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Celebrating Matariki Hampstead Kindergarten celebrated Matariki with myths, legends and a little bit of morning tea.

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Ashburton’s Bung the Bore community action group is mounting a public appeal to help fund its legal challenge to a water consent granted on land being sold to a water bottling company.

The land is owned by the Ashburton District Council and in a presentation to councillors last week, the group’s founder, Jen Branje, said that if the sale was not stopped before July 30 her group would be left with “no other choice than to instigate legal proceedings”.

Ms Branje assured the council that it was the group’s intention to take the consent and its process to a judicial review.

In a Facebook post she told followers

she was finalising a Pledge Me page to help fund that challenge.

At stake is a deal between the council and NZ Pure Blue.

The company’s plan is to activate a water consent on a lot in the North East Business Park to establish a water bottling plant. The consent was granted by Environment Canterbury in 2011.

Bung the Bore was founded to fight what it says will ultimately be the sale of Ashburton’s water.

While it is not opposed to the sale of the land, the group is opposed to the activation of the water consent and to the involvement of a company it believes is a front for an overseas buyer.

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the water consent was an integral part of the deal.

He has discounted rumours around possible shareholders in his company.

Full details of his funding partner will be released once the Overseas Investment Commission process is completed, he said, but yesterday in a statement to the Guardian, Mr Hartnett said “we do not have any shareholding association with Saudi Arabia or Chinese and all of the comments to date in the media and on Facebook are complete untruths and misleading”.

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Daniel shines in inaugural youth awards

By Michelle Nelson

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Seventeen-year-old Daniel Binsted was somewhat surprised to learn he’d won the Supreme Youth Award for the Ashburton District.

That was because the Mount Hutt College Year 13 student was unaware his name had been put forward for the honour.

However his mother, Denise Farr, and several teachers at the college had felt him a deserving candidate for the inaugural Canterbury Youth Awards, organised

by Youth Voice Canterbury.

The event attracted 83 nominations for 13 categories.

Daniel was presented with a certificate and a Ngai Tahu pounamu necklace in recognition of his contribution to young people in his district at a gala event in Christchurch recently.

Judges considered nominees’ contributions in areas such as

leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, community action and youth participation in selecting this year’s winners.

“Daniel has been in CYF care for the last 10 years, but has never made an excuse from it but rather strives to make the most of it.

He makes opportunities and has worked and developed himself to become a great youth leader and contributes significantly to other children’s lives,” the judges’ statement said.

As for Daniel, he was humbled by the honour, crediting his time with the Ashburton Cadet Unit and on the Spirit of Adventure programme as driving forces in his life.

“I went on the Spirit of Adventure in April last year and went back again in April this year as a leading hand,” he said.

Daniel plans to join the New Zealand Air Force next year,

where he hopes to train as a medic.

Ashburton College student Tayla Wright, 16, also starred at the event, taking home the runnerup Community Action Award in recognition of her dedication to the Cactus programme.

Director of Rebuild Christchurch said the Canterbury Youth Awards was a formal acknowledgement and recognition of the outstanding contribution young people were making toward the post-earthquake recovery and development of the region.

Youth Voice Canterbury cochairwoman and lead organiser of the youth awards Tayla Reece agreed.

“This seemed like a great way to recognise them for all the selfless things they do and to work towards creating a culture of actually celebrating young people in Canterbury.”

Daniel Binsted has been recognised as an outstanding voice for the district’s youth.

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Punters queue for lucky lotto ticket Bore bung

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By Linda Clarke

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Mid Canterbury people were beating a path to the counter of their favourite Lotto shop yesterday in the build-up to last night’s big $34 million draw.

It was the second-largest Lotto prize in history and people all over the country were dreaming about how they would spend the division one pot if they won.

Countdown Ashburton was among the “lucky” outlets that some punters headed to. In April an Ashburton couple won $22.2m from a ticket bought there.

Checkout manager Chris Hill said they’d sold more than 20 tickets to eager punters before 9am yesterday.

“Sales are high at the moment, our growth has gone up 10 per cent in the last three weeks with each draw.”

Mr Hill added that for the first time, Wednesday sales had beaten the previous Saturday’s.

New World operations manager Jeremy Rooney said his supermarket’s Lotto outlet had been consistently busy throughout the day.

Lionel Graves was buying a ticket for himself and was also a member of a

Leallen Glendining buys a Lotto ticket at New World yesterday, hoping it was a winning one.

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Leallen Glendining said her husband usually bought the Lotto tickets, but she bought an extra one to double their chances.

Since Lotto began, there have been 35 Lotto first division winning tickets sold in Ashburton, three Powerball first division tickets and five Strike Four winners.

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were buzzing the prospect of selling the winning ticket.

Unichem Stortford Lodge Pharmacy in Hastings, which has sold 39 first-division winning tickets and is officially the country’s luckiest outlet, said people had been buying since Monday.

A must-be-won draw will be called at $40 million if Lotto’s prize money continues to jackpot, so if you’re not the lucky winner tonight, you’re in with a chance on Saturday.

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“The consent applications in question have been granted in accordance with the Resource Management Act (RMA 1991) and also with the relevant plans and rules in place at the time of granting in 2011. The Resource Management Act does allow the review of a consent but only in particular and limited circumstances,” the spokesperson said.

The consent was granted with conditions which must be complied with when it is activated and it would then be monitored for compliance. At the present time, however, because it is not active there are no conditions which can be monitored or potential adverse effects on the environment occurring which would enable it to be reviewed.

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Hampstead Kindergarten celebrates Matariki

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Hampstead Kindergarten has been celebrating Matariki by learning what it is and why it is important in their school community.

Matariki is the Maori name for the star cluster known as the Pleiades and traditionally Maori use it to signify the start of the Maori New Year, this year starting on June 6.

The students have been celebrating Matariki by learning about the legend of Tane and also about how the fish became the stars.

Yesterday, the children performed a play about the fish becoming the Matariki constellation and what the stars mean.

“We have been practising every

day for the past few weeks and the kids made all the props, like the stars and the sea,” teacher Geraldine Redpath said.

The children also visited Merle Leask Kindergarten a couple of weeks ago, where they were treated to a performance and a shared morning tea.

Hampstead Kindergarten has 44 children enrolled, making it the biggest kindergarten under the Ashburton Kindergarten Association and has a large number of Maori and Pasifika students on its roll.

“Traditional Maori holidays aren’t really celebrated in the mainstream and we are a multi-cultural kindergarten so we thought it was important to celebrate Matariki,” Ms Redpath said.

Right - Mihaene Morung, 4, one of Hampstead Kindergarten’s Matariki stars during a study on the Maori New Year.

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New programme to focus on at-risk children By michEllE NElsoN

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Mid Canterbury providers are keeping a watching brief on Government plans to scrap a programme established for at-risk families and replace it with another centralised service.

About a quarter of the Strengthening Families contracts operating in 10 areas, including Ashburton, will be cancelled and funding redirected to newly established Children’s Teams.

The move is part of the Ministry of Social Development’s realignment of funding for those with the highest needs into evidencebased and results-focused social services, targeting the most vul-

nerable children and families.

“Funding from Strengthening Families is being reprioritised to support the Children’s Action Plan over the next two years, including the expansion of the Children’s Team in Canterbury to cover its District Health Board boundary,” MSD general manager service development and innovation Ruth Palmer said.

Safer Ashburton manager Kevin Clifford said the Children’s Teams would retain the co-ordinated approach but would be specifically focused on vulnerable children.

“The move is part of a bigger change in which the ministry is creating a whole new depart-

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ment, which will include Child Youth and Family, the Children’s Teams and Community Investment – the arm of MSD which funds non profit organisations to deliver services,” he said.

“As part of this change is the focus on vulnerable children.

When a children’s team goes live in a particular district then the funding from Strengthening Families will go to the Children’s Team.

“It’s a structural approach aimed at doing better for young people, all part of the reviews around CYF and other agencies, which have indicated we are not doing as well as other countries.”

While the plan had merit in

principle, Mr Clifford said the concern was that smaller towns like Ashburton could lose some of the funding currently allocated.

“If the service is centralised in Christchurch, where the needs will be greatest, the funding is more likely to be focused there.

Whereas, if it’s kept in places like Ashburton or Oamaru, it will be focused in those areas,” he said.

However, the services will be delivered locally by local providers.

The ministry has extended existing Strengthening Families contracts for up to six months to allow for a smooth transition for clients.

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Accused in court Three of eight men charged over a record-breaking haul of 494kg of methamphetamine seized by police on 90 Mile Beach and at Totara North last month appeared in the Kaitaia District Court yesterday.

All three entered not guilty pleas to importing and possession of methamphetamine for supply.

Judge Greg Davis further remanded the three men in custody for a case review hearing in Kaitaia on August 30.

One faces further counts of belonging to an organised criminal group and money laundering.

Interim suppression orders were continued. None of the three applied for bail.

Judge Davis granted media applications for audio and visual recording of the hearing, on the condition that neither the defendants nor anyone in the public gallery were identified.

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Wednesday our coldest so far this winter

Board chair chases seat The current crop of Ashburton District councillors might be counted in falling numbers when it comes to those seeking reelection in this year’s local body elections, but new candidates are already showing their hand. While nominations do not officially open until July 15, Methven Community Board chairwoman Liz McMillan has declared her intention to stand for the council’s western ward. Ms McMillan has been a member of the community board for three terms and its chairwoman for two of those. She says she is standing for council so Methven continues to have a voice around the council table. “I’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” she said. Her decision to stand for council will leave at least one vacancy around the community board table.

Ashburton people awoke to their frostiest morning of the year so far yesterday.

The MetService said the grass temperature was -3°C at the Ashburton Airport at 6am and it rose to -2°C by the time many people were scraping ice off their windscreens to drive to work.

The freezing temperatures – down to -8°C overnight – have been good for Mt Hutt Skifield though, with snowmaking guns working flat out to improve their snowbase. Blue skies yesterday and today set up magic conditions for skiers and snowboarders, with views from coast to coast.

The cold weather yesterday was reflected in air pollution readings by Environment Canterbury. Ashburton has recorded one air pollution high this winter and last night the particulate reading was 43, short of the high trigger of 50. Logburners are the main cause of air pollution in the town.

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Two unsold in trust sell-off

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The Ashburton Trust’s sell-off of its hospitality businesses appears to have stalled at the midway point.

While both Speights Alehouse and the Somerset Grocer found ready buyers from within the Ashburton District, the Tinwald Tavern and the Hotel Ashburton are proving tougher selling propositions.

But that was always anticipated and while no deals have been clinched, the trust was working with interested parties for both, said trust chief executive Robert Reid.

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and international interest in both properties “We always knew they’d be harder to sell. They’re bigger and are more of a commitment for a new buyer and for the trust it is important we get the right person with the right commitment to run these,” Mr Reid said.

“We want to make sure it’s right for the stakeholders, the community and staff.”

From the outset, the trust was clear it would be business as usual until all of the businesses were sold, he said.

“We’re certainly not giving any of them away; the sales have to work well for everyone.”

The challenge of the process was the uncertain environment it created for staff, Mr Reid said.

“What’s been really pleasing, however, is the way a lot of our staff have responded with commitment and professionalism.”

Inevitably rumours circulated when a sale took time to secure, Mr Reid said, but he discounted

any suggestion that the hotel could be turned into a resthome.

“I haven’t spoken to anyone who is interested in doing that and the trust is very committed to achieving a sale that will see the hotel continue to operate and provide a full range of hospitality services.”

While the trust was confident a sale would be achieved for both properties, and with local body elections coming in October, it would be marking time in terms of future planning and direction, he said.

“We’re not certain what this will be. It will be different, but what we do will ultimately be better for the community.”

The Ashburton District Council provides free parking for permit holders in 30 and 60-minute metered spaces, providing they display a valid mobility permit in their car. Community relations manager Vincie Billante said the free parking deal ensured people with mobility issues would have good access to services and amenities throughout the district.

With a valid mobility permit displayed the following applies: P30 parking: 30 minutes extra time; P60 parking: 60 minutes extra time, P30 metered parking: free with 30 minutes extra; P60 metered parking: free with 60 minutes extra. There are no concessions for time restrictions under 30 and over 60 minutes or for parking in a designated park where restrictions already apply.

Parking to be raised The strength of support for changes to Ashburton’s inner town parking regime will be shown today at a meeting of the Ashburton District Council. A deputation of retailers will speak to district councillors, once again putting the case for abandoning parking meters and reverting to onehour parking limits in the central business area. A petition has been circulating and has gathered a large number of signatures. This will be presented today.

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Mount Hutt boys mean business in AgTeen challenge

By Michelle NelsoN

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Jack Taggart checks Douglas Richards’ fencing skills ahead of the TeenAg Grand Finals to be held in Timaru tomorrow.

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No sign of ice at Staveley The mild start to winter has been great for those who work outdoors, but not so much for ice skaters.

At minus four degrees, yesterday delivered one of the hardest frosts of the year to date, but about nine more would be required in succession to build up the ice on the Staveley rink to a sufficient depth to open, co-manager Rob Withers said.

At least 100mm of ice across the rink is

required to open to the public.

“At the moment there’s no ice at all to speak off and we would need about 10 days of good frosts to open without any warm nor’west winds,” he said.

“We also need a lot more snow on the mountain to cool the air down – compared to last year it’s not very encouraging at all.”

In June last year a record 400-plus people visited the rink in a single day.

Two Mount Hutt College teenagers will be flying the colours for the Aorangi district in the TeenAg Grand Finals when the Young Farmer of the Year contest gets under way in Timaru today.

Jack Taggart and Douglas Richards will go head-tohead with 14 other teams from as far afield as Northland to Southland in their first TeenAg Grand Final, set to get under way at Caroline Bay on Friday.

The boys have been putting in the hours in the lead up to the competition but both admitted to not really knowing what lies ahead.

“At this moment in time we don’t know anything really,” Douglas told the Guardian yesterday morning.

“We’ve been told who the sponsors are and we’ve done some research on what they do, hopefully we’re heading in the right direction.”

In addition to a series of practical challenges, competitors will be given a topic tonight to research and deliver as a speech at tomorrow’s competition, where they will also sit an examination with questions set by Lincoln University.

“Hopefully we can work together on the speech – but it could be on any topic, not necessarily anything to do with agriculture,” Jack said.

As far as the practical component of the contest goes and judging by a range of tools and safety equipment they have been asked to bring, the boys anticipate a fencing challenge lies ahead and were getting in some last minute practice yesterday.

Both boys have farming backgrounds and see the TeenAg competition as a stepping stone on the road to compete in the Young Farmer of the Year contest in the future.

Douglas plans to enrol for a Bachelor of Agriculture at Lincoln University next year and intends to join a Young Farmers Club, while Jack will return to Mt Hutt College for his final year – and possibly another crack at the TeenAg contest.

