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Mid Canterbury schools are dealing with students with an increasingly diverse range of mental health issues.

And while that is placing considerable strain on school resources, Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said the options available to deal with affected students had improved significantly.

Concerns over the lack of mental health support for youth in Canterbury saw several schools working with the Canterbury District Health Board’s Child, Adolescent and Family Service over the last year to achieve a better support system.

“It would be fair to say that 18 months ago I was really concerned about the lack of support, resources and services available in Mid Canterbury,” Mr McMillan

said. The few resources that were available, were community agencies. These were relied on heavily and were under considerable pressure.

By working with CAF a number of gaps had been identified and filled, he said.

“Their responsiveness and the level of communication has certainly approved.

“I’m much more comfortable now than I was 18 months ago. I think our young people are much better supported.”

A huge amount of work has been done to get the district to the level it is now in terms of youth mental health services, he said.

“Certainly the level of co-operation and collaboration in the district is a real strength.”

Schools are able to use organisations including Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service and Safer Ashbur-

ton who offer “amazing programmes for youth”, Mr McMillan said.

Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said they have been able to take advantage of a number of agencies as well as working with a youth mentor who is based in the school.

Teachers or the guidance counsellor will often work with the students, parents and agencies to help individuals.

Schools deal with mental health in a different way than 50 years ago when all issues were dumped into one box, he said.

Four schools in the district, Ashburton College, Mount Hutt College, Hampstead School and Ashburton Borough School, also use the CDHB’s School Based Mental Health Team which aims to support schools in addressing youth mental health issue.

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Police are investigating the possibility of an organised scamming ring based in Christchurch which is fleecing elderly of their life savings.

Mid Cantabrians are being warned to remain on alert for the scammers, who have at least 12 victims to date including a Methven woman.

The scammers, believed to be Kiwis aged in their 20s, are targeting the elderly and probably making hundreds of phone calls.

Two people were arrested on Sunday night, however there is no evidence to link the pair to the $10,000

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Greens full of colour at Hinds Studying the form 120 years after the event, Wattie Linwood with his 1896-1897 copy of the NZ Turf register.

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■ ASHBURTON RACING ENTHUSIAST

The keeper of NZ’s horse-racing past

By Sue newman

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Wattie Linwood has become an unwitting, almost unwilling and, certainly, unplanned keeper of New Zealand’s horse-racing past.

He earned himself the job more than 50 years ago when he was off-loading garden rubbish at the local tip. A forager by nature, he found himself sifting through a pile of old books. One caught his fancy, a perfect copy of the NZ Turf Register, 1896–97.

When he tucked the book in his back pocket and took it home it

was old; now half a century has ticked by, he considers the book, at 120 years of age, to be ancient and says he’d like to find it a new home, one where its historic content is treasured.

The small green leather bound book contains a complete history of one year in New Zealand’s racing history. It was compiled at a time when harness horses were called trotters and gallopers were known as running horses.

Many of the same race meetings held then are still held today and Ashburton is listed with three

race meetings that year – October 31 for trotters, January 2, running horses and a two -day meeting in May, again for running horses.

“It’s got all the fields, all the races and lists of winners of all the big races, including the Melbourne Cup. This book has to be a collectible,” Mr Linwood said.

He admits he hasn’t read it from cover to cover but has picked it up hundreds of times, flicked through it and been captured by names that were associated with racing 120 years ago and are still part of the racing scene today.

“I’m pretty attached to this book. I rescued it and cared for it but now I’d like it to go to a good home,” he said.

In his youth Mr Linwood worked as a shepherd, shearer and musterer in the Waitaki area and while he enjoys watching the races the only horse he’s owned has been a slow and steady musterer’s mount rather than a racehorse.

He’s a past member of the Kurow Trotting Club and said he’d like his little piece of racing history to spend its next 120 years in one of the racing industry’s museums.

Hinds Bowling Club was awash with colour yesterday as 64 ladies in fancy dress took to the greens for the annual ladies’ fours tournament.

The tournament played host to bowlers from as far as Geraldine, and Hinds Bowling Club secretary Mavis Wilkins was pleased with this year’s turnout. “It’s always successful, it’s very successful our bowls tournament, we’ve done it for three years now,” she said.

“We’ve always filled the greens and we like the way everybody joins in the spirit of dressing up.”

Hinds Bowling Club player Trish Clarke said the day offers a fine opportunity for the women from surrounding clubs to come together in a fun environment.

“It is just for fun, we only have four women players here and it’s very well supported, they come from all over and the costumes are brilliant,” she said.

“Everyone enjoys themselves and I hope next year’s just the same.”

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probe scamming ring scamming of the sight-impaired Methven woman and that pair may still be at large.

The scammers’ tactics involve a man calling with a phony story about an unpaid bill, in an attempt to convince their victim of a bank card fault.

Denise Cherelle Greig, 29, and Henry Edward Halliday, also known as Samuel Edward Taylor, 26, were arrested in Christchurch after a tipoff from the public.

Detective senior sergeant Mike Ford in Christchurch said yesterday that there was no evidence at this stage to link the pair, who have been

remanded in custody until later this month, to the Methven incident.

However, they could be part of a larger group who were working together, probably based in Christchurch.

“There’s some sort of common link there, it’s just determining what that common link is,” Mr Ford said.

“We have got good leads that we are working on at the moment, I’m confident that others are going to be identified.”

Such scammers targeted the elderly due to their trusting natures and took their life savings.

“It doesn’t really get any lower than that,” Mr Ford said.

At least 12 elderly, mainly from around the Christchurch area, had become victims. The first one was late last year and the Methven woman was scammed in January.

“That’s not counting the calls where people haven’t provided their pin numbers,” Mr Ford said.

Twelve was “a huge amount” to have successfully scammed, but “they might be doing this all the time, make 100 calls and get one”.

He urged Mid Cantabrians to remain vigilant. “No-one (from a bank) will contact you and ask you for your pin number on the phone, that just screams of a scam.”

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■ ASHBURTON ART GALLERY

The sounds of ‘body art’ All sorts of strange noises are coming from the Ashburton Art Gallery.

The Bodytok Quintet exhibition, which has seen 1137 people interacting with it since installation, encourages lip plopping, tongue clocking, whistle warbling, finger crackling, hip clicking, skin slapping, throat gurgling and belly drumming, among other things.

Bodytok Quintet artist Phil Dadson of Auckland, who opened the exhibition last month, said the human body was the first instrument.

It was the types of sounds

many would have made as they explored their bodies as children, but then forget about as they entered the adult world.

Communications officer Nicole Bourke said the show had proven to be a winner, particularly with younger gallery visitors, who enjoyed the interactive element.

Five screens featured about 50 participants undertaking the various body percussion moves, and they were switched on by a person walking up to the screen.

Bodytok Quintet runs until February 28.

Truancy will not be tolerated – McMillan

By RuBy HaRfield

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Mid Canterbury schools are taking a hard-line approach to unexplained absences with a text notification system.

Ashburton College principal Grant McMillan said last week because there were so many students starting on different days and still confirming courses they were more relaxed about absences, but they had cracked down on it by this week.

“We don’t lock things down until the end of the first week.”

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she found out that she had not been to school at all that day.

“As a parent I’ve got to know as soon as possible. Just imagine if she had been kidnapped.”

It was especially important to be strict during the first week of school because children have been out of school for so long, she said.

Mount Hutt College and Ashburton Intermediate also use a text notification system for unexplained absences.

Mount Hutt College principal John Schreurs said a text is sent home at the beginning of the day for any student that is marked absent without a reason.

After this any that occur are followed up by a phone call from the dean.

Ashburton Intermediate School acting principal Judy Jemmett said a text is sent out by 9.30am for any students marked absent.

Any child that leaves during the day has to sign out in the office, so there is never the problem of students disappearing after the morning text, she said.

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is going to go to another school without notifying the college.

“We use a bit of leeway in the first week.”

“It would be pointless of us sending texts to parents if students are not coming back.”

Year 11-13 students could also be missing for a period for a number of reasons, including training or course changes.

From this week if a student is absent in the first two periods without a reason then a text is sent out and the same in the afternoon.

Texts are usually sent out by computer-program at 10.30am and 2.30pm, but occasionally there are delays in the system.

However, a parent of an Ashburton College student who does not want to be named, said she is disappointed that the school did not contact her earlier when her child was truant from school for a whole day last week.

She received a text at 3.20pm on Wednesday saying her daughter had been marked absent from one or more classes that day.

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■ ASHBURTON DISTRICT COURT

In brief

Child sex photos found A Hampstead man claims to have no knowledge of how objectionable images came to be on his cellphone.

Nonetheless, Peter Alan Cavanagh admitted five charges of possessing both video footage and still photos of children engaged in indecent acts, when he appeared in the Ashburton District Court on Tuesday.

The material was discovered on the 45-year-old’s phone following a search executed at a Chalmers Avenue address in January 2014. Police computer experts were able to open a locked file on one of the seized cell-

phones. It contained images and video footage of female children and teenagers involved in sexual activities with both men and women. Other images included bestiality.

Police categorise objectionable images on an escalating scale of one to five. The five representative charges laid in relation to the material on Cavanagh’s phone included one from each category.

At the time of his arrest Cavanagh declined to comment.

Yesterday defence lawyer Matthew Joyce said Cavanagh was unable to explain how the material came to be on his phone.

Mr Joyce told the court Cavanagh had been working in Central Otago and staying in communal hostel accommodation. “That is the only way he can explain how the images got on to his phone,” Mr Joyce said.

In hindsight, Cavanagh acknowledged he had left the phone lying about and ought to have been more security conscious.

After the offensive material was disclosed, Cavanagh had sought advice from an independent computer analyst in effort to discover where it had originated from, Mr Joyce said.

The charges had dramatically impacted on Cavanagh’s life.

Judge Joanna Maze said each of the charges was subject to a maximum fine of $2000, however, there was no inference he was distributing the material in any way. She said it was important to denounce and deter others who may be inclined to “amass such a collection”.

Adopting a starting point of $500 Judge Maze allowed a 20 per cent reduction to reflect Cavanagh’s early guilty plea, resulting in a total fine of $2000.

A destruction order was issued for the material.

■ BIKE WISE MONTH

Hampstead School goes bike-wise

By RuBy HaRfield

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Hampstead School is making the most of Bike Wise Month by enabling students to bring them to school to use on their bike track.

February is Bike Wise Month and people around the county are being encouraged by the NZ Transport Agency and Bike Wise to get cycling.

Go By Bike Day was celebrated nationally yesterday with people biking to work or school.

Four new bikes were also donated to the Hampstead School by a local business at the beginning of this year.

Principal Peter Melrose said Martin Green Builders donated the bikes so children who lived far away from the school or did not own bikes could still use the bike track.

“We’re really grateful to the business for donating the bikes.”

Hampstead School students Annaliese Taylor, 7, Rikiau West-Pakuria, 7, Donovan Monk, 6, Charlotte Wood, 7, made the most of Go By Bike Day by testing out four new bikes that were donated to the school at the beginning of the year.

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Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade members attended a noninjury nose-to-tail two-vehicle crash about 8.50am yesterday.

Firefighters were called to a car on fire at Chertsey on State Highway One, however, the fire was out on arrival.

Ambulance call-outs Fire units and ambulance responded to a car which went off the road and hit a tree on Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road at Cavendish about 7.30pm on Tuesday. St John transported one man in his 70s to Ashburton Hospital with moderate injuries.

Sharks spotted Five sharks have been spotted in the water off Kapiti Coast. Police said the sharks were seen near Peka Peka Beach and Waikanae Beach by a Heliworks helicopter working in the area. The helicopter initially spotted two sharks but has now seen five, a Central police spokesman said.

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Stuck in the mud Two kayakers stuck in the mud in Waitemata Harbour – one up to his waist – have been rescued by a helicopter winching them to safety.

The couple raised the alarm about 1.40pm yesterday when they were caught in a retreating tide and unable to free themselves from the mud, said Waitemata Police Senior Sergeant Ross Hunter. Police, the Fire Service and Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter were all dispatched to the scene near where the kayakers were stuck – about 250m off Herald Island.

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When Ashburton’s traffic lights go on the blink it might create chaos at intersections, but fixing the problem is generally as simple as a computerised reset.

For two hours yesterday people using the Havelock and East Street intersection were forced to play a courteous waiting game as the lights were locked on a permanent flashing amber phase.

In that situation, the uncontrolled intersection rules come into play, said Ashburton District Council roading manager Brian Fauth.

While the traffic lights are located in Ashburton, the council’s only role when they go on the blink is to notify the Christchurch City Council, holder of the contract for traffic light

maintenance for most of Canterbury.

“We can do only minor things here. Usually it’s just a reset from Christchurch that’s needed but we do get times when they’re out for a while and they have to send a technician down,” he said.

Ashburton’s signals were still running on older technology but were in the process of being upgraded. The lights in each of the four sets of lights have been upgraded to LED and are now significantly brighter, Mr Fauth said.

As well as the maintenance of most Canterbury traffic lights, the city council is also responsible for the phasing of lights in the district to ensure the correct timing between each series of lights.

A Christchurch man who raped a woman in his home after meeting her online has been jailed for three years. Chester Grant Gibson stood silently in the dock at Christchurch District Court yesterday afternoon as he was sentenced on one charge of sexual violation by rape.

The 27-year-old met the woman through an online dating website in 2014, before meeting up with her for the first time in October last year.

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Lucky escape A driver had a lucky escape after his truck caused power lines to come down, cutting electricity to customers in Mosgiel, near Dunedin, yesterday. The incident happened about 9.15am yesterday when the south-bound truck’s boom hit five or six lines while travelling down Factory Rd. Mosgiel Fire Service senior station officer Martin Jansen said the driver was lucky to escape injury, as live lines were left draped over the vehicle.

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Cow pat declaration A passenger from Malaysia declared a dried cowpat to Ministry for Primary Industries staff at Auckland Airport. The discovery last week has been described by the government agency as one of the most unusual interceptions of the summer. It had been brought into New Zealand for burning at a Hindu temple at Otahuhu, said Dave Sims, MPI Auckland Airport manager.

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Tobacco tax hikes a ‘no brainer’ The Government should continue to hike taxes on tobacco and raise them to at least 20 per cent a year, health professionals and advocacy groups have told Parliament.

Tobacco taxes rose by 10 per cent on January 1, the last of four consecutive annual increases.

Parliament’s finance and expenditure committee heard yesterday that further tax hikes should be introduced over the next few years to curb smoking rates in New Zealand, which are around 17 per cent.

Professor Nick Wilson, from the University of Otago’s public health department, said increasing the cost of tobacco was “one of the most powerful things that can be done” to improve the health of the population.

“You are on extremely strong scientific grounds for any recommendations for increases for tobacco taxes,” he said.

Price increases also helped close the gap between Maori and non-Maori health outcomes, he said. And the savings to the health system of smoking cessation were higher than the costs of ex-smokers living longer and using the health system in their old age.

“It is a no-brainer health intervention if you are gaining healthy years of life and saving health costs,” Professor Wilson said.

Anti-smoking groups National Urban Maori Authority and Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) recommended a 20 per cent tax increase on tobacco.

T&T Consulting director Sue Taylor said Parliament should consider going even further, with an immediate 50 per cent tax hike followed by 20 per cent increases in following years.

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■ BASE YOUTH CENTRE

Free salsa lesson a hit with the kids Dancing divas Katelyn Woodham, 7, Isabelle McSkimming, 8, and Savena Fagalima, 7, spent time on Friday afternoon learning how to salsa dance. The free session was held at the Base Youth Centre for anyone aged 7-17 years.

