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IN THE RUNNING FOR MAYOR

Tony Todd, standing as a mayoral candidate in this year’s local body elections.

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By Sue Newman

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Retired Ashburton retailer Tony Todd will join the line-up of candidates hoping to become Ashburton’s next mayor at October’s local body elections.

Todd made his announcement yesterday and said that decision had come after long consideration and talking to many people in the community. The feedback he’d received over the past few months had been helpful in encouraging him to put his name forward, he said.

“I’m taking the opportunity to declare my hand earlier and by declaring early I hope it may encourage others to put their name forward for council.”

While he had been outspoken in leading delegations to council over several community issues, including inner town parking and the closure of the Ashburton i-SITE, Todd said he was

definitely not a one-track pony. There were many other issues he felt strongly about, he said.

“I’ve had time to reflect and I still feel I have something to offer.”

Although he has not served time as a councillor, 72-year-old Todd said his 30 years on the Ashburton Licensing Trust, with several of those as its chairman, had given him a good insight into how local governance worked.

“I’m effectively a clean skin; I have not been party to any prior decisions, but I’ve obviously followed what’s been going on.

“I don’t see it as a disadvantage not having been on council, but I know there are a lot of things I’ll need to come up to speed with.”

With 54 years as a retailer, Todd said he’d learned how to deal with and listen to the public, qualities he believed were important in a mayor.

As an organisation, the council had a good team, led by chief executive Hamish Riach, he said.

The mayor and the CEO need to have a good relationship and I believe I can do this because I’ve built relationships with trust CEOs over time.”

He will not be covering his bases by also standing as a council candidate.

“The democratic process will decide whether I get in or not. You put your hand up and it’s up to the community to have its say.”

Todd will join councillor Leen Braam in the mayoral race. He declared his intention to stand in May. It is unclear, however, whether incumbent Donna Favel will be seeking a second term in the mayoral chair. After earlier saying she would be seeking another term, she is now saying she will decide whether or not to stand when nominations open on July 16.

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Information still sought over dead puppies Ashburton SPCA manager Rebecca Dobson said staff have been inundated with messages of support after dealing this week with eight puppies left to freeze to death in an Ashburton park.

She said it had been a traumatic experience for all concerned, from the Ashburton District Council staff who went to empty the bins, to SPCA staff who responded and veterinarians asked to ascertain the cause of death.

The eight bull mastiff cross puppies were found dumped in a rub-

bish bin next to a playground on Mona Square on Tuesday morning.

The puppies were thought to be only days old and weighed between 600g and 1.2kg.

Dobson said people had shown their support for those dealing with the grisly find and it was appreciated. “It has been a pretty hard time, not only for the team that went out, but the council people too.”

She said that despite the SPCA’s plea, no-one had come for-

ward with information about the puppies. An SPCA team from Christchurch is investigating the incident.

Dobson said there was concern for the mother dog, who would be pining for her puppies and could develop a serious mastitis infection if unable to feed them.

She said the key message the SPCA wanted to spread was that there were options for animal owners who found themselves in similar situations.

“We can help with food and look

after animals, even temporarily, and we can find homes for animals like this.

“Sometimes people can feel overwhelmed and don’t know what to do. If you are in that situation, just call us. We will keep it confidential and help. There are options.”

People can ring the Ashburton SPCA on 307-1019 or contact them by messaging their new Facebook page.

“The key thing is they can talk to us,” Dobson said.

A farewell to Methodist Hall

By Sue Newman

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It took two men, an electric saw and a walking stick to crack a time capsule that was buried in the foundation stone of Ashburton’s Methodist Church Hall.

Within that capsule were a collection of newspapers and plans that told the story of when the foundation stone was laid and of the Methodist Church in 1892.

The removal of both foundation stone and time capsule yesterday marked a moment in the history of both the Methodist Church and the Ashburton District Council as it heralded the start of a demolition project that will in turn see the birth of a new administration centre and library for the district.

In what was a simple ceremony, but an historically significant event, Methodist Church minister Heather Kennedy said that over the 57 years the church hall had been in use, it had played an important role in the life of the district and of the church congregation.