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New Countdown progressing The construction tender for Progressive Enterprise’s new Countdown in Ashburton will be awarded in the next few weeks.

Tenders closed on June 24 and the company was working through the applications, a Countdown spokesman said.

“At this stage the store is looking likely to open end of March, early April 2017. We will know more once the construction tender has been awarded.”

The $20 million supermarket project is expected to create 120 new jobs and will be built on South Street, near the Ashbur-

ton River bridge. Progressive Enterprises intends to keep its Countdown on East Street open; the new supermarket will be one-third bigger at 4200 square metres.

A condition of resource consent is the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of East and South streets and street widening work to accommodate traffic turning left from East Street into South Street.

This will see several mature ash trees removed as part of the East Street green is needed for the road widening project.

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McLeod honoured for commitment to Rotary Over his 16 years as a member of Ashburton Rotary Don McLeod has held almost every position on the club register.

And this week that commitment to his service club came with the ultimate reward, the awarding of a coveted Paul Harris Fellowship.

He joined the organisation in June, 1990, was a club director, and secretary from 1991 to 1993 and bulletin editor, twice, over several years.

He also served the club as president for the 2010/11 year and in the 2007/8 Rotary year he led a Rotary Group Study Exchange team to China.

He was born in Dunedin in 1948 and grew up in Balclutha.

He attended South Otago High School and returned there to teach after completing a BA with Honours at Otago University. He went on to teach at South Otago High, in Levin.

With his wife Denise

O’Halloran and two sons, Mr McLeod moved to Ashburton where he was deputy principal at Ashburton College for five years before moving to Mount Hutt College to take up the principal’s position. He remained there for 14 years.

After retiring from Mount Hutt College, Mr McLeod served two terms as an Ashburton District councillor. He intends to retire from this position at the October election.

In 2002, he joined the board of directors of the Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service as a council representative and in 2009 became the chairman of Acads.

He joined the board of Safer Ashburton District in 2010 and in 2013 became its chairman.

Mr McLeod has also served as a council representative on the board of the Community House Mid Canterbury Charitable Trust since 2013.

Gay pride A rainbow gay pride flag has been raised on the grounds of Parliament for the first time to mark a milestone in social equality legislation. Labour deputy leader Grant Robertson tweeted a photo of the flagstaff saying: “Something very special about to happen at Parliament to mark 30 years since Homosexual Law Reform.” – NZME

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Ashburton children are gearing up for two weeks of fun at the district’s many holiday programmes during the Term 2 holidays.

Children will be able to try their hand at baking, construction, mini Olympics, boat safety, skiing and more.

Mid Canterbury’s new holiday programme, Leap ‘n’ Strides, is set to get children to explore Methven, owner Emma Harmer said.

The programme, which started in the Term 1 holidays, aims to get children out and about in the community with visits to the

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“We’ve got really good enrolment numbers. We can take up to 60 children a day and we expect to be fully booked.”

These holidays they are running a mini Olympics with children competing in different challenges and creating their own country flags.

They will also be able to take part a fitness session run by EA Networks instructors as well as their usual swimming, sports and movie visit.

Children will be able to make the most of living so close to Mt Hutt with the ski field’s annual programme Kruiser Squad.

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Methven Museum, a sports day at the domain and a trip to the movie theatre.

The Term 1 holiday programme was a complete success with enrolments nearly at capacity and everyone enjoying the experience.

This time, it looks set to be a bit quieter with lower enrolments due to lots of families going away on a winter holiday, she said.

Sport Canterbury Active Kids Holiday programme manager Jules Wilkes said their numbers have been steadily growing since moving to the EA Networks Centre from Ashburton College late last year.

Fire death A man is believed to have died in a house fire in Cheviot, North Canterbury, yesterday morning.

The fire broke out at 7.35am. Police and five fire crews from Cheviot and Scargill fought the blaze.

An elderly woman is understood to have escaped the fire, which engulfed the house. The fire is not believed to be suspicious. – NZME

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Matt Turner said the three-day programme, running Monday to Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday, caters for all levels of ability.

“Each day includes a full-day lesson and lunch and has an emphasis on fun and learning.”

There is also the Skiwiland early childhood centre which gives parents the opportunity to go for a ski.

Other holiday programmes on offer include Base Youth Centre’s regular programme, swimming and boat safety at the EA Networks centre, a programme with Mid Canterbury Netball and another with Mid Canterbury Football.

Three minor shakes have rattled both islands yesterday morning.

The most severe was a magnitude 4, which rocked Whanganui at 7.08am. It was centred 30km north-east of Whanganui and was 70km deep. Seddon residents would likely have slept through a 2.8 magnitude quake 3.53am, centred 15km south of the town.

A third quake hit 25km west of Murchison in the South Island at 7.37am, measuring 3.2.

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Gun scare for students An unloaded firearm was pointed and fired at a group of school students walking on a Whangarei street to a sporting event. Police say a group of six students from Whangarei Boys’ High School were walking on Manse St to a football game about 2.35pm last Friday.

As they were making their way to the supermarket, before going to the game, a vehicle with two men in it stopped and one of the men pointed what the students thought was a BB gun. It was fired but noone saw anything come out of the end of the gun. It’s believed the men were in their 20s. However, the incident was only reported to police about 12.30pm the next day.

Police have made no arrest and say inquiries are ongoing. WBHS principal Karen Gilbert-Smith said it was concerning such an incident had happened in the community.

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Hostages questioned Some of the hostages rescued from the weekend attack on an upscale restaurant in Bangladesh’s capital were questioned by investigators searching for clues about the possible masterminds behind the gruesome attack that left 28 dead, including many foreigners.

Authorities were still holding five of the 13 hostages rescued when commandos stormed the restaurant in Dhaka’s diplomatic zone Saturday morning, killing six of the attackers and capturing one, according to officials.

Bangladesh police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Haque said authorities would be interrogating two men, including a suspected militant, who were detained during Saturday’s operation. He would not say whether either had been among those counted as hostages, only that they were being treated in a hospital for unspecified injuries.

A second official said authorities were looking into the backgrounds of the five people and questioning their families and friends.

It was not clear if all five were suspects, or if they were being held and questioned simply because authorities thought they might offer useful information in tracing the origins of the attack.

The official confirmed investigators were also speaking with a third man described by local media as a Bangladeshi who was trapped inside the

restaurant along with his wife and two children. The man, a teacher at a private university in Dhaka, had returned to Bangladesh recently after living nearly 20 years in Britain.

Some photographs and several crude videos taken from an apartment near the Holey Artisan Bakery show the man talking to someone while attackers allowed him to leave before paramilitary forces launched the rescue operation on Saturday. The man’s friends and police also said that one of the attackers was a student in the same department at the university where the man teaches.

The brutality of the attack

- the worst convulsion of violence yet in the recent series of deadly attacks to hit Bangladesh - has stunned the traditionally moderate Muslim nation and raised global concerns about whether it can cope with increasingly strident Islamist militants.

That the attackers targeted a popular restaurant in the heart of the diplomatic quarter of Bangladesh’s capital signaled a shift in militant tactics.

Previously, most attacks were carried out by gangs of young men wielding cleavers and machetes and hacking individual victims before fleeing.

Bangladesh police have said

they are investigating whether the attackers had links to the Islamic State group, though the home minister insisted IS had no presence in Bangladesh and could not have guided the attack. The government has blamed the restaurant attack and other recent killings on domestic militants bent on imposing Islamic rule. IS claimed responsibility for the attack.

Indian police were checking vehicles crossing the border that five Indian states share with Bangladesh in case any militants were trying to flee, according to the head of India’s Border Security Force.

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eos, Rashidi alleged that one method was the “twin buses game”. This involves a “clean bus” full of pilgrims heading for Mecca to perform the Hajj being certified by customs, before the same documentation is later used to allow a “dirty bus” laden with drugs to enter the kingdom.

To evade detection, all the buses are identical in make and model, down to the seat fabric.

The drivers are said to use counterfeit passports and

false names.

Rashidi said the scam had been running for decades, with hundreds of buses making thousands of trips. He alleged he was later sacked and subjected to trumped-up charges.

In the videos, he repeatedly appeals to King Salman to protect him, but on May 9 Rashidi posted an audio message saying he was being arrested. Another amateur video showed him apparently being bundled into a car.

The videos and documents posted online have not been independently verified. The Saudi Embassy in London declined to comment.

Last October, Prince Abdel Mohsen bin Walid bin Abdulaziz, a member of the royal family, and four other Saudis were arrested in Lebanon with two tonnes of captagon capsules and cocaine.

The penalty for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia is death -NZME

Voice recorder reveals desperate attempts An EgyptAir voice recorder has revealed that staff tried desperately to put a fire out on flight MS804 before it plunged into the Mediterranean.

Earlier analysis of the plane’s flight data recorder showed there had been smoke in the toilet and avionics bay while recovered wreckage from the

A scriptwriter has defended last night’s controversial episode of Shortland Street in which a main character was killed off, angering viewers who called it a cop out.

The soap’s long-running villain, Dr Victoria Anderton, died last night after crashing her car shortly after confessing to her crimes. The manipulative character’s storyline had been building up for months after she attempted to kill her ex-boyfriend Drew and frame Curtis, the son of her new partner. But fans were quick to turn on the show, flooding Shortland Street’s Facebook page with complaints. Shortland Street script producer Nick Malmholt told the Herald they realised they’d upset viewers but didn’t want to give them “exactly what they wanted”.

Soldiers help relatives a coffin after a ceremony to pay tribute to the victims of the attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

PHOTO AP

Haj pilgrimage drug ring claims A Saudi major who claims to have worked for the Interior Ministry has been detained after alleging that officials were running drug-smuggling operations under cover of the Muslim pilgrimage.

Major Turki bin Hamza alRashidi, who said he worked in the Narcotics Control Division, claimed that a network of powerful regime insiders had made “billions” from running drugs into Saudi Arabia in a variety of ways.

In a series of YouTube vid-

Shorty episode angers fans

jet’s showed signs of high temperature damage and soot.

The Airbus A320 plunged into the eastern Mediterranean Sea en route from Paris to Cairo in May. The flight deck recorder, taken to Cairo this week after being repaired at laboratories belonging to France’s BEA aircraft

accident agency, indicated that a fire took hold of the plane in its final moments, the sources said.

The recordings usually capture pilot conversations and any cockpit alarms, as well as clues such as engine noise.

Last week, it was revealed the black box recorded smoke be-

ing detected in the toilet.

In a statement released last Wednesday, investigators said: “Preliminary information shows that the entire flight is recorded since takeoff from Charles de Gaulle airport until the recording stopped at an altitude of 37,000 feet where the accident occurred.

-NZME

Overweight for more laughs She’s never succumbed to Hollywood pressure to be thin. Instead, Australian actress Rebel Wilson says she gained weight early in her career to get famous.

The 36-year-old has revealed she discovered the comedic benefits of being overweight when she wrote her first play and cast herself alongside an actress who was bigger than her. “And I was like: ‘Oh. That girl’s getting a lot of laughs, a lot easier than me. What is it?’ Because I don’t think there’s much difference in talent. And then, I don’t know if it was mega-conscious, but I thought: ‘How can I get more laughs? Maybe if I was a bit fatter ...’ And then suddenly I was fatter, and doing comedy.” The plussized actress has become a household name thanks to her larger-than-life performances and impeccable comedic timing. “I think a lot of the reason I get hired is because they know I’m going to embellish the script,” Wilson explained.

Pageant drops swimwear The Miss Teen USA pageant is dropping the swimsuit portion of its competition.

The Miss Universe organisation announced that the pageant will replace the bathing suit section with an athletic wear competition. The 2016 Miss Teen USA pageant will be held in Las Vegas on July 30. “This decision reflects an important cultural shift we’re all celebrating that empowers women who lead active, purposeful lives,” Paula M. Shugart, president of The Miss Universe Organsation, wrote to state directors.

In a statement, reigning Miss Teen USA Katherine Haik applauded the move, calling it “a great way to celebrate the active lives that so many young women lead and set a strong example for our peers.”

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OUR VIEW

How much money is too much money?

Sue Newman

L

et’s be honest, even if you have never bought a Lotto ticket in your life, you’ll have flirted with the fantasy of winning money – lots of money.

And this week, whether last night or on Saturday, someone in New Zealand will have fantasy become reality when the little Lotto balls fall from the tumbler.

If $34 million wasn’t won last night, then $40 million must be won in Powerball on Saturday.

Either is a ridiculous amount of money.

Winning Lotto is for many the ultimate dream. There’s no doubt money and lots of it would change your life, but when the amount won is this big, there’s a fair chance the word change could be substituted with ruin.

And that has to tell the Lotto team that there might be something wrong with the way this whole game of chance is structured.

Hundreds of thousands of us buy Lotto tickets each week and very few win a cent. If you’re a regular buyer, chances are you’ve forked out thousands over the years for very little in return. As a game of chance the cards are stacked against you; as an investment it probably sucks.

The concept of gambling (and by any name that’s what it is) a few dollars on a line-up of numbers is fine, it’s just around the size of the stakes that it goes wrong.

For the Lotto business, it’s all about selling tickets. The more that are sold, the more money that falls into the pot and ultimately the more money available to give back, not only in prizes but also in Lotto grants.

If the chances of winning more prizes of greater value, rather than punters chasing the golden dream of a massive jackpot were better, more people might be prepared to buy a ticket. Far better to up the division stakes each week and limit the jackpot to a more modest amount.

Of course we’d all secretly love to win massive amounts of money, but the reality is winning big comes with challenges that no one could imagine. It might solve your financial woes, but would it bring you the ultimate goal, happiness?

YOUR VIEW Council priorities Back in early April, when news of our council’s sale of Lot 9 broke, John Key, at the end of the day, was comfortable with a company that would bottle water and sell it overseas – “they’re creating jobs and hopefully paying tax,” he said. (http://www.stuff.co.nz April 6, 2016).

Despite little evidence yet provided to the people of Ashburton District of substantial ongoing employment once a water bottling plant is up and running, and evidence from other bottling plants to the contrary, the jobs mantra is one that our current mayor seems keen to repeat.

I trust that when the council meets with representatives from the CBD businesses this week, they have at the front of their minds the fact that this group has already created hundreds of jobs in our community, and not only pay taxes but pay commercial rates as well.

In my view, an attractive and vibrant CBD housing locallyowned businesses is essential to the sense of well-being and pride that a community has in their town.

It also has the economic benefit of keeping more money cir-

CRUMB

culating within the district, and attracting shoppers from out of town. Only yesterday I spoke with a visitor, who, when I wasn’t able to assist him, ultimately drove off over the frustration of trying to park on East Street.

