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Newcomers welcomed Ashburton College students, principal and teachers were officially welcomed at a powhiri yesterday.

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Ashburton College principal Ross Preece (right) is welcomed to his new community with a hongi from Mark Ellis at the school’s powhiri yesterday. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 070217-SS-0091

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It was a landmark project in its day, but yesterday demolition equipment moved in and the former Ashburton Community Pool was pulled to the ground. Decades after townspeople got together and put a roof over the facility to make it their own, the $75,000 demolition project got under way. “It’s a bit sad,” said one onlooker, Pam, above the sound of crashing debris. “It’s been around a long time. The kids all used to come here, and my grandchildren learned to swim here,” she said. From water babies and learn to swim classes to squad training and competitive meets, the pool was at the heart of

a thriving Mid Canterbury sporting and recreational community. Among those recalling its long history yesterday were former pool manager Dave Jones and the original building foreman Dick Hansen. The 33-metre pool was initially the Ashburton College outdoor pool, then the community got together to fund the building project so it could become indoors. At the same time, around the early 1980s, the learners’ pool was established alongside. The borough council came into the picture, the Ashburton Licensing Trust contributed funds, and the education board leased the pool back to the community. It was a fantastic facility, but always had its problems.

It had been built directly over a flowing creek, and as such needed relief valves. “You could never actually empty it properly because it would fill from the bottom up,” Jones said. With children who were keen swimmers, he was involved in pool activities and was the facility’s manager from around 1998 to 2000. “We did renovations to keep it alive for a number of years. At the end of the day it was past its use by date.” As well as its age, the length did not meet national swimming event standards.

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Community pool demolition under way From P1 He was not sad to see it go, and instead welcomed the new 25-metre facility at the council-owned EA Networks Centre. It was one the town could be proud of. Hansen said much of the work surrounding the original pool had been constructed on a voluntary basis by community members. He had been a builder at Bradfords and was the foreman of the building project, and later coached swimming at the facility. It was a landmark project of its time. “It certainly made swimming available to people all-year round, which they never had before and I think that was a good thing for the community,” Hansen said. Ashburton District Council commercial manager Colin Windleborn said yesterday the school owned the site, was paying the majority of the demolition costs and would be deciding on the site’s future use.

Dexter, the red kelpie.

Dog missing An Ashburton family are seeking help to find their missing pet, a distinctive red kelpie called Dexter. Dexter has been a best friend to Lane Donaldson for nearly eight years and the young man is devastated his dog is missing. Lane was running Dexter at the Ashburton Business Park, north of Ashburton, on Sunday February 6 when he went missing. The pair went to the park about 6.30pm after the day’s high temperatures had eased. The kelpie enjoys exploring the area without a collar, but is microchipped, and the pair are frequent visitors to the park. Dexter went missing in the area near Fonterra’s tanker site and has not been seen since. The Donaldson family have combed the business park looking their beloved pet but found no clues. Lane’s mother Lynda Mackenzie said Dexter may have been mistakenly picked up. “Because he wasn’t wearing his collar someone may have accidently picked him up thinking he was lost.” The family is offering a reward for his return. If you have seen Dexter, contact linda.c@theguardian.co.nz or Lane on 0279642024.

Demolition begins at the old Ashburton Community Pool building. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 070217-SS-0114

■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

Assault on child charges It began with a dating app, evoked anti-smacking legislation and resulted in a trial before Judge Joanna Maze in the Ashburton District Court this week. Blake Geoffrey Moore has denied three charges of assaulting a child. The offending is alleged to have occurred in April 2015, when Moore was in a destructive relationship with the child’s mother. The pair met via the dating app Tinder and the relationship became serious very quickly, she told the court. While the mother of two re-

tained her home in Ashburton she and her two-year-old son spent much of their time at Moore’s house. She alleged Moore struck the child on three occasions. The first time she had returned from running an errand, when she heard screaming and slapping noises inside the house, where the child had briefly been left in Moore’s care. On examination she discovered the boy’s buttocks were reddened. On the second occasion, a few days later the boy was once more in the house with

Moore, who had put him in his room. Yesterday in the witness stand, his mother alleged Moore prevented her from going in to the bedroom, although the boy could be heard crying. Later, after Moore left the property, she went to get the child and discovered he had a red and bruised ear and marks on his head. Within the space of a few days the child had more marks on his buttocks. The child was examined in Christchurch Hospital by paediatric specialist Dr Thomas

Townend the following day. In the witness box yesterday Dr Townend described the injuries to the child’s ears, along with bruising to his body. He conceded some of the bruises could have been the result of injuries incurred in childhood play, but others were consistent with blunt force trauma and were less likely to have happened accidentally. Defence lawyer Roz Burnside spent much of yesterday’s hearing cross examining the boy’s mother, who was reduced to tears at one point. The trial continues today.

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Bottle store objections spark hearing Ashburton College pupils welcome newcomers at the powhiri.

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Michelle Brett and student Sonia-Leigh Stephens-Tahuri call on newcomers at Ashburton College yesterday in front of the school’s Te Whare O Tawhaki. 070217-SS-0048

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Ashburton College principal Ross Preece was among newcomers welcomed to the growing school at a powhiri yesterday. Held on the first full day of the school year, the ceremony saw the school’s Te Whare O Tawhaki matua Tiipene Philip speak in Te Reo to welcome Preece, as well as new students and teachers. The school’s roll is about 1220, and expected to climb to 1600 within the next 10 years. Undertaking the kaikaranga, or calling on, was Michelle Brett and student Sonia-Leigh Stephens-Tahuri, while bringing on the group was Bernadene Stephens-Tahuri. Preece spoke to the school’s assembled students and teachers, as well as special guests from the community. He said he was satisfied with his first judgement call as principal, as it had not rained. He said schools spent a lot of time marketing, however, students themselves were the best marketing agents, and he asked those at Ashburton College to be

Ashburton College head boy Nic Thomassen was among school and community leaders welcoming newcomers yesterday. PHOTOS SUSAN SANDYS 070217-SS-0092 mindful of three simple things, which were all free. They were maintaining a tidy school uniform, being friendly

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Those who oppose a Super Liquor outlet in Methven have lodged objections with the Ashburton District Council. Nekita Enterprises Limited is wanting to establish the outlet on Main Street. It has applied to the council for an off-licence, and the objection period closed on Friday. The council reported yesterday it had received objections, but it would not say how many or who they were from. A hearing was to be scheduled, where objectors who wanted to present their submissions would be able to do so. A decision would then be made by the District Licencing Trust. The Super Liquor proposal has attracted controversy in Methven, with many saying the town does not need another liquor outlet. Residents have been concerned about alcohol harm as well as the competition the business would provide to the town’s existing off-licences of two supermarkets and a pub bottleshop. However, Nekita Enterprises owners Harjit and Shereen Singh, of Christchurch, say the business would provide two full-time jobs and one part-time job, and it would support the community.

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■ RESOURCE RECOVERY PARK

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Call to cover rubbish pit By Sue NewmaN

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A string of strong nor’west winds have forced Ashburton’s resource recovery park to put up the closed signs on more than one occasion over the past few months. And those closures have caused headaches for wouldbe dumpers, Ashburton District councillors were told at last week’s service delivery committee meeting. The closures were a safety measure, council waste recovery manager Craig Goodwin said, because the wind was picking up sheets of metal from the top end of the park and these were becoming airborne and becoming a danger to park staff and users. In addition material was be-

Strong nor’west winds force Ashburton’s resource recovery park to put up the closed signs. PHOTO SUSAN SANDYS 190117-SS-0067 ing blown around in the pit area and that was creating safety concerns as well. “You get the commercial guys

unloading at the bottom of the pit and they get out of the truck on the pit floor. At the same time people are

Curries pit Since the 1930s Curries pit on the outskirts of Methven had been used for gravel extraction and as a landfill site. It is one of more than 200 parcels of land owned by the Ashburton District Council and identified as gravel pits and the council is inspecting each of these to determine its current condition. The use of Curries pit for waste incineration sparked an investigation by Environment Canterbury and the council was asked to prepare a report on its use. That report found that the pit needed to be capped and the four hectare site rehabilitated. Council has set aside $100,000 for this work.

unloading at the top of the tip and material flies into the pit and it becomes dangerous.” The only way to ensure the pit area remained open in all weathers was for this area to be rebuilt and put under cover, Goodwin said. “If we could do this in the future it would also give us an opportunity to get a lot more diversion from landfill by using a pick floor. “You wouldn’t see any (resource recovery parks) built today like ours with a pit wall; they’re all enclosed now.” Inevitably when the park was closed without warning people were caught out and efforts were made to accommodate anyone who arrived with a load of material if this could be done safely, he said.

Family fun in Methven Methven Community Board members and Methven hotels are joining together, alongside the Ashburton District Council, to hold a family fun event in the town centre. The Great Methven Meet will be held on Sunday on the village green between the Blue Pub and Brown Pub, and will feature a free sausage sizzle, live entertainment and a wacky game of chicken curling. Council community relations manager Vincie Billante said the event was aimed at encouraging new friendships and stronger community ties. The Great Methven Meet will kick off at 4pm after a swim carnival at the Methven Community Pool.

Man charged in All Blacks spying scandal A man has been charged after a listening device was located in a room at a hotel the All Blacks were staying at in Sydney’s east last year. Police have been investigating allegations a listening device was located in a room at a hotel in Double Bay and said yesterday a 51-year-old man had been arrested for public mischief to appear at Waverley Local Court on March 21. At the time of the alleged offence, the man was employed as a security consultant. The ABC said he was contracted by the All Blacks. The All Blacks stayed at the hotel in August last year and the discovery of a listening device dominated headlines on the day of the match against the Wallabies. Australian Rugby Union CEO Bill Pulver said he commended the NSW police for bringing closure to the matter. But, he said there was still a “bitter taste” that the story

A 51-year-old man has been arrested for public mischief and is due to appear at Waverley Local Court on March 21 after a listening device was found at the hotel the All Blacks were staying. that the bug was concealed in a chair in a team room was revealed in media on the day of the Bledisloe Cup test, which the All Blacks won by a record margin 42-8 on their way to re-

taining the trophy. “On behalf of the ARU, I commend the NSW Police for their ongoing pursuit of this matter and for providing closure with a charge being laid against an

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UFB roll-out An error in a media release provided to the Guardian by MP Amy Adams’ office may have misled people in Rakaia about the timing of the roll-out of ultra fast broadband in Rakaia. While Rakaia has been included in the latest rollout programme, the target date for completion will not be until 2022.

Cannabis change The Government will announce today that it is removing a significant hurdle to getting access to medicinal cannabis in New Zealand. It is understood doctors will be given the right to approve patients’ requests for cannabis products, rather than Government ministers. Medicinal cannabis is used to treat a range of conditions such as chronic pain, terminal cancer, Tourette’s and child epilepsy. - NZME

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■ WHAKATANE

Two hurt in armed robbery Two people have been shot in an attempted armed robbery at a berry farm in Whakatane. Senior Sergeant Mark van der Kley, of Whakatane Police, told the Whakatane Beacon the incident took place at Julian’s Berry Farm. A police spokeswoman told the Herald two people have been “hit by pellets after a weapon was fired at the floor”. Police began receiving calls about the incident shortly before 1.30pm. The Armed Offenders Squad attended the incident. A St John Ambulance spokesman said two people were taken to Whakatane Hospital at 1.44pm. He said one had moderate injures, while the other had minor injuries. He could not give further details. German tourists have told the Beacon a male entered the store with a gun and demanded money before he fired the weapon. The tourists left the scene and did not see if anyone was injured. The man had his face covered and was wearing a red jacket, they said. Julian’s Berry Farm owner

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Julian’s Berry Farm, scene of an armed robbery during which two people were injured after a gun was fired. Monica Julian said she was unable to say exactly what happened but wanted the public to know that everyone was okay. She said staff members were shaken from what had happened. Julian said she had been out running when the incident happened, and came back to the

farm to discover police there. “The police are here at the moment interviewing everyone. Everyone is shaken but everyone is really strong. We just want the stupid person caught.” She said there were about 15 staff members working at the time.

Police have now left the scene and the gate to the berry farm is closed. “Closed due to armed robbery. Open tomorrow,” a note on the gate read. Armed police were at the scene earlier and turning people away at the gate. - NZME

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Toilets under the spotlight Ashburton’s toilet blocks, collectively are some of the most popular places in the district, ushering 2100 visitors per day through their doors. And those toilet blocks in Rakaia, Hinds, Mayfield, Methven and Ashburton town centre and domain have helped earn the district recognition as a toilet friendly town. The toilet blocks have door counters installed and Ashburton’s town centre toilets earn the highest use title at 600 visitors per day. Not all of the district’s public toilets are up to the mark, however, with a handful of toilets in a number of the district’s reserves failing to meet the convenience benchmark. A comfort stop in some rural areas still means a choice between paddock and a long drop. To get a handle on the district’s public toilet inventory, the Ashburton District Council has commissioned consultants Opus to update its public conveniences activity management plan and to prepare a draft strategy.

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Public land on the fringes of some rivers has gradually been lost to private development and absorbed into expanding farms from 1990 to 2012.

