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Russian fare, courtesy of Elena Drozdova (left) and Victoria Korchagina, was among the wide variety of tantalising cuisine on offer at the Multi Cultural Bite. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 060217-RH-0092
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Mid Cantabrians sampled food from a range of cultures, chatted in the sun, and even danced in the street at the Multi Cultural Bite yesterday. A record crowd of about 16,000 attended the town centre festival and the adjoining Waitangi on East market. Visitors queued at the various festival stalls manned by residents wanting to share dishes from their home countries, which included Egypt, Kenya, Fiji (Fiji Indian), Samoa, Taiwan, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, New Caledonia, Russia and Italy. “It’s made us decide we don’t need to go overseas to try the food, we can try it here,” said one visitor, Lorraine Kerr of Ashburton. Event co-ordinator Louise Duke said many stalls ran out of food as the record crowds flowed into the event for lunch.
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The festival was testimony to just how multicultural the Mid Canterbury community had become. “You don’t actually realise how diverse it is until you get the stalls all together on the street and you see the different foods and the different dress, it’s really quite special,” Duke said. The Kenyan stall won the “best bite” overall award, while the Samoan stall won best stall. Cuban dancers Israel Ortiz and Greydis Montero were hosted by the Ashburton Social Latin Dance Group, and led a Cuban rueda dance, which saw many members of the public joining in on East Street underneath the clock tower. A stage was set up for the festival, and other entertainment included Samoan dancers, Japanese drummers and an Indian dancer. Mayor Donna Favel said the Ashburton of today was much different to that
of 30 years ago when the food stalls would have sold chips and pies. Mid Canterbury had a growing immigrant population with 15 per cent of the district’s population born overseas, and last year it welcomed 150 permanent and long-term migrants. “I’m so proud of new Ashburton and longstanding Ashburton, that it all comes together so beautifully,” Favel said. Waitangi on East event organiser Carol Johns said the two events complemented each other perfectly. There were about 60 stallholders at Waitangi on East, and record crowds, with steady numbers exceeding last year.
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■ MT SOMERS
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Mt Somers fire station ticked off
Jumping car crash a fishy tale
By Sue NewmaN
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It started out as a project with a $45,000 price tag, but today extensions to the Mt Somers Fire Station will cost ratepayers $149,000. The upgraded project, however, means the Mt Somers community will be getting a lot more bang for their buck, with the original meeting room, kitchen and toilet expanded to include a shower and an additional public toilet that will be accessible from nearby McClimont Green. Mt Somers District Citizens Association representatives had made a pitch to the council over several years for public toilets, including a disabled toilet at the green. Visitor numbers were increasing and the nearest toilets were some distance away at the Mt Somers Domain. The council decided when the fire station was extended there would be cost savings if an extra disability access toilet that could be accessed from the green was added. The fire station toilet and the exterior toilet would share the same septic tank. Last year council agreed to increase funds for the project to $121,000 after the initial budget estimate was found to be woefully inadequate for the work needed and last week councillors were asked to sign off another $28,000 for the project. Not every councillor was happy. The budget blow-out was horrendous, said Peter Reveley. “This is basically a 10-year-old pole barn. We agreed $55,000 a couple of years ago and I don’t see
Peter Reveley: Budget blowout horrendous. this is justified for our ratepayers to pay this for a handful of firemen,” he said. The nature of the building and its use meant work had to be to a set standard, council commercial manager Colin Windleborn said. “At the moment they just have this large shed that stores their engines and equipment and they have to get changed in that. This work will bring it up to the same standard as other fire stations,” he said. The project’s budget might have blown out but it had been on hold for a long time and that had created huge frustration for Mt Somers people, council environmental services manager Jane Donaldson said. “They’ve been pretty aggrieved about the delays and we do have a responsibility to upgrade facilities for volunteers serving our community. Morally we’re committed to this project.”
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It sounded fishy right from the start – a car had crashed into Rakaia’s iconic salmon about 1.15am yesterday. The accident was reported on a national news website, quoting police as saying “it looks like someone might have crashed into the fish”. The giant salmon and its surrounding posts and chain were undisturbed, giving rise to presumptions the car must have somehow “jumped” into the area, The Press reported. But yesterday Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes clarified the original call to emergency services had most likely been a hoax. “There was no action on our part because there was no accident,” he said. “I don’t know whether it was a hoax call or a threat,” Burrowes said. He said when firefighters arrived they saw a car parked nearby and police speaking to the occupant. Ashburton firefighters had also been called to the scene. “It’s a waste of time on everyone’s part,” he said. Police said they responded to a report of a vehicle crashing
into the fish on Bridge Street. “However, no vehicle was located and emergency services were stood down,” spokesperson Gareth Thomas said.
St John said it had nothing to report. “We were called to the incident but no patient so therefore no injuries.”
■ ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Internet challenges books By Sue NewmaN
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When Ashburton’s new public library is built, high on the musthave list will be a large area for public access computer terminals says district librarian Jill Watson. “This has become a very important part of the library. It gets people into our library who may not normal come in or who are not library members,” she said. One of the biggest uses of the terminals was by people who
were applying for jobs online or who were compiling CVs and in the current area where computers were very close together that did not allow people the privacy they needed, Watson said. Often users were people with families who were reading and sending emails and the current set up meant the area became very overcrowded very quickly. “When the new library is built we need to make sure this is taken into account, what we have now is retrofitted rather than
designed.” In the existing library there were limited options for computer location and it made it much easier to monitor their use if they were all located in one area, she said. People can also connect to the internet on their own devices inside the library and in the immediate area outside the building. Free wi-fi is also available in the Ashburton museum, art gallery and in the EA Networks Centre.
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■ REAL ESTATE
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Local house prices static By Sue NewmaN
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Ashburton’s reputation as an affordable place to buy a home could see it become one of the locations of choice by disillusioned would-be home buyers in other parts of Canterbury. The latest figures from Quotable Value (QV) show growth in selling prices in many parts of regional New Zealand, while those in some cities are now static. Over the past 12 months Ashburton’s average house price has risen just 2.2 per cent, to $348,788, one of the lowest an-
nual increases of any territorial authority area in New Zealand. The New Zealand average increase was 13.5 per cent. Compared to many parts of New Zealand, buying a home in Ashburton can best be described as affordable. For the last quarter, after a long stretch of rising prices, values dropped 0.5 per cent. The district was one of the few in New Zealand to have a negative three monthly price movement. Nationally prices lifted 1.4 per cent over the quarter.
Since the market peak in 2007, the district’s house values have increased by 24.6 per cent; nationally prices have risen by 52.4 per cent. While some regions were experiencing a surge in out of area buyer looking to exit cities, that trend is not yet showing up in Ashburton, says Bayleys manager Mark Williams. Apart from locals selling and buying within the district, the main driver for out of the district sales were people moving into the area for work or retirees relocating to be closer to family,
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rather than people opting to live in Ashburton and commute to Christchurch for work, Williams said. Williams was not surprised that the district’s average house price had dropped slightly over the past three months as December had been a slower month, but the new year had started off on a positive note with an active market. “The market’s firming, but you need to be priced right and don’t have your expectations too high. It’s all about price at the moment,” he said.
■ US SUMMER CAMP
Dallas off to teach at US summer camp Ashburton teen Dallas Watson has landed a job as a US summer camp counsellor, following a nationwide job fair in Auckland. In June, he will join 300 people aged between 18 and 30 years, from all over New Zealand, as they make their way to the American summer to work in children’s camps. The 18-year-old will be teaching boys to water-ski at Camp Owego, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. The camp is one of the oldest overnight summer camps for boys in the United States. Dallas found out about the Camp Counsellor USA programme through the careers department at Ashburton College in Year 13 and decided the adventure would be a perfect gap year experience. As part of the application process, participants are invited to attend a job fair in Auckland, which is held annually in January. Dallas flew to Auckland last week where he had the opportunity to learn about the 15 camps represented. “In preparation for the job fair, I researched the camps that were coming and had my list of ones I wanted to interview with,” he said. “Camp Owego really appealed to me because of the water sports they offer to the campers and I was pretty stoked to be hired straight away as a water-ski instructor.” CCUSA NZ director Alan Perry said Kiwis
from around New Zealand walked away with a job on the day, but Dallas was the first to be hired by the US camp directors. “We were so excited for Dallas to be the first placed – but I want New Zealanders to know that this wasn’t their only chance to work at a US Summer camp in 2017,” he said. “CCUSA works with around 1000 camps all over the USA and those camps that couldn’t make it to New Zealand are excited to get their chance to interview and hire Kiwis for the 2017 summer. “So, if you are interested and will be 18 by June 1, then apply today to head off to summer camp like Dallas.” The CCUSA cultural work exchange programme places people over 18 years of age in a nine to 11-week job at a summer camp and includes up to $1845 US pocket money, a J1 Work Visa (which CCUSA is an approved US Department of State J1 visa sponsor), up to four months’ international travel insurance and help with discounted airfares. Applications stay open until March 2017 each year. CCUSA will be holding a free information event and meeting on Wednesday, February 15 from 5.30pm to 7pm at the Upper Riccarton Community and School Library Community meeting room. Dallas is now working on saving for his flights and is looking forward to the experience of teaching children a sport he loves.
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Details of a police shooting in Christchurch on Saturday night will be kept hidden for at least a week after a court imposed a blanket suppression order yesterday. A man who was allegedly shot in the incident appeared from custody at Christchurch District Court yesterday. The police have asked for suppression orders to cover the man’s name and all facts of the case. The man, charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and of using it against a police officer in the course of his duty, was remanded in custody until February 13. - NZME
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A mum found in West Coast bush on Sunday – six weeks after she was reported missing – has spoken about her “remarkable story of survivable”, a senior police officer says. Shelley Crooks was found by a member of the public close to a walking track near Punakaiki, 45 kilometres north of Greymouth, about 7pm on Sunday night. Her rescuer gave the mum-of-four food and water before running for help, and Crooks was flown by rescue helicopter to Greymouth Hospital. The 36-year-old is recovering well, Sergeant Michel Bloom, of Greymouth, said. - NZME
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A heritage trust established by the Ashburton District Council in 2001 has been wound up and its funds transferred to Advance Ashburton’s community foundation. The trust was created to promote, and support educational activities in respect of the district’s history and to stage events that had an historical focus. It has been inactive for several years. Its bank balance sits at $5216.
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Three-year-old Jacob Faalavaau enjoyed having his face painted at the festival. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 060217-RH-0107
Jo MacAskill and other Latin dance group members were joined by members of the public at Multi Cultural Bite. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 060217-SS-0031
Record crowds flocked to Ashburton’s Multi Cultural Bite and adjoining Waitangi on East yesterday, as temperatures soared to over 28 degrees. Four-year-old Lavinia Ula was the centre of attention as she had her face painted. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 060217-RH-01117
It wasn’t all about eating – there was dancing and entertainment on offer as well. PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 060217-RH-0076
Lyn Jones (right) and Lorraine Kerr try out Egyptian cuisine, served by Miar Diab (left) and Mai Amer. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 060217-SS-0003
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Wade Lin and daughter Olivia, 4, were among the many Ashburton residents challenging their taste buds at Multi Cultural Bite. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 060217-SS-0014
Cuban dancers Israel Ortiz (right) and Greydis Montero entertained at the festival, and were hosted by Ashburton Social Latin Dance group co-ordinators Lyn and Richard George. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 060217-SS-0036
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■ LAKE HOOD
New water consents sought By Sue NewmaN
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The Lake Hood Extension Trust has applied for two new resource consents to take water from the Ashburton River. The consents are for a threeyear trial to maintain water quality in Lake Hood but they could only be activated when the river was running above minimum flow levels. If granted the consents would allow the trust to take up to 900 litres of water per second and discharge the same rate back into the river about 3.7 kilometres downstream. It is described as a non-consumptive take. Trust chairman Graham Ken-
nedy said the consent application was several years in the making and had involved Environment Canterbury scientists, consultants and the trust. The trust already holds two consents to take river water and in November 2015 it signalled it could be applying for two more. The additional water would be used to flush and maintain water quality in the lake by providing greater circulation and movement, Kennedy said. If granted, the consent will be for a three-year trial to ensure there are no downsides before a long-term consent is applied for, he said. “We’ll only be borrowing this
water, it’s just a flow through so the lake can benefit from the extra water. We’d just be borrowing a slice of the extra flow.” The trust needs consents to both take the water and discharge it back into the river. “It’s an insurance to make sure we maintain good quality water and a lot of thought and planning has gone into this,” Kennedy said. The consent application was lodged with ECan on January 23 and it will be assessed before it is known whether the consent needs to be notified. This would open it up for submissions that could result in a hearing.
Helping bring new technology to life in the classroom Ashburton educators keen to upskill will have an opportunity this month to find out about a postgraduate certificate in applied practice (digital and collaborative learning), when the Mind Lab
team comes to town. An open lab will be held on February 22 where details of the course will be outlined. There will also be information about fees and possible scholar-
ships and participants will have an opportunity to take part in some practical activities. The Postgraduate Certificate is designed for educators at all levels.
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It is a 32-week part-time NZQAaccredited qualification that builds capabilities as a 21st-century educator. It offers teachers the chance to learn practical strategies for
bringing technology to life in the classroom. Ashburton’s open lab will be held on February 22 from 3.30pm6.30pm at Ashburton Borough School.