Retailers in the CBD face ongoing challenges, especially in a time of economic downturn in a primary sector, and have yet to deal with the disruption that will be caused by quake-proofing their buildings. There is so much we could be doing to make our town more than just a place to take a toilet break, or dump our motorhome’s waste.

Selwyn Price

Inner town parking I happily endorse the efforts to cut parking fees and who wouldn’t? We all want things for free. But will ditching parking fees result in increased rates for all of us?

Those who live walking distance to the shopping zone will then feel rather hard done by. Yes, fix the machines by all means, but the actual cost is really not much. Rather than just organising petitions to ditch the parking fees, retailers could also get together and brainstorm other

by David Fletcher

ideas to attract more shoppers.

I could start off the list: 1. Improve customer service. I am not going to name retailers, but some assistants could really be a bit more friendly and helpful.

2. Offer better pricing, yes, some people do spend $$$ on petrol driving all the way to Christchurch to Kmart, Spotlight etc. Shaving a bit off the retail price or having more sales (not just on out-of-season items) may increase your turnover.

3. Make your shops a bit more inviting, one shop comes to my mind which is always cold and thus unpleasant to browse through.

4. Offer deals with your neighbouring shop, for instance, spend $200 at one and get $10 off your lunch at another or dine at one and get a 5 per cent voucher for the pharmacy.

5. Have some fun, use any excuse to dress up/play music, is Boulevard Day the only time you’re allowed to have a stall outside?

I understand retailers are struggling, but free parking is not the sole answer.

Coby Snowden

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cousins to the app, where they can see and comment on photos posted by the household. The pictures might be photos of kids shared so the grandparents and other family members can see them and keep up to date with what’s going on in the household.

McGregor comes from what he called a “dysfunctional family” after his parents divorced.

The app was deliberately built to cater to blended, modern families better than a group on Facebook, where estranged family members can be uncomfortable.

He said he was struck by the difficult situation of making his father feel connected to his grandchildren beyond scheduled email updates and realised other families would be in similar situations.

McGregor said the app had been designed to be simple and secure to protect vulnerable tech users like young people and elderly people.

Alzheimer’s NZ and other health representatives have been consulted about the importance of keeping elderly people connected to family and friends.

SeniorNet, a community tech training network for people aged over 50, has also been collaborating with kin2kin.

“We’ve thoroughly enjoyed introducing our members to kin2kin,” chief executive Grant Sidaway said.

“Like us, this service is practical and positive and has been developed with ease of use for older people in mind. SeniorNet and kin2kin share key values of connecting and supporting seniors.”

McGregor and his team are now focused on looking to Australia and the US for expansion.

Queenstown developer Stu Sharpe, who was part of a trio that won an Emmy award for the official America’s Cup app, has been part of the development team.

- NZME

NZX trading advances in June Trading on New Zealand’s NZX market rose in June, helping extend the first-half gains by more than a third.

The volume of total trades rose 18 per cent to 164,908 in June from the same month a year earlier, taking the gain for the first six months of the year to 36 per cent. The total value traded in June increased 36 per cent to $4.3 billion, helping extend the gains in the first six months of the year by 27 per cent to $22.7 billion.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index has reached record highs this year as

the local bourse and its relatively high dividend yield catches the attention of international investors searching for returns in a low interest rate environment. The low rates have also spurred companies to return to the debt market for funding, injecting life into the local debt market.

Metrics show total equity trades in June were up 18 per cent, for a 36 per cent gain in value traded to $4.2 billion, while debt transactions rose 19 per cent for a 36 per cent jump in value traded to $144 million.

Some $590 million of new debt was listed on the NZX in June, taking the total in the first six months of this year to $3.15 billion, outpacing the $240 million value of initial public offerings and compliance listings in the month and $840 million in the year so far.

The number of equity securities listed on the NZX was unchanged at 172 in June from a year earlier, while debt securities were up 22 percent at 96 and other securities jumped 93 percent to 27.

NZX shares last traded at $1 and have slid 6.5 percent this year. -AP

Guardian Shares & Investments Compiled by

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Buy price

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Wanaka-based app developers want to connect disjointed families around the world on a social media platform that provides a private and supportive method of keeping in touch. kin2kin, founded by Hamish McGregor, has users in 51 countries around the world, despite only having a “soft-launch” in New Zealand.

The app wasn’t designed to compete with Facebook, but to be used alongside it and other social media platforms.

“LinkedIn is my business profile, Facebook is my friends, Pinterest is my hobbies,” McGregor said.

“No one owns that family space right now and we think we have a unique way of doing it. We think you can call kin2kin the family app globally and that’s what we’re aiming to achieve.”

One household can establish the group and add members like grandparents, aunts, uncles and

emerges or Sky directors change, withdraw, or modify their recommendations for it or speak out publicly against it.

Sky shares fell 0.6 per cent to $4.75, having gained 4.1 per cent so far this year.

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deal, Sky committed to paying a termination fee of up to $21.5 million to Vodafone if it doesn’t proceed under certain circumstances specified in the sale and purchase agreement - mainly where a competing proposal

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as a standalone pay-TV business because it faces increased rivalry and a fundamental deterioration in its strategic position over the long term. Sky’s earnings have been in decline as it loses subscribers on its dominant satellite TV service and faces higher content charges because of increased competition from internet-based services such as Netflix. Grant Samuel said the price and terms of the deal were fair.

Macourt said while Sky had an existing partnership with Vodafone it was difficult with two listed companies to find common ground to exploit the opportunities in front of them.

Expected savings from the deal, after integration costs, are around $850 million at net present value.

Shareholders have been told they can expect increased dividends from the strong cash flow of the combined group with the intended payout range equivalent to total declared dividends of between 31.9 cents and 37.5 cents per share for the 2017 financial year.

In the fine print underlying the

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Sky Network Television shareholders yesterday voted in favour of a proposed merger with Vodafone New Zealand that will create a media and entertainment provider with combined 2016 revenue of more than $2.9 billion and more than 3.7 million separate mobile and fixed connections and television subscriptions.

At a special meeting in Auckland today, shareholders cast their votes on three resolutions relating to the acquisition to incur new debt by Sky and issue shares to Vodafone, with 75 per cent of the vote required to pass them. Votes cast at the meeting were overshadowed with 78.61 per cent of the Sky TV shares on issue voted by proxy and overwhelmingly in favour of the merger.

Under the proposal, Sky will purchase Vodafone NZ from its parent company for $3.44 billion, which will be funded by a payment of $1.25 billion in cash and the issue of new Sky shares at a price of $5.40 per share. Voda-

fone becomes a 51 percent majority shareholder in Sky, in what amounts to a reverse takeover.

Sky will borrow $1.8 billion from Vodafone to fund the purchase and will have a higher debt post the deal.

Sky TV chairman Peter Macourt said the outcome was “fantastic” and the next step was getting Commerce Commission clearance which was likely to take up to six months.

He told shareholders the industry was at a crossroads with the internet having permanently changed the way people consume media and entertainment services.

“To stay ahead of the game, we must find new and innovative ways to deliver our content,” he said.

Sky has said there’s potential for the current triple play offerings - fixed line voice, fixed-line broadband and pay television services - into a quad-play by adding mobile.

An independent report by Grant Samuel concluded that Sky TV didn’t have an attractive future

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p S&P/NZX 50 Gross

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q Dow Jones Indust.

17,840.6 –108.8 –0.61% At close of trading on Jul 5, 2016

p FTSE 100 index

6,545.4

+23.11

+0.35%

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q Nikkei 225 index

15,379.0 –290.3 –1.85% At close of trading on Jul 6, 2016

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Source: interest.co.nz

p Gold

London – $US/ounce

1,350.75 +10.75 +0.80%

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20.36

+1.12

+5.82%

4,920.0

+136.5

+2.85%

p Copper London – $US/tonne NZ DOLLAR

Source: BNZ

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Dairy prices slide again

By Michelle NelsoN

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International dairy prices slid by 0.4 per cent since the previous sale last month at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight on Tuesday.

Whole milk powder prices, which have the biggest influence on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price, fell by 1.6 per cent to $US2062 a tonne. However, skim milk powder, also a key product, firmed by 2.6 per cent to $US1938 a tonne.

Fonterra’s farmgate milk price forecast for this season is $4.25kg/ SM, up 35c on the previous season but still at least a dollar below DairyNZ’s average break-even point of $5.25/kg/MS. A total of 32,500 tonnes was sold at the latest auction, an in-

crease of 40.8 per cent from the previous one, according to the cooperative’s website.

Economists have mixed views on where the milk price is likely to settle but many expect it to improve as the season progresses.

The next few GDT auctions are anticipated to set the benchmark in terms of pricing.

Buttermilk powder prices dropped by 7.5 per cent to $US1552 a tonne at yesterday’s auction, while butter dropped by 3.1 per cent to $US2828 a tonne.

Anhydrous milkfat prices rose by 1.1 per cent to $US3621 a tonne, and rennet casein firmed by 4.9 per cent to $US5227 a tonne. The average price across all groups was $US2345 a tonne.

The next fortnightly GDT auction will be held on July 18.

Fed Farmers gives thumbs up to commissioner’s Federated Farmers is on board with challenges laid down by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Jan Wright.

Federated Farmers Environment spokesman and Mid Canterbury farmer Chris Allen says he agrees with her assessment that the biggest issue facing New Zealand is climate change.

“The commissioner has highlighted urban areas as key to reducing greenhouse gases, especially from transport. She calls for cities which are low carbon as well as affordable.

“Building resilience in our agriculture sector is also of great importance.

“We need to prepare for more extreme weather events – water storage projects are

crucial to give farmers the reliable source of water required.

“In regards to water quality, the commissioner brings to the forefront that much environmental concern is reactive and subject to fashion. She emphasises state of the environment reports must be built on a bedrock of scientific evidence. Under scrutiny the Environment Aotearoa Report 2015 did not always do this.

“Last year the report was released with a media headline that water quality is declining.

“That headline was not supported by the statistics in the report and the Ministry for the Environment was quick to correct it. We

must adhere to the highest standards of rigour in our reporting so that we can move on from debating statistics and get on with solutions.

“Natural forested areas will always have better water quality, but unless we all go back to where we came from, we will never get back to the pre-human state that is currently used as a baseline.

“Federated Farmers agrees with the commissioner that most issues are at a local level not at national scale. Environment Aotearoa statistics show the 80/20 game.

“Across the range of water quality attributes, most waterways show 80 per cent to be improving or not going backwards. The other

20 per cent make up the local hotspots where we must focus.

“There is much noise calling for swimmability of rivers. Farmers are keen for every man and their dog to be able to enjoy local swimming holes.

“The commissioner rebukes the Ministry for the Environment on not including swimming data in the Environment Aotearoa report. She says even if the information is not perfect, we need to see it. Federated Farmers strongly agrees.

“We cannot have a sensible national conversation about swimming without national data. More importantly this information is collected and understood at the local level

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Prime lambs remain steady Prime lamb prices at remained steady on recent sales in the Tinwald yards.

A lighter yarding of prime ewes also met with good demand.

Heavy, shorn prime lambs fetched $120-$129, medium weights $111-$117 and lighter lambs $66$75.

Heavier, woolly ewes made $87-$95, mediums $78-$85 and lighter sheep $66-$75.

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environment challenges and so decision-making needs to remain with local communities.

“The commission has highlighted erosion as a concern. Federated Farmers agrees this is an important legacy issue.

“Gisborne is our national hotspot for sediment and we applaud the partnership programmes that are already under way with central government and Gisborne council working alongside landowners to prioritise and address erosion hotspots.

“The Ministry for Primary Industries has recently beefed up investment to accelerate progress. We know from our experience in Gisborne there are no silver bullet solutions.

Success will be found by working on the

ground with local people and tailored solutions.

“The commissioner has issued a rallying call that our native species are under sustained attack from predators.

“She commends Battle for the Birds, but recommends we lift our sights from battles that hold the line to figuring out how to win the war. Federated Farmers is in total agreement.

“This won’t be about just the Department of Conservation, it has to be a team game.

Again, farmers are up for the challenge.

“Just remember what the Farmy Army and Student Volunteer Army together achieved in Christchurch,” Mr Allen said.

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■ KIA SPORTAGE LIMITED

Style gurus excel themselves T

his new Sportage certainly stands out from the SUV crowd.

Not that the previous model was lacking in style, it’s just that this one has even more!

And this clearly works.

For example – the top three passenger vehicles for June were all SUVs. Toyota’s Highlander and RAV4 were first and second respectively with the Sportage impressively close behind in third place.

So obviously people like, as I do, its rather unique, (in Kia speak) “tiger-nose” with its combination of high-mounted headlights, low slung grille and then the rising, neatly sculpted waistline together with the shapely rear end.

Some suggest there’s hints of the Porsche SUVs, and maybe this is not surprising given the flair and influence of the German design team, particularly Peter Schreyer.

It looks very smart, and different from all angles and you are

unlikely to mistake it.

And certainly not for the latest Hyundai Tucson, whose underpinnings the Sportage mostly shares.

The whole eight-model Sportage range comes well equipped.

Front-wheel-drive-only models come in either LX, EX or Limited trim and have 2.0-litre petrol engines.

Then for the all-wheel-drive models, which come in either EX, Limited or GT Line guise, there’s a choice of the 2.4-litre petrol as driven, or the 2-litre 136kW, 400Nm turbo-diesel.

All come with rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, 7-inch display screen, and except for the LX, have leather furnishings.

Naturally, as you proceed upwards through the models, the more loaded with gear they become.

Here I suggest you read Kia’s comprehensive brochure, but for example, the Limited gets 19-inch alloys, dual-zone climate air,

heated front seats, front parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, navigation and more.

Of course all have a 5-star ANCAP safety rating through a host of passive and active elements, which again proliferate as you climb up through the range.

After that eye-catching exterior the cabin seemed quite conservative, but its quality, features and layout impressed.

We liked its soft-touch surfaces and how well it goes about being comfortable and inviting, yet everyday practical.

Sportage is slightly longer than before and the 30mm longer wheelbase means more space, both front and rear.

Up front, the seats proved both comfortable and supportive seats, with lots of adjustment for both, while for the driver, the dash with its very clear dials and controls are easy to find and use.

Those in the rear were happily accommodated in their seats, the backs of which recline as

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required.

They appreciated their separate USB charger and 12 volt plug.

The 503-litre luggage space is easily accessed (there’s handsfree access) and additional space for stowing minor stuff around the full sized spare.

The test Sportage had the quiet and willing 2.4-litre petrol engine.

It produces 135kW and 237Nm of torque and interacts very nicely with the efficient six-speed auto, with its quick smooth and very appropriate shift programme.

The result – it’s sprightly and quick off the mark around town and responds quickly on the open road.

There’s a Sport setting (which also adjusts the steering) that’s useful on the likes of Porter’s Pass.