■ CANTERBURY LAND

Lost land ‘complicated issue’ – Fed Farmers The 12,000 hectares of “lost land” in Canterbury is a complicated issue, Federated Farmers says. The public land on the fringes of some rivers has gradually been lost to private development and absorbed into expanding farms from 1990 to 2012, according to an Environment Canterbury report. Federated Farmers says farming beside a braided river is complicated due to boundaries and the riverbeds being poorly defined. “The river can move but the boundary can not,” the lobby group’s water spokesman Chris Allen said. “It’s a real concern ... there’s a lot of competing tensions from Department of Conservation, iwi, council.” Mr Allen says the report is likely based on satellite images, and he doubts anyone has actually physically checked the boundaries. “Where’s the title to the land? Have [the private farm owners] done anything wrong? That’s the way we’re looking at it. I doubt there’s a huge amount of illegal activity going on.” The almost 12,000ha of lost public

land defies belief, Forest & Bird said. The report, released last week, showed that while just over half of agricultural development had occurred on private land, a substantial proportion had been development of leasehold reserve land. The encroachment was mainly within river protection reserves and endowment land along the margins of the lower Rakaia River, and in DOC reserves along the Rangitata and Waitaki rivers. In social media posts Forest & Bird condemned the land grabs. “It defies belief that around 12,000ha of land on Canterbury’s river margins has been converted for intensive agriculture,” it tweeted. “Our public land shouldn’t be up for grabs and the agencies responsible for managing this land need to act when they become aware of the illegal development occurring.” Mr Allen disagrees, and says ECan needs to be clear about what the actual problem is. “The report says there’s an encroachment, but doesn’t specify any illegal activity. There’s a clear difference.” - NZME

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OUR VIEW

Old pool’s gone, but future looks bright Megan Gnad

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shburton witnessed the end of an era yesterday, as a digger ripped its way through the old community pool. Piece by piece, the original building was torn down, leaving behind only memories and a large gap on Walnut Avenue. It’s been a long time coming, since the decision was made to tear down the old site when the EA Networks Centre pool opened in 2015, and the demolition project involved negotiations between its two owners the Ashburton District Council on behalf of the community and the Ministry of Education. While bigger and better things were in store for the swimmers of Ashburton, I’m sure many felt the twinges of sadness and a flood of memories as the landmark came down yesterday. The community-led project that began all those years ago, has provided unquantifiable hours of entertainment, swimming lessons and community events over the years. Memories were shared of its unique 33m size (at a time when Olympic-sized 50m pools are nowadays being downgraded to 25m versions), of children who had their first taste of dipping their toes in its water, parents who patiently watched children in competition and play and coaches who spent countless hours on the sidelines. The landmark project of its day meant swimming was available to people all-year round, and provided vital lessons to young people, ensuring generations stayed safe in the water. No matter what your association with the pool, it’s sad to see a community landmark come down after years of service. As we take time to look back and remember the good old days, we must acknowledge the future is already upon us. Ashburton can now look to the brilliant new EA Networks Centre pool, complete with hydrotherapy pool, leisure pool, and a steam room and spa, something unfathomable when the community pool was first founded. The old pool served its purpose for many years, but when you see the wonderful facility that is on offer now, there’s certainly no looking back.

YOUR VIEW Extra police Re: Extra boys in blue welcome editorial. They sure are, but will they make a scrap of difference? Or are you just reporting Government propaganda? In August 2016, I suffered the humiliation of losing $50,000 to a classic car fraudster. I reported the crime immediately, supplied the local police with name, address and contact numbers for this criminal, yet my complaint has yet to be looked at six months later. The total lack of support and effort from the agencies I naively thought were there to assist, support, and provide me with justice is astonishing and almost disturbs me more than the original fraud. I suggest you report the real situation. Kelvin Boult

Civic building In your recent article about the proposed civic building/library, the council’s business support manager, Paul Brake, confirmed something I have suspected for a long time, that when the council puts proposals into the public arena for consultation, most decisions have already been made. His comment that: “From the outset the council had opted for the combined model …” made a mockery of the public submission process, as well as democratic process for new councillors. And they wonder why so few people attend meetings, or make comments. What’s the point? J. R. Jones

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Hackers are one thing, but if you’re on the internet you’re also at the mercy of providers and tech vendors that you interact with doing the right thing too.

Tips for this Safer Internet Day By Juha Saarinen

n Information Technology, security is an afterthought and nobody really knows hows to fix up the current mess with malware, ransomware, hacking and outright sabotage. That’s the unfortunate truth. Nevertheless, it’s good that NetSafe and the government try to create awareness and promote some useful fixes that everyone can implement with the Safer Internet Day initiative. The tips are: ■ Keep your software up to date. ■ Use different strong passwords for all your accounts, and change them regularly. ■ Use secure Wi-Fi connections. ■ Check your privacy settings on social media. ■ Be cautious about personal

information you post online. Be suspicious of unusual emails, especially from people you don’t know. While the above tips will definitely help, they’re not enough to be safe on the internet as you’re at the mercy of providers and tech vendors that you interact with doing the right thing too. Even if you take all the above precautions, and you should, you could still be unprotected because: Unless you’re a coder, you rely on the device or software vendor to provide updates. Device vendors especially tend to provide updates for a limited time only, if at all (cheaper hardware is often never updated); there’s no guarantee either that the updates are any good. You also don’t know if the provider you connect to has updated their software. Sometimes they don’t, because ■

updates can break stuff, or the providers are clueless. When even companies such as Yahoo who have been around since the inception of the internet get hacked and user data is stolen, strong passwords will only go so far. Is the site you connect to protected with strong, updated HTTPS encryption technology to stop user credentials from being leaked? Further protection with two-factor authentication for instance is a must. Not many people know what “secure Wi-Fi” means, or even care about it. Apple has started to warn about open, insecure Wi-Fi in iPhones and iPad, and pay attention to that. Use one of those networks, and everyone on it will see your device and the traffic it generates. It might not be a super hacker listening in, but it could be malware automatically intercepting your data. Don’t trust

unknown Wi-Fi networks. The business model of social media depends on you giving up your privacy, so that you the user can be on-sold to advertisers and other companies. The only “privacy setting” that works is to delete your social media accounts. Email went wrong decades ago with spam, the ability to send any old binary malware attachment and “rich messages”, or HTML that can hide malicious code that runs automatically. Worse, email addresses do double duty as login IDs for various important online services. You shouldn’t really reveal your email address to anyone for that reason. There’s no fix for this situation. Using email will remain dangerous no matter how careful you are. Don’t get me wrong, you should definitely do your bit

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■ BRITAIN

Stabber pleads guilty

A 19-year-old man has admitted stabbing an American woman to death and injuring five other people, including two Australians, in an attack in a London square. Zakaria Bulhan pleaded guilty in the Old Bailey yesterday to the manslaughter of retired Florida teacher Darlene Horton, 64, by reason of diminished responsibility. The Somali-Norwegian also admitted five counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in the attack in Russell Square on August 3 last year. He had been charged with murder and attempted murder but the prosecution accepted he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and was undergoing a psychotic episode at the time of the attack. Those injured included Australian man David Imber, 40, Australian woman Lillie Selletin, 23, an Israeli woman, 18, an American man, 59, and a British man, 67. Horton had been visiting London with her husband, Florida State University psychology professor Richard Wagner. They were due to fly home the next day. Mrs Horton’s widower said: “Losing Darlene, my wife and best friend, under these circumstances is as bad as you might imagine it to be, if not worse. As bad I feel for my loss, I feel worse for the loss experienced by my two daughters.” Detective Inspector Tony Lynes of London’s Metropolitan Police said Bulhan’s

actions caused “an enormous amount of fear and distress” with initial concerns they may be linked to terrorism. “This was quickly found not to be the case and we now know Bulhan was suffering a severe episode of mental health. “He clearly poses an enormous risk to the general public and I hope he can now get the help he needs,” Insp Lynes said in a statement after the guilty plea. He praised police for responding within six minutes and detaining an armed and violent man without firing a single shot. When officers identified the knifewielding suspect nearby they ordered him to drop his weapon, which he did only after being tasered. He later told officers he had been hearing voices and “the Devil made him kill four people”. Most of the injured were promptly discharged from hospital but the stabbed British man suffered a perforated bowel and spent a week in hospital. Malcolm McHaffie of the Crown Prosecution Service said expert evidence from prosecution and defence psychiatrists showed Bulhan was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and experiencing a psychotic episode at the time of the attack. “For that reason we have agreed to accept Bulhan’s guilty plea to manslaughter based on his diminished responsibility and to five counts of section 18 wounding with intent,” he said. Bulhan will be sentenced today. - AAP

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Lady Gaga’s world tour Fresh off a high-wire, crowd-pleasing halftime performance at Super Bowl LI, Lady Gaga has announced plans for a world tour. Gaga posted news of the tour on Twitter and the 48-date tour includes stops in Canada, the USA, Europe and Brazil. Several of her US dates include performances at baseball stadiums, including Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Boston’s Fenway Park. The tour begins on August 1 in Vancouver and wraps up on December 14 in Salt Lake City. - AP

In this file photo, police forensic officers at work in Russell Square, central London, after a knife attack. A teenager has admitted killing a retired Florida teacher and injuring five other people in a stabbing rampage near the British Museum in London. PHOTO AP

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■ UNITED STATES

Trump resumes attack on media ‘fake news’ Donald Trump has continued his attacks on the US media, singling out The New York Times, after the newspaper’s coverage suggested that the new president is personally isolated inside an understaffed and inexperienced White House. Resuming hostilities with the US’ most prominent newspaper that began early in the presidential campaign, Trump wrote on Twitter: “The failing @nytimes writes total fiction concerning me. They have gotten it wrong for two years, and now are making up stories & sources!” A New York Times article described “a surprisingly small crew of no more than a half-dozen empowered aides with virtually no familiarity with the workings of the

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White House or federal government,” citing “dozens” of government officials, congressional aides and former staff members, mostly unnamed. The paper claimed that aides met in darkness, unable to find the cabinet room’s light switch. The article said the president often spends evenings alone in the White House, with his wife, Melania, and their son living in New York. Trump spends a lot of time watching cable news channels and “feels increasingly pinched by the pressures of the job and the constant presence of protests,” the paper said. In another tweet Trump continued his

attack on “fake news”, claiming that “any negative polls are fake news, just like the CNN, ABC, NBC polls in the election.” He also said the media was dropping the ball on extremist attacks. During a speech at US Central Command, Trump pointed to recent extremist attacks in San Bernardino, California, Boston and Paris. “Radical Islamic terrorists are determined to strike our homeland,” he said, adding: “It’s gotten to a point where it’s not even being reported. And in many cases, the very, very dishonest press doesn’t want to report it. They have their reasons and you understand that.” - DPA

The stars of popular US legal drama Suits say they don’t want the show to end, despite rumours that the next season could be its last. The show’s actors Sarah Rafferty and Rick Hoffman, who play the dynamic duo Donna and Louis, are in Sydney as season six of Suits returns to Australian TV. And while six seasons seems like a lifetime in TV land, Hoffman says he’s going to hang on in there as long as he can. “I could do this for a very long time,” he said. The actor, who plays Louis Litt, remembers what it was like to be unemployed, and doesn’t care if the show goes out on a high. “Run it to the ground,” Hoffman said. “When you’re an actor you barely get the chance to work half the time. Sometimes people forget that they had to struggle and that was a lottery ticket that they won to get the job.” - AAP

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Governor Wheeler to step down

Graeme Wheeler “I have decided to appoint Mr Spencer as acting Governor from 27 September 2017 to 26 March 2018, on the advice of the Reserve Bank Board of Directors.” The New Zealand dollar was

largely unmoved by the announcement – holding firm above US73c. That suggests markets are comfortable with the process around the departure and the interim appointment. There has been speculation for some time about Wheeler’s intentions, given he is now 65 and would have been bumping up against Reserve Bank age limits by the end of a second term. In a statement Wheeler indicated he had always intended to serve just one term. “It has been a great privilege to serve in this role, and in the remaining eight months I will remain fully focused on the economic challenges and opportunities facing the New Zealand economy. It was my intention, when I

was appointed, to serve one term, and then to take on governance roles.” In his preview of tomorrow’s Monetary Policy Statement, Westpac chief economist Michael Gordon highlighted uncertainty over the Governor’s future as one of the most notable risks around monetary policy this year. The other risk being the general election. “If Wheeler steps down, the RBNZ Board is likely to make an appointment around June or July. And regardless of whether there’s a change of Governor, a new Policy Targets Agreement will have to be negotiated with the Finance Minister before the next term begins,” Gordon writes. “To complicate things, the election will be held on 23 September, just days before the Governor’s

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■ TEAMTALK

Spark mounts $22.7m takeover offer, at a significant premium to the current TeamTalk share price, which is unlikely to be achieved by other means,” Spark chief executive Simon Moutter said in a statement. “The reality is TeamTalk shares have significantly underperformed relative to the New ZeaMoutter land market over the last three years, with much lower total returns for investors than the NZX 50 gross return index on a total shareholder return basis.” The looming offer follows TeamTalk’s review of operations after the company struggled to integrate the rural ISP Farmside business, acquired in late 2012 for $42 million, which left it with higher debt and flat earnings. TeamTalk shares peaked in January 2013 at $3.20 before is-

sues with the purchase started to emerge. Spark filed its notice of intention to launch the takeover and will need Overseas Investment Office and Commerce Commission approval to proceed. Spark may waive a condition to cross the 90 per cent threshold needed to mop-up hold-out shareholders if it secures control of TeamTalk, in which case it would stack the board with its representatives. The larger telco company stressed the challenges TeamTalk faces from increased competition to its rural ISP due to the government’s rural broadband initiative and the capital needs to upgrade its Wellington CityLink fibre network. Spark has previously signalled a desire to reduce its reliance on network operator Chorus’s regulated copper lines and last year talked up the opportunities wireless broadband offers to grow the budget end of the market. - NZME

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Panhead’s Super Charger American pale ale has taken out top spot in the inaugural GABS 100 Hottest Kiwi Craft Beers list. It edged out Epic Brewing’s double IPA Hop Zombie, while Garage Project’s Pernicious Weed double IPA took third place. GABS, the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular beer and food festival, began its poll of Australian craft beers nine years ago. Co-founder Steve Jeffares says more votes were received in the first New Zealand voting, which involved 550 individual beers, than in the four first years of the Australian edition. “It really demonstrates the vibrancy and diversity of craft beer in the Kiwi industry.” - NZME

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Panhead’s Super Charger wins title

Spark New Zealand says its proposed $22.7 million offer for ailing network minnow TeamTalk, amounting to a 78 per cent premium for the shares, would give the country’s biggest telecommunications group ownership of fibre in Wellington and a wireless rural internet service provider. Simon Auckland-based Spark will pay TeamTalk investors 80 cents per share in a full takeover, a premium to the 45 cents price the stock last traded at. Spark wants to integrate TeamTalk’s services into the larger group, cutting costs by stripping out any duplication and reviewing the business to see what parts of the Wellington-based network can be grown and whether any units should be divested. “We believe this is a compelling

term begins. If the election results in a change of government, it’s possible that the PTA could be renegotiated a second time this year.” With a change of Government comes the possibility that the Reserve Bank might be reviewed and targets modified. The appointment of Spencer will be seen as a sensible interim move while a broader national and international search is carried out for a new Governor. Spencer is Deputy Governor and Head of Financial Stability, a position he has held since 2007. He serves as chair of the OECD’s Committee on Financial Markets, and has held senior management positions at the Bank in economics and financial markets. - NZME

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Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler will step down at the end of his current term on September 26, Finance Minister Stephen Joyce confirmed yesterday. Current Deputy Reserve Bank Governor Grant Spencer will be appointed acting Governor of the Bank for six months from that date. “Following advice from the Cabinet Office and consultation with Cabinet, I have decided that the most appropriate course of action would be to appoint an acting Governor for a six month period to cover the post-election caretaker period,” Joyce said. This will give the next Government time to make a decision on the appointment of a permanent Governor for the next five year term.

