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Keeping disposable coffee cups out of landfill is coming down to a battle between expense and expediency, an Ashburton recycling expert says.

But with thousands of wax-surfaced cups making their way into refuse bags and rubbish bins each day around the Ashburton District, the time is coming when cafes and customers are going to have to bite the bullet on cost and make the change to compostable cups, Ashburton District Council waste recovery manager Craig Goodwin says.

Compostable cups are available in New Zealand, but because they come with a higher price tag, most cafes are reluctant to use them, he said.

“To drive the change it needs more public awareness. The demand will come from the public, if they’re calling for them it will happen, it’s like all recycling it starts from the grass roots.”

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United States was proof that change could happen, Mr Goodwin said.

“They got together and did a huge push towards being as waste free as they could and they’ve made big inroads into using compostable coffee cups and containers. This change is sweeping the world and in New Zealand we need to catch up.”

Some local authorities were monitoring the quantity of coffee cups going into landfills, but this had not been done in Ashburton, he said.

While it would require a significant mind shift for cafes, Mr Goodwin believes any that were prepared to make a commitment to being as waste free as possible would have a good point of difference that would appeal to many customers.

One Dunedin café has already put a stake in the ground and refused to use disposable cups, telling its customers take-out coffee would only be available in customer-owned “keep cups”.

That’s an approach Ashburton’s café managers are not keen to follow.

Takeaway coffee makes up more than half of the Somerset Grocer’s trade, manager Nicky Milmine said, and while staff encourage customers to use keep cups, most prefer to stick with disposable cups, she said.

“I’ve certainly looked at the compostable cups. They’re out there, but they’re just so much more expensive,” she said.

While she’s never run the numbers, Mrs Milmine estimates more than 1500 disposable cups leave her café every week.

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■ HIGH COURT CHRISTCHURCH

Victims died instantly Ashburton Work and Income shooting victims Peggy Noble and Leigh Cleveland died almost instantly of injuries that were “unequivocally unsurvivable”, a pathologist has told the jury at the High Court trial of Russell John Tully.

Forensic pathologist Martin Sage said receptionist Peggy Noble was killed by a single shot while she sat at her desk in the Ashburton Work and Income office on the morning of September 1, 2014.

More than 150 pellets were found in Ms Noble’s chest during an autopsy the following day.

Her co-worker Leigh Cleveland was shot three times, but the final injury inflicted by a solid-slug shotgun cartridge, was also deemed “unequivocally unsurvivable”, Dr Sage said.

He explained the first two cartridges used to shoot Ms Cleveland contained pellets, and were unlikely to have been fatal. Most of the pellets were embedded in her heavy winter clothing.

Dr Sage also spoke of attending the crime scene in the Ashburton Work and Income office later in the afternoon on the day of the shootings.

Forensic scientist Kevan Walsh also gave evidence yesterday afternoon.

He explained the difference between the types of shotgun cartridges used in the Work and Income shootings, and the damage they would cause according to firing distances.

Detective constable Catherine Hone has told the court of discovering a spent shotgun cartridge with the letters ‘inX’ along with other cartridges, a solid shotgun slug and wadding in the Ashburton Work and Income office in the aftermath of the shooting.

A solid shotgun slug found outside the office was also removed.

The items, along with security system hard drives, were secured as evidence.

The jury also heard from forensic scientist Wendy Janes,

Chief pathologist Martin Sage. who detailed the extensive DNA sampling undertaken on items thought to have belonged to Tully, including the helmet and bike lock left on Cass Street by the gunman.

DNA sampling from items found in the Ashburton riverbed was also detailed.

Earlier yesterday police dog handler constable Reuben Whalley gave evidence on the search for Russell John Tully.

He said he had been advised of a possible suspect sighting in the vicinity of Terrace Road at about 5pm.

While travelling along the road he noticed a red bike partially hidden in a hedge.

“It was quite obvious,” he said.

After checking with his superior, Mr Whalley examined the area with his dog Luka on an extended leash.

Luka showed immediate interest in the hedge in the area around the bike, Mr Whalley said.

“He indicated there was someone hiding in that area,” he said.

Concerned about the vulnerability of the position, Mr Whalley called for backup from the armed offenders’ squad, which he was attached to in his capacity as a dog handler.

“We had no real cover at our location,” he told the court.

When reinforcements arrived he issued a challenge.

“I am a police dog handler – I have a dog. Come out or he will bite you.”

He then commanded Luka to “rouse”.

The dog entered the hedge and “engaged with the offender” who immediately began screaming, Mr Whalley said.

He then grabbed the man by a boot sticking out of the hedge and dragged him out. At this point the man was trying to wrench the dog’s jaws apart and gouging its eyes, Mr Whalley said.

The dog was restrained on an

extended lead throughout the capture and arrest and was removed from the scene after the man was handcuffed.

First aid was administered by two members of the armed offenders’ squad with medical training, however the court was told Tully later refused antibiotic treatment for dog bite wounds to his legs.

Tully is accused of murdering Work and Income workers Peggy Noble and Leigh Cleveland and attempting to murder their colleagues Kim Adams and Lindy Curtis.

He is also on trial for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and setting a mantrap.

Andrew McRae and Mark Zarifeh are prosecuting for the Crown.

Tully, who was not present in court yesterday, has elected to defend himself. In his absence the case is being managed by amicus lawyers Phil Shamy and James Rapley.

Anzco pleads guilty Anzco Foods Canterbury, trading as CMP Canterbury, entered a guilty plea in the Ashburton District Court on Friday in relation to one charge laid under the Health and Safety Employment Act, 1992.

The charge is that CMP Canterbury, being an employer, failed to take all practicable steps to ensure the safety of its employees while at work in that it failed to take all practicable steps to ensure employee Hisham Suliman Ali Almansi was not exposed to hazards arising out of the operation of a Jarvis Engineering Stun Box. Mr Alamansi was seriously injured on June 3 when he was crushed by a door. He received multiple broken bones and serious injuries and remained in a coma for some time after the accident.

At the time his father Suliman Almansi said he was angry when he discovered a stun box operator in the factory had been listening to music through his headphones as his son was crushed. His son was “very, very lucky to be alive,” he said.

No sentencing date has been confirmed.

Coffee habit harming our world From P1 Her café adds 50 cents on to the price of a coffee if it is in a takeaway cup, but the environmentally friendly cups would add at least a $1 to the price of a drink in or keep cup coffee, Mrs Milmine said.

Owner of Taste and Eat cafes Kim Jamison has also looked at the compostable option but said cost was the big disincentive in making the switch. That doesn’t mean she’s not concerned about the environmental impact of the throw away cups.

“Add to that the smoothie cups and it’s something that will have to happen in the future, something all cafes will have to look at,” Mrs Jamison said.

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■ DAIRYING DOWNTURN

Creating winners and losers

By SuSan SandyS

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The dairy downturn could create winners and losers among Mid Canterbury farmers as some are forced to sell and others purchase new land.

Now is potentially a good time to buy with a number of farms being listed, although many not publicly.

One Mid Canterbury dairy farmer, who did not wish to be named, said he had recently listed his farm with a real estate agent because he was planning on upgrading to a bigger dairy farm in the district.

The downturn was not all doom and gloom, it could create opportunities, and he expected milk prices would eventually improve.

“It will come right, it always does,” he said.

PGG Wrightson Ashburton real estate manager Robin Ford said he had one or two farms for sale “behind the scenes”. Farmers did not want the publicity as they were not quite sure where the market was. Another source told the Guardian banks were putting buyers and sellers in touch, not wanting public listings as too many could bring farm prices down.

Mr Ford said as far as he was aware the market had held at the price of $50,000 per hectare similar to last year, however, this would not be able to be confirmed until April after some sales had gone through.

“What people are saying is that in the last six to eight weeks we haven’t seen the market change because we haven’t had any sales,” Mr Ford said.

He believed there were three or

four dairy farms more than normal across Mid Canterbury on the market at the moment, but farmers were not panicking and banks had been “extremely good” in working with them.

In some cases banks were asking farmers to do up budgets for annual costs such as winter feed to show they could keep their costs down and stay viable.

“If you have a good enough plan, banks will stick with you,” Mr Ford said.

Mid Canterbury was holding its own in the dairy downturn. It was the best centre in the whole of New Zealand with its efficient and economical irrigation systems and productive soil types, he said.

Rural sales agent Paul Cunneen at Property Brokers said dairy farms listed with the company represented a range of situations from farmers retiring to farm succession, but none who had been forced to sell due to economic hardship.

The downturn was on the back of some good times with farm value rises, with dairy farms fetching up to $60,000 per hectare in the past two years.

“We would all expect with the drop in payout that the values have come back a bit, but at this stage there’s no evidence of forced sales,” Mr Cunneen said.

“We have had conversations with those who feel under stress and we are encouraging them to have conversations with their banks and professional advisors.

With the emotion taken out of a situation, a clearer picture may evolve and better solutions found.

“If it leads to a sale decision then at least we have covered all the bases,” Mr Cunneen said.

Ashburton Art Gallery publicity officer Nicole Bourke tends to poppies blooming in their dozens at the gallery as preparations for Anzac Day get under way.

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■ ASHBURTON ART GALLERY

Anzac poppies pop up in gallery “In Flanders fields the poppies blow; Between the crosses, row on row.”

So says the famous poem by Canadian medical officer John McCrae, describing the flowers blooming over the graves of soldiers on the Western Front.

Poppies are also blooming in large numbers at the Ashburton Art Gallery, as visitors make their own paper renditions of the iconic flowers.

The gallery’s Poppy Project is being held in conjunction with its Anzac exhibition currently

under way, and about 100 people have already made their flowers and pasted them on to a large wall.

The poppies will remain on show at the gallery through to Anzac Day, when the gallery will be open from 1pm to 4pm.

■ GUN PURCHASE

Police rule out charges for du Plessis -Allan Police have decided not to charge Heather du Plessis-Allan after an investigation into her purchase of a gun on an episode of TV3’s Story.

Police have issued formal warnings against three MediaWorks staff for their involvement in the purchase of the firearm.

An investigation arose when staff from the show Story forged a document to obtain a firearm.

The team said they did it to highlight a loophole in the law.

Police say they’re satisfied the

firearm was not purchased for any sinister purpose and that’s why the investigation resulted in the issuing of warnings.

Auckland City district commander Richard Chambers dismissed claims that pointing out the loophole in the law was of public interest and therefore MediaWorks staff should not have been investigated.

“Police would like to make it clear that for any investigation, public interest considerations are applied at the conclusion of an investigation and in accord-

ance with the Solicitor-General Prosecution Guidelines, when prosecution is being considered,” he said.

Police view this case as no different to any other matter where criminal offending is disclosed.

The circumstances of individual cases are routinely assessed to ensure that an appropriate investigation is initiated.

We would also like to be clear that the freedom of journalists to report on any matter is fully accepted without question by police.

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■ MID CANTERBURY CAFES

In brief

Smoking ban not for some

By Caitlin Porter

Café Primo e Secundo in Methven has no plans to go smokefree at this stage.

Owner Marya Trengrove said she had not had any complaints from customers about smoking and believed most smokers were mindful of other patrons.

Café 131 and Arabica Licensed Café, also in Methven, both said they too had no plans to put a lid on smoking.

In Ashburton the same could be said for Reflections Café and Catering and Kelly’s Café and Bar. Nosh Café declined to comment about its stance on smoking and D’Fault did not return calls for comment before dead-

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While some Ashburton cafes are staunchly supporting the smokefree movement, others are not.

Earlier this week three local cafes decided to adopt an outdoor smokefree policy, bringing the total number of smokefree cafes in the district to eight.

The Somerset Grocer, Mr Man’s Bakery and Café and Taste Café joined Robert Harris, Columbus Coffee, Lushingtons Café, Café Time and Eat in a bid to stub out smoking in Ashburton.

However, other cafes around the district are not quite ready to put a ban on smoking.

line yesterday.

Mid Canterbury Cancer Society health promoter Mandy Casey said it was not surprising that there were cafes who were not opting to go smokefree, however it was hoped that would change in the future.

Mrs Casey said the goal was to eventually have New Zealand become smokefree by 2025 but already other countries were miles ahead.

In Australia, Melburnians have had to stub out their smoking habits with a 12-month daytime smoking ban implemented in the city square last year. Another two sites – QV Melbourne and Goldsbrough Lane – were made

permanently smokefree.

In Sydney smoking has been banned in all areas where food is consumed, as well as near entry ways.

While there is much debate around the smokefree argument, Mrs Casey said the same argument raged when the decision was made to ban smoking inside workplaces, pubs and bars in 2003.

It’s the small steps that count towards becoming smokefree, she said.

Smokefree Mid Canterbury representative Carly McDowell said the fact eight cafes had decided to become smokefree was very positive for the district.

Murder hearing A case review hearing was held yesterday at the High Court in Rotorua for the man accused of murdering stop-go sign man George Taiaroa.

Quinton Winders is charged with the murder of Mr Taiaroa in March 2013.

The review before Justice Timothy Brewer via video link heard a pre-trial hearing would consider aspects such as the formal identification of Winders, statements about firearms and the circumstances around his being questioned by police.

Making submissions at the case review hearing yesterday, Winders’ barrister Jonathan Temm said he’d be cross-examining witnesses on several matters at a pre-trial hearing which he expected to last at least three days.

He told the judge Winders was approached by police at a Rotorua motor parts shop with his mother not long after Mr Taiaroa’s death.

After being taken to the police station and interviewed at length Winders had been released without charge.

Crown solicitor Amanda Gordon said five people had made statements relating to firearms, which the Crown would rely on as evidence.

The Crown had asked Mr Temm for the exact nature of his objection to identification evidence but he had yet to respond, she said.

Justice Brewer tentatively set May 2 onward for a pre-trial hearing based on the admissibility of Crown evidence, noting Mrs Gordon had said that date would depend on court availability.

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Fire in bedroom Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade members responded to a small fire in the bedroom of a Netherby home about 6.30pm on Tuesday.