Frequent use of this may see you not achieving the claimed combined fuel economy figure of 8.5L/100km.

As they do, Kia’s Australian engineers have tailored the set-up of the redesigned front and rear suspension for Anzac road conditions.

And do this very well, for the Sportage delivers an excellent, comfortable and quiet ride without this encroaching on its handling, road-holding or agility.

Its predictable and nicely composed through corners, thanks to the direct, well weighted steering and the excellent traction provided by the all-wheel-drive system.

It’s easy to get into tighter parking spaces, although because of its rising waistline and higher rear windows you do value, both the clear reversing camera with its guide-lines, and the sensors.

KIA SPORTAGE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Pricing: As driven $45,990 (plus ORCs). Others from $35,990 to $54,990.

Engine: 2.4 litre, 135kW/237Nm 4 cylinder petrol.

Transmission: 6-speed auto – all-wheel-drive. (can be locked for 50/50 split front/rear if needed) Quoted Economy: 8.5L/100km.

Safety: 6 airbags – 5 star rating

FINALE So while its now more stylish than ever, Kia have obviously been careful to ensure the Sportage delivers all that’s now expected of a refined, well equipped, rewarding to drive, family friendly SUV.

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■ HOLDEN COLORADO XTREME

Xtreme portent of things to come T he Colorado Xtreme (below) is, according to Holden NZ’s managing director Kristian Aquilina the most valuable and expensive Holden ever to come to NZ. Which it did for last months Fieldays, its first public display on our side of the equator.

For while being designed and built in Melbourne it then immediately went to the Bangkok Motor Show and then on a European tour, including time in Spain for the presentation of the General Motors

Grand Masters awards.

Where of course the Smallbone Group’s dealer principals won two awards – Gary Clement took out the Grand Masters award for Smallbone Isuzu Heavy Trucks and Roger Harper the Holden Grand Masters Chairman’s award for the Holden dealership (the first time that Smallbone Holden have won this award).

We look forward to seeing just what the updated Colorado, due to arrive in September inherits from the Xtreme.

Classic gets turbo boost S

ubaru’s all-new 2 litre turbocharged, Levorg 2.0GT-S,has recently been launched in New Zealand, offering style, substance and sophistication in a sports wagon package.

Definitely the spiritual successor to the Legacy GT wagon, Levorg’s exterior dimensions cleverly clothe a spacious cabin in which classy trim and leading-edge technology combine to produce a classic Subaru

All Wheel Drive experience.

This smart, sleek model which has a RRP of $56,990 hosts a wide variety of premium features including Subaru’s EyeSight® Technology, Bilstein suspension and blue stitched interior trim.

Power is from the proven, 2.0-litre Direct Injection, turbocharged engine, which produces 197 Kw and 350 Nm of torque from 2400 to 5200 rpm.

It has the eight speed Lineart-

ronic auto that features multiple performance modes to suit a wide range of driving styles, from sporty to economical.

Subaru New Zealand’s Managing Director, Wallis Dumper, says “Levorg is an exciting and superior all-new sports wagon package that successfully combines turbocharged driving performance, nimble handling, safety and versatility in an optimal body size.”

Silverstone Classic ready to pay tribute to a favourite son T he 40th anniversary of swashbuckling James Hunt’s world championshipwinning season will be celebrated in fantastic style later this month at the Silverstone Classic (29-31 July).

Hunt’s short but epic life – the charismatic Englishman died of a heart attack in 1993 aged just 45 – will be hailed with a very special public display of cars and memorabilia from his title-winning 1976 campaign curated by his two sons

Tom and Freddie, both of whom will be at Silverstone throughout the spectacular three-day event.

“It was a no-brainer to choose the Silverstone Classic to celebrate my father’s landmark anniversary,” enthused Freddie.

“It’s the biggest classic racing event in the world and Silverstone, of course, was a very special circuit for him. His antics on and off the track really caught the imagination of the patriotic home crowds and the superfast

nature of Silverstone back in the seventies really seemed to suit his hard-charging driving style.

“I would say it’s the number one event of the year and thus the perfect place to be paying tribute to my father.”

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ewis Hamilton will head into his home British Grand Prix praying for the sake of the fans that angry Mercedes bosses continue to allow him and team-mate Nico Rosberg to race each other freely.

The pair collided on the last lap in Austria on Sunday, with Mercedes Formula One team head Toto Wolff threatening to impose team orders – making them hold position in the closing stages – after what he called a “brainless” accident.

A 140,000-strong crowd is expected at Silverstone on Sunday with most cheering on Hamilton who won last year.

“You could go to Silverstone and be told ‘Don’t move’.

“That would be the worst,” Hamilton said after winning Sunday’s race while Rosberg limped home fourth in a damaged car and had his overall lead cut to 11 points.

“I didn’t come into this to be in that situation,” added the triple Formula One world champion who said team orders went against all his racing values.

Lewis Hamilton “I will pray and hope that’s not the situation, firstly for

myself because that would take the joy of racing out and second for the fans because it will rob the fans of what they pay so much for.”

Hamilton said real racing was the reason why fans were so passionate about the sport, spending hours in muddy campsites and handing over hard-earned cash to buy merchandise.

The champion recognised emotions were running high but suggested “brainless” might not have been the best word for Wolff to use.

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Chicken rashers, artichoke and semi-dried tomato tart

■ To prepare the pastry, place the flour, butter and salt in a food processor and process until the mixture forms fine crumbs. With the motor running, add the water gradually until the mixture

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QUICK MEAL Pastry: 1 1/4 C flour 100g cold butter, diced 1/4 t salt 2-3T ice-cold water Filling: 2t olive oil 200g Tegel Smoked Chicken Rashers, chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 C cream 1/4 C milk Salt and pepper 150g marinated artichokes, drained 50g semi-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced 2T grated parmesan 2T chopped parsley

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■ Preheat the oven to 180°C. ■ To prepare the filling, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil and chicken rashers and cook until the bacon is golden.

Set aside to cool slightly.

■ Combine the eggs, cream and milk in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

■ Arrange the artichokes, semidried tomatoes and bacon on the pastry. Pour in the egg mixture then sprinkle with the parmesan and chopped parsley.

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■ OLYMPICS

Rio dream was nearly nightmare

Rio ‘boiling over’ The state government of Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of “public calamity”, as it struggles to cope with severe economic and social crises in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Public services are under enormous pressure from tighter budgets, public health issues and outbreaks of violent crime.

The police and fire services’ cars and helicopters have been parked indefinitely to save money on fuel.

Policemen and firefighters have gone on strike – some even occupied the arrival halls of airports in Rio de Janeiro with banners declaring: “Welcome to the Hell”.

Elsewhere in the city, state employees are protesting about delayed pay packages and insufficient resources.

This has led to a climate of fear and insecurity, at a time when numerous cases of violence and vandalism are taking place in the city and its surrounds.

In April alone, more than 450 people were murdered in Rio. High-profile cases in the past month have included a physician and a young girl, whose murders shocked the city.

Angry with actions from the government, residents have set fire to buses, and there has been a spate of assaults, rapes and shootings.

In just under a month the city is due to host one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, and tourists and teams from many countries have already started to arrive.

Serious concerns have been raised regarding the safety of these visitors, and Brazilian football star Rivaldo Ferreira has urged people to stay away from the Games, saying that they will be putting their lives at risk.

Recent events prove that these concerns are not unfounded.

Gunmen stormed a hospital that was recommended to tour-

Dana Johannsen Football Ferns star Hannah Wilkinson hadn’t expected her road to Rio to be this tough.

The 24-year-old, who made her international debut at just 17, was just two minutes into an exhibition match for her University of Tennessee side last August when a wrong step took her from a certain selection for next month’s Olympic Games in Brazil, to a 50-50 prospect.

The 1.75m forward, one of the team’s most prolific goal scorers, hadn’t even touched the ball for her Tennessee Volunteers side before disaster struck.

An awkward change of direction caused Wilkinson’s knee to buckle, rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament.

“The first thing I thought of was Rio,” said Wilkinson, who was this week confirmed in the 18-strong Football Ferns line-up for Rio. “I did have some doubts initially, but I knew if I worked hard I would make it back to how I looked before on the field, so through a lot hard work, I think I’m pretty close now.”

Wilkinson, who grew up in Northland, made her comeback for the Football Ferns in last month’s internationals against Australia, where the New Zealand side finished the two-test series with a shock draw against their highly-rated trans-Tasman rivals.

The hit-outs proved hugely valuable for Wilkinson in particular.

“I was actually surprised with how comfortable I was on the pitch.

“I thought I would be a little uncomfortable with the level, because the international game is just an other step up in intensity, but I was really happy with how I dealt with it.”

- NZME

A National Security Force officer guards the entrance of the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro.

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ists attending the Games, and a dismembered body was found on Copacabana Beach, near the Olympic Arena.

Australian paralympians and Spanish sailors have been robbed at gunpoint, and athletes from Great Britain, Denmark, Ireland and New Zealand witnessed a shooting in one of the city’s recently regenerated areas.

These crimes have not come out of the blue.

Local citizens have long lived in fear of conflicts between police, drug cartels and militias.

Authorities’ attempts to “pacify” the city’s poorer areas have been disrupted by funding cuts

and resistance from gangs.

Severe social inequality, sewerage problems and the demise of Rio’s public health system have all compounded these issues.

The problem of “arrastao” (group crime) remains in the city, not only on the beaches, but now in the streets.

The city, state and national governments have taken significant steps to keep preparations for the Olympics on track.

Brazilian special forces continue to train against the possibility of terrorist attacks, and have been authorised to use force to manage dangerous situations, like the arson attacks that hap-

pened in the run-up to the Fifa Football World Cup. Armed forces have also been recruited to control the Zika Virus, after some scientists called for the Games to be cancelled, or at least postponed.

Throughout the games, the Brazilian army will operate a force of 38,000 personnel on 10 fronts, including maritime control, border inspection, cyber security, airspace monitoring, counter-terrorism and more.

They will have international support in the form of 250 police officers from 55 countries, as well as assistance from Interpol, Ameripol and Europol. - Reuters

First NZ Olympic diver selected New Zealand will send a diver to the Olympics for the first time in 24 years.

Auckland 18-year-old Elizabeth Cui has been named to compete in the three-metre individual springboard event.

Cui staked her claim for selection at the Olympic test event in February, when she finished ahead of the current Commonwealth champion.

She’s just the sixth Kiwi diver to be named for a Games, and the first since Tania Paterson in 1992.

Cui’s shocked, as she targeted Tokyo for her Olympic debut.

“It’s an amazing opportunity to

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be able to go to this year’s Games and then [get the chance to] train hard for 2020,” she said.

Cui says she’s only had overseas competitors to look up to and she wants to be a role model for others here to follow.

“I wants to show New Zealanders how great a sport diving is.”

Cui is based in the United States, where she’s studying at Louisiana State University.

Her selection brings the New Zealand team to 161 athletes, with the women’s hockey team and remainder of the cycling squad to be announced later this week.

- NZME Elizabeth Cui is the first diver to go the Olympics from New Zealand.

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■ GOLF

CLUB NEWS Ashburton U3A The June meeting of the Hakatere/Ashburton U3A welcomed Professor Ursula Cheer, Dean of Law, University of Canterbury who entertained members with an experienced insight into media and the law and the sometimes murky waters around it.

Often involving hours of waiting time for your chosen subject only to get a “no comment” therefore no story, is just one of the frustrations journalists face on a daily basis.

On the other hand ‘trial by media’ is a common problem in swaying public opinion eg, prior to a trial or a voting process where being “sensational” can result in crossing a fine line.

There have been several examples in the UK of sensational tabloid headlines swaying opinion by ‘deceit’ which cost one newspaper a hefty UKL60,000 in damages for revealing personal details of private activities.

Innuendo can cause huge distress to families with long term consequences and careers ruined.

In New Zealand the media overall are well behaved but there always remains that fine line between getting a “scoop” and what is intrusive.

Professor Cheer said we need the press in spite of huge challenges with cost having to be offset by advertising to make it financially viable.

Ongoing new technological advances will help as we cannot rely only on the internet or a ‘dumbed down’ television news to keep us informed. It is not always perfect but we need journalists and newspapers.

Professor Cheer was thanked by Glenn Vallender for her enlightening presentation.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday July 26 when the speaker will be Brian Patrick on the subject on NZ Butterflies and Moths.

Coronation Target Shooting Club It is often said that youth and skill is no match for age and treachery, but this week it was.

One of the youngest members, Emma Smith, held off a challenge from the oldest member, Bryan Hunter, to retain her position at the top of the Captain’s ladder.

Once again a host of very good scores, Mark Stewart and Steve McArthur with possible 100s Evan Miller a PB 98.1 Murray Cook 98.0, and Lanelle McArthur a return to form with a good 98.7.

Personal bests were also recorded by Branston Cudmore and Shanaia Harrison-Lee. This week signalled the end of a very stressful 2 months of open championships where several of our club members have been striving to catch the eyes of the South Island selectors.

So it was appropriate that we were able to celebrate the occasion by combining the beginning of the waiting period, with the birthday of our president and a novelty shoot commemorating American Independence day.

Our club president was presented with a club jacket suitably monogrammed in recognition of all his hard work for the club ( and his birthday which is a biggie, ending with a zero) while the American Independence Day novelty was won by our resident Canadian, Steve McArthur, the prize was a stars and stripes beanie (appropriate?).

Also celebrating her birthday was Charlotte McKenzie who has been waiting anxiously to be old enough to attend club night. The excitement was palpable when she produced a pair of 94s to the amazement of many.

Best of luck to those hoping for South Island selection, teams announcement is set for next Monday.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Chertsey-Pendarves Our 86th Birthday was celebrated recently with thirteen members enjoying a meal at the Stables Restaurant.

Motto: “Don’t let age be a barrier; it is only in the mind.”

The Roll Call was “my favourite item of jewellery” yielding brooches, bracelets and necklaces, old and new.

The Ailsa Copland award for 2016 was presented to Una Sparks.

This award is presented annually to the member who contributes whole-heartedly to our Institute in the true spirit of WI. The Marion McArthur award for cut flowers was won by Janice Allen Our “Guess who is Coming to Morning Tea” fund- raiser commences on June 28.

Birthday wishes were extended to Adrienne and Erin, the June birthday girls and the monthly raffle was won by Judith Nichols.

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Race intense for Rio spot

By Wynne Gray Kiwi golfers Ryan Fox and Michael Hendry are in the final sprint of their duel to join Danny Lee at the Olympics.

Fox has a slender lead, sitting 190 in the world rankings ahead of Hendry at 207, and also plays his final ranking event in Slovakia after his rival finishes his tournament in Japan.

“It really depends on how Mike goes this week.