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–16.1

–0.22%

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18,925.6

–51.1

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London – $US/ounce

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17.72

+0.44

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–50.0

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Source: BNZ As at 4pm February 7, 2017

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A match made in heaven T

he combination of fresh tomatoes and basil is a match made in heaven. Both are in plentiful supply right

now. Tomatoes ripened slowly on the vine have the best flavour and the same applies to lush home grown basil. We’ve come up with a selection of summer recipes incorporating these flavours for your enjoyment.

Tomato and basil salad A mix of tomatoes, cherry and larger types and different colours 1t ground sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil Red wine or raspberry vinegar 1 clove crushed garlic A handful of basil leaves ■ Cut the bigger tomatoes into slices about 1cm thick. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add sea salt. ■ Put them in a colander and leave them for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. ■ Put tomatoes in a large bowl, dress with a liberal glug of olive oil, 1–2 tablespoons of vinegar, the garlic and ground pepper to taste. ■ Add the basil leaves and toss. ■ Serve with feta cheese and crusty bread to mop up the juices.

Tomato and bocconcini skewers with basil oil 1-2 punnets cherry-style tomatoes 1 punnet of bocconcini cheese, or larger balls of mozzarella cut into chunks 2 handfuls of basil Extra virgin olive oil A packet of short kebab skewers

■ Pile onto a platter. ■ Blend the basil with enough olive oil to make a creamy dressing and spoon over skewers.

Pasta salad with roasted garlic, olives and tomatoes 4 tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 whole garlic bulbs 1 packet of shell-shaped pasta 1 pot of ricotta cheese ½ C of unsweetened plain yoghurt 1C black or green olives, sliced 2 handfuls of fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces Olive oil Freshly ground black pepper ½ t sea salt ■ Heat the oven to 200°C. ■ Slice the top off the unpeeled garlic heads to reveal cloves – usually about a centimetre. ■ Place in tinfoil and drizzle with olive oil. Fold foil to cover and seal the garlic, place in an oven tray. ■ Roast for 40 to 50 minutes until the garlic is very soft. ■ Cook the pasta according to directions, drain and place in a large bowl. ■ Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, and allow to cool while making the dressing. ■ Squeeze the roasted garlic out of each clove. ■ Whisk the ricotta and yogurt together until smooth, and add the roasted garlic and salt and pepper to taste ■ Whisk vigorously. ■ Pour the ricotta mixture over the pasta and add the tomatoes, olives, and basil. Toss to coat. Taste and season further if needed with salt and pepper.

Panzanella (Italian bread salad) This recipe serves eight people – modify as required for smaller numbers For the salad: 3 medium-sized tomatoes, cored and chopped 2T olive oil One ball of mozzarella, cubed or a punnet of bocconcini ¾ C chopped fresh basil leaves 1t salt 1 loaf of bread, preferably a day-old, chopped into cubes – roughly 2½cm 1 red or yellow capsicum, seeded and chopped 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1 red onion, chopped 2T capers 1t sea salt

1t ground sea salt Freshly ground black pepper ■ Heat 2T of olive oil in a heavy frypan over a medium heat, add the bread toss and cook until the bread is golden. ■ Combine the bread with all the other salad ingredients in a large serving bowl. ■ Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously until emulsified and thickened. ■ Toss the salad with the dressing and sit for 20 to 30 minutes to allow flavours to combine. ■ Serve in individual bowls.

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‘Best on the planet’ After an international rivalry that spanned eight years, former All Black halfback Justin Marshall admits it was difficult watching the deterioration of great friend and adversary Joost van der Westhuizen over the past six years. The great South African half has finally succumbed to motor neuron disease, passing away in Johannesburg at the age of 45. Marshall matched up against van der Westhuizen many times during the early years of professional rugby in the late 1990s and continued that relationship off-field, as the Springbok legend battled to raise money and awareness for the illness that would inevitably claim his life. “Joost got myself and [Australian halfback] George Gregan over during the early stages, but we both went over there just under two years ago for more personal reasons,” he said. “Yes, he was raising money for his charity, but Joost just wanted to spend some time with us, so we went out to a lodge just outside Johannesburg and spent two or three days with him. “In the early stages, he was OK,

Joost van der Westhuizen was one of the world’s premier halfbacks.

but two years ago, he was confined to a wheelchair, and needed a neck brace. “Things weren’t looking that great at that stage and it was really difficult to see him like that, when we knew what he was like as a player on the rugby field. “Both George and I were pleased we went over and had that great opportunity to spend

some personal time with him. “Throughout the period that Joost had his motor neurone and he was doing a wonderful job with his J9 foundation ... that again was typical of the man that he didn’t put himself first.” Over his 10-year Springbok career, van der Westhuizen played 89 tests, helping his team to victory at the 1995 World Cup over New

Zealand. He contested three World Cups, and was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame and World Rugby Hall of Fame. One of the most iconic images of his career was his tackle on a rampaging Jonah Lomu during that historic 1995 World Cup final. Both are now gone within 15 months of each other. Van der Westhuizen was first diagnosed with motor neurone in 2011 and given only months to survive. “He had quite an aggressive form of the disease, however he fought and battled for six years, which not only typified him as a person, but also the type of rugby player and fighter he was,” reflected Marshall. “He was the ultimate competitor ... not many scrumhalves aren’t, I guess. “Joost just had a quiet determination. He wasn’t as vocal as the likes of George Gregan or Matt Dawson. He just had an ability, on the flip of a coin, to change a game on his own. Marshall claimed that van der Westhuizen was, when at his peak, the best rugby player on the planet. - NZME

Tributes flow for van der Westhuizen Joost van der Westhuizen, who won the 1995 World Cup with South Africa as Nelson Mandela looked on, has died after a sixyear-battle with motor neurone disease. The halfback distinguished himself in the epic final by delivering the pass to Joel Stransky for the winning dropped goal in extra time. “South Africa has lost a legend and one of the best rugby players that the country has ever produced,” said South African President Jacob Zuma. “On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, our heartfelt condolences to Mr van der Westhuizen’s family. May his soul rest in peace.” SA Rugby president Mark Alexander said he would be remembered as one of the greatest Springboks. “He also became an inspiration and hero to many fellow sufferers of this terrible disease as well as to those unaffected. “It’s a sad day for rugby in South Africa and across the globe as we say goodbye to a legend of the Springboks.” - PA

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■ OPINION

Heaven’s 1st XV boosted V

ale, Joost van der Westhuizen, heaven’s 1st XV now has its most perfect halfback. Rugby is supposed to be all about the toughness. The no emotion approach. The hard man’s game. But when you see someone like the South African great, who was such a free spirit on a rugby field held down by such a brutal and vicious disease like motor neurone disease, the hard front can disappear quickly. Rugby then takes on its other voice. The one of compassion, feeling and raw emotion. Social media lit up yesterday when news of van der Westhuizen’s passing broke to the world. Rugby players from all around the globe paid their respects to a man who they battled it out with

on the paddock, but rejoiced with in the changing sheds after a game. As a player, van der Westhuizen wasn’t cut from the same cloth as your typical halfback. At a touch over six feet tall, he played more like a loose forward with a defence game that matched his quick pass and deft footwork. In some ways he revolutionised the way that halfbacks play the game now. He showed there was more to the role than just the pass and the kick. He showed there was room for invention and quick thinking – qualities that made him stand out above others. A natural born competitor, with a strong desire to never give up, van der Westhuizen lived by those qualities to the end, as he refused to let his health get in

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the way of living life. A lot like when Jonah Lomu passed away, you can truly discover the mark someone left on the world by the reaction to their death and judging by the widespread respects coming in yesterday – van der Westhuizen was a player who well and truly left his stamp on the global game. As New Zealanders we well remember his deeds at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. The image of him clinging on

to the tree-trunk legs of Lomu will be forever etched in rugby folklore. Not many successfully tackled Lomu in a one-on-one situation during the World Cup, or ever, but van der Westhuizen did and it earned him the respect of many for even attempting a solo effort in the first place. You could imagine the conversation between the pair at the pearly gates. With quick-wit and an inkling for a bit of humour, Lomu probably put his arm around his old foe and said “don’t worry bro, this time you’re on my side.” You can just imagine the chirpy South African halfback darting blind from a ruck and flicking the ball to the big winger to put him over in the corner. Good luck to anyone trying to stop that.

Bookies get burnt With the Patriots down 28-9 to the Falcons in the third quarter of Monday’s Super Bowl, a gambler in Las Vegas could have bet that New England would win the game at 16/1 odds. And of course, the Patriots indeed completed the most improbable comeback in history, giving those long-shot bettors a big win while also covering the threepoint spread. “It was a fitting end to a terrible season,” a spokesman said. “The favourite covered. The total went over. All the popular props cashed.” - PA

Apology for abuse Tim Cahill has apologised for swearing at A-League referee Chris Beath during last weekend’s fiery Melbourne derby, acknowledging his behaviour hurt the game. In his first public words since copping a straight red card and one-match suspension, Cahill accepted he must be held accountable for his sideline reaction to Melbourne Victory’s controversial 2-1 winner over Melbourne City. - AAP

Schmeichel fires up Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has blasted his team’s “embarrassing” Premier League title defence. The champions are just a point above the relegation zone after slipping to a wretched 3-0 defeat against Manchester United. “It’s not a situation that’s comfortable at all. We’re the reigning champions and quite frankly it’s been terrible. It’s time for every single one of us, right from the top to the bottom of this club, to stand up and be counted because if we don’t we’re going to end up getting relegated, and nobody wants that.” - PA

■ CYCLING

Tew does best around Wakanui

Nathan Tew made the Wakanui block his own on the weekend in Tinwald Cycling Club action. Racing in a 48km graded scratch race, Tew was lightning on the bike and held off the challenges of the very much in-form Michael Templeton and Tony Ward. Of note though was the performance of Bailey O’Donnell who showed real promise leading the A grade race against the older, more seasoned riders. B grade honours went the way of Rob Hooper who scored victory from Kristine Marriott and Steve Caldwell while the C grade went to Gary Weston with Don Sutton and Kev Opele filling the podium position.

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Ryan Jackson took out the D grade title from James Skinner. The junior action, which was raced over 16km saw Hayden Jefferson pulling out all the stops to take the win and the fastest time, completing a tidy double. Alyssa McGinty and Maddie Lowry pulled out two impressive rides to claim second and third respectively. Debbie Skinner was in good form too winning Division 2 honours with Kerry Clough, showing good form on the bike ahead of his big run in the Mountain Run at this week’s Coast To Coast took fastest time honours. The club this week heads to Terrace Downs.

Not a bad weekend It has been described as perhaps the greatest-ever sporting weekend. Keeper Thibaut Courtois played in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Arsenal, the 24-year-old jetted to America, dropped in for some basketball at Madison Square Garden where the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks. He quickly took to the air again bound for the Houston Super Bowl where the New England Patriots delivered one of the most stunning comebacks in the history of sports against the Atlanta Falcons, who had led 28-3. - PA

Right – Nathan Tew produced his best form in the 48km graded scratch race around the Wakanui block.

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In brief

■ PETANQUE

Popular pastime takes hold If you are on the lookout for a new Sunday afternoon activity, why not head down to the Ashburton Domain this Sunday and throw a few boules around. The MSA Ashburton Petanque Club will be hosting a picnic in the park with all comers welcome. Groups, families or people by themselves are invited along to give the game a go. Boules will be provided with tuition to help you get started. The event is BYO and you will also be required to bring your own seat. The playing area will be on the shingle path south of the car park which runs off West St and the event will begin from 1.30pm. The club will also be hosting a social evening on Thursday, February 16 to raise money for St John Ashburton. Equipment will be provided for teams of three with coaching tips along the way.

