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The sun may not have shone down on Ashburton yesterday, but it didn’t stop huge numbers of people flocking to the Ashburton CBD for two special Waitangi Day events.

After sitting, almost dormant, for the opening month of 2019, Baring Square East and East Street were alive with activity as a crowd of thousands walked the streets taking in everything that both the Multi Cultural Bite and Waitangi on East had to offer.

With a vast array of food options available around Baring Square East as well as live entertainment, huge crowds wiled the public holiday away by tasting all the different flavours available.

Workshops were held for sarong tying, there was Maori tattoo stencilling and Indian henna tattooing as well as Chinese and Korean writing language tutorials, plus a whole heap more.

Philippines ambassador Gary Domingo, Immigration New Zealand settlement unit representative Tony McNeill, the vice consul general of the Chinese Consulate in Christchurch Zhai Xingfu, and Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon and Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel, filled

guest speaking roles.

Michelle Jones from Christchurch had travelled down with her partner and their two children for the day after experiencing the day for the first time last year.

“We loved the variety that was here last year,” she said.

“But I think, so far, it’s even better this time around and there’s definitely a lot more people around.

“This is a great thing you have here, and it’s great to see it being supported by so many people.”

Just down the road more than 60 stallholders took pride and place on East Street for Waitangi on East.

Event organiser, Carol Johns, who was manning a fresh fruit stand when the Guardian found her, said she was amazed at the crowds.

“There’s a lot more people out here than last year that’s for sure,” she said.

“The caravan selling donuts has already sold twice as much as he did for the entire day last year and we’re pretty much down to the last of our fruit, so I think we can call the day a success.”

After both events finished mid-afternoon many turned their attention to the Hakatere Marae for traditional Waitangi Day celebrations.

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■ NELSON FIRE

Two homes consumed Two homes are believed to have been lost as a result of the mammoth scrub fire rampaging its way across the Nelson region.

Nick Smith, the MP for Nelson, returned to the area from Waitangi yesterday and said around 2000ha had been burnt, including two homes.

Meanwhile, a farmer ploughing his fields on Tuesday afternoon allegedly sparked the fire in Pigeon Valley.

Helicopters are attacking the fire spread across 20km from the air as Civil Defence declares a state of emergency and more than 170 homes have been evacuated or self-evacuated. More than 40 horses have also been evacuated from farms and lifestyle blocks under threat.

The fire was sparked by a farmer discing [tilling] his dry fields at around 2pm up Pigeon Valley near Wakefield, about 30km south of Nelson, the Herald has been told by multiple sources.

“Within five minutes, the whole side of the field had gone up in flames,” one local said.

Meanwhile a second fire broke out yesterday on Rabbit Island, close to Pigeon Valley where the original fire started on Tuesday.

Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi said the Tasman blaze was a local state of emergency and 170 properties had been evacuated.

Within that, the early number was that two houses had been damaged, he said.

The Ministry for Primary Industries was on the ground to help residents.

By Tuesday night, the fire had spread over hundreds of hectares, causing residents to flee northern valleys, Redwood Valley and Eves Valley.

Pigeon Valley residents spoken to by the Herald said they self-evacuated about 6am yesterday after the wind changed direction earlier in the morning.

“When we started seeing flames, we thought we better go,” said the resident, who did not wish to be named.

They grabbed some pets and

The fire burned through scrub in the Redwood Valley.

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Civil Defence has declared a state of emergency.

Civil Defence says the growth of the fire has slowed with lower temperatures and more moisture in the air but say the situation may change The Tasman fire that started on Tuesday afternoon in Pigeon Valley has doubled in size overnight on Tuesday and spread to cover 1870ha within a perimeter of 20km by 3am.

More than 170 homes have been evacuated or self-evacuated with people registering with the Civil Defence Centre in Wakefield.

Overnight Tuesday 12 crews fought the blaze on an increasing front protecting as many structures as possible and minimising the burn on grasslands.

There have been no reports of injury or death.

clothes and headed for the safety of nearby Wakefield, where an evacuation centre has been set up.

They had offers of accommodation from friends but were electing to stay close, in case the cordons lifted.

“We’ll hang close tonight. Hopefully we get back in soon. It’s a pretty nervous wait,” she said.

Redwood Valley Rd resident Graeme Sutton was evacuated on

Tuesday night.

He first noticed the “great plume of smoke” around 2pm on Tuesday.

“It was shading the whole city.”

Sutton was shifting deer when police arrived around 7-8pm on Tuesday.

It was then that his family started packing some photos among the belongings in their overnight bags.

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Sutton said his family felt “very grateful” they had been spared.

“One or two farmers didn’t want to leave.

“If I had a choice I would have stayed.

“You want to be there to defend it.”

About 5km from Sutton’s property helicopters are taking flight on the corner of Moutere Highway and Golden Hills Rd. A makeshift heliport had been set-up on Moutere Highway for choppers to refuel and attach monsoon buckets to attack the blaze.

According to a FENZ spokesman 16 helicopters had been pulled into action.

Among the score of onlookers were Golden Hills Road residents Eden Beech and Tim Sail.

On Tuesday night police had warned them to pack bags and be ready in case they needed to be evacuated.

Truck driver Kim Ponga also watched on, the immense fire was first brought to her attention in a

flurry of sirens mid afternoon on Tuesday.

Ponga has lived in Richmond for about seven years.

“This is the first year we have seen a fire like this.

“This is the first year it has been so dry.

“I feel for the families.”

Armadillo’s director Tony Crosbie said his restaurant in Richmond was giving away free meals to volunteers – about 20 had come through the doors yesterday.

“The least we could do is offer support to the volunteers.”

Social media had picked up on what they had been doing and had helped spread the word, he said.

It showed the spirit of the community they lived in, he said. “It’s excellent.”

West Coast MP Damien O’Connor said it was a real credit to emergency services that nobody had been injured.

However, there had been some animal welfare issues and 13 animals had to be euthanised.

More than 40 horses have been evacuated from farms and lifestyle blocks under threat from the raging Nelson scrub fire.

As the fire raged and threatened properties, the Nelson Harness Racing Club, supported the local A&P Association, offered their stables at Richmond Park as a safe haven.

Horse trainer Brian Johnson, and vice-president of the Nelson Harness Racing Club, said he was at the track late on Tuesday night when horses were being brought in at 10.30pm.

“They are most welcome to be here,” Johnson said.

“Most of them come from lifestyle properties and are quite special breeds.”

The company of other animals keeps them calm despite the foreign environment, the experienced horseman said.

Faafoi wanted to thank Fire and Emergency NZ for their massive effort in battling the fire.

“It’s obviously a very big fire... we are obviously going to be watching it very closely...”

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Joy on Waitangi Day Lucius Hunt had some Maori tattoo stencilling done.

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There were smiles all round yesterday as locals, and those from further afield, headed out to enjoy Waitangi Day across the district. Guardian photographer Robyn Hood was at a few events.

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Far left – Nora from Nora’s Kitchen was preparing Halal Asian Cuisine.

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Left – Pule Hala had the best view in town on the top of Fotu Hala’s shoulders.

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Uati and her family migrated from Samoa to receive better education. Uati has done her family proud, achieving excellent results and this year will be attending her first year at the University of Canterbury where she will be studying a Bachelor in Commerce. On completion of her studies Uati is looking to launch into a career in the business industry.

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Imogen is entering her fourth year at Massey University studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. In her spare time Imogen loves to play soccer for the university team and offers her time to the SPCA at a de-sexing clinic. Once her studies are finished Imogen hopes to work in a rural area working with a mix of both small and production animals.

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Leigh has just started her apprenticeship journey in hairdressing, studying at Ara. Leigh is an avid swimmer being a past member of the Ashburton swim team for many years.

She has an ambition to make it to New Zealand Fashion Week to style models, with a goal to have her work photographed and shown on a wider-scale through magazines.

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Aimee is coming into her third year of her hairdressing apprenticeship. In her spare time Aimee likes to volunteer with the Big Little Theatre Company and helps to educate children on how to keep their hair healthy. Aimee has a goal to continue with not only advancing her skills but to also pass on her skills and knowledge by teaching up-andcoming apprentices.

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Brad is currently completing his apprenticeship in building and in his spare time is active in a variety of sports, including cricket, darts and basketball. Once he becomes qualified Brad has a goal of building his own home, he would also like to be able to help kick-start the careers of other upcoming builders by employing apprentices in his own building company.

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■ WAITANGI DAY

MP gives Waitangi Day sermon Politician-turned-preacher-forthe-day NZ First MP Shane Jones evoked the Wall of Jericho and the “throaty sounds of motorbikes” in his Waitangi Day sermon to an interdenominational congregation yesterday.

Speaking at Te Whare Runanga at the traditional Waitangi Day service, Jones reinterpreted the Parable of Jesus from the Book of Matthew about the wise and foolish builders.

If New Zealand was going to stand strong in the years to come, it must have a solid foundation or cornerstone, Jones told a crowd of about 300 people who gathered in front of the whare or sat on the grass beyond.

“Blasted by the wind, afflicted by floods, drenched with rain, but the house still stands,” Jones said of the house built on a solid foundation.

“And the challenge as we prepare to celebrate 180 years (since the Treaty was signed), what is the content of that cornerstone, of that foundation stone for you and I, respecters of the Treaty, lovers of our heritage and believers in the future.

“It will be no Wall of Jericho, with the throaty loud sounds of motorbikes. It will be no trumpets. The voices of din will not

NZ First MP Shane Jones turned preacher for the day yesterday at the Te Whare Runanga at the traditional Waitangi Day service.

PHOTO NZ HERALD smash the traditions that we hold dear traceable back to the Treaty of Waitangi,” Jones said.

It was a likely reference to the presence of Bishop Brian Tamaki and his Destiny Church followers, who were at the same time yesterday holding a service at Te

Tii Marae down the road from the Treaty Grounds.

Many of Tamaki’s followers, the Tu Tangata Riders, arrived on motorcycles on Tuesday and the town of Paihia has echoed with the sound of loud bikes since.

It was a full house at the Trea

ty Grounds for the service, with every seat taken.

The service was led by Te Tai Tokerau Anglican Bishop Kito Pikaahu.

Before Jones’ sermon, the Treaty of Waitangi was read in both English and Maori.

The English version was read

by Christopher Williams, a greatgreat grandson of Henry Williams, a missionary who translated the Treaty into Maori ahead of its signing in 1840.

Jones’ sermon began with a haka performed by a group of Ngapuhi people – the same haka that performed in front of the missionaries when the Treaty was signed by Ngapuhi in 1840.

Jones said the haka, in a modern context, could be interpreted to mean that on one hand there were the traditions, customs and emblems of identity “which those of us who savour and love our country and love its site embedded in the Pacific, we must see that as something worthy of pursuit, struggle and eventually bequeathing to a new generation”.

And then there were the realities of making our way in a modern world, he said.

Jones said he was speaking not as a politician, but “as a proud son of the North where the blood of the pioneers, the industriousness of the Dalmatians and the very good humoured but unfortunately slightly large puku that should be of my Maori whanau, it all exists within Matua Shane Jones”.

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‘There’s a new breed of Maori rising up’ Bishop Brian Tamaki has signalled a political return ahead of a Waitangi Day sermon in which he warned change was coming and how he was the “field n*****” who was going to bring it.

Speaking at Ti Tii Marae at Waitangi yesterday, Tamaki said the Destiny Church-linked Tu Tangata Man Up programme could have a future in politics.

“I think there’s a better way.

Who knows what the future holds.”

The Tu Tangata movement is a 15-week programme aimed at

helping men understand adverse behaviour, with about 70 groups operating across the country.

“They’re finding hope and a better future. It doesn’t come from Parliament – it comes from the ground up.

“If anything happens in the future, Tu Tangata is a name you ought to get to know because it’s doing great work among our people.”

Tamaki ruled out standing in politics personally, saying his higher calling required he focus on spiritual matters.

Tamaki’s sermon held a theme of renewal and change, and of how the arrival of Europeans didn’t only bring the Treaty of Waitangi but bright Christianity.

Borrowing from a parable told by black Muslim leader and activist Malcolm X, Tamaki told a crowd of 1500 people there were “two types of n*****”.

“Okay,” said Tamaki, “there are two types of Maoris.”

Picking up the Malcolm X parable, he said: “He said there is the house n***** and the field n*****.”

