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A bright future remains a possibility for the Ashburton Domain Oval Pavilion despite it being red-stickered over the weekend.

After initial shock and dismay over the handling of the process, Ashburton District Council Building Services manager, Michael Wong, said that the affected parties were informed of the decision

to place a red sticker on the pavilion on Friday.

However, it appears as though the information wasn’t passed on by those initially contacted.

Wong said that the council was alerted to the building, which sits on councilowned land and asked to investigate it and after doing so deemed it to be unsanitary.

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conception that this an earthquake related issue,” Wong said.

“And while yes, there is some earthquake damage to the building a lot of the issues we found come down to poor maintenance of the building.”

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Still hope for oval pavilion From P1 It was discovered that there were serious cracks in the walls of the indoor cricket nets, which is believed to be a result of the earthquakes, but more serious issues were discovered in downpipes, blocked drains which had led to water seeping into the building and structural issues with the sound stage among many other concerns.

“We had some long discussions about what to do with the building within our team and we realise that the timing with cricket season just around the corner isn’t ideal, but we have to do something,” Wong said.

What happens next to the building, which hosts Ashburton Athletics and Mid Canterbury Cricket, who use the indoor nets frequently at this time of the year, is up to those in charge of the building.

“From what we can see they are all issues that can be easily fixed with a bit of maintenance. Yes, some jobs will be bigger than others, but it all looks achievable.”

The building is listed as being owned by the Ashburton Domain Oval Pavilion Charitable Trust.

Enquiries made by the Guardian to the Ashburton District Council

The Ashburton Domain Oval Pavilion was red-stickered on the weekend.

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as to whom was in control of the charitable trust went unanswered yesterday.

The deed of trust stated that the board members of the trust were appointed by three organisations with two members each from the Ashburton District Council, the Mid Canterbury Cricket Association and the Ashburton Athletic Club.

There were varying reports on both the companies office and

charities register websites yesterday as to the current position of the trust with one listing it as registered and the other stating it was unregistered due to failing to file an annual return almost five years ago.

On the Ashburton District Council website it states that there is to be a councillor assigned to the charitable trust, but unlike other similar trusts, there is no councillor currently listed to the

Ashburton Domain Oval Pavilion Charitable Trust.

The building also hosted the popular Christmas in the Park event each year. The musical event was recently placed on hold for a year by organisers mainly because of a lack of available volunteers.

Meanwhile, multiple Mid Canterbury sporting organisations have been left scratching their heads as to what they will do with

all their sporting equipment after the building was red-stickered.

With the start of both the athletics and cricketing seasons just around the corner, both are having to plan what they will do with their gear.

“It is quite frustrating when we were given no notice and have the Arthur Cup on the fifth of November that we will now have to make different plans for,” Ashburton Athletics Club secretary Alanna Peck said.

“We have got a lot of gear there and we are now going to be on the hunt for a shipping container to store everything.”

Mid Canterbury Cricket development officer Mark Reid said it is going to be a big blow.

“We use the indoor nets pretty frequently and we have a lot of gear in storage there,” he said.

“We have another roller that we are going to have to put across to the other pavilion, but that is less than ideal, especially not right before the start of the cricket season.

“But if that is what has to happen that is that.”

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$20,000 court costs sought from police by Timaru man A Timaru man is seeking at least $20,000 from police for the cost of successfully defending firearm charges laid against him.

Charges of unlawfully possessing military-style semi-automatic guns, obstructing police and possessing cannabis against Richard Lincoln were dismissed by Ashburton District Court Judge Joanna Maze in July after a defended hearing.

The charges were laid after Lincoln was spotted carrying what witnesses thought was a “machine gun” into public toilets in Ashburton in September 2015.

It was a year after Russell Tully shot and killed two women at the

town’s Work and Income offices.

Lincoln said that according to the Arms Code, firearms could not be left unsecured in a vehicle, so he took the gun with him to the toilets.

Police communications relayed the registration number of his vehicle and he was pulled over at an armed stop near Dunsandel, where police said he became obstructive and aggressive. Other police were dispatched to check Lincoln’s Timaru address, where a window was broken to gain access after an officer reported seeing what looked like a body in the living area.

Lincoln’s lawyer Natalie Wham

told Judge Maze yesterday that Lincoln was applying for $20,195.06 to cover the full cost of defending the charges.

She said it was alleged police did not act reasonably and in a proper manner investigating the charges.

He did not have an issue being stopped, given what had occurred in the town, she said.

But in the police investigation that followed, Lincoln’s property was searched several times and he was ordered to undergo a psychiatric assessment.

Wham said Lincoln tried to explain the law as it related to leaving guns unattended in a vehicle,

but he was ignored.

Police said Lincoln’s firearms were restricted, military-style semi-automatic guns, but Lincoln argued they were not.

Crown prosecutor Andrew McRae argued against costs being awarded and said there was a foundation for the charges and it was not a hopeless case.

“Members of the public had expressed concern to police about a person carrying a militarystyle semi-automatic firearm; it was displayed openly in a public place. The police would have been criticised if they had done nothing in relation to the complaint.”

The armed stop at Dunsandel had been a dynamic and quicklychanging situation, in which police were protecting themselves, he said.

Judge Maze said things might have gone differently had police simply stopped the car and asked to see his firearm’s licence.

“That might be naive and from the 1940s, but it could have been resolved in another way.”

The judge reserved her decision.

Lincoln has also filed a civil case alleging police misfeasance of public office, assault, unlawful imprisonment and breach of the New Zealand Bill of Rights.

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Methven Craft Shop closing its doors after 20 years

By Matt MarKhaM

Left – Methven Mall Craft and Gifts volunteers Lizzie Barwell and Martin Nordqvist serve a customer earlier this year.

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After 20 years of operation, the Methven Craft Shop is closing its doors this month.

Located in the Methven Mall, the shop, which was initially established as a pop-up store in 1997 to run in conjunction with a ladies’ golf tournament taking place in the town, has been open seven -days-a-week ever since, selling a wide variety of products.

“What started as a week-long pop-up shop, soon became two weeks, then three weeks and now here we are 20 years on,” Martin Nordqvist, who, along with his wife Jenny, played a part in the establishment of the shop, said.

“I don’t think there was ever any intention initially to go any further than a week.

“Sue Harris was behind the initial idea and played a part in getting it up and running and it has been volunteer-run ever since.”

Craftspeople from throughout the South Island have displayed and sold items including pottery, garden accessories, jewellery, agates, paintings, drawings, silk photographic printed wall hangings and bags, soaps, cards, knitting

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and clothing in the store.

Commission was taken off each sale to help cover costs and the rest was returned to the original owner.

Nordqvist said that a recent dip in customer numbers had led to the decision to close the shop’s doors – as unfortunate as it was.

“This winter has been particularly quiet, we have always, in the past, had a steady stream of people flowing in each day, but it seems as though there has been minimal foot traffic through the mall this year compared to other years.”

i-SITE operation not in TimeBank’s sights Ashburton’s newly-formed Mid Canterbury TimeBank has announced it’s not considering a role operating the Ashburton iSITE. Through a statement sent to the Guardian, Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel and Experience Mid Canterbury general manager Bruce Moffat yesterday afternoon, the chairman of the Connecting Mid Canterbury Charitable Trust Board, Matt Harris, pointed toward articles published in the Guardian which suggested that TimeBank members could be used to continue the operation of

the Ashburton i-SITE. “The trust appreciates Mayor Donna Favel and Experience Mid Canterbury’s Bruce Moffat’s interest, and support, for our TimeBank project,” Harris said.

“It is true that TimeBank members staffing an information kiosk is a model used in Lyttelton.

However, replacing paid staff with TimeBank members as a cost-saving measure is not something we would support.”

Kate White, the co-ordinator of the Mid Canterbury TimeBank, said that conversation had been held with both Favel and Moffat

and it was made clear that due to launching on October 1, there wasn’t enough of a member base to operate an information centre.

“A possible model for the future is the Lyttelton Information Centre, where TimeBankers receive TimeBank time credits for the hours they do and rely on grants and funding for rent, materials, volunteer expenses, etc,” White said.

White went on to add that while it was a possible model for the future, it was not feasible for the Mid Canterbury TimeBank at the moment.

Recent closures of the Methven Bookshop and the ice cream parlour, which ran on either side of the craft shop, could be attributed as the reasoning behind some of the dip in foot traffic.

More than 30 people are on the roster to volunteer at the shop

each month, including members of the Ashburton Branch of Save The Children who will today man the shop for the final time.

“It’s unfortunate that it has had to come to this, but after a few meetings the decision had to be made,” Nordqvist said. he wanted to emphasise that the decision to close was in no way related to rental costs and added the building’s owner had been an incredible landlord.

“Without the customers coming in and the organisation behind it all and the small overheads, it’s more a case of it not being viable anymore financially which is a real shame.”

The shop will close its doors for the final time on October 31 and, up until that point, it would be business as usual.

Some items would be offered at a reduced rate while some of the storage fittings that items have been placed on would also be offered up for sale.

■ CHRISTCHURCH

Stolen Ashburton ute rams police vehicles

By Katie todd

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Youths used a ute stolen from Ashburton to ram police vehicles in Christchurch on Saturday morning.

The Hilux ute was reported stolen from an Ashburton business, then caught driving dangerously on Linwood Avenue in Christchurch at around 2.05am on Saturday morning.

After the driver failed to stop for police, a pursuit ensued, during which police vehicles were damaged.

The pursuit lasted for several kilometres before police deployed road spikes to bring the vehicle to a halt.

The pursuit eventually ended in Latimer Square in Christchurch central, where four youths were arrested over the incident.

One 16-year old male appeared in Christchurch District Court later on Saturday facing a number of driving and drugs charges, and the remaining three were referred to Youth Aid. It is not clear how badly the police vehicles were damaged.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Court date after refusing blood test A 28-year-old man who crashed his car through a fence on the Methven Highway in April refused to give a blood specimen for alcohol analysis when he was taken to hospital to check for injuries, the Ashburton District Court was told yesterday.

Hamish Andrew Skene was appearing before Judge Joanna Maze and admitted charges of careless use and refusing to give a blood specimen.

He was remanded to December 4 for sentencing.

Prosecutor Andrew McRae said Skene was driving on the highway about 2am on April 13 when he drove through an intersection and into a paddock.

Staff at Ashburton Hospital asked for a blood specimen but Skene said he was afraid of needles. When a doctor tried to insert a needle he lashed out and became aggressive.

Judge Maze asked for pre-sentence reports to canvas reparation for the damaged fence and help that might be available to Skene.

■ AUCKLAND

Auckland to host beard champs Auckland is set to host the World Beard and Moustache Championships in 2021 with around 500 beardiful contenders expected to compete.

It will be the first time the event will be held in New Zealand. It is traditionally held in North America and Europe.

Fellowship of the Beard NZ president, Ygnacio Cervio, has worked with the Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) and Tourism New Zealand to secure the event for Auckland.

“We’ve wanted to host the world champs here for some time, and we know some competitors will be travelling a fair distance to compete, so want to make their stay unique.

“Our wish is for all of them to have a great time, meet old friends, make new ones and take home the best memories from our vibrant city,” Cervio said.

Competitors will be judged in 16 different categories, which include “imperial beard”, “Dali moustache” and “crowd favourite”.

ACB spokesperson Anna Hayward said the bid for the event was hairer than usual but was looking forward to the event.

“New Zealand has quite a lively beard and moustache culture and there are plenty of places around Auckland where hair enthusiasts taking part in the competition will feel at home when they visit.

“With a worldwide reputation for superior hospitality, the Auckland experience is one that will endure in the memories of these competitors for many years to come.

“We look forward to welcoming the bearded community to our beautiful city in 2021,” Hayward said.

– NZME

The Ashton Family Circus drew whoops and cheers at the Extravaganza Fair in Ashburton Domain last weekend.

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Extravaganza Fair draws the crowds

By Katie todd

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Families flocked to the Ashburton Domain over the weekend to embrace the offerings of a travelling Extravaganza Fair.

Twenty-five trucks transformed the domain into a colourful spectacle, featuring stalls, rides, food, henna tattoos, tarot readings and performances.

The trucks are owned by a group of families from all over New Zealand who gather each summer to travel all across the North and South islands for 32 weeks.

Extravaganza co-founder Hip-

sy Scott said Ashburton marked the second stop on the road this year and the third year the Extravaganza Fair has travelled New Zealand.

Stallholders kicked off the tour in Christchurch last week and are bound for Timaru this weekend.

‘Every location is different and special,” she said.

“And Ashburton’s been really good so far.”

Entertainment at the shows included the Aston Family Circus, a magic show, buskers and fire performances. A chill-out zone, water station, hairdress-

ers and the opportunity to visit “open homes” had also been added since last year.

Scott said this year’s show had also been designed with the environment in mind, using sustainable and biodegradable options rather than plastic.

Between shows, stallholders are able to explore the local area. Scott said lots of activities had been planned for their time in Mid Canterbury.

“We’ll go tramping, visit the coast,” she said.

The Extravaganza Fair will finish its tour in Wellington in April.

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Christchurch celebrates its special relationship with Antarctica in October, including a flyover of the city on Thursday by a Globemaster C17, one of the huge transport planes that deliver people and cargo to the frozen continent.

There are talks and activities all through the month, focusing on the “how” of Antarctic: transport, survival, innovation and logistics.

On October 7 several thousand people are expected to visit Antarctic Air Day, where five Antarctic aircraft will line the tarmac.

Visitors will be able to step on board an Antarctic aircraft before they head to the ice for the summer season; meet the crews and check out a US Air Force C17, a

RNZAF C130 Hercules, a historic Beaver and more.

Entry to the tarmac is by free, timeallocated boarding passes, which can be collected from the check-in desk outside the Antarctic Centre.

There will also be displays by Christchurch’s Antarctic organisations, where people can try on Antarctic clothing, see what it’s like to camp on the ice, meet huskies and learn about what people do down in Antarctica.

The Antarctic Air Day runs from 10am to 4pm.

There are more than 20 events over the month. For full details, visit: www.antarctic-office.org.nz\participate\whats-on

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■ ELECTION 2017

NZ First ready to talk later in week Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has talked up the importance of the special votes after her first postelection conversation with kingmaker Winston Peters.

The New Zealand First leader spoke to both Ardern and National leader Bill English for the first time on Monday, nine days after the election.

English was the first to make contact, calling and leaving a message for Peters on Sunday night.

He revealed the call on Monday, saying Peters did not answer and was yet to phone him back.

But the kingmaker phoned him later in the morning before issuing a statement declaring all calls to his party are responded to.

“Mr English left a voice message on Mr Peters’ phone last evening, suggesting the two talk this week,” a statement from NZ First said yesterday morning.

“As one would expect, Mr Peters has already responded to Mr English by phone. Preliminary talks will proceed this week when arrangements suitable to both parties are concluded.”

A similar arrangement is in place with Ardern who phoned Peters later on Monday morning.

“We will look to hold a meeting between our respective teams later this week, while we wait for special votes to be counted,” she said.

Peters has repeatedly declared he won’t enter any formal negotiations until those vote results are released on Saturday, something Ardern echoed after their call.

“Special votes remain an important part of the process for the Labour Party with more than 380,000 votes yet to be counted,” she said.

Waiting until October 7 to start the formal process makes for a

Firefighters work on the fire at a Hastings business.

Children injured in Hastings fire

Winston Peters tight turn around for Peters, who has set October 12 as his deadline for making a decision.

That’s something English is concerned about.

“Given our experience, the pressure to try to get enough done [in that time], would be intensive.

It’s taken us two or three weeks in the past even with parties we are familiar with working with,” English told TV3’s The AM Show.

“This will be a bit more complex.”

NZ First’s nine seats added to National’s 58 would give the two parties a strong majority of 67 in a 120-seat parliament, though Peters could also help Labour and the Green Party over the line with their respective 45 and seven seats to create a 61-seat bloc.

The specials tend to favour the left and there’s speculation they could take two seats off National and give one each to the two leftleaning parties.

NZ First aren’t National’s only chance to form a government.

They could also work with the Green Party.

Former National prime minister Jim Bolger backed the idea over the weekend but Greens leader James Shaw has indicated it’s highly unlikely.

– NZN

One person is unaccounted and several others have been taken to hospital, one with serious burns, after a fire engulfed a building in central Hastings yesterday.

Media have reported that two of the injured are children.

Emergency services were alerted at 2.30pm yesterday to the blaze in St Leonards.

Seven fire engines and four support vehicles were sent to the scene at the corner of Heretaunga Street West and Allerton Street.

Fire service shift manager Mike Wanoa said crews found the building well involved when they arrived.

He says a search of the build-

ing resulted in one person being found with serious burns and being transported to hospital.

Five other people were also taken to hospital, while one other person was unaccounted for.

He said the fire had been extinguished and the fire-fighting operation was being scaled down.