■ HUKA FALLS
President Trump to PM One dead after English: ‘NZ a fantastic place’ swimmers swept If Australia’s Malcolm Turnbull got Grumpy Trump, Bill English got “friendly, warm, thoughtful” Trump and even an invite to the White House “if you’re passing by”. The New Zealand Prime Minister has given more detail on his phone call with the US President Donald Trump, describing Trump as “warm, civil and very thoughtful” during a call which ranged from immigration bans to the Super Bowl. He said the call, which he took from the roadside on Auckland’s waterfront in between Waitangi Day fixtures, was “a warm and friendly conversation”. English said Trump had even extended an invitation to the White House – although it was not in the usual diplomatic fashion. “He has a more casual attitude to diplomatic relationships than is usual, but he conveyed his enthusiasm for meeting at some stage in the White House ... ‘well, if you’re passing by’.” Despite the warm offer, English said he was unlikely to get there before the September election. “I’d imagine it will take some time for the new administration to bed in, and then we’ve got the election campaign. I wouldn’t anticipate getting there this side of the election.” He said Trump appeared to be positive about the relationship with New Zealand. “He thinks it’s
Donald Trump a fantastic place. He likes the idea we are a long way away so therefore we aren’t under the same pressures as everybody else.” They talked about Trump’s attempt to ban citizens from seven countries entering the US – an Executive Order which has been suspended by the US courts. English told Trump he disagreed with the action and it was not something New Zealand had done. “He just noted our views. I don’t think that he was surprised by people having a different view.” The pair also discussed the different ways they dealt with border security. “The discussion focused on what steps we take and the US takes to as a way of protecting our citizens from high-risk people coming in, which is clearly at the top of his agenda.” They also discussed trade -
Trump has withdrawn the US from the TPP and is instead planning to try to negotiate bilateral agreements with other countries as part of his “America First” policy. English said the topic of a New Zealand-US agreement did not come up. “He’s clearly focused on bigger agreements such as NAFTA. And in any case we want to sort through our own process to be sure that kind of a deal would be better than, say, a TPP proceeding without the US.” No request was made for New Zealand to do more to combat Isis. “[There was] I think a good understanding that we discussed our role as a small country, a long way away, pulling our weight in the defence of our own people around the world and working alongside the US to contribute.” English and Trump also discussed New Zealand golfer Sir Bob Charles and the Super Bowl – English said he had thanked Trump for taking time out to call on the day of the Super Bowl. “He knew a reasonable bit about New Zealand. He asked about the economy and is a great admirer of Bob Charles through his golfing contacts.” English had also passed on his thanks to Trump for the visit of the USS Sampson to Kaikoura in the days after the earthquake. - NZME
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One person is dead after four swimmers were swept down the Waikato River yesterday. A staffer at Huka Falls River Cruise told the Herald that three of the four had been found. She said the group were swimmers “in bikinis and togs”, in their early 20s. “Three of them are down at the dam and there’s one still missing, there’s a helicopter up looking.” A police spokesman at the scene told media four people in their early 20s were swimming and enjoying the river when the rapid gates opened and they were swept downstream about midday. Three made it to the river banks while the fourth person was initially unaccounted for. “It’s a tragedy. We’ve located this person’s body in one of the pools of the Waikato River.” Friends had raised the alarm when the group were swept away. Police and Search and Rescue personnel were at the scene. St John referred all media enquiries to police. Police were notified at 12.10pm that the four had been carried down the river. Power authorities open the Aratiatia Dam floodgates upstream several times a day. In the
summer, they were released at 10am, midday, 2pm and 4pm. A siren sounds before the water is released. The Huka Falls River Cruise worker said the river is transformed from being “very calm”, to intense rapids. ‘No swimming’ signs are in place, she said. “These people obviously didn’t read the signs saying don’t swim beyond the rapids and went swimming,” she said. “When the water was released at noon, the water came down and flooded river and swept them away.” She said three of the swimmers made it to the safety of the riverbank. They were speaking to police while the search continued. They declined to comment when approached by the Herald, saying that family is yet to be notified of the incident. Yesterday’s other scheduled water releases were cancelled. The event is a popular tourist attraction. The rapids were also made famous by Sir Peter Jackson’s film, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug where the dwarves, hiding from the Elves in barrels, were thrown into the river. - NZME
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Bid to restore ban axed A San Francisco court has rejected a motion by the US Justice Department to immediately reinstate US President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco posted the denial on its website, hours after the Justice Department filed for an emergency stay of a suspension of Trump’s travel ban. The Justice Department argued in its appeal that a Seattle district court’s ruling on Friday suspending Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslimmajority countries “harms the public,” “second-guesses the president’s national security judgment” and was “accompanied by virtually no legal analysis”. Trump issued an executive order on January 27 that temporarily suspended the US refugee programme, banned travellers from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen for 90 days and indefinitely banned Syrian refugees. Trump again lashed out yesterday at Judge James Robart, who issued the ruling barring the president’s order on immigration, saying on Twitter that “if something happens blame him”.
Marley tapes in basement With dozens of greatest hits albums released since his death, it was thought that Bob Marley’s back catalogue had been exhausted. But a rundown former hotel in an unfashionable corner of northwest London has thrown up a treasure trove of previously lost recordings. Thirteen reel-to-reel analogue master tapes have been discovered rotting in the building’s damp basement. They feature recordings of Bob Marley and the Wailers concerts in London and Paris between 1974 and 1978, when the singer was at the height of his powers. News of their discovery will cause excitement among the reggae superstar’s fans. Demonstrators look down as as protesters gather outside Terminal 5 of O’Hare International Airport as they protest President Donald Trump’s decision banning citizens from Muslim countries from entering the United States. PHOTO AP US Vice President Mike Pence also defended the executive order, telling broadcaster CBS that the judge’s move to halt the order was wrong, and that the Trump administration was confident that it would be reversed in court. Trump’s order is “fully con-
sistent with statutory law that’s been enacted by Congress,” Pence said, adding that it is frustrating to see a judge in Washington state conducting federal policy. Trump’s executive order is grounded in existing federal law giving the president the authority to determine who
is allowed to enter the United States and who is not, he said. The appeals court said the states of Washington and Minnesota, which filed the initial challenge to the travel ban, are yet to issue their opposition to the Justice Department emergency motion. - DPA
■ TURKEY
Over 440 arrests in anti-Isis operation Turkey’s anti-terrorism police have detained over 440 people for alleged links to the Islamic State group, the state-run news agency reported yesterday. The Anadolu Agency said 60 suspects, the vast majority of them foreigners, were taken into custody in the capital, Ankara. It said a total of 445 people were detained in simultaneous pre-dawn police operations that spanned several cities, including Istanbul and Gaziantep, near the border with Syria. The largest operation was in the southeast province of Sanliurfa, where police took into custody more than 100 suspects from multiple addresses and found materials relating
Turkish anti-terrorism police stand by their armoured vehicle during an operation to arrest people over alleged links to the Islamic State group, in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey. PHOTO AP to Islamic State militants. attack in the northwestern Security forces also apprecity of Izmir. hended nine suspects who Anadolu did not give the were allegedly preparing an nationalities of all those de-
tained but there were 10 minors among the foreigners detained in Istanbul and the northwestern province of Kocaeli. Turkey, which last year endured a failed coup attempt and dozens of bloody attacks linked to Isis or Kurdish militants, has been stepping up its anti-terrorism efforts. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a New Year Eve mass shooting at an Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people. It claims to have multiple cells in Turkey. Some of those taken into custody allegedly were active in conflict zones and others allegedly engaged in recruitment efforts for Isis by relaying its propaganda over social media. - AP
■ ISRAEL
Despite warning, Israel pushes settlement bill Israel’s prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that would legalise dozens of settlement outposts in the West Bank, despite claims by experts that the bill itself is illegal and a warning from the White House that settle-
ment construction “may not be helpful”. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense pressure from members of his coalition to bring the bill to a vote in parliament following last week’s court-ordered
demolition of an illegally built settlement outpost. But he risks drawing angry international condemnations, possibly even from the ostensibly friendly Trump administration, if he pushes forward. Netanyahu has sent mixed
signals about the legislation, publicly voicing support for it while also reportedly expressing private misgivings. Yesterday, he indicated that he might once again delay the vote in a possible sign he is rethinking his support. - AP
Black Sabbath end tour That’s it. That’s all. Black Sabbath have finally ended their year-long The End tour in Birmingham, England. Their 39-year-long career wrapped with their final ever concert in their hometown. The performance was a live show of 15 of their songs which was also live streamed on their Facebook page. Founding members singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler all took part in the group’s worldwide farewell tour which kicked off in January 2016. In a BBC interview ahead of the final show, an emotional Osbourne said “I’ve been happy, I’ve been tearful.”
Thousands at Flochella Thousands of fans turned out for New Zealand’s first floating music festival - Flochella - at Great Lake Taupo on Sunday, with the event reaching capacity by midday, three hours before it officially kicked off. A capacity crowd of 4000 fans gathered in and out of the water for the free event, which was presented by ZM and featured rising Kiwi stars Theia, Maala, Jupiter Project and Mitch James. Inflatables of all shapes, sizes and colours took over the lake, as fans made the most of the stunning weather and unique festival location. The day went off without a hitch, with no reported safety issues
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haring our similarities and celebrating our differences is a big part of the spirit behind Waitangi Day. Officially it marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document, in 1840. It was an agreement between the British crown and Maori and as such represented a partnership between two peoples. The agreement itself has been the topic of much debate and resultant land claims, yet the spirit of the partnership and a concept of New Zealand as a bicultural nation has persisted throughout the generations. It is something of which New Zealand can be proud, and something worthy of celebrating on February 6 each year. As New Zealand grows further in its ethnic diversity the sentiment of a country of one people is more important than ever. In Ashburton on Waitangi Day we hold a highly popular festival, the Multi Cultural Bite. As the media focuses on other areas of the nation and the inevitable disagreements and disputes which arise, we can be thankful that here we mark the day in style. Mayor Donna Favel said in her speech at the festival that Mid Canterbury’s growing diversity is a strong characteristic of our community. The last census showed 15 per cent of the district’s population was born overseas. Of that 15 per cent, 32 per cent are from the United Kingdom, 23 per cent from Oceania and 13 per cent from Asia. The biggest growth area has been from the Philippines. In 2006, there were 45 Filipinos calling Ashburton home; by 2013, that number was 546. There has also been more people arriving from South Africa, Samoa and Fiji, and Ashburton’s Pacific population is expected to grow to 4000 by 2038. During the 2015 to 2016 year, Mid Canterbury welcomed 150 permanent and long-term migrants. Favel said in our parents’ and grandparents’ era, a food festival in Ashburton would have featured fare as bland as hot chips and pies. Mid Canterbury has evolved into a much more culturally diverse community over the years, and what better way than a multicultural festival on Waitangi Day to celebrate this.
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Politicians milking the cows-to-China hot topic C
ertain topics seem to get media types all excited and a shipment of dairy cows to China has certainly pushed their buttons. The story has generated interest because it ticks a number of boxes – Dairy, tick; China, tick; Saudi businessman, tick. If only Donald Trump was involved then it would be going absolutely nuts. Some of the interest in this story is due to the standard complaint around welfare concerns for livestock at sea. Fair enough, if the welfare throughout the transportation isn’t done well, then this reflects badly on New Zealand agriculture. So from my point of view we need to be sure that the right protocols, procedures and planning is in place to ensure that this happens. New Zealand has been exporting dairy cattle to China for well over a decade now and in that time I can’t recall any bad examples. There will undoubtedly be some losses on the trip but if the animals stayed on farm there would also be losses. It is a sad reality; as the saying
Andrew Hoggard FROM THE FARM
goes when you have livestock you also have dead stock. However, I see that SAFE is also concerned about how these cattle will be treated at their end destination, and that animal welfare regulations and animal husbandry isn’t as good over there as it is in New Zealand. The irony is that it wasn’t so long ago that they were complaining our regulations aren’t good enough, and that we farmers treat our livestock poorly. Now, supposedly, we shouldn’t export anywhere because skills and standards aren’t as good overseas. Can I take it that SAFE now recognise that we have world leading regulations and farmers in New Zealand? Moving on from the welfare aspect, the competition side to this story has me perplexed.
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Several of our politicians have come out and charged that selling our cows to China is economic treason. The claim is that if we’re selling our best genetics to the Chinese then that makes it harder for us to compete in that important market. Sorry, that doesn’t make sense. Your traditional NZ genetics are about cows on a pasturebased diet and looking to make them efficient producers on that diet. That is the point of difference that NZ has traditionally bred for compared to the rest of the world. The Chinese dairy industry is like most of the rest of the world – barn-housed and fed on total mixed rations. A New Zealand cow, on a genetic basis, will do no better than a cow from EU, US or Australia. In fact, a cow from those locales is likely to fit into the Chinese system better. There is a push overseas for pasture-based milk production in the likes of Ireland, UK and parts of the US. The Livestock Improvement Corporation is selling NZ genetics to Ireland anyway, and in terms of competition
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Ireland globally is more likely to be a threat to us than China ever will. Even then I am not overly concerned about LIC selling overseas, but if you want to argue about weakening our competitive advantage then surely this is it, not cows to China. Also, in terms of creating a competitive industry there is more to it than just the cow. Probably a bigger factor in the competitiveness of one farm versus another is the farmer’s knowledge and skill level. I don’t see anyone calling for travel bans of any Kiwi farmers going overseas. Another key factor in the success of our pasture-based system is the humble electric fence. Gallagher is doing great business in the States right now; should we tell them they shouldn’t export? A key marketing advantage for us in China is our food safety reputation, and the image of cows grazing outdoors. So again, Ireland is the key competitor not the Chinese domestic producer. On food safety maybe there’s an argument to be made over Fonterra and its operation in
China, where they are showing the Chinese how to do better on the food safety/processing side to increase consumer confidence in domestic product. However, if Fonterra wasn’t doing that I very much doubt we’d have the same market access for New Zealand products. The reality is that China faces such huge resource pressures they’re never likely to be selfsufficient in dairy and will likely always need to import. My view is that by acting as a partner with China, we are more likely to position ourselves for preferential treatment in the supermarket shelves against our true competition internationally. Andrew Hoggard is Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group chairperson The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof
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■ LONG RANGE FLYING
Qatar here for long haul By Grant Bradley The longest commercial flight in the world – Qatar Airways’ Doha to Auckland service – touched down ahead of schedule yesterday and the airline says it is here for the long haul. Flight QR920 was due to land at Auckland Airport at 7.30am but landed 15 minutes early after a flight of about 16-and-a-quarter hours. The return journey could take more than 18 hours because of headwinds. The airline’s chief executive Akbar Al Baker was aboard the flight and when asked whether any rise in fuel prices could affect commitment to the route, he said it was a long term commitment to the country. “We never close a route when we launch. “We are not an airline that is only here for good times. We are here for good times and bad times because we service the people that we operate to.’’ On its daily Auckland service the airline is using a long-range Boeing 777 which has 217 economy seats and 42 business class seats. Yesterday’s flight was full. He said Auckland rounded off his airline’s network in this part of the world. Ultra long range flying would become more common but airlines needed to provide high quality product. “I think it depends on what kind of in-flight service you provide to the passengers and we are known to have the best.’’ Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport’s acting general manager aeronautical commercial said the new service provided more than 189,000 seats and 6000 tonnes of cargo capacity on the route each year. The airport estimates that this will translate into a $198 million boost to the New Zealand economy. “We expect the new route to be particularly popular with Eu-
An engine on Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-200LR which is the only plane in its fleet capable of the Auckland flight. ropean visitors to New Zealand, and that this will help New Zealand continue to grow and diversify its inbound visitor markets and increase tourism spending around the country. “New Zealanders will also value having an exciting new airline option when they travel to the United Kingdom and Europe.” On the flight to Auckland there were four pilots on board and 15 cabin crew who served 1100 cups of tea and coffee, 2000 cold drinks and more than 1030 meals. The arrival of Qatar Airways’ daily flights provides more competition for long-haul airlines operating in and out of New Zealand. Gulf giant Emirates, which offers five flights a day (including what was previously the longest, from Auckland to Dubai) on bigger planes and is well established in this market. But it was quick to respond with the direct Auckland-Dubai service soon after Qatar confirmed it was coming here early last year and also soon upgraded its aircraft to put on Airbus A380 double-decker planes, which are popular with passengers.