The former lived under the roof

of a white master and enjoyed the benefit of doing so, even though it required a trade-in service.

In contrast, Tamaki said the latter got beaten and starved yet retained his spirit.

“He has a dream of freedom,” said Tamaki.

He said there were “house Maoris” who he called “spuds”.

“Brown on the outside and white on the inside. They’re the Maori that like position, that like cuddling politicians.

“Right now, I tell you I’m a field n*****. From this day forward,

there is a new breed of Maori rising up.”

Harking back to his theme of renewal, Tamaki talked of the present being swept aside by the future and posited Destiny and the Tu Tangata Man Up movement as the change which was coming.

Tamaki earlier revealed he had been in talks with Justice Minister Andrew Little about Tu Tangata working in prisons.

He said the talks had been positive and he was optimistic the movement would bring positive change to inmates’ lives. - NZME

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Trump, Kim to meet again US President Donald Trump has announced in his State of the Union speech that he will hold a second nuclear summit with North Korea’s leader this month.

In an address to the nation with the theme Choosing Greatness, he vowed once again to build a border wall.

While appealing for political unity, the Republican president also said “ridiculous partisan investigations” could damage US prosperity.

In a rebuttal, Democrats accused Trump of abandoning US values.

His primetime address came less than a fortnight after he backed down to end the longest US government shutdown in history when Democrats refused to fund a US-Mexico border wall.

Another shutdown could happen if no spending plan is agreed by the end of next week.

The president said in yesterday’s 82-minute speech that he would meet Kim Jong-un in Vietnam from 27-28 February.

“If I had not been elected president of the United States,” Trump said, “we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea.

“Much work remains to be done, but my relationship with Kim Jong-un is a good one.”

Plans for a second summit have been in the works since the two leaders’ historic talks last year.

Trump and Kim’s meeting last June in Singapore was the first ever between a sitting US president and a North Korean leader.

While Pyongyang has not conducted any atomic or ballistic missile tests since last summer, it has yet to agree to

‘I’m not a racist’ Liam Neeson has broken his silence to deny he is racist after a storm over his comments about how he once roamed the streets seeking to kill a “black b*****d” after his friend was raped. The Taken star did not apologise for the remarks but said he had been trying to “honour his dear friend” after she was brutally raped 40 years ago.

“I’m not racist,” said the 66-year-old.

“I was brought up in Northern Ireland.

The Troubles. The ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

Neeson explained that he made the initial comments after he was asked how he tapped into vengeful feelings for his new movie, Cold Pursuit.

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington yesterday.

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Trump’s goal will be to extract pledges from Kim Jongun without giving too much ground. The Trump administration has said it is not willing to lift sanctions, but it has mentioned helping out the North’s economy.

However, handing over such aid to a secretive state which has yet to declare a list of its weapons facilities or allow in independent inspectors is bound to raise more than eyebrows.

So Trump has to extract a written pledge from Kim. Otherwise these summits will be seen as all show, and very little substance.

As for Kim’s bargaining chips, we have been told he could be prepared to give up his nuclear production site known as Yongbyon.

I’ve also been told by some sources close to Pyongyang that Kim does want to achieve something his father and grandfather never did. A peace treaty.

The prospect of becoming the US president who ended the 68-year long Korean War is bound to be a tantalising one for Trump.

After two years of rancorous partisanship, Trump repeated calls for political unity that he has made in his last two annual speeches to Congress.

“Together, we can break dec-

ades of political stalemate,” he said. “We can bridge old divisions, heal old wounds, build new coalitions.”

Mr Trump raised potential areas of agreement, such as infrastructure improvements, lowering prescription drug costs and fighting childhood cancer.

But he added: “An economic miracle is taking place in the United States and the only thing that can stop it are foolish wars, politics, or ridiculous partisan investigations.”

Democrats have launched a flurry of inquiries into the Trump administration since they took over the US House of Representatives last month.

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R. Kelly announces NZ show Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly, who is the subject of multiple sexual misconduct allegations spanning 24 years, has announced an official New Zealand tour.

In 2002, Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography and most recently, was accused of holding young women in a “sex cult”. Now, he’s taken to Twitter to announce: “New tour alert. Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, see y’all soon!”

The announcement comes after Kelly was slated to perform in New Zealand late last year, however Kelly later came out saying the announcement was “fake”.

Third of glaciers can no longer be saved One-third of Himalayan glaciers will melt by the end of the century due to climate change, threatening water sources for 1.9 billion people, even if current efforts to reduce climate change succeed, an assessment warns.

If global efforts to curb climate change fail, the impact could be far worse: a loss of two-thirds of the region’s glaciers by 2100, said the Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment released by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.

“Global warming is on track to transform the frigid, glacier-covered mountain peaks of the Hindu Kush Himalayas cutting across eight countries to bare rocks in a little less than a century,” said Philippus Wester of the center, who led the report.

The five-year study looked

Trekkers pass through a glacier at the Mount Everest base camp, Nepal.

PHOTO AP including the Indus, Ganges, at the effects of climate change Yangtze, Irrawaddy and Meon a region that cuts across kong.

Asia through Afghanistan, The assessment said that the Pakistan, India, Nepal, Chiimpact of the melting could na, Bhutan, Bangladesh and range from flooding from the Myanmar. The area, which increased runoff to increased includes the world’s tallest air pollution from black carmountain peaks, has glaciers bon and dust deposited on the that feed into river systems

glaciers. Saleemul Huq, director of the International Center for Climate Change and Development, an environmental research center in Dhaka, described the findings of the report as “very alarming,” especially for downstream nations such as Bangladesh.

“All the countries affected need to prioritize tackling this upcoming problem before it reaches crisis proportions,” he said in an email. Huq was one of the study’s external reviewers.

The study said that even if the most ambitious Paris climate accord goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century were met, more than a third of the region’s glaciers will be lost. If the global rise in temperature were 2 C, twothirds of Himalayan glaciers will melt, it said.

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No host for Oscars For the first time in 30 years, the Oscars will go without a host after Kevin Hart was forced to stand down following the resurfacing of homophobic tweets.

A publicist for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reportedly confirmed the show would go on without a central host for only the second time in the awards’ history. Instead, presenting duties will be shared among 13 stars including Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson, Daniel Craig and Jennifer Lopez. Chris Evans, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Charlize Theron, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tessa Thompson and Constance Wu will also present gongs.

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An out-of-control fire a scary beast U

nless you’re there, standing in the front of the flames or have been a first-hand witness to something of similar magnitude, it’s hard to fathom just what the past few days must have been like for a huge number of residents from the Nelson area.

They’ve had to watch on in anguish as a massive blaze rips apart their countryside, threatening their homes, their stock and their picturesque surrounds.

And they do so knowing that should the fire take hold and decide it’s going to attack a certain area, that there’s almost nothing anyone can do about it.

Out of control blazes like the one which began on Tuesday are some of the scariest situations imaginable largely based on the unpredictable nature of the beast that you’re dealing with.

A puff of wind in a different direction and a fire can take on a whole new life, it’s intensity can magnify at an incredibly alarm-

ing rate and the path of destruction left in its wake can be even more devastating.

You’ll see plenty of comments from firefighting experts exercising caution about the potential of flare-ups due to wind changes, or complete U-turns in terms of direction from out of nowhere at the face of a large blaze.

While well skilled and trained in their craft, they are ultimately dealing with one of life’s most untrustworthy beasts, a power so strong that it can change the face of a countryside in mere minutes.

Raging fires aren’t something we see an awful lot of in this

southeastern Australia, levelling scores of homes, forests and farmland in the country’s worst wildfire disaster in a quarter century. Bolivia’s new constitution took effect.

Five years ago: The Sochi Olympics opened with a celebration of Russia’s past greatness and hopes for future glory.

One year ago: Biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong struck a $500 million deal to by the Los Angeles Times, the San Diego Union-Tribune and some other publications; the deal would take effect in June.

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part of the world, but most will remember the incredible sights of the Port Hills fire a couple of years ago and the damage it did to homes, businesses and the countryside.

Nelson, once the smoke clears, has the potential to be even bigger.

Early Wednesday morning discussions suggested the size of the blaze was, at that point, almost as big as the Port Hills fire with the only difference being Nelson’s blaze was still growing both in size and intensity.

The next few days will prove critical as those incredible men and women firefighters work

around the clock to ensure there are no further flare-ups and to help protect other homes and lives around the area.

Fire does make you realise that it is easy to take for granted a lot of what is around you.

All those priceless items you have stored at home can be taken in an instant without warning and with no chance of recovery.

It’s probably not something we have to worry about a huge lot here on the plains, but with burn-off season approaching and more warm weather set to arrive it might just pay to be that extra bit more vigilant around the district.

TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, February 7, the 38th day of 2019. There are 327 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On February 7, 1962, President John F Kennedy imposed a full trade embargo on Cuba.

On this date: In 1812, author Charles Dickens was born in England.

In 1817, America’s first public gas street lamp was lit in Baltimore.

In 1862, New Zealand suffered its worst maritime disaster when the HMS Orpheus ran aground on the bar at the entrance to Auckland’s Manukau Harbour, 189 the 259 on board died.

In 1904, a fire began in Baltimore that raged for about 30 hours and destroyed more than 1500 buildings.

In 1943, the US government abruptly announced that wartime rationing of shoes made of leather would go into effect in two days, limiting consumers to buying three pairs per person per year.

In 1948, Gen Dwight D Eisenhower resigned as US Army chief of staff; he was succeeded by Gen Omar Bradley.

In 1964, The Beatles arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to begin their first American tour.

In 1971, women in Switzerland gained the right to vote through a national referendum, 12 years after a previous attempt failed.

In 1984, space shuttle Challenger astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart went on the first untethered spacewalk, which lasted nearly six hours.

In 1986, Haitian President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier fled his country, ending 28 years of his family’s rule.

In 1998, the Winter Olympic Games were opened in Nagano, Japan, by Emperor Akihito.

Ten years ago: A miles-wide section of ice in Lake Erie broke away from the Ohio shoreline, trapping about 135 fishermen, some for as long as four hours before they could be rescued Walls of flame roared across

is 59. Actor James Spader is 59.

Country singer Garth Brooks is 57. Rock musician David Bryan (Bon Jovi) is 57. Actorcomedian Eddie Izzard is 57.

Actor-comedian Chris Rock is 54. Actor Jason Gedrick is 52. Actress Essence Atkins is 47. Rock singer-musician Wes Borland is 44. Rock musician Tom Blankenship (My Morning

Jacket) is 41. Actor Ashton Kutcher is 41. Actress Tina Majorino is 34. Actress Deborah Ann Woll is 34.

Thought for today: “No one is useless in this world ... who lightens the burden of it for any one else.” – From Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens (born this date in 1812, died in 1870).

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y generation, and those around it, have a fair bit to answer for in reworking and perhaps reimagining the English language.

Who really wants to go back to those days of stuffy old British-speak and the awkward formality of everyday conversations.

Say what old chap?

Not me.

Among my collection of old films have been a number of newsreels produced in the ’50s and ’60s and, honestly, the voiceovers lead you to believe New Zealand then was not only of some dark distant age, but also on a different planet.

So, in the context of time and evolution, our Kiwi-speak today is largely a blended concoction of laziness, grooviness, ease and convenience, with a passing acknowledgement of the original form.

As we celebrate the birth of our nationhood this week, I reflect on my early days at the Radio New Zealand Broadcasting School in Wellington and how all the presenters had to do the Maori course.

None, or few of us, had a clue what we were saying, but hell, we had better say it correctly.

But here’s the thing, I have always held the attitude that I interpret Maori and say it as I would as a European because you don’t hear Maori speaking like stuffy British newsreaders of the 1950s. And, honestly, I wouldn’t expect them to. The nearest I’ve heard of that was

Peter Mac

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Billy T as himself, not as his stereotypical characters. It’s a rare thing.

So pardon me, I don’t get the contradiction in expectation.

Anyway, enough of that. Back to the English language.

As I said, my generation contrived, adopted and made everyday a whole new language which today we don’t think twice about. And I’m cool with that.

See, there’s one right there.

In 1950 – if you were cool with something, one would take it that you weren’t exactly in favour of it.

Likewise now, if someone under 30 says something is sick, that also means the polar opposite. The sick thing is actually spectacularly wonderful. You have to know the code.