– NZN

■ ROTOURA

Disabled man admits child sex charge Preventive detention will be sought when a crippled 63-yearold Tauranga man is sentenced on a charge of sexually violating a six-year-old girl.

Isaac Ihaka Hohaia was to have gone on trial in the High Court at Rotorua yesterday on two charges of sexually violating the girl by unlawful sexual connection last November.

However, after the jury was empanelled, Justice Simon Moore granted an adjournment until the afternoon when Hohaia changed his plea to guilty on one count.

Crown prosecutor Richard

Jenson asked for a discharge on a second, similar charge saying it would be dealt with when Hohaia is sentenced.

A provisional date for that was set for December 11.

After Jenson indicated the Crown would be seeking a sentence of preventive detention, Justice Moore convicted Hohaia and remanded him in custody, also issuing him with the first of a three strikes warning.

The judge told the jury of 11 women and one man that the plea change had come after DNA evidence had been received too late for Hohaia’s lawyer, Rachael

Adams, to discuss it with him before the trial started.

This was because Hohaia was in custody “down south”.

Adams said Hohaia had asked that he be sentenced via audio visual link because of the state of his health but Justice Moore said that was not normally accepted practice.

However, he invited her to make written submissions.

Hohaia shuffled into the dock using a walking frame and was unable to stand without considerable difficulty. He was also hard of hearing.

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OUR VIEW

Time for us to get stuck in?

Matt Markham

EDITOR

I

t looks like it might take a bit of community buy-in to get things back up and running at the Ashburton Domain.

The oval pavilion has been red-stickered by the Ashburton District Council after a number of issues were discovered within the building due, in some part, to earthquakes – but largely due to a lack of maintenance over recent years which has led to minor issues becoming much larger – and ultimately putting the building’s future existence at threat.

So, as we here in Ashburton often tend to do, perhaps it might be time to roll the sleeves up and get stuck in.

Surely there is enough support out there within the community to drive a large scale working bee at the building, safety standards being met of course, to get things up to scratch and see the red sticker removed so the community can, once again, use the building for its initial purpose.

Although the building currently plays home to just the two organisations in athletics and cricket, it’s history for many of us will run deep.

Those who have played cricket will have likely at some point, walked out the doors and on to the oval to face a ball or practised in the indoor nets in preparation for a representative side or even for their club.

Athletes who have competed at high levels will have used its rooms at some point and parents and grandparents have probably taken shelter within its walls or underneath the sound stage as well.

It’s not a major part of our community, but it is a significant one and it would be a shame to see it left to sit there for a few years before anything is done about it, whether it be for the good or for the bad.

A lot of the damage the building has suffered is minor things, that with a bit of elbow grease and some dedication could be corrected in a short space of time and we have enough businesses out in our community who I am sure would be more than willing to offer some time and manpower to the cause.

Let’s see if we can get things back on track as a community because if we don’t, then who knows what the future will hold for the pavilion.

YOUR VIEWS ON FACEBOOK Question of the day: Have you ever had a supernatural, paranormal or spooky experience and, if so, what happened?

Debz: Yes a very old farmhouse I lived in by myself out in hinds, heavy breathing, I could hear in house, cats hissing refusing to go up hallway coming home from morning milking every window and door open.

Cathie: The buried village at Lake Tarawera. Got the heebie jeebies just thinking about how those people would have felt.

Alden: 6am this morning actually, walking down the hall, all was quiet.... till a certain 2-1/2 year old jumped out of bed with a thud and yelled ‘Dad’ at the same time.... nearly sh*t myself.

Lauren: Yes. A flat in Dunedin when I was a teenager. Lights going on and off. Strange dragging noises at night. We had a party and went into the kitchen and all the cupboards and drawers were open. Even saw something...not the only person to see and hear stuff either.

Ursh Yes. My nan came to visit us a year after she passed. My daughter , 2 at the time would always stare at one specific corner of the hallway and just say “yuck” , cover her eyes and always made someone carry her down the hallway when she would always just run up and down the hallway.

Our vacuum cleaner also kept turning on when no one was near it and my nan died while she was vacuuming. I could also smell her moisturiser lingering in my room and that’s where she use to sleep when she came to stay.

We had to get our house blessed and as soon as that happened my daughter started running up and down the hallway again. We believe she followed my parents back from wanganui because after her unveiling that’s when it all started happening. I think she only wanted to come and meet my youngest daughter but ended up scaring my eldest lol.

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After the election – where to from here?

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he election campaigning is over, the hoardings are down, and the majority of votes have been counted.

Now it’s a waiting game to see what the new government will look like.

During the campaign some clear mandates came from town, city and country, as to what they want and expect the new government to achieve.

From a farmer perspective, alongside any environmental and social outcomes, we need a strong continued focus on rural communities and growth.

Back in June Federated Farmers released its own election manifesto. So it’s opportune to compare our farming wishlist with what the main political parties have on offer.

The good …

Biosecurity Federated Farmers asked for greater investment in border protection. National, Labour and NZ First have all put forward policies which will strengthen our biosecurity systems. Biosecurity consistently comes out as one of the top three concerns for farmers, so we are relieved to see the priority this has been given.

Trade A continuing focus on developing and maintaining export markets is key to New Zealand’s economic survival. We produce the world’s finest food, and we need to get the world’s best customers to buy it.

Our commitment to international trade must continue. We can’t do the value-add thing if we can’t get access to the highpaying markets. They have high tariffs or don’t allow our competing goods in.

Chris Lewis

FEDERATED FARMERS

It disappoints me when people talk about farmers adding value but are against the TTP. Every producer on the planet is trying to add value to any product; it’s a basic strategy taught in Year 9 in schools. But if you can’t sell to customers who have the funds to purchase it, then it will be a failed strategy! That’s why we benefit from a more even playing field in international trade, and tariff cut agreements with specific trading partners.

Rural security The National Party came out strongest in this area, lodging a bill to get tougher on stock theft and committing to continue the work that’s being done on strengthening rural policing.

Other parties also pledged more police numbers and resources. This is vitally important – we work hard to earn our dollars and buy our assets, but when some mugs are always trying to steal it, it makes life even harder.

We need extra cops on the beat in rural areas with a proactive approach and greater powers to shut down the crims, without having to resort to watching them steal it, then building up a case, then making an arrest.

Science Both National and the Green Party promised to nearly triple the coffers of the Sustainable Farming Fund, while all major

parties have policies to bolster research and development, which we applaud.

This is especially important on things such as climate change.

Most countries are investing a lot on preventing animal emissions. Will New Zealand have to rely on overseas technology for farmers or are we going to be the world leaders and crack this problem and sell our technology worldwide?

None of the parties have talked about accelerating methane and nitrous oxide mitigation research but some have instead proposed extra taxes. We need leadership on these issues, not crooked accounting for a tax system that won’t fix the problem.

The bad …

Skill shortages and immigration None of the parties have policies which take immigration seriously enough. The primary industries are still in desperate need of good staff.

The Labour Party potentially came out the best here, proposing to adjust the skilled migrant requirements according to urban and rural need. NZ First’s issues are with unskilled workers, foreign student migrants and the resulting impact on Auckland, so hopefully they would be pragmatic in the regions, where there are known worker shortages.

We need solutions – we know what the issues are, let’s solve them!

Resource Management Act (RMA) reform There isn’t much for farming in any of the debate about RMA reform. Most parties seem committed to reform that will

help expedite urban development, but give very little or no recognition of the need to make the RMA work better in the rural setting.

And the ugly …

Water The irrigation tax is the biggest ugly in this regard. We understand what the Labour Party is trying to do, but their approach is inequitable and despite their indications, it is not targeting water bottlers, it is targeting rural irrigators; they’ve also promoted a misconception that irrigation is dairying.

Quite simply, this water tax will not solve water quality problems in the way intended.

Climate change The policies of the Greens (a polluters’ tax) and Labour (putting agriculture under the ETS) are not good news for agriculture.

Beyond the significant cost imposed on farmers, any reduction in output in New Zealand will shift production elsewhere, most likely to a less carbon-efficient competitor.

To achieve the best for New Zealand, the number one priority is strong and stable government. It’s now in the hands of the country’s politicians to achieve this for us all.

Chris Lewis is Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof.

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Arms trade ‘vital’ Last August, a secret message was passed from Washington to Cairo warning about a mysterious vessel steaming toward the Suez Canal.

The bulk freighter named Jie Shun was flying Cambodian colours but had sailed from North Korea, the warning said, with a North Korean crew and an unknown cargo shrouded by heavy tarps.

Armed with this tip, customs agents were waiting when the ship entered Egyptian waters.

They swarmed the vessel and discovered, concealed under bins of iron ore, a cache of more than 30,000 rocket-propelled grenades. It was, as a United Nations report later concluded, the “largest seizure of ammunition in the history of sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”

But who were the rockets for?

The Jie Shun’s final secret would take months to resolve and would yield perhaps the biggest surprise of all: The buyers were the Egyptians themselves.

A UN investigation uncovered a complex arrangement in which Egyptian business executives ordered millions of dollars worth of North Korean rockets for the country’s military while also taking pains to keep the transaction hidden, according to US officials and Western diplomats familiar with the findings.

The incident, many details of which were never publicly revealed, prompted the latest in a series of intense, if private, US complaints over Egyptian efforts to obtain banned military hardware from Pyongyang, the officials said.

It also shed light on a littleunderstood global arms trade that has become an increasingly vital financial lifeline for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the wake of unprecedented economic sanctions.

A spokesman for the Egyp-

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Arms dealing is a good source of income for North Korean government. tian Embassy in Washington pointed to Egypt’s “transparency” and cooperation with UN officials in finding and destroying the contraband.

“Egypt will continue to abide by all Security Council resolutions and will always be in conformity with these resolutions as they restrain military purchases from North Korea,” spokesman Karim Saad said.

But US officials confirmed that delivery of the rockets was foiled only when US intelligence agencies spotted the vessel and alerted Egyptian authorities through diplomatic channels – essentially forcing them to take action.

The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss US and UN findings,

said the Jie Shun episode was one of a series of clandestine deals that led the Trump administration to freeze or delay nearly $US300 million in military aid to Egypt.

The episode illustrates one of the key challenges faced by world leaders in seeking to change North Korea’s behaviour through economic pressure.

Even as the United States and its allies pile on the sanctions, Kim continues to quietly reap profits from selling cheap conventional weapons and military hardware to a list of customers and beneficiaries that has at times included Iran, Burma, Cuba, Syria, Eritrea and at least two terrorist groups, as well as key US allies such as Egypt, analysts said.

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Some customers have longstanding military ties with Pyongyang, while others have sought to take advantage of the unique market niche that has been created by North Korea: a kind of global eBay for vintage and refurbished Cold War-era weapons, often at prices far lower than the prevailing rates.

Over time, the small-arms trade has emerged as a reliable source of cash for a regime with considerable expertise in the tactics of running contraband, including the use of “false flag” shipping and the clever concealment of illegal cargo in bulk shipments of legitimate goods, or, in the case of the Jie Shun – a giant mound of loose iron ore.

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Offshore-owned up $1b on last year

By Anne GiBson Foreigners got approval to buy $2.7 billion worth of New Zealand assets so far this year, up $1b on this time last year, with the biggest deal being the sale of kiwi plastics business Sistema to American interests.

The Overseas Investment Office released data on Friday showing that from January to August last year, foreigners were granted consent to buy New Zealand assets valued at $1,799,452,788 but that had risen to $2,741,596,000 from January to August this year.

The data has emerged at a time when New Zealand First could hold the balance of power in the formation of a new government and that party has a cornerstone policy which is to “stop the loss of New Zealand’s land and assets to foreign ownership”.

The OIO said this year’s three most valuable deals, where details or price or buyer were not suppressed, are: ■ NBS Holdings’ proposed acquisition of up to 100 per cent of the shares of Hanger Holdings Limited, a net investment of $660,000,000.

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NBS, 87 per cent United States-owned, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Newell Brands Inc which the OIO said was a global marketer of consumer and commercial products including Paper Mate, Sharpie, EXPO, Parker, Marmot, Sunbeam, Mr. Coffee, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Rubbermaid and First Alert.

Hanger Holdings is the ultimate holding company of Sistema Plastics which designs, makes and supplies plastic food and beverage storage containers.

Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group Co’s proposed acquisition of up to 100 per cent of the shares of Airwork Holdings, a net investment of $203,132,157.

Zhejiang Rifa is 100 per cent Chinese owned and Airwork Holdings is a specialist aviation service provided involved in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft engineering and support services, the OIO said.

Zhejiang “seeks to operate

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Airwork as part of its broader general aviation business.

The applicant’s overall strategy for its aviation division is to continue to expand its general aviation business and establish a presence in the entire value chain of the wider aviation business, including landing base construction, equipment manufacturing, aircraft operation and maintenance, and personnel training,” the OIO said in granting consent.

Vero Insurance New Zealand’s proposed acquisition of up to 100 per cent of the shares of Tower Limited, a net investment of $174,325,000.

Vero, 74 per cent Australian owned, “is ultimately wholly-owned by Suncorp Group Limited, a company incorporated in Australia and listed on the ASX”. Its Tower purchase consolidates Suncorp’s business in New Zealand and “combined business would generate significant shareholder value through operating

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efficiencies, as well as reinsurance and technology synergies”.

Although the values rose, the overall number of deals by foreigners buying New Zealand assets this year has fallen. From last January to August, 80 deals were approved but in the same time this year, that was only 67.

Approval was granted for 16,502 net hectares of New Zealand land to be sold to foreigners, compared to 12, 337 net hectares in the same eight months last year, the OIO said.

In terms of net freehold land areas, the three largest approvals to date in 2017 which can be disclosed were for: Nelson Forests’ proposed acquisition of 9,454.0191 hectares of freehold land at Wairau Valley, Marlborough, a net land area of 9,170.3985 hectares; BT Mining’s proposed acquisition of 3,588.0586 hectares of freehold land in the Waikato and Buller

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districts from Solid Energy, a net land area of 1,819.1457 hectares; Monte Capital’s proposed acquisition of approximately 1,583.1301 hectares of land at 558 Te Kumi Rd, Waikura in the Gisborne district, a net land area of 1,583.1301 hectares.

The highest-value approved sales of land leases and crown pastoral leases not suppressed so far this year were: Orange Lakes (NZ) proposed acquisition of 10,759ha of pastoral lease and special lease land at Hunter Valley Station; BT Mining’s proposed acquisition of 749ha of leasehold land in the Waikato and Buller districts from Solid Energy New Zealand, a net land area of 380ha; Te Hau Station’s proposed acquisition of 15.9ha of leasehold land at various locations at Whatatutu, Gisborne.

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Resthomes shut their doors By sArAh hArris A handful of resthomes have shut their doors in the wake of the Government’s pay-equity deal for workers, reports RNZ radio network.

The 55,000 workers in the agedcare and support sector will receive pay rises to between $19 and $27 an hour over the next five years.

On July 1 workers on the minimum wage of $15.75 per hour moved to at least $19 an hour.

The Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement is partly funded by the Government’s $2 billion package.

But care facilities pick up the re-

maining tab.

Aged Care Association chief executive Simon Wallace told RNZ today that the deal had resulted in three or four homes closing.

“We have a range of members from the very large ... to very small members and they’re all around the country.

“A number of our members are facing difficulty as a result of the pay equity settlement since it was implemented.

“They are having to look at their business model as they go forward. That means restructuring. That means job losses potentially. That means cutting back care hours, and in some cases that means closing,” he told RNZ.

“I’m now hearing from our larger members ... some with more than 100 beds. It’s not just the small and the rural and the notfor-profit and the faith-based.”

Care Association New Zealand committee member Jessica Buddendijk told the Herald in June that she wanted the Government to fully fund the change.

At the time, she’d heard of two facilities closing so far and many more “have the writing on the wall”.

“The Government have promised it would be fully funded.

That’s what we’re asking for. The sad thing is this is taking away from celebration of the enormous positive outcome.”

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Cattle disease found on another farm The Ministry for Primary Industries’ testing programme has identified one new property as positive for the bacterial cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.

The newly-identified property is another Van Leeuwen Dairy Group farm, which was already under a restricted place notice under the Biosecurity Act. “We’ve said all along that we fully expected the possibility for further farms within this enterprise testing positive. The nature of this disease is that it spreads between animals that are in close, repeated and prolonged contact,” response incident controller Stephen Bell (above right) said.

“The disease doesn’t always present symptoms and often doesn’t show up through just one test. This is why we developed a testing protocol which tests herds up to three times at three to four week intervals. Testing like this, over two to three months, gives us the confidence we need that we have definite results for each farm. This latest detection is evidence of that protocol working.

“It has meant there has been a long period of disruption and uncertainty for farms that are being tested but we have to be absolutely thorough in diagnosing positive and negative farms. It’s important for New Zealand that we take that time to get accurate results,” he said.