Chief Alan Burgess said the fire caused minimal damage, and the occupants had put it out with an extinguisher by the time crews arrived. It was possible the fire had been caused by a discarded cigarette or cigarette lighter, and a “small discussion” was being had to qualify what had happened, Mr Burgess said. “It appears to be quite accidental,” Mr Burgess said.

Firefighters were at the scene for 21 minutes.

Ashburton’s older residents will be able to find out more about local services and organisations, including the Ashburton District Council, at today’s Positive Ageing Expo. The Expo, hosted

by Age Concern Ashburton, will feature about 60 stalls focusing on everything from health and mobility to sports and recreation.

Included in those stalls will be one run by the Ashburton District Council where details of two rates schemes, rates postponement and rates rebates, will be available. The expo will be held at the Ashburton Racecourse from 10am to 3pm.

The foundations are down and funding is coming in for the new Methven library and museum on Main Street. From left are Advance Ashburton’s Jo Taylor, Methven library trustee David Barlass, Advance Ashburton’s Trevor Croy, joint building committee members Rachel Moore, Kathryn McKendry and Lorraine Robinson, Methven Pottery Society foundation member Nola Grant, Methven library trustee David Nesbitt, Methven Pottery Society secretary Janie Davidson and joint building committee member Tom McLean.

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■ METHVEN LIBRARY, MUSEUM

Excitement is growing among Methven library and museum committee members as their new building project kicks off and funding starts to come in.

This week more than $100,000 was donated towards the $522,000 building, which members hope will be completed and occupied by the end of the year.

Spokesperson Julie Barlass said she and fellow members were looking forward to having a modern facility, which would hopefully have free wifi and longer opening hours.

Currently the library opens 2pm to 4pm Tuesdays and Fridays as well as 7pm to 8pm

on Fridays.

Just how these things would be achieved was unknown at this stage, and all part of many investigations and discussions under way.

The donations comprised of $100,000 presented by Advance Ashburton on behalf of Alma Lochhead and the Lochhead Trust, and $12,000 from the Methven Pottery Society.

The concrete foundations of the building were laid last month, triggering the donations which had been promised some time ago.

Grant applications to national organisations were also being made, and community groups would be approached to fund the refurbishment.

Woman identified Police have identified the woman who escaped bound and gagged from the boot of a moving car in South Auckland on Tuesday night.

She is a 50-year-old Thai woman who lives in Auckland. She remains in Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition.

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An Ashburton man searching for his long-lost father will feature in tonight’s episode of Lost and Found on TV3. Clive Stevens-Clark and his brother Daniel, who lives in Dunedin, are on the hunt for the father who left when they were toddlers. As fathers themselves now, they want to know why he left. So David Lomas, who fronts the show, will try to track him down. Find out how the search went tonight on Lost and Found on TV3, at 8.30pm.

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Mrs Barlass said the library had only had two weeks when it did not operate following losing its former home in the Canterbury earthquakes. It operated out of the former Methven Pottery Society rooms on the site, as well as the Mt Hutt Roads Board building across the road.

“It will just be wonderful to have a permanent home,” she said.

As for the museum, it has had to put is exhibits and archives into storage since its building was closed following the earthquakes.

The two earthquake-damaged buildings were demolished in 2013, but the groups will now operate from the same site in the new building.

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 23-year-old in Kawerau. A property in Hall Street was cordoned off after 1.30pm and a police forensic team is on the scene.

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No charges No criminal charges will be laid against police who shot Slovakian man David Cerven dead in Myers Park in August last year. In a release yesterday, police confirmed the two officers involved in the shooting would not be charged and the criminal investigation was complete. Detective superintendent Tim Anderson said another investigation looking into police practice, policy and procedure was ongoing. “Police consider the actions of officers justified applying Section 48 of the Crimes Act to the circumstances surrounding this case,” he said.

Cerven was shot dead in Myers Park on August 2, 2015. He was unarmed when he was shot.

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■ ASHBURTON CHILDREN’S DAY

A special celebration for children and their families

By Sue NewmaN

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Jesse Oakley and mum Lorayne, getting ready for this year’s Children’s Day that will be celebrated at the Tinwald Plains on Sunday.

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Mums have mother’s day, dads have father’s day and children also have their own special day of the year.

And on Sunday, children take centre stage in Ashburton when all that is good about families and children will be celebrated on the district’s official observance of Children’s Day. Ashburton has been part of a national network of areas where Children’s Day is celebrated with a range of events designed around creating a host of child centred, fun activities.

A committee of volunteers works year round to ensure the best possible event is staged on the day, and this year’s festival at Tinwald’s Plains will be up there with the best, said one of the organisers Alice Czerski.

While the Plains Railway will be running during the day, the miniature railway will also steam up.

As well as dozens of activities for children, the Tinwald Pool will be open with no charge for swimmers.

“It’s all about providing fun for

children and it’s about families doing things together, it’s about treasuring our children,” Mrs Czerski said.

The event is free and while there will be a sausage sizzle, drinks and fruit available to buy, people are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy as a family, she said.

Children’s Day was the brainchild of the first Children’s Commissioner, Ian Hassall, in 1991,but the first event was not celebrated until 2000.

Ashburton’s event has been running for more than a decade, starting out at the Ashburton Showgrounds and transferring to the Plains several years ago. While the committee begins planning for the following year’s event as soon as the current event wraps up, with a list of successful events behind them, there’s a good template to use as a guide, Mrs Czerski said.

“But like all good events, ours couldn’t run without our volunteers.”

Ashburton’s Children’s Day celebrations will run from 10am to 3pm at the Tinwald Plains on Sunday.

■ ASHBURTON COLLEGE

■ ACC CLAIMS

Renovations in pipeline

Summer – a bad time for injuries

By RuBy HaRfield

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Ashburton College is continuing to work with architects and the Ministry of Education on the future construction needs of the school.

Schools are now required to develop a property masterplan with the ministry to determine their future development needs.

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said a proposal for the school’s A Block stating the benefits and costs of either refurbishment or replacement is currently sitting with the ministry.

The school now has to wait for the ministry to come back with their decision on the best and most cost effective way forward.

“Once the decision is made we will look at how this will be funded and where we are in the

queue.”

There is currently a waiting list of schools needing major renovations sitting with the ministry.

The process, which began in August last year, is long and slow but ensures that a school is improved in such a way that it will last well into the future rather than needing to be replaced in 10 years, he said.

“It’s a really, really good thing to do.

“It feels slow because it’s a really deliberate and thorough way of doing things.”

The college’s A Block was built out of concrete and designed in such a way that makes it very hard to refurbish or modernise, he said.

Ministry representatives will be visiting the school in a few weeks to further look into the proposal.

Woman killed in driveway An elderly Hamilton woman was killed instantly after losing control of her car in her driveway, speeding off and driving it through her neighbour’s fence.

Police confirmed the woman died in the crash yesterday afternoon in Willowfield Place, Pukete.

A plasterer, who declined to be named, was working in a house across the road when he heard a loud bang.

He and another neighbour ran

to see what happened and found the woman’s car on its roof in a driveway.

He went to try to help the woman but said it was clear that she was dead.

Police serious crash unit officers have finished marking out the scene, showing how she pulled out of her driveway three doors down and for some reason lost control as the car has left the driveway.

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While Kiwis around the country were burning, tripping and falling off playground equipment this summer, Mid Cantabrians were staying safe.

Not quite as accident prone as others around the country, Mid Cantabrians avoided sizzling, slipping and spraining themselves.

In December 2015 and January 2016 alone, ACC paid out $95,979 for injuries relating to barbecuing, from a burned forearm to a wrenched back and a squashed foot from a barbecue plate.

Burns to the feet also posed a problem, with 122 people encountering scorching footpaths, tar-seal and even a hair straightener at a cost of $51,926.

Forgetting to slip, slop, slap and wrap was the catalyst for more than 25 sunburn related injuries and sizzling playground equipment resulted in 12 unhappy Kiwis.

Even ice cream posed a danger with 17 people falling prone to the sweet treat at a cost of just over $3000.

One person hurt their wrist while scooping the frozen delight, another incurred back pain from lifting a tub and another slipped on ice cream on the floor.

But of all summer hazards, sand proved the most dangerous.

More than 1600 Kiwis rolled their ankles, hit shallow sandbars, fell over in a sandpit or got sand in their eyes at a cost of $413,382.

INJURY CLAIMS Claims accepted by ACC since December 2013 ■ Standing on a hot plastic mat at kindy, burning foot ■ Standing on a hair straightener ■ Dropping a barbecue plate on the foot ■ Falling into a barbecue ■ Friction burns from a slide ■ Burns from hot monkey bars ■ Slipping on ice cream ■ Falling over a sandpit

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Sand in the eye Rolling ankle on the sand

Total payouts for December 2015 and January 2016 ■ Barbecue accidents $95,979 ■ Burns to feet $51,926 ■ Burns from play equipment $807 ■ Sunburn $3819 ■ Ice cream $2978 ■ Sand $413,382

In December 2015 and January 2016 alone, ACC paid out $95,979 for injuries relating to barbecuing, from a burned forearm to a wrenched back and a squashed foot from a barbecue plate.

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■ TINWALD SCHOOL

Books continue to spread delight

By RuBy HaRfield

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Ten lucky Tinwald School five-yearolds were the recipients of several New Zealand-authored books on Monday.

The students received the books as part of the Rotary Club of Ashburton’s Books for New Entrants programme during their Monday morning assembly.

Rotary Club president Alison Driscoll said Rotary has a number of literacy based initiatives including giving books to all new babies born in the district, all five-year-olds and they recently donated a number of books to children in Samoa.

“We really enjoy helping kids.”

The Books for Babies programme started five years ago and Books for New Entrants has been going for three years.

More than 650 books are delivered to Mid Canterbury children a year.

Both initiatives have been funded by money raised from the build and sale of a new house organised by the club last year.

Right - Tinwald School students Ashton Gare, Alex Brown and Iona Rogers, all 5, receive a book from Rotary representative Ted Wood.

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■ UNITED STATES

Clinton, Trump get wins Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton moved closer to winning their parties’ nominations with a series of victories in yesterday’s Super Tuesday elections, the biggest day of the primary campaign.

Clinton and Trump each won seven of 11 state races as they distanced themselves from party rivals and looked ahead to a November presidential election showdown.

Clinton’s opponent, Bernie Sanders, won the Oklahoma primary and caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado, as well as the primary in his home state of Vermont, but he failed to broaden his appeal with minority voters who are crucial to the party in presidential elections.

In the Republican race, Ted Cruz, a firebrand conservative senator, won his home state of Texas and Oklahoma and Marco Rubio, a favourite of the Republican establishment, won in Minnesota for his first victory. Both are seeking to break out as Trump’s main rival.

Cruz desperately needed the Texas win in order to stay in the race. Still, Trump’s wins in the South were a blow to Cruz, who once saw the region as his opportunity to put himself on a path to the nomination.

Instead, he’s watched Trump, a brash New York real estate mogul, display surprising strength with the region’s evangelical Christians and so-

Gay Star Wars role ‘possible’ Star Wars director open to gay roles Star Wars director JJ Abrams has said he would love to see greater diversity in a future film in the successful franchise.

According to The Daily Beast, Abrams said it would be “incredibly narrow-minded” not to include gay characters in the Star Wars franchise, with the possibility of starring a homosexual role in the future. “To me, the fun of Star Wars is the glory of possibility.

So it seems insanely narrow-minded and counter-intuitive to say that there wouldn’t be a homosexual character in that world,” Abrams told the website. “When I talk about inclusivity it’s not excluding gay characters.

It’s about inclusivity.”

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts to supporters as she arrives to speak at her Super Tuesday election night rally in Miami.

PHOTO AP cial conservatives.

Rubio’s win in Minnesota gave him a boost on an otherwise disappointing night. His long-shot hopes now rest with his home state, Florida, which votes on March 15, but polls show him trailing Trump there.

Trump won in Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont and Georgia. The race in Alaska has not been called.

Trump has stunned the Republican political establishment by emerging as the clear front-runner, winning three

of the four contests preceding Super Tuesday.

Clinton, once seen as the all-but-inevitable Democratic nominee, has contended with an unexpectedly strong challenge from Sanders, a senator and self-described democratic socialist. But Clinton, like Trump, had also won three of the first four races.

Clinton, the former secretary of state and senator, won in Massachusetts, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. The wins reflected her strength in the

South, where black voters are an important part of the Democratic base and overwhelmingly support her.

Signalling her confidence, Clinton set her sights on Trump as she addressed supporters during a victory rally in Miami.

“It’s clear that the stakes in this election have never been higher and the rhetoric we’re hearing on the other side has never been lower,” said Clinton, who is seeking to become America’s first female president.

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Birthday boy Bieber Justin Bieber has been flooded with birthday messages from his millions of fans. The Sorry singer turned 22 on March 1, but jumped the gun and celebrated in style last week.

He threw a star-studded party that included rumoured girlfriend Hailey Baldwin, Joe Jonas, The Game and Kylie Jenner. Fans have taken the occasion as a chance to gush over the singer, marking the day as a happy one for them too. “Here comes a special day of all beliebers,” wrote Chaimae Ema Mateo on Facebook. “Happy Justin Bieber Day to all Beliebers.” “Congratulations Justin, I love you very much and no one can stop this love,” wrote Duda Gonalves.

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Calais eviction sparks brutality claims More than a dozen humanitarian organisations haveaccused authorities of brutally evicting migrants from their makeshift dwellings in a sprawling camp in northern France, as fiery protests of the demolition continued.

Thousands of migrants fleeing war and misery in their homelands use the port city of Calais as a springboard to try to get to Britain on the other side of the English Channel.

However, authorities are moving to cut short that dream by closing a large swath of the slum camp in the port city of Calais.

In the stinging accusation at the close of the second day of a state-ordered mass eviction and demolition operation, the organisations charged that authorities have failed to respect their promise of a humane and progressive operation based on persuading migrants to vacate their tents and tarpcovered homes.

“Refugees, under threats and disinformation, were given one hour to 10 minutes to leave their homes,” a statement said. Police pulled

French riot police officers walk past a burning dwelling in a makeshift migrants camp near Calais, France.