“There are a few more ranking points in Japan than on the Challenge tour and if he wins and he’s been playing well for a month, then I think I am in a little bit of trouble for the Olympics,” Fox said.

“If I win and Mike doesn’t obviously I will cement my place to go.

“I have luxury if I make the cut of knowing what I have to do.”

Once the decision is made between Fox and Hendry, that player will have to undergo a series of medicals and need his selection to be ratified by New Zealand Olympic officials.

If Fox gets the nod he said he will travel to London to get the necessary vaccination shots, testing and details for playing in Rio.

Ryan Fox has a slight lead in the rankings over rival Michael Hendry.

Lee and world No 1 Lydia Ko will headline New Zealand’s assault on golfing medals at the Olympics.

Meanwhile Fox says his form and confidence are growing after finishing runner-up in Scotland a fortnight ago when his game started to come together.

He played a practice round yesterday on the Jack Nicklaus designed-course in Slovakia which was a slightly easier version of another Nicklaus layout at Kinloch.

It was slightly shorter than Kinloch but the greens were equally demanding.

“There are lots of bowls on the greens and different levels.

“If you don’t hit it to the right level it can be very difficult.

“Probably the most interesting thing about the golf course is it has a par six.

“It is 720m off the back tees.”

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Ko facing some serious opposition Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson are high quality golfers who regularly hit the heights on the LPGA Tour.

They have started a combined 16 US Opens, but none has claimed the title as the event heads for this week’s start at the CordeValle Golf Club in California.

Ko says the 6752 yard layout reminds her of courses back home.

Fairton President Barbara Hanrahan welcomed members to her home for the June meeting, where all partook of a very pleasant Pot Luck lunch with lots of talk and laughter.

After this, it was down to business: discussion of Conference remits, Cup Day, and Tray and Bay for the A & P show entries; plenty to think about.

Barbara, Adrienne and Shirley attended the Officers’ meeting where clarification on entries for Cup Day was given, also we received some insights into up-coming events.

The Roll Call, “parents’ wedding photos” brought by members, proved interesting, showing vast differences in fashions.

With the passing of time a very enjoyable afternoon came to a close,

Netherby Twenty-two members were hosted by the Ashburton Museum for the June meeting.

They were given an introduction by Tanya Robinson the Curator, who explained that the museum is envied by other museums

“When you go to places where you know it’s not home, but it feels a bit like home, it makes a big difference,” she said.

“You just feel more comfortable.

“You’re not trying to adjust all the time to the climate or those certain things “That’s why I really love the west coast.”

Ko’s best finish in four US Open outings is 12th, fellow

teenager Henderson has had a best finish of fifth in her three attempts while Thompson has twin top 10 finishes in nine Open starts.

Ko has won two majors and lost a playoff to Henderson in the recent PGA Championship before winning the Arkansas Championship last week with a record 17 under par tournament score.

In other groupings the inform Ariya Jutanugarn tees it

for some of its unique items especially those relating to the Maori Wars and other Maori artefacts.

After the business part of the meeting, the Curator of the Art Gallery, Shirin Khosraviani gave a guided tour of the art works currently on display.

Members were then free to go downstairs to look at the museum exhibits.

The raffle was won by Elaine Busby; Barbara Burst and Adrienne Hodson were joint winners of the Northchurch Trophy.

cared for, the loss to the club is immense as Pat was such an active and enthusiastic member for many years.

The raffle was won by Pauline Smith, the Monica Johnson cup for baking and floral entries was won by Pam Dolan.

At the meeting’s conclusion a “pot luck” luncheon was enjoyed, the day finishing with competitions and a rollicking game of housie.

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Wakanui WI’s June meeting was held at the Sinclair Centre, with a great number present.

Motto: “When hands reach out in friendship, hearts are touched with joy.”

Roll Call, “A tiny china treasure”, saw many precious pieces on display.

A display of members’ cup saucer and plates saw many pretty designs.

Our president thanked members for the generous array of clothing for Cholmondeley Home.

Our guest speaker for the afternoon was Sharon Wilson from the China Shop.

Sharon spoke passionately about her job, and explained how the Swarovski Shop

Heather Isles welcomed members to the club’s 85th Birthday.

Special guests were Margaret Cullimore and Pauline Palmer, visitors from Mid Canterbury Federation. The roll call, “Memories of Grandma” prompted some very interesting stories.

Time was spent in sorting entries for July’s Quiz-co.

A letter from Pat Duncan tendering her resignation was received and was accepted with much regret.

While members were pleased that Pat was moving to a rest home where she will be

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up alongside Minjee Lee and defending champion In Gee Chun who won in her first appearance is paired with Stacy Lewis, who was runner-up in 2014 amongst her three top three finishes.

Golfing Hall of Famer Se Ri Pak won the 1998 US OPen title and is teeing it up for the 19th and final time alongside Korean countrywomen So Yeon Ryu and Na Yeon Choi.

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The China Shop is stockists of beautiful China, Silver, Crystal and the Linden Leaves Skincare (an all-natural product.).

A very interesting afternoon which finished up with afternoon tea.

Westpark Members met for the June meeting at the home of Louisa McAslin.

After the usual business was taken care of, the “entertainment” was organised, this month, by Rona Hayward.

She tested memories with one small game; and, hearing with “Chinese Whispers.”

She then gave a number of readings, some serious and some that had all in tears of laughter.

Well done, Rona.

There was a great collection of towels, old blankets, and food to be donated to the SPCA. There was also a good response to the Roll Call, which was “Blankies” to be donated to St John Ambulance.

The afternoon concluded with a lovely afternoon tea, supplied by Louisa.

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Tough draw for Christen Me

By Matt MarkhaM Outstanding Kiwi pacer, Christen Me, will have to overcome a tricky second line draw if he is to win Saturday night’s Group Two Sunshine Sprint at Albion Park.

The Cran Dalgety trained gelding will start from the inside of the second row in the 1660m event – the

same draw which saw him beaten in the Wondias Mate two weeks ago.

On that occasion his regular pilot, Dexter Dunn, was able to extricate his charge off the fence and into the running line early but that task might not be quite as simple this week.

In his favour is that he follows out an in-form Ultimate Art who

does have strong gate speed.

So Dunn will have a decision to make early on as to whether or not he takes the gamble at staying on Ultimate Art’s back or whether he tries to get off the fence again.

Dalgety, who is currently holidaying with his family in America, said late last week that Christen Me had progressed on nicely since his

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first up run and was doing well in the care of his travelling companion, Murray Howard.

“The reports from Muz have all been very positive,” Dalgety said.

“He should be an improved horse with that run under his belt but he will have to be because it’s going to be a lot stronger this time round.”

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Dexter Dunn

Today at Forbury Park Raceway

Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Forbury Park Meeting Date: 07 Jul 2016 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 5.28pm (NZT) WASHINGTON VC PACE $5500, 3yo+ c0 pace, stand, 2200m 1 27695 Mossdale Sue (1) fr................ S Walkinshaw 2 0 Tact Ollie (2) fr........................ J Morrison (J) 3 06x78 Ideal Denario (3) fr ........................... D Dunn 4 02205 Silver Dale (4) fr ...................... N Williamson 5 Px640 Callmekiwi (5) fr ...................... M Williamson 6 60956 Sancy (6) fr ...................................B Orange 7 62560 Returntorocknroll (7) fr ......................J Dunn 8 0x33 Itz Risky Business (8) fr ...................S Ottley 9 0309 Matai Lexie (9) fr .............................. A Milne 10 50760 Rainy River (10) fr ..................... C McDowell 2 5.53pm JUST ESSENCE CATERING MOBILE PACE $5500, 2yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 90984 Flyin Sue (1) fr ............................J Young (J) 2 0 Lis Amore (2) fr ....................... N Williamson 3 Pay Me Jimmy (3) fr ......................... D Dunn 4 42 Cooky (4) fr .......................... C Ferguson (J) 5 006 Ivy May Delight (5) fr ........................ A Milne 6 0P030 Kezza’s Lass (6) fr...........................R Swain 7 Dream To Reality (7) fr ......................J Dunn 8 00 Kohen Connor (8) fr .........................R Close 9 37373 Trendy’s Bad Girl (9) fr ....... B Williamson (J)

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10 4470 Carrie Miss Mach (21) fr .....................G Lee 11 0 Robyn J (U1) fr ........................... C Smith (J) 12 46009 Ladies Mile (U2) fr...........................J W Cox 3 6.18pm 1ST LEG TERMINATING PICK 6 MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 30084 Rockefeller (1) fr...............................R Close 2 13524 Recipe For Dreaming (2) fr .............. D Dunn 3 77660 Gupta’s Cullen (3) fr .................. C McDowell 4 02002 Isola Bella (4) fr ..............................K Larsen 5 76307 Live To Tell (5) fr ..........................J Young (J) 6 01 Stunnin VC (6) fr .............................J W Cox 7 14890 Washingtons Chance (7) fr .............R Swain 8 09170 Quest For Fame (8) fr........................J Dunn 9 90960 Themailman (9) fr............... B Williamson (J) 10 x709x Real South fr ................................ Scratched 11 0x080 Play Action fr ................................ Scratched 12 24804 Balius (21) fr.................................. K Butt (J) 13 74018 Eli Lowe (22) fr ..............................B Orange 14 03554 Atom Hanover (23) fr............... M Williamson 15 33821 Fern Fever (24) fr .................... N Williamson 16 20010 Melanie Ohara fr .......................... Scratched 17 06730 Bold Ruler (25) fr............................ P Hunter Emergencies: Washingtons Chance, Real South, Play Action 4 6.43 SPEIGHTS TROT $6000, 3yo+ c1 trot, stand, 2700m 1 49P00 Flurry (1) fr .............................. M Williamson

2 98693 Cheeky Pat (2) fr .................. C Ferguson (J) 3 80328 Belmont Invasion (3) fr ....... B Williamson (J) 4 30281 South Coaster (4) fr ................ S Golding (J) 5 9DP86 Another Delight (5) fr........................S Ottley 6 71707 King Kone (6) fr ................................R Close 7 63800 Ygritte (7) fr .....................................J W Cox 8 09904 Scottie Trouble (8) fr ............... J Morrison (J) 9 34684 Moon Countess (9) fr ..........................G Lee 10 3155 Takenoprisoners (10) fr ........... N Williamson 11 62330 Sundons Flyer (11) fr ....................B Orange 12 x8180 Bourbon And Dry (U1) fr ...................J Dunn 5 7.14 THANK YOU PINELEA FARM MOBILE PACE $6500, 3yo+ c2 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 x709x Real South fr ................................ Scratched 2 0x080 Play Action (1) fr............................B Orange 3 14890 Washingtons Chance (2) fr .............R Swain 4 7x986 Astro Boy (3) fr ................................J W Cox 5 0090x Sem’s Delight fr ............................ Scratched 6 48442 Pat Campbell (4) fr .................. N Williamson 7 90084 Chal Shocked (5) fr ................ S Walkinshaw 8 31996 Vanhalem (6) fr .......................... C Smith (J) 9 62281 Risk Factor (7) fr ............................K Larsen 10 38505 Spirit Of Chronos (21) fr ...................S Ottley 11 0x878 Mordecai (22) fr....................S Tomlinson (J) 12 6x141 Better Go Hurry (23) fr .................. B Barclay 13 13232 Elusive Flight (24) fr ................ M Williamson 6 7.39pm FORBURY SPORTS BAR HANDICAP TROT

$7000, 4yo+ c2 to c7 discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 000x8 Bono Hest (1) fr................................S Ottley 2 24165 Mr Majestic (2) fr .............................R Swain 3 01397 Starlight Invasion (3) fr ........... S Walkinshaw 4 76375 Montmorensy (4) fr........................B Orange 5 11264 Grace Lightning (1) 10 ..................... D Dunn 6 35467 Tornado Valley (2) 10 ..................T McMillan 7 81023 Pyramid Magic (1) 20 .................... B Barclay 8 63001 Ruby’s Jewel (U1) 20 .............. M Williamson 9 58112 Golden Gate (U1) 30............... N Williamson 7 8.09pm PRYDE’S EASIFEED MOBILE PACE $7000, 4yo+ c3 to c6 mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 67338 Best Of The Bunch (1) fr ........ S Walkinshaw 2 82P69 Be Me (2) fr ................................... K Butt (J) 3 46910 Aquickone (3) fr .............................B Orange 4 95920 Odette Jaccka (4) fr....................... B Barclay 5 42553 Kiwi Focus (5) fr ...................... N Williamson 6 21601 Mr Meddle (6) fr ...............................R Close 7 1254P Motu Speedy Star (7) fr.......... J Morrison (J) 8 44532 Graduate Under Fire (8) fr ................J Dunn 9 37495 Machie Mach (9) fr .................. M Williamson 10 8x654 Perissa (21) fr...................................S Ottley 11 45901 Expresso Martini (22) fr ................... D Dunn 12 47312 Scotlynn Mach (23) fr ..................J Young (J) 8 8.38pm RICOH MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 75878 Hudson Sully (1) fr ...........................R Close

2 42675 Justasip (2) fr ................................. P Hunter 3 91007 Feel Real (3) fr ..................................J Dunn 4 100x8 Hanna’s Boy (4) fr ................... M Williamson 5 32310 Hurricane Banner (5) fr ........... N Williamson 6 9x523 Highview Illusion (6) fr ........ B Williamson (J) 7 43313 Really Desirable (7) fr ...................B Orange 8 0x878 Mordecai fr ................................... Scratched 9 54559 Raphoe (8) fr .......................... S Walkinshaw 10 65148 Flamboyant (21) fr .......................J Young (J) 11 52123 Pembrook Harry (22) fr .................... D Dunn 12 8x029 Tactical VC (23) fr................... J Morrison (J) 13 67687 Tuherbs Two (24) fr .........................J W Cox 14 61398 Arthur Lowe (25) fr .........................K Larsen 15 8855x Chief Kapai (26) fr ............................S Ottley 16 0090x Sem’s Delight fr ............................ Scratched Emergencies: Mordecai, Sem’s Delight