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Changes for Methven Primary

By RuBy HaRfield

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■ METHVEN

Library/museum building project kicks off Laying the foundations for the new Methven library and museum got under way last week when the $522,000 building project kicked off. The project rep-

resents the end of a long journey in establishing a new facility in the town, and the beginning of new horizons of learning for Methven residents. The town

lost its library and museum following the Canterbury earthquakes, forcing book borrowing to move off-site, and museum displays into storage. The earth-

quake-damaged library and museum buildings, on separate sites, were demolished in 2013, but will now operate from the same site in the new building.

Methven Primary School has changed the way its syndicate structure is operated due to its burgeoning roll size.

From this year it has separated the school into four teams rather than a junior and senior syndicate.

Princpal Chris Murphy said the reason for this change is that, with a starting roll of 286, there are too many children for junior and senior blocks to work effectively like they used to.

Traditionally when the school was a lot smaller with about 180 students it worked well but this needed to change, he said.

The school has now been split into four teams – Year 1 students are in Team One, Year 2 in Team Two, Year 3-4 in Team Three and Year 5-6 in Team Four.

The reason for years 1-2 students having separate teams is that there are more students in those two years than any other.

“What we’ve found is that just with our size we thought it was appropriate to go to four teams.”

Each team consists of three to four classes except for Team One which has started the term with two but will increase to four when more students start during the year.

The classes in each team will work together in their approach to teaching and how students learn, Mr Murphy said.

“It’s about making a positive learning environment for all children.”

The school started testing out the process last year but not officially until now.

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■ WEATHER

In brief Goldfish belly-up

Tropical cyclone heading this way?

Punakaikai residents say they want to be told if chlorine is added to their drinking-water supply, after a tavern owner lost seven goldfish following an alleged sabotage of the local water scheme. “They were more than belly up,” Punakaiki Tavern owner Ian Ryder said of the incident. “It was pretty quick.”

The first they knew was when the greenery in the fishpond went white. They then smelled the chlorine, but it was too late for seven of his 80 or so goldfish.

“They put chlorine in without telling anybody,” Mr Ryder said.

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■ GERMANY

Train crash kills 10, injures 80 Crews using helicopters and boats rescued dozens of people from the wreckage of two German commuter trains that crashed head-on yesterday in an isolated part of Bavaria, killing at least 10 and leaving authorities trying to determine why multiple safety measures failed.

The trains crashed on a stretch of track running between a river and a forest about 60km southeast of Munich. Though the first rescue crews were on the scene in minutes, it took hours for all survivors to be airlifted and shuttled by boat across the river to waiting ambulances.

Nine people were reported dead immediately while a tenth died later in a hospital, police spokesman Stefan Sonntag said.

The two train engineers were thought to be among the dead and one person was still missing in the wreckage.

“The missing person is in the part of the train where there’s little hope of finding anyone alive,” Sonntag said. “This is the biggest accident we have had in years in this region.”

Investigators called off their search through the rubble after night fell, but Sonntag said they would resume at first light as they tried to determine why safety measures failed to stop the crash.

Two black boxes have been recovered and are being analysed, which should show what went wrong, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said.

“We need to determine immediately whether it was a technical problem or a human mistake,” he said, adding that crews are still searching for a third black box.

The two trains were supposed to pass one another at a station where the track was divided, and a safety system installed on much of Germany’s labyrinthine rail network was supposed to automatically brake trains that end up on the same track heading toward each other, authorities said. The two trains slammed into one another on a curve, meaning that their engineers wouldn’t have seen each other until it was too late.

Prince sold out Prince’s first solo tour of Australia has sold out. Tickets to see the Purple One’s intimate Piano & A Microphone shows at the Sydney Opera House, the State Theatre in Sydney and The Arts Centre in Melbourne went on sale at 12pm on Tuesday and were snapped up quickly. The prices ranged from about $100 for the standard tickets right up to over $960 for a cocktail party beforehand and seats in the first five rows. By Wednesday, all tickets had been sold. The tour’s promoters say fans who snapped up tickets should consider themselves “blessed” to have the chance to enjoy a “special once-in-a-lifetime experience with Prince”. However, many fans were left disappointed when they were unable to buy tickets, with many blaming technical issues on ticketing websites Ticketek and Ticketmaster.

- AAP

An aerial view of rescue teams at the site where two trains collided head-on near Bad Aibling, Germany.

AP PHOTO Dobrint said the black box data will show whether there was a signal from the automatic braking system, and if so, why the trains didn’t brake until too late.

German police would not comment on a local media report citing an anonymous source that authorities believed human error might be at fault.

“Everybody is at a loss right now,” said Christian Boettger, an expert on Germany’s train system who works at Berlin’s University of Applied Sciences.

“Trains are the safest means of transportation,” he said. “There are so many security measures in place in this system that the crash is multiply mysterious.”

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said safety systems on the stretch where the crash occurred had been checked as recently as last week.

Passengers spoke of feeling hard braking then a “giant bang” as the two trains slammed into one another, tearing the two engines apart, and derailing cars near the front.

“I heard people screaming for help and heard the sound of broken glass as people were getting out,” a survivor identified only as Patrick told RTL television.

He said his car was still on the tracks, but he could see the train that hit it and the first two wagons of his train were twisted and torn open. “Bit by bit people were climbing out, some of them daubed in blood,” he said. “Some were hobbling and dirty, falling into the mud.”

Each train can hold up to 1000 passengers and they are commonly used by children traveling to school at around the time the crash occurred.

- AP

Model ambassador Australian model Megan Gale has worn many hats over the years and says her new role as Tourism NZ’s ambassador for cycling will help bring her closer to her Maori heritage.

Gale said she was honoured to be the face of not only Tourism NZ, but a country that links so strongly to her heritage. “I’ve never been a big fan of saying yes to everything and whacking my name and brand on everything, there needs to be a relevance and purpose and you need to be able to authentically connect to it as well,” Gale said. “I’ll get to be close to my Maori heritage, which is something I had never really explored before.” Gale was unveiled on Wednesday as the first ambassador to promote cycling to the Australian market. She said the new role will allow her to be more deeply connected to New Zealand and bring her closer to understanding her mother’s culture.

- AP

■ UNITED STATES

Sanders, Trump win New Hampshire Billionaire businessman Donald Trump has won New Hampshire’s Republican primary, and Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders has beaten Hillary Clinton.

Trump’s win solidifies his front-runner status in the race to be the party’s White House nominee for the November 8 election.

The reality television star’s untraditional campaign has been marked by calls to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States.

Sanders, who describes himself as a democratic socialist, has called for eradicating income inequality, breaking up the big banks and providing free college tuition.

He had 58 per cent of the vote based on about 15 per cent of the vote, ahead of former Secretary of State Clinton, the perceived front-runner nationally, who had 40 per cent, CNN said.

“You can be certain that our victory tonight will prompt a desperate response from the nation’s financial elite and the political establishment who want to stop our campaign to transform America,” Sanders said in an email to supporters.

In a statement Clinton’s campaign ac-

Clarkson pens kids’ book

Donald Trump is still in the White House race. knowledged it had lost in New Hampshire, campaign manager Robby Mook said in a memo they had “split” the first two nominating contests - Clinton won Iowa last week - and said the Democratic nomination would “very likely” be decided in March.

The Clinton campaign said the support of black and Hispanic voters would be key to victory. The next primary races are in Nevada and South Carolina later this month.

“It will be very difficult, if not impossible, for a Democrat to win the nomination without strong levels of support among African-American and Hispanic voters,” Mook wrote in a memo titled “March Matters.”

“The nomination will very likely be won in March, not February, and we believe that Hillary Clinton is well positioned to build a strong - potentially insurmountable - delegate lead next month,” he said.

- AP

US singer Kelly Clarkson has become the latest celebrity to pen a children’s book.

The Since U Been Gone singer has written River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, which is inspired by her travels with 19-monthold daughter River Rose. Announcing the news on Tuesday, the pop star tweeted: “I’m officially a children’s book author! River Rose and the Magical Lullaby comes out this October!” A pregnant Clarkson also posted a video online, explaining the concept behind the book, which features adorable illustrations by Laura Hughes. “It’s always kind of a cool thing to be on a plane with my daughter when we’re going on trips to the UK and Asia and Australia - all these amazing places that she was too little to remember,” she said. “I started writing down these little fun stories, like when she went to Australia and got to hang out with some kangaroos ...”

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Facebook stalking benefit abusers a fair cop Sue Newman

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hile the majority of beneficiaries play by the rules, inevitably there are those who don’t, who play the system and often get away with pocketing more than their share of tax payer funded living support.

And frankly, that’s just not fair.

The system for the law abiding is tough enough. Stories abound of people who’ve played by the rules but who have still become caught up in a paper war.

The welfare system is fine if your situation is straight forward and unchanging, but any variations are often the catalyst for underpayment, over payment or no payment.

The cunning and the canny, however, seem able to get away with playing the system, double dipping and generally ensuring they get what they’re entitled to – and more.

The Aussies have the same issues as us but they’ve taken some bold steps to clamp down on benefit abusers, by using the ultimate tool of the masses, social media.

They have a team of investigators who trawl social media accounts of people on welfare. Facebook, Twitter, eBay and more, nothing is sacrosanct in the drive to ensure welfare dollars are only going where they should.

There’s a certain kind of irony in social media being used to nab benefit abusers. It’s become the ultimate tool for letting friends and strangers know what you’re doing, where and when, but now the world that you’re laying your life bare to is likely to include the people who’re paying your benefit as well.

And while the practice might not be widely talked about in New Zealand, no one’s denying that social media is also used here to track down benefit fraudsters.

Whatever you put in the public domain is public fodder and that includes information that could see you nabbed for benefit fraud.

It might smack of a Big Brother approach to tracking down offenders, but it’s unlikely anyone whose nose is clean would object.

While the rest of us either work hard for a living and if we are in a tough spot, have to rely on a benefit, it’s patently unfair that there are those who can rip the system off and get away with it.

YOUR VIEW Tooth decay It is disturbing to read of the increased severity of tooth decay in Ashburton.

The report says this can be attributed to the lack of fluoride in our water supply.

This of course begs the question – have increased levels of decay only been recorded amongst members of the population living in areas (usually urban) where water was previously fluoridated?

In other words if the lack of fluoride is to blame, have people living in rural areas where water would generally never have been fluoridated always suffered tooth decay at a greater level than those living in town?

The report states that 23 of 67 councils fluoridate their water supplies.

Are there districts which have been fluoride-free for a similar time to us and if so, has any comparison been made with dental health experience in those places?

Do the significant dietary, economic, population and cultural changes we have experienced have a part to play?

While the lack of fluoride in our water supply may contribute to this unfortunate situation I can’t help thinking the issues raised by Michelle Nelson in her excellent editorial comment on the subject must be huge contributing factors.

Bernard Egan

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S

oon after the silly season comes the state of the nation period, when our political masters indulge their predilections for pontification and puffery.

It’s a high sounding title for a speech that is often nothing more than a long-distance appeal for votes.

In his so-called state of the nation address, however, Winston Peters really did seem to have the state of the nation in mind.

His thought-provoking remarks went beyond the normal banalities and will have greatly enthused the much-maligned “rednecks” in our midst while simultaneously enraging many others of, self-claimed, greater racial sensitivity.

What Mr Peters said had about it a distinctly “Trumpian” tone when the speaker declaims loudly what is on his mind without fear of the consequences, while most other politicians, American as well as ours, shy away from doing so for fear of losing votes.

It may well be that more than several MPs here – not all from the same party – wish they too had the balls to articulate what is on their minds regarding the current state of inter-ethnic rela-

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tions in this country.

Only Mr Peters, though, seems prepared to air what worries him as well as those of many like-minded, “ordinary” citizens, who would, too, like to get off their chests what is greatly bugging them, but are held back by the ubiquitous pressure of political correctness.

In his rough and rude way, Donald Trump is in that category. In his review of the nation, Winston was very much slicker while being far less aggressive than DT yet came up with some very juicy comments, of typically “Peteresque” proportions.

In particular, he was of the opinion that the Maori Party has “brownmailed” the Government into making policy concessions very much greater than their lowly rung on the political popularity ladder justifies and in return for its co-operation on RMA reforms.

Said Peters: “The proposed changes are a signal flare to the entire country; the two parties (National and Maori) are taking us down the track of separation,” when he spoke to the Orwera Rotary Club pre Waitangi Day, the very same location where then National leader, Dr Don Brash, made much the same comments in his state of the nation 12 years ago.

Following that occasion both National’s and Dr Brash’s own ratings in the polls climbed steeply and swiftly. No doubt, Peters hopes for the same reaction a dozen

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years on, though may be disappointed. He probably hasn’t the clout now Dr Brash had then.

Winston continued: “We are no longer one people. We are moving towards two separate rights.”

And later, “All references to the Treaty of Waitangi should be removed from the forthcoming RMA legislation (and yet more in that vein).

To this blast, Maori Party leader, Te Uruoa Flavell, responded by calling Winston’s speech “a racially divisive diatribe designed to whip up the threat of separatism”.

So you pays your money and takes your choice. Which is it, what Mr Flavell says it is, or a fair, if controversial, assessment of the state of nation, which is actually what it is meant to be?

As Don Brash in 2004 so Winston Peters in 2016, “one law for all” is the message of both to the nation.

In that regard, it has to be said that the term biculturalism designed originally to express the concept of two races, Maori and Pakeha, as one people is, these days, beginning to look somewhat frayed at the edges.

Peters argues that the concept now suggests two distinct strands of government, each “loyal” only to its adherents and each striving for supremacy.

Thus, “apartheid” seems closer to its true implication than interethnic harmony. The impending, “who owns the water” imbroglio, where feelings are already running high, is certain to be the next racial bone of contention.

The Government has already decreed that unelected iwi and hapu representatives are to sit at local council tables and, to a greater or lesser extent, have their say over the control of the water in their area.

Foremost in such negotiations, Maori Affairs Minister Finlayson, whose attitude to such matters has been long entrenched.

Interestingly, when Maori made similar claims for control of the foreshore and seabed, also in 2004, they were greeted with a big, fat, “No” from then PM, Helen Clark and her powerful 2IC, Dr Michael Cullen.

As a direct result of that Labour refusal to have a bar of any suggestion to limit free access to the beach of all New Zealanders, Ms Tariana Turia walked away from the Labour Government, of which she was then a minister, set up her own, Maori Party and

the rest very soon became history. It really was a turning point in the nation’s political history which, among other things, has kept National in power since 2008.

Despite its minuscule voting support, but thanks to the vagaries of MMP, National has been able to stay in office with the vital support of, over those crucial years, the very few Maori MPs who have found themselves in Parliament.

For National now to eat the hand that has fed it for three parliamentary terms would show serious ingratitude, which is why National is determined not to, though it would be much easier if it could.

In 2004, Labour was conveniently not in such political debt, supported in coalition as it was by other parties, which enabled it to assert the Crown’s authority over the foreshore and seabed, an all-round, popular decision.

National is not in a position to reject point blank Maori demands for involvement in the management of water in Aotearoa, New Zealand, 2016.

The situation now is very much less clear than it was in 2004. Distinguished legal and academic voices are calling for outright denial of Maori aspirations in this matter, still under the banner of “no-one owns the water” and in this country, we are all “one under the law”.

