“They are all god’s creatures,” he said.

He was instead pinning his breeding hopes for the spoonbills on next season.

At any rate, he believed the flock could possibly be juveniles, and thus too young to nest this season.

The spoonbills have been entertaining Langdon with their enigmatic ways.

“It’s quite interesting to see them feeding. The way they swish their bills from one side to the other. They are a sight flying with their feet sticking out the Russel Langdon (inset) is happy that royal spoonbills have taken up residence at the wetlands on his property. back, and they have tremendous PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 010217-SS-0077 beaks on them,” he said. his long-term efforts to get per- attraction for visitors. bird watching groups.

It was the first time in the prop- so far from the coast.”

He said bird watching was one mission to breed blue ducks His wildlife centre, called RivOther native birds which breed erty’s history that it had been colerbridge Native Species Trust, is of the fastest growing sectors of would one-day pay off, and the at the centre include little brown onated by a flock of spoonbills.

“It’s unusual for them to be visited regularly by international the tourism industry. He hoped endemic creatures would be a big teal, kakariki and weta.

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Govt pledges $503 million package for extra policing Prime Minister Bill English has announced a $503 million Safer Communities programme that will deliver an extra 1125 more police over the next four years, including 880 sworn officers.

The first recruits will begin training in July and be on the beat in November.

English made the announcement in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, saying the aim was to target and catch

offenders, prevent crime and victimisation and deliver a more responsive police service.

The extra police will increase the number of sworn officers to nearly 9800 by June 2021, and the number of non-sworn staff to more than 3200.

It’s the government’s first election-year policy and compares with an extra 1000 police promised by Labour and an extra 1800

by NZ First.

The package includes more staff for up to 20 rural and regional police stations, more resources to deal with burglaries and more specialist investigators for child protection, sexual assault and family violence.

More officers will target organised crime and the police Eagle helicopter will have around-theclock capability.

“We are unashamedly targeting offenders to ensure they are off

our streets,” English said.

“We’re also providing additional resources to address the underlying drivers of crime, through preventative work by the police and greater investment in rehabilitation for prisoners.”

Police Commissioner Mike Bush says the investment is very significant.

“I am delighted with the decision government have made to further invest in police and in the

communities we are here to serve,’ he said.

The announcement was the highlight of a speech English used to set out the government’s record and talk about his own beliefs and motives.

He said National would go into the September 23 election “with a positive and ambitious programme that will back New Zealanders to succeed.”

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Te reo plan gets backing

MFAT censured over ban

should be part of everyday language and be taught as a key part of the curriculum.

But she says a lot of work is needed to make this possible, including professional development and training of teachers, and attracting more fluent Maori speakers into teaching.

PPTA president Jack Boyle says his organisation has had a policy supporting te reo Maori as a universal subject since 2001, “so it’s excellent to see a political party taking concrete steps towards achieving it”.

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Foreign Minister Murray McCully says his own department was to blame for the delay in finding out how the US travel ban would impact on New Zealanders.

It took five days for MFAT to discover that New Zealanders holding dual citizenship Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen would not be barred from entering the US. Britain, Australia and Canada were reported to have been informed earlier that their dual citizens would be exempt.

Mr McCully summoned MFAT chief executive Brook Barrington to the Beehive on Wednesday for a dressing down.

“I wanted to convey unambiguously the expectations I have on behalf of the government,” he told RNZ yesterday.

“I don’t think they have met the standards the prime minister and my colleagues would have expected ... we haven’t done ourselves any favours in the last couple of days.”

Mr McCully says substantial change is going on in the US and it’s a challenging situation for other governments, but that can’t be used as an excuse.

“The ministry needs to meet certain standards, get answers and interpret what’s going on.”

Prime Minister Bill English on Wednesday said it had been “a frustrating few days” but he defended New Zealand’s ambassador to Washington, Tim Groser.

“I think our ambassador’s doing a fine job,” he said.

“It would have been better to know a day or two earlier and we’ve learnt for next time about not to assume they’re going to tell us, you have to go after it.”

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Principals and teachers have backed the Green Party’s bid to have te reo Maori taught in all public schools.

The New Zealand Principals’ Federation says adopting the measure will benefit all children.

“It is admirable that we would aspire to a bi-lingual future for our country,” president Whetu Cormick said.

The New Zealand Education Institute and the Post-Primary Teachers’ Association are also in favour.

NZEI president president Lynda Stuart says te reo Maori

Ear infections top pet illness While cats are making the most of their nine lives, and dogs are living up to their reputations of eating anything and everything, the top two insurance claims for pets aren’t so exciting.

Southern Cross Pet Insurance released its top recent claims, with cat bite abscesses taking out top place for our feline friends, and otitis, or ear infections, for our canine companions.

More than 16,000 pets are insured with Southern Cross and

last year $4.57 million was paid out from 13,500 claims.

The most expensive claim was for a dog’s tumour, costing $9975, followed by an abscess and pancreatitis.

The most expensive claim for cats was a fracture, costing $6345.

“As an owner, you owe it to your pet to provide them with medical care when they need it,” company head Anthony McPhail said.

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Our knowledge on treaty poor Kiwis seemingly have little clue about the details of the Treaty of Waitangi, including what year the historic document was signed.

NZ Herald hit the streets of downtown Auckland to ask people basic questions about what is generally considered to be the founding document of New Zealand.

Asked what year the Treaty was signed, one man said, “18 something?”

“Oh it would’ve been a long time ago - no idea, I have no idea,” one woman said.

“I’m going to say, like, 1944,” one lady proudly, but incorrectly, pronounced.

The year 1860 proved to be one of the closer guesses to the correct year of 1840.

When asked what the intention of the Treaty was, one woman replied, “oh my gosh, this is really hard”.

“It was to give the Islanders and Maoris better rights,” another lady said.

“It was about the Maori and English coming together and having a collective agreement

on life in New Zealand and also having the Queen looking after the Maori,” one woman claimed.

When asked what the Treaty means to New Zealanders there were a variety of answers.

“I just think like a weekend to commemorate a real big miscommunication between the settlers and the Maoris,” one woman said.

“I think it’s a great thing, I think it could’ve gone a lot worse, I think it’s a great thing for them,” a woman said.

“It’s cultural identity, If we didn’t have the English we would be who we are, and if we didn’t have the Maori we wouldn’t be who we are either. So it really needs to be some sort of celebration of the fact that New Zealand is directly individual of such things,” one lady said.

The Treaty was first signed on February 6, 1840 by North Island Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Crown.

It resulted in the declaration of British sovereignty over New Zealand by Lieutenant Governor William Hobson.

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Department of Conservation ranger Lyndon Perriman cares for the Taiaroa Head albatross colony’s new celebrity chick at its foster nest yesterday.

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Albatross parents to get sick chick back The albatross “webcam” chick that hatched on the Otago Peninsula last week and has been undergoing veterinary care, should be back with its parents today.

The albatross chick hatched on Saturday, but after dropping below its birth weight and being flyblown, the Royal Albatross Centre decided to put the baby bird in intensive care on Monday.

It was swapped with a foster chick for its parents, BK and RBK, to look after while it was

recovering.

The sick chick has been on antibiotics and has put on weight with its foster parent in a nest which rangers can keep an eye on.

Chicks are often fostered at the colony and it improves chances of survival.

If it’s not well enough to return to its own nest this week, staff will try and return the chick before it’s six weeks old, as the adult albatross usually reject chicks that

have been swapped after that stage.

BK, RBK, and the nest have been a hit online, as well as the previous nest which hatched Moana, when the Department of Conservation set up the webcam, dubbed Royal Cam, in January last year.

The webcam was set up at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head to document the albatross nest and highlight albatross conservation.

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Extra boys in blue welcome Megan Gnad

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esterday, in his first State of the Nation speech, Prime Minister Bill English announced a $503 million crimefighting package that includes a boost of 880 extra sworn police officers added over the next four years.

Surely this will come as a welcome relief to the boys in blue, working tirelessly day in and day out to fight crime.

Some have said it’s an election year stunt, some have said it’s all too late, but any additional resources and funding that can be offered is surely not to be sniffed at.

The news coincided almost perfectly with the announcement that six new staff members would be joining the force at the Ashburton Police Station.

This includes four frontline police officers and two additional detectives in the CIB division.

We see day in and day out the hours our police put in, right around the clock.

If you haven’t had the option of seeing their hard work firsthand, you only have to turn on the telly and there’s a variety of fly-on-the-wall documentaries detailing their work on the beat.

Part of the focus of English’s plan includes assigning more officers to regional and rural police stations, increased numbers of specialist investigators for child protection, sexual assault, family violence and other serious crime, additional officers to target organised crime, gangs and methamphetamine and ethnic liaison officers for Chinese, Indian and other communities.

We can only hope that by bolstering numbers, more focus can be put into crime resolution, prevention and education.

It’s hard work at the coalface.

It’s often work that goes unnoticed and unrecognised, yet we all expect they will be there in a heartbeat to help us in our time of need, or if we ever pick up the phone to dial 111.

I sincerely hope yesterday’s announcement isn’t electioneering, as claimed.

Our police force needs every support they can get as the challenges and expectations upon them change daily.

As resources and frontline staff are continuing to be bolstered, let’s hope we start to notice the trickle-down effect in our regions and rural areas.

There’s no doubt our police deserve it and will put any additional resources to good use.

YOUR VIEW Council chambers Why waste ratepayers’ money buying land and demolishing good existing buildings when we already own ample land on the existing site?

The money would be better spent on the borough roads which are in the worst condition I have experienced in over 50 years of cycling daily in town.

Would someone also please advise how much money has been spent annually on the museum and art gallery before and after their old building was declared an earthquake risk but which has since been back in use at very little cost.

When will the latest art gallery report be made public?

Doug Forsyth

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Don’t look Ethel Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

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es I’m going to have another lash at the PC police this week.

I could hop on Winston’s bus and call out the fun police for ruining the Wellington Sevens.

An event that use to be sold out in no time and was full of atmosphere and FUN. When I flipped over (and only stayed watching briefly) to watch, it looked and sounded dead. Although the event organiser did his best to paint it in a good light, it seriously looked like the sevens was named after the amount of people who attended.

I want to talk about streakers today.

I watched the Youtube footage of the streaker at Eden Park last weekend with a mixture of emotions: Humour, I laughed when I saw him hop over the fence and on to the ground.

Anticipation, how far would he make it.

Joy, I shouted him on as he evaded three of the orange-vested tackle machines.

Pride, I was stoked to see him make it right across the ground and leap the advertising hoarding.

Anguish, I could almost feel his pain as his trailing leg caught the top of the hoarding and sent him crashing face first on to some concrete.

Dismay, I can’t believe THREE of the orange vested warriors needed to dive on top of the bloke at this stage. It looked like a King Curtis body slam from the top rope from On The Mat but tripled. Over the top!

I asked my Facebook family whether they thought the security guards’ actions were OTT. Here are some of the responses: Shaun, Yes!!! They are there to stop people, not smash them in SBW style tackles. You don’t see doorman at pubs smashing over drunk people. So why should they do it at sports events. At the end of the day it’s assault. Just because they get paid for it, it’s still common assault. Imagine if our local security company went down town on a Friday night smashing people into the ground for being an idiot after too many sherbets.

Sharon, Overzealous showoffs, once again fun police spoiling the fun. As long as they don’t

Above – The fun police have struck again and there were too many empty seats at the Wellington Sevens.

Left – If a streaker can make it all the way across the sports ground, then he should get a pat on the back.

touch the players why not? The world has gone mad over PC. Just saying.

Michael, if security guards do a spear tackle or raise their legs above 90 degrees they should get there (sic) pay decreased and miss there next postings. Then it’s fair.

Andrea, Guards just doing their job ... however, it did make me cringe watching this tackle last night but guess it would be hard to restrain a streaker whose stupidity is out there for all to see!

Andrea, No. They are idiots for streaking anyway.

Kevin, It’s a bit of fun which is entertainment. The whole

reason you’re at an event is to be entertained, sure it wasn’t on the cards, but it’s a bonus laugh for free so consider yourself lucky to see.

As far as the tackle it was over top. Wasn’t like he was still on the grass he was already down and out. The rule should be only one streaker per match, any after the first are banned or fined as it delays play so you can’t go having too many per game.

I agree with Kevin, there should be some unwritten laws about how many per match, maybe one per rugby game or T20, two per 50-over match and one per day for a test match.

If you’re caught streaking on the ground you will have to pay a fine, but security cannot go high or spear tackle. But if you make it off the ground again, you are free to soak up the applause.

I think if a streaker can make it all the way across the ground, then he should get a pat on the back, not a 130kg shoulder into it.

Creative streaking is to be applauded, I will never forget the streaker at a one-dayer at Lancaster Park back in the late ’80s, who evaded several men in white coats and police. He was wearing a pair of Bata Bullets, a towelling hat and carrying a camera. He stopped and took a photo of the chasing security personnel, before hopping over the fence and getting swallowed up by an admiring and appreciative crowd. Gold!

As far as I remember none of the group I was with needed to seek out a tree hugger from the big smoke to help talk us through the trauma of what had unfolded in front of us that day.

And put them back on the telly, I pay good money for my Sky Sport package and I’m sure you can see much worse on some of the other Sky Channels that I

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Not only is it entertaining, it’s good for our health, well kind of.

Feeling blue? Scientists suggest spending time nude.

That’s because their research suggests nudity around others correlates with greater happiness. The University of London team has surveyed more than 800 people and concluded that those who hang out naked with others outside of their immediate families say they are happier and feel better about their bodies than people who keep their clothes on.

This is something naturists have been saying for years, the lead researcher notes.

One participant suggests that seeing other “not perfect” bodies does wonders for one’s own selfesteem. Who am I to argue with science?

Till next week, hoo roo Phill Hooper Former streaker (before my outfit got all wrinkled) Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Child bride mutilated A former child bride has had her ears hacked off by her husband after he accused her of speaking to other men.

Zarina from Afghanistan got married at the age of 13 and her husband is on the run having attacked her, according to the Daily Mail.

The couple were sleeping at their home in the northern province of Balkh when he suddenly woke her up, bound her and mutilated her.

Having suffered the beating, she told the BBC: “I haven’t committed any sin.

“I don’t know why my husband did this to me.”

Zarina said her husband had tried to stop her from seeing her parents, and that she wanted to divorce him.

“He is a very suspicious man and often accused me of talking to strange men when I went to visit my parents,” she told Tolo News.

Sadly, her case is not an isolated on in Afghanistan.

Reza Gul, 20, had her nose sliced off by her husband in an

Child brides are a common thing in Afghanistan. attack in January last year.

The domestic abuse victim’s account is not a one-off.

Girls as young as six in Afghanistan are being forced to

marry men old enough to be their grandfather and into a life of sexual slavery, beatings, pregnancies and death during childbirth, a charity said

last month. More than 12,000 girls under 15 will become child brides every day of 2017 around the world – or one every seven seconds.

The disturbing figures are revealed in exhaustive research and analysis carried out by the UK-based charity Save the Children, who predict 15 million schoolgirls of 15 or younger will marry in 2017.

UK aid workers highlight a shocking catalogue of cases where young married girls face domestic violence, abuse and rape.

In one, a six year-old girl is reported to have been ‘sold’ into marriage with a man more than 40 years older in exchange for a goat in Afghanistan while Afghans are also said to use the marriage of their pre-teenage-daughters to settle disputes.

Afghanistan’s politicians have previously attempted to pass bills and amendments that would protect women from domestic abuse only to be pushed back or delayed. - PA

Kerr stars in Super Bowl Miranda Kerr is revved up for the Super Bowl. Not only is the Australian model hosting a viewing party, she is part of the line-up for the big game. The 33-year-old stars alongside NFL star Cam Newton in US car company Buick’s Super Bowl LI commercial, which will air during the show. Kerr makes an appearance at the end of the “Pee Wee” commercial, sporting a tight blue dress. “Nice play Billy!” she exclaims as she cheers on a group of kids who are playing in a fun football game.

■ AUSTRALIA

Thousands of jellyfish hit the beach The invasion of bluebottles and jellyfish on Sunshine Coast beaches continues with 22,841 bluebottle stings recorded by lifesavers since December 1.

The Sunshine Coast Daily reported strong northerlies blowing through the summer have contributed to the problem with a Surf Lifesaving Queensland spokeswoman advising Noosa and Mooloolaba recording the most stings with approximately 3000 each.

It’s not only Sunshine Coast beaches that been affected.

Charlotte Lawson took an amazing photo of thousands of blobs of jelly lining Deception Bay, on Brisbane’s north-side, on Sunday.

With north-easterly winds expected to continue until Saturday and swing easterly from Sunday its unlikely the stingers will stop blowing in any time soon.

The bluebottles and stingers have also creating havoc for dog owners.

Coolum Beach vet, Dr Dan Capps of thte Beachside Veterinary Surgery, had to treat three dogs on January 28, which had swallowed stingers, believed to be bluebottles, on the beach.

Dr Capps said the three dogs presented with the same serious symptoms, vomiting and oesophageal (food pipe) pain.

“All of the owners said they had been eating something at the beach before it happened,” Dr Capps.

The three youngish dogs, a

Labrador, Labradoodle and a Maltese-cross, were in a “lot of pain” when they were brought in on separate occasions on Saturday.