The testing programme for mycoplasma bovis continues, with more than 26,000 of the planned 39,000 tests now completed by

MPI’s Animal Health Laboratory at Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.

Mr Bell says no adjacent properties have, as yet, been identified as infected.

“We’re not just relying on these tests though, we’ve been taking a multi-layer approach to testing to find out how widespread mycoplasma bovis is.

“District-wide surveillance in Waimate/Waitaki has been part of this. Bulk and discard milks were collected from approximately 260 farms in the area and tested. All these results are now back and no further infection outside the Van Leeuwen Group has been found on farms in this area.

“There has also been a nationwide testing programme. Samples of mastitic milk have been collected from regional labs across the country for testing. To date approximately 2300 samples have been received, these tests have also not identified any other infected farms elsewhere in New Zealand.

“Taken together, these results are encouraging and suggest that our surveillance plan is working and this disease is not spreading in the local area around the infected farms and is not widespread across the country.”

Ashburton College students Hannah Mae Jerao (left) and Bobbie Rushton are organising a group of students from the college to help Ashburton Water Zone Committee member Angela Cushnie and members of the public at a community planting day on the banks of the Ashburton River.

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Joining forces for the environment

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Town and country will join forces in a couple of weeks to improve the recreation and amenity values of the Ashburton district.

Members of rural groups and students from Ashburton College will be among those taking part in a planting project on the banks of the Ashburton River organised by the Ashburton Water Zone Committee.

The Canterbury Water Management Strategy has 10 targets, one of which concerns recreation and amenity. Unfortunate-

ly, it has not received the same amount of attention as some of the other targets, like environmental limits or irrigation, water zone committee member Angela Cushnie said.

Recreation and amenity values in the district are not the responsibility of one group, Cushnie said, so it was important to try and get a wide range of community groups involved.

“It’s as much about getting people together as it is the planting involved.”

It’s hoped the community planting session, which will in-

volve planting several hundred native plants near a bike track that runs along the riverbank, will encourage people to think about the water amenities they value most in the district.

There will be a sausage sizzle and free food for those take part, in exchange for their work and feedback on community and recreation spots in the Ashburton Water Zone patch they value most.

The planting day is on Sunday, October 15, from 1pm to 3pm.

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Synlait wins Chinese registration Synlait has received the necessary registration that will allow exports of A2 infant formula to China to continue.

From the start of next year all manufacturers of infant formula are required to register brands and recipes with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) in order to import products into China, through traditional import channels.

Synlait submitted the dossier application to the CFDA for the registration of A2 Milk’s infant formula in May 2017.

The process included raw materials and finished products testing, certification of manufacturing standards and formulation assessment, as well as packaging changes in response to labelling and branding requirements.

John Penno, Synlait’s managing director

and CEO, said the Dunsandelbased milk processer viewed the registration as another milestone in its long-term partnership with A2 Milk.

“Synlait teams in New Zealand and China compiled a significant dossier to ensure our application was in line with CFDA requirements,” Penno said.

“Having successfully navigated the process, in conjunction with the A2 Milk company, we are now in a stronger position for future applications of other Synlait customers,” Penno said.

Geoffrey Babidge, managing director and CEO of A2 Milk, said the company looked forward to the continued expansion of its business in China following the announcement.

“Our flexible multi-channel infant formula strategy in both China label products (offline and online) and cross-border English label products (online) has positioned the A2 Milk company well in the context of the current regulatory requirements.”

Synlait and A2 Milk’s commercial relationship began in 2010 with a goal to manufacture the world’s first infant formula made from milk containing only the A2 betacasein protein type, and free from the A1 protein type.

A2 Milk worked closely with Synlait and its Canterbury milk suppliers to introduce and manage A1 protein-free herds, while simultaneously building a manufacturing process capable of exclusively streaming that milk into finished infant formula.

Following the rapid growth and sustained success of A2 Milk’s infant formula in the Asia Pacific region, Synlait and A2 Milk announced a new supply agreement for a minimum term of five years in August 2016.

In March this year A2 Milk acquired an 8.2 per cent shareholding in Synlait further strengthen the relationship between the two organisations.

Both Synlait and A2 Milk shares rose late last week on news of the registration.

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Attack on wool industry ‘frustrating’

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US-based animal rights group Peta’s latest attack on the wool industry is frustrating, but not entirely surprising, Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury meat and fibre spokesman David Acland says.

Peta is using Hollywood celebrities such as Alicia Silverstone and Joaquin Phoenix to promote an anti-wool agenda, adding further stress to an industry that is already experiencing challenging times.

The campaign, which began last year, has recently been picked up by some parts of the New Zealand media.

Acland said Peta does not support any type of farming and the sheep industry is just the next cab off the rank in a series of attacks that have targeted dairy farming, bobby calves and pig farming.

“It’s disappointing, but as farmers it’s not something that we can do anything about directly,” he said.

“What we can do is make sure that the story and the images we put out there are positive.

“It’s also up to farmers to make sure that we are beyond reproach in terms of animal welfare and management.

“We have to do everything we can to make sure that we are above and beyond good practice.”

There were also rules and regulations that apply to the sheep industry that animal rights groups seem to either be unaware of or just ignore, Acland said, including that mulesing is banned in New Zealand and docking was strictly regulated.

Sheep farmers were well aware of these regulations and responsible when it came to making sure they complied with them, he said.

Most farmers who supplied to meat companies also operated under an assurance programme whereby they had to prove they followed ethical farming practices.

Peta was an organisation that knew how to make the most of social media to gets its message across, Acland said, and farmers needed to become more aware of how easy it was for some groups to utilise that form to media to portray them in a poor light.

He said it was also important to reinforce the message that wool is still one of the most sustainable fibres available.

“Farmers need to get positive stories out there.”

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Livestock methane emissions higher – report Global methane emissions from agriculture are larger than estimated due to the previous use of out-of-date data on carbon emissions generated by livestock, according to a study published in the open access journal Carbon Balance and Management.

In a project sponsored by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (Nasa) Carbon Monitoring System research initiative, researchers from the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) found that global livestock methane (CH4) emissions for 2011 were 11 per cent higher than the estimates based on guidelines provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 2006.

That encompassed an 8.4 per cent increase in CH4 from enteric fermentation (digestion) in dairy cows and other cattle and a 36.7 per cent increase in manure management CH4 compared to IPCCbased estimates.

Revised manure management CH4 emissions estimates for 2011 in the US from the study were 71.8 per cent higher than IPPC-based estimates.

Julie Wolf, from the US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service and senior author of the study, said in many regions of the world, livestock num-

bers were changing, and breeding has resulted in larger animals with higher intakes of food.

“This, along with changes in livestock management, can lead

to higher methane emissions,” she said.

“Methane is an important moderator of the Earth’s atmospheric temperature.

“It has about four times the atmospheric warming potential of carbon dioxide. Direct measurements of methane emissions are not available for all sources of methane.

“Thus, emissions are reported as estimates based on different methods and assumptions. In this study, we created new per-animal emissions factors – that is measures of the average amount of CH4 discharged by animals into the atmosphere – and new estimates of global livestock methane emissions.”

The authors re-evaluated the data used to calculate IPCC 2006 methane emission factors resulting from digestion in dairy cows and other cattle, and manure management from dairy cows, other cattle and swine.

They showed that estimating livestock methane emissions with the revised emissions factors, created in this study, resulted in larger emission estimates compared to calculations made using IPCC 2006 emission factors for most regions, although emission estimates varied considerably by region.

MARKET REPORT Dairy Soils are drying and warming, the feed has responded with improving growth rates and volumes and managers should soon see herds milking on grass alone.

Fertiliser applications have resumed and soon early silage harvesting will begin, as the quest to keep pasture quality in check begins in earnest.

Fonterra’s August milk production figures were 2 per cent down on last year and reflect the month’s wet conditions. While September could also be back, they are predicting a yearly 3 per cent increase of milk on last year.

The financial results of milk processors were released last week and these were once again lead by Tatua with a $7.10 payout to its shareholder suppliers.

Fonterra’s profits fell but at $6.52 including dividend most will be satisfied with this year’s return and be optimistic about the future, with a forecast of $6.75/ kg/ms.

Westland recorded a break even profit and a payout well behind the pack, at $5.18, but confidence in the new leadership team is building with a competitive forecast in the $6.40-$6.80 range.

Latest Oceania milk prices revealed a new yearly low for skim milk powders but

continues and this has been reflected in the pricing for the small numbers of ewes and lambs in the saleyards.

Wool The South Island auction saw prices fall over all categories, with even the merino and mid micron wools back by 4-8 per cent and poorer styled crossbred wools struggling to find a level.

As predicted the Chinese were cautious on bidding for early hogget wools and prices for these eased by up to 10 per cent.

Surprisingly, Beef and Lamb NZ suggested that wool production in the new season will lift by 16 per cent and prices also by 4 per cent, albeit from a very low base.

Beef

butter once again broke records with more historical highs.

Herd statistics have shown that 41 per cent of the national herd is now in the South Island and reflects a big change in land use as it was only 31 per cent 10 years ago.

Lamb More small lifts for export lamb schedules as the seasonal peak nears.

With analysts predicting well over $7, this could be the second highest level since 2011.

The negotiations for the Christmas chilled programmes are nearly all concluded and reports suggest positive pricing in all market destinations.

Beef and Lamb NZ predicted an average price, at 0.69cUS, of 555c/kg/cwt for the year, in a more cautious approach to the oncoming season.

Lamb numbers are estimated to grow by 1.1 per cent this year and early field reports from the tailing pens suggests this maybe conservative.

Alliance reports demand for the merino Silere hogget brand has been strong and they are working actively to get more farmers to supply this product.

Strong demand from our mutton markets

More cautious predictions for beef this year and this week’s schedules reflected that, with falls in all main categories.

The recent strong run has pushed global volumes and a correction must come, especially as pork and chicken prices remain especially competitive.

Processors have been working hard to grow the Chinese market and New Zealand’s biggest beef exporter Silver Fern Farms is happy with New Year orders and pricing into that market.

Demand is strong for prime saleyard animals and prices reached a peak well over $3/kg at venues last week.

Deer One company lifted spot venison schedules to $9.85/kg/cwt this week and concerns remain that these record prices could weaken demand.

Another revealed their October strike contract pricing had hit $10.20/kg, as limited supply drove prices to unprecedented levels.

The warmer weather has stimulated velvet growth and the harvest will be building with older stags’ heads dominating removal at this time.

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – What is the first name of Ashburton councillor Bell? a. Mary b. Jennifer c. Thelma 2 – How many dimes are there in a US dollar? a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 3 – In which sport might the word puissance occur? a. Equestrian b. Field hockey c. Curling 4 – What name is given to someone that shoes horses? a. A tanner b. A farrier c. A cooper 5 – Lyme disease is spread by...? a. Mosquitoes b. Ticks c. Skin contact 6 – What kind of animal is a kudu? a. Goat b. Monkey c. Antelope 7 – Who sang the original version of Hey Jude? a. John Lennon b. Paul McCartney c. Tom Jones 8 – Who coached the All Blacks before Steven Hanson? a. Graham Henry b. John Mitchell c. Brian Lochore

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Great Friends, Great Fun, Great Colours The title of this image says it all – Great Friends, Great Fun, Great Colours. It was taken at the Colour Run day earlier in the year and captures two young friends at the end of the run. The smiles on their faces say it all. This photo earned Gaylene Smith an acceptance in the Ashburton Photographic Society photojournalism competition.

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■ Crumb: Place the flour, the egg mixture and the breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Stir chopped parsley through the bowl of breadcrumbs. Coat a piece of schnitzel in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg mixture until it is well coated then place into the breadcrumbs. Gently pat down on each side, ensuring that it is well coated. Place on a tray and repeat with the remaining

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■ Heat a frying pan over medium heat then add enough oil just to cover the base of the pan. As soon as the oil is hot, add beef schnitzel (in batches if necessary) and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on kitchen paper and season.

■ To serve: Serve beef schnitzel with a bowl of cherry tomatoes, green beans, sugar snap peas and a bowl of twice-cooked small potatoes.

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Heaven’s XV

By Kathleen Stringer

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shburton Museum has now opened a new interactive exhibition, called Balls, Bullets and Boots: From Rugby Field to Battlefield.

Through video installations, former All Black Anton Oliver takes visitors from a pre-World War One changing room, through the trenches and back home to Ashburton station. These experiences are seen through the eyes of 15 star players and one remarkable lady coach.

The exhibition combines two themes of World War One and rugby.

In looking at either story, it is sometimes easy to focus on the men who stood out – the heroic soldier or successful sportsman.

Others are relegated to the bench of history, given a brief mention or simply forgotten.

In order to rectify this in some small way, the museum has included an area in the exhibition dedicated to Ashburton players who also served.

Their stories are drawn from the museum archives and from the magazines of Ashburton High School. They are written in the style of pen portraits – a common feature of sports programmes of the time.

Over the coming weeks we will share these stories.

While not an exhaustive list, Heaven’s XV are representatives for all those who played, served and fell.

Ashburton’s boys Established in 1881, Ashburton High School published its first magazine in 1908. As with many other schools, pride in past military achievements was celebrated.

In December, 1913, a brass plaque was unveiled commemorating the former pupils who had served in the South African war. Headmaster Watters stated that 11 boys had enlisted (roughly 6 per cent); three of whom died.

In an awful foreshadowing, Watters hoped that if ever the time came, the pupils or old pupils of the Ashburton High School would be prepared and ready to do their duties as their predecessors had been.

By December, 1914, 50 Old Boys had enlisted. With no real casualties to report, the headmaster could muse on how schools at a time of national crises, play their part in the scheme of the Empire. One way, he believed, was by playing of sport.

Headmaster Watters claimed: “The German schoolboy plays no games, the teachers there are enthusiastic in science and literature.”

He observed that the British schoolboy plays cricket and football, “which inspire in him the spirit that accepts success with humility and failure with

Ashburton High School 1st XV, 1911, winners of third grade competition, from back, left to right: Mr Stewart, CS Williams, J Allen, GL Hood, WL McIlraith, LJ Kelly, Mr Amess; T Alexander, FB Lloyd, CM Sheat, TV Hampton, SP McCallum, GM Sheldon, L Christie, RMS Jones; C Houlton, DW Smith, MW Digby.

Right – Ashburton High School Prefects, 1910, from back, left to right: K Campbell, CB Harold, LJ Rountree, J Allen; DM Morrison, E Oliver, PS Crisp, HG Bell; EH Senior, RMS Jones.

Below – Ashburton Harriers 1911-12, from back, left to right: S Crooks, WP Smith, WG Patching, unknown, WH Jaine, G Nottingham, JL Helem; H Culverhouse, CR White, AA Oliver, CH Mercer, C Scales, L Jobbens, A Lee; unknown, W Willers, H Ritchie.

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By July, 1915, however, the time for musing had passed. Eighty-one Ashburton High School boys had enlisted and five had already died.

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on of William Patching, the local saddler, Will was born in 1890.

He attended Borough School before studying at Ashburton High School, 1905 to 1906.

He worked first with his father, then took up farming in Waimate.

He was a prominent member of both the Southern Cross Football Club and the Ashburton Harriers.

A comrade stated that, “a stauncher or truer soldier never walker the peninsula and he was a good soldier and played the game.”

Will enlisted August 1914 and was shot in the head in May. He had only been on active service for a fortnight.

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cheerfulness that sees a duty in the protection of the weak, the fulfilling of a pledge at whatever cost, unswerving loyalty to one’s fellows and fair play above all things … The boys’ fair play

ERIC GEORGE SMITH

orn 1893 in Springburn, to John and Sarah.

John was a guard on the Mount Somers train and later a foreman in Christchurch.

Eric attended Springburn School before spending 1907 at Ashburton High School.

He left in 1908 for Christchurch, where he trained as a carpenter.

He was a keen footballer and member of the Merivale Football Club.

A strong swimmer, he had a Royal Life Saving School instructor’s certificate.

Eric enlisted in August 1914, and received a gunshot wound to the head in the Dardanelles, dying in May, 1915.

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orn in 1892 to Catherine and Samuel of Tinwald. Len attended Ashburton High School, 1908 to 1910.

He was said to be one of the best athletes, footballers and rifle shots the school ever had. He was a prefect and won awards for debating, shooting and athletics. A consistent member of the 1st XV, he captained in 1910.

On leaving school Len farmed in Southland, then Masterton. He enlisted August 1914.

An enthusiastic Old Boy, prior to leaving he spoke at the school, congratulating their football victories. He was killed in action at Gallipoli in June 1915. A past pupil of Hampstead School, on news of his death their flag was flown at half-mast.

Honouring the Fallen During the period of World War One, 1914 to 1915, many men from the Ashburton District signed up to fight for the Empire against the German army.

