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Burgess brings up 50 years

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

It might be a milestone he never planned on reaching, but Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Alan Burgess has no plan on stopping now that he has reached his 50th anniversary in the brigade.

Today marks 50 years since he first entered the Ashburton Fire Station as a firefighter and plenty has happened since.

The very landscape around the district has changed, as has the way fires are fought and the types of calls that firefighters attend.

“When I first joined we would do 100 calls a year, now we haven’t done any less than 400 in the past six or seven years,” he said.

“The diversity of the organisation has changed and the area around us has grown, we now go to more accidents, some industrial accidents and medical calls and other incidents.

“If people are in trouble they hit the button and expect the big red truck to show up.”

Burgess said when he first joined the brigade he did not expect to still be around 50 years later, but like the other 14 members of the brigade who have served at least 25 years, he has stuck around.

“I’m not quite sure why (there are so many long serving firefighters in the brigade), but we have always had really good support from employers, self-employed firefighters and a real mix of people,” he said.

“There has always been really good family involvement as well, with sons following fathers in.

“There is a real dedication here.”

When it comes to stand-out fires he has been involved with over the years Burgess points to Seales Winslow and the Mill Fire as two of the more memorable fires.

“The biggest change we have probably seen has been in the rural sector with going from being dominated by cropping to dairying it is quite different to what we have dealt with in the past (in terms of types of fires),” he said.

“It is a whole different environment, there is a big lack of trees

All Chiro Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Alan Burgess brings up 50 years with the brigade today.

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now, if there were burn-offs there was a bigger risk of them spreading.”

This year Burgess retired after 34 years of working for Lion, but said he has no plans on retiring from the fire service anytime soon.

“As long as the health stays good and the desire to keep doing is there I will keep going,” he said.

Burgess said some of the friendships he has made out of the fire service has been one of the most rewarding parts of the role, making friends with other firefighters from all over the world such as in the United States and Japan.

“You really pour your heart and soul in to it,” he said.

“It really is one of the things you get so much more out of it than you put in.”

As he has moved up the ranks the work in the service has

changed, with the chief in charge of the administration side of things.

“The reality is as chief officer here you are in charge of more admin and having to keep up with what is going on in the organisation,” he said.

Burgess said there has been a big change in the past couple of years with the formation of Fire and Emergency New Zealand which brought together the fire service and the rural fire brigades across the country under one organisation.

“There is still a long way to go and I’m not sure what the time frame will be.”

While there are no special plans for the big day today, an event is being planned for February next year to mark the occasion, with Burgess’ son Mark set to be home from Japan at the same time.

His role as Chief Fire Officer means Alan Burgess often plays tour guide around the Ashburton Fire Station, in this case showing Minister for Internal Affairs Tracey Martin (right) and Labour list MP Jo Luxton around the station.

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Pup tickled pink by local hero award

By Sue Newman

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For years Paul (Pup) Chamberlain has told other people they have to take praise and recognition with good grace but he never expected to give himself the same message.

When he received an email informing him he had been recognised as a Kiwibank local hero, Chamberlain said his first thought was that it was a joke.

“I was at a meeting and thought someone was taking the p...,” he said.

He checked the message, realised it was genuine and was stunned, believing he’d done no more than many, many others had as a contributor to his community.

“But then I was pretty tickled to have been nominated. It’s a nice all-round acknowlegment. I’m tickled pink,” he said.

Chamberlain joined the New Zealand Police in 1978, worked on home territory in Southland for eight years before moving to Ashburton. Twenty-nine years later he signed off and began a new career in the private sector as an educator with Crown Public Health, continuing the education work he’d been involved with during his policing career.

During his policing years, he became the face of the police school education programme DARE. He was also the programme’s national trainer and director. It was a programme designed to help kids make good decisions and to acquire the tools they needed to

Pup Chamberlain and mother Cath, celebrating his Kiwibank local hero award.

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keep themselves safe.

“I knew we had to do more as police, to put the ambulance at the top of the cliff. I’m very much a believer in strengthening a community and encouraging people to look after each other,” he said.

Eventually, much as he loved the education side of his policing role, he realised for his own mental health he needed to bring his career to an end and look to a new future.

“I’d hit the wall in the police really and with putting on the uniform.”

He developed an exit strategy that provided a breathing space before an opportunity came to become a Crown Public Health health and mental health educator. It was work that was close to Chamberlain’s heart.

He now adds to his workload a recent appointment as one of two people who will run Ashburton’s

Lives Worth Living suicide prevention programme. It’s a project he’s passionate about.

When he looks at his life, Chamberlain said it’s the things that have involved working with and helping people that have really spun his wheels.

“You just do what you do without thinking about it really. I have a passion for working with people and I guess I feed off this. If you give, it’s a well being but it’s also a

selfish act because you get a really good feeling when you give, that’s the buzz.”

The Mid Canterbury community was a very caring and supportive one in which to live and work, he said.

“If people see you have a vision, they’ll back you to the end.”

The awards ceremony was a humbling occasion, Chamberlain said.

“Sitting in the room listening to the stories of all the others, I thought I was in the wrong room, that I didn’t belong there, they’d done so much,” he said.

Chamberlain’s mother Cath lives in New Plymouth and a little subterfuge was needed to bring her south for the award ceremony. Fortunately it was the same day as his birthday and while she thought she was travelling to Christchurch for dinner, she had no idea that dinner involved a national award for her son.

“I’m a mum who’s very proud of all of her children,” she said.

Her son was always the quiet one, the anxious one in the family but it was wonderful to see how he had become such a confident person who was committed to improving life in his community, she said.

The Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year Award aims to identify and reward everyday people doing extraordinary things in their local communities.

This year 879 nominations were received with about 300 awards being made.

Extra police to be rostered on over the holiday season Across the Aoraki District Police have rostered extra prevention teams on for the weekends and days leading to Christmas and New Year 2019-20.

“A higher police presence across Aoraki will help our community celebrate the holidays safely,” Mid-South Canterbury Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray said.

“Our goal is to prevent serious crime, related victimisation and crashes that result in injury or

death.” The prevention teams will complement the frontline police safety team duties but will specifically concentrate on licensed premises visits, random checkpoints and public event foot patrols.

Additional staff will also be provided in the Mackenzie Country and at Caroline Bay over New Year’s celebrations.

“We want our friends, families and our community to enjoy festivities but also to be safe and

feel safe in the lead-up to Christmas and beyond,” he said.

“If you are going out to a pub, club or party, think ahead, avoid risky situations and keep yourself and your friends safe.

There are a number of things you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim, such as making sure your phone is fully charged before you head out.

■■ If you are planning on drinking, then it’s a good idea to have something substantial

to eat before you start drinking ■■ Plan how you’re getting home at the end of your night, always take cash or an eftpos card just in case you need to pay for transport home ■■ Don’t wander off from your friends when out and about.

It’s easy to lose people in hotels so always let your friends know where you’re going.

■■ Have a place to meet up with your friends if you get sep-

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Christmas arrives early at the lily patch

By Sue Newman

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She came as a customer, Christmas lilies and raspberries on her mind, but she left Terrace View gardens knowing that one day she would own the property.

Between falling in love with the flower and berry farm, Victoria Johnson spent many hours hoping and dreaming of the day owner Helen Hargreaves would decide to sell.

In October last year her dreams came true and today Johnson owns the Carters Terrace farmhouse she fell in love with and is now running a lily, raspberry and strawberry farm.

This week she started cutting the first of this year’s crop of Christmas lilies and when you have flowers that are susceptible to the vagaries of the weather, those first flowers are cause for celebration, she said.

Last year’s crop was lost to hail but this year they have had the benefit of life in a covered tunnel house. What that has done is ensure not only a huge crop of flowers but also an early one.

“They’ve been phenomenal and have definitely paid for themselves,” Johnson said.

Buying what is now known as Terrace Croft was the first step in what will be a large scale flower farm for Johnson who is a self-confessed ‘massively keen’ gardener.

Previous owner Hargreaves was there for day one of cutting and said she could not recall an earlier harvest.

That means the flower harvest is likely to be over by Christmas, but with tight budded stems in the cool store, blooms are likely to Victoria Johnson, celebrating the early arrival of Christmas lilies at her Tinwald lily farm Terrace Croft. be available until Christmas day, she said.

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Queens of Kiwiana reminisce

By Susan Sandys

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Dames Jools and Lynda Topp reminisced their way around the Ashburton Museum yesterday, as they viewed an exhibition on a subject they were very familiar with.

That subject was themselves.

The Topp Twins: An Exhibition for New Zealand celebrates the contributions the two entertainers have made to the country’s social, cultural and political landscape.

“It was sort of overwhelming when we walked in, it was way too much of us,” said Dame Lynda as she described what it had been like the first time the pair had seen the exhibition when it opened at Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage in Palmerston North.

The exhibition, which features photos, archival footage, costumes, interactives and memorabilia, also staged at the National Library prior to making its way to Ashburton.

“There was Jacinda, Helen ... all the old girls were there, it was like an old Labour Party meeting.”

The Ashburton installation, which runs to February 9, was just as exciting for the pair, as they chatted to museum staff and media, who had been notified about the twins’ impending visit.

“It’s pretty cool,” Lynda said, while Jools added that the concept of being “living legends” was very exciting.

“When you think of museums, you think of something old and stuffed. They actually grabbed us while we were still alive, so we can be part of it as well,” Jools added.

She said the Topp Twins had helped put Kiwiana on the map with their various characters.

“People adopted those characters as their own. They might have an aunty like Camp Mother, or a bloke down the road like Ken.” Amongst the gathered small crowd following the twins as they walked amongst the exhibits were young Ashburton fans Caitlyn Barwell and Jessica Cowan. They had heard a whis-

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In brief Six sex charges A 20-year-old man who has pleaded not guilty to sex charges from 2016 was remanded to February 3 in the Ashburton District Court on Monday. Judge Ian Mill heard from Crown lawyer Andrew McCrea that restorative justice was under way and this component would likely be completed by the end of January. Judge Mill deemed name suppression and bail would continue for the defendant. There are a total of six charges, which pertain to the same alleged victim.

House fire training If you see fire crews battling a house fire in Rakaia today don’t panic, it’s on purpose. Firefighters will be carrying out a training exercise on a house in the Rakaia township today which is a golden opportunity for firefighters to hone their skills, Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Tyrone Burrowes said.

The training will take place between 9am and 2pm, and the house will be completely destroyed by the end of the day. Seven trainers from Christchurch will be helping with the training, while firefighters from Rakaia, Dunsandel, Pendarves, Lauriston and Ashburton will be taking part.

Political activism marked out the 1980s for Dames Jools and Lynda Topp.

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per of the visit through a family member who works at the museum, and took the opportunity to try some of the display costumes on, first masquerading as the Gingham Sisters, then Ken and Ken. “They are just so funny,” said Jessica.

“And I love their singing, and they are just very out about themselves,” said Caitlyn.

The two Dames gave plenty of insights not only into their life of entertainment, but also their passion for political activism.

“We were the Gretas of the 1980s,” Lynda said, referring to climate change activist Greta Thunberg.

Bastion Point, the Springbok Tour, homosexual law reform and the anti-nuclear movement marked out a decade of protest for the pair.

They recalled a 1985 concert tour with Australian rock star and political activist Peter Garrett, taken in the name of a nuclear-free New Zealand. Tickets

Gingham Sisters’ fans Jessica Cowan and Caitlyn Barwell meet up with their idols Jools and Lynda Topp at Ashburton Museum yesterday.

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“We got in the plane and we said ‘Can you drive the plane?’”

The causes today were different, but just as important, if not more so, and the likes of Thunberg and other protestors had to be supported.

“We have to stand by these

kids.” The pair tied up their tour of the exhibition by trying on a Camp Mother and Camp Leader costume which is part of an interactive display.

“We have been dressing up for 30 years,” Jools said.

“And we have made a living out of it, absolutely magic.”

The Topp Twins will star at Christmas in the Park at the Ashburton Domain this evening.

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Dig out your torch, mark December 18 on your calendar and prepare to explore the Ashburton Museum by night. The museum’s annual Santa Hunt is an end of year activity that has attracted large numbers each year. It’s designed for families who search by torch light for dozens of Santa’s little helpers. The initial hunt takes place in the evening with the lights out, before becoming a day-time activity throughout the remainder of the holidays. Museum director Tanya Robinson said the Santa Hunt was a great activity for children over the holidays. The December 18 hunt will start at 5pm.

Hunting will continue during the museum’s business hours during the rest of the school holidays.

Minor fire call-outs The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade received three call-outs yesterday, first responding to a fallen branch on power lines before responding to a rubbish fire that had blown in to a hedge on Singletree Road. The third was too a motor vehicle accident on West Street at around 3.30pm.

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Nola’s college life spans half a century

By Sue Newman

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In 1967 as a 13-year-old Nola Smitheram started her secondary school life at Ashburton College; 52 years later she walked out the school gates for the final time.

Over those years she’s been both student and member of staff, working across a range of roles.

She’s married, raised two children, tutored hundreds of children highland dancing and been a top performing triathlete.

But the time has come, Nola said, when she wants more freedom, more flexibility, when she wants to finally cut ties with the workforce.

On leaving school Nola worked for stock firm Dalgety’s, before winning a job in the college office in 1971.

Two years later she and late husband Murray moved to Gisborne, Nola returned to the college in 1986.

Thirty-three years later she’s left, along the way racking up 35 years and five months on the school’s pay roll.

With her oldest child at intermediate school, Nola was happy to accept a job that offered part-time employment, but that quickly morphed into a full time job. Over the coming years her workload changed, technology arrived and her job description kept changing – office clerk, registrar, office manager.

Twenty-five years down the track she changed direction, moving back to part-time hours and focusing

on the management of the NCEA co-ordinator aspect of her job. Added to this was the task of the special assessment conditions and reader writer co-ordinator roles.

She retired in July but a replacement couldn’t be found.

“I said I wouldn’t see them stuck and went back and filled in as exam centre manager, but this time that’s it.”

Looking back, Nola said the college office was a vastly different place to the high-tech place it is today. And it’s not only technology that’s changed, so too have attitudes to working mums, she said.

“When I was offered the job when I returned to Ashburton I was asked what I would do if my children were sick? Imagine asking that today.”

While she’s cut her working hours over the past few years, Nola said she was now ready to completely cut ties with the working world.

Over her time at the college she’s worked with five principals, each with their own style. During those years, regardless of who was at the helm, regardless of how her job had changed, Nola said the school had been a great place to work, feeling like a second home.

She’s retiring with a bucket list that won’t see her life change dramatically – she’ll continue travelling overseas, continuing cycling for fitness but she says she’ll enjoy the luxury of a life that isn’t fitted in around work.

Right – Nola Smitheram, calling time on her life as part of the Ashburton College network, first as a student and then for most of her working life as a member of staff.

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IPCA deems use of tasers in Geraldine arrest justified Sam Morton

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The actions of two police officers who fired their tasers to effect a man’s arrest in Geraldine last year have been justified, according to the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority (ICPA) report.

The report, released on Thursday, found that the man had “no apparent intention to comply with the officers’ instructions”

and noted that “communication had no effect on the man’s behaviour” – continuing to ignore repeated instructions to put the handbrake on and step out of the police car he had previously locked himself in.

The incident report relates to a man’s arrest in August 2018, where police had to block a single-lane bridge with their own vehicle to prevent the man from travelling any further. With no where to go,

the man then assaulted an innocent member of the public in an attempt to steal their car, before locking himself in a police car, releasing the handbrake and letting the car travel backwards down the road.

Attempts by both officers to pepper spray and taser the man while he was in the police vehicle were unsuccessful.

Canterbury District Commander Superintendent John Price ac-

knowledged the ICPA findings, pointing out the two officers attempting to arrest the man were confronted with extremely erratic and concerning behaviour that evening.

“The man, who was suspected of drug-related offending, had endangered the lives of himself, his passenger and other motorists on the road due to the manner of his driving when attempting to escape police,” Price said.

“Eventually when the man got out of the police car, he ran from two officers and then resisted arrest when the officers attempted to restrain him.

“Use of force by police officers is always a last resort, but in this instance the man continued to be volatile with no apparent intention to comply with the officers’ instructions, and the officers were justified in firing their tasers to effect his arrest.”

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Summer school heads outdoors

By Susan Sandys

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Locating a person of interest A large number of police vehicles could be seen around Ashburton on Thursday morning as Police attempted to locate a person of interest. A police spokesperson said the person was located and a 34-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court yesterday on an existing warrant.

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Doing the hard yards It has been all hands ondeck this week at the Methven Skatepark as concrete pouring and shaping gets under way.

Jack Thomas is among the team of hardworking enthusiasts who have been doing some backbreaking days in the sun.

They are aiming for an opening date of December 21 for the $150,000 project.

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Young actors will be based in the great outdoors for Big Little Theatre Company’s Summer Theatre School.

Drama Garden will run January 13 to 18, and be held at Trott’s Garden.

Director Jackie Heffernan said she had been inspired to hold her ninth annual school holiday course outside, following reading recent research from Cambridge University.

Sadly, the researchers found that children aged eight and over were better at identifying Pokemon types than they were at identifying natural species.

Researchers had come to the conclusion that today’s youth were more inspired by synthetic subjects than they were by living creatures.

“So it is with pleasure that we are able to offer a theatre school this year that will take its inspiration from a garden,” Heffernan said.

“There’s just something about creating work outside.”

The company staged Shakespeare in the Garden at Trott’s earlier this year, and also held some classes at the gardens this term.

The summer school would take inspiration from Robert MacFarlane’s best-selling book The Lost Words, which raises awareness of the natural world and the need to protect it.

Heffernan said a couple of her senior pupils would help with tutoring, and she was also hoping to get a songwriting tutor to come on board.

Songwriting was another dimension of performance which could have its inspiration in nature.

“It’s just another opportunity to tap into some creativity that children probably didn’t even know they had,” she said.

Heffernan said enrolments would close on December 23. She would be taking a maximum of 40 pupils.

Enrolments were coming in, but there were still places left.

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Treated to a special performance

By Heather Mackenzie

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Junior school children from Hampstead and Tinwald schools were given a Christmas treat on Wednesday.

As part of their lead-up to Christmas, the newly formed Hakatere Parish, a combination of the Oxford Street Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in Tinwald, put on a short performance of the Christmas Story for school children in their area.

In total 300 children were bused to the church over the course of the morning. They all laughed at the antics of the angel Gabriel, played by Deirdre McFarlane, as she danced up and down the aisle announcing the birth of the baby Jesus and sang along with the included songs.

Once the 12 parish members finished the Christmas Story, it was the turn of the eighty Hampstead school children to return the favour.

The Year 1 to 3 voices filled the church as they sang three songs they had been practising. We Wish You A Merry Christmas was certainly sung with great gusto.

“It is lovely to have the church filled with children at this time of year and to let them know what Christmas is all about,” parish member Maureen Bishop said.

Eight-year-old Brooklyn Aberhart made a beautiful job of thanking the parish members for entertaining them.

On the way out each child was given a goodie bag. Each bag contained a leaflet on the church, some small games and puzzles, a candy cane and a shortbread star. The shortbead stars were made by four church members especially for the children.

Three wise “men” entering the Hakatere Parish Church Jill Ross, John Tyrrell and Alison Scammell.

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celebrates 140 years of service Ashburton Welcomed Murray with Pea, Pie and Pud

Arthur wore the Trump of Toupees

BY MALCOLM HOPWOOD

BY MALCOLM HOPWOOD

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urray Anderson’s first introduc�on to Ashburton 61 years ago was the pie cart.

There was no sophis�cated dining a�er 5pm when Murray and his new bride, Anne�e, arrived to farm in the Ashton district.

Arthur Sco�’s pie cart was open on the Havelock Street corner and Murray had pea, pie and pud.

Anne�e had more exo�c tastes and ordered bacon and eggs.

“I s�ll remember the colour of the eggs. They had a nice smell about them,” she said.

Arthur, who wore one of the great toupees of Ashburton, was mine host of the café de kerbside for many years.

Murray’s farm was at the mouth of the Ashburton River and he farmed 600 ewes on his 400 acres. But he also shared his property with 4000 rabbits. He has a vivid memory of Anne�e driving their Aus�n A35. He rode shotgun in the back while Robert, the baby, slept in the bassinet. Murray used his 22 rifle to effec�vely reduce numbers.

“It was either the rabbits or me. I had to get rid of them,” he said.

Murray and Anne�e were new to the area and there was no be�er way to find out about Ashburton District than subscribe to the Guardian. “I wanted to get to know the community and its people. The Guardian enabled me to do that,” he says.

Then and now it’s provided a vital service to the Ashburton District in a professional manner and is the community’s voice, Murray says.

He joined the Flemington branch of Federated Farmers and was then invited to stand for the county council. Murray served three terms and, with the advent of local government amalgama�on, he became the district’s chairman of finance under Geoff Geering.

Murray prided himself on being a hands-on member. During his �me on the county council, he supported the 10-year plan for new bridging. If there was water the county built a bridge over it. In all 40 bridges were built, under budget, on �me, with no debt and no consultants. “I don’t think a bridge has been built since then,” he says.

In 1995 Murray Anderson became mayor for three terms. “I had a good rela�onship with the Guardian.

I always knew the value of the newspaper to the community,” he said. “I supported open government which allowed people to know what’s going on.”

During his �me as mayor, he recalls water issues were the greatest single challenge, both urban and rural.

Murray loved promo�ng the Ashburton District and he had great support from his local newspaper. In his fortnightly columns he told his readers about their community, its development and growth and how it

Murray and Anne�e Anderson was the best local authority in New Zealand.

Murray recalls the fight to retain services at Ashburton Hospital. The community was determined not to allow the hospital to be downgraded. Murray was at the heart of the scrap and he remembers with pride how 10,000 people surrounded the hospital holding hands to voice their concern.

“The Guardian did a great job in highligh�ng what was going on. When a community gets together we can achieve great things,” he recalls.

Murray may have re�red, but he hasn’t opted out of the world. From their gracious home at Elgin, Murray has championed many causes. In par�cular, he’s totally opposed to the council’s plan to transfer highway traffic through residen�al Ashburton.