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out some who refused, making arrests in certain cases, while others were not allowed to gather their belongings or identity papers, the statement charged.

Migrants and pro-migrant activists protested against the eviction, some climbing onto shanty rooftops to briefly stall the tear-down, and others by starting a night fire. Tents and tarp-covered lean-tos were also set afire on Monday and

earlier Tuesday.

The protesting organisations alleged that police aimed flash-balls at the roof protesters, then clubbed them and made some arrests.

Tear gas, water cannons and other tactics have been used excessively, the statement charged.

Organisations respected for their humanitarian work with migrants, such as Auberge des Migrants (Migrants’ Shelter),

GISTI and Secours Catholique were among the 14 who signed the list of charges.

The mass evictions from the southern sector of the camp were announced February 12 with promises by Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve that there would be no brutality.

However, the start of operations came as a surprise.

The regional prefecture in charge of the demolition says the hundreds of police present are needed to protect workers in the tear-down and state employees advising migrants of their options.

France’s government has offered to relocate uprooted migrants into heated containers nearby or to centres around France where they can decide whether to apply for asylum.

Officials have blamed activists from the group No Borders for the ongoing unrest. But many migrants resist French offers of help, afraid of hurting their chances of reaching Britain.

Officials say the evictions concern 800 to 1000 migrants, but organisations working in the camp say the real number is more than 3000.

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Margot Robbie (left) and Jared Leto, (right), pose with the winners of the award for best makeup and hairstyling for Mad Max: Fury Road.

Oscars fly first class Australia’s team of Oscar winners enjoyed first class treatment on their flight home and so too did their gold statuettes. Just like the successful Mad Max: Fury Road crew, the glowing trophies were each given a separate boarding pass printed under the name MR OSCAR, before they were escorted by Qantas hosts through the security screening.

The flight was officially named QF12 but renamed Oscar One to acknowledge the extraordinary success of the Mad Max team who won six categories at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday. A Qantas spokeswoman told AAP, fans initially thought the Oscars were the fake statues purchased in stores. “There was much excitement going through security screening at LAX. At first people thought they were the fake ones you get at Hollywood shops until they realised they were the real deal,” she said.

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What price the loss of school pools?

Sue Newman

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letter writer in today’s Guardian makes a good point – when schools had their own swimming pools children had more opportunities to learn to swim.

Ashburton is not alone in watching the demise of the school swimming pool. Where once there were many, there is now just one. Hampstead children are fortunate, their school and their community has managed to cling on to the local pool; the communities of Allenton and Borough schools were not so lucky.

Yes, we have a wonderful facility in the new EA Networks Centre with its multi-pool complex and we have an equally wonderful group of skilled instructors who provide swimming lessons to children. But one pool and many students is never going to equal the value of many pools for many schools.

When school pools were the norm, swimming lessons were just part of the curriculum.

When summer arrived, you donned your togs every day and had a swimming lesson.

Learning to swim was just what kids did back then. For every milestone passed you received a seal on a swimming certificate. Swimming wasn’t an option, it was a core subject that sat happily alongside maths and reading. And it was free because class teachers doubled as swimming coaches.

Funding was cut, tough water quality standards arrived and with that came the drive to fill in school pools. Teaching swimming became a new business and parents had to carry the costs associated with teaching children to be water safe.

Learning to swim is an essential skill in a country such as ours where lakes, rivers and the ocean are on our doorstep and yet the cost of swimming lessons for many families is prohibitive.

While schools ensure students get to the community pool regularly for lessons, gaining confidence in the water and learning to swim requires the activity to be repeated day after day.

Lessons through schools simply cannot do that.

And that means parents have to fork out the cash to make up the shortfall. Yes, the cost of maintaining school pools was prohibitive, but in decommissioning those pools we’ve sold our kids short, at what price?

YOUR VIEW School pools How lucky the Hampstead School kids are. In this extended period of hot weather they still have, as part of their school day, swimming time in an excellent school pool.

The short-sightedness of the rest of the town in allowing their pools to be removed, citing funding costs etc must be regretted.

My grandson attends Allenton School, but has not been to the EA Networks Centre pool with his class this year and not very often last year at the old college pool.

Surely, paying to attend a facility such as the new pool complex must cost more than maintaining an existing pool if all classes were to be swimming on a daily basis as the Hampstead children are doing.

It’s a shame that this situation exists because I am sure that if Hampstead School can maintain such a big pool, our other primary schools could also.

Raylene Patrick

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edding dress $1425 – Check. Wax and shine including nails $285 – Check. New razor for husbandto-be so he doesn’t come to the church looking like Shrek the sheep $25 – Check.

Finding out two years later that the marriage licence you signed on the day is not legal – Priceless!

As an uncivil servant who on the very odd occasion raises the minor points of battling with bungling bureaucracy, I ultimately poke fun at the Everest of paperwork pillocks – Novopay.

But now their reign of inexplicable errors is under threat from a little known group of administrivia desk jockeys who work at the education council.

That’s right, move over ADC, ECan and the Rural Institute of Straight Furrow Measurers, there is a new council on the block and they can be as paperwork pedantic as the best of them.

It all started when two of our teachers went through the simple (I use the term sarcastically) process of renewing their registration as teachers. Yip, teachers are registered like dogs and I think they should wear a collar with their rego number on display so deeply-concerned parents can immediately recognise that their child’s teacher is a true for real teacher.

Anyway, the two teachers in question sent in their forms and then received them back because they weren’t at national standard.

Amongst the errors was the fact that they needed to prove they had their names changed.

Their suggested method was a verified copy of their marriage licence. No worries they thought, we remember signing that on the day we were married.

Both duly sent off the verified paperwork and both received it back again.

Nope, said the Education Council of Really Gooder And Properer Teaching, that’s not a marriage licence!

But hang on, we’ve used these in the past to prove our identity, they said, and it’s true. One teacher had used it as proof of ID at both the bank and Novopay.

Get this, Novopay, that bastion of befuddled bureaucratic bungling accepted it no worries.

It got past their gatekeepers and rubber stamped without a hitch.

It turns out that what you sign on the day you say “yip I do agree to him lying on the couch, lifting his leg and farting” is actually

known as a Particulars of Parties of Marriage certificate.

You actually need to pay (of course) for a marriage licence from the Department of Internal Affairs.

So our true-for-real teachers who have gone about thinking they were all legal and stuff, then had to go through the process of obtaining proof that they had changed their names and sent it off to the Education Council of Piffling Paperwork.

Every time they do this, I have to verify that I have sighted the original and that the copy they are sending is a true and accurate record.

We are currently awaiting the outcome and, in the meantime, I now have Stampers and Signatures Syndrome.

I’m wondering if I can apply to ACC for that and will there be any paperwork to fill out?

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Landcorp posts first half loss

BY TINA MORRISON

New Zealand property value growth continued to slow in February, with a cooling Auckland housing market offsetting gains in other main centres.

The average value of a New Zealand home rose 11.6 per cent to $556,306 in February from a year earlier, slowing from a 12.6 per cent annual increase in January, according to state-owned valuer Quotable Value. Values were up 0.1 per cent in the three months through February, slowing from a 0.7 per cent pace in the three months ended January 31.

Home values in main centres other than Auckland grew and regions within commuting distance to Auckland are still benefiting from buyers looking for more affordable housing, QV national spokeswoman Andrea Rush said in a statement.

Values in Kaipara, Waikato and Hauraki were up more than 5 per cent over the past three months.

Despite more properties com-

ing on to the market in February, listing levels remained low in most parts of the country, Rush said.

Auckland property values rose at an annual pace of 17.8 per cent, down from a 19.8 per cent increase in January and have dropped 0.7 per cent over the past three months, Rush said.

The average price of a house in the Auckland region is now $925,656, down from January’s $928,921.

“The drop in values in the Auckland region is a continuation of the softening in the market seen late last year when measures to curb investors were introduced,” Rush said.

“However, over the past couple of weeks, activity levels have started to pick up across the super city, so it’s possible the drop in values may be short lived.”

Auckland’s property market has been a bugbear for regulators as a shortage of supply and rapid inbound migration pushed up prices, stoking concerns about the affordability of housing.

That prompted the Government and the Reserve Bank to introduce new measures to quell the risk from a housing bubble.

The central bank introduced Auckland-specific lending restrictions in November, while the Government’s more stringent enforcement of taxing speculators’ capital gains began in October.

QV Auckland valuer James Wilson said that while activity levels remain low compared to the first nine months of 2015, investors who became cautious following the Reserve Bank’s restrictions last year now appear willing to re-enter the market.

“Auction campaigns are still producing lower clearance rates than that of mid to late 2015, however, post auction negotiations are proving successful in increasing numbers, attendance is also up and clearance rates are rising,” Wilson said.

Wellington region values rose 6.1 per cent in the year, accelerating from a 5.9 per cent annual pace in January.

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Solar energy increasing in popularity

BY FIONA ROTHERHAM New Zealand electricity company leaders say solar power has become part of the energy mix for consumers, but less so than in Australia.

In a panel discussion at the 2016 Downstream energy sector conference in Auckland yesterday, the leaders of several electricity generator-retailers and lines com-

panies talked about the changing face of New Zealand’s energy industry, including the uptake of solar power.

The latest figures from the Sustainable Energy Association show there have been 8400 installations of solar power to the end of 2015, with an increase of 800 to 3500 last year over 2014.

By comparison, Australia has installed 1.5 million photo voltaic

systems on rooftops with some states such as Queensland and South Australia showing a 29.4 per cent and 28.4 per cent penetration of households respectively, said Tom Butler from the Clean Energy Council in Australia. But he admitted it had been something of a “solar coaster” with booms during times of high subsidies which aren’t available in New Zealand.

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Sell price

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turn, Landcorp is reducing the size of its dairy herd and milk volumes, mulling other uses for the Wairakei Estate land it leases

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outweighs demand, with prices now below what most dairy farmers need to break even.

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Global milk prices have slumped and remained low for longer than expected as supply

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Landcorp Farming, the stateowned farmer, posted a net operating loss in the first half of its financial year, and said that’s expected to widen for the full year, reflecting a decline in milk prices.

The state-owned enterprise posted a net operating loss of $8.9 million in the six months ended December 31, compared with a profit of $1 million in the year earlier period, it said in a statement.

Revenue fell 5 per cent to $108.8 million as milk revenue slid 22 per cent, it said.

Landcorp forecast a full-year net operating loss of between $8 million and $12 million, a wider range than the $8 million to $9 million loss the SOE signalled to parliament’s primary production select committee last month, and its December forecast for a loss of $1 million to $6 million. It had a net operating profit of $4.9 million last year.

“The increased loss from Landcorp’s last disclosure largely reflects recent downward revisions to forecast milk payments for the rest of the season,” the Welling-

north of Taupo and which it has been converting to dairy from forestry, using technology to cut costs, and exiting its sharemilking contract with Chinese partner Shanghai Pengxin to focus on developing higher value products.

Landcorp said Fonterra Co-operative Group’s guaranteed milk price scheme had reduced the impact of lower milk prices.

The company told the select committee its milk price this year is around $4.57 per kilogram of milksolids, from about $5.40/ kgMS last year. That compares with Fonterra’s forecast payout for this season of $4.15/kgMS and $4.40/kgMS last year.

Fonterra has now ended the guaranteed milk price scheme, making its last offer in December for milk production through to the end of the 2015/16 season.

Landcorp said lower milk revenue in its first half had been partially offset by continuing strong performance in its red meat business.

The company didn’t pay a firsthalf dividend and has said it won’t pay a full-year dividend because of its operating losses.

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A South England arable farmer visited Mid Canterbury recently to ascertain if a lower input, lower yield system is the way to create a sustainable future back home.

George Young farms 500 hectares in South Essex and, like all arable farmers, is facing an uncertain future as cereal prices continue to decline and a referendum on exiting the European Union (EU) looms.

With spot prices for wheat sitting at $206 per tonne and $189 for barley, there is almost no profit for the subsidised farmers.

Although impressed with the heavy yielding crops of up to 18 tonnes in Mid Canterbury this season, Mr Young doesn’t subscribe to chasing higher yields.

“The biggest problem is food waste.”

Referring to India, where up to 30 per cent of cereals are wasted through poor storage conditions, he believed if farmers only produced what each country needed (less current food waste) there would be a case for producing consistently lower yields with less inorganic inputs.

“I would rather consistently grow six tonne where three or four of that is profit rather than working hard to grow 10 tonne where two tonnes is profit but yield sometimes increases to 14 tonnes.

“It’s a more sustainable approach.”

Last year Mr Young had a similar return on an 8.5-tonne wheat crop to the UK world record holder’s Rod Smith’s 16.5-tonne crop,

even though his yielded half the amount.

“It’s such a natural competitive thing in humans to try and produce more. I take that back and say I don’t think we need to produce as much. I think we just need to produce enough.”

With continuing low returns, arable farmers are almost at the same tipping point as dairy farmers in Britain, he said.

“If it drops much further we’re going to have to make serious decisions as to what we do.”

Currently toying with the idea of marketing his cereal as a holistic crop, he is back in the UK tackling spring planting following his travels to Australia and New Zealand.

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By NadiNe Porter

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Irrigation New Zealand is disappointed the Government’s new consultation document on freshwater issues doesn’t address the duration of water permits.

CEO Andrew Curtis said there had been numerous conversations and recommendations around permit lengths better reflecting the inter-generational nature of larger communitybased water infrastructure.

“But I was disappointed they didn’t feature in the conversation.”

Mr Curtis was also concerned there was no provision for a water transfer system.

“Particularly when you consider the dry year we’ve had this year where we would have benefited from transferring water more readily from one use to another.”

Launched by the Minister for the Environment Nick Smith and the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy, the Freshwater Consultation Document included a programme to exclude stock water from water bodies

by July next year.

The ministers said they believed a nationally consistent approach was more efficient than debating the issue region by region.

A key aim of the document was to improve iwi involvement in freshwater decisions.

Andrew Curtis

The Government also proposed investing $100 million to improve water quality in lakes, rivers and aquifers.