Like humans, bluebottles are normally only painful for pets unless the animal has an allergic reaction.

“They need supportive care,” Dr Capps said.

“A few injections of pain relief and something to reduce swelling and also something to stop the vomiting and nausea.

“We also give the dog an oral liquid medication to coat and protect the oesophagus.”

His best advice for dog owners was to make sure their pooch stayed away from stingers.

“Avoid bluebottles, they may look tasty to a dog, but they are not,” he said.

“They were all young dogs (that were brought in) that were bouncy, happy and inquisitive and would put anything in their mouth.

“They only do it once.

“The tentacles would sting all the way down the oesophagus.”

He suggested if a dog owner suspected their dog may have swallowed a bluebottle to quickly give it lots of water.

“First care is to was the mouth out with as much moisture as possible and also wipe it out,” he said.

“Then take it to a vet to give it something to ease the pain and discomfort.

“Mostly they will recover.”

- AAP

Rowling a comeback queen It looks like a number of Trump supporters will need to check themselves into the hospital wing at Hogwarts, because JK Rowling is burning them all. The Harry Potter author smacked down someone on Twitter who appeared angry at her statement about Mike Pence. The author replied to someone who said they were going to burn her books and films in response to her tweeting a Bible verse at the Vice President. They said: “Glad I caught this article on Yahoo. Now I will burn your books and movies too”. And she replied: “Well, the fumes from the DVDs might be toxic and I’ve still got your money, so by all means borrow my lighter”.

Applegate fires up

Jellyfish covering the beach at Deception Bay.

Christina Applegate has hit back at Twitter trolls who said as a celebrity, she should stop talking about politics and “can’t have a voice”. She said: “[It’s] weird to me when you say I can’t have a voice. I’m also a mother, a daughter and a human. I was birthed the same way you were.” Applegate gave up trying to pull her punches, responding with a series of tweets so expletive-heavy she later had to apologise for them. “No, I’m sorry!

F**k you. I am a human being. I am an American. You have no idea of my life and what I have been through. I grew up in an abusive home. Now I make it public.

Don’t you dare say I don’t understand.”

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Trump threatens invasion President Donald Trump threatened in a phone call with his Mexican counterpart to send US troops to stop “bad hombres down there” unless the Mexican military does more to control them, according to an excerpt of a transcript of the conversation obtained by The Associated Press.

The excerpt of the call did not make clear who exactly Trump considered “bad hombres,” – drug cartels, immigrants, or both – or the tone and context of the remark, made in a Friday morning phone call between the leaders.

It also did not contain Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto’s response.

Still, the excerpt offers a rare and striking look at how the new president is conducting diplomacy behind closed doors.

Trump’s remark suggest he is using the same tough and blunt talk with world leaders that he used to rally crowds on the campaign trail.

A White House spokesman did not respond to requests for comment.

The phone call between the leaders was intended to patch things up between the new president and his ally.

The two have had a series of public spats over Trump’s determination to have Mexico pay for the planned border wall, something Mexico steadfastly refuses to agree to.

“You have a bunch of bad hombres down there,” Trump told Pena Nieto, according to the

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In brief Anti-Semitism rising Anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK jumped to record levels in 2016, a study has found. The Jewish community was targeted at a rate of more than three times a day last year according to a report by The Community Security Trust, a charity which monitors anti-Semitism.

There were 1309 anti-Semitic incidents nationwide during 2016, a 36 per cent increase on 2015 and it surpasses the previous highest annual tally of 1182 in 2014. The CST attributed the high number of incidents to a culmination of several events which created an “atmosphere” in 2016.

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Teacher, student stabbed

The reports described Trump as humiliating Pena Nieto in a confrontational conversation.

PHOTO AP

excerpt seen by the AP. “You aren’t doing enough to stop them.

“I think your military is scared.

Our military isn’t, so I just might send them down to take care of it.”

A person with access to the official transcript of the phone call provided an excerpt to The Associated Press.

The person gave it on condition of anonymity because the administration did not make the details of the call public.

A Mexican reporter’s similar account of Trump’s comments was published on a Mexican website Tuesday.

The reports described Trump

as humiliating Pena Nieto in a confrontation conversation.

Mexico’s foreign relations department denied that account, saying it “is based on absolute falsehoods.”

“The assertions that you make about said conversation do not correspond to the reality of it,” the statement said.

“The tone was constructive and it was agreed by the presidents to continue working and that the teams will continue to meet frequently to construct an agreement that is positive for Mexico and for the United States.”

Trump has used the phrase “bad hombres” before. In an October presidential debate, he

vowed to get rid the US of “drug lords” and “bad people.”

“We have some bad hombres here, and we’re going to get them out,” he said.

The phrase ricocheted on social media with Trump opponents saying he was denigrating immigrants.

Trump’s comment was in line with the new administration’s bullish stance on foreign policy matters in general, and the president’s willingness to break long-standing norms around the globe.

But nothing has created the level of bickering as the border wall, a centerpiece of his campaign.

- PA

JonBenet’s brother back in court Up until last August, it looked like JonBenet Ramsey’s brother Burke, now 29, was doing everything possible to avoid being linked to his sister’s famous 1996 murder case, including actively avoiding the media.

But after agreeing to be interviewed by Dr Phil and becoming the focus of a CBS special about the young girl’s death, the past is coming back to haunt Burke yet again.

In a case that garnered national attention – and outrage – sixyear-old pageant girl JonBenet was found dead in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado, home on December 26, 1996.

Twenty years and countless theories later, officials are no closer to identifying JonBenet’s killer.

That didn’t stop many from pointing fingers – and in several cases, to Burke.

In October of last year, Burke filed a $150 million defamation lawsuit against Dr Werner Spitz, a forensic pathologist who gave a controversial interview to CBS Detroit about his culpability in JonBenet’s death.

In December, Burke upped the

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ante by filing another $750 million lawsuit against CBS for accusing him of murder in its true crime special The Case Of: JonBenet Ramsey.

And in the ongoing legal battle between Burke and crime expert Dr Spitz, newly released legal documents indicate that JonBenet’s brother isn’t backing down on his claims of defamation.

On the CBS show, Spitz said that there was reason to believe Burke struck JonBenet in the head with a heavy flashlight and accidentally killed her. He later argued that his first amendment rights allowed him to hypothesise that Burke killed his sister.

Yesterday, Burke headed back to court to defend his suit. “[Spitz is] seeking to avoid responsibility for his false accusations against Burke by contending that he was simply expressing his opinion and that his accusation is subjective and not capable of being proven true or false,’ court documents from Burke’s lawyer read.

“Spitz’s statements that he is sure that Burke was JonBenet’s killer are now self-servingly misrepresented as subjective state-

JonBenet Ramsey ments that cannot, as a matter of law, be interpreted to convey statements that assert provable facts.”

In the interview, Spitz added: “It’s the boy who did it, whether he was jealous, or mentally unfit or something ... that is what happened here.”

“If you really, really use your free time to think about this case, you cannot come to a different conclusion,” he added.

The full CBS special on JonBenet’s death, on the other hand, went to great lengths to paint a detailed image of her final moments.

A team of forensic experts reexamined evidence from the case during the two-part documentary, and came to the conclusion that JonBenet’s brother killed her over a bowl of fruit.

James Kolar, former chief investigator for the District Attorney in Boulder, presented the theory, which was then agreed upon by the other experts.

He posited that JonBenet’s mother Patsy had left Burke with a bowl of pineapple, and when JonBenet attempted to sneak some of the fruit later, it prompted Burke to lash out and strike her with a flashlight, killing her.

Burke, they said, was constantly in his sister’s pageant-queen shadow and frustrated with being overlooked.

The special revealed that Burke had struck his little sister with a golf club after losing his temper a year before her death, leaving her with a permanent scar on her face.

“The Ramsey family did not want law enforcement to resolve this case and that’s why it remains unresolved,” former FBI profiler Jim Clemente said. - PA

A western Sydney teenager has described how she saw a classmate stab another student before a teacher intervened and was herself injured in the fracas. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after the female teacher, 48, was stabbed in the back and two Year 11 students were stabbed in the chest and shoulder blade respectively at Bonnyrigg High School yesterday morning. NSW Police found three knives when they arrested the alleged stabber shortly afterwards in the car park of a nearby supermarket.

- AAP

Survivor, rescuer married A Boston Marathon bombing survivor who lost a leg in the terror attack is to marry the firefighter who saved her life. Roseann Sdoia, who had gone to cheer on people taking part in the marathon, had been standing close to where the second bomb exploded at the finishing line. Firefighter Mike Materia who she calls her “guardian angel” used a belt as a make-shift tourniquet for her badly injured leg. Last month he proposed after he put a special engraved dog tag on their dog Sal, saying “Mike wants to know ... If you’ll marry him.”

- PA

Turnbull ‘humiliated’ It should have been one of the most congenial calls for the new commander in chief - a conversation with the leader of Australia, one of America’s staunchest allies, at the end of a triumphant week. Instead, President Donald Trump blasted Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull over a refugee agreement and boasted about the magnitude of his electoral college win. At one point Trump informed Turnbull that he had spoken with four other world leaders that day – including Vladimir Putin – and that, “This was the worst call by far.”

- PA

Clean coal a fairytale The South Australian government has dumped on the federal government’s call to promote clean coal power generation, describing it as a ‘fairytale’. “Clean coal doesn’t exist. There is no country in the world that is going to be making a 50-year investment decision to produce a new coal-fired power station. It’s not realistic,” SA Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis said yesterday. But federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg says the commonwealth is looking at all options and that includes subsidising new high-efficiency, low-emission coal power plants.

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KiwiSaver worth more than $36b

By Tamsyn Parker The amount of money invested in KiwiSaver has topped $36 billion despite a turbulent end to the year for markets.

Morningstar figures show the retirement savings scheme grew by $5.9 billion last year to hit $36.7 billion even though the New Zealand sharemarket fell 6.5 per cent in the last three months of 2016.

Chris Douglas, director of manager research ratings at Morningstar, said last year had produced two very distinct periods for investors with the first nine months seeing local markets perform strongly and then a switch to much more volatility.

“Volatility returned to markets in the final quarter of 2016, following the results from the US election.

“Fixed income markets, listed property and New Zealand shares all produced negative results, while global equities was one of the few asset classes to shine.”

Douglas said as a result more defensive KiwiSaver funds posted negative returns in the fourth quarter while growth funds were more positive.

Average returns ranged from -0.79 per cent for the conservative category to 2.54 per cent for the aggressive category.

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7,053.54

–1.96

–0.03%

q S&P/NZX 20 index

4,908.45

–2.0

–0.04%

q S&P/NZX All Gross

7,647.77

–3.81

–0.05%

p Rises 53 q Falls 50

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q S&P/ASX 200 index

5,645.4

–7.8

–0.14%

At close of trading on Feb 2, 2017

p Dow Jones Indust.

19,890.9 +26.85 +0.14% At close of trading on Feb 1, 2017

p FTSE 100 index

7,107.7

+8.50

+0.12%

At close of trading on Feb 1, 2017

q Nikkei 225 index

18,944.8 –203.3 –1.06% At close of trading on Feb 2, 2017

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Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,203.65

London – $US/ounce

–9.15

–0.75%

q Silver London – $US/ounce

17.60

–0.05

–0.28%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

5,931.0

+10.0

+0.17%

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Source: BNZ As at 4pm February 2, 2017

Country

But despite the tough end to the year all KiwiSaver funds managed to produce positive returns for 2016 across the multi-sector categories.

The aggressive KiwiSaver category had the highest average return over the year at 7 per cent while the conservative category averaged 6 per cent, balanced hit 5.9 per cent, moderate 5.1 per cent and conservative 4.7 per cent.

Douglas said it was most appropriate for investors to look at the longer-term performance of KiwiSaver funds.

Over the past five years Aon Russell Lifepoints Conservative has topped the conservative category with an average annual return of 8.1 per cent while Milford’s Balanced fund was top in the balanced category averaging 13.2 per cent.

ANZ’s OneAnswer Growth fund topped the growth category on an average annual return of 13.1 per cent.

Milford’s Active Growth fund was the top performer overall with an average annual return of 16.1 per cent.

Banks continue to be the dominant players in the market.

ANZ bank is the largest provider with $9.4 billion in investments and a 25.7 per cent share of the market.

While ASB bank and Westpac are second and third managing $6.7 billion (18.4 per cent) and $4.4 billion (12 per cent) of the market respectively.

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anuary has been a positive month for most markets with the NZX50 rising 2.46 per cent and putting a stop to a fourmonth losing streak.

The year started strongly with equities benefiting from the stimulus that the Donald Trump presidency would bring. The S&P500 in the US rose 1.79 per cent for the month while the Dow Jones hit a key milestone of 20,000 during the month. Although the Dow finished below this level, the index still saw a 0.51 per cent increase for the month.

However, towards the end of the month, uncertainty returned to markets and we have seen some weakness in markets as investors were reminded of the uncertainties that the Trump administration could bring.

This was made particularly clear when President Trump signed an executive order that severely restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries. Investors retreated to safe havens as volatility returned to markets and there were declines across the board.

This saw the Australian, UK and European markets finish almost flat, paring back earlier gains from the month.

This week has been a busy one on the local economic calendar, starting with migration at the beginning of the week. Annual net migration hit yet another record in December, with 70,600 more migrants arriving in NZ than leaving during 2016.

The greatest contribution came from migrants with working visas, while there was also a large increase in New Zealand and Australian citizens. In addition to this, annual visitor numbers for the year hit a record 3.5 million, a 12 per cent increase on 2015.

Jeremy Flood ON THE MARKETS

New Zealand’s labour force data showed an increase to the headline unemployment rate, rising to 5.2 per cent in the December quarter from 4.9 per cent in the third quarter. Despite the rise in the headline percentage, the underlying data showed a positive trend in employment and the increase was driven by the increase to the participation rate. The participation rate hit a record high 70.5 per cent in the quarter and the number of people employed increased by 19,000.

Full time employment rose in the December quarter, with an extra 32,000 gaining full time employment, an increase of 1.6 per cent.

Part time employment decreased for the quarter falling 2.2 per cent or 12,000 people. The increase in the participation rate is a positive sign for the economy and implies that people are more confident to enter the workforce.

Prime Minister Bill English announced this week that the 2017 election will be held on September 23. The last day for the current parliament will be August 17.

This is the second time Bill English has been the leader of the National Party for an election however last time he was the leader of the opposition rather than the incumbent. English took over from John Key on December 12 last year. Despite an election being called, New Zealand’s political environment remains relatively stable, although we

would expect some nervousness to creep into markets as it will inevitably closer than previous elections.

The Bank of Japan met this week and held its current stimulus package steady. On a positive note, the central bank was far more upbeat about the Japanese economy, and upgraded GDP growth to 1.5 per cent for 2017 up from its previous estimate of 1.3 per cent.

The Federal Reserve met for the first time this year and as was expected chose to keep its benchmark interest rate in a range of 0.5 per cent to 0.75 per cent.

The central bank was upbeat about the US economy with jobs market and economic activity strengthening. The US non-farm payroll will be released tomorrow morning (NZ time) and this is always watched closely by the Fed to gauge how strong the employment market is.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is due to meet next week and we are expecting them to keep rates on hold. The market will be interested in the commentary, after a better than expected CPI reading saw some economists change their forecasts to predict a rate hike later this year.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners.

This article should not be deemed as advice. Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof

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Audi’s third-generation TT A

udi is further expanding the repertoire of its iconic and multi-awardwinning Audi TT range this week by introducing new, third generation successors to the popular TDI quattro Coupé and Roadster models.

Slotting into the line-up alongside the established front-wheeldrive TDI ultra efficiency champions, the new all-wheel-driven versions are now available to order priced from £34,230 OTR, and are due to start arriving with northern hemisphere customers in the spring.

A six-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission exclusively partners the 2.0 TDI unit in the new variants, and appropriate distribution of the 184PS and 380Nm of torque that it channels to both axles is the responsibility of the electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch at the heart of the quattro system.

It incorporates wheel selective torque control for even more precise and agile roadholding in all weathers.

Sprint times reflect the traction advantages, with zero to 62mph in the Coupé dipping to 6.7 seconds compared to 7.1 seconds for the TDI ultra, while its top

speed is a creditable 145mph.

In the Roadster, 62mph takes 7.0 seconds, three tenths quicker than the ultra, with a 142mph top speed.

Delivery of drive to all four wheels has

also done little to diminish the efficiency of the TT 2.0 TDI, with a combined fuel consumption figure of 52.3mpg achievable according to the NEDC, corresponding to CO2 of 142g/km.

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As a Roadster, the TT 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic returns up to 50.4mpg, with 147g/km of CO2.

In 2016 Audi achieved best ever worldwide sales of 1,871,350 cars, a 3.8 per cent improvement over 2015.

Sales in the UK increased by six per cent year-on-year to 177,565 cars.

To maintain this strong performance the brand has embarked upon an investment programme that will channel a total of £24 billion into new model development and innovative technologies by 2019.

Audi lives up to its corporate responsibility and has strategically established the principle of sustainability for its products and processes.

The long-term goal is CO2-neutral mobility.