Many did not return — almost 450 from Ashburton were killed. The first Ashburton men were killed on April 25, 1915 — the first Anzac Day. Ashburton philanthropist and patriot Frederick Ferriman presented a special flag and a flagpole to the families of those men. The Ashburton Museum with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Ashburton, has erected in front of the Museum one of the original Ferriman flagpoles, and on the centennial of the death of each Ashburton soldier will fly a replica flag. An original flag is on display in the museum. This week the Ashburton Museum honours:

October 4: Patrick BURKE, Herbert Craig GLENDINNING, Douglas Allan HARLE, William Robert James JONES, John KERR, William McGEE, Keith RENNER, Frederick William SMALL October 10: Anthony Darley RUSSEL-RENDLE

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RESULTS ■ Bowling Allenton Bowling Club September 27 Campbell Trophy - club drawn triples kindly sponsored by N.Z. Breweries 1st M. Smallridge, B. Molloy & B. Beck – 3 wins, 17 ends & 33 points, 2nd M. Quinn, R. Smitheram & G. Tappin – 2 wins, 19 ends & 44 points, 3rd B. Mayson, D. Thorne & B. Anderson – 2 wins, 15 ends & 26 points

Ashburton Bowling Club September 30 Saturday roll overs Triples. 1st Annette Blain, Merv Jones and Gavin Eder. 2 wins 9 ends 21 points Pairs. 1st Ian Blackwood and Trevor Watson 2 wins 9 ends 13 points.

■ Bridge Ashburton Bridge Club September 25 Individual & Walker Trophies N/S 1st Joyce Johnson & Faye Priest, 2nd Hilda Blee & Maryke Blignaut, 3rd Bruce Leighton & Marjorie Hoar E/W 1st Helen Briggs & Gladys Baker,2nd Fiona Williamson & Bev Blair, 3rd Wendy Parr & Colin Clemens September 26 Hazelmere Trophy N/S 1st Johnny Wright & Rosemary McLaughlin, 2nd Melva Stowell & Mary Buckland, 3rd Pat Jordan & Jan de Jong E/W 1st Evelyne Taylor & Val Palmer, 2nd Audrey Rooney & Arthur Maude, 3rd Kay Robb & Trish Downward September 27 Valetta Trophy N/S 1st Melva Stowell & Val Ferrier, 2nd Rosemary McLaughlin & Judith Edmond 3rd Beth McIlraith & Maree Moore E/W 1st Rewa Kyle & Trish Downward, 2nd Bev Macauley & John Irwin, 3rd Mary Buckland & Trish Small September 28 Party Night N/S 1st Lynette Leadley & Bev Turton, 2nd Pat Wise & Jan de Jong, 3rd Jan McClelland & Melva Stowell E/W 1st Bev Blair & Lois Rose, 2nd Trish Small & Ann Gilbert, 3rd Kate White & Mary Buckland

■ Football English Premier League English Premier League results and standings: Newcastle United 1 (Joselu 36) Liverpool 1 (Coutinho 29), Everton 0 Burnley 1 (Hendrick 21), Arsenal 2 (Monreal 16, Iwobi 56) Brighton & Hove Albion 0, Chelsea 0 Manchester City 1 (De Bruyne 67), Manchester United 4 (Mata 3, Fellaini 35, 48, R Lukaku 86) Crystal Palace 0, Bournemouth 0 Leicester City 0, Stoke City 2 (Diouf 40, Crouch 85) Southampton 1 (Yoshida 75), West Ham 1 (Sakho 90) Swansea 0, West Bromwich Albion2 (Rondon 18, J Evans 21) Watford 2 (Doucoure 37, Richarlison 90+5), Huddersfield Town 0 Tottenham Hotspur 4 (Kane 9, 24, Davies 16, Sissoko 90+1).

Standings P W D L F A Pts Manchester City 7 6 1 0 22 2 19 Manchester United 7 6 1 0 21 2 19 Tottenham Hotspur 7 4 2 1 14 5 14 Chelsea 7 4 1 2 12 6 13 Arsenal 7 4 1 2 11 8 13 Burnley 7 3 3 1 7 5 12 Liverpool 7 3 3 1 13 12 12 Watford 7 3 3 1 11 12 12 Newcastle United 7 3 1 3 7 6 10 West Brom Albion 723 2 6 8 9 Huddersfield Town 723 2 5 7 9 Southampton 722 3 5 7 8 Stoke City 7 2 2 3 7 11 8 Brighton Hove Albion 7 2 1 4 5 9 7 West Ham 7 2 1 4 7 13 7 Everton 7 2 1 4 4 12 7 Leicester City 7 1 2 4 9 12 5 Swansea 7 12 4 3 8 5 Bournemouth 7 1 1 5 4 11 4 Crystal Palace 7 0 0 7 0 17 0

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club September 30 Brandon Cup after three rounds Winner: Peter Morgan with 122 pts from Jordan Bird 120. Radius Care Player of the day: Dave Hewitt with 43pts (8520=65nett) on c/b.

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Other winning scores: Greig Sparrow 43; Peter Morrison and Kevin Smith 42; Tony Bennett, Ron Carlson, Shane Beavan and Jordan Bird 41; James McFarlane, Murray Moorehead, Royce Jamieson and Gaby Jansen 40 on c/b from many.

Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Brendon Davidson; Rothbury Insurance: Brent MacGregor, Netherby Meats: Matt Tait, South Island Seeds: Ken Clucas, Charming Thai (longest putt) Perry Hunt.

Twos: Chris Lovelock (2), Peter Morrison, Brent MacGregor, Peter Bain (2), Ken Clucas and Tony Bennett.

Birdy Jackpot: #tbc; Nett Eagles: #tbc Nine Hole Stableford Best score of the day: Dick Hansen with 21pts. Other winning scores: Kevin Hurley 20, Brian Fauth 19 and Brian Lester 18 by lot from Peter Wright.

Methven Golf Club September 27 Ladies Division 3 Clubs and a Putter.

Sharyn Bree 97-23-74, Tania Wilson 94-1876, Lynn Worsfold 99-22-77 Nearest the Pins #6 Silver Methven Pharmacy: Tania Wilson #17 Bronze A Aribica: Jane Helmore, #4 Bronze B Methven Supervalue: Wendy Wareing, #13 Open Methven Foursquare: Jenny Senior, #14 Aqua 2nd shot Aqua Japanese Restaurant: Nola Hydes, #17 Sat Ladies Methven Travel: Not Played Paradiso Best Nett: Sharyn Bree 74, Mt Hutt Lodge Best Nett for September: Angela Mowbray Competition October 4 Captains Choice September 30 Men’s Division, Stroke Round Senior: Piers Rolton 73-7-66. Intermediate: Phil Elliott 86-17-69. Junior A: Jim Lattimore 92-23-69. Junior B: Jim Rooney 9126-65 Other Good Scores: 69 Bruce Dickson. 70 Peter Harper. 71 Ben Rutter, Rodger Callaghan.

Dubliner Best Nett: Jim Rooney 65. Methven Foursquare Second Best Nett: Piers Rolton 66. Methven Travel Best Gross: Piers Rolton 73.

Closest to the Pin-Aqua Japanese Restaurant No 4: Piers Rolton. Hunters Wine No 6: Mick Hidgson. Ski Time No 13: Michael Kemp. Green Parrot No 17: Michael Kemp.

Cinema Paradiso 2nd shot No 14: Jim Rooney.

Next Week: October 7: Presentation Day, Patrons trophy. 1pm start. Players a plate, 5.30 tea followed by presentations.

9 Hole Golf 8th Putting 8th Stableford John Barwell 66—27-39, 15 Putts Trish Pedofsky 62-28-34, 20 Stablefords PGG Wrightson Best Player Trish Pedofsky Methven Travel 2nd Shot Alister Goodwin Cafe 131 best stableford Trish Pedofsky

Rakaia Golf Club September 27 Ladies Division Stroke Round: Bronwyn Oakley 109 – 38 – 71, Sue Martin 106 – 32 – 74 Railway Tavern 2nd Shot No 3 - Teresa Booker. Rakaia Seed Cleaning 2nd Shot No 6 – Judy Moore, Val Bell Nearest the Pin No 8 – Sally Smith, Chertsey Spraying 2nd Shot No 15 – Bev Sutherland, S Quinn 2nd Shot No 17 - Bev Sutherland

Tinwald Golf Club Twilight September 28, Stableford Leading scores in the stableford round played on Thursday’s first round of twilight for the season; -6; Brock Peddie 19 b/l, Ryan Ford 19, Nigel Heney 17 b/l. 7-10; Mitch VanderKrogt, 20, Pete Summerfield 19, Kerry Venmore 18, Mark Banks 18, Kerry Whiting 17, Pete Marshall 17, Matt Stoddart 17. 11 plus; John Harris 20, Roger Bruce 19, Arthur Pawsey 18, Selwyn Munro 18. Women: -14; Jenny Harrex 15. 15 Plus; Sharon Watson 21, Mara Kennedy 19, Barb Harris 18.Non-handicap; Sam Clark net 36, David McMurdo 37.

September 30 Stroke Leading scores in the stroke round played on Saturday: Senior; -12: Simon Ross 68, Jason Feutz 69. Intermediate; 13-18: Dave Rush 70 c/b Rod Harris 70, Kevin Bishop 71 b/l. Junior;19 Plus: Keith Bonnington 69, Bruce Collins 70, Neil Connelly 71 b/l.

Women; (Stableford) Jo Peacock 36, Wendy Stevenson 35. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland: #2; Tony Sheppard. Gluyas Ford # 6; Joyce VanderHeide. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill#12; Steve Lambert. Ace Auto

Davies does best at Nevers Chaz Davies (Ducati) beat home fellow-Briton Alex Lowes (Yamaha) and Michael van der Mark (Yamaha) in the second race of the Superbike World Championship round at Nevers yesterday.

Electrical # 16. Simon Ross. G& R Seeds 2nd shot # 11; Jason Feutz. Twos; Wayne Ross, Eddie Tulip, Randall Feutz Net eagle; # 2 Not struck.

Presidents Cup Final Results from the final round of Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, New Jersey yesterday.

Singles: K Chappell (USA) sq M Leishman (International), J Day (International) bt C Hoffman (USA) 2-1, H Matsuyama (International) bt J Thomas (USA) 3-1, D Berger (USA) bt S Woo Kim (International) 2-1, C Schwartzel (International) bt M Kuchar (USA) 1 up, L Oosthuizen (International) bt P Reed (USA) 1 up, D Johnson (USA) sq B Grace (International), A Scott (International) bt B Koepka (USA) 3-2, J Vegas (International) bt J Spieth (USA) 2-1, K Kisner (USA) sq A Lahiri (International), P Mickelson (USA) bt A Hadwin (International) 2-1, R Fowler (USA) bt E Grillo (International) 6-4.

USA 19 bt International 11.

NZ Women’s Open Final round scores from LPGA Tour event, the NZ Women’s Open yesterday (par-72).

271: Brooke Henderson (CAN) 65 70 67 69276: Yan Jing (CHN) 70 66 69 71277: Park Hee Young (KOR) 69 70 69 69278: Jennifer Song (USA) 72 69 69 68279: Su Oh (AUS) 69 70 69 71, Beatriz Recari (ESP) 67 70 70 72, Belen Mozo (ESP) 66 64 71 78280: Brittany Lincicome (USA) 67 72 66 75, Madelene Sagstrom (SWE) 68 67 72 73, Nicole Broch Larsen (DEN) 72 69 66 73, Cheyenne Woods (USA) 73 67 71 69, Lindy Duncan (USA) 73 69 67 71281: Amy Boulden (WAL) 66 70 70 75, Gabriela Lopez (MEX) 70 72 67 72, Christina Kim (USA) 71 70 71 69, Alena Sharp (CAN) 72 73 66 70282: Paula Reto (RSA) 70 70 70 72, Catriona Matthew (SCO) 73 70 69 70, Lee Lopez (USA) 72 67 72 71, Cho Ayean (KOR) 70 71 69 72, Bronte Law (ENG) 72 66 72 72283: Ryann O’Toole (USA) 72 71 68 72, Lydia Ko (NZL) 70 68 70 75284: Thidapa Suwannapura (THA) 70 66 70 78, Jodi Ewart Shadoff (ENG) 65 73 71 75, Laura Eum (KOR) 71 71 70 72, Choi Na Yeon (KOR) 67 70 75 72, Danielle Kang (USA) 71 70 69 74285: Ayako Uehara (JPN) 74 67 71 73, Ally McDonald (USA) 71 69 70 75, Pavarisa Yoktuan (THA) 69 69 72 75, Hyun Selin (KOR) 73 65 72 75286: Pernilla Lindberg (SWE) 69 68 74 75, Seong Eun Jeong (KOR) 72 68 74 72, Rachel Rohanna (USA) 71 68 71 76, Cathryn Bristow (NZL) 76 69 68 73, Chien Pei-Yun (TPE) 72 67 71 76, Yoo Sun-Young (KOR) 69 70 74 73, Annie Park (USA) 72 69 72 73, Maria Jose Uribe (COL) 68 68 70 80287: Megan Khang (USA) 72 71 67 77, Sarah Kemp (AUS) 72 69 69 77288: Chun Youngin (KOR) 72 73 70 73, Giulia Molinaro (ITA) 74 69 69 76, Madeleine Sheils (USA) 69 72 71 76, Jane Park (USA) 74 71 70 73, Laura Gonzalez Escallon (BEL) 70 73 69 76, Celine Herbin (FRA) 73 68 74 73, Brianna Do (USA) 70 72 70 76289: Holly Clyburn (ENG) 72 67 71 79, Sarah Jane Smith (AUS) 73 66 72 78, Becky Morgan (WAL) 71 72 71 75, Kwak Min-Seo (KOR) 70 72 68 79290: Melissa Reid (ENG) 71 74 73 72, Perrine Delacour (FRA) 68 76 70 76, Sandra Changkija (USA) 71 74 68 77,

Lee Min (TPE) 74 70 69 77, Therese O’Hara (DEN) 70 70 76 74291: Heo Hyeon Ju (KOR) 74 71 70 76, Dana Finkelstein (USA) 71 71 72 77, Mina Harigae (USA) 71 73 70 77292: Kris Tamulis (USA) 73 70 71 78, Tseng Ya Ni (TPE) 69 70 73 80, Amy Olson (USA) 74 69 72 77, Karen Chung (USA) 74 71 72 75293: Emily Tubert (USA) 70 65 77 81, Aditi Ashok (IND) 74 70 69 80, Hanee Song (NZL) 72 72 76 73, Katherine Kirk (AUS) 71 74 71 77295: Jackie Stoelting (USA) 71 68 79 77, Nontaya Srisawang (THA) 69 69 79 78296: Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras (THA) 70 72 72 82, Brooke Pancake (USA) 69 71 76 80, Stacey Peters (AUS) 73 70 71 82, Prima Thammaraks (THA) 72 69 77 78298: Gemma Clews (ENG) 72 72 72 82299: Whitney Hillier (AUS) 74 71 74 80303: Amelia Garvey (NZL) 70 71 80 82.