2 5411x Farce dm (1) 59.5........................... J Parkes 3 030x9 I Suggest dm (6) 59 ............. T Johnson (a3) 4 67x80 Figurac d (5) 58.5...........................H Tinsley 5 279x8 Halleloojah dm (10) 58 ...............R Elliot (a3) 6 50210 Whatwedo tdm (8) 57.5............... E Farr (a3) 7 61153 Morse Code d (7) 57 .......................R Myers 8 x2584 Talk The Torque dm (11) 57 ...... D Hirini (a3) 9 x8910 Hundyamonth tdmh (3) 56.5 . H Andrew (a3) 10 40x07 Watch Your Man dm (9) 55.5 . N Teeluck (a2) 11 059x6 Chela Choi td (12) 55 ................. Z Moki (a3) 12 2x159 Grey Sapphire d (2) 54 .................L Allpress 6 3.35 SPOONER, HOOD & REDPATH LTD RATING 65 1360 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1360m 1 x54x5 Itsa Tru Story th (14) 60 ........ N Teeluck (a2) 2 77521 Esprit De Corps m (13) 59.5 .......C Lammas 3 376x2 Off Roading tdm (15) 59.5 ...............K Smith 4 41 Play The Game tmh (2) 59.5 ......L Hemi (a1) 5 0x371 Beadle m (11) 59 ........................ E Farr (a3) 6 570x2 Perfect Harmonee mbh (9) 59.......L Allpress 7 00x9x J’Walke (4) 58 .................................R Myers 8 51x O’Ceirins Choice (5) 57.5............... J Parkes 9 45568 Gardone (8) 57..............................M Tanaka 10 8407x Cuzzie Charlie h (1) 57 ............M Singh (a3) 11 73383 Scusa (12) 57................................D Bradley 12 80438 Gladstone Belle t (3) 55 .............R Elliot (a3) 13 1700x Kewzero (10) 55 .................... H Andrew (a3) 14 08x50 Stormy Ray (6) 55 ....................... R Hannam 15 40x67 Poneke t (16) 55.5 16 x0x00 Alarinda (7) 54 Emergencies: Poneke, Alarinda 7 4.10pm BALANCE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

LTD 3YO MDN 1360 $7000, MDN 3YO, 1360m 1 339x2 El Nino (7) 57.5 ...........................C Lammas 2 42242 Master Platinum b (9) 57.5..............J Riddell 3 3x0 Showyouhow b (15) 57.5 ..............L Allpress 4 7x57x Garcon Deux (5) 57.5 .......R Goldsbury (a2) 5 7. McCullum McCaw (20) 57.5 ...........H Tinsley 6 57 Tiger Cafe (6) 57.5 ............. D Prastiyou (a1) 7 Des De Jeu h (17) 57.5 .................. J Parkes 8 9x Geronimo (16) 57.5 .............. T Johnson (a3) 9 0 Piccolo (2) 57.5 ........................... E Farr (a3) 10 6 Light Up The Sky (19) 55.5 .............R Myers 11 0x0x6 Spur Street Viper (10) 55.5 ........R Elliot (a3) 12 9. Double Down (12) 55.5 ....................K Smith 13 0x Itstolate (1) 55.5 ............................D Bradley 14 Savy’s Gift (13) 55.5.............. H Andrew (a3) 15 68 Leicacutcat (14) 57.5 .................. R Hannam 16 87x Stormy Red (8) 55.5 17 8x8 Kaiwaka (11) 55.5 18 577. Amorata (18) 55.5 19 5768x Rhiannon (3) 55.5 20 58x70 Sidart h (4) 55.5 ....................... K McCulloch Emergencies: Leicacutcat, Stormy Red, Kaiwaka, Amorata, Rhiannon, Sidart Blinkers on: Street Fighter, Mrs Wicket, Platinum Recruit (R1), Red Bro, Amaya, Danacanto, Lucky Snip, Northern Seas (R2), Kolee, Hurricane Lucy, Amorata (R4), Figurac (R5), Amorata (R7) Blinkers off: Alarinda (R3), Cuzzie Charlie, Alarinda (R6), Rhiannon (R7) Winkers on : Off Hand (R1), Off Hand (R2), Grey Sapphire (R5), El Nino (R7) Winkers off: Any Champers Left (R1), Northern Seas (R2) Pacifiers off : Twist The Wind (R2), Garcon Deux, Spur Street Viper (R7)

Pacifiers off : Atom Hanover (R3), Bourbon And Dry (R4) SELECTIONS Race 1: Itz Risky Business, Mossdale Sue, Ideal Denario Race 2: Cooky, Dream To Reality, Carrie Miss Mach Race 3: Recipe For Dreaming, Atom Hanover, Bold Ruler Race 4: Moon Countess, Takenoprisoners, Belmont Invasion Race 5: Pat Campbell, Better Go Hurry, Risk Factor, Astro Boy Race 6: Tornado Valley, Pyramid Magic, Ruby’s Jewel Race 7: Expresso Martini, Scotlynn Mach, Graduate Under Fire Race 8: Pembrook Harry, Arthur Lowe, Really Desirable

Wanganui gallops Today at Wanganui Raceway

Wanganui JC Venue: Wanganui Meeting Date: 07 Jul 2016 NZ Meeting number: 4 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 12.37pm (NZT) CARPET MAINTENANCE & CLEANING MDN HWT 2060 $7000, MDN HWT, 2060m 1 32 King Oberon h (6) 68 ...................... I Lupton 2 42x06 Havataste (10) 68.............................. A Kuru 3 55284 Street Fighter h (14) 68 4 9030 Dalriada h (5) 68 .......................... M Mitchell 5 4x044 The Oysterman (16) 68 ............H McNeill (3) 6 08. Any Champers Left (20) 68 ................ E Farr 7 8 Doctor Hook (13) 68........... E Goodinson (3) 8 7 The Grubbyduck (9) 68 ..................S Phelan 9 Titan (15) 68.............................D Jensen (3) 10 85005 Keeping Faith (2) 66 ........................G Walsh 11 6 Kit h (19) 66 ...................K Veenendaal (1.5) 12 6 Soundz Better (8) 66 ..........S Karnicnik (2.5) 13 0 Mrs Wicket h (7) 66 ....................N Quinn (3) 14 00 Platinum Recruit (18) 66 .................J Riddell 15 5x767 Honey Queen (12) 66 .....................M Cropp 16 8x0x8 Tumnahulla h (11) 68 17 87x99 Our Spice (17) 68 18 0x894 Kings Kite (1) 68 19 x9x08 Cool Wonder (4) 68 20 9xFP5 Off Hand (3) 68 Emergencies: Honey Queen, Tumnahulla, Our Spice, Kings Kite, Cool Wonder, Off Hand 2 1.12pm WANGANUI STEELFORMERS MDN HWT 1600 $7000, MDN HWT, 1600m 1 84942 Blazing Opal (12) 68 .............. M McNelis (3) 2 70x72 Eddie Gilbert h (3) 68.....K Veenendaal (1.5)

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3 23575 Roc ‘N’ It (1) 68 ...............................J Riddell 4 03 Master Poet (8) 68 .........................S Phelan 5 xP60P And Thatz Scotty h (5) 68 ........D Jensen (3) 6 9xFP5 Off Hand (7) 68 ........................H McNeill (3) 7 x0x60 Quatre Vingts (6) 68 ........................G Walsh 8 0x Red Bro h (13) 68 ........................... I Lupton 9 480x7 Twist The Wind (9) 68......................M Cropp 10 07003 Carrington Park (10) 66 ..... E Goodinson (3) 11 0x0 Amaya h (11) 66.........................N Quinn (3) 12 97x0L Danacanto (2) 66 ......................... M Mitchell 13 90 Lucky Snip (14) 66 14 98x0 Northern Seas h (4) 66 ......S Karnicnik (2.5) 3 1.47 SPOONERS DRYCLEANING RATING 65 1600 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m 1 1x407 Hank Moody d (3) 60 .....................H Tinsley 2 x0347 Time Bomb dm (15) 60 ...................R Myers 3 10854 Nom du Beel (10) 59.5 ................ E Farr (a3) 4 08651 Red Fox dm (12) 59 ......................L Allpress 5 55x41 Wildcard (14) 59............................D Bradley 6 25648 Silver Nancho (7) 57.5 ................... J Parkes 7 0x093 Chopper tdm (16) 57.5 ....................J Riddell 8 160x6 Prodigal Son b (13) 57.5 .............C Lammas 9 90890 Acutelygold dm (9) 57 ................. R Hannam 10 0x036 Dal Laureon dm (8) 56.5 11 74798 Mr Darcee’s Gold m (1) 56.5 ......L Hemi (a1) 12 x0741 Outoftime dm (17) 56 ....................M Tanaka 13 45645 Kalinga (11) 55.........................M Singh (a3) 14 466x4 Nova Scotia td (5) 55 ........R Goldsbury (a2) 15 x7730 Sussed 54 .................................... Scratched 16 Px007 Vitali m (6) 55.5 17 80x89 Da Beast (2) 55.5 -

18 x0x00 Alarinda (18) 54 19 000x0 Desert Saboteur m (4) 55.5 Emergencies: Sussed, Vitali, Da Beast, Alarinda, Desert Saboteur 4 2.22 NZ BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE PEARL SERIES F&M MDN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1200m 1 23x2 Art Deco (17) 57.5 ...................... R Hannam 2 x2233 Crafty Crim b (5) 57.5 ............... D Hirini (a3) 3 5x024 Talita (7) 57.5 ..............................C Lammas 2. Finderz Keepas (2) 57.5................L Allpress 4 5 28x Frazzle (9) 57.5 .............................. J Parkes 6 7x602 Miss Bondi (3) 57.5 .........................R Myers 7 74943 Royal Ruby (14) 57.5 ............. J Bassett (a4) 8 3x0 Bare With (8) 57.5 ......................L Hemi (a1) 9 0x4 Emily’s Choice (4) 57.5 ...... D Prastiyou (a1) 10 449 Kolee (18) 57.5........................... Z Moki (a3) 11 37x8x Sea Princess h (16) 57.5 ...... H Andrew (a3) 12 8490x Miss Oahu (6) 57.5 .......................D Bradley 13 65x Hurricane Lucy (10) 57.5 ..............M Tanaka 14 5 Trisha Lea (12) 57.5 .............. N Teeluck (a2) 15 Andarta 57.5 ................................ Scratched 16 Shandy (13) 57.5 ............................J Riddell 17 0 Artemis Rising (11) 57.5 18 577. Amorata (1) 57.5 19 48007 Almarie 57.5 ................................. Scratched 20 58x70 Sidart h (15) 57.5 Emergencies: Andarta, Shandy, Artemis Rising, Amorata, Almarie, Sidart 5 2.55 REGAL FERN LODGE PRESENTING LITTLE WONDER R75 $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1200m 1 114x9 Bannockburn tdm (4) 60 ............. R Hannam

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington 4 84616 Tilt 17.48 .......................................R Adcock 1 7188x Thrilling Echo 17.38 M & ...................Jopson 9 11688 Krista Barista 17.31.......................... B Dann Raceway Meeting Date 07 Jul 2016 NZ Meeting number: 9 5 43261 Cawbourne Craig 17.34 ...............C Roberts 2 78383 Carnegie Hall 17.07 ........................ M Grant 10 82768 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 6 42653 Harsesis 17.42 ..........................R Blackburn 3 63644 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ................J T McInerney 9 6.51 KOLORFUL KANVAS DISTANCE C1/2d, 645m 12 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12 7 86311 Jinja Loch 17.30 .........................H Wanhalla 4 74562 Rapaki Kath 17.21 H & .......................Taylor 1 14111 Can’t Catch Tim 38.04 ..................R Adcock 5 87771 Homebush Paige 17.33..........J T McInerney 8 667x6 Solstice nwtd ....................................

B Dann 1 3.57pm (NZT) SUPER PETS SPRINT C3, 295m 2 15636 Goldstar Avery 38.12 S &................ B Evans 6 56285 Grand Apache 17.09 S & ................

B Evans 9 24646 Bound To Erupt nwtd .......................

M Grant 1 65527 Must Desire 17.17 ..........................G Cleeve 3 45338 Know Worth 38.48..........................G Cleeve 7 44334 Fliberty Jiberty 17.32 ....................... B Dann 2 13253 Extra Credit 17.26 ............................ B Dann 10 87862 Mark Be Good 17.23 H & ....................Taylor 4 37225 Willis nwtd .....................................R Adcock 8 63337 Jinja Billy 17.47 ............................ L Waretini 3 63476 Greet The Judge 17.27 H & ................Taylor 4 4.58pm SHIRLEY VET CLINIC STAKES C3, 520m 5 73666 Long Stockings 38.23 ............... A Bradshaw 9 48168 Breaking Mad nwtd ......................... M Grant 4 48874 Barnicle Bullet 17.33 ....................... M Grant 1 47342 Fekitoa 30.10 ................................R Adcock 6 42241 Dad’s Ambition nwtd ....................... M Grant 10 85758 Another Liz 17.25 ...................J T McInerney 5 25174 Tip The Babe 17.46 C &..................... Fagan 2 14F31 With Pride 30.15 .............................. B Dann 7 63647 Opawa Bucks Eye nwtd L & ............... Wales 6 48626 Adroit 17.18.................................. L Waretini 3 11111 Frosty Action 30.26 S & ..................B Evans 7 6.03pm EMERSON CONSULTANCY SPRINT C3, 295m 8 35214 Hip Hop Sofia nwtd ................... A Bradshaw 7 45434 Gump’s The Name 17.31 ....................A Lee 1 76512 Cawbourne Sarah 17.28 ..............C Roberts 4 x4533 Opawa Cookie 30.22 L & ................... Wales 9 64587 Lagoon Mytye 38.09 ....................C Roberts 8 34358 Alex Rumble 17.43 .................J T McInerney 2 16618 Clever Sage 17.24 ........................... B Dann 10 7.06 MTA GIFT VOUCHERS SPRINT C4/5, 295m 5 15341 Jinja Heart 30.49 J & ......................D Fahey 9 24646 Bound To Erupt nwtd ....................... M Grant 3 54131 Opawa Rocket 17.13 L & ................... Wales 6 54422 Idol Leanne 30.18 J & .....................D Fahey 1 36561 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant 10 67387 Car Bootle 17.42 ....................... M Robinson 4 44F35 Chokehold 17.27 M & .......................Jopson 7 11728 Opawa Minstrel 30.57 L & .................. Wales 2 23462 Dream Large 16.99 .......................... B Dann 2 4.19 CAROL’S TAB CLENDON INN DASH C4, 295m 8 23345 Know Neglect 30.42 .......................G Cleeve 5 88754 Om Nom Nom 17.22 ..............J T McInerney 3 38571 Paperbond 17.08 J & ......................D Fahey 6 54751 Go Poppy 17.29 M & .......................P Binnie 9 77735 Zipping Sonny 30.43 ..............J T McInerney 1 8F454 Speedy Return 17.14 H & ...................Taylor 4 33762 No Leaf Clover 17.01 M & .................Jopson 7 12412 Time Slayer 17.26 M &........................ Smith 2 21777 Southern Blue 17.17 ..........................C Weir 10 75856 Nina Baxter 30.53 ..................J T McInerney 5 15278 Know Thanks 17.34 .......................G Cleeve 8 41632 Thunder Storm 17.32 .............J T McInerney 3 86155 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 5 5.18pm ACTIVE ELECTRICAL SPRINT C4/5, 295m 6 65225 Magic Mike 17.29 .........................C Roberts 9 24646 Bound To Erupt nwtd ....................... M Grant 4 57376 Rick’s Treasure 17.24 C & .................. Fagan 1 55282 Burn Early 17.27 J & .......................D Fahey 7 8825F Arbre Chene 17.12 M & ..................P Binnie 5 32112 New Thang 17.01 ...................... A Bradshaw 2 33823 Harkonen Bale 17.08 ...................C Roberts 10 73867 Ester Action nwtd S & .....................B Evans 8 45114 Wheelchair Norm 16.95 .........J T McInerney 6 18387 Another Belle nwtd .................J T McInerney 3 13573 Technic 17.21 ................................R Adcock 8 6.28 WAIHEMO LODGE HOTEL DASH C4/5, 295m 9 11688 Krista Barista 17.31.......................... B Dann 7 3888x Hetfield 16.98 M & ............................Jopson 1 24336 Norman Jewel 17.13 ....................C Roberts 10 1888x Opawa Sam nwtd L & ........................ Wales 4 11111 Swimming Goat 16.86........................C Weir 8 44736 Air Express 17.30...................J T McInerney 2 61141 Mickey Tee 16.95 ..........................R Adcock 11 7.29 CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C4, 520m 5 52611 Dyna Quirk 17.11 .........................C Roberts 9 82768 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney 3 12175 Roadworks 17.16 ............................ M Grant 6 54511 Collecting Money 17.27 .................. M Grant 1 72756 Trust Issues 30.04 J &.....................D Fahey 10 1888x Opawa Sam nwtd L & ........................ Wales 4 48336 Get Ready Freddy 17.12 ........... A Bradshaw 7 81617 Another Message nwtd ..........J T McInerney 2 33522 Boston Billy 30.40 H & ........................Taylor 5 13146 Patchwork Alice 17.09......................