Currently agricultural land surrounds 46 per cent of New Zealand’s rivers while population growth has increased pressure on urban sewerage plants and pipes and increased the level of polluting run-off from roofs and roads entering rivers and streams.

Mr Curtis said he was disappointed that not a lot in the document referred to the urban environment.

“That’s the thing that is probably most frustrating. It’s almost like the rural community is being treated like a criminal. I’ve seen huge leaps and bounds in the rural community, from the production-at-all-cost type approach to now having an understanding that wasn’t the best way of doing things.”

Irrigation New Zealand has also been calling for public funding for initial studies on the suitability of water infrastructure projects from both central and local governments.

“What we are finding, particularly in greenfeed sites, is that things are being hampered in that space because it’s hard to get commercial interests in the early stage of exploring.”

Meanwhile, Federated Farmers has welcomed the release of the Government’s discussion paper on freshwater management as a useful next step in this important debate.

President Dr William Rolleston said the organisation was pleased that the discussion paper recognised both rural and urban water users have a role to play.

“But it goes beyond the recommendations of the Land and Water Forum in terms of stock exclusion, such as the broader definition of what constitutes a waterway.

“While outlining a number of recommendations in terms of iwi rights and interests, it also leaves a lot of unanswered questions about what this will actually mean for water users.

This is something everyone needs to understand, not just farmers.”

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FORD RANGER XLT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Pricing: (RRPs) XLT as driven $63,040 (other models range from $36,040 to $69,640 for the Wildtrak) Engine: 3.2-litre 5-cylinder turbo diesel, 147kW@ 3000rpm, 470Nm between 1500-2750rpm.

Transmission: 6-speed auto, selectable 4WD. Quoted: Economy: 9L/100km.

Safety: 5 star rating Tows: 3500kg Warranty: 3 year warranty, roadside assistance package.

Roger Hart ROAD TEST

No substitute for cubic inches O

ver the years my off-road cycling mate, long-time Gluyas Motors identity and staunch Ford man John Robinson (JR) has, on biking trips, experienced the comfort of Navaras, Hiluxs and a Colorado.

But never a Ranger.

Well recently JR’s dreams came true when the arrival of a new Ranger XLT test vehicle coincided with a bike trip.

For him this seemed to be pretty much like the proverbial pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

And so to the end of the Rainbow (Road) we went, with side trips, and cycling on the magnificent St James’ Station.

Thereon, the1308 metre Maling Pass proved a challenge for both bikes and riders, but with a little foot-cycling, we knocked it off!

OK, back to this upgraded Ranger whose new grille and even larger and bolder front means it has an obvious family connection to the US bred F-150.

As JR caressed the door handle when getting in, he was overheard saying to himself “this will be the best ride ever!”

So let’s see how this XLT (there’s

a 14 model XL, XLT and Wildtrak range) builds on the previous model’s combination of power, comfort and lifestyle prowess.

All of which, of course, made it the number one vehicle in New Zealand for 2015.

The updated, genuine fiveseat cabin has an even better airy, spacious feel to it, with a new dash and revised materials throughout.

Although it’s even more comfortable and car-like, there’s a durable feel to it.

The dash now has new dials and an 8-inch touchscreen complete with colour-coded corners for easy menu navigation.

Plus there’s SYNC2.

This now more responsive system allows most of the comfort, sat-nav and entertainment functions to be voice operated – such as 22 degrees, play AC/DC, etc.

And using voice commands minimised the fingerprints on the big screen.

Seat-wise, those in the front proved to be impressively comfortable over all terrain travelled.

Comments from the rear included the ease of getting in

through the wide doors, decent leg space, comfort of the squab, and the nicely-angled seat back.

There’s a host of equipment and driver aids – including rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate air, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, both 12 and 240-volt power sockets.

Our three bikes, front wheels removed, plus other gear fitted nicely in the lined tray, and the tie-down points were both sufficient and accessible.

Mind you the heart of the Ranger is still the 3.2-litre, fivecylinder diesel.

While this upgraded engine still puts out 147 kW of forceful power, and 470 Nm of torque, both it and the six-speed auto have been modified and recalibrated for more performance, refinement and efficiency.

The result, even when towing a 6-metre camper, was the constant availability of responsive grunt, helped of course by the eager auto, making the most of this by constantly coming up with the right gear for the occasion.

That meant effortless cruising and ease of maintaining impres-

sive average speeds.

Overtaking was a mere formality and one needed to remember there was a camper behind, even moreso given the benefit of the Ranger’s trailer sway control.

There has also been lots done to fine-tune the suspension for comfort and even better handling.

As expected, with the working chassis underneath, the ride needs to be on the firmer side, but the way it’s set up is great, for it’s smooth and comfortable on the seal, then like-wise in the rugged stuff.

Of course you do get an occasional jiggle over severe bumps, but we were all impressed.

Also, with how quiet it was, I had to keep reminding myself I was driving a ute.

Through corners, the new progressively-weighted electric steering was both precise and informative, and nice and light for low-speed manoeuvres.

Off-road we didn’t encounter serious mud and with the engine’s low-down grunt, 4WD H was great.

The centre-placed dial allows

you to change from 2WD to 4WD high on the fly, but you need to stop/ be in neutral to select 4WD L. There’s a locking rear diff, plus hill start and downhill assist.

Wading depth is 800mm and ground clearance 232mm.

The large bonnet intruded somewhat with the view during abrupt, steep descents and in such cases the bush guard on the lower part of the bumper could be vulnerable.

FINALE For the said JR the entire 700km drive in the Ranger was indeed “ the best one ever”. Perhaps he wanted to write this story, but both Al, (the third adventurer) and I reckoned we had already heard every superlative known. And also, why Ranger was the best selling vehicle of 2015!

Of course we didn’t tell him, but we pretty much agreed!

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■ A VERY SPECIAL CORTINA

Mark II Cortina still turning heads T

he All Ford day held recently in Christchurch, which was sponsored

by Ford dealers including local agency Gluyas Group, attracted around 200 cars, including the Gluyas family Mark IV Zodiac.

Organising committee member Garry Jackson says a revised format resulted in another great day for the blue oval in Canterbury.

Several locals enjoyed being there, especially Keith Holland who came home with some silverware.

Keith collected one of the 10 trophies which were awarded, although initially he did not realise his car had been picked by the judges. He was chatting with other enthusiasts as the results were announced and was vaguely aware a Cortina was mentioned, but no-one went forward to collect the prize.

So jokingly Keith said “I better check, it might be mine” – and sure enough it was.

Keith’s car is a rather special and quite rare 1968 Mark II Cortina 1600E which he bought in 2002.

Fitted with some Lotus componentry, the 1600E is an upmarket sports version of the Cortina. Not many of this model came to this country.

It’s not surprising Keith’s car was chosen by the judges. He maintains it in pristine condition and while it’s not his everyday

The new Mustang couldn’t resist joining its classic cousins which were on the All Ford Day with Keith and his special Cortina. drive, he enjoys using it whenever he can, especially on club outings.

The car has now won three trophies.

Early on Keith came home from a rally with the People’s Choice award and in 2012

the car was judged best in its category at a national event.

Keith is, to say the least, very keen on Cortinas. He also has a very nice red Mark I GT which he purchased a few years prior to

buying the 1600E. Keith says the two cars have different characteristics, but each in its own way brings a lot of enjoyment to their enthusiastic owner.

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Ashburton Golf Club Everything is now getting back to normal, after the wonderful Harvey Norman classic that we held recently. A wonderful weekend was had by everyone who took part. Massive thanks must go to our major naming sponsors, Nick and the crew at Harvey Norman did us proud again, and long may our association continue. Also many, many thanks to all our other very generous sponsors, and to all the staff and volunteers who make sure this tournament just keeps on growing.

The games just keep coming thick and fast, this Saturday we have a mixed teams stableford, everybody welcome to come along and join in. That goes for Sunday too, we have another mixed day incorporating the White trophy round 2 and plate. Even if you are not in the White trophy, come on down any way, we will a still find you a game. Then next Saturday we have round 1 of club champs qualifying, the new look champs this year, with 5 qualifying rounds across the season, best 2 scores counting, then the knockout rounds start in the Spring.

Ashburton Ladies Probus The monthly meeting held at RSA Doris Lounge on February 24 was attended by 40 ladies with 11 apologies.

The President Margaret Taylor welcomed everyone and congratulations were extended to Sheila Hare and Fairlie Matsinger on their 80th Birthdays, also M Cross had a wedding anniversary. The almoner visited Peggy Ross at Rosebank and M. Beckham who had had a fall. Members were reminded the next month was AGM and nominations were invited for two committee members as Heather Murdoch and Roberta Hampton were retiring.

The raffle was won by S. McLachlan and H. Hawksby. The Mini speaker, Janet Olds gave a good description of her life as a housewife, mother and nurse. After coffee break our visiting speaker, Coby Snowden gave a brief description of her life after leaving Holland 38 years ago. After having several accountancy jobs in Wellington as a single parent she moved to Ashburton where she took up Target Shooting, met and married John Snowden who won gold at World Champs. After marrying John she had a further 2 girls and shoots herself for NZ Ladies Team and is Treasurer for many clubs.

Thanks were made by Gwen Hansen and

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Meeting next month, March 23 is AGM.

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Ashburton Woodworkers Bryan Ching welcomed 25 members to the first meeting of 2016. A special welcome to Noel Graham, from Christchurch, our guest speaker and demonstrator. A mention was made of the visit from the Timaru Woodworking club who visited a reciprocating saw mill, the Lynn Historical Woodworking Museum then onto the Ashburton Woodworking clubrooms for a look and supper. Bryan asked members for any thoughts for future activities.

Show and Tell: an outstanding carved and decorated bowl.

David Ford a well-made complex chess set and a small lignum vitae bowl.

Dave Busby an elm bowl.

Geoff Brown two lime bowls with ornamental bands.

Ken Neal a well-constructed, ornament item made from custom wood.

George Spencer a mallet.

Peter Ireland elm bowl with three carved feet for stability.

Brian Marsden a photo of a burr bowl he recently made and gave away.

Merv Peck a ribbon wood platter a paulownia bowl, and another smart bowl of unknown timber.

Frank Luxton a small bowl and a precise triangular object known as, streptohedron, these are difficult to create as you need to be very accurate so that the two halves are the same, no matter how you rotate the individual pieces.

Wim Melchers two large thinly shaped bowls in a white wood and a vase.

Given that the woodworkers have new club room facilities and that members needed to be updated with the Health and Safety regulations, tutor Noel Graham explained that what we do, wear, in our own workshop and can get away with is no longer acceptable, more so in clubrooms. Noel covered subjects such as facemasks, safety glasses and shields, solid footwear, protect yourself from breathing in dust, tie back long hair, whether male or female, chainsaw safety, and the dangers inherent in using solvents, oils therefore the use of gloves.

He concluded “to be sensible and stay safe.”

Thanks Noel for the reminders of safety.

Many deals do not have game points for either partnership and the challenge is to find the best possible contract.

This hand is a classic example of the situation. South, the dealer, will pass, as will West, leaving North, playing 5 card majors to open 1 Spade. East passes and South, with 9 points, will respond 1 N.T. With 2 doubletons in hand, many Norths will now show the 4 card Heart suit, bidding 2 Hearts, giving South the choice between the two majors.

Now South has a dilemma – he has little support for either. Should he bid 2 NT, or simply put North back to 2 spades? As it happens, this is the best option.

What will East lead?

Possibly the Diamond A followed by the 6 looking to get a ruff. North’s problem is to avoid losing 2 trump tricks, and to do this he must play the Spade 9 after taking the Diamond K in hand, East will cover with the 10 and the A from dummy holds the trick.

Now the Spade 2, which goes to West’s K. West will now play another Diamond hoping to give East a ruff, but North must ruff high with the Spade Q or J, East discarding a Club. Now Declarer must play his remaining Spade honour taking the last trump from each defender.

He now plays to the Heart Q and back to the A&K in hand. Still 2 Clubs and a Heart to lose giving a total of 8 tricks, making the 2 Spade contract. Should East have mistakenly discarded a Heart on the 3rd round of Diamonds, a very happy Declarer would make 9 tricks!

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games were played a lot of fun. Some being luckier than others. Raffles were won by Margaret Ritchie and Alison Sringer.

Completions: 2 iced cupcakes: 1st Wendy Marr; Sand saucer: 1st Colleen Wederell.

The hostesses served afternoon tea to end a lovely afternoon. Our President who is an excellent housie caller must have really been ready for her cuppa.

10 Tee. 9.00 H. Robertson, J. Montgomery, J. Sheppard. 9.06 T. Cates, K. Read, M. Bean. 9.12 C. Trott, M. Stoddart, F. Matsinger. 9.18 R. Fail, A. Hunt, W. Carter.

Nine Hole Men and Women March 10 – Rnd 1 Sue Blunt – stroke. Rnd 2 Jean Drummond Trophy – putting. Report 9.15 am. Convenor: Joy Nicholas 3086464. Club Captain: Leigh Wackrow 3083790.

L. Bird 9.10 L. Glassey I. Divers K. Young 9 Holes Sue Bunt Salver GNZ Srixon ball Follow the field off No 10 Starters B. Harris L. Glassey, Cards S. Gutsell C. Shanks, Tea duty L. McClea T. Clarke, Draw Steward J. Bruhns

Tinwald Golf Club

March 5 Round 13 All games to start at 9am sharp B Grade - played at ATTC Duty Team Rakaia Blue Tinwald Orange v Allenton; Methven Green v Rakaia Blue; Hampstead v Dorie; Bye – Hinds Southern Warriors.

Junior A – Hampstead/Tinwald v Methven Silver at Methven Domain; Hinds Southern/Allenton v Hampstead at Hampstead; Bye - Wakanui Southern Wild Slammers.

Junior B – Draw will be updated on website as soon as results from last weekend have been received.

Junior C – Hinds Southern Stars v Allenton at Allenton; Methven White v Dorie C at Mt Hutt College; Methven Black v Hampstead at Wakanui; Bye – Hinds Southern Stingers.

Please phone any defaults through to Mid Canterbury Junior Tennis 308 3020 as soon as possible.