■ Motor racing Superbike World Championship Results from the Superbike World Championship at Nevers yesterday: Race 1: 1. Chaz Davies (GBR/Ducati) 34:49:679 2. Alex Lowes (GBR/Yamaha) +3.006 3. Michael van der Mark (Yam) 4.556 4. Xavi Fores (ESP/Ducati) 11.072 5. Marco Melandri (ITA/Ducati) 16.381 6. Leandro Mercado (Aprilia) 17.684 7. Tom Sykes (GBR/Kawasaki) 22.717 8. Jordi Torres (ESP/BMW) 23.920 9. Roman Ramos (ESP/Kawasaki) 25.431 10. Raffaele De Rosa (ITA/BMW) 35.227 Not Classified Lorenzo Savadori (ITA/Aprilia) Leon Camier (GBR/MV Agusta) Jonathan Rea (GBR/Kawasaki) Mathieu Lussiana (FRA/BMW) Overall Standings 1. Jonathan Rea (GBR) 456 2. Tom Sykes (GBR) 336 3. Chaz Davies (GBR) 327 4. Marco Melandri (ITA) 281 5. Alex Lowes (GBR) 200 6. Michael van der Mark (NED) 189 7. Xavi Fores (ESP) 169 8. Leon Camier (GBR) 146 9. Jordi Torres (ESP) 140 10. Eugene Laverty (IRL) 127

Malaysian Grand Prix Results from the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang yesterday (56 laps): 1. Max Verstappen (NED/RBR) 1hr 30min 1.290sec 2. Lewis Hamilton (ENG/MER) +12.770 3. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/RBR) 22.519 4. Sebastian Vettel (GER/FER) 37.362 5. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/MER) 56.021 6. Sergio Perez (MEX/FOR) 1min 18.630 7. Stoffel Vandoorne (BEL/MCL) 1 lap 8. Lance Stroll (CAN/WIL) 1 lap 9. Felipe Massa (BRA/WIL) 1 lap 10. Esteban Ocon (FRA/FOR) 1 lap 11. Fernando Alonso (ESP/MCL) 1 lap 12. Kevin Magnussen (DEN/HAA) 1 lap 13. Romain Grosjean (FRA/HAA) 1 lap 14. Pierre Gasly (FRA/STR) 1 lap 15. Jolyon Palmer (ENG/REN) 1 lap 16. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/REN) 1 lap 17. Pascal Wehrlein (GER/SAU) 1 lap

18. Marcus Ericsson (SWE/SAU) 2 laps Not classified: Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/STR) 27 laps Kimi Raikkonen (FIN/FER) 55 laps

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby September 30 Representative Heartland Championship Thames Valley 15 Agstaff Mid Canterbury 25 Mid Canterbury A Agstaff Mid Canterbury A 84 Canterbury Development 3 Under 16 Canterbury/West Coast 10 Mid Canterbury 20 Under 14 – Hanan Tournament Mid Canterbury 14 South Canterbury 46 Ellesmere 29 North Otago 19 October 1 Mid Canterbury 46 North Otago 34 South Canterbury 41 Ellesmere 24 South Canterbury Win Hanan Shield for 2017

■ Shooting Ashburton District Rifle Club October 1 Sweep at 300, 600 and 700 yard TR, A grade, John Snowden 49.6, 50.5, 49.6, 148.15, John Miller 49.3, 50.5, 48.2, 147.10, Tim Webb 48.1, 49.5, 49.4, 146.10, Allan White 45.1, 48.7, 48.1, 141.10. B grade John Fleming 45.4, 48.3, 48.0, 141.7, Darian Miller 43.2, 48.1, 45.2, 136.6, Coby Snowden 45.2, 43.3, 45.0, 133.5. C grade, Kevin Hooper 48.6, 47.1, 48.2, 143.9, Megan Snowden 48.5, 47.5, 46.3, 141.13.

FO, Mike Chui 58.5, 59.5, 60.1, 177.11, Rod Fairlie 60.4, 59.4, 56.1, 175.9, Tim Boyd 44.0, 56.1, 51.2, 151.3.

FTR, Daniel Alexander 60.3, 59.6, 54.1, 173.10, Chris Brown 60.6, 57.4, 53.2, 170.12, Brian Graystone 55.3, 58.6, 55.2, 168.11, Murray Cook 56.2, 55.0, 48.0, 159.2.

DRAWS ■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club October 7 The first round of the DCL Cup Stroke competition will be played.

Starting times: Morning 8.00am. Afternoon report to the Pro shop at 11.30 for a 12noon start. Nine hole golfers report at 12.30 for a 1pm start.

■ Rugby Mid Canterbury Rugby October 7 Representative Heartland Championship Agstaff Mid Canterbury Rugby v Buller, Ashburton Showgrounds 2:30pm

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Hames answers the critics

By Patrick Mckendry

Emma Dyke in the New Zealand rowing eight which took bronze at the Rowing World Championships yesterday.

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Eights pick up bronze Mid Canterbury’s Emma Dyke and her New Zealand women’s eight team-mates have finished with a bronze medal at the Rowing World Championships.

The women’s eight, who arrived knowing they were a big chance, can reflect on a ripping finale to the championships.

They settled for third early be-

hind Romania and Britain and had nudged their way to second at the halfway point of the race.

From there it was a rattling battle, the New Zealanders trailing Romania by a mere .022s with 500m to go.

But Canada mounted a fine late surge and just pipped New Zealand for the silver medal by .280s.

New Zealand, who had won the Poznan regatta and finished second to Romania in Lucerne, clocked 6:07.270, .690s behind the Romanians, and had made a clear statement that they have become one of the premier eights crews.

“It was tough conditions out there.

“I guess it just wasn’t our day today,” Dyke said.

“I thought it was close.

“That was the hardest we could go.”

The Tokyo Olympics in 2020 are clearly in their sights.

“We’ve got three years to build on that,” team-mate Lucy Spoors added.

Kiwi crews grab back-to-back gold Double sculling combinations Brooke Donoghue and Olivia Loe, and Chris Harris and John Storey delivered back-to-back golds for New Zealand on the final day of the world rowing championships in Florida yesterday.

But there was disappointment for single sculler Robbie Manson and heartbreak for the women’s eight.

Manson, who set the world best time in the Poznan World Cup earlier this season, struggled home in fifth, while the women scrapped furiously in one of the best women’s eight finals seen at a world champs, before being pushed into third by Romania and Canada.

The upshot was New Zealand finished the regatta with three gold medals, two silvers – including one by lightweight Matt Dunham in the non-Olympic single – and two bronze medals,

in second spot on the medal table, behind Italy who won three of each type.

Donoghue and Loe, a new combination this year, had won their heat and semi-final, and both World Cup regattas in Poland and Switzerland.

They arrived in Florida a form team and delivered in hugely impressive style.

Donoghue and Loe had the lead by 1000m and simply eased clear in a terrific performance, winning in 6min 45.08, with the United States 1.49s back in second and Australia third.

The pair had broad smiles as they stood on the dais with flags draped around them.

“We were pretty nervous, but we just wanted to go out there aggressively and make sure that we didn’t let anybody get too much of an edge,” Loe, daughter of former All Black Richard

Loe, in the stroke seat said.

“We’re just happy the way it came together.”

Harris and Storey, veterans of the elite squad, won their title in thrilling fashion.

They, too, had won both leadup cup regattas but had a real battle with the crews from Poland and Italy.

They were fourth at 500m, third at halfway and got their nose in front at the 1500m mark.

From then it was a cracking tussle with the Poles Zietarski Miroslaw and Meteusz Biskup, the New Zealanders winning in 6:10.070s. 0.59s ahead of Poland.

“It came to the (final) 500m and we just started sprinting,” Harris said. “Amazing. We’ve been at it a long time and to finally get it, it hasn’t sunk in.”

Manson had set the world best time in the Poznan cup regatta and followed that with a second

convincing win at Lucerne, but he’s been plagued by a niggling side injury in the season.

He was able to get through it at Lucerne but was well off the pace today, finishing fifth more than 12s behind winner Ondrej Synek, which will be a bitter disappointment.

The Czech Republic sculler, who has had a pile of tough duels with Mahe Drysdale in recent years – winning silver behind the New Zealander in Rio last year – triumphed in 6:40.640, holding off Cuban Angel Fournier Rodriguez by almost three seconds, with Britain’s Tom Barras third.

The men’s eight had taken second earlier in the season at Poznan behind Germany.

They were second behind the same crew yesterday at halfway, but steadily slipped off the pace when the heat went on, finishing last.

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Kane Hames’ scrummaging ability, questioned before and after the All Blacks’ demolition of the Springboks a fortnight ago and again before he turned Argentina tighthead Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro into a human taco, probably doesn’t need to be questioned now.

Chaparro was bent out of shape

by Hames to the extent where it was uncomfortable viewing.

Goodness knows what it was like for the man himself, an experienced 28-year-old playing in his 37th test.

And then Wyatt Crockett came on in the second half and did the same to Chaparro’s replacement Ramiro Herrera – to the extent where Herrera was sinbinned due to his awful technique.

If anyone had cause to be pleased with his efforts at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani on Sunday, it was the 29-year-old Hames, who was playing in his fourth test and under a fair bit of scrutiny from some in the media and also former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains, who said: “He’s got a bit of a tough job ahead of him to prove worthy of being there as a longterm All Black prop.”

Hames is a rare beast for an All Black front-rower in that he has lived a bit before getting his opportunity at the top level.

He is a confident individual and not afraid to speak his mind – including in press conferences, which is fairly odd for an All Black full stop.

In doing that he attracts attention and perhaps extra scrutiny and here’s hoping that’s not beaten out of him because Lord knows it’s a breath of fresh air, a welcome change to the usual stuff trotted out by our national players (although to be fair some of the questions in All Black press conferences deserve to get short shrift).

Contrary to what many think, Hames has been selected in the squad following the injury to loosehead Joe Moody specifically due to his scrummaging.

It’s clear the Pumas aren’t the scrummaging nation that they used to be – they were under pressure all game and could have conceded a penalty try from a defensive scrum in the opening minutes, but Hames was at the forefront of a spectacular set piece.

He did enough to suggest he will be around for a while yet.

Another who answered his critics was midfielder Sonny Bill Williams, a high-profile athlete who will polarise opinions for as long as he laces up his boots. Before things got sloppy in the second half after the All Blacks had all but won the game, Williams was committed and courageous, and, crucially, disciplined.

There was clearly a hunger about him in Buenos Aires that suggests he too will be around for a while yet.

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In brief Premiership treasured Cameron Smith has broken almost every individual NRL record there is to be broken this year, but none will be treasured as much as his 2017 premiership ring. The game’s most-capped player claimed his fourth grand final win on Sunday as he produced easily one of his best performances of the year. And he said that despite all his 2017 accolades, Sunday’s win was No.1.

“I think out of any individual or team thing you can win or achieve in the game, this is the best one,” Smith said.

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Billy Slater in tears Storm champion Billy Slater broke down in his post-match interview after the Storm’s famous 34-6 mauling of the Cowboys. Minutes later he was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player in the 2017 grand final. When asked about his recovery from missing the 2016 season through injury, Slater struggled to cope with his emotion. “I honestly didn’t know whether my body would let me back here. It was the toughest thing I had to sit through last year and the boys going so close and being helpless. I wasn’t going to let that happen today. Yeah, it’s a good feeling, mate.”

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2017 side ‘most complete’ Ali Prescott looks to pick up some metres in the Ashburton Barbarians 36-22 victory against the Timaru Outlaws on Saturday.

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■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Baabaas book final berth

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

The Ashburton Barbarians have booked themselves a spot in the final of Aoraki Rugby League competition.

Needing to pick up the win in their game against the Timaru Outlaws, they did just that, taking the victory 36-22.

“We did pretty well,” coach Steve Gamble said.

“We tried out a few different combinations in the game so initially it took the boys a while to settle in, but once they did, it was good.”

The Baabaas will be facing the Country Cowboys team in the final, a side who they lost to in their previous clash during the round robin stage of the competition.

“We are looking to get one back

and we know what we have to do to beat them,” he said.

The final will be played at the Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru as a curtain-raiser to the Heartland Rugby clash between South Canterbury and Wairarapa Bush.

Mid Canterbury’s other league team, the newly-formed Chertsey Oilers, were always going to have a tough time against the Country

Cowboys side, losing 40-16.

“We weren’t too bad.

“It was close in the first half, but in the second they just ran over us,” club president Glenn Jamieson said.

“We are happy with how we did this season, we held our own in most of the games.

“The main goal was just to get a team out on the paddock and build from there.”

Title defence a tough ask for the Storm

By Scott Bailey Melbourne will have to weather one of the biggest post-premiership storms if they want to become the first side to claim backto-back NRL titles in 25 years.

Four members of Craig Bellamy’s premiership-winning side played their last game for the club in Sunday’s 34-6 flogging of North Queensland, headlined by Sydney-bound Cooper Cronk.

Kiwi international Tohu Harris will head to the Warriors, NSW State of Origin 18th man Jordan McLean moves north to the Cowboys and hooker Slade Griffin is expected to join Newcastle.

The quartet is the most of any premiership side since Melbourne’s four lesser-known departees after their 2012 success,

while fullback Billy Slater’s future remains up in the air.

The losses also come after the Storm farewelled four players from last year’s grand final side – including Kevin Proctor and Marika Koroibete – meaning almost half of their top team from the past two years have now left the club.

“I don’t think that’s happened to any club who has been in grand finals in consecutive years or been in grand finals two out of three years or two out of four years,” Bellamy said.

“To lose eight players in two years out of grand final sides, that’s not ideal. But that’s just the way it is.”

No team has won back-to-back premierships in a unified competition since Brisbane in 1992

Tohu Harris is heading to the Warriors in 2018. and 1993. And while the question gets asked every year of the NRL champions, surely no team is more likely to break that streak than Melbourne.

The Storm have now played in seven of the past 12 NRL deciders, for two premierships and have had another two stripped

due to salary cap breaches.

Their salary-cap destroyed season of 2010 is the only time they have missed the finals since Bellamy arrived in 2003.

Their 2017 premiership was also the most dominant of the NRL-era, with the club claiming 20 victories in the regular season and finishing three wins above their nearest competitor before sweeping the finals series.

And as Bellamy signed off from his final post-match press conference of the year, he sounded the most ominous warning to the team’s rivals.

“The one thing I can guarantee is we will enjoy this for a little while and they’ll get the break they deserve, but when they do come back it will be back into work again.”

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Departing Melbourne star Cooper Cronk has labelled the Storm’s 2017 premiership-winning team the “most complete” side of his time at the club. Cronk has played seven grand finals at Melbourne for four premierships – albeit with two of them stripped for salary cap offences. But even considering the wealth of talent that has played at and since departed the club, Cronk said none matched the 2017 outfit.

“I will say this: I think it’s probably the most complete team,” Cronk said. “Physical presence through the middle, skill in the key positions, athleticism on the edge and very good coaching staff.

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Video ref absolved Despite coach Paul Green’s protests, Te Maire Martin has refused to point the finger at the bunker for a costly decision in the grand final.

Green took exception to the video referee’s call to award Josh AddoCarr the opening try after Martin collided with the ref while in pursuit of the Storm flyer. Asked if he took issue with the video referee, Green said: “Yeah I did. I thought the ref knocked him over and he would have made the tackle.”

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Gutsy Cowboys fall short The history books will show North Queensland finished runners up however that won’t detract from their sensational NRL season. In the wake of their 34-6 grand final loss, coach Paul Green revealed much of their squad had been playing busted throughout the finals. Green’s side will go down as one of the gutsiest in the history of the game after shrugging off the season-ending injuries of co-captains Johnathan Thurston and Matt Scott to make it to the first Sunday in October. Prop Scott Bolton played through the pain of a broken sternum, while his frontrow partner John Asiata has been playing with a broken hand. - AAP

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In brief

■ GOLF

Henderson defies elements Canadian Brooke Henderson has made light work of the challenging conditions to run away from the field to win the Mckayson New Zealand Womens Open by five shots.

The world number 12 claims her fifth LPGA title and second of the year with clinical rounds of 65, 70, 67 and a remarkable final round of 69 in extremely challenging conditions.

Henderson made light of the still gusty conditions to see off challenges from Chinas Jing Yan (-12) and Koreas Hee Young Park (-11).

The classy new champion closed out her victory with a sensation birdie on the 72nd hole to send the passionate golf gallery into roars of support.

“This is so amazing to get my first win outside of North America, my fifth win on the LPGA Tour, it is incredible.

“It is a dream come true and to do it in New Zealand – I am really excited to be here,” Henderson said.

“Brittany (her sister and caddy) and I did an extremely awesome job of adapting to those conditions.

“All day yesterday I was trying to overcome that one shot deficit in case the tournament got cut short.

“That drive and that push to keep making birdies is what got me in this position.”

Home town favourite Lydia Ko briefly pulled into contention when she eagled the par four 15th by holing her approach, however the former world num-

Els wants overhaul Internationals captain-to-be Ernie Els has called for sweeping changes to be made ahead of the 2019 Presidents Cup in Melbourne after a “slaughtering” at the hands of a US dream team. The Internationals arrived at Liberty National in New Jersey seeking just their second win in the lopsided biennial teams event since its inaugural edition in 1994, but were hammered 19-11 by the Americans.

Only a stoic effort by the Internationals to win the Sunday singles session 7.5-4.5 staved off a record defeat as the US clinched a seventh consecutive Cup. - PA

Hawks sack Gaudry Hawthorn have reportedly sacked chief executive Tracey Gaudry, just five months after she was appointed as the first woman to run an AFL club. Gaudry will depart after attracting negative feedback from Hawks officials and football department staff.

A former Olympic cyclist and Athletics Australia official, Gaudry was a surprise appointment to replace Stuart Fox in May. The Hawks finished last season in 12th place.

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Daniell falls short Brooke Henderson kept her cool over the last few days to stay in front of the pack at the New Zealand Women’s Open at Windross Farm in Auckland.

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ber one doubled bogied the 17th and then triple bogied the final hole to drop down the leaderboard.

“I played really solid pretty much apart from the last two holes,” a philosophical Ko said.

“It was a tough finish but overall my game was solid and there were a lot of positives coming

from two good finishes to give me the confidence coming into this week.

“I had hoped a few more putts would have dropped but I think I am saying that almost every week.

“Theres always something left to improve.

“But overall the crowds here

this week were really the cool aspect for me I dont get to come home very often – but it gave me goosebumps and made me proud to play this event and have it as a LPGA event.”

The leading amateur was New Zealand-based Korean Ayean Cho who was tied for 17th on sixunder par.