Canes taking it easy The Hurricanes appear not to be taking this weekend’s Brisbane 10s all that seriously. While that may not be music to the ears of the fans at Suncorp, the reality is the defending Super Rugby champions are working towards “the bigger picture”, which is their February 25 competition opener in Tokyo against the Sunwolves. “Some of our backs are dying to have a crack, but any guys with niggles we aren’t going to risk because the bigger picture is Tokyo,” says Hurricanes assistant coach Jason Holland. - NZME

Toulon best for Barba Escaping the “bubble” of Australian sport could be the best thing for ex-NRL star Ben Barba, according to his new Toulon team-mate Drew Mitchell. Barba will link up with the French Top 14 club this week as they prepare for the Brisbane Tens, although he has been blocked from playing in the tournament by the ARU. Last week he signed a $2.5-million deal with Toulon, defecting from Cronulla after copping a 12-week ban from the NRL for testing positive to cocaine in the days after their grand final victory. - AAP

Hayne next to switch Right – Ellen Pithie is all concentration as she sends another boule down. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 070217-JP-0126

■ Golf

9 Holes – 2 February 2017 - Marion Marshall Trophy Women: Chris Anderson and Lorraine Hansen – 35 Men – Peter Woods and Neville Trueman - 34

Ashburton Golf Club

Tinwald Golf Club

RESULTS February 4 Gordon Blacklow Memorial Trophy Winner: Gaby Jansen with 42 pts by lot from Keith Gardner, Murray Moorehead and Bruce Day. Other winning scores were: Terry O’Reilly, Adrian Hopwood, Leigh Wackrow and Keith Hardie all 41pts; Bernie Boyle, Kay Fox and Robyn Bennett all 40pts; Tong King, Bill Hetrick, Sharon Bradford, Vicki Moore and Rhonda Gallagher all 39pts. Nearest The Pins: Braided Rivers: Sharon Bradford; Rothbury Insurance: Jordan Green, Netherby Meats: Brendon Davidson, South Island Seeds: Kevin Smith, Charming Thai (longest putt) Gavin Johnston Twos: Andrew Tindall, Sharon Bradford and Keith Gardner. Birdy Jackpot: # 12, Nett Eagles: # 16 Nine Hole The winner was Gerard O’Sullivan with 19pts. Other winning scores were John Dudley 17pts, Brian Lester 17pts, Dick Hansen 17pts and John Easton 17pts February 6 Vauxhall Salver with a nett score of 66.5 Winners: Hilary Ward and Pat Turton. Runners up with a score of 67 were Tufuga Sa and Greig Sparrow. Twos: Leigh and Murray Wackrow, Hilary Ward and Pat Turton. February 7 Women’s Section Rnd 1 Longbeach Cup Erin Porter – 65, Jacqui Welch – 68, Kathryn Green – 70, Hilary Ward – 70 on countback from Madeleine Stoddart and Alison Grant Nearest the Pins: No 4 Gabites: Fiona Williamson, Somerset Grocer 2nd shot – Kathryn Green No 8 House of Travel: Margaret Bean No 12 Lynn’s small Salon: Daphne Hinton No 14 Todds of Ashburton: Daphne Hinton No 18 - 2nd Shot to Green – Madeleine Stoddart

Twilight February 2 Stroke Leading scores in the stroke round played on Thursday: Men: -6; Jeff Hewitt 32, Phill Hooper 33, David Morrison 33. 7-10; Kieron Gray 31, Wayne Mellish 32, Ryan Fahey 32, Mitch VanderKrogt 33. 11 plus; Andy Rattray 29, Tony McAndrew 30, John Harris 32, Darren Green 33. Women: 0-14; Jenny Harrex 33, Mara Kennedy 35. 15 plus; Karen Young 33, Val Prendergast 34 b/l. Bayleys nearest the pin: # 2 Not struck, # 16 Steve McCloy. Two’s; Owen Miller, Ryan Fahey, Steve McCloy. February 4 Doherty Trophy - Par Leading scores in the first round of the Doherty Trophy par competition played on Saturday. Men: -12; Brock Peddie 4 up b/l Duncan Lye 4 up, Jeff Hewitt 2 up. Intermediate: 13-18; Andrew Barrie 4 up. Junior: 19 plus; Des Green 6 up, Roger Bruce 2 up, John Harris 1 up. Women (stroke). Barb MacGregor net 69, Jo Peacock 70. Nearest the pin; Tinwald Liquorland #2; Terry Reynolds. Gluyas Ford # 6; Duncan Lye. Bedrock Bar and Stonegrill # 12; John Rooney. Ace Auto Electrical # 16; Brock Peddie. G&R Seeds 2nd shot # 11; Adam Marshall. Two’s; Kevin Bishop, Brock Peddie, Terry Reynolds Net eagle; # 17 not struck.

■ Tennis Mid Canterbury Tennis February 1 Twilight Division 1 Hackers 16 v Smithies 17, Famous Grouse 17 v Tridents 16, We Are Stihl Suzuki 16 v Get a Grip 17, High Raters 17 v Council Crew 16, Hit and Miss 17 v Tax-manian

Devils 16, Tradies 18 v Miss Hits 15, TBC 15 v ADC Aces 18 Division 2 Twilight Ferns defaulted to Raqueteers, Hit 4 Brains 18 v Triple Threat 15, CATS 14 v Hepburns 19, New Bees defaulted to String Quartet, Lucky Strings 15 v The Unknowns 18 February 2 Division 1 AFC 1 v Fairton Turkeys 5, Heineken Openers 5½ v Serve n Volley ½, Cates Grain & Seed 1½ v Carrfields 1 4½ Division 2 Carrfields 2 1½ v Lakers 4½, New Boys 2 v Ball Wackers 4, Ruapuna 1½ v Double Faults 4½ Division 3 Faultless 5 v Miss Hits 1, Backspin 2 v Winchmore 4, B Team 1 v Cream of the Crop 5 Division 4 Read Revellers 5½ v 4 Aces ½, Highly Strung 3½ v Burton Battlers 2½, The No Hopers 1 v Rough Enough 5 Ladies Go Girls 5 v In with a Shot 1, Backhand Babes 5 v The Ladies 1, Dorie Damsels 3 v The Sunset Girls 3, Wanna Bees 4 v Casual Sets 2 February 4 and 5 Mid Canterbury Junior Age Group Tournament Boys 16/18 Singles: F. Ness beat S. Bubb; Doubles: C. Brosnahan & F. Ness beat S. Bubb & B. Looij Boys 14 Singles: T. Leonard beat H. Dargue; Doubles: H. Dargue & T. Leonard beat J. Barry & J. Jackways Boys 12 Singles: R. Watt beat J. Parsons; Doubles: G. Preston & A. Watt beat J. Parson & M. Veix; Consolation M. Hopkins beat G. Newton Boys 10 Singles: S. Van Rooyen beat B. Giera; Doubles: B Giera & S. Van Rooyen beat W. Copland & S. Kingsbury Boys 8/9 Singles: J. Adam beat R. Breen; Doubles: J. Adam & R. Breen beat I. Adam & F. Viex Girls 12 Singles: Amelia McKeown beat Harriet Simpson; Doubles: A. McKeown & F. Pye beat S. Fulton & H. Simpson Girls 10 Singles: M. Farrell beat A. Spooner; Doubles: M. Farrell & S. Henson beat H. Feutz & A. Spooner Girls 8/9 Singles: I. Brook beat L. Farrell

DRAWS ■ Bowls Ashburton Bowling Club February 10 Toyota Friday Triples - 12.30pm start Whites or Club colours to be worn. The following Skips have entered teams. M Anderson, J Argyle, N Atkinson, T Blain, P. Collins, L Connell, M Eder, G Eder, H Goodall, D Gutberlet, B Harrison, G Hawkins, R Herriott, B Holdom, T Johnson, C Leech, B Marsden, J Martin, E Maw, D Muir, B Neilson, M Quinn, M Reid, B Saussey, N Sharplin, M Smallridge, J Smart, A Smith, G Taylor, W Watts, B White, B Williams. For information contact: G Eder 307 7498

■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club February 11 An African Stableford match will be played in pairs. Starting times: Morning 8am, Afternoon report to the Pro shop at 12.00 for a 12.30pm start. February 12 A mixed foursomes match will be played for the AM Bruce Cup and White Trophy Qualifying match. Report at 12noon for a 12.30pm start.

Gold Coast NRL star Jarryd Hayne says he may follow the lead of Ben Barba and chance his arm playing rugby in Europe. Just six months after Hayne was trumpeted as the greatest signing in Gold Coast history, the Titans face an enormous battle to retain the two-time Dally M superstar. The former San Francisco 49ers player revealed he has interest from French rugby and has not ruled out emulating Toulon recruit Barba by again heading overseas. - AAP

Bunker loses power The NRL’s controversial bunker system will no longer be used to determine knock-ons in general play or be called upon for 40-20 calls in 2017. After consultation with a number of stakeholders, including coaches and the competition committee the centralised officiating booth will only rule on point-scoring plays, in-goal restarts and reportable fouls. - AAP

Quinlan aiming high Renold Quinlan’s manager says the Australian super-middleweight’s fight with Chris Eubank Jr in London last Saturday was the first step towards establishing himself as serious player in the division. Although Quinlan lost his IBO belt to Eubank following a 10th round stoppage, he won a whole host of admirers following a gutsy performance against the highlyrated Englishman. - AAP

Tinwald Golf Club

Eels manager charged

February 14 2nd Burrows Cup Maree Moore Trophy No 1 9.00 C. Linney J. Peacock V. Prendergast 9.05 P. Smith J. Bruhns I. Divers No 7 9.00 M. Kennedy D. Boon C. Shanks 9.05 P. Bell M. Moore B. Jackson No 10 9.00 M. Bennett J. Undy M. Smith 9.05 S. Newman K. McAuliffe D. Wellman No 13 9.00 J. Smith D. Bell S. Gutsell 9.05 J. van der Heide T. Clarke L. Bird 9 holes 2 J’s Cup Stroke and Putting No 1 9.15 Starters J. Bruhns P. Smith, Cards C. Linney M. Bennett, Tea Duty J. Undy, Draw Steward J. Bruhns

Former Parramatta Eels football manager Jason Irvine has been charged over the NRL club’s salary cap scandal. NSW Police arrested the 42-year-old on Monday and charged him with knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime, dishonestly obtaining property by deception, and acting with intent to pervert the course of justice. The Eels were stripped of 12 competition points and fined $1 milllion last year. - AAP

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In brief

■ ELLERSLIE

Practice makes perfect Ronchi performed well in his Te Rapa dress rehearsal ahead of a step up to the main stage in Hamilton on Saturday. The capable four-year-old will make his second bid for Group One honours in the Herbie Dyke Stakes after he was unplaced in the weight-for-age event last season. “He’s very well and we took him to Te Rapa last Saturday for a gallop between races,” said Allan Peard, who trains the son of Stravinsky with Bruce Wallace.

“He’s got a lot of ability.” The winner of five races and a Group placegetter, Ronchi finished sixth after an interrupted run in the Rich Hill Mile two starts back and he was then sixth at Pukekohe Park. “He got cut off at the 1400 and to be fair he was a run short that day,” Peard said. “A little bit of rain would be spot on for him.” Meanwhile, the stable will saddle a strong winning chance at Ellerslie today when Dragon Dancer steps out in the Westbury Club 1200,

with Cameron Lammas aboard. The O’Reilly four-year-old came back from a break last time out to finish sixth behind the Group One contender Savile Row. “He’s had a few niggly things that have held us up,” Peard said. “He ran fourth in the Champagne Stakes as a two-year-old and then he won his next two at three before injury problems. “The draw is a bit of a worry at Ellerslie, but he’s a nice horse and he’s ready.” - NZME

M2 Auckland gallops

Gifted 4YO ready Exciting four-year-old Royal Success is closing in on a return to racing. “He’ll be trialling at Cambridge next week and we plan to run him in a Rating 85 over 1400 metres on the first day of the Auckland Cup carnival,” said Jamie Richards, who trains the Savabeel gelding with Stephen Autridge. - NZME

Karaka colts off to HK

Cameron Lammas

The Hong Kong Jockey Club outlaid $1.5 million to secure six colts during New Zealand’s Bloodstock National Yearling Sales at Karaka. They included a half-brother by Power to the stakes winners Pussy Willow and Pussy O’Reilly for $380,000. - NZME

Today at Ellerslie Raceway

Auckland RC Venue: Ellerslie Meeting Date: 08 Feb 2017 9 000x9 Prodigal Son (8) 55 ..................... E Farr (a2) NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 10 00x88 Alakazam d (6) 54 ......................M Coleman 6 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6 3 5.51 BARFOOT THOMPSON TWLIGHT CUP $20,000, 1 4.38pm AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1200 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1600m MAIDEN, 1200m 1 02022 Bear (1) 60 ...................................... C Grylls 1 32825 St Regis (2) 58.5 ...........................L Allpress 2 0x071 Cochise (8) 59............................. D Johnson 2 x08x6 Highbrook (5) 58.5 ................... K McCulloch 3 03059 Te Waewae Bay (7) 58.5 ............R Elliot (a2) 3 3. Breezon (8) 58 ....................A Schwerin (a2) 4 61237 Calligraphy b (5) 57.5 ....................J Waddell 4 38 Nopele (3) 58 .............................D Prastiyou 5 42442 Deluxe Edition m (4) 57.5......... D Danis (a4) 5 Broken Heart (4) 58 ........................A Collett 6 42200 Courtmaster (2) 57 6 32x26 Felice’s Dream (9) 56.5 ................... C Grylls 7 3x221 Blackmagicwoman d (3) 56.5 Weatherley (a2) 7 28500 Almarie (1) 56.5 ...............S Weatherley (a2) 8 10x09 Let Them Talk (6) 55 .......................S Collett 8 640x6 Angel Van Haarlem (7) 56.5 ........ D Johnson 9 5. Majic Ruler (6) 56...................... M D Plessis 4 6.25pm BIDFOOD 1400 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1400m 2 5.16pm WESTBURY CLUB 1200 $20,000, Rating 65 1 602 Roll The Gold (6) 57.5 ........................M Hills 2 7x4x Marquess Of (10) 57.5 ..................J Waddell Benchmark*, 1200m 3 5 Cape Ceilidh (1) 57.5 ...................... C Grylls 1 050x6 Dragon Dancer td (10) 60 ...........C Lammas 4 087 Corporate Raider (2) 57.5 ..........D Prastiyou 2 x0x51 Scaglioni d (5) 59 .....................A Jones (a1) 5 Kirkenes (9) 57.5........................M Cameron 3 00243 Pasabahce dm (9) 58 .................R Elliot (a2) 6 22957 Glass Slipper b (8) 55.5 4 9x823 Ruby Bloom d (3) 56.5 .....S Weatherley (a2) 7 2x4 Kariokka b (3) 55.5.....................M Coleman 5 80448 Why Me (2) 56.5........................ M D Plessis 8 x6835 Thelma (4) 55.5...........................C Lammas 6 319x Chicane dm (7) 56 ........................J Waddell 9 5 Majic Ruler 55.5 ........................... Scratched 7 05906 Bold Bachelor t (1) 55 ...........H Marzuki (a4) 8 90040 J’Walke (4) 55 ...............................L Allpress 10 46x77 Pour It On 55.5 ............................. Scratched