This philosophy also applies to the brand’s sports car racing activities, in which Audi made history in 2012 by winning the Le Mans 24-hour race using pioneering hybrid diesel technology in the R18 e-tron quattro.

It went on to repeat the performance in the 2013 and 2014 races, taking the total number of Audi victories there to 13.

Audi enters a new chapter in motorsport in 2017 by fully committing to Formula E with a factory-backed programme.

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Best of both worlds A

mix of Italian flair and Chinese production make this a seriously good entry-level LAMS machine.

When people think of Benelli, it usually conjures visions of stylish European design and sports bikes with Italian flair, so, seeing the badge on the tank of the 300cc orange machine in front of me, I am having trouble putting the two together.

The quirks of the sporty Benelli are almost a thing of the past – many might say that is a good thing – with the acquisition of the Italian company by a Chinese conglomerate in 2005.

Looking at the BN302, which must be a name picked by the Chinese part of the company rather than the flashy Italian side, all the parts are there to make a decent LAMS machine.

The build quality looks spot on; the tubular frame and swingarm give the Benelli a resemblance to Kawasaki’s excellent ER6.

And if the rest of the package is anything close to the aforementioned Kawasaki, Benelli is on to a good thing.

With the LAMS scheme allowing for learner riders to begin their motorcycling career on bigger-engined machines, it is easy to think the smaller 300cc machines will no longer be worth riding.

But hopping on to the BN302 and feeling just how low, light and nimble the smaller bike feels, even at standstill, there’s a lot to be said for making your first

bike a 300cc machine or similar.

That saddle feels low; the specs say it’s 795mm from the deck. The narrowness inherent in a parallel twin design also makes it easy to reach the floor, something that makes it a big hit with new riders.

Firing the Benelli up, again, a throaty sound emits from the under-slung pipe

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twin performs reasonably; there’s enough power to keep a newbie happy trundling around the highways. Then, for those with a bit of experience under the belt, the Benelli has a new trick, with the motor kicking into life once the needle hits 7000rpm on the large analogue tacho.

Flick through the direct six-speed gearbox and use the revs up to the 10,000rpm redline and, all of a sudden, the BN302 is a different beast, with the powerplant giving the rider a big grin as he attempts to eke out the last bit of performance.

Of course this is all a waste if the rest of the package isn’t up to the job, but the BN302 has a decent set of USD forks up front and an offset shock at the rear.

The dash is a little dated, but as long as you know your speed, how far you’ve gone and that your engine isn’t overheating, what else do you need?

A decent set of tyres are fitted, rather than the cheap rip-offs you tend to find on budget bikes, showing this Benelli is meant to be ridden, and those tyres do an excellent job of keeping the light, 185kg machine stuck to the road.

So, as the BN302 is part-Italian and part-Chinese, the mix has gained the new Benelli the best parts from each nation.

From the saddle, the Benelli has a certain flair that you can get only from a bike with European blood and the 302 encourages you to grab it by the scruff of the neck and have fun.

rather than the high-pitched tinny note a smaller machine normally produces. Blip the throttle, it’s clear to see that a bit of the Italian thoroughbred has been retained – but what does that translate to on the road?

The 302 can motor.

From low in the rev range, the parallel

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Superb new Skoda

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recall our history teacher at the then Ashburton High School reckoning that one of the main reasons for Germany’s annexation of part, then the later invasion of Czechoslovakia during WWII was the quality of the artillery, tanks and other armoured vehicles the Czechs produced.

And particularly so the tanks from the Skoda factories.

Of course in those times we couldn’t readily check, let alone imagine that one day we’d be able to google such things.

But now, doing the latter confirms he was correct.

For amongst other weapons Škoda produced were for the Czech army were LT-35 tanks.

These were renamed Panzer 35s by the Germans and used by them during the invasions of Poland, Belgium and France.

Fast forwarding to the mid-1990s, we rather ironically saw Skoda again passing into German ownership, though this time, being purchased by the Volkswagen Group.

In the early years of VW ownership the new range of Skoda models mostly inherited the immediate past engines, transmissions and technology of the previous VW models, so were a generation behind their donor models.

But thats all changed in recent years, with the Skoda range sharing VW’s latest designs, technology and safety features.

And that most certainly shows in this

SKODA SUPERB 2.0 TSI ■ Pricing: As driven $63,900. (other models from $45,900).

■ Engine: 2.0-litre, 206kW/350Nm, 4 cylinder turbo petrol.

■ Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch auto -all wheel drive.

■ Quoted Economy: 7.2L/100km.

■ Safety: 9 air bags-5 star rating ■ Warranty: 3 year, unlimited km warranty, and roadside assistance package.

very spacious Superb wagon.

For it’s based on, but larger, than the latest VW Passat.

To this Skoda has added its own style, and some very clever additional touches.

And under its bonnet sits a version of the same 2-litre turbo-petrol engine the hot VW Golf R uses.

OK the Superb’s may be a little less powerful, but there’s still a punchy 206kW and 350Nm of torque, from 1700 right through to 5600rpm on hand, which is put to very good use by the 6-speed, dual-clutch auto, and all wheel drive system.

For such a sizeable wagon it’s pleasingly quick and can dash to 100km/h in a brisk 7.7 seconds, and has a (stated) top speed of 250km/h.

So in all driving conditions there’s plenty of easily accessible power on call, all of which happens with minimum fuss, and then its then very refined and quiet at cruise.

Around town the stop-start system undoubtedly helps out with the fuel economy, the claimed figure for which is 7.2litres/100km.

Inside, while there’s a VW-like feel to the spaciously comfortable, neatly arranged and very well-presented cabin, there’s also some unique Skoda touches, including handy pop-out umbrellas in the front doors.

I liked the driving position.

There’s lots of electric adjustment (with memory) as well as space for both

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upfront on their perforated, heated and ventilated leather seats.

The neat dash has a high-definition displays complete with an 8-inch infotainment screen.

There’s a 12-speaker sound system, satnav, reversing camera, smart phone links as well as a DVD player in the glove box.

Meanwhile those in the rear can be a little overwhelmed by the space and comfort they get, for the Superb’s wheelbase is a mighty 2841mm and the leg-space, definitely limousine class, with head and arm room to match.

The seats are heated and there’s separate air-con controls, power and USB outlets.

Luggage-wise I reckon even those who habitually even want to pack in the kitchen sink will be challenged, for the Superb has an impressive 660 litres of luggage space. That translates to a massive 1950 litres with the rear seat folded!

There’s a full-size spare and the tail-gate is hands-free opening.

And yes I was going to have to say it

some time, but this combination of space, comfort and quality is nothing short of being, well, superb!

Then at almost five metres long the Superb is rather long and I did notice this with city and about town driving, but there’s plenty of driver assist aids to help out.

The Comfort setting of driver-adjustable suspension (Adaptive Chassis Control in the brochure), ensured the best ride from the rather sporty suspension and low profile tyres during constant around town driving.

Then for effortlessly comfortable cruising on SH1 Normal was my choice.

The Sport setting, sometimes in concert with the paddles, was tried in some windy, hilly stuff, where the wagon turns in nicely with little body movement.

There’s also a comprehensive safety/ driver assist package including nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, fatigue detection, traction/stability control, tyre pressure monitoring, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert, lane-keeping and traffic jam assists.

The Superb range includes both sedans and wagons, each with the choice of three engines.

Front-wheel-drive versions have 132kW 1.8 turbo-petrol, while the all-wheel-drives have the alternative of the 2.0 turbo petrol engine as driven, or a 140kW, 2.0-litre turbo diesel.

FINALE We have pretty much become SUV/ ute buying nation. For those who don’t wish to conform, this briskly performing, classy looking, large and clever wagon shows that there are alternatives. Especially those who want/need an excellent combination of comfort and luggage space. And who can also be smug in knowing they have some VW “R-Line” firepower under the bonnet.

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Mercedes stars out to play A

uckland –Mercedes-AMG will launch its 50th anniversary celebrations in New Zealand with a stunning display of high performance vehicles at the upcoming Leadfoot Festival.

To be held from February 4-5 at the Leadfoot Ranch in Hahei, the Leadfoot Festival brings together a unique mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends, to create a racing weekend atmosphere like no other in the southern hemisphere on the spectacular Coromandel peninsula.

“The Leadfoot Festival presents the perfect opportunity for us to commence celebrations for the 50th year of AMG”, said Ben Giffin, General Manager, Mercedes-Benz Cars New Zealand.

“2017 marks a wonderful milestone for our high performance AMG division, and as New Zealand represents the highest selling AMG market, as a percentage of

sales in the world, we felt it was fitting to showcase the excitement and dynamism of the brand in a high octane environment such as Leadfoot.”

The Mercedes-AMG marquee will display an exhilarating range of vehicles

including the progression of the C-Class, featuring an original Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG, as well as modern day classics such as the Mercedes-AMG SL 63.

Also as a special treat for guests, Rod Millen owner and founder of the Lead-

foot Festival will highlight the capabilities of the Mercedes-AMG GT S across the weekend with a number of demonstration drives.

“It’s sure to be an unforgettable experience, Giffin concluded.”

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New MX-5 a stunner

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roadening the appeal of the world’s number one selling convertible two seater sports car was the challenge faced by the Mazda MX-5 design team.

One look at the All-New Mazda MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) and it becomes abundantly clear that the MX-5 designers have succeeded in creating a stunning looking vehicle that will appeal to drivers who want the thrill of open air driving combined with the feeling of being wrapped in a luxurious cabin.

Andrew Clearwater, Managing Director Mazda New Zealand, says he continues to be amazed by the ingenuity and skill demonstrated by the Mazda design team.

“The MX-5 has been providing New Zealand motorists with the thrill of open top motoring for 27 years.

“The new Mazda MX-5 RF will continue to deliver the exhilarating driving experience in a dramatic fastback styling that is at the heart of all true sports car design.

“I believe the MX-5 RF will appeal to existing MX-5 owners and create a new market among those drivers who have always wanted the feeling of driving a convertible but tended to buy hardtop sports cars.

“The MX-5 RF provides them with the best of both worlds that is packaged in such an amazing design.”

When the roof is closed the MX-5 RF presents a beautiful silhouette achieved through the rear roof side sections sloping towards the rear which tuck into the sides to create the perfect teardrop shape for the cabin.

The designers also put considerable effort into creating fine parting lines to make

the roof and body appear as a single piece that further enhances its unique fastback styling.

In New Zealand you can experience four seasons in one day. The MX-5 RF enables drivers to quickly adapt to changing weather by a simple press of a switch located below the air condition dials.

The roof opens/closes in approximately 13 seconds, the fastest of any retractable hardtop on the market and is displayed on a LCD screen allowing the driver to check on the progress of the sequence without having to turn around.

Space has not been sacrificed in the development of the MX-5 RF. It still offers the same boot capacity as the soft-top model while the overall length and wheelbase remain the same as the MX-5 soft top with the only change being

the 5mm increase in the height of the roof.

The designers took great care to minimise the weight of all the parts needed to change the vehicle to a hardtop and as a result the amount of weight added over that of the soft-top was approximately 47kg.

Drivers of a closed top sports car expect a greater level of quietness and the MX-5 RF delivers this using urethane noise absorption in the roof and the placement of noise absorption materials around the rear housing and trim, centre tunnel, instrument panel and floor.

The MX-5 RF is available in three models plus one special launch edition model.

MX-5 2.0L RF GSX 6AT with an RRP of $48,495, MX-5 2.0L RF Limited 6MT at $51,495, MX-5 2.0L RF Limited 6AT at $52,995 and the MX-5 2.0L RF-S Limited 6AT (special launch edition) at $54,995.

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YOUR PLACE

Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - In which 1960 film did Elvis Presley sing Wooden Heart? a. Blue Hawaii b. Kid Galahad c. GI Blues 2 - Where in the human body would you find the pisiform bone? a. Wrist b. Ear c. Toe 3 - What three-letter name is given to France’s high-speed train network? a. HSV b. TGV c. PPP 4 - Which is the only New York borough situated on the mainland? a. Manhattan b. Brooklyn c. Bronx 5 - Which musical instrument would you use to perform a paradiddle? a. Drum b. Flute c. Guitar 6 - Which item of clothing is most associated with Malaysian-born Jimmy Choo? a. Caps b. Shoes c. T-shirts 7 - In which Spanish city is the Prado Museum? a. Madrid b. Bilbao c. Barcelona 8 - The declaration of which faith is known as the Shahada? a. Hindu b. Buddhist c. Islam

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Exploring our back country One of the Guardian’s specialist farming advertising consultants, Ashleigh Ridge, loves nothing more than heading for the great outdoors when we let her escape the office. Ashleigh took this photo “out the back” near Lake Heron (behind the photographer) and Lake Emily, which you can just glimpse in the distance.

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QUICK MEAL

Cabbage and bacon bake Looking for an easy dinner to cook in advance? Try this tasty dish.

Serves 8-10

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1 cabbage, quartered, core removed 4 cooking apples, cored and sliced into wedges 3 onions, peeled and sliced 1-2 silverbeet leaves, washed and sliced 1t freshly ground black pepper 400g chopped lean bacon, or 1 ham hock 1C white vinegar 2-3T chopped parsley ■ Preheat oven to 150°C. ■ Slice cabbage, and add apples, onions, silverbeet and pepper.

Place in a large baking dish.

■ Arrange bacon or ham on top.

Pour over vinegar.

■ Cover and bake in preheated

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8 oven for 2½ hours. Add extra water during cooking if mixture dries out.

■ Transfer to serving dish and serve garnished with parsley.

■ Tip: Serve with baked potatoes for a complete meal.

■ Variation: Add 2 green capsicums, deseeded and sliced, with the ham.

Recipe courtesy of www.vegetables.co.nz

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In brief

■ WINGATUI

‘Jinx’ told to stay away On one of the busiest and important days of the South Island racing calendar, one half of the south’s most potent training duo will be staying away – and not by choice.

Balcairn trainers John and Karen Parsons will produce a 13-strong hand on Otago’s premier day of racing, including the talented pair of Starvoia and Residential in the Listed Living Corporation Dunedin Guineas (1500m).

“They are leaving me at home – they reckon I’m bad luck,” Karen Parsons said.

“I want to be down there, but John says I’m a jinx.”

That won’t mean that Karen Parsons won’t be supervising the team from afar, with a key focus the Guineas, in which Starvoia ranks a leading chance after her last-start third in the Gore Guineas (1335m).

“It was a disaster for us with the wet track.

“Our horses all went terrible in it,” Parsons said.

“Going down the back, she went from bolting to flat in a matter of strides. Only her class got her up to third.

“We think she’s extra well.

“Like probably everyone else, we’d like to think she can win.

“She’ll relish the extra distance.

She’s bred to go a mile and a quarter but then again she can’t read her own pedigree page.”

Parsons said Starvoia would progress to the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) at Invercargill on February 18 before tackling

Nicoletta and Bonneval will resume their rivalry in the Gr.2 Cambridge Stud Sir Tristram Classic at Te Rapa on Saturday week. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsmantrained Gr.1 Wellfield NZ Oaks contenders finished first and third respectively when they last met in the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes at Trentham.

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Eleonora in doubt Gr.1 Victoria Oaks placegetter Eleonora had her return to racing delayed when she was galloped on in a trial earlier this month.

Her New Zealand Oaks hopes are in doubt, but she still remains on track for the $A1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks at Randwick on April 8.

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Gauci to sign off

Starvoia with Chris Johnson aboard show some winning form.

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finish,” Parsons said. “If she’d only sprinted once, she would have been a lot closer.

“It’s awfully hard to sprint twice in races like that and still win.

“She’s a really capable filly and she’s improved a heap. She won’t be far away from the money.”

While the Parsons won’t have a runner in the feature Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Handicap, they will produce topweight Revelator in the Listed Fire & Mechanical

Contracting Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) and talented sprinter Madam Bentley – a winner of four races at Wingatui – in the Ray Webster Plumbing Open (1200m).

“It’s her favourite track,” Parsons said of Madam Bentley.

“And it’s fair to say, we’re quite partial to the track ourselves – we’ve had a lot of success there.

“It would be quite nice if I was allowed to be there myself on Saturday.”

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Darren Gauci’s final ride will be in a race at Caulfield named in his honour. Gauci, a four-time premiership winner in Melbourne in a career spanning more than 30 years and more than 2500 wins, will retire after Saturday’s meeting. The final race of the day, in which he will ride Longeron for Hawkes Racing, has been named the Darren Gauci Farewell Handicap.

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Guineas targeted South Island filly of the year series races.

“Her next year will have to be her best. She’s done a huge job to come up like she has. She’s only had short breaks.”

Parsons wasn’t ruling out Residential’s chances on Saturday either.

“We were shattered with her too because she sprinted twice in the race – once in looping the field mid-race and again at the

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McArdle enlivens early action on day four Mornington trainer John McArdle set proceedings alight with a lightning strike during the early stages of Day Four at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale yesterday.

The Per Incanto filly consigned as Lot 728 from the Little Avondale Stud draft attracted plenty of interest as she strode purposefully around the auction ring, with a flurry of bids quickly upping the ante on the filly past the $200,000 mark.

McArdle and Ballarat conditioner Matt Cumani went head to head over the last few minutes of the heated bidding duel which eventually fell in favour of McArdle with a final offer of $300,000 under his Redgum Racing banner.