Something tells me they are greatly over-simplifying the problem and its solution. A mass of water will have to pass under many bridges before a resolution, satisfying to all, is reached.

Meanwhile, the aftermath of the shenanigans at Waitangi and the actions of rent-a-mob in Auckland and elsewhere over the signing of the TPPA, makes no difference to the basic soundness of the agreement or by how much New Zealand will benefit from it over the long-term.

“Research” of varying degrees of analysis has indicated about 98 per cent of the protesters had no idea what they were protesting about, while at Waitangi Mr Kingi’s less-than-welcoming comment regarding the PM, that “I’m pissed off with the bastard”, would suggest Mr Key was only too right to stay away. There really isn’t much point in provoking a riot.

So the cauldron continues to bubble. Sadly, there is much “toil and trouble” ahead.

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■ HOUSING NEW ZEALAND

Some tenants to be moved out

BY ISAAC DAVISON At least 2 per cent of Housing New Zealand tenants are not eligible to live in a state house and will be moved into the private market.

The Ministry of Social Development said it had reviewed 3695 tenancies since mid-2014, and 87 people had not met the criteria for a state house.

Another 372 households had chosen to move into private accommodation after they were told their tenancy would be reviewed, and 47 tenants chose to purchase their own home.

The figures were revealed to a select committee yesterday, where Housing New Zealand was having its annual financial review.

All state house tenancies have been reviewable since April 2014, after the Government ended a “state house for life” policy.

Tenants can be found ineligible if they are paying market rent or earning high incomes. They are assessed on whether they can

afford to move into private accommodation, whether they will be able to stay there in the longterm, and how difficult it is for them to find houses in the open market.

MSD’s service delivery associate deputy chief executive Marama Edwards said the number of state house tenants moving into the private market was a “great success” because it freed up state houses for people on the waiting list.

The ministry also “never envisaged” how many people would be able to buy their own property.

The 87 ineligible tenants remained in their state houses for now, but would be required to find alternative homes. If they failed to do so, they would be given a 90-day notice.

Ms Edwards said 26 MSD staff were currently employed to review tenancies.

While the list of people waiting for a house in Auckland had fallen in the last two years, the waiting time has risen to around 170 days.

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Global concern about credit risk could increase the funding costs of local banks and lead to higher interest rates for New Zealand borrowers, a banking expert says.

The cost of insuring corporate bonds has spiked amid fears about the credit worthiness of financial institutions, driving a worldwide sell-off in bank stocks, including a more than 14 per cent plunge by Germany’s Deutsche Bank this week.

Shares in the big four Aussie banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank (ASB’s parent), National Australia Bank (BNZ’s parent) and Westpac – all fell by 4 to 5 per

cent on Tuesday, contributing to a A$40 billion slump in the Australian sharemarket’s value.

The Australian gauge of credit default swaps – essentially insurance policies against debt default – jumped to its highest level since September 2012 on Tuesday afternoon, Bloomberg reported.

Kiwi borrowers have been enjoying some of the lowest mortgage rates seen in decades thanks, in part, to the favourable wholesale funding costs banks have been enjoying as a result of the low interest rate environment.

But Massey University banking expert David Tripe said the con-

cerns around credit risk were likely to increase the funding costs facing New Zealand banks.

“If it persists for any length of time, we’re likely to see some upward adjustment in [consumer] interest rates,” Tripe said.

“As funding costs in aggregate for the banks shift, that will shift what banks perceive themselves as needing to charge their customers to maintain their margins.”

Still, competition among banks, particularly in the home loan market, remains fierce, which could help shield borrowers from rate increases.

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Will we be using cash in 10 years?

New Zealand may have bright new bank notes – with more to come in April – but half of Kiwis think cash will be obsolete in 10 years’ time, a survey has found.

Just under 50 per cent of New Zealanders said they expected not to be using cash in a decade, an online survey of 1008 Kiwis by market research company Perceptive, on behalf of MasterCard, found.

But more than a third of that 49 per cent said retailers needed to do more to embrace new payment technology – such as contactless payment.

There is already a strong contingent of consumers ready to ditch notes and coins – with 36 per cent saying they would happily go without cash within the next few years.

And 41 per cent said they’d consider using contactless technology through their smartphone now.

For online shoppers, concern about security was at the top of 41 per cent of respondents’ minds, while 35 per cent were most concerned about whether or not they were dealing with a legitimate business.

Concerns about the quality of the product they bought – and whether it would fit the description and buyer’s expectations – was the main concern for 34 per cent of people.

According to MasterCard, concern about online security of personal and banking details decreased compared to previous surveys, and 66 per cent of people said they now bought something online at least once a month.

The survey was performed in November 2015, with a margin of error of 3.1 per cent.

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Test yourself with the Guardian’s weekday quiz 1 – Which direction is it from Christchurch to Mt Hutt? a. North-west b. West c. South-west 2 – Roquefort cheese comes from the milk of which animal? a. Sheep b. Goats c. Cows 3 – Which state did the fanatical US Senator Joe McCarthy come from? a. Texas b. New York c. Wisconsin 4 – Which literary character married Mr Rochester? a. Charlotte Bronte b. Elizabeth Bennett c. Jane Eyre 5 – Venation is a term used to describe...? a. Cloud movement b. Subsidence c. Leaves 6 – Thriller writer Stella Rimington was formerly...? a. A doctor b. A cabinet minister c. Head of MI5 7 – What is Allspice another name for? a. Cinnamon b. Cloves c. Pimento 8 – The composer Douglas Lilbourne came from which country? a. United Kingdom b. United States c. New Zealand

Fancy a Hawaiian sunset anyone?

Evening Water Fun – an image taken by Carol Efford of the Ashburton Photographic Society while on holiday at Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. The warm summer nights make the water inviting. People come to swim, surf, paddle, sail and to appreciate the beautiful Hawaiian sunsets.

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Each week the Ashburton Guardian gives readers a chance to win DVDs or Blu-rays courtesy of Roadshow Entertainment.

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Serves 4 2 long sweet capsicums 1 large red kumara, boiled and mashed 1/2 red onion, finely diced pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 C grated mozzarella cheese 2T chopped fresh parsley ■ Preheat grill.

■ Slice capsicums in half horizontally and remove seeds.

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■ Add red onion, salt and pepper and mix.

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Farmer unhappy at ‘overly optimistic’ lamb forecasts

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Local Federated Farmers meat and fibre chairman, Michael Salvesen, is unhappy at meat companies’ over-forecasting lamb prices last year as schedules continue to tumble downwards.

Mr Salvesen’s discontent prefaced many unhappy farmers this week when lamb schedules dropped by another 30c leaving some reeling from sub $100 lamb prices.

In his monthly report he quoted a forecast from one meat company back in November that said price forecasts were “stable” through to the end of December, but by January that same company said it had to reduce lamb schedules to levels below price indications during October shareholding meetings.

“What we know now is that prices paid by this co-operative were reduced during December and have been reduced further since. If they can’t even produce a price forecast three to four weeks out, why bother?”

Mr Salvesen said he couldn’t remember a time when the prices increased from December to January.

“The price paid for this season would have been even lower if it were not for the stronger market for wool and wool pull. I think some others in a different industry with a dominant co-operative will see some parallels.”

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Federated Farmers national meat and fibre chairman Rick Powdrell said forecasting of lamb schedules by meat companies had been particularly disappointing this year. ricultural sector did not provide forecasts, he said.

“So why do co-operatives? They should only be forecasting what they know they can pay … If large oil and iron companies can be so wrong with price and profit forecasts, what makes farm co-operatives better able to forecast and give farmers false hope?”

National Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre president Rick Powdrell said this year’s forecasting had been particularly disappointing but it was “handy” to have the predictions when budgeting.

Mr Powdrell said the biggest contrast to previous seasons was

meat companies’ lack of aggressive procurement.

“The contracts they’ve offered to loyal farmers have probably been about the forecast but any surplus lambs after that have been severely discounted. That just tells me they’ve contracted to their loyal suppliers to meet their buyers and haven’t really aggressively tried to fill their plants like they have in the past.”

The current prices reflected the wider world situation of great uncertainty, he said, with many factors influencing outcomes.

At the time of print Alliance had not responded to criticism of the forecasting systems.

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■ PETER WALSH

No Mexican live sheep export Peter Walsh’s brokering company is bowing out of the live Mexican sheep export market this season.

Mr Walsh confirmed to the Guardian this week that they were not involved in any live sheep export activity this year.

“It’s not likely due to availability of funds to Mexico … that’s not to say someone else mightn’t do it.”

An MPI spokesperson said they have no AWEC (Animal Welfare Export Certificate) applications for export of sheep to Mexico

and were not aware of any confirmed plans by any of the exporters they were in regular contact with to apply for an AWEC for sheep to Mexico.

Last year Peter Walsh and Associates exported just under 45,000 breeding ewes and 3000 cattle contracted from 76 farmers from Nelson to Southland, including 30 per cent from Otago.

Farmers received $120 to $135 per breeding ewe – around 35 per cent more than they would selling inside New Zealand.

■ MEAT INDUSTRY

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Mr Powdrell has not long returned from

the United States where he looked at their industry and will deliver a report on his travels that is expected to be hard hitting on the state of the industry here.

The report will be released to the public on Monday.

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■ MUSTANGS FOR MILES

Ford owners’ big day out O

ver the years the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club have organised several All Ford Days and they are doing the same this year.

The club has always been proud to stage these events but is especially pleased about this year’s event, which will be held in the grounds of the Wigram Air Force Museum on Sunday February 21.

Their added excitement is because examples of the long anticipated and much sought after 2016 right hand drive Mustang will be there.

There will also be other new models on display but the show is not just about new vehicles it will also showcase Ford models from over the years including Anglias, Cortinas, Capris Zephyrs, Zodiacs and others.

The All Ford Day provides a great opportunity for a walk down memory lane and the chance to drool over some legendary high performance cars.

Supported by Ford clubs and dealers includ-

ing our local friends at Gluyas Ford, it’s a show well worth seeing.

The show will be open between 10 am and 3 pm.

Preceding the All Ford Day the annual Henry Ford memorial Run will take place on Saturday, February 20.

This event celebrates Henry Ford’s birthday.

During the run, which starts at Sockburn, enthusiasts will get together for a drive which will take them in and around Christchurch for about three hours, commencing at 4pm.

It will be one of those events which can be enjoyed by both those taking part and spectators along the way.

Garry Jackson, vice president of the Canterbury Mustang Owners Club says the combination of the All Ford display and the preceding Henry Ford Memorial Run represents a unique weekend celebration of Ford vehicles across the years and the enduring heritage dating back to the founder Henry Ford.

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■ HAPPY BIRTHDAY HENRY

■ WHEELS WEEK

‘Any colour you want . . .’

Unique event will be coming around soon

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hey are celebrating it loud, but it’s actually not Henry’s birthday.

In case you are wondering Henry Ford was not born at this time of year, he actually arrived in the world on July 30, 1863.

If he were alive today he’d be 142.

He died aged 73 in April 1947.

While Henry Ford is primarily associated with cars – or more particularly production of them – he is also renowned for his opinions and quotes.

Maybe his best known being the statement he issued in 1909 about colour choice when he said “any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it is black.”

He issued this edict not because he thought people shouldn’t have a choice of colour, but because he had something else in mind.

He made this decision at the same time he decided that his plant would only

produce one type of car, the Model T. His reason for making

these decisions was remarkably profound at the time.

Ford wanted to greatly expand car ownership.

To do so, he needed to make the car as affordable and reliable as possible.

He did this by limiting variation in the production of cars.

Lots of people objected, particularly his sales force who wanted a range of models with lots of variety.

They predicted he would go out of business.

They were wrong, he didn’t and in the end, he achieved his objective.

In 1908 his 1900 workers produced just over 6000 cars.

Three years later his 4100 workers produced just under 35,000 cars.

Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile, but by nearly tripling productivity he opened up car ownership to a lot more people.

Among the many other people born in the same year as Henry Ford was another

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notable who will forever be associated with a car, but for entirely different and far less pleasant reasons than Henry Ford.

Grand Duke Franz Ferdinand who was born four months after Henry Ford was assassinated while travelling in a car, an event which ultimately triggered the First World War. He wasn’t in a Ford though – his choice of transport was a Graf and Stift.

Sadly he wasn’t the last to meet this fate in a car, others have too including John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas while riding in a Ford Lincoln.

It may not be the exact anniversary of Henry’s birth, but nevertheless it’s well worth remembering.

hey’re on a roll.

Tony Dawson, who is a member of the 2016 Wheels Week Plus organising committee, has been in touch to say planning is well under way for this year’s uniquely Ashburton event.

The Vintage Car Club Swap Meet which is a historically iconic Wheels Week event will be held on May 7.

And while that may seem a wee way off, and it is, the way time is passing so quickly – which must mean we are having fun – that date will be here before we know it.

Roll on Wheels Week.

■ THE PRANCING HORSE DELIVERS

Ferrari GTC4Lusso – sublime elegance F

errari has announced the addition to its range of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four-seater which hails a major evolution of the sporting Grand Tourer concept by integrating rear-wheel steering with four-wheel drive for the first time.

This is a car designed for clients wanting to experience the pleasure of driving a Ferrari anywhere, anytime, be it on short spins or long journeys, snowy mountain roads or city streets, alone or in the company of three lucky passengers.

It’s for drivers who demand exceptional power but refuse to compromise on in-car comfort, sporty elegance and impeccable detailing.

In short, the GTC4Lusso brings unprecedented versatility to Ferrari driving, like the FF before it which won the Prancing Horse a new, younger client base that, significantly, also makes greater use of its cars, clocking up 30 per cent higher mileage than average.

The GTC4Lusso’s name references illustrious predecessors, such as the 330 GTC or its 2+2 sister model, the 330 GT – one of Enzo Ferrari’s favourites – and the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso, which represented a sublime combination of elegance and high performance.

The number 4 alludes to the car’s four comfortable seats.

The GTC4Lusso’s 12-cylinder engine delivers smooth, consistent power, punching out a massive 690 cv at 8000 rpm. Both its 2.6 kg/cv weight-topower ratio and its 13.5:1 compression ratio set new records for the category.

Maximum torque is 697 Nm at 5750 rpm with 80 per cent already available at just 1750 rpm for superb responsiveness even at low revs.

The soundtrack brilliantly reflects the car’s multifaceted personality: it is rich and powerful in performance driving and discreet yet harmonious in the city.

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Age Concern Ashburton Age Concern are delighted to present their Positive Ageing Expo for the benefit of all interested in acquiring information relating to services, support agencies and systems in place to offer assistance with any issues and planning for the older person. Over 50 sites holders will be present covering a wide range of relevant topics.

The Expo is on Thursday March 3, at the Ashburton Racecourse, Racecourse Road, from 10am to 3pm. Entry is a gold coin, parking is free and light refreshments will be available on site.

We are pleased to advise of our next Confident Driving Course with facilitator Yvonne Palmer from Christchurch.

This is scheduled for Friday April 8 at the Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

Registration is at the Age Concern office, phone 3086817 or pop in - hours 9am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

All enquiries for 206 Club, Steady as you Go classes, 50+, Courtesy Drivers, Gardeners, Advocacy and Total Mobility are welcomed at the office 3086817.

A big weekend of bowling last week over Saturday and Sunday Gala Cup for Men and Premiers for Ladies on Saturday. Our Prestige Ladies won at Methven and the Premiers won the plate at Allenton.

Sunday was the Greenkeepers Tournament held at Allenton and Ashburton with the playoffs held at Ashburton.