The historic Baring Square church was damaged in the September 2010 earthquake and was closed. Church services were then held in the adjacent hall and with the hall building now to be demolished, services have moved to Paterson’s Chapel.

In selling the hall building the Methodists realised money to fund the restoration of their church. The keys were officially handed over to the council in Feb-

Methodist Church steward Judith Crozier, minister Heather Kennedy and Frews Contracting demolition boss Jeff Hingston, opening the church hall time capsule ahead of the demolition of both the hall and the former Ashburton County Council building.

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The celebration of the end of the hall’s life were marked with prayers and Bible readings.

Church steward Judith Crozier described the occasion as one of both sadness and joy.

“There are exciting times ahead for the Methodist parish and we hope the community will be part of this too,” she said.

There would be new areas in the refurbished church buildings for the community to use and when the church itself was strengthened

and restored its ambience would be retained and it would be available both for church members and for the community for smaller concerts and recitals, Crozier said.

For the council, Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel said that in selling the church hall to the council the Methodist congregation had helped fulfil a dream for the council and the community.

“It’s taken a while for us to get to the place we see as the future, but this land will benefit the community for many years,” she said.

Getting there had involved a significant amount of work for council staff, Favel said.

The church hall, along with its neighbour the former Ashburton County Council building, will be demolished over the next two months to make way for construction of the civic centre and library.

Work on the $53 million project will start later this year, with this likely to be completed in 2021.

At the same time, the Baring Square Methodist Church will be strengthened and restored.

Lochlea village set to expand

By Sue Newman

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Ashburton’s Lochlea Lifestyle Resort for seniors is about to get a sister – Lochlea Two. Developer Les Briggs has plans under way for a 40-unit village on land fronting Allens Road, with consents likely to be lodged over the next two months.

He anticipates that once the green light is given work on the new complex will start towards the end of the year, with the first units completed before next winter.

Briggs said the new village will be similar in style and layout to the original 111-unit Lochlea and said the success of the first development gave him the confidence to complete the project. He originally bought the site intending to build a Lochlea extension, but the project was shelved because of planning issues.

These have now been resolved and he’s keen to complete his dream of providing Ashburton with a large lifestyle resort for seniors.

“It’s lived up to what I’d hoped it would be, it’s run very well and it’s operating well,” he said.

The new Lochlea will have a majority of two-bedroom units and a few with three bedrooms. There will be three plan options rather than the four available in the original development. The new development will have its own central community area, although residents will have access to all facilities in the first Lochlea Access into the new development will be from Primrose Lane. Once work on the development begins, Briggs anticipates it will be continuous – as units are sold more will be built.

Over the next two months a large belt of trees along the site’s northern boundary will be removed.

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Emissions proposal needs work

By Susan Sandys

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Proposed government fees on high emitting vehicles will not dampen the market, says Ashburton car dealer Peter Gluyas.

Nevertheless, the Gluyas Motor Group managing director has concerns about the proposals, which are to slash imported electric and hybrid vehicle prices by up to $8000 while putting a fee of up to $3000 on high emitters.

“The Government intentions are probably okay in terms of reducing emissions, but how they go about it is another issue,” Gluyas said.

Government this week opened a six-week consultation period before it introduces new legislation in Parliament later this year.

The level of the discount depends on the total net emissions of the vehicle.

For example, a new Hyundai Ioniq – which has an approximate retail value of just under $60,000 – would cost $52,000 after the full $8000 discount.

A used Mazda Axela, which is one of New Zealand’s most popular imported vehicles, would cost $7200 after an $800 discount.

But a new Land Rover Sports V8 would be slapped with a $3000 high-emissions fee and a $22,000 Toyota Hiace would cost an extra

$1400 after the fee was applied.

Gluyas said about half of his motor group’s sales were in utes and large vehicles. He also sold electric vehicles and stock of the latest Nissan Leaf model is arriving soon.

He did not expect the proposed fee would reduce demand for larger vehicles, because those who bought them, such as tradespeople, contractors and farmers, needed them. They made up the hard working production sector of New Zealand and required the right vehicles for their work.