I can distinctly remember the time when the F-word first came into my consciousness.

It was THE bad word . . . the baddest of the bad because the C-word hadn’t yet even been invented. Well, at least that was the view from Hampstead about 1966.

I first heard the word, and can still place myself walking from Eton Street, up Nelson Street to

Chalmers Avenue, trying to get it out of my mind because it was SOOOO bad I feared that just thinking it might make my arms and legs fall off. That bad!

Of course, these days even your grandmother possibly uses it on select occasions and the other superior bad word, the C one. is everywhere. I’d still pick your company though.

But there’s a new kid in town and every time I hear one of the variations rolled out in conversation I get that same guttural fear that my legs and arms might fall off.

Here’s the context.

Mrs Mac and myself decided to do brunch and the always pleasant waitress, after setting us up and delivering the welcoming pleasantries and associated utensils, announces unflinchingly . . .

Hold on. I’m frozen at the keyboard.

I can barely convince myself to commit to this.

But it’s vital to the story.

So here it comes . . . .

“Are YOUSE ready to order.

“Are YIZ ready yet?”

AAAArrrrrrrrrrggggggh. *****###@@@@%%%%&&&**** A chemical wave of revulsion surges through my semi-elderly frame as, in a nano-second, I try to reconcile how this ever became a “thing” and weighing that against my possible encroaching stodginess. An afflication that comes with increasing years.

No, I decide, this is just plain awful.

How the hell did we get to this?

But wait, there’s more.

I used to regularly listen to a couple of blokes on afternoon talk radio, one of whom was an ex-MP and now has aspirations of becoming the mayor of Auckland.

A favourite of his when referring to a number of women was to use the word “woman-ziz”.

I think “woman’s” was also used to convey a sense of more than one.

Announcement – it is singular.

There is a word for it and it is women. It’s not exactly difficult, but it does seem hard for some to grasp. You always hear people referring to a whole lot of woman.

What that technically means is there is just the one woman . . . and she’s huge.

But nobody seems to give a fat rat’s **** about it.

I often have to stop myself weighing in with corrections on Facebook posts. But I usually, not always, shrug it off. On the occasions I have done so, the clear response from the offender is they don’t give a toss.

I think that is everythink for this week.

Gs are so overrated eh?

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Canty may grow bulk of hemp

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About 80 per cent of New Zealand’s expanded hemp growing is likely to be in Canterbury with more growers expected to enter now that legislation has opened the way for more food to be made from its seed.

The industry conservatively expects the growing area in the province to increase to 1000-2000 hectares and is already close to 1000ha nationwide.

Between 20 to 30 growers have been harvesting hemp with Ashburton company Midlands since trials began almost 20 years ago.

Until lately, hemp processing was restricted to extracting oil from the seed, but the way has opened for companies to generate other food from edible seed.

Midlands director Andrew Davidson said inquiries had increased for the product as a food ingredient from more mainstream companies over the past few months, moving hemp seed foods beyond novelty levels.

He said the company had been involved with hemp since the first trial licences were issued in 2001 and was in a position to step up hemp growing and processing.

“Canterbury has the ideal climate and drying, storage and harvesting infrastructure. The grower capability is right here in Canterbury. Of course there are opportunities in the North Island as well, but there is quite a lot of capital investment in putting up infrastructure.’’

Regulatory changes came into force in November to broaden the sale of hemp seed for human consumption beyond oil. Food Safety Minister Damien O’Connor says hemp seeds are safe to eat, nutritious and have no “psychoactive effect”.

Industry people hope the legislative changes will finally distance the crop from marijuana and place it more firmly in the mainstream food market. Hemp has a low concentration of the psychoactive ingredient THC (0.35 per cent or less).

Davidson said the local industry had demonstrated that hemp could be grown well, and the changed regulations would result in better returns from processing more food from the seed.

“Hopefully we can see New Zealand hemp seed become recognised around the world ahead of other production nations like Canada, Europe and China who have already been supplying the global market.’’

The company had put in extra processing equipment to produce hemp seed protein and hulled hemp seed for export and now wanted to increase its commercial scale, he said.

He said the seed meal produced after oil had been processed was previously sold as stock feed, but it was now being separated further into protein and fibre for flour to provide sought-after products for human consumption.

They are expected to be introduced to supermarkets nationwide over the next few months under the ‘new hemisphere’ brand.

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Midlands director Andrew Davidson.

there was also hulled hemp seed, where the outer fibre was removed from the seed to produce “hemp hearts’’ a nutritious protein and source of essential fatty acids (EFAs), he said.

This could be eaten as a snack food, sprinkled on salads and other food, as well as made into muesli bars and other bakery and nutritional applications.

“It’s a functional and nutritional food to incorporate as a healthy option in your diet.

“It’s a food rather than just a supplement, like quinoa, chia and those type of products. Hulled hemp seed ticks a lot of the box-

Midlands hemp growing.

es in terms of protein, including the quality of the amino acids, but also the EFAs and omegas from the oil content. From a nutrition point of view, it packs a lot of punch.’’

Hemp leaves, stalks and other plant material, however, cannot be processed for human or stock consumption and must be disposed of by raking and burning or ploughing.

Since obtaining a trial licence Midlands has worked with the Government to change legislation and open up opportunities for the crop and will continue to lobby for more favourable legislation

that will allow other parts of the hemp plant to be better used. This is expected to further increase returns for growers.

The spring sown crop has a 120day life cycle from November to March. Hemp seed growing returns about $3000-$5000 a hectare, similar to other break crops, and averages 1000kg/ha.

Yields had room to increase from genetic and agronomic improvements, and the expanded food range for hemp seed had the potential to lift returns throughout the industry.

Midlands also has an Australian office in Tasmania and has been

working with growers there since 2004.

Seed dressing and storage facilities were set up there in partnership with Ashburton’s South Island Seed Dressing.

Midlands grows similar areas of hemp in Tasmania as in Canterbury and is involved in further hemp seed production on the Australian mainland.

Davidson said the company was looking overseas at innovative types of food to be made from hemp seed and combining it with other food ingredients.

Future products could include hemp milk and hemp butter.

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■ YOUNG FARMERS’ CONFERENCE

Cow collars may be game-changer

BY TIM CRONSHAW

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GPS-guiding cow collars that will allow farmers to shift and monitor their herds remotely will go on the marketplace in April.

Agritech start-up Halter has been testing the technology on a farm in the Waikato the past 18 months and is ready to commercially launch the collar.

Halter chief executive and founder Craig Piggott revealed the product update at the NZ Young Farmers’ Conference in Christchurch.

“We have just finished setting up our production line in China and we have had our first collars off the line come back. We are targeting April as our commercial launch. It’s all happening very quickly.”

The Auckland-based company developed the GPS-enabled collar which allows cows to be guided around farms using a smartphone app. The technology also gives alerts when cows are on heat or calving, detects lameness and alerts farmers immediately and establishes virtual boundaries around farms to keep cows out of waterways.

Piggott said the system used audio and vibration to train a cow.

“The smartest cows only take two hours to train. The farmer then has the ability to use the remote technology to shift the cows around the farm.”

Above – Julia Jones.

Left – Craig Piggott.

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The solar-powered collars would reduce labour and infrastructure costs, he said.

“The collars can be programmed to bring the cows to the milking shed at certain times and identify cows on heat. The collar has huge animal welfare benefits, especially on larger farms. If a cow stops eating because she’s sick or lame, she can be identified soon-

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Virtual fences save time by eliminating the need for farmers to erect temporary electric fences.

“We have built the system to work around existing permanent fences. In the long term, a farmer could pull out all their fences and run a completely fenceless farm,” Piggott said.

He said good gains would be

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by NZ Young Farmers’ clubs have a positive impact on the mental wellbeing of its members.

The results of the Farmstrong survey involving 985 farmers under 35, were presented at the conference.

Survey findings showed 64 per cent of men and 77 per cent of women said at least one wellbeing issue had a large impact on their lives.

Challenges ranged from workload, to a lack of sleep and time off farm, and managing relationships.

With 26,000 hectares of vineyards, Marlborough is New Zealand’s biggest wine region – and still expanding by the minute.

The region at the top of the South Island is home to most of the vines that produced more than 296,000 tonnes of sauvignon blanc grapes last year and is expected to expand by a further 6800ha in 2019/20.

However, climate change now poses a significant threat to this country’s wine industry, says NZ Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan.

“If people don’t embrace it and accept it as a reality, that will be a big, big problem,”

Gregan said. “But our industry accepts, and understands, that we’ve got to learn and evolve as the climate is going to change.”

Over the next 20 years, the methods used to grow grapes and turn them into wine are going to change.

Villa Maria Marlborough viticulturist Stuart Dudley believes the wine industry will continue to flourish, despite challenges climate change will bring.

More frequent warmer weather, or extended rainfall, poses the risk of altering the flavour of grapes, so wine producers will become more reliant on science to combat the effects of climate changes in the years ahead, he said.

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Sharing All content you find in the app can now be shared with your friends.

Simply click the share icon (shown below) when it appears on a page and then select from the channels that appear on your phone.

“Your app is now a mini google for locals” Notifications click to content When you are on the notifications page you can now click the notification to be taken directly to the item being notified.

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TEST YOURSELF Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 - Feliz Navidad means Happy Birthday in Spanish. a. True b. False 2 - Which author wrote To Kill A Mockingbird? a. Harper Lee b. George Orwell c. Jane Austen 3 - What is the capital of Jamaica? a. Havana b. Santa Domingo c. Kingston 4 - Which of the following words is spelled correctly? a. Accommodate b. Neigbour c. Dumbell 5 - A V6 engine has how many cylinders? a. Three b. Six c. Twelve 6 - In 1967, the BBC banned which Beatles song due to its drug references? a. Strawberry Fields Forever b. Nowhere Man c. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 7 - Who co-starred with Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man? a. Tom Cruise b. George Clooney c. Brad Pitt 8 - A Hawaiian garland of flowers worn around the neck is called a ...? a. Lei b. Luau c. Lomi

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Club news 14 Ashburton Guardian Ashburton Golf Club A big day down on the course last Saturday saw a very strong field playing for the Hydraulink Brandon Open.

Young Catherine Bell is obviously not a morning person shooting a very average 78 (average for the wonderful talent that she is. I would dearly love to shoot it), but then she came out after lunch and tore the course apart with a superb 68 to pick up the Ladies Championship trophy.

Josh Smith had a rollercoaster round in the morning shooting 71 that included a triple bogey, he carded a 71 again in the afternoon to pick up the Men’s Championship Trophy.

Net winners were David Fisher and Terry Kingsbury for the men and Daphne Hinton for the ladies.

The course was playing its best off the Blue tees and Ben was a bit savage with a few of his pin placements, but everyone commented on how beautiful the course looked, the greens were slick and true and it was a very tough but fair test. Thanks again to everyone involved especially Dan Bruce and the gang at Hydraulink.

It just doesn’t stop at the Brandon, places are filling fast for the Harvey Norman Classic on February 23 and 24. We are capped this year to the first 100 pairs, so if you haven’t got your name down yet then get in touch with the club, it’s always a great weekend.

Coming up later in the month we have our 9 Holers having their mixed tournament on Thursday 28. $20 entry which includes morning tea and lunch, lots of prizes open to all, check the website for details.

We really are lucky in our great game, no matter of your age, your skill level, your fitness or time restraints, we always have people to play with of similar traits, and as a club we really do try to involve everyone. If you fancy having a bash, pop down to the club on Sunday at 2pm for one of our brilliant give it a go days, everything is provided. Hilary and Matt will take good care of you, and even feed you when you have finished, all for free.

Go on! Give it a go, come and join the golfing gang, you won’t regret it. Until next time good golfing.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club January has been a busy month for some of our competitive players with six of our players taking part in the Arthur diaper tournament at Papanui where we had our share of success, and Richard Browne was in the winning team.

The following week we had six players take part in the Alan Pickard Memorial Doubles at Ascot, and Johnny Wright was in the winning team.

We had three players take part in the Coventry Doubles in Alexandra and Karen Bensdorp was in the winning team.

The hot days and the heat reflecting off the terrain makes play a challenge some days, but we are still getting reasonable numbers on club days.

Waitangi Day will see six players take part in a tournament in Christchurch and we wish them well.

