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If Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel has her way the ward system of electing district councillors would be scrapped.

We are one district and councillors should represent the interests of every person in that district, she said during a workshop yesterday to review both councillor numbers and the way those councillors are elected.

“I’m quite comfortable to go out for consultation on voting at large across the whole district. We all have a vision that’s for the betterment of our district,”

she said. Her bid to have councillors at the next local body election elected at large failed to gain any support.

Favel also gave her support to reducing councillor numbers from 12 to nine and fellow members of the representation review committee councillors Russell Ellis, Neil Brown, Stuart Wilson and Peter Reveley agreed.

The number reduction will bring Ashburton into line with population per councillor ratios that are similar to most other local authorities.

The working group developed the proposal for change in December and it

has since been through a pre-consultation process that attracted 131 community responses.

And the response was overwhelming, 75 per cent of those who responded agreed that councillor numbers should drop to nine.

There will be some minor tweaking to the boundaries of all three wards.

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Mission: A smokefree CBD

By Sue newman

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Out of 11 key markers on a smokefree map, the Ashburton District ticks seven, one of the highest scores in New Zealand.

Only Hutt City and Timaru scored eight with both able to add public transport to their check list.

While the lack of public transport means Ashburton can never achieve a perfect smokefree score, the district’s community public health team is currently on a mission to add an eighth smokefree area to their list, Ashburton’s CBD. Only eight councils have achieved this to date, but health promoter Carly McDowell said there are plenty of indications from the community that a town centre smoking ban would be welcomed.

McDowell has been carrying out a street survey to gauge support for the change, and during two survey periods said there were only two people who were not supportive of the proposal.

“We’re hearing some really good stuff from the people we’re talking to and we’re even finding smokers who’re saying it would be good,” she said.

One of the key observations had been that the survey team spotted only two people smoking during those periods.

The survey is ongoing and will include a stint at Ashburton College to ensure a youth voice is included, McDowell said.

Community Public Health will make a submission to the Ashburton District Council seeking to have a central town smoking ban put in place. The council already has declared al

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fresco dining areas outside town centre restaurants and cafes smokefree.

Many cafes, however, are thumbing their noses at that policy, McDowell said and Community Public Health intends to write to the council asking what it is doing to ensure the policy is abided by.

“Their al fresco dining policy has been in place for a year and it’s timely the council highlights this again.”

District councillors are also concerned at the apparent unwillingness of restaurant and café owners to adhere to the smokefree policy.

Smokefree policies are not enforceable, but most of the al fresco dining areas are on council land, generally the footpath and have been made available

to restaurants through a licence to occupy.

At a recent service delivery committee meeting, councillor Russell Ellis raised the issue of the al fresco dining areas noncompliance with smoke free legislation.

“Before we did this we went out to the public and consulted, we did the work and now people are ignoring it,” Ellis said.

Smokefree policies required no smoking signs to be in place and for there to be no ash trays on tables, he said.

“From what I’ve seen out there I don’t believe any of our dining places have any of this. They all have ash trays. We went through an expensive public consultation to achieve no smoking in al fresco dining areas.”

The problem was that the

council’s smokefree policy was not enforceable, Ellis said.

Ashburton wasn’t alone in finding it’s smokefree policies were unenforceable, all the council could do was encourage businesses to comply, policy adviser Rachel Thomas said.

Neil Brown suggested the council might have to get heavy handed if it wanted its smokefree policy to be anything other than a Clayton’s policy.

When an al fresco dining licence to occupy pavement space came up for renewal, this could be refused if a business opted to operate outside the council’s policies, he said.

The council’s alfresco dining policy states that a licence can be revoked if the licensee continues to breach the conditions of their licence.

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with too many involved; you get more accurate, concise decisions from smaller committees; a smaller number improves decision making processes.

The main reason people supported the status quo of 12 was for diversity of opinion.

When it came to scrapping wards, respondents weren’t so sure – 30 per cent said yes, but 40 per cent said no.

In support of wards respondents said that wards ensured both rural and urban interests were represented.

The working group agreed that the proposal for five councillors in the Ashburton ward with two each in the eastern and western wards would go to the May 17 council meeting for sign off and would then go out for public consultation.

It has been good weather for ducks this autumn, with plenty of rainfall, and duck shooters have responded accordingly.

There has been a run on licences this week as hunters prepare for opening of the season on Saturday.

“It’s just been increasing every year,” said Outdoor Adventure Sports manager Chris Helem, about the number of game birds populating the Central South Island.

The region had the highest daily bag limit, of 50 ducks per hunter, and shooters were as enthusiastic as ever this year.

This week had been “very busy” with licence sales, with plenty more sold compared to last year at the same time, Helem said on Wednesday.

“And the last two days are usually the busiest,” he said.

Various duck shooting accessories required for a high success rate had also been selling well.

Motion decoys, which were battery-powered imitation ducks simulating swimming and flapping, were proving particularly popular.

Meanwhile, Federated Farmers are reminding shooters to both protect themselves by being safe, and to be mindful of on-farm etiquette on private property.

National president Katie Milne said for those hunting on farms it was important to remember that it is a privilege, and to consider the wishes of the landowner.

And hunters with dogs needed to dose them for worms at least 48 hours before entering a property to prevent the spread of sheep measles, and check their equipment for any weeds, seeds or other forms of biological contamination.

Shooters will be hoping high cloud forecast for Saturday drops lower than predicted, as low cloud forces birds to fly lower.

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‘First two weeks have been tremendous’ – new principal

By Katie todd

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Aucklander Bruce Tilby shifted to the South Island seeking a positive lifestyle change and a principal position at a school with a wonderful feeling to it.

Setting foot in Ashburton, that’s exactly what he found.

Now the new principal of Allenton School said he is thrilled to be living amongst the beauty of Ashburton and settling into such a popular, happy primary school.

Welcomed to his new job with a powhiri on Monday, and welcomed to Ashburton with great friendliness from locals, he said the first two weeks in town have been nothing but nice.

“I’ve had a wonderful welcome from the staff, the children and the board. And the children here are a superb group,” he said.

Tilby has worked in education since the 1980s, and brings years of experience as principal of three other schools, deputy principal of two other schools, and a stint as a regional manager for a major UK teacher recruitment company.

At the end of term 1 this year he left Orewa North Primary School, and along with his wife farewelled three children in their early 20s who live on Auckland’s North Shore.

“We had lived in Auckland for a long time and it’s a busy hectic place. We wanted a change of lifestyle … and after 25 years of chil-

Bruce Tilby, the new principal at the helm of Allenton School, said his first two weeks in town have been tremendous.

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dren, we wanted to do something for us,” he explained.

He hopes Ashburton, a town at the centre of many “neat places”, will offer the chance of a great

personal life combined with a great professional life.

And Allenton School is, in itself, clearly a school doing well, he said. With professional, dedicat-

ed staff, attractive grounds and a major, exciting building project on the horizon, he said the school seems to be in a really good place.

With his own range of experi-

ence, different ideas and contacts in areas like professional development, he hopes it can continue to be the incredibly well-run school it has been.

Chase comes to end in Tinwald

By Katie todd

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A 32-year-old wanted man from Nelson was arrested in Tinwald yesterday following a fleeing driver incident that spanned across the Canterbury District.

Residents reported seeing dozens of police cars “hurtling along” State Highway 1 during a chase that began around midday in Waikari and ended outside Childs Play Preschool on State Highway 1 at around 3.30pm.

In Waikari at 12.07pm police at-

tempted to stop a vehicle the man was thought to be travelling in, but the driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

The chase was abandoned for safety reasons shortly after it started.

The vehicle was then seen in Christchurch and is believed have been involved in a petrol drive off in Parklands where around 20 litres of petrol was stolen.

The driver failed to stop again and another fleeing driver incident occurred involving police

in Christchurch City and Selwyn. This pursuit was also abandoned.

At about 2.45pm police received a tip-off from a member of the public that led police to a house in rural Ashburton where a man was acting suspiciously and asking to purchase petrol.

The informant confirmed that it was the vehicle that police were looking for and the male matched the description of the wanted man.

Local police cordoned off the

address and the Armed Offenders Squad was called in. The man left the address in a vehicle before the Armed Offenders Squad arrived.

The vehicle then ran over road spikes on the corner of Beach Road and River Road.

The driver failed to stop and another pursuit was initiated through Ashburton, the vehicle stopped in Tinwald and the driver was arrested without incident.

Senior Sergeant Phillip Dean said thankfully no one was injured during the incident, but any driv-

er who fails to stop for police puts themselves and others at risk.

“This behaviour is reckless, dangerous and the man involved put the lives of innocent members of our community in danger as well as our staff.”

“Police would like to thank members of the public who were affected by this ongoing operation for their co-operation.”

The man has been taken to Christchurch Police Station and was being interviewed yesterday afternoon.

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■ FIREFIGHTER SKY TOWER STAIR CHALLENGE

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Ready to climb for cancer

By Katie todd

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We may live on some of the flattest land in the country – but when it comes to competitive stair climbing, Mid Canterbury firefighters are confident their quad muscles are up to the task.

Ashburton volunteer firefighter Mark Ellis, along with teams of firefighters from Rakaia and Methven Fire and Emergency, are all gearing up for the annual Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge on May 19.

During the annual fundraising event for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, firefighters will tackle the Sky Tower’s 1103 stairs whilst equipped in full firefighting kit and breathing apparatus, weighing up to 25kg.

For Ellis, it’s the fifth year undertaking the challenge, to which he has previously contributed over $12,500.

And with really good support from the community this year including at the annual Ashburton duck race, via a donation box at Netherby Four Square and online, Ellis has already accrued another $1530 to donate during this year’s event.

“There’s not far to go now and I’m really looking forward to it,” he said.

The majority of his training has been in Somerset House on Burnett Street, which he said has a similar stairwell to the Sky Tower, but has to be repeated 17 times to cover the same distance.

Despite the pain and the tedium, he said he enjoys backing the worthy cause.

“Cancer and leukaemia are close to everyone these days,” he said. “The little bit of pain you go through for one day climbing stairs is nothing compared to what other people go through.”

Methven firefighters have raised $2680 in sponsorship and Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade $1735.

Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand general manager Georgie Hackett says the support from brigades and their local communities is humbling.

“We are so grateful for the tremendous generosity and hard work of firefighters participating in the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge.

“This fundraising is the backbone of our service and helps us grow our vital support for families living with blood cancer in their communities right across the country.”

Collectively, firefighters across New Zealand have gathered more than $550,000 towards a fundraising target of $1 million.

The event was first launched in 2005 and has become the second largest firefighters’ stair climb challenge in the world.

To support Ellis or the teams entering from Methven and Rakaia, donations can be made at firefightersclimb.org.nz.

Nurses to rally Ashburton’s nurses, midwives and health care assistants will be taking their call for better working conditions and better pay rates to the public today when they gather on the central Ashburton chessboard. Their rally is part of a series of rallies that are being held around New Zealand. The New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation supports members’ actions, saying they are working under stressful conditions to prop up an underfunded health system. The rally begins at noon.

Dead guard named The Countdown security guard who died from his injuries after being attacked at the supermarket has been named.

Goran Milosavljevic was a Serbian national who had worked at the Papakura store for eight months.

He was allegedly attacked at the store on Wednesday after Milosavljevic approached a young man, suspicious of his behaviour.

He died yesterday of his injuries, police said. A teenager charged with manslaughter over the incident has been granted interim name suppression.

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Earlier mould warning Middlemore Hospital was apparently aware of leaks and mould in its buildings two years earlier than it has previously said.

A report by surveyors in 2010 found problems with the Scott Building’s cladding, advanced rot and other damage caused by leaking, Radio NZ reported yesterday. The Counties Manukau District Health Board has said that it first became aware of weathertightness in some of Middlemore’s buildings two years later, in 2012.

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Firefighter Mark Ellis has calculated that 17 trips up the Somerset House stairs is equivalent to all the way up the Sky Tower – just like he’ll be doing later this month.

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Police have seized about 5kg of synthetic cannabis after searching a property in West Auckland. The police raid took place in Glendene.

One woman has been arrested and charged with possession of psychoactive substances for supply. She is scheduled to appear in the Waitakere District Court next week. A police spokesperson said the search was a part of ongoing investigations to target those believed to be responsible for the illegal drugs.

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■ VARIETY THEATRE ASHBURTON

Bringing mega-hit musical Mamma Mia! to life

By Katie todd

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As ticket sales race along for the smash-hit musical Mamma Mia!, the Ashburton Trust Event Centre are making preparations for an extra-special opening night performance.

Before the Variety Theatre first take to the stage on Friday, an enormous spotlight will project a light beam into the sky and Event Centre guests will be indulged with red carpet treatment, drinks and nibbles.

The May 18 glamour night will not only kick off performances but celebrate the inspiration for the show – the Event Centre’s tenth anniversary, show director Roger Farr said.

“Tickets will include all drinks, nibbles and even a special glass with lights on it so you can take it into the show and join the party,” he said.

Dignitaries will be invited along and after the final curtain falls, a cake-cutting ceremony will be held, he said.

The show brings together top

local musical and acting talent and performers, who have been hard at work rehearsing since February.

The 33-strong cast will feature Heather McFarlane in the role of Donna, Christchurch’s Miriam Abigail von Voorthuizen as her daughter Sophie, and male leads Aaron Boyce (Sam), Chris Woods (Harry), Brent Gray (Bill) and Luke Glendining (Sky).

As for the props, costumes and staging, all are good to go, with the show’s consortium already purchased and prepared.

Farr said the team were very happy with how ticket sales were progressing, and advised anyone thinking of coming not to leave it to the last minute.

Ten shows will be held between Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 26, including evening and matinee performances and a discounted Monday Madness Night.

Tickets for the event are now available at Ticket Direct with student and senior pricing available.

For all other information, head to ateventcentre.co.nz

Helping bring mega-hit musical Mamma Mia! to life are (from left): Murran Buller as Lisa, Miriam Abigail von Voorthuizen as Sophie and Michaela George as Ali. PHOTO SUPPLIED

BP delivers its explanation to MP BP needed to reduce heavy discounting on petrol prices in the Horowhenua-Kapiti region to meet its business model pricing levels, its New Zealand managing director says.

Debi Boffa was called to a meeting with Energy Minister Megan Woods yesterday to explain BP’s petrol pricing tactics in the lower North Island after an email leaked to Stuff revealed its plans.

On her way into the Beehive, Boffa told reporters she would be reiterating to the minister that BP operated in a highly competitive and dynamic environment in New Zealand.

“The things that are described in that email reflect that,” Boffa said.

“The context around that email was that we were operating in a heavily, heavily discounted market and we were working to reduce that level of discounting for our business model.”

Boffa said it was not fair to described BP’s actions as cynical.

“Our BP Otaki site was sitting at a level and operating at a level just below what we would deem a sustainable and commercial return for our business model. Up the road at Levin, our BP site was operating in a highly discounted market and was substantially below that level. Further south at Paraparaumu and Kapiti our site was also discounted and operating at below that level,” Boffa said.

“The action that we, BP, took at

that time, was to reduce the level of discounting across the Horowhenua and Kapiti area and get us closer to that sustainable level of return. It was never our intention and we never went over that level at the expense of the New Zealand consumer,” she said.

She declined to answer further questions before making her way inside.

Stuff reported that in the email, a BP pricing manager outlined a plan to counter dwindling sales in Otaki, where the price of fuel was 20 cents more expensive than in nearby Levin.

Instead of reducing the price in Otaki to make the station more competitive, the manager proposed an increase of the fuel price

across the entire region, with the expectation that competitors would match the new price.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting yesterday, Woods said it looked like a “pretty cynical move” and she wanted to hear BP’s side.

She said there was no question that what BP was doing was legal.

“What I’ve said all along is that this seems to be, on the surface, like a pretty cynical act and I just want to make sure that I understand BP’s side of the situation as well.”

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said consumers were right to ask questions about whether the tactics were fair.

“I think there are questions for

BP to be answering,” she told reporters.

The Commerce Amendment Bill before currently Parliament will allow the Commerce Commission to compel petrol companies to provide information on its pricing.

Ardern said it was necessary to build some evidence on what was happening before the Government made any changes.

“People certainly have a sentiment, a sense that things don’t feel fair. We want to strengthen the Commerce Commission so they can do those market studies, build that evidence and based on that, then we’ll make decisions,” Ardern said.

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■ RAKAIA FIRE BRIGADE

All sorts sought for Rakaia firefighting duties

By Katie todd

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A traditional perception of a firefighter’s job might entail fireman’s poles, heavy breathing apparatus and battling structure blazes.

But that’s not so much the case anymore, said Rakaia Chief Fire Officer Tyronne Burrowes.

With his brigade currently seeking new recruits, he is encouraging people to remember there are different jobs and a myriad of skills to be gained as a volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

The role has evolved over the years, he said, and recruits “don’t necessarily have to be full firefighters anymore”.

“There’s a number of different positions people can help with,” he said.

Many call-outs these days are to support St John ambulance staff, with opportunities for those interested in providing emergency medical assistance.

Other people may be interested

in becoming operational support personnel who attend jobs and carry out tasks but don’t necessarily have to fight structure fires, Burrowes said.

When it comes to the “right person” for the job – there isn’t one, he said.

“We’re open to the type of person, but their availability during the day is the main big thing.”

And there is a lot to be gained in new skills, friendship and satisfaction at helping the community, he said.

Anyone interested in joining Rakaia Fire and Emergency is encouraged to call the station, or join a training night on the first, second or third Monday of each month at 7.30pm at the station.