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New Zealander Marcus Daniell and Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner have been beaten in the doubles final of the ATP’s Chengdu Open. The pair had been untroubled in beating Yen-Hsun Lu (Taiwan) and Divij Sharan (India) 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals, but couldn’t overcome Jonathan Erlich (Israel) and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi in the final. The unseeded pair took a tick under 90 minutes to beat Daniell and Demoliner 6-3 7-6(3), claiming two of seven break chances.

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■ MOTOR RACING

Verstappen gives himself a super birthday present Max Verstappen celebrated his birthday by winning the Malaysian Grand Prix in style on Sunday, while Lewis Hamilton finished second to extend his championship lead over Sebastian Vettel.

Vettel started the race from last but drove brilliantly to take fourth place behind Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo and limit the damage to his own title hopes.

Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen did not even start, despite qualifying second.

Moments before the race, mechanics wheeled Raikkonen’s car back to the garage but could not get it ready.

Hamilton secured the 70th pole of his career in qualifying, and his fourth straight in Malaysia, while Vettel failed to set a time because of an engine problem.

The day after turning 20, Verstappen turned on the style, making a fine move to overtake Hamilton on lap 4.

“The whole race went well.

“Once I got past Lewis I could focus on my tyres,” Verstappen said. “From then on, I could race my own race. It’s incredible to win.”

His father, the former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, looked emotional as his son stood on the podium.

Dutch fans poured onto the grid to join in the celebrations, with one fan applauding with a pair of clogs.

Max Verstappen roars around the Sepang course on his way to victory.

Hamilton’s only win in Malaysia was in 2014. He led comfortably last year but retired with an engine failure.

Vettel’s last win came at the Hungarian GP before the summer break, moving him 14 points clear of Hamilton.

But the British driver has won three of four races since and now leads Vettel by 34 points with five races remaining.

“It’s a step toward trying to win this world championship so every point counts,” Hamilton said.

“Considering the issues we had with the car, it’s a good weekend.”

Hamilton had failed to finish higher than fifth in practice but found some speed in qualifying.

Still, given his position – and where Vettel

was – he might have expected to be further ahead.

Vettel saved Ferrari’s blushes but, as if Ferrari’s luck could not get any worse, Williams driver Lance Stroll smashed into the side of his car on the warm-down lap, cutting it almost in half.

“That’s impossible,” a stunned Vettel said.

“Stroll’s not looking where he’s going. He’s shunted into my car.”

Stewards investigated the issue but no action was taken. In a light-hearted moment, the German driver hitched a lift back to the paddock the novel way – by sitting on the side of countryman Pascal Wehrlein’s Sauber.

Verstappen won the Spanish GP on his Red Bull debut last year, and became the youngest driver on the front row when he qualified second for Monaco. He was 18.

Up until Sunday, however, his season had been blighted by engine problems. Since placing third at the Chinese GP – the second race this season – he failed to finish seven times. Two weeks ago, he was taken out on Turn 1 by Vettel and had to retire.

But his luck held and he delivered a composed performance in keeping with the predictions that he will become a future great.

“Big congratulations to Max,” Hamilton said. “He did a fantastic job today.”

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In brief

■ LIVAMOL CLASSIC

Close Up a late entry Grant Cooksley has had to cancel his travel plans with the decision by Shelley Hale to make the late entry for Close Up into the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on Saturday.

Cooksley has been Close Up’s regular rider this year and the pair have combined for a win in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) and a close second to Gingernuts in the Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m), the first two legs of the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown, plus a second in the Gr.2 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa.

As Close Up wasn’t an original entry for the Livamol Classic, Cooksley booked a week-long Thailand holiday with his family, but the ‘Ice Man’ isn’t concerned that he has had to pull out of the trip.

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Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park Raceway Meeting Date: 03 Oct 2017 NZ Meeting number: 3 oubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 12.05pm SOUTHLAND GREYHOUNDS WELCOME C0, 390m 1 52233 Jealous Much nwtd ................J T McInerney 2 44445 Homebush Tasha nwtd...........J T McInerney 3 6 Homebush Scorpio nwtd ........J T McInerney 4 266 Sergess nwtd .........................J T McInerney 5 8 Tubby Kevie nwtd .........................C Roberts 6 x3581 Think Tank nwtd .....................J T McInerney 7 3 Lord Protector nwtd.......................... B Dann 8 572x7 Forbury Flyer nwtd .................J T McInerney 9 3 Kushka nwtd..................................R Adcock 10 Kowloon Lights nwtd ......................J Guthrie 2 12.25 SGRC $26 FIVE WIRE MUZZLE STKS C0, 457m 1 4622 Full Speed nwtd ............................... B Dann 2 3 Zara Petal nwtd ...............................R Wales 3 67631 Opawa Vegan nwtd .........................R Wales 4 7 Zara Nixon nwtd ..............................R Wales 5 1 Zara Storm nwtd .............................R Wales 6 6 Secret Lily nwtd...............................R Wales 7 2372 Jacinda nwtd .................................... B Dann 8 65463 Eyrewell Valetta nwtd ..................... H Cairns 9 46376 Glass Harpoon nwtd ......................J Guthrie 10 77452 Goldstar Raven nwtd S & ................B Evans 3 12.45pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDON BURKE C4, 457m 1 16718 Regalyn 26.19 ...................................B Eade 2 1321F Rover Bale 25.64 .........................C Roberts 3 4134F Dave’s Dot nwtd .....................J T McInerney 4 51446 Dyna Boomer nwtd ......................C Roberts 5 67732 Justin Ryan 26.00 S &.....................B Evans 6 43213 Albie Punter 26.03 J & ....................D Fahey

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Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 03 Oct 2017 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 2.50pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C1, 295m 1 63847 Terra Bindi 17.45 .............................R Casey 2 51368 Catlin Blueblood 17.45 ...........J T McInerney 3 74776 Zabambi 17.62 .................................A Joyce 4 15448 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.50 S & ..............B Evans 5 54645 Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 6 57767 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 7 71353 Black Eye Bill 17.68 ...............M K Dempsey 8 84875 Unfettered 17.57 .........................B Freeman 9 78647 Opawa Poppy nwtd .........................R Wales 10 4x886 Know Energy 17.50........................G Cleeve 2 3.08 ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH DASH C1, 295m 1 75652 Opawa Janet nwtd ..........................R Wales 2 46885 Dave’s Pick nwtd ....................J T McInerney 3 3831 Lots More Cheers 17.73 ........M K Dempsey 4 75447 Dragon Queen 17.85 M & .................Jopson 5 84356 Abacus Magic 17.70 .................... L Waretini 6 12451 Homebush Shea 17.58 ..........J T McInerney 7 14572 Falconhurst 17.68 ............................A Joyce 8 45242 Culvie Jay Dee 17.74 H & ...................Taylor 9 65658 Kablitz 17.62 ................................ K Cassidy 10 TPx47 On Edge nwtd .........................C Weir 3 3.26 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY ISSAC MCINERNEY SPRINT C1, 295m 1 55838 Dime Diva 17.55..............................J Tanner 2 86573 Inky Lord 17.53 ............................S Hindson

“I can take a holiday any time,” he said.

“I don’t want to miss riding him on Saturday. He deserves a go at that race.

“It was a top run last time and if I’d drawn out a bit more he would have been harder to beat.

From his inside draw I had to try and push out and he got on the bit to keep up there.

“He should be able to settle better over ground.”

Close Up has yet to be tried beyond 1600 metres, but Hale believes he warrants a late nomination for the 2040-metre feature.

“It’s just because of soreness that he has never got to extend out to a trip,” Hale said.

“He’s had four or five runs then felt it.”

Hale has purposely waited to

see how Close Up came through the Windsor Park Plate run before deciding to press ahead with the late payment of $1581 for the Livamol Classic.

“He’s done well and he’s proven himself at weight-for-age,” she said. “He’s in a purple patch of form and the only question mark is the distance but his family have gone over a bit of ground. I don’t think it will be a problem.

“He did a bit of work over ground last Friday and he worked nicely. I couldn’t be happier with him.”

Hale was particularly pleased with his last-start second in the Windsor Park Plate.

“I think it showed some people his win in the Tarzino wasn’t a fluke,” the Cambridge trainer said.

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McEvoy on Bonneval Kerrin McEvoy has been booked to ride quality Kiwi mare Bonneval in the Caulfield Cup later this month.

Co-trainer Murray Baker has confirmed the engagement after the NZ Horse of the Year extended her winning Group-race sequence to six with an impressive third Group One win in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield on Sunday. “She’s only got 52.5kgs in the Caulfield Cup and that rules Hugh Bowman out and Damian Lane is booked to ride Humidor,” Baker said.

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Chocante right on track Stephen Marsh is confident Chocante is on track for this year’s Melbourne Cup after his encouraging third in the Gr.1 Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick last Saturday. Chocante went down by a length and three-quarters to Foundry. “I thought it was a great run,” Marsh said. “He’s improved with each run and there’s more improvement in him.” Marsh plans to run Chocante next in the $A500,000 St Leger at Randwick on Saturday week.

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Grant Cooksley and Close Up.

Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway

1 62182 Charlie Runkel 25.89 ........................B Eade 7 41475 Melan nwtd S & ...............................B Evans 2 66371 Trendy Blake 26.15 ................J T McInerney 8 18825 Watta Gunn 25.86 .........................R Adcock 3 71166 Zipping Jen nwtd ......................... B I Conner 4 1.07pm ASCOT PARK HOTEL C4/5, 457m 4 35343 Southern Honey 26.33 ................R Hamilton 1 32314 Cactus Jack 25.77 J & ....................D Fahey 5 21241 Verta Bale 26.34 ..........................C Roberts 2 42783 Letron James 25.82 .....................C Roberts 6 46277 Storming Mack 26.13 .................. B I Conner 3 55178 Botany Alan 25.88..................J T McInerney 7 87846 Opawa Norris 26.08 ........................R Wales 4 23323 Zipping Clyde 25.87 .................... B I Conner 8 72456 Goldstar Po nwtd S & ......................B Evans 5 F3188 Sea Fever 26.00 .......................... B I Conner 9 77x85 Behind The Mask nwtd...........J T McInerney 6 33616 Helski Bale nwtd ..........................C Roberts 7 687F4 Eagle Tee 26.04 ............................R Adcock 8 2.23 CONGRATULATIONS PHILHOUND C2, 457m 8 51567 Opawa Kevin 26.01 .........................R Wales 1 22188 Zipping Piper 26.56 ..................... B I Conner 5 1.26 GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C4/5, 390m 2 446x4 Opawa Denise nwtd ........................R Wales 3 41623 Zugzwang 26.36 .......................A Bradshaw 1 11x68 Abrasador 22.17 ...............................B Eade 4 61258 Avalanch City 26.15 ...............J T McInerney 2 62435 Express Gunn 22.34 .....................R Adcock 5 13233 Goldstar Spotty 26.60 S & ..............B Evans 3 11118 Wheelchair Norm 22.08 .........J T McInerney 6 53853 Another Message nwtd M & ..............Jopson 4 32414 Princely Gold 22.49................J T McInerney 7 13531 Allen Ablett nwtd ..........................C Roberts 5 68361 Storming Norm 22.45.................. B I Conner 8 53321 Opawa Tab 26.14 J & ......................D Fahey 6 75214 Puma Pants 22.14..................J T McInerney 9 77x85 Behind The Mask nwtd...........J T McInerney 7 77226 Botany Cold nwtd ...................J T McInerney 8 65177 Homebush Fued 22.57 ..........J T McInerney 9 2.41pm ASCOT PARK DISTANCE C2d, 630m Emergencies: 1 52623 Goldstar Jagger nwtd S & ...............B Evans 9 11242 Oppie Bale nwtd...........................C Roberts 2 74541 Dyna Alk 37.18.............................C Roberts 10 11752 Super Bad 22.52 .......................D A Roberts 3 44642 Waimac nwtd..........................J T McInerney 6 1.47pm WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 4 62563 Goldstar Avery nwtd S & .................B Evans 5 46844 Opawa Cheviot nwtd S & ................B Evans C2, 390m 6 11113 Ring The Bell 36.97.......................R Adcock 1 11162 Homebush Indi 22.60 .............J T McInerney 7 8626F Opawa Racer nwtd..........................R Wales 2 12317 Fiery Jen nwtd.................................. B Dann 8 21414 Mazu nwtd J & ................................D Fahey 3 25546 Magic Mike 22.40 .........................C Roberts 9 67555 Heritage Watch 38.05 ....................J Guthrie 4 14421 Seeking Baxter nwtd ..............J T McInerney 5 52628 Jinja Rules 22.89 ...................J T McInerney 10 35343 Southern Honey nwtd .................R Hamilton 6 41671 Star Bucking nwtd ..................J T McInerney 10 2.59pm ADDED ENERGY STAKES C1, 457m 7 38611 Homebush Patriot 22.86 ........J T McInerney 1 56414 Cosmic Stu nwtd ....................J T McInerney 8 31668 Stormy Sunday nwtd ..............J T McInerney 2 65487 Homebush Clint nwtd .............J T McInerney 9 44151 Coco Bango 22.71 .................J T McInerney 3 12224 Goldstar Scooby 26.57 S &.............B Evans 10 77x85 Behind The Mask nwtd...........J T McInerney 4 4325x Kelly’s My Name nwtd .................... H Cairns 5 25258 White Not Wong nwtd M & ................Jopson 7 2.05pm BULA GEORGINA HAMILTON C2, 457m

6 14458 Eyrewell Tango nwtd ...................... H Cairns 7 82614 Not Shackley nwtd ..........................R Wales 8 12214 Must Be Rusty nwtd ...............J T McInerney 11 3.17pm ASCOT PARK CONSORTIUM C1, 457m 1 58536 Homebush Ellie nwtd .............J T McInerney 2 32116 Inter Oblivion nwtd J & ....................D Fahey 3 43384 Pianissimo 26.26......................... B I Conner 4 42144 Botany Whisper nwtd .............J T McInerney 5 21783 Cornali nwtd M &...............................Jopson 6 34143 Eyrewell Lucy nwtd ........................ H Cairns 7 78683 Invincible Sue nwtd .......................R Adcock 8 85786 Rhinegolde nwtd ................................J Allen 12 3.37 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C3, 390m 1 72324 Homebush Banker 22.67 .......J T McInerney 2 61777 Obeyance 22.74 .................................J Allen 3 11751 Homebush Miles 22.44 ..........J T McInerney 4 73231 Detective Dash nwtd ..............J T McInerney 5 44525 Cosmic Odette 22.35 .............J T McInerney 6 35568 NippaOfSambucca 22.59 .......J T McInerney 7 36175 Ana Dior 22.85 .............................C Roberts 8 44372 Rand 22.62 M & ................................Jopson Emergencies: 9 18588 Homebush Jax nwtd...............J T McInerney 10 17386 My Hoki nwtd M & .............................Jopson 13 4.06pm MR WHIPPY SOUTHLAND C1, 390m 1 8x157 Homebush Coaster nwtd .......J T McInerney 2 24343 Homebush Tulip nwtd .............J T McInerney 3 77566 Ghisella 23.00 S & ..........................B Evans 4 58372 Nippa-A-Spot 22.84 ...............J T McInerney 5 316 Jakalberry Jewel 23.08 ................C Roberts 6 48322 Leo’s Son nwtd.......................J T McInerney 7 35676 Freckle Flyer 22.57.............................J Allen 8 47645 Theseus 22.89 ..................................B Eade 9 47787 Subterfuge 22.68 ...............................J Allen 14 4.26 SOUTHLAND OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C1, 390m 1 37766 Royal Action nwtd S &.....................B Evans

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25548 Homebush Riley 22.73 ...........J T McInerney 42535 No Tinkerbell nwtd .........................J Guthrie 63764 Magma nwtd ...................................R Casey 21847 Homebush Austin 22.87 .........J T McInerney 62554 Awesome Annie nwtd.................. B I Conner Fx423 Homebush Ragna nwtd .........J T McInerney 54673 Joey Baxter 22.76 ..................J T McInerney 47787 Subterfuge 22.68 ...............................J Allen 15 4.46 RACING AGAIN 17TH OCTOBER C1, 390m 1 44461 Sergio Star 23.33 ...................J T McInerney 2 25568 Flaming Sambuca 22.65 ........J T McInerney 3 41213 Fired Up Jed 22.63 .......................... B Dann 4 71785 Homebush Flutey 23.07 .........J T McInerney 5 13478 Southern Affair 22.71 ..................R Hamilton 6 35651 Valyrian Steel 22.82 ...............J T McInerney 7 84677 Rib Curler 22.66 .................................J Allen 8 66527 Wong Answer 23.60 M & ..................Jopson 9 47787 Subterfuge 22.68 ...............................J Allen SELECTIONS