Although Air New Zealand doesn’t fly to Europe via the Middle East it has warned that increased competition will affect earnings after a record result last year. Qatar has offered some economy fares to Europe for just over $1200 and less than $5000 in business class, which travel agents say are the lowest ever from a five-star carrier. Flight Centre says at the same time a year ago the best-advertised price for a return airfare to Europe (Amsterdam) was from $1535 on China Southern Airlines. Sean Berenson, the agent’s NZ general manager product, says increased capacity and competition among airlines has seen record low fares come through in the past six months. “The market is very competitive right now, which has been driven by increased competition on popular routes. “This has driven a frenzy of sales activity which is great for the consumer while it lasts.” Qatar Airways is one of the fastest-growing full-service carriers in the world.
Just 20 years old, the stateowned airline has close to 200 aircraft in its fleet and hundreds more on order. Last year it started flying to 14 new destinations and says New Zealand has been on its radar for several years following the 2015 signing of an Air Services Agreement between the two countries to permit flights. Al Baker, known as one of the airline industry’s most outspoken chief executives, said he was “saddened” by US President Donald Trump’s now overturned ban on travellers from targeted countries. Trump’s order temporarily banning refugees and travellers to the US from seven Muslimmajority countries – Syria, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen – had badly disrupted Middle Eastern airlines. While he didn’t want to make political comments he was ‘’very sad’’ at Trump’s move. Al Baker has headed the airline for the past 20 years and has a reputation for being especially tough on plane makers when he thinks they’re not delivering up to scratch. - NZME
Installation delays causing headaches People have taken time off work only to be stood up by installers as they switch to new ultra-fast broadband, according to an industry watchdog. The Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand said its feedback aligned with a Consumer NZ survey released last week that found about a third of consumers who had switched to ultra-fast broadband (UFB) in the past year had encountered problems. The biggest complaint was installation delays, an issue for 23
National Australia Bank’s first-quarter unaudited cash earnings have slipped about 1 per cent to $A1.6 billion as the cost of cutting staff helped push up expenses. Lending growth helped lift revenue about one per cent and net interest margin for the three months to December 31 was broadly stable, but NAB said expenses rose about 5 per cent compared to the corresponding period, driven by salary increases and redundancy payments. NAB, the first of the big four Australian lenders to update the market during the current earnings season, said it shed the equivalent of 488 full-time jobs during the quarter. - NZME
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■ FIBRE
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per cent of customers who participated in the survey. Other problems included properties being inadequately restored following installation (9 per cent), damaged property during installation (6 per cent) and unexpected costs (5 per cent). TUANZ chief executive Craig Young said the biggest frustration was around installers not showing up when they said they would. “For a fibre install you’ve got to be home for them to do some of the work – it can’t be done remotely – so you have to make sure that you’ve taken time off
and are in the house. If they don’t turn up or they don’t meet that time and you have to take time off again, that’s obviously incredibly frustrating. “We’re stressing it to the industry that you can’t do that – you’ve got to turn up when you tell people you’re going to.” For houses older than 10-15 years, installers generally had to do some digging in order to lay the fibre. This, too, had been a frustrating experience for some customers. “If they’re going to dig up the garden or the front lawn, or possibly cut concrete in your drive-
way, they need to make sure it’s restored adequately. “There have been instances where the restoration of houses hasn’t quite been up to scratch and they’ve needed to go and fix it.” Companies were getting better as the UFB rollout got into full swing, and Young hoped 2017 would see the number of complaints dwindle. Chorus, which is building about 70 per cent of the UFB network, said in a statement that it had been working very hard to improve customer satisfaction, and the results were starting to show. - NZME
Donald Trump is not used to only being the fifth-richest person in the room, but the then presidentelect was grinning nonetheless. Seated with him, at a huge table on the 25th floor of Trump Tower, was the cream of the United States technology industry: the 13 bosses in the room included Google’s co-founder Larry Page, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Apple chief executive Tim Cook. For the Silicon Valley elite, it was a moment of humility. California had voted by two-to-one in favour of Hillary Clinton. Trump had said he would force Apple to make its “damn computers” in the US. But Trump effusively praised the tech industry and said he would do all he could to ensure its success. - PA
Tiffany’s boss resigns The CEO of Tiffany & Co. has stepped down amid concerns about the jewellery company’s financial performance. The New York-based retailer announced yesterday that Frederic Cumenal’s departure is effective immediately and a search has begun for a successor. Cumenal joined Tiffany in 2011 and was named its chief executive officer in April 2015. Michael Kowalski, chairman of the board of directors and previous CEO of Tiffany, will serve in the interim. - NZME
Gig economy grows All over Australia, people are setting up home offices or renting space in shared offices and going to work for themselves. It’s the “gig economy”, where rather than taking a job with a single employer, workers do jobs for a range of employers at the same time or do short spells of contract work, moving from company to company. Working like this has long been established practice in things like contracting, writing and design, but it’s moving into other professions as well, such as software development, sales and marketing, admin support, and even the law. - AAP
Hallensteins sales up Hallenstein Glasson Holdings said first-half profit rose about 34 per cent after the retailer said it enjoyed a stronger Christmas trading season. Group sales rose 9.4 per cent to $122.9 million in the six months to February 1, with an 11 per cent gain over the critical December period. The clothing retailer said net profit for the six months ended February 1 was between $9m and $9.2m, up from $6.8m a year earlier. - NZME
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MARKET REPORT DAIRY Large parts of NZ are now entering a drought phase, and forecasters blame the weak La Nina conditions that creates westerly flows over the South Island, and high pressure systems over the North. These conditions are predicted to continue over the next two weeks, and the strong winds have lifted evapotransporation rates, and lowered moisture levels in dryland pasture. The heat has improved the clover content of the irrigated sward, and managers are already planning rotation lengths to allow good BCS and pasture covers for the rest of the season. Bank analysts report prices are 50% higher than last year, but whole milk powder prices are being flattened by the extra volumes being offered onto the market. The total NZ milk production for 2016 while reduced, was close to the previous year and deemed a good result considering the lower cow numbers, and is a credit to the skills of dairy managers. The export dairy cow deal passed MPI regulations and 4,500 animals set sail from Napier to boost the herds of China. Westland Milk Products has looked inwards to improve shareholders returns, as they plan a staff review to gain efficiencies and reduce costs.
LAMB Lamb schedules have started responding to supply shortages for the chilled Easter trade, and offers of $5.40/kg CPK by one processor, will bring more animals to slaughter. Chinese demand is reigniting for sheep meats, but the UK market remains weak as a result of Brexit. Seventeen thousand store ewes were offered for sale last week at Temuka, with top two tooths reaching $152/head and mixed aged animals $134. While in Canterbury store lambs retain a $10 premium over the North Island saleyards at $70-$75/head. Chinese buyer Cuilam purchased Prime Range Meats in Southland, and Blue Sky Meats shareholders have been told their takeover offer bid of $2.20/share will not be increased.
WOOL Last week’s double island auction saw prices again fall with only 64 per cent of
the offering selling, and this was after 2100 bales was withdrawn before the sale. Further big indicator drops for all crossbred wools resulted as prices now sit between 336-344c/kg clean, although South Island wools retain a premium over the North. At these levels stocks stored are starting to build and overhang a seriously depressed market and many sheep farmers will start to wonder if there is any future for wool.
BEEF Steady schedules for beef this week as supply issues keep bull beef prospects positive, but cow meat prices could ease as more animals are culled from the dairy herd. The prime market is looking for direction from China after the New Year celebrations, but this year’s January prices were at least ahead of last year. Dairy bulls finished with mating are flowing into the saleyards and prime steers are maintaining price levels helped by a steady local trade price. The Russians have banned NZ beef, after a feed additive never before seen in this country was found in a parcel of product. Officials are investigating.
DEER An early rise for venison schedules this week as spot prices are lifted to sit closer to contract values. Exporters report demand remains strong for the limited supply available, but with the New Zealand dollar firming against the Euro how much will end up at the farmgate is yet to be seen. The sire stag sales have been reported as variable, but one animal with superior velvet genes did sell for a record $80,000 for a very pleased Southland vendor.
■ MID CANTERBURY RURAL WOMEN
2017 scholarship applications open Mid Canterbury Rural Women has money to give away to Mid Canterbury-based students. The group is calling for applications for their 2017 scholarship; it is the 16th year the scholarship has been offered. Mid Canterbury president Sandra Curd said with student debt increasing and fees rising, the scholarship offered a chance to alleviate some of the financial pressure associated with studying. It is offered to a person with a home base within the boundaries of Mid Canterbury. Three scholarships with a total value of $2500 are allocated through two grants to the value of $1000 and a research grant of $500 for study at any tertiary institution either full or part-time.
“The scholarship is about the organisation’s desire to contribute to further education within the community,” Curd said. Applicants are required to provide information about their academic background, references, material regarding their proposed course of study and intended use of the qualification. “We continue to be impressed with the number, standard and dedication of applications we receive each year,” she said. Applications for the scholarship close on April 1 and a committee will consider the applications with recipients announced later that same month. Scholarship application forms and further details can be obtained from Pauline Hewson at hopelands407@gmail.com
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Farm gate price watch … for the latest prices, visit www.interest.co.nz/rural current price range Saleyard prices … u LAMB ($/head) weighted average Store 73 - 75 Prime 99 - 105 u HEIFER (c/kg) 250-350 kgs Lwt Store 256 - 318 u STEER (c/kg) 481-580 Lwt Prime 291 - 310 last week
Processor prices … u LAMB ($) including 1kg woolly pelt 15.5 kg YM SI 74.33 17.5 kg YX SI 83.40 19.0 kg YX SI 90.70 21.0 kg YX SI 99.77 Local trade (c/kg) SI 520 (16-22kg) u MUTTON ($) including 0.5kg pelt 21.0 kg MX1 SI 61.05 u BEEF (c/kg) P2 steer SI 503 (270-295kg) M Cow SI 360 (170-195kg) M2 Bull SI 453 (296-320kg) Local trade P2 SI 530 (180-280kg) u VENISON ($/hd) gross AP Hind 50kg SI 395 AP Stag 60kg SI 480 AP Stag 80kg SI 640
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Source: WSI 928 727 600 344 579 336 724 344
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Source: Midlands Grain 350 350 300 310 310 270 290 300 250
International market prices … u LOGS indicator prices, $/tonne Forest index Jan -17 114.48 114.48 113.28
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u DAIRY (NZ$/tonne) Butter Skimmilk powder Wholemilk powder Cheese - cheddar
4,629 2,773 3,213 4,533
6,279 3,381 4,687 5,349
5,467 3,091 3,861 4,937
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Source: PF Olsen 117.20 112.62 6,296 3,430 4,727 5,394
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Auction prices … u NI/SI WOOL indicator prices (c/kg, clean) Mid mic (23.1-31.5) 727 727 Fine Xbrd (31.6-35.0) 344 409 Coarse Xbred >35 mic 336 399 Lamb 344 414
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■ DOUBLE HILL STATION
Lamb sale musters stron Double Hill Station’s on-farm lamb sale musters strong interest across Mid Canterbury.