More information about volunteering is available on the FENZ website.

Right – Rakaia Fire and Emergency are currently seeking new recruits.

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■ CLEARTECH

New technology to reduce impact Mid Canterbury farmers are at the forefront of adopting new technology that will help mitigate dairy farming’s impact on the environment, says a local farming leader.

Mid Canterbury Federated Farmers president Mike Salvesen said breakthrough effluent technology unveiled yesterday by Lincoln University and Ravensdown was among emerging new technology that farmers were taking up to significantly lift effluent and water efficiency.

ClearTech is an effluent treatment technology that uses coagulants to bind effluent solids together and separate them from water that can be recycled and reused to wash down dairy yards.

It therefore reduces freshwater use at the shed by a quarter and reduces the amount of effluent that needs to be stored and irrigated.

Ravensdown, who will take the technology to market, says it has the potential to save up to 42 billion litres of fresh water every year, the equivalent of 17,000 Olympicsized swimming pools.

Salvesen said it was another example of the innovation taking place in agriculture to help farm-

Mike Salvesen ers mitigate their impact on the environment.

“The political and social sphere has changed from a few years ago and people have responded to that in ways that were unimaginable 10 years ago.

“These things are developing under pressure from various sectors and in the realisation that things could not continue as before.”

He said Mid Canterbury farmers were among those driving innovation.

The technology has been developed by Lincoln University and is being tested on the university’s demonstration farm.

Jamie Thompson, Ravensdown’s effluent technology manager, said it showed exciting potential to reduce the environmental impacts of effluent discharge on farms and to transform “green water” so that it can be confidently reused as yard wash.

The new technology, which binds effluent particles together in order to settle them out from the water, is installed between the dairy shed and the effluent pond.

ClearTech automatically monitors and treats effluent circulating in the system. The separation process kills up to 99 per cent of micro-organisms such as E. coli and reduces smell.

Thompson said 70 per cent of dairy farmers’ environmental spending goes on effluent management. ClearTech would help dairy farmers to save money by making their effluent storage go further and help to meet their compliance obligations.

Chief executive of Dairy Holdings Limited, Colin Glass, said the technology had the potential to transform the use of water in dairy operations and provided another tool for reducing nitrogen losses.”

Potato chips just a wee bit too crispy An Auckland family were tucking into a bag of their favourite Bluebird chips, when they said they made a dangerous discovery.

Feeling something strange in his mouth, Eldhose Varghse spat the chips out, and said he saw the culprit: a piece of twisted metal wire embedded in between two chips.

“I was really surprised, but was most concerned for my 3-year-old son, who was eating from the same packet.”

Varghse made his son spit all of the chips in his mouth out too, but said they found no more metal.

“Luckily he hadn’t bitten into or swallowed any metal. If something went wrong, and he had swallowed that chip, I just can’t imagine that.”

Varghse said his wife and son were about halfway through the bag of Delisio fine sea salt flavoured chips on Saturday evening when they made the discovery.

They had purchased the packet at an Auckland supermarket, he said.

On Sunday, Varghse said he called Bluebird, who sent him an empty return courier bag to send the half-empty packet and metal to them to investigate.

Accompanying the packet was a letter, thanking Varghse for making them aware of the inci-

dent, explaining Bluebird’s manufacturing process and saying there would be an investigation.

In the fourth paragraph it reads: “Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.”

Varghse said he found the letter insincere, but at that point he was not too upset. “I thought, these things do happen in big manufacturing processes.”

But then he saw the attached $20 Bluebird voucher.

“I just thought how rude. They didn’t even consider the lifethreatening situation of my toddler.

“I was just so worried, my family were eating those chips too. When I saw that voucher for $20, it was like they were making fun of us.”

Varghse said his complaint had nothing to do with money.

“It is about how they understand my problem. I would give the voucher back. They should have apologised sincerely, and not sent that voucher.”

A spokeswoman for PepsiCo, which owns Bluebird, said they were in contact with Varghse and were investigating the incident.

“We take food safety very seriously and have a number of processes in place to help ensure quality.

“Complaints of this nature are incredibly rare.”

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■ JAPAN

Roller riders get unwanted thrills Beyonce coming to NZ? Sixty-four passengers were left hanging in the air for up to two hours after a roller coaster made an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan.

The amusement park said the Flying Dinosaur rollercoaster’s two carriages stalled midway through the 1100m ride, with riders suspended in a flying position about 30m above the ground.

The Osaka park, packed with holiday makers during Japan’s Golden Week series of holidays, said all of the riders were evacuated safely.

The last of the passengers had to wait two hours before being brought down.

The park apologised and said the problem was caused by a motor-regulating device on the rails.

The ride resumed operation after repairs and some extensive safety checks.

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Rumours are flying thick and fast that Beyonce and Jay Z will soon announce tour dates in New Zealand. The insanely talented couple announced their On the Run II stadium tour earlier this year but only had dates in the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. Now however, there are reports the pair will head to Australia this summer. According to the The Herald Sun’s sources: “A deal is locked in and the pair will head to Australia over summer after the Europe and American leg of the tour is complete.”

Right –Passengers are rescued from the stopped Flying Dinosaur rollercoaster at Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka.

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■ UNITED STATES

Trump ‘repaid settlement’

BY DEVLIN BARRETT Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor and a recent addition to President Trump’s legal team, said yesterday that Trump made a series of payments reimbursing his attorney, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 settlement with an adult-film actress – appearing to contradict Trump’s assertion last month that he was unaware of the payment.

“The president repaid it,’’ Giuliani told Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity.

Trump “didn’t know about the specifics of it, as far as I know. But he did know the general arrangement, that Michael would take care of things like this, like I take care of things like this with my clients,” Giuliani said.

“I don’t burden them with every single thing that comes along.

“These are busy people.’’

Giuliani argued that the payment to actress Stormy Daniels could not have violated campaign finance laws because no campaign money was involved.

Stormy Daniels outside federal court in New York.

Larry Noble, general counsel for the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, said Giuliani’s statements do not end the questions about possible campaign finance violations – and

in fact could point to further concerns.

“What is surprising is that Trump recently said he knew nothing about the payment.

“Now, Giuliani is trying to get

the stories in sync, but this still leaves several potential violations,” Noble said.

“The timing of the payment is still strong evidence of it being campaign related. And the fact that Trump paid Cohen back strengthens that argument.”

Giuliani’s remarks raise the question of whether Trump misrepresented his knowledge of the arrangement.

Last month, a reporter on Air Force One pressed Trump about the payment, asking him, “Did you know about the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels?”

Trump responded, “No.” The reporter then asked, “Then why did Michael Cohen make [the payment], if there was no truth to her allegations?”

“You’ll have to ask Michael Cohen,” Trump said.

“Michael’s my attorney, and you’ll have to ask Michael.”

Another reporter asked the president, “Do you know where he got the money to make that payment?”

“No,” Trump said. “I don’t know.”

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Johnny Depp is being sued by two of his former bodyguards who claim he overworked and underpaid them over an ‘intolerable’ two year period when they say they had to act as his babysitter.

Eugene Arreola and Miguel Sanchez filed a lawsuit against the actor in California on Tuesday. They allege that between April 2016 and January 2018, they were not paid overtime and were deprived food and rest breaks while looking after Depp and his family. The lawsuit contains explosive allegations including the claim that they once had to wipe drugs from Depp’s face in a nightclub.

Blanchett adds to chorus Cate Blanchett has become the latest actress to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. The 48-year-old Australian, who is president of the jury of this month’s Cannes Film Festival, told Variety magazine that Weinstein made it clear his disdain for her, once she turned him down, and that she hoped he would be sentenced to prison for his alleged crimes.

Asked directly whether she had been sexually harassed by Weinstein, Blanchett replied: “With me, yes.” She continued: “I think he really primarily preyed, like most predators, on the vulnerable. I mean I got a bad feeling from him.”

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What’s On 16 Ashburton Guardian May 4 Allenton Croquet Club Quiz Evening Allenton Croquet Club, Cavendish Street.

7.30pm Genius of Finn Scholes: Arts on Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Open hat night!

Horn-heavy duo Hopetoun Brown are joined on stage by Finn Scholes.

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May 5 to May 20 Wheels Week Plus A series of events including the classic Street Sprints, car displays, mountainbiking, speedway and car trials. More information on all events and dates can be found on the Wheelsweekplus facebook page.

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Vintage Car Club Swapmeet Maronan Rd, Tinwald Experience the atmosphere of the annual Swapmeet with over 300 stalls. Gates open 7.30am. No dogs allowed.

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Ashburton Bird Club Annual Bird Show and Sale.

Tinwald Memorial Hall, Grahams Road.

Adults $2pp, children under 16 free.

ENZO - The Songs of Split Enz Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch One of the most important projects in New Zealand’s music history – ENZSO – is being recreated to celebrate its 21st anniversary. Also celebrating NZ Music Month.

Tickets from $77.50 8pm – 10.30pm

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have trained or worked for APH health services (RN, ENS and health care assistants) are warmly welcomed.

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May 11

Ashburton Hospital Biennual nurses reunion Chapel service 11am. Meal at MSA 12:30pm. All nurses who

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Ashburton Country Scottish Society. Bagpipe music, local entertainment, Scottish singing, highland dancing.

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Winchmore Rural Women NZ Annual Quiz Winchmore Hall. Entry fee $30/team. Maximum of six people. Please bring own refreshments. Prizes & supper.

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May 12

Key Black and Style Footwear Fashion Show Trotts Garden – Marquee.

Mothers Day high tea, fashion show and pop-up shops.

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Tickets $100 double, $60 single.

May 18 – May 26

Mamma Mia Ashburton Trust Event Centre With a stellar cast, live band, amazing custom-made touring set and costumes.

Tickets available from Ashburton Trust Events Centre or TicketDirect.

Autumn Ball – Trotts Garden – Marquee Highland Dancing Association is hosting the Autumn Ball.

Tickets available from Laser Electrical or Bella Vista Motels Tickets $100 double, $60 single.

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Handbags and Gladrags Caninspire Mystery handbag auction hosted by Canbead and White Ribbon. Tables of six. Live band.

Also a silent auction and raffles.

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Booking times are available at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm.

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Racing from 10am – 4pm Ceilidh Ashburton Senior Centre,

May 27 Breast ever Brunch Come celebrate resilience and strength in women while raising funds for breast cancer research.

Tickets $75 - limited to 70 tickets.

10.30am - 1pm

June 2 – June 4

Christchurch Armageddon Expo 2018 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch.

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ASB Christchurch Marathon Cathedral Square, Christchurch A Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k & Kids’ Mara’Fun, there is something for everyone. But don’t take our word for it... Try it for yourself!

8am – 2pm

June 6

The Ten Tenors Ashburton Trust Event Centre The TEN Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical composers, but to contemporary music’s most popular artists.

7.30pm – 10pm

kicking and screaming into the bursting, deranged brain of a single man. Includes 30-minute Q&A with Michael Hurst after the performance.

7.30pm

September 22

Adam McGrath & the Roaring Days – Arts On Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Open Hat Night Adam McGrath is a folk singer stationed where ever he lands.

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June 25

Sue Nicholson - Earth, Life & Beyond Ashburton Trust Event Centre The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her Sensational new live show Earth, Life & Beyond.

Restricted age group - R13 to R18 accompanied by an adult.

7pm – 9.30pm

July 22

Seed – Arts on Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Open Hat Night Seed by Elisabeth Easther was the winner of the 2014 Adam New Zealand Play Award.

Seed is a drama that’ll have you laughing till tears run down your face, and a comedy that’ll make you cry and it’s all about us.

7.30pm

October 5 – October 14

South Island Masters Games Caroline Bay Park, Timaru Timaru is hosting the 18th South Island Masters Games with a very new format.

An open entry event, there are no qualification criteria and no requirement to be nominated by or to represent a club.

Anyone can enter - as long as you’re old enough!

Look out for more details coming soon.

October 10

Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Ashburton Trust Event Centre Two bored kids. One rainy day.

And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat.

10.30am – 11.30am 1pm – 2pm

August 4

Bootleg Beach Boys Ashburton Trust Event Centre A fully costumed show that takes you to the beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career.

8pm – 10.30pm

August 18

No Holds Bard – Arts On Tour NZ Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Open Hat Night A glorious tour de force in which four of Shakespeare’s greatest creations come

Jackson Holmes Salmon Run Rakaia Domain The choice is yours... 1/2 Marathon, Duathlon x2, Multisport, Run x2 and MTB event. The multisport and long duathlon will start at 9.30am with the other events staggered so the majority of competitors are finishing round the same time.

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Food Lovers Masterclass With Kate Meads Mount Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven Get lots of exciting and inspirational advice around ways you can reduce your food waste.

This workshop is suitable for all ages and stages! Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop starts.

All tickets: $25 6.30pm – 9.30pm

November 14

Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With Kate Meads Mount Hutt Memorial Hall, 160 Main Street, Methven Ways you can minimise waste in your home especially with young children in the house.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop starts.

All tickets: $25 6.30pm – 9.30pm

November 26 – December 2

October 13

November 1

& the Messy Magic Adventure – Open Hat Ashburton Trust Event Centre (First Half) – Seven Deadly Stunts (For Adults) is a nailbiting experience, inspired by the life and times of Harry Houdini.

(Second Half) – The Messy Magic Adventure (for children and families). Spray and Wipe are two cleaners who have been hired for their most exciting job ever, cleaning a magician’s house!

Timaru Festival of Roses Caroline Bay Park, Timaru The Timaru Festival of Roses is an annual festival held to celebrate the arrival of summer and our city’s close affinity with the rose. The Festival is four days of activities, walks, talks, tours, exhibitions and displays, art, theatre and of course plenty of roses.

December 8

The ABBA Show Ashburton Trust Event Centre The ABBA Show is coming!

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“Short sellers remain convinced that Tesla is on the verge of an epic meltdown.

“Famed investor Jim Chanos of Kynikos Associates has predicted the company is headed for a ‘brick wall.’”

All of that increases the pressure on the company to start turning over some kind of profit, which was initially slated to come from a scheduled production of 5000 Model 3 sedans every month.

But since that number’s been impossible to match thus far – assuming that trend continues – the money will need to come from elsewhere to ensure that Tesla doesn’t seize up before Christmas.

Of course, bail-outs have proven common in the American motoring space in the recent past, with several US automakers pleading on their hands and knees for Government assistance after the global financial crisis.

The difference here is that Tesla’s script cannot be predicted.

In the same dire straights, they took the opportunity to announce a 400km/h supercar and a semi truck ...

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he new Aston Martin Vantage is designed to look like a predator, from its gaping low-slung mesh grille through to its ducktail rearend.

Behind the wheel it feels like an aggressive hunter, urging the driver to push harder and faster into and out of corners, as it clings firmly to the road or track.

This is a hard-driving, track-ready sports car that comes with all the luxury you would expect from the British marque that has built a heritage around delivering speed in a tuxedo.

Aston Martin is currently in a sweet spot, as it celebrates a sales resurgence on the back of the success of the DB11, with new management and robust funding arrangements placing the whole operation on firmer ground. The company is relying on the new Vantage, traditionally its best-selling model, to maintain and increase that sales momentum.

But that hasn’t stopped Aston Martin taking risks with the new model, with radically different styling marking a clear departure from the more classic DB11.

We drove the new Vantage at the Portimao circuit in Portugal and on uncrowded motorways and winding mountain roads.

It was often cloudy and it rained most days, but this offered the chance to test the Vantage in wet conditions, on often slippery roads and track.

It was an opportunity to see whether its advanced electronic rear differential and

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They help deliver a luxury sports car that clings to the road, even driving fast in sometimes greasy and wet conditions.

The Vantage steering is direct and as accurate as you would expect in an Aston Martin.

It excels when pushed either in track mode or sport-plus driving mode.

We took the Vantage up a narrow and windy mountain road, encountering a full range of road surfaces, from rutted gravel surfaces through to super-smooth multi-lane freeways.

The body is rigid, and the driver sits low and as close to the centre of the car as the designers could manage.

This all helps ensure the Vantage wraps around the driver, with the 4-litre AMG engine putting out 375kW of power and 683Nm of torque, ensuring there is an appropriately sporty soundtrack accompanying the drive.

The eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox smoothly delivers oodles of power. We experienced it on the track at more than 230km/h, when it sits firmly on the tarmac.

It travels from 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds, and has a top speed of 314km/h.

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It’s a numbers game

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wenty eight is a rather special and quite important number.

Already some readers will relate to that because it may be a birth date – their own or the birthdate of someone they know – or perhaps an anniversary date.

Perhaps those who understand mathematics and/or numeracy may be thinking the writer has made that statement because twenty-eight is the only known number which can be expressed as a sum of the first non-negative integers (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7), a sum of the first primes (2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11) and a sum of the first nonprimes (1 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 9).

Research suggests there is probably no other number with this property.

The statement was not made for that reason.

Of course some may be thinking – understandably – what on earth does that hypothesis mean?

And others may be thinking twenty eight is special because in three out of every four years it’s the number of days in the month of February.

Maybe some readers will be thinking twenty eight is just another number and what on earth is the writer on about now.

Quite possibly our

ever-patient and helpful sub editor Steve will have similar thoughts going through his mind. (True. - Ed) Also understandable!

Furthermore what’s all this got to do with motoring?

Well the number twenty eight is very significant for a motoring related event which kicks off here in Ashburton tomorrow.

That’s right you’ve guessed it – the event is Wheels Week 2018.

Wheels Week, our uniquely Ashburton event, will provide a whole lot of enjoyment, fascination and fun for many people – young and not so young – over the next 16 days.