Race 1: Think Tank, Jealous Much, Lord Protector, Kushka Race 2: Jacinda, Full Speed, Zara Storm, Zara Petal Race 3: Rover Bale, Watta Gunn, Melan, Dave’s Dot Race 4: Cactus Jack, Zipping Clyde, Eagle Tee, Botany Alan Race 5: Wheelchair Norm, Abrasador, Princely Gold, Puma Pants Race 6: Homebush Indi, Fiery Jen, Magic Mike, Coco Bango Race 7: Charlie Runkel, Verta Bale, Opawa Norris, Trendy Blake Race 8: Allen Ablett, Opawa Tab, Opawa Denise, Zipping Piper Race 9: Ring The Bell, Dyna Alk, Goldstar Jagger, Opawa Racer Race 10: Must Be Rusty, Not Shackley, Homebush Clint Race 11: Inter Oblivion, Invincible Sue, Eyrewell Lucy, Pianissimo Race 12: Homebush Miles, Cosmic Odette, Homebush Jax Race 13: Homebush Tulip, Leo’s Son, Nippa-A-Spot, Theseus Race 14: Homebush Ragna, Homebush Riley, Joey Baxter Race 15: Fired Up Jed, Flaming Sambuca, Homebush Flutey LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway 3 65625 Scissor Clip nwtd ........................B Freeman 4 24437 Distinctive Miss 17.60 ......................A Joyce 5 73877 Homebush Ivana nwtd ...........J T McInerney 6 13846 Chop Shop nwtd ....................J T McInerney 7 223F1 Andolas 17.66 ...........................R Blackburn 8 17274 Ready Teddy 17.64 M & ...................... Smith Emergencies: 9 78647 Opawa Poppy nwtd .........................R Wales 10 78388 Goldstar Scout 17.50 S & ...............B Evans 4 3.52 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STKS HEAT 1 C1q, 520m 1 47535 Know Courtesy 30.89.....................G Cleeve 2 63112 Opawa Rooster 30.30 J & ...............D Fahey 3 63855 Arcane Sabre 30.35 M &...................Jopson 4 35421 Promise To Keep 30.67 .......................A Lee 5 71672 Amy Amy 31.42 ...............................R Wales 6 135 Opawa Tigger 31.49 ........................R Wales 7 147 Gotcha Rocky nwtd ............................C Weir 8 112 High Return nwtd ............................ M Grant Emergencies: 9 36755 Fab Action 30.62 S & ......................B Evans 10 45767 Opawa Sledge 30.96.......................R Wales 5 4.16 CULVIE BOY’S SYNDICATE DASH C1, 295m 1 37763 Bursar 17.40 ................................ K Cassidy 2 22253 Ohoka Tyler 17.47 ........................ L Waretini 3 24x11 Captain Chilly 17.45 ...........................C Weir 4 84484 Bigtime Tip 17.39 M & ......................... Smith 5 33186 Mertz nwtd .............................J T McInerney 6 45654 Rockin’ Robyn nwtd......................... M Grant 7 32212 Culvie Yogi 17.38 H &..........................Taylor 8 38863 Goldstar Bryton nwtd S &................B Evans 9 56477 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce 10 4x886 Know Energy 17.50........................G Cleeve

6 4.39pm (NZT) SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES HEAT

7 82666 Opawa Al 31.12 S & ........................B Evans 8 6x111 Avenger Bale 30.10......................C Roberts 2 C1q, 520m 9 36755 Fab Action 30.62 S & ......................B Evans 1 56745 Granny Magnet 30.72 .......................J Dunn 10 76748 Mamma Rose 30.97........................R Casey 2 6x554 Know Other 31.21 ..........................G Cleeve 3 55142 Take By Storm 31.05.................A Bradshaw 9 5.36 ADDINGTON EVENT CENTRE DASH C1, 295m 4 33512 Opawa Abbie Joy 30.69 J & ............D Fahey 1 7428x Opawa Val nwtd ..............................R Wales 5 16572 Aussi Joshy 30.75 ...........................R Wales 2 23353 Jaded Affair 17.46 ........................ L Waretini 6 14137 Zara Zara 30.98 ..............................R Wales 3 73868 Minalinka nwtd S & .........................B Evans 7 43766 Goldstar Dodge 30.72 S & ..............B Evans 4 54274 Our John 17.60 ............................S Hindson 8 47146 Opawa Mine 30.72 ..........................R Wales 5 77361 Brad Baxter 17.51 ..................J T McInerney Emergencies: 6 88778 Heidi Style 17.58 M & ......................... Smith 9 76525 Crystal Flame 30.59 ........................ M Grant 7 36377 Hell’s A Coming 17.65.............. A Botherway 10 76748 Mamma Rose 30.97........................R Casey 8 13262 Billy Frost 17.69 .....................M K Dempsey 9 56477 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce 7 4.57pm LITTLE BROWN JUG SPRINT C1, 295m 1 51864 Hasta Luego Rama 17.51 ...............J Tanner 10 38774 What’s Wong 17.84 .....................B Freeman 2 41888 Summer Salt 17.57 ......................K M Grant 10 5.51pm ISLINGTON TAVERN SPRINT C1, 295m 3 81185 Belfast Delanie 17.59 H & ...................Taylor 1 54135 Venetia 17.53 ............................... K Cassidy 4 5x116 Sozin’s Angel 17.67 ...............J T McInerney 2 55575 Max Brainstrain 17.39 M &.................. Smith 5 3288x Homebush Cherico 17.69 ......J T McInerney 3 25332 Know Bias nwtd .............................G Cleeve 6 1754 Gotcha Majenta 17.55........................C Weir 4 14322 Smash Wild 17.43 ........................... M Grant 7 73688 Sea Spray Elsa 17.47 .................B Freeman 5 454F6 Homebush Hazel 17.71..........J T McInerney 8 32236 Must Desire 17.17 ..........................G Cleeve 6 33566 Wake Up Susie nwtd M & .................Jopson 9 65658 Kablitz 17.62 ................................ K Cassidy 7 48482 Whose He 17.44 ..............................A Joyce 10 78388 Goldstar Scout 17.50 S & ...............B Evans 8 21836 Lisa’s Boy 17.59 ..............................R Casey 8 5.15pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STKS HEAT 3 C1q, 9 78647 Opawa Poppy nwtd .........................R Wales 10 TPx47 On Edge nwtd .........................C Weir 520m 1 22654 Idol Ajay 31.35 ................................R Wales 11 6.09 SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STKS HEAT 4 C1q, 520m 2 65763 Talk Soon nwtd....................................A Lee 1 46357 Aurora 31.39 ...................................R Casey 3 74333 Know Leave nwtd ...........................G Cleeve 2 57523 Opawa Silver 30.80 .........................R Wales 4 28622 Bluey Fields nwtd H & .........................Taylor 3 13615 Opawa Jumper 30.79 ......................R Wales 5 5762x Opawa Pam nwtd ............................R Wales 4 32223 Graeburn nwtd ..........................A Bradshaw 6 8766x Opawa Minstrel 30.39 .....................R Wales 5 88366 Rushcuter Action 30.51 S & ............B Evans

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27338 Know Darling 30.70........................G Cleeve 21156 Kia Tere 30.50 J & ...........................D Fahey 33273 Opawa Extreme 30.48 ....................R Wales 76525 Crystal Flame 30.59 ........................ M Grant 45767 Opawa Sledge 30.96.......................R Wales 12 6.26pm LIVAMOL DASH C1, 295m 1 68584 Ohoka Pheobe nwtd .................... L Waretini 2 73448 Roadworks 17.16 ............................ M Grant 3 67F33 Greet The Judge 17.27 H & ................Taylor 4 11877 Black Dan 17.60.....................J T McInerney 5 21465 Mac Wagger 17.87 .................M K Dempsey 6 61682 Trip To Florida 17.62...............J T McInerney 7 44656 Know Sweat 17.49 .........................G Cleeve 8 14386 Goldstar Lottie 17.87 S & ................B Evans Emergencies: 9 56477 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce 10 38774 What’s Wong 17.84 .....................B Freeman SELECTIONS

Race 1: Catlin Blueblood, Black Eye Bill, Terra Bindi, Jinja Billy Race 2: Opawa Janet, Homebush Shea, Culvie Jay Dee, Falconhurst Race 3: Inky Lord, Andolas, Distinctive Miss, Scissor Clip Race 4: Opawa Rooster, High Return, Promise To Keep, Amy Amy Race 5: Captain Chilly, Ohoka Tyler, Bursar, Rockin’ Robyn Race 6: Opawa Abbie Joy, Aussi Joshy, Opawa Mine, Zara Zara Race 7: Must Desire, Gotcha Majenta, Hasta Luego Rama Race 8: Avenger Bale, Bluey Fields, Know Leave, Idol Ajay Race 9: Jaded Affair, Billy Frost, Minalinka, Brad Baxter Race 10: Whose He, Smash Wild, Know Bias, Lisa’s Boy Race 11: Kia Tere, Opawa Silver, Opawa Extreme, Graeburn Race 12: Black Dan, Greet The Judge, Know Sweat, Ohoka Pheobe LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Racing 20 Ashburton Guardian

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

■ HARNESS RACING

TRADES, SERVICES

McGrath team fire up Weedons trainer Nigel McGrath, who sits on 495 career training wins, says Motukarara grass-track winners Goodlookin Chick and My Wee Man will target the Methven Cup meeting on October 15.

He said getting to 500 is not worrying him at all, but his two Sunday winners could soon put him right on the cusp, with open-class pacers Classie Brigade, Ears Burning and Maverick due to resume in the $35,000 Methven Cup (3000m stand).

Stablemates Aloka, Star Commander and Sheriff line up in the NZ Sires Stakes (1950m, mobile) heat on Friday night at Addington, but face tough tasks fresh-up against the unbeaten Chase Auckland and high-class colt The Devils Own. “It won’t be easy first-up, they’ve got a long year coming up but trialled nicely last Wednesday,’’ said McGrath. ‘’They all seem really well, but they will improve on it the following week.

“They’re all really nice horses and it’s looking pretty promising at this stage.’’

McGrath said Harness Jewels 2YO fillies winner Dizzy Miss Lizzy (by Changeover) is back fast working and will trial in about three weeks as she prepares for races at Auckland over the Christmas-New Year period.

Nigel McGrath Goodlookin Chick (three wins) was tough at Banks Peninsula, racing three wide for leading driver Blair Orange over the last 800m, but proving too strong up the long straight.

“She also raced well at the start of last season but then got sick and suffered an injury,’’ said McGrath.

“She seems to be over that and seems to be getting better each week.

“They are both doing a good job for us.’’

He says My Wee Man (two wins) isn’t finished yet and will relish the higher speed up the grades.

“I think he’ll go really well up the grades when he can follow the speed and not have to make it.

“He is a pretty good stayer.’’

Proven stayer Classie Brigade, who won the Ashburton and Inver-

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cargill Cups over 3200m last season, had a quiet workout at Methven last Saturday with Ears Burning and Maverick.

“They had a fair bit of rain there and we didn’t want them to do too much on a wet grass track.

“They just ran around and had a bit of a blow. The three of them will head back there next Saturday for another run, where we could get more serious.

“All going well they will have their first starts in the Methven Cup the following weekend.’’

Orange will drive Classie Brigade in the $800,000 NZ Cup on November 14, while McGrath will handle Ears Burning if he makes the field.

Meanwhile, only three openclass pacers – Seel The Deal, Heaven Rocks and Have Faith In Me – have been nominated for the $50,000 Canterbury Classic (2600m stand) at Addington on Friday night.

Nominations have been left open until this morning, with officials confirming it needs at least six starters to be held. It is likely that some horses will transfer from the R60 and faster pace, which has 10 nominations.

The $30,000 Canterbury Park Trotting Cup has attracted 14 nominations, including Wilma’s Mate, Everybody Knows and Prince Fearless.

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): In science, opposite forces attract and like forces repel, but it’s not usually the case in social matters. Still, the odd way people intermingle today will seem to have its own mysterious logic and rules.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Much boils down to simple matters of logistics. If you’re here, paying attention to this, then you can’t be there, paying attention to that. It’s the practical space-time matters that will define the day.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Striving to be confident tends to look insecure. Just let confidence happen if and when it does. Confidence is a byproduct of doing. The one you want to impress will be more impressed if you’re comfortable with however you really are.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): There’s a creative rebel in you, and it feels like doing something to make yourself happy that other people wouldn’t understand. When you’re happy, those who love you will be happy for you.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Some Google the menu before they get to the restaurant to have a very clear idea of what they’re getting into, and others delight in surprise and make decisions on the spot. You’ll be in the latter category today.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): You’ll gravitate toward the magic words that give you an edge by making a difficult message more palatable, or a boring one more interesting. Your beautiful handling of language is most attractive.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Some of the provisions you need are food, but most aren’t. Your soul is hungry. Your heart wants love. Your mind craves a challenge. You’ll be amply supplied.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Don’t watch the clock; be the clock, reaching forward one tick-tock at a time. The boring tasks will be a challenge.

What helps is to add more elements to them and keep adding more until it’s a game.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It is said of the aged, “When there is snow on the rooftop there’s a fire in the furnace.” You could be warmed by such a fire today as you let someone with more years than you share some wisdom.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The one who knows you well will push all the right buttons to get a desired reaction. If this is not something you like, it’s time to change your wiring or put a passcode in place.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There are many possible interpretations of the cryptic information coming from someone who matters to you.

Take the lighter interpretation. Even if it’s not what was meant, the levity will make it so.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Assumptions are a waste of time and can be potentially dangerous to a relationship. Extend the benefit of the doubt, and be happy for all the times you connect easily and without drama.

WordBuilder

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

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

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ACROSS 1. In heartless racket, move boat only to lose one’s life (5) 4. The bus is full (7) 8. How second-hand comes to be new (2,2,3,6) 10. Ring the belt that’s bracing, they say, in the air (5) 11. Tip hat and prepare to fire gun (4) 12. The ash that may be found in a boot (4) 16. To go back gave rise to having looked at it greedily (5) 17. Inner city areas have them at right angles (6,7) 19. Set in confusion in high degree, spread out all round (7) 20. Through uncertainty hesitate to enter shade murkily shown (5) DOWN 1. One just like one went over and betrayed one (6-7) 2. The way to leave that is no longer acceptable (3) 3. Thought it was twelve o’clock when about to give it up (6) 4. ‘Dream’ character gets award with no alternative backing (6) 5. To be unwell in the wrong end and get fixed (6) 6. Made a big mistake in having floundered about (9) 7. The high point for an engraver is a sort of horse (13) 9. Give support to electoral divisions in reverse (9) 13. In this place first business concern will be consistent (6) 14. Calm police constable laid out (6) 15. Loved a party, but got embarrassed (6) 18. It grows, even lacking mineral starters (3)

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Guardian

Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

HARRIS, Grant Stephen – Sadly passed away on September 28, 2017, after a courageous journey. Aged 59 years. Cherished and adored dad and poppa, and much loved son, brother and brother in law. Messages to NEAL, Elva Amelia – Jennifer Harris, 24 Alford You left us one year ago on Forest Road, Ashburton October 1, 2016 7700. At Grant’s request a A rose once grew private cremation will be held. where all could see.

Paterson’s Funeral Services Sheltered beside a garden wall FDANZ Ashburton And as the days Ph 307 7433 passed swiftly by McLAY, Peter Andrew – It spread its branches Loved nephew and cousin of straight and tall.

Amy and Eric Jones, Carmen One day a beam of light (Cathie) and Greg Prebble shone through a crevice that and Ross and Alice Jones. had opened wide With love we remember. the rose bent gently toward the warmth then passed Please note all late death beyond to the other side. notices or notices sent Now, we who deeply feel your outside ordinary office hours loss are comforted. must be emailed to: The rose blooms there deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz Its beauty even greater now to ensure publication. nurtured by God’s own loving care.

To place a notice during It has been a difficult year office hours please contact without you, Arber. us on 03 307 7900 With love Amelia and Andrew for more information Corbett.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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Wind km/h less than 30

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Tuesday, 3 October 2017

A large high over the Tasman Sea directs a southwest flow over New Zealand. A front is expected to cross the North Island on Thursday while weakening, followed by a ridge of high pressure. Towards the weekend a low approaches from the Tasman Sea.

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers

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A fine day apart from areas of morning cloud. Northwesterlies dying out in the morning.

A fine day.

Wind at 1000m: W 55 km/h, easing to 35 km/h in the afternoon.

Wind at 2000m: SW gale 65 km/h easing to 45 km/h in the morning.

Hamilton

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Napier

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TOMORROW

Wellington

fine

Nelson

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Blenheim

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Greymouth

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Christchurch

fine

Timaru

fine

Queenstown

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Dunedin

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Invercargill

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FZL: Rising 3000m by evening

FZL: Lowering to 1800m

Fine with light winds.

Fine at first. Rain developing about the divide in the afternoon with snow lowering to 1500 metres. Showers south of Lake Coleridge at night.