We had two teams in these and the team of B White, N Woods A Reid finishing 2nd and B Holdom S Holdom and B Molloy 3rd so a great result well done. We certainly have bragging rights for the constant winners that play for our club.

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The Glassey 3 bowl pairs were played February 3 and Roger and Diane Gutberlet were the winners with Anne Gowan and Gordon Sparks a close second, both teams had 3 wins and 1 end difference.

The Greenkeepers triples were played Sunday February 7 and Gavin and Margaret Eder with Winston Lee won, in the 3rd placed team was Noeline Woods, and Diane Gutberlet, Ollie Collins and Gillian Kelly filled 4th placing.

The previous day the big ladies and Allenton Bowling Club Results of Progressive Pairs Janu- men’s Premier, Prestige and Gala and Challenge matches were decided. The ary 6 Leads: 1st = L Tarbotton & M Premier Ladies was won by Ashburton Foggo Skips: 1st F McCormick 2nd N with Diane Gutberlet, Heather Goodall, Sharplin; January 16 Leads: 1st J Vanderheide 2nd = M Cabout & T John- Wendy Suttie and Noeline Woods all son Skips: 1st M Reid 2nd B Molloy performing well. The Prestige ladies January 23 Leads: 1st M Cabout 2nd = D of Leonie Spargo, Noeline MacKenzie, Judie Ryk and Barbara Ewan were r/up Thorne & B Marsden Skips: 1st A McGirr 2nd A McIntosh. Excellent turnouts on a countback by 2 ends. Well done Ladies. The Men’s Gala Team was R/up for this competition. in the plate and the Challenge team of We have had a couple of in house tourColin Dennis, Alstair MacKenzie, Gordon naments which have been well supportSparks and Brenton Donaldson were the ed and enjoyed by all. Tuesday Night Pairs are a great night and we finally winners. got a game after two weeks off due to The Men’s Championship Triples were finalised on February 8, with Gavin bad weather but there will be two extra nights played over the next two weeks Eder, Winston Lee and Brenton Donaldson winning over Murray Anderson, Jo so will see you all there.

www.guardianonline.co.nz Ryk and Doug Kinvig. Doug was playing with a handicap (!!) having lost an argument with a chainsaw recently.

TPlease watch the noticeboard for any in House Games requiring you to enter.

Thursday February 25 is the Murray Gray sponsored by Pearsons Coachlines to be played at 5.30pm.

Ashburton Golf Club A busy Waitangi weekend at the club, saw a good number of players on the course, with some great scores. Bev Chinn picked up the Gordon Blacklow memorial trophy with a wonderful 43 points closely followed by Murray Wackrow on 41, and then on Monday, young Dr Wackrow continued his good form by carrying the lovely Leigh round to pick up the Vauxhall salver with a nett 63.

The mixed days at the club are certainly on the way up with more and more members coming down and joining in.

You will all have a chance again this Sunday. We have a mixed day incorporating the first round of the White trophy, the draw is posted in club house.

If you are not in the draw or you need a partner, still come on down and we will get you a game on the day. Meet at 12 for 12.30 start. Before that though we have the Professionals day on Saturday, Matt is organizing the day with some brilliant prizes on offer, get yourself down at normal start times and support our wonderful pro.

Then the week after we have the Harvey Norman Classic, spaces filling fast.

Get your entries into Dee to get your preferred time. This is growing into an amazing tournament, please come and join us.

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club: Four of our players played recently at Ascot, with Rewa Kyle (Ashburton) and her partner coming 4th

in the championship.

Rosemary McLaughlin (Ashburton) and Brian Monks (Ascot) came second in the Plate. First in the Bowl Jonathan Crum (Ashburton) and Pauline Fowlds (Woolston). Winners in the Saucer were Stephen Kyle (Ashburton) and Val Parleton (Ascot) Four of our players took part in the Waitangi Day tournament in Christchurch on Saturday with one of our newer members Karen Bensdorp (Ashburton) and John Targett Christchurch being runners up in the Championship. Richard Browne (Ashburton) and Bert Orre (Christchurch finishing 3rd= Plate winners were Marion Harrison (Ashburton) and Jared Handford Christchurch. 3rd= were Jonathan Crum (Ashburton) and Brune Falco (Christchuch) The club has a busy time ahead running the Mid-Canterbury Doubles Tournament in March, a one day event. In April we will host the Canterbury Open Doubles and Triples Tournament, which is a 2 day event. This has been resurrected after a 6 year break.

We have Richard Browne playing in Alexandra in March in the TransTasman Tournament. Players are selected to play in this event so he has put a lot of effort into getting this far and wish him well.

Sunday we will have our open day in the domain giving members of the public the opportunity to try their skills.

Ashburton Writers’ Group President Julie presided over a meeting of the Ashburton Writers’ Group held recently.

Debbie read the quotation – “The best love is the one that changes you into a better person without changing you into someone other than yourself.”

The Assignment for this meeting was “A

Fascinating place – write about a fascinating place you have visited.” Members wrote of Gemstone Beach, Riverton, Quiet homestay memories, Alice Springs – a place of contrasts, Shetland, A flight Around Me and You, Mud and Mist and a Pharmacy.

The instant exercise was to write using the word “candles”. The topics were yellow flickering light, dangerous wax, candle in the wind, warm enlightenment, and candlesticks. The meeting concluded at 2.50pm with afternoon tea.

As there had been interest from several prospective members, but they were only available in the evenings, it was decided to hold the next meeting on Tuesday 1 March at 7pm in the usual venue.

The assignment to be “I had to leave the room…..” Julie will organise the writing exercise.

Visitors are welcome to the meetings, please contact Rae at 308 8927.

Mid Canterbury Badminton Club Based at the EA Networks Stadium on River Terrace, our season commenced on February 2. Night-time sessions run on Tuesday evening from 7-9pm with daytime sessions on Thursday morning 9.30-11.30am.

Old and new players are most welcome to either (or both) sessions.

Playing badminton is a great way to improve your fitness, encounter friendly competition and get to meet some great people along the way!

Non marking footwear is required and we have rackets available for hire for a small cost.

We look forward to welcoming anyone interested in joining us, just come along to the stadium and give it a go!

If you want to know more please contact Janine (daytime session) 0278294478, Clark (night time) 0211463619.

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS DRAWS ■ Bowls Hampstead All Sports Club February 14 Bowling sections Russell Anstiss open 4’s tournament At Hampstead green off Cambridge St, 9:00am start Sponsored by Russell Anstiss Teams: M Behrns, G Bishop, D Gutberlet, M Smallridge, W Hyndman, B Holdom, C Leech, J Ryk, D Whinham, G Eder, B Mayson, M Skilling, Hinds 1, Hinds 2 Still seeking two teams please contact Malcom Behrns 307-3838

■ Golf

Ashburton Golf Club

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February 13 Weekend Ladies. Rnd 1 Templar Trophy.

Report 8.20 am.

Mid-Week Ladies.

February 16.

Sandhurst Qualifying Round. Draw Steward: Kathryn Green 3085393. Starters: A. Hunt & C. Trott. Please report 15 minutes before tee off time. No. 1 Tee. 9.00 S. Elliott & R. Bennett L. Wackrown & R. Fail. 9.06 J. Welch & F. Williamson P. Bell & T. Cates. 9.12 V. Moore & G. Lane D. Hinton & M. Watson. 9.18 C. Trott & B. Watkins A. Grant & S. Letham. No. 7 Tee 9.18 J. Williams & C. van Buuren M. Urquhart & D. Simmons. 9.24 R. Gallagher & F. Matsinger. No. 10 Tee. 9.00 B. Turton & E. Sullivan M. Bean & J. McArthur 9.06 K. Green & H. Robertson L. Small & C. Emery 9.12 J. Guilford & A. Hewson M. Stoddart & E. Porter 9.18 A. Hunt & K. Robb B. Williams & Nine Hole Men and Women.

February 18 Nine Hole Tournament. Convenor: Joy

Nicholas 30086464 Club Captain: Leigh Wackrow 3083790

Tinwald Golf Club February 16 Women’s Division 2nd Burrows Cup Maree Moore Trophy No 1 9.00 C. Linney H. Argyle B. O’Neill 9.05 L. Bird S. Gutsell L. Glassey 9.10 M. Kenndey M. Reddecliffe I. Divers No 10 9.00 J. Undy M. Pawsey P. Smith 9.05 B. Harris J. Peacock P. Bell 9.10 J. Bruhns P. Ellis J. Smith 9.15 M. Smith K. Young M Colville No 13 9.00 M. Bennett V. Prendergast I. Divers 9.05 J. vander Heide P. McAndrew D. Wellman 9 holes 1st 2 J’s Cup Stableford and Putting No 1 C. Carr N. Costin B. Irvine I. Ross Starters M. Kennedy M. Reddecliffe Cards J. Undy M. Pawsey Tea duty J. vander Heide L. Bird Draw Steward J. Bruhns

RESULTS ■ Bowls Allenton Bowling Club February 9 McIntosh Trophy Evening Pairs Sponsored by Mainland Coachworks & Tinwald Tavern 1st C. Youngman & M. Reid – 3 wins, 18 ends & 34 points; 2nd B. White & N. Woods – 3 wins, 17 ends & 33 points; 3rd M. Smallridge & B. Williams – 3 wins, 14 ends & 31 points; 4th S. Keith & V. Whinham – 2 wins & 1 draw, 11 ends & 26 points

■ Golf

Mayfield Golf Club February 9, Ladies Division King Vase Opening Day Stroke Round

0-29 Jan Clucas 90-16-74, Marilyn Cross 102-26-76, Betty Wilson 94-18-76; 30+ Alison Vessey 100-30-70, Sue Graham 115-44-71, c/b Judy Fielder 118-4771; ALT nearest pin 5 & 14 Helen Rapsey, Hastings McLeod Property Brokers Marilyn Cross 2 & 11 Betty Wilson 0-29, Christine Ross 30+

Tinwald Golf Club February 9, Women’s Division LGU Silver Lean Bell 88 17 71 c/b Wendy Stevenson 84 13 71 Bronze 1 Judith Smith 90 22 68 Maureen Colville 101 27 74 ; Bronze 2 Phyl Ellis 108 37 71 Val Prendergast 106 32 74 Nearest the Pins No2 Murray Young (NZRE) Marilyn Bennett No6 Stables Restaurant Pam McAndrew No12 Mac & Maggies Phylis Smith 2nd Shot No16 Outdoor Adventure Maddy Smith 9 Hole Competition Combined Stablefords Barbara Irvine Nancy Costin 27

Southland gallops Today at Gore raceway

Southland Rc’s meeting at Gore today. NZ Meeting number: 6. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9; 10 and 11. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 5, 6 and 7; 9, 10 and 11.

1 11.38am (NZT) SPEIGHT’S MAIDEN STAYERS $7000, MDN, 2000m 1 70232 Starbuck b (3) 58.5...................D Bothamley 2 97542 Lochan Ora 58.5 .......................... Scratched 3 40 Kildangan (6) 58.5........... K Kalychurun (a3) 4 07053 Court No Fear (1) 58 ............... G Jogoo (a3) 5 03925 Miss Tuscan (2) 56.5 ................ J Lowry (a2) 6 5584 So Gallant (4) 56.5 .................... S Muniandy 7 x6796 Gunna Begood (5) 56.5 ...............T Moseley 2 12.13pm McCALLUMS GROUP STAYERS R65 HANDICAP $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 2600m 1 33271 Lady Jessica t (5) 60 ....... K Kalychurun (a3) 2 0x477 He Ain’t Heavy (4) 60 .............. G Jogoo (a3) 3 29090 Sally Getcha Gun (1) 58.5 ...........T Moseley 4 80x54 Point Proven (7) 58.5 .......................R Black 5 56900 Lady Platinum (6) 58 ................D Bothamley 6 09306 The Lion Queen (3) 58 .............. S Muniandy 7 x5948 Carlton Princess m (2) 57 ............... J Morris 3 12.48pm ILT FOUNDATION MAIDEN 2YO+ $7000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 6x290 Carmody h (5) 58.5 ..........................R Black 2 6x6 King Pin (6) 58.5 .....................S McKay (a1) 3 Rajiv (10) 58.5.......................K Mudhoo (a3) 4 Boot It Barry (11) 58........ K Kalychurun (a3) 5 685P6 That’s Not The Go h (7) 56.5........T Moseley 6 86x Driving Miss Daisy (8) 56.5 .........L Callaway

7 Sophie Gee h (2) 56.5.............. J Lowry (a2) 8 66868 Unico (4) 56.5 ......................... G Jogoo (a3) 9 3. Passito (3) 56 ............................ S Muniandy 10 4. No Charge (1) 56 ........................ C Johnson 11 Vocal Princess (9) 56 .................... C Barnes 4 1.23pm SADDLERY WAREHOUSE INVERCARGILL MAIDEN 2YO+ $7000, MDN 2YO&UP, 1200m 1 x2228 Kruger Rand bh (5) 58.5 . K Kalychurun (a3) 2 Baranoo (6) 58.5 ...................K Mudhoo (a3) 3 Odi Et Amo (7) 58.5 .................. S Muniandy 4 9x Rutherford (3) 58.5 .......................... J Morris 5 Sergeant Sakhee (2) 58.5 ...........L Callaway 6 Ice Of Reilly h (10) 58 .............. J Lowry (a2) 7 x5348 Inbee (9) 56.5................................ C Barnes 8 277x Tapilize (4) 56 .............................. C Johnson 9 40x0. Iff You Can (1) 56 .........................T Moseley 10 Over Take (8) 56...............................R Black 5 1.58pm ELMWOOD CATERING R65 HANDICAP $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1335m 1 03200 The Energizer tm (3) 60 .. K Kalychurun (a3) 2 87747 Sofia Loren (10) 58.5 ............K Mudhoo (a3) 3 1679 Accidental Offside 58.5 ................ Scratched 4 3x668 Royal Dollar (8) 58 ................... J Lowry (a2) 5 390x4 Patrice h (1) 58........................S McKay (a1) 6 0x419 Brahma Queen td (6) 56.5 ..............T Direen 7 0680x Beacons m (7) 56.5.........................J Chong 8 x9040 Readywhenyouare (4) 56 ................ J Morris 9 04x58 Fascinate (9) 55.5 ......................... C Barnes 10 0940x Good Bye Senorita (5) 55.5 ........ C Johnson 11 x908x Polly’s Sister tdh (2) 54 ................T Moseley

6 2.33pm COMCAT PLANT ENHANCER MAIDEN $7000, MDN, 1335m 1 56344 Alitron b (2) 58.5 ...................K Mudhoo (a3) 2 x2450 Smokem Up h (10) 58.5 ...............T Moseley 3 4 Gazza The Guru (14) 58.5 ......S McKay (a1) 4 88x58 Double Panda h (5) 58.5 ......... G Jogoo (a3) 5 5x0 Gold’nguru (15) 58.5 ........................R Black 6 0 Revolution Earth (9) 58.5 .........D Bothamley 7 8. Yes You Did (12) 58.5 ................A Chan (a4) 8 8. Bingo Benny (3) 58 .....................L Callaway 9 0x Flying Agent (4) 58.................... S Muniandy 10 940. Lydia (6) 56.5 .............................. C Johnson 11 77x Heed The Flag (7) 56.5 ............ J Lowry (a2) 12 0Px Taieri Whisper (8) 56.5 ....................T Direen 13 55. Cher Magic (11) 56 ....................... C Barnes 14 98 The Style (13) 56 ............... D Prastiyou (a2) 15 7 Olden Days 56 ............................. Scratched 16 0x Perceptive (1) 56 Emergencies: Olden Days, Perceptive 7 3.08pm ANNEDON RACING HANDICAP $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1335m 1 x1208 All Things Nice h (7) 60 ................. C Barnes 2 514x The Gore Harpoon h (4) 60...K Mudhoo (a3) 3 63100 Whatwasthat (10) 58.5 ............. J Lowry (a2) 4 x3536 The Theme (1) 57.5 ................S McKay (a1) 5 56190 Katango td (6) 57 ...................... S Muniandy 6 00x36 Golden Castle td (8) 56.5 ................J Chong 7 x3850 Double Tap t (11) 56.5......................R Black 8 00658 Reset The Turbo (3) 56.5 ..................M Chui 9 40109 Chancery Lane (9) 56 ..................T Moseley