From the extended family of multiple Australian stakes winner Marquardt along with former champion New Zealand twoyear-old Ballroom Babe, the filly attracted McArdle’s eye when he first saw her at the Karaka complex earlier in the week.

“We saw her about four days

Stablemates to clash

Lot 728 at Karaka, a Per Incanto filly, fetched $300,000. ago and I thought right then she was a quality filly and probably the best we’d seen,” he explained.

“I’ve got a couple of Per Incanto’s in the stable who go really well including Bob Of The Head

who has won four to date so I’m familiar with the sire.

“She looks like a real athlete so we set about having a crack at getting her.

“I didn’t think I’d have to go

quite that high but there were plenty who were keen on her as well.”

McArdle will send the filly back to Little Avondale Stud to be broken in before she heads to her new home in Australia later in the year.

Three lots later, Per Incanto was to the fore again when his handsome grey son was knocked down to Cambridge trainer Frank Ritchie for $130,000.

He purchased the Wentwood Grange-offered colt on behalf of Hong Kong interests.

“They’ve bought him with the idea of racing him up there,” Ritchie said.

“He’ll be educated here in New Zealand and he’ll be trialled here as well.”

The youngster is a half-brother to the Listed Dunedin Gold Cup winner and Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup placegetter Sureasyouwereborn.

Their dam is the Pentire mare Grey Swallow, a half-sister to the Australian stakes winner New Kid In Town.

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New Zealand-bred three-year-old Manolo Blahniq will be chasing a berth in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas when he runs at Caulfield on Saturday. He will move into contention for the March 4 feature with a bold showing in the Gr.3 Manfred Stakes and his rider Jake Noonan couldn’t be happier with the horse. He said the son of Jimmy Choux, who finished close to some of the best colts in last spring’s Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes, had been learning to settle better in his races. “We went in with a main aim to keep him settled,” Noonan said. “We’ve done a lot of work in teaching this horse to settle while keeping in mind the Australian Guineas.”

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Guest of Honour back A strong barrier trial win by Guest of Honour has boosted his new trainer’s confidence he can return to form at Eagle Farm. A Group Two winner in England, Guest of Honour will be having his first start for trainer Matt Dunn in a 1200m-open handicap on Saturday. The gelding was originally trained by Marco Botti and stayed in Australia after failing to finish in the 2014 Cox Plate.

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Formality moves up Impressive debut winner Formality puts her Blue Diamond credentials on the line in an important lead-up at Caulfield. A debut winner at Werribee last month, Formality is the $3 favourite to take out the Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) on Saturday and a $17 chance in the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 25. Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Formality has shown the stable she is up to Saturday’s company in which she takes on eight rivals, two colts and six fillies. Formality won a two-year-old fillies maiden at Werribee on January 5 by a widening 4-1/4 lengths.

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February 3, 2017

11 X0431 Jasper Seven (23) N Chilcott 1 N Chilcott D Ferguson (J) including R70 +Claimer, 2200m 12 07430 The Scruff (24) J Stevens 3 13 41207 Mighty Sunny (u1) T Mitchell S Abernethy PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 1 1 03112 Franco Hamilton (1) T Vince S Wigg AUSTRALASIAN CLASSIC YEARLING SALE FEB20 PCE 2 18454 Spare Change (2) R Villiger W Rich 7:14PM $8,999, 3YO+ Up–& incl. R90, Up–R95 with cond., 1700m 3

Drover’s Eyre SCRATCHED OPT 503 1 Mark Of Integrity SCRATCHED 2 4 32851 This Excuse Is Fine (3) A Holdaway F Phelan M McKendry 3 5 90426 Shardon’s Pearl (4) T Mitchell B Dickens 2 1X003 Aurora Bromac (1) P & V Blanchard 6 B Butcher (J) Minstrel Boy SCRATCHED 3 14162 Delightful Zen (2) G Small 4 4 61628 Kenrick (3) D Balle D Butcher 4 7 97155 Lola Jones (5) Telfer/Garlick G Cronin 3 5 2412X Mr Euroman (4) T Herlihy T Herlihy

Elliot Daniel (6) C Wigg C Wigg 8 75322 Barrier

2 6 X7536 Lusty Mac (5) M Berger P Butcher 1 T Macfarlane FAIRVIEW MOTORS CAMBRIDGE TROT $6,500, 3YO+ 6:46PM 7 62653 Better B Amazed (6) Telfer/Garlick 6:18PM OPT 501

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1 01729 Mark Of Integrity (1) S Reid 4 D Butcher 2 35995 Stand Sure (2) M Berger P Butcher 3 42555 Prime Lustre (3) C Sharpe A Poutama 1 4 52190 Big Mach (4) Hollis/Robertson L Hollis 5 46607 Armabluechipboy (5) McCaffrey/Paynter M McKendry 6 03045 Lambros (6) McCaffrey/Paynter S McCaffrey 7 X2511 Could Be Good (7) S Reid J I Dickie

Raschker (8) T Mitchell T Mitchell 8 50052 Barrier

3 9 12220 Are You Ready Girl (21) M Berger S Butcher 10 Aurora Bromac SCRATCHED Barrier OPT 502 Up–& including R58, 2200m 2 11 06514 Rhythm N Blues (22) Telfer/Garlick J MacKinnon (J,Cl) 1 X6702 Sapphire Castleton (1) W Taylor A Harrison (J) 12 72492 Lady Madonna (23) B Purdon S Phelan 7:41 PM DUNSTAN FEEDS TROT $8,000, 5YO+ R65 & faster 2 22590 Thanks Shane (2) R Richardson P Ferguson OPT 504 T Herlihy +Claimer DiscrHcp, 2200m 13 071X5 The Dali Express (24) T Herlihy 3 Majestic One SCRATCHED N Chilcott 8:38PM JAMES’ WAIKATO TAB’S MOBILE PACE 4 4X0 Billy At Salsa (3) B Purdon J Wallace (J) 1 44152 Loki Brogden (1) N Chilcott H Cullen OPT 506 $6,500, NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE, 2200m 5 45347 Larch (4) D Butcher D Butcher 2 71946 Little Bro (u1) G Rogerson 3 3 01311 Precious Moment (u2) S Argue 1 1 23X2 Youshallnotpass (1) B Hughes R Argue (J) T Macfarlane 2 6 33520 Sexy Rexy (5) A Donnelly A Donnelly D Ferguson (J) 2 9 Janies Got A Gun (2) S Reid D Butcher 7 07732 Primus Inter Pares (6) McCaffrey/Paynter S Phelan 4 88322 Hot Chocolate Tart (1) N Chilcott 2 5 54854 Djokovic (1) L Chin L Chin 3 0 Jamm Kiss (3) M Berger P Butcher

8 00180 Saint Michel (7) B Mangos

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6 4 4 59 Rock N Roll Patron (4) S Reid Monnay SCRATCHED Barrier S Reid 1 7 36540 Valmagne (2) C & J Kennett 4 9 28599 Tereskova (21) L Chin S Phelan 5 3X44 Bubbles O’Leary (5) R Villiger S Butcher L Chin 4 8 16151 Blackguard’s Corner (1) T Herlihy 2 6 2 Johnny Podres (6) B Purdon 10 5X431 Tanzanite (22) T Herlihy T Herlihy J Wallace (J) T Herlihy

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February 4, 2017

3 08091 Tutoko Kid (3) K Duncan C DeFilippi J Harrington (J) $7,000, 3YO+ C0 TROT, 2400m 4 40507 Romanite (4) J Harrington J Dunn PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver 5 4517 Kotare Mist (5) R Dunn 6 09347 Just Ben (6) K Williams M Williamson 1 00 Weebea Star (1) M House M House 7 21809 Mickey Jay (7) E Latimer I Lee (J) 2 2 6 Say Your Pres (2) M Jones M Jones 8 9700X Lauragrace (8) B Kerr J Curtin 3 Cosmic Sun (3) D Taylor J Morrison (J) 9 65060 Exceptional Man (9) I Court R Holmes 1 4 D Kai Time (4) M Edmonds M Edmonds 10 72804 Buzkil (10) J & J Geddes J Geddes 5 76000 Don’t Rock The Boat (5) R Thornley C D Thornley 2 11 19 Diamond Life (11) B Hill R May 6 8X908 Paradise Spur (6) W Stevenson L O'Reilly 4 12 35276 Volatile Lavra (u1) R Kennedy C D Thornley 7 02567 Spurred By Success (7) M Edmonds S McNally FARMLANDS CLAIMERS PACE $6,000, Claimers 8 85P06 Geena’s Girl (8) K Townley D Dunn 1:35PM 4YO+ DiscrHcp, 2400m 9 00907 Flying Dan (9) G Laing G Laing OPT 804 10 00 Moment Of Kaos (10) J Howe S Payne (J) 1 0X908 Joe The Hunter (1) R Cameron R Cameron (J) 11 3X578 Fira Sunset (11) M DeFilippi C DeFilippi 4 2 37916 Living Legend (2) R Dunn J Dunn 4 12 874 Imran Khan (12) C Butt C Butt 3 60018 Redmaro (3) S Blake S Ottley 13 70779 Geoffrey P (u1) M Perriton M Perriton 3 4 35434 Elusive Flight (u1) P Williamson M Williamson 14 XP400 Jedi Josh (u2) K Adams K Adams 5 7925X Sterns Arising (1) T Neale T Chmiel 15 0 London Grammar (u3) A Mugford S Ottley 6 91870 Best Defence (2) M Jones M Jones 0 16 X0000 Roaming (u4) G Shand G Shand 2 7 40011 Whoosh Factor (1) A Stuart S Golding 3 17 97X44 Louis Moss (u5) T Butt B Orange 1 8 00000 Burn Off (u1) G & N Hope R May 12:03PM OPT 801

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1 225X6 Regal Grin (1) K & T Barron 1 2 5P265 Lorretta Franco (2) R Todd 3 85 Cleaver Green (3) N McGrath 4 0X390 Black Art (4) T Trathen 5 7 Tintin Naturally (5) M Edmonds 4 6 Mac Almighty (6) T Butt 7 34900 Raising Hope (7) G Payne 8 03838 January Jones (8) N McGrath

The Golden Cross (9) G Dunn 9 6X536 Barrier

10 8860 Westy Ranger (21) G Payne 3 11 56924 Locked Out Of Heaven (22) C Butt 2 12 24234 Sky City King (23) T McMillan 13 00 Bound To Impress (24) J Versteeg 0 14 70679 Aveross Ferrari (25) A Faulks 15 30X70 Just Chillin (26) S Harding 12:58PM OPT 803

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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK PREMIER YEARLINGS PACE $7,500, 3YO+ C1 PACE, 2400m

50821 Glenferrie Duster (1) T & G Chmiel 1235 Waimac Attack (2) C Dalgety

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1 4008P Happy Styx (1) G & N Hope 2 0007 Spinatale (2) K Collins 3 70 Supreme Banner (3) M Kerr 4 Dodge Phoenix (4) T McMillan 5 68870 Sweet Marylou (5) A Garters 1 6 X2255 Tahlia Franco (6) S McNally 3 7 6549 Out Of Aces (7) R Dunn 8 00 Beragio (8) R Cameron 9 06800 Magic Blaze (9) D Flint 2 10 Mt Hutt Harry (10) T Butt 11 0 Glengarry Rose (11) B Zampese 4 12 555 Matrika (12) J McDonald 13 09 Christie Marie (13) R Winter 14 72009 Dios Del Fuego (14) K Nyhan 15 8X900 Special Change (u1) N McGrath 2:43PM 806

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44157 Ask Again (1) B Mangos 20X2 Trendy Bromac (2) M House 1 Art Courage (3) M House

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February 4, 2017

3 02781 Intense (13) 59 K Tyler 3 K Kalychurun (a2) 1 4 92222. Macy (1) 58 T Kennedy 1 C Johnson $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 2 5 60522 Passito (6) 58 S Prince 1 R Cuneen (a) PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 4 6 14X42 Pinsharp (8) 58 S Cunningham S Wynne 2 1 80432 Starbuck (4) 59.5 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a2) 7 07X01 Katango (3) 57.5 B Laking R Yatim (a3) 2 99021 Darci Inn (13) 58.5 J & K Parsons W Papier (a4) 3 12748 Precious Percy (7) 58.5 L Dobbs D Bothamley 8 37X60 Portovenere (12) 57.5 M & M Pitman R Elliot (a2) 4 5X585 Odi Et Amo (11) 58 S Prince 1 J Lowry (a1) 9 040X6 Coffee (10) 57 M & M Pitman K Williams 1 5 65434 Shantav (6) 58 B Verlinden 1 D Bradley 10 6X650 Final Say (9) 57 B Wilson C Barnes 6 02431. Lin (5) 56.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 11 3130X De Chine (2) 55.5 Kennedy/Furlong T Comignaghi (a3) 7 01056 Missteeflying (10) 56.5 A Carston T Moseley 12 9X075 Livadream (5) 55 J & K Parsons D Bradley 8 29510 Villa Elba (2) 56.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 13 679X4. Princess Athena (7) 55 D Crozier 14 Rajiv SCRATCHED 9 44157. Barclay Creek (1) 56 Kennedy/Furlong S Wynne 10 85420 Quintastics (3) 56 S McKay R Cuneen (a) LIVING CORPORATION DUNEDIN GUINEAS (Listed) 4 11 42526 Velocious Satin (12) 55.5 L Vaughan K Williams 2:00PM OPT 604 $50,000, 3YO SW, 1500m 3 12 00854 Shezatoucha (9) 55 J & K Parsons R Elliot (a2) 2 1 X8311 Raise You Ten (4) 56.5 B & S Anderton 1 C Barnes 13 02642 Sebring Dragon (8) 54.5 Charles/Corbett C Barnes 2 3081 Augustace (5) 56.5 K & L Rae L Callaway 12:50PM CCL CONTRACTORS MAIDEN 3 X8036 Retallick (7) 56.5 K & L Rae J Lowry (a) OPT 602 $20,000, MDN, 1400m 4 765 Metal Guru (12) 56.5 C Black 1 S Wahab (a) 1 1 32542. Waimate Bill (9) 58.5 Blair-Edie/Cheng R Yatim (a3) 1 5 12813 Starvoia (2) 54.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 2 03735 Edward (4) 58.5 C Anderton 1 T Moseley 6 10130 Residential (1) 54.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a) 3 42208 Brunello (2) 58.5 S Prince 1 C Johnson 3 7 10031 Dontpokethetiger (6) 54.5 P Rudkin R Cuneen (a) 4

Porters Pass SCRATCHED 8 X0442 Showemup (10) 54.5 S McKay K Kalychurun (a) 5 03502 Smoke ’Em Wilson (1) 58.5 L Stewart G Jogoo (a1) 9 256X1 Little Miss (8) 54.5 B Tapper D Bradley 2 6 7X434. The Young Pretenda (5) 58.5 J & J Gordon D Bothamley 4 10 29284. Zigwig (3) 54.5 N Wigley T Moseley 3 7 55444 Majic El (10) 58.5 Moroney/Gerard D Bradley 11 33736 Wonder Woman (11) 54.5 Moroney/Gerard S Wynne 8 45X79 Moby (11) 58.5 Champion/Murphy

12 X0075 Shirley Maude (9) 54.5 L Vaughan K Williams 9 High Play SCRATCHED 10 6X044 Hee’s Our Secret (6) 58 A Carston K Kalychurun (a2) 2:38PM RAY WEBSTER PLUMBING OPEN 11 52X64 Janefield Jewel (7) 56.5 T Kennedy 1 R Cuneen (a) OPT 605 $40,000, OPN HCP, 1200m 4 12 84X32. Los Cabos (3) 56.5 J Hay K Williams 1 1 23112 Batman (5) 60 N Ridley K Williams 13 8244X So Gallant (12) 56.5 B & S Anderton 1 J Lowry (a1) 2 33615 Coup Darci Be (4) 57.5 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 14 8X067 Gloss (13) 56 M & M Pitman S Wynne 2 3 25244 Kinagat (7) 56 M & M Pitman S Wynne 0 15 0X078 Onthesauce (8) 56.5 T Foley R Elliot (a2) 4 11186 Somethings Burning (6) 55 S Woodsford R Cuneen (a) C Johnson 1:25PM STEVE ANDERTON MEMORIAL TROPHY RATING 65 5 8X137. Madam Bentley (3) 53 J & K Parsons 3 6 7X241. Riding Shotgun (2) 53 T Rae T Moseley OPT 603 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 6X830 Vice Marshall (11) 60 T & L Prendergast 4 7 62X12 Shaara (1) 53 J & J Gordon G Jogoo (a1) K Kalychurun (a2) 2 6172. He’s Mi Brother (4) 59 Blair-Edie/Cheng L Callaway 8 X6531. Mels Evie (8) 53 T Kennedy 1 12:15PM OPT 601

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4 67X91 Cindy Bromac (4) G & N Hope 5 13 Pick My Pocket (5) N McGrath 2 6 52112 Bonnie Joan (6) C Dalgety 1 7 15141 Ariadne Lavra (7) M Jones 3 Mossdale Rose (8) G & N Hope 8 1122 Barrier