Below - The PGG Wrightson livestock team drafts lambs before the sale. PHOTOS SUPPLIED
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im and Anna Hutchinson’s Double Hill Station was a picturesque backdrop for their sixth annual lamb sale recently, when 8000 lambs went under the hammer. The 3000 hectare farm is a 45-minute drive up the Rakaia Gorge from State Highway 72 and the sale is a big deal in the life of the station. Tim Hutchinson said 12 months of work went into the annual lamb sale and it was all over in about 20 minutes. The station moved to an on-farm sale for lambs six years ago. “It works better for us when the lambs are off the farm in one day. The day after the sale, we can refo-
cus and set up for the year ahead. “There’s a lot of preparation that happens leading up to the sale. It starts in early January, we bring all the ewes and lambs down off the hill country and bring them through the yards, taking our ewe lamb replacements off. We give the lambs going in the sale a drench and then they go back onto the hill country with the ewes. “Then about two days before the sale we muster the ewes and lambs up again. I do most of it with the helicopter bringing them down to laneways and holding paddocks. My men and their dogs bring them close to the yards the night before. “Then it’s up to John and his team
to do all the hard work in the yards.” PGG Wrightson livestock agent and auctioneer John Farrell has been working alongside the Hutchinson family for over 20 years. Firstly with Tim’s parents Ben and Elisabeth, and more recently (since 2004) with Tim and Anna. Farrell said he worked with Tim on his livestock programme throughout the year to ensure the best results on sale day. A couple of days before the sale he brings a team of livestock agents from Mid Canterbury to the station and they spend two days in the yards preparing the lambs. “Tim presents the ewes and lambs to us next to the yards, we wean the lambs off their mothers, and then we start sorting. We draft the lambs into their breeds, by sex, then sizing them and getting them prepared for the sale. Then we run the sale on the day. “Tim puts his trust in us to market his stock and get him a good result. Their on-farm lamb sale is one of the biggest individual farm sales in Canterbury, so it always attracts a lot of interest from buyers. The lambs do well in this country and we have no problem finding buyers for them. “This year’s sale went well. There was a full clearance of the nearly 8000 lambs on offer. Across the total yarding the sale averaged just over $86 per head, which was $11 per head above last year. There was a top price of $122 per head for a line of Down Cross mixed-sex lambs. Of the lambs on offer approximately 3000 were at a killable level, with the remaining 5000 lambs sold as stores, to a number of different purchasers throughout the Mid Canterbury area,” he said. Hutchinson said he still got nervous on sale day and was working to
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ng interest PGG Wrightson livestock agent John Farrell catches up with station owner Tim Hutchinson before the sale. a plan to increase the number of lambs being offered at sale in the next four to five years. Double Hill currently runs 16,000 stock units; including 8500 ewes, 2500 ewe hoggets, more than 1000 dairy grazers, comprising R2 heifers, calves and carry-over cows, and 450 mixed-age angus cows, with 400 calves retained. By winter 2017, the station will increase the number of stock units they are running to 20,000 – through both holding back calves born on the station last spring and buying in store cattle in the autumn – as the pasture development is nearing completion. Since taking over the running of the farm in 2004, the fourth generation of their family to do so, the couple have approached their successful farming operation with the future in mind. “In 2016 we celebrated this property being in our family (Ensors and Hutchinsons) for 100 years. That’s very special to us. We have a strong sense of responsibility to keep the farm going for the
next generation. It’s getting harder and harder to farm high country so we need to take calculated risks and seize opportunities when we can.” Tim and Anna have made productivity gains year-on-year since taking over the running of the farm. The station is currently undergoing a redevelopment project of 800 hectares to turn stony river flats into productive pastures, which is due to be completed later this year. This development will support them to build up their flock of breeding ewes from 8500 to 9500. Production gains over the next four years will result from the development of a high feed value platform including lucerne and red clover. This will mean that their annual on-farm lamb sale will be able to offer up to 10,000 lambs (a 25 per cent increase on the number of lambs on offer this year) by 2019 with a higher percentage (up to 80 per cent) of those being at a killable level, with the remaining lambs being kept on to be finished.
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The heyday of the camera BY LIBBY NEUMANN
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ince their invention, cameras have been a vital part of life. They have been used to preserve and capture momentsin-time important to individuals and society. During the past 100 years, the camera has been reinvented and transformed constantly through human ingenuity, stylistic phases and the advance of technology. Today, it seems that for many people the camera is almost superfluous. Advanced camera photography is now available in almost every mobile phone. People constantly have the means to capture moments on their device. These cameras are inevitably always close by, with ‘real’ cameras seemingly held in reserve for professional photography and special events. So, it seems that the 20th century was the heyday of the camera. Camera collections Naturally various types of cameras have fallen into the safe hands of the Ashburton Museum over the years. The museum has a fantastic vast collection of cameras gifted to the museum by local people. They range from Box Brownies, to Polaroids, to cameras that record onto floppy disks. Many of these cameras came to the museum with stories of origins and owners. Two, interestingly, stem from Egypt. A small black Folding Ensign camera came all the way back to Ashburton from Egypt where it was bought in 1914. Another is a Vest Pocket Kodak Camera engraved with the name Gwenyth Fulton. It was a parting gift given to Dr Noel Fulton by his sister when he departed to Egypt in World War One. Readers will recall an earlier Guardian Heritage Page written about Dr Fulton and an unusual elastic stone that he once owned. Valued histories While researching our camera collection, it was difficult not to think about the valuable work these retired cameras did for our community. Without cameras like these, we would not have the important visual evidence of what our ancestors looked like, what our streets looked like, and what people found to be significant events to capture. I studied Classical Studies at university so I have some idea about the struggles historians would have without this
photographic evidence. I would love nothing more to find out what Emperor Augustus really looked like, not just what he wanted to be portrayed like! Museum staff and scholars two thousand years in the future, will be incredibly grateful for the careful preservation of the local twentieth century photographs we hold here at the Ashburton Museum – all as a result of these little things called cameras. One of our wonderful museum
volunteers is photographer Anita Badger. In a twentieth century turn of events, she used a specialist digital camera to photograph a relatively small Brownie Starlet camera. An exhibition of over 100 years of photographic equipment and cameras is now on at Ashburton Museum. These give a great snapshot of changes in photographic technology.
Top – A quirky and humorous photograph of a group having fun on an icy lake. Can you spot the camera? This image was taken by renowned local photographer, Frederick Cooper, who lived most of his life in Ashburton. Above right – A relatively compact Brownie Starlet camera. It is about 10cm across. PHOTO ANITA BADGER Above left – Ashburton man, Mr H. J. Chapman is a past principal of Hampstead School. He was a very keen photographer. Ashburton Museum has a lot of his images in its collections.
Honouring the Fallen During the period of the First World War, 1914 to 1915, many men from the Ashburton District signed up to fight for the Empire against the German army. Many did not return — almost 450 from Ashburton were killed. The first Ashburton men were killed on April 25, 1915 — the first Anzac Day. Ashburton philanthropist and patriot Frederick Ferriman presented a special flag and a flagpole to the families of those men. The Ashburton Museum with the assistance of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains, has erected in front of the museum one of the original Ferriman flagpoles, and on the centennial of the death of each Ashburton soldier will fly a replica flag. An original flag is on display in the Museum. This week the Ashburton Museum honours: February 6: Hugh O’CONNOR
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In brief Great Britain progress Great Britain have won their Davis Cup tie against Canada in dramatic fashion after teenager Denis Shapovalov was defaulted for hitting a ball into the face of umpire Arnaud Gabas. Shapovalov had just been broken in the third set when he smashed a ball in anger that struck Gabas. It was clearly not intentional from the 17-year-old Wimbledon junior champion but, with Gabas holding his face, tie referee Brian Earley had no choice but to rule a default and leave Britain the victors. - AAP
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New Zealand’s Jose Statham plays a shot against India’s Yuki Bhambri during their Davis Cup tennis Asia/Oceania Group I tie in Pune. PHOTO AP
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NZ thumped in Davis Cup tie By Dave Worsley New Zealand has been beaten 4-1 by India in the Asia/Oceania Group 1 round one Davis Cup tie in Pune overnight with the home team winning both of the reverse singles. Finn Tearney was first on court against Ramkumar Ramanathan and was in the match in the first
RESULTS ■ Basketball NBA results Collated NBA results yesterday (home team in CAPS): BROOKLYN NETS 95 Toronto Raptors 103 BOSTON CELTICS 107 LA Clippers 102 OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 105 Portland Trail Blazers 99
■ Cycling Social Wheelers February 1 2017 28 riders, McGee & Social Wheelers Cup and Trophies Series 1st Peter Restieaux 36m 36s. 2nd Brad Hudson F/T. 22m 35s. 3rd Tony Ward 2f/t. 22m 35s. 4th Nathan Tew 3f/t. 22m 36s. 5th Dave Knight 4f/t. 23m07s. 6th Oliver Davidson 24m 28s. 7th Ethan Titheridge 25m 43s. 8th Paul Macfie 23m 09s. 9th. Brendan Whalley 24m 34s. 10th Kate Brown 29m 22s. 11th Don Summerfield 25m 30s. 12th Don Morrison 26m 45s. 13th Paul Summerfield 26m 55s. 14th Isabella Roulston 28m 28s. 15th Mark Smitheram 25m 43s. 16th Paul Hands 30m 09s. 17th John Uden 25m 43s. 18th Bruce McClelland 27m 09s. 19th John Ferguson 28m 39s. 20th Dave Shurrock 27m 10s. 21st. Brent Hudson 30m 36s. 22nd Richard Kirwan 25m 09s. 23rd Doug Coley 25m 09s. 24th Ross Templeton 25m 10s. 25th Kevin Opele 25m 11s. 26th. Brian Fauth 30m 17s. 27th Drew Titheridge 27m 44s. 28th Hamish McFadden 30m 37s.
■ Football English Premier League Leicester City 0 Manchester United 3 (Mkhitaryan 42, Ibrahimovic 44, Mata 49), Man-
set but found his rival too tough in the second and third sets. Ramanathan won the match 7-5 6-1 6-0 with a large number of aces giving him plenty of free points, while Tearney struggled with his own serve later in the match. “Finn had a couple of break points early on, but didn’t capitalise on them.
“He had a good start in his match and couldn’t get it over the line. He’ll learn from the match and hopefully take that forward,” said New Zealand captain Alistair Hunt. In the dead fifth match Rubin Statham was defeated by Yuki Bhambri 5-7 6-3 4-6. “He (Rubin) definitely played a lot better today.
“He’s working on things and trying hard to be aggressive out there.” Things don’t get any easier for New Zealand as the next Davis Cup tie is against South Korea in New Zealand on April 7-9. The Korean team were beaten by Uzbekistan 4-1 but features world No.73 Hyeon Chung as its top player. - NZME
chester City 2 (Jesus 11, 90+2) Swansea 1 (G Sigurdsson 81), Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Kane 58 pen) Middlesbrough 0, Everton 6 (R Lukaku 1, 29, 83, 84, McCarthy 24, Barkley 90+4) Bournemouth 3 (King 59, 70, Arter 90), Hull City 2 (N’Diaye 44, Niasse 84) Liverpool 0, Southampton 1 (Gabbiadini 12) West Ham 3 (Carroll 14, Obiang 44, Noble 52), West Bromwich Albion 1 (Morrison 6) Stoke City 0, Watford 2 (Deeney 10, Niang 45+2) Burnley 1 (Barnes 78 pen) Send-offs: (Hendrick 7 - Burnley), Crystal Palace 0 Sunderland 4 (Kone 9, D Ndong 43, Defoe 45+1, 45+3), Chelsea 3 (Alonso 13, E Hazard 53, Fabregas 85) Arsenal 1 (Giroud 90+1) Standings P W D L F A Pts Chelsea 24 19 2 3 51 17 59 Tottenham Hotspur 24 14 8 2 46 16 50 Manchester City 24 15 4 5 49 29 49 Arsenal 24 14 5 5 52 28 47 Liverpool 24 13 7 4 52 30 46 Manchester United 24 12 9 3 36 21 45 Everton 24 11 7 6 40 27 40 West Bromwich Albion24 10 6 8 32 29 36 West Ham 24 9 4 11 32 41 31 Watford 24 8 6 10 29 40 30 Stoke City 24 7 8 9 29 36 29 Burnley 24 9 2 13 26 35 29 Southampton 24 7 6 11 24 31 27 Bournemouth 24 7 5 12 35 47 26 Middlesbrough 24 4 9 11 19 27 21 Leicester City 24 5 6 13 24 41 21 Swansea 24 6 3 15 29 54 21 Hull City 24 5 5 14 22 47 20 Crystal Palace 24 5 4 15 32 45 19 Sunderland 24 5 4 15 24 42 19
90, Brandy Slice 86.5 Mixed: Country Classics 89.5, Flying Balls 87. Top lady: Jemma Tutty 34.5. Top man: Merv Green 33.5 Nearest the Pins: Templeton Motors – Terry Molloy Paul May Motors – Mark Banks Mac & Maggies – Nathan Meadows BP Ashburton – Todd Parker Gabites Lucky Player – Bernie Davidson BP Lucky Player – Madeleine Stoddart Twos: Brian Fauth, John Hetrick, Jenny Stoddart, Terry Molloy, L Williams, Ivan Blain, Geoff Cantrell
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■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club Midlands Seed Friday night teams February 3 Top Team: Keith’s Kids 92 by lot – Stewart Bennett, Ivan Blain, David Henson, Jonathan Grant Men: Darlo & the Cats 92, Coastal Sharks 88, Mike’s Mob 88. Women: More or Less
Mayfield Golf Club Results of the Mayfield Golf Club’s Twilight 9 Hole Stableford Competition held on Wednesday February 1. Ian Beach 23, Stableford Points. Harley Davies, 21. Alan Dixon, 20. Jack Allan, 20. Steve Cross, 19. James McCormick, 19. Roger Lake, 19. Thomas Wing, 18. Andrew Peck, 18. Arnold Rushton, 18. Judy Webb, 18. Nearest the Pin, Richard Lee.
Phoenix Open Final round scores from PGA TOUR event, the Phoenix Open yesterday (par-71). 267: Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) 65 68 68 66 (won on fourth playoff hole), Webb Simpson (USA) 67 71 65 64 268: Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) 68 67 68 65 269: Rickie Fowler (USA) 67 68 69 65, J.J. Spaun (USA) 71 64 67 67 270: An Byeong Hun (KOR) 66 66 65 73 271: Martin Laird (SCO) 67 66 65 73, Daniel Berger (USA) 71 66 66 68 272: Jordan Spieth (USA) 70 68 67 67, Matt Kuchar (USA) 64 69 69 70, Graham DeLaet (CAN) 67 69 65 71 273: Kang Sung-Hoon (KOR) 68 65 74 66, Zach Johnson (USA) 70 66 70 67, John Peterson (USA) 66 72 63 72, Adam Hadwin (CAN) 71 66 70 66 274: Phil Mickelson (USA) 68 70 65 71, Brendan Steele (USA) 65 67 70 72, Shane Lowry (IRL) 69 68 66 71.