Sunday February 10 we are going to play in the domain near the West Street car park and members of the public will be welcome to come along and watch or join in. I couldn’t think of a better place to play than under the trees in the shade

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Join us for afternoon tea afterwards if you wish but it is “bring your own”.

Ashburton Toastmasters The Ashburton Toastmasters Club had its first meeting for 2019 on January 23 with Rene being the Toastmaster (in charge of the event) for the night. After Rene opened the evening with a theme of interesting quotes, from Marcus Aurelius to Mahatma Gandhi.

The first speech, by Andy, was about his favorite movie, Kick Ass, and why he loves this movie and goes back to it over and over again. It was followed by Adi’s Around the World in 36 Hours speech, about handling unforeseen surprises and adjusting plans at the last minute to encompass them.

Next came Mercedes’ inspirational speech about adjusting to a new culture by making it your own, with the Kiwi Christmas as an example. Great speech, and it was interesting to see it sharing similar theme to Adi’s speech without any previous coordination between the both of them.

We had to have our break early since the sound of the heavy rain on the ceiling became so loud we couldn’t hear the speakers.

After the break Mark did an original Table topics session, a sort of a serial story about Christmas gifts, with members sharing their tales of the holiday.

Robin evaluated Andy’s speech about the movie, Jeff evaluated Adi’s speech with some insight about the right focus for the story, and Rene evaluated Mercedes’ speech, with Mercedes evaluating the Table topics session.

Matt W was an excellent memory master, making sure we remembered the evening’s speeches, and Matt M, our grammarian, reviews the different speakers and the fillers they used. Matt W also did a timer’s report with Phil following up doing general evaluation and Rene wrapping up the evening.

On February 20 the club will host the international speech and evaluation contest instead of the regular meeting, with the winner of the contest going on to the area contest against members of other clubs in the area.

Wakanui WI The January meeting of the Wakanui WI was held at the home of Juliana Preotheroe where President Jenette welcomed members for the New Year.

Motto for the evening was – “Be faithful and true and ready to do!” Very appropriate with the AGM to follow and new officers to be appointed.

Roll Call was for subscriptions for 2019.

The programme for the year has been drafted and will be printed after the AGM. Arrangements were made for delivering Meals on Wheels and Jeanette Cuthbertson offered to supply flowers for the hospital.

Notice was given providing information regarding Founders Day, February 21, at the Staveley Church. Several members will attend.

Jeanette Cuthbertson and Sue Kent were nominated for a further term on the Mid Canterbury Federation Executive.

Delegates to the Federation AGM on 26 February will be Dianna Carter and Juliana Protheroe.

President Jeanette then closed the

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PHOTO ROBYN HOOD 020219-RH-017 meeting and opened the AGM. Minutes of the 2018 AGM were read and confirmed. Secretary Sue Kent then read the Annual Report which showed a busy and successful year and Treasurer Jeanette Begg presented the Financial Report both of which were confirmed as correct.

New Officers for 2019 were appointed as follows – President Juliana Protheroe, Vice Presidents Dianne Carter and Jenette Storrier, Secretary – Isabell Page, Treasurer – Jeanette Begg.

Competition results for 2018 – Mrs Shier-

law Trophy for most points in craft, display etc. resulted in Sue Kent and Margaret Cullimore sharing the trophy.

The retiring President and Secretary were thanked for their services and presented with flowers.

Ashburton Bowling Club A quiet week on the greens, which is just as well with the heat.

Played on Monday evening in the cooler conditions was what turned out to be the final of the Four’s Championship game. Murray Anderson, Min Hill, Alistair

Mackenzie and John Kewish managed a win on the extra end with Murray’s last bowl taking the shot, after a close fought game over Brentton Donaldson, Tony Blain, Russell Anstiss and Russell Lowe.

Congratulations to the winners and well done to Brentton’s team in getting to the final.

Played on Saturday in the Rollovers Merv Campbell, Tony Blain and Anne taking out the honours with three wins over Charlie Rooke, Colin Cross and Heather Gray. Until next week good bowling.

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■ OLYMPIC CHAMPION RETIRES

‘I’m too old for this’: Vonn One of the hallmarks of Lindsey Vonn’s career has been the way she bounces back from major crashes time and time again.

So perhaps it’s fitting that the most successful female skier of all time will enter her last race before retiring following yet another tumble into the safety netting.

Vonn straddled a gate mid-air during the super-G at the world championships yesterday and ended up sliding down the hill face first.

“I’ve got a bit of a shiner. I feel like I’ve been hit by an 18-wheeler, but other than that I’m great,” Vonn said with a laugh. “My knees are the same as they were before the race. I think my neck’s going to be sore. I got the wind knocked out of me, my ribs are oddly sore. It’ll be fine. Sunday will be great.”

Vonn quickly got up after the fall and skied down the hill under her own power after being tended to by medical personnel. Then she sat and happily answered reporters’ questions during a half-hour news conference.

The 34-year-old Vonn, the all-time leader in women’s World Cup wins, announced last week that she will retire after racing the super-G and downhill at the worlds — meaning that Sunday’s downhill is her final race.

“Don’t count me out,” Vonn said. “I’ve got one more chance. Maybe I’ll pull off a miracle, maybe I won’t ... I’m going to try my hardest. Just because I get knocked down, it doesn’t mean I don’t get back up.”

Vonn’s long history of crashes has included frightful falls at the 2006 Turin Olympics and 2013 worlds and injuries to virtually every part of her body – from a concussion to a sliced thumb to a bruised shin. But she has always bounced back by winning titles and medals.

“That’s defined her career and that’s why she is as successful as she has been,” US head coach Paul Kristofic said. “You have to respect that. That’s a true competitor and champion and that’s their mindset.”

Vonn’s legs are so battered that she will have knee surgery for the seventh time soon after she retires – to repair the left knee ligament she tore during training in November.

“I need complete reconstruction. That will be fun. Hopefully my last surgery,” Vonn said.

Vonn was planning on retiring in December but moved up her last race upon realising last month after failing to finish a super-G in Italy that her knees just can’t handle anymore pounding. She has discussed the long-term health risks for her body with her doctors.

“I’m screwed. I’ve known that for three years now,” Vonn said. “It’s only a matter of time. The analogy I was given was, I only have a certain amount of steps left. And I’ve run out of steps at this point. I know I’ll have pain for the rest of my life but I wouldn’t change it ... I got no cartilage, no meniscus, I got rods and plates and screws.

There’s a lot going on. My head is still good, that’s all I need.”

It didn’t take Vonn long to process on why she crashed. When she barrelled through a gate, the panel fitted between the two poles detached and got stuck on her boots.

When she hit the ground she slid downhill face first, using her hands to keep her head from hitting the snow, then came to a stop in the netting.

“I had the right line coming in, that roll or jump had kind of a crown, it wasn’t exactly smooth and I think one of my skis hooked up and sent me into the panel,” she said. “The header into the fence wasn’t the best.

Above – United States’ Lindsey Vonn comes down the slope after crashing during the women’s super G at the alpine ski World Championships, in Sweden yesterday.

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Left – Lindsey Vonn meets journalists during a news conference at the alpine ski World Championships, and tells them her knees need a complete reconstruction.

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“My immediate thought was ‘What the hell? Why am I in the fence again?’ It was like, ‘Why am I here? I’m too old for this’.”

On Twitter, she added: “If adversity makes you stronger I think I’m the Hulk at this point.”

Fernando Maddock, a 43-year-old fan from New York who travelled overseas to attend the championships, said watching Vonn crash was “heartbreaking”.

“A champion like her deserves to go out in style,” Maddock added. “She gets motivated by injury. She comes back stronger every time. It’s amazing. We’ll be here for the downhill, cheering her on.”

Vonn was wearing a safety air bag device under her racing suit, which inflated as she tumbled over and softened the impact when she hit the safety nets.

On a highly technical course, many other skiers also failed to finish their runs.

American teammate Laurenne Ross also crashed and of the 43 starters, there were

some 14 who failed to finish.

Mikaela Shiffrin won the race despite nearly making a similar error to Vonn toward the end of her run, correcting her direction in mid-air as she, too, was heading directly into a gate.

“I just squeaked by,” the American said.

“That’s the sport. It’s such a fine line between the risk you have to take in order to win and then the risk where you take it’s just a little bit too much.”

Upon seeing Vonn’s crash, Shiffrin looked away from the big video screen in the finish area.

Sofia Goggia, who took silver, clasped her helmet with both hands, and the crowd gasped. One American fan appeared to be crying.

“That’s Lindsey. She (goes) 100 per cent or nothing,” said Austrian racer Nicole Schmidhofer, who finished 11th. “That’s why she has won so many races and why she’s an Olympic champion.”

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■ RUGBY

Casual netball takes off

Retallick says no Sale deal All Blacks star Brodie Retallick has denied reports that he has been offered a massive £1m $NZ1.9m contract by English Premiership rugby side the Sale Sharks.

The Rugby Paper reported that the Chiefs co-captain was in “advanced talks” with the Premiership club and was set join the side immediately after the Rugby World Cup. The report suggested that Retallick would spend a few seasons with the British club and be treated as a sabbatical so that the star lock could return to New Zealand in time for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. However, Retallick set the record straight on his Instagram story his week, saying he wasn’t going to play for the Sharks. “No one thought to ask but no I’m not going to be playing for Sale ... Not that I know off [sic] anyway.”

The reported offer would have made Retallick one of the highest paid players in the world, with former All Black Charles Piutau currently holding the title after becoming the first £1m-ayear player when he signed with Bristol.

Meanwhile, All Black prop Owen Franks turned his back on

offers from French club Toulon and will instead join the Northampton Saints after the World Cup. Midi Olympique reported that the 105-test All Black has agreed to a two-year deal with the English Premiership club after deciding not to relocate to France and join Toulon.

Meanwhile powerful All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has become the latest player to commit to New Zealand, after extending his contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes until 2021.

The 25-year-old Laumape made his Super Rugby and provincial debut for the Hurricanes and Manawatu respectively in 2016 and his All Blacks debut in 2017. He has played 10 times for the All Blacks, as well as 44 Super Rugby games and 14 Manawatu matches.

Laumape acknowledged that while he had received offers to head overseas at the end of the 2019 season, he felt it was the best thing for himself and his family to continue to play for the Hurricanes, look to again play for the All Blacks, as well as extend his provincial contract.

“It was a decision that I feel really happy with.”

- NZME

Dagg fights for career Debbie Jessep pops a pass to Chontelle Radford, while under pressure from Nat Shaw, at Mid Canterbury Netball’s new ladies’ day-time section his week.

The day-time netball and walking netball were two new initiatives introduced by Mid Canterbury Netball this week.

The ladies’ day time section is being held on Monday mornings from 9.30am this term and

players are welcome to just turn up and join in.

It cost $5 per game, but the first game is free, and it is aimed at both groups and individuals, and mums and bubs are welcome.

Walking netball is on Tuesday mornings, also at 9.30am, and players can also just turn up to that and join in for just a gold coin.

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Israel Dagg is facing a difficult decision on his playing future.

With the Super Rugby season starting next weekend, the Crusaders outside back is again battling knee injuries and reduced to a spectator in training.

Coach Scott Robertson said Dagg was working closely with the medical team but a return date is still unknown.

“We’re still going through a lot of tests with him around his knee and getting the best possible outcome ... [and whether] he’s involved in the next few weeks or if they take other measures,”

Robertson said at the Crusaders’ Waitangi Day training session.

“He’s working closely with the medical group to make a decision on what’s best for him in the next few months.”

Dagg has been no stranger to injuries, and has particularly struggled with his right knee which he reinjured in April last year after a long recovery which included stem cell therapy.

The 30-year-old now faces a tough decision about what’s best for the longevity of his game and career, with another surgery a very real possibility.

■ RUGBY

World League format still some way off SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos is uncertain about if and when World Rugby will roll out an annual World League.

Chief executives from the game’s top nations, including Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle, met in Los Angeles last week to discuss the possibility of introducing a yearly competition which would pit the winners of the Rugby Championship against the Six Nations champions.

Under proposals currently be-

ing considered, the newly-created tournament would see test matches awarded points, with the winner of the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere divisions competing in an end-ofseason finale.

The new competition is pencilled in to start by 2022 at the latest, but when asked how soon fans would have to wait to see it, Marinos was non-committal.