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1 67544 Sem’s Delight (1) M Berger 4 2 75X99 Livadia (2) W Ferguson 3 0X900 Benji Maguire (3) M Salaivao 4 70437 Lucky John (4) M Berger 5 0X808 Real Cyclone (5) M Berger 6 26295 Twentynine Twelve (6) K Shaw 7 27321 Stars Delight (7) D Butcher 2 Up All Nite (8) Telfer/Garlick 8 0297X Barrier 9 68469 Youbetteryoubet (21) R Darby 3 10 34144 Idealistic (22) D Alexander 11 X8989 R Gee Three (23) M Berger 1 12 X0303 The Lone Ranger (u1) Telfer/Garlick DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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7 09233 Ruthless Kayla (6) K Fairbairn S Ottley 1 8 118X1 Enghien (7) G & N Hope R May

Mekong Princess (8) M House M House 9 21D Barrier

J W Cox 3:10PM CHRISTCHURCH CLEANING SUPPLIES MOBILE PACE 10 021 Ace Commander (21) Purdon/Rasmussen 4 11 52612 Firenze (22) K Townley K Townley OPT 807 $7,000, 4YO+ C1 MOB. PACE JUN.D, 2400m 2 12 6443X Habibi Inta (23) P Nairn B Orange 1 500X9 Ildivo (1) S Hale N Purdon (J) T Williams 4 2 34644 Buckeye (2) J & J Geddes D Keast (J) 13 2322 BD Khaosan (24) T Bagrie S McNally 3 07499 Benji Mara (3) C & J DeFilippi S Payne (J) 14 0540 One Over Da Stars (u1) B White 4 30609 Pat Campbell (4) B Negus L McKay (J) 4:51 PM PHILIP MCDONALD MEMORIAL MOBILE TROT 1 5 X3035 Mighty American (5) K & T Barron K Cox (J) $7,500, 4YO+ C1 to C2 MOB. TROT, 2400m 6 P3826 Man Of Steel (6) T & G Chmiel T Quate (J) OPT 810 M Jones 7 00980 Gerald (7) B Negus K Butt (J) 1 8X170 Arannalea (1) M Jones M Edmonds 8 07007 Crackamoa (8) R Dunn C Smith (J) 2 X1080 Anna Kate (2) M Edmonds 4 3 30269 Sugar Cane (3) D McCormick D D McCormick Isola Bella (9) K Larsen S Tomlinson (J) 9 020X7 Barrier

4 40000 Lightworkofit (4) D Burrows D Dunn 10 63667 The Persuader (21) E Latimer S McNally I Lee (J) 5 099X4 Chivasion (5) M Edmonds

3 11 53306 Gunpowder (22) B Hutton 6 76750 Bet Pray Love (6) M House N Purdon (J) L Lester (J) 1 7 65022 Galleons Royale (7) C & J DeFilippi 2 12 12430 Cruzy Dude (23) B Hill C DeFilippi K Blakemore (J) 3

13 65858 Bird Of Paradise (24) B Ward 8 83445 Agatha Tyron (8) P O'Reilly P O'Reilly M Anderson (J) 2

14 32075 Handlebar Hank (25) H Westrum 9 1338X Habibti Ivy (9) P Nairn B Orange A Stewart (J)

Barrier 3:45PM TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS NZ SAPLING MBL PCE(G3) 10 0P143 Dragon Sun (21) R Holmes R Holmes OPT 808 $25,000, 2YO MOB. PACE, 1609m 11 00470 Bacardi N Coke (22) P Robertson C D Thornley 1 Awayovernight (1) G Payne R Payne 12 X1255 Foreverman (23) R Dunn J Dunn 2

Rozha SCRATCHED 13 7P909 Craddock (u1) C Butt C Butt 3 Thatswhatisaid (2) K Larsen K Larsen 4 4 Cole Porter (3) G Dunn G O'Reilly 5:20PM PRODIGAL SEELSTER MARES SUMMER OF SPEED PCE 2 5 619 The Brooklyn Brawler (4) R Dunn J Dunn OPT 811 $10,000, cond., 1609m 3 6 2 John The Plumber (5) B Negus C DeFilippi 1 95443 Bella Jones (1) G & N Hope R May 1 7 Cullenburn (6) B Hill R May 2 00X03 Canderdel (2) R Todd R Close

8 Frankie Jones (7) S Boyd

R Holmes 3 X2103 Glenisthebettor (3) R Anderson

R Anderson Barrier 4 4 43162 Sweet Loress (4) P Anderson K Butt (J) 4:16PM NEUMANNS BANDAG HAMBLETONIAN MOBILE TROT(G3) 5 28P41 Absolutely Delighted (5) B Mowbray R Holmes OPT 809 $25,000, 3YO MOB. TROT, 1609m 6 13257 Emily Blunt (6) G & N Hope M Williamson 1

Massive Metro SCRATCHED 7 38344 Sans Le Sou (7) R Alfeld R Alfeld 3 2 20011 Chevron Express (1) C Dalgety D Dunn 2 8 14321 Cmeerock (8) R Dunn J Dunn 3 X4311 Needle (2) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 9 76137 Ultimate Desire (9) B Mowbray D Dunn

Barrier 4 X3199 Muscles Galore (3) C & A Edmonds J Dunn 5 4X332 One Yankee Ginga (4) R Holmes 3 10 8X814 Amazon Lily (21) K & T Barron R Holmes B Orange 6 53654 Aveross Don (5) A Faulks 1 11 22112 Glenferrie Classic (22) M Jones M Williamson S Ottley

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Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 2000m; Straight: 350m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Mainly Fine 3:17PM 606

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FIRE & MECHANICAL DUNEDIN GOLD CUP (Listed) $50,000, OPN HCP, 2400m

1 22163 Revelator (6) 60 J & K Parsons 2 C Johnson 2 X4246 Absolut Excelencia (7) 59 K & L Rae T Moseley 1 3 31241 Saint Kitt (14) 58 P Robson L Callaway 4 X2616 The Gordonian (1) 57 J & J Gordon G Jogoo (a) 5 6P148 Sureasyouwereborn (12) 56.5 N & B Blatch J Lowry (a) 6 27067 Motorboat Mike (11) 56 S Price R Cuneen (a) 7 05151 Princess Brook (13) 55.5 T Kennedy 1 C Barnes 8 85142 Zhanim (8) 53 S Woodsford R Elliot (a) 3 9 33571 Show MacCool (3) 53 Charles/Corbett S Wynne 4 10 22342 Landales Gold (5) 53 T Kennedy 1 D Bradley 11 51345 McMay (4) 53 T & L Prendergast K Williams 12 50353 The Energizer (10) 53 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a) 13

Spider Lily SCRATCHED 14 64338 La Nouvelle Vague (9) 53 Graham & Michael Eade 0 15 71331 What A Deeza (2) 53 P Rudkin OPT

MITCHELL TRANSPORT LTD RATING 75

$25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m

1 X6815 He’s Gold (13) 60.5 Champion/Murphy R Cuneen (a) 4 2 01540 Opihi Ranger (7) 59.5 M & W Coles C Johnson 3 12164 Rideitlikeustoleit (2) 57.5 P Collins L Callaway 4 0X087 Sir Singo (11) 57 M & M Pitman W Papier (a4) 5 X2110. Tiara Concerto (10) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong J Lowry (a1) 6 8X315 Accidental Offside (1) 56 E Winsloe K Williams 7 79X17 Johnny Jones (4) 56 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a3) 1 8 34128 Prince Ransom (12) 56 M & M Pitman S Wynne 9 7X758 Bridget Town (6) 55.5 T Foley K Kalychurun (a2) 10 50012 Overnightsensation (9) 55 K & L Rae T Moseley 2 11 91961 Willow (8) 55 B & S Anderton 1 C Barnes 12 X7299 Carpathia (3) 54 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a1) 3 13 08603 Them Or Us (5) 54 S Prince 1 R Elliot (a2)

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9 2-3-4-5, 6-7-8-9 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 4-5-6-7-8-9

2 24859. Miss Three Stars (5) 55 T Beckett R Cuneen (a) 3 9X060. Toma Valea (7) 55 N Coulbeck S Muniandy 4 36341 Coulee (8) 54 B & S Anderton 1 C Barnes 1 5 32083 Timy Tyler (10) 53.5 K Tyler L Callaway 6 0X715. Meursault (4) 53 A Carston T Moseley 7 65328 Pepper Mill (6) 53 J Hay K Williams 8 61645 El Chico (15) 53 M & M Pitman G Jogoo (a) 9 36036. Lochan Ora (3) 53 K Tyler K Kalychurun (a) 10 01911 Pretty Good Excuse (2) 53 A Carston D Bradley 3 11 26348 Stokers Rock (12) 53 Graham & Michael Eade R Elliot (a) 12 78514 Secret Power (1) 53 A Hewitson 2 13 2X140 Son Of Maher (11) 53 M & M Pitman S Wynne 14 17115. Aspen Lass (14) 53 T Rae C Johnson 0 15 61122 Thought That (9) 53 E Winsloe 5:01PM 609

OPT

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THE WINGATUI FUNCTION CENTRE RATING 65

$20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 65552 Paintball (14) 59.5 K & L Rae 3 1 2 40272. Paw Patrol (6) 58.5 T Kennedy 1 4 3 29546 Sarookh (10) 58.5 P Robson 2 4 7X313 The Brave One (13) 58.5 Bros/Dennis 5 34305 Greta Valley (9) 57 A Dickson 6 93584 The Quiet Man (4) 57 T Kennedy 1 7 90231 Countess Ruby (5) 56.5 T Kennedy 1 8 X4651. Radiant (7) 56.5 D Crozier 9 32003 Tantella (2) 56.5 J & K Parsons 10 46630 Opihi Jade (11) 56.5 M & W Coles 11 67250 Kasundi (1) 55.5 J & K Parsons 12 00X46. Switched On (3) 55.5 Champion/Murphy 13 61467. Tuilana (15) 55 N Coulbeck 4:26PM WHITE ROBE LODGE HANDICAP (G3) 14 00764 You Are Amazing (8) 55 A Carston OPT 608 $70,000, OPN HCP, 1600m 0 15 090X7 Midnight Cappa (12) 55 K Thomson 4 1 71021. Tommy Tucker (13) 60 B & S Anderton 1 J Lowry (a) 16 Sebring Dragon

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L Callaway T Moseley S Muniandy J Lowry (a1) C Barnes S Wahab (a4) R Cuneen (a) D Bradley G Jogoo (a1) K Kalychurun (a2) T Comignaghi (a3) S Wynne C Johnson K Williams SCRATCHED

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Barrier

Te Rapa Races

Tomorrow at Te Rapa

February 4, 2017

4 X5315 Heart Beat (7) 57 T & M Cruz 3 M Du Plessis S C ollett $25,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 5 571P1 Uabasso (4) 54.5 C Evans 1

6 X8361 Blue Lagoon (5) 54 T Pike D Johnson PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 7 58508 Call Me Irish (3) 54 G Sharrock S Weatherley (a2) 4 1 73511. Morse Code (2) 59 T Perry S Weatherley (a2) SVS HAMILTON CUP 2 5X591 Wills Road (5) 57.5 J Lynds M C ameron 2:17pm $30,000, OPN HCP, 2000m 2 3 00X45 Mary Quant (1) 56.5 O'Sullivan/Scott C Grylls opt 204 J Waddell 1 4 14504 Nomisma (6) 55 T Pike L Innes 1 28010. Matimba (11) 60 P Darvill C Grylls 3 5 3X161 Princess Davone (3) 54 Autridge/Richards M McNab 2 0X804 El Soldado (8) 59 P Devcich M Du Plessis 6 449X7 Silencer (4) 54 Wallace/Peard D Prastiyou 3 60607 Storming The Tower (4) 58.5 J Bell 4 21435. Megablast (12) 58 N Tiley S C ollett 1:07pm SNELL PACKAGING & SAFETY 1400 5 65238 Breaking Dawn (3) 56.5 J Mason T Thornton $10,000, MDN, 1400m opt 202 4 6 112X1. Hushed (7) 56.5 Autridge/Richards O Bosson 1 7X385 Tobi (6) 58.5 G Whitburn E Farr (a2) 3 7 46512 Francis Drake (6) 56 G & D Rogerson E Farr (a) 2 5. My Pride And Joy (10) 58.5 T Mitchell M Du Plessis 8 2X888 Just The Tip (9) 56 J Millar M McNab 3 8 Perception (2) 58.5 K & D Bussey J Riddell 9 00289 Arrow In The Sand (5) 54 S Wenn K McC ulloch 2 4 4X633 Kickatinalong (4) 58 G & D Rogerson L Innes 10 00326 Sierra Beel (10) 54 N Allen D Prastiyou 1 5 2 Savapak (8) 58 S Marsh D Johnson 1 11 71421 Von Tunzelman (1) 54 R James L Innes 3 6 7X845 Olympic (7) 58 S McKee C Grylls 2 12 68216 Endean Rose (2) 54 I Kennedy B Hutton (a) 7 646 Kiwi Kashbao (1) 58 Logan/Gibbs S C ollett NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $25,000, R65 8 33X00. Khepera (9) 56.5 L Campbell M C ameron 2:55pm Benchmark Fillies and Mares*, 1400m 9 5633. Milly Moo (5) 56 S Manning T Thornton opt 205 4 1 31001. Infinite Joy (5) 60 C Cameron S McKay (a) 4 10 6X904 Nikita (3) 56 S Ritchie K McC ulloch 2 582X4 Lady Pimpernel (10) 59.5 S McKee M C ameron 1:42pm HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FRANK & COLLEEN 3 1X Lady Style (3) 59 A Sharrock J Riddell opt 203 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2100m 4 X0601. Red Tiara (8) 59 K Burne L Innes 2 1 75119 Clarify (6) 59.5 P McKay S McKay (a) 5 431 Repo Bay (6) 59 Williams/Richards K McC ulloch 4 2 35154 Vinevale (2) 57.5 Autridge/Richards 2 6 7341 Dreamcrafter (7) 58.5 Moroney/Gerard O Bosson M Du Plessis 3 10X10. First Honour (1) 57.5 T & M Cruz 3 7 21 Elettra (11) 58.5 K & B Kelso L Satherley C Grylls 12:33pm opt 201

TEAM WEALLEANS 1400

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Wyndham Harness

Sunday at Young Quinn Raceway

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

1 89076 Janucci Girl (1) S Lock 2 04X90 Pure Emotion (2) S Lock 2 3 X3222 Moniburns (3) P Ellis 4 Jato (4) A Milne 4 5 26445 Holdon Monarchy (5) T White 6 90 Makarewa Rum (6) C Barron 7 5708P Kiwi Crusher (u1) C Laurenson 1 8 203 Delestic (u2) N Williamson 9 Nottingham K Two (u3) G Orr 3 10 P29 She Aint No Angel (u4) P Williamson 12:58pm

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T C ameron (J) B Barclay N Williamson A Milne P Hunter M Williamson A Suddaby B Orange B Williamson D Dunn G Lee C Ferguson B McLellan

SHANE MATHESON CRUTCHING & SHEARING TROT $7,000, C1 with cond. TROT, 2400m

h M8 1

R McIlwrick (J) A Suddaby B Orange A Milne S Walkinshaw C Barron B McLellan N Williamson G McEwan B Williamson

$8,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2400m

1 90867 Eyre’s A Rag Doll (1) G McEwan 2 38760 Denn Nee Nose Best (2) E Swain 3 78584 Phoebe Flyer (3) K Franks 4 9800X Ko Wrected (4) A Kyle 5 5708X Topnotch Eagle (5) L Veint 6 74069 Our Budd (6) G McEwan 1 7 670X0 Lynette The Vet (7) G & C Lee 8 67X06 Cheeky Pat (8) G Woodhouse 2 9 98988 The God Botherer (u1) N Munro

12:10pm

Driver

BETTERTHANCHEDDAR AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE

1 4 Lausanne Lass (1) B McIntyre 2 El Capitan (2) B Gray 3 3 8X RnR Windermere (3) J Tither 4 07070 Big Smoke (4) C Laurenson 5 0 Southern Lights (5) P Hunter 6 68080 Gunslinger Bromac (6) C Thomas 7 00660 Evangeline Franco (7) D McLachlan 1 Delight N Gold (8) A Swain 8

Barrier 9 7X000 Ted Cady (21) R Gutsell 4 10 9X9 American Magic (22) M G Brown 11 Magnate Mara (23) G & C Lee 2 12 64076 Three Hundy (24) C Barron 13 940 Joe Batters (u1) B McLellan 1:33pm

February 5, 2017

10 45009 Ygritte (u2) A Hoffman 3 4 11 X0660 Way To Go (u3) B Gray $7,000, 3YO+ C0 TROT, 2400m