B Dann 8 78168 Believe 17.10 ...................................

B Dann 3 4.37pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK DASH C3, 295m 3 52115 Lektra Concord 30.72 ....................G Cleeve 6 25324 Ohoka Billy 17.22 ......................... L Waretini 9 11688 Krista Barista 17.31.......................... B Dann 1 13834 Goldstar Bomber 17.33 S & ............B Evans 4 54415 Mystic Action 30.35 S & ..................B Evans 7 26613 Chicago Black 17.46 ..............J T McInerney 2 14173 Sparkling Terra 17.32 C & .................. Fagan 10 48168 Breaking Mad nwtd ......................... M Grant 5 74352 Know Scholar 30.76 .......................G Cleeve 3 76353 Wunzee 17.21 ........................J T McInerney 6 5.38pm CHEVIOT TRUST HOTEL SPRINT C4, 295m 8 21717 Opawa Lean Meat 17.24 L & ............. Wales 6 31581 Opawa Val 30.50 L &.......................... Wales

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64244 Southern Lights 30.51 ...................... B Dann 31117 Birchbrook 30.43 ...........................R Adcock Fx276 Albie Jay 30.20 L & ............................ Wales 52674 Know Answer 30.23 .......................G Cleeve 12 7.48pm PROTEXIN DASH C4, 295m 1 64185 Opawa Crusade nwtd L & .................. Wales 2 36431 Replay 17.26 M &..............................Jopson 3 15127 Cathy Maree 17.17.......................... M Grant 4 11727 Rand 17.19 ............................J T McInerney 5 36574 Homebush Rocky 17.17 .........J T McInerney 6 F6528 Gold Vipa 17.37 S &........................B Evans 7 78277 Culvie Godfather 17.20 H & ................Taylor 8 37522 Miss Fanning 17.36 .......................... B Dann 9 82768 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney 10 18888 Mandi Mae 17.21 C & ........................ Fagan SELECTIONS

Race 1: Gump’s The Name, Greet The Judge, Alex Rumble Race 2: Southern Blue, New Thang, Air Express, Homebush Kelso Race 3: Jinja Loch, Cawbourne Craig, Goldstar Bomber, Harsesis Race 4: Frosty Action, Fekitoa, Jinja Heart, Opawa Cookie Race 5: Swimming Goat, Burn Early, Technic, Dyna Quirk Race 6: Aiden Baxter, Fliberty Jiberty, Thrilling Echo, Another Liz Race 7: Clever Sage, Opawa Rocket, Time Slayer, Go Poppy Race 8: Mickey Tee, Ohoka Billy, Roadworks, Patchwork Alice Race 9: Can’t Catch Tim, Willis, Know Worth, Dad’s Ambition Race 10: Dream Large, Paperbond, Magic Mike, Smash That Race 11: Boston Billy, Mystic Action, Opawa Val, Trust Issues Race 12: Cathy Maree, Replay, Homebush Rocky, Homebush Kelso 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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Ashburton Guardian

Thursday, July 7, 2016

www.guardianonline.co.nz

In brief

■ RUGBY

Reds eye second Kiwi scalp

By Vince rugari They’ve done it once this year, and now the Queensland Reds are daring to dream of a second New Zealand scalp.

The Reds host one of the Super Rugby title favourites the Chiefs at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

Queensland caused the boilover of the season when they held on for a 28-27 win over defending champions the Highlanders in April, and there is growing confidence at Ballymore they can upset another big gun.

“They’re the best team in the comp, by a long way,” halfback Nick Frisby said of the Chiefs, who are equal $4.25 favourites along with the Crusaders to win the competition this year.

“They’ve got a lot of threats across the board, a lot of quality players who can hurt you. “(But) we really lifted against the Highlanders earlier in the year and we’re looking to bring the same sort of game this week.”

Kane Douglas has been promoted to the starting side after making an impressive comeback from a long-term knee injury off the bench against the Brumbies last week.

The only other change by the Reds sees rookie Duncan Paia’aua handed his debut start at five-eighth, in place of the injured Jake McIntyre (ankle).

Paia’aua is a former Brisbane NRL junior who returned to his original code last year, and was

The Blues’ playoffs hopes are officially over, but their expectations of two more high performances are not, so – starting with the Brumbies at Eden Park on Friday – they are determined to go from contenders to spoilers. Defeat for the Brumbies will harm the playoff chances of the men from Canberra.

Currently fourth, the leading Australian team could tumble out of the competition’s top eight should they fail to get anything from the match.

- AAP

Rebels hurting The Chiefs are favourites to win the Super Rugby competition, but will have to be wary of a confident Queensland Reds side on Friday night. handed an immediate chance to establish himself at No.10 in preseason when Quade Cooper went down with a shoulder injury.

The opportunity came too soon for the 21-year-old, who later battled concussion issues.

Meanwhile, injured lock Rob Simmons won’t be fit in time for next weekend’s final match of the

regular season against the Blues, meaning his focus is now the Rugby Championship.

Karmichael Hunt (groin) also remains unlikely to play again for the Reds this year but McIntyre is a slight chance of returning, despite spending much of this week in a moon boot.

Queensland Reds: Jack Tuttle, Chris

Kuridrani, Samu Kerevi, Henry Taefu, Eto Nabuli, Duncan Paia’aua, Nick Frisby, Curtis Browning, Liam Gill, Hendrik Tui, Kane Douglas, Cadeyrn Neville, Greg Holmes, Andrew Ready, James Slipper (c). Reserves: Matt Mafi, Sef Fa’agase, Taniela Tupou, Lukhan Tui, Leroy Houston, James Tuttle, Anthony Fainga’a, Campbell Magnay.

- AAP

Kittel wins tour stage, Sagan keeps yellow Marcel Kittel burst back into the limelight when the German snatched his ninth Tour de France stage win, prevailing in a tough bunch sprint.

The Etixx-Quick Step rider, who had a disappointing start to the Tour and missed last year’s race following a virus, held off the late charge of Bryan Coquard (Direct Energie), beating the Frenchman by less than a tyre’s length.

Slovak Peter Sagan (Tinkoff) was third and retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey at the end of the fourth stage, at 237.5km the longest in this year’s race.

Frenchman Julian Alaphillipe (Etixx-Quick Step) is in second place, 12 seconds off the pace, with a decent chance of claiming yellow in the fifth stage, a 216km trek in the Massif Central mountains.

“There is a lot of emotion. I had to fight to come back, I had a tough start to the season but the goal has always been the Tour de France,” said Kittel.

“The plan was to take the yellow jersey after the first stage but that did not go as expected.”

Australia’s Richie Porte, riding for

Canterbury have added three more young players to their Wider Training Group ahead of next month’s Mitre 10 Cup. Head coach Scott Robertson announced a 28-man Wider Training Group last month, but has since added three additional players to the group.

Robertson said halfback Logan Crowley from Lincoln University, midfielder Braydon Ennor from the University club and Liam Smart from Sydenham had all impressed enough in their club season to earn the call-up to the squad. - NZME

Blues can be spoilers

■ CYCLING

By Julien Pretot

Cantabs add youngsters

Racing, improved six places to be 71st in the general classification, 2:03 minutes behind Sagan.

He is expected to be among the contenders for the fifth stage as the climbers will come into their own for the first time this year.

“At least we didn’t go as slow as yesterday, but it’s another one ticked off and I’m looking forward to getting to the climbs tomorrow,” Porte said.

Kittel suffered a virus that plagued his 2015 season and his Giant-Alpecin team omitted him from the Tour roster, prompting the 28-year-old to sign for Etixx-Quick Step who were looking for a replacement for the departing Mark Cavendish.

Kittel failed to beat Mark Cavendish in the massive sprint in the opening stage last Saturday, and came home a mediocre seventh on Monday, which suggested he was struggling for form.

On Tuesday, the German was perfectly led out by his team and, although the final straight was slightly uphill, he never looked back, raising his arms to celebrate a few minutes after crossing the line as he and Coquard waited for the photo finish.

- Reuters

The injury-hit Melbourne Rebels will be sweating on a batch of fitness tests later this week as coach Tony McGahan faces the prospect of fielding a severely understrength team in Christchurch. As if the prospect of heading to New Zealand to face the Crusaders wasn’t daunting enough, captain Nic Stirzaker (ankle), fullback Mike Harris (ankle) and locks Lopeti Timani and Luke Jones (both concussion) will face tests before their availability is known. - NZME

Russians name team Russia have named a track and field team for the Rio Olympics which includes gold medallists Yelena Isinbayeva and Ivan Ukhov among 68 athletes who are hoping an IAAF ban on them competing will be lifted by sport’s highest court later this month. The All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) yesterday published a list of athletes they said had met their criteria for taking part in the Olympics.

- NZME

Sri Lanka disappoint A fluent unbroken third-wicket partnership of 114 between Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan carried England to an emphatic eightwicket victory over Sri Lanka in a one-off Twenty20 international in Southampton. Buttler made an unbeaten 73 and captain Morgan hit 47 not out as the hosts eased to their target of 141 with more than two overs to spare.

- AP

Call for smaller bats

The Tour de France peloton streams past a lake during the fourth stage of the race.

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants size limits on cricket bats because he believes batsmen are enjoying an unfair advantage, especially in Test cricket, and said he would raise his concerns at the MCC World Cricket Committee meeting on Monday. A report commissioned by the MCC in 2014 said the thickness of bats has increased by up to 22mm in the past century and edges by almost 300 per cent, meaning mis-hits can travel so much further.

- AAP

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In brief

■ UFC

Aussies finally take notice Mark Hunt has sold McDonalds in Japan.

Fought live for 80,000 people.

All up, boasting the type of global resume which includes Tokyo game shows, MTV Music awards, even a range of plastic toy figurines.

And now, Australia is catching on.

Despite existing anonymously in his adopted home for 20 years, Hunt is finally set to go mainstream this Sunday when he fights WWE megastar Brock Lesnar at UFC 200.

Already, the Las Vegas bout is being backed to earn a pay-perview audience above 1.6 million – a result that would make Hunt the most watched headliner in the company’s history.

In Australia, PPV provider Main Event Australia is also tipping the event to challenge the biggest fights ever beamed into Australian loungerooms.

While unlikely to topple PPV King Anthony Mundine, Main Event commercial director Angus Pitt said UFC 200 was tracking to smash into the top five – where boxers Mundine and Danny Green have long dominated.

Indeed, while Hunt has a large cult following, even his ‘Army of Doom’ is dwarfed by the fan base of Lesnar – who returns to the Octagon after an absence nearing five years.

Of the 10 most watched fights in UFC history, Lesnar heads four. His bout against US grappler Frank Mir in 2009 still hold-

Mark Hunt ing the PPV record of 1.6 million buys.

But as for whether Hunt was one of them?

“Ah, no,” the Minto father-ofsix cackled yesterday from his

Las Vegas training base.

“I’ve never watched one of Brock’s fight.

“But I know people do. So while this fight isn’t any good for my rankings, it’s still good for me as a fighter. More people are going to know about me just by fighting Brock.”

Quizzed on how Hunt’s latest challenge would rate Down Under, Pitt said: “We’re expecting it to be one of our highest selling events ever.

“First, you’re seeing Brock Lesnar come back into the UFC for this historic event. Then you combine that with the cult following of Hunt, and the high quality of the card itself ... you have all the elements of a significant PPV event.”

- Reuters

■ THE RICH LIST

Sports stars raking in the money Watch out Russell Coutts – Steven Adams has your number when it comes to the tag of New Zealand’s richest sports star.

Coutts is currently king of the Kiwi sporting castle with an estimated earning power of $13 million a year via his status as head of America’s Cup holders Oracle.

But his time at the top of the table is rapidly looking limited.

Once Adams completes the final year of his rookie NBA contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder this time next year, the budding basketball superstar will soar to the top of the list – and then by some.

Various experts are predicting Adams will earn anywhere from $20 to $30 million annually in his new deal.

Those numbers are up on previous projections as a result of Adams’ high profile team-mate Kevin Durant bailing out of the Thunder to join the Golden State Warriors in a move that will free up even more money for the Kiwi should he stay in Oklahoma.

Adams, currently on a $2.8m a season deal, was ranked No. 4 on the Herald’s “Rich List” revealed in October last year.

Having made his riches over two decades’ involvement in the America’s Cup, Coutts has built up an impressive property portfolio in New Zealand including his most recent project – a 667sq m mega-mansion on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

Coutts also owns an apartment in Takapuna worth over $1 million and several properties in the South Island, including three neighbouring titles in rural Queenstown which include his private golf course.

The top five comprised a yachting old salt, Adams, a Premier League star, a petrol-

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head and our most revered All Black.

Basketball superstar Steven Adams is set to earn the same as all our rugby players combined, while recently retired Richie McCaw came in at fifth with $2.5m earnings per year.

McCaw had a playing contract with New Zealand Rugby worth around $1m but added to his income through lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, Versatile Homes, Westpac and Fonterra.

His off-field earnings are collectively thought to be worth $1.5m. Without the playing fee, it will be interesting to see if McCaw retains top 5 status this year.