Fun for everyone, whether it be seeing a street parade, watching stock cars thundering around a track, seeing wheelchair basketball or classic boats.

For some, Wheels Week will involve picking up a bargain at the swap meet.

Or maybe passing on a bargain to someone else! And a myriad of other things too.

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will be fantastic!

So what’s the number twenty eight got to do with it?

Well, it’s the number of businesses and organisations who sponsor Wheels Week.

Without those twenty eight sponsors Wheels Week wouldn’t be possible.

And of course it would not happen if it

wasn’t for a dedicated organising committee and a huge number of enthusiasts who make sure everything happens.

The number of individuals involved will definitely exceed twenty eight and includes many who have taken part previously.

And of course those numbers beg the question would we be – not just with Wheels Week but with so much of what happens – without willing sponsors and supporters.

Wheels Week which does so much for our town and began following an informal discussion, has grown into an iconic nationally recognised event.

Those who have made that happen deserve thanks and praise.

Roll on Wheels Week!

The celebration of the wheel comes in all shapes and sizes.

Article inspires memories of the late, great Jim Clark

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aving already referred to some research here’s another reference: Transpose – verb - transposed, transposing. To change the relative position, order or sequence of.

No doubt now you’re really wondering!

Again understandable after all you may well ask what’s this leading to?

Well twenty eight (the number so important for Wheels Week) transposed becomes eighty two.

So what?

Well here’s what.

82 was the racing number of the Lotus race car in which Jim Clark conquered America at the 1963 Indianapolis 500.

The 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s tragic death was acknowledged in a column two weeks ago.

In that column the writer suggested that for many people himself included that terribly sad occasion is one of those “I remember what I was doing when I heard that news” days.

Over the last fortnight several readers have confirmed that.

Many others experienced a similar reaction and have retained the memory 50 years on.

How a driver who was so good and so

careful, someone who could cope with the tragedies which surrounded him, end up like that is a familiar thread which runs through the memories.

Reasons for remembering Jim Clark are varied, but have one thing in common, they are all good.

Because of the man he was many readers have said that although they never met him – but may have seen him – they all feel as if they almost knew Jim Clark.

A couple of people have asked this writer about the feeling of devastation expressed in the last column.

In 1968 Warwick Protheroe and I travelled in his great little Fiat 500 to practice day for the Lady Wigram Trophy race.

We’d heard practice day was interesting because there was a chance to walk around the pits and get up close to drivers and cars.

It certainly was a great opportunity and by today’s standards security and health and safety aspects were far different.

Hay bales separated pit lanes and while negotiating one of those we came close – well not too close but a bit of licence is allowed and close sounds good – to being run over by none other than one of our heroes – Jim Clark.

We weren’t really at too much risk and he missed us.

Truth be told being the skilful professional he was and given we weren’t exactly in a perilous position the risk was minimal, but we did see the legendary driver heading in our direction.

It was one of several things which happened on the day which made it an outing to remember.

Little did we know that just three months later Jim Clark would be dead so having seen him not long before added to the sense of loss.

Conspiracy theories often arise after major events a well-known example being JFK’s assignation.

There were no suggestions of conspiracy relating to Jim Clark’s fatal accident.

At the time it was blamed on tyre failure, however recently it has been suggested his car may not have been properly repaired following a collision.

Comments from readers are a good example of one thing leading to another and in this case there has been another too.

By chance a ten-year-old motoring magazine passed on by Steve Gielingh includes an excellent and very interesting article written to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Jim Clark’s death.

That story is another reminder that in 1968 we lost an icon.

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ere’s an interesting fact.

The difference between a transposed number and an intended number will always divide by nine.

For example 28 is transposed to 82.

The difference is 54 which equals 6 times 9.

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A completely redeveloped V8 engine, state-of-the-art intelligent four-wheel drive technology, an active rear axle differential lock, the adaptive M suspension Professional with active roll stabilisation and Integral Active Steering form a perfectly harmonised package for fascinating sportiness and supreme comfort.

The most striking features shared by the engine and suspension include the broad spectrum of their characteristics.

The eight-cylinder power unit being featured for the first time in the BMW M850i xDrive Coupe produces precisely the amount of torque and sonorous sound ideally suited for relaxed cruising.

On the other hand, in the Sport or Sport+ mode of the driving experience control feature, both power delivery and engine sound alike become noticeably more dynamic.

Likewise, the function of the electronically controlled dampers, the stability control system DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and the four-wheel drive system are precisely oriented to the selected driving mode.

The rear wheel-focused setup of the new BMW xDrive system is perceptible in every driving mode, whilst particularly ambitious drivers benefit from the active differential lock in the rear axle transmission,

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which provides for maximum traction when accelerating out of bends.

“The thing that always impresses when test driving the new BMW 8 Series Coupe is its adaptability,” says Markus Flasch, BMW 8 Series Project Manager.

“Whether a driver expresses his or her wishes with regard to comfort and sportiness using the accelerator pedal or by pressing a button, the vehicle immediately adapts perfectly to each setting.”

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“Also, the higher camber values on all wheels and specifically tuned elastokinematics result in the realisation of exceptionally high cornering speeds prior to the intervention of the electronics.

“So those who wish can drive on the racing track with active DSC, too.”

As the embodiment of both supreme and sporty power delivery, the new V8 power unit also contributes decisively

The new V8 engine offers exactly the right balance between performance and emotion, which is what also sets the new BMW 8 Series Coupe apart

A low centre of gravity and high stiffness values for body and suspension form the basis for the new BMW 8 Series Coupe’s highly dynamic handling characteristics.

In the case of the BMW M850i xDrive Coupe, both agility and direct steering behaviour are additionally assisted by standard Integral Active Steering and active roll stability.

Moreover, the electronically controlled dampers are able to provide for maximum wheel stability at any time, so that contact with the road is guaranteed even on short stretches of uneven surface.

“The new BMW 8 Series Coupe will be available exclusively with mixed tyres.

“This gave us the possibility when coordinating the suspension control systems to exploit the potential of the wide rear wheels to attain particularly sporty handling characteristics,” comments Jos Van

towards the performance characteristics of the BMW M850i xDrive Coupe.

Whist having the same weight as the predecessor engine, the new power unit mobilises an output that has been increased by 50 kW/68 hp to 390 kW/530 hp.

Maximum torque has increased by 100 Nm to 750 Nm and is available at 1800 rpm.

The eight-cylinder engine delivers its power to an extensively further developed 8-speed Steptronic sport transmission characterised by expanded spread and further shortened shift times.

“The new V8 engine offers exactly the right balance between performance and emotion, which is what also sets the new BMW 8 Series Coupe apart,” says Christian Billig, head of Drive System Integration.

“Above all, the eight-cylinder harmo-

nises perfectly with the further developed Steptronic transmission during dynamic acceleration.

“At the same time, the sound development of the sports exhaust system authentically reflects the car’s power delivery. And thanks to BMW xDrive and the active rear axle locking, the engine is always transferring power precisely to where it can be best converted into driving dynamics.

With the test drives in Wales, developers are rounding off the exceptionally diverse and intensive programme for the series development of the new BMW 8 Series Coupe.

Outside the racetrack and cordoned-off proving grounds, prototypes of the new model are also tested on public roads in order to obtain information on customerrelevant characteristics in driving situations that are as close to reality as possible.

They form an ideal supplement to the information gathered for instance during winter test drives in Arjeplog in Sweden, on the BMW Group proving ground in Miramas in the South of France, at the testing centre on the Nürburgring Nordschleife or during initial racing circuit deployment.

The BMW 8 Series Coupe will go on sale during the course of 2018.

The digit 8 in the model designation refers to the new model’s prominent position within BMW’s product range.

As was once the case with BMW Z8 and currently the BMW i8, it stands for highly emotional and exceptionally sporty vehicles.

Thus, the BMW 8 Series Coupe will become a crucial component of the luxury segment model initiative laid down by the BMW Group in its NUMBER ONE > NEXT strategy.

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Lamb balls with olives and rosemary ¼ C each: Green pitted olives, black pitted olives 2 T fresh rosemary leaves 1 T parsley 2 spring onions 1 clove garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper 450g lamb mince Dipping sauce: ½ C natural unsweetened yoghurt ¼ C chopped mint 1 clove garlic, finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lemon (about ¼ C) ■ Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Finely chop the olives, rosemary, parsley, spring onion and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Making a case for a wardless district T

here comes a time when ideas that have served a district well for years have to be abandoned.

We need to test them, and if they’re no longer relevant, they should be changed. But not everyone likes change.

Take the way we elected our local body politicians. For years we’ve chopped the district into wards, electing a pre-set number of councillors from each. Historically we did this to ensure the interests of every part of the district are well represented around the council table.

Step back in time to the days before local body amalgamation – the Ashburton Borough Council clearly served the needs of urban residents and the Ashburton County Council did likewise with councillors elected according to

geographic divisions.

The two became one and the county’s ward system became part of that whole. And so it has been for years.

Every six years local bodies are required to take a long, hard look at both the number of elected members they have and whether those elected members are elected at large or by ward.

For all of those years we’ve stuck with the numbers and the wards. Until this year’s review.

Finally our current crop of councillors have had the courage

to lay down a few challenges. Why 12 councillors they asked.

There’s a recommended ratio of councillor to population and for some time we’ve been overserved. Well done the councillors who make up the review team, they’ve bitten the bullet, showed foresight and opted to carve three from their rank.

That’s big thinking. A smaller minded group would have stuck with the status quo, fearing with fewer seats available at the next election they could be signing themselves out of a job.

And judging by a pre-consultation community survey they’ve got it right, 75 per cent of respondents said give us fewer and better elected members.

They’ve gone part of the way and perhaps scrapping wards and electing councillors at large might

have been too much to bite off in one election.

Full marks to mayor Donna Favel for putting her hand up and making it very clear she wants this to be the way of the future.

Her reasoning was sound – we’re one district and district councillors are elected to represent the interests of the entire district.

Gone are the days of rural isolation, when rural and urban interests were vastly different.

Technology and a great transport network mean there’s a seamless movement between town and country, no matter where you live you’re only a swipe or the tap of a button from somewhere else.

And gone are the days where a councillor could get away with only being interested in their own patch. Today’s decisions require a broad knowledge.

Favel was a lone voice in wanting to go down this path, however, and that’s disappointing.

The reality, however, is that anyone can stand for any of our three wards. They just have to be nominated by someone living in that ward. Technically that’s happening now. We have an eastern ward councillor living on the outskirts of Ashburton, an Ashburton councillor living in the country.

Where they live doesn’t matter, it’s what they do that counts. And the two that cross those urban-rural boundaries are two of the biggest contributors to council knowledge and debate.

The bid to can the ward system might have been lost this time round but its time will come; hopefully at the next six yearly review we’ll finally become one district.

death penalty.

Ten years ago: A river boat sank in a remote Amazon region in northern Brazil, killing at least 48 people.

Five years ago: National Rifle Association leaders told members during a meeting in Houston that the fight against gun control legislation was far from over, and vowed that none in the organisation would ever have to surrender their weapons.

One year ago: President Donald Trump met with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

aboard the USS Intrepid in New York, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the World War Two Battle of the Coral Sea. A US service member was killed in Somalia during an operation against the extremist group al-Shabab. Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II’s 95-year-old husband, Prince Philip, was retiring from royal duties.

Today’s birthdays: The former president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, is 90. Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson musical

family, is 88. Jazz musician Ron Carter is 81. Rock musician Dick Dale is 81. Pop singer Peggy Santiglia Davison (The Angels) is 74. Actor Richard Jenkins is 71. Country singer Stella Parton is 69. Irish musician Darryl Hunt (The Pogues) is 68. Singer Jackie Jackson (The Jacksons) is 67.

Singer-actress Pia Zadora is 66.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Oleta Adams is 65. Violinist Soozie Tyrell (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band) is 61. Country singer Randy Travis is 59. Actress Mary McDonough is 57. Comedian Ana

Gasteyer is 51. Actor Will Arnett is 48. Rock musician Mike Dirnt (Green Day) is 46. Rock musician Jose Castellanos is 41. Singer Lance Bass (‘N Sync) is 39. Actress Ruth Negga is 37. Rapper/singer Jidenna is 33. Actor Alexander Gould is 24. Actress Amara Miller is 18. Actress Brooklynn Prince (Film: The Florida Project) is eight.

Thought for today: “The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be.” — Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (c.604531BC).

– AP

Sue Newman

SENIOR REPORTER

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, May 4, the 124th day of 2018. There are 241 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On May 4, 1968, the Oroville Dam in Northern California was dedicated by Gov. Ronald Reagan; the 770-foot-tall earth-filled structure remains the tallest dam in the United States, but was also the scene of a near disaster in February 2017 when two spillways collapsed, threatening to flood parts of three counties.

On this date: In 1626, Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on present-day Manhattan Island.

In 1776, Rhode Island declared its freedom from England, two months before the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

In 1830, the Edward Bulwer-Lytton novel Paul Clifford, with its famous opening, “It was a dark and stormy night ...”, was first published in London.

In 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago, a labour demonstration for an eight-hour work day turned into a deadly riot when a bomb exploded.

In 1932, mobster Al Capone, convicted of income-tax evasion, entered the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.

In 1942, the Battle of the Coral Sea began in the Pacific during World War Two. In 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.

In 1980, Marshal Josip Broz Tito, president of Yugoslavia, died three days before his 88th birthday.

In 1998, Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski was given four life sentences plus 30 years by a federal judge under a plea agreement that spared him the

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Was Humpty Dumpty broken or was it the wall?

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umpty Dumpty sat on the wall.

Just not at the EA Networks Centre.

I had a great response to the Talky Bit on my work Facebook page to the question, What’s your thoughts on a climbing wall for the EA Networks Centre?

Most people thought the idea had some merit, but the location was wrong. It needed to be in an independent building and based on the clip and climb model from up the road.

And before you go saying it’s only Facebook and that’s not real life, it’s only for kids, etc, etc.

Sixty per cent of the people who follow my page are in the 25 to 55 year age bracket. In fact I have more followers in the 65-plus age group than the 18 to 24-year group.

So I think it’s a pretty good snapshot.

Here’s a few of my favourite comments (unaltered): Theresa – I wish the council would help fund another complex for our youth ... Just an example would be a 10-pin bowling with food available, party room and pool tables etc.

Our youth have nothing to do and nowhere to go. We go out of town.

Tony – Although it’s great to provide activities for the children, as we have seen the complex needs return to operate

Phill Hooper OFF THE AIR

as independent from rates as possible. So why not provide something to appeal to a broad range in particular the young adults or the like who have more of a disposable income . This may be a climbing wall, hydro slide or even the stationary wave idea, research will tell we don’t have to be stuck making our own mistakes. Doing this returns income, takes pressure off rates and in time funds for providing the much needed other facilities at Low cost for our youth.

Kevin – If you’re assuming it will self-fund based on usage I’d love to know when this usage will happen? Monday 5-9 is taken with Netball training, Tuesday similar time with badminton & futsal & Netball Wednesday & Thursday Netball All day Saturday Netball & Sunday afternoon futsal basketball etc So it seems that something will have to give?

If the court costs are $35 an hour the wall to use it is going to have to be pretty high cost wise to get to a break even with the amount of time left to hire it out....and to keep the 60/40 rates

split. The better option would be to spend it on Air con in the stadium. Or Put a basic wall above the pool saves on mats and harnessing people in & be way more fun.

Or add a large shed Frame over the current outdoor courts to give more court space this would allow more hire fees and time slots for use.

Pete – In the Long Term Plan consultation document, they are assuming it will be cost neutral as the increased debt repayment costs will be covered by higher revenue. How are the councillors going to guarantee that will happen? As a ratepayer, I don’t want to be continually paying higher rates to cover projects that people don’t want, and that don’t end up going to the assumptions made in their budgets. In the past year or two, it has become very noticeable that the parks department is underfunded, as they are no longer able to keep the lawns mowed to a proper standard in the open spaces during spring and summer. I would prefer my rates went into paying for roads, footpaths and green spaces to be properly maintained, rather than building climbing walls. Who is going to end up repaying all this debt that has been incurred in the last decade? As for kids having nothing to do, maybe they could read a book, play outside, do some chores at home or learn

to be respectful to their elders???

That would be a novelty.....

Carmen – Great idea but it needs to be in a dedicated space that won’t affect the other sports.

A wall that’s difficult enough for older kids and adults would be great too, but then I guess with health and safety- it will need to be staffed? That’s an ongoing cost..... chuck it in the new art gallery or library - might get people actually going there.

I like the idea of a wall, but let’s do it right first time, so we don’t have to waste money fixing mistakes. It needs to be in a separate location of its own. An UPDATED version of clip and climb. By doing it right it could make money instead of abseiling our hard-earned down the gurgler.

I’ll be letting the council know my thoughts via the draft longterm plan feedback form and I implore you to do the same.

Hopefully I’m not just bashing my head against one off the afore mentioned walls.

Till next week Hoo roo Phill Hooper Numpty Dumpty

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YOUR VIEW Ashburton CBD Having seen early pictures of the town centre upgrade, it could best be described as a moronic waste of $13 million dollars.

After two years people will get on board with it, after five it’ll fall into disrepair, after 10 it’ll need significant funding to replace what will be a dated bog ugly eyesore. All driven by vehicle parking. Progressive Ashburton?

And speaking of bog ugly, how long do the residents of this town have to put up with Redmond propping up his building on Burnett Street.

It’s about time he and ADC [Ashburton District Council] got this rubbish sorted out.