“It’s pretty hard to call right now, everyone’s market is in different

state of renewal or reorganisation,” he said.

“There’s a fair bit of conversation to have with the national unions to discuss what is best for both hemispheres going forward.

“The narrative of the World League is really good. You’ve got to get more meaning into the June and November international windows because at the moment they’re just a series of Test matches for world rankings.

“It makes a lot of sense. The

whole challenge is how we integrate that into current cycle and season structures and what format that will take.”

Regardless of if, and when, the World League is introduced, Marinos revealed SANZAAR’s four members are considering making changes to the Rugby Championship.

Since Argentina’s introduction in 2012 – and with the exception of World Cup years – the tournament has seen the Pumas, Spring-

boks, All Blacks and Wallabies face each other home and away.

Marinos said the unions are willing to alter and expand the existing competition to increase revenue.

“I think there’s an open-mindedness from SANZAAR and its unions around the Rugby Championship,” he said. “The current format has been set since Argentina came in, and we are looking at that and what those potential new markets are.”

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In brief Rugby X coming World Rugby has sanctioned a new shorter version of the sport called Rugby X. The UK Times is reporting the format will be a five-a side, 10-minute long game without a halftime break. The indoor matches will be played on artificial grass pitches, with action resuming from the defending team’s end after a try is scored.

The Times reports that RFU has agreed to host the first tournament at London’s O2 Arena in October. According to the newspaper, the tournament won’t feature New Zealand with England, Australia, France, Wales and Fiji tipped to take part in both men’s and women’s competitions.

Five tournaments are provisionally planned for 2020 with Paris and Sydney linked as venues.

- AAP

Osaka pulls out

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Junior cricket clash goes Methven’s way Methven’s Adam Shears looks to connect with a delivery during a game of cricket which pitted the Mid Canterbury Year 9 and 10 Ashburton Districts and Methven Districts teams against each other on Saturday.

Played at the Ashburton Domain, the match was taken out

by the Methven side by a narrow margin – just 13 runs.

Methven batted first and made 136 all out off 26 overs, and in reply the Ashburton side was all out for 123 off 35 overs.

The match formed part of round 10 of the Canterbury Country Cricket Association’s

Year 9 and 10 cricket competition.

Methven dominated the competition before Christmas, losing just one game.

Saturday’s game was the first of 2019, and it was the Ashburton side’s first game of the competition, having only just joined after

not being able to field a team for the first half of the season’s competiton.

This weekend both the Ashburton and Methven teams were away, with the Methven side set to play Selwyn at Lincoln and the Ashburton away to Rangiora High School.

■ GOLF

PGA debut for internet star In a celebrity-laden PGA Tour event boasting surfing great Kelly Slater and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, internet sensation Ho-sung Choi is set to steal the show at the Pebble Beach Pro Am. The South Korean professional golfer, who owns a wildly unorthodox swing, delivered a hilarious press conference yesterday before his PGA Tour debut at the famed California tournament.

He jogged in to the media centre, bowed to reporters and even stood up from his dais to re-enact how bizarre his swing initially was when he started playing golf in his late 20s.

The 45-year-old became a global social media celebrity in June last year when footage went viral of Choi’s colourful on-course antics at the Korean Open – including twists, turns and bows when reacting to his golf shots.

The Pebble Beach Pro Am is one of the highest-profile tournaments on the PGA Tour due to its strong field and number of high-profile actors, sports stars

Ho-sung Choi has a very unorthodox swing ... and many internet fans.

New world No.1 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of next week’s Qatar Open with an unspecified back injury, tournament organisers said yesterday. Osaka, who had been set play for the first time since her Australian Open triumph, has suffered back problems in the past. “I am sorry to have withdraw from Doha this year as I was looking forward to playing and seeing my fans there,” the 21-year-old said in a statement. “I wish everyone a great week and hope to see everyone next year.”

Simona Halep, the Romanian who Osaka replaced as No.1, Karolina Pliskova and Angelique Kerber head up the field from February 11 in Doha.

- AAP

Freak accident Port Adelaide vice-captain Ollie Wines says he won’t give up water skiing despite dislocating a shoulder in a “freak accident” which will curtail his AFL season.

Wines, who hopes to return in the first month of the premiership campaign, says he might need reconstruction surgery after the season. He believes his accident on the River Murray on January 26 won’t adversely impact his chances of taking over from Travis Boak as Port’s captain.

“I understand I’m a full-time athlete. This is my job and any injury I sustain outside football jeopardises my career,” Wines told reporters yesterday. “It was a freak accident. The rope pulled my arm and unfortunately pulled my shoulder out.”

- AAP

Fatal foul ball

and musicians playing on the amateur side of the draw.

But Choi says he won’t tone down his behaviour or swing at Pebble Beach, where he is playing on a sponsor’s invitation.

“Personally, I love my swing,” he said through an interpreter.

“I didn’t start golf until I was in my late 20s, so I didn’t take any lessons growing up.

“I might not have as much (flexibility) compared to the oth-

er tour players but I do what I can with what I have.”

Choi, who has won twice on the highly-regarded Japan Tour including the Casio World Open late last year, had never been to the US before arriving in California this week.

He played Pebble Beach yesterday and will play one of the other two courses used for the tournament – Spyglass Hill or Monterey Peninsula Shore Course – today.

“I have the honour to play all three courses here and, just because of such beautiful scenery, I couldn’t even focus on where my ball was going,” Choi said of Pebble Beach Golf Links, which is set on the famed Monterey Peninsula.

“Just looking at the ocean and looking at all the scenery out here has been amazing and that’s been my favourite part.”

- AAP

A woman died after being struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August, but her cause of death was not revealed until Monday. ESPN reported 79-yearold Linda Goldbloom was hit in the head by a foul ball when the Los Angeles Dodgers played the San Diego Padres on August 25. She was struck in the top of the ninth inning when Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes fouled off a pitch from Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed she died on August 29 of blunt force trauma and acute intracranial hemorrhage.

The woman and her husband, described as longtime Dodgers fans, were in their seats in the lower level on the first-base side, outside safety nets.

- AAP

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Cambridge raider too strong Cambridge visitor Artiste added another tick in her career win column when she capitalised on a perfect run in transit to take out the WCM Legal Wairarapa Cup (2050m) at Tauherenikau.

The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained mare has been in sparkling form of late with two wins and a further two placings from her last four starts. That consistency saw her installed as a warm favourite for the contest, with her many supporters never having cause for concern courtesy of a picture-perfect ride from pilot Rosie Myers Myers had the Mastercraftsman five-year-old idling along nicely in mid-field behind a solid speed set by Awatane before easing into contention with 600m to run. Myers tracked her main rival Peso into contention and when she angled off his back at the 400m mark, Artiste produced a telling sprint that carried her clear of her rivals and on to a comfortable victory.

Co-trainer Andrew Forsman was delighted with the performance and believes it could set his charge up for a tilt at stakes level in the near future.

“She got the perfect run with the early speed on and then she was able to track up behind Peso, who we thought was the main danger,” Forsman said.

“When she came off his back and sprinted so well, I thought it was all over at that stage.

“She is a mare who has really matured during this campaign

Artiste cruises home at Tauherenikau. and we are now seeing the benefit of that.

“She is by Mastercraftsman out of a Montjeu mare so you knew that time would be her friend.”

Forsman is keen to see Artiste add some back-type to her record that now stands at five wins from 26 career starts.

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“She is a very valuable mare already, being a full sister to Mime,” he said. “If we could get some black-type with her then that would only add further to what she is already worth.

“There are some nice races coming up over the next month or so and given she is going so

well it would be foolish not to test her at stakes level somewhere soon.”

Artiste is out of Montjeu mare Maidjeu and is the younger sister of multiple Group Two winner Mime who was also placed twice at Group One level.

– NZ Racing Desk

Verry Flash on target for two-mile feature Trainer Nick Bishara is confident his progressive four-year-old stayer Verry Flash will put in a good performance in the Rating 82 Risk Management Group Premier (2100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday as he heads towards loftier targets.

The full brother to Verry Elleegant finished fifth at Counties last start, his third run of the current campaign, and he will again be ridden by Rowena Smyth on Saturday.

“We’re very happy with him,” Bishara said. “We took him out and galloped him with one of Nigel Tiley’s on Tuesday morning, just to bring him on a bit.”

“It’s taken all three runs to get him fit and ready to run 2100m.

I thought he just peaked on his run a bit at Counties and that’s brought him on plenty. We’re pretty confident he’ll go a big race on Saturday.”

Bishara said the rating 77 galloper was on a programme aimed at the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) on March 9.

“He’s in the Auckland Cup,” Bishara said. “Safely through Saturday we’ll probably look at the race at Matamata, the Kaimai Stakes (Listed, 2000m), or the Nathans Memorial (2200m) on the

first day at Ellerslie.

“Those are the two options at this stage. It’s probably more than likely he won’t back him up in the Avondale Cup (Gr.2, 2400m) even if he wins.

“We’ll just play it by ear, but he’ll be in the Auckland Cup on four or five runs so he should be pretty much spot on.”

– NZ Racing Desk

Above – Verry Flash will continue his preparation for the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup when he runs at Te Rapa this weekend.

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Bargain buy turns into handy racehorse Saturday’s Orari winner Queen Of Glory was run through the 2017 mixed bloodstock sale in Christchurch as a broodmare.

She had a filly foal at foot by Betterthancheddar at the time and was knocked down to her now trainer, Bruce Negus, who wanted her as a racehorse.

Fast forward less than two years and Queen Of Glory has won eight races and $54,000, plus a $7500 Met Multiplier.

And a lot has been seen of her, with 57 races in the last 16 months, or 64 weeks.

Whichever way you spin it, Queen Of Glory was a steal at the sale and she’s been quite the equine ATM ever since.

Queen Of Glory had won a race at Manawatu for Rodney and Scott Dickson in March, 2016, which was her last start due to being in foal.

“I rang Rodney about her and to find out what the story was and he said there was nothing wrong with her,” said Negus.

“She was as sound as a bell and they’d had to retire her because she was in foal, but she was just coming right at the time.

“So, she was in work the day after the sale and her filly goes alright too – I quite like her.

“The family doesn’t produce two-year-olds but she’ll win races as well.”

Queen Of Glory soon won a race for Negus at Forbury Park with Dexter Dunn driving, but since then she’s won five races for amateur drivers and a heat of the NZ Junior Drivers’ Championship at Addington for Alicia Harrison.

Perhaps the only big surprise in all this is that it took his wife, Colleen, until last weekend at Orari to win a race with her.

Auckland driver Cheree Wigg has won three times with her and twin sister Sheryl has won once, too.

“I think that was only the second time that Colleen has driven her for one reason or another.

“She was suspended for a while last year and has opted to drive either Highland Reign or Pat Campbell in the amateur races.

“The Wiggs have a soft spot for Queen Of Glory now and have asked to take a foal from her later, which is fine by me as I have quite enough broodmares.”

Andrew Faulks trained Queen Of Glory when she won the penalty-free race for Harrison as the Neguses were in Belgium as a support crew for Cheree at the World Amateur Championships.

“That was quite a thrill as Pat Campbell finished second so we owned the quinella.

“It was 5am in Europe but we rang home and had the phone put beside the TV.” Negus had his time in the spotlight with superstar Courage Under Fire but he is just as happy plying his trade at the other end of the spectrum.