WILLY’S FLOORING / J D SOUNESS LTD TROT

H Hunter E Swain K Franks A Kyle K Larsen G McEwan G Lee C Ferguson C McDowell

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1 6432 Gold Sovereign (1) G & N Hope 1 0 2 60000 Monarchy Princess (2) R Harneiss 3 88629 Brite N Lovely (3) I Cameron 0 4 09233 Ruthless Kayla (4) K Fairbairn 5 Man Of Change (5) G O'Reilly 2 6 422 Izmok (6) C & J DeFilippi 4 7 59633 Elvis P (7) M Perriton 8 7308 Reign On Me (8) K Townley 9 6291X Di’z Luck (9) G Smith 10 57995 Princess Harbour (10) K James 11 87360 Abbys Delight (11) Wakelin/Noble 12 25244 Zoned Scarlett (12) K Cameron 13 00558 Zsa Ziva (13) K Ford 14 30379 Whataboyz (14) M Heenan 15 0302 Sunny CJ (u1) Derek & Adele Jones 3 16 8893 Sunny Glenis (u2) R Anderson 17 80370 Topnotch Titan (u3) K Nyhan 0 18 00 Cuddly Trouble (u4) M Heenan

R May R Harneiss I C ameron J Dunn G O'Reilly C DeFilippi M Perriton D Dunn K James S Golding K C ameron A Tomlinson M Heenan D White R Anderson C D Thornley

B Hutton (a1) D Prastiyou M McNab O Bosson

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Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1498m; Weather: Mainly Fine

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February 6, 2017

64870 Aveross Rustler (25) A Faulks

1:44pm

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JOAN BELCHER LEGACY-FLAIR C’BURY BRANCH PACE $10,000, 3YO+ F&M C0, 1950m

1 822 Calendar Girlz (1) P Robertson 1 2 96X93 Don’t Tell Ange (2) P Anderson 2 3 X3034 Cullenz Diamond (3) T May 3 4 2429X Rapid Flight (4) C Dalgety 5 541X Maddisons Desire (5) J Howe 6 X0620 Green Fingers (6) B Borcoskie 7 70 Cullens Joy (7) I Court 8 00527 Blazing VC (8) R Jenkins

Forgot To Remember (9) A Stuart 9 5X44 Barrier

10 P6280 Paleface Sioux (21) M Nyhan 4 11 05440 My Blue Heaven (22) J Hay 12 59363 Corena Lea (23) G McStay 13 Show Business (24) K & T Barron 14 527 Azalea (25) J Gameson

K Butt (J) R May D Dunn B Borcoskie S Ottley A Lethaby S Golding P Davis I Lee (J) R Holmes H Jerard (J)

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 2-3-4, 6-7-8 1-2-3-4, 5-6-7-8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 3-4-5-6-7-8

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DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

7 X1010 Fine Taylor (2) 56.5 R Bergerson H Tinsley 8 54169 Leading Role (16) 56.5 G Vile 9 17207 Savasava (12) 56.5 G & D Rogerson T Thornton 3 10 6412 Shocking Luck (13) 56.5 Autridge/Richards C Lammas 3:34pm BAKER RACING STABLES 1600

11 76441 Comin’through (5) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs

L Innes opt 206 $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1600m

12 23516 Excalibur (14) 56.5 S Ritchie

J Riddell 2 1 93111. Top Prospect (9) 59.5 R Collett J Waddell D Johnson 1 2 40184 Our Abbadean (11) 56.5 Autridge/Richards O Bosson 13 47162 Equilibrium (15) 56.5 S Ritchie M Du Plessis 3 3 9X771 Lucky Sweep (8) 56 S McKee L Innes 14 2218 Figurable (9) 56.5 K Lane K McC ulloch 4 X0047 Prince Mambo (3) 56 S McKee C Grylls 15 3186 Our Sequoia (11) 56.5 C Chipperfield G C ooksley 4 5 X0704 Sasanof’s Hero (1) 56 J Collett D Johnson 16 90188 Wooden Red (8) 56.5 C Wood 0 17 5264 Sure He Can (7) 56.5 W Hillis 6 93151 Beaumarchais (2) 55.5 Autridge/Richards M McNab 7 X1348. Red Tsunami (5) 55 B Manssen 1 K McC ulloch HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FRANK & COLLEEN 8 84203 Ali Baba (6) 55 Moroney/Gerard M Du Plessis 4:44pm $22,500, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 9 10306 Cantare (4) 55 B McKeagg S C ollett opt 208 10 X7395 Special Memories (10) 54.5 T Pike J Nason (a2) 1 40104 Los Vargas (1) 59.5 G Richardson S Weatherley (a2) 11 X1572 Malibu Miss (7) 54 S Dravitzki M C ameron 3 2 X4242 Parker’s Piece (7) 58 T Pike O Bosson C Grylls 4:09pm DARCI BRAHMA WAIKATO GUINEAS (GROUP 2) 3 2251X Don’t Look Back (2) 57.5 G & D Rogerson

4 75117. Keeping Tom (6) 57.5 S Manning R Hannam opt 207 $100,000, 3YO SW, 2000m 1

5 180X1 Honey Rider (4) 57 Baker/Forsman

M C oleman 2 1 11011 Hall Of Fame (10) 56.5 Autridge/Richards O Bosson 4 6 1218. Killarney (10) 56.5 R James M C ameron 2 12114 Lincoln Blue (17) 56.5 L Latta M Tanaka D Johnson 3 53535 Wyndspelle (6) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs J Waddell 7 23137. Mystery Show (8) 55.5 S Marsh 2 8 14021 Royal Fashion (3) 55 M Forbes L Innes 1 4 13983 Highlad (1) 56.5 Baker/Forsman M C ameron 4 5 94812 Bruce Arthur (4) 56.5 Logan/Gibbs M McNab S C ollett 9 29X58. Chadsdale (9) 55 Autridge/Richards 6 41144. Cha Siu Bao (3) 56.5 O'Sullivan/Scott A Jones (a1) C Grylls 10 57763 Simply Classic (5) 54 C Mortimer

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Monday at Rangiora Driver

8 4X1 Miss Dalghar (1) 58.5 F Ritchie 1 9 10 Lausanne (2) 58.5 G Richardson 10 24020 Piece Of Kate (4) 58.5 G Sharrock 11 08X37 Tatters (9) 58 Autridge/Richards

4 02988 Just Wish (4) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) 5 04907 Gabby’s Delight (5) A Paisley R McIlwrick (J) G T CHAMBERLAIN BUILDERS MOBILE PACE 6 45726 Jimmy Nga (6) J Cox J W C ox 2:08pm $7,000, C1 with cond. MOB. PACE, 2400m 1 7 12333 Navajo Art (7) W Adams S Walkinshaw 2 1 98774 Magnetic Watch (1) R Swain R Swain 8 44044 A Smart Excuse (8) C Barron C Ferguson 2 80909 Justan’s Sister (2) S Matheson S Walkinshaw 9 09076 Rainy River (9) C McDowell C McDowell 3 9090X Falcon Asset (3) G & J Knight M Williamson 10 00X00 Yankyola (10) M Gutsell D Dunn 4 Razor Rascal SC RATC HED 4 11 74252 Vera Mac (11) B McLellan B McLellan 4 5 0X000 Takitimu Express (4) S Baucke J W C ox 12 3 Southbound Train (12) G Gibson-Smith B Barclay 1 6 27065 Simple Pleasure (5) G Hunter A Suddaby 13 00 Von Richthofen (13) R Gutsell N Williamson 7 58908 Porsche Canardly (6) H Hunter H Hunter 3 14 Power Surge (14) A Black B Williamson

Tactical VC (7) T Proctor B Barclay 8 96X58 Barrier

AON INSURANCE MOBILE PACE 4:19pm $8,000, 3YO+ C0 MOB. PACE, 2400m 3 9 6600X Pavarotti (21) B Gray N Williamson 1 1 651X4 Shezza GNP (1) K & T Barron B Orange RODGERS GARAGE LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT 2:43pm B McLellan $7,000, 4YO+ C1 TROT JUN.D, 2400m 2 84479 Gotta Minute (2) D Baynes 3 43X40 Ideal Ron (3) B Morris A Beck 1 24535 King Kone (1) G & J Knight G C rawford (J) 4 4 452 Aidan Junior (4) K Barclay A Suddaby 4 2 047P0 The Best Beg (2) T Butt M Anderson (J) 5 4230X Cooky (5) W Adams S Walkinshaw 3 60396 Eagle Galleon (3) R Wilson S Tomlinson (J) 6 25853 Sheezus (6) T Stratford N Williamson 3 4 X8013 Pyramid Mustang (u1) P Williamson M Hurrell (J) 2 Chinook Winds (7) G Gibson-Smith B Barclay 7 3 Barrier 5 14070 Lucky Pat’s Son (u2) G Woodhouse J C ampbell (J) 2 6 X3062 Hustle Hill (u3) P Williamson M Purvis (J) 8 Red Electric SC RATC HED 7 0700X Scarlett Lane (u4) S Lock R Rogers (J) 9 3029 Captain Mannering (21) T Stratford D Dunn 1 8 52543 Overcast (u5) A Paisley R McIlwrick (J) 10 3 Magical Marn (22) K Barclay C Ferguson

11 75X42 Jemima Franco (23) N Munro

J W C ox MARSHALLS GARAGE 2005 LTD JUNIOR DRIVERS PCE 3:19pm B Williamson $7,000, 4YO+ C2 JUN.D, 2400m 12 64308 Delight My Soul (24) S Baucke 3 13 42224 Manuka Valley (25) C Barron M Williamson 4 1 65501 Marshal Star (1) M Saunders M Hurrell (J) M Hurrell (J) 1 2 1412 Don Domingo (2) K & T Barron M Anderson (J) 14 70903 Somnium (26) R Hope 3 13974 Don Sebastian (3) D Baynes J C ampbell (J) SOUTHLAND BREEDERS ASSN STHN BELLE PACE 4 8X565 Tartan Trilogy (4) C Faithful C Faithful (J) 4:44pm $10,000, C0–C3 with cond., 1609m 5 31626 Roxy Dale (5) M G Brown S Tomlinson (J) D Dunn 2 6 55242 Bettor Enforce (6) A Beck R McIlwrick (J) 1 25389 Kayteeoh Denario (1) R Todd 2 32475 Tact Rousey (2) T Proctor B Williamson 3

7 350X1 Glenburn Joy (7) B Shirley

M Purvis (J)

3 3 32285 Dancing In The Dark (3) R Dunn M Purvis (J) Barrier 4 41533 She’s A Flyin (4) R Todd M Anderson (J) CALDWELL CONTRACTING PACE 4 5 428X0 My Cash (5) K & T Barron M Williamson 3:49pm $8,000, 3YO+ C0 PACE, 2400m 6 35256 Art Exhibit (6) G & C Lee G Lee 1 0338 Shelby Bromac (1) A Beck A Beck 1 7 24432 RR Sand Dollar (7) P Court B Orange 2 000X8 Tangled Up In Blue (2) B McIntyre T C ameron (J) 2 Laytons Lass (8) T & G Chmiel B Barclay 8 86043 Barrier 2 3 33525 Rakarover (3) P Hunter P Hunter

Rangiora Harness (Grass)

CAVALIER TROTTING PRODUCTS - NTH CANTERBURY TROT $10,000, 3YO+ C0, 2600m

PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer

J W C ox B Barclay

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Dead; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1800m; Straight: 420m; Rail: Rail true; Weather: Mainly Fine

Track Information Type: Grass; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1764m; Weather: Few Showers 3:29pm

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MIKE PERO MORTGAGES TROT

$11,000, 3YO+ C1 TROT, 1950m

1 46488 Just A Dude (1) S McRae 2 34860 Sarah Palin (2) M Nyhan 1 3 77X30 We’ll Meet Again (3) L & J Smith 0 4 X1600 Little Rocket (4) R Rennie 4 5 76573 Precious Pet (5) D Thompson 6 446X0 Total Exposure (6) D Nyhan 2 7 421 Tehoro Dazzle (7) R Holmes 8 64299 Stellar Success (8) M Heenan 3 9 10264 Time For Diamonds (9) A Ford 0 10 45987 Monkey Luck (10) K Cameron 11 96210 Natives Brite Gem (11) A Thornton 12 15972 Ella Abbe (12) G & N Hope 13 03565 Shadow Galleon (13) J Smolenski 14 69630 Gin Rummy (14) I Cameron 0 15 70005 Shpeedy (15) A Stuart 16 90517 War Spirit (16) K Townley 17 02305 Glenis Marie (17) R Anderson 18 25410 Rusty I Am (u1) Wakelin/Noble

C D Thornley P Davis J Smith J Dunn D Nyhan R Holmes G O'Reilly J Ford K C ameron R C lose R May J Smolenski I C ameron K Riddell (J) D Dunn R Anderson P Wakelin

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 1-2-3, 5-6-7, 9-10-11 2-3-4-5, 8-9-10-11 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 6-7-8-9-10-11

9 82250 Aymar (21) M Jones 10 87809 Sweet As (22) A Paisley 11 D66X8 Melina Lowe (23) K Larsen 12 43274 Break Dance (24) A Hoffman 5:14pm

10 MLT / PIONEER TAVERN PACE

$9,000, 3YO+ C2 & faster DiscrHcp, 2400m

1 74398 Groomsman (1) H Hunter 2 71525 Venice Beach (2) L Pearson 3 28001 Man I’m Good (3) A Kyle 4 6844P Frank The Tank (4) M Gutsell 1 5 07111 Seaswift Joy (5) G & C Lee 6 7X700 Ronnoco (1) K O'Connor 4 7 11534 Rakarolla (2) C Barron 8 64172 Gotta Del (u1) C Barron 9 75860 Machie Mach (u2) R Wilson 2 10 22X25 Statham (1) N Williamson 3 11 9X002 Highview Freddy (2) R Dunn 12 17486 Luciano (u1) B McLellan 5:43pm

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DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

PLACEMAKERS INVERCARGILL MOBILE PACE B Williamson K Larsen S Ottley M Anderson (J) A Milne D Dunn C Ferguson S Tomlinson (J) S Walkinshaw P Hunter B McLellan A Suddaby M Williamson A Beck N Williamson B Barclay

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 DAVIS OGILVIE LTD TROT $12,000, C2 & faster

10

1 11384 Arditi (1) D Hunter 2 25871 BK Dawn (2) Wakelin/Noble 3 23217 Momentous (3) A Garters 4 06421 Redwood Invasion (4) R Holmes 5 8P379 Free Bird (u1) B Ward 6 1920X All Settled Down (u2) G Smith 2 7 53123 All Lit Up (1) L & J Smith 4 8 41233 Dusky Eyre (2) R Allen 3 9 12431 Soney Beatt (3) K Ford 10 8087X Doctor Bones (1) B Ford 1 11 X1361 Gershwin (u1) G & N Hope 12 12177 Eyre I Come (u1) M Jones 5:34pm

C Faithful (J) B Barclay A Kyle B Williamson G Lee A Suddaby B Orange M Williamson C Ferguson N Williamson D Dunn B McLellan

$8,000, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 2400m

1 54820 Two Ply (1) C Laurenson 4 2 40935 Risk Factor (2) K Larsen 1 3 12X1 Whittaker (3) M Jones 4 61934 Cullens Avenue (4) S & Larkins 5 45538 Nightmarch (5) M Kerr 6 34377 Western Delight (6) T Stratford 3 7 05022 No More Change (7) C Ferguson 0 First Son (8) S Matheson 8 66146 Barrier

9 41 Sportzstar (21) W Adams 10 0X802 Ansett Flight (22) P Hunter 11 3420X Pass The Speights (23) B McLellan 0 12 31080 Likethelook (24) B Nicol 2 13 22112 Royal Bengal (25) R Swain 14 55032 Steiger (26) L Veint 15 P6199 Swap Over (27) B Shirley 16 25210 The High Roller (28) B Gray

5:09pm

S Ottley R McIlwrick (J) K Larsen J W C ox

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DiscrHcp, 2600m

J Dunn P Wakelin R Holmes

G Smith J Smith D Dunn A Tomlinson B Ford R May

DIAMOND RACING STABLES MOBILE PACE

$11,000, 3YO+ C1 MOB. PACE, 1950m

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Dagg still the wildcard

Juggling act for Umaga

By GreGor Paul

By Patrick Mckendry

In December, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said keeping two of Ben Smith, Israel Dagg or Aaron Cruden in New Zealand beyond this year would be a good outcome.

Hansen remains on track for his best-case scenario for while Cruden has confirmed he is leaving for France, Smith may announce soon that he has committed to the All Blacks through to the 2019 World Cup. There’s never any guarantee until there is ink on the contract, but the expectation is that Smith will confirm he is staying in New Zealand.

As welcome as that news will be, it will be more relief than elation for Hansen as Smith has probably always been the one of the three he has seen as the most likely to stay.

When Hansen presented his two-from-three theory last year, he would have been almost certain that Cruden’s mind was already made up to join Montpellier.

He hoped, rather than knew, that Smith was exploring his overseas options just to know what they were rather than with genuine intent to move.

And with Dagg, he simply didn’t know largely because the only person with less idea was Dagg himself.

Nearly two months on and the picture has unfolded much as Hansen expected.

Smith, if reports out of France are to be trusted, has indicated to Pau that he is not coming.

This is neither a change of heart nor confirmation that New Zealand Rugby came to the party late with an improved offer.

To be certain he was making the right choice about staying, Smith had to know what exactly he would be rejecting.

To make an informed decision, negotiations with Pau had to get right down to the detail.

Nine times out of 10, leading All Blacks with plenty still to of-

Tana Umaga will meet the All Blacks coaches today to discuss the early-season plan for his top players.