Edward Gates

What’s in a name I appreciate the optimistic outlook of Jo Luxton, but would point out we live in New Zealand, not “Aotearoa”, a term which, if any open-minded person cares, is attributed to European writers, not Maori.

Edgar W. Smith

Phill Hooper is the breakfast host of Ashburton’s Hokonui radio station. The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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■ BANK PROFITS

BNZ’s $490m profit Strong lending growth on housing and business helped to boost BNZ’s half year profits by nearly 18 per cent compared to the same prior period.

The bank, which is owned by National Australia Bank, reported a net profit of $490 million for the six months to March 31, up from $416m.

Angela Mentis, reporting her first result as BNZ chief executive, said the results illustrated a strong performance for the bank and its customers.

Operating revenue increased by 11.1 per cent to $1.17 billion.

The New Zealand segment of NAB reported cashing earnings up 8.6 per cent to $494m with an increase in total revenue of 8.1 per cent to $1.19 billion.

Mentis said revenue growth was supported by strong business and housing lending growth and improved net interest margin.

The bank’s gross loans and acceptances increased by 4.7 per cent to $79.8 billion while its de-

posits increased 9.8 per cent to $58.2 billion.

Its net interest margin increased 9 basis points to 2.24 per cent on the back of lower funding costs.

However its credit impairments crept up rising $1 million to $41 million and its operating costs rose 7.4 per cent to $465 million.

Mentis said the results meant the bank was well placed to respond to an unprecedented change in the way customers were using digital technology.

“We are accelerating an ambitious transformation strategy.

Our sights are set on the changes that will make the biggest difference to our ability to consistently offer our customers a seamless banking experience.”

The bank says over 92 per cent of its transactions and 49 per cent of sales are now digital.

“Having the right resources in the right places will continue to be an area of focus for us.

“Our half year results include

Guardian Shares & Investments NEW ZEALAND SHARE MARKET Daily Volume move ’000s

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

8,546.88 +52.64 +0.62%

p S&P/NZX 20 index

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+0.72%

p S&P/NZX All Gross

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p Rises 67 q Falls 34

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p S&P/ASX 200 index

6,098.3

+48.1

+0.8%

At close of trading on May 3, 2018

q Dow Jones Indust.

23,925.0 –174.1 –0.72% At close of trading on May 2, 2018

p FTSE 100 index

7,543.2

+22.84

+0.30%

At close of trading on May 2, 2018

q Nikkei 225 index

22,472.8

–35.2

–0.16%

At close of trading on May 2, 2018

METAL PRICES

Source: interest.co.nz

q Gold

1,304.20

London – $US/ounce

–2.9

–0.22%

p Silver London – $US/ounce

16.35

+0.1

+0.62%

p Copper London – $US/tonne

6,785.0

+8.0

+0.12%

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Source: BNZ

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an allowance for costs to support the reshaping of the bank with our focus on becoming faster, more personal and innovating across our digital platforms,” Mentis said.

The result comes as the banks

The Government will set up an ongoing forum with Business New Zealand and the Council of Trade Unions to Work on policy development in the face of Work-related changes. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement in a pre-Budget speech to Business New Zealand. The tripartite forum would focus on technological change.

- NZME

Compo – from her bro An Auckland woman sacked by her brother’s company for allegedly attempting to set up in competition to him has won $3000 compensation for unfair dismissal. Julie Lavin, an office administrator for Flawless House Washing, was dismissed by owner, and brother, John Lavin on March 3, 2017. John Lavin allegedly called Julie Lavin into his office and told her she had breached her contract.

- NZME

Esprit shutting doors Fashion retailer Esprit is exiting the New Zealand and Australian markets with store closures set to cost 30 jobs in New Zealand. The retail company, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will shut down 16 retail stores in New Zealand and Australia.

- NZME

■ OPINION

Compiled by

Source: NZX and Standard & Poors

Angela Mentis

face increasing scrutiny in the wake of Australia’s Royal Commission into misconduct in the financial services sector.

New Zealand banks have this week been asked to prove they are not ripping off consumers by local regulators the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank.

Mentis said it was not complacent about the issues emerging from Australia.

“We will be ruthlessly vigilant in ensuring that our customers’ trust in us is well placed.”

She said the bank regularly assessed global best practice in relation to conduct and was taking learnings from several recent financial sector inquiries across Australia, the UK and the US. “The Royal Commission is helping shape this work, but our focus is deliberately broader than that to ensure we are across all relevant findings and learnings.”

Parent company National Australia Bank made a net profit of $2.58 billion for the half. - NZME

PM sets up work forum

As at 4pm May 3, 2018

Australia Canada China Euro Fiji Great Britain Japan Samoa South Africa Thailand United States

TT buy

0.9479 0.9191 4.7458 0.5996 1.5177 0.5253 78.66 1.8529 9.0726 22.60 0.7158

TT sell

0.9165 0.8854 4.1663 0.5738 1.3999 0.507 75.37 1.623 8.7412 21.52 0.6903

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Average weekly earnings up 3.9pc T he NZX 50 rose 1.50 per cent for the month of April, recouping losses seen in February and March.

There’s been no shortage of economic events happening domestically this week, with the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, unemployment rates and business confidence. Globally, investors are digesting strong earnings results however concerns over the possibility of the Fed raising rates faster than expected have contributed to the shakiness in markets.

The NZ dollar dipped back below $US0.70 this week as the US dollar continues to strengthen against all major currencies.

Stats NZ released its latest unemployment data, which saw the unemployment rate fall to 4.4 per cent in March, down from 4.5 per cent the previous quarter. This is the fifth consecutive quarter the unemployment rate has fallen and is the lowest in a decade.

Average total weekly earnings for a full-time employee increased 3.9 per cent to $1205 and was the largest annual increase since September 2011.

The number of part-time jobs decreased 4.9 per cent, while fulltime jobs increased 2.9 per cent.

The Care and Support Worker Settlement Act, which came into effect in July 2017, contributed to higher wages, most notably for the private sector care workers.

ANZ Business Confidence dipped in April, after the business sentiment index fell from -20.0 in March to -23.4 in April. The declines were led by the construction sector while agriculture saw a jump this month.

Jeremy Flood ON THE MARKETS

The ANZ Own Activity Index, which asks businesses how conditions are within their own firms, was a mixed bag, slipping slightly from +22 to +18.

The Own Activity measure tends to correlate very well with economic growth.

Dairy prices fell at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction following Fonterra’s review of its milk production forecast.

Declines were led by rennet casein dropping 10.5 per cent, followed by anhydrous milk fat down 1.9 per cent. Whole milk powder, a key product for NZ, declined 1.5 per cent however skim milk powder rose 3.6 per cent.

Synlait Milk continues its stellar run, rising for a third consecutive month and trading at all-time highs.

It’s been another busy week for global earnings with 76 per cent of companies beating earnings estimates and 71 per cent reporting positive sales surprises.

Apple reported a solid quarterly result with both revenue and earnings ahead of expectations as well as announcing the largest stock buyback programme in corporate history.

Despite negative news, iPhone results were largely in line with expectations and management’s guidance indicates another solid quarter ahead.

The Fed kept rates on hold at its May meeting, as was widely expected, but signalled for another two hikes this year.

Commentary reiterated the Central Banks previous rhetoric saying that the interest hikes will be gradual as inflation returns to its medium target of 2 per cent.

The market is pricing in a more than 90 per cent chance that there will be a rate hike in June although there was no further hints that this would be the case.

A recent rise in Treasury yields has also helped boost the dollar, although the 10-year Treasury yield has fallen back below the psychological 3 per cent level.

For April, the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all declined for the month.

Across the Tasman, the ASX 200 climbed 3.9 per cent and is at its highest level since February.

The financial sector has been in turmoil as investigations from the royal commission continues.

News of the Commonwealth Bank charging fees to dead clients, and in one case for more than a decade, as well as being forced to reveal it had lost the records of almost 20 million accounts, and decided not to tell its customers has rattled the market.

Also making headlines is AMP, their largest wealth management service, who have been charging customers for advice they never received and lying to the corporate regulator.

Jeremy Flood works for Craigs Investment Partners. This article should not be deemed as advice.

Disclosure statement available free of charge and on request.

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1

$2,035, C2/3, 305m Trainer

17367 Cawbourne Stick 17.54 74581 Bigtime Ottey 17.61 84477 Scotta Pie 17.71 18888 Mary Blue Blood 17.70 37528 On Da Quest 17.72 45256 Sozin’s Fortune nwtd 41333 Bigtime Swift 17.86 61512 Zoe Jean 17.87 64621 Barn Door Billy 17.88 54162 Opawa Bucks 17.87

4:33PM

2

1 2 4 2 1 3 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10

3

M Flipp L Cole L Pearce J McInerney L Pearce J McInerney G & S Fredrickson M Flipp K Gommans R Waite

WANGANUI CHRONICLE C2/3 $2,035, C2/3, 305m

1 14213 Bigtime Roll 17.68 1 2 36X15 Blackjack Man 17.92 3 14213 De Blonde 17.78 4 4 14315 Clover Victoria 17.59 2 5 22254 Opawa Harry 17.69 6 46114 Cawbourne Chezzy 17.78 3 7 72312 Stole Me Car 17.71 8 12544 Five Eyes 17.63 9 74233 Secret Indy nwtd 10 13647 Bigtime Autumn 18.02 4:49PM

Today at Hatrick Raceway

ABSOLETELY ELECTRICAL C2/3

PX # REC Greyhound Fastest time

1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10

Wanganui Dogs

L Cole B Goldsack B Hunt A Turnwald M Flipp N Udy K Gommans D Denbee M Flipp L Cole

LIQUORLAND WANGANUI C3 FINAL

42322 Bigtime Rapid 17.69 58633 Bigtime Champ 17.66 47341 Cawbourne Dora 17.60 51752 Alamein Tane 17.86 17881 Kirkham Jasper 17.60 66544 Bigtime Redfoo 17.52 72663 Kirkham Coby 17.41 86174 Asteria 17.56 56675 Mikachu 17.59 22254 Opawa Harry 17.69

$2,135, C3f, 305m

G & S Fredrickson S Lozell M Flipp Kettlewell & Phillips C Morris G & S Fredrickson C Morris Ross/Voyce A Turnwald M Flipp

5:11PM

4

5

ADEPT ACCOUNTANTS C2 $2,860, C2, 520m

C Brider L Cole A Turnwald J McArthur J & D Bell J & D Bell G & S Fredrickson L Cole J & D Bell J & D Bell

J P PRINT PETONE C4 $2,390, C4, 305m

1 52386 Thunderation 17.48 3 2 61336 Cawbourne Owen 17.80 3 45717 Homebush Minnie 17.61 2 4 22174 Bigtime Conrad 17.57 1 5 37651 Bigtime Basher 17.41 6 15462 Three Amigos 17.55 4 7 52223 Allegro Lass 17.50 8 47X82 Missing Allegro 17.62 9 78776 NippaOfSambucca 17.74 10 68868 Bigtime Bev 17.70 6:14PM

6

1 38525 Bigtime Mia 30.22 2 2 22313 Bigtime Wendle 30.37 4 3 41154 Kia Tere 30.62 3 4 36286 Bigtime Caleb 30.15 5 X6423 Opawa Tab nwtd 6 34625 Bigtime Zack 30.35 1 7 28142 Dirk Bale 29.95 8 21746 Edge Of Town nwtd 9 62611 Cawbourne Taber 30.50 10 46665 Cawbourne Symsy 30.58

1 1 3 2 4 3 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 10

7

ISLINGTON TAVERN SPRINT $1,685, C2, 295m

12116 Shanly Star 17.39 36674 Settle Grettel 17.32 47268 Valyrian Steel 17.49 57847 Homebush Scribe 17.36 42753 Gorm The Great 17.62 37221 Mitcham Faye 17.46 76271 Kalonga 17.42 58116 Rockin’ Robyn 17.46 87637 Asserting Power 17.35 78757 Culvie Lass 17.45

2:01PM

8

9

G & S Fredrickson K Gommans J McInerney G & S Fredrickson L Cole M Roberts L Cole G & S Fredrickson J McInerney L Cole

NZ FUTURITY (GROUP 1) HEAT 1 $3,095, R/Aq, 520m

L Cole L Cole J & D Fahey L Cole J & D Fahey L Cole C Roberts R Adcock M Roberts J & D Bell

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH

10

$1,685, C2, 295m

14112 Call Me Flo 17.48 24723 Miss Dupre 17.39 24551 Broken Penniless 17.49 47411 Smash Lilly 17.29 37637 Bossy Affair 17.47 45332 Detective Dash 17.54 56615 Pip Baxter 17.43 46177 Cut The Ribbons 17.44 71688 Jealous Much 17.67 77785 Koputara 17.37

2:57PM

$2,860, C2, 520m

3:14PM

11

A Botherway B Dann G Cleeve M Grant L Waretini J McInerney J McInerney J Tanner J McInerney J M Jopson

THE TURF SPORTS BAR STAKES $2,860, C2, 520m

1 32543 Boston Billy 30.40 2 2 55874 Opawa Racer 30.23 1 3 32411 Torpedo Tuck 30.60 4 16665 Shift The Blame 30.47 3 5 11262 Dyna Vernon 30.46 6 63318 Promise To Keep 30.67 7 78878 Swirling Pearls 30.34 4 8 42653 Hard Questions 30.01 9 X4635 Opawa Robynann nwtd 10 73648 Goldstar Miley 30.25 CHRIS & LISA EARL STAKES J McInerney C Roberts H Cairns G Cleeve S & B Evans A Bradshaw J McInerney R Wales R Wales S & B Evans

Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Righthanded; Length: 1900m; Straight: 520m; Rail: Out 7m; Forecast: Fine.

2:47PM 405

5

$11,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m

3:22PM 406

6

$10,000, Rating 70 Benchmark, 1400m

HAUNUI FARM 1200

1 435X7 Bella Gioia (6) 59 S Marsh 3 2 2 3303X Justacanta (7) 58.5 D Greene 1 3 74152 Amastar (8) 58 S Marsh 4 4 1534X Myrcella (4) 58 Peter & Dawn Williams 5 107X0 Good Vibes (5) 57 P & J Brosnan 6 3460X Summer Dale (1) 56 D Venn 7 X120X Tremendous (2) 56 D Medcalfe 8 3579X Take It Out (3) 54 J & B Vance OPT

2:39PM

C Weir A Joyce A Bradshaw J McInerney R Blackburn H Cairns J McInerney L Waretini J McInerney R Wales

1 56148 Homebush Ragna 30.47 2 67546 Shady Snapper 30.46 1 3 77132 Eyrewell Martin 30.77 4 4 42362 Know Potential 30.71 5 28671 Goldstar Scooby 30.97 2 6 31612 Ming Ming 30.49 7 341F7 Darlek Ian nwtd 3 8 28256 Dream Kay 30.29 9 X4635 Opawa Robynann nwtd 10 73648 Goldstar Miley 30.25

OPT

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

1 2 1 2 3 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 POWER FARMING CANTERBURY SPRINT 9 $1,685, C2, 295m 10

1 5275X Dangerwood nwtd 1 3 2 67183 Jinja Cream Fizz 17.27 2 3 15112 Boston Powers 17.36 4 46644 Leo’s Son 17.38 5 46651 Hatfield 17.41 4 6 14236 Eyrewell Tango 17.38 7 83474 Homebush Fued 17.42 8 27238 Ohoka Angel 17.41 9 18787 Homebush Ellie 17.39 10 47866 Opawa Poppy 17.37 2:24PM

C Weir J Tanner J McInerney J McInerney D Kingston J McInerney S & B Evans M Grant A Bradshaw Hart & Taylor

D Johnson L Innes A Collett M Coleman A Sims (a3) T Allan R Scott (a3) K Cowan (a3)

HR FISKENS & SONS 1400

1 79X06. Playboy Prince (1) 59.5 K Taylor 1 2 X157X Viktor Vegas (9) 58.5 Baker/Forsman 2 3 1428X Vittachi (11) 58.5 Baker/Forsman 4 6115X Where Are You (4) 57.5 S Ritchie 5 196X5 Two Thirty (8) 57.5 S & E Clotworthy 6 1416X Century Miss (5) 56.5 Thomas/Gillies 3 7 69193. Lady Painton (2) 56.5 Autridge/Richards 8 3350X Kirkintilloch (3) 55.5 N Tiley 9 404X8 Colorado Bay (13) 55 C Isdale 4 10 8912 Lips Of An Angel (10) 54.5 T Da Cruz 11 070X7 Innamincka (7) 54.5 R Gavin 12 890X0 Dainty Rose (12) 54 L Somervell 13 85706 Keraton (6) 54 L Noble

D Danis (a3) J Riddell M Coleman K Cowan (a3) A Collett A Sims (a3) T Newman (a3) S Spratt T Allan D Johnson R Scott (a3) S McKay C Lammas

1 1 2 2 3 4 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10

Hart & Taylor R Wales A Bradshaw J McInerney C Roberts A Lee J Tanner G Cleeve R Wales S & B Evans

12

LIVAMOL SPRINT

$1,685, C2, 295m

53361 Senorita Julie 17.44 61228 Whose He 17.44 72522 Abacus Magic 17.43 25174 Butterface 17.51 18236 Cash A Roo nwtd 26716 Sozin’s Emperor 17.54 48263 Fabre’s Lass 17.32 54751 Homebush Hazel 17.52 87637 Asserting Power 17.35 68864 Gotcha Penny 17.37

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

J McInerney A Joyce L Waretini J Tanner S & B Evans J McInerney R Blackburn J McInerney A Bradshaw J McInerney