11 x0060 Michiko (5) 55.5 12 9. Top Actress (7) 55.5 .................... D Johnson 5 7.03pm BROOKBY STABLES 2100 $20,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2100m 1 1272 Alfie Dee (13) 60 ...........................L Allpress 2 13x54 Sheridan b (11) 59 ...................... D Johnson 3 76203 Team Pete t (6) 59...........................M Vance 4 09410 Model Aye d (2) 58 ..........................A Collett 5 x1632 Craftyeva (8) 57.5.......................M Cameron 6 72462 Maytra Dee (1) 57 7 x0050 Delegate dm (7) 57 8 x0084 Sir Sava t (16) 57 .......................G Cooksley 9 1043 Veearma tm (14) 56.5 ............... M D Plessis 10 22641 Marshal d (9) 56.5 ............S Weatherley (a2) 11 07760 Neala t (3) 56.5 ............................. R Norvall 12 38894 Varro (10) 56.5 ...........................R Elliot (a2) 13 17 Hi Gorgeous (5) 56 .................. K McCulloch 14 x3997 Vitesse b (4) 54.5 ......................B Hutton (a) 15 70070 Amparo (12) 54 16 55933 Rocanic (15) 54 Emergencies: Amparo, Rocanic 6 7.38pm JR WEBB 1500 $10,000, MDN, 1500m 1 4x322 Red Raven b (1) 58.5 .................. D Johnson 2 30x62 Bronny’s Lad (4) 58.5 ................B Hutton (a)

3 6x549 Duke Of Sussex (11) 58.5 .......... L Satherley 4 50 Dr Greengrass (7) 58.5 ...................A Collett 5 22 Sidestep b (3) 58...........................J Waddell 6 022 Trudeau 58 ................................... Scratched 7 56x2. Jake The Muss (6) 58......................S Collett 8 38x2 Wide Awake b (5) 58 .....................M McNab 9 52447 Lord Sibford (8) 58 ...........S Weatherley (a2) 10 74532 Kane (2) 56.5 .................................. C Grylls 11 38x00 Allee Volante (12) 56.5 12 6232. Madam Woo (10) 56 ................. M D Plessis 13 632 O’Princess 56............................... Scratched 14 Parisienne Beauty (9) 56...............L Allpress 15 640x6 Angel Van Haarlem 56.5 .............. Scratched Emergency: Angel Van Haarlem Blinkers on: Vitesse, Amparo (R5) Blinkers off: Almarie (R1) Winkers on: Dr Greengrass (R6) SELECTIONS Race 1: St Regis, Almarie, Majic Ruler, Breezon, Felice’s Dream Race 2: Bold Bachelor, Ruby Bloom, Scaglioni, Pasabahce Race 3: Bear, Te Waewae Bay, Blackmagicwoman, Calligraphy Race 4: Kariokka, Corporate Raider, Thelma, Top Actress Race 5: Alfie Dee, Craftyeva, Veearma, Maytra Dee, Team Pete Race 6: Bronnys Lad, Truadeau, Sidestep, Wide Awake, Kane

Rogan Norvall is down to ride Neala in the Brookby 2100 today.

Southland gallops Today at Ascot Park Raceway

Southland RC Venue: Ascot Park Meeting Date: 08 Feb 2017 NZ Meeting number: 6 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 5, 6 and 7 1 1.33pm (NZT) SPEIGHTS MAIDEN STAYERS $7000, MDN, 2100m 1 542x0 Royal Chance (2) 58.5 .................. C Barnes 2 0x907 Limousine h (4) 58.5 ....... K Kalychurun (a2) 3 54535 Silver Spier bh (3) 56.5 4 50642 Madam De Soir (1) 56.5..........R Cuneen (a) 5 x6404 The Style (6) 56.5 ..........................S Wynne 6 46506 Red Tempest (5) 56.5..........R Beeharry (a4) 2 2.08 ANNEDON RACING MAIDEN $7000, 1600m 1 397. Beethoven (7) 58.5.................... S Muniandy 2 8x805 Taniwha h (9) 58.5 ................... J Lowry (a1) 3 80x86 Drumroyal 58.5............................. Scratched 4 24607 Mac Murdoch h (1) 58.5 ...........D Bothamley 5 090 Nethertown Express (8) 58 ......... C Johnson 6 x2504 Miss Gee Jay h (10) 56.5 K Kalychurun (a2) 7 48 Taieri Gem (6) 56.5 ....................... C Barnes 8 0x009 Fly The Flag (5) 56.5 .................R Yatim (a3) 9 02707 Higher Authority (4) 56.5 .........R Cuneen (a)

10 66x00 Thyme Trial h (2) 56.5 ..................T Moseley 11 56224 Dream Rich b (11) 56.....................S Wynne 12 6x50 Portumna Lass h (3) 56 ........K Mudhoo (a2) 3 2.43pm AB LIME MAIDEN $7000, 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 38237 Porters Pass (10) 58.5 ............ G Jogoo (a1) 2 x8509 My Plan (6) 58.5........................R Yatim (a3) 3 Doppelganger (14) 58.5 .. K Kalychurun (a2) 4 Friar Tuck (13) 58.5 ....................... C Barnes 5 204 Little Bossing (2) 58 .................. S Muniandy 6 0 Galway Garry (1) 58....................L Callaway 7 7 Machinegun Kellie h (3) 58 ......D Bothamley 8 Past Thyme h (5) 58 .....................T Moseley 9 6x802 No Charge (9) 56.5 ..................... C Johnson 10 44x44 The Cover Girl (8) 56.5 ............ J Lowry (a1) 11 6 Westend Madam (15) 56.5......R Cuneen (a) 12 Verify h (12) 56.5...................K Mudhoo (a2) 13 337x3 Dezzies Delight bh (4) 56...............S Wynne 14 4 Supatwista (7) 56 ................R Beeharry (a4) 15 Lady Lagmhor (11) 56.5 Emergency: Lady Lagmhor 4 3.18 McCALLUMS GROUP STAYERS HANDICAP

$7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2600m 1 x1206 Satin Guru (4) 60 ..................... J Lowry (a1) 2 5F910 Point Proven dm (5) 58 ...........R Cuneen (a) 3 48166 Consolidate (9) 57..........................S Wynne 4 x0063 Franconi h (2) 57 ...................K Mudhoo (a2) 5 24315 Lin (10) 56.5 ............................ G Jogoo (a1) 6 95100 Villa Elba t (6) 56.5...................... C Johnson 7 00737 Peter Parker m (11) 56.5 ........... S Muniandy 8 82409 Zah Champ m (3) 56.5 .................T Moseley 9 72528 Elvera (7) 56................................L Callaway 10 54203 Quintastics h (8) 56 ......... K Kalychurun (a2) 11 68227 Lady Lindauer m (1) 55 ................. C Barnes 5 3.53 RAVELSTON STUD SELLING AT SOUTH ISLAND SALE APR $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1400m 1 0Px54 News Flash d (6) 59.5 .............. J Lowry (a1) 2 79635 Gallant Dan td (2) 58............... G Jogoo (a1) 3 73276 Fastfoot dm (5) 57.5 .......................S Wynne 4 55694 Fantamo d (3) 54............. K Kalychurun (a2) 5 24143 Sally Getcha Gun dh (1) 54 .........T Moseley 6 67895 A Beautiful Knight d (4) 54 ........R Yatim (a3) 6 4.27pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE

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Taylor’s T20 future in doubt Ross Taylor isn’t confident of getting a Twenty20 call-up against South Africa – but he hasn’t given up on that part of his career yet. Taylor told the Radio Sport Breakfast he still loves playing all three formats of the game for New Zealand but wasn’t expecting to be involved in the opening T20 match against South Africa at Eden Park on Friday next week. “I don’t know if my services will be required for the first game, but I haven’t given up hope of playing another T20 game for my country,” said Taylor, whose last T20 international was nearly a year ago. New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was yesterday coy on whether Taylor would figure in the match, and his T20 future. “The beauty of Ross in terms of tests and one-dayers is he’s probably one of our first picks,’’ Hesson said. “But in terms of T20 they are quite different batting roles in the middle. “Often you’re not facing that many deliveries, and you’ve got the likes of Colin Munro and Corey Anderson who bat in a similar position. ‘’And it gives us a chance when you’re got promising guys like Tom Bruce (who hit 59 not out in 39 balls at Mount Maunganui last month), they’ve got an opportu-

well so we’re going to have to have a look.’’ Taylor said he was not yet ready to have a T20-only career in the various leagues around the world. But that was an option later on. “I have always enjoyed playing all three formats for my country. “I’m 32 turning 33 so hopefully there is a bit more cricket. “But if they don’t want me to play I guess I’ll go and play somewhere else,” he said. “At the end of your career the T20 circuit is easier on your body and gives more time at home. “As it stands, I just like playing for my country. “But maybe down the track.” Taylor has equalled Nathan Astle’s record of 16 ODI centuries but said he expected Kane Williamson to overtake any records created.

LAST 10 T20S Ross Taylor is still one of the first names selectors think of when it comes to test and one-day cricket. nity and they came in and did exceptionally well. “There’s certainly going to be some good discussions over the coming days.’’ Asked if his words translated to

Taylor being out of the T20 frame Hesson replied: “I think you’re making a huge leap. “Obviously he wasn’t part of the last squad (which beat Bangladesh 3-0) that did pretty damn

6 v England (World T20) 28 v Bangladesh (World T20) 36* v Pakistan (World T20) 11 v Australia (World T20) 10 v India (World T20) 6* v Pakistan 22* v Sri Lanka 17 v England 7 v Pakistan 4 v Pakistan

Australia eye cricket’s mission improbable By roB Forsaith Coach Darren Lehmann has a fair idea of what is required from Australia if they’re to reverse a subcontinent slump during test cricket’s most intimidating tour. Lehmann knows first hand, as one of 13 Australian men to have won a test series in India during the past 47 years. Lehmann also knows about top-ranked test side India’s recent dominance of allcomers at home, where they have suffered one series loss in the past 12 years. And he knows the issues that have plagued Australia, especially their batsmen, during a ninetest losing streak in Asia. Lehmann didn’t attempt to sugar-coat the challenge presented by the four-test series that starts in Pune on February 23. “Everything’s going to have to go right, that’s a simple fact of life,” Lehmann said, reflecting on the breakthrough 2-1 series win in 2004 which he played in. “You’ve got to be really methodical, well prepared. Which they will be. “We have to hold every catch, we fielded unbelievably (in 2004). “And we batted big, that’s the key ... you got to put pressure on them.” Lehmann expects finding a way to consistently conjure the monster run totals he craves

will be the hardest part. “We’re not fearing getting the 20 wickets, we’ve just got to put enough scoreboard pressure on them,” he said. “We’re going to have to pick up certain areas ... playing a worldclass side like India is going to be tough.” And how. Australia haven’t won a test in India since 2004. They were humbled 3-0 in Sri Lanka last year, imploding with the bat during a series in which Mitchell Starc and Shaun Marsh were the only players to enhance their subcontinent reputations. Last year it was Rangana Herath, aged 38, who bamboozled the tourists so brutally despite the fact Cricket Australia hired local legend Muttiah Muralitharan as a consultant coach. The left-arm spinner finished with 28 wickets at 12.75. Now tweakers Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, the best and second best bowler in the world according to the ICC rankings, are poised to create carnage. Australia’s batsmen will shape up for series by using ‘ProBatter’, which combines a high-tech bowling machine and video screen in an effort to simulate a specific bowler, and playing an intra-squad match at the ICC academy in Dubai. Steve Smith’s squad has already

Indian skipper Virat Kohli stands in the way of Australia having a good tour to India. been studying video analysis of India’s star bowlers and their imposing list of batsmen, headed by fiery skipper Virat Kohli. “They’ve been doing that for a while. “The lads are pretty good with

that sort of stuff now, they’ve had that on file now for probably two or three months,” Lehmann said. “We just have to play pressure cricket for five days. “Any away tour is really tough ... for us, subcontinent tours are the frontier if you like. “It (winning) would mean a hell of a lot to a young group.” It remains a new-look side following the mid-summer overhaul of the Australian team, with selectors’ major conundrum being who claims the vacant No.6 spot in the order. But nine players, including Smith and deputy David Warner, are returning for their second Test tour of India. As eloquently put by Shane Watson, who came home after being suspended during the infamous ‘homeworkgate’ tour of 2013 under then-coach Mickey Arthur then returned to captain the side, it can’t get any worse than last time. Australia lost all four tests in that series. It was a fractured group devoid of morale, while the notorious bans triggered outrage from Lehmann and other players past and present. “On that tour, they were on top at various times then India would fight back and vice versa,” Lehmann said. “You’ve got to bat well .. that’s going to be the challenge.” - AAP

Watergate at McLean Park By Phil CooPer

t’s great for me this time of year to get away from an English winter with its cold and rain and travel to Hawke’s Bay. It’s a great area where I can play some golf and watch cricket. In recent days my own golf course back home has been flooded. At the same time Nottinghamshire have supplied images of their cricketers in preseason training, including fielding practices on the outfield at Trent Bridge. Directives from the England and Wales Cricket Board have led to the installation of top-class draining so that even in the variable summer weather little time is often lost. I have been coming to New Zealand for some time, often being involved in coaching. Like many I bought my ticket for Thursday’s match and arrived at McLean Park. My memories of the venue aren’t the best – getting out sweeping to Stu Duff. Unfortunately they didn’t get any better. There seem to be conflicting ideas about even whether there should or should not have been play. One thing I miss while away is my beloved Nottingham Panthers ice-hockey team. Their coach last week regretted the modern-day player who is at times loath to play, when having a niggle – not like the old school. Jeremy Coney, with Brian Waddle, produced a sometimes amusing and sometimes anguishing video, with the implication that it was perhaps likewise the “precious” modern cricketer. New Zealand coach Mike Hesson and Australian captain Aaron Finch, on the other hand, complained that areas of the outfield were so wet it was dangerous. Reference has been made to umpires not bowing to public pressure, did they bow to player pressure? Spectators for sure were let down. There have been rain-abandoned matches at McLean Park in recent history. This I believe is the third cancellation in six one-day matches as a result of rain, one of these being in similar circumstances. I would suggest both the Napier City Council and the New Zealand Cricket Board should have looked into previous cancellations at the time. They should have examined reasons for these cancellations and if it was possible to remedy the problems. Some good things have been done with cricket grounds in New Zealand and it’s not as if the technological knowledge is not there. What does seem certain is that areas were wet, while nearby Nelson Park was very dry. Some say extra watering had been decreed during a very dry hot spell to improve the outfield. The facts and reasons for Thursday’s happenings will hopefully float to the surface. An immediate inquiry will hopefully provide answers to the intrigue of this Watergate. - NZME

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Media Sales Consultant For over 135 years, the Ashburton Guardian has been proudly delivering news to Mid Cantabrians. We have an exciting position for a media sales consultant to join our team. You will be selling into our daily newspaper, monthly farming publications, lifestyle magazine YOU and our website to help clients promote their businesses effectively throughout our products. The skills required for this position include: • Great sales and ofﬁce experience, whilst marketing experience is an advantage • Building and maintaining valuable client relationship • Developing new sales opportunities • Good level of English, both verbal and written • Organised and conﬁdent • A great personality and enjoy dealing with people In return, we will provide you with an attractive base salary ($45K) and uncapped commission structure. If this is you, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Desme Daniels General Manager PO Box 77, Ashburton 7740 Or email desme@theguardian.co.nz Applications close Friday, February 17. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and a current New Zealand driver licence.