And with the Blues’ first game of the season against the Rebels in Melbourne on February 23 less than three weeks away – and top All Blacks such as Jerome Kaino, the Blues’ co-captain, and Charlie Faumuina having only just returned to training – a start for either player appears unlikely.

Another, 19-year-old Rieko Ioane, an outside back who played two tests on the Northern tour, will also be carefully managed as the All Blacks look ahead to a significant year and the arrival of the British and Irish Lions in June.

The visit by Ian Foster and company to the Blues’ Alexandra Park headquarters is nothing out of the ordinary and will have been on Umaga’s calendar for some time, but it will add to a juggling act for the Blues coach which has been made more difficult by the injuries to co-captain James Parsons and Sonny Bill Williams and the absence due to undisclosed personal reasons of lock Patrick Tuipulotu.

Hooker Parsons has still to recover from a concussion which wrecked his season with North Harbour last year, and midfielder Williams, a high-profile signing from the Chiefs, still recuperating from a ruptured Achilles suffered with the New Zealand sevens team at the Rio Olympics in August.

Senior loose forward Kaino and prop Faumuina, who will be playing his final season in New Zealand before joining Toulouse in France, will be important cogs in Hansen’s machine this year and they will require careful managing as Umaga seeks to start the season in the positive manner in which his team finished the last.

Anything less than four competition points against the Rebels, traditionally one of Super Rugby’s weaker teams, would be deeply disappointing, yet while Umaga will be tempted to keep his big guns fresh for the New Zealand derby match against the Chiefs in Hamilton in round two, the Blues’ problematic travelling record over the past few years means little can be taken for granted.

“It really depends,” Umaga answered regarding the availability of Kaino and his All Black teammates.

“This is their first week with us and they’ve only just started a little bit of isolated contact.

“It’s really how they take to that.

I think it’s a bit of a shock to the system when they start tackling each other.

“And especially the group he [Kaino] is in, they’re not small guys.”

The absence of most of Umaga’s senior players means former Crusaders lock Jimmy Tupou will captain the Blues for Saturday’s pre-season match against the defending champion Hurricanes.

- NZME

Israel Dagg will be an All Black starter for Steve Hansen – if he’s still around. fer, explore the offshore market simply to confirm what they already know – that they are better off staying where they are. Smith was a late developer.

It took him an age to believe in himself and become the player he now is and having reached his promised land as vice-captain and a definite regular starter, it would be surprising to see him give all that up when every good judge would consider he’s still in his prime.

Hansen will have a sense of confidence about Smith but not

in relation to Dagg who remains something of a swing voter.

It’s still a giant guess where his future lies.

He is being courted by Leinster and Toulon and while a cursory glance at New Zealand’s outside back stocks may lead some to conclude that it won’t be such a big deal if Dagg heads off, a more astute reading would be to see it as a major blow.

At Hansen’s disposal are power wings such as Julian Savea and Waisake Naholo.

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Nehe Milner-Skudder is another quality option and Rieko Ioane brings a bit of pace, power and swerve.

But for all that these four offer, none have the breadth of skills of Dagg.

Hansen has been clear – if Dagg continues to play the way he did in 2016, he’ll be an All Black starter.

Dagg knows Hansen will be true to his word.

The uncertainty is whether he can continue to play the way he did last year.

- NZME

England sweat on Kruis ahead of opener England are still sweating over the fitness of lock forward George Kruis ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham.

Kruis, who was only given the all-clear to play last week after recovering from a fractured cheekbone, was forced to miss training on Tuesday with a knee injury.

The 26-year-old was being assessed by England’s medical team yesterday, with an update on his condition expected to announced within the next 24 hours.

If Kruis is ruled out, Courtney Lawes and Joe Launchbury will rekindle the second row partner-

ship that started against South Africa and Fiji during the autumn.

“George is with our medical group and they’re assessing how he is,” England assistant coach Paul Gustard said.

“We’ve had our meetings as coaches this morning and medical have been looking after the players.

“I don’t know how the assessment has gone.

“We pride ourselves as a nation about the quality we have around the country.

“As a coaching group from day one we were very excited about the talent we’ve got in English rugby at the moment.

“We’re proving we can cope with people not being in the team and while there are people missing in this Six Nations there are also people returning and that’s also exciting.

“The likes of Maro Itoje and James Haskell coming back into the group is encouraging.”

Itoje, the dynamic 22-year-old, who missed the autumn internationals with a hand injury, will move from lock to fill the void at blindside flanker created by Chris Robshaw’s Championshipending shoulder surgery.

Haskell, following his sevenmonth absence with a toe injury, is set to make a return to the bench.

- PA

England lock George Kruis

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In brief No Cripps for Carlton Carlton have poured cold water on speculation linking star West Australian Patrick Cripps with a return to his home state. Former Port Adelaide premiership player Kane Cornes told Adelaide’s radio fiveAA he believed Cripps could be part of a trade involving Fremantle Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe at the end of the season. But yesterday, Carlton chief executive Steven Trigg refuted the trade rumour – more than eight months before the start of the 2017 AFL trade period.

- AAP

Secret AFL rules trials Offer more reward for the tackler, rather than experiment with zones or less players on the AFL field.

That was Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley’s prescription when asked about how the AFL might try to ease the ongoing problem of player congestion around the ball.

Buckley was responding to a report that said the league was conducting secret trials to assess potential rule changes. In the trials, the AFL has experimented with players starting in set positions and 16 players on the field. - AAP

Time for talking over Entrants at the start of last year’s Coast to Coast event.

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■ COAST TO COAST

Locals enter in numbers

By Matt MarkhaM

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The Ashburton district will be well represented at next weekend’s Coast to Coast.

Entries are flying in thick and fast for the popular multisport event and despite just one entrant in the one-day event, there will be plenty of interest in the teams events and also the Mountain Run from the region.

John Verney is the sole representative in the gruelling oneday event, competing in the men’s 18-39 category.

He will, of course take on threetime race winner, and former Mid Cantabrian, Braden Currie, who will return to the event that saw him rise to stardom after a year’s sabbatical.

Currie took last year off from the race to focus on his attempt

to make the Olympics, but has returned in 2017 and is in hot form off the back of two strong recent victories in the Tauranga Half and then Red Bull Defiance.

Currie will have to contend also with last year’s winner, Sam Clark along with a plethora of other multi-sport stars including, Australian athlete Alex Hunt who was third last year, Whakatane’s Daniel Jones, two-time Australian Olympian Courtney Atkinson and a number of other strong athletes that include Sam Goodall, Andrew Sclater and Sam Manson.

Women’s one-day defending champion and three-time winner Elina Ussher will have first time Coast to Coast competitor South African Robyn Owen to contend with. Owen (nee Kime),

has won the prestigious Dusi Canoe Marathon on the East Coast of South Africa five times, has represented South Africa at World Champion level in canoeing, mountain running and adventure racing and has been in good recent form.

That has included a win in South Africa’s prestigious mountain running event, the 42 kilometre Otter Trail, where she set a new course record in October last year.

Two Ashburton representatives will compete in the two-day event, with Vicky Jones lining up in the women’s individual event while Scott McFadden will take part in the open mens.

11 runners from the region will compete in the popular Mountain Run which sees starters make their way over 30.5 kilome-

tres of off-road terrain to the top of the infamous Goat Pass.

Event director, Richard Ussher said the quality of entries this year was of a very high standard as well as the overall numbers – especially the inclusion of plenty of overseas interest.

“The whole event is just going to look amazing,” he said.

“The depth and standard of the entries across both the one and two day events at this stage is outstanding and it’s great to see our increased efforts at attracting overseas competitors having an impact.

“It’s shaping up as the best event ever with a world class international field.”

Entries officially closed for the event on January 15, however late entries were possible up to the start of the event.

■ MOTOR RACING

Pither hoping to drive in GT Championship

By Matthew hansen New Zealander Chris Pither hopes that this weekend’s Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour could help springboard him into a seat in the upcoming 2017 Australian GT Championship.

“At the end of the day, I just want to stay in the seat and keep driving racing cars, and hopefully put something together where I can be in contention for a championship.

“And I think GT3 is definitely

something that I’d be keen to be more involved with,” Pither said.

“That’s a lot of the reason behind getting involved this weekend too, getting seat time in a car like this is great.

“I’ll keep my ear to the ground and see if I can put something together for the year. I want to try and do the [AGT] championship in something.

“At this point I don’t have anything organised, but I don’t want to be sitting at home for the year,

so I’ll keep working hard to try and put something together to get on the grid – ideally at Clipsal.”

Pither will compete at this weekend’s event with Hobson Motorsport in one of their two Nissan Nismo R35 GT-R GT3s, alongside Daniel Bilski and Adrian Flack in the Am class.

Today’s testing sessions will be the first true test of the team’s newly acquired pair of GT-Rs, which were purchased from the US. - NZME

Wash away the bad blood. And shut down sideshow alley. Forget the trash talk between Anthony Mundine and Danny Green. Take away the hype of the has-beens; the rivalry; the anthem. Just what will win their Friday night fight in Adelaide? Green says his power.

Mundine says his speed. The 43-year-old Green and the 41-yearold Mundine both maintain they still have their signature traits, and that should ensure a fascinating contest.

- AAP

Fox sneaks into Classic New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has got a lucky break. He will get to play in the European Tour’s lucrative Dubai Desert Classic this week after enduring an agonising wait to see if he would be in the field. Fox was first on the alternates list but only found out on the eve of the tournament he would be playing.

The star studded field includes the likes of Henrik Stenson and Tiger Woods in his second tournament back from injury.

- NZME

New halves ready They hold the key to reviving the Sydney Roosters following the pitfalls of 2016 and now Luke Keary and Mitchell Pearce are coming together like clockwork.

Trent Robinson’s side’s ability to lift themselves from the canvas following their scandal and injuryplagued season will largely depend on Pearce getting in sync with ex-South Sydney playmaker Keary.

There’s a symmetry about the pair – both have won titles over the last four years and want to get back to that peak together.

- AAP

Fines for minor offences

Chris Pither

The NRL has introduced fines for low-grade on-field offences starting in the 2017 season.

Grade-one offences including high tackles, tripping and contrary and detrimental conduct will result in a $1500 fine following a review of the NRL judiciary system. They replace demerit points leading to possible suspensions.

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■ SUPER BOWL

Going the high-budget way Oh, you think sitting at the 50yard line is the most extravagant thing you can do on Super Bowl weekend?

Try hobnobbing with celebrities and supermodels, chowing down a porterhouse and washing it down with a magnum of Château Cheval Blanc, and partying in a warehouse-turned-club with Fergie and DJ Khaled.

That’s the real way to do the Super Bowl in extreme luxury.

Here’s your guide to every big ticket in Houston this weekend and what it would cost to do the Super Bowl like a champion, Vince Lombardi trophy included.

Fly in a private jet with teamthemed cabin décor What it’ll cost: NZ$100,660 Private jet charter company Jet Edge won’t just hook you up with a Gulfstream 550-they’ll outfit the cabin interior with pennants, pillows, and floral arrangements that reflect your favorite team’s colors.

Also included: round-trip ground transport in your choice of exotic cars, Super Bowl-themed snacks for the flight, and a driver to take you to and from the football stadium (so you don’t have to deal with parking).

Total budget, so far: NZ$100,660 Drive around Houston in a very fancy car What it’ll cost: NZ$5500 for the long weekend Car rental company Enterprise has a little-known Exotic Car Collection, which lets you rent Corvette Stingrays, Escalades, and Range Rovers in markets from Washington to Salt Lake City.

Our top pick available in Houston?

An Aston Martin Rapide, going for $1000 a day.

Total budget so far: NZ$106,064 Stay in the most expensive new suite in town What it’ll cost: NZ$41,200 for the long weekend We’ve already told you about the Marriott Marquis, Houston’s splashiest new hotel opening (where all the players will be staying).

And though it’s already sold out, the US$7500-a-night, 2130-squarefoot Presidential Suite is where you’d most want to be.

It has floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto downtown Houston and Discovery Green, along with plenty of entertaining space and enough beds for four.

Total budget so far: NZ$147,174 Score the most coveted seats to the big game (while giving to charity) What it’ll cost: NZ$206,170 At press time, the most affordable Super Bowl seats on Stub Hub were going for US$1900 in the Upper Corner section.

But what’s the fun in that when you can get four club-level tickets by going to Luminaries of the Game, a red carpet gala benefitting education and youth health causes throughout Houston?

The top-tier Ring of Champions table package also gets you guar-

The field at NRG Stadium is prepared for the NFL Super Bowl 51 game on Monday in Houston. The New England Patriots will play the Atlanta Falcons.

PHOTO AP anteed seating with a Hall of Fame NFL player and post-game field access, so you can sneak a photo op with that famous Tiffany-designed trophy.

Total budget so far: NZ$353,418 Get access to the football legends ...

What it’ll cost: NZ$38,485 for the two biggest tickets Taste of the NFL is an annual event raising money to help fight hunger across the country.

Chefs from all 32 NFL cities will be dishing out food and wine pairings alongside players from around the US. The chefs aren’t household names, but The Band Perry is headlining, and sports stars include Dick Anderson (of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins) and Donny Anderson (who played with the Packers when they won Super Bowl I).

A VIP table will run you US$10,000.

Big Game, Big Give is much more intimate: Only 10 couples can join Joe Montana at his signature charity event, benefitting the Giving Back Fund, for US$18,000 a pair.

Total budget so far: NZ$391,765 ... Including at an epic tailgate party What it’ll cost: NZ$960 Ignore the fact that this event is being co-hosted by Guy Fieri.

The Players Tailgate is less about

the Buffalo grilled chicken tacos and Mac Daddy Mac n’ Cheese and more about rubbing elbows with big name players such as Landon Collins (NY Giants) and Hall of Famer Walter Jones.

Total budget so far: NZ$392,482 Be at all the hottest parties What it’ll cost: NZ$106,051 Want to meet Taylor Swift or sit at a table with a Victoria’s Secret model?

If you get in with the right people, it’s possible.

Ken Spalasso, who runs Super Sunday HQ, a site that tracks the best Super Bowl parties and events each year, says that “most of the big events are more than willing to customise a unique experience for high-rollers, but they like to be very discreet about these opportunities.”

In other words, it’s worth inquiring about what’s possible.

It may be more expensive and more exclusive than the US$17,500 VIP tickets for the Rolling Stone Party headlined by Diplo, Nas, Big Sean, and DJ Cassidy; the top-tier US$20,000 package for the always successful Leather and Laces party (this year with supermodels Emily Ratajkowski and Sara Sampaio hosting the Saturday night event); or the US$38,500 Premium Suite Package at the Maxim Party, with premium access to the Travis Scott and DJ Khaled performances.

The best party, though, is inviteonly: the ESPN Super Bowl Party, hosted by Fergie and DJ Khaled in a 65,000-square-foot warehouse in the Houston Arts District.

To get in, Spalasso recommends keeping an eye on reseller sites such as vividseats.comrare standard-access tickets can sometimes be found for about US$1,250.)

As for the parties to avoid? Insiders say the Playboy and 1 Oak parties are on the decline this year.

Total budget so far: NZ$498,446 Sports swag that’ll make superfans cry with jealousy What it’ll cost: NZ$17,979 Autographed jerseys are usually kept behind museum-proof glass, so it won’t go unnoticed when you wear your US$1,100 Tom Brady jersey, hand-signed by the quarterback himself, to NRG stadium.

Add this US$12,000 souvenir helmet with the signatures of 43 football greats, and you might just outshine the action on the field.

Autographed jerseys are usually kept behind museum-proof glass, so it won’t go unnoticed when you wear your $1,100 Tom Brady jersey.

Autographed jerseys are usually kept behind museum-proof glass, so it won’t go unnoticed when you wear your $1,100 Tom Brady jersey.

Total budget so far: NZ$516,298

Check out Houston’s booming dining scene in style What it’ll cost: NZ$22,783 for two blowout meals Plan to spend big at Houston’s legacy steakhouse, Pappas, where it’s easy for a group of 10 to spend US$15,000 on Porterhouses, foie gras appetizers, seafood towers, and double magnums of Château Mouton-Rothschild. (It takes a US$2,000 minimum to book the wine room for a private event-go that route for both privacy and exclusivity.)

Going whole hog at Underbelly, Chris Shepherd’s “new American Creole” hotspot, is far more affordable: US$1600 can buy a family-style spread of slowbraised beef shanks, Cha Ca-style snapper, and Korean braised goat dumplings (plus booze) for a large group.

Total budget so far: NZ$539,012 Get in on Houston’s biggest thrill What it’ll cost: NZ$13,723 Enough football.

You and your friends can rent out Houston’s motor speedway-a favourite of IndyCar and American LeMans drivers-and hit the track for US$7700 per day.

The rest of the fee covers such mandatory add-ons as the ambulance, fire rescue, and wrecker that, let’s hope, you won’t need.

Grand total: NZ$552,715 (US$402,780) - PA

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Popular tourney set to go again Filipino dairy workers from around the Ashburton District are gearing up for another season of basketball.

For the past years’ a basketball league has been held in the region for members of the Filipino Dairy Workers New Zealand organisation.