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9 04024 New Frontier (21) fr .....................J Stormont 10 80x Signseeldeliver (22) fr ............. T Macfarlane 11 05786 Whatchagot (23) fr ................... N Delany (J) 12 Louie The Horse (24) fr ......................L Neal 13 332 Phil Bromac (25) fr ......................A Poutama 14 74907 Blake (U1) fr ..................................N Chilcott 15 x7870 Outlander (U2) fr .......................S Abernethy Emergencies: Signseeldeliver, Whatchagot 3 6.20 MATAMATA SADDLERY MOBILE PACE $8000, r40-r50., mobile, 1700m 1 x0703 Manihiki Pearl (1) fr .................. N Delany (J) 2 09894 McDaknife (2) fr.............................Z Butcher 3 0x379 Allonblack (3) fr .............................N Chilcott 4 40433 Banner Of Art (4) fr ................... J Abernethy 5 64272 High Point (5) fr .................... D Ferguson (J) 6 49586 Vanhalem (6) fr .......................... A Drake (J) 7 54087 Jakira (7) fr ................................... D Butcher 8 10866 Kundana Gold (8) fr.......................T Mitchell 9 52646 Womeninleague (21) fr........... A Harrison (J) 10 00255 Motu Little Princess (22) fr ..........A Poutama 11 83810 Helena Ideal (23) fr ..........F Schumacher (J) 12 10x00 Tamara Gold (24) fr .....................J Stormont 4 6.49pm BUY A WOODLANDS STUD BRED STAR MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ f&m., mobile, 1700m 1 98320 Tempo Rose (1) fr .........................Z Butcher 2 8290 Owhata Angel (2) fr ........................S Phelan 3 76650 Pocket Miss (3) fr ......................... W Fausett

4 49423 Mhai Uptown Girl (4) fr ..................T Mitchell 5 05786 Whatchagot (5) fr ..................... N Delany (J) 6 43324 Silvia (6) fr .................................... B Mangos 7 92744 Beaudiene Emerald (7) fr ............A Poutama 8 x8706 Cool And Calculating (8) fr .. S Iremonger (J) 9 502 Triolet (21) fr ................................. D Butcher 10 06806 Sarabi (22) fr ....................F Schumacher (J) 11 80x Signseeldeliver (23) fr ............. T Macfarlane 12 Shandelier (24) fr ..................... M McKendry 5 7.16 NORTH ISLAND TRAINERS & DRIVERS ASSN MOBILE PACE $8000, 4yo+ r40-r60. jun.d, 2700m 1 16675 Runcle (1) fr ............................. N Delany (J) 2 26462 El Capitan (2) fr .......................... A Drake (J) 3 16547 Highview Justice (3) fr ............. T Lethaby (J) 4 319x9 Better Than Most (4) fr ............... C Smith (J) 5 10xPP Deer Hunter (5) fr ................. D Ferguson (J) 6 76234 Westburn Yield (6) fr .............. A Harrison (J) 7 26325 Toro Delago fr .............................. Scratched 8 17018 Atom Hanover (7) fr.............K Blakemore (J) 9 73727 Machbrad (21) fr ................... L Whittaker (J) 10 19 Live Reactor (22) fr ..........F Schumacher (J) 11 52222 Rock N Shard (23) fr .......... J MacKinnon (J) 12 27261 Crackared (24) fr ..................A Fitzgerald (J) 13 31106 Mach Little Soaky (25) fr ..... S Iremonger (J) 6 7.45pm NORTH ISLAND STANDARDBRED BREEDERS ASSN TROT $8000, 3yo+ r48-r55, stand, 2200m 1 x748x Di’z Luck (1) fr ...............................T Mitchell 2 2351 Fortunato (2) fr ........................... T Cameron

3 7x635 Malabar Spur (3) fr ....................... B Mangos 4 14067 Rave Nation (4) fr ......................S Abernethy 5 71864 Anna Kate (5) fr.................... D Ferguson (J) 6 59337 Danke (6) fr .................................... G Martin 7 83415 Beat The Heat (7) fr ..................... D Butcher 8 83801 Lundqvist (8) fr ....................K Blakemore (J) 9 32839 Kai Time (U1) fr ...........................A Poutama 10 x2723 The Last Gamble (U2) fr .............A Donnelly 11 87148 Saint Michel (U3) fr .....................J Stormont 12 5874P Grey Stoke (U4) fr .........................Z Butcher 7 8.14pm HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY RILEY BENNETT MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ r51-r55., mobile, 1700m 1 49231 All Yours (1) fr ............................... D Butcher 2 47318 Wicklow Star (2) fr .......................A Poutama 3 1 L L Cool J (3) fr .......................... T Cameron 4 33773 Hezaluckygrinner (4) fr..................N Chilcott 5 1 Lady Cherokee (5) fr .....................T Mitchell 6 319x9 Better Than Most (6) fr ............. N Delany (J) 7 301 Mhai Tickled Pink (7) fr ..................S Phelan 8 714 Major Blink (8) fr......................... J Robinson 9 31525 Liberal Arden (21) fr ....................A Donnelly 10 10056 Destined For Heaven (22) fr..............L Hollis 8 8.43pm LADIES EVENING 6TH OF MARCH MOBILE PACE $8500, r56-r70,r71 w/c., mobile, 1700m 1 6x58P Spare Change (1) fr ......................T Mitchell 2 56741 Bubble Gum (2) fr....................... A Drake (J) 3 54706 Prime Silver (3) fr ................... A Harrison (J) 4 x9761 Ruebe Star (4) fr .......................... B Mangos

5 16189 Vibe (5) fr ....................................A Poutama 6 71675 Delightful Zen (6) fr A Fitzgerald (J, .........Cl) 7 x3145 Afortunado (U1) fr .....................S Abernethy 8 8P135 Zealand Star (U2) fr ......................Z Butcher 9 9.12pm LOT 71 DESI BOY HANDICAP TROT $8500, r56-r70 discrhcp, stand, 2200m 1 5410x My Royal Roxy (1) fr.................. J Abernethy 2 47372 Caitlin’s Surprise (2) fr ................A Poutama 3 39911 Mass Destruction (U1) fr ...............T Mitchell 4 78818 Above The Rest (1) 10M ...................K More 5 51750 Primus Inter Pares (2) 10M ............S Phelan 6 60843 Jomo (U1) 10M .......................... J Robinson 7 96314 Luck Of The Moment (U2) 10M.....Z Butcher 8 66185 Gershwin (U1) 25M ...................... D Butcher SELECTIONS Race 1: Blue Coman, French Affair, Lukyanova, Comedy Act Race 2: Arty Pharty, New Frontier, Carse O Fern Tom, E Cat Race 3: High Point, Helena Ideal, McDaknife, Tamara Gold Race 4: Silvia, Mhai Uptown Girl, Triolet, Shandelier Race 5: Rock N Shard, Westburn Yield, Live Reactor, El Capitan Race 6: Fortunato, Beat The Heat, Di’z Luck, Kai Time Race 7: Lady Cherokee, L L Cool J, All Yours, Liberal Arden Race 8: Zealand Star, Delightful Zen, Afortunado, Vibe Race 9: Caitlin’s Surprise, Mass Destruction, My Royal Roxy LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down

Southland gallops Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland RC Venue: Ascot Park Meeting Date: 07 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 1.02pm MCCALLUMS GROUP STAYERS HANDICAP $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2130m 1 61690 Mac Murdoch tdh (1) 59 ...................J Lowry 2 44716 Lil Miss Swiss m (2) 57.5 ...G Saejorhor (a4) 3 00x28 Cairnsville tm (7) 57.5 ..........A Bohorun (a3) 4 x9004 Smokem Up (6) 57 .....................D Prastiyou 5 82459 Leila Eve th (5) 55.5 .......................K Selvan 6 50450 Valetina Vittoria (4) 55 ............ B Murray (a2) 7 87979 Madam De Soir t (3) 54............... C Johnson 2 1.37pm CENTRAL SOUTHLAND FREIGHT MAIDEN $10,000, MDN, 2130m 1 33724 Beam Me Up Scotty h (6) 58.5...... C Barnes 2 66350 Rock Master h (8) 58.5 .......... B Murray (a2) 3 05770 Colour Me Red (4) 58.5 ...................J Lowry 4 779x7 Power Punch (9) 58.5 ................D Prastiyou 5 96x67 The Flagon h (2) 58.5 ...........K Mudhoo (a1) 6 00209 Mr Intelligence (5) 58 ..................L Callaway 7 28265 Patromia (10) 56.5 ..................T Jonker (a2)

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9x782 Queen El Jay h (11) 56.5 ................ J Morris 5 3.22pm PHILLIPS HORSE TRANSPORT HANDICAP 2 67255 Jessie Janet (2) 57.5...................L Callaway 3 x4380 Haka Star (4) 57.5............................J Lowry 90896 Luuka h (7) 56.5 .......................... C Johnson $11,000, Rating 72 Benchmark, 1200m 4 57404 Eager Beaver (9) 57.5 ........G Saejorhor (a4) 9x790 Turbulence (1) 56.5 ......................T Moseley 1 05925 Vice Marshall tdm (6) 59 ..............T Moseley 5 08x00 Highly Royal h (1) 57.5..........K Mudhoo (a1) 0569L Zedaam (3) 56.5 ............................K Selvan 2 43820 He’s Mi Brother (4) 56.5 .......A Bohorun (a3) 3 2.12pm McKNIGHT & BROWN MAIDEN $10,000, 3 56430 Katango th (2) 56 .................. S Toolooa (a4) 6 28999 Remarkable Kate h (6) 57.5 .. S Toolooa (a4) 7 603 Larippa (8) 57.............................D Prastiyou 4 00190 Non Blonde tdh (1) 55.5 ......... B Murray (a2) MDN, 1600m 8 38529 The Selection (5) 57............... B Murray (a2) 5 22638 Promising tdm (5) 54..........G Saejorhor (a4) 1 63223 Our Boy Baz b (2) 58.5 ......G Saejorhor (a4) 9 8 City Slicker (7) 57 .........................T Moseley 6 68099 Stellacanto (3) 54 ...........................K Selvan 2 78056 Sure He Can h (1) 58.5 ............... C Johnson 3 00500 Benlachie (7) 58.5 ......................D Prastiyou 6 3.57pm DON’T MISS THE CAR DISPLAY ON CUP DAY 8 5.12pm SEE YOU AT GOLD CUP DAY FEBRUARY 4 7 Gelibolu (6) 58.5 ..........................T Moseley 16 FEB $10,000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 16 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 5 070x0 Park Lane (3) 58.5 ........................ C Barnes 1 x4241 Qashqai (3) 59 .............................. C Barnes 1 Noah 58.5 .................................... Scratched 6 4x802 Mah Girl (5) 56.5 ...................K Mudhoo (a1) 2 x0107 Get Rythm d (15) 58 ...................L Callaway 2 7 Peshawar (5) 58.5 ......................D Prastiyou 7 x5870 Ruakiwi Blaze (4) 56.5 ........... B Murray (a2) 3 3559x The Chief (2) 58 ....................K Mudhoo (a1) 3 Port Stephens h (1) 58.5 .............L Callaway 4 6x097 Karm ‘N’ Easy m (11) 57.5 .G Saejorhor (a4) 0 Hurricane Aubert (2) 58 ...............T Moseley 4 2.47pm ILT FOUNDATION HANDICAP $11,000, Rat- 4 5 00435 Son Of Surf h (6) 57.5 .............T Jonker (a2) 5 Lord Zacford (7) 58 ..........................J Lowry ing 72 Benchmark, 1600m 6 8036x The Believer t (16) 57.5.......... B Murray (a2) 6 45774 Tap Tap (4) 56.5 .......................... C Johnson 1 20364 Kilowatt td (3) 59 ................G Saejorhor (a4) 7 30100 Nigella Jazz d (13) 56.5 .......A Bohorun (a3) 7 6x6x Times Time (3) 56 .................. B Murray (a2) 2 20447 The Quiet Man t (2) 58 .........A Bohorun (a3) 8 85059 Morrellmac dmh (12) 56.5 ............T Moseley 8 7 Rosie Glow (6) 56 ..............G Saejorhor (a4) 3 26410 Kauri Cove tdm (4) 57.5 ...............T Moseley 4 8x665 Tickets On Her th (6) 57 .............. C Johnson 7 4.34pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE 9 x9070 The Likely Lad 55.5...................... Scratched 10 5975x Sweet Time (7) 55 ..........................K Selvan 5 54327 The Bumper m (1) 57 ..............T Jonker (a2) $10,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 6 124x6 The Style dm (5) 54 ............... B Murray (a2) 1 49624 Balanto (3) 57.5 .......................... C Johnson 11 83764 It’s Pandemonium d (5) 54.5 ....... C Johnson 8 9 10 11

x8069 Verify th (14) 54.5 03659 Knutquacker d (8) 54..................D Prastiyou 00600 Abbey Kay (10) 54 ................ S Toolooa (a4) 38009 Tapilize (9) 54 22638 Promising tm (1) 57.5 124x6 The Style 57 ................................. Scratched 68099 Stellacanto (4) 54 -