“In the 61 years I’ve lived here, I regard it as the worst planning decision and the community deserves be�er,” he says.

Recently Murray congratulated the Guardian on achieving 140 years of service. “It has set a great example in helping to facilitate successful outcomes by informing the community with well researched informa�on which allows its readers to make good decisions,” he says.

He points to young people being the future lifeblood of the community. “We all have a responsibility in helping them foster the pursuit of knowledge,” he says.c“In this area the newspaper is a key facilitator.”

It has a role to play now and, in the years ahead.

ome of the great hair pieces of the world have been worn in Ashburton.

I was reminded recently when I interviewed Murray Anderson, a re�red farmer who gave much of his life to local government. Murray’s first experience of Ashburton was ea�ng at Arthur Sco�’s pie cart.

Murray and Anne�e had only been married five days when they arrived here. It was the start of a new life for them. The pie cart, some�mes known as the Havelock Hilton, was the only eatery open a�er 5pm.

Was the café de kerbside the highlight of their honeymoon? We don’t know, but they s�ll remember their meal. Arthur had an heroic hair piece, a Donald Trumpet. It was definitely human hair, but probably not his. I imagine some male proudly gave his follicles for Arthur.

Charles Dickens once wrote in A Tale Of Two Ci�es, “it’s a far, far be�er thing that I do, than I have ever done”. Hairy men throughout NZ would agree. They’ve sacrificed their moustache comb-overs for Arthur and other prominent Mid Cantabrians. That sacrifice s�ll con�nues today.

Jack Davidson used to cut my hair in Burne� Street. Jack did something to other people’s heads that he didn’t need to do to himself.

He had ar�ficial lawn. Jack was a wonderful gentleman and had a natural hairpiece, more na�ve than exo�c. It would have survived the Owairaka/Mt Albert tree purge.

But Jack defied its purpose. If you’re going to wear a toupee, it should be clearly iden�fied and celebrated as one. You were le� in no doubt with former councillor, Bevan Stroud. His was a bird’s nest of beauty, a Mona Lisa of magnificence.

With his honourable passing, I hope it resides in the Ashburton Museum.

There are people who start with hair, then lose it and inherit someone else’s. That’s the pa�ern. But a close friend, started with hair, lost it, had a toupee installed, then lost that.

Bruce Warwick, a promoter who toured many West End shows through NZ, lost his hair piece at Wellington Airport. He called it Charlie the Rug and, over his life�me, had many Charlies. As Bruce got older, Charlie got younger. Only fur berets can do that.

On this occasion, Wellington was blowing a howling southerly.

The wind caught Charlie and blew it down the tarmac. Bruce had lost a dear friend and chased a�er it. During the 20 minutes Charlie performed an aeroba�c display in front of both domes�c and interna�onal terminals, Wellington Airport was in lockdown.

“This is the captain speaking, I know you’ve been flying for 15 hours but we have to go round again. There’s a chap on runway 3, running faster than a 747 on take-off.”

When Bruce finally caught his hair piece, it was never the same.

Charlie had been buffeted to death.

It hung in Bruce’s wardrobe for years before being handed over to a theatre company for use by bald men. Bruce returned to looking like how God created him at birth.

I’m sure there are many Charlie the Rug stories in Mid Canterbury that the Guardian would like to hear about. The newspaper has anchored Ashburton for 140 years telling important Mid Canterbury stories.

It’s been described as the glue that holds Mid Canterbury together.

The same glue that kept Charlie the Rug at the summit of Bruce Warwick, at least un�l Wellington Airport.

“Tomorrow’s another day, another issue, another milestone on our journey.

It’s also one where we want to take you with us” – BRUCE BELL

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The art of drawing, with sound

By Heather Mackenzie

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Can drawings have a sound or can sound inspire drawings, and are the two things interconnected?

Ask Dunedin artists Hannah Joynt and Jane Venis, and their answer would be yes.

Joynt and Venis are the creators of Drawn to Sound, the latest exhibition opening soon at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

The unusual thing about this exhibition is that the art to be shown was only started on Wednesday and isn’t finished yet.

Over a period of three days the pair will work on the large scale artwork together. Put simply Venis plays music and Joynt draws the sounds she hears.

Joynt has a never ending array of paints and pencils on her table and Venis has an equal amount of instruments at the ready.

Most striking is the unconventional Steampunk-like brass saxophone Venis made herself.

Married together from an old sink u-bend pipe, a gasoline bowser spout and a lampshade, it sounds as fabulous as it looks.

A 1950s acoustic guitar has a lovely deep almost melancholy sound.

Venis removed all the frets and got it re-laminated.

“Ripping out the frets has given the guitar a unique sound, which I love,” she said.

“The flip-side is, however, without the frets you don’t know where you are so I have to play it totally by ear.”

Joynt explained her side of the process and said that they often vary their methods.

“Sometimes I draw what she is playing and at other times we swap and Jane plays as she sees.”

The music and the drawing weave in and out, crossing over each other creating layers of connection.

The instruments are played separately or woven together by Venis with the aid of a loop desk.

“It is all about layers of sound and layers of marks on the paper,” Joynt said.

The pair have been collaborating on this style of art since 2017, over that time they have fallen into their own creative rhythm.

“When we are working together we always have a reference point to come back to.” Joynt is a musician herself, so that adds a deeper dimension to her understanding of the music she is drawing.

Drawn to Sound opens on December 8 with more details on the exhibition at www.ashburtonartgallery.org.nz

Drawn to Sound artists Jane Venis and Hannah Joynt working on their art work at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

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Protesters confront PM at school opening NZME Jacinda Ardern has been confronted with a group of gun-owning protestors at an Auckland school opening.

About 40 gun owners picketed outside Grey Lynn Primary School.

The protest had been advertised on the New Zealand Firearms Protest website and cited the gun buyback database breach as unacceptable.

Victoria O’Brien, spokeswoman for the

group, told media “we’re here because of the incredibly large data breach which has happened to anyone who has followed the government instructions”.

“Our private data has been breached.

This leads us open to identity theft and criminal invasion. We would like the PM to take responsibility. She and [Police Minister Stuart] Nash have refused to apologise. We demand an apology and we want Nash to resign. She is opening a school, our kids are at risk too because of their failures.”

One highly-agitated driver slowed down in front of the protest and screamed: “Why outside a school you maniacs?”.

Police Minister Stuart Nash responded to the gun protest saying: “It’s completely inappropriate for this shadowy new gun group to target primary school children as part of their campaign.

“Schools should not be caught up in their agenda.”

Ardern was welcomed onto the site with a powhiri by students.

Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi

Minister apologises to PM NZME Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi says he has apologised to the Prime Minister over his mishandling of an immigration matter.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has confidence in her minister and that his dealings with friend and Opshop singer Jason Kerrison did not constitute a conflict of interest.

“I have apologised to the Prime Minister and understand I have let her down in regards to my dealings with Jason Kerrison over an immigration matter concerning his family,” Faafoi said in a statement.

“I know I need to be more upfront in the future about what I can and can’t do if I’m approached for help.

“I was contacted by Jason, who is an old family friend, to see if I could help him with his step-father’s immigration case.

“Rather than telling Jason straight away I couldn’t do anything to help him, I said I would look into it; as MPs are allowed to do in these cases.

“I made contact with the Associate Immigration Minister’s Office to seek advice on the appropriate process. They told me to refer him to his local MP and that I could write a support letter.

“Following that conversation I told Mr Kerrison he needed to talk to his local electorate MP and I called Matt King to let him know about the case.

“I contacted Jason’s mother to offer to write a supporting letter, as I had been advised I could, and got some more details for the letter. However, I never wrote the letter.

“I stupidly created an impression through my messages that I was following up on it when in fact I wasn’t. I was uncomfortable with him messaging me pretty regularly on it and you can see I stopped responding to his texts.

“In hindsight I should have just been clear and told him I couldn’t help and just to deal with his local MP. But aside from checking to see what the proper process was for me to follow I took no other actions, and specifically took no actions to advance it, influence it, or advocate for it.

“I acknowledge this is messy and you could read other meaning into my messages. But I can hand on heart say I wasn’t doing anything to advance the case, and the messages just reflect me not wanting to let a mate down. In hindsight I should have been clearer with him.

“I’ve apologised to the Prime Minister and understand I have let her down. I know I need to be more upfront in the future about what I can and can’t do if I’m approached for help.”

Ardern said Faafoi should have dealt with the issue in “a much clearer manner”.

“I’ve made my views on that very clear to him.”

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■■TECH INVESTMENT

Cows send info to the cloud

Cows happily wearing their tech monitors. tially a way of embedding internet connectivity into everyday objects.

Often there are measuring sensors that collect data then send it to the cloud (remote data centres) for processing.

McNee says there are systems that can record all the data from the device when the cow enters the milking shed. It uploads the data in the cloud. Another approach is to collect data as the animals move around the farm.

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“The additional costs to borrowers could make lending more expensive and more unobtainable for those businesses already struggling to access capital.

“The cost of credit for those businesses able to access lending would also likely increase.”

Economists and analysts have picked that commercial property, agricultural and high-loan-tovalue-ratio home loan customers could be affected the most by the change as that lending is seen as more risky by the banks and means they have to hold more assets to cover it.

David McLeish, senior portfolio manager and head of fixed income at Fisher Funds, said a large portion of the banking industry’s lending came from low-loan-tovalue residential mortgages.

“This will remain an attractive business for the banks. It is there-

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fore unlikely banks will materially pull back from this type of lending.”

But he warned other borrowers were likely to feel more of a pinch.

“High LVR residential borrowers, such as first-home buyers, farmers and small companies are likely to be some of the hardest hit.

“This is because loans made to these higher risk borrowers require the lender to hold a larger amount of capital against them in case the loan goes bad. his could see either higher lending rates or reduced credit made available to these borrowers or both.”

The final decision on the capital changes has also frustrated Business New Zealand which has called for more consultation on the changes which come into effect in July 2020.

Chief executive Kirk Hope said New Zealand’s major financial institutions were already well capitalised and managed.

“Imposing additional requirements on banks will adversely harm their customer base and the costs of reducing risk will be passed on to businesses, households and rural borrowers.”

While Hope said the Reserve Bank had taken on board some of the concerns of the business community, it wanted more time to consider a cost/benefit analysis which wasn’t released until today.

“There has been no chance for interested parties to have input.

“Given the significance of this on consumers, households, businesses, and the rural sector that will ultimately bear the brunt of increased costs and/or restrictions on capital.

Further consultation is needed.”

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Higher lending rates likely The Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the amount of capital banks will have to hold poses a “significant potential threat to the economic stability of small businesses and the rural sector”, a business advocacy group says.

After a year-long consultation, the Reserve Bank revealed its final decisions yesterday in a move that will require the major banks to find an extra $20 billion over seven years.

Starting from mid-2020, the banks which dominate the sector will have to increase their total capital to 18 per cent, from a minimum of 10.5 per cent now.

Typically, banks carry a buffer above the minimum of at least an additional 2 percentage points.

Smaller banks, including the likes of Kiwibank, TSB, Cooperative and SBS will need to have total capital of 16 per cent, up from what they hold now but below December’s proposal.

Larger banks need to hold more capital than their smaller rivals because if one were to fail it could have a severe impact on the economy.

The RBNZ has estimated the impact from the changes on home loan rates would be a 20 basis-point rise.

But the plans have been hit by criticism from business industry groups.

Leeann Watson, chief executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce said an extra $20 billion was a significant amount of money the banks would have to find.

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He says the technology is getting better all the time.

“It can measure the health of the animal and its movements.

“If it’s unwell, it will move differently, and this is picked up. Or if the cow is on heat, which means it is ready to be inseminated.”

Cows already have radio frequency ear tags that can identify the animals as they move into the shed.

This is mandated by the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme.

However, McNee says the Fitbit technology takes things to the next level: “It’s a little more expensive than a human Fitbit because these devices need to work in adverse conditions.

They get bashed around, rub up against things, get rained on and get exposed to the sun.

“They have longer lasting batteries; typically they last three to six years.

“Farmers are increasingly finding them to be a good investment.”

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Technology investment is paying off for New Zealand’s dairy farmers.

In the past year the industry produced 21.2 billion litres of milk containing 1.88 billion kilograms of milksolids. That’s up 2.4 per cent on the previous season.

We’re producing more milk with fewer cows.

The total cow population decreased 0.9 per cent on the previous year. Cow efficiency is improving at a clip.

Wayne McNee, CEO of LIC, says some of the growth in milk production has come from farmers learning to do more with less.

He says we are world leaders in precision farming.

We’re also seeing the benefits of the same technology revolution that has changed almost every other aspect of our lives.

One of the latest technologies helping farmers to improve yields is something McNee describes as “Fitbit for cows”, in ef-

fect a wearable computer.

“Fitbit for cows is a relatively new technology in New Zealand.

“It’s something that has been used a bit overseas. It’s starting to become more popular in New Zealand as a way of monitoring cow performance and cow health.

The technology is getting more sophisticated.”

He says at first it was a struggle to adopt the technology in New Zealand.

“Our cows walk around a lot more than cows overseas who often live in barns or similar systems.

“Here they are mainly free range. And they are out in all types of weather.

“That meant it took time to get the technology to work here, but that’s been cracked now.”

McNee says LIC is starting to see farmers use the technology. They are also investigating how they will use it and link it into existing systems.

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OUR VIEW

We all have something to give I

t’s often said that a community grows rich on the unpaid work given by hundreds of people that most of us never see – our volunteers.

They’re the people of all ages who do the things, fill the gaps that few of us notice until we have a time of need ourselves. They’re the unsung heroes who work without expecting reward.

Thursday was International Volunteers Day, a day when we should have all stopped for a moment and given a thought or two to the people in our own community who fill the gaps that most of us do not see.

For decades groups and organisations that run on grants and donations have ticked along because there were people who were

happy to help their cause without wanting recognition – or payment.

Those people were volunteers and our history is peppered with people who have given quite extraordinary amounts of their own time to make life better and easier for someone else.

Volunteers are the people who make a difference, a difference in other people’s lives. They give the greatest gift anyone has to give – their time. And often no one but the recipient notices.

It’s easy to say you’re time poor, that you have barely enough minutes in your day to attend to whatever makes your own world tick – work, recreation, hobbies and family life.

But check out many volunteers, they are often the busiest of people, holding down jobs, raising a family but also finding it in their hearts to give a little of that precious time to someone else.

Unfortunately, the pool of volunteers is dwindling. Maybe it’s work pressures, maybe it’s that we’re less willing to be part of someone else’s world, but whatever the reason, volunteers are thin on the ground, becoming thinner, and as a community we’re poorer for that.

The Ashburton District has

always prided itself on the strength of its volunteer network, but it might be time for a reality check.

Calling in on two volunteer celebrations this week, it was very clear that the majority of those prepared to give their time to others are not exactly young.

Yes, the retired have more time on their hands, but it’s important to know there is a new wave of volunteers coming through to take their places when they become those who need others to help make their own lives a little brighter.

Rosebank manager, Sue Prowse, succinctly summed up the essence of volunteering when she thanked the team of volunteers who spend time with their residents.

One act can make all the dif-

ference. A smiling face can say it all ... No person is so poor as to have nothing worth giving ... were phrases she used.

And they so neatly summed up the power of volunteering.

And volunteers will tell you that giving a little of your time to someone else brings its own rewards in the feel-good buzz you get from knowing you’ve made a difference, no matter how small, in someone else’s life.

We all have things we’re passionate about, all have interests to share, wouldn’t it be great if we could all find just a little time to share those passions and interests with someone whose life needs a little enrichment.

A smile, a few kind words, a touch, they all make a difference.

audience rioted. They poured onto Queen Street, smashed shop windows and left behind broken bottles, rubbish and upturned cars.

In 1987, Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev set foot on American soil for the first time, arriving for a Washington summit with President Ronald Reagan.

In 1988, a major earthquake in the Soviet Union devastated northern Armenia; official estimates put the death toll at 25,000.

In 2004, Hamid Karzai was sworn in as Afghanistan’s first popularly elected president.

Ten years ago: The Obama

administration took a major step toward imposing the first federal limits on pollution from cars, power plants and factories the same day an international conference on climate change opened in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Five years ago: Six prisoners held for 12 years at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, arrived in Uruguay amid a new push by President Barack Obama to close the US prison.

Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Catherine, arrived in New York City on their first official visit to the US. One year ago: The man who drove his car into counterprotesters

at a 2017 white nationalist rally in Virginia was convicted of first-degree murder; a state jury rejected defence arguments that James Alex Fields Jr acted in selfdefence.

Today’s birthdays: Linguist and political philosopher Noam Chomsky is 91. Bluegrass singer Bobby Osborne is 88. Actress Ellen Burstyn is 87. Actordirector-producer James Keach is 72. Country singer Gary Morris is 71. Singer-songwriter Tom Waits is 70. Actress Priscilla Barnes is 62. Rock musician Tim Butler is 61. Actor Patrick Fabian is 55.

Actor Jeffrey Wright is 54. Actor

C. Thomas Howell is 53. Actress Kimberly Hebert Gregory is 47.

Producer-director Jason Winer is 47. Rapper-producer Kon Artis is 45. Pop singer Nicole Appleton is 44. Latin singer Frankie J is 43.

Country singer Sunny Sweeney is 43. Actor Chris Chalk is 42.

Actress Shiri Appleby is 41. Poprock singer/celebrity judge Sara Bareilles is 40. Actress Jennifer Carpenter is 40. Actor Jack Huston is 37. Singer Aaron Carter is 32.

Thought for today: “O tempora!

O mores!” (Oh the times! Oh the customs!) – Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, December 7, the 341st day of 2019. There are 24 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the US Navy base at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii as part of its plan to conquer Southeast Asian territories; the raid, which claimed some 2400 American lives, prompted the United States to declare war against Japan the next day.

On this date: In 43 BC, Roman statesman and scholar Marcus Tullius Cicero was slain at the order of the Second Triumvirate.

In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the US Constitution.

In 1796, electors chose John Adams to be the second president of the United States.

In 1909, in his State of the Union address, President William Howard Taft defended the decision to base US naval operations in the Pacific at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, instead of in the Philippines.

In 1911, China abolished the requirement that men wear their hair in a queue, or ponytail.

In 1917, during World War One, the United States declared war on Austria-Hungary.

In 1963, the bullet-riddled bodies of Frederick George Walker and Kevin James Speight were found in a house on Bassett Road in Remuera, Auckland. A team of 32 detectives began an immediate search that led to the arrest of Ron Jorgensen and John Gillies.

In 1972, America’s last moon mission to date was launched as Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Canaveral.

In 1982, convicted murderer Charlie Brooks Jr became the first US prisoner to be executed by injection, at a prison in Texas.

In 1984, a concert in Queen Street, Auckland, ended in a riot after a power cut. When the promoters announced that the concert was being called off, parts of the

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When I think back to how things were when I was delivering newly purchased appliances to customers back in the early ’70s, to what we have now, the world has come a long way.

This was reinforced recently when watching a demo for a customer at a local big box retailer.

The fact that the “smart fridge” is even a thing, was hitherto lost on me.

I’ll attempt to recap some of the main features of this fridge but I am sure there was much I missed.

It appears the fridge has cameras internally and constantly assesses what it has on board.

It basically tells you what you need more of and from memory even monitors the nutritional quality of what you have and recommends items.

The fridge can also tell you who is at the door, will play your phone, music and TV on the screen on its door.

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Also back in the 1970s there

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was aerial top dressing.

But not like we have today.

Back then it was all the pilot’s eye when it came to maximising where the load was dropped.

Now, everything is GPS referenced to optimise the drop and ensure the customer is getting maximum value for money.

So, these thoughts, rather randomly, led me to think about our increasingly busy roads and the way we use them.

On a recent trip up the road to Christchurch I sat on 100km/h, or less when warranted, all the way.

Everything passed me, and I mean everything.

Every single person was, for whatever reason, utterly unable to make the journey on that road and keep to the speed limit.

Not everyone would have been running late for something, for many of us, pushing the boundary is just a habitual thing.

The limit is 100km/h, so let’s sit on 110, 115, 120km/h.

I’m not trying to appear holier than thou on the subject ’cos that boundary pusher over the years has frequently been me.

Be honest, we all have.

But how close are we to a new thing now?

Imagine your car has an intelligent box on board and it receives data from a GPS system that basically controls and limits your speed.

So on SH1 the GPS sends the 100km/h limit and your car is limited electronically to that, but as you pass through zones with lower limits, the GPS sends that info to your car and it obeys accordingly.

I can see a few of my car buddies throwing their hands up in horror at the thought of this state control of conventional liberties.

But really, if we are serious about making our increasingly busier and dangerous roads more safe for everyone, why not?

The speed bunnies can still get their thrills on properly sanctioned tracks developed especially for that purpose.

The open public road is not the place to give her a squirt and see what she will do.

Bring it on I reckon.

Imagine some of those

country intersections that have cleaned up way too many people? The GPS would slow you car automatically, or even stop it.

Lives would not be lost.

Now, not being a techno nerd myself, I have no idea how this would practically work.

Whether there would be some way of retro-fitting this technology to existing cars, or whether it would have to be a feature in future builds. I imagine electric powered cars would be a relatively easy proposition.

It would also bring to an end a situation we have all witnessed on road trips where someone sweeps past you from behind, often on yellow lines on a hill with a blind bend ahead.

I often wonder what the inside of a person’s head who would do that would look like?

There is no shortage of them, and they’ll be out there plying their particular brand of danger again these holidays.

Be careful.

And good luck!

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network.

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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Mid Canterbury’s newest boxing gym officially opened its doors on Thursday, but the launch of Garage Box in Methven wasn’t the only reveal made during the occasion.

As well as the official opening of the new space inside the recently established Garage Gym in the heart of the Methven township, a brand new boxing charity event, to be held in Ashburton next year, was announced.

Dubbed Fight Night South, the event will see 20 boxers compete over 10 fights at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre in June as part of a fundraiser for White Ribbon.