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

2 4X General Sherman (8) 57.5 T Pike 4 3 69537 Picture This (2) 57.5 B Hawtin 4 Major Domo (5) 57.5 Baker/Forsman 5 Mr Bazamour (1) 57.5 S Wenn 6 Twin Spinner (3) 57.5 L Munro 3 7 226X6 Zenvo (7) 55.5 S Ritchie 2 8 3 Pop Diva (4) 55.5 C Isdale 9 86X79 Fastellie (9) 55.5 A Fuller 10 Malvasia 4:27PM 408

OPT

8

WINTER RACING 26 MAY 1600

7

6:42PM

7

1 15266 Opawa Rooster 30.90 2 34826 Invincible Sue nwtd 3 3 27343 No Time Toulouse 30.21 4 4 24341 Dyna Dave nwtd 1 5 12111 Bigtime Paddy 29.79 2 6 11212 Cawbourne Krusty 30.12 7 26677 Bigtime Bucko 30.14 8 16358 Bigtime Fred 30.29 9 62611 Cawbourne Taber 30.50 10 88X84 Midsomer Magic 30.32 7:13PM

1 4 3 2 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10

8

66827 Bigtime Phantom 29.98 41348 Ask King Jeff nwtd 17531 Shallay Pallay nwtd 38733 Bigtime Eve 30.19 63166 Avenger Bale nwtd 55182 Tyson’s Quest 30.22 31345 Bigtime Forest 30.20 62217 Bigtime Lily 30.18 62611 Cawbourne Taber 30.50 46665 Cawbourne Symsy 30.58

7:42PM

9

1 45684 Me Jane 30.00 2 2 12352 Bigtime Craig 30.25 4 3 88634 Bigtime Tears 30.07 3 4 14661 Lord Louie nwtd 1 5 34322 Bigtime Levi 30.06 6 21317 Egomaniacal nwtd 7 31414 Idol Tom 30.30 8 72711 Bigtime Liam 30.11 9 62611 Cawbourne Taber 30.50 10 88X84 Midsomer Magic 30.32

NZ FUTURITY (GROUP 1) HEAT 2 $3,095, R/Aq, 520m

J & D Fahey R Adcock L Cole C Roberts L Cole M Roberts L Cole L Cole M Roberts E Duganzich

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6 8:14PM

L Cole L Cole J & D Fahey L Cole C Roberts B Marsh L Cole L Cole M Roberts J & D Bell

NZ FUTURITY (GROUP 1) HEAT 4 $3,095, R/A, 520m

L Cole L Cole L Cole R Adcock L Cole J & D Fahey M Flipp L Cole M Roberts E Duganzich

8:44PM

10

1 1 4 2 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10

$3,325, C2/3, 520m

L Cole C Morris C Roberts L Cole L Cole L Cole Ross/Voyce S Kite L Cole S Kite

11

PALAMOUNTAINS SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION C4/5

12

WANGANUI TOYOTA C 4/5

1 27X12 Lunch Special 17.99 2 3 2 52422 Bigtime Blue 17.36 3 51264 Hypocritical 17.32 1 4 16111 Sir Duggie nwtd 5 61435 Idol Hot 17.39 6 54516 So Over It 17.49 4 7 37631 Bigtime Pink 17.43 8 24345 Cawbourne Mezza 17.41 9 78776 NippaOfSambucca 17.74 10 68868 Bigtime Bev 17.70 9:12PM

V Colgan J Riddell J Nason (a2) S Spratt M Coleman A Collett A Sims (a3) J Fawcett (a2) D Danis (a3) S Rusof R Elliot (a1) R Smyth T Miles (a4) L Satherley

1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 1-2-3, 4-5-6, 7-8-9, 10-11-12 2-3-4-5, 9-10-11-12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 7-8-9-10-11-12 AON CPF C 2/3

1 24135 Bigtime Talker 30.20 1 2 13177 Cawbourne Foxy 30.26 3 35145 Amy Bale nwtd 3 4 31474 Bigtime Monty 30.28 2 5 37733 Bigtime OnFire 29.94 6 42287 Bigtime Flyer 30.19 7 11631 Jinja Loren 30.22 8 4F231 Rapper Tilly 30.40 4 9 2168X Bigtime Michelle 30.28 NZ FUTURITY (GROUP 1) HEAT 3 10 48277 Rowdy Ruby nwtd $3,095, R/A, 520m

V Colgan S Rusof J Riddell C Lammas T Wenn (a3) S Collett T Allan T Thornton SCRATCHED

$10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m

1 13X07 Whopper’s (7) 59.5 N Allen 2 2120X Diehard (6) 58.5 Baker/Forsman 4 3 46X04 Dontbreakmyheart (12) 58 P & J Brosnan 4 139X8 Masters Choice (1) 57.5 K & L Rae 5 6X97X Youvebeenlitup (3) 57.5 Baker/Forsman 6 04900 Alternative Fact (2) 56.5 R Collett 3 7 5776X Borninasandpit (8) 56.5 Thomas/Gillies 2 8 656X4 Leica Warrior (9) 56.5 B Hedley 9 8378X Master Poet (4) 56.5 M Brosnan 1 10 97374 Ivy’s Court (10) 56 J Bell 11 47X18 La Achiever (5) 56 T Rogerson 12 1476X Fast Catch (15) 55 E Green 13 2442X That’s How It Goes (13) 55 P & J Brosnan 3:57PM LION RED MAIDEN 1400 14 620X8 Civique Rose (11) 54.5 L Somervell $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m OPT 407 0 15 0X907 Gangsters Lass (14) 54 J Revell 1 1 33 Comeback (6) 57.5 T Rogerson 0 16 21004 Our McKay (16) 56.5 S Marsh R Elliot (a1)

May 4, 2018

1 22287 PikoPiko Connor nwtd 1 2 43111 Millie Prince 30.51 2 3 13131 Thrilling Rory 30.50 3 4 175X2 Chip Off Block 30.49 4 5 64622 Audacious Assin 30.56 6 12654 Thrilling Rocky 30.68 7 77682 Bigtime Buster 30.48 8 32266 Bigtime Mike 30.43 9 42486 Thrilling Eddie 30.13 10 46665 Cawbourne Symsy 30.58 5:43PM

1:45PM

Compiled by

33827 Rain And Tears 17.36 12466 Zoie Willow 17.30 28327 Mila Mila 17.52 27775 Opawa Crystal 17.57 48745 Daisy Lara 17.35 47263 Who’s John Galt 17.49 46818 Polly Cracker 17.67 83168 Opawa Lyon 17.53 78776 NippaOfSambucca 17.74 68868 Bigtime Bev 17.70

$2,860, C4/5, 305m

L Cole L Cole A Turnwald L Cole M Flipp C Morris L Cole M Roberts J McInerney L Cole

$2,860, C4/5, 305m

M Roberts J & D Bell A Turnwald M Flipp L Cole L Cole L Pearce N Udy J McInerney L Cole

h M8

5:52PM OPT 801

1

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RunnerName

SCRATCHED

Barrier

Addington Harness

Today at Addington Raceway

HARAS DES TROTTEURS FILLIES & MARES TROT

$10,000, 3YO+ F&M R40–R63, 1950m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 95708 Ali Lindenny (1) D Thompson 1 2 00961 One Over Da Skye (2) G & N Hope 2 3 22491 Mystical Star (3) M House 4 35165 Zsa Zoe (4) K Ford 3 5 13X8 Light Year Franco (5) S McRae 6 23355 BK Dawn (6) Wakelin/Noble 7 45804 Motu Great Sensation (7) B Borcoskie 8 41100 Tehoro Dazzle (8) R Holmes 4 9 X3221 Diana Harbour (9) J Harrington 10 60079 Superfast Maggie (u1) H Westrum 11 33080 Jaw D Nancy (u2) C & A Edmonds

Tijuana Taxi (u3) C Harrison 12 01503 Barrier

D Dunn R May S Ottley S Tomlinson (J) C D Thornley P Wakelin B Borcoskie R Holmes G Smith A Stewart (J) J Dunn M Williamson

6:52PM OPT 803

3

May 4, 2018

HARRISON BLOY TROT $10,000, 3YO+ Up–& including R55, 2600m

1 85542 The Fox (1) D Nyhan 2 2 X5610 Anna Kate (2) M Edmonds 3 60427 Sea Rover (3) T McMillan 1 4 X6833 Unique Rose (4) M Edmonds 5 61650 Grand Princess (5) N Harris 6 90142 The Bloss (6) B Borcoskie 7 10006 Breaking Bad (7) K Townley 3 8 52343 Leo’s Gift (8) G O'Reilly 9 58335 Heavenly Love (9) M Edmonds 4 10 00593 Jean Sebastien (10) C Markham 11 04602 Spurred By Success (11) M Edmonds 12 9D706 Geena’s Girl (12) K Townley 13 712 Neverneverland (u1) K Robertson

D Nyhan T Williams J Morrison (J) R May B Orange B Borcoskie D Dunn G O'Reilly M Edmonds J Markham (J) J Curtin S Ottley C DeFilippi

Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Left-handed; Length: 1193m; Weather: Mainly fine.

5 0098 Noble Mistress (5) M Perriton 3 6 20874 Skyline (6) G Dunn 7 04037 Lovey Dovey Moment (7) H Westrum 8 08700 Dolly Jones (8) D Hunter 9 465X9 Moy (9) I Schwamm 2 10 90092 Red Harbour (u1) K James

Missalyssa (u2) A Faulks 11 X8078 Barrier

8:22PM 806

OPT

M Perriton G O'Reilly D Keast (J) D Dunn J Young C D Thornley A Faulks

6 PGG WRIGHTSON NZ YEARLING SALES 2YO MOBILE PACE $200,000, 2YO MOB. PACE, 1950m

1 32141 Star Of Montana (1) B Purdon 3 S Phelan 2 21233 Heisenberg (2) R Dunn J Dunn 3 12732 Beaudiene Western (3) R Green D Butcher 2 4 31211 Another Masterpiece (4) Purdon/Rasmussen T Williams J Keast 7:22PM MICO PLUMBING PACE $13,500, 3YO+ R61 & 5 5X Jimmy Cannon (5) H Westrum B Orange faster, 1950m 6 91 Cast No Shadow (6) P Court OPT 804 Izzy Dagg (7) M Jones S Ottley 1 41436 Nearis Green (1) J Hay J Hay 7

8 31 Major Express (8) B Mangos B Mangos

2 22491 Denstown (2) Butt/Cox

J W Cox

6:22PM HRS CONSTRUCTION PACE $10,000, 3YO+ R54–R60, Barrier 3 Tennyson Bromac SCRATCHED 1950m OPT 802 4 9 2 War Hero (21) T Bagrie D Dunn 4 25717 Boomer Bailey (3) G Telfer T Williams 1 10 1811 Jesse Duke (22) Purdon/Rasmussen M Purdon 1 83807 Mighty American (1) K & T Barron B Orange 4 5 47833 Shezza GNP (4) K & T Barron J Curtin R May 2 Better Decision SCRATCHED 6 0149X Nolan Sackett (5) R Winter C D Thornley 11 14223 Supreme Dominator (23) B Purdon Stars Tonight (24) R Dunn G Smith 2 3 X6512 Ready To Bloom (2) R Todd S Ottley 7 34312 Billy Badger (6) R Dunn G Smith 12 2 8 11642 Pat’s Delight (7) C Dalgety 3 4 X2821 Ohanzee (3) Purdon/Rasmussen D Dunn 8:51PM T Williams DUX INDUSTRIES PACE $10,000, 3YO+ R40–R53, 3 Buster Brady (8) K Austin B Orange OPT 807 5 32003 Stompem (4) D Thompson C D Thornley R54 with cond., 1950m 9 23443 Barrier

6 84216 Nurburgring (5) K Townley G Smith 1 44502 Blingiton (1) L Prendergast S Ottley

10 409X2 Rocki Warrior (21) D Ottley

S Ottley 7 17338 Black Art (6) A Fitzgerald A Fitzgerald (J)

2 09807 Aveross Brachole (2) D Pearce

B Orange M Williamson 8 60102 Titanium (7) T & G Chmiel C DeFilippi 11 22692 Star Commander (22) N McGrath 4 3 76274 Claus (3) S Moore R Close 1

12 21511 Alta Orlando (u1) R Dunn

J Dunn 4

Pirate Bay (8) S Smolenski R May 4 08496 Scotlynn Justis (4) D Taylor M Williamson 9 34534 Barrier 7:52PM PLUMBING WORLD TROT $10,000, NON- 5 71660 Unfinished Business (5) C & J DeFilippi C DeFilippi 10 0108X Vinny Gambini (21) S Dolan D Dunn OPT 805 WINNERS 3YO+, 1950m 6 33064 The Director (6) P Bagrie G Smith 1 11 3X323 Mach Up (22) Purdon/Rasmussen M Purdon 1 00706 About Last Night (1) S Clarke H Clarke (J) 1 7 22363 Miss You (7) G O'Reilly G O'Reilly 12 97190 Trailer Park Girl (23) S Dolan S Tomlinson (J) 1 2 67302 Wait For Success (2) N Munro B Munro (J) 8 1053X The Golden Boy (8) R Holmes R Holmes 13 X117X Blue Blazer (24) T Yesberg J Dunn 3 5800 Foreigner (3) G Hunt G Hunt 2

9 20715 London Delight (9) C Dalgety D Dunn

14 10531 Laytons Lass (25) T & G Chmiel Barrier 4 4 89525 Edesia (4) C Butt T Chmiel C Butt

4

2

7

5

h M5

6:04PM OPT 501

1

Alexandra Park Harness Today at Alexandra Park

BOOK A MID-WINTER XMAS PARTY @ALEX PARK HCP TROT $12,000,

3YO+, Up–MR48 & R40 with cond. SpecHcp, 2200m PX # REC Horse (Start pos) Trainer Driver

1 25780 Stow (1) R Brosnan 2 90906 Sunny Pegasus (2) R Brosnan 4 3 32432 Show Of Faith (3) P & V Blanchard 3 4 26332 Beat The Heat (4) P & V Blanchard 5 90000 Here We Are (5) A Matthews 6 8675 Awhi Mai (6) Hollis/Robertson 2 7 72209 Safrakova (7) L Chin 8 D0840 Tobruk (8) Wallis/Hackett 1 9 22487 Majestic Hurricane (u1) K & T Barron 10 64957 As Free As Air (u2) R Paynter 11 64083 Littlebitoflove (u3) J Abernethy 12 70687 Mr Natural (1) G Noakes 13 56005 Anzac (2) S Cornwall 14 89999 Mon Archie Way (3) G Noakes 15 43127 Monarchy Invasion (1) Wallis/Hackett

R Brosnan J Stormont P Ferguson Z Butcher T Fensom (J) L Hollis L Chin M Wallis T Herlihy M McKendry J Abernethy G Noakes S Cornwall S Argue B Hackett

7:03PM OPT 503

3

1 449X8 Russian Alsu (1) M Collins 1 2 23542 English Rose (2) T Herlihy 3 22374 Idealistic (3) D Alexander 4 31030 Afortunado (4) A Matthews 5 Richard Le Fort 6 45106 Shanway (5) M McKendry 3 7 416 Sezana (6) C Dalgety 4 Redmaro (7) C Wigg 8 45174 Barrier

9 2107 Quick As Fire (21) D Balle 10 23755 Jenora (22) M Berger 2 11 813X4 Shenandoah (23) G Rogerson 12 42057 Helena Ideal (u1) R Paynter 7:32PM 504

OPT

May 4, 2018

HYDROFLOW PACE $14,500, 2YO+ R40–R54, R55 with cond., 2200m

S Abernethy T Herlihy J Stormont J Abernethy SCRATCHED M McKendry Z Butcher T Cameron (J)

4 WOODLANDS STUD MILE HIGH SERIES F&M PACE

K Marshall P Butcher T Mitchell A Poutama

$14,500, 3YO+ F&M R55–R73, R74 with cond., 1700m

1 87X41 Caitlyn Clarke (1) T Macfarlane T Macfarlane 2 13246 Bettor Babe (2) T Herlihy T Herlihy 3 3 13P65 Ivana Flybye (3) S Telfer B Butcher (J) 4 75481 Lynbar Rose (4) J Young M McKendry 1 5 55642 Queen Lostris (5) T Herlihy T Cameron (J) 6:32PM PIPE & INFRASTRUCTURE PACE $17,000, 3YO+ 4 6 03267 American Empress (6) J Young R55–R65, R66–R71 with cond., 2200m OPT 502 S Abernethy

7 68511 Christanna (7) M Berger P Butcher 1 36369 Hunter Bromac (1) S Telfer P Butcher 2 Delight My Soul (8) R Green A Drake (J,Cl) 8 81114 Barrier 2 47X50 Suzie Pee Jay (2) D Balle K Marshall 3 3165X Trinity Bromac (3) G Rogerson T Mitchell 9 15157 Ruebe Star (21) B Mangos T Lethaby (J) L Hollis 2 4 31 Cowboys N Indians (4) S Reid Z Butcher 10 61X35 Three Kisses (22) Hollis/Robertson 5 221 Red Reactor (5) M McKendry M McKendry 8:03PM DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED TROT $14,500, 3YO+ 4 6 01278 Rain Man (6) S Reid T Herlihy OPT 505 R46–R61 DiscrHcp, 2700m 1