The Methven Medical Centre is a vibrant, friendly multidisciplinary facility dedicated to providing high quality care to rural Cantabrians. The centre supports general practice, district nursing, dental services and other visiting providers. Situated in The Square, the Methven Medical Centre is known for its’ added buzz in the winter months due to the many alpine sport seekers attracted to the beauty and accessibility of the area.

Class 5 Truck Drivers Full-time and Casual Required Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Limited require both a full-time and Casual Class 5 Truck Driver to operate Truck / Truck and Trailer Units / Bottom Dumpers / Tipulators / Transporters.

Methven Medical Centre is seeking a Receptionist to work in their dynamic, community-focused practice. The position is for a minimum 30 hours per week, plus flexibility to cover leave. Some weekend work will be required during the peak winter season and for special events.

This role will also require you to operate a variety of machinery which will include but not be limited to Loaders / Rollers / Dump Trucks etc.

Duties and responsibilities: • Ensure patients and visitors feel welcomed and initiate the appropriate steps to ensure they receive the required care; • Prioritise work flows and manage patient expectations; • Liaise with medical centre staff and communicate patient expectations, needs and any other issues that require attention; • Answer incoming calls, make appointments and take payments; • Ensure that administrative duties including data entry and scanning processes are completed in a timely and efficient manner to support patient outcomes.

You will be required to have: • • • •

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ Work visa.

The successful applicant will have: • A strong customer service focus, with a non-judgemental and sensitive approach; • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; • The ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently to time-lines; • The ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively with this busy team; • Medical Reception experience is advantageous; • Experience using working with computer systems and/or a quick ability to learn new tasks, systems and processes.

Good remuneration package available. If this sounds like you, please phone Peter on (03) 307 7065 or 0274 332 264 or email your C.V to office@tarbotton.co.nz

ASHBURTON COLLEGE

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and will close on Monday, February 20, 2017.

‘Individual Excellence in a Supportive Learning Environment’

To apply for this position, please send your covering letter and resume to:

Workshop Technician

Support Plus - HR: natasha.kesseler@pegasus.org.nz

Building –

it’s what we know and it’s what we do best. That’s why clients have chosen us, again and again. 211 Alford Forest Rd, Ashburton (03) 307 6130 www.calderstewart.co.nz

Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks and to be a competent driver. Understand maintenance procedures for plant and equipment Ability to communicate and work unsupervised and also be part of the team Be punctual and reliable

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

Text 021 271 3399 Phone 0800 274 287 Email circulation@ theguardian.co.nz

Our College is a U10, Decile 6, co-educational school catering for the majority of students in Mid Canterbury. The position is part-time, permanent, 10 hours/week, during College term time.

The actual hours of work allow for some flexibility, to be negotiated with successful applicant, as will commencement date. Hard Materials Technology experience desirable, as are ICT skills, and the ability to show initiative and prioritise tasks. Employment is under the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Employment Agreement conditions. Applications close – 12 noon, Monday 20 February 2017. Information package enquiries and applications – Please contact: Sheena Tyrrell, Management Administrator Phone (03) 308 4193, ext 812 or 027 247 8003; Email: ts@ashcoll.school.nz, Ashburton College, PO Box 204, Ashburton.

TRADES, SERVICES

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES • Bark • Oamaru stone • Rocks • Organic compost • Sand • Screened soil • Home deliveries available

Plus much more FREE loan trailer available! From a shovel load to a trailer load. Dobson Street West Ph: 307 8302 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm Sat: 7.30am - 12 noon

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Situations Vacant

307 7900

Daily Events WEDNESDAY 6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road. 8.30am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Lake Ellesmere area, all welcome, phone Jenny 308-6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean

THURSDAY 9.30am ASHBURTON COUNTY VETERANS GOLF. Visit to Selwyn Vets, no catering. Hororata Golf Club. 9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join fun exercise with friendly group during term time. Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

clothing. Ashburton Baptist Church, cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 9.45am MID CANTERBURY LADIES CLUB. Monthly meeting, R.S.A. Cox Street. 10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion, Park Street. 10am - 12pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Tasmanian doubles. Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

10.45am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. M.S.A. Social Hall, Havelock Street. 1pm - 3pm ST ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL. Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and cuppa. Cnr Thomson and Jane Streets. 1pm - 4pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Association doubles, Waireka Croquet Club, Philip Street.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research. Heritage Centre, West Street. 1.15pm WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet, drawn doubles. Waireka, Philip Street. 1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association and Golf Croquet. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

6pm MID CANTERBURY SOCIAL WHEELERS. 6.30 start, Fords Road. 7pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Practice night, families welcome. 115 Racecourse Road. 7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY INC. Open night with a guest speaker. Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON METHODIST PARISH GOODWILL SHOP. Selling clean preloved clothing. Tinwald Methodist Church, Cnr Archibald and Jane Streets, Tinwald. 9.30am - 1.30pm ASHBURTON BAPTIST OP SHOP. “Second time around” good clean clothing for sale. Ashburton Baptist Church, Cnr Cass and Havelock Streets. 9.30am - 4pm ASHBURTON MENZ SHED. Open day for members. 182 Methven Highway.

10am METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. Main Street, Methven. 10am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit kidz for preschoolers and caregivers. 48 Allens Road, Allenton. 10am WAIREKA CROQUET CLUB. Coaching - Association Croquet. Waireka Croquet, Philip Street.

10.15am M.S.A. TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A, Social hall, Havelock Street. 10.45am M.S.A.TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. M.S.A. Social hall, Havelock Street. 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. A great selection of may aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Stitch and chat, Senior Centre, Cameron Street. 1.30pm ASHBURTON M.S.A. PETANQUE CLUB. Social afternoon, you are welcome to have a go. 115 Racecourse Rd, Ashburton. 6pm WAIREKA GOLF CROQUET. Twilight Golf Croquet, non-members welcome $5 have a go, Mallets available, Waireka, Philip Street.

Classifieds 20 Ashburton Guardian PUBLIC NOTICES

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

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Thursday 9.30 – 3pm The Square, Methven

Gluyas Motor Group

View and test drive

Kermode Street | (03) 307 5800 www.gluyasmotorgroup.co.nz

Gluyas Motor Group 153 Moore Street | (03) 307 7620 www.gluyasmotorgroup.co.nz

Caravans and Motorhomes for Sale Mobile Home Extravagaza February, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19

0 Adults $5.0 REE Under 15 F

Campers welcome A & P Showgrounds | Phone: 03 302 3969

Ashburton Society of Arts

Summer Show Opening Saturday, February 11, 10am to 3pm, Short Street Studio

Guest artist – Wayne Seyb from Chirstchurch, plus 15 local members exhibiting Continues for 6 Weeks. Saturday and Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and when our sign is out, 10am to 2pm. Enquiries 308 4533

TRADES, SERVICES

OLD newspapers available. Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

PUBLIC NOTICES

LADYBANK Learning School of Music. Ukulele for children, after school. Beginner groups. Contact Barbara 027 474 2003. OLD newspapers available. Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, craft work and so on. Please call in to the Guardian, Level 3, 161 Burnett Street or phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more.

SUN CONTROL WINDOW TINTING. Quality window films for privacy, UV (fading), heat, safety and security. For cars, homes and offices. Phone Craig Rogers 307 6347 or 0800 TINTER. PLANTS, PRODUCE Member of Master Tinters NEW POTATOES Ilam Hardy NZ. Check us out on and Purple Passion. Phone FACEBOOK. 308 5972, Milton Road, Ashburton.

RURAL TRADING POST MOTORING

AMSOIL SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS - All oils, greases, fuel additives, filters, antifreeze, car polish, V & L cleaner, tyre cleaner, rust bust, rain clear, engine cleaner and more. Call local distributor: Veehof, phone 302 2911. PEASTRAW, conventional bales $5.00 per bale, delivered Ashburton area. Phone or text Jamie on 022 5022 679.

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

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals. Cattle, bobby calves, horse and all farm animals. We also sell pet food. Call Nick’s Pet Food 0272 101 621, A/H 03 348 9439.

Applications are now being invited from groups and organisations for community grants and funding from Ashburton District Council (except Creative Communities and Sport New Zealand which open late February). Grants and funding are available for the following five categories:

• • • • •

Arts and culture Sports and recreation Economic development and events Community development Natural and built environment (including biodiversity & heritage grants)

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 28th February, 2017 for the funding to be allocated in July 2017. Application forms and full criteria for each scheme are available from the Council’s website and from the Council office: Ashburton District Council 5 Baring Square West P O Box 94 ASHBURTON 7740

Ealing Sunday 12 February 2017 Recreational Ealing Hall Reserve Board 7pm Mayfield Monday 13 February 2017 Reserve Board Mayfield Hall & Memorial Hall 7.30pm Greenstreet/ Wednesday 15 February Ashburton Forks 2017 Recreational Greenstreet Hall Reserve Board 7pm The purpose of these meetings are to elect up to seven residents to fill the vacancies on the Boards. The Boards will meet immediately following the Triennial Meetings and appoint members to the positions of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. All residents welcome. Vincie Billante Community Relations Manager

For further enquiries contact the Council on 307-7700 or email info@adc.govt.nz www.ashburtondc.govt.nz

www.ashbur tondc.govt.nz

LET OR LEASE

PLANTS, PRODUCE

Bottling Apricots 10kg $25 box Avocado Royal Gala 1kg Peppers 1kg N.Z. mandarins 1kg

.49c ea $2.99 bag $2.99 bag $2.99 bag

Specials available from 08/02 - 13/02

OPEN 7 DAYS Road The Green Grocer Main SouthTinwald

Fresh Fruit & Vege

308-1095

Warehouse for Lease Riverside Industrial Park 545m2 2 x inbuilt offices Phone Paul Sparrow 021 140 9787 GARAGE SALES

PAKEKE Lions Charitable Trust Charity Market and garage sale. 9.00am Saturday, February 25, Ashburton Racecourse. Saleable items required. Electrical regulations prevent acceptance of household electrical, audio, computer items. Collections from Wednesday, February 22.

Guardian

Guardian Situations Vacant

307 7900

Motoring 307 7900

ACCOMMODATION, RENTAL

FLATMATE wanted. Peaceful lifestyle block near Glenroy, offers room for dog lover who can help with dogs and clean up mornings. Reduced rent in exchange. Between Christchurch and Methven. Phone 027 553 3556. WANTED flatmate. Must be working. $130.00 per week plus expenses. Phone 308 9122.

FOR SALE

CONTAINERS for sale or ADULT hire, ex shipping: general and ENTERTAINMENT insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk 021 044 0698. Kiwi woman, Transport, Phone 308-7772. clean, no tattoos. Would suit mature gent. Phone, sorry no OLD newspapers available. texting. Perfect for packing, fires, bedding for animals, birds, A-JAPANESE beautiful, 26 craft work and so on. Please years, slim, sexy model call in to the Guardian, Level figure, gorgeous, elegant. 3, 161 Burnett Street or Phone 021 115 3218. phone 307 7900 for bundles of 10 or more. Guardian

Real Esate 307 7900

Puzzles

Puzzles and horoscopes www.guardianonline.co.nz Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

ACROSS 1. Sepal uncurling in the cold fell in a heap (9) 5. Makes ugly demands initially with the dirt that’s slung (3) 7. On which one is bound to find nothing, changing hat (4) 8. One with gift of tongues got Polly to sort him out (8) 10. Get over us returning the right horse (8) 11. Air will change at start of December with no moisture (4) 13. Threw it down and made a run for it (6) 15. They dictate behaviour at spoken examination in writing (6) 18. Piece out of china on board that looks like wood (4) 19. One’s bearing the wheeled support of a gun (8) 22. State that, being in the red, showed how it was left (8) 23. Look vacantly at Scotsman who has swallowed a ring (4) 24. He teaches, but is upset right at the end (3) 25. A graph, dim as it may be, of the midriff (9) DOWN 1. Wasn’t allowed to have one’s own way, so went to other side (7) 2. After a while change the first two around (5) 3. Helps oneself to sugar as one engages in dalliance (6) 4. Settlers may be granted three such of Grace (4) 5. Pair a lame person has given up, partly due to fever (7) 6. Old-fashioned product of palm found on the day (5) 9. The necessary unit is in my keeping (5) 12. It’s an apology, one is sad to say (5) 14. One careful as to intake is given less of a chance (7) 16. Bird like a gull is, in total, bony at the front (7) 17. Room for a judge enabling him to get the picture (6) 18. On the which it’s possible there may be a pack of them (5) 20. Smell that arises in steam or as vapour (5) 21. It may be a bore to effect a tie-up (4)

WordWheel

WordBuilder

Insert the missing letter to complete an eight-letter word reading clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Quick crossword 1

How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There is at least one fiveletter word.