10 10988 Waipatiki Girl m (5) 56................. C Johnson 11 43480 Velocious Satin (2) 54 ..... K Kalychurun (a3) 8 3.43pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE F&M MAIDEN $12,000, MDN F&M, 1335m 1 05x33 Risky Flight h (9) 57.5 ........ D Prastiyou (a2) 2 2467x Stage Door (6) 57.5 .....................T Moseley 3 0x62 The Music Guru (5) 57.5 .........S McKay (a1) 4 54x35 That’s My Pussycat (2) 57.5..K Mudhoo (a3) 5 x5204 The Cover Girl (11) 57.5 ............... C Barnes 6 65073 Velvet Rose (15) 57.5................ S Muniandy 7 880x4 Backhand (13) 57.5................H Bennet (a3) 8 00305 Chili Pepper (4) 57.5 ................... C Johnson 9 3x039 Eagle Magic (12) 57.5 ...............A Chan (a4) 10 08084 Rock Solid (16) 57.5 ............... G Jogoo (a3) 11 9x6. My Swissmiss (8) 57.5 ................L Callaway 12 0x Bella Mac (17) 57.5 .................. J Lowry (a2) 13 7. Olden Days (3) 57 ........... K Kalychurun (a3) 14 0x Perceptive (10) 57 ...........................T Direen 15 940. Lydia (7) 57.5 16 77x Heed The Flag (14) 57.5 17 0Px Taieri Whisper (1) 57.5 Emergencies: Lydia, Heed The Flag, Taieri Whisper 9 4.18pm RAVELSTON STUD R85 HANDICAP $8000, Rating 85 Benchmark, 1335m 1 56660 Magic Epic t (3) 62 ................... J Lowry (a2) 2 46428 News Flash t (2) 60 ...................A Chan (a4) 3 5x617 All Spice tmh (1) 59.5..............S McKay (a1) 4 x3886 Hermione t (4) 56 ............ K Kalychurun (a3) 5 4x561 The Gallant Girl td (8) 54 ... D Prastiyou (a2) 6 34950 Sir Darci (9) 54 .............................T Moseley

7 879x2 High Rise tdh (5) 54 .................. S Muniandy 8 72950 Joe Bonanno td (7) 54 ................ C Johnson 9 04200 Prince Ransom (6) 54 .......................M Chui 10 4.53pm INVERCARGILL LICENSING TRUST R75 HANDICAP $8000, Rating 75 Benchmark, 1800m 1 10x97 Confused m (6) 62.5 ............... G Jogoo (a3) 2 x9014 Gallant Dan t (9) 60.5............... J Lowry (a2) 3 27516 Take Fire b (2) 59 ..................K Mudhoo (a3) 4 31336 Lucille t (3) 57.5 ............................ C Barnes 5 53135 Lukander (1) 56.5..............................M Chui 6 x3351 Landales Gold t (7) 56 ....................T Direen 7 011x0 Come Fly With Me (4) 55.5 .........L Callaway 8 06819 A Beautiful Knight (5) 55.5K Kalychurun (a3) 9 22219 Centavada tm (8) 55.5 ....... D Prastiyou (a2) 11 5.28pm SEE YOU AT WINTON FOR SRC’S CUP DAY 21 FEB R65 $7000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1800m 1 42135 Peter Parker tm (6) 60 ......................R Black 2 x0273 The Believer t (4) 59.5........ D Prastiyou (a2) 3 5x880 Yeah Sister (2) 58.................... G Jogoo (a3) 4 7176x Tai Ho h (5) 58 .........................D Bothamley 5 6x681 Commix (8) 57.5 ........................... C Barnes 6 88752 Ivanskavinskyskvar (9) 57 ........... C Johnson 7 x3779 Shakti (1) 56.5........................... S Muniandy 8 03840 Letthethunderroll t (3) 56. K Kalychurun (a3) 9 05530 Sir Jack Remington m (11) 56K Mudhoo (a3) 10 64000 Deebee Don (7) 55.5 ...................... J Morris 11 78x00 Night Owl (12) 55.5 .....................L Callaway 12 03547 I’llbeyourplatinum (10) 54.............T Moseley

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Ashburton Guardian 17

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Young blood welcomed meeting today. Dennis returned home last year after winning the Sunline Scholarship in 2014 while working at The Oaks Stud in Cambridge.

“I had 10 weeks at Cheveley Park Stud in England and then at Coolmore in Ireland and at Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky,” he said.

“When I finished at Taylor Made I went back to England and worked for Highclere Stud and did the Tattersalls Sale with them. ”Everywhere you go people do things differently so you are al-

Robert Dennis is adding his international experience to four wise heads of New Zealand racing.

He has settled into life as the fifth member of a Southland partnership with his father Tony and his uncles Joe, Martin and Ray, who have enjoyed outstanding success for many years on both the breeding and training fronts.

The first winner for the family quintet came at Gore last month with The Gallant Girl, who will be part of a seven-strong team they will have in action at their local

M9 Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Addington Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 9. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12.

Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9; 10, 11 and 12.

1 4.43pm (NZT) I PAVE CONCRETE DASH C3, 295m 1 88873 Costing Money 17.42 ...................... M Grant 2 7x822 Wine Time nwtd .....................J T McInerney 3 84325 Grand Apache 17.09 S & ................B Evans 4 41173 Struggle Is Real 17.61 H & .................Taylor 5 76376 Homebush Riley 17.42 ...........J T McInerney 6 38887 Botany Richie nwtd ................J T McInerney 7 36454 Harkonen Bale 17.08 ...................C Roberts 8 24618 Captain Shazz 17.27 C &................... Fagan 9 6538T Ebert Bale nwtd ...........................C Roberts 2 5.03pm DAVID EMERSON CONSULTANCY SPRINT C2, 295m 1 26614 Opawa Paul nwtd L &......................... Wales 2 58725 Harden Faster 17.38 M & ..................Jopson 3 26888 Sweet Marylou 17.36 ................R Blackburn 4 3F221 Rapaki Kath 17.44 H & .......................Taylor 5 24165 Theseus 17.31 ..........................R Blackburn 6 46321 Greet The Judge 17.35 H & ................Taylor 7 56634 Cabarita 17.41 ................................ M Grant 8 56351 That’s A Wrap 17.45 H &.....................Taylor 9 18877 Goldstar Junior nwtd S & ................B Evans 3 5.19pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C3, 295m

M5 Harness Racing Waikato Inc’s meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 5. Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 and 7; 8 and 9. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9.

1 5.36pm (NZT) MERIDIAN ENERGY AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE $5500, 4yo+ c1 to c3 +claimer mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 43038 Shards Phoenix fr ........................ Scratched 2 x6027 A Chance To Dream (1) fr ................J Darby 3 70390 Waipipi Falcon (2) fr .....................S Furness 4 8x612 War Horse (3) fr ............................. T Thorby 5 39158 Alsa Lustre (4) fr ............................S Phillips 6 8648P Sicilian Secret fr ........................... Scratched 7 50421 Tyche (5) fr .....................................G Cronin 8 43138 Easy For Cullen (6) fr .................M Northcott 9 99850 Imajollywally (21) fr .......................S Yoakley 10 31843 Eden Paige (22) fr .........................S Butcher 11 21102 Kashin (23) fr ...................... J Kriechbaumer 12 21103 Celtic Warrior (24) fr ..........................S Wigg 2 6.04pm NRM HANDICAP TROT $5500, 3yo+ c0, c1 with cond. spechcp trot, stand, 2200m 1 4x King David (1) fr ........................S McCaffrey 2 38D60 Lundqvist (2) fr ..............................T Mitchell

ways learning and meeting new people. When I got home Dad asked me to join them and I’m really enjoying it – it’s long hours, but it doesn’t feel like work.”

They are currently working 10 horses with four more to come into work later this week and a number of youngsters for the future.

“There are four foals in the paddock and three in the North Island and five yearlings – three of them are by Darci Brahma and one is out of The Jewel,” Dennis said.

He tipped The Theme (race seven) as one of their best chances on Thursday.

“She’s been pretty consistent all season, she’s got a good barrier and she’ll get a kilo off with Shaun McKay to ride her,” he said. “I quite like her chances.” – NZ Racing Desk.

Tony, Robert and Ray Dennis.

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington raceway 1 56152 Om Nom Nom 17.22 ..............J T McInerney 2 14434 Candyboy 17.48 C & .......................... Fagan 3 25586 Only Got Time 17.12 .................R Blackburn 4 71716 Mark Be Good 17.42 H & ....................Taylor 5 73466 Opawa Crusade nwtd L & .................. Wales 6 88346 Thunder Storm 17.42 .............J T McInerney 7 21356 Ohoka Billy 17.32 ......................... L Waretini 8 27743 Token Ace 17.28 ............................... J Rush 9 6538T Ebert Bale nwtd ...........................C Roberts 4 5.46pm CAROL’S TAB DASH C3, 295m 1 65265 Another Fan 17.38 .................J T McInerney 2 36278 Jinja Billy nwtd ............................. L Waretini 3 58324 Tell The Boys 17.27 ................J T McInerney 4 636x6 Abound 17.23................................R Adcock 5 F3888 Gorilla On Drums 17.29 ...................A Joyce 6 23214 Screw And Bolt 17.33 ........................C Weir 7 46844 Homebush Rocky 17.17 .........J T McInerney 8 8527x Wooly Whatsit 17.43 S & ................B Evans 9 6538T Ebert Bale nwtd ...........................C Roberts 5 6.16pm CHRISTCHURCHGREYHOUNDS.CO.NZ STAKES C3, 520m 1 1437F Opawa Rocky 30.50 L & .................... Wales 2 41F38 Jinja Jaffa 30.32 ........................R Blackburn 3 44373 Lagoon Belle 30.31 ......................C Roberts 4 54652 Jessie Surfs 30.35 .......................C Roberts 5 75867 Homebush Howard 30.22 ......J T McInerney 6 61185 Thoracic 30.49 .......................J T McInerney 7 73526 Know Neglect 30.61 .......................G Cleeve

8 8x262 Know Mayhem 30.34 .....................G Cleeve 6.47pm FAST ARCHER AT STUD SPRINT C5, 295m 1 24816 Another Liz 17.25 ...................J T McInerney 2 42225 Firemans Galaxy 16.96 ..................G Cleeve 3 18114 Wheelchair Norm 17.01 .........J T McInerney 4 15637 Smash Rumour 17.19 ..................... M Grant 5 25413 Shadow Apache 17.11 J &..............D Fahey 6 81735 Tee Time 16.99 .............................R Adcock 7 22122 Homebush Kelso 17.04 ..........J T McInerney 8 41355 Dizzy State 17.20 ...............................C Weir 9 14368 Carnegie Hall 17.30 ........................ M Grant 10 38836 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ................J T McInerney 7 7.14pm MAC DEVELOPEMENTS DASH C5, 295m 1 13751 Homebush Chopper 17.21 .....J T McInerney 2 35717 No Leaf Clover 17.01 .........................C Weir 3 21111 My First Litter 17.07 .....................C Roberts 4 81178 Smash That 17.21 ........................... M Grant 5 38263 Homebush Ariel 17.30 ...........J T McInerney 6 11151 Dinero Action 17.26 S &..................B Evans 7 51763 Chokehold 17.27 M & .......................Jopson 8 51435 Paperbond 17.08 J & ......................D Fahey 9 14368 Carnegie Hall 17.30 ........................ M Grant 10 38836 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ................J T McInerney 8 7.43pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C4, 520m 1 55256 Opawa Val 30.50 J & .......................D Fahey

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2 72366 Know Hero 30.32 ...........................G Cleeve 3 47413 Botany Kevin 30.49 ................J T McInerney 4 12x35 Goldstar Avery 30.24 S &................B Evans 5 74154 Zipping Sonny 30.43 ..............J T McInerney 6 73633 Know Scholar 30.76 .......................G Cleeve 7 52143 Know Decision 29.88 .....................G Cleeve 8 57213 Mystic Action 30.35 J &...................D Fahey 9 87382 Know Mention 30.06 ......................G Cleeve 9 8.11pm 2016 SUPER PETS CANTERBURY FUTURITY R/Af, 520m 1 31121 Opawa Shackley 29.86 J & .............D Fahey 2 41612 Know Answer 30.23 .......................G Cleeve 3 15632 Opawa O’Grady 30.02 J & ..............D Fahey 4 75212 Goldstar Po 30.57 S & ....................B Evans 5 25241 Arctic Action 30.07 J & ....................D Fahey 6 18111 Opawa Kevin 30.27 J & ...................D Fahey 7 12532 Jinja Roman 30.59 J & ....................D Fahey 8 2F151 Fekitoa 30.10 ................................R Adcock 9 52143 Know Decision 29.88 .....................G Cleeve 10 53673 Goldstar Coco 30.74 S & ................B Evans 10 8.39pm ROBBIE’S BAR & BISTRO DISTANCE C2d, 645m 1 46746 Know Worth 38.55..........................G Cleeve 2 36412 Can’t Catch Tim 38.09 ..................R Adcock 3 77281 Trust Issues 37.82 J &.....................D Fahey 4 26767 Cawbourne Miami 38.21 ..............C Roberts 5 45254 Unova Bale nwtd ..........................C Roberts

66326 Cawbourne War 38.21 .................C Roberts 12752 Vernon Bale nwtd .........................C Roberts 11378 Lagoon Mytye 38.09 ....................C Roberts 43485 Know Security 38.18 ......................G Cleeve 47413 Botany Kevin 38.51 ................J T McInerney 11 9.06pm CTV SPRINT C5, 295m 1 51766 Homebush Rufus 17.46 .........J T McInerney 2 21185 About Town 17.27 ...............................A Lee 3 73412 Showroom 17.24 .............................J Tanner 4 56234 Keramus 17.09 ...............................G Cleeve 5 71812 Jewel Action 17.26 J & ....................D Fahey 6 71421 Puma Pants 17.02..................J T McInerney 7 x1368 Gold Vipa 17.37 S &........................B Evans 8 81338 Culvie Godfather 17.20 H & ................Taylor 9 14368 Carnegie Hall 17.30 ........................ M Grant 10 38836 Aiden Baxter 17.07 ................J T McInerney 12 9.34pm LIVAMOL SPRINT C4, 295m 1 17222 Tina 17.41 H & ....................................Taylor 2 53333 Rick’s Treasure 17.25 C & .................. Fagan 3 22146 Know Salute 17.29 .........................G Cleeve 4 21744 Know Magic 17.14 .........................G Cleeve 5 72525 Cawbourne Dozer 17.27 ....................C Weir 6 12614 Adroit 17.18.................................. L Waretini 7 43117 Wunzee 17.21 ........................J T McInerney 8 66111 Jinja Pistol 17.38 J &.......................D Fahey 9 43888 Hetfield 16.98 ...............................C Roberts 10 67335 Homebush Paige 17.33..........J T McInerney