Adams became an instant millionaire last year when he was picked up by the Thunder in the 12th round of the NBA draft two years ago.

The 21-year-old had a listed salary of $2.6 million for his first season, which increased to $2.7 million next year for the second of his guaranteed seasons.

His growing status is also drawing en- dorsement deals with the likes of Powerade.

Scott Dixon

‘I want everything’ New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho announced his return to English football by reminding the world that he is a proven winner. Mourinho will tell his players to forget the past three years of under-achievement and instead target success. In a news confer-ence Mourinho covered a wide range of issues from transfers to the need for Wayne Rooney to continue playing as a striker. “I want everything.

I want to win matches, I want to play well. I want to score goals, I don’t want to concede goals. I want everything,” he said.

- AAP

Final clap for Iceland The Iceland football team’s slow clap ritual was one of the features of the minnow nation’s fairytale Euro 2016 run, and they’ve saved the most impressive performance for their exit. An estimated 30,000 fans gathered in the country’s capital, Reykjavik, to salute their heroes after they lost 5-2 to tournament hosts France in the quarter-finals on Monday. The crowd comprised about a quarter of the city’s population, and 10 per cent of the nation.

- AP

Loew nears greatness Germany coach Joachim Loew is edging closer to another tournament final that could make him the most successful German manager and cement his place among the very best in the history of world football. The softly-spoken 56-yearold is a far cry from the stereotypical touchline-ranting coach. Styleconscious and fit, Loew is a meticulous planner and perfectionist who rarely loses his temper. He is also known for sticking to his guns even when seemingly all of soccer-mad Germany is questioning his choices, with his remarkably consistent achievements this past decade validating his decisions. - Reuters

Reynolds out of Origin Russell Coutts: Still top dog, but not for long. was number 3 on last year’s Rich List with estimated winnings of $11 million annually.

His income is derived from three streams – his driver’s salary for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, a 50 per cent share of prize money and sponsorship/endorsement deals.

Among the brands Dixon lends his name to are Oakley and Swiss luxury watch brand Louis Moinet.

This year marks Dixon’s 13th year with Target Chip Ganassi, and he holds the distinction of being the most

successful active Indy Car driver with 34 victories.

Dixon, wife Emma and their two daughters are based in Indiana.

His website lists his coolest new acquisition as a home on Lake Geist, where waterfront properties are worth upwards of US$2 million ($2.57 million).

The couple also have a home in London and a holiday pad in Mount Maunganui.

All Whites captain Winston Reid was No. 2 behind Coutts with an estimated $12m earnings per season courtesy of his English Premier League club West Ham United.

Reid owns an apartment in a Canary Wharf, London, tower block. Apartments in this part of London begin at around £1.5 million.

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Lydia Ko: On the way up.

1 Russell Coutts (sailing) 2 Winston Reid (football) 3 Scott Dixon (IndyCar) 4. Lydia Ko (Golf) 5 Steven Adams (b-ball) 6 Richie McCaw (rugby)

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NSW halfback Adam Reynolds has been ruled out of next week’s State of Origin III with a shoulder injury. The NSW halfback failed to train at the Blues Coffs Harbour base yesterday, with utility Jack Bird filling in, however NSW are yet to name a replacement for the clash at ANZ Stadium.

- AAP

Tigers lose Rankin Wests Tigers have been struck a blow with fill-in fullback Jordan Rankin rolling an ankle, putting further strain on their already depleted line-up. Rankin was sent for scans yesterday shortly after suffering the injury at training and is in doubt for Saturday’s NRL clash with Canterbury. The Tigers will already be without regular No.1 James Tedesco because of Origin duties as well as Robbie Farah and Aaron Woods.

- AAP

Graham next skipper Wade Graham is yet to make his State of Origin debut but he is already being mentioned by NSW captain Paul Gallen as his potential successor as the Blues skipper.

Gallen will play his final Origin game in Cronulla teammate’s Graham’s interstate debut in next week’s game three. The long-time NSW captain believes Graham has the leadership skills to lead his state.

- AAP

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■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club July 5, LGU, Skibo, Handicap, Putting: 0-20 Judy Webb 95-1679, 21-29 Lal Mulligan 106-24-82, 30+ Joan Johns 110-35-75; Putts - Joan Johns 31, Lal Mulligan 32; Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2nd shot 2 & 11 Judy Webb 0-20, Joan Johns 30+ ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 Joan Johns No.5, Judy Webb No.14; Player of the Day Joan Johns

Tinwald Golf Club July 5, Women’s Division - Stroke Round: Phylis Smith nett 73 Karen Young nett 74 Di Bell nett 76. Nearest Pins Second Shot No 2 Murray Young Property Brokers Phylis Smith No 6 Joan Undy No 12 Mac&Maggies not struck Second Shot Outdoor Adventure No 16 Lyn Bird. Two’s Joan Undy. 9 Hole Competition Nancy Costin nett 50 Isabel Ross.

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■ Shooting Mt Somers Rifle Club July 4 - Nicko Holgate 79.1, Jessie Heaven 63, Sid Stewart 97.5, 99.4, Mark Smith 92.1, 91.2, 90.1, Julian Evans 99.1, Stephen Millichamp 92.3, 94.2, 96.3, Brent Frame 96.3, 93.1, Evan Swan 65, 83.1, Andy Oram 98.6, 94.2, Eddie Millichamp 89.2, Dave Millichamp 97.3, 95.3, Wayne Tubb 93.3, 95.2, Joe McAdam 100.9.

Ashburton Rifle Club Bruce Dellow 87.1, Allan Mitchell 98.4, Rodney McDowell 96.2, Garth Wright 90.2, Grant Glassey 90.1, Paul Fletcher 85, Courtney Menzies 96.6, Greg Menzies 99.7.

Mayfield Rifle Club Daniel Gould 81, Robert Spencer 88.2, 90.2, Nicholas McDowell 75, Fernando Torres 88, 87.1, Hamish Yeatman 83, Kyle Hansen 78, William Mackenzie 58, Tristam Farnell 58, Grace Austin 74, Hamish Kirk 87.1, Hamish Dalzell 98.6, Ben Nordqvist 79, Andrew Donaldson 95.3, Melissa Verney 91.2, John Fleming 96.3, Brent Austin 90.1, Martin Fleming 94.2, Phillippa Fleming 99.4, Carl Nordqvist 98.7.

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July 14 - Nine Hole Men & Women. Hidden Holes. Report: 9.45am. Convenor: Joy Nicholas 3086464. Club Captain: Leigh Wackrow 3083790.

Tinwald Golf Club July 12 - Women’s Division - LGU 3rd Foundation Cup (Stableford): No 1 10.00 J. vander Heide T. Clarke J. Smith P. Smith 10.05 M. Moore B. O’Neill M. Pawsey No 10 10.00 D. Bell C. Linney M. Colville 10.05 L. McClea P. McAndrew J. Bruhns 10.10 J. Undy C. Shanks K. McAuliffe No 13 10.00 M. Kennedy L. Bird M. Oakley B. Cochrane B. Jackson K. Young 9 Holes 6th 2J’s Cup Stroke and Putting. Off No 1 after 18 hole players. Starters J. Undy B. Cochrane; Cards D. Bell D. Wellman; Tea Duty M. Moore

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ACROSS 1. One needs it, waiting, for solitaire (8) 4. Former ruler took back the deserters, upset (4) 8. There’s not enough space for a marsupial, in short (3) 9. Form an opinion on one who’ll pass sentence (5) 10. Is able to be a container (3) 11. Bind tag around this American whose name one has forgotten (7) 12. Grant one may give everything and nothing to first wife (5) 13. Can grill cad about what a visitor used to leave (7,4) 17. Wager one will find the Engineers in such a uniform cap (5) 18. Put fifty in a straw hat and get a smoked herring (7) 20. It’s a matter of habit, to take drugs regularly (3) 21. Skill in speaking of nothing risqué (5) 22. Between the occident and the orient there’s nothing but misery (3) 23. Platter for a particular food preparation (4) 24. Such punishment as an NCO could give one (8)

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CRYPTIC Across 1. Colleague 5. Bar 7. Navy 8. Blacking 10. Audition 11. Wand 13. Tawdry 15. Purdah 18. City 19. Relation 22. Upheaval 23. Ages 24. Bud 25. Marquetry Down 1. Contact 2. Livid 3. Gallon 4. Each 5. Brigand 6. Rigid 9. Storm 12. Mural 14. Watched 16. Honesty 17. Repair 18. Crumb 20. Ingot 21. Calm QUICK Across 1. Drab 3. Palpable 9. Convict 10. Ennui 11. Malfunctions 14. Ebb 16. Agape 17. Age 18. Accidentally 21. Atone 22. Profane 23. Bit by bit 24. Feel Down 1. Decamped 2. Annul 4. Apt 5. Predilection 6. Bonanza 7. Evil 8. Figuratively 12. Crate 13. Very well 15. Back out 19. Leave 20. Daub 22. Phi

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YOUR STARS ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): There will be points for good manners. There will come a point when the discussion naturally flows to things people are not supposed to talk about, and it’s nothing to shrink from.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You thought they were listening, but you may learn today that the information you gave fell on deaf ears, or at least they don’t recall it. Don’t doubt yourself or blame them; just try to communicate again.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You are inherently worthy of love, yet you still feel you have something to prove, if only to yourself. Trying to impress others usually creates the opposite effect, but if you can impress yourself, well, that will be a thrill.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Intellectually you realise your time is finite. Pretending you have all the time in the world will align you with the mythological gods, who are so much more powerful and creative for the luxury of their immortality.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): It is natural to assume other people are like you. You’ll be a good judge of character as long as you don’t project your personality onto the blank slate of an unknown person.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): A civilised life removed from nature only makes the natural world more uncertain.

Navigating natural realms will help the animal inside you and promote well-being on deeper levels.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You get along well with others, coexist harmoniously in whatever environment you’re in. And yet, you’ll be amazingly productive in a realm that’s entirely yours. Find it.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): When the hero of the horror movie puts a hand on the doorknob, the audience thinks, “Don’t go in there.” It wouldn’t be a good flick if the hero listened. Life is not a movie!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The theme is “romance” and what that means to you. Right now romance is a state of understanding. Your efforts to this end will be most effective.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There are wilful and selfish urges in every person. You’ve learned to curb these tendencies. Seeing them in others will be frustrating. You can relate, so have compassion.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): People want to be near you and will gather where you are. Whether it’s at home or the lunch table or your work area, you’ll have to give major hints to get anyone to leave.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Working toward compromise is natural in relationships, including the relationship between your lower and higher urges. If you can balance those, you can balance anything.

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7:30 Bering Sea Gold PG The Gamble.

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Sport

Big call soon for Hansen Steve Hansen says he will make a decision on his coaching future before the Rugby Championship kicks off next month. The All Blacks coach’s contract expires at the end of 2017 but New Zealand Rugby have made no secret of the fact they want to retain him until the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Hansen has also made positive noises about staying in the job he took over from Sir Graham Henry after the successful 2011 World Cup campaign. He has taken the All Blacks to a new level of success, having lost only three games under his watch.

No pressure for Eliza Ashburton College’s Libby Ross has her eyes on the basket while under pressure from Rangi Ruru’s Millie Knight, while Summer Anderson waits for the shot to play out.

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Rangi girls prove too strong A strong start wasn’t enough to help the Ashburton College senior girls overcome a disciplined Rangi Ruru in Tuesday night’s Whelan Trophy action, with Ashcoll eventually going down 6844.

Ashcoll, with seven wins and three losses, moves to fifth on the Whelan Trophy ladder while the win moves Rangi Ruru (8-2) to second place behind Christchurch Girls’ High School.

Early defensive pressure and some strong driving to the bucket saw the Ashcoll girls draw early fouls on the Rangi Ruru forwards, giving them a 17-15 first quarter lead.

Rangi Ruru lifted their de-

fensive intensity in the second quarter, forcing a number of turnovers and restricting Ashcoll to seven second quarter points.

The result was a 36-24 halftime lead for the visitors.

Ashcoll came out stronger in the third, however, continued pressure from Rangi Ruru kept the turnover column ticking over.

This, combined with 24 per cent shooting from the field, made it an uphill battle for the Ashcoll girls.

Although only behind 44-36 at the end of the third, Rangi Ruru found another gear offensively in the fourth quarter.

Recent scholarship recruit Esra McGoldrick piled on 12 of Rangi Ruru’s 24 fourth quarter points, allowing them to take a comfortable 68-44 win in the end.

Summer Anderson top scored for Ashcoll with 14 points and five blocks, while Ashlee Strawbridge was strong in the paint with nine points and 12 rebounds.

In the game that followed at Oxford Street, the Ashcoll senior boys lost to Thompson Trophy favourites Christchurch Boys’ High School 82-71.

Another slow start by Ashcoll saw the visitors lead 31-12 at the end of the first quarter, and they

were comfortably ahead 50-31 at halftime.

A last quarter fightback with 24 points by the hosts restored some respectability to the scoreline.

Fletcher Arnold was Ashcoll’s scoring machine again with 26 points, with support from Thomas O’Brien (14), Western Bartlett (9) and Gareth Hunt (9).

O’Brien and Hunt were busy trying to mop up the missed shots with 15 and 13 rebounds respectively.

Both competitions take a break over the school holidays, with the next games on July 26 when the boys play Middleton Grange in Christchurch.

Fifth-set despair for Venus and Pavic at Wimbledon Kiwi tennis player Michael Venus and Croatian doubles partner Mate Pavic have suffered heartbreak at Wimbledon after losing their third-round contest

16-14 in the fifth set.

The match against third seeds Jamie Murray (Scotland) and Bruno Soares (Brazil) had been suspended the previous day due

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to bad light after four hours and 51 minutes.

Venus and Pavic had rallied from two sets down to level it, Both combinations held serve

to love to take the scores to 14all, but the third seeds then held again before breaking in the 30th game on their first match point of the day.

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Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney feels she has the nerves and emotions under control as she heads off for her first Olympics. McCartney’s been thrust into the spotlight this year after setting numerous New Zealand records and finishing fifth at the world indoor champs, her first major senior level international event. At just 19, McCartney says her inexperience probably plays into her favour. She says because she’s new to the whole thing she doesn’t feel as much pressure.

Back at the scene Mick Fanning has declared himself “ready to go” for his return to surfing at Jeffery’s Bay, scene of his clash with a great white shark last year.

The three-time world champion arrived in South Africa late last week in a bid to get his first surf in the waves he loves “out of the way”. He cleared that hurdle, after some early anxiety, and proceeded to surf his fears away. Late last week he strained a ligament in his ankle and was forced in to a moonboot leading in to the J-Bay Open, but he underwent round the clock rehab and is now “better than expected”.

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