President Colleen Hands welcomed members and a visitor, Mrs Snowball on Thursday February 25. A minutes

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silence was observed for two deceased members. Apologies were received, the R.S.A. song was sung, accompanied on piano by Lorraine Boud.

Also Happy Birthday to those celebrating. Sympathy was given to anyone who has sadly lost a loved one. Sick members were wished a speedy recovery.

Bus trip on Wednesday February 10 was really enjoyable. Twenty three went on the lovely trip south. They had a very nice roast meal at Waimate. Visited the Merino Shop and on the way home stopped at Butlers Strawberries for tasting and buying.

Friendship Day is Wednesday March 9.

List in the office for names for the meal.

Cost $14 – be seated at noon. Names also wanted for the provided afternoon tea. Lists close on Friday March 5.

Poppy Day is Friday April 15. Nomination forms are available for positions at the Annual Meeting on Thursday March 24.

Members then played Housie. Several

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With student debt increasing and fees rising, our annual scholarship offers the opportunity to alleviate some of this pressure.

Grants totalling $2500 are offered to persons with a home base within the boundaries of Mid Canterbury. You may be studying either full time or a part time course.

For an application form, please feel welcome to contact Scholarship Convenor Pauline Hewson phone 303-6397, email hopelands407@gmail.com.

Rural Women Members over the coming month will be involved in:- Working alongside Women’s Institute to provide a catering service for Age Concern’s Positive Ageing Expo. This is being held at the Ashburton Racecourse on Thursday March 3, 10am-3pm. We look forward to seeing you there and offering you a Devonshire Tea. - Planning for our School Holiday “Tasty Cooking with Rural Women”. This is to be held on Tuesday 19 April, 10am-3pm for Year 4-8 pupils. Complimentary to all attending.

- Planning for the ACWW Walk the World Day on Friday April 29.

Let us continue to offer our support to our farming families as they continue to be challenged with market prices over all sectors.

– Sandra Curd, Provincial President

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Ladies Golf Club March 5 – Weekend Ladies. Rnd 1 Bermaline Cup – stableford, Rnd 1 H.E. Cook Trophy. Report 8.20 am.

March 8 – Mid-Week Ladies. Rnd 1 Bermaline Cup – stableford, Rnd 1 H.E. Cook Trophy Draw Steward: Kathryn Green 3085393. Starters: V. Moore & L. Small.

Reminder to bring your lunch.

No. 1 Tee. 9.00 P. Bell, R. Bennett, G. Lane. 9.06 M. Watson, E. Porter, J. Dunlop. 9.12 J. Guilford, E. Sullivan, S. Letham. 9.18 V. Moore, K. Green, J. McKeown. No. 7 Tee. 9.12 D. Hinton, K. Robb, E. Langford. 9.18 H. Ward, L. Small. No.

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March 8 Women’s Division LGU GNZ teams Srixon ball $3 entry No 1 9.00 J. Peacock P. Smith C. Linney 9.05 A. Dwan T. Clarke J. Bruhns 9.10 J. vander Heide J. Smith L. McClea 9.15 D. Wellman S. Young M. Pawsey No 10 9.00 C. Shanks S. Gutsell V. Prendergast 9.05 M. Smith B. O’Neill B. Jackson 9.10 B. Harris J. Undy S. Vucetich No13 9.00 P. Bell M. Kennedy P. McAndrew 9.05 M. Moore V. Cartney

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RESULTS ■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club March 1 – Ladies Division Skibo - 1st Sue Graham nett 70, Marilyn Cross 74, Helen Rapsey 74; Bisque Par Round - 1st Sue Graham 12

up, 2nd Helen Rapsey 7 up c/b Pat Wilson, Anne-maree Blair; Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot No. 2 & 11 - Lal Mulligan 0-29, Anne-maree Blair 30+ ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 - not struck; Player of the day - Sue Graham.

Tinwald Golf Club March 1 – Women’s Division 3rd Round Burrowes Cup, Maree Moore Jo Peacock 68 net Joyce Van der Heide 69 net Judith Smith 70 net c/b Carol Shanks 70 net c/b Lesley Glassey 70 net Maureen Colville 71 net c/b Phyl Ellis 71 net Nearest the Pins No 2 Murray Young (RENZ) Judith Smith No6 Stables Restaurant Ann Dwan No 12 Mac&Maggies Joyce Van der Heide No 16 Outdoor Adventure Dawn Sharplin Two’s Joyce Van der Heide Pam Mc Andrew Ann Dwan & Linda McClea. 9 Hole Competition 2J’S Cup Barbara Irvine.

Canterbury gallops Today at Riccarton Park

Canterbury Racing-Amberley meeting at Riccarton Park today. NZ Meeting number: 6. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6.

1 2.53pm (NZT) NEW ZEALAND BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE RATING 75 $8000, 1400m 1 83653 Diamond Edge d (5) 60 ...... D Prastiyou (a2) 2 34599 Zero Tua Hundred d (1) 60 ..... B Murray (a3) 3 3x154 Tomm Jones (4) 58 ..................... C Johnson 4 60987 Ash td (3) 57 ................................... J Morris 5 40368 Double Blue td (2) 56.5 ................T Moseley 6 04531 Toetwotoe tdm (6) 56 ......................S Collett 2 3.28pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO RATING 85 $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m

1 23571 Absolut Excelencia td (2) 65.5 ...D Chin (a3) 2 96689 Uppland tdm (1) 59.5 ...................T Moseley 3 02461 Merci Cherie td (3) 55 .....................S Collett 4 06407 Dillinger td (4) 55......................... C Johnson 5 40403 Zhanim td (5) 54........................S Wynne (a) 3 4.05pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 53776 Royal Vision (8) 57.5 .......................S Collett 2 9 Saledo (3) 57.5 ................................R Black 3 06589 Sunflower (9) 57.5 ...........................D Walsh 4 40x00 Windermere Lass (4) 57.5 ....K Mudhoo (a3) 5 25735 Tickets On Her (2) 57 .................. C Johnson 6 First Serve (5) 57 ......................S Wynne (a)

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9 Mimimac (7) 57 .........................A Chan (a4) 5x0. Miss Juneau (1) 57 ......................T Moseley 9x Shockette (6) 57 .........................D Chin (a3) 4 4.38pm RUDKIN RACING STABLES RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 0x234 Mal D’Mour t (1) 60 ...............K Mudhoo (a3) 2 56602 Rejoice t (6) 59.5.......................A Chan (a4) 3 58471 Intense td (3) 59 ...........................T Moseley 4 95308 Stormy Lass d (4) 58.............. B Murray (a3) 5 43150 Abell Road d (7) 58 ...................S Wynne (a) 6 60463 One Direktion d (8) 57................D Chin (a3) 7 x6777 Goodtago d (2) 54.5 ........... D Prastiyou (a2) 8 x5686 Carmen Sandiego tm (5) 54............ J Morris

5 5.14pm SONIA & GARRY THOMPSON MAIDEN 1400 $8000, MDN, 1400m 1 95282 Minutes To Midnite (4) 58.5 .........L Callaway 2 340x2 Parana b (10) 58.5 3 063x5 On The Rise (11) 58.5..................T Moseley 4 06464 Hannibal Lecter (7) 58.5 ..................R Black 5 0 Big Mac (6) 58.5.............................. J Morris 6 0809. Izsmart (3) 58.5...................... B Murray (a3) 7 63523 Moreira (9) 58 .......................K Mudhoo (a3) 8 22726 Boots ‘N’ All (8) 58.....................S Wynne (a) 9 4x782 Bushido (5) 58............................. C Johnson 10 77. Just A Jacket (1) 58 ...................... C Barnes 11 x0x59 Verna Audrey (2) 56 ........................S Collett

6 5.47pm RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 $8000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 49418 Kolaman dm (6) 60.......................T Moseley 2 13590 Stonemason tdb (2) 59.5 ................S Collett 3 75500 High Society (11) 59 .......... D Prastiyou (a2) 4 60789 Whackomaco t (1) 58.5 .......... B Murray (a3) 5 69069 La Musique td (8) 58 6 94471 Moonofklairessa td (7) 57 7 04000 Southerly Change t (10) 56 .......A Chan (a4) 8 01008 Roc City td (3) 55.5 ..................... C Johnson 9 0x685 Elvera (9) 55................................L Callaway 10 90094 Fascinate Me (5) 54 ..................S Wynne (a) 11 06090 Habitude (4) 54 ..........................D Chin (a3)

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Delay no trouble Provocative out of NZ Derby for star colt A change to Xtravagant’s flight plan to Melbourne won’t have any impact on his challenge for further Group One honours in Saturday’s Australian Guineas at Flemington.

The boom New Zealand threeyear-old’s arrival in Melbourne has been delayed due to his Wednesday afternoon flight being cancelled.

“There has been a hold up, I’m not sure why, and he will be leaving Auckland Airport at 9am on Thursday now so at least he will be

Talented filly Provocative has been withdrawn from Saturday’s Gr.1 $750,000 BMW New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie.

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike reluctantly scratched the Zabeel filly after she showed signs of lameness after her trackwork gallop on Tuesday and had made insufficient progress yesterday morning.

“She’s got an active splint and pulled up a bit short after trackwork yesterday. She’s too good a filly to risk. It’s very disappointing,” Pike said.

The Mark Wyborn and Robin Peel-Walker-raced Provocative had won two of her four starts leading into the Derby and had been considered a leading chance after her fast-finishing sixth in the Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie a fortnight ago.

Leith Innes had been booked to ride Provocative but yesterday morning secured the ride on the Danica Guy-trained filly Capella, who was withdrawn from Saturday’s Gr.3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie in favour of a start in the Derby.

Pike’s Derby woes didn’t end

travelling when it’s a bit cooler,” co-trainer Jamie Richards said.

“He will arrive in plenty of time to have a look around Flemington and do a bit of light exercise on Friday.”

Xtravagant’s camp were also delighted with the son of Pentire drawing barrier three in Saturday’s $A750,000 mile feature.

“That’s obviously very pleasing and we all know he’s got very good gate speed,” Richards said.

“He can jump and get a good spot on the rail from there.”

Aussies snap up Yogi Yogi’s runaway maiden win at Riccarton last month has sealed his future in Melbourne.

The son of Raise The Flag was purchased by Darren Dance’s Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock after the three-year-old broke his duck at his fifth start.

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“The money was too good to turn down – six figures, you can’t snort at that,” co-trainer and partowner Warwick Coles said. “I only paid $1000 for him.

“The funny thing about him is that he’s got no gate speed, but the further he goes the better he’ll be.”

Provocative, with Kenton Wright on board, in action at Ellerslie. with Provocative’s scratching either.

He seems set to be left without a rider for Gr.2 Waikato Guineas runner-up Raghu after an appeal hearing for Michael McNab’s 14day suspension handed down at

Wairoa last Thursday was set for Te Rapa today.

McNab would need his suspension to be quashed in order to take the Derby ride.

– NZ Racing Desk

Forbury harness Today at Forbury Park

Forbury Park Trotting Club meeting at Forbury Park today. NZ Meeting number: 7. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10.

1 5.40pm (NZT) THE PARK FUNCTION CENTRE TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0 trot, stand, 2200m 1 82046 Rosie Express (1) fr .........................R Close 2 0 Young Charlie (2) fr ...............R McIlwrick (J) 3 462x6 Scottie Trouble (3) fr ............... S Walkinshaw 4 95850 Wandering Star (4) fr.......................... R May 5 Sundons Flyer (5) fr ......................B Orange 6 D6098 Motu Trendsetter (6) fr .....D Simpson 7 24356 Pure Emotion (7) fr........................... D Dunn 8 03900 Don’t Look Back (8) fr ........ B Williamson (J) 9 00729 Prince George (9) fr ........................J W Cox 10 Florence (10) fr ...........................K Grant (J) 11 070 Jackofdiamonds (11) fr....................S Moore 12 2730x It’s How You Use It (U1) fr ....... L McCormick 13 90039 November Guy (U2) fr ............. M Williamson 2 6.08pm WASHINGTON VC F&M MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ f&m c0 mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 x0545 Gotta Classie Girl (1) fr .................B Orange 2 08376 Ticks Babe (2) fr ............................ K Butt (J) 3 x0737 Nicky Minaj (3) fr ..................... M Williamson 4 750 Finger In The Till (4) fr ......................R Close 5 65x Trendy’s Bad Girl (5) fr ....... B Williamson (J) 6 87x50 Culler Coded (6) fr ................. J Morrison (J) 7 90708 Blazing VC (7) fr ............................R Jenkins 8 80623 Janices Cullen (8) fr ..........................J Dunn 9 40007 Nimbo Stratus VC (21) fr .............J Young (J) 10 Px6 Afro Dizzy Yak (22) fr............... N Williamson 11 2000x Flyin Sue (23) fr ............................... D Dunn

12 9 El Storm (24) fr............................. S McNally 13 Tammy Brown (25) fr 14 4 Jemima Franco (26) fr ........................ R May Emergency: Tammy Brown 3 6.33pm JUST ESSENCE CATERING MOBILE PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 02588 Rostriever Victory (1) fr ................. K Butt (J) 2 88908 Shark Ali (2) fr .............................K Grant (J) 3 00 Green Machine fr ......................... Scratched 4 9002 Celebrity Easton (3) fr ...................... D Dunn 5 0x064 Chal Shocked (4) fr ................. N Williamson 6 800x0 Kilmorich (5) fr......................... M Williamson 7 85770 Aveross Ferrari (6) fr .........................J Dunn 8 94 Jay Jayz Boy (7) fr........................ S McNally 9 Lavros Vance (8) fr ...........................S Ottley 10 0x900 The Cad (21) fr................................J W Cox 11 0900x Atom Express (22) fr ........................R Close 12 02430 Sancy (23) fr ...................... B Williamson (J) 13 00805 Real Love (24) fr ...........................R Jenkins 14 0P500 Peruvian Lightning (25) fr ............J Young (J) 15 x0x00 Chauhan (26) fr .............................. G Shand 16 08590 More Alimony (27) fr .....................B Orange Emergencies: Green Machine, Chauhan 4 6.59pm VETPRO MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+, c2 to c3 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 73416 The Charging Moa (1) fr..... B Williamson (J) 2 58069 Christian Grey (2) fr ............. C Ferguson (J) 3 69324 Media Queen (3) fr ........................... D Dunn 4 14321 Pat Campbell (4) fr ........................B Orange 5 x0423 Cullen Keefe (5) fr .............................. R May 6 76611 Onedin Onyx (6) fr .................. M Williamson 7 70004 Mr Meddle (7) fr ................................J Dunn

M3 Otago Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Forbury Park Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 3. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13.

Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 11, 12 and 13.

1 12.42pm (NZT) OTAGO GREYHOUND RACING CLUB SPRINT C1, 310m 1 62773 Kinloch Action nwtd S & ..................B Evans 2 22622 No Bro 18.50 ............................... B I Conner 3 55676 Glory Hog nwtd ......................J T McInerney 4 15313 Southern Affair 19.37 ..................R Hamilton 5 86724 Midnight Action 19.21 S &...............B Evans 6 F6746 Blazing Hot nwtd ....................J T McInerney 7 55334 Eug The Scrooge nwtd M & ..............Jopson 8 F6832 Val Baxter nwtd ......................J T McInerney 9 22687 His Nibs nwtd .....................................J Allen 10 75656 Crystall McBell 19.00 .............J T McInerney 2 1.00pm DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT C1, 310m 1 34854 Homebush Slinky 18.93 .........J T McInerney 2 24636 Pukeko Warrior 18.77.....................B Healey 3 77472 Another Jamie 18.68 ..............J T McInerney 4 36643 Giganaire 18.78 S &........................B Evans 5 87455 Botany Zenvo 18.86 ...............J T McInerney 6 37878 Business Boss 18.71 ........................S Keen 7 25474 Harden Faster nwtd M & ...................Jopson 8 58463 Thunder Dragon 19.20 .......................J Allen 9 158x8 Lemaquis Willow 18.69 .....................M J Hill 10 37885 Idol Georgie nwtd .............................. J Rush 3 1.17pm WWW.GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C1, 545m

8 36008 Missy Mach (8) fr ............................J W Cox

5 7.28pm HAPPYHIRE HANDICAP TROT $6500, 4yo+

c2 to c6 discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 60902 Danke (1) fr ......................................S Ottley 2 70009 Arran Chief (2) fr ............................ A Faulks 3 440x0 Evander D Go (3) fr ........................N Burton 4 801x5 Eltsunami (U1) fr ...........................B Orange 5 0x081 Space Ace (1) 10 ................. C Ferguson (J) 6 05500 Bono Hest (2) 10 .............................. D Dunn 7 92004 October Rain (3) 10 ...................... K Butt (J) 8 44295 Feather Boyz (1) 30 ..........................J Dunn 9 121P3 Heard The Whisper (2) 30 .. B Williamson (J) 10 89P67 Och Aye The Noo (U1) 30 ...............J W Cox 6 8.07pm PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 5060x Beyond Belief (1) fr .......................B Orange 2 80880 Live To Tell (2) fr 3 33621 Runaway Star (3) fr .......................... D Dunn 4 86336 Break Dance (4) fr...........................J W Cox 5 63676 Kingi Hone Kira (5) fr ................... S McNally 6 03485 Go Fella Go (6) fr .............................R Close 7 52760 Hokuri Railrida (7) fr ............... S Walkinshaw 8 xL707 Blingiton (8) fr ..................N Harris (J) 9 03975 Memphis Mafia (9) fr ...................... P Hunter 10 140 Razor Rascal (21) fr ..............R McIlwrick (J) 11 31073 Marat Saf Finn (22) fr ..................J Young (J) 12 x6580 Cool Changes (23) fr............... N Williamson 13 00040 Themailman (24) fr............................J Dunn 14 0x090 Shezalegend (25) fr 15 08634 Hopes And Dreams (26) fr ...... M Williamson 16 86690 Sioux Nation (27) fr .......................N Buchan

17 63010 Mr Midnight (28) fr.............. B Williamson (J) Emergencies: Live To Tell, Blingiton, Shezalegend 7 8.33pm AB EQUIPMENT MOBILE PACE $7000, 4yo+ c3 to c5, c6 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 1700m 1 01721 Pocket Of Jewels (1) fr ....................... R May 2 08013 Eastburn Mara (2) fr ............... S Walkinshaw 3 78301 Fleeting Grin (3) fr ................ C Ferguson (J) 4 10642 The Persuader (4) fr ........... B Williamson (J) 5 01908 Highland Reign (5) fr .......................J W Cox 6 22355 Bootie Bromac (6) fr ................ N Williamson 7 25106 Return To Sender (7) fr .....................J Dunn 8 66970 Spirit Of Chronos (8) fr .....................S Ottley 9 01071 Aveross Rustler (21) fr ..................... D Dunn 8 8.58pm PINELEA FARM STUNIN CULLEN PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 pace, stand, 2200m 1 57806 Royal Caroline (1) fr ..................... S McNally 2 531 Rum Delight (2) fr............................. D Dunn 3 49212 McKenzie Mara (3) fr............... N Williamson 4 105P0 Windfall fr ..................................... Scratched 5 30078 Miss Lilac (4) fr 6 33612 Six Diamonds (5) fr ............ B Williamson (J) 7 04056 Pegasus Kommander (6) fr ...............J Dunn 8 0600x Cimarron (7) fr 9 65973 Smiling Armada (8) fr ............. S Walkinshaw 10 06605 In The Kitty (9) fr ............................H Hunter 11 94691 Lauragrace (10) fr .............................. R May 12 0x601 Franco Nixon (11) fr ........................R Swain 13 08598 Igottastar (12) fr ...................... M Williamson 14 63447 Em Ay (13) fr .................................B Orange 15 44x15 Clarendon’s Last (14) fr....................S Ottley 16 9718x Real South (15) fr.............................R Close

17 70980 Billy Klondike (U1) fr...................... K Cox (J) 18 40696 Tubby Jim (U2) fr .............................J W Cox Emergencies: Royal Caroline, Miss Lilac, Cimarron, Billy Klondike 9 9.23pm MERLE SHAW MEMORIAL TROT $6000, 3yo+ c1 trot, stand, 2700m 1 88901 Monarchy Invasion (1) fr ...............R Jenkins 2 47555 Bet Pray Love (2) fr .......................... D Dunn 3 07613 Sam Galleon (3) fr.............. B Williamson (J) 4 74028 Grace Lightning (4) fr ................... B Norman 5 30160 Poppa Don (5) fr...................... M Williamson 6 00960 Montmorensy (6) fr........................B Orange 7 x0009 Sheza Trendy Monarch (7) fr.. S Walkinshaw 8 20383 Armori (8) fr.................................... G McLay 9 66009 Ygritte (9) fr .....................................J W Cox 10 55707 Mr Majestic (10) fr ...........................R Swain 11 06066 Moa Bones (U1) fr.............................J Dunn 12 1102 Dark Horse (U2) fr................... N Williamson 10 9.51pm HYDROFLOW DISTRIBUTORS MOBILE PACE $6000, 6yo+ c1 to c3 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 00996 Tuscaloosa (1) fr ................ B Williamson (J) 2 00000 Lilly Jones (2) fr.............................R Jenkins 3 32822 Bute Courage (3) fr ............................ R May 4 78363 Elusive Flight (4) fr .................. M Williamson 5 04549 Hudson Sully (5) fr ........................... D Dunn 6 90960 Ronnoco (6) fr .......................R McIlwrick (J) 7 78347 Jerry Fitz (7) fr...................... C Ferguson (J) 8 0195x Blazing Bracelet (8) fr ....................... S Lock 9 07641 Motu Speedy Star (9) fr.......... J Morrison (J) 10 13626 Franco Caliph (21) fr ...................J Young (J) 11 09619 Be Me (22) fr ...................................J W Cox - NZME

Otago dogs Today at Forbury Park 1 15356 Freckle Flyer 33.54.............................J Allen 2 6F888 War Cloak 33.63 ............................J Guthrie 3 65743 No Tinkerbell 33.24 ........................J Guthrie 4 62456 Opawa Paul nwtd L &......................... Wales 5 43363 Opawa Bucks Eye nwtd L & ............... Wales 6 66235 Homebush Buck 33.29 ...........J T McInerney 7 86567 Rich Action nwtd S & ......................B Evans 8 66366 Pianissimo nwtd .......................... B I Conner 4 1.35pm OTAGO NOVICE SPRINT C1, 310m 1 F6438 Uno James nwtd L & .......................... Wales 2 18574 Chair Up 19.39 .......................J T McInerney 3 54578 Ester Action 19.31 S & ....................B Evans 4 78638 Another Vespa 19.46..............J T McInerney 5 65277 Red Hot Action nwtd S & ................B Evans 6 88827 Doosh nwtd ............................J T McInerney 7 31865 Sea Spray Elsa nwtd ...................B Freeman 8 618 Southern Mist 19.27 ....................R Hamilton 9 22687 His Nibs nwtd .....................................J Allen 10 37885 Idol Georgie nwtd .............................. J Rush 5 1.52pm BRAMWELL SCAFFOLDING SPRINT C1, 310m 1 584F5 Archies Dijon nwtd M & .....................Jopson 2 25125 Johnnybruce nwtd ..................J T McInerney 3 27471 Another Spin nwtd..................J T McInerney 4 12288 Star Apache nwtd S & .....................B Evans 5 67521 Go Tommo nwtd S & .......................B Evans 6 87342 Ilabb nwtd M & ..................................Jopson 7 64533 Apollo King 18.73 ...............................J Allen 8 65426 Devilskin 19.12 .......................J T McInerney 9 63784 Sprinkles 18.58 ......................J T McInerney 10 47856 Paddy The Baker 18.72..........J T McInerney

6 2.10pm SPEEDPRINT SHOP STAKES C1, 545m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

52748 Opawa Zena 33.38 L & ...................... Wales 78774 Opawa Smoke nwtd L &..................... Wales 34225 Heritage Watch nwtd ......................J Guthrie 48848 La Kinks nwtd.................................C Healey 47475 In The Boot nwtd S & ......................B Evans 46373 Know Worth 32.92..........................G Cleeve 48278 Subterfuge 33.54 ...............................J Allen x8787 Another Cruise nwtd ..............J T McInerney 7 2.27pm BROCKLEBANKS DRY CLEANERS SPRINT C1, 310m 1 37546 Homebush Justine nwtd .........J T McInerney 2 26274 Know Energy 18.85........................G Cleeve 3 7846x Castle Eden nwtd ..............................M J Hill 4 47131 Ultra Action nwtd S & ......................B Evans 5 68884 Shez Keen 18.70...............................S Keen 6 43632 Alex Rumble nwtd ..................J T McInerney 7 53455 Zippora Blaze nwtd M & ....................Jopson 8 55243 Goldstar Rosie 18.79 S & ...............B Evans 9 82668 Sailors Collar 19.09........................J Guthrie 10 48758 Another Zircon nwtd ...............J T McInerney 8 2.44pm BRIAN BAGLEY DRIVER LICENSING SPRINT C2, 310m 1 27731 Wally Baxter nwtd ..................J T McInerney 2 68784 Rob’s Mate 18.49 ..............................M J Hill 3 42438 Ugo Flash nwtd S & ........................B Evans 4 671F7 Lil Danny Rascal nwtd ...........J T McInerney 5 68673 Hello Blondie 18.81 .......................R Adcock 6 31463 Cherry Crusher 18.79 .......................M J Hill 7 36232 Tilt 19.04 .......................................R Adcock

8 45271 Homebush Errol 18.44 ...........J T McInerney 9 24455 Lots Of Beersies 18.77 ............... B I Conner 10 25456 San Sebastian 18.57..........................J Allen 9 3.01pm ST KILDA VETERINARY CENTRE SPRINT C2, 310m 1 83664 Adjudicator nwtd S &.......................B Evans 2 63261 Opawa Express 19.00 ................. B I Conner 3 34438 Monaco Denver 18.67 M & ...................J Hill 4 82276 Thunder Storm 18.72 .............J T McInerney 5 73626 Winne Willow 18.64...........................M J Hill 6 52877 Another Fan 18.67 .................J T McInerney 7 87711 Definer 18.86 ................................R Adcock 8 58834 Homebush Riley 18.94 ...........J T McInerney 9 24455 Lots Of Beersies 18.77 ............... B I Conner 10 25456 San Sebastian 18.57..........................J Allen 10 3.20pm FORBURY SPORTS BAR STAKES C3/4, 545m 1 37365 Know Scholar 32.89 .......................G Cleeve 2 35264 Know Neglect nwtd ........................G Cleeve 3 13442 Mystic Action 32.54 S & ..................B Evans 4 67627 Homebush Howard nwtd ........J T McInerney 5 76753 Opawa Stretch 32.36 L & ................... Wales 6 12435 Goldstar Po nwtd S & ......................B Evans 7 24136 Know Mayhem 33.63 .....................G Cleeve 8 36627 Know Hero 33.58 ...........................G Cleeve 9 57167 Nina Baxter 33.14 ..................J T McInerney 11 3.40pm OTAGO DAILY TIMES SPRINT C3, 310m 1 43173 Tepirita Hendrix nwtd .............J T McInerney 2 16144 Homebush Gru 18.76.............J T McInerney 3 14674 Know Salute 19.16 .........................G Cleeve

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24124 Mr. Marine nwtd.............................R Adcock 83831 Thrilling Echo nwtd M & ....................Jopson 74216 Goldstar Bomber 19.37 S & ............B Evans 42113 Royal Action 18.82 S & ...................B Evans x2721 Earn Me Some nwtd M & ..................Jopson 66538 Opawa Crusade 18.75 L &................. Wales 27258 Wine Time nwtd .....................J T McInerney 12 3.55pm GREEN ISLAND BARBER SPRINT C5, 310m 1 51431 Grand Apache 18.80 S & ................B Evans 2 51384 Puma Pants 18.49..................J T McInerney 3 68226 Gold Vipa 18.58 S &........................B Evans 4 52561 Wunzee 18.54 ........................J T McInerney 5 33254 Robbie nwtd ..................................R Adcock 6 25513 Wheelchair Norm 18.36 .........J T McInerney 7 55127 Dirk The Jerk 18.53 ...........................J Dunn 8 38336 Homebush Ariel 18.71 ...........J T McInerney 9 52635 Homebush Chopper 18.28 .....J T McInerney 10 61158 Homebush Zippy 18.63 ..........J T McInerney 13 4.11pm RACING AGAIN TUESDAY 22ND MARCH C4, 310m 1 83648 Aiden Baxter nwtd ..................J T McInerney 2 16683 Dinero Action 18.87 S &..................B Evans 3 88871 Gorilla On Drums 18.86 ...................A Joyce 4 34616 Token Ace 18.71 ............................... J Rush 5 11374 Opawa Lean Meat 18.88 L & ............. Wales 6 12158 Technic 19.08 ................................R Adcock 7 54332 Homebush Paige 18.69..........J T McInerney 8 51741 Country Crossing nwtd......................J Dunn 9 65857 Another Liz 19.10 ...................J T McInerney 10 16567 Mickey Tee 18.20 ..........................R Adcock

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■ RUGBY

In brief

Rippa pathway proves popular Mid Canterbury’s rugby future is in good health if the number of youngsters playing in this year’s inter-school rippa rugby competition is any indicaton.