$5500, 3yo+ c0 mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 x2907 Spyda (1) fr .................................J Stormont 2 2 Bet Out Of Ell (2) fr .......................Z Butcher 3 68040 Elle Classique (3) fr................... J Abernethy 4 5523 Whale Rider (4) fr........................A Donnelly 5 6 Christian Falcon (5) fr........... D Ferguson (J) 6 x3728 Without Prejudice fr...................... Scratched 7 78965 Father Frank (6) fr .................... M McKendry 8 x262P Raschker (7) fr ..............................T Mitchell 9 40054 Eldolar (21) fr ...............................R Fensom 10 8390 Prime Silver (22) fr .......................... P Young 11 03387 Melisandre (23) fr ......................... D Butcher 12 36580 Son Of A Wish fr .......................... Scratched 13 64334 Twentynine Twelve (24) fr ..............P Butcher 7 8.27pm FARMLANDS HAUTAPU HANDICAP PACE $7500, 4yo+ c2 & faster discrhcp pace, stand, 2700m 1 x1313 Thomas McBride (1) fr .......................L Neal 2 13332 Shantahlia Knight (2) fr ..................... A Veint 3 33x16 Liberty Styx (1) 10........................ B Mangos 4 42314 Brydon Delight (1) 20 ............... M McKendry 5 46062 McRoyal (2) 20 ........................ T Macfarlane 6 65182 Better B Amazed (1) 30 .................S Phelan 7 755x1 Bettor Spirits (1) 40 .......................P Butcher

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7 1.49pm MIKE STENT DECORATORS STAKES C1, 457m 1 46361 Sonic Attack nwtd ........................ M J Lozell 2 53221 Embrace Me nwtd ............................ S Clark 3 48733 Wairio Dee Jay nwtd .........................J Black 4 88753 Lochinvar Maine 26.08 ...............D Schofield 5 41133 Diva Pose nwtd M & ......................... J Smith 6 16x25 Crying In Vegas nwtd ....................... S Clark 7 42242 April’s My Mum nwtd ....................... T Green 8 44432 Dylans A Villain 25.75 .......................C Hore 9 66378 Miss Votchka 26.58 B & ..................... Steele 10 28245 Global Conquest nwtd W & .............T Steele 8 2.07pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES SPRINT C5, 375m 1 36218 Speed Lorde 21.00 ...........................B Craik 2 21272 Good Return 21.06 ....................D Schofield 3 22314 Thrilling Galaxy 21.29 U & ................Cottam 4 21324 Optic Shimmer 21.09 ...................... K Walsh 5 31231 Country Gun 21.19.......................... K Walsh 6 13164 Nangar Star 20.86......................D Schofield 7 43536 Sharella nwtd ....................................B Craik 8 48158 Talkin Fancy 21.31 .....................D Schofield 9 17135 Gumbalanya 21.25 .........................P Henley 10 26438 Solarian 21.21 ...................................S Ross

9 2.25pm DOGZONE SPRINT C1, 375m

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Waikato harness Today at Cambridge raceway 3 6x229 Awa Cathrine (3) fr ..........................D Moore 4 50377 One Night Stand (U1) fr ..............J Stormont 5 x9x98 Grey Stoke (U2) fr .........................P Butcher 6 84684 Jimmys Girl (1) 30 ............F Schumacher (J) 7 58532 Overstayer (2) 30 ................... K Marshall (J) 3 6.34pm CHALLENGE CAMBRIDGE MOBILE TROT $6000, 3yo+ c1 to c2, c3 with cond. +claimers mob. trot, mobile, 1700m 1 104 Shady Sadie (1) fr .................... M McKendry 2 56277 Loki Brogden (2) fr ............... D Ferguson (J) 3 0x600 Cool Son (3) fr...................................D Balle 4 71055 Donny Wood (4) fr .................. K Marshall (J) 5 70x95 The Scruff (5) fr J MacKinnon (J, .............Cl) 6 26614 Le Lua Invasion (6) fr B Butcher (J, .........Cl) 7 48705 Franco Nadal (7) fr F Schumacher (J, ......Cl) 8 47x00 KD Commando (8) fr ..................P Ferguson 4 7.03pm BALANCE AGRI-NUTRIENTS HANDICAP TROT $6500, 5yo+ c1 & faster +claimer discrhcp trot, stand, 2700m 1 x7761 Gosimongo (1) fr ...........................P Butcher 2 79057 Palais Royal (1) 10 ......................J Stormont 3 5835x Jomo (2) 10 ................................ J Robinson 4 15531 First Vintage (3) 10........................T Mitchell

5 26378 Ella’s Speed (1) 20 .........................J I Dickie 6 01087 Our Super Ram (2) 20 .................... P Young 7 896P8 Monseigneur (1) 30 ..........F Schumacher (J) 8 42210 Silver Stream (2) 30 .................. J Abernethy 9 13181 Sarah Lindenny (1) 40............ K Marshall (J) 10 56424 Wingsonhai (2) 40 .......................A Donnelly 5 7.30pm PARKLANDS TURF LTD MOBILE PACE $6000, 3yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2200m 1 62x41 Superimposed (1) fr .......................S Phelan 2 17533 Will Desire (2) fr ...................... B Butcher (J) 3 0x751 Sabrage (3) fr ..............................J Stormont 4 48472 Max Phactor (4) fr .........................P Butcher 5 94812 Trevs No Angel (5) fr ................ M McKendry 6 321 Saucycullen (6) fr ......................... D Butcher 7 69314 Sage Creek (7) fr ..........................S Lawson 8 25858 Wonder Anvil (8) fr .......................... P Young 9 42021 Dream To Share (21) fr 10 52320 Spare Change (22) fr ....................Z Butcher 11 21710 Touch Of Success (23) fr ............. B Mangos 12 60578 Sheza Springfield (24) fr ...... D Ferguson (J) 13 13374 Grinning Punter fr......................... Scratched 6 8.00pm DOW AGRO-SCIENCES MOBILE PACE

8.55pm FARMLANDS CO-OPERATIVE MOBILE PACE $7500, 4yo+ c2 to c3, c4 with cond. mobile, 2200m 1 8648P Sicilian Secret (1) fr................M Johnson (J) 2 00146 Royal Kate (2) fr ........................S Abernethy 3 22x9x Gotta Go Cullect (3) fr ............... J Abernethy 4 28160 Crocket’s Cullen (4) fr................... B Mangos 5 87322 Lusty Mac (5) fr .............................P Butcher 6 85413 Prince Of Pops (6) fr ......................S Phelan 7 36746 The Tracker (7) fr ...........................T Mitchell 8 37978 Hudy Haxwell (8) fr .....................A Donnelly 9 57x80 No Way Else (21) fr .................. M McKendry 9 9.24pm McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE $6000, 4yo+ c1, c2 with cond. mob. pace, mobile, 2700m 1 90050 Pure Christian (1) fr................M Johnson (J) 2 43038 Shards Phoenix fr ........................ Scratched 3 73254 Christy Maguire (2) fr ............... M McKendry 4 76687 Liam Sienna (3) fr .................. K Marshall (J) 5 14429 Alta Surreal (4) fr.................. D Ferguson (J) 6 13374 Grinning Punter (5) fr ................... C Webber 7 950x7 Stand Sure (6) fr ...........................P Butcher 8 77296 Star Elect (7) fr ............................. D Butcher

M3 Waikato dogs Today at Cambridge raceway

Waikato Greyhound Racing Club’s meeting at Cambridge Raceway today. NZ Meeting number: 3. Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8; 9 and 10. Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 8, 9 and 10.

1 12.02pm (NZT) HAUTAPU VETERINARY CLINIC SPRINT C1, 375m 1 42377 Spearmint Juju nwtd U & ..................Cottam 2 27451 Spotted Flyer nwtd M & .................... J Smith 3 74651 Go Andwyn 21.53 ............................ S Clark 4 35442 Contemporaneous 21.61 R & N O’.....Regan 5 47686 High Calibre 21.44 ......................... I George 6 78858 Zulu Mercedes 21.48 .......................M Black 7 86138 Feel The Force 21.35 P & ............. J Cleaver 8 24232 Spinel 21.78 ......................................S Ross 9 65645 Scott The Looks nwtd B & .................. Steele 10 26677 Zalia 21.50 W &...............................T Steele 2 12.20pm COGSWELL SURVEY LTD SPRINT C0, 375m 1 58x56 Mean As Mena nwtd ........................ S Clark 2 72644 Scott Some Ticka nwtd B &................ Steele 3 3427x Our Mystro nwtd P & ..................... J Cleaver 4 66586 Semi Automatic nwtd R & N O’ ..........Regan 5 6 Roman Action nwtd .....................B Littlejohn 6 54378 Drunken Lady nwtd .......................... S Clark 7 32 Take Action nwtd .........................B Littlejohn

8 64553 Simply Yeti nwtd .............................. T Green 9 37567 Highway Hound nwtd ................... M J Lozell 10 68777 Scott The Loot nwtd ....................... I George 3 12.38pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SPRINT C2, 375m 1 25641 Mr. Mumbles 21.39 R & N O’..............Regan 2 87716 Our Sambo 21.48......................... M J Lozell 3 21187 Thrilling Wiggle nwtd ....................... T Green 4 26246 Bigtime Moola nwtd U &........................Bliek 5 15746 Vincent Gallo 21.89 W & .................T Steele 6 66665 Thrilling Carter 21.24 U & .................Cottam 7 44451 Lady Jane 21.44 B &.......................... Steele 8 18116 No More Debt 21.53........................ T Green 9 25647 Espirito 21.33 ....................................C Hore 4 12.56pm GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND SPRINT C1, 375m 1 44243 Maligned nwtd U & ................................Bliek 2 72754 Just About Ready 21.40...................M Black 3 68777 Golfing Buddy nwtd R & N O’.............Regan 4 82588 Preoccupied nwtd .............................J Black 5 33366 Making You Paw 21.49 ................B Littlejohn 6 46551 Jinja Mia 21.65 W & ........................T Steele 7 34677 Miss Bunnythorpe nwtd U &..............Cottam 8 76765 Bill Rush 21.74 ............................. H Mullane 9 87467 Chocka Me Wallet nwtd R & N O’.......Regan

10 25678 Tulip Muncher 21.31 B & .................... Steele

5 1.14pm GENERAL ENGRAVERS LTD SPRINT C3, 375m 1 52527 Jack Rob 21.31 .............................. G Farrell 2 55122 Rasso 21.08 ......................................B Craik 3 34663 Umaga Rama 21.41 B & .................... Steele 4 87175 Trident nwtd B & ................................. Steele 5 66238 Peacock Princess 21.50...................T Agent 6 53751 Who Rocks 21.39......................... H Mullane 7 56233 Jinja Luca 21.29 W & ......................T Steele 8 22211 Sacred Can You 21.28 R & N O’ ........Regan 9 21367 Lucky Man 21.31...............................B Craik 10 26553 Irish Blue 21.12 W & .......................T Steele 6 1.32pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C3/4, 375m 1 77318 Stylish Fancy 21.44 ....................D Schofield 2 27765 Call Me Blue 21.17.....................K R Toomer 3 21627 Myrniong Girl 21.25 ........................ T Green 4 23517 Rocky Boy 21.15 ...............................B Craik 5 71688 Vintage Osti 21.16 ............................C Hore 6 53242 Sometime Soon 21.34 ......................B Craik 7 86373 Sandor Glegane 21.23 .................... T Green 8 11216 Macjam 21.12 ............................D Schofield 9 73778 Jinja Fantasy 21.11 W & .................T Steele 10 75475 Fresco Star 21.43........................B Littlejohn

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22222 Dipsy Lala 21.31 U & ........................Cottam 36478 Vicariously 21.40............................ I George 26676 Jelly Gem 21.50 U & .........................Cottam 15572 You Betcha Noddy 21.73 R & N O’.....Regan 66378 Miss Votchka nwtd B &....................... Steele 44434 Cookie Monster nwtd ........................B Craik 36467 Bigtime Dasher nwtd U & ......................Bliek 35374 Opawa Uno 21.28 W & ...................T Steele 66567 Plenty Of Time nwtd R & N O’............Regan 48x88 Wee Ping Wawa nwtd ...................... S Clark 10 2.42pm PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION STAKES C3, 457m 1 47441 Varga Frost 25.92.............................T Agent 2 47852 Gold Class 25.45 .......................D Schofield 3 84535 Opawa Kuru nwtd W & ....................T Steele 4 11127 Cool Marlow 25.61 .......................... T Green 5 11117 Stinger 25.57................................... K Walsh 6 54243 Black Dude 25.62...................... A Lawrence 7 52665 Melman 25.94 ..............................R K Roper 8 41121 Jazzboy Jack 25.35 ................... A Lawrence 9 5554x Lakerville nwtd ................................ K Walsh 10 14668 Acamas 26.11 ........................... A Lawrence

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Ashburton Guardian

Thursday, February 11, 2016

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In brief

■ TENNIS

Fast Fours serve up action Scruff and Co collected maximum points in round four of the Terrace Downs Fast Fours competition at the Ashburton Trust Tennis Centre on Tuesday night.

Rhys Cromie and Peter Leonard hit top form early on to despatch newly-promoted Croziers Turkeys 3-0.

Leonard was too powerful for Dave Hampton, winning 4-2, 4-0, however Cromie encountered stiff resistance from Adam Wilson winning 4-1, 4-3 including a tiebreak in the second set.

ConAid took on BarryJase, with Connor Brosnahan matched against experienced Jason Feutz.

Feutz came out strongly, winning the first set 4-1.

Brosnahan raised his game, and squared the match 4-2, but Feutz’s powerful serve got him through 4-2 in the final set.

Randall Feutz made his Fast Fours debut in the absence of Barry Jury, and had the unenviable task of playing Gala Cup runner-up Sam Bubb, who was deputising for Aidan Mitchell.

Bubb prevailed with the loss of one game.

The deciding doubles went to the wire, after ConAid took the first set 4-1, then BarryJase the second 4-3 after a 5-1 tiebreak.

The final set tiebreak went to ConAid by the narrowest of margins, to take overall 2-1 victory.

TB Team took on KirMac on the front courts, and with Peter Bryant playing his old teammate Peter Kirwan and prevailing 4-1, 4-2, it was always going to be close, while Neil McCann was too consistent for Tony Brosnahan, winning 4-2, 4-2.

The deciding doubles were tight affairs, with TB Team taking the first set, then KirMac returning the favour in the second set 4-2.

The deciding set in the doubles is now another short Fast Fours tiebreak.

Teams were locked at 2-2 at the end change, then Kirwan held both his serves for a 4-2 lead, and three match points.

Brosnahan managed to hold his two serves for 4-4, which meant a sudden-death point where Brosnahan served one more point, and KirMac chose

NRL rules on trial The NRL will experiment with using differential penalties for incorrect play-the-balls in the upcoming trials matches ahead of the new season. NRL head of football Todd Greenberg said the ruck area needed urgent regulation and that the success of the rule change in the trials would determine whether it stays on for the new season. “It is a relatively minor offence but it is a source of frustration for many and it is clear there needs to be some penalty applied for failing to make a genuine attempt to play the ball,” Greenberg said.

- AAP

Pocock on a break?