Final round scores from European Tour event, the Dubai Desert Classic yesterday (par-72). 269: Sergio Garcia (ESP) 65 67 68 69 272: Henrik Stenson (SWE) 68 68 67 69 274: Tyrrell Hatton (ENG) 72 70 65 67, Lasse Jensen (DEN) 69 70 70 65 276: Matthew Fitzpatrick (ENG) 69 72 68 67, Peter Uihlein (USA) 69 68 70 69 277: Brandon Stone (RSA) 70 69 70 68
■ Rugby Six Nations Six Nations Championship results and standings yesterday: Italy 7 Wales 33, England 19 France 16, Scotland 27 Ireland 22 Standings P W D L F A BP Pts Wales 1 1 0 0 33 7 0 4 Scotland 1 1 0 0 27 22 0 4 England 1 1 0 0 19 16 0 4 France 1 0 0 1 16 19 0 1 Ireland 1 0 0 1 22 27 0 1 Italy 1 0 0 1 7 33 0 0
■ Squash Celtic Squash Club Mike Keen beat Kate O’Reilly 4-0, Jock O’Connor lost to Chris O’Reilly 1-2, Lawrence McCormick lost to Pat Summerfield 0-4, Mike Jackson lost to Nathan Forbes 1-4, Rob Giles lost to Andrew Morrison 1-3, Steve Devereux lost to Maria O’Reilly 1-2. Ryan Jackson beat Chrissie Stratford 2-1, Adam Clement lost to Billy Nolan 0-4, Phil Andrew lost to Jimmy Hunn 1-2, Rebecca Abernethy beat Jess McCloy 4-1, Mick Hooper beat Brendon Adam 2-0, Ian Dolden drew with Nigel Tew 2-2, Jordan Hooper drew with Brendan Clark 2-2, Kirsty Clay beat Reece Wallington 3-1. Sam Harrison beat Paul Cousins 3-1, Mark O’Grady lost to James McCloy 0-4, Steve Devereux beat Jimmy Hunn 2-1, Brendan Clark beat Chris Thompson 2-0.
Canberra United star Lisa De Vanna won’t face any sanction for elbowing City’s Jess Fishlock in the back during Sunday’s W-League semi-final. With 13 minutes of extra-time remaining to find an equaliser, De Vanna took matters into her own hands. The Matildas veteran snuck up on Fishlock from behind and rammed an elbow into her back. The off-the-ball incident sparked a social media backlash from viewers, who variously described the cheap shot as “bitter”, “dirty” and a “soft act”. No action will be taken as the W-League does not have a review panel. - AAP
Cameroon claims cup Vincent Aboubakar scored a brilliant late goal to hand unfancied Cameroon a 2-1 victory over Egypt as they claimed their fifth Africa Nations Cup title in the final in Gabon yesterday. Cameroon, who had eight of their players withdraw before the tournament, came from a goal down after midfielder Mohamed Elneny had put Egypt ahead. - PA
Town eyes promotion Huddersfield Town side took another step toward promotion to the Premier League but the win over Leeds wasn’t without controversy. Huddersfield manager David Wagner apologised for the angry scenes which marred the 2-1 derby victory over Leeds, admitting emotions got the better of him. - PA
Gunners out of race Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits Arsenal cannot deny the fact that the Premier League trophy is now far out of their grasp after a damaging defeat at Chelsea. The Gunners were beaten 3-1 at Stamford Bridge and are now 12 points adrift of the table-topping Blues. Having lost at home to Watford four days earlier Arsenal needed a response but, with manager Arsene Wenger in the stands serving the third of a fourmatch touchline ban, it did not come. - PA
DRAWS ■ Bowls Hinds Bowling Club Ladies 4’s Wednesday 8th February 2017 12.30pm start Mufti or Fancy Dress Entries: M Lloyd, W Watson, W Brackwell, D Gutberlet, M Eder, Hampstead, G Hawkins, R Bennett, L Spargo, Geraldine, G Body, F McKnight, D Callaghan, H Boag, Hinds plus 1 more team Convenor Mavis Wilkins 303-7129.
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Sodhi’s time will come By DaviD Leggat How does Ish Sodhi get more game time for New Zealand? “He needs Mitch Santner to get a broken finger,” New Zealand coach Mike Hesson quipped yesterday. But it is a problem for the inform legspinner who had been expected to play in the 24-run win over Australia which decided the Chappell Hadlee Trophy at Seddon Park on Sunday. However he was left out, at least partly on the strength of the location of the pitch. Seddon Park is half Patumahoe clay, which tends to provide fast, bouncier pitches, and half Waikari, which is slower and can take more turn. The pitch for the Australian game was on the Patumahoe half and Hesson confirmed yesterday Sodhi would have played had the match been on the other side of the block. Sodhi is becoming something of a cult figure among New Zealand fans. His problem lies partly in the New Zealand pitch conditions. It is rare for New Zealand to play two genuine spinners at home. It is traditionally a seam bowling country. Sodhi is in fine touch, snaring six for 11 for the Adelaide Strikers in a Big Bash League game in Australia last month and providing a genuine attacking spin option. However a lanky, laidback Northern Districts team-mate is in his way.
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Ish Sodhi is definitely still very much in the frame for the Black Caps’ selectors. Santner has become an increasingly significant player in the New Zealand setup. His performance in Sunday’s win was a significant factor in the win. His 38 not out off 34 balls pushed New Zealand’s total to a highly competitive 281 for nine, taking 14 off the last three balls of the innings from left arm quick Mitchell Starc. His compelling first eight overs went for just 19 runs to tie up Australia at an important point in their chase. He was then drop kicked into the crowd three times in his ninth by Pat Cummins and Starc and finished with two for 50 from his 10 overs. “He’s our No 1 spinner and world class,” Hesson said of Sant-
ner. “It’s difficult in New Zealand to play two spinners. “It’s not a regular occurrence with our surfaces but we’re delighted with the way (Sodhi) has responded in last month or so.” Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen, while stressing he’s not a selector, is sure Sodhi will be sighted during the South African tour, which starts with the solitary T20 at Eden Park on February 19. That visit, the centrepiece of the New Zealand summer also includes five ODIs and three tests. “He’s had a great summer,” Jurgensen said of Sodhi. “He got to be exposed to some fantastic opportunities in the Big Bash and there’s been a great shift in his focus.
“He had a tough winter with the Zimbabwe and Indian tours last year and certainly showed some promise. “But consistency was the key over a longer period. “We’ll certainly need his skills and, depending on selections, there’s definitely an opportunity to play.” Sodhi’s ODI record – 13 wickets in 13 games at 43 – isn’t flash and he hasn’t been sighted since playing India at Visakhapatnam in October. But he’s a cracker in the T20 format. Sodhi took five for 58 in two games against Bangladesh and with 21 wickets in 12 T20s at 14.4 should be a strong chance for the Eden Park clash. - NZME
Indian pitches ‘will test Australia’ By roB Forsaith Kane Williamson knows the enormity and unique nature of Australia’s next challenge well. Williamson made a century on his Test debut in India, while he captained New Zealand during an unsuccessful trip to the subcontinent four months ago. NZ lost that test series 3-0, with Williamson missing the second match because of a viral illness. Williamson has a pertinent piece of advice about facing the world’s top-ranked test side on their soil: don’t assume every dusty deck will play the same way. “It’s a very tough place to tour. “Australia are a very good side and they’ll have to adapt quickly, and well,” Williamson said after his side’s ODI series win over Australia. “It also depends a lot on the surfaces they may come up against. “They have 13 test matches at home this summer and a lot of the surfaces have been very, very different.
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Mitchell Starc might be doing quite a lot of appealing in India. “The toss is quite important as well.” Pune, Ranchi and Dharamsala are hosting matches during the four-test series that starts on February 23. All three have never hosted a test. Australia’s test squad members who took part in the recent trans-Tasman ODI series flew direct from Auckland to Dubai last
night, one of the world’s longest commercial air routes. They shared a customary postseries beer in the Hamilton changerooms with the hosts prior to boarding a bus to Auckland on Sunday night. The topic of India no doubt came up in a few conversations. “They’ve spent a lot of time in India. They know what to expect,” Williamson said.
“I’m sure they’ll fight hard.” Australia are playing an intrasquad match in Dubai to help prepare for India. Aaron Finch, who served as stand-in skipper during the recent ODI series, insisted Peter Handscomb, Glenn Maxwell and Shaun Marsh would be prepared for India despite arriving a week later than Usman Khawaja and Matt Renshaw. “They’ve got a three-day game in Dubai so there’s still plenty of time for them to get their heads around batting in the subcontinent and test cricket,” Finch said. “The transition will be fine for them, it’ll be a case of just batting, batting and batting (in Dubai). “For the quicks (Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood) it’s a totally different game altogether but the basics are still the same, so I think they’ll be fine going into that test series. “They’ll still take a lot of confidence (from the ODI series).” Australia have lost their past nine tests in Asia and have won just one of their previous nine Test series in India. - AAP
The Ashburton College 1st XI is in a solid position after the first day of its two-day match with Christchurch Boys’ High thirds. Playing on a sweltering Ashburton Domain wicket, College had an 85-run first innings lead that was increased by 58 in their second innings, which will continue next Saturday. Captain Will Graham won the toss and had no hesitation in batting but soon found themselves two down for 17 with both openers, Tom Ravenscroft and Isaac Bazely, back in the pavilion. Graham and Ben Niles took the score to 66 before Graham was dismissed for 31. Niles and Gareth Hunt then went about their business taking the score through to 100 before Hunt was removed and two quick wickets fell following, although Niles remained staunch before eventually being dismissed for 71 with College all out for 174. With the ball, College had Boys’ High in trouble early as Harry McMillan picked up two wickets in his first over to have the visitors at 10/2. They continued to lose wickets frequently before a 10th wicket stand of 23 saw them avoid the follow on and post 89 all out. Year nine debutant Angus Jemmett claimed his first wicket for the 1st XI, removing the last batsman. McMillan finished up with three wickets while Graham, Hunt, and James Forbes all took two wickets apiece in an all-round team bowling effort. With just 14 overs left in the day’s play, College saw off the first eight overs through Ravenscroft and the promoted Jarod Hopwood before Hopwood fell. Graham (19) then joined Ravenscroft (33) at the crease at they saw out the last six overs to take College through to 58/1 with a lead of 143. Play resumes next Saturday back at the Ashburton Domain.
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In brief Ferns thrash SA The Silver Ferns have pulled off the two biggest wins of the Quad Series, but the trophy remains elusive. The New Zealand side yesterday rounded out their Quad Series campaign with a huge 70-39 win over South Africa in London. It followed a 24-goal demolition of England last week. But the results remain tinged with frustration. The Ferns performances over the latter stages of the series only making them further rue their opening loss to Australia. - NZME
Hayne out of All Stars Jarryd Hayne is the latest highprofile withdrawal from Friday night’s NRL All Stars game. Gold Coast fullback Hayne has been replaced in the World All Stars team by Cronulla’s Gerard Beale after being ruled out due to a knee injury picked up at the Auckland Nines at the weekend. Earlier Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker was called into the World All Stars side to replace injured teammate Joey Leilua. - AAP
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New England Patriots’ Tom Brady raises his arms after scoring a touchdown during overtime of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. PHOTO AP
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Epic win for Patriots Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports history highlighted by an unbelievable Julian Edelman catch that helped lift New England from a 25-point hole against the Atlanta Falcons to the Patriots’ fifth Super Bowl victory yesterday, the first ever in overtime. The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White’s 2-yard touchdown run in overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28. Brady, the first quarterback with five Super Bowl rings, guided the Patriots (17-2) through a tiring Atlanta defence for fourthquarter touchdowns on a 6-yard pass to Danny Amendola and a 1-yard run by White, which came with 57 seconds remaining in regulation. White ran for the first 2-pointer and Amendola did the deed with a reception on the second. Brady, winning Super Bowl MVP for a record fourth-time, finished 43 for 62, the most attempts in Super Bowl history, for 466 yards, also a record, and two touchdowns. “You know, we all brought each other back,” Brady said. “We never felt out of it. “It was a tough battle. They have a great team. I give them a lot of credit. We just made a few more plays than them.” Before the stunning rally – New England already held the
biggest comeback in the final period when it turned around a 10-point deficit to beat Seattle two years ago – the Falcons (136) appeared poised to take their first NFL championship in 51 seasons. Having never been in such a pressurised environment, their previously staunch pass rush disappeared, they stumbled on offence and Brady tore them apart. “Deflategate” far behind them, Brady and coach Bill Belichick won their 25th postseason game, by far a record. The Falcons added to Atlanta’s long history of pro sports frustration, and Belichick became the first coach with five Super Bowl crowns. The Patriots won the coin toss for overtime and it was no contest. Brady completed six passes against an overmatched Falcons secondary. A pass interference call took the ball to the 2, and White scooted to his right and barely over the goal line. His team-mates streamed off the sideline to engulf White as confetti streamed down from the NRG Stadium rafters. It was almost an impossible dream for the Patriots a bit earlier, but helped by Matt Ryan’s fumble on a sack, a Edelman’s catch off of a defender’s shoe, and Brady’s passing, they never stopped coming. White scored three touch-
downs and had 14 receptions for 110 yards, but Brady hit seven different receivers. Until the Patriots took charge with their late surge, league MVP Ryan was outplaying Brady. It didn’t last. Atlanta’s string of touchdowns on its opening drive ended at eight, though Devonta Freeman sprinted for 37 yards on the Falcons’ first offensive play. The drive was stunted when Ryan was sacked by Trey Flowers, New England’s leader in that category. Then it was Atlanta’s D that went sacks-happy, getting two on the Patriots’ next drive in what would be a scoreless opening quarter. Who expected that? Well, New England has not scored a point in the first 15 minutes in Brady’s seven Super Bowls. It sure looked as if the Patriots would get on the board immediately in the second period as Brady and Edelman connected twice for 40 yards. But Blount’s fumble turned the momentum to the Falcons, who then took their biggest lead in a Super Bowl – yeah, we know, they have been here only twice – on Freeman’s 5-yard run to cap a quick 71-yard drive on which Jones came alive. Jones showed why he is an All-Pro receiver with a tough leaping catch right over the middle for 19 yards, then got
open on the sideline for 23. Freeman did the rest. Before New England could catch its breath, Ryan had the Falcons up by 14. Using the no-huddle attack to perfection, he threw for 51 yards on a 52-yard drive, hitting Hooper with a pinpoint pass in the left side of the end zone. Then Brady was victimised by his own poor decision, a rarity on the big stage. Atlanta was called for defensive holding three times on third downs to keep the drive alive. From the Falcons’ 23, under pressure Brady tried to squeeze a throw to Danny Amendola. Alford stepped in and sprinted, then glided 82 yards for the second-longest pick-6 in a Super Bowl – and Brady’s first. Shockingly, it was 21-0. New England gathered its wits for a 52-yard drive to Stephen Gostkowski’s 41-yard field goal. Still, it was 21-3 when Lady Gaga took the stage. There was smoke hanging over the field when both teams had three-and-outs to open the third quarter. It was a mirage regarding Ryan and Co., who marched 85 yards to Coleman’s 6-yard TD catch on a swing pass. While New England scored the next nine points on James White’s 5-yard TD reception – the extra point was missed by Gostkowski, who later made a 33-yard field goal. - AP
The South African rugby great Joost van der Westhuizen is in a “critical but stable” condition after being admitted to a Johannesburg hospital. The 89-test halfback, aged 45, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2011. He was admitted to an intensive care unit over the weekend. Statements from his J9 Foundation said he was “putting up an incredible fight”. “Joost has been much better today however he is tired and been resting this afternoon.” - NZME
Welsh wear down Italy Wales overcame a sluggish start for a 33-7 win over Italy in a rainy Six Nations match yesterday, narrowly missing out on a bonus point. Jonathan Davies, Liam Williams and George North scored tries after the hour mark and Leigh Halfpenny kicked for 18 points as the visitors overturned a 7-3 halftime deficit to match England and Scotland with wins on the tournament’s opening weekend. “We started slowly but the character showed,” said new Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones. - PA
Rest for sevens team The All Blacks Sevens will enjoy a month of rest, recovery and recharging after the hottest conditions of the season in Sydney sapped their energy. The temperatures soared on day two and New Zealand’s Cup quarter-final win over Fiji cleared took it out of the players, who were flatter in the semi-final loss to England before rebounding with their second win in two days over the hosts to clinch third place, equalling their best display of the 2016-17 World Series. -NZME
Adams keeps his cool Even in moments of frustration, Kiwi NBA star Steve Adams knows how to keep his composure. Adams has overcome a poor shooting night to help his Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Portland Trailblazers 105-99 at home. But through his struggles, he remained focused on not joining team-mate Ene Kanter on the side-line with a self-inflicted injury. - PA
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
■ CHARIOTS OF FIRE
In brief Walker on Kawi
Competition for Lazarus By AdAm HAmilton Rival trainer Shane Tritton was the most interested onlooker as Lazarus worked a lot harder than expected to win the Group 1 4YO Bonanza at Melton on Saturday night. It booked Lazarus his spot in next week’s $200,000 Group 1 Chariots Of Fire, but also raised some queries about the pin-up horse of Australasia. As he has done a few times before, Lazarus appeared to struggle at top speed rounding the final bend in a race. But, as great horses do, he found a way to come deep and win, which most others found impossible with the pattern of racing on Saturday night. Tritton, who trains the Chariots second favourite Salty Robyn, is big on homework and will have carefully noted Lazarus’s battle on the final bend.