Wind at 1000m: W 35 km/h rising to NW gale 65 km/h in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: W 45 km/h rising to gale NW 65 km/h in the afternoon and to 80 km/h in the evening.

SATURDAY

THURSDAY

Cloud increasing. Northeasterlies developing.

Morning showers, possibly falling as snow to 700 metres, then fine. Strong southwesterlies, easing in the morning.

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New moon

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Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:05 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 252.7 nc Nth Ashburton at 12:15 pm, yesterday

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Sth Ashburton at 12:10 pm, yesterday

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Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

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Waitaki Kurow at 12:19 pm, yesterday

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Source: Environment Canterbury

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6am Breakfast 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 10am Dishing Up Australia With Al Brown 3 0 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Seven Sharp 0 Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Red Rock PGR 2pm George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3 0 3pm Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Come Dine With Me On day two in Exeter, BMX fanatic Simon hopes an evening of large portions and ‘man’ food will win him the top spot, but how will his guests react to his problematic pastry?

4:55 The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:20 Robin Hood 3 0 7:50 Gravity Falls 0 8:15 Art Attack 3 0 8:35 Sofia The First 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am The Undateables 0 Noon M Dolphin Tale PGR Family Drama. Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick jr. 0 2pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Leon 0 3:35 The Adam And Eve Show 0 4:05 Bizaardvark When Bernie is upset not to be invited to the Vuuugler-only holiday party, the gang must turn him into an overnight online star so he can attend. 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

6am The AM Show Duncan Garner, Amanda Gillies, and Mark Richardson present news, interviews, and humour to start the day.

9am The Café Mike Puru and Mel Homer present a lifestyle and entertainment show.

10am Infomercials 11:25 Entertainment Tonight 3 Noon Dr Phil PGR 3 1pm Married At First Sight New Zealand PGR 3 0 2pm Minute To Win It 3 2:55 Celebrity Name Game PGR 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm NewsHub Live At 4pm 4:25 Entertainment Tonight 4:55 Family Feud Australia 5:25 The Best Of Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Unreal Estate Kate and Cam go off the grid to find some exceptional and remote homes. 0 8:30 Border Security 0 9pm The Force PGR 0 9:30 F Body Hack PGR 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 Australian Survivor 0 9:05 F Filthy Rich Brady vanquishes her foes, only to find there are traps; Joe makes a romantic declaration; John is a hero; Savannah’s triumph turns to betrayal. 0 10:35 2 Broke Girls AO 0

7pm The Project 7:30 Grand Designs New Zealand PGR Sky wants to build a remote, off-grid island sanctuary where he and his family can escape the demands of mainland life. 0 8:30 Lost And Found PGR 0 9:30 Killer Women With Piers Morgan AO 0 10:30 NewsHub Late

11pm F Graves AO Graves travels across state lines to persuade Isaiah to return to his staff.

12:05 Murder In The First AO 0 1am Te Karere 3 2 1:25 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

11:05 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 11:35 How To Get Away With Murder AO 0 1:15 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:40 Infomercials 2:45 Switched At Birth PGR 3 0 3:30 Beowulf – Return To The Shieldlands AO 4:15 Full House 3 0 4:40 The Adam And Eve Show 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11pm N The Blacklist AO Red, with his criminal empire in ruins, enlists Liz in a plan to earn cash and deliver a new Blacklister to the Task Force. 0 Midnight The Project 3 News and entertainment show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, and Josh Thomson.

12:30 Infomercials

Grand Designs New Zealand, 7:30pm on Three

BRAVO 10am Top Chef 3 10:55 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover PGR 3 11:50 Hoarders – Family Secrets 3 12:45 The Real Housewives Of Orange County PGR 1:40 Three Days To Live PGR 3 2:35 Snapped – She Made Me Do It AO 3 3:35 Hoarders – Family Secrets 3 4:30 Dance Mums UK 5:30 N Four Weddings UK 6:30 Tabatha’s Salon Takeover PGR 7:30 Botched PGR 3 8:30 The Real Housewives Of New York City In reunion part one, the women hold a full and frank discussion.

9:30 Below Deck – Mediterranean AO When bad weather keeps Sirocco in port, the crew must keep a VIP charter broker and her friends happy; Wes’s choice for lead deckhand causes tension.

10:30 Intervention AO 3 11:30 Snapped – Killer Couples AO 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

The White Princess 8:30pm on Prime

THE BOX 6am Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:25 Jeopardy! PG 6:50 Robot Wars PGV 7:40 Heroes 16V 8:30 The Simpsons PG 8:55 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:45 NCIS MV 10:40 Hawaii Five-0 MV 11:35 Jeopardy! PG Noon Wheel Of Fortune PG 12:30 Pawn Stars PG 1pm Raw LIVE MV 4:15 The Simpsons PG 4:45 Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:10 Jeopardy! PG 5:35 Robot Wars PGV 6:30 Counting Cars PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 CSI – Miami MV 8:30 MacGyver PG 8:30 MacGyver M 9:30 Outsiders 16VLSC 10:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 CSI – Miami MV

WEDNESDAY

12:15 Raw MV 2:40 Pawn Stars PG 3:05 Supernatural MV 3:55 MacGyver M 4:45 Outsiders 16VLSC 5:35 Counting Cars PG

6am The Legend Of Korra 6:25 League Of Super Evil 3 6:50 Max Steel 7:15 Kung Fu Panda – Legends Of Awesomeness 7:40 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 8:05 Kung Fu Dino Posse 3 8:30 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky And Dawn 8:55 Tiki Tour 9:25 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:50 Jeopardy 3 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Hot Bench 11:40 Antiques Road Trip 3 12:40 Escape To The Country 3 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR 3 2:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3pm Escape To The Country 4pm Antiques Roadshow 3 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Storage Wars 3 6:30 Pawn Stars 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Best Of Top Gear PGR The team finds out which is faster, a rally car or a boy on a skateboard; Jeremy races a mountain climber in an Audi RS4; a Range Rover Sport must escape from an army tank.

8:30 The White Princess AO 0 9:40 Qi PGR 10:15 60 Minutes PGR 3 11:15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR The best of Stephen Colbert’s satire and comedy, discussing politics, entertainment, business, and more.

12:15 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

12:45 Closedown

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

7:30 Conspiracy ML 2016 Drama. Minnie Driver, Frank Grillo. 9am Yoga Hosers MVSC 2016 Comedy. Lily-Rose Depp, Harley Quinn Smith.

10:30 Criminal 16VL 2016 Action Crime. Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot.

12:25 Rings MVC 2017 Horror. Matilda Lutz, Alex Roe. 2:05 Why Him? 16VLS 2016 Comedy.

Bryan Cranston, James Franco.

3:55 Conspiracy ML 2016 Drama. Minnie Driver, Frank Grillo. 5:25 Americons 16VLSC 2015 Drama.

Beau Martin Williams, Matt Funke. 6:50 Submerged 16VLC 2016 Thriller.

Jonathan Bennett, Talulah Riley.

8:30 Popstar – Never Stop Never Stopping 16LS 2016 Comedy. Parody about a pop star who falls from grace, and tries every trick in the fame handbook to get back on top.

Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer.

10pm The Shadow Effect 16VLSC 2016 Action Thriller.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Michael Biehn.

11:35 Pocket Listing MVLSC 2014 Crime.

Rob Lowe, Burt Reynolds.

6:30 Starship Troopers 16V 1997 Sci-fi Thriller.

Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards.

8:35 Ali MVL 2001 Drama.

Jon Voigt, Will Smith.

11:10 Unknown MV 2011 Thriller. Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger.

1pm Lions For Lambs MVL 2007 Drama. Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise.

2:30 The Good Shepherd MVLS 2006 Drama.

Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie.

5:15 Chaos MVLS 2005 Action.

Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, Wesley Snipes.

7pm The Mechanic 16VLS 2011 Action. An elite hit man teaches his trade to an apprentice who has a connection to one of his previous victims.

Jason Statham, Ben Foster.

8:30 Limitless MVLS 2011 Thriller. A writer discovers a top-secret drug that gives him superhuman abilities.

Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro.

10:20 Scream 4 16VLC 2011 Horror. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette.

WEDNESDAY

1:05 Americons 16VLSC 2015 Drama. 2:30 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 3am Submerged 16VLC 2016 Thriller. 4:40 Popstar – Never Stop Never Stopping 16LS 2016 Comedy.

MAORI

WEDNESDAY

12:10 Chaos MVLS 2005 Action. Jason Statham, Ryan Phillippe, Wesley Snipes.

1:55 The Mechanic 16VLS 2011 Action. Jason Statham, Ben Foster. 3:30 Limitless MVLS 2011 Thriller.

Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro.

5:15 Scream 4 16VLC 2011 Horror. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette.

CHOICE

6:30 Waiata Mai 6:40 Dora Matatoa 2 7am Miharo 2 7:30 Pukana 7:40 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Whanau Living 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Kawe Korero – Reporters 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Ako 3 2 11am Toku Reo 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Dora Matatoa 2 3:30 Miharo 2 4pm Pukana 3 2 4:10 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 4:30 Whanau Living 3 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Te Matatini 3 6pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7pm Kawe Korero – Reporters 7:30 My Family Feast 8pm Native Affairs 8:30 M Finding Vivian Maier PGR 2013 Documentary.

10pm Media Take 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

11pm Kawe Korero – Reporters News reporters dissect and discuss the day’s news and events.

11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Aussie Rules – AFL (RPL) Grand Final – Adelaide Crows v Richmond. 9am Drone Champions League (HLS) Belgium. 9:30 Motorsport – Nascar Xfinity Series (HLS) Drive Sober 200.

10:30 Motorsport – Nascar Sprint Cup Series (HLS) Dover. 11:30 UFC Now 12:30 Fight Night On Sky 2:30 Motorsport – Formula One (HLS) Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix. 3pm Drone Champions League (HLS) Belgium. 3:30 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) Million Pound Game – Leigh Centurions v Catalans Dragons. 5:30 Rugby – The Championship (HLS) Argentina v All Blacks.

6pm Rugby – The Championship (RPL) South Africa v Australia.

8pm Rugby – First XV Revision 8:30 The Breakdown 9pm Rugby – Classic Match (RPL) Taranaki v Canterbury – 2014.

11pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Saturday.

11:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup (HLS) Sunday.

WEDNESDAY

Midnight AFL Weekly Highlights (HLS) Grand Final. 12:30 Motorsport – Formula One (HLS) Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix.

1am Motorcycling – British Superbikes (HLS) Assen.

2am Darts – Grand Prix (RPL) Day Two.

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Joanna Lumley’s Trans-Siberian Adventure 7:30 Love Nature – Brazil Untamed 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 River Cottage Spring 10:30 Tiny House Hunting 11am Tiny House World 11:30 Live Here, Buy This Noon Inside Mandarin Oriental 1pm Joanna Lumley’s TransSiberian Adventure 2pm Britain’s Ancient Tracks With Tony Robinson 3pm Reno v Relocate 3:30 Love Nature – America Over The Edge 4:30 Far Flung With Gary Mehigan Gary visits the food mecca that is Hong Kong, where he has a dumpling lesson with Hong Kong chef Mak from Tim Ho Wan. 5:30 Salvage Hunters 6:30 American Pickers 7:30 Location, Location, Location 8:30 My Dream Home 9:30 Money For Nothing Sarah Moore saves three items from being thrown out, transforms them into bespoke and valuable pieces, and returns the profit to their owners.

10:30 American Pickers 11:30 Far Flung With Gary Mehigan Gary visits the food mecca that is Hong Kong, where he has a dumpling lesson with Hong Kong chef Mak from Tim Ho Wan. 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Salvage Hunters 2am Love Nature – America Over The Edge 3am Live Here, Buy This 3:30 Reno v Relocate 4am Location, Location, Location 5am My Dream Home

SKY SPORT 2 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 Drone Champions League Belgium. 7am Cycling – Eurometropole 8:30 Golf – Presidents Cup Round Four. 9am Golf – European Tour British Masters Event.

9:30 Cricket – International England v West Indies – Fifth ODI. 10am Cricket – International India v Australia – Fifth ODI. 10:30 ICC Cricket 360 11:30 Rowing – World Championships Finals – Day One. Noon Rowing – World Championships Finals – Day Two. 12:30 Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Saturday. 1pm Rugby – Mitre 10 Cup Sunday.

1:30 Sky Sports News UK 2pm Golf Central 3pm Golf – Presidents Cup Round Four. 3:30 Golf – European Tour British Masters Event.

4pm Rowing – World Championships Finals – Day One. 4:30 Rowing – World Championships Finals – Day Two. 5pm Golf – Presidents Cup 5:30 Golf – European Tour 6pm Golf Channel Academy 6:30 Golf Central 7:30 The Golf Fix 8:30 Golf – Feherty 9:30 Back Page 10:30 Rugby League – Super League

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12:30 NRL Fulltime 1am Rowing – World Championships 3am Rowing – World Championships 5am Drone Champions League 5:30 Cricket – International 3Oct17

DISCOVERY 6:35 Gold Rush PG Game Over. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 MythBusters PG Hindenburg Mystery.

9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Special – Only On the Homestead. 10am Fast N’ Loud PG The Shorty Short VW Bus. 10:50 Diesel Brothers PG Callout Fallout. 11:40 A Crime To Remember M Bye Bye Betty. 12:30 Blood Relatives M 1:20 The Perfect Murder M 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 Auction Hunters PG 3:50 Gold Rush PG Abandonment.

4:45 Treehouse Masters PG Zac Brown’s Space Crab.

5:40 MythBusters PG Underwater Car. 6:35 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG The Shorty Short VW Bus. 7:30 Shark Tank PG 8:30 Naked And Afraid XL M Shattered.

9:25 Naked And Afraid M The Monster.

10:15 Moonshiners M The Green Devil.

11:05 The Perfect Murder M 11:55 Blood Relatives M

WEDNESDAY

12:45 Gold Rush PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am Auction Hunters PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How Do They Do It? PG 5:20 Auction Hunters PG 5:45 Yukon Men M

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Sport Smith happy with batting Steve Smith is happy with his batting despite his performances during the one-day international series loss to India falling short of his lofty expectations. The Australian skipper’s series average of 28.4 was well below his career ODI mark of 43.33. Smith got 59 in Kolkata and 63 in Indore in losing causes, but believes he missed chances to get three figures.

“I’d love to have scored a lot more runs,” Smith said. “I’ve got myself in on a few occasions and not gone on to get the big runs that I previously have been.”

Goffin breaks drought After leading Belgium to Davis Cup victory over Australia, David Goffin has boosted hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals with his first title in three years at the Shenzhen Open. The Belgian had lost six finals since winning his second title in Metz in 2014 but ended that run with a 6-4 6-7 6-3 victory over Alexandr Dolgopolov. Goffin lost the second-set tie-break after recovering from 1-5 but took the decider to win in two hours and three minutes.

Brian Ellis leads the pack round the corner in the first race of the Tinwald Cycling Club season.

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Cyclists hit the road The Tinwald Cycling Club kicked off the 2017-18 summer season with a grade scratch race around the Christys Road block on Sunday.

A good field of riders took the opportunity to blow out the cobwebs, with spirited racing across all grades.

A and B grade riders contested a 36km event, while the C and D grades raced over 27km.

Michael Templeton carried his good form over from last season, claiming victory in A

grade, in a tight sprint finish.

Alex Hooper secured second place with Tony Ward taking the final podium position.

The B grade was hotly contested, with the majority of the grade in the hunt leading into the finish.

Kristine Marriott produced the best sprint of the bunch to take the major spoils.

Rob Hooper held on to second place, with the hard-charging Ross Templeton in third.

C grade action saw a split in

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the field late in the race, with five riders getting away.

Don Sutton saw off the challengers in the charge to the line, to secure the win.

John Uden was hot on his tail to claim second place, with Hugh Copland producing a strong ride to take third.

Aimee Elliott showed her strength with a solid sprint to take the win in the D grade.

Richard Begg was in the thick of the finish to claim second place, with Matt Caldwell taking

out the third place spoils.

The junior A grade competed over 18km.

Ethan Titheridge nudged out his sister, Caitlin Titheridge, in the closest finish of the day, to lift the winner’s trophy.

Maddie Lowry claimed the third-place spoils.

Emma Lowry rode a strong race to secure the 9km junior B grade title.

Next week the club will contest a 36km handicap event around the Wakanui Beach block.

Bowlers under the pump New Zealand A are struggling to master the pink ball two days into their second four-day match against India A at Vijayawada. India A are well in control, sitting on 360-4 in reply to New Zealands’s 211 all out, with Ankit Bawne unbeaten on 116.

Along with wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, not out on 56, Bawne has put on 154 in an unbeaten fifth-wicket stand. The New Zealand bowlers have toiled long for little reward, Ish Sodhi the most successful with 2-107 off 19 overs.

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