Wallabies superstar David Pocock is expected to decide within the next 10 days whether to take a sabbatical from Australian rugby in 2017 to study. The Brumbies back-rower is locked in an Australian Rugby Union (ARU) contract until the end of this season, but is said to be weighing up a year-long move overseas to pursue post-football endeavours.

Pocock, Australia’s best player at the 2015 World Cup, is currently in discussions with Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham and chief executive Michael Jones. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has also reportedly been in Canberra to discuss the 27-year-old’s future.

“We acknowledge he’s probably one of the best players in the world and we want him at the Brumbies,” Jones told ABC Radio on Wednesday.

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O’Neal jersey retired

the receiving side.

Bryant was rampant at the net and gave TB Team the win and a 2-1 overall victory.

Section two saw a number of ladies taking the court, with Mis-

sHits too strong for MatJade, to be leading the comp along with DorieMen and Young Guns who each won their ties by default over Racqueteers and BrynNic respectively.

Above - Gabrielle Muschamp in action with Sarah Paton (right) during the Fast Fours.

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Shaquille O’Neal helped the Miami Heat put up their first championship banner, and soon another banner will sway over the team’s home floor in his honour.

The Heat that they will retire O’Neal’s No. 32 at the beginning of next season on a still-to-bedetermined date. He becomes the third player to get such a designation from the Heat, joining Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway. Miami is the second team to retire an O’Neal jersey. The Los Angeles Lakers retired the No. 34 he donned for that franchise.

“Shaquille O’Neal is one of the truly elite players in the history of the game and one of the greatest players to ever wear a Heat uniform,” Heat President Pat Riley said.

- AP

Tutaia and Folau?

■ CRICKET

College in the driving seat for day two Ashburton College will welcome St Andrew’s College’s 2nd XI to the Ashburton Domain for day two of two on Saturday.

With the wicket looking good for the bowlers, Ashburton College sent St Andrew’s in to bat after winning the toss on day one on Monday.

Will Graham and Josh Buchanan opened the bowling with the latter drawing first blood to dismiss Steve Walton for 6, thanks to a well-taken catch by young Thom Graham.

Slow progress was being made by the visitors until a change of

bowling brought quick success, with Will Tod gaining an edge to keeper Oliver Adlam to send Tom Selbie back to the pavilion for 13.

Toby van Woerkom and opener Gareth Barron formed a solid partnership, but Sam Hall’s spin worked once more and Josh Gill accepted the catch to remove Woerkom (21).

Ashburton College’s work in the field continued to impress with Gareth Hunt taking the chance offered off Jarod Hopwood’s bowling to see off Barron for 29, before Hopwood had

more success, gaining an edge which Adlam accepted to remove Jonathan Royds for 2.

St Andrew’s middlemen and tailenders failed to contribute much more as the tight bowling of Hunt was rewarded by taking three quick wickets The young St Andrew’s bowlers struggled with line and length, bowling 15 wides and three no balls in Ashburton College’s reply.

The hosts’ opening wicket took the score to 31 before Tom Ravenscroft was bowled for 7 and Hunt went for 18 thanks to

a quick piece of keeping to be stumped.

Hall and Josh Gill continued their stabilising partnership before Hall fell for 24.

Ben Niles then joined Gill for a solid partnership of 57 when Niles was run out having made 25 to the score. Will Graham came in and ensured St Andrew’s had no further success and at the close of play Ashburton College were 144 for 4, requiring just 43 more runs for a first innings lead with Gill on 44 not out.

Play will resume at 10.30am on Saturday at the domain.

It looks like there could be a new transtasman sporting glamour couple on the horizon with recent social media exchanges suggesting Silver Ferns shooting ace Maria Tutaia and Wallabies star Israel Folau are an item. The rumours were sparked when Tutaia posted a photo of Folau on Instagram with the accompanying message “Bae”.

Folau then reciprocated the public display of appreciation by posting a photo of Tutaia at a red carpet event with the hashtag #WCE, meaning “woman crush everyday”.

Folau, a former NRL star who switched to rugby three years ago following a brief flirtation with AFL, is based in Sydney with the NSW Waratahs. He seems to have a thing for Kiwi women however, having previously been linked to former Shortland St star Frankie Adams.

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■ FA CUP FOOTBALL

West Ham advance in thriller Angelo Ogbonna headed home a winning goal in stoppage time of extra time to give West Ham a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth round replay yesterday.

Ogbonna’s strike in the 121st minute at Upton Park earned West Ham a last-16 match at Championship team Blackburn Rovers.

“It is a special night for our club and I’m so proud and happy for our players and proud of everyone who has any connection with the club,” manager Slaven Bilic said after West Ham’s first ever FA Cup win against Liverpool.

“We scored a great header in the last second of the game, and we had injuries, and we overcame all of that. So that’s why this game will go down in the history as one of the greatest nights and games for our club.”

West Ham opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime when Ecuador striker Enner Valencia sent a ball across the Liverpool goal that was met with a volley by winger Michail Antonio.

Liverpool equalised from a free kick in the 48th minute after Pedro Obiang brought down striker Christian Benteke on the edge of the area.

Philippe Coutinho drove the ball low and hard under the wall to score, but the match remained deadlocked at 1-1 after 90 minutes. It then looked destined for a penalty shootout until Italy international Ogbonna grabbed the winner, meeting Dmitry Payet’s curling free kick with a powerful header.

Liverpool had earlier been fortunate that a tug on Valencia

by Tiago Ilori in the penalty box was ignored by referee Roger East in the 66th minute. But it was less lucky with the performance of Benteke, who squandered a series of chances, either

West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna, hidden, celebrates with team mates after scoring the winning goal during the English FA Cup fourth round replay soccer match between West Ham United and Liverpool.

PHOTO AP by missing the target or seeing his goal-bound efforts saved by Randolph, who was in fine form.

Liverpool fielded a muchchanged team from the side that drew 2-2 with Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday, but started off on the front foot, showing plenty of attacking intent.

West Ham keeper Darren Randolph made a couple of smart first-half saves from Benteke, while Brazilian midfielder

Coutinho hit the post.

But the hosts gradually grew into the match, with France International midfielder Payet hitting the post from a free kick and right back Joey O’Brien going close, before Antonio opened the scoring.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was back at the helm after missing Saturday’s Premier League match because of appendicitis.

“Tomorrow when we get up the

sun will shine and if we feel all at one at Liverpool then we can take a lot of positives from this game and make the next step,” he said after a game that saw the return of England striker Daniel Sturridge, who has been sidelined since December.

West Ham, which is three places above Liverpool in the Premier League standings, had already completed its first league double over the Merseyside club since the 1963/64 season.

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Cricketers could be sinbinned Misbehaving cricketers could be sent from the field or immediately penalised five runs under new rules being trialled by the MCC. The game’s official law holders are asking leagues in England to trial the new provisions this year, in an effort to clamp down on the game’s apparent declining behavioural standards.

Players could be immediately sent off for threatening umpires, any act of violence or language that is deemed to seriously offend another person based on discrimination.

Yellow cards resulting in automatic sin bins of up to 10 minutes could also be in use for intimidation of umpires and threats of assault against opposition players.

Each send off or sin-bin offence would also result in a five-run penalty.

“There is clear evidence, both anecdotally and through increased reports via leagues, that the standards of player behaviour on the cricket field are declining worldwide,” a paper addressed to leagues and associations from the MCC reads.

“Whilst the majority of cricket is played in a competitive but fair spirit, there are some players, or even teams, whose behaviour is below what is expected for cricket.”

Bowlers who hurl the ball back at opposition batsmen also come under the scope of the new rules, with umpires encouraged to immediately award a five-run penalty to the batting side.

Those showing serious dissent towards officials, and players who are caught swearing at the opposition would also earn a five-run penalty.

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Warner ready for Black Caps swing kings David Warner knows the mountain of runs he scored against New Zealand this summer count for nothing now.

Warner broke records and belted New Zealand’s attack in Brisbane and Perth, totalling 592 runs to be named man of the series in that three-Test bout.

Australia’s vice-captain compiled a career-best 253 at the WACA, backing up twin tons at the Gabba.

Warner acknowledged Tim Southee and Trent Boult will be a different proposition tomorrow, when the two-Test series starts in windy Wellington.

“The conditions are a lot different. The ball will swing for a lot longer than what it does in Australia,” Warner said.

“The wickets (in Perth and Brisbane) were pretty flat.

“It will swing around a lot (in New Zealand) and obviously with two world-class swing bowlers in

the attack, it’s going to be a challenge for us guys at the top of the order.”

The ball will be swinging at Basin Reserve but Warner won’t be doing the same.

The opener spoke of the need for patience on day one of the much-anticipated series, using the recent day-night Test between the rivals as an example.

Both sides largely struggled to score runs and lost wickets in clumps at Adelaide Oval because of the green strip and pink ball.

“There wasn’t many balls in our half that we could swing at ... you couldn’t really do anything,” Warner said on the eve of his 50th Test.

“You had to leave or try and defend, and that was the hardest thing.

“I think it took us an hour and half to hit our first boundary.

“You have to really just try and see that session out and then try

Left - David Warner says the swinging ball will be a challenge.

and reap the rewards in the afternoon.

“That’s what the art of Test cricket is about, you can’t just come out and blast it out of the park.”

Not all of Australia’s batsmen were guilty of that in last year’s Ashes series but nonetheless they

folded in a couple of chaotic collapses.

The most memorable came at Trent Bridge, where Australia were skittled for 60 in the opening session.

“It was swinging around, you don’t want those memories back

again,” Warner said.

“We just have to adapt to whatever we face. It’s going to be quite similar here and we just have to adapt.

“Obviously the ball’s different, it’s not a Duke it’s a Kookaburra so it probably won’t swing for 80 overs.”

Warner was the target of personal abuse from the crowd at Eden Park during an ODI last week but the 29-year-old suggested he wasn’t worried.

“It happens around the world.

It happens in your own country,” he said.

“It’s just part of the job. You’ve just got to go out there and clear your mind and not listen to it.”

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Beginners, refresher and learning of Tai Chi for Arthritis. M.S.A. Social Hall, 1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM. Havelock Street.

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ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS’ 9.30am - 12.30pm GUILD. ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Stitch and chat, all welcome.

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GOLF CROQUET WAIREKA. 9.30am - 1.30pm Twilight golf croquet, non-members ASHBURTON BAPTIST CHURCH. welcome. Waireka, Philip Street.

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METHVEN HERITAGE CENTRE. 7.30pm New Zealand Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, interactive fun for all ages. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Main Street, Methven.

Men’s health evening with Dr Chris 10am Wynne. Mckenzie Centre, 122 ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Kermode Street.

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Pre loved clothing sale, bargains and Friday cuppa. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cnr 6am Thomson and Jane Street, Tinwald.

ST DAVID’S UNION CHRUCH. 1pm - 4pm Real women circuit training in hall, 48 ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY Allens Road, Allenton.

HISTORY GROUP. 9.30am - 11.30am Open for research, all welcome.

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TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): When you’re around people who “get you” you don’t have to be big and obvious. All you have to be is you, paying attention and calling it as you see it. What a relief!

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): You need an adequate form of creative expression. Which one is adequate?

The form that prevents you from misdirecting your energy where it can’t be used productively.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Success brings happiness; happiness brings success. This is not always the case, of course — all the more reason to celebrate times of elegant, universal reciprocity.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You’re moving into a grey area in a relationship. This is a good place to be, though you must also be bold. No more reliance on the rules and standards that put you there. You’ll now be making up your own guidelines.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Political unrest isn’t just for countries. You’ll feel it in a small corner of your daily life. You can stand by the principle of a thing without giving your vote of approval to the leader.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): There’s a mild tone to the day, and the best order of business is to simply enjoy what’s good, be patient with what’s bad and save the big guns for things that need obliteration.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): No one in this world makes it alone. You may not be 100 percent satisfied with the help you are receiving, but you appreciate it anyway and give heartfelt thanks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll promote good luck and goodwill by being prompt, or, even better, early. It may sound a bit shallow, but your ability to show up organised, well-dressed and cheerful will advance your purposes.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Don’t ask for more responsibility, you’ll only resent it later. The casual favours you do because you want to or because you said you would are enough for now. You’re enough without doing those things, too — just sayin’!

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Trying your best, working together, winning and losing graciously — all learned through team efforts. If you’re not part of a team right now there is no time like the present!

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The powers that be will keep piling on the work as long as you keep acting like you can take it. “Dull boy” or not, all work and no play just might make you rich.

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RAWSTORN, Noeline Emily – On February 7, 2016. A much loved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. The service for Noeline will be held at Geraldine Funeral Services, 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine on FRIDAY, (TOMORROW), February 12 at 1:00pm, followed by interment at the Geraldine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Gideons Int. would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to: c/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930.

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THOMSON, Brian – Dad, The moment that you died my heart was torn in two.

One side filled with heartache, the other died with you.

I often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep.

And take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy I do it every day.

But missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain.

Until the joyous day arrives, that we meet again.

Two years without you has been painful.

Love Miss Fields xx

POWER, Michael John – For Mike on February 11, 2014.

The life of the one we love is never lost.

Its influence goes on through all the lives it ever touched!

“Forever in our hearts.”

With love, Pip and all your friends.

THOMSON, Brian – 11-2-2014 Two years have gone.

I miss your face, your smile, your touch, your voice, your hugs... everything.

Silent tears I still shed.

Remembered every day.

Loved forever.

Nicky xx

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6am Breakfast 9am Whanau Living Radio host Alison Leonard shares her secrets for making a slow-cooker hangi; Meg Kane has a plan for the garden; Jay Wanakore takes on a DIY project to make a bench seat.

9:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 30 10:30 The Chase 0 11:30 Brendan’s Magical Mystery Tour PGR 3 0 Noon One News 0 12:30 Emmerdale PGR 0 1pm Coronation Street 3 0 2pm Come Dine With Me Couples 0 3pm Dickinson’s Real Deal 3:55 Te Karere 2 4:25 The Chase 0 5:25 Millionaire – Hot Seat 0 6pm One News 0 7pm Seven Sharp 0 7:30 MasterChef Australia The top eight contestants discover the mystery-box challenge is one they have faced before. 0 9:10 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It 0 10:10 The John Bishop Show AO 0

6am Creflo Dollar 6:30 Tiki Tour 3 0 6:52 Angry Birds Toons 0 6:55 My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic 3 0 7:20 Star v The Forces Of Evil 7:45 Numb Chucks 0 8:10 Jake And The Neverland Pirates 3 0 8:35 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 3 0 9am Infomercials 10:30 Neighbours 3 0 11am Home And Away 3 0 11:30 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 Noon Hope And Faith 3 0 12:30 Jeremy Kyle PGR 1:30 Judge Rinder PGR 2:30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show 0 3:30 Angry Birds Toons 3 0 3:35 Inspector Gadget 4:05 Girl Meets World 0 4:30 Pair Of Kings PGR 0 5pm Friends 3 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Middle 0 6:30 Neighbours 0 7pm Shortland Street PGR 0 7:30 N Police Ten 7 0 8pm N Surveillance Dashcam PGR 0 8:30 The X-Files 0 9:30 Arrow 0 10:25 Mike And Molly PGR 0 10:55 Police Ten 7 3 A mother and son end up behind bars; a drunk tries to head butt police; Det Sgt Rob Lemoto seeks viewers’ help with a serious unsolved crime. 0

6am Paul Henry 9am The Queen Latifah Show PGR Queen Latifah chats with NCIS star Pauley Perrette.