TODAY’S GOALS: Good – 8 Excellent – 10 Amazing – 11

Previous solution: LEGALESE

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Sudoku

ACROSS 7. Validated (13) 8. Travel document (8) 9. Slay (4) 10. Tawdry or tasteless (6) 12. One who likes being naked (6) 14. Indebted to (3) 15. Organised way of working (6) 17. Crises (6) 19. Duo (4) 21. Become established (4,4) 23. Looked without buying (6-7)

Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Collaborate. The compromise you strike will be worth it, as long as you approach it like an experiment. What can you discover by working with others that you could not find out by working on your own? TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You’re in the mood to uncover a mystery. By now something would have piqued your interest. Alas, you’re going to have to search for inspiration, unanswered questions and purposeful quests. GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Optimum productivity isn’t really about how much you get done; it’s about getting the right things done – the things that matter to you, make a difference to others and enrich your overall experience. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The beautiful thing about a fantasy life is that it can be anything you want and, no matter how big and wild it grows, it can always stay contained in your head and portable, with you wherever you go. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Your wish will be granted precisely as asked. This will inspire you, in the future, to ask in even more specific terms. You’re getting better and better at accepting help, by the way. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): If you’re wondering why you can’t seem to give a care about the work at hand, it’s because the stakes aren’t high enough to motivate you. Make it more fun. Impose a severe limit or outrageous reward. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Though you may fantasise about making a drastic change, the reality is that a series of small steps will get you there with more grace, stability and certainty. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You have no interest in making a “good” impression. You want it to be spectacular. If anyone can cast such a spell, it’s you. Restraint and a sense of mystery are key. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’re in danger of digital overload. Try this radical idea: real life! Meet in person. Tell the joke or the story to someone’s face. The payoff for actual human contact will be brilliant. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The one you interact with most, in your head or otherwise, is the one you’re having a relationship with. The dynamic doesn’t have to be positive for it to be meaningful. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): The journey ahead gets increasingly interesting and demanding, too. Answer the challenge by planning to get more sleep. You’ll need to be sharp, and sleep deprivation will only lead to mistakes. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Your patience is legendary, and you’ll stick with the program, person or project long after others would have given up. Your intuition tells you to hang in there, and it won’t steer you wrong.

Previous cryptic solution

Across 1. Common 4. Termed 9. Unaware 10. Throw 11. Twin 12. Dine 13. Ski 15. Grey 16. Stub 19. Ark 21. Tore 22. Curt 24. Drive 25. Scuttle 26. Dressy 27. Parrot Down 1. Countermanded 2. Meaning 3. Opal 5. Entreaty 6. Marks 7. Downing Street 8. Remit 14. Restless 17. Bluster 18. Gross 20. Knife 23. Pupa

Previous quick solution

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Ashburton Guardian

Previous solution: den, doe, doer, don, done, dor, drone, end, eon, nerd, nod, node, nor, ode, one, oner, ore, red, redo, rend, rod, rode, roe, roed, ronde, rone.

Across 1. Lingered 7. Avert 8. Regrouped 9. Ear 10. Hoax 11. Divine 13. Individualist 15. Thrice 16. Herb 18. Ale 20. Irritated 21. Tepid 22. Escalate Down 1. Lurch 2. Niggard 3. Eros 4. Esprit de corps 5. Melee 6. Attract 7. Admiral 12. Overdid 13. Infants 14. Inertia 15. Tempo 17. Badge 19. Etna

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

DOWN 1. Impudence (8) 2. Pursues (6) 3. Loosen (4) 4. Paid attention (8) 5. Supported (6) 6. Genuine (4) 11. Where one grew up (8) 13. Followed (8) 16. Verbal attack (6) 18. Sudden (6) 20. Surrounded by (4) 22. Black cosmetic (4)

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Family Notices 22 Ashburton Guardian DEATHS

McMAHON, Ruby Rolyat – On February 6, 2017. Passed away peacefully at Ashburton. Much loved mother of Kevin McMahon and mother in law of Lorraine Brock, and Jacqueline Heffernan, and mother-in-law of Chris. Grandmother of Simon (Taiwan), Claire and Cherylyn (UK), Anna, Elise and Esme (New Zealand). Great grandmother of Simon, Claire and Cherylyn’s children. An early life lived to the full, and a later life devoted to family. A service for Ruby will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on FRIDAY, February 10, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation.

Weather

Patersons Funeral Services and Ashburton Crematorium Ltd Office and Chapel Corner East & Cox Streets, Ashburton

Ph 307 7433

Ash

Geraldine

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9 12

10:00 – 5:30

308 9051 or 021 267 5563

PROTECTION REQUIRED Even on cloudy days Data provided by NIWA

Waimate

MASTER MONUMENTAL MASON

Managing Director

We help save lives every day through the research and development of improved diagnosis, be er prediction and treatment of heart disease in our hospital and community.

Find out how you can help by visiting: www.otago.ac.nz/chchheart A University of Otago Centre of Research Excellence

NZ Situation

Wind km/h less than 30 fine

mainly isolated cloudy drizzle drizzle few showers fine showers clearing showers 30 to 59

fog

isolated snow thunder flurries

sleet thunder

rain

snow

hail

Canterbury Plains

60 plus

TODAY

Auckland

showers

Patchy rain clearing in the morning and fine breaks developing but isolated afternoon and evening showers possible. Snow flurries down to 1400m for a time. Wind at 1000m: Light winds. Wind at 2000m: Light, but SE 35 km/h for a time.

Hamilton

showers

Napier

rain

Wellington

showers

TOMORROW

Nelson

fine

Blenheim

fine

Greymouth

fine

Christchurch

clearing

FRIDAY

Timaru

clearing

Rain developing about the divide, a few spots spreading further east. Northwesterlies, strong or gale in exposed places for a time.

Queenstown

fine

Dunedin

fine

Invercargill

fine

TOMORROW Morning cloud clearing and becoming fine. However, high cloud increasing from afternoon. Northeasterlies developing in the morning, then strengthening about the coast. High cloud at times. Northerlies.

SATURDAY Mainly fine, but cloud increasing with a late southerly change.

SUNDAY A few cloudy periods. Southerly breezes.

World Weather fine fine fine cloudy showers rain fine fine drizzle fine thunder fog fine fine cloudy

FZL: Rising to 3000m

Fine, with increasing high cloud. Wind at 1000m: Light winds. NW 40 km/h developing in the evening. Wind at 2000m: Light winds. NW 50 km/h developing in the evening.

FRIDAY

Adelaide Amsterdam Bangkok Berlin Brisbane Cairns Cairo Calcutta Canberra Colombo Darwin Delhi Dubai Dublin Edinburgh

FZL: Lowering to 1700m

Forecasts for today

41 1 33 -4 31 33 22 30 26 32 30 22 25 7 4

Frankfurt Geneva Hobart Hong Kong Honolulu Islamabad Jakarta Johannesburg Kuala Lumpur London Los Angeles Madrid Melbourne Moscow Nadi

22 -2 22 -8 24 27 12 16 15 21 25 11 17 2 3

cloudy drizzle fine fine fine rain drizzle thunder thunder rain showers fine fine fine thunder

3 0 4 2 26 13 21 17 26 18 18 7 32 25 24 17 33 24 6 2 21 13 11 0 32 18 -13 -22 33 25

New York Paris Perth Rarotonga Rome San Francisco Seoul Singapore Stockholm Sydney Taipei Tel Aviv Tokyo Washington Zurich

fine cloudy fine rain fog rain cloudy showers fine rain cloudy fine fine rain showers

Wednesday

9 noon 3

9 pm am 3

Thursday 9 noon 3

2:07

9 pm am 3

9 noon 3

9 pm

8:23 2:33 8:42 3:05 9:16 3:27 9:35 3:58 10:06 4:18 10:26 The times shown are for the Ashburton River mouth. For the Rangitata river mouth subtract 16 minutes and for the Rakaia river mouth subtract 4 minutes.

Rise 6:42 am Set 8:51 pm

Good

Good fishing Set 3:21 am Rise 6:33 pm

Full moon

Rise 6:43 am Set 8:50 pm

Good

Good fishing Set 4:22 am Rise 7:25 pm

Last quarter

19 Feb 8:35 am www.ofu.co.nz

Rise 6:45 am Set 8:49 pm

Bad

Bad fishing

Set 5:27 am Rise 8:10 pm

New moon

27 Feb 4:00 am

Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa

For the very latest weather information, including Weather Warnings, visit metservice.com

Happy Birthday

14 7 27 31 12 17 4 34 -3 26 23 22 10 19 6

8 4 14 25 4 12 -4 24 -5 22 15 12 0 8 2

River Levels

15 13 13 10 11 8 7 8 6 7 5 9 2

cumecs

0.94

Selwyn Whitecliffs (NIWA) at 2:05 pm, yesterday

Rakaia Fighting Hill (NIWA) at 2:00 pm, yesterday 380.0 Nth Ashburton at 12:10 pm, yesterday

5.16 nc

Sth Ashburton at 12:20 pm, yesterday

7.31

Rangitata Klondyke at 2:05 pm, yesterday

168.4

Waitaki Kurow at 12:19 pm, yesterday

433.2

Source: Environment Canterbury

Ashburton Airport Temperature °C At 4pm 14.3 14.5 Max to 4pm 11.5 Minimum 10.5 Grass minimum Rainfall mm 1.2 16hr to 4pm February to date 2.8 Avg Feb to date 11 2017 to date 62.8 70 Avg year to date Wind km/h E 13 At 4pm Strongest gust SE 28 Time of gust 4:32am

24 25 20 18 15 20 17 20 17 15 17 14 14

Palmerston North clearing

Canterbury Readings

Friday

Mick Hydes M 027 437 9696 B 03 307 7377 E mick.hydes@bayleys.co.nz

overnight max low

TODAY

If you are looking at selling, call me.

NZ Today

Canterbury High Country

Occasional rain, clearing in the morning and fine breaks developing. Southerlies, dying out in the evening.

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Honest. Trustworthy. Local.

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

A ridge gradually spreads over the South Island, while a front crossing the upper North Island becomes slow-moving. Another front is set to move over the South Island on Friday, then weakens over central New Zealand on Saturday, followed by disturbed westerlies over much of the country on Sunday.

Tides, Sun, Moon and Fishing

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SUN PROTECTION ALERT

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and your choice of venue, funeral celebrants and catering. great love. Mother to my 620 East Street Ashburton provide choice! We believe that every life is unique and every person’s funeral needs to three blessings Janice Giles, Ph/Fax 308 5369 reﬂect their individuality - ask us how we can be of assistance to you and Call us on Judy Alvos, and the late your family. or 0274 357 974 Call us on 308 3980 Gregory Scrivener. Sister of ebcarter@xtra.co.nz 308 3980 John Lancelot Templetonor call in and visit our new premises at NZMMMA Member 246 Havelock Street and James Alister Templeton or call in and visit (both deceased). our new premises at Grandmother of Raphael Eion McKinnon Rob Cope-Williams Alvos, and Leon Alvos. A 246 Havelock service for Val will be held at Street Hillsdene Chapel, 143 Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga onOﬃcial Opening 18 Feb - 9am til 4pm FRIDAY, February 10 at 11am, followed by interment at Pyes Pa Cemetery. Messages to the ScrivenerWestern family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.

deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

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Midnight Tonight

Ashburton, Geraldine, Temuka & Surrounding Districts since 1905

Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to:

SATURDAY: Mainly fine, cloud increasing with a late S change. MAX

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TIMARU

For all your memorial requirements New headstones and designs Renovations, MID CANTERBURY FUNERAL SERVICES SCRIVENER-WESTERN, Additional inscriptions, Valentine Lilah (Val) – Cleaning and Concrete work Galbraith’s provide choice! On February 6, 2017. Very Carried out by qualified We have a team of highly respected, professional funeral directors and Galbraith’s best friend of Ray, my tradesmen. celebrants. We oﬀer you complete funeral care including pre-arrangement,

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FRIDAY: High cloud at times. Northerlies.

AKAROA

Specially designed headstones to reflect the individual personality

MAX

TOMORROW: Morning cloud then mainly fine. NE developing. www.guardianonline.co.nz

LYTTELTON

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E.B. CARTER LTD

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LINCOLN

ASHBURTON

TODAY: Morning rain clears, then fine breaks. S winds.

CHRISTCHURCH

METHVEN

Ashburton Forecast

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6am Breakfast The Breakfast team presents news, interviews, weather, and information. 9am The Ellen DeGeneres Show With special guests Kristen Bell and Dex Shepard. 0 10am Whanau Living 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Come Dine With Me Daytime Noon 1 News At Midday 0 12:30 Emmerdale 0 1pm Coronation Street PGR 3 0 2pm Kiwi Living 3 0 2:55 Tipping Point 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 Millionaire Hot Seat 0 5pm The Chase 0 6pm 1 News At 6pm 0

7pm 7:30 8pm 8:30 9:30

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Sesame Street 3 0 6:55 The Jungle Bunch To The Rescue! 3 0 7:20 Transformers – Robots In Disguise 0 7:45 Breadwinners 3 0 8:15 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:40 Miles From Tomorrowland 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street 3 0 Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 1pm Bachelor In Paradise 0 2pm Judge Rinder PGR 3pm America’s Funniest Home Videos 3 0 3:30 The Jungle Bunch To The Rescue! 0 3:40 Kickin’ It 0 4:05 KC Undercover 0 4:30 My Wife And Kids 3 0 5pm Friends 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

Seven Sharp 0 Vet Tales 3 0 Women In Blue 0 800 Words 0 20/20 Current-affairs programme presented by Carolyn Robinson, featuring international content and in-depth investigative pieces. 0 10:30 1 News Tonight 0 11pm The Catch Anderson Vaughan Investigations takes on a case that hits close to home when Valerie’s estranged husband asks them for help. Midnight The Astronaut Wives Club PGR 0 12:50 Te Karere 3 2 1:15 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 3 2

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BRAVO 10am Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles 3 10:55 Hoarders 3 11:45 Snapped PGR 3 12:40 Vanderpump Rules 1:35 Intervention 3 2:30 Botched PGR 3 3:30 Interior Therapy With Jeff Lewis 3 4:30 Dance Moms 5:30 Hoarders 3 6:30 Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles 3 7:30 Botched 3 Terry operates on a cancer survivor whose gynaecologist did her tummy tuck; Paul does reconstructive rhinoplasty for a woman who has been teased about her nose since childhood. 8:30 The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills 9:30 Vanderpump Rules Scheana and Kristen host a surprise party for Shay and Carter, but Scheana is surprised when Stassi and Katie attack her for sympathising with Lala. 10:30 Intervention 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:20 Infomercials 3

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PRIME

6am The Best Of Paul Henry 9am The Café Mike Puru and Mel Homer present a lifestyle and entertainment show. 10am Infomercials 11:25 Family Feud 3 0 Noon Dr Phil AO 1pm M Bring It On Again PGR 3 2004 Comedy. When new students cannot get into their college cheerleading team, they form their own squad and prepare for a cheer-off. Anne Judson-Yager, Bree Turner, Faune Chambers. 2:55 Baggage PGR 3 3:20 Sticky TV 4pm Entertainment Tonight 4:25 Wipeout 0 5:25 Family Feud 0 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm

MAORI

6am The Fairly Odd Parents 6:25 Kid v Kat 6:50 The Penguins Of Madagascar 7:15 Hank Zipzer – The World’s Greatest Underachiever 7:40 Henry Danger 8:05 Avatar – The Last Airbender 8:30 Sanjay And Craig 8:55 Million Dollar Minute 3 9:25 Wheel Of Fortune 3 9:55 Hot Bench 10:20 The Doctors PGR 11:15 Netball – International Test 1pm Wayward Pines PGR 3 2pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 3pm Escape To The Country 3 4pm Antiques Roadshow 0 5pm Million Dollar Minute 5:30 Prime News 6pm Wheel Of Fortune 6:30 Jeopardy

7pm The Block Australia PGR 0 7pm Shortland Street 0 8:05 Married At First Sight 7:30 Pets Make You Laugh Out Australia PGR Loud 2 0 8:30 M How To Lose A Guy In Lebanon-born Alene is not 10 Days PGR 2003 Romantic sure about the Queensland Comedy. An advertising country boy she meets at the executive bets he can make a altar, and fears her culture will woman fall in love with him be too much for him. 0 in 10 days, but the woman he 9:35 Bodyshockers AO 3 0 picks has other ideas. 0 10:35 NewsHub Late 10:50 Two And A Half Men PGR 3 0

7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 Teen Exorcists PGR 3 Documentary about three American girls with a passion for exorcism. 8:30 The White Queen AO 3 9:50 Crimes That Shook Britain AO 3 10:50 Madam Secretary AO 3

11:20 Mom PGR 0 11:50 Brooklyn Nine-Nine PGR 0 12:15 Angie Tribeca AO 3 0 12:45 Mistresses 3 1:40 Shortland Street 3 0 2:10 Infomercials 3:10 Pretty Little Liars PGR 3 0 3:55 The Real 3 4:45 Baby Daddy 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:50 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR A celebrity chat show. 12:50 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show. 1:20 Closedown

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THE BOX 6am CSI MV 6:50 Criminal Intent MV 7:40 The Amazing Race PG 8:30 Shipping Wars PG 8:55 The Simpsons PG 9:20 Criminal Minds MV 10:10 NCIS MV 11am Covert Affairs MV 11:55 Suspects MVLSC 12:50 Pawn Stars PG 1:15 Criminal Intent MV 2pm Smackdown MV 4:05 The Amazing Race PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 Criminal Intent MV 6:30 The Carbonaro Effect PG 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS MV 8:30 NCIS – New Orleans MV 9:30 Reckless MV 10:30 Criminal Minds MV 11:25 NCIS MV

THURSDAY 12:15 Smackdown MV 1:50 The Amazing Race PG 2:40 CSI MV 3:30 The Simpsons PG 3:55 NCIS – New Orleans MV 4:45 Reckless MV 5:35 The Carbonaro Effect PG

11pm NCIS – LA AO 3 The team searches for an expert marine sniper who has escaped from a veterans’ hospital when they find he is connected to the leader of an extremist group. 0 12:30 Infomercials

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

7:40 The Program ML 2015 Drama Biography. Ben Foster, Chris O’Dowd. 9:20 The Bell Witch Haunting 16 2013 Horror. Andrew Hellenthal, Cat Alter. 10:50 Criminal Activities 16VLSC 2015 Crime. John Travolta, Dan Stevens. 12:25 The Final Girls MVLS 2015 Comedy. Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman. 1:55 Mississippi Grind MLS 2015 Drama. Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn. 3:40 The Bell Witch Haunting 16 2013 Horror. Andrew Hellenthal, Cat Alter. 5:10 Dope 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. Shameik Moore, ZoÎ Kravitz. 6:50 No Escape 16VLC 2015 Thriller. Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan. 8:30 Crimson Peak 16VLSC 2015 Drama. After a family tragedy, an aspiring author must choose between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of an outsider, and is taken to a house that breathes, bleeds, and remembers. Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska. 10:30 Friended To Death 16LS 2014 Comedy. Ryan Hansen, Zach McGowan.

7:30 Finding Neverland PGC 2004 Drama. Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Dustin Hoffman. 9:10 To Rome With Love MLS 2012 Romantic Comedy. Woody Allen, Penélope Cruz, Jesse Eisenberg. 11am We Own The Night 16VL 2007 Crime. Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix. 12:55 Mr Bean’s Holiday PGC 2007 Comedy. Rowan Atkinson. 2:25 The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford MVS 2007 Drama. Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck. 5pm Anger Management MLS 2003 Comedy. Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson. 6:45 Limitless MVLS 2011 Thriller. Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro. 8:30 Wedding Daze MLS 2006 Comedy. Having given up on love, a man is dared by his best friend to propose to the first girl he sees, a waitress looking to escape a passionless relationship. Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher. 10:05 Brokeback Mountain MVLS 2005 Drama. Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal.

THURSDAY

12:15 Austin Powers – International Man 12:10 The Vatican Tapes Of Mystery M 1997 MV 2015 Horror. 1:40 The Comedy. Michael Myers, Making Of Mad Max – Fury Elizabeth Hurley. 1:45 Anger Road MV 2015 1:55 Dope Management MLS 2003 16VLSC 2015 Comedy. Comedy. Adam Sandler, 3:35 Crimson Peak 16VLSC Jack Nicholson. 2015 Drama. 5:30 The 3:30 Limitless MVLS 2011 Making Of Mad Max – Fury Thriller. 5:15 Wedding Daze Road MV 2015 5:45 The Vatican Tapes MV 2015 Horror. MLS 2006 Comedy.

11pm Te Kauta 3 Chat show featuring guests who reminisce about their younger days and some of their naughtiest secrets. 11:30 Closedown

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THURSDAY

12:30 Golf – PGA European Tour (HLS) Omega Dubai Desert Classic. 1am Netball – International Test (HLS) Silver Ferns v Wales. 1:30 UFC Now 2:40 L Hockey – India League Delhi Waveriders v Uttar Pradesh Wizards. 4:30 Netball – International Test (RPL) Silver Ferns v Wales.

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

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6:30 Pukoro 2 7am SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 7:30 Pukana 2 8am Miharo 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am 2Kaha PGR 3 9:30 R And R 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Ako 3 2 3pm Tamaki Paenga Hira 3 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 4pm Iwi Anthems 3 4:30 Celebrating Maori In Business 3 5pm Kapa Haka Regionals 3 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:25 A Maui Te Tipua 3 6:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 3 7pm The Grid 7:30 Café Niugini PGR 3 8pm Hakataetae 3 8:30 Waka Huia 9pm Waiata 3 9:30 Iti Pounamu AO 10pm Koroua 3 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2

6am Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open. 7am The Golf Fix 8am School Of Golf With Martin Hall. 9am Golf – European Tour (HLS) Dubai Desert Classic Event. 9:30 The Fishing Show 10:30 UFC Now 11:30 Football – Arsenal TV Chelsea v Arsenal. 2:30 Golf Central 3:30 Golf – US PGA Tour (HLS) Phoenix Open. 4:30 Golf – European Tour (HLS) Dubai Desert Classic Event. From the Emirates Golf Course in Dubai. 5pm Motorsport – Asian Le Mans Series (HLS) From Sepang International Circuit, Sepang, Malaysia. 6pm Netball – International Test (RPL) Silver Ferns v Wales. 7:30 Fox Sports News 8pm NZ Football Weekly 8:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 9pm Football League Show 9:30 UFC Now 10:30 Fight Night

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6am Benny Hinn 6:30 The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 7:30 Bondi Vet 8:30 Money For Nothing 9:30 Paul Hollywood City Bakes 10am Valentine Warner’s Wild Table 10:30 The Living Room 11:30 American Restoration Noon Building The Dream 1pm My Dream Home 2pm The House That 100K Built – Tricks Of The Trade 3pm The Cook And The Chef 3:30 Polar Bear Town 4:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes With only one place in the final to be won, Love Meat Tender, The Flamin’ Mongrels, and Running Hot compete in the Brekky Burger challenge, and cook for beach goers. 5:30 The French Collection 6:30 American Restoration 7:30 Shoreline Detectives 8:30 New Zealand Hunter Adventures The boys travel through the Kaimanawa Mountains to find sika venison for summer barbecues, and to sample the trout fishing for which the area is famous. 9:30 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 10:30 American Restoration 11:30 Aussie Barbecue Heroes 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Nature’s Treasure Islands 2am Polar Bear Town 3am The French Collection 4am New Zealand Hunter Adventures 5am Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week

SKY SPORT 2 6am The Cricket Show 6:30 Cricket – International (HLS) Blackcaps v Australia – Third ODI. 7am Football League Show 7:30 Sport TBC 8am Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 8:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 10am Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 11:30 Fight Night 1:30 Football – NZ Premiership (RPL) Hawke’s Bay United v Auckland City. 3:30 Football – NZ Premiership Highlights Show 4pm Sport TBC 5pm Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 6:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day Two. 8pm The Crowd Goes Wild 8:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 8:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 9:30 Netball – International Test (RPL) Silver Ferns v Wales. 11pm Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day One.

THURSDAY

12:30 Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Day Two. 2am Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 3:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day Two. 5am Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day One. 5:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (HLS) Day Two. 8Feb17

DISCOVERY 6am Auction Hunters PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Shipwrecked. 7:30 How Do They Do It? PG 8am Auction Hunters PG Gold ‘n’ Gloves. 8:30 MythBusters PG Dodge a Bullet. 9:25 Naked And Afraid XL M Rock Bottom. 10:20 Naked And Afraid XL M Deadly Consequences. 11:15 Deadly Sins M 12:10 Your Worst Nightmare M 1:05 Nightmare Next Door M 2pm How It’s Made PG 2:25 How It’s Made PG 2:55 How Do They Do It? PG 3:20 Auction Hunters PG Once a Pawn a Time. 3:50 Deadliest Catch PG 4:45 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Under the Knife. 5:40 MythBusters PG Fixing a Flat. 6:35 MythBusters PG Driven to Destruction. 7:30 Aussie Gold Hunters PG 8:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier Special M 9:30 Edge Of Alaska M 10:30 Alaskan Bush People M Raised Wild. 11:30 Nasa’s Unexplained Files PG Life in Hell.

THURSDAY

12:30 Nightmare Next Door M 1:25 Your Worst Nightmare M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Auction Hunters PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Treehouse Masters PG 5:05 Moonshiners M

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Root new skipper England’s director of cricket Andrew Strauss insists Joe Root replacing “drained” Alastair Cook as test captain is not a done deal, but admits the 26-year-old is a leading candidate for the role. Cook announced his resignation yesterday following four and a half years as skipper, and Root is now the outstanding favourite to take charge. Root’s leadership experience is limited, but he has served as vice-captain under Cook as well as becoming England’s most reliable batsman since making his test debut against India in 2012.

Gold medallist Jessie Banks waits for the start in her race at the Elite and U19 Track Cycling National Championships held in Invercargill. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Local cyclist Jessie Banks has been flying at the recent Elite and U19 Track Cycling National Championships. After four previous trips to national championships, her first attempt at the U19 level has yielded success. Banks claimed one gold, one bronze and two fourth placed finishes.

Riding in the red of the Canterbury team, she finished fourth in the match sprints and in the team sprint. Banks also claimed a bronze medal in the elite women’s category of racing, as a member of the team that placed third in the team pursuit. The biggest prize of the championship for Banks however came in the U19 women’s keirin,

where she finished first place and claimed the gold medal. She said she was very happy with the result as her goal heading in to the event was a top five finish. Banks said her coach Terry Gyde was a big help in her winning the race. “Strategy is a very important part of the race and he really helped me suss out how I was

going to ride on the day,” she said. Track training and racing had been a heavy part of Banks’ twice-daily training routine for the championships. Banks’ focus will now turn to the age group track national championships and elite and U19 omnium championships being held in Cambridge during the middle of March.

Mitchell returns to US Breakers forward Akil Mitchell will travel home to the US to seek further medical advice on his injured eye. The 24-year-old made headlines across the world last month when his left eye popped out of its socket in a mid-game collision against Cairns. Rushed to hospital after the incident, Mitchell was able to have his eye returned to its socket and has not lost sight, but the North Carolinian has suffered intermittent pain and light sensitivity since the incident, and hasn’t progressed as anticipated.

Smith stays with New Zealand rugby All Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith has inked a deal with New Zealand Rugby to play in New Zealand through to 2020. The 30-year-old has signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Highlanders and Otago Rugby. Smith made his test debut in 2009 and the fan favourite has been in a rich vein of form in recent years. He has scored 27 tries in his 60 tests to date, was nominated for five national and international awards, including inter-

national Player of the Year in the All Blacks’ unbeaten 2013 season, was a key part of the All Blacks Rugby World Cupwinning team in 2015, co-captained the Super Rugby champion Highlanders team the same year, and is a Super Rugby centurion. “It’s been an interesting few months as we have worked through what was best for my family and career over the next few years. “In the end we are happy with

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our decision to stay in New Zealand,” Smith said. “Obviously, the All Blacks, the Highlanders and Otago are three teams that I really enjoy playing for, and I’m pretty excited about a few of the opportunities and challenges we’ll have over the next few seasons,” he added. All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen said they were delighted Smith had committed longterm to New Zealand. “To have the most consistent

player in world rugby re-signing is great news for New Zealand rugby and a real credit to our game. “It’s a real confidence booster for us to keep a player of this calibre in our country and we now look forward with excitement knowing that our vicecaptain is going to be with us through to 2020. “Obviously, it’s taken a wee while for us to reach an agreement but good things take time.” - NZME

Svitolina running hot Australia’s Fed Cup team will have their work cut out stopping Ukrainian No.1 Elina Svitolina, who clinched her fifth title by winning the Taiwan Open on Sunday. The Australians are already without top-ranked player Samantha Stosur, who is skipping the tie to try and find some form on the WTA Tour. Daria Gavrilova, who at world No.26 is ranked four places lower than Stosur, will lead the charge with Ashleigh Barty to take the other singles role and then combine with Casey Dellacqua in the doubles.

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