7 14325 Bettor Step Aside (7) D Balle

D Balle 1 I’m Just Awesome SCRATCHED

Barrier 2 5705X Speedy Lavros (u1) S Argue S Argue 8 Major Classic SCRATCHED 3 07P50 Free Bird (u2) D Iremonger S Lawson 3 9 42852 Royal Lincoln (21) R Green A Poutama 4 20109 Rave Nation (1) R Paynter K Marshall 10 24324 Parker (22) S Telfer B Butcher (J) 5 95414 Jansson (2) Wallis/Hackett T Mitchell

2

5

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Riccarton Park Races Tomorrow at Riccarton Park

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May 5, 2018

9 32141 Euphoria (9) 55.5 R Frost R Myers 11:42AM MID WINTER CHRISTMAS JUNE 23 PREMIER 1 3 10 71542 Residential (4) 55.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a) $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1400m OPT 601 S Wynne PX # REC Horse (Barrier) kg Trainer Jockey 11 77335 Joby (3) 54 A Carston P Shaikh 3 1 42224 Nowhere Man (1) 60 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 12 13501. Gloss (1) 54 M & M Pitman 1 B Hong (a3) 4 2 8X331 Redefine (5) 60 R Frost T Comignaghi (a2) 13 67653 Quaintrelle (8) 54 M & M Pitman 1 3 50816. Rideitlikeustoleit (4) 57.5 P Collins K Cowan (a3) 1:17PM ANGUS MEATS PREMIER 4 38040 Willow (11) 57.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry OPT 604 $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 4 1 1100X Secret Stash (15) 60 Kennedy/Furlong K Cowan (a3) 1 5 21648 Zakynthos (9) 57 M & M Pitman 1 S Wynne 2 2 25443 Strowan (12) 60 A Carston 6 86113 Longford (3) 56.5 L and Richard Didham R Myers R Firdhaus (a2) 7 02213 Our Teddy Boy (8) 56.5 S Tyler L Allpress 3 9X827 Velocci (6) 59.5 S Robertson T Jonker (a3) 8 21710. Classic Warrior (6) 56 M & M Pitman 1 B Hong (a3) 4 70640 Opihi Ranger (2) 59 M & W Coles J Lowry 9 0X134 Milk It (7) 56 A Taylor K Mudhoo (a1) 5 34623 Vice Marshall (8) 58.5 S Clark B Hong (a3) 2 10 11X17 The Precious One (2) 55.5 C Anderton C Johnson 6 31058. Don’t Be Cheeky (13) 58 M & M Pitman 1 L Callaway 11 51401 Khorabella (10) 54 A Carston R Cuneen 7 9730X Pat In Brackets (1) 58 K & P Hughes 8 X0441. Suggestive Loox (3) 57.5 A Carston R Cuneen 12:12PM CHRISTCHURCH CASINO PREMIER 9 25432 All Dressed Up (7) 57 J Gordon G Jogoo (a) $25,000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 2000m OPT 602 1 10 90X24 Czarista (18) 56.5 M Harris L Allpress 2 1 18611 Shanzino (1) 59 M & M Pitman 1 C Johnson 11 08364 Dreaming Easy (10) 56.5 S Tyler C Barnes 2 554X7 Standrews Masonic (12) 57.5 C Trembath D Bradley 12 78019 Magic Note (19) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 3 518X1 Shezatoucha (9) 57 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) 3 13 12067 Smoke House Bay (16) 56.5 J Blackadder T Comignaghi (a2) 4 4 93481 Satin Guru (10) 56.5 B & S Anderton J Lowry 14 5X185 Black Label (9) 56 S Tyler K Williams 5 X8964 The Man (6) 55.5 B & S Anderton C Barnes 15 3020X Saronic Miss (11) 56 M & M Pitman 1 C Johnson 3 6 79124 Friday Knight (4) 55 B Tapper R Beeharry (a3) 16 2038X Heaven Knows (4) 55.5 L Robinson S Wynne 7

Pickup SCRATCHED 17 10380 Petite Midas (17) 55.5 A Carston T Moseley 8 94025 Madam De Soir (8) 54 J Phillips S Wynne 18 54743 Supatwista (5) 54.5 B Tapper R Beeharry (a3) 1 9 74226 So Brazen (3) 54 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 0 19 X4500 Silvermist (14) 54 R & Ashley McKay K Mudhoo (a1) 10 72X90 Bullitt (5) 54 S Cameron L Callaway 1:51 PM BERKLEY STUD CHAMPAGNE STAKES 11 0X282 She’s Payback (2) 54 C Spittles K Williams $50,000, 2YO SW, 1200m 12 780X3. Our Madonna (11) 54 B Tapper M Tanaka OPT 605 2 1 31 Khimar War (4) 56.5 L Robinson J Lowry 13 00X50. Rapt N Red (7) 54 S Haisma R Hannam 2 3X0 Devious (14) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong T Moseley 6 Final Savings (7) 56.5 J & K Parsons C Johnson 12:46PM KARAKA MAY SALE PREMIER 3 1 4 2X14. Secret Allure (2) 54.5 L Latta $30,000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1600m OPT 603 R Myers 1 31561. Shakti (10) 59 J Gordon K Mudhoo (a1) 5 2127 Xpressmymind (5) 54.5 A Carston R Cuneen 2 4X853 Fairlight (7) 58.5 L and Richard Didham C Johnson 6 542 Hapi Ella (13) 54.5 K & L Rae L Callaway 2 3 13224. Elfee (5) 58 M & M Pitman 1 3 7 222X4 Thunder Bay (1) 54.5 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) S Weatherley (a) 4 2X850. Stokers Rock (12) 58 J McKay 4 8 73X2 Peaceful (6) 54.5 Baker/Forsman L Callaway L Allpress 4 5 64278 Laaffaire (11) 57.5 N Ridley L Allpress 9 73 Miss Curious (15) 54.5 D Frye R Hannam 6 14X60 Five Kings (2) 57.5 B Tapper M Tanaka 10 34. Pick Me Up In Rio (10) 54.5 K James D Bradley 7 24336 Tomm Jones (13) 57.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) 11 5 Norma Jean (8) 54.5 L Robinson S Wynne 8 01502 El Bee Darci (6) 56 R & Ashley McKay K Williams 12 Iwonderwai (12) 54.5 A Browne J Morris

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Track Information Type: All weather; Direction: Right-handed; Length: 1006m; Weather: Mainly fine.

6 10085 Our Petite Lady (3) R Brosnan 7 24403 Prince George (4) J MacKinnon 8 70985 Franco Nadal (5) J Stevens 1 9 1D246 All American (6) J & J Dickie 2 10 1390 Forget The Price Tag (7) T Herlihy 11 X5600 The Hulk (u1) A Matthews 3 12 D4220 Anse Vata (1) B Mangos 13 44475 Makarewa Jake (2) Wallis/Hackett 4 14 18340 Alta Venetia (u1) I Moody 15 10631 Monaro Mia (u2) N Chilcott

R Brosnan J MacKinnon (J) D Ferguson (J) J I Dickie T Herlihy A Matthews M McKendry T Cameron (J) A Poutama S Abernethy

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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

10 36361 Machsgain (21) M Ward 3 11 25087 De Lancome (22) R Dunn 12 61546 Christie Marie (23) R Winter 13 00X85 Takitimu Express (24) Butt/Cox 14 74602 Kensington Kate (25) R Dunn

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9:19PM 808

OPT

$13,500, 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp, 2600m

1 01P1 Globe Trekker (1) R Jenkins 2 11679 Sods Law (u1) J & J Geddes 1 3 10374 Miracle Rising (1) G Smith 4 22456 Another Chapter (2) J Whittaker 5 6156X Medusa (3) K Cameron 3 6 60131 Justamollyarcher (4) R Jenkins 7 6X843 Izmok (5) C & J DeFilippi 8 04088 Red Hot Poker (6) G Telfer 4 9 71300 Bonnie Highlander (7) R Dunn 2 10 32621 McLovin (1) R Jenkins 11 X5255 All Lit Up (2) L & J Smith

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3YO+, 2600m

9:32PM 508

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B Orange J W Cox B Borcoskie T Chmiel R May N Purdon (J) C D Thornley T Williams H Clarke (J) M Williamson R Close

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

7 21042 Massive Metro (3) Wallis/Hackett 1 3 8 11120 Galleons Victory (4) Wallis/Hackett 9 X1809 Majestic Ali (u1) Wallis/Hackett 2 10 04472 C K Spur (1) J & J Dickie 11 63636 KD Hall (u1) T Vince OPT

R Jenkins J Geddes R May J Curtin K Cameron S Tomlinson (J) C DeFilippi D Dunn J Dunn A Lethaby J Smith

HYDROFLOW PACE $10,000, NON-WINNERS

1 Bettor Beontoit (1) K & T Barron 2 5 Olive Cook (2) Butt/Cox 4 3 24362 Jungle Gem (3) B Borcoskie 3 4 60X33 Bella Veloce (4) T & G Chmiel 5 Kingslayer (5) G & N Hope 2 6 34722 Semiramide (6) Purdon/Rasmussen 1 7 2 Eastwood Ideal (7) J McDonald 8 24 Koromiko Eyre (8) B Hill

Pete’s Dash (9) S Clarke 9 48907 Barrier

10 06045 Comfortably Numb (21) B Ward 11 50X24 Reklaw’s Gem (22) R Todd DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

K Cox J Dunn T Chmiel J W Cox M Anderson (J)

T Mitchell T Herlihy M McKendry J I Dickie J MacKinnon (J)

VINCENT NEW @ ALABAR & NEVELE R STUD PACE $14,500,

4YO+ R40–R60, R61 with cond. JUN.D, 2200m

1 990X0 Richard Le Fort (1) D Iremonger S Iremonger (J) 8:33PM SMITH & PARTNERS WINTER CUP 29 JUNE PACE $12,000, 2 32534 Jamieson Shard (2) A & L Neal J MacKinnon (J) OPT 506 NON-WIN 2YO+ MR49–MR52, 2200m 3 34X92 Bubble Gum (3) S Reid A Drake (J) 3 1 Nice To Be Norvic (1) R Paynter K Marshall 4 25378 Scanreco Bay (4) T Vince F Schumacher (J) 1 2 5 Trojan Banner (2) R Green Z Butcher 5 51293 The Persuader (5) T Vince D Ferguson (J) 3 Mr Yips (3) T Herlihy T Cameron (J) 6 47879 Destined For Heaven (6) Hollis/Robertson T Lethaby (J) 4 42 Glenn Ford (4) P & V Blanchard P Ferguson 7 31144 Poppy Drayton (7) A Donnelly A Harrison (J) 5 Benjamin Button SCRATCHED 4 Some Change (8) S Telfer T Cameron (J) 8 4X791 Barrier 2 6 22X Lion Rock (5) B Mangos M McKendry 4 Rock N Shard (6) A Donnelly A Poutama 3 9 3283P Christian Who (21) B Purdon L Whittaker (J) 7 42433 Barrier 1 10 1X259 The Lone Ranger (22) S Telfer B Butcher (J) 8 Madam Secretary SCRATCHED 2 11 X3750 Spring Campaign (23) R Green N Delany (J,Cl) 9 50 Whatchagot (21) S Telfer B Butcher (J) FRENCH NIGHT @ ALEX PARK ON FRI MAY 25TH PCE $12,000, 10 644 Pure Carbon (22) Hollis/Robertson L Hollis 10:00PM NON-WINNERS 3YO+ Up–& including MR47, 11 La Vitesse (23) R & S Lawson S Lawson OPT 509 A Harrison (J) 12

Simon SCRATCHED 1 34654 Womeninleague (1) A Donnelly 2 Better Be Donna SCRATCHED 9:02PM 146 WEANLINGS ON SALE JUNE 1ST HANDICAP TROT 4 3 70378 Arden’s Silhouette (2) G Rogerson M McKendry $17,000, R65 to R86 DiscrHcp TROT, 2700m OPT 507 1 4 6X673 Double O Heaven (3) S Reid Z Butcher 1 32967 Tereskova (1) L Chin L Chin 2 5 037X2 Westburn Bliss (4) S Telfer B Butcher (J) 2 74110 Credit Master (2) A & L Neal A Neal 6 00408 Sole Delight (5) B Mangos T Lethaby (J) 4 3 61421 Billy At Salsa (u1) Wallis/Hackett M Wallis 7 50259 Arya Famous (6) S Green A Poutama 4 64185 Sol Invictus (u2) J Abernethy J Abernethy 3

8 363X8 Spirit Of Love (7) M Collins S Abernethy

5 80666 Shady Sadie (1) J Stormont Barrier J Stormont 6 164P0 George (2) G Noakes W Fausett G Noakes 9 47548 Pocket Miss (21) W Fausett

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Track Information Type: Grass; Expected: Heavy; Direction: Lefthanded; Length: 2400m; Straight: 400m; Rail: Out 4m; Weather: Mainly fine.

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70 Montreux Miss (3) 54.5 A Browne Sweet Oak (11) 54.5 A Schwarz The Selection (9) 54.5 Bros/Dennis

M Tanaka K Mudhoo (a) T Comignaghi (a)

DOUBLES TREBLES QUADDIES FIRST 4 PLACE 6

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

7 11628 Johnny Jones (10) 57 J & K Parsons 8 53X37 Kinagat (8) 56.5 M & M Pitman 1 S Wynne G Jogoo (a) 2:26PM DAVID EMERSON ACCOUNTANT & BUSINESS CONSULTANT 9 56221 Shaara (15) 56.5 J Gordon 4 10 4X160. Wills Road (13) 55 J Lynds P $30,000, R85 Benchmark, 1200m OPT 606 3 1 52357. Dynamic (10) 62 M & M Pitman 1 J Bassett (a4) 11 39171. Fascinate (1) 54.5 B & S Anderton P Shaikh 1 2 X227X William Wallace (3) 60 A & H Bull R Myers 12 03115 Morse Code (12) 54.5 M & M Pitman 1 T Moseley 3 X3726 Koxinga (7) 59 C Anderton K Cowan (a3) 13 61550 Twoznotenough (3) 54 L and Richard Didham C Barnes 4 4 1558X Night Nurse (13) 58 M & M Pitman 1 B Hong (a3) 14 25319 Raise You Ten (16) 54 B & S Anderton T Comignaghi (a) 5 52131. Nightcap (12) 57 Bros/Dennis G Jogoo (a) 15 20333 King Pin (7) 53.5 S McKay R Myers 6 71221. Pippi Rea (6) 56.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) 16 02513 Zawhip (6) 53 B Wilson 0 17 X3726 Koxinga (9) 53 C Anderton 7 49703 Saber (8) 56 M & M Pitman 1 S Wynne 0 18 32141 Euphoria (17) 53 R Frost 8 52660 Dressedtokill (14) 55.5 P Robson L Callaway 9 1536X Wize Act (1) 54 B Wilson L Allpress 10 13246. Barabas (9) 54 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 4:19PM RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE PREMIER 11 03X24 He Kin Fly (5) 54 N Ridley $22,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m K Williams OPT 609 12 71725 Lucky Edie (2) 54 M & M Pitman 1 P Shaikh L Callaway 13 L1643. Queen Serene (4) 54 M & M Pitman 1 J Morris 1 74X96 Amun Ra (13) 60 S Cameron 3 2 14642 Thom Brown (1) 59.5 S Woodsford C Johnson 2 14 100X1 Upperhand (11) 54 B Court C Johnson 3 43517 Egyptian Lad (6) 58.5 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 3:01PM NZI GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP 4 0X652 Letsbringiton (4) 58.5 J & K Parsons T Comignaghi (a2) OPT 607 $40,000, OPN HCP, 2500m 5 2075X Madame Libre (16) 58 Champion/Murphy S Wynne 2 1 70X65 Gallante (7) 60 T Rogerson C Johnson 6 0X259. Darci Inn (3) 58 J & K Parsons K Williams 4 2 15971. The Gordonian (1) 59.5 J Gordon K Mudhoo (a) 7 38938 Golden Bay (15) 58 C Trembath R Hannam 1 3 32322 Who Dares Wins (3) 58.5 T & L Prendergast S Wynne 1 8 21332 Red River Rock (14) 57.5 A Carston R Cuneen 3 4 44134 Son Of Zac (4) 54.5 K & P Hughes C Barnes 9 33001 Welcome (7) 57.5 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a) 5 86192 Villa Elba (8) 53 J & K Parsons G Jogoo (a) 2 10 433X2 Dark Princess (18) 57 J Lynds L Allpress 6 15617 Larrikin (6) 53 R Mauger K Williams 11 00X10 Gipsyrocker (11) 56.5 T Rae M Tanaka 7 51971 Oligarch (5) 53 M Harris L Allpress 4 12 09713 Lake Chalice (8) 56.5 Kennedy/Furlong K Cowan (a3) 8 93075 What A Deeza (9) 53 P Rudkin T Comignaghi (a) 13 009X2 Perceptive (2) 56.5 B & S Anderton C Barnes 9 04232. Pickup (2) 53 K James R Myers 14 20X21. Ruby Marie (5) 56.5 J Gordon T Moseley 3:39PM DAPHNE BANNAN MEMORIAL GREAT EASTER STAKES 15 13057 She’stoohottotrot (9) 56.5 Charles/Corbett T Jonker (a3) $50,000, OPN HCP, 1400m 16 10X70 Yourlips Ar Movin (20) 56.5 J O'Flanagan K Mudhoo (a1) OPT 608 1 43X33 Irish Excuse (5) 60 E Winsloe K Williams 17 14X66 Fire Lily (12) 56 L Robinson J Lowry 2 2 1002X Nashville (4) 60 A & H Bull K Cowan (a) 18 21583. Metasequoia (10) 56 J & K Parsons R Beeharry (a3) 3 40149 Batman (18) 59.5 N Ridley 0 19 51694 Hannah Marene (21) 56 A Carston R Cuneen 1 4 52234 Son Of Maher (14) 59.5 M & M Pitman 1 S Weatherley (a) 0 20 73540 Tuilana (19) 55.5 N Coulbeck 3 5 15415 Kolonel Kev (11) 58.5 T Rae 0 21 18X59 Rebel Rose (22) 55.5 S Cameron M Tanaka 6 25411 La Fille En Jeu (2) 57 N Auret 0 22 8307X I’llav Bubbles (17) 54.5 A Carston L Allpress

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Friday, May 4, 2018

■ RICCARTON

In brief

Stakes lure filly south Promising Zacinto filly Secret Allure will attempt to go one-up on her Group One-performed ownership-mate Dijon Bleu when she tackles tomorrow’s Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.