10am Infomercials 11:30 Baggage PGR 3 Noon NewsHub Midday Coverage of global and local news.

12:30 Dr Phil AO Nicholas Brendon returns to the show and admits he continues to struggle with alcoholism and depression, but says he wants to resume his acting career.

1:30 M Perfect High PGR 2014 Drama. Bella Thorne, Israel Broussard, Daniela Bobadilla. 0 3:25 Entertainment Tonight 3:55 American Ninja Warrior (Part 1) 4:55 The X Factor Australia 6pm NewsHub Live At 6pm 7pm Story 7:30 House Rules PGR The biggest week in House Rules continues. 0 9:40 Live At The Apollo AO 3 Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges introduces sets from Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall. 0 10:40 NewsHub Late Mix of news, entertainment and pop culture.

6am Sesame Street 3 6:55 Peppa Pig 3 7am As Told By Ginger 3 7:25 Digimon Fusion 3 7:50 Casper Scare School 3 8:15 Chuggington 3 8:25 Hi-5 House 3 8:50 Ready, Steady, Wiggles 3 9am Peppa Pig 3 9:05 Fireman Sam 3 0 9:15 Thomas And Friends 3 9:25 Bob The Builder 3 9:35 Barney And Friends 3 10am Infomercials 2pm Sesame Street 3 2:55 Pingu 3 3pm Peppa Pig 3 3:05 Strawberry Shortcake 3 3:30 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 3 3:40 Fairly Odd Parents 3 4:05 The Best Of Sticky TV 4:35 Strange Hill High 3 5pm The Nanny 3 0 5:30 Life’s Funniest Moments 3 6pm Punk’d 3 6:30 How I Met Your Mother 3 7pm The Simpsons PGR 3 0 7:30 Family Guy PGR 3 8pm Bob’s Burgers PGR 3 8:30 American Dad PGR 9pm Family Guy AO 3 9:30 South Park AO 3 10pm The Real Housewives Of Melbourne PGR 3 10:55 Entertainment Tonight

6:30 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 7am Deal Or No Deal 3 7:30 Home Shopping Noon The Doctors 1pm The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR 3 2:05 MasterChef USA 3 The remaining contestants must make 50 meals for 50 chefs in 90 minutes, with the top dish going straight to the final, while the remaining two face one last pressure test.

3pm The Crowd Goes Wild 3 3:30 Antiques Roadshow 3 4:30 Hot Bench Judge Judy and other judges exchange debate before reaching a verdict.

5pm Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Prime News 6pm Escape To The Country 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 F River Cottage To The Core Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall looks back to see how successful his mission to get people to ‘fruitify’ their meals has been.

8:30 Deadline Gallipoli AO 9:45 American Idol PGR 10:45 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon PGR

6am Ironman Series (Highlights) From Newcastle Beach in NSW, Australia.

8am Being Kevin Pietersen 9am Rugby – Super Rugby (Replay) Racing 92 v Highlanders.

11am Football – A-League Highlights Show 11:30 Football League Show Noon Rugby – World Sevens (Highlights) Day One. 1:30 Rugby – World Sevens (Highlights) Day Two. 3pm Golf – Asian Tour (Highlights) Leo Palace Myanmar Open.

4pm Cricket – International (Highlights) Blackcaps v Australia – Third ODI. 6pm Sky Sport Select 6:30 Football – A-League (Highlights) Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory.

7pm NZ Football Weekly Look back on all the best of the past week of the ASB Premiership.

7:30 L Football – ASB Premiership Waitakere United v Team Wellington.

From QBE Stadium in Auckland.

9:30 Sky Sport Select 10pm Hockey – Indian League (Replay) Uttar Pradesh Wizards v Punjab Warriors.

11:10 One News 0 11:40 Uncle AO 0 12:15 The Kumars PGR 0 12:50 The Operatives AO 3 0 1:45 Te Karere 3 2 2:10 Infomercials 5:35 Te Karere 32

11:25 Almost Human AO 0 12:25 Renters PGR 3 0 12:50 Shortland Street PGR 3 0 1:25 Infomercials 2:25 The Real PGR 3 3:10 Grey’s Anatomy AO 3 0 4am Resurrection AO 3 0 4:45 Happy Endings AO 3 0 5:05 Neighbours 3 0 5:30 Infomercials

11:10 Golf World Summer Season 11:40 CSI AO 3 Russell is taken hostage after a teen opens fire in a police station. 0 12:40 Infomercials

11:20 Infomercials

11:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 The Crowd Goes Wild 3 An irreverent daily sports and entertainment show.

2:15 Home Shopping

11:30 World Sailing (Highlights) Midnight Snooker – World Tour (Highlights) Snooker Shoot Out. 3am Sailing – ISAF World Cup (Highlights) Miami.

4am Fight Night

CHOICE TV 6am Benny Hinn 6:30 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 7:30 Extreme Collectors 8am The Liquidator 8:30 Inside Nature’s Marvels 9:30 The Cook And The Chef 10am Mary Berry Cooks 10:30 Best House On The Street 11:30 American Restoration Noon Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle 1pm Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 2pm Holmes Makes It Right 3pm Extreme Collectors 3:30 The Liquidator 4pm Trouble In Lemur Land 5pm In Search Of Perfection 5:30 Food Safari 6pm Double Your House For Half The Money 7pm Auction Hunters PG 7:30 Iron Chef America Based upon the format of the original Japanese version, the series features an outside challenger who must choose a resident chef to compete against.

8:30 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook – Melbourne 9:05 Food Safari Fire 9:30 Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Trains 10:30 Auction Hunters 11pm In Search Of Perfection 11:30 Food Safari

FRIDAY

Midnight IFish 12:30 Benny Hinn 1am Extreme Collectors 1:30 The Liquidator 2am Trouble In Lemur Land 3am Double Your House For Half The Money 4am Iron Chef America 5am Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook – Melbourne 5:30 Food Safari Fire

MAORI TV

SKY SPORT 2

6:30 Pukoro 2 7am Dora Matatoa 2 7:30 SpongeBob Tarau Porowha 2 8am Pukana 2 8:30 Te Kaea 3 2 9am Wairua PGR 9:30 Kai Time On The Road 3 10am Korero Mai 3 2 11am Toku Reo 3 2 Noon Korero Mai 3 2 1pm Toku Reo 3 2 2pm Ako 3 2 3pm City Slickers Rodeo 3 3:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 4pm Whanau Living PGR 4:30 N Nga Manu Korero

THE BOX

Maori from secondary schools all over the country compete in a speech competition with a history dating back to 1965. 5pm Tribe 5:30 Te Kaea 3 2 6pm Pukoro 2 6:30 Pukana 2 7pm Waiata 7:30 Iwi Anthems 3 8pm Home Krew 3 8:30 Friday Night Lights PGR 9:30 Billy T James AO 3 10pm Whawhai 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 11pm Te Kauta PGR 3 11:30 Closedown

DISCOVERY

Police Ten 7

River Cottage To the Core

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7:30pm on Prime

MOVIES PREMIERE

6am CSI MV 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Piha Rescue PG 7:40 Fire Scene Investigation M 8:05 Pawnography PG 8:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 9:45 Criminal Intent MV 10:35 Criminal Minds 16VS 11:25 NCIS – New Orleans PGV 12:15 Hawaii Five-0 MV 1:05 Shipping Wars PG 1:30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? PG 2:20 CSI MV 3:10 Survivor – Heroes v Villains PG 4pm Piha Rescue PG 4:30 Counting Cars PG 5pm The Simpsons PG 5:30 CSI – Miami MV 6:30 Shipping Wars PG 7pm Piha Rescue PG 7:30 Criminal Minds 16VS 8:30 Band Of Brothers 16VL 9:40 Strike Back 18VLS 10:35 Criminal Intent MV 11:30 Criminal Minds 16VS

6am Destroyed In Seconds PG 6:30 Deadliest Catch PG Lost at Sea. 7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 8:30 MythBusters PG Western Myths. 9:25 Aeroplane Repo PG 10:20 Alaska – The Last Frontier M Kilchers Revealed; Before The Freeze. 11:15 Fatal Encounters M Killer Swing. 12:10 Cry Wolfe M Clown Schooled. 12:35 Cry Wolfe M 1:05 Swamp Murders 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 3:50 Alaska – The Last Frontier M 4:45 Moonshiners M 5:40 MythBusters PG 6:35 Gold Rush – The Dirt PG 7:30 Gold Rush PG 8:30 Railroad Alaska PG 9:30 Engine Addict With Jimmy De Ville PG 10:30 How It’s Made PG 11pm How It’s Made PG 11:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier M

6am Annabelle 16VC 2014 Horror.

Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton.

7:35 Biography – Hugh Jackman PG 8:25 Dying Of The Light 16VL 2014 Thriller.

Nicolas Cage, Anton Yelchin.

10am Inherent Vice 16LSC 2015 Crime. Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin. 12:25 Get Hard 16VLS 2015 Comedy. Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart. 2:05 The Signal MVL 2014 Sci-fi. Laurence Fishburne, Brenton Thwaites. 3:40 Annabelle 16VC 2014 Horror. Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton. 5:20 Maggie MV 2014 Thriller. Abigail Breslin, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

7pm Last Call AO 2012 Comedy.

Travis Van Winkle, Tara Reid.

8:30 The Gambler 16VL 2015 Drama. Mark Wahlberg, Brie Larson.

10:25 Project Almanac MLS 2015 Sci-fi. Jonny Weston, Sofia BlackD’Elia.

12:30 Survivor – Heroes v Villains PG 1:20 Counting Cars PG 1:45 CSI MV 2:30 Criminal Intent MV 3:15 The Simpsons PG 3:40 Band Of Brothers 16VL 4:45 Strike Back 18VLS 5:35 Shipping Wars PG

12:30 True Crime With Aphrodite Jones M 1:25 Murder Comes To Town M 2:20 Auction Hunters PG 2:45 Destroyed In Seconds PG 3:15 Deadliest Catch PG 4:10 Dirty Jobs PG 5:05 Ice Cold Gold PG

12:10 Horns 16VLSC 2013 Drama Fantasy Thriller. Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple. 2:05 Maggie MV 2014 Thriller. 3:45 Last Call 16VLS 2012 Comedy. 5:10 Project Almanac MLS 2015 Sci-fi.

FRIDAY

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MOVIES GREATS 6:30 The Strangers 16VC 2008 Horror. Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward, Scott Speedman. 7:55 Paul Blart – Mall Cop PGV 2009 Comedy.

Kevin James. 9:25 The Jackal 16VL 1997 Action Thriller. Bruce Willis, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora.

11:25 17 Again PGS 2009 Comedy.

Zac Efron. 1:05 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button MLS 2008 Drama. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett.

3:50 The Strangers 16VC 2008 Horror. Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward, Scott Speedman. 5:15 The Rocker MS 2008 Comedy. Rainn Wilson, Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin.

6:55 Fantastic Four – Rise Of The Silver Surfer PGV 2007 Action. Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis.

8:30 American Dreamz MLS 2006 Comedy. Hugh Grant, Mandy Moore.

10:20 Sherlock Holmes MV 2009 Action. Robert Downey jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams.

FRIDAY

12:30 Hannibal 18 2001 Thriller.

Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman. 2:40 The Rocker MS 2008 Comedy. 4:20 American Dreamz MLS 2006 Comedy.

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

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6am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats.

From the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.

8am Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (Highlights) Day One. From Eden Park.

9:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (Highlights) Day Two. From Eden Park.

11am Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves.

From Headingley Stadium.

11:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons.

Noon Ironman Series (Highlights) 2pm Football – A-League (Replay) Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory.

4pm Basketball – NBL (Replay) New Zealand Breakers v Cairns Taipans.

6pm Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves.

6:30 Rugby League – Super League (Highlights) Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons.

7pm Super League Fulltime 7:30 Fishing And Adventure 8pm World Sailing 8:30 Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (Highlights) Day One. From Eden Park.

10pm Rugby League – NRL Auckland Nines (Highlights) Day Two. From Eden Park.

11:30 Super League Fulltime

FRIDAY

Midnight Football – ASB Premiership (Replay) Waitakere United v Team Wellington.

2am Basketball – NBL (Replay) Townsville Crocs v Cairns Taipans.

4am Ironman Series

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Layton’s Lass and Terry Chmiel slip home at the head of the field ahead of the Laurence Hanrahan trained pair Distinctive Del (left) second finisher and Tuscany Miss on the inside who came home in third.

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Youngsters earn racing stripes at Chertsey trials Race days are about to get a whole lot busier for Ashburton trainer Laurence Hanrahan, with two of his youngsters earning their racing tickets at yesterday’s Chertsey Trotting Club trials.

The pair, owned and bred by Keith and Bevan Grice, might not have taken line honours in the first of the day, but both ran the 2400 metres well under the qualify-

ing time. Distinctive Del (Live or Die-Jaclyn Del) came home in 3.05.5 finishing in second with his stable mate Tuscany Miss (Live or Die-Quattro Del) a length and a half back in third, finishing in 3.05.8.

Terry Chmiel and Layton’s Lass ran close to a perfect race to take the honours in 3.05.4, sitting in the trail for most of the distance before pushing forward at the 600

metre mark to take over the lead from Tuscany Miss.

Distinctive Del was content to let others make the pace, sitting in third until they swung for home, when Ricky May gave him the message to up the pace. The three-year-old responded, stepping up a gear and powering home to finish just half a length behind Layton’s Lass.

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Lydia Ko wins another award Women’s world No 1 golfer Lydia Ko has been awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2015.

The Lonsdale Cup is presented annually to the athlete or team who made the most outstanding contribution to Olympic or Commonwealth sport and, following the addition of both golf and rugby sevens to the Olympic programme in 2009, athletes from these codes have been eligible for consideration.

Ko’s honour is the first time in the 54-year history of the award that the cup has gone to a New

Zealand golfer and she met NZOC chef de mission Rob Waddell yesterday ahead of the ISPS Handa New Zealand Women’s Open in Christchurch.

The award tops off a phenomenal year for the 18-year-old golfer as Ko played her way into the history books of world golf. In 2015, Ko became the sport’s youngest No 1, took five LPGA titles including her first major, collected her second New Zealand Open title, claimed the tour’s points race and was named the LPGA’s player of the year.

However, Ko’s excellent results weren’t the only consideration.

Her work off the golf course also came into consideration.

In June 2015, Ko launched the annual Lydia Ko Scholarship, giving two young New Zealand female golfers the opportunity to travel to her training base in Florida for a week of personal coaching and mentoring from both Ko and her team.

She was also an active ambassador for two New Zealand Golf initiatives aimed at getting more people playing golf – the LOVE

Golf and She Loves Golf programmes.

“Last year was a great year for me on the course and I have aspirations to keep this momentum up in 2016,” she said. “Winning the Lonsdale Cup for 2015 is a real honour and, with golf being included at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there are added incentives for me to work towards producing more good golf this year.

“I hope to continue playing well in the next few months and work hard towards Olympic selection into the New Zealand team.”

The Lonsdale Cup was first presented in 1961 to Sir Murray Halberg and since then has been awarded to outstanding New Zealand athletes including Sir John Walker, Sir Peter Snell, Barbara Kendall, Rob Waddell and Valerie Adams. The cup is sterling silver and of historic value, having its origins in a 1911 sporting festival between the United Kingdom, Canada and Australasia held to honour the accession of George V. Ko will receive the Lonsdale Cup at a formal award presentation tomorrow.

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