And Gary Manning, the man behind both Garage Box and the charity night called in a heavy-hitter to help him mark the occasion – former commonwealth cruiserweight champion and boxing heavyweight, Shane Cameron.

Cameron came to Methven for the afternoon, spending his time there meeting locals and talking all things boxing.

“This is a really great wee space,” he said of Garage Box. “It’s heartening to see places like this opening up around the country and to see the popularity of boxing growing with it, the more of these the better because it exposes more and more people to the sport.”

Manning and Cameron have worked together before, with the Mountain Warrior a part of the second Dubliner Fight Night held in Methven, so the duo working together on a charity boxing event is no new mission.

Manning realised there was an opening in the market, and using the blueprint from two successful events in Methven, he’s decided to branch out into the community

Boxing legend, Shane Cameron was in Methven on Thursday to help launch Garage Box and a new charity boxing event to be held in Ashburton next year. even further. “We thought there would be enough interest to take it out further in Mid Canterbury and give Ashburton a chance to hold one of these events and having Shane on board is huge for us, he’s been fantastic,” Manning said.

Cameron said he was looking forward to seeing what the night would bring and from what he’d already seen he expected the action to be of a high standard.

“I’m very excited to help launch Fight Night South Ashburton,” he said.

“I know first-hand that there is some real boxing talent in the Ashburton region and I’m looking forward to meeting the fighters and to see who shines on the night.”

Fighters are being sought for the night

now and anyone interested is encouraged to visit the event website, www.fightnightsouth.co.nz Meanwhile, Manning will have plenty happening to keep himself busy up until the event with bookings coming in thick and fast for the classes being held at Garage Box. He and fellow trainer, Joe Keepa – who have both completed Cameron’s Counterpunch coaching course – will hold six different classes for all varying age groups and levels of experience and also a class for youngsters to get them involved as well.

“The initial feedback has been great, we’re really excited to get things happening,” Manning said.

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Youthful Hawke Cup side

By Matt Markham

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A youthful looking Mid Canterbury representative cricket side will take to the wicket today for the first Hawke Cup match of the season against South Canterbury in Timaru.

Coach Garfield Charles has named four Hawke Cup debutants in his XI for the match which also includes four players who are still playing school-aged cricket scattered among some experienced shoulders.

Ben Innes, Devon Flannery, Tom Middleton and Harry McMillan will all make their first appearances in the Hawke Cup off the back of some solid form in recent matches around Canterbury.

McMillan comes into the side from the St Andrew’s College 1st XI and will be joined by team-mate, Ben Innes who has also earned himself a call up for the match which begins today.

Both Devon Flannery and Tom Middleton have come into the side from the Ashburton College 1st XI. The experienced shoulders of James Southby will again captain a side which features some regular names such as Nick Gilbert, Des Kruger, Bo and Jay Houston and wicket taking machine, Richard Turpie.

Southby’s brother, William will wear the gloves.

Mid Canterbury have already played South Canterbury this season, recording a comprehensive

win after bowling them out for 110 and chasing the required runs down with six wickets to spare.

But Hawke Cup cricket is different and required a much stronger mental fortitude and Charles will have been keen to install that mindset in his side this week, particularly the new and younger players.

A lot of the responsibility will again lie with Turpie to lead the way with the ball while opening batsman Nick Gilbert will be required to set the tempo from the outset.

Meanwhile an all-Mid Canterbury Derby in the Canterbury Country combined competition will highlight local cricket action here this weekend.

The unbeaten Tech Stags will be out to continue their hot run of form when they take on an in-form Allenton side this afternoon.

Tech have been untouched and untroubled all season and were strong winners when the two sides met previously six weeks ago, but Allenton have been the rapid improvers of the competition and will be taking some confidence into today’s match.

The Mid Canterbury side for this weekend’s Hawke Cup clash with South Canterbury at Aorangi Oval in Timaru; James Southby (Capt), Devon Flannery, Nick Gilbert, Bo Houston, Jay Houston, Ben Innes, Des Kruger, Harry McMillan, Tom Middleton, William Southby (Wk), Richard Turpie. Coach: Garfield Charles, Manager: Mike Southby, Scorer: Bob Bruhns.

Tom Middleton will make his Hawke Cup debut for Mid Canterbury this weekend.

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Ruiz, Joshua all set for Saudi rematch AP The thick, sparkling ring on his right hand and the diamond-studded watch around his left wrist were indications of just how much life has changed for Andy Ruiz Jr. since he became world heavyweight champion.

It was another part of his attire that really stood out, however, when the portly Mexican came face to face with Anthony Joshua for one of the last times before their title rematch in Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

For the final news conference ahead of the fight, Ruiz chose to wear a New York Knicks jersey – yet another reminder to Joshua of that fateful night at Madison Square Garden in June when he lost his three heavyweight belts in one of boxing’s biggest shocks in years.

“That’s where I got the first victory on June 1 and that’s why I brought it,” Ruiz said, referring to his jersey.

“I wore it to remind myself, ‘I’m the champ.’”

And Ruiz has really made the most of his new status over the last five months. One of his first acts

was to buy a car for his mother, Felicitas, and he also showed off his lavish new home in California, replete with its fountain and pool, on his social media accounts.

He had an audience with Mexico’s president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game.

Basically doing things he could never have imagined when he used to mix cement for his father, Andres, as a youngster and, as recently as 2017, went a whole year without even fighting following a loss to Joseph Parker in his only previous world title bout.

He was disregarded as a potential champion then, mocked for his flabby frame even though his fast hands and skills pointed to a boxer with talent.

Ruiz is at pains to point out, though, that he is simply enjoying his life and not taking his eye off the ball – something Joshua says he did before the first fight.

“There’s no way I’m going to let these belts go,” Ruiz said, looking at the WBO, WBA and IBF straps in front of him.

“I’m going to die trying. It’s been a roller coaster but now I’ve finally

made it all this way, there’s no way I’m going to let them go.”

Ruiz knows he will be up against a different Joshua this time around.

A more focused and determined Joshua, who knows he is suddenly fighting to rescue his career after being knocked down four times before the seventh-round stoppage in New York.

The first ever heavyweight title fight in the Middle East, somewhat controversially arranged amid concerns over Saudi Arabia’s human-rights record, has been called the Clash on the Dunes.

As for Joshua, he’s labeling it Back to 16 – a reference to his 16th professional fight when he became world champion for the first time.

He says he is likely to weigh in at about 238 pounds (108 kilograms), which would be the lightest he has fought since 2014, and has been concentrating on sparring and the “sweet science of the sport” instead of bulking up and doing weights.

He has even grown his hair into an Afro, as if he was boxing “in the 70s.”

“I’m punching like a horse kick-

Andy Ruiz Jnr ing back right now … loose and heavy, rhythm and flow,” said Joshua, adding that he “didn’t lose heart or any fire in my belly” after getting beaten by Ruiz for the first loss of his professional career.

“There’s no fear in my heart, no fear in my mind,” he said.

“I was asked if this would be a special moment (to regain his

belts). I said, ‘No.’ I know I belong there. It’s not special.

“When I regain those belts, I’m probably just going to keep cool and stay focused. It’s not a time to celebrate.”

The fight will take place in the Diriyah Arena, a purpose-built venue with a capacity of 15,000 spectators that has been built in six weeks and will be taken down within two days of the bout.

No stranger to hyperbole, Joshua’s ambitious promoter, Eddie Hearn, is comparing the occasion to the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila – two famous heavyweight fights from the 1970s which were held in unlikely global locations.

With Joshua earning as much as a reported $70 million and Ruiz reportedly $10 million, the attraction for fighters is obvious.

Joshua isn’t sure what type of atmosphere he’ll be fighting in, although it is unlikely to be anything like the raucous occasions he is used to in Britain. Not that he cares, given the precarious situation his career is in.

“I’m not here to put on a show,” Joshua said, sounding all business. “I’m here to win.”

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In brief Age group tennis Some of the rising stars of the tennis scene from around Canterbury are in action at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre today for the second day of two in the Front Runner Bush Inn Junior Age Group Championships. Back on the courts this morning and competing in five age groups, winners will be determined during today’s play.

Pro Day Challenge The Ashburton Golf Club holds it’s annual Pro Day Challenge today where the best skills of golfers are put to the test. Played under a stroke-round format, the tournament sees players only allowed to use seven clubs, and one must be a putter. Men’s and Ladies’ divisions are being held with nearest to the pin challenges on all par three holes.

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Billy Taparau in action during senior mixed softball last weekend.

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New tournament a winner

By Matt Markham

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When Mid Canterbury Softball Association sit down at the end of the season and look back on what they’ve achieved over the past few months, they’ll be counting the introduction of a new-look fast pitch tournament as a great success.

The new-look competition, played on Wednesday nights, finished up this week with a

gripping final between two very good sides, played in very trying conditions.

With howling winds ripping across Argyle Park, players had to call on all of their skills to get the desired result.

The competition rounded off with the Rainer Renegades and the Retread Diamonds locking horns.

After rushing out to an early lead the Renegades had to with-

stand a late comeback from the Diamonds, who got within two runs of their previously unbeaten rivals.

With a final score of 18-16, the result reflected a very entertaining final.

A third and fourth playoff was held between the Devon Tavern Hampstead Hawks and the Rusty Demons, with the Hawks emerging victorious, 13-2.

Life member Dave Waaka pre-

sented the trophy to the winning side.

Meanwhile, normal Saturday softball returns today with Under 7, Under 9, Under 13 and Under 16 action in the morning before before senior mixed action in the afternoon.

In one match it’s an all Hampstead affair with the Heat taking on the Inferno while it’s an all Demons battle in the other with the Renegades and the Rebels.

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Razor preparing for moment of truth Scott Robertson is set for his moment of truth in his quest to become the next All Blacks head coach.

Robertson is set to have his interview with New Zealand Rugby on Monday, at their headquarters in Wellington, as he puts forward his case to replace Steve Hansen in the top job.

Robertson will present to the panel, which consists of New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey, former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson, NZR Head of High Performance Mike Anthony and former Silver Ferns Coach and High Performance Sport New Zealand director Waimarama Taumaunu.

He will do so alongside his proposed All Blacks coaching team, with it understood that his pitch will include respected Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan and Hurricanes assistant Jason Holland.

Robertson had approached Tony Brown to join his team, but Brown opted to stick as an assistant with Jamie Joseph, who resigned as Japan head coach.

“It was a tough phone call to make.

“We had planned for a while to work together. He showed his hand to work with Jamie – and his loyalty. I appreciate it was a tough call for him to make to me.”

He said he and his family were ready for the step up in intensity

Scott Robertson and profile if he got the job.

“I’m really mindful of the status that it holds. It’s one of the biggest jobs in the country, as we know.

“My wife Jane is in, we’re all in.

I’ve got three young sons who really understand – well, I’m not sure the youngest one understands but if we’re all happy at home he’s happy. It’s a real passion of mine, I love what I do and the opportunity doesn’t come around very often.

“I’ve got my formula and I’ve worked really hard coaching schoolboy rugby through to club rugby and to Super Rugby.

“All the learnings along the way can help me in my quest to be All Blacks coach.

“It’s up to them whether they feel that experience is enough.

I think it was shown in the most recent tournament; the right person for the job is the key ingredient.”

Passionate Israel Folau supporter Alan Jones has slammed Rugby Australia for its handling of the cross code superstar’s saga and also hit out at the governing body’s failings in a host of other areas. Jones, who coached the Wallabies in the 1980s, was scathing of CEO Raelene Castle and outgoing chairman Cameron Clyne for taking the game to the brink of oblivion with a series of poor decisions. She has been in the top job for nearly two years and Jones wrote in a column for The Australian that “the lady is surely delusional” if she intends to steer the ship for the next four years to complete a “strategic overhaul” of a sport that’s in crisis.

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Gunners under fire Not since 1977 have things been this bad at Arsenal. The struggling Gunners slumped to a 2-1 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League yesterday, taking the team’s winless streak to nine games in all competitions – its worst run in 42 years. Interim coach Freddie Ljungberg clearly hasn’t found a quick fix to all the problems that plagued the team under Unai Emery and the Gunners looked completely shorn of confidence against a Brighton side that dominated large parts of the game. “I don’t know what to say. I have the feeling that whatever we do it doesn’t come out right,” Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin said. “I am lost for words a little bit.” - AP

Celtics crush the Heat Jaylen Brown banked in a 3-pointer and blew a kiss to a former teammate. He wanted to remind old friend Kelly Olynyk that he can shoot from the outside.

Brown scored a season-high 31 points, Kemba Walker had 28 and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 112-93 yesterday. “That was for Kelly. I don’t know if he was over there,” Brown said of his kiss.

“That’s my guy. That was all love right there. I was showing some love. He said I was going to miss, so I sent some love over to him.”

Jayson Tatum added 19 points to help Boston improve to 8-0 at home. Brown connected on a season-high five 3-pointers, and Walker had seven assists and four rebounds with six shots made from beyond the arc.

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2 00Px0 Theodora Hope (2) fr........... K McNaught (J) 3 2618x Better Galleon (3) fr........................ C Hanna 4 490x0 Lady’s Lass (4) fr....................... T Robertson 5 004x1 Flash Party (5) fr...................... N Williamson 6 137x3 Dallas Grimes (6) fr........................ B Barclay 7 00155 Vintage Rose (7) fr......................... K Barclay 8 506x3 Calico Hill (8) fr..................................A Beck 9 30716 Swift Robyn (21) fr.....................M Hurrell (J) 10 430x0 Hot Starff (22) fr.....................B Laughton (J) 4 1.35pm BOOK YOUR CUP DAY TENT SITE MOBILE PACE $9000, r50-r60., mobile, 2200m 1 9P600 Dark Rage (1) fr......................K Newman (J) 2 x1877 Lite Percussion (2) fr...................... K Barclay 3 933x7 Bunter’s Dream (3) fr....................... P Hunter 4 626x0 Tulsa Jaccka (4) fr.................... N Williamson 5 86983 Tartan Robyn (5) fr................... M Williamson 6 x2412 Lawrence (6) fr..........................B Williamson 7 48x78 Benio Ben (7) fr..........................M Hurrell (J) 8 318x2 Ansett Flight (8) fr...........................K Larsen 9 32215 Franco Huntington (21) fr............R McIlwrick 10 37774 Triple VC (22) fr.............................. B Barclay 5 2.10pm SOUTHLAND HARNESS AWARDS FINAL MOBILE PACE $15,000, 3yo+ f&m., mobile, 2200m 1 000x0 Classie Princess (1) fr..................... C Hanna 2 0x322 Delight (2) fr............................. M Williamson 3 x3424 Allaboutjoy (3) fr....................... N Williamson 4 8x2 Rakastella (4) fr............................... P Hunter 5 5 Rakanellie (5) fr..........................E Barron (J) 6 x5531 Folklore (6) fr...............................C Ferguson

7 84011 Held To Ransom (7) fr...............B Williamson 8 0x171 Bella Sara (8) fr.............................. K Barclay 9 61 Nikasa (21) fr................................. B Barclay 10 2551 Kickupyaheels (22) fr.......................R Swain 6 2.37 DALLARD BUILDING LTD MBL PACE $10,000, non-winners 3yo+ mr47 to mr50., 2200m 1 47865 Glenledi Captain (1) fr..................... P Hunter 2 44752 Hokuri Platter (2) fr.....................M Hurrell (J) 3 60 Sly Tricks (3) fr........................ S Walkinshaw 4 Revitalise (4) fr......................... N Williamson 5 59 Laterintheday (5) fr......................C Ferguson 6 62x5 Tad Lucas (6) fr.............................. A Armour 7 44 A Smidgen More (7) fr..................B McLellan 8 D56 Swell Time (8) fr............... M Williamson 9 Prodigal Pete (21) fr............. K McNaught (J) 10 Moonlite Drive fr............................ Scratched 11 837x3 Jaccka Ted (22) fr...............................A Beck 12 85x06 Don’t Need An Excuse (23) fr....E Barron (J) 13 09033 Racing Minister (24) fr...............B Williamson 14 442 Major Meister (25) fr....................... K Barclay 7 3.12pm REGENT CAR COURT HANDICAP PACE $11,000, r56-r100 spechcp, stand, 2700m 1 131x7 Parama (1) fr......................................A Beck 2 35526 My Georgie Boy (2) fr...................... P Hunter 3 60972 Maidonthebeach (3) fr.............. M Williamson 4 60x23 Kilowatt Kid (4) fr.......................B Williamson 5 x9953 Nota Bene Denario (5) fr................ B Barclay 6 84210 Ideal Draw (1) 10M...................... T Stratford 7 x0828 I’mallaboutthebase (2) 10M........C Ferguson

8 75594 Sagwitch (1) 20M.......................M Hurrell (J) 9 11591 Whata Razzle Dazzle (U1) 20M.N Williamson 8 3.47pm SHAW BUILDING LTD HANDICAP TROT $9000, r40-r65 spechcp, stand, 2700m 1 08490 Miss Bamboocha (1) fr...............M Hurrell (J) 2 10039 Alpine Retreat (2) fr....................E Barron (J) 3 52031 Only One Way (3) fr................. M Williamson 4 0087x Lady Zara (4) fr................................... A Kyle 5 13x86 Big Iron (5) fr................................ T Stratford 6 0x672 Sage Trouble (U1) fr...........................A Beck 7 71770 Helluva Way (U2) fr......................... C Hanna 8 84643 That’s The Story 20M.................... Scratched 9 1212x Cuchulainn (1) 20M........................ B Barclay 10 04x12 Sekkie Monkey (U1) 20M......... N Williamson 9 4.22 DARYL BURGESS MASONRY MOBILE PACE $8000, r40-r49., mobile, 2200m 1 x8050 Fatherdantherodeoman (1) fr......... B Barclay 2 50475 Shindal (2) fr...............................R McIlwrick 3 84834 Dreaminsover (3) fr...................B Williamson 4 63242 Black Ops (4) fr..................................A Beck 5 9x499 Nightmarch (5) fr.................. K McNaught (J) 6 27000 Snow Printz fr................................ Scratched 7 26364 Paduka (6) fr..............................E Barron (J) 8 15793 Dismara (7) fr.............................M Hurrell (J) 9 78633 Wolf West (21) fr...................... M Williamson 10 0500x Doubt Me Not (22) fr................ N Williamson 11 78607 Annie Fitz (23) fr.........................C Ferguson 12 0x00P Von Richthofen (24) fr.................... K Barclay 13 61008 Ideal Glacier (25) fr........................ A Armour

10 4.57pm CUP DAY 25TH JANUARY MOBILE PACE

$8000, non-winners mr40 to mr46., mobile, 2200m 1 57406 Delight N Gold (1) fr......................... E Swain 2 98809 Marsue (2) fr.................................. A Armour 3 36200 Kramer (3) fr................................R McIlwrick 4 68237 Clifton Jessie (4) fr............................ A Milne 5 x0044 The Mighty Cullen (5) fr........... M Williamson 6 33859 Pick Six Telf (6) fr........................... B Barclay 7 66453 Major Menace (7) fr....................M Hurrell (J) 8 98599 Magnetic Chime (8) fr........................A Beck 9 0898x A Rocknroll Maid (21) fr.................. P Hunter 10 35750 Hans Ideal (22) fr........................C Ferguson 11 76674 Indulgence (23) fr......................B Williamson 12 D3042 Woman In Charge (24) fr......... N Williamson 13 00x00 Sweet Chilli (U1) fr............... K McNaught (J) Pacifiers on: Sweet Chilli (R10) Pacifiers off: Lady Zara (R8), Marsue (R10) SELECTIONS

Race 1: It’s Summertime, South Park, Galleons Future Race 2: Major Watson, Hampton, Tact Eze, Bottle Rock Race 3: Flash Party, Bettors Highlight, Better Galleon Race 4: Lawrence, Ansett Flight, Tartan Robyn, Lite Percussion Race 5: Kickupyaheels, Rakastella, Nikasa, Folklore Race 6: Major Meister, Revitalise, Hokuri Platter Race 7: Kilowatt Kid, Whata Razzle Dazzle, My Georgie Boy Race 8: Sekkie Monkey, Cuchulainn, Alpine Retreat Race 9: Paduka, Fatherdantherodeoman, Wolf West Race 10: Pick Six Telf, Woman In Charge, Clifton Jessie

NZ Metro harness Today at Addington Raceway

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc Venue Addington Meeting Date: 07 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 8 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 5.37pm AIRPARK CANTERBURY MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r52-r55,r56-r60 w/c., mobile, 1980m 1 90124 Cloud Nine (1) fr....................S Tomlinson (J) 2 52199 Hands Up Jack (2) fr.................... G A Payne 3 34431 Laver (3) fr..................................... G O’Reilly 4 12 Navagio (4) fr.................................B Orange 5 16150 Sam’s Town (5) fr S O’Reilly (J,.................Cl) 6 x7F51 Tall Poppy (6) fr K Tomlinson (J,................Cl) 7 x8402 Anamajor (7) fr A Cameron (J,..................Cl) 8 31046 Lets Hustle (8) fr S Smith (J,.....................Cl) 9 41960 Smoke N Reactor (9) fr L McKay (J,.........Cl) 10 P4034 The Dude (21) fr..........................C Jones (J) 2 6.06 HYDROFLOW MOBILE TROT $10,000, nonwinners 3yo+., mobile, 1980m 1 087x0 Majestic Rollon fr.......................... Scratched 2 4263 Vacation Hill (1) fr..............................S Ottley 3 69022 Luminosity (2) fr...........................C DeFilippi 4 52509 Awesome Impee (3) fr................... P Wakelin 5 9x008 Faith No More (4) fr....................... M Cations 6 30033 Listen Easy (5) fr............................R Holmes 7 0046x Piper Moss (6) fr.........................C Markham 8 The Last One (7) fr.........................B Orange 9 06x0 Sheza Mighty Monarch (8) fr.. A Cameron (J) 10 Black Jacket (21) fr............................. D Butt