Raced by the same team as Secret Allure, Burgundy filly Dijon Bleu has been one of the star performers of the season with five wins at stakes level and a second in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) before a tendon injury cut her season short.

Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta, who shares in the ownership of both fillies, believes Secret Allure can deliver a Riccarton stakes win this weekend.

“I expect her to be very competitive.

“I wouldn’t have taken her down there if I didn’t think she was a good winning chance,” Latta said.

“I’m a little bit concerned about her draw [barrier two] because she’s always going to get back and be getting home late, but I expect her to run very well.”

Secret Allure followed a debut second at Otaki last December with a clinical Te Rapa 1200m win in February before finishing fourth at Trentham behind stablemate Sir Nate in what was a trial for a possible start in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni.

“She was getting home nicely that day, but I just think the track

Vickezzmoet wins Well-related filly Vickezzmoet made the perfect start to her career at Waipukurau yesterday. The daughter of O’Reilly and the Group Three winner Vickezzchardonay was the toast of her connections with a winning debut in the Peter Evans 3YO Maiden. “She’s got a really good pedigree and she won all three of her jump-outs this time in,” said Guy Lowry, who trains the filly with Grant Cullen.

- NZME

Big weights a worry Stephen Marsh admits to reservations about the chances of Bella Gioia and Amastar at Pukekohe Park today. “It’s a shame Bella Gioia will have to carry topweight, she’s a smaller filly although she is pretty classy at her best and Amastar isn’t that well-weighted either,” the Cambridge trainer said. “Both horses are very well though.” Runner-up in the 2016 Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas, Bella Gioia will have to shoulder 59kg in the Haunui Farm Handicap (1200m) while Amastar will carry 58kg.

- NZME

Shin lands top ride Central districts apprentice Alex Shin will ride at Te Rapa for the first time when he pilots Group One performer Mighty Solomon in Saturday’s Team Wealleans 1200. Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta has opted to use Shin’s 3kg claim to get weight relief from the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile-placed Darci Brahma sevenyear-old’s carded weight of 61.5kg for the Rating 85 sprint. “He was a bit disappointing first-up, but he needed the run,” Latta said. “He’s an older horse now and he’s better with the sting out of the ground.

We’ll just take each race as it comes this preparation.” - NZME

Secret Allure has the Champagne Stakes at Riccarton on her agenda tomorrow. was a touch too firm for her,” Latta said. “When we decided not to run in the Sires’ Produce, we thought we’d sit and wait for a softer black-type race.

“She’s an immature filly and has just needed time.

“She’ll be better as a three-yearold, but she definitely deserves

her chance at a race like this.”

It’s something of a return home for Secret Allure, who was bred by Inglewood Stud’s Nick and Carol Wigley in North Canterbury.

Latta outlaid $36,000 for the filly, out of a sister to Ombre Rose, at Karaka last year.

“She’ll probably go to the pad-

dock after this one, though there is the Castletown Stakes if she won super impressively,” Latta said.

TAB bookmakers have Secret Allure on the third line of betting at $4.20 behind Cambridge visitor Peaceful at $3.70 and laststart Riccarton winner Khimar War at $4.

- NZME

Fee increase for Dalghar

Purdons set to dominate Metro meeting Harness racing’s most powerful surname is set to dominant the richest two-year-old event of the season at Addington tonight.

With a four-pronged attack between them, brothers Barry and Mark Purdon (with Natalie Rasmussen) hold all the cards in the PGG Wrightson Yearling Sales Open Final for the pacing boys.

The All Stars contingent comprises the ever-consistent Another Masterpiece and the brilliant Jesse Duke while Clevedon-based Barry will be represented by the consistent duo Star Of Montana and Supreme Dominator.

In recent years it has been Mark who has set the tone in the $200,000 event with the last five

winners and it will be he who again is expected to take honours, especially with bookmakers.

Yet while on paper Jesse Duke would look the logical option, Purdon wasn’t quite as sure there was a clear definition between the stable’s two runners.

“I would say that there is not really a lot between them on

their current form,” he said.

Brother Barry was frank in assessment of taking on the young stock of his younger brother this week with his two charges.

“You have to be right on the top of your game to get the better of them,” he said. “That often comes down to getting the right amount of luck and the right run.”- NZHN

■ HARNESS JEWELS

Chariots winner accepts invitation

By Michael Guerin Australia’s most exciting pacer is coming to New Zealand as Jewels day at Cambridge receives two huge boosts.

Miracle Mile runner-up Jilliby Kung Fu has been confirmed as the Australian invite for the four-year-old male pace at the Jewels on June 2, with trainer Marg Lee saying the group one is his main aim for the remainder of the season.

He was one of two major players invited this week, with the connections of Oaks winner Shez All Rock also accepting their invite to the three-year-old fillies division.

She heads to New Zealand this week to be set for the New Zealand Oaks at Addington, where she will race in the green

A successful year for Brighthill Farm stallion Dalghar will see his 2018 service fee rise from $8000 to $10,000 + GST. His stand-out performer has been the homebred Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) and Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) winner Scott Base. Dalghar’s associate sire Preferment, a multiple Group Onewinning son of Zabeel, will stand at $12,500 + GST while Group One producer Perfectly Ready will remain at $3000 + GST. - NZME

The bold-going Victorian pacAustralian Jewels invitee coler is rated the next big thing in ours before heading north to Australasian pacing and his clash Cambridge. with Star Galleria, Eamon MaguShez All Rock has won both ire and A G’s White Socks shapes the NSW and then the Victoria potentially as one of the fastest Oaks last Friday and would in Jewels history. rate alongside New Zealand’s While trainer Lee has never best filly Elle Mac in a true travelled a horse to New Zealand, Jewels market.

Jilliby Kung Fu is driven by one of But as good as she is, the the young stars of Australian harnews Jilliby Kung Fu should ness racing in Jason Lee and he – all going well – be at CamMarg Lee will have no fear of the new enbridge will bring the biggest vironment. smile to harness racing bosses.

He was a brave winner of the Chariots of HRNZ’s Darrin Williams says while all inFire in February before being beaten in the volved are thrilled to have five group-one last two strides of the Miracle Mile, where winning invites confirmed from Australia, he paced a 1:47 mile. there could be more to come.”

- HRNZ

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Times may be subject to change.

DATE

GAME

VENUE

May 4

Chiefs v Jaguares

Rotorua

7.35pm

May 4

Rebels v Crusaders

Melbourne

9.45pm

May 5

Waratahs v Blues

Sydney

5.05pm

May 5

Hurricanes v Lions

Wellington

7.35pm

May 6

Stormers v Bulls

Cape Town

1.05am

May 6

Sharks v Highlanders

Durban

3.15am

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■ RUGBY

Bans follow on-field brawl

By Linda CLarke

Linda.c@theguardian.co.nz

Two players have received twomatch suspensions from the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union judiciary committee following a brawl during a senior B game between Hampstead and Collegiate last month.

The game was called off 15 minutes early after the incident on April 21.

The union has spent the past two weeks gathering evidence and investigating the cause and on Wednesday night the judicial committee met with the referee, selected players and club representatives.

Mid Canterbury Rugby chief executive Ian Patterson said both teams would also have four competition points deducted.

He said a low-level incident on the paddock had escalated into a

brawl involving players and supporters from both teams, which was disappointing.

“Two players, one from each team, involved in the initial altercation received two-match suspensions for striking. The players identified were required to attend and handled themselves well at the hearing.

“Unfortunately this relatively minor incident sparked a large number of players becoming involved in a brawl and it was clear some reserves and supporters also joined the melee.”

Patterson said the judicial committee was unable to identify any specific individuals in the brawl given the number of people involved.

“The committee was then left with the issue of how to deal with the conduct of both teams.

“The committee felt both

Ian Patterson teams were equally responsible for the escalation of the incident and both teams will have four competition points deducted for their role in the brawl.”

Both teams have also been for-

mally cautioned about their conduct in future matches.

“The general quality of senior B rugby has been on the rise in the district for both the quality of players and the conduct of teams so it is very disappointing to have had an incident this year.”

Patterson said the chairman of the judicial committee Chris Robertson had also commented on the unhelpful nature of comments on social media following the incident.

“The judicial committee did note that a number of individuals had engaged in a significant number of social media conversations which unnecessarily complicated investigations into the matter.

“People should refrain from this sort of activity on these occasions as they can inflame the situation unnecessarily.”

Mo’unga return strengthens Crusaders Richie Mo’unga suffered a broken jaw in the Crusaders’ win over the Stormers in Christchurch in March.

For the following five weeks, he was unable to eat solid food and his body weight plummeted.

The first five-eighth lost five kilograms as he went through a long, arduous recovery period.

“To go through an injury like that, it’s pretty tough,” Mo’unga said.

Now, nine weeks after the incident and back near his 88kg playing weight, the 23-year-old is set to return to the park for the Crusaders this weekend.

After helping the side start the year with two wins on the trot, Mo’unga watched from the sidelines as his side dropped two games in a row following his injury.

With the Christchurch-based club on a five-match winning streak and sitting at the top of the table with a 7-2 record, Mo’unga was hoping to help their push toward the post-season.

And with the first All Blacks squad of the year to be announced on May 30, Mo’unga would have a few weeks to put his hand up for another shot at wearing the black jersey.

However, the No.10 was focused

Three test players return to the Blues starting line-up but it’s the debut of strike winger Caleb Clarke that will capture most attention when they face the Waratahs. The Kiwi Super Rugby strugglers have made five starting changes from the side beaten 20-13 by the Jaguares when they chase a rare win in Sydney tomorrow. Among them is a first appearance of national age group star Clarke, whose season was disrupted by appendicitis. The 19-year-old son of former All Black Eroni Clarke packs the size and speed which has him touted by many for higher honours.

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Rebels look to Genia Will Genia has been at his bossy best this week and Rebels coach Dave Wessels will welcome the return of his competitive edge for the Super Rugby clash with the Crusaders tonight. Genia missed the last two games through injury and, against the ladder leaders at AAMI Park, the Rebels need their Wallabies halfback in the commanding form he showed previously if they’re to halt their losing slide.

Will’s just a competitor; he’s a world class player but he’s also very competitive and he’s a good organiser,” Wessels said.

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Laumape in for Aso The depth at the Hurricanes’ disposal has been underlined again as two-try hero Vince Aso makes way for their Super Rugby clash with the Lions. Aso scored a double and was denied twice more by the TMO as a scratchy Hurricanes cast aside the Sunwolves 43-15 last week. However, the dynamic midfielder has been dropped for Saturday’s clash against the South African conference leaders in Wellington, with Ngani Laumape restored in the midfield.

- NZME

on the task at hand first and foremost.

“For me, it’s just about the Crusaders first,” he said. “[Mike] Delany and [Mitchell] Hunt have been doing an awesome job, so for me it’s about coming in, carrying that on and making sure I’m adding value to this team.”

Joining Mo’unga in making his return from injury is midfielder Jack Goodhue, who is coming back from a hamstring injury.

The pair will take their spots in the starting line up for tonight’s match against the Rebels in Melbourne.

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Richie Mo’unga will make a welcome return to the Crusaders.

Samoa’s task of attending the next Rugby World Cup may be about to become much tougher with access to their best players for qualifying matches now expected to be extremely challenging. World Rugby is considering shifting Samoa’s qualifying match from the June international window to July/ August. Much of Samoa’s playing resources are based in Europe.

During the June window clubs are duty bound to release players for international duty. However, outside these designated windows, clubs hold all the power, given they pay the players’ wages.

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The Blues’ buck has to stop somewhere

By Chris rattue

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’ll be cheering for the Waratahs on Saturday night.

There is a lot to gain and nothing to lose if the wobbly Aussies beat the disgracefully bad Blues.

On a list of Aussie teams to cheer for, the big talking Waratahs would not score highly.

This is a special case, and anything which sinks the Blues even further is a welcome agent for change.

Either coach Tana Umaga must go, or chief executive Michael Redman must go, or maybe both must go. The buck has to stop somewhere.

Blues rugby has sunk to unimaginable depths. What can’t be tolerated is the idea the same leadership outfit will turn up for the 2019 season.

Apportioning blame is a tricky business, but the thing is badly broken. The odd win here and there will only prolong the agony.

Beating the Waratahs will pro-

vide a potential smokescreen or escape hatch for those who have got it wrong.

Could be wrong, but I don’t think Umaga has it as a coach, pure and simple.

Some have the coaching knack, some don’t. But pinning major blame on him shouldn’t mean others are exonerated.

What the Blues may well need is a chief executive with a successful sports CV, rather than a Redman-type who came from a local body political background.

Redman has made an attempt to defend Umaga in recent days as he should, as an employer still hoping for a good outcome.

It was an impossible task though, because the only possible defence for Umaga’s atrocious results is that he’s been let down by the organisation Redman leads.

The only thing holding the current leaders’ reputations up is the horror of the team’s history. The Blues are like a drowning man who can just be sighted because he is being kept afloat by all the

people who drowned before him.

Those left on the beach still see a lost cause.

The 36-game winning run over Australia needs to come to an end, and the Crusaders are not likely to fall in Melbourne tonight.

This trot is a badge of dishonour slapped all over a confusing Super Rugby competition which has only moderate credibility anyway.

This winning run is down to the Australian teams being hopeless.

It feels sad, tired, boring, pointless.

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■ ATHLETICS

War on ‘invisible foe’

By Andrew Alderson The sight of Nick Willis rounding the final bend of the 2008 Olympic 1500m final in Beijing’s National Stadium to storm from sixth to third will live long in the memory of New Zealand athletics fans.

The country’s 32-year medal hiatus in the discipline evaporated as Willis joined fellow Kiwis Jack Lovelock, Sir Peter Snell, John Davies, Rod Dixon and Sir John Walker on the Games dais.

Lovelock, Snell and Walker had won in 1936, 1964 and 1976 respectively. Willis’ bronze – soon to be raised to silver – matched those of Davies in 1964 and Dixon in 1972.

Eight years later he found a unique place in the New Zealand running pantheon as the first Kiwi to secure two 1500m medals when he took bronze at Rio. Willis’ 2008 feat was a Chariots of Fire moment for New Zealand sport, worthy of synching a slowmo with Vangelis’ handiwork on a synthesizer.

For Willis, a reverential student of the sport, his Beijing 1500m story was only beginning.

He was elevated a place when original victor Rashid Ramzi was exposed as a drug cheat the following year.

Now, almost a decade on, allegations have emerged that the current gold medallist, Kenyan Asbel Kiprop, has recently failed an out-of-competition doping test for a banned substance.

Kiprop has denied any wrongdoing.

His statement said he would not “ruin” his career by doping.

“I have been at the forefront of the fight against doping in Kenya – a fight I strongly believe in and support.

“I would not want to ruin all I have worked for since my first international race in 2007.

“I hope I can prove that I am a clean athlete in every way possible.”

His historical footprint de-

Blair backs Benji recall Benji Marshall’s bid to return to Kiwis colours has the endorsement of New Zealand captain Adam Blair. The long-time team-mates at club and test level lock horns this weekend when the Warriors host the Wests Tigers in a top-five clash in Auckland. Veteran halfback Marshall has turned back the clock in his return to a Tigers club where he played for a decade and orchestrated a 2005 premiership.

“He’s back to playing some calm footy and being a real leader at that club,” he said.

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Ponga poses a problem South Sydney coach Anthony Seibold wants his players to keep opposing fullback Kalyn Ponga “in a foam box” in tonight’s NRL clash with Newcastle. The only problem for Seibold and his men? The last seven teams the Knights have faced this year have tried to do the same thing and failed. Ponga has been the breakout star of 2018, leading the Knights for linebreaks, linebreak assists, try-assists, run metres and tackle busts.

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Watson ‘saved Warriors’ Nick Willis on Asbel Kiprop: “In the Kenyan running world he carries the mana a Colin Meads would carry in New Zealand rugby”.

pends on it.

Willis said he and Kiprop had always been on cordial terms since first meeting at the 2007 world championships.

“He’s very much a leader of the pack in Kenya,” Willis said.

“He’s well respected and leads his own training group. In the Kenyan running world he carries the mana a Colin Meads would carry in New Zealand rugby.”

If the allegations against the Kenyan are proven true, any ban is only likely to be backdated a couple of years.

Outside a Kiprop 2008 sample hypothetically coming up positive, the chances of Willis joining Lovelock, Snell and Walker as New Zealand’s fourth Olympic 1500m champion appear limited, at least officially.

However, it’s worth reflecting on the silent war Willis has had to wage on the largely invisible foe of doping to pursue a fruitful career.

The retrospective pursuit of cheats is welcome, but what hap-

pens to the fraudulent earnings and baubles they amass in the interim?

Cynics would suggest they gamble on making the most of the glory before the “good” chemists catch up.