Seventy teams are taking part in this year’s competition, with the number of players up more than 100 on last year. The competition for year three to eight students is running over four weeks in March and the first night of matches also saw a huge turnout of supporters, said Mid Canterbury Rugby Union club liaison officer Joanne Burrows.

The event is about fun, rather than competition, Ms Burrows said, and is a way to introduce youngsters to rugby. However, while many will carry on and play club rugby this season, there were a number of youngsters in the school sides for whom the games might be their only sporting involvement.

“It’s a great way for them to learn ball skills and to participate as part of a team. No scores are kept and it’s all about the kids just getting out there and having fun,” she said.

The rippa competition had become so popular that an extra round had been added to this year’s event. The weekly competition runs until March 22.

Ashburton’s rugby stars of the future are taking their first steps towards the big time this month in the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union’s rippa rugby competition. Making a break for the try line in this week’s competition was Allenton School player Lucas Carr.

PHOTO TETSURO MITOMO 010316-TM-0122

By Chris rattue

Waisake Naholo He was a fringe selection at the base camp of a test career – his long-term prospects were what mattered.

An out of match-shape test rookie wasn’t needed for the campaign. A brilliant alternative

in Charles Piutau was waiting in the wings. Naholo should have been allowed to recuperate properly, to give the bone absolute maximum time to heal.

Any risks just weren’t worth it.

Okay, this is a layman speaking, but I’d wager there was always a risk that Naholo could suffer more damage to the same area because he was rushed back too soon, even if this is not exactly the same break.

I’m a great believer in the potential and effectiveness of socalled alternative/traditional medicines and the power of positive thinking in aiding recovery for some conditions. But the idea that a bunch of leaves can fix or speed up the fixing of a broken bone is laughable.

People in high places may

have said the right things, raised their eyes, and thought there’s no harm in going along with Naholo’s trip to the mystical side.

Maybe it was seen as culturally important, which is something to consider, and Naholo needed supporting.

But Naholo was in no mental condition to play at the World Cup, as we found out. He scored one great try, then bombed. That he has suffered the same type of injury to the same leg so soon leads a layman to believe there is a link.

The bottom line is this: the boring old western medicine time scale for Naholo’s return was too tight. He should not have gone to the World Cup. Significantly, he’s not going to Fiji for treatment this time.

Brumbies admit to breakdown faults The Brumbies have owned up to their breakdown transgressions and vow to make amends in tomorrow’s Super Rugby blockbuster against the NSW Waratahs.

With the battle of the breakdown, featuring Australia’s two premier No.7s David Pocock and Michael Hooper, sure to prove crucial at Canberra Stadium tomorrow night, the Brumbies admit they had to learn a lesson.

Both Pocock and centre Matt

If you have ever wondered why wind speed is calculated into 100-metre sprint times, this video might quell your interest once and for all. American Justin Gatlin set the quickest time ever for the 100dash on a Japanese game show, but only with the assistance of five high-powered fans producing a wind four-times the legal limit.

Gatlin completed the sprint in 9.45 seconds - 0.13 quicker than the world record Usain Bolt set in 2009. Furthermore, the estimated 32km/h winds also pushed him 0.29 seconds faster than his previous personal best, set in 2010.

Gatlin was paid $A35,000 by the Kasupel show for the stunt, and it has already attracted more than 240,000 views in less than three days on YouTube.

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Footballer banned

‘Bunch of leaves can’t fix broken bones’ Claims that traditional Fijian healing got Waisake Naholo to the World Cup were a load of old boots.

The rising wonder wing got there on a tide of nonsense, and now his career is marooned again thanks to another fracture to the same leg.

The Highlanders’ hopes of retaining their Super Rugby title have received a massive blow with Naholo being ruled out for another two months after the latest injury, suffered in the opening 2016 Super Rugby clash against the Blues. To my mind, it means they are no chance to lift the trophy this year.

The barnstorming wing should not have gone to the World Cup.

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Toomua were sin-binned for breakdown misdemeanours in the only blemishes on the Brumbies’ 42-point thrashing of 1015 grand finalists the Hurricanes last week.

Master ball pilferer Pocock, in particular, appeared bemused when pinged several times by referee Andrew Lees.

“At the time it was quite frustrating but we have had a look at the tape and to be fair Lees was pretty spot on with the calls, we

didn’t release (the tackled player),” said Toomua.

The Brumbies have lost five of their last six games against the Waratahs but form in the opening round suggests they are well placed to reverse that trend.

Toomua believed it was important to also ensure they stayed on track in evolving their game plan, which includes a more adventurous attacking style.

“You want to take away the win, that goes without saying,

but I think it’s a bit more important early on in the year that we try and nail down what we’re about,” he said.

With both sides littered with Wallabies, including playmaking rival Kurtley Beale, and national coach Michael Cheika likely watching, the importance of a good performance is not lost on Toomua.

The 26-year-old wants to add to his tally of 31 Tests before heading off to England.

- AAP

A Kiwi footballer has been banned from all sport for six months for taking a prohibited substance. The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand issued a suspension to women’s national league player Kelsey Kennard after she took Probenecid last year. The substance is commonly prescribed with antibiotics and Kennard received it after being diagnosed with a cellulitis infection in September, but it is prohibited in sport and athletes need to apply for an exemption if they wish to use it.

Drug Free Sport NZ chief executive Graeme Steel said Kennard’s case highlighed the need for all athletes to make sure they exercised “utmost caution” when taking medications.

- NZH

Teen Warriors absent The Warriors marked the launch of their NRL season with a breakfast function in Auckland city this week but two of their most promising players were notable absentees.

Teenage hooker Nathaniel Roache - named to make his debut off the bench in Saturday’s round one clash against Wests Tigers - and playmaker Ata Hingano are both 19 and under the legal age to attend the function at Sky City Casino.

Captain Ryan Hoffman, coach Andrew McFadden and managing director Jim Doyle joined the rest of the Warriors top squad who were introduced to an assembled crowd of sponsors and media.

McFadden confirmed Roache will be brought on to add spark to their attack with new signing and Kiwis test rake Issac Luke still building his fitness after a shortened pre-season. “We want plenty of energy in the middle,” explained McFadden.

- NZH

Black Sticks reflect New Zealand have a day to reflect on their poorest performance of the six-match series against Argentina before attempting to bounce back and win it tomorrow.

Having gone 2-1 in the series on the strength of consecutive 3-2 and 4-1 wins, the world No 4 Black Sticks were well off the pace in losing game five 2-1 in Mar del Plata, leaving coach Mark Hager distinctly unimpressed. Canterbury attacker Olivia Merry got the only goal for New Zealand against the world No 2 Argentina. The result means the rubber is all square 2-2 with the decider on Friday. - NZH

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Swimmers re-write record books Every child who won a finals race at this year’s Ashburton County swimming sports will be a record holder for at least one year.

With the major swim meet held for the first time in the district’s new pool complex in the EA Networks Centre, new rules needed to be written around time records, said event organiser Kerrin Lester.

And that meant all old records swum over distances in the old 33 1/3 yard community pool remain unbroken, ensuring all finals winners over the new 50 metre dis-

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To tie in with distances swum in the Canterbury championships swimmers were required to race over two lengths of the new pool, Ms Lester said.

Swimmers in the combined schools event were mainly nine to 12-year-olds, with a few eightyear-olds added to the mix.

All swimmers were selected from individual school swimming sports and most schools were represented at Tuesday’s event.

With around 135 swimmers and a large contingent of supporters, holding the event in the new venue was a new experience for the organising team, but a big turnout of people from the Ashburton swim club to run the timing system ensured the event ran smoothly, she said.

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The hype over NRL premiership favourites Brisbane is showing no sign of slowing down - much to coach Wayne Bennett’s annoyance.

The media-shy Bennett was at his prickly best yesterday, even taking aim at his own players’ claim that the 2015 grand final loss had made them hungrier for premiership success.

Brisbane have been installed as bookies’ favourites for the title ahead of tonight’s season opener at Parramatta.

But it seems the wily Bennett still needs some convincing.

“Are we favourites? That is not going to help us one iota,” he said.

Bennett’s mood didn’t improve when their heartbreaking grand final loss to North Queensland inevitably came up.

“Do I look affected by it? The present is more important than the past,” he said.

“We are all good. We have moved on.”

Bennett even seemed cranky that his players had claimed this week they had embraced the favourites’ tag and that the 2015 defeat had made them hungrier for title No.7.

“It’s a lot easier to talk about something it’s a lot harder to do it,” Bennett said when

asked if his side were hungrier.

“In a month’s time, we will be a little bit wiser, whether we mean what we say or whether it is something we have been making up.”

Simply mentioning the 2015 grand final seemed to raise Bennett’s hackles.

Asked if he had subjected his team to a replay, Bennett said: “We didn’t sit down and watch it. We just watched parts where we need to get better.

“At the end of the day, we beat ourselves.”

Bennett did lighten up when the subject switched to his two debutants - strike centre James Roberts and English winger Greg Eden.

Roberts will make his NRL debut for the Broncos as an ideal replacement for retired great Justin Hodges.

“It’s about being patient with him now until he gets used to playing with these blokes,” Bennett said.

And Eden’s journey almost brought a smile to Bennett’s face - almost.

Eden will finally play a NRL game a year after arriving in Australia as “the British Billy Slater”, only to spend the entire 2015 season in the second-tier Queensland Cup. - AAP

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FENERTY, Sarah Please note all late death Bernadette – notices or notices sent On March 1, 2016 passed away peacefully at Wesley outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: Care, Christchurch, aged 49 years. Dearly loved and deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. treasured soulmate of Allan.

Much loved mum of Mathew During office hours notices and Vanessa, James and Mel may also be sent to: and very special nana to classifieds@theguardian.co.nz Piper, and Channel, Jordis, Any queries Larz, Zylia, Ashton; and Jade. please contact Donations to Cancer 0800 Research would be ASHBURTON appreciated and may be left (0800-274-287). at the service. Messages to Fenerty Family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Sarah will be at 48 Catherwood Avenue for friends and family “to hang with her.” A service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Thomson Street, Canterbury owned, Tinwald on FRIDAY, March 4, locally operated commencing at 2.00pm.

Followed by private cremation Patersons at the Ashburton Funeral Services Crematorium.

FENERTY, Sarah Bernadette – On March 1, 2016. Dearly loved and treasured sister and sister in law of Aaron and Rhonda Poulter. Adored aunty of Ashlee, and Brayden.

“In memory you will always stay, Sadly missed day after day.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you will always be there.”

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6am Breakfast 9am Whanau Living Jane Rangiwahia takes a challenge to teach teenagers to cook a couple of easy meals; Jenny May Clarkson gets nutritional advice from Megan Tahere.

9:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 3 With special guest Kaley Cuoco. 0 10:30 The Chase 3 0 11:30 Brendan’s Magical Mystery Tour 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm May The Best House Win Abroad 3 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia PGR The contestants can choose their own cuisine and whether it is sweet or savoury. 0 8:40 F Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It Louis and Isabel’s 30 years of marital bliss is being shaken by their house, which they need either to sell or fix, but they cannot decide which. 0 9:40 The John Bishop Show AO 0 10:40 One News 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:55 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 7am My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 0 7:20 Yo-Kai Watch 0 7:45 Numb Chucks 3 0 8:10 PAW Patrol 3 0 8:35 Sheriff Callie’s Wild West 3 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Hope And Faith 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 1:30 Judge Rinder PGR 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:35 Inspector Gadget 4:05 Kickin’ It PGR 0 4:30 The Adam And Eve Show 0 5pm Friends 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Middle 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Police Ten 7 0 8pm Surveillance Dashcam PGR 0 8:30 N Kitchen Impossible Series that follows a group of people with a range of disabilities or long-term conditions as they pursue careers in the hospitality business. 0 9:35 Arrow AO 0 10:35 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0

6am Paul Henry 9am The Queen Latifah Show 3 Queen chats with rapper Snoop Dogg; and she introduces her Friday Female Panel.

10am Infomercials 11:30 Family Feud 3 0 Noon NewsHub Midday 12:30 Dr Phil AO A former model who was injured in Iraq after joining the Marines, admits to becoming a drug addict and her parents blame each other for her troubles.