Emergencies: Tapilize, Promising, The Style, Stellacanto Blinkers on: Mr Intelligence (R2), Benlachie (R3) Blinkers off: Colour Me Red (R2), The Selection (R7), Karm ‘N’ Easy (R8) Winkers on: Colour Me Red (R2) Winkers off: Mr Intelligence (R2), Gelibolu (R3) Pacifiers on: Rock Master (R2)

SELECTIONS

Race 1: Valetina Vittoria, Mac Murdoch, Leila Eve, Smokem Up Race 2: Beam Me Up Scotty, Patromia, Colour Me Red, Rock Master Race 3: Our Boy Baz, Mah Girl, Benlachie, Ruakiwi Blaze Race 4: Kilowatt, The Quiet Man, The Style, Kauri Cove Race 5: Promising, Non Blonde, He’s Mi Brother, Katango Race 6: Tap Tap, Lord Zacford, Rosie Glow, Peshawar Race 7: Balanto, Jessie Janet, Eager Beaver, The Selection Race 8: Son Of Surf, Qashqai, Karm ‘N’ Easy, The Chief

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched Raceway Meeting Date: 07 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting num- 4 21111 Know State nwtd ............................G Cleeve ber: 9 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 5 42131 Blazing Banjo nwtd ...................J McInerney 10; 11 and 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 10, 11 and 12 7 87212 Amelia Rob 30.58 ..................... M Robinson 8 32211 Know Betrayal 30.27 ......................G Cleeve 1 4.26pm (NZT) C3 SPRINT SUPER SIX C3, 295m 9 53411 Goldstar Sydney 30.41 S &.............B Evans 1 35111 Yi Feng 17.28 ............................J McInerney 10 21373 Our Brad 30.28 J & .........................D Fahey 2 21236 Astrid 17.20 .......................................J Dunn 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 5.39pm SUPER SIX DISTANCE C2d, 645m 1 76144 Dyna Weslyn 37.68 ......................C Roberts 4 12135 Homebush Comet 17.55 ...........J McInerney 2 25666 Gotcha Rocky nwtd ...................J McInerney 5 52163 Vasterbottenost 17.47 .........................A Lee 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 4 24762 Forbury Flyer nwtd ....................J McInerney 7 2x157 Botany Alan 17.85.....................J McInerney 5 33141 Avenger Bale 37.61......................C Roberts 8 72182 Little Krakatoa 17.36 .................A Bradshaw 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 9 11164 Bahama Queen 17.08 .......................J Dunn 7 17773 Barge Bale 38.47 .........................D Roberts 10 73741 Dahteste 17.24....................................A Lee 8 48351 Panel Beater 38.48 S &...................B Evans 2 4.47pm C4 SPRINT SUPER SIX C4, 295m 9 36443 Homebush Izzy nwtd .................J McInerney 1 14261 Smash Damage 17.24 .................... M Grant 2 22212 Dusky Brew 17.33 S & ....................B Evans 5 6.10pm RESTRICTED AGE SUPER SIX R/A, 520m 1 71517 Know Threat 30.21 .........................G Cleeve 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 2 71874 Go Brat 30.14 J & ...........................D Fahey 4 51114 Mertz 17.47 ...............................J McInerney 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 5 22323 Custom Paint 17.06............................C Weir 4 56654 Mr. Matt 30.11 J & ...........................D Fahey 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 5 82665 Malaga Molly 30.58 ...................J McInerney 7 63121 Smash Bomber 17.23 ..................... M Grant 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 8 61313 Ring Clown 17.19............................ M Grant 7 23316 Busy Flash 30.41 J & ......................D Fahey 9 51228 Flora Dora 17.16 ...........................R Adcock 8 32484 Zefside 30.75 ............................J McInerney 10 41382 Come A Guster 17.33 ..................... M Grant 9 47863 Cosmic Ruben nwtd ..................J McInerney 3 5.09pm C1 SUPER SIX C1, 520m 1 25214 High Sparrow nwtd....................A Bradshaw 10 65877 Shanly Star nwtd .......................J McInerney 2 82221 Smash Achiever nwtd ..................... M Grant 6 6.40pm C2 SUPER SIX C2, 520m

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1 44512 Miss Nina 30.92 ............................R Adcock 2 15526 Mick The Mower nwtd ...............J McInerney 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 26213 Know Conclusion 30.31 .................G Cleeve 5 52832 Homebush Skip nwtd ................J McInerney 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 7 72117 Happy Days 30.59.........................R Adcock 8 31323 Gem 30.32 J & ................................D Fahey 9 64371 Goldstar Renee 30.74 S & ..............B Evans 10 14253 Little Secret 30.44 ........................ L Waretini 7 7.09pm C3 SUPER SIX C3, 520m 1 11118 Ophelia Allen 30.10......................D Roberts 2 45534 Black Dan nwtd .........................J McInerney 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 27241 Jaded Affair 30.56 ........................ L Waretini 5 57412 Cosmic Richie 31.18 .................J McInerney 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 7 24322 Umbridge Bale 30.20 ...................C Roberts 8 24131 Bashful Buffy 31.09 ...................J McInerney 9 11883 Joe Bonanza nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 88724 Know Shame 30.04........................G Cleeve 8 7.26pm C5 SPRINT SUPER SIX C5, 295m 1 46117 Hankenstein 17.28 .................... A Bradshaw 2 22211 Platinum Marshal 17.00 ...............C Roberts 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 64324 Chitina Tin 17.15 .................................A Lee 5 43135 Dizzy Banjo 17.12 ..............................C Weir 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 7 43615 Shaw Lee 17.10 .............................J Jopson 8 23122 Botany Cold 17.22 ....................J McInerney

9 75118 Shady Banjo 17.01.............................C Weir 10 86324 Pita Ramos 17.26 .............................J Dunn 9 7.55pm C4 SUPER SIX C4, 520m 1 53245 Viktoria Vikkers 30.19 ..................C Roberts 2 58251 Must Be Rusty 30.24.................J McInerney 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 28664 Egomaniacal 30.17 J & ...................D Fahey 5 15241 Know Equal 30.45 ..........................G Cleeve 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 7 31378 Mina Allen 30.08 ..........................C Roberts 8 52776 David’s Legacy 30.15 ................ M Robinson 9 77332 Homebush Boden 31.90 ...........J McInerney 10 57816 Princely Gold nwtd ....................J McInerney 10 8.22pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL CHRISTCHURCH NZ ST LEGER R/Af, 520m 1 31181 Max Dancer 30.13 J & ....................D Fahey 2 41112 Kiwi Gal nwtd U & .............................Cottam 3 12222 Opawa Viking 30.81 J & ..................D Fahey 4 45471 Diddilee 30.09 .............................A Turnwald 5 11141 Von Strass 29.94 J &.......................D Fahey 6 21411 Double Speed 30.28 .....................R Adcock 7 21362 Idol Dude nwtd ..................................M Flipp 8 34282 Manooka 30.47 J & .........................D Fahey 9 11123 Lacko Allen 30.09.........................C Roberts 10 31323 Gem 30.32 J & ................................D Fahey 11 8.52pm NZ RACING SERIES DISTANCE FINAL NZRSdf, 732m 1 23234 Dave’s Dot nwtd ........................J McInerney 2 31331 Tradition nwtd J &............................D Fahey 3 66646 Know Anxiety nwtd.........................G Cleeve

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72363 Perfect Result nwtd .......................R Adcock Box Vacant ................................... Scratched 41225 Classy Witch nwtd ..........................G Cleeve 11112 Translator 43.71 J & ........................D Fahey 46352 Goldstar Ashton nwtd S & ...............B Evans 12 9.22pm C5 SUPER SIX SPRINT C5, 295m 1 61421 Inside Affair 17.16 .............................J Dunn 2 32213 Cash A Roo 17.27 S & ....................B Evans 3 Box Vacant 3 ................................ Scratched 4 11151 Nelso Allen 16.89 .........................C Roberts 5 13516 Mitcham Reado 17.24 ...............J McInerney 6 Box Vacant 6 ................................ Scratched 7 11324 Torpedo Tuck 17.29 ...................A Bradshaw 8 1435x Opawa Lawsey 17.29......................R Wales 9 75118 Shady Banjo 17.01.............................C Weir 10 86324 Pita Ramos 17.26 .............................J Dunn SELECTIONS

9 48264 Pat Tama 21.35 ................................ S Clark 10 12884 Junk Mail nwtd W &.........................T Steele 7 1.46pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C4/5, 375m 1 75711 Raging Demon 20.99 R & ...................L Udy 2 62413 Fancy Fox 21.25.............................C Henley 3 56616 See Eye Be 21.04 ........................ H Mullane 4 12116 Sparta 20.81 ................................... K Walsh 5 88x56 Beautiful Boy 21.16 ...........................B Craik 6 24221 Just One Smile 20.89 ........................B Craik 7 16165 Pinny Mack 21.16............................. S Clark 8 13862 Botany Esmay 21.58 .......................P Green 8 2.03pm MIKE STENT DECORATORS LTD STAKES C2/3, 457m 1 32167 Thrilling Dexter nwtd ........................S Lozell 2 53462 Thrilling Watch 26.07 ...................... K Walsh 3 14416 Thrilling Amigo 25.68 ...................... K Walsh 4 22153 It’s A Danger 26.00 ........................C Henley 5 21272 Typical nwtd ......................................S Ross 6 55322 Heart Shaped Box 26.03...................B Craik 7 46443 Go Angel nwtd ............................... G Farrell 8 42345 Finkle Foot Fred 26.04 ....................... D Ray 9 354Fx Millie Prince nwtd .......................P Ferguson 10 55385 Cosmic Barwon 25.67 ....................C Henley

9 2.21 AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES SPRINT C4, 375m 1 81578 Bigtime Kiowa nwtd ...................... H Mullane 2 66464 Retired Mouse 21.34....................... T Green 3 22253 Ekali 21.28 ..................................... G Farrell 4 71445 Reality Check 21.43 ........................ K Walsh 5 75847 Powerful Lomar 21.29 .......................B Craik 6 62376 Mobility Scooter 21.33 .....................M Black 7 86x51 Jimmy’s Rocket 21.00 ...................... S Clark 8 43571 Stay Rich 21.52 M & ........................ J Smith 10 2.37pm FARMLANDS COPRICE STKS C4/5, 457m 1 11523 Talkabout Missy 25.68 .................... K Walsh 2 15541 Thrilling Carly 25.83 ........................ K Walsh 3 57417 Thrilling Billy 25.48 .....................P Ferguson 4 14151 Rumble Soldier 25.64 ................P Ferguson 5 82818 Damaging Lomar 25.96 ....................B Craik 6 66385 Opawa Jimbo 25.91 W & ................T Steele 7 53253 Trevor Gibbs 25.60 W & ..................T Steele 8 38437 Bigtime Phantom 25.86................ H Mullane 9 21515 Tianyu 25.68 .................................. G Farrell 10 75787 Yooldome 25.81 ............................. G Farrell

Race 1: Yi Feng, Astrid, Homebush Comet, Bahama Queen Race 2: Custom Paint, Dusky Brew, Smash Bomber, Flora Dora Race 3: Know Betrayal, Know State, High Sparrow, Goldstar Sydney Race 5: Mr. Matt, Know Threat, Go Brat, Malaga Molly Race 6: Gem, Know Conclusion, Miss Nina, Mick The Mower Race 7: Ophelia Allen, Bashful Buffy, Jaded Affair, Black Dan Race 8: Platinum Marshal, Shaw Lee, Hankenstein, Dizzy Banjo Race 9: Egomaniacal, Must Be Rusty, Know Equal, Mina Allen Race 10: Max Dancer, Von Strass, Opawa Viking, Lacko Allen Race 11: Tradition, Translator, Classy Witch, Dave’s Dot Race 12: Nelso Allen, Cash A Roo, Inside Affair, Shady Banjo LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