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When you have won the NZ Cup by a record margin and the Victoria Cup, dropping back to race your own age should be stroll in the park. Tritton isn’t so sure that will be the case for Lazarus at Menangle next Saturday night. In fact, the always upbeat and confdent Tritton thinks he can beat him with his emerging star Salty Robyn. Salty Robyn goes ino the Chariots having won his past 10 starts. And he has run time, too. Salty Robyn’s PB is a 1min 49.2sec mile and that was sitting parked. Tritton thinks he can go much quicker if needed. Facts say that will be needed to test or beat Lazarus. That’s because Lazarus’ trainer Mark Purdon thinks he can run a faster mile than his stablemate Have Faith In Me, who paced 1:47.5sec beating Lennytheshark
Southland Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Ascot Park Raceway Meeting Date: 07 Feb 2017 NZ Meeting number: 9 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11; 12 and 13; 14 and 15 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12; 13, 14 and 15 1 12.02pm BEGINNERS SPRINT HEATS C0q, 390m 1 68 Sozin’s Galaxy nwtd ...............J T McInerney 2 234 Cawbourne Sandy nwtd ...............C Roberts 3 Smash Gator nwtd .......................... M Grant 4 26446 Unbridled nwtd M &...........................Jopson 5 88x58 Cool Chick nwtd M & .........................Jopson 6 64355 Botany Whisper nwtd .............J T McInerney 7 68 Tepirita Pita nwtd M & .......................Jopson 8 847 Verbena nwtd ................................R Adcock 9 8856 Opawa Spirit nwtd L & ....................... Wales 10 58568 Definitely Maybe nwtd M &................Jopson 2 12.22pm BEGINNERS SPRINT HEATS C0q, 390m 1 88x47 Cool Week nwtd M &.........................Jopson 2 65755 Eskimo Chill nwtd...............................J Allen 3 4 Mr. Bear nwtd ................................R Adcock 4 86487 Double Brew nwtd M &......................Jopson 5 86363 Dead Wong nwtd M & .......................Jopson 6 63536 Hello It’s Me nwtd ...................J T McInerney 7 7 Epic Nunu nwtd M & .........................Jopson 8 63 Sozin’s Blue nwtd ...................J T McInerney 9 76758 Unfathomable nwtd M & ....................Jopson 10 64878 Know Bargain nwtd ........................G Cleeve 3 12.42 CONGRATULATIONS SCARY CANARY C2, 390m 1 53176 Smash Bomber nwtd....................... M Grant 2 25135 Opawa Crusade 22.38 L &................. Wales 3 37351 Another Cruise 22.53 M &.................Jopson 4 22834 Gordy Junior nwtd M & .....................Jopson 5 42731 Cawbourne Dotty nwtd.................C Roberts 6 75511 Idol Eve 22.66 L & .............................. Wales 7 72121 Stormy Sunday nwtd ..............J T McInerney 8 32486 Homebush Riley 22.81 ...........J T McInerney 9 26664 Opawa Idol 22.56 L &......................... Wales 10 5277x Regalyn 22.85 ...................................B Eade
in last year’s Miracle Mile. If Salty Robyn has any hope, the barriers need to go his way
and he needs to stay in front of Lazarus. “I’m so looking forward to it. “My horse could not have had a better build-up and he’s ready to fly. “Lazarus won’t get this race on a platter,” Tritton said. Tritton will have two Chariots runners with his emerging Anything For Love also making the field. Purdon and co-trainer Natalie Rasmussen will have three runners with Our Waikiki Beach and Lets Chase The Dream joining Lazarus. Lets Chase The Dream showed he was primed with another dominant win at Menangle on Saturday night. Despite sitting parked for much of the race, Lets Chase The Dream controlled the race from the “death” and dashed home in 55.3 and 26.7sec for a 1min52.2sec mile. - HRNZ
Best yet to come Fraser Auret is keen to push the boundaries with his Group Onewinning miler Aide Memoire. “I really want to try her over 2000 metres – I think we’ll see the best of her then,” he said. Aide Memoire has returned to the stable following a break after her career best performance to win the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham. “She’s in tremendous order and she had a nomination for the Thorndon Mile, but she’s not a hard track horse so we gave her a few weeks off and it’s done her the world of good,” Auret said. - NZME
Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway
Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 2 48538 Goldstar Bomber 17.33 S & ............ B Evans Raceway Meeting Date: 07 Feb 2017 NZ Meeting num- 3 7x222 Koputara 17.50 M & ..........................Jopson ber: 3 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 4 25868 Fear Marina 17.51..................J T McInerney 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 5 64354 Cosmic Chelsea 17.30 M & ............P Binnie 10, 11 and 12 6 87454 Cool Dexter 17.28 ...........................J Tanner 1 4.10pm THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C0, 295m 7 34454 Ohoka Hunter 17.80..................... L Waretini 8 1 Devil’s Tongue 17.67 ................. A Bradshaw 1 2 Manhattan Style nwtd ............J T McInerney 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 2 8575 Festive Flair nwtd ...................J T McInerney 3 63x37 Andolas nwtd ............................R Blackburn 10 56778 Lick It Up nwtd .......................J T McInerney 4 221 My Dad Den 17.57 .................... M Robinson 4 5.06 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINT C1, 295m 1 33848 Kablitz 17.62 ................................ K Cassidy 5 3 Stu On It nwtd M & .............................. Smith 2 52777 Rocket Jewel 17.44 ......................C Roberts 6 57577 Magic Brodie nwtd ............. N C W Wanhalla 3 6558x Car Bootle 17.42 ....................... M Robinson 7 2 Hilton Forabeer nwtd ................. A Bradshaw 4 65478 Another Spin 17.33 M & ....................Jopson 8 82342 Culvie Lass nwtd H & ..........................Taylor 5 73342 Coleridge Jim 17.60 M &..................... Smith 9 68767 Goldstar Beckham nwtd S & ........... B Evans 6 43132 Talk Talk 17.42 ....................................A Lee 10 887 Homebush Eliza nwtd ............J T McInerney 2 4.26pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK KENNEDY DASH 7 88674 Crazy Sunday nwtd ................J T McInerney 8 43462 Tricky Action 17.48 S & ................... B Evans C0, 295m 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 1 35534 Fabre’s Lass nwtd .....................R Blackburn 10 88888 Jimmy Nail 17.88 ........................ J McMillan 2 252 Zugzwang nwtd ......................... A Bradshaw 3 44665 Britt Baxter nwtd.....................J T McInerney 5 5.24pm YALDHURST HOTEL STAKES C1, 520m 1 78778 Know Mention 30.06 ......................G Cleeve 4 44743 Cawbourne Excite nwtd ...............C Roberts 2 57582 Goldstar Miley 30.64 S & ................ B Evans 5 Tui Style nwtd M & .............................. Smith 3 14345 Dyna Alk 30.57.............................C Roberts 6 521 My Bro Michael 17.54 ............... M Robinson 4 11438 Opawa Kim 30.41 L & ........................ Wales 7 44665 Ohoka Pheobe nwtd .................... L Waretini 5 42464 Cawbourne Ridge nwtd................C Roberts 8 86346 Goldstar Delta nwtd ...............J T McInerney 6 15x21 Opawa Plum 30.68 L & ...................... Wales 9 56876 Goldstar Gizmo nwtd S &................ B Evans 7 86582 Briseur De Reves 30.47 ............ A Bradshaw 10 5888x Homebush Steal nwtd ............J T McInerney 8 45367 Another Message 30.42 M & ............Jopson 3 4.48 POWER FARMING CANTERBURY C1, 295m 1 86618 Royal Descent 17.60 .................R Blackburn 6 5.45pm GOLDSTAR KENNELS DASH C1, 295m
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Mark Purdon says that Lazarus can run a mile faster than Have Faith In Me.