1:30 M The Mentor PGR 2014 Crime Drama Mystery. Jes Macallan, Aaron Douglas, Nic Bishop. 0 3:25 Entertainment Tonight 3:55 The X Factor Australia 3 5:30 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

11:10 F Uncle AO 0 11:45 F The Kumars PGR 3 0 12:25 The Operatives AO 0 1:15 Te Karere 3 2 1:40 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:05 Police Ten 7 3 0 11:35 Almost Human AO 3 0 12:30 Bogans AO 3 0 1am Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:30 Infomercials 2:30 The Real PGR 3 3:20 Private Practice – The Final Season AO 3 0 4:05 Regular Show 3 0 4:15 ANT Farm 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:05 F CSI AO 3 The CSIs investigate a crime with ties to a mafia robbery that happened 25 years ago; Brass faces a major decision. 0 12:05 Infomercials

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Britain’s Biggest Adventures With Bear Grylls 7:30 Dear Genevieve 8am World’s Wildest City 8:30 The Secret Life Of The Circlers 9:30 The Cook And The Chef 10am Sean’s Kitchen 10:30 Best House On The Street 11:30 American Restoration Noon Holmes Makes It Right 1pm The Big Catch 2pm Britain’s Biggest Adventures With Bear Grylls 3pm Dear Genevieve 3:30 World’s Wildest City 4pm Predator Coast 5pm In Search Of Perfection 5:30 Andy And Ben Eat The World 6pm Double Your House For Half The Money 7pm Auction Hunters PG 7:30 Tiny House Nation Renovation experts travel across America to show off ingenious small spaces and the inventive people who live in them.

8:30 Trashformers Given a broken down plane to play with, two competing teams of upcycling designers attempt to turn this piece of junk into high-end products.

9:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 10:30 Auction Hunters PG 11pm In Search Of Perfection 11:30 Andy And Ben Eat The World

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Midnight Gardeners’ World 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Dear Genevieve 1:30 World’s Wildest City 2am Predator Coast 3am Double Your House For Half The Money 4am Tiny House Nation 5am Trashformers

7pm Story 7:30 Grand Designs UK PGR 0 8:30 Lost And Found PGR 0 9:30 Bodyshockers AO Barman Lewis has a troublesome tattoo above his private parts; body mod jewellery designer Jenya has new plans for stretching; Louis wants to brand his design work onto his skin. 0 10:35 NewsHub Late

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6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am Sticky TV 3 7:30 Digimon Fusion 3 7:50 Power Rangers – Super Megaforce 3 8:15 Chuggington 3 8:25 Hi-5 House 3 8:50 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 9am Peppa Pig 3 9:05 Fireman Sam 3 0 9:15 Thomas And Friends 3 9:30 Bob The Builder 3 9:40 Barney And Friends 3 10:05 Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Sticky TV 4:35 Strange Hill High 3 5pm Drake And Josh 3 5:30 The Nanny 3 0 6pm It Only Hurts When I Laugh 3 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Bob’s Burgers PGR 3 8pm American Dad PGR 8:30 American Dad PGR After Roger has a taste of the sophisticated lifestyle, he decides to reject the Smiths and inveigle himself into his cultured neighbours’ lives.

9pm Family Guy AO 3 9:30 South Park AO 3 10pm The Real Housewives Of Melbourne PGR 3 10:55 Entertainment Tonight

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors 1pm Marco Pierre White’s Kitchen Wars 3 The Battle Kitchen opens its doors for the last round of the semi-finals.

2pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 0 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country British couples or families search for the perfect country home while exploring the surroundings of each location.

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 The Big Spring Clean 8pm Simply Nigella 0 8:40 Scandimania 0 9:35 N Madam Secretary AO Elizabeth must take the oath of office when the President’s plane disappears over the Pacific Ocean.

10:35 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6am Ironman Series Round Six. From North Cronulla Beach in NSW, Australia.

7:45 Athletics – Auckland Track Challenge (Highlights) From The Trusts Arena in Auckland.

8:45 L Bowls – Trans-Tasman Competition Day Three, Session One. 11:30 European Tour Weekly Noon Cycling – UCI Track World Champs (Highlights) Day One. 12:30 L Bowls – TransTasman Competition Day Three, Session Two. 3:15 L Bowls – Trans-Tasman Competition Day Three, Session Three.

6pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Blues v Highlanders.

6:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Brumbies v Hurricanes.

7pm Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Crusaders v Chiefs. From AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

7:30 Rugby – The Breakdown 8:30 Cycling – UCI Track World Champs (Highlights) Day One. Held at Lee Valley VeloPark in London.

9pm European Tour Weekly 9:30 Squash – PSA Windy City Open (Replay) Finals.

11:20 Infomercials

11:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

12:05 Home Shopping 1:35 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

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Midnight Basketball – NBL (Replay) Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers. Final Series - Game One. From Perth Arena.

2am Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Eels v Broncos. From Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta, Sydney.

4am NRL Footy Show

MAORI TV 6:30 Pukoro 3 2 7am Dora Matatoa 3 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 2 8am Matika 3 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 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 Ako 3 2 3pm City Slickers Rodeo 3 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Whanau Living PGR 4:30 Nga Manu Korero 3

THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Piha Rescue PG 7:40 Fire Scene Investigation M 8:05 Pawnography PG 8:30 Cajun Pawn Stars PG 8:55 The Glades MV 9:45 Criminal Intent MV 10:35 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 NCIS – New Orleans MV 12:15 NCIS – LA MV 1:05 Shipping Wars PG 1:30 The Glades MV 2:20 CSI MV 3:10 Survivor – Nicaragua PG 4pm Piha Rescue PG 4:30 Modern Family PGL 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 7pm Piha Rescue PG 7:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 8:30 Hell On Wheels 16VLS 9:30 Strike Back 18VLS 10:30 Criminal Intent MV 11:30 Criminal Minds 16VS

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12:30 Survivor – Nicaragua PG 1:20 Modern Family PGL 1:45 CSI MV 2:35 Criminal Intent MV 3:25 The Simpsons PG 3:55 Hell On Wheels 16VLS 4:45 Strike Back 18VLS 5:35 Shipping Wars PG

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SKY SPORT 2 5pm Tribe 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 3 2 6:30 Pukana 3 2 7pm Waiata 7:30 Iwi Anthems 3 8pm Home Krew 3 8:30 Friday Night Lights PGR 9:30 Billy T James AO 3 10pm Whawhai PGR 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 11pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY 6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Wasted Talent. 7:30 The Pool Master PG Laps of Luxury. 8:30 MythBusters M James Bond Special. Part One. 9:25 Airplane Repo PG 10:20 Unearthed PG Devil’s Roots.

11:15 Evil-In-Law M 12:10 Your Worst Nightmare M 1:05 Swamp Murders M Mississippi Black Widow.

2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Kings PG Ladies Muff Pistols – John Hancock’s Book. 3:50 The Pool Master PG Sporting Pool. 4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 5:40 MythBusters PG Lead Balloon. 6:35 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 7:30 Gold Rush PG 8:30 Railroad Alaska PG Meltdown.

9:30 Rebel Gold PG 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 The Pool Master PG Sporting Pool.

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12:30 Blood Relatives M Till we Cheat Again. 1:25 Murder Comes To Town M 2:20 Auction Kings PG 2:45 Destroyed In Seconds PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Dirty Jobs PG 5:05 Flying Wild Alaska PG

Kirstie and Phil’s Love it or List it, 8:40pm on TV One

MOVIES PREMIERE 6am Authors Anonymous PGLS 2014 Comedy. Kaley CuocoSweeting, Chris Klein. 7:30 If I Stay M 2014 Drama. Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley. 9:15 Forever 16 M 2013 Fantasy. Andrea Roth. 10:45 A Broken Code MVLSC 2012 Crime.

Michael Girgenti, Josh Webber.

12:20 Authors Anonymous PGLS 2014 Comedy. Kaley CuocoSweeting, Chris Klein. 1:50 If I Stay M 2014 Drama. Chloe Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley. 3:40 Would Be Kings 16VLS (Mini-series) Part 1. Currie Graham, Ben Bass.

5:10 Casting Couch 16LS 2013 Comedy. Jason Lockhart, Mayra Leal.

6:45 The Drop 16VLC 2014 Crime.

Tom Hardy, James Gandolfini.

8:30 The Gunman 16VL 2015 Action.

Sean Penn, Idris Elba. 10:30 And Now A Word From Our Sponsor MLSC 2013 Comedy. 11:55 Clown 16VL 2013 Horror.

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1:35 Would Be Kings 16VLS (Miniseries) Part 1. 3:05 The Making Of Mad Max – Fury Road MV 2015 3:25 Casting Couch 16LS 2013 Comedy. 5am The Drop 16VLC 2014 Crime.

Bodyshockers 9:30pm on TV3

MOVIES GREATS 6:35 The Constant Gardener MVLS 2005 Drama. Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz. 8:40 Fantastic Four PGR 2005 Action. Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Julian McMahon.

10:25 Austin Powers – International Man Of Mystery M 1997 Comedy. Michael Myers, Elizabeth Hurley. 11:55 Black Hawk Down 16V 2001 Action.

Ewan McGregor, Josh Hartnett.

2:15 The Constant Gardener MVLS 2005 Drama. Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz. 4:20 Under The Tuscan Sun ML 2003 Romantic Comedy. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh. 6:10 Angels And Demons MV 2009 Crime. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.

8:30 Superbad 16LS 2007 Comedy.

Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Emma Stone.

10:25 Hulk MV 2003 Adventure.

Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly.

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12:40 Gran Torino 16VL 2009 Crime. Clint Eastwood. 2:35 Angels And Demons MV 2009 Crime.

Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer. 4:50 Under The Tuscan Sun ML 2003 Romantic Comedy. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh.

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6am Rugby – The Breakdown The weekend’s rugby with a discussion panel of former top players and experts.

7am NRL 360 8am Sterlo – On The Couch Exclusive interviews and access to the inner sanctum of NRL Clubs.

9am Cycling – UCI Asia Tour (Highlights) Tour of Oman.

10am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Perth Wildcats v NZ Breakers. Final Series - Game One. From Perth Arena.

11am Rugby Nation Highlights and analysis of the latest rugby action.

Noon Sky Sport Select A magazine-style show about all the sport that is coming up.

12:30 Motorsport – WRC Mexico Preview 1pm L Squash – PSA Windy City Open Finals.

3:30 Sky Sports UK News 4pm Cycling – UCI Track World Champs (Replay) Day One. Held at Lee Valley VeloPark in London.

6:30 Cricket – T20 2016 The Women.

7:30 Road To The ICC World T20 8pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Catalans Dragons v Leeds Rhinos. From Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan.

8:30 NRL 360 9:30 L Rugby League – NRL Eels v Broncos. From Pirtek Stadium in Parramatta, Sydney.

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12:30 NRL Footy Show 2:30 Football – Chelsea TV Norwich v Chelsea. From Carrow Road, Norwich.

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Sport

Ashcoll rolls Timaru rivals

Tom Ravenscroft facing down another bowling attack from Timaru Boys’ High during this week’s inter-school match.

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Tom Ravenscroft led the Ashburton College charge when the school’s 1st XI faced Timaru Boys’ High in Ashburton this week’s in the Gillette Cup match Aoraki round.

College won the clash by 98 runs, with Ravenscroft top scoring with the bat, knocking 79 runs off 118 balls. With a strike rate of 66.95, he topped the batting

scoreboard for the day and with Sam Hall chalked up a top scoring partnership of 88.

College’s first wicket fell in the third over when Gareth Hunt succumbed to a superb yorker from Sean Rooney when there were just nine runs on the board. The second fell when Sam Hall was dismissed for 40 with the run tally at 109.

Opener Ravenscroft continued his solid run with the bat in partnership with Josh Gill, who went on to make 27.

Marcel Meyer broke Ravenscroft’s charge after 38 overs when college had 174 runs on the board.

The loss of his wicket saw the steam go out of college’s charge with the remaining six wickets falling in quick succession for just

24 runs. Top bowlers for college were Sam Hall, 3 for eight from his seven overs and Ben Niles, 3 for seven from five.

Timaru’s openers were both dismissed early and the side never fired with the bat under a relentless attack from the college bowlers.

James Copland top scored for Timaru with 28 runs.

College knocked up their winning 198 runs off 48.5 overs in three hours and nine minutes while Timaru scored 100 runs off 30 overs, all out in two hours and two minutes.

Man of the match was Timaru’s Meyer who took six wickets.

Ashburton College now moves on to meet third seeds in the Canterbury section, Christ’s College.

Umaga tinkering already The dust has only just settled on the Blues’ opening night triumph over the Highlanders but coach Tana Umaga is in tinkering mode already, swapping out halfback Bryn Hall and first-five Ihaia West, two men who played with great skill and commitment against the defending champions, for a new combination to play the Crusaders.

The Blues haven’t won in Christchurch since 2004 - at the old Lancaster Park and thanks mostly to Carlos Spencer - and they will travel this time with the

inexperienced Billy Guyton and Matt McGahan named in the crucial inside half positions, Umaga deciding that giving his whole squad a run is more important than keeping a winning team together.

A couple of weeks ago Umaga, in his first year in the job after replacing John Kirwan, said Hall and West were the incumbents, but now they find themselves on the reserves bench. Guyton, a former Crusaders wider training group player, was good when he replaced the excellent Hall for the

final 20 minutes at Eden Park last week, with McGahan - yet to start a game at this level - playing only the final two minutes.

Long-suffering Blues supporters might feel the changes are a return to the bad old days under Kirwan and before him Pat Lam, two men who didn’t seem to know their best XV, or for that matter their best match-day squad of 23 from week to week. Continual tinkering ensued, the selection changes playing havoc with combinations.

Assistant coach Alistair Rog-

ers said the replacing of Hall and West was all part of a plan decided upon before the season began.

“It’s a good opportunity,” Rogers said. “That’s how we’re seeing it. It’s a tough competition and we’re building a squad and we’re going to need that squad. It’s not about anything other than building depth and giving opportunities to others.

“Obviously some individuals will be disappointed, but it’s about the team. Hopefully we’ve done enough work with those boys and they’ve been really good,

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they’ve been about to knock that disappointment on the head and do what’s best for us.

In other changes, Quentin MacDonald replaces last week’s captain James Parsons at hooker, with former league player Matt Duffie starting at fullback instead of Lolagi Visinia.

The Crusaders, who lost 27-21 to the Chiefs in Christchurch last weekend, are likely to have the relatively inexperienced Richie Mo’unga at No10, but veteran Andy Ellis is almost certain to start at halfback.

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