The 2017 league will kick off next week with ten teams of Filipino Dairy Workers and residents of the Ashburton District will step onto the courts in an effort to find the best team.

The league is held to encourage members of the Filipinio community to come

together and socialise after the busier parts of the dairy season.

Run over a two month period, with games being played on four nights per week across the district, the tournament is a popular one within the Filipino community and runs alongside other events that the Filipinio Dairy Workers New Zealand organisation hold including a beauty pageant, kids events and friendship games.

The grand opening for this season will be held on February 11 at the Oxford Street Stadium.

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Tuivasa Sheck to lead Warriors by example

By Angelo Risso New Warriors NRL skipper Roger TuivasaSheck says he needed a little positive reinforcement from family and team-mates to accept the role.

The 2013 premiership winner was named on Wednesday as the surprise successor to Ryan Hoffman, despite having played just seven games for the club.

Joining at the start of the 2016 campaign from the Sydney Roosters, the 23-year- old started last year strongly before tearing his ACL in April.

He sat out the remainder of the season, as well as the end-of-year Four Nations campaign for the Kiwis.

Seeking a captain who led by example, new boss Stephen Kearney sounded out Tuivasa-Sheck for the role after the side’s Christmas break.

He gave the Samoan-born No.1 the chance to mull his decision over and speak with his parents about the gig, as well as senior players including Jacob Lillyman.

Much to Tuivasa-Sheck’s surprise, the response he received was unanimously positive, backing him to take the role.

He hoped to make up the lost time of 2016 by creating the right atmosphere around the club and possibly lift the club’s first premiership trophy.

“The biggest one for me was if it was going to affect me and if it was going to affect how the team reacts,” Tuivasa-Sheck said.

“They were all really supportive, had my back and said I should go for it.”

Kearney told reporters he expected Tuivasa-Sheck to err towards the strong, silent model of leadership, having knocked his knee rehabilitation out of the park.

But he also had a contagious energy from which his teammates could feed.

He’ll be rested for this weekend’s Auckland Nines but return fit and firing in the side’s round-one fixture on March 5 against Newcastle.

“Leadership comes in a lot of different forms and, for me, that’s one of the real qualities of Roger,” Kearney said.

“The way Roger prepares himself every

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Roger Tuivasa-Scheck day, for every match, he wants to be the best which means he prepares that way.”

Yet with Tuivasa-Sheck’s promotion to the top job comes the demotion of exskipper Hoffman, who will also leave the club at the end of 2017.

The signing of Melbourne back-rower Tohu Harris from next season will serve as a like-for-like replacement for Hoffman, who was captain for just one year.

Kearney admitted his conversation with Hoffman was a tough one, given the NSW representative’s professionalism and quality.

He hoped the 33-year-old could find a new club, having been provided almost 12 months to secure a deal elsewhere.

In the meantime, he will continue to serve in the side’s 10-strong leadership group and give Tuivasa-Sheck advice.

“He’s been wonderfully supportive of where we want to take the football club and, with Roger, he was the first person he sought out,” Kearney said.

“That was a wonderful gesture in a trying circumstance.”

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CLUTTERBUCK, Brent Gary – On January 30, 2017. Sadly at Ashburton, aged 52 years.

Much loved partner of Diane, loving dad of Hayden, Brent, and Katie and step dad of Michael and Alyshia, and Cameron and grandad of Leo, and Isaac. After a private cremation, a celebration of Brent’s life will be held at 3 Porter Street, Ashburton on SUNDAY, February 5, at 1pm.

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The pain to stay was more painful than the pain to Leave.

Heaven now has a new Angel to look after us. You will FOREVER be in my heart and will always be my baby brother. I LOVE YOU! Miss you always little bro' Vicki, Rob, Robert and Mya; Vienna and Nikita; Karl, Alisha, Ashton, Zack and Stevie.

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MOVIES PREMIERE

Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it, 7:30pm on TVNZ 1

BRAVO 10am Million Dollar Listing 3 10:55 Hoarders 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Snapped – Killer Couples 3 2:30 Hoarders 3 3:30 Flipping Out 3 4:30 Dance Moms 5:30 Hoarders 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing 3 7:30 Snapped – Killer Couples PGR 3 8:30 M Failure To Launch PGR 2006 Romantic Comedy. A 30-something slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he will finally leave home. Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper.

10:30 Hoarders 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3

SATURDAY

12:20 Infomercials 3 5am Dance Moms 3

PRIME

7:05 No Escape 16VLC 2015 Thriller. Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan. 8:45 The Night Before 16LSC 2015 Comedy. Colin Egglesfield, Drew Fuller. 10:10 Wrecker 16VLS 2015 Horror.

Anna Hutchison, Jack the Giant Slayer Andrea Whitburn.

7pm on TVNZ 2 11:35 Pixels PGVLS 2015 Comedy. Adam Sandler, THE BOX Kevin James. 1:20 No 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Escape 16VLC 2015 Thriller.

Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan.

Race PG 8:30 Shipping 3pm Gods Of Egypt MV Wars PG 8:55 The 2016 Action Adventure.

Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Brenton Thwaites, Minds MV 10:10 NCIS MV Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, 11am Combat Dealers Gerard Butler. 5:05 The PG 11:50 Helicopter Gift MVL 2015 Thriller.

Heroes – Down Under PG Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall.

12:20 Helicopter Heroes – 6:50 Friended To Death 16LS Down Under PG 12:50 Piha 2014 Comedy. Ryan Hansen, Rescue PG 1:15 Criminal Zach McGowan. 8:30 Mad Intent MV 2:10 CSI MV Max – Fury Road 16VC 3:05 The Carbonaro Effect 2015 Action. Max survives PG 3:35 Shipping Wars PG 4:05 The Amazing Race by wandering the postPG 5pm The Simpsons PG apocalyptic wasteland alone, 5:30 Criminal Intent MV until he becomes a hero 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect to a group fleeing from a PG 7pm Piha Rescue PG vicious warlord. Tom Hardy, 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 Bosch MVL Charlize Theron.

9:30 Law And Order – UK 10:35 The Vatican Tapes MV MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 2015 Horror.

11:25 NCIS MV

SATURDAY

12:15 Shipping Wars PG 12:40 Piha Rescue PG 1:05 The Amazing Race PG 1:55 Criminal Minds MV 2:45 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 Combat Dealers PG 4:45 Helicopter Heroes – Down Under PG 5:15 The Carbonaro Effect PG 5:40 Bosch MVL

SATURDAY

12:05 Popfan MVLC 2014 Thriller. Chelsea Kane, Nolan Gerard Funk, Benjamin Hollingsworth.

1:30 Friended To Death 16LS 2014 Comedy. Ryan Hansen, Zach McGowan. 3:10 The Gift MVL 2015 Thriller.

4:55 The Vatican Tapes MV 2015 Horror.

MAORI

CHOICE

6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Kid v Kat 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Bella And The Bulldogs 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:50 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:20 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:45 Hot Bench 10:15 The Doctors PGR 11:10 Netball – Quad Series 12:45 Partners In Crime PGR (Starting Today) 3 2pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Scorpion PGR 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans AO 0 9:30 Class AO When London is infiltrated by an alien with the ability to morph into the shape of lost loved ones, unexpected visitors appear to the gang at night.

10:35 Jane The Virgin PGR

6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am 2Kaha PGR 3 9:30 F Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm My Country Song 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Iwi Anthems 3 4:30 Whare Taonga AO 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 3 2 6:20 Huhu 6:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 32 7pm Street Dance Nationals 3 7:30 Whanau Bake-Off 3 8pm Paki Vault 3 8:30 M Drillbit Taylor PGR 2008 Comedy. Three highschool students hire lowbudget bodyguard Drillbit Taylor to protect them from the playground bully.

10:20 Iti Pounamu 3 New Zealand Short Films.

10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Tiny House Nation 7:30 Martin Clunes And A Lion Called Mugie 8:30 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 9:30 Poh And Co 10am Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 10:30 Great British Garden Revival 11:30 American Restoration Noon Tiny House Nation 1pm River Cottage To The Core 2pm Trashformers 3pm The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Natural World – Operation Pygmy Hippo 4:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 5:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 6:30 Four Rooms 7:30 Escape To The Chateau Dick Strawbridge and his partner Angel swap their two-bed flat in Essex for an abandoned French chateau complete with a gorgeous exterior and a moat.

8:30 Better Homes And Gardens Johanna, Jason, and Adam team up to build a house for under $50,000.

10pm Alan’s Garden Secrets

11:30 MacGyver PGR 3 With only a driver’s licence and hand sanitiser, MacGyver must save the life of a man with information about an impending terrorist attack. 0 12:30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show.

1:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 2am Closedown

11pm Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets.

11:30 Closedown

11pm American Restoration 11:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Crossing The Ice 2am Natural World – Operation Pygmy Hippo 3am Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 4am Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Cook And The Chef

MOVIES GREATS 6:05 We Own The Night 16VL 2007 Crime. Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix. 8am You, Me And Dupree MLS 2006 Comedy. Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Matt Dillon.

9:50 Limitless MVLS 2011 Thriller. Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro. 11:35 Austin Powers – International Man Of Mystery M 1997 Comedy. Michael Myers, Elizabeth Hurley. 1:05 Clash Of The Titans MV 2010 Action. Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson. 2:50 Bobby MVLC 2006 Drama.

Anthony Hopkins, Sharon Stone, Elijah Wood.

4:45 Mystery Men PGV 1999 Comedy.

Ben Stiller, Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo. 6:45 Man On A Ledge MVL 2012 Thriller. Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks. 8:30 Along Came Polly MS 2004 Romantic Comedy. An over-cautious insurance salesman, on the rebound from his bride’s infidelity, falls for a reckless former schoolmate. Ben Stiller, Jennifer Anniston.

10:05 Transformers MV 2007 Action. Shia LaBoeuf, Megan Fox.

SATURDAY

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12:30 Nurse Betty 16VL 2000 Comedy. Morgan Freeman, Renee Zellweger. 2:20 Bobby MVLC 2006 Drama.

4:15 Directors – Rob Reiner PG 4:45 Mystery Men PGV 1999 Comedy.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Ice Hockey – NHL All Stars Skills (RPL) 8am L Darts – Premier League Newcastle Carnival.

11:30 World Sailing Show Noon Cricket – International Blackcaps v Australia – Second ODI. 2pm Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v England Roses.

3:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open – Round One. 4pm Cricket – International (HLS) India v England – Third T20.

4:30 ICC Cricket 360 5:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Australia – Second ODI. 6pm Cricket – International (HLS) India v England – Third T20.

6:30 Sport TBC 7pm The Cricket Show 7:30 Cricket – International (RPL) Blackcaps v Australia – Second ODI. Last two hours from McLean Park, Napier.

9:30 ICC Cricket 360 10:30 The Cricket Show 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Darts – Premier League (RPL)

SATURDAY

2:40 L Hockey – India League Kalinga Lancers v Jaypee Punjab Warriors.

4:30 Cricket – International (HLS) India v England – Third T20. 5am Cricket – T20 Big Bash League (HLS) 5:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open – Round One.

0 Closed captions; 3 Repeat; 2 Maori Language; HLS Highlights; RPL Replay; DLY Delayed. CLASSIFICATIONS: 16/18 Approved for persons 16/18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. Local Radio: NewsTalk ZB 873AM/98.1FM FM Classic Hits ZEFM 92.5; Port FM Local 94.9, 98.9 and 106.1

SKY SPORT 2 7am Netball – Quad Series (RPL) South Africa v Australian Diamonds.

8:30 L Netball – Quad Series Silver Ferns v England Roses.

10:30 Hockey – India League (RPL) Ranchi Rays v Jaypee Punjab Warriors.

Noon Tennis – Australian Open (HLS) Day 14.

1pm Netball – Quad Series (HLS) Silver Ferns v England Roses.

1:30 UFC Now 2:30 Fight Night 4:30 Netball – Quad Series (HLS) Silver Ferns v England Roses.

From Liverpool, England.

5pm Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. From Eden Park, Auckland.

6:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day Two. From Eden Park, Auckland.

8pm Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v England Roses.

From Liverpool, England.

9:45 L Football – A-League Brisbane Roar FC v Sydney FC.

SATURDAY

Midnight The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 The Notorious Conor McGregor 1:30 Fox Sports News 2am Basketball – NBL Championship (RPL) Illawarra Hawks v Cairns Taipans.

4am Basketball – NBL Championship (RPL) Perth Wildcats v Brisbane Bullets.

3Feb17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Ends of the Earth.

7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters PG Hula Moola. 8:30 MythBusters PG Blow Your Own Sail.

9:25 Railroad Australia PG 10:20 Megatrains PG Australia – Transcontinental Train. 11:15 Deadly Sins M 12:10 Most Evil M 1:05 Swamp Murders M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG Friends in Hawaii Places. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Gold Rush PG Frankenstein Machinery.

5:40 MythBusters PG Torpedo Tastic.

6:35 MythBusters PG Behind the Scenes.

7:30 Megatrains PG Australia – Transcontinental Train.

8:30 What On Earth? PG Mystery in the Outback.

9:30 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure PG Queensland.

10:30 Deadliest Catch PG Settling the Score.

11:30 Codes And Conspiracies M Alcatraz.

SATURDAY

12:30 Swamp Murders M 1:25 Most Evil M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M

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Sport NRL wants Barba ban NRL boss Todd Greenberg says he’d like French rugby to honour Ben Barba’s 12-game ban for a second positive illicit drugs test. Barba sensationally left rugby league yesterday after informing Cronulla he had accepted a two-and-a-half year deal worth a reported $1 million a season with Toulon.

It came after a dramatic 48 hours that included the NRL scuppering what was initially a short-term deal in France, with Barba scheduled to come back to the Sharks at the end of his suspension. The Australian Rugby Union took the extraordinary step of blocking any participation by Barba in the Brisbane Tens.

Union hits back at CA

Lara Biggs, Emma Stagg, Katie Dolan, Mollie Gibson and Emma Jansen were in good form last weekend at the South Island Rowing Championships.

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Medal spree for rowers

BY MATT MARKHAM

MATT.M@THEGUARDIAN.CO.NZ

Ashburton rowers came home with a decent haul of medals from the South Island Rowing Championships last weekend.

The Ashburton Rowing Club had 29 competitors at the regatta which was held on Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel, picking up nine medals across the course of the competition.

Coach Justin Wall said they walked away from the regatta with their heads held high after some positive results.

“The squad are doing very well,” he said.

“We achieved some good results on the weekend and there were some great performances across the board.”

The Ashburton effort was, again, spearheaded by the incredible talent of Veronica Wall who walked away with three gold medals for her efforts as she continues a meteoric rise up the

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Wall hasn’t tasted solo defeat since competing at last year’s national championship where she produced a clean sweep

ranks of rowing on the national stage.

Wall picked up victories in the girls’ under 17, girls’ under 19 and open women’s single sculls extending her unbeaten streak in single sculls events to 46 races.

She hasn’t tasted solo defeat since competing at last year’s national championships where she produced a clean sweep in the women’s club single sculls, but was beaten in the under 20 and under 22 women’s single sculls.

Racing on the weekend was

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held in tricky conditions which Wall said had been plaguing rowing for most of the season.

“It’s been the same all season really, it’s added plenty of complications to competitions.”

Other rowers from Ashburton to impress at the regatta included Harrison Davies, who after winning his heat produced a strong effort to pick up the bronze medal in the under 17 boys’ single sculls final.

Ashburton’s women’s club coxed four of Fran ConnellyWhyte, Penny Young, Grace Wilson, Charlotte Cox and Mac Bur-

dett produced two strong efforts in both their heat and then final to pick up a bronze medal.

The men’s novice coxed four of Wyatt Burrows, Artem Kravchenko, Caleb Pierre, Jared Matson and Patrick Dekker picked up a silver medal as well while the girls’ under 16 coxed quad sculls of Lara Biggs, Mollie Biggs, Katie Dolan, Emma Stagg and Emma Jansen did the same.

Davies’ bronze medal was also matched when Michael Wall joined Burrows, Kravchenko, Matson and Dekker to finish third in the men’s novice coxed quad sculls.

The third bronze medal came when Burrows and Wall combined forces to finish third in the men’s novice double sculls.

The focus for the club is now firmly on the New Zealand Club Nationals back at Lake Ruataniwha on February 14, where there will be 12-13 Ashburton rowers in action.

The player’s union has come out swinging against Cricket Australia and selector Trevor Hohns over criticism of Victorian veteran Cameron White.

Interim chairman of selectors Hohns labelled White’s international career as nothing “earth shattering” and accused him of having a short memory. White’s criticism of CA’s selection policies was met with a swift response by Hohns and the Australian Cricket Association leapt to his defence in a statement yesterday, saying players believed they were being gagged.

Ellison tips Falcons Kiwi gridiron legend Riki Ellison is picking the Atlanta Falcons to upset the New England Patriots in Monday’s Super Bowl. The three times Super Bowl winner believes the Dan Quinncoached Falcons will upset the Patriots, who are guided by star quarterback Tom Brady. “The Patriots’ experience is significant but it is also a problem,” said Ellison, who won fame as a linebacker for the 49ers. “But the team has been there so many times, the pressure is immense. Atlanta can bring additional energy and gamesship that will be surprising.”

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