It’s a problem of principle and interest, from which a solution is difficult to grasp.

How does the clean athlete, whose place is unfairly distorted in history, ever get fairly compensated?

Fortunately, Willis’ drive to succeed has not been unduly affected by others’ greed.

In accordance with the tenets of his Christian faith, he has quelled any urge for vengeance.

Any bittersweetness on his palette has been cleansed by the joy of competition and overcoming the odds.

Willis turned 35 on Anzac Day and continues to toil on the international scene out of love for the sport with his name already engraved in New Zealand and international athletics folklore.

Yet he had long contemplated how to combat cheats.

“Halfway through my career, I was wrestling with this. I was no longer naïve to the situation and you have to decide if it’s a sport you want to be part of, or walk away from.

“We [Willis and his support team] decided we were going to find a way to get joy out of my performances, separate to what other people do.

“Me, my wife, my family and my coaches are all really proud of my career.”

Willis said regardless of what may or may not transpire in future, the Beijing race is still the highlight of his sporting career.

“I couldn’t have been any more joyful than I was that day.

“Potentially people left and right of you could be doping, but that’s irrelevant because you’re trying to get the most out of yourself.

“Otherwise, it makes you angry or bitter and you can’t perform to your best.”

- NZME

■ MOTOR RACING

F1 drivers should pay for damage, says Lauda Daniel Ricciardo has been ordered back to Red Bull’s factory headquarters in the United Kingdom to apologise to the team’s 800 employees – but the punishment doesn’t go far enough in the eyes of Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda.

The Mercedes chairman has declared Ricciardo and Max Verstappen should be forced to cough up for the damage their aggressive driving caused to their RB14 cars.

Red Bull is still reeling from the collision on lap 40 during Monday morning’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku which saw both Ricciardo and Verstappen crash out

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heading into turn one as the pair were competing for fourth.

Ricciardo’s overtake attempt down the inside was blocked by Verstappen after the Dutchman made a second defensive move under braking after Ricciardo had sold him a dummy to try and squeeze around the outside.

It ended in disaster as both cars failed to finish and Red Bull boss Christian Horner stormed from the track, initially refusing to speak to Sky Sports’ TV broadcast.

The entire Formula 1 community continues to debate which of the talented Red Bull drivers was at fault, but Lauda has declared

they both need to be hit with a massive financial penalty to pull their heads back in.

The Red Bull cars were wheeled back into the team’s pit lane garage covered by a black sheet to hide how serious the damage was to the machines.

However, the high-speed collision did serious damage to Ricciardo’s front wing and nose cone.

Moderate estimates value the cost of a Formula 1 nose cone more than $220,000.

It is very likely many other parts and systems on Ricciardo’s No. 3 car would also have to have been replaced.

The damage for Verstappen would have been much greater, with Ricciardo smashing into his rear, causing damage to his exhaust, rear wing and rear brakes.

Moderate estimates of Formula 1 rear wings ($160,000), exhaust systems ($310,000) and rear brakes ($270,000) would have forced Verstappen’s penalty to more than $740,000 if all three needed to be replaced.

“My view is that Verstappen is 70 per cent guilty, Ricciardo 30 per cent guilty,” Lauda said.

“What would I do?

“I would bring them to my office and make them pay for the repairs.”

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Departing Warriors boss Jim Doyle has hailed former owner Eric Watson as a saviour of rugby league in New Zealand. Executive chairman Doyle and Watson both ended their association with the club when it changed hands this week, purchased by the Carlaw Trust and Autex. While English-based Kiwi businessman Watson attracted criticism during 17 years of ownership, Doyle said his purchase in 2000 was a pivotal moment for a club that had hit the financial skids.

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Barrett vows to stay Trent Barrett has told Manly players he has no intention of walking out on the NRL club as they attempt to resurrect their horror start to the season. Sea Eagles players returned yesterday to training, fresh off the news Barrett had met his manager and a lawyer on Wednesday as questions swirled over his future at the club. But Barrett moved quickly to quash that speculation when he briefed his players ahead of Sunday’s Roosters clash.

- AAP

Storm duo return Melbourne’s hopes of bringing NRL ladder leaders St George Illawarra back to earth have been boosted with injured duo Suliasi Vunivalu and Dale Finucane training strongly. The pair, as well as Curtis Scott, were named for Sunday’s blockbuster at Kogarah, however only Vunivalu and lock Finucane trained on Thursday.

- AAP

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): It may be argued there is no such thing as perfection, and yet the peaceful feeling that comes over you this afternoon will fit the description. No work required here, because perfection doesn’t need perfecting.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Getting someone to like you, buy from you or agree to your plan will be a bit like grabbing at space. So don’t try for it.

Instead, be a model of cool, as attractive as possible in every way.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Everyone is defensive about something. Finding out what triggers you to act defensively is just the information you need to become mighty. So any challenge to your defences is a valuable gift.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): When people talk about what they’re going to do, you’ll be supportive and encouraging, though part of you wonders if what you’re hearing is so. Time will tell.

Meanwhile, it’s better to be busy than wordy.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): People project their hopes and wishes on each other in the early stage of relationships. Later, with a more accurate picture of the person, some of it won’t fit.

You’re okay with this. You live in reality.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): It’s so simple. Rested people are better behaved! Getting more sleep is one of the most effective steps to becoming healthier – plus it’s free. It will require you to make a plan though.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’re lovable and down deep you know it, but it feels nice to get feedback to that effect to drive the point home. In fact, people who neglect the niceties run the risk of being replaced by more effusive company.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You need a teacher to learn.

Even “self-made” people have teachers; maybe books or heroes they model. Don’t be afraid to try out new teachers. Why take the first influence that comes along?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Before you go risking rejection, one thing that might be helpful would be what it typically takes to get to “yes.” While atypical things work all the time, you’ll do well to get more information.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You want to be where there’s laughter, colour and interest – maybe a little chaos, too. You’re due for the sort of fun that can’t be had where there are a lot of rules to follow.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Paper theories are well and good, but you can’t tell how things will fly in the real world until you do the experiment.

This will take some daring and a bit of money.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Knowing how a thing is made will either inspire you to like it more or less.

Are you ready to find out which? This hazy moment of limited knowledge is like a bubble of possibility you’re not too eager to burst.

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ACROSS 7. Dawdling (5-8) 8. Debris (8) 9. Deeds (4) 10. Surprise and admiration (6) 12. Mean (6) 14. A vast age (3) 15. Distributes (6) 17. Worldwide (6) 19. Skin irritation (4) 21. Very esoteric (8) 23. Protective spirit (8,5)

Previous Cryptic solution Across 1. Clause 8. Raise 9. Abolish 11. Earliest 12. Flake 15. Loll 16. Sly 17. Rave 19. Scots 21. Henchman 24. Runaway 25. After 26. Stroke Down 2. Label 3. Unlikely 4. Else 5. Frill 6. Like 7. Felt 5 8 18.9Charm 4 10. Handlebar 12. File 13. Armchair 14. Beds 20. Track 21. Head 22. Note 23.

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Family Notices 38 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

HILL, Jocelyn – Cherished and loved mother of Karen Peck (nee Hill), grandmother of Jackie and Steve Freeman, Maxine Peck and Richard Keane, Nicola Russ, Andrew Peck and Brionny Hooper, great grandmother of Morgan, Laura, Tori, Emily, Jackie, Alex and Myka. A true inspiration to us all.

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RALSTON, Glenn – We, the Ralston family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to all those who have given their support and love during this difficult time. The outpouring of thoughtfulness given to us by extended family, friends and by all those who knew or had the pleasure of meeting Glenn has been amazing and humbling. Our hearts are broken and the road to healing will be a long one but your kindness is felt and will help us to move forward without him. Glenn has left behind a legacy that will live on through his children and he will never be forgotten.

Thank you again to all of you who have been there for us.

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Rain about the Divide afternoon, spreading elsewhere evening, clearing in the S at night.

Snow to 2000m at night. Wind at 1000m: NW rising to gale 90 km/h by evening, easing late. Wind at 2000m: NW rising to severe gale 100 km/h in the afternoon.

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Mainly fine with high cloud. Strong westerlies, severe gale about the tops.

A few morning showers then mainly fine.

Northwesterlies.

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TUESDAY High cloud, scattered rain later.

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Members of the above Association are respectfully advised of the death of their late Comrade Thomas Drayton Harrison (Tom) (Reg. No 449483) 2nd NZEF and are invited to attend his service at Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven TODAY Friday, May 4, commencing at 2.00pm.

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2:40 Arrow MVS 3:30 SVU Drama. Josh Duhamel, Lucas Till.

10:43 The Dish MV 4:20 Border Security 4:50 People Interview – 10:45 Intervention AO 3 Nicole Kidman 5:35 February 11:35 Snapped PGR 3 (Part 1) M 4:45 NCIS PGV 5:35 The 16VC 2016 Horror.

Simpsons PG 12:25 Infomercials 3

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8:30 Seal Team PGR 9:30 NCIS – New Orleans PGR 0 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert PGR

6:30 Takaro Tribe 3 6:40 Nga Papara Kapi 3 7:10 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 7:40 Pukana 3 2 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 8am Te Kaea 3 2 8:30 KaweKorero 3 9am Swagger 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 My Party Song 3 11am Waka Huia 3 Noon Game Of Bros PGR 3 12:30 Billy T James AO 3 1pm F The GC PGR 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 3pm Takaro Tribe 3 3:10 Nga Papara Kapi 3 3:40 Penguins Of Madagascar 3 4:10 Pukana 3 2 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Kina’s K9s 3 5pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Waioweka 6:30 Te Kaea 3 2 7pm KaweKorero 7:30 Experience PGR 8:30 M Source Code AO 2011 Thriller. A helicopter pilot recruited for a top-secret military operation finds himself on a very different kind of mission.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan.

10:15 Jimi’s World AO 3 10:45 Te Kaea 3 2

11:30 The Crowd Goes Wild PGR 3 The team presents the best of the day’s sports news.

Midnight Closedown

11:15 This Week PGR 11:45 KaweKorero 3 Inside news from at home and around the globe.

12:15 Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 7:35 Bad Teacher 16LS 2011 Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake. 9:05 Priest MV 2011 Action. Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet. 10:30 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PGLS 2011 Comedy Drama.

Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton. 12:30 Red Riding Hood MVS 2011 Fantasy. Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman. 2:10 Sliding Doors MLS 1998 Romantic Drama. Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch.

3:50 Bad Teacher 16LS 2011 Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake.

5:20 Bedazzled PGS 2000 Comedy. Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley. 6:55 Hostel M 2005 Horror. Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson. 8:30 The Holiday MLS 2006 Romance.

Two women who live 10,000 kilometres apart switch homes for the holidays to forget their man troubles. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black.

10:50 The Losers MVL 2010 Action. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Chris Evans.

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12:25 Mirrors 16VL 2008 Thriller. Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Amy Smart.

2:15 People Interview – Matthew McConaughey 3:15 Bedazzled PGS 2000 Comedy. Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley. 4:45 The Holiday MLS 2006 Romance.

Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black.

SKY SPORT 1 6am L Darts – Premier League Birmingham – Night 14.

From Arena Birmingham in Birmingham.

9am The Crowd Goes Wild 9:30 Fox Sports News 10am Cricket – IPL (HLS) Knight Riders v Super Kings.

10:30 Sky Sports News UK 11am The Kiwi League Show 11:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Broncos v Bulldogs.

Noon Inside The PGA Tour 12:30 Golf – Charles Tour (HLS) 1pm Golf – LPGA (HLS) Volunteers of America Texas Shootout – Round One. 1:30 Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Wells Fargo Championship – Round One. 2pm Golf Central 3pm The Ultimate Fighter 4pm UFC Main Event 5pm Haati Grassroots Rugby 6pm The World Rugby Show 6:30 Team Talk 7pm L Rugby – Super Rugby Chiefs v Jaguares.

From FMG Stadium, Waikato.

9:40 L Rugby – Super Rugby Rebels v Crusaders.

From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

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6am The Living Room 7am Junk Gypsies 7:30 Love Nature – Baby Animals Around The World 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Destination Flavour Singapore 10am Shane Delia Recipes For Life 10:30 Bondi Vet 11:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 12:30 The Secret Helpers 1:30 Stars In Their Cars 2pm The Kindness Diaries 2:30 Trust Me I’m A Doctor 3:30 Love Nature – Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 4:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 5:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers 6:30 A Place In The Sun – Summer Sun 7:30 American Pickers 8:30 The Home Show 9:30 Alan’s Garden Secrets Alan visits Hatfield House to look at the key design features of the 17th-century stately home.

10:30 Buying And Selling With The Property Brothers

11:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 12:30 Junk Gypsies 1am A Place In The Sun – Summer Sun 2am Love Nature – Wild Things With Dominic Monaghan 3am Stars In Their Cars 3:30 The Kindness Diaries 4am The Home Show 5am Alan’s Garden Secrets

SKY SPORT 2 6am Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Broncos v Bulldogs.

6:30 L Rugby League – Super League St Helens v Catalans Dragons.

9am The Kiwi League Show 9:30 Rugby League – NRL (HLS) Broncos v Bulldogs.

10am The Late Show With Matty Johns 10:45 Cricket – IPL (HLS) Daredevils v Royals.

11:15 Cricket – IPL (RPL) Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings.

2:45 Rugby League – Super League (RPL) St Helens v Catalans Dragons.

4:45 Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Broncos v Bulldogs.

6:45 The Late Show With Matty Johns 7:30 L Rugby League – NRL Knights v Rabbitohs.

From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

10pm L Rugby League – NRL Panthers v Cowboys.

From Carrington Park, NSW. 11:50 The Professor’s Farewell Tour

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12:30 The Kiwi League Show 1am UFC Main Event SATURDAY 2am Golf – LPGA (HLS) Midnight The Crowd Goes Volunteers of America Texas Wild Shootout – Round One. 2:30 L Golf – LPGA 12:30 Fox Sports News 1am Haati Grassroots Rugby Volunteers of America Texas Shootout – Round Two. 2am Rugby – Super Rugby 5:30 Golf – PGA Tour Wells (RPL) Chiefs v Jaguares.

Fargo Championship – Round 4am Rugby – Super Rugby One. (RPL) Rebels v Crusaders.

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DISCOVERY 6:35 Deadliest Catch M DeadStick. 7:30 How It’s Made PG 7:55 How It’s Made PG 8:20 Fast N’ Loud PG Dodge Hodge Podge 1965 Mustang 1/2. 9:10 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 10am Finding Escobar’s Millions PG The Jungle. 10:50 Moonshiners M From the Flames.

11:40 Swamp Murders M 12:30 Blood Relatives M A Brother’s Blood. 1:20 The Perfect Murder M The Devil Made Me do It. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm How Do They Do It? PG 3:25 How Do They Do It? PG 3:50 Deadliest Catch M 750 Kilometre Storm. 4:45 Gold Rush PG Planes, Cranes, and Virgin Claims. 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Dodge Hodge Podge Part 2 – Oldsmobile Delta. 6:35 Diesel Brothers – Power Hour PG Showcat.

7:30 Railroad Australia PG 8:30 Megatrains PG Australia – Transcontinental Train. 9:25 Rocky Mountain Railroad PG Tunnel to Hell.

10:15 What On Earth?

PG 11:05 Evil Lives Here M 11:55 The Perfect Murder M

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12:45 Blood Relatives M 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:05 Treehouse Masters PG 4:55 How It’s Made PG 5:20 How Do They Do It? PG 5:45 MythBusters PG

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Sport Josh joins the Flames Former Ashburton College basketball player Josh Lowe will be playing basketball for Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, when the American school year begins in August.

PHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Mid Canterbury basketballer Josh Lowe will pull on the maroon strip of Lee University in the United States later this year.

The 18-year-old former Ashburton College player has just accepted a scholarship with the Tennessee university and will suit up for their basketball team, the Flames, when the American school year begins in August.

The Flames are a NCAA division II school and invited Lowe for a visit last month while he was training at the Impact Basketball Academy in Sarasota, Florida.

Having watched the 6’8� Kiwi in action on highlight reels from the academy, they put him on the gym floor to test his skills then invited him to join the roster.

Lowe will be the first New Zealander to attend Lee on a basketball scholarship, which covers a large chunk of the cost of playing and studying towards a business degree.

He said he was excited by the chance to play the sport he loves and study abroad.

It has been a whirlwind past 12 months finishing his secondary schooling in Ashburton last year then heading to Sarasota to work on his game at the academy.

But the hard work has paid off and he now joins a throng of talented young Kiwis playing college basketball in the US. Cleveland, Tennessee, has a population of around 44,000 people and around 5000 students attend the university.

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The city is home to the company that produces Mars bars and M&Ms, as Lowe and his father Andrew discovered on their pre-scholarship visit.

The Flames play their basketball in a gym with seating for 2000 spectators and Lowe said the side enjoyed great community support.

Once the season gets under way, he expects to spend three days at university and the remainder with the team, travelling to games.

He will redshirt his first year, training and travelling with the team, but not taking the court.

Lowe has been an age-group rep for Mid Canterbury basketball and was a core play-

er for Ashburton College in the past three years. The sport at secondary school level has grown in both popularity and skill level in New Zealand in that time and American schools are paying attention to the country that gave them NBA star Steven Adams.

Lowe said the game was faster-paced and more focused on players shooting from the three-point line than in New Zealand. He has been averaging about 38 per cent from that range.

He returned only this week from the Impact academy and hopes to keep his form by training with a Christchurch club until he heads back to the US in August.

In the meantime, he has plenty of time to fill up on home cooking by mum Jodene.

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