“If you are a builder you are not going to get in a Suzuki Swift and tow your trailer,” he said.

And he could not see how discounting electric vehicles would make them very much more accessible, as they would still remain twice as expensive as a similar combustible engine car and therefore remain out of reach for many buyers.

Gluyas also had concerns around a lack of infrastructure for electric vehicles and was aware of there sometimes being a backlog waiting to charge up at the free EV station in the West Street carpark.

And while EV vehicles were improving, they had a long way to go in terms of increasing their maximum range and having more environmentally-friendly batteries.

The market for EVs is improving, but they are a long way from meeting the needs of the production sector, says Peter Gluyas.

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Counterfeit notes pass $20,000 in Canterbury

By Jaime Pitt-MacKay Jaime.p@theguardian.co.nz

Police have arrested one male and are still investigating three other complaints of counterfeit notes in Mid Canterbury as the total face value of notes handed in reaches $20,000 across Canterbury.

A Reserve Bank spokesperson confirmed the total number of counterfeit notes passed in Canterbury was nearing 350, with a total face value of $20,000.

Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins

said police in Mid Canterbury have so far received seven complaints relating to counterfeit notes.

“A 29-year-old male was arrested in Akaroa at the start of July and is currently before the courts,” he said.

“That individual has been linked to four of the seven complaints in Mid Canterbury.

“The remaining three complaints are still under investigation.”

Jenkins said the last note hand-

ed into police in the district was on June 17, but that does not mean that there are not notes still in circulation.

“Police have not established a link between the offender held to account and the remaining three complaints, and it cannot be discounted that further falsified notes are in circulation,” he said.

Jenkins said the best advice for anyone who has come into possession of notes they believed to be counterfeits was to hand them into a police station in an enve-

lope.

The Reserve Bank spokesperson said the notes are mainly being passed at fast food outlets and service stations, and are in a variety of denominations from both series of polymer notes in circulation.

“All the fakes are easily detected through having the wrong feel as they are paper and will easily tear on an edge, unlike genuine polymer notes,” they said.

“They also have visibly imperfect or missing see-through win-

dows.

“None of the security features of genuine New Zealand banknotes have been compromised.”

The Reserve Bank spokesperson said they are continuing to liaise with Canterbury business networks and chains to ensure staff are trained and reminded to check notes as they are handed over.

More information on how to spot counterfeit notes can be found on the Reserve Bank’s website www.rbnz.govt.nz.

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In brief Police seek person Christchurch Police are seeking 32-year-old Emma Maree Stackhouse. Stackhouse has a warrant for arrest for obtaining by deception and failing to appear in court. If you have any information, please call Detective Sergeant Don Fisher of Christchurch Police on (03) 363 7400.

AOS assist The Armed Offenders Squad was called to assist Ashburton police executing an arrest warrant in the town on Tuesday night. A 42-year-old man was arrested without incident and appeared in the Christchurch District Court yesterday.

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All smiles at Teddy Bear Picnic Day reunion Five-year-old James Gray and three-year-old Charlotte Mouton were happy to be reunited with their much loved furry animals after they slept-over at the Ashburton Museum to celebrate World Teddy Bear Picnic Day.

Early start to road works

By Sue Newman

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This year could be one of the biggest in terms of work completed on the Ashburton District’s roading network.

Not only will around $12 million be spent as part of the Ashburton District’s roading programme, the council will have its earliest ever start to the roading season, said council service delivery manager Neil McCann.

Over several years the council had been refining the way information was recorded and the data produced, and it was now in a position to call tenders and let contracts early in the financial year to ensure there was a long work season, McCann said.

Of the $12 million to be spent this year, $5.5 million will be on general maintenance and $6.5m on renewal and new capital pro-

jects.

The larger items on this year’s list are: year two of ACL’s seal and resurfacing contract – $2.9 million; rehabilitation projects strengthening existing sealed pavements – $2 million; re-metalling unsealed roads – $900,000; footpath maintenance and renewal – $1.325 million; two new bridges on the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road – $1.364 million; seal widening project – $1 million.