Michael Walker has got the nod to continue his association with Kawi in Saturday’s NRM Sprint at Te Rapa. “It was a hard one and it was discussed by the syndicate – Leith (Innes) has got a good record on the horse, but Michael had the knack of settling him in his races,” trainer Allan Sharrock said. Walker rode Kawi during the Savabeel gelding’s three-start campaign last year in Perth. “He’s had two jump-outs and a trial,” Sharrock said. “He’s still quite big, but he’ll be hard to beat.” - NZME
1 25846 Dixie Miss 17.49........................R Blackburn 2 54F57 Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 3 85213 Falconhurst 17.73 ............................A Joyce 4 16866 Harden Faster 17.34 M & ..................Jopson 5 86547 Kelly’s Boy 17.60 .............................. S Whall 6 41716 Ngakawau 17.56 ...............................J Dunn 7 12866 Goldstar Tu Puc 17.77 S & .............. B Evans 8 414 Zulu Jasper 17.63 ...........................J Tanner 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 36687 Devilskin nwtd ........................J T McInerney 7 6.06pm GREYHOUNDS AS PETS DASH C1, 295m 1 43773 Flaming Sambuca nwtd .........J T McInerney 2 58756 Minor Brainwave 17.97 M & ................ Smith 3 5566x Thrilling Luke nwtd M &.....................Jopson 4 5177F Ad’s Spice 18.06 .............................J Tanner 5 75486 Poetik nwtd S & ............................... B Evans 6 14854 Know Cheers 17.47 .......................G Cleeve 7 86623 Jinno Gino 17.65 ......................... J McMillan 8 68442 Hatfield 17.53 ............................ A Bradshaw 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 37767 Conaloo 17.53........................... M Robinson 8 6.21 ANGLER’S ARMS TAVERN SPRINT C1, 295m 1 64x21 Pipes Of Peace 17.60 ...............R Blackburn 2 x8F6x Sonny Will nwtd......................... M Robinson 3 62734 Cut The Ribbons 17.79 .....................J Dunn 4 53386 Blazin Action 17.86 S & .................. B Evans 5 35228 Homebush Banker nwtd .........J T McInerney 6 23568 Bigtime Tip 17.39 M & ......................... Smith 7 82138 Terra Jago 17.41 C & ......................... Fagan 8 64283 Another Jamie nwtd M & ...................Jopson
9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 36687 Devilskin nwtd ........................J T McInerney 9 6.41pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C1, 520m 1 57522 Cawbourne Leaha 30.33..............C Roberts 2 72656 Opawa Bucks Eye 30.78 ............H Anderton 3 56476 Goldstar Dodge 30.88 S & .............. B Evans 4 22545 Avalanch City nwtd.................J T McInerney 5 54446 Arcane Sabre 30.35 M &...................Jopson 6 54678 Cawbourne Steele 30.86 .............C Roberts 7 36127 Opawa Millie nwtd L &........................ Wales 8 65547 Opawa Penny 30.77 L & .................... Wales 10 6.58 CLARKSON SIGN STUDIO DASH C1, 295m 1 78653 Jinga Snag 17.85 .............................A Joyce 2 776F2 Bella Jade 17.42 ..........................C Roberts 3 71832 Settle Grettel 17.69 .........................J Tanner 4 78744 Mulberry Thunder 17.70 ............... K Cassidy 5 88571 Goldstar Phelps 17.71 S &.............. B Evans 6 21862 My Hoki 17.58 M &............................Jopson 7 56885 Botany Vikki 17.82 .................J T McInerney 8 86662 Max Brainstrain 17.39 M & .................. Smith 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 88888 Jimmy Nail 17.88 ........................ J McMillan 11 7.21pm DREAM COLLECTOR AT STUD C1, 295m 1 775x8 Sweet Abby Lee 17.43 ..............R Blackburn 2 46875 Seaspray Cracker nwtd ...............B Freeman 3 34677 Wunzee 17.21 ........................J T McInerney 4 14848 Kalonga 17.47 S & ..........................B Evans 5 84765 Cawbourne Teash nwtd...................J Tanner 6 84787 Another Vespa nwtd M &...................Jopson 7 66583 Know Bias nwtd .............................G Cleeve
8 84815 Idol Georgie 17.64 ............................ J Rush 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 56778 Lick It Up nwtd .......................J T McInerney 12 7.36pm SNOW-E MUSCLE, ENERGY & FERTILITY DASH C1, 295m 1 66646 Charlie Runkel 17.37 ........................J Dunn 2 85734 Royal Action 17.29 S & ................... B Evans 3 47326 Lucas Scott 17.43 ........................ L Waretini 4 83875 What’s Wong 17.84 M &....................Jopson 5 23436 Hilton Cust 17.61 ...................... A Bradshaw 6 612 Half Silver Fern nwtd ..............J T McInerney 7 84867 Goldstar Scout 17.50 S & ............... B Evans 8 86762 Sparkling Terra 17.23 C & .................. Fagan 9 88848 Lagoon Allira nwtd M & ....................... Smith 10 37767 Conaloo 17.53........................... M Robinson SELECTIONS
9 24385 Mina Allen 26.13 ..........................C Roberts 10 86387 Roadworks nwtd ............................. M Grant 11 3.26pm ASCOT PARK CONSORTIUM C4/5, 390m 1 42171 Smash That nwtd ............................ M Grant 2 161F6 Wheelchair Norm 22.17 .........J T McInerney 3 15x86 Know Knowing nwtd .......................G Cleeve 4 77117 Serious Torque nwtd ....................... M Grant 5 11554 Homebush Kelso 22.40 ..........J T McInerney 6 63225 Puma Pants 22.14..................J T McInerney 7 51212 Opawa Binge 22.34 L & ..................... Wales 8 87176 Another Belle 22.47 M & ...................Jopson 9 65838 Homebush Sloan 22.56 .........J T McInerney 10 11788 Definer 22.88 .................................. R Breen 12 3.46 ROBBIE PHOTOGRAPHER DASH C4, 390m 1 22334 Harkonen Bale 22.18 ...................C Roberts 2 46486 Cawbourne Craig nwtd ................C Roberts 3 53346 Storming Norm 22.63.................. B I Conner 4 72585 Opawa Crystal 22.69 L & ................... Wales 5 76614 Magic Mike 22.40 .........................C Roberts 6 81138 Rand 22.62 M & ................................Jopson 7 22211 Breaking Mad 22.46 ........................ M Grant 8 61736 Deman Blue Blood nwtd ........J T McInerney Emergencies: 9 11788 Definer 22.88 .................................. R Breen 10 54777 Homebush Scribe 22.48 ........J T McInerney 13 4.02pm MR WHIPPY SOUTHLAND C1, 390m 1 6267x Mississippi Girl nwtd ..............J T McInerney 2 23247 Theseus 22.89 ..................................B Eade 3 32525 Idol Star 23.02 L & ............................. Wales 4 47443 Princely Money nwtd ..............J T McInerney 5 7768x Speedy Blueblood 22.87 ........J T McInerney 6 55373 Definite 22.77 .................................. R Breen 7 3373F Ana Dior 22.85 .............................C Roberts 8 x5x13 Genetic Marlow nwtd ...................... M Grant 9 77886 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 10 867x8 Glory Hog 23.00 .....................J T McInerney 14 4.18 EVOQUE CAFE@REMARKABLES C1, 390m 1 45455 Joey Baxter 23.19 ..................J T McInerney
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Race 1: Manhattan Style, Hilton Forabeer, Culvie Lass, Stu On It Race 2: Ohoka Pheobe, Cawbourne Excite, My Bro Michael Race 3: Royal Descent, Koputara, Goldstar Bomber, Cosmic Chelsea Race 4: Crazy Sunday, Another Spin, Talk Talk, Rocket Jewel Race 5: Know Mention, Cawbourne Ridge, Opawa Plum, Dyna Alk Race 6: Jinja Billy, Ngakawau, Dixie Miss, Falconhurst, Zulu Jasper Race 7: Ad’s Spice, Jinno Gino, Flaming Sambuca, Hatfield, Poetik Race 8: Terra Jago, Blazin Action, Pipes Of Peace, Cut The Ribbons Race 9: Cawbourne Leaha, Opawa Millie, Arcane Sabre Race 10: Settle Grettel, Bella Jade, Goldstar Phelps, My Hoki Race 11: Know Bias, Kalonga, Wunzee, Seaspray Cracker Race 12: Charlie Runkel, Royal Action, Hilton Cust, Half Silver Fern LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track
Southland dogs Today at Ascot Park Raceway 4 1.02pm GREYHOUNDSASPETS.ORG.NZ C2, 390m
4 Know Other nwtd ...........................G Cleeve 5 74874 Waimac nwtd..........................J T McInerney 1 12137 Rib Curler 22.97 .................................J Allen 6 36473 Opawa Mine nwtd L & ........................ Wales 2 32246 Opawa Opal 22.84 L & ....................... Wales 7 Know Deception nwtd ....................G Cleeve 3 56442 Bound To Erupt 22.58 ..................... M Grant 8 Know Darling nwtd .........................G Cleeve 4 45322 Opawa Lean Meat 22.55 L & ............. Wales 9 66755 Opawa Sledge nwtd L &..................... Wales 5 55335 Alex Rumble nwtd ..................J T McInerney 6 51745 Big Catch nwtd M & ..........................Jopson 10 64878 Know Bargain nwtd ........................G Cleeve 7 743F6 Homebush Bailey 22.96 .........J T McInerney 8 2.22pm ASCOT PARK HOTEL C1/2, 457m 8 72735 Smash Rumour 22.42 ..................... M Grant 1 33518 Zipping Piper 26.56 ..................... B I Conner 9 26664 Opawa Idol 22.56 L &......................... Wales 2 83635 Smash Rebel nwtd .......................... M Grant 10 5277x Regalyn 22.85 ...................................B Eade 3 78241 Spring Sam nwtd....................J T McInerney 5 1.22pm WWW.SOUTHLANDGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ 4 57881 Another Liz 26.42 M & ......................Jopson 5 57433 Know Scholar nwtd ........................G Cleeve C3, 390m 6 65872 Opawa Val nwtd L & ........................... Wales 1 14512 Epic Knoxy 22.74 ..........................R Adcock 7 56843 His Nibs 27.07....................................J Allen 2 41444 Know Contest nwtd ........................G Cleeve 8 75188 Pianissimo 26.26......................... B I Conner 3 18111 Botany Cold nwtd ...................J T McInerney 9 67687 Opawa Judy nwtd L & ........................ Wales 4 45611 Lektra Concord nwtd ......................G Cleeve 5 64524 Homebush Shane 22.78 ........J T McInerney 10 77886 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 6 11744 Botany Alan 22.42..................J T McInerney 9 2.42pm WINTON STAKES C1, 457m 7 11225 Homebush Flame 22.73 .........J T McInerney 1 17854 Thoracic 26.57 .......................J T McInerney 8 21116 Rosa Tee 22.82 .............................R Adcock 2 31553 Pipe Dream nwtd ...................J T McInerney 9 36444 Must Desire 22.43 ..........................G Cleeve 3 212 Cawbourne Palmer nwtd ..............C Roberts 10 47713 Token Ace nwtd ................................. J Rush 4 78124 Cisco 26.40 J & ...............................D Fahey 5 22352 Sergio Destroyer nwtd............J T McInerney 6 1.42pm BLUFF STAKES C1, 457m 6 1433 Trixie Lee nwtd ................................ M Grant 1 43432 Opawa Alex 26.51 L & ....................... Wales 7 12877 Southern Honey 26.33 ................R Hamilton 2 72847 Cairo nwtd ....................................... M Grant 8 33367 Storming Mack 26.27 .................. B I Conner 3 55257 Miss Blue Sky nwtd .....................R Hamilton 9 67687 Opawa Judy nwtd L & ........................ Wales 4 64665 Wong Answer nwtd M & ....................Jopson 10 77886 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 5 24x23 Cawbourne Murf nwtd ..................C Roberts 6 32267 Luciastar 26.85 ......................J T McInerney 10 2.57pm ADDED ENERGY STAKES C4/5, 457m 7 52534 Trendy Blake 26.99 ................J T McInerney 1 52752 Eagle Tee 26.04 ............................R Adcock 8 512 Tom Tee nwtd ................................R Adcock 2 63123 Shift The Blame nwtd .............J T McInerney 9 67687 Opawa Judy nwtd L & ........................ Wales 3 22665 Replica Yella nwtd ........................... M Grant 10 7788x Zipping Sonny nwtd ...............J T McInerney 4 72571 Opawa Norris 26.08 J & ..................D Fahey 7 2.02 SOUTHLAND OTAGO PHOTO FINISH C0, 457m 5 42488 Jessie Surfs 26.31 .......................C Roberts 6 23111 Southern Lights 25.92 .................R Hamilton 1 4 Kay Bomb nwtd ..............................G Cleeve 7 12384 Opawa Zena 26.40 L & ...................... Wales 2 87 Chase Me nwtd ......................J T McInerney 8 14272 Allen Hadrian 26.29 .....................C Roberts 3 22471 Bombs Falling nwtd J &...................D Fahey
1418 Off The Team nwtd ...................... B I Conner 18648 Super Stevie 22.96.......................C Roberts 28114 Lucky Sunday 22.67...............J T McInerney 35185 Mya Time 22.92 ................................B Eade 2127 Smash Attack nwtd ......................... M Grant 58885 Rhinegolde nwtd ................................J Allen 36585 Unconscionable 23.21 M & ...............Jopson 77886 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 7788x Zipping Sonny nwtd ...............J T McInerney 15 4.40pm RACING AGAIN 21 FEBRUARY C1, 390m 1 22756 Kingman 22.42 ................................ M Grant 2 62766 Star Apache nwtd........................ B I Conner 3 27644 Deborah Bay 22.69 ........................J Guthrie 4 1414x Nathan Baxter nwtd ...............J T McInerney 5 47477 Bronson Jewel 22.62....................C Roberts 6 36356 Cronos nwtd ......................................B Eade 7 84524 Smash Lilly nwtd ............................. M Grant 8 27516 Waimak Sheff nwtd ................J T McInerney 9 77886 Ozark’s Watch nwtd .......................J Guthrie 10 867x8 Glory Hog 23.00 .....................J T McInerney SELECTIONS
Race 1: Sozin’s Galaxy, Tepirita Pita, Cawbourne Sandy, Verbena Race 2: Epic Nunu, Double Brew, Mr. Bear, Sozin’s Blue, Cool Week Race 3: Opawa Crusade, Another Cruise, Idol Eve, Stormy Sunday Race 4: Bound To Erupt, Opawa Opal, Rib Curler, Opawa Lean Meat Race 5: Rosa Tee, Lektra Concord, Epic Knoxy, Botany Alan Race 6: Cairo, Luciastar, Opawa Alex, Cawbourne Murf, Race 7: Know Deception, Bombs Falling, Kay Bomb, Know Other Race 8: His Nibs, Spring Sam, Know Scholar, Smash Rebel Race 9: Cisco, Cawbourne Palmer, Trixie Lee, Storming Mack Race 10: Southern Lights, Eagle Tee, Opawa Norris, Allen Hadrian Race 11: Opawa Binge, Serious Torque, Homebush Kelso Race 12: Harkonen Bale, Cawbourne Craig, Breaking Mad, Rand Race 13: Mississippi Girl, Genetic Marlow, Ana Dior, Theseus Race 14: Joey Baxter, Lucky Sunday, Smash Attack, Super Stevie Race 15: Kingman, Bronson Jewel, Nathan Baxter, Deborah Bay 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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10am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Exercises and Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. 12pm - 3pm JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Signing Centre, New Community House, 44 Cass St. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of many aircraft from the past to the future, Seafield Road. 1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A.
PETANQUE CLUB. Club day, non-members welcome. 115 Racecourse . 6pm RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. 3km or 5km run/jog or walk. Domain Pavilion on Walnut Avenue, opposite Creek Road. 7.30pm ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Club night with speaker David Strong, all welcome, phone 308-6862. Sinclair Centre, Park Street.
Havelock Streets. 9.45am MID CANTERBURY LADIES CLUB. Monthly meeting, R.S.A. Cox Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am - 12pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street.
1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets. 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association doubles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street. 1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET
CLUB. Association and Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street. 6pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 6.30 start, Fords Road. 7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Open night with a guest speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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ACROSS 1. Public space or garden for the ordinary (6) 4. Called for half of Easter to be spent by sea off Nice (6) 9. One is insensible of aura, given new twist (7) 10. How potter will make things worth reassembling (5) 11. Castor or Pollux may link one town with another (4) 12. To have a meal one found in the end to be wrong (4) 13. To go in for slalom and perhaps risk losing lead (3) 15. Old, mature area with no clear-cut distinctions (4) 16. Bang one’s toe, and top of shin, on the bath (4) 19. Vessel one will leave in the street without a top to it (3) 21. Quickly went and created rent (4) 22. It’s short for a dog, the first terrier (4) 24. Organised campaign for home approach? (5) 25. Coal transporter one will send to the bottom (7) 26. Put oil and vinegar on celery finally well turned out (6) 27. A bird will knock it back with the rubbish (6) DOWN 1. Dom created nun, orders being revoked thereby (13) 2. Men gain a new sort of significance (7) 3. Stone work is only half genuine (4) 5. Earnest plea or yen to treat it otherwise (8) 6. Signs for currency used abroad (5) 7. Where in London Town red gent is to get sorted out (7,6) 8. The terms of reference say: Send the money! (5) 14. Don’t take so much time off if you’re fidgety (8) 17. To storm and rage and make about fifty brutes scatter (7) 18. It’s obscene, this sort of profit! (5) 20. Chef in kitchen takes back what he uses in it (5) 23. Father is about to take up with Mother two-thirds dormant (4)
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Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.