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11 5585x Break Free (22) fr..........................K Hadfield 12 67x22 Musculature Metro (23) fr................. G Smith 13 0275x Aorangi fr...................................... Scratched 14 5x223 Zigzagzoo (24) fr...............................J Curtin 15 60879 Maui Vacation (25) fr................ C D Thornley 16 730x0 Dora Explorer (U1) fr............ D D McCormick Emergencies: Majestic Rollon, Faith No More 3 6.35pm FAST10 HORSE RACING - 20 DECEMBER PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r40-r55, stand, 2400m 1 42200 Pine Cone (1) fr........................... K Cameron 2 0x777 Tombelina (2) fr..................................J Dunn 3 44224 Bound To Impress (3) fr.................J Versteeg 4 7916 Dynamite (4) fr............................. G A Payne 5 29746 Ghostwriter (5) fr...............................S Ottley 6 07009 Star Paige (6) fr....................................K Butt 7 1355 Can I Be Me (7) fr................... J Morrison (J) 8 22221 The Guild (8) fr..................................... J Hay 9 19834 Beau Vista (9) fr............................ A Lethaby 10 26285 Amore Lancome (10) fr...............C Jones (J) 11 00039 Silk (U1) fr......................................R Holmes 12 1x601 Rocknroll Rod (U2) fr.....................B Orange 4 7.04 SPRAYMARKS MOBILE PACE $10,000, nonwinners 3yo+., mobile, 1980m 1 670x3 Peraki Reactor (1) fr......................T Williams 2 380x Glenledi Chief (2) fr...........................S Ottley 3 6x462 Ranger Bomb (3) fr............................. R May 4 609 Luminite (4) fr...............................C DeFilippi 5 44590 Deja Blue (5) fr........................ J Morrison (J)

6 62 Delightful GNP (6) fr.......................B Orange 7 P2960 Carita (7) fr....................................... G Smith 8 06 Rough And Ready (8) fr..................T Chmiel 9 73062 Mrs Washington fr......................... Scratched 10 0060 Kastell Briant (21) fr..............S Tomlinson (J) 11 292 Beaudiene Hustler (22) fr...........M Anderson 12 23332 Prospect Park (23) fr................ C D Thornley 13 285x Live Sport (24) fr................................J Dunn 14 42270 Bossmaro (U1) fr...............................J Curtin 15 47x8 Jaffa Josh (U2) fr........................ P Borcoskie Emergency: Luminite 5 7.35 HANLEY FORMULA YOUNG DRIVERS CHAMPS MOBILE TROT $10,000, 4yo+ r40-r55. inv.d, 1980m 1 59545 Sugar Cane (1) fr...........................C Hart (J) 2 7x284 Tehoro Dazzle (2) fr...................Z Phillips (J) 3 52167 Miss Moppet (3) fr..........................B Butcher 4 x0709 Show Me The Gray (4) fr.......S Tomlinson (J) 5 92125 Another Chapter (5) fr..............B Webster (J) 6 52460 Justan’s Sister (6) fr................ J Morrison (J) 7 27005 Unique Rose (7) fr.......................C Crook (J) 8 40593 Chasing Great (8) fr............... C Peterson (J) 9 61x23 One Over Da Son (9) fr............ S O’Reilly (J) 10 69399 Rachmaninov (21) fr 11 9416x Jimmy Carter (22) fr....................M Elkins (J) Emergency: Rachmaninov 6 8.04 MISCO JOINERY HANDICAP PACE $12,500, r56+ discrhcp, stand, 2600m 1 D441x Fynn Frost (1) fr.......................... K Cameron

2 59x13 Cheezel (2) fr...................................... R May 3 x2391 Franco Niven (3) fr........................T Williams 4 7223x Spot On (1) 10M................................J Dunn 5 21x07 Nearis Green (2) 10M.......................... J Hay 6 22110 Overarm (3) 10M............................ G Chmiel 7 83140 Kingmaker (U1) 10M.........................S Ottley 8 5x832 Bringitonhome (1) 20M..................B Orange 9 1190x Memphis Tennessee (2) 20M..........T Chmiel 7 8.36 DOMINATOR CHRISTCHURCH MOBILE PACE $10,000, 6yo+ r40-r60., mobile, 2600m 1 37723 The Governor (1) fr............................J Dunn 2 83279 Royal Jester (2) fr...........................R Holmes 3 2x344 Contractual Issues (3) fr................... G Smith 4 10643 Doctor Tim (4) fr............................ G O’Reilly 5 90417 Machs Mareta (5) fr......................... M Purvis 6 46645 The Kaik (6) fr......................................K Butt 7 47548 Thats Bettor (7) fr...........................B Weaver 8 00774 Franco Hampton (8) fr.......................J Curtin 9 08900 Flamboyant (9) fr................................. R May 10 72197 Sweet Loress (21) fr..............S Tomlinson (J) 11 55000 Ideal Rule (22) fr........................... A Lethaby 8 9.06pm XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT $12,500, r56r70,r71-r75 w/c., mobile, 2600m 1 0x021 Majestic Chevron (1) fr...................B Orange 2 14007 Unique Marshall (2) fr.............. C D Thornley 3 00011 Far From True (3) fr...........................D White 4 31932 Zsa Zoe (4) fr........................S Tomlinson (J) 5 02P21 Globe Trekker (5) fr....................... A Lethaby

6 16805 Medusa (6) fr............................... K Cameron 7 90808 Zeddie Marit (U1) fr............................J Dunn 8 07877 Justamollyarcher (U2) fr.................R Jenkins 9 x3096 Majestic Hurricane (U3) fr............... K Barron 9 9.36pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO MOBILE PACE $10,000, 3yo+ r40-r51., mobile, 1980m 1 70035 Shardan Suzie (1) fr...................... G O’Reilly 2 07x40 Princess Fulham (2) fr....................R Holmes 3 4159x Maharani (3) fr...........................M Anderson 4 009x7 Saginaw (4) fr..............................R Cameron 5 56092 El Capitan (5) fr..................................J Dunn 6 29171 Gotta Party Doll (6) fr.....................B Weaver 7 781x9 Canstar (7) fr...................................T Chmiel 8 96x50 Rozzano (8) fr.......................S Tomlinson (J) 9 47005 Fun In The Dark (9) fr..................... M Purvis 10 0xP91 Mister Mighty (21) fr......................... G Smith Pacifiers on: Faith No More (R2), Saginaw (R9) SELECTIONS

3 1x236 Midnight Runner tdm (4) 57.5..........S Collett 4 0x532 Ronchi tdm (7) 57............................ C Grylls 5 119x1 Dama Zorro td (2) 55.5........ T Yanagida (a2) 6 29330 Rikki Tikki Tavi td (8) 54 7 63632 Speedy Meady dm (6) 54.....................C Dell 8 0x461 Princess Rihanna td (1) 54.............. S Spratt 9 31539 Justacanta tdm (3) 54..................T Thornton 7 6.30pm DUNSTAN FEEDS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER 1500 $35,000, R82 Benchmark, 1500m 1 4000x Demonetization tm (1) 60.5.............. S Spratt 2 38214 Braavos t (12) 58.....................J Fawcett (a1) 3 x1260 The Good Fight (11) 58.......S Weatherley (a) 4 8x311 Prise De Fer (4) 57.5....................... T Harris 5 x9501 Raposa Rapida (10) 57.................... C Grylls 6 4388x Redcayenne t (5) 57................C Burdan (a3) 7 12456 Viktor Vegas tm (6) 56.......... T Yanagida (a2) 8 86x40 Ritani tdm (8) 55.5 9 61216 Beauty Star (7) 55.5.........................S Collett 10 436x7 Crafty Jess tm (2) 55.......................V Colgan 11 2x038 Mercy Hill (3) 54.5........................... A Calder 12 x0403 Monaco tm (9) 54.5......................T Thornton

8 7.10pm JR WEBB & SON 2200 $35,000, Rating 82

65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 1x008 Harlem ‘N’ Co d (1) 60.................. D Johnson 2 96212 Spiderman (5) 59.5........................J Waddell 3 06158 My Father’s Gun (6) 58.5.................J Riddell 4 14x08 Not Santa d (2) 58........................... J Parkes 5 x7527 Bellissimo d (10) 57.5....................H Andrew 6 0x957 Sacred Charm d (7) 57.5............M Coleman 7 x8x93 Maduro d (3) 57.............................L Allpress 8 06600 Leading Role td (12) 56.5............ C Johnson 9 5750x Leighs Mate (11) 55................... D Hirini (a1) 10 0705L Veloce dm (4) 54................................L Hemi 11 x8090 Dance For Money (8) 54.................. M Singh 12 79x43 Its All Fake News (9) 54...............C Lammas 8 4.50 RYDGES WELLINGTON CAPTAIN COOK STAKES (G1) $200,000, WFA, 1600m 1 x4515 Shadows Cast td (2) 59.................L Allpress 2 31344 Dolcetto tdm (8) 59...................... C Johnson 3 3x131 True Enough d (10) 59.....................J Riddell 4 x2402 Wyndspelle (6) 59..........................J Waddell 5 8x813 Tiptronic d (9) 59..........................C Lammas 6 05484 He Kin Fly (7) 59................................L Innes 7 0x216 Vernanme d (1) 59....................... D Johnson 8 x5043 Whenharrymetsaddle td (5) 59..........R Elliot

9 21x21 Supera td (3) 57..........................M Coleman 10 20x40 Darscape Princess td (4) 57........... J Parkes 9 5.30pm JOIN THE ACTION ON WELLINGTON CUP DAY $30,000, MAAT, 1600m 1 34x41 Nudge Bar d (10) 58....................... J Parkes 2 x43x2 Fearless b (6) 57............................J Waddell 3 x4355 On The Nighttrain b (1) 57........... C Johnson 4 2 Smart Remark (3) 57...................C Lammas 5 3x43 Unbroken 57................................. Scratched 6 79x43 Its All Fake News 57..................... Scratched 7 43558 Empower (7) 57.............................H Andrew 8 936 Saltbush Bill (11) 57...........................L Hemi 9 470x1 Punta Mita d (8) 56.................. K Asano (a2) 10 02108 Meila Rei m (4) 56........................ D Johnson 11 x8642 Platinum Road (2) 55.5......................L Innes 12 54 Den Bosch (5) 55.5...................... R Hannam 13 3x433 Run Lee (9) 55...................................R Elliot 14 2434 Fiddyafortnight 54......................... Scratched Blinkers on: Amazing Team (R1), Miss Labasa (R2), Magic Of The Sun (R4), Wyndspelle, Vernanme, Darscape Princess (R8) Blinkers off: Leighs Mate (R7), On The Nighttrain (R9) Winkers on: On The Nighttrain (R9) Winkers off: Amazing Team (R1), Vernanme (R8)

Race 1: Navagio, Cloud Nine, Laver, Anamajor Race 2: Musculature Metro, Zigzagzoo, Black Jacket Race 3: Rocknroll Rod, Ghostwriter, Can I Be Me, Dynamite Race 4: Beaudiene Hustler, Jaffa Josh, Peraki Reactor Race 5: One Over Da Son, Miss Moppet, Another Chapter Race 6: Spot On, Bringitonhome, Memphis Tennessee Race 7: The Kaik, Franco Hampton, The Governor, Doctor Tim Race 8: Majestic Chevron, Zsa Zoe, Far From True Race 9: Maharani, Fun In The Dark, Shardan Suzie

Auckland gallops Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 7 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 2.48pm (NZT) WIRELESS RENTALS MAIDEN 1600 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1600m 1 73 Mongolian Sun (1) 57.5........ T Yanagida (a2) 2 67x56 Foogayzee (6) 57.5.........................V Colgan 3 9x8x8 Mister President (4) 57.5.................. T Harris 4 0x097 Valtteri (8) 57.5.............................T Thornton 5 623x5 Rendition b (7) 55.5.........................S Collett 6 7342 Zakalicious (9) 55.5.............S Weatherley (a) 7 4 Coco Baci (3) 55.5........................... C Grylls 8 8x564 Rockley Beach (2) 55.5................... S McKay 9 9 Heaven Amore (5) 55.5.................... S Spratt 2 3.24pm TDDA 2200 $30,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2200m 1 x4324 Savy Yong Blonk (4) 59.................... T Harris 2 x2121 Swords Drawn (5) 59..........S Weatherley (a) 3 3x241 Transformer (3) 59.......................T Thornton 4 x2150 Luminous (2) 58.5 5 8x162 Misstumut m (1) 58......................... S McKay

6 5x750 Special Light td (7) 57.5...................S Collett 7 32x11 Rangitata (8) 57.5............................ C Grylls 8 2x361 Wheao (6) 57.5...............................V Colgan 3 3.59 DUNSTAN FEEDS STAYERS CHAMPS QUALIFIER 2200 $27,500, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2200m 1 40127 Iskander d (6) 59..............M Hashizume (a3) 2 40431 Evana Rahma (2) 58...........S Weatherley (a) 3 10x40 Mav (9) 57.5.............................. D Danis (a2) 4 61924 Unacceptable m (1) 57..................... C Grylls 5 76390 Trouble tm (4) 56.5............... T Yanagida (a2) 6 8x609 Trumpet (5) 56.5...............................S Collett 7 1x964 Dance Card (7) 56........................... S Spratt 8 70020 The Midnight Shift d (8) 56......J Fawcett (a1) 9 x7806 Ohthoserussians (3) 55................T Thornton 4 4.34 MITCHELL FAMILY BONECRUSHER STAKES (G3) $70,000, 3YO SW, 1400m 1 1x11 Riodini d (3) 56.5..............................S Collett 2 1x470 Rhaegar td (4) 56.5.......................... C Grylls 3 516x Thistle Do m (2) 56.5................J Fawcett (a) 4 42471 Familia d (1) 54.5............................ S McKay 5 2x561 Hasstobegood (6) 54.5.......S Weatherley (a)

6 20x11 Showoroses t (7) 54.5..................... A Calder 7 3x21 Amal Rose d (5) 54.5......................V Colgan 8 4316 Imaready (8) 54.5............................. S Spratt 5 5.10pm BROOKBY STABLES 1200 $30,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m 1 0x461 Princess Rihanna td (8) 61 2 1360x Lucky Sweep t (2) 60...................T Thornton 3 38458 Bruegel d (7) 59................... T Yanagida (a2) 4 21241 Aero De Paris dm (10) 58.5............. C Grylls 5 1237x Breezon td (11) 58.5........................ S Spratt 6 415x4 Born To Fight (9) 57.5 7 150x1 Tuscan Whistler td (3) 57.5.............. T Harris 8 424x2 Fullinbloom td (6) 57........................S Collett 9 57561 Mumms Jewel d (12) 56.5.......C Burdan (a3) 10 x2513 One Kotukustreet d (5) 56M Hashizume (a3) 11 2x271 Pimms ‘N’ Pearls d (1) 56....S Weatherley (a) 12 23602 New York Jazz m (4) 56..........J Fawcett (a1) 6 5.50pm PROTECTA INSURANCE 1200 $40,000, OPEN HANDICAP, 1200m 1 x2171 Dawn Patrol dm (9) 60..................... T Harris 2 6049x Highlad dm (5) 58........................... S McKay

Benchmark, 2200m 1 68050 Major Tom tdm (9) 61.5...........J Fawcett (a1) 2 0x808 All Roads (2) 60.5................ T Yanagida (a2) 3 00x76 Mongolianconqueror (8) 60.5.. C Burdan (a3) 4 85x09 Final Suggestion (6) 59.................... S Spratt 5 14097 Orakei Overlord m (4) 58....S Weatherley (a) 6 14x06 Swing Note m (3) 57.5..................... T Harris 7 25286 Paisley Park m (1) 57.5................T Thornton 8 5x503 Richie McHorse td (7) 57.5.............. C Grylls 9 0x622 Star Karen b (5) 56.5.......................S Collett 10 8x162 Misstumut 54................................. Scratched SELECTIONS

Race 1: Zakalicious, Coco Baci, Mongolian Sun, Heaven Amore Race 2: Misstumut, Swords Drawn, Savy Yong Blonk, Rangitata Race 3: Evana Rahma, Unacceptable, Iskander, Trumpet Race 4: Riodini, Hasstobegood, Rhaegar, Showoroses Race 5: Princess Rihanna, Aero De Paris, One Kotukustreet Race 6: Dawn Patrol, Dama Zorro, Ronchi, Princess Rihanna Race 7: Prise De Fer, Demonetization, Raposa Rapida, Ritani Race 8: Star Karen, Mongolianconqueror, All Roads

M4 Wellington gallops Today at Trentham Raceway

Wellington RC Venue: Trentham Meeting Date: 07 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 1 12.45pm LONE STAR PETONE PREMIER $30,000, 3YO SW+P, 1400m 1 3x621 Free To Shine (3) 57.5.................. R Hannam 2 24421 Mascarpone (7) 57.5..........................R Elliot 3 3 Kick Start (8) 56........................... C Johnson 4 20 Red Rufus b (5) 56.............................L Innes 5 8 Lincoln’s Kruz (6) 56......................L Allpress 6 4x54 Khalfani (4) 54..............................C Lammas 7 97987 Amazing Team (2) 54....................... M Singh 8 7 Rukita (1) 54................................ D Johnson 2 1.20pm VERNON & VAZEY TRUCK PARTS PREMIER $30,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1400m 1 2x429 Lincoln Raider td (3) 60.5......... K Asano (a2) 2 88051 Saignon tdm (10) 59.5.......................R Elliot 3 057x2 Miss Labasa db (6) 58.5................. J Parkes 4 60743 Lincoln Hills dm (8) 58.5.............. R Hannam 5 05118 Meara Mary dm (9) 57.5.............. C Johnson 6 18x61 Times Ticking dm (2) 57.5..............J Waddell 7 10x12 Savanah Belle d (7) 56.5................L Allpress 8 5x306 Savette (4) 56.5................................J Riddell

9 70770 Prosecco dm (5) 56...................... D Johnson 10 1163x Our Hail Mary (1) 55.5.......................L Innes 3 1.55 FASTTRACK INSURANCE $5K ‘CHALMERS HANDICAP’ $35,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 2500m 1 20100 Sweet Treat m (7) 59..........................R Elliot 2 55124 High Quality tm (4) 58.5............... D Johnson 3 44762 Nitro Ted tm (6) 56.............................L Hemi 4 5x085 Kamanda Lincoln d (3) 55.5..... K Asano (a2) 5 x9343 Soleseifei t (5) 54.5......................C Lammas 6 22411 Cead Mile Failte (2) 54...................L Allpress 7 26223 Johnny Lincoln m (1) 54............... R Hannam 4 2.30pm JACK DOIG LOVED HIS RACING PREMIER $30,000, Rating 82 Benchmark, 1200m 1 53506 Xpression td (6) 59......................M Coleman 2 52020 Salamanca dm (5) 59.............M Hudson (a3) 3 34x09 Casaquinman td (8) 58.5...............J Waddell 4 61598 Magic Of The Sun d (4) 58.5........... J Parkes 5 1x115 Tavi Mac dmb (3) 56................ K Asano (a2) 6 17x80 Exemplar dm (1) 55.5.................. C Johnson 7 x749x Excelleration (7) 54...................... R Hannam 8 x2x67 Blanco Belle dm (2) 54.......................L Hemi 5 3.05pm PLATINUM HOMES TARANAKI WAKEFIELD CHALLENGE STKS $100,000, 2YO SW, 1100m

1 1 Unition d (10) 56.5...........................J Riddell 2 21 Power ‘n’ Glory (7) 56.5.................... M Singh 3 1 Not An Option (6) 56.5.......................L Innes 4 3L1 Piaggio (9) 56.5..............................L Allpress 5 632 Showemhowitsdone (5) 54.5....... D Johnson 6 153 Ohio Showgirl (2) 54.5..................T Moseley 7 21 De La Terre (4) 54.5...........................R Elliot 8 23 Amosia (1) 54.5............................ R Hannam 9 5 Tivaan Warrior (3) 54.5................ C Johnson 10 Leeside (8) 54.5...........................C Lammas 6 3.40pm HIREMASTER PREMIER $30,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2400m 1 06023 Bruno Stars mb (1) 60....................L Allpress 2 10707 Lord Turbo m (5) 59.5..........................Z Moki 3 52834 Beau Jeu m (3) 59...........................J Riddell 4 20541 Big Wink (6) 59............................. D Johnson 5 x0582 Don’t Know Jakk (2) 58.5................ J Parkes 6 1x424 Rex Royale (7) 58.5...........................R Elliot 7 x6537 Savannah Gem tdh (10) 57..... T Taiaroa (a4) 8 95918 Ekstrememiss (4) 56.................... C Johnson 9 50603 Hypatia (8) 55....................................L Hemi 10 90x68 Top Ofthe Straight (9) 55.............. R Hannam 7 4.15pm HARDY TRADE PREMIER $30,000, Rating

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

■■METHVEN

Jazzy’s star is rising Brent White has got a problem, but in all reality it’s not a bad one to have.

The Ashburton-based trainer will take his stable star for a short trip up the road to Methven tomorrow to contest the feature race on the programme, the Green Mile – but what happens past that point is anyone’s guess.

The five-year-old son of Auckland Reactor, owned by Dave and Gaye Luke, has been a victim of his own success.

A winner of four of his past six starts, the exciting pacer is rapidly rising his way up the grades and the brutal nature of the New Zealand handicapping system means he’ll be soon left with few choices but to take on the best horses in the country.

“We’re in a bit of a bad spot now,” White said earlier in the week.

“Our options become a lot less limited and we’ve got some decisions to make as to where we plan for.

“There’s the Ashburton Cup and then a race down in Central Otago, but after that it’s a little slim and I need to decide whether I spend some time trying to get him to go away cleanly from a stand start so we can have a look at the New Zealand Cup next year.”

A winner on Show Day in emphatic fashion, Jazzy Star backed it up again with an equally as impressive win at Addington last week – on both occasions finding the front and taking the race by the scruff of the neck.

Tomorrow that approach may not work.

White’s been over the moon with the way the horse has come through the two runs, but from the outside of the second row,

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In brief Memoriam for Chittick Leading thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud has strengthened its relationship with the Matamata Racing Club in the creation of a fillies and mares’ race with special meaning. Appropriately, the race is named in honour of the late Lisa Chittick and will be contested at the MRC’s annual Premier meeting, Matamata Breeders’ Stakes day on February 22. The Lisa Chittick Plate will be an open 1400m race run under set weight and penalty conditions with a stake of $40,000.

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Three-peat in sight

Jazzy Star will fly the Mid Canterbury flag in tomorrow’s Green Mile at Methven. rolling to the front and dictating terms isn’t an option.

“The draw makes it hard, because it’s likely we’re going to be spotting some very nice horses a long distance at the top of the straight.

“I’m not saying he’s out of it, but he would need a bit of luck I think.

“If we could get onto the back of the right horse and get a nice drag into it, he’s got the speed to overcome them, but he’d need to be close enough.”

Jazzy Star is one of the stars of the grass track feature tomorrow, but the field is chock full of rising stars including Nandolo, Smokin By, Heisenberg and Star’s Tonight.

Outside of the White trained pacer, local connections in the

race come from Ricky May on board Kendra for Greg and Nina Hope and Carl Markham who handles grass track toff, All About Henry.

White has two other horses on the float to head to the Methven meeting tomorrow, Rogie Falls and Wecandream, both of whom look strong chances if things go their way in their respective races.

Tomorrow’s other feature is the Trotters’ Green Mile and John Morrison looks to have a nice chance as both a trainer and a driver with Smokey Mac. The former Southland-trained trotter won with authority first up for Morrison last week at Oamaru and comes up against a very even looking field for the one mile event.

Matt Markham’s Selections Race 1: Appearance, Simon De Beauvoir, Girls N Boyz, Hashtag Faye Race 2: Duke, Krystal Delight, Gilligans Island, Velvet Race 3: Makasar Boy, Art Collector, Uno Mia, Smooth Debate Race 4: Johnny Eyre, Refine, Melt Down, Highland Reign Race 5: Kenya, The Black Shadow, Crystal Daytom, Starkers Race 6: Palisade, Idle Stuartia, Go On Andover, Crazy N Love Race 7: Beau Major, Franco Texas, Diamond Edition, Ragnarr Race 8: Girls Let Loose, Ideal Invasion, Foreigner, Cabella Noir Race 9: Nandolo, Jazzy Star, Heisenberg, Stars Tonight Race 10: Heavyweight Hero, Smokey Mac, Overzealous, Globe Trekker Race 11: Just Michael, Delightful Tanner, Alyssa Delight, Terror The Christian BEST: Just Michael (Race 11) VALUE: Girls Let Loose (Race 8)

Dual Hong Kong Horse of the Year Beauty Generation will be attempting to win his third successive Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The New Zealand-bred galloper heads into the race off the back of two placings over a mile, but trainer John Moore remains confident with the son of Road to Rock ahead of his weekend assignment, where he has drawn barrier five. “I’m very happy. I know where most of the other horses will lay up and it should give the opportunity for Ka Ying Star to go to the front unless there’s some pace we don’t know about.”

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Patrick Erin back home Group One-winning stayer Patrick Erin has returned to the Wingatui stable of Brian and Shane Anderton. The son of Gallant Guru had spent the majority of the last two seasons in the care of leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller, who guided him to victory in the Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. The eight-year-old gelding also recorded fourthplacings in the Gr.2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) and Gr.3 Kingston Town Stakes (1800m). Patrick Erin was set to contest last season’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), however, an elevated temperature resulted in his scratching on the eve of the famous race.

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Methven harness Tomorrow at Mt Harding Racecourse

Methven Trotting Club Inc Venue: Mt Harding Racecourse Meeting Date: 08 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 5 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11 1 12.02pm PLACEMAKERS ASHBURTON TROT $8500, non-winners 3yo+, stand, 2400m 1 00x2 Simone De Beauvoir (1) fr................S Ottley 2 00980 Goose Healy (2) fr.......................C Markham 3 68 Random Spur (3) fr................. J Morrison (J) 4 087x0 Majestic Rollon (4) fr..................... A Lethaby 5 25694 Girlz N Boyz (5) fr..........................L O’Reilly 6 05346 Maranatha Atlas (6) fr......................... R May 7 900x7 Fast Wet N Windee (7) fr............... P Wakelin 8 708x0 Sunny Valley (8) fr..............................J Dunn 9 06x97 Halfway There (9) fr................. C D Thornley 10 30476 Sally Lindenny (10) fr.....................B Orange 11 8x060 Shes So Right (11) fr............K Tomlinson (J) 12 x0985 Aldebaran Belle (12) fr.................C DeFilippi 13 850x0 Rites Of Zhou (U1) fr............................K Cox 14 x4353 Appearance (U2) fr........................... J Smith 15 04 Hashtag Faye (U3) fr...............J Young-Grant 2 12.32pm GLUYAS MOTOR GROUP MOBILE PACE $8500, non-winners 3yo+., mobile, 2300m 1 09847 Comfortably Numb (1) fr....................J Dunn 2 0x538 Jaffa (2) fr.....................................C DeFilippi 3 400 Unico Gem (3) fr................................. R May 4 74560 Night Lights (4) fr.....................A Mugford (J) 5 05 Mahia (5) fr........................................S Ottley 6 65353 Duke (6) fr......................................B Orange 7 007 Pollyantics (7) fr................................... J Hay 8 04946 Krystal Delight (8) fr..................... B Hope (J) 9 Finestcheddarisbeta (9) fr..............L O’Reilly 10 62466 Already Gone (21) fr..................M Anderson 11 39 Hells Shadow (22) fr.........................R Close 12 05 Velvet (23) fr..........................S Tomlinson (J) 13 66625 Gilligans Island (24) fr.......................P Court 14 44745 Minnelli Smile (25) fr............... J Morrison (J) 15 5280x Wecandream (26) fr...................... S McNally 16 Cheddar Valley (U1) fr..................S Smith (J) Emergencies: Night Lights, Pollyantics 3 1.02pm DARFIELD HOTEL PACE $8500, non-winners 3yo+ mr40 to mr47, stand, 2400m

1 89009 Franco Hatton (1) fr 2 2099x Just Holla (2) fr................................. G Smith 3 65500 Gottagettabeer (3) fr............... J Morrison (J) 4 8097x Smooth Debate (4) fr........................R Close 5 550x8 Been To Jenny’s (5) fr................. K Cameron 6 08000 Emma G (6) fr............................... A Lethaby 7 30609 Don’t Tell Ange (7) fr................A Mugford (J) 8 424x9 Art Collector (8) fr......................... G O’Reilly 9 09769 Genelis (9) fr...............................R Cameron 10 0x666 Westburn Bliss (10) fr....................R Holmes 11 09080 President Pat (11) fr........................N Burton 12 09x32 Makasar Boy (12) fr..........................S Ottley 13 99x70 Spinatale (13) fr...........................C DeFilippi 14 87x53 Uno Mia (14) fr......................S Tomlinson (J) 15 56667 Boilover (15) fr.......................... C D Thornley 16 9x883 Scared Stiff (16) fr...........................T Chmiel 17 05888 Webs Reactor (17) fr...................C Markham 4 1.37 INGOLD BUILDING/HANLEY FORMULA AYDC MBL PACE $9000, 4yo+ r40-r48,r49 w/c. inv.d, 2300m 1 03327 Glacier Coaster (1) fr..................M Elkins (J) 2 0630x Terrier (2) fr 3 0x073 Goodthingstaketime (3) fr........ S O’Reilly (J) 4 57440 Highland Reign (4) fr.............. C Peterson (J) 5 08902 Markham Eyre (5) fr....................C Crook (J) 6 07818 Franco Sherborne (6) fr.......... J Morrison (J) 7 03097 Xmas Bay (7) fr........................B Webster (J) 8 704x0 Omar Sharif (8) fr..................S Tomlinson (J) 9 33638 Johnny Eyre (9) fr..........................B Butcher 10 05984 Melt Down (21) fr.......................Z Phillips (J) 11 08904 My Nikayla (22) fr 12 27582 Refine (23) fr..................................C Hart (J) Emergencies: Terrier, My Nikayla 5 2.12pm CARRFIELD GRAIN & SEED PACE $8500, non-winners 3yo+ mr48 to mr50, stand, 2400m 1 43 Mils McArdle (1) fr......................M Anderson 2 23 The Black Shadow (2) fr..................... R May 3 Chal Be (3) fr.....................................J Curtin 4 Woolfie Mac (4) fr 5 34436 Calypso Rock (5) fr........................A Stewart 6 30x95 Champagneandwine (6) fr...... J Morrison (J) 7 75 Pembrook Tilly (7) fr................. C D Thornley 8 8x49 Spanna (8) fr................................. S McNally

9 Regatta (9) fr.....................................S Ottley 10 4475 Kenya (10) fr....................................J W Cox 11 4 Starkers (11) fr................................. G Smith 12 565 Benbrae (12) fr...............................B Orange 13 0x7 Viewfield Dream (13) fr...........S Thornley (J) 14 5x76 Maharajah (14) fr.............................M Jones 15 6 Scotlynn On Thebeach (15) fr.B Laughton (J) 16 Crystal Daytom (16) fr....................L O’Reilly 17 74560 Night Lights (17) fr...................A Mugford (J) Emergencies: Viewfield Dream, Night Lights 6 2.47pm RAY MAYNE HOSE & FITTINGS LTD TROT $9000, w/c, stand, 2400m 1 43527 Franco Josiah (1) fr................. J Morrison (J) 2 P108x Global Flight (2) fr..........................R Jenkins 3 33407 Phoebe Onyx (3) fr...........................J W Cox 4 x1900 Regal Aspirant (4) fr...................... G O’Reilly 5 40406 Rogie Falls (5) fr.................................. R May 6 69x00 Tequila Sunset (6) fr.................... K Cameron 7 13 Crazy N Love (7) fr....................... B Hope (J) 8 70P60 Deborahs Gem (8) fr................ M Williamson 9 778x1 Quik Shot (9) fr................................. G Smith 10 31 Go On Andover (10) fr........................J Dunn 11 7916 Lady Hillary (11) fr............................S Ottley 12 8769x Smudgee (12) fr......................... P Borcoskie 13 105 Idle Stuartia (13) fr.........................B Orange 14 10900 Dr Cliff (14) fr....................................R Close 15 01777 DD’s Super Stuart (U1) fr............ J Markham 16 4061x Amulet fr........................................ Scratched 17 x2721 Palisade (U2) fr................................... D Butt Emergencies: Franco Josiah, Tequila Sunset 7 3.22 SMITH SEEDS LTD/HANLEY FORMULA AYDC MBL PACE $9000, 4yo+ r49-r55. inv.d, mobile, 2300m 1 06870 God Only Knows (1) fr.............B Webster (J) 2 00457 Ragnarr (2) fr........................S Tomlinson (J) 3 08904 My Nikayla (3) fr 4 3P0x8 Guido Da Siena (4) fr.................Z Phillips (J) 5 76056 Franco Texas (5) fr.........................B Butcher 6 04152 Beau Major (6) fr............................C Hart (J) 7 0975x Stinger Lindenny (7) fr................M Elkins (J) 8 07672 Shot In The Dark (8) fr........... C Peterson (J) 9 0P668 Nui Ba Den (9) fr 10 9x201 Diamond Edition (21) fr............ S O’Reilly (J)

11 908x5 Hilarious Prince (22) fr................C Crook (J) 12 x1903 Tracksarefortrains (23) fr......... J Morrison (J) Emergencies: My Nikayla, Nui Ba Den 8 3.59pm NEUMANN’S TYRE SERVICE HANDICAP TROT $9000, r40-r63 discrhcp, stand, 2400m 1 00615 Foreigner (1) fr...................................G Hunt 2 231x0 BK Dawn (2) fr..................................S Ottley 3 69x00 Tequila Sunset (3) fr................. C D Thornley 4 322x9 Rocknpop (4) fr.....................K Tomlinson (J) 5 90569 I’ldoitmyway (5) fr............................. T Quate 6 43527 Franco Josiah fr............................ Scratched 7 70223 Shpeedy (6) fr....................................J Dunn 8 90088 Rusty I Am (7) fr............................ P Wakelin 9 x6136 Cabella Noir (8) fr..............................R Close 10 00x04 Michelle (U1) fr.................................W Higgs 11 4x500 Doff Your Cap (U2) fr...................C Jones (J) 12 03030 Maria Tsarina (U3) fr........................... D Butt 13 P0000 Jaw D Nancy (U4) fr...................... S McNally 14 69399 Rachmaninov (U5) fr......................... T Grant 15 x8809 Young Stranger (1) 15M......... G Thornley (J) 16 45053 Ali Lindenny (2) 15M.....................T Williams 17 11034 Riteur (3) 15M.......................... M Williamson 18 84080 Girls Let Loose (4) 15M................ G O’Reilly 19 31064 Monrika (5) 15M..............................T Chmiel 20 70712 Ideal Invasion (U1) 15M........... S O’Reilly (J) Emergencies: Tequila Sunset, Rachmaninov 9 4.38 METHVEN FOUR SQUARE PACERS GREEN MILE MBL PACE $17,500, mob., mobile, 1609m 1 32062 Vinnie Rulz (1) fr.......................... B Hope (J) 2 x3224 Stars Tonight (2) fr............................ G Smith 3 56813 Mr Midnight (3) fr...................K Tomlinson (J) 4 x0731 Three Ideas (4) fr..................... C D Thornley 5 24844 Homebush Lad (5) fr................ M Williamson 6 51222 Heisenberg (6) fr................................J Dunn 7 19583 Mikey Maguire (7) fr.....................C DeFilippi 8 41006 Millwood Maizie (8) fr........................S Ottley 9 55731 Nandolo (9) fr...................................J W Cox 10 x1258 Cast No Shadow (21) fr.................B Orange 11 64x40 Kendra (22) fr...................................... R May 12 0508x All About Henry (23) fr................C Markham 13 x3703 Smokin By (24) fr.......................M Anderson 14 1F211 Jazzy Star (25) fr........................... S McNally

10 5.06 HOPE STABLES FASTTRACK $2.5K GREEN MILE MBL TROT $17,500, ffa., mobile, 1609m 1 58667 Bright Glow (1) fr...........................I Cameron 2 65534 Take After Me (2) fr.................... R Houghton 3 54419 Lone Star Lad (3) fr...........................R Close 4 x4665 We’ll Meet Again (4) fr...................... J Smith 5 9x29x Valmagne (5) fr................................... R May 6 31014 Overzealous (6) fr.............................P Davis 7 D240x Heavyweight Hero (7) fr...................... D Butt 8 725x1 Smokey Mac (8) fr................... J Morrison (J) 9 39760 Amaretto Sun (9) fr...............S Tomlinson (J) 10 99213 Ruthless Kayla (21) fr................M Anderson 11 02P21 Globe Trekker (22) fr..................... A Lethaby 11 5.38pm TAVENDALE & PARTNERS MOBILE PACE $9000, 3yo+ r40-r55., mobile, 2300m 1 23812 Just Michael (1) fr..........................L O’Reilly 2 73365 Soundslikeart (2) fr............................J Dunn 3 20218 Mordecai (3) fr.......................K Tomlinson (J) 4 38x04 Southern Rain (4) fr................ J Morrison (J) 5 9726x Classy Kid (5) fr............................ A Lethaby 6 2165 Alyssa Delight (6) fr...................... B Hope (J) 7 70875 Bobby T (7) fr..............................R Cameron 8 21353 Delightful Tanner (8) fr..........................K Cox 9 590x0 One Direction (9) fr..........................J W Cox 10 02x73 Glen Elgin Tomson (21) fr..............B Orange 11 00x70 Kotare Yolande (22) fr................. R Houghton 12 00100 Bird Of Paradise (23) fr..............M Anderson 13 33310 Terror The Christian (24) fr.................. R May 14 51x02 Chloe’s Joy (25) fr.............................R Close SELECTIONS Race 1: Simone De Beauvoir, Appearance, Hashtag Faye Race 2: Gilligans Island, Mahia, Duke, Hells Shadow Race 3: Makasar Boy, Uno Mia, Scared Stiff, Art Collector Race 4: Refine, Markham Eyre, Glacier Coaster, Johnny Eyre Race 5: Mils McArdle, The Black Shadow, Starkers, Kenya Race 6: Crazy N Love, Go On Andover, Palisade, Idle Stuartia Race 7: Stinger Lindenny, Franco Texas, Shot In The Dark Race 8: Riteur, Maria Tsarina, BK Dawn, Ideal Invasion Race 9: Nandolo, Smokin By, Jazzy Star, Heisenberg Race 10: Smokey Mac, Amaretto Sun, Globe Trekker Race 11: Alyssa Delight, Glen Elgin Tomson, Soundslikeart

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

■■TRENTHAM

■■ELLERSLIE

Supera looks superior High-class mare Supera is likely to start a short-priced favourite to win her maiden Group One when she contests the Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham today.

The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained five-year-old has compiled an impressive CV, with seven wins and four minor placings from just 15 starts.

The patiently handled daughter of Savabeel finished runner up in the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) towards the end of her last campaign, before landing the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m).

She looks in ominous form this campaign, beaten a pimple when resuming and carrying topweight of 60kgs before dominating her rivals when winning the Gr.2 Tauranga Stakes (1600m) last start, despite racing three-wide throughout.

“It was a very good win last start and her work has been excellent since,” Ken Kelso said.

“She has improved and I am as happy as I can be heading into a Group One race.”

The trip to Wellington holds no fears for Kelso and his temperamental mare, but he is hoping the rain stays away.

“She has had a trip to Wellington previously and won over

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Super looks to be a cut above her rivals at Trentham today. the course and distance. I don’t want to see the track deteriorate (currently a Dead 4) too much as there is a bit of rain forecast.

“I think so long as it is no worse than a Dead 6, she should be fine.

“She does like the firmer surfaces and really bounces off it.”

A granddaughter of champion mare Ethereal, Supera is raced

by Sir Peter Vela and was bred by

his Pencarrow Stud.

“She hasn’t always been easy as she can be head-strong, but we just work around her,” Kelso said.

“We have an excellent girl that rides her in the mornings and we just work with the horse.

“If she was a maiden or a Rating 65 horse, you wouldn’t put up with it, but she is a horse with terrific ability.”

Kelso said safely through today’s exertions Supera was likely to contest the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. “We will just take it a race at a time, but the Zabeel Classic and the Herbie Dyke (Gr.1, 2000m) are on the radar, but we will get Saturday out of the way first,” he said.

Surgeonor chasing Group win

Jo Surgeonor has leapt at an opportunity to snare her first Group win with Showoroses at Ellerslie today.

The Auckland trainer hadn’t planned on backing up the Showcasing filly after her all-the-way win at Ellerslie last weekend but when entries for Saturday’s Gr.3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) were left open, she was quick to snap up a spot in the three-year-old feature.

TAB bookmakers have shortened Showoroses from her $15 opening price to $12 in a market dominated by the unbeaten Nigel Tiley-trained Proisir gelding Riodini at $1.50.

“She’s backing up and stepping up to 1400m for the first time but she seems really well,” Surgeonor said.

“She’s come through last week well so we’re hopeful she can run well again. Nigel’s horse is going to be hard to beat but we’re happy to give her the chance.”

Surgeonor trains a small team at Ardmore, primarily for owner Peter Walker and his wife Sherin, who race Showoroses.

Walker was a part-owner of Fully Funded, who gave Surgeonor her biggest moment in racing when he won the 2017 Listed Counties Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe.

Waipukurau gallops Tomorrow at Waipukurau Raceway

Waipukurau JC Venue: Waipukurau Meeting Date: 8 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 12.50pm CR GRACE/AWASSI NZ MAIDEN 2200 $10,000, MDN, 2200m 1 24443 Touch The Clouds b (5) 58.5...J Fawcett (a1) 2 80427 Wholetthefoxout (4) 58.5........... R Goldsbury 3 8x4 Phelan Foxy (7) 58.5..........................L Hemi 4 30050 Ajay Lincoln (10) 58.5.................. R Hannam 5 x9863 Altar Boy (9) 57................................ M Singh 6 87356 Clownin Around (3) 57................. C Johnson 7 7 Take That b (6) 57........................... J Parkes 8 x58x0 Pacific (2) 56.5...............................L Allpress 9 x0986 Belindabella (1) 56.5......................H Andrew 10 x0x00 Howzangel (8) 56.5.............................Z Moki 2 1.21pm RURAL AIR WORK/ISAACS PLUMBING, PUMPING MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 1350m 1 0 Shout (7) 58.5................................. J Parkes 2 60 Take Control (8) 58.5..........................Z Moki 3 Benny Lincoln (4) 57......................L Allpress 4 3426x Florence O’Reilly b (6) 56.5............. M Singh 5 30725 One Way Street (9) 56.5.........J Fawcett (a1)

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Auckland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Manukau Stadium Meeting Date: 08 Dec 2019 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 1 1.29pm (NZT) SPEEDMAPS @FORMPRO RATINGS SPRINT C0, 318m 1 68588 White Fire Opal nwtd R &............N O’Regan 2 86648 Donny nwtd U &.................................Cottam 3 7 Botany Rifles nwtd...........................P Green 4 34 Little Leaf nwtd...................................E Potts 5 58666 Riccitelli nwtd....................................M Black 6 8777x Magic Eight Ball nwtd R &............N O’Regan 7 36632 Bailey And Cream nwtd R &................L Udy 8 56584 Xena Poppy nwtd R &..........................L Udy 9 788 Rowdy Ratbag nwtd.........................S Codlin 10 Loudred nwtd................................ H Mullane 2 1.46 GREYHOUNDS NORTH MAIDEN DISTANCE C0d, 603m 1 67676 Peekay Shout nwtd............................J Black 2 28747 Frosty Blaze nwtd............................. T Green 3 44642 Monsoon Malabar nwtd U &...............Cottam 4 38433 Our Hotrod nwtd U &..........................Cottam 5 35728 Our Hemi nwtd U &............................Cottam 6 53363 Little Apple nwtd W &.......................T Steele 7 33423 Shaynee nwtd...................................S Lozell 8 51178 Keysile nwtd................................P Ferguson 9 32556 Rich Lister nwtd................................S Lozell 10 756 Fear The Fur nwtd........................... S O’Neill

6 9x270 Flying Surf (3) 56.5............................L Hemi 7 20x2 Kellys Inspiration (2) 55................ R Hannam 8 96 Colyton Sky (5) 55....................... C Johnson 9 00 Sigourney Heights (1) 55........... D Hirini (a1) 3 1.55pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES MAIDEN RACE $10,000, MDN 3YOF, 1200m 1 7 Distant Fire (4) 56.5............................Z Moki 2 Fabulous Fleet (7) 56.5.................... M Singh 3 Ginger Jane (2) 56.5................. R Goldsbury 4 Kiss An Angel (1) 56.5.................... R Kozaki 5 Ohiti Lass (3) 56.5........................ R Hannam 6 Showpiece (6) 56.5........................L Allpress 7 Tamahine (5) 56.5..............................L Hemi 4 2.30 FARMERS TRANSPORT MAIDEN 1200 $10,000, MDN, 1200m 1 224x3 Lincoln Hanover (1) 58.5.............. R Hannam 2 5325x Rio Star (6) 58.5.................................L Hemi 3 4476x Thutmosis (5) 58.5..............................Z Moki 4 4009x Riba Mine (3) 58.5..................... D Hirini (a1) 5 426x4 Regal Reward (2) 57 6 3 Durham Lad (7) 57....................... C Johnson 7 33x72 Enduring Love b (9) 56.5................ J Parkes

8 2438x Divine Wine (11) 56.5 9 37768 Thatz Daisy (8) 56.5......................... M Singh 10 80x Vroom (10) 56.5.............................H Andrew 11 Tekeela Charm (4) 55....................L Allpress 5 3.05pm AON INSURANCE BROKERS 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1200m 1 52x1 Pokuru’s Gift (3) 59 2 x87x1 Bucky d (5) 58.5.............................. J Parkes 3 x8262 Maison Roxanne d (1) 57.5............L Allpress 4 01427 Second Slip d (6) 57.5...................H Andrew 5 435x4 Witchery db (9) 57 6 010x Swish Az d (2) 56.5............................ T Allan 7 720x6 Lincoln’s Gal d (4) 56................... R Hannam 8 x5910 Super Girl d (10) 56......................... M Singh 9 6x093 Ristretto (7) 55.5............................. R Kozaki 10 004x8 Rekohu Diva d (8) 54................... C Johnson 6 3.40 PGG WRIGHTSON/LEOPARD HOTEL XMAS CUP $16,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 2200m 1 7x025 Hank Moody (3) 59........................L Allpress 2 07528 Pep Torque h (2) 59.......................... M Singh 3 2x662 Amorata td (6) 58.5...................... C Johnson 4 x2150 Luminous (4) 58.5........................... J Parkes

5 90400 Obrigado m (7) 57.5...........................L Hemi 6 x2214 Very Appealing m (1) 56.5..................Z Moki 7 83x35 Akela Belle tdb (5) 54................... R Hannam 7 4.20 BALLANCE AGRI-NUTRIENTS MAIDEN MILE $10,000, MDN, 1600m 1 0x72 Oceanic (10) 58.5........................... J Parkes 2 327x4 Yeah Right (2) 58.5...................... R Hannam 3 08x66 Count Conti (9) 58.5........................ R Kozaki 4 Emirate (3) 57 5 86x2 Posh Porotene (7) 56.5.................... M Singh 6 Massiff Princess (5) 56.5...............L Allpress 7 5x8 Capellasstar (12) 56.5............... R Goldsbury 8 5x986 Love Potion (11) 56.5................... C Johnson 9 Pearly Shells h (1) 56.5...........J Fawcett (a1) 10 460x7 Sheer Elegance (6) 56.5....................L Hemi 11 6580 Friday (8) 55 12 7 Little Texas Sky (4) 55....................H Andrew 8 4.55pm CARRFIELDS LIVESTOCK MILE $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 04x07 Granite Ridge m (11) 59......... T Taiaroa (a4) 2 06679 Hundyamonth m (10) 58.5.............. R Kozaki 3 547x7 Original Gangster (4) 58.5........... R Hannam

4 40x06 Uncle Bro (3) 57.5 5 40x37 Yossarian (12) 57.5.......................... M Singh 6 926x6 Chickaberinda b (1) 57.................... J Parkes 7 5088x Cabochon d (5) 56.5......................L Allpress 8 00590 Pincanto h (7) 56.5..................J Fawcett (a1) 9 4x849 Vickezzmoet t (2) 56.5.......................L Hemi 10 75403 Champagne Bride (9) 56................H Andrew 11 5x866 Game Of Love db (8) 55.5........... C Johnson 12 x8090 Dance For Money (6) 54 Blinkers on: Shout, Take Control (R2), Thutmosis, Riba Mine (R4), Vickezzmoet (R8) Blinkers off: Pacific (R1) Winkers on: Belindabella (R1) Winkers off: Take Control (R2), Distant Fire (R3) SELECTIONS Race 1: Touch The Clouds, Take That, Altar Boy, Clownin Around Race 2: Kellys Inspiration, Florence O’Reilly, Colyton Sky Race 3: Kiss An Angel, Showpiece, Tamahine, Distant Fire Race 4: Lincoln Hanover, Enduring Love, Rio Star, Tekeela Charm Race 5: Witchery, Ristretto, Lincoln’s Gal, Maison Roxanne Race 6: Amorata, Luminous, Pep Torque, Hank Moody Race 7: Oceanic, Posh Porotene, Yeah Right, Sheer Elegance Race 8: Yossarian, Chickaberinda, Game Of Love, Vickezzmoet

Auckland dogs Tomorrow at Manukau Stadium 3

2.04 SPORTSBOWL FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT C4, 318m 1 62F74 Paddy’s Passion 18.33..................... T Green 2 88475 Bigtime Hearty 18.61.........................B Craik 3 55611 Prerogative 18.73 U &........................Cottam 4 86236 Ti Amo 18.53......................................B Craik 5 41518 Cosmic Meteor 18.57.................... D R Laing 6 x788x How Goodesy nwtd........................... S Clark 7 12122 Carbon Tiger 18.71 W &..................T Steele 8 41655 Zugzwang 18.54............................. S O’Neill 4 2.21 QUALIFIED PET SERVICES SPRINT C5, 318m 1 72112 Miss Claude 18.53 U &......................Cottam 2 18536 Suspicious Minds 18.44.....................B Craik 3 43413 Call Me Leo 18.69............................ T Green 4 54165 Thank You Next 18.63........................B Craik 5 Vacant Box Five n & a 6 21471 Classy Impact 18.35........................ T Green 7 34354 Jinja Mongo 18.34 W &....................T Steele 8 42166 Electric Dancer 18.48 W &...............T Steele 5 2.39pm MAYHOUNDS RACING RETIREMENT PROJECT SPRINT C1, 318m 1 76886 Sly Cath nwtd.....................................J Black 2 17487 Just Nia 18.89...................................M Black 3 2351 Paddy Fast 18.86 M &....................... J Smith 4 74416 Smash Burton 19.12 R &.....................L Udy 5 22263 Bigtime Gal nwtd R &...................N O’Regan 6 678x3 Platinum Spirit nwtd.......................... S Clark 7 8x736 Shambi’s Girl 18.96.....................K T Herbert

8 66358 Noise Maker 19.20...........................P Green 9 75577 Tilly’s Silly 18.95 R &............................L Udy 10 548x8 Thrilling Dexter 18.67........................S Lozell 6 2.56pm TROPHIES PLUS SPRINT C2/3, 318m 1 22347 Botany Wayne 18.49........................P Green 2 48218 I’m A Leo 18.46 W &........................T Steele 3 28374 Digger Ace nwtd U &..........................Cottam 4 35425 Podium Phobia 18.89.........................B Craik 5 72887 Manila Bala 18.24 R &.................N O’Regan 6 24122 Choo Choo 18.65............................ G Farrell 7 27414 Sheyna 19.03....................................S Lozell 8 62567 Talkabout Izzy 18.61........................... D Ray 9 82665 It’s Pawsible 18.61...........................P Green 10 35886 Kuridrani 18.65..................................M Black 7 3.14 $15,000 GUARANTEED PICK6 STAKES C2/3, 527m 1 76112 Opawa Nemo 30.96 W &.................T Steele 2 31217 Sefton Stan 30.75.............................S Lozell 3 46511 Looking Snatched 31.10....................B Craik 4 78351 Kapai Tahi 31.00 R &...........................L Udy 5 71611 Happy Medium 30.71 R &............N O’Regan 6 1166F Glow Up 31.02...................................B Craik 7 36475 Kai Nan 30.79................................. G Farrell 8 27753 Jinja Bailey 30.36 U &........................Cottam 9 43532 Amy Amy 30.47............................... G Farrell 10 58425 Jinja Nice 31.08.................................E Potts 8 3.31pm STITCHES UPHOLSTERY STKS C1, 527m 1 34232 Silenci nwtd.................................P Ferguson

2 35864 Canya Sniper nwtd.............................E Potts 3 78277 Jinja Jake nwtd W &.........................T Steele 4 24421 Opawa Delight nwtd...........................B Craik 5 87725 Dignity Dented 31.23....................... T Green 6 77573 It’s A Stroll 30.66 U &.........................Cottam 7 55442 Afridi 31.16 W &...............................T Steele 8 x3532 Jinja Jay nwtd W &...........................T Steele Emergencies: 9 26846 Opawa Big 30.91............................ G Farrell 10 23748 Sir Kinloch 31.03..............................S Codlin 9 3.51pm HEWLETT ELECTRICAL SPRINT C4, 318m 1 11552 Go All Lin 18.56.............................. S O’Neill 2 52745 Blitz ‘Em Rene 18.33 U &...................Cottam 3 55512 Native Scout 18.68...........................P Green 4 43377 C’est L’Amour 18.67...........................B Craik 5 53586 Relevance 18.35 R &...........................L Udy 6 21424 Pat Tama 18.70................................. S Clark 7 54354 Shallay Pallay nwtd U &.....................Cottam 8 22411 Last Star 18.73.............................. D R Laing 10 4.09 MT WELLINGTON TAB STAKES C4/5, 527m 1 11338 Cameo Syd 30.45..............................B Craik 2 13237 Jinja Might 30.42 U &.........................Cottam 3 21411 Gao Gao 30.53............................... G Farrell 4 67762 Heart Shaped Box 30.50....................B Craik 5 1F233 Spring Mechanic 31.15 R &.................L Udy 6 21661 Sakichi 30.57..............................P Ferguson 7 28684 Grunt 30.82 W &..............................T Steele 8 61844 Kiwi Gal 30.40 U &.............................Cottam

9 8x765 Puzzle Tin nwtd W &........................T Steele

11 4.30pm FOUNDERS DAY 15 DECEMBER SPRINT

C2, 318m 1 46451 Rainy River 18.84............................S E Hunt 2 27416 Clover Victoria 18.65........................S Codlin 3 46622 Asserting Power 18.77.................... S O’Neill 4 17663 Gain Capital 18.53.............................B Craik 5 F4535 Blocker 18.52 R &........................N O’Regan 6 223F1 Snoopy’s Hero 18.63........................... D Ray 7 47512 Sweet Clover 18.81.....................K T Herbert 8 35187 Billy Bullet 18.68................................H Scott Emergencies: 9 x7536 Cawbourne Cool 18.68...............K T Herbert 10 67365 Grey Way 18.65.......................... G Pomeroy 12 4.46pm JACK’S WHOLESALE MEATS SPRINT C1, 318m 1 73447 Agbeze 18.98....................................M Black 2 75645 Ginny Weasley nwtd...........................E Potts 3 5x318 Pliskova 18.99................................... S Clark 4 2358F Botany Esmay 18.69........................P Green 5 16453 Stay Rich 18.55 M &......................... J Smith 6 61252 Ford Man 18.90 R &.............................L Udy 7 37565 Coober Pedy 18.99 R &...............N O’Regan 8 57835 Little Moo 18.57 U &..........................Cottam 9 65848 Smash Out nwtd R &...........................L Udy 10 68888 Miss Dupre nwtd.............................S E Hunt LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Ashburton Guardian 23

Moore Street Medical Centre, Moore Street, Ashburton, will be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday. Consultations will be by appointment only. To make a booking please phone 0800 700 155.

Weekend Services

Medical ServiceS

DIAL 111 in the event of a Medical or Accident Emergency

Pharmacies

IN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY PHONE 111.

For all other medical assistance outside of normal hours, please phone your General Practice team, 24/7, to speak with a health professional who will give you free health advice on what to do or where to go if you need urgent care If you don’t have a regular General Practice, call any GP team 24/7 for free telephone health advice.

Lifeline

Ashburton Rest Homes

Art Gallery

COLDSTREAM HOUSE, CAMERON COURTS and PRINCES COURT all have DAILY, unrestricted visiting.

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 308 1133.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm, Wednesday: 10am – 7pm

Emergency Dentist

Ashburton Museum

Dog, Stock & Noise Control

327 West Street, Ashburton, phone 307 7890.

Open daily: 10am – 4pm

If you do not have or cannot contact your regular dentist, please phone 027 683 0679 for the name of the rostered DUTY DOCTORS Tinwald Medical Practice, Archibald Street, Ashburton, will weekend dentist in Christchurch. Hours 9am - 5pm, be the duty practice for Saturday until 8am Sunday from 10am Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. to 12 noon and 6pm to 7pm. No appointment necessary. elpline erviceS Ashburton Health First, Havelock Street, Ashburton, Alcoholics Anonymous will be the duty practice for Sunday until 8am Monday.

Call 0800 AA WORKS (0800 229 6757) Consultation will be by appointment only. To make an or visit www.aa.org.nz for more information. appointment, please phone 0800 700 155.

Mental Health - Call free on 0800 222 955.

Please bring your Community Services Card. All non New Zealanders should bring their passport with them, Ask for the Crisis Team.

New Zealanders should bring some form of ID. Safe Care - 24hr Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis Support. Phone 03 364 8791 Methven & Rakaia Area For weekend and emergency services please phone Victims Support Group Methven Medical Centre on 302 8105 or Rakaia Medical 24hr - Freephone 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846).

Centre on 303 5002 for details on how to access the Direct dials to a volunteer. after-hours service each weekend.

Ashburton Office - 307 8409 week-days, 9am - 2pm, Healthline is a free health advice service. It operates outside of these hours leave a message.

24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free number Alcohol Drug Help Line to call is 0800 611 116. Healthline is staffed by registered Call us free on (0800 787 797). nurses who are trained to assess health problems and offer Lines open 10am - 10pm seven days. advice over the phone. The service is free and confidential.

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Toll-free: 0800 353 353.

coMMunity ServiceS

Ashburton Public Library

9am ASHBURTON FARMERS MARKET. Local fresh produce, hot drinks and more.

North end West Street carpark.

9am - 12pm CRAFT MARKET. Woodwork, jewellery, Rawleighs products etc. West Street, car park.

SUNDAY 8am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street.

8.30am HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH. Mass, Holy Spirit Church, Thomson Street, Tinwald.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Worship Service led by Rev Jim Young. 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ASHBURTON METHODIST CHURCH. Morning worship with Rev Heather Kennedy.

Paterson’s Chapel, corner East and Cox streets.

MONDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

9.30am - 10.30am DAYTIME NETBALL. $5 a game, first game free. EA Networks Centre, River Terrace (not school holidays).

9.30am - 4pm ST JOHN SHOP. Opportunity shop open daily, donations

aniMal ServiceS Ashburton District Council 03 307 7700 - 24hr service.

Animal Welfare Centre

All enquiries - phone 308 4432 or 027 3329286.

Havelock Street. Ph 308 7192. Saturday: 10am - 1pm.

Sunday: 1pm - 4pm.

Mid Canterbury Animal Shelter

EA Networks Centre - Pools

Veterinarians

Contact - President 021 1356 969.

20 River Terrace - phone 03 308 4020. WEEKEND HOURS: ASHBURTON VETS - Ph 0276 838 000, Sat and Sun 7am - 7pm. Public holidays 10am - 5pm.

149 Cameron Street, Ashburton: Duty vet: Ben Hallenstein.

Full emergency service all weekend.

Mail Closing Times ASHBURTON MAIL CENTRE VET ENT RIVERSIDE - Ph 03 308 2321, STANDARD POST: Mon - Fri 6pm 1 Smallbone Drive, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

POST DELIVERY CENTRES Allenton & Tinwald: Mon - Fri 5pm VETLIFE ASHBURTON - Ph 03 307 5195, Methven & Rakaia: Mon - Fri 4.30pm Cnr East Street and Seafield Road, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend 24-hour emergencies.

ASHBURTON’S STREET RECEIVERS Business Area: Mon - Fri 5pm CANTERBURY VETS - Ph 03 307 0686, Residential Area: Mon - Fri 1pm West Street Clinic, West Street, Ashburton. Saturday clinic: 9am - 12 noon. Weekend emergencies: Maisie Fleming.

Information Centre Vet Ent and Vet Life operate a joint after-hours SMALL Methven - Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10am until 3pm. Phone 302-8955 or isite@midcanterburynz.com animal emergency service. To use this service please

Daily Events SATURDAY

Bus Departures

Reservations & timetables, 24-hour service.

Freephone for reservations: 0800 802 802.

BUSES - Southbound: 9.30am, 3.20pm.

Northbound: 12.30pm, 5.10pm.

Wises Pharmacy, Countdown Complex, East Street, will be open from 9am - 1pm Saturday, from 10am - 1pm Sunday and from 5pm - 7pm both evenings.

phone your vet as usual.

December 7, 8 & 9, 2019 9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

9.45am - 3pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association singles morning and doubles afternoon. Waireka Croquet Club, the Domain, Philip Street.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 12pm VINTAGE CAR CLUB MUSEUM AND PARTS SHED. Open. Ashburton Vintage Car Club, Maronan Road, Tinwald.

10am - 12pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

10.30am - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily

with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf croquet doubles, new members welcome. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip St. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf and Association Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10am HAKATERE PRESBYTERIAN PARISH. Morning worship at Oxford Street led by Rev Johanna Warren, all welcome. 127 Thomson Street, Tinwald.

10am ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Thomson Street.

10am ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Morning worship and Holy Communion service led by Rev Eric Mattock, all welcome, Sinclair Centre, Park Street.

10am

MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and Hall of Memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Morning service, all welcome. 67 Cass Street.

10.30am VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School hall).

10.30am GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Worshipping God and transforming lives. 63 Princes Street, Netherby.

10.30am - 3.30pm ASHBURTON FIRE MUSEUM.

Stunning exhibition of firefighting history at the Plains Historic Village in the Tinwald Domain, Maronan Road.

11am - 4pm RAILWAY AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY. Christmas Festival Event. Santa rolls in, rides, stalls, activities, food and more. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

11am - 4pm RAILWAY AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY. All craft people welcome, bring your friends and make a day of it. Cost $2. Bring lunch and your craft. Maronan Road, Tinwald.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and

Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet doubles, new players welcome.

Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

4pm MID CANTERBURY CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT. With guest Tainui Kuru, (international performer originally from Ashburton).

Admission $5 at the door plus a gift of food for the foodbank. St Andrews Church, 10 Cox Street, Geraldine.

7pm VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH. Worship God and study his word. 131 Thomson Street (Tinwald School hall).

welcome. 129 Tancred Street.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For more information ring Age Concern 308 6817. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares. Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL ASHBURTON INC. Write a message for a loved one and place on our Tree of Remembrance, cost $2.

Ashburton Arcade, Burnett Street end. Last messages Friday, December 20.

12pm BAPTIST CHURCH FREE LUNCH. Weekly lunch, available at Baptist Church, Cass Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of over 30 aircraft from the past to the future on display. Open daily with extended hours on a Saturday and Wednesday. Ashburton airport, Seafield Rd. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY

GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf and Association Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

6pm ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

Refugee Settlement Service Team Leader/Social Worker As part of the Government’s decision to increase the annual refugee quota it identified Ashburton as one of five new settlement locations. Contract funding was made available for the development of a new Refugee Settlement Service for Ashburton. Safer Mid Canterbury was successful in its bid to develop and run this service for Ashburton. The first step in developing the service is the recruitment of a Team Leader for the Refugee Settlement Support Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and guide this service overseeing a team of four staff and working directly with refugees as they embark on their new life settling into a new country and community.

Key elements of the role include: team leadership and supervision, inter-agency working and collaboration; project planning and delivery; project reporting and direct support for refugee families.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: » Qualified/registered social worker » Experienced in team leadership/supervising others » An ability to work effectively with stakeholders and groups » Skills and attributes in the areas of community leadership, facilitation and project development/oversight » Knowledge of and interest in culturally diverse communities » Past experience working with refugees would be an advantage This is a permanent full time position with some flexibility required around when the hours will be worked. In return we offer a supportive and flexible family friendly work environment. We would like the employee to live in the Ashburton District. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

To apply please go to our website to download an application form and view the position description. Please follow all instructions on the form. Please call us on 03 308 1395 if you require further information. www.saferashburton.org.nz/careers/ Applications close Monday 13 January 2020.

Kindergarten Teacher Ashburton Kindergartens have a full time fixed term teaching position available.

If you have ECE qualifications, Teacher Registration and would be interested in working in the kindergarten environment we would like to hear from you.

For further information phone 03 3083779 or email association@ ashkindy.co.nz

Guardian Job Vacancies Call the Guardian for all your classified requirements.

307 7900

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Harvest Support for trial crops Casual We are looking to employ someone to assist the R&D team with their trial harvest season from January through till end of March, hours will vary & be weather dependant.

You will safely operate farm machinery to harvest crops, collect data, clean & prepare machinery for next job.

Please express your interest by emailing a summary of your work experience and a bit about you to careers@carrfields.co.nz

Today’s construction is tomorrow’s legacy    

Housing Commercial Farm Renovations

SITUATIONS VACANT

Waitaha Primary Health - Board Member The Ashburton District Council is looking for an advocate of public health to represent our District as a Board Member for Waitaha Primary Health, formally the Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation.

Expressions of interest are being sought from people who have the necessary skills to join the board. You’ll be an active member of our community who can demonstrate a commitment and understanding of public health while having strong strategic and financial skills.

This is a rare opportunity to show your commitment to our district by using your expertise in this important role at a board level.

To find out more about this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you - go to our website.

Expressions of interest close Sunday, 15 December 2019.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

Rakaia Primary School U4 200 students.

Rakaia School “The Inspirational Choice.”

We are looking for a Fixed Term Scale A Teacher with inspiration, enthusiasm, creativity, compassion and a sense of humour to work with amazing pupils, staff and BOT. Year 3-4 level - three days a week minimum.

Please contact: Mark Ellis 027 347 7982 and email your cover letter and CV to: markellis@rakaia.school.nz

Looking for the ideal part-time driving job?

We need School Bus Drivers!

Driving a school bus is very rewarding and allows you plenty of time to follow other pursuits in between daily trips.

We currently have vacancies within our company for School Bus Drivers in the Ashburton area.

Assistance may be available for suitable applicants to obtain the required licences.

Learn to Swim Instructor Roles We are looking for confident people who have the ability to coach others to achieve results. You’ll enjoy working with a range of customers from babies through to adults. Full training will be provided, but it is essential you are approachable, outgoing and enjoy working with children.

For more information on this vacancy and what the Ashburton District Council has to offer you - please see our website.

For further enquiries to:

information,

please

direct

The Manager Pearsons Coachlines Ltd 403 West Street Ashburton Email: pearsonsashburton@xtra.co.nz Phone: (03) 308 2992 or 021 344 647 Website: www.pearsonscoachlines.co.nz

WANTED

TRADES, SERVICES

FIREWOOD tree lines wanted, 20 tonne digger to clean up. Phone 027 611 3334.

TO buy. Free standing basketball hoop and backboard in reasonable condition.

Phone 027 282 5245.

Applications close Wednesday, 11 December 2019.

WANTED to BuyFishing.

Long time collector of old vintage fishing rods, reels and tackle. Looking 40 fill gaps in collection. Top prices paid.

Phone Steve 03 324 2064.

www.ashburtondc.govt.nz/careers

WANTING to buy. Radiogram with record player on top and cassette tape player underneath. Phone 308 0310.

TRAVEL

Raising the bar, always Consistently one of Bayleys high performers, Mike has enjoyed continuous success with Bayleys Canterbury. Backed by a boundless energy, informed intellect and determined hard-work, Mike’s rise to the top of Ashburton’s rural property sector is no means by accident.

Experience the results that Mike Preston brings to the table today.

WHALAN AND PARTNERS LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Contact Des anytime for an obligation free quote on 03 308 9936 or 027 432 3258

Fixed Term Scale A Teacher

Beckley Coachlines Programme ◊ NZ MILITARY TATTOO TOUR April 2 - 6, 2020.

Tour includes bus to Picton, Interislander to Wellington and the Tattoo at Palmerston North. Itinerary now available.

For bookings phone 308 7646 or 027 240 1827 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z && Brokernet Ltd. NZ Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet 2, 73Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |Burnett Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.

MIKE PRESTON 027 430 7041

Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.

COMPUTER PROBLEMS??

For professional computer servicing and laser engraving, see Kelvin at KJB Systems, 4 Ascot Place. Phone 308 8989. Locally owned and serving Ashburton for 30 years. Same day service if possible.

Supergold discount card welcomed.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Reporter The Ashburton Guardian has a great opportunity for a reporter with several years’ experience in the newsroom of a daily newspaper who wants to take their career to the next level.

We are a small news team, working in a fast paced environment. As a member of our team your daily workload could include anything from breaking news to community news and everything in between. Your working day will be varied and no two days will be the same.

The person we are seeking will be a highly motivated self-starter who can produce several stories each day, both from their own rounds and from their contacts within the community. You will have a passion for news and must be able to produce fast, accurate and engaging copy.

For the right person, there could be an opportunity to move into a more senior role in our news team.

We offer the successful applicant an opportunity to live in a progressive district with a wide range of sport and cultural facilities, easy access to some of New Zealand’s best skiing, tramping and aquatic activities and affordable housing.

Please email application and CV to Matt Markham: matt.m@theguardian.co.nz or post to Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Closing date December 14, 2019.

The new member of our news team must hold a current driver’s licence and must relocate to Ashburton.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for to further your career, contact Matt Markham, Ashburton Guardian.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Registration for the

Ashburton District Community Christmas Lunch 2019 The lunch is being held at the Tinwald Hall, cnr Graham and McMurdo Streets, Tinwald at 12.30pm on Christmas Day and there is no charge.

This lunch is for anyone who would like to share Christmas Day with others.

If you have any questions please phone Ann 308 0333 and leave a message.

You are warmly invited to share this special time with us.

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Do you need help with transport (please circle one): Yes / No Please note: We will arrange a pick-up time with you before Christmas Day.

Please return this form to: The Presbyterian Support Services, 215 Tancred Street, to Community House, 44 Cass Street, or PO Box 581, Ashburton 7740 by Friday, December 13, 2019, if possible.

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CIV 2018-476-39 BETWEEN

MALLEY & CO LAWYERS (a firm), Level 2, 14 Dundas Street, Christchurch

AND

JANINE NORA SUNDBERG Event Manager, 1012 Mayfield Valetta Road, Ashburton

Entitled Party

FOR SALE FOR sale, 20ft containers from $1500. Phone 027 434 6269.

First Liable Party AND

LINDA BEVERLEY SUNDBERG Woolgrower, 1012 Mayfield Valetta Road, Ashburton

FOR sale, curtain trucks. All WOF and Reasonably priced.

Hiab. Phone 027 434

Second Liable Party

ADVERTISEMENT OF NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to a Sale Order issued out of the High Court of New Zealand in Christchurch under CIV-2018-476-39 and dated September 30, 2019 in favour of the above named Entitled Party being the execution Entitled Party against the above named First Liable Party and Second Liable Party pursuant to a judgment obtained against them in the said Court. The Sheriff orders for sale by auction all the estate, right, title, or interest of the First Liable Party and Second Liable Party in a property situated at 1012 Mayfield Valetta Road, Ashburton being legally described as a fee simple estate in freehold being all the land comprised and described in Lot 1 Deposited Plan, Record of Title CB40B/659 (Canterbury Land Registration District) along with chattels therein and I will cause the same to be sold by way of public auction unless the total amount of the judgment herein together with all costs and expenses be sooner paid or satisfied. The auction will be conducted by Athol Earl of PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited and will take place at the Hotel Ashburton, 11/35 Racecourse Road, Allenton, Ashburton 7700 on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 12pm.

The Officer executing this sale order is Sharon Graham, Sheriff of the High Court of New Zealand at Christchurch.

Dated at Christchurch this 14th day of November, 2019.

Sharon Graham Sheriff The Solicitor for the Entitled Party is Michael John McKay of Malley & Co, Solicitors, Level 2, 14 Dundas Street, Christchurch.

For further information, particulars and conditions of sale apply to the said Solicitor or to the Sheriff at the office of the High Court of New Zealand at Christchurch.

RAFFLES

RAFFLES

Hospice MC Christmas Experience Raffle Results (Drawn at Christmas Market in Arcade on Dec. 1) Ticket number: 193 Wine hamper A Lees 82 Gingerbread house J Barlass 118 Christmas cake H Mahon-Stroud 232 Christmas decoration hamper M Ingold 2 Side of lamb Pam 230 Side of lamb K Stoddart 52 Trailer load fire wood Christine 58 Coffee machine hamper Anne Marie Leech All prize winners have been notified.

Thank you for supporting Hospice MC.

LIONS CLUB OF ASHBURTON Playhouse Raffle 1st - 3353 Judy 2nd - 3210 Terrance Wright 3rd - 3712 Telfer

SCOOTERS - new and secondhand three and four wheel-electric scooters and wheel-chairs.

Call Fred Reddecliffe at Electric Mobility Ashburton today. Phone 308 3602.

GARAGE SALES GARAGE sale, 37 Robinson Street, Ind Estate, Tom Gundry Freight, Saturday, December 7 at 8.30am. Wide variety.

GRAZING

MOTORING

LOST, FOUND

WHEEL alignments at great prices. Maximise the life of your tyres with an alignment from Neumanns Tyre Services Ltd, 197 Wills Street. Phone 308 6737.

LEGEND multi sport paddle, GRAZING required over black missing from Lake summer for 150 stud Hood Show weekend, ewes. Phone 302 6055.

Saturday, November 16 in the Ashburton Paintball area. Phone 03 360 3529. HIRE GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, MEETINGS, EVENTS trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm. Phone 308 8061.

123rd Year www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING December 11, 7.30pm LIVESTOCK, PETS BUYER of unwanted animals.

Venue: Clubrooms Cattle, bobby calves, horses All new members most and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call welcome to attend.

Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 Anyone wanting 621, A/H 03 348 9439. to come on the committee please SOUTH Suffolk, two tooth rams for sale. S.I.L. contact John Fulton 027 489 4504 or come recorded, high yield. No drench. Phone 302 6055. along on the night.

Supper provided afterward the meeting.

PLANTS, PRODUCE FARMERS Market, Saturday.

Tomato, courgette, cucumber, pumpkin and flower plants.

Also spray free strawberries and first of Christmas lilies, also asparagus.

NEW season potatoes $2.50/ kg, 81 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton.

Christmas orders taken. Phone 308 31 95 or 027 531 9103.

For all subscriber enquiries, missed deliveries, new subscriptions, temporary stops – text, call or email:

Text 021 271 3399 Phone Winners have 0800 274 287 been notified Email circulation@ Guardian Classifieds theguardian.co.nz 7900 2, 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & & Brokernet Ltd. NZ Ltd. LevelSt, 2, 73 Burnett St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z & NZ Brokernet Level 2,307 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z Level 2, 73 Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd.

Lifestyle

Church Services GUARDIAN

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CONNECTIONS To advertise here contact Neil on 021 272 2399 or 03 307 7907

Slides and jandals from $21 Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Saturday 10am - 2pm Sunday By appointment only

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Trades & Services To place a Trades & Services ad, call 307-7900 or email classifieds@theguardian.co.nz

TALBOT SECURITY GROUP CALL GROUTPRO (MARK OR BRETT) FOR AN HONEST DISCUSSION ABOUT YOUR GROUT AND TILE AFTERCARE

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Contact GroutPro Brett Muir or Mark Butler for a quote and an upfront honest discussion.

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Mobile Mower servicing • Rotary Mowers • Ride-on Mowers • Water Blasters • Small Motor Repairs

• Reel Mowers • Chainsaws • Rotary Hoes • Generators

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6am Te Karere 3 News and current affairs from a Maori perspective. 2 0 6:30 Country Calendar 3 Farming Together. 0 7am Start Me Up 0 7:30 Infomercials 9am Whanau Living 3 9:30 Tagata Pasifika 10am Tipping Point 3 11:05 The Wall 0 12:10 A Place To Call Home PGR 3 0 1:15 Coast v Country 3 0 2:20 Family Food Fight 0 3:30 Fantasy Homes By The Sea 0 4:25 Embarrassing Pets A cat named Eric has developed a rather romantic relationship with a teddy bear. 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

6am Takaro Tribe 3 0 6:10 Custard’s World 3 0 6:25 The Wiggles, Emma! 0 6:35 PJ Masks 3 0 6:55 Thunderbirds Are Go! 0 7:20 Super Dinosaur 0 7:45 Pokemon – Sun And Moon: Ultra Legends 3 0 8:15 Star Wars Rebels 0 8:40 Justice League 0 9:10 Dragon Ball Super PGR 9:35 The Simpsons 3 0 10:35 AP Bio PGR 0 11:05 Suburgatory PGR 3 0 11:35 God Friended Me PGR 3 0 12:35 Australian Survivor PGR 3 0 3:25 The Crystal Maze 0 4:30 The Great Kiwi Bake Off 3 0 6pm The 100k Drop 0

6am Charles Stanley 6:30 The Project 3 7:25 Infomercials 9:30 NewsHub Nation An in-depth weekly current-affairs show. 0 10:30 Survivor – Heroes v Healers v Hustlers 3 11:30 Face Off – All Stars PGR 3 12:30 Married At First Sight UK 3 1:30 All-Aussie Adventures PGR 3 0 2pm Fresh Off The Boat PGR 3 2:30 9JKL PGR 3 0 3pm America’s Got Talent – The Champions 3 0 4:55 Grand Designs UK Revisited 3 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

6am The Powerpuff Girls 3 0 6:25 Batman – Brave And The Bold 3 0 6:50 Max Steel 3 0 7:15 Hank Zipzer, The World’s Greatest Underachiever 3 0 7:40 Legion Of Super Heroes 3 0 8:05 Teen Titans 0 8:30 Batman – The Kids And Family Series 0 9am Justice League Unlimited PGR 9:30 Samurai Jack PGR 0 10am SmackDown AO 3 11am Raw AO 3 Noon The Crowd Goes Wild 3 1pm Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 3 2pm Pawn Stars 3 2:30 Rugby Sevens – Condor Sevens (HLS) 4:30 Hot Bench 3 5pm Fishing Classics 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm Portrait Artist Of The Year 0

7pm The Casketeers 3 0 7:30 N Britain’s Got Talent Champions The most talented and memorable acts from past seasons of Britain’s Got Talent compete. 0 8pm L Lotto The Lotto draw.

8:05 Britain’s Got Talent Champions Continued. 0 9:30 Class Act 0 10:30 Maigret AO 3 0

7pm M Gremlins 2 – The New Batch PGR 1990 Fantasy Comedy. 0 9:05 M Gravity AO 2013 Drama. A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after their shuttle is destroyed, leaving them adrift in orbit. 0

7pm M The Secret Life Of Pets PGR 3 2016 Animation.

The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes. 0 8:50 M The Big Sick AO 2017 Romantic Comedy. 0

7pm Shipping Wars PGR 0 7:30 The Brokenwood Mysteries PGR 3 0 9:30 Making New Zealand 3 Through trial and error, New Zealand’s civil aviation industry was born, opening up a whole new world for New Zealanders. 0 10:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers.

12:25 Reverie AO 3 The team works together to save the life of a wrongly imprisoned boy; Mara is introduced to the dangerous world of dark reveries, where the normal rules do not apply. 0 2:05 Coronation Street Catchup 3 0 4:05 Infomercials

11pm M American Sniper AO 2014 Action. The story of US Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in US military history.

Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller. 0 1:30 M London Boulevard AO 2010 Crime Drama. 0 3:15 The Bachelorette PGR 3 0 4:40 Home Improvement 3 5:30 Infomercials

11:15 M Last Vegas AO 3 2013 Comedy. Four old friends decide to give a Las Vegas bachelor party for the last single one among them in order to relive their glory days. Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken. 0 1:25 Infomercials 5am Hillsong TV 5:30 Charles Stanley

MOVIES PREMIERE

Gravity

9:05pm on TVNZ 2

BRAVO 10am I Found The Gown 3 10:30 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 3 11:30 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 3 12:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 1:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 2:30 I’m Having Their Baby 3 3:30 I’m Having Their Baby 3 4:30 The People’s Court 3 5:30 The People’s Court 3 6:30 The People’s Court 3 7:30 Botched By Nature PGR 3 8:30 Body Fixers PGR 3 9:30 Killer Couples PGR 3 10:30 Accident, Suicide, Or Murder AO 3 11:30 I’m Having Their Baby 3

Sunday

12:20 Infomercials 3 5am Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3

6:42 The Last Witness MV 2018 Thriller. Alex Pettyfer, Michael Gambon.

8:12 Halloween 16VLC 2018 Horror. Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer. 9:57 Helmet Heads MC 2018 Comedy.

Arturo Pardo, Daniela Mora.

Last Vegas 11:22 Cleanin’ Up The 11:15pm on Three Town – Remembering Ghostbusters M 2019 SKY 5 Documentary.

6am World’s Wildest 1:27 Every Day PGL 2018 Weather PGV 6:50 The Drama. Angourie Rice, Simpsons Super Saturday Colin Ford.

PG 9:35 World’s Wildest 3:04 The Last Witness MV 2018 Thriller. Alex Pettyfer, Weather PGV 10:35 Blood Michael Gambon.

And Treasure MV 11:25 Arrow MVS 12:15 The 4:35 The Forgiven 16VLSC 2017 Thriller. Forest Whitaker, Flash MVS 1:05 Ax Men ML Eric Bana.

2pm SmackDown Live MVC 6:35 Us 16VLC 2019 Horror.

4:05 Main Event MV 4:50 Blood And Treasure MV Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke.

8:30 The Festival 16LSC 5:35 The Simpsons Super 2019 Comedy. After a man’s Saturday PG girlfriend dumps him, his best 7:30 World’s Wildest mate has the perfect antidote Weather PGV 8:30 Counting Cars PG (Part 2) to his break-up blues – three days at an epic music festival.

9pm Ax Men ML Joe Thomas, Jemaine Clement.

10pm Classic Pawn Stars PG 10:10 Never Grow Old 16VLC 10:30 World’s Wildest 2019 Western. Emile Hirsch, Weather PGV John Cusack.

11:20 The Simpsons PG 11:50 RBG PGL 2018 11:50 The Simpsons PG Documentary.

Sunday 12:15 The Sunday 1:30 Bad Date Simpsons Super Sunday Chronicles MC 2017 Romantic PG 2:10 Counting Cars Comedy. Merritt Patterson, PG 2:35 The Flash Justin Kelly. 2:55 The MVS 3:20 Main Event Forgiven 16VLSC 2017 Thriller.

MV 4:05 Classic Pawn Forest Whitaker, Eric Bana.

Stars PG 4:30 Ax Men ML 4:55 Us 16VLC 2019 Horror.

Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke.

5:15 Chicago PD 16V

11pm The Selection AO 3 The instructors send the remaining 15 participants to rescue a downed pilot, an exercise designed to test the group’s teamwork and leadership potential. 0 Midnight Closedown

MOVIES GREATS 6:51 Nothing But Trailers M 7:21 The Insider ML 1999 Drama. Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer.

10am The Ninth Gate 16VS 1999 Thriller. James Russo, Johnny Depp.

12:15 Bounce ML 2000 Drama. Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck.

2:05 The Help MC 2011 Drama. Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

4:30 Lone Survivor 16VLC 2013 Action. Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch.

6:30 There’s Something About Mary 16LS 1998 Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller.

8:30 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action Sci-fi. In the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a space station called Elysium, while the rest of the population live on a ruined Earth, one man’s mission is for equality.

Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley.

10:25 Pride MLSC 2014 Comedy. Bill Nighy, Dominic West.

Sunday 12:25 The Help MC 2011 Drama.

Emma Stone, Viola Davis.

2:47 Lone Survivor 16VLC 2013 Action. Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch. 4:45 Nothing But Trailers M 5am There’s Something About Mary 16LS 1998 Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller.

CHOICE

6am Gardeners’ World 6:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 7:30 Brazil Untamed 8:30 Location, Location, Location 9:30 Mysteries At The Museum 10:30 James Martin’s American Adventure 11:30 American Pickers 12:30 George Clarke’s Old House New Home 1:30 Escape To The Chateau – DIY 2:30 Location, Location, Location 3:30 Land Of Primates 4:30 Food Safari – Fire Maeve explores how fire and coals create some of the world’s most loved recipes, including traditional Turkish kebabs, Portuguese sardines, and tender, marinated Chilean pork belly.

5pm Food Safari – Earth 5:30 Down East Dickering 6:30 Mysteries At The Museum 7pm M Legends Of Oz PGR 7:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces On his New Zealand 2013 Family Animated. Shortly road trip, George travels to after a tornado hits her Kansas the sub-tropical island of home, Dorothy returns to Oz Waiheke to see a modernist, to save her friends. tent-like home hidden in the 8:30 M The Age Of Innocence dense undergrowth.

1993 Drama. Tale of 8:30 Antiques Roadshow 19th-century New York high 9:30 Hidden Britain By Drone society in which a young 10:30 The Great Songwriters lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband.

6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3 7am Tamariki Haka 3 7:10 Pukoro 2 7:40 Kainga Whakapaipai 3 7:50 Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Huritua 3 8:30 Pukana 3 2 10am Swagger 10:30 Celebrity Playlist 3 11am School Of Hard Knocks PGR 11:30 City Slickers Rodeo 3 Noon Waka Ama Sprints 1pm Haati Grassroots Rugby 3 2pm Basketball – College Nationals 3 3pm The Pits TV 3 4pm Tangaroa With Pio 3 4:30 Ka Tu Ka Korero 3 5pm My Country Song 3 5:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News

11:05 Te Ao – Maori News 3 The latest news, with an inclusive approach to Maori news by connecting directly with communities.

11:35 Kairakau PGR 3 Series that examines Maori identity through the spirit of Tumatauenga.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Sevens – World Series (RPL) Dubai – Day Two. From the Sevens Stadium.

4:20 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Two. From the Sevens Stadium.

5:50 L Sevens – World Series Dubai – Day Three.

From the Sevens Stadium.

Sunday Midnight L Sevens – World Series Dubai – Day Three. Coverage continues from the Sevens Stadium.

4:30 The Season Behind the scenes of Hamilton Boys’ High School rugby.

SKY SPORT 2 6am Super Smash Final 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

6:30 Super Smash Final 2017 (HLS) 7am India v West Indies (RPL) First T20.

From Wankhede Stadium.

10:30 Super Smash Final 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

11am Super Smash Final 2017 (HLS) 11:30 India v West Indies (HLS) First T20.

From Wankhede Stadium.

12:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Renegades v Thunder.

1pm L Women’s Big Bash Strikers v Scorchers.

4:40 L Women’s Big Bash Heat v Renegades.

8pm India v West Indies (HLS) First T20.

From Wankhede Stadium.

9pm Super Smash Final 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

9:30 Super Smash Final 2017 (HLS) 10pm Blackcaps v England Second Test Wrap.

From Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Sunday

Midnight India v West Indies (RPL) First T20.

5am Women’s Rugby – From Wankhede Stadium.

3:30 Super Smash Final Wales v Barbarians (HLS) 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

5:30 Wales v Barbarians (HLS) 4am Super Smash Final 2017 (HLS) 4:30 Super Smash Final From Principality Stadium in 2018 (HLS) Knights v Stags.

5am ICC Cricket 360 Cardiff.

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

11:30 Down East Dickering 12:30 Gardeners’ World 1am Food Safari – Fire 1:30 Food Safari – Earth 2am My Dream Home 3am Land Of Primates 4am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 5am Mysteries At The Museum

7Dec19

DISCOVERY 6:35 Shark After Dark – 2019 PG 7:30 Alien Sharks – Stranger Fins PG 8:20 Shark Exile PG 9:10 Cuba’s Secret Shark Lair PG 10am Shark Trip – Eat Prey Chum PG 11:40 Extinct Or Alive – The Lost Shark PG 12:30 The Laws Of Jaws PG 1:20 Great White Abyss PG 2:10 Shark Trip – Eat Prey Chum PG 3:50 Ninja Sharks PG 4:45 Voodoo Shark PG 5:40 Nuclear Shark 6:35 Sharkwrecked PG 7:30 Sharkwrecked – Crash Landing PG Paul de Gelder and James Glancy bail out of an aircraft at 1100 metres to experience what it is like to crash land into some of the world’s most remote and shark-infested waters.

8:30 Capsized – Blood In The Water M 10:15 Super Predator M 11:05 Bloodline – The Spawn Of Jaws PG 11:55 Great White Serial Killer Lives PG Sunday 12:45 Shark After Dark – 2019 PG 1:35 Sharkwrecked – Crash Landing PG 2:25 Capsized – Blood In The Water M 4:05 Super Predator 4:55 Bloodline – The Spawn Of Jaws PG 5:45 Great White Serial Killer Lives PG

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6am Heavy Rescue 3 0 6:50 Tiny House Nation 3 7:35 Tagata Pasifika 0 8:05 Praise Be 3 8:35 Following Twain With Oscar Kightley 3 0 9am 20/20 AO 3 0 9:50 Waka Man 3 0 10:20 Waka Huia 10:50 Yellowstone 3 0 11:55 Sunday 3 0 12:55 Coast v Country 3 0 1:50 Family Food Fight 0 3pm The Checkup 3 0 4pm Inside Oxford Street 3 0 4:55 The Family Chase Family teams of four must answer quick-fire questions, with each correct answer earning them $2,000 as they seek to stay one step ahead of the chaser. 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0 7pm Country Calendar Logan’s Run. 0 7:30 Sunday 0 8:30 Your Home Made Perfect 0 9:45 Straight Forward AO Everyone rallies to help save Robyn from the threat that has arrived in town. 0 10:45 F Deep State AO 0 11:55 An Ordinary Woman AO Marina and Galya see Misha being abducted.

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BRAVO 6am Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 6:50 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7:40 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 8:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 9:20 I’m Having Their Baby 3 10:05 I’m Having Their Baby 3 10:50 Botched By Nature PGR 3 11:35 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 12:30 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 3 1:25 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 3 2:20 Million Dollar Listing NY PGR 3 3:20 The People’s Court 3 4:10 The People’s Court 3 5:05 Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry 3 6pm Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7pm M Hotel For Dogs AO 3 2009 Comedy Adventure. 9:10 M Shall We Dance AO 3 2004 Drama. 0 11:25 I Found The Gown 3 11:55 Pregnant In Heels AO 12:45 Infomercials 3

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6am Religious Programming 7am Nella The Princess Knight 3 0 7:30 Religious Programming 10:30 Sport Box Noon F 100 Day Renovation 3 0 1pm Heroes And Survivors PGR 3 0 2pm Mad About You PGR 3 2:30 Rugby Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Two. 4:30 The Great Australian Bake Off 3 0 5:30 Prime News 6pm The Great Escapers A couple from Belfast open a bar in Spain; renovations at a British run restaurant prove more difficult than the owners expected.

6am Paw Patrol 3 0 6:20 Thomas And Friends 0 6:30 Puppy Dog Pals 3 0 6:55 Alvinnn!!! And The Chipmunks 3 0 7:05 Masha And The Bear 3 0 7:15 Powerpuff Girls 7:35 Elena Of Avalor 0 8am M Inspector Gadget 1999 Family. Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett. 0 9:15 Walk The Prank 3 0 10am Shortland Street PGR 3 0 12:30 The Bachelorette PGR 0 2:15 Kevin Can Wait 0 2:40 Home And Away 3 0 5:35 Friends 3 0 6:05 The Simpsons 3 0 6:30 The Simpsons When Marge realises everyone views her as boring, she takes up competitive lumberjacking. 0 7pm The Great Kiwi Bake Off The bakers go worldwide with their taste buds for international week. 0 8:30 M I, Tonya AO 2017 Drama. Based on the controversial events of American figure skater Tonya Harding, who dominated the ice as well as the headlines.

Margot Robbie, Allison Janney. 0

6am Life TV 6:30 Brian Houston 7am Charles Stanley 8am Life TV 3 8:30 Turning Point 9am R&R With Eru And K’Lee 9:30 Getaway 3 10am NewsHub Nation 0 11am Tasty Conversations 3 11:05 Big Angry Fish 3 0 Noon Entertainment Tonight Weekend PGR 1pm Motorsport – Muscle Garage 1:30 Motorsport – Sunraysia Safari Cross-Country Rally 2pm Motorsport – Porsche One 3pm Motorsport – ABB FIA Formula E Championship 4pm Motorsport – Monster Jam 5pm F Ocean Bounty Exploring the diversity to be found in New Zealand’s marine environment. 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm The Block Australia PGR As the main bathroom reveal approaches, stress levels are high and morale is low. 0 8:30 M The Boss AO 3 2016 Comedy. After a fall from grace and a stint in prison, an industry magnate decides to reinvent herself, but her transgressions are not so easily forgiven. 0 10:35 Chicago PD AO 0

6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 3 7am Tamariki Haka 3 7:10 Pukoro 3 2 7:40 Kainga Whakapaipai 3 7:50 Polyfest Kapa Haka 3 8:20 Huritua 3 8:30 Waka Ama Sprints 9am Globe 9:30 Swagger 10am Sidewalk Karaoke PGR 3 10:30 Tangaroa With Pio 3 11am Ride Or Die PGR 11:30 Piri’s Tiki Tour PGR 3 Noon Toa – Toa O Aotearoa PGR 3 12:30 IVF World Sprints 3 1pm Touch Rugby – Nationals 3 2pm M Legends Of Oz PGR 2013 Family Animated.

Voices of Lea Michele, Kelsey Grammer, Dan Ackroyd.

3:30 Grid 4pm Ride Or Die 4:30 Easy Eats 3 5pm Tagata Pasifika 5:30 Matangi Rau 3 6:30 Te Ao – Maori News 7pm Matangireia 7pm Storage Wars PGR 0 7:30 Circuit PGR 7:30 Russia With Simon Reeve 8:30 M Like Father, Like 30 Son AO 2013 Drama. After 8:30 N Chernobyl AO learning his biological son On April 26, 1986, plant was switched at birth with workers and firefighters risk the boy he has raised, a father their lives in an effort to must decide between his two control a major explosion at a sons. Masaharu Fukuyama, Soviet nuclear-power plant. 0 Machiko Ono, Yôko Maki.

9:40 60 Minutes PGR 10:40 Te Ao – Maori News 3 10:40 SmackDown AO

11pm M 7500 AO 2014 Horror Thriller. As an overnight flight from LA to Tokyo makes its way over the Pacific Ocean, the passengers encounter what appears to be a supernatural force in the cabin.

Ryan Kwanten, Amy Smart. 0 12:35 Hell’s Kitchen All Stars AO 3 3:45 Infomercials 4:45 Mike And Molly PGR 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:30 Hawaii Five-0 AO 3 While Danny chaperones Grace’s winter formal, terrorists seize the venue and hold everyone hostage to kidnap a diplomat’s son. 0 12:30 Infomercials

11:40 60 Minutes PGR Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman talks for the first time about the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi; disturbing behavioural changes in great white sharks.

12:40 Closedown

I, Tonya

8:30pm on TVNZ 2

SKY 5 6am Counting Cars PG 6:25 The Flash MVS 7:10 NCIS – New Orleans MV 7:55 Main Event MV 8:45 The Amazing Race PG 9:35 The Flash MVS 10:25 Pawn Stars PG 10:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 11:45 Ax Men ML 12:40 Montana Wild M 1:30 Counting Cars PG 2pm The Amazing Race PG 3pm Raw MVC 5:45 SmackDown MVC 7:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 8:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 9:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 10:30 Chicago PD 16V 11:25 The Amazing Race PG

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12:15 SmackDown MVC 1:55 Chicago PD 16V 2:45 NCIS – New Orleans MV 3:35 The Amazing Race PG 4:25 Criminal Minds 16VS 5:10 Criminal Minds 16VS

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:50 The Festival 16LSC 2019 Comedy. Joe Thomas, Jemaine Clement.

8:25 Never Grow Old 16VLC 2019 Western. Emile Hirsch, John Cusack. 10:05 RBG PGL 2018 Documentary.

11:45 The Forgiven 16VLSC 2017 Thriller. Forest Whitaker, Eric Bana.

1:45 Us 16VLC 2019 Horror.

Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke.

3:40 Lancaster Skies PGVL 2019 War. Jeffrey Mundell, David Dobson.

5:20 Save This Dance PG 2018 Romance. Lexi Giovagnoli, Brant Daughtery.

6:45 The Vanishing 16VC 2018 Thriller. Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan.

8:30 Cold Pursuit 16VLSC 2019 Action. A family man’s life is changed following the death of his son, and his search for justice becomes a vengeful hunt for a violent drug lord.

Liam Neeson, Laura Dern.

10:30 They Shall Not Grow Old 16C 2019 Documentary.

6:55 Elysium 16VL 2013 Action Sci-fi. Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley.

8:45 People Interview – Emily Blunt 9:15 Pride MLSC 2014 Comedy. Bill Nighy, Dominic West. 11:15 Lone Survivor 16VLC 2013 Action.

Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch.

1:15 There’s Something About Mary 16LS 1998 Comedy. Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller.

3:15 Taken 2 MV 2012 Action Thriller. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.

4:45 This Is 40 16LSC 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann.

6:55 Our Idiot Brother MLS 2011 Comedy. Paul Rudd.

8:30 Dinner For Schmucks MLS 2010 Comedy. When a man is invited to the work event, Dinner for Idiots, he befriends a man who would be the perfect guest. Steve Carell, Paul Rudd.

10:25 The Queen ML 2006 Drama. Helen Mirren, James Cromwell, Michael Sheen.

Monday

12:10 Lasso 16VLC 2017 Horror. Sean Patrick Flanery, Lindsey Morgan. 1:45 Close Up – Bradley Cooper PG 2:15 Cold Pursuit 16VLSC 2019 Action. Liam Neeson, Laura Dern. 4:15 They Shall Not Grow Old 16C 2019 Documentary.

5:55 Lancaster Skies PGVL 2019 War. Jeffrey Mundell, David Dobson.

Monday

12:05 Taken 2 MV 2012 Action Thriller. Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.

1:35 This Is 40 16LSC 2012 Comedy. Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann. 3:45 Our Idiot Brother MLS 2011 Comedy.

Paul Rudd. 5:12 Dinner For Schmucks MLS 2010 Comedy.

Steve Carell, Paul Rudd.

11:10 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 Tuohu Kau. 11:40 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day One. From Sevens Stadium.

7:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Two. From Sevens Stadium.

9am Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Three.

From Sevens Stadium.

10:30 Sevens – World Series (RPL) Dubai – Day Three.

From Sevens Stadium.

9:30 Sevens – Condors (HLS) Day One. From King’s College, Auckland.

11pm Sevens – Condors (HLS) Day Two. From King’s College, Auckland.

Monday

12:30 The Season In the countdown to the Super 8 opener two characters in the boarding hostel provide different motivational outlooks as the team selection draws near.

1am The Season Will the visitors fire back in the second half?

1:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day One. From Sevens Stadium.

3am Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Two. From Sevens Stadium.

4:30 Sevens – World Series (HLS) Dubai – Day Three.

From Sevens Stadium.

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

6am Gardeners’ World 6:30 Through The Bible With Les Feldick 7am Leading The Way 7:30 Land Of Primates 8:30 Down East Dickering 9:30 Mysteries At The Museum 10:30 Better Homes And Gardens Noon Food Safari – Earth 12:30 The Great Songwriters 1:30 Hidden Britain

By Drone 2:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 River Cottage – Christmas Special 2011 Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall and his River Cottage regulars have an array of satisfying suppers and tasty treats for Christmas.

5:30 Toy Hunter 6pm Storage Wars – New York 6:30 Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:30 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand 8:30 M Bus 657 AO 2015 Crime Drama. When their attempt to rob a gangster’s casino goes awry, a man and his partner hijack a city bus to escape from the police.

10:30 Toy Hunter

11pm Bondi Vet Midnight Jamie And Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 1am River Cottage – Christmas Special 2011 2am My Dream Home 3am Wildlife Rescue New Zealand 4am Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Storage Wars – New York

SKY SPORT 2 6am Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final One – Strikers v Scorchers. 6:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final Two – Heat v Renegades.

7am Super Smash Final 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

7:30 Super Smash Final 2017 (HLS) 8am Super Smash Final 2018 (HLS) Knights v Stags. 8:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Renegades v Thunder. 9am Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final One – Strikers v Scorchers.

9:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final Two – Heat v Renegades. 10am Super Smash Final 2016 (HLS) Volts v Aces.

10:30 Women’s Big Bash (RPL) Semi-final One – Strikers v Scorchers.

1:30 Women’s Big Bash (RPL) Semi-final Two – Heat v Renegades. 4:30 L Women’s Big Bash Final 8pm Australia v Blackcaps 2011 (HLS) Second Test Wrap.

From Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

10:30 Sport TBC 11:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Renegades v Thunder.

Monday

Midnight Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final One. 12:30 Women’s Big Bash (HLS) Semi-final Two. 1:20 India v West Indies (HLS) First T20. 2:20 L India v West Indies Second T20.

From Greenfield International Stadium.

8Dec19

DISCOVERY 6:35 Shark After Dark – 2019 PG It’s Raining Sharks.

7:30 Island Of The Mega Shark M 8:20 Super Predator 9:10 Bloodline – The Spawn Of Jaws PG 10am Sharkwrecked – Crash Landing PG 10:50 Capsized – Blood In The Water M 12:30 Sharkwrecked PG 1:20 Cuba’s Secret Shark Lair PG 2:10 Sharkwrecked – Crash Landing PG 3pm Extinct Or Alive – The Lost Shark PG 3:50 Super Predator 4:45 Bride Of Jaws M 5:40 Isle Of Jaws 6:35 Return To The Isle Of Jaws PG 7:30 Isle Of Jaws – Blood Brothers PG 8:30 The Sharks Of Headstone Hell PG 9:25 Legend Of Deep Blue PG 10:15 Return To The Isle Of Jaws PG 11:05 Air Jaws – The Hunted PG 11:55 Air Jaws – Back From The Dead PG Monday 12:45 Shark After Dark – 2019 PG 1:35 Isle Of Jaws – Blood Brothers PG 2:25 The Sharks Of Headstone Hell PG 3:15 Legend Of Deep Blue PG 4:05 Return To The Isle Of Jaws PG 4:55 Air Jaws – The Hunted PG 5:45 Air Jaws – Back From The Dead PG

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

GOURLEY, E Dixon, Jr – Age 79, passed away at his home in Sedona, USA on September 14, 2019 from cancer. Dixon is survived by Charlotte his wife of 58 years, their three children and eight grandchildren. Dixon and Charlotte had been long term residents of Ashburton for many years before permanently retiring to Arizona. The family wished to inform those who knew the Gourley's during their time in Ashburton of Dixon's passing.

A private cremation was held.

Condolence messages can be left on the Greers mortuary website: www.greersmortuary.com/obit uary/e-gourley-jr

BLAKEMORE, Margaret Betty May (Cookie) – Dearly loved wife of the late Russell (Rusty). Maxine, Pauline, Wendy, Neville and their families would like to acknowledge the messages, baking, flowers and support following the loss of our much loved mother, mother-in-law, Nana, great Nana, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. We are grateful for the outstanding care the staff at Tuarangi Home provided, Polly at Paterson’s Funeral Services, and Rev Lois Ranson for her quiet support and caring dignified service.

May the gardens you have gone to be as beautiful as the ones you created here with us.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement for all your loving support to us all through this sad time.

DEATHS

BIRD, Pamela Rosemary – Suddenly, at her home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years.

Dearly loved and devoted wife of Ted for 58 years.

Much loved Mum and motherin-law of Dennis, Alan and Kate, and Philip and Amanda.

Loved Nan of Nicholas, Michael and Emily, Kimberley, Jamie, and Jayden; Cindy, and Jo. Please note all late death Messages to the Bird family, notices or notices sent Villa 8/55 Queens Drive, outside ordinary office Ashburton 7700. Funeral hours must be emailed to: details to follow. deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

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

McCORMICK, Peter William – Elaine, Angela-Jane and Simon, wish to extend their warmest thanks for the love and support shown to us by so many. A special thanks for baking, cards, and visits.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

FUNERAL FURNISHERS GIBSON, Judith Anne (Jude) – Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at Ashburton Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Dearly loved and loving wife of Peter. Adored Mum and “Jude” of Andrew and Carlyle, Mel and Dean, and Hamish and Jo. Cherished Grandmother and “Jude” of Issy; Jacob, Poppy, Joey, and Lulu; Flo, Izzy, and Mikey. Loved daughter of the late Mona and Noel Reddecliffe and sister and sister-in-law of the late Tony, and Kay and Stephen McBride; the late Merryn and Michael Forbes and Sally and Grant Newby. Messages to the Gibson family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton Cancer Support Group would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Jude’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on TUESDAY, December 10, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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Wind at 2000m: NW gale 80 km/h, gradually easing to W 50 km/h in the evening.

Partly cloudy with isolated afternoon showers, mainly inland. Southwesterlies dying out.

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PETRUS – To Angela and Michael, on December 1, 2019 at Ashburton Maternity, a son, Christopher Gabriel Maria. A wee brother for Anna, Lucia, James, Sophia and Matthew.

Many thanks to midwife, nurses and staff.

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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 20.3 24.4 Max to 4pm 7.3 Minimum 3.2 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm December to date 0.0 Avg Dec to date 11 2019 to date 689.4 648 Avg year to date Wind km/h NW 43 At 4pm Strongest gust NW 67 Time of gust 11:41am

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Cryptic crossword

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): While you’re busy spurring yourself on to great achievements, don’t forget to check your current resources. What does your emotional and spiritual fuel gauge say? Is it time to plug in or gas up?

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): As if you needed another reason to exercise, you will be reminded that internalising the pressures of home and work is simply not good for you. All mental stress can be physically worked through today.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Those who are able to process a lot of information at once often mistakenly assume everyone can. All efforts made to communicate with those who process differently will be richly rewarded.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You may feel off-kilter now, and it will be important to trust your inner knowing, however irrationally it may seem to show up. Your whole being wants to move itself toward the homeostasis of love.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Instead of thinking in terms of belief, think in terms of functionality. Sort out what’s working from what isn’t, and prioritise your weekend according to the new order.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): To have access to all that comes with being in a relationship with you all the time – well, that only creates gluttony.

Stop offering your complete package. That special should run for a limited time only.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Waiting for something major to happen is always a mistake. Doing something major is never a mistake. You’ll wonder how to steer things. Just shoot for the moon.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): If something is a big deal to you, then it just is. You shouldn’t have to justify your feelings to anyone, least of all to yourself. In fact, if you can refrain from selfcriticism all day, then it would help mightily.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Happiness is preparing for a long-term goal while meeting your daily requirements for of-the-moment needs like beauty, mental stimulation, kinship and excitement.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): In a way, you’re a company in and of yourself. You hold meetings. You manage and produce. You scale as necessary.

You change tactics, staff and leadership as needed to fit the demands of the market.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): People will try to describe what you do or how you present. Even when it’s nice, the definition of others isn’t irrelevant.

It just doesn’t matter very much. It’s more like a footnote in your experience, a context cue.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Whatever you enjoyed in the past with someone, it’s about to get a reboot. Things are different now, but there’s something wonderful about that difference if you just let it happen.

ACROSS 7. Feel deeply the threat to Kate I organised (4,2,2,5) 8. Where medication is concerned, here’s the rub (11) 12. Give me gin around start of lunch and be a mixer (6) 14. It could come near to being over-elaborate (6) 16. Leg, due to break, may overwhelm one (6) 18. Dress to treat one to (6) 19. The damage no gin is causing, blending in (11) 23. Coats for Capuchins? (6-7) DOWN 1. Ornamental material for a boot-tie (4) 2. In short, a boy may go to pot (4) 3. The oarsman gives one a line in writing (6) 4. Work given up, thanks to King Edward (6) 5. Beautiful fairy is prefixed around (4) 6. Ring tail-ender first, with a broad smile (4) 9. Am in all of a muddle with this paper (7) 10. There’s nothing to VAT, taking one on popular reception (7) 11. Give way to some precedent (4) 12. Fashion, if added to rate, is reasonable (4) 13. Be behind an old prisoner (3) 15. Rubbish on television starts the decay (3) 17. His name is the book title, or poem written out about New York (6) 18. Creature as farmed by George Orwell (6) 19. Winnie the overturned ring of wood (4) 20. Will be inclined to be a libertine (4) 21. Top of little finger being lost, it becomes black (4) 22. It is posted at the entrance (4)

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DOWN 1. Detests (5) 2. Drug (8) 3. Segments (6) 4. Nub (4) 5. Ratified (7) 6. Tolerant (10) 9. Curses (10) 12. Face up to (8) 14. Females (4,3) 16. Heartbreaking (6) 19. Said in a cold tone of voice (5) 20. Tablet (4)

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Previous cryptic solution

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