The first two contracts off the rank will be let for road rehabilitations – one of the more intensive and expensive types of road maintenance that council carries out, McCann said.

One of those will see work completed on Beach Road in Ashburton, from the Chalmers Avenue roundabout to Trevors Road. This continues rehabilitation already

completed on this road.

The work includes digging up the entire length of the road and replacing it with new, strong gravels, reducing the slope of the road to stop low-lying cars from scraping the road surface when entering and exiting from their driveways, and repairing any failures.

The second tender is for rehabilitation on Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road (inland scenic route) and Fords Road. Sections along both of these rural roads will be dug up, replaced and widened, to eight metres and seven metres, respectively.

On the Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road 2.12 km on the south side of Mayfield will be upgraded, while close to 800 metres of Fords Road starting from the 100km/h speed signs outside of Tinwald will receive rehabilitation works.

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​​The new roading surface for all three roads is intended to withstand the increasing number of heavy vehicles and more frequent traffic they are experiencing, McCann said.

“This is the earliest we’ve started. It’s taken a few years to get things ticking over like this but we’re in a better position than we’ve ever been to get contracts out early.”

The council is also looking to rehabilitate Harrison Street from Oak Grove to Allenton but this may be deferred, Once the contracts are put out for tender and awarded, the road works are expected to get under way in September or October, when warmer weather signals the start of the construction season.

Ashburton Mayor Donna Favel and other mayors around the region have recommitted to the Canterbury Water Management Strategy, which manages our freshwater. The strategy has updated its goals, which are implemented locally by the Ashburton Water Zone committee.

Environment Canterbury chair Steve Lowndes said 131 new goals had been added and some issues, like nitrate levels, would take time to fix.

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Gangs could turn over a new leaf NZME Gang members well-versed in growing cannabis could take a turn to the straight and narrow under proposals for a legal medicinal cannabis market.

The question of who in New Zealand would be able to work in what is estimated to be an $80 billion global industry by 2025 was answered yesterday with the Ministry of Health’s release of a proposed regulatory framework.

The proposal is open for public feedback until August 7.

Currently, medicinal cannabis products are available on prescription with ministerial approval, but Sativex is the only approved product and it is considered prohibitively expensive, leading many to seek illegal products for relief.

Last year the Government passed a law to broaden the legal cannabis market via a new regulatory framework. The law also put in place a temporary legal defence

for those using medicinal cannabis while the framework was being drawn up.

The proposed framework – which the public have four weeks to give feedback on – would aim to make safe, quality products in an accessible and affordable way.

A new body, the Medicinal Cannabis Agency, would oversee the scheme, which would be in place by the first quarter of 2020, with products potentially becoming available by mid-2020.

Instead of potency restrictions, medical practitioners would decide what to prescribe, as they already do with other medicines, some of which are considered more dangerous than cannabis.

The manufacturing process would have to follow good practice in accordance with the Medicines Act, with the Ministry of Health having the final say on what gets approved.

But approved products could follow years of clinical trials, so

Gang members could turn over a new leaf with medicinal cannabis proposals. the framework includes licences to sell non-approved products — including imported products — that meet quality standards and can be prescribed by a doctor.

A licence would also be needed

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‘MP acted appropriately’ – watchdog NZME The Government’s spending watchdog has sided with Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones and concluded the outspoken MP acted appropriately by declaring a recent conflict of interest.

But Auditor-General John Ryan said Jones did “confuse the situation” when it came to discussing a Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) decision regarding an organisation he used to be associated with.

Ryan’s comments were in response to a complaint from Act Leader David Seymour to Auditor-General over Jones’ involvement in the decision to award the Manea project $4.6 million through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF).

Before he was a Minister, Jones was involved in plans to build Manea Footprints of Kupe, a culture heritage and education centre in Northland.

Although Jones declared a conflict of interest, he did attend a meeting of Ministers where funding for the project was discussed in February this year.

Ryan said Jones was right to declare the conflict and there was nothing in the Cabinet manual – the list of rules Ministers need to follow – that said he should not have been in the meeting.

The Auditor-General also said Jones was right to transfer his decision-making responsibilities when it came to the project to one of