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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Work under pressure, handle crises, impress your peers, be independent, stand out in a crowd – that’s one way to go. Or you can chill until you’re quiet enough on the inside to see what needs to be done and why. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You own a lot of items. Something about that will be today’s main problem. You may find yourself in elimination mode. Ask, “Do I use this now? Does it work well? Do I love it?” GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You’re not entirely comfortable making people work for your respect and attention, but it happens that way sometimes. Though you’re too compassionate to make them work too hard, some effort is good for all. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You may hear the words of contrition you have been waiting for, but how valuable is an apology really? Ultimately it will be deeds, not words, that bring a situation back into balance. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): The cat doesn’t agonise about when, where and how to catch the mouse. It watches, alert, and pounces. You benefit from going deeper into the feline nature of your sun-sign symbol. Be the cat. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): When you take a moment to watch the grace of a bird, the elegant pattern of leaves or the peaceful way the grass recognises the wind, you are letting the nature spirits energise you. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Resist the temptation to get involved in the struggle. You may want to make things right, but this is not your battle. The combatant’s interests are not yours. You grow stronger with every conflict you avoid. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): The greatest asset you have for making a contribution to the world is yourself. Follow the essential rule every skilled company owner understands: Protect the asset. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Conversations get increasingly interesting – not because of what is said, but because of what’s in the pause. Silence will be the connective essence of words. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Someday you’ll regret settling for poor quality attention from those around you. Stand up for yourself. If they don’t show signs of respect, go where your input will be better appreciated. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The day features a rather intricate game. You’ve a talent for strategy today. Plan moves in advance. A temporary move backward will lead to a giant one forward. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You’ll have success when you employ your instinct about what others like. You’re adept at placing yourself in the hypothetical, seeing things how others might – perhaps because you find it enjoyable.
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Across 1. Mistaken 7. Death 8. Rescind 9. Unfurls 10. Ever 12. Execute 14. Mistral 17. Love 18. Curtain 21. Drivers 22. Expel 23. Idolised Down 1. Murder 2. Suspects 3. Avid 4. Endure 5. Fair 6. Chaste 7. Deflect 11. Curtail 13. Uncovers 14. Mocked 15. Landed 16. Sensed 19. Ripe 20. Bill
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Previous solution: amyl, dal, dam, day, lad, lady, lam, lay, mad, madly, may, yam.
Across 1. Loose change 8. Colours 9. Rages 10. Eddy 11. Economy 12. Ban 13. Plea 15. Else 17. Dud 19. Moocher 20. Bars 23. Stall 24. Vibrate 25. Derangement Down 1. Lacked 2. Oiled 3. Emus 4. Hasten 5. Narrowed 6. Engross 7. Essays 12. Bachelor 14. Leopard 16. Amused 17. Driven 18. Assent 21. Agape 22. Able
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ACROSS 1. Delayed (8) 7. Turn away (5) 8. Reassembled (9) 9. Head of cereal plant (3) 10. Prank (4) 11. Heavenly (6) 13. Independent, self-reliant
person (13) 15. Three times (6) 16. Plant used in cooking (4) 18. Beer (3) 20. Annoyed (9) 21. Lukewarm (5) 22. Increase in intensity (8)
DOWN 1. Stagger (5) 2. Miser (7) 3. Greek god of love (4) 4. Team spirit (Fr) (6,2,5) 5. Riotous fight (5) 6. Draw in (7) 7. Naval commander (7) 12. Exceeded (7) 13. Children (7) 14. Inactivity (7) 15. Pace (5) 17. Emblem (5) 19. European volcano (4)
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ADEANE, Jean Harriet Please note all late death (Jeannie) – notices or notices sent On February 3, 2017. Passed outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: away peacefully at Ashburton. Dearly loved wife of the late deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz to ensure publication. Frank. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John To place a notice during and Barbara (Australia), office hours please contact and Vicki and Alan Dobson. us on 03 307 7900 Loved Grandma of Rebecca, for more information and Charlotte and Strathan Any queries Campbell and great Grandma please contact of Archer, and Oliver. 0800 Messages to PO Box 472, ASHBURTON Ashburton 7740. A service (0800-274-287) for Jeannie will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, February 10, commencing at 1.30pm. Followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery. Paterson’s Funeral Services FDANZ Ashburton Ph 307 7433
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FZL: Lowering to 2000m at night
Rain easing to cloudy periods and isolated showers in the morning. However, rain returning south of Ashburton at night. Southeasterly breezes, dying out in the evening.
Rain, possibly heavy at first, easing in the evening. Wind at 1000m: S dying out in the morning. Wind at 2000m: W gale 80 km/h, easing to 40 km/h in the morning.
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THURSDAY Fine, with increasing high cloud. Strong northerlies developing late.
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Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 28.4 28.8 Max to 4pm 11.5 Minimum 6.3 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 0.0 16hr to 4pm February to date 1.2 Avg Feb to date 10 2017 to date 61.2 68 Avg year to date Wind km/h N 37 At 4pm Strongest gust N 70 Time of gust 1:54pm
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12:05 We Own The Night 16VL 2007 Crime. Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix. 2am Mr Bean’s Holiday PGC 2007 Comedy. Rowan Atkinson. 3:30 Hellboy II – The Golden Army MV 2008 Action. Ron Perlman, Selma Blair. 5:30 The Day After Tomorrow AO M 2004 Action.
11:10 Te Kaea 3 Maori Television’s daily news programme. 2 11:40 Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets. 12:10 Closedown
SKY SPORT 1 6am Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day One. 7:30 Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day Two. 9am Golf – US PGA Tour Phoenix Open. 10am Golf – European Tour (HLS) Dubai Desert Classic Event. 10:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Noon Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day Two. 1:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open. 2:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Dubai Desert Classic Event. 3pm Golf Central 4pm Netball – Quad Series (RPL) Silver Ferns v South Africa Proteas. From London, England. 5:30 Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day Two. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 7pm Cricket – International ODI (HLS) Blackcaps v Australia. 7:30 UFC Now 8:30 Fight Night 10:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 11pm Football – Arsenal TV Chelsea v Arsenal.
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2am Netball – Quad Series (HLS) Silver Ferns v South Africa Proteas. 2:40 L Hockey – India League Delhi Waveriders v Jaypee Punjab Warriors. 4:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Australia – Third ODI. 5am Motorsport – Asian Le Mans Series (HLS)
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
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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Travel Man – 48 Hours In 7am Grand Tours Of The Scottish Islands 7:30 Baby Animals – In Our World 8:30 American Pickers 9:30 Hugh’s Three Good Things 10am Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 10:30 Home Wranglers 11am Tiny House Hunting 11:30 American Restoration Noon Travel Man – 48 Hours In 12:30 Grand Tours Of The Scottish Islands 1pm Chris Tarrant – Extreme Railway Journeys 2pm Walking The Himalayas 3pm The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes 5pm Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 5:30 The Living Room 6:30 Money For Nothing 7:30 Building The Dream Charlie helps a couple with a continental kit home expected to take six weeks to build, but with speed comes pressure as everything must be decided in advance, and must go to plan. 8:30 My Dream Home 9:30 The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 10:30 Money For Nothing 11:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes Midnight Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Nature’s Treasure Islands 2am Bondi Vet 3am The Living Room 4am Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge 5am My Dream Home
SKY SPORT 2 6am Football – A-League Shootout 7am NZ Football Weekly 7:30 Football League Show 8am Football – A-League Highlights Show 8:30 Football – A-League Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers. 9am Cricket – International Blackcaps v Australia – ODI Series. 9:30 Basketball – NBL Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. 11:30 Basketball – NBL Adelaide 36ers v New Zealand Breakers. Noon Ice Hockey – NHL Dallas Stars v Chicago Blackhawks. 2pm Cricket – International Blackcaps v Australia – Third ODI. 2:30 The Cricket Show 3pm Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines Day Two. 4:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines Day One. 5pm Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines Day Two. 5:30 Basketball – NBL Melbourne United v Illawarra Hawks. 7:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 8pm Football League Show 8:30 Football – A-League Shootout 9:30 Cricket – International 10pm The Cricket Show 10:30 Golf – US PGA Tour 11pm Fox Sports News 11:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines
WEDNESDAY
Midnight The Crowd Goes Wild 12:30 Golf – European Tour 1am Golf – US PGA Tour 2am Fight Night 4am Ice Hockey – NHL 7Feb17
DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Day of Reckoning. 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters PG Money Makin’ Monster Machines. 8:30 MythBusters PG Spy Car 2. 9:25 You Have Been Warned M Beast Mode. 10:20 What On Earth? PG 11:15 Deadly Sins M 12:10 Most Evil M 1:05 Unravelled M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG Gold ‘n’ Gloves. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Dual Survival M Attack of the Elephants. 5:40 MythBusters PG Dodge a Bullet. 6:35 Running Wild With Bear Grylls M Julianne Hough. 7:30 Running Wild With Bear Grylls M Shaquille O’Neal. NBA star Shaquille O’Neal joins Bear in the Adirondack mountains. 8:30 Naked And Afraid XL M Rock Bottom. 9:30 Naked And Afraid XL M Deadly Consequences. 10:30 River Monsters PG Face Ripper. 11:30 Codes And Conspiracies M Outlaw Bikers.
WEDNESDAY
12:30 Unravelled M 1:25 Most Evil M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Sport
Stoinis seals ODI spot Marcus Stoinis is brimming with belief after a breakthrough ODI series in New Zealand, but he will have to wait until June for another chance to play for Australia. Stoinis made a superb transition from battling away in the Big Bash to dominating with bat and ball for Australia during the trans-Tasman series. The all-rounder finished with 146 not out in the series opener, almost completing a victory that seemed impossible when Australia collapsed to 67-6. Likened to Superman by NZ coach Mike Hesson last week, Stoinis scored 42 in Hamilton to once again push the tourists close to a victory that would have belied their top order’s troubles.
Cait Bassett was last week named in the New Zealand Bowls Development Squad.
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Selection ‘awesome feeling’ BY MATT MARKHAM
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A long-term goal to represent her country at the highest possible level is driving Cait Bassett to succeed on the greens. The former Ashburton-based 21-year-old, who now plays her bowls out of the Burnside club in Christchurch, was last week named in the New Zealand Bowls Development Squad for the second time. Despite having had a taste of it before, and having also represented New Zealand at under 19 level, Bassett said the feeling of getting the phone call to confirm her selection is something that can never be matched. “It was pretty exciting, it’s an honour to be named to represent your country,” she said. “I had no idea if I was going to be selected or not.
“I haven’t played as much bowls this season as what I normally do so I wasn’t really sure, but when they rang and told me it was a pretty awesome feeling.” 14 players were selected in the squad with a final squad of 10 to be chosen to head to the Gold Coast in Australia in June – another achievement Bassett is obviously keen to tick off. “I’ve been over to Australia and played before, so I’ll be doing everything I can to try and make sure I’m one of those selected to go over and play.” The former Ashburton College student is juggling her bowling commitments with a new job, having just finished a three-year course in patisserie and is now working full-time as a pastry chef at Christchurch Casino. “I started there as kitchen
hand last year and when I finished my course I began working as a pastry chef. “I love it, it’s going really well.” While she creates delectable delights each day, Bassett is still thinking about bowls and what she wants to achieve. As a New Zealand representative already, there’s only one other goal left to tick off and that is to make the Black Jacks squad. “That’s the ultimate, to make the top team would be something really special. “I’ve got a bit of a goal to be in the team playing for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. “That’s what I’m working towards and hopefully if I can keep producing results and perform well in the Development Team then I might be able to get there.”
Two of Bassett’s best friends, Katelyn Inch and Tayla Bruce, are members of the Black Jacks side and seeing them and enjoying their success is a real motivator. “To play for New Zealand with two of my best friends would be great. “Watching them and learning and taking in as much as I can from them has been really good for my game.” With the final squad selection still a while away, Bassett will be out on the bowling greens as much as she can in an effort to try and impress the national selectors. She will get a chance at a national level when the Burnside Women’s 7s side head to the national interclub finals later this month for a shot at national glory.
Safety first for Warriors’ superstar kingpin Warriors star Shaun Johnson’s groin injury is not serious but he was not prepared to risk sustaining further damage by playing at the NRL Auckland Nines. Johnson was ruled out of day
two of the Eden Park tournament, having sat out day one after the injury proved troublesome during the warm-up. The 26-year-old wanted to play but with his speed and agil-
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ity restricted felt he could not make a strong contribution. He decided not to risk further damage and stayed on the sidelines as the inexperienced Warriors lost their final game.
The Kiwis’ test halfback is no stranger to playing with injury and admits he may have taken the field if it was an important NRL game vital to the Warriors’ playoff hopes. - NZME
Aguero fights for future Sergio Aguero has vowed to work hard for the remainder of the season to convince Manchester City his future remains at the club. City’s top scorer has been among the substitutes for the last two Premier League games while impressive new signing Gabriel Jesus has led the line. Jesus continued his stunning start to life at City by scoring both goals in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Swansea at the Etihad Stadium, including their lastgasp winner.
US whitewash Swiss Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson won their singles matches Sunday to complete the United States’ second straight Davis Cup sweep of Switzerland. Querrey defeated Adrien Bossel 6-3 7-5 and then Johnson, who clinched the Americans’ victory Saturday in doubles with Jack Sock, won his singles debut beating Antoine Bellier 6-4 6-3. Switzerland were without the country’s two top players, 18-time grand slam champion Roger Federer and threetime major champ Stan Wawrinka.
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