Waikato dogs Today at Cambridge Raceway

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club Venue Cambridge Raceway 7 41282 Kai Nan nwtd.................................. G Farrell 8 54417 Nasa 21.34........................................B Craik Meeting Date: 07 Feb 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 Doubles: 8 73221 Jetsun Jamie 21.29 ........................G Wilson 9 57477 Hallo Star 21.08 R & ...........................L Udy 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10 Trebles: 1, 2 and 9 53333 Talkabout Sophie nwtd .....................M Black 10 57778 Sonic Attack 21.04 ...........................S Lozell 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10 10 F7723 Jay Grim nwtd ................................ G Farrell 5 1.11pm FARMLANDS VIRKON STAKES C1, 457m 1 12.02pm (NZT) WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE RACE- 3 12.37 MAYHOUNDS RACING RETIREMENT PRO- 1 F5425 Billy Bright 26.15 ........................P Ferguson WAY SPRINT C1, 375m JECT SPRINT C1, 375m 2 618 Shozip Boomer 26.25 .....................T Patton 1 34864 Jinja Liv 21.44 U & ............................Cottam 1 41645 Don Morocco 21.33 P & ................ J Cleaver 3 61x51 Sir Kinloch nwtd ............................... S Clark 2 45365 Snoopy’s Hero 21.52 .......................... D Ray 2 74764 Jinja Lad 21.72.............................R McPhee 4 53111 Thrilling Trev 25.73 .......................... K Walsh 3 64474 Opawa Big nwtd ............................. G Farrell 3 38824 Crackling Gal nwtd U & .....................Cottam 5 53333 Talkabout Sophie nwtd .....................M Black 4 76158 Twelve Gauge 21.70 ........................M Black 4 F7723 Jay Grim nwtd ................................ G Farrell 6 51652 Just Maddie nwtd .............................M Black 5 27566 Thrilling Arnold 21.48 ......................S Codlin 5 65883 Opawa Loyal 21.27 .......................... S Clark 7 41222 Monsoon Malabar nwtd U &..............Cottam 6 86537 Platinum Tears nwtd ......................... S Clark 6 64523 Gotcha Millie 21.58 ...................... H Mullane 8 Tx13x Shooters Hill nwtd .................S Lozell 7 F4476 Secret Babe nwtd W & ....................T Steele 7 53888 El Hefe 21.67 ............................... D R Laing 9 47385 Hua Hua nwtd ................................ G Farrell 8 53363 Bigtime Clyde nwtd ...................... H Mullane 8 65775 Tilly’s Silly nwtd R & ............................L Udy 10 41484 Odnoc Ankie 25.85 ....................P Ferguson 9 78657 Home Bound nwtd R & .......................L Udy 9 7x486 Sings Like Elvis 21.67 ...................... S Clark 6 1.28pm GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND SPRINT 10 85857 Mighty Mezz 21.73 R & ...............N O’Regan 10 88657 Alf Tupper nwtd .............................. L A Hunt C3, 375m 2 12.19pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SERIES 4 12.54pm FOND FOODS LTD SPRINT C2, 375m 1 86423 Audrette nwtd ..................................S Codlin FINAL C1f, 375m 1 88765 Tumbalaioo 21.20.......................P Ferguson 2 33723 Jetsun Woody 21.52 ......................G Wilson 1 56642 In Focus 21.72 P &........................ J Cleaver 2 866x7 Jinja Stinger 21.40 W &...................T Steele 3 64311 Disclaimer 21.36 .............................P Green 2 47381 Finkle Foot Hero 21.52....................... D Ray 3 57134 Secret Lily 21.56 W &......................T Steele 4 32834 Subzero Princess nwtd ..................C Henley 3 76232 Barossa nwtd ............................ A Lawrence 4 63626 Grouch Pawset 21.57......................P Green 5 124F5 C’est L’Amour 21.44 ..........................B Craik 4 75611 Unconscionable 21.45 R & .................L Udy 5 11664 Gao Gao 21.54 .............................. G Farrell 6 41222 Botany Wayne 21.31 .......................P Green 5 85772 Bark De Triomphe 21.31 ...................B Craik 6 57637 Blocker nwtd R &.........................N O’Regan 7 13548 Sisco Kid 21.22 ..............................C Henley 6 38341 Little Trilise 21.67 ...................... A Lawrence 7 76321 Bigtime Monty nwtd...................... H Mullane 8 72467 Bigtime Jacob 21.24 .................... H Mullane

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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Thursday, February 7, 2019

■ RUGBY LEAGUE

Gavet told he’d be playing reserve grade Newcastle signing James Gavet says the Warriors told him he’d spend the 2019 season playing reserve grade if he remained in Auckland on a lucrative back-ended contract.

The 29-year-old prop made a shock departure from the Warriors after signing with the Knights on a two-year deal last November, and is set to begin the NRL season partnering former Bulldog enforcer David Klemmer in the front-row.

Gavet (right) played 17 of 19 games for the Warriors last year to help earn a considerable contract upgrade but says the club forced him out to create room under the salary cap before implying he had been let go because of a poor work ethic.

“They said they were happy with me to play until the end of the season and then they ended up needing to push a couple of players out just because of a couple of new signings they had made, a few boys having their contracts upgraded including mine,” Gavet told NRL.com.

“I was going to be on close to double what I was on last year so I think it was just a safer option for them to free up some money.

“It’s a business at the end of the day and it’s the way the cookie crumbles.

“I’ve been around the traps for a while so I hold no bad blood over it, but I was looking forward to that big contract coming into fruition after all the hard work I’ve put in.

“In the end they weren’t too keen on me staying and if I stayed they said I’d have to cop a few things. They said I’d have to play in State Cup and that even after starting all year.

“They don’t get rid of you but they force your hand and in the end they tell the media that ‘he left and he was a bad trainer’ and what not.”

Gavet’s release from the Warriors followed his axing from the team for the final-round clash against Canberra after he was understood to have been late to training and a couple of club functions, before he returned to the starting side for the following week’s qualifying-final loss to Penrith.

Warriors CEO Cameron George denied a lack of discipline played a role in Gavet’s exit and declined to comment on his claims that he was told he would play in the Intrust Super Premiership if he chose

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Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You didn’t want it or plan it.

You never thought it really fit you... and yet here you are in this circumstance that seemed either to choose you or to land on you. Make the most of it. This is a gift.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When the end is not in sight, it’s good to keep it in mind. Maybe create a special vision or a symbol for it to use as motivation to keep going forward until you’ve completed the task.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): That species of pride called “arrogance” invokes a particularly negative reaction from you today. Does it calm you to know the perpetrator is coming from a place of extreme insecurity?

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Now you look back on some things that happened with a very different opinion than you had when it was all going down. This is proof that you’re always growing and evolving. You refuse to get stuck.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Some things are simply not worth doing. But which ones? You can’t learn which ones from a book or any other media, or even from your best friends. Only your heart can tell you what’s worth doing and what’s not.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Prepare for today’s social demands but decide beforehand what you want to talk about. Having good topics on the ready will allow you to relax, them to relax, and a productive communication to ensue.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Ask, “Am I going the wrong direction?” Maybe there’s a better way. Toy around. Think creatively. Tease solutions out with good questions. What about leverage?

What about approaching from another angle?

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Maybe there is no a scenario in which you won’t be criticised for the choice you make. So you may as well do what your heart says is right so at least you can be on your own side.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Better organisation will improve your relationships. How? It will allow you to carve out the right sort of time for the other person and to spend it doing the things that really matter to you both.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): One way your loved ones can make your life easier and better is by making the effort to show up strong and mix well with your other loved ones. Anyone who causes you problems is not being loving.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): One of your projects seems to be dragging on forever and you may even fantasise about abandoning it, but this is no time to lose heart. You’re almost there! Rest if you have to, but don’t give up.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): While no one can obtain talents they don’t possess, obtaining new skills is a different story entirely. You can do so much when you put your mind to it. What matters now is what’s worthy of your mind.

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Areas of morning cloud, then fine. However, cloud increasing about the divide with a few showers there later. Northerlies developing.

Wind at 1000m: Light, then NW 50 km/h developing in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: Light.

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Partly cloudy, isolated showers near the foothills. Light winds.

overnight max low

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Often cloudy with rain about the divide, but mainly fine further east. Northerlies strengthening and tending northwest.

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Morning cloud clearing to fine, a few afternoon showers about the divide.

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Morning cloud clearing to fine for most, but areas of cloud remaining north of Cheviot.

Northeasterlies developing in the afternoon.

Thursday, 7 February 2019

A large high covers New Zealand while a weak front clears the north of the country. The ridge lies over New Zealand tomorrow and Saturday. A northerly flow strengthens over the South Island on Saturday as a front approaches the far south. The front moves up the South Island on Sunday then weakens on Monday.

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6:30 Thomas And Friends 0 6:40 Masha And The Bear 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 7am My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:25 Zak Storm 3 0 7:50 F Miraculous – Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 3 0 8:15 The Lion Guard 3 0 8:35 Goldie And Bear 3 0 9am Regular Show 3 0 9:10 Infomercials 10:10 The Middle 3 0 10:35 Neighbours PGR 3 0 11:05 Once Upon A Time PGR 3 0 Noon Jeremy Kyle AO 1:05 Judge Rinder PGR 2pm American Housewife PGR 3 0 2:30 Will And Grace PGR 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Peppa Pig 0 3:35 Lab Rats 0 4pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 The Middle 3 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours PGR 0

7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 Heathrow – Britain’s Busiest Airport 0 8pm 10k Holiday Home Julia’s Little Blue House is almost finished, but has she managed to make her dream of a $20,000 holiday home a reality? 0 8:30 Coronation Street 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0

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BRAVO 10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 11:28 The Dish PGR 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire 1:28 The Dish PGR 3 1:30 Made In Chelsea PGR 2:30 Bachelor In Paradise PGR 3 3:33 The Dish PGR 3 3:35 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4pm Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4:30 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Top Chef 3 6:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7:28 The Dish PGR 3 7:30 Modelling Isn’t Child’s Play The girls become ‘plastic dolls’ in a photoshoot for Spectrum Collection but, for one girl, the competition takes its toll, and she leaves the competition.

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5:05 Abraham Lincoln – Vampire Hunter 16V 2012 Horror. Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper.

SKY SPORT 1 6am Cricket – White Ferns v India (RPL) First T20.

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9:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (RPL) First T20.

From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

1pm The Darts Show Interviews and features on some of the top players and recent events.

2pm Cycling – Tour Of Valencia (RPL) Stage One. 3:30 Cricket – Australia v Sri Lanka (HLS) Second Test – Day Five.

4pm L Golf – European Tour Victoria Open – First Round.

From 13th Beach Club Links, Victoria, Australia.

8:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (HLS) First T20.

From Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

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2:30 Cricket – Blackcaps v India (RPL) First T20.

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7am Cricket – Australia v Sri Lanka (HLS) Second Test – Day Five.

7:30 The Kiwi Football Show 8am Serie A Highlights Show 9am A-League Hour 10am Football Shootout 11am The Kiwi Football Show 11:30 Serie A Highlights Show 12:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Saudi International.

1pm Golf – PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open.

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7:30 The Kiwi Football Show 8pm Golf Central 9pm Inside The PGA Tour 9:35 L Cricket – Big Bash Hurricanes v Renegades.

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3:30 Fox Sports News 4am Rugby – Six Nations (RPL) France v Wales.

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Local lads on world stage When the New Zealand contingent to contest the Golf Croquet Under-21 World Championships in the United Kingdom was announced recently, celebrations got under way around Mid Canterbury.

That was because four players from Ashburton’s Waireka Croquet Club were among the 10 players selected for the world championships, which are set to be held in the UK starting in July.

The Waireka contingent is Edmund Fordyce, Kaleb Small, Christopher Spittal and Logan McCorkindale, who all play under the South Canterbury Association banner.

They will be joined in the UK by Nathan Bullen (Wellington), Agnus Coulter (BOP), Jeffrey Gatchell (Manawatu-Wanganui), Felix Webby (Taranaki), Eleanor Ross (Nelson) and Jason Hodgett (South Canterbury).

Mid Canterbury’s top young talent, Fordyce, won the 2019 Golf Croquet nationals and is world number eight, while Webby is the current world number four and defending champion.

Fordyce defeated Webby to win his second national title earlier this year.

McCorkindale has also been in fine form on the croquet courts recently, achieving a triple peel – something that all top association croquet players aspired to – at the Croquet New Zealand Open Association Croquet Championships in Tauranga.

In croquet a peel is to send a ball other than the striker’s ball through its next hoop, and a triple peel is when the striker’s next hoop is four back and the striker peels the ball through its last three hoops and pegging it out in a single turn.

The 2019 Golf Croquet World Championships will be contested at the Sussex County Croquet Club in England, along with other venues, from July 27.

Right – Christopher Spittal is one of four young Mid Canterbury croquet players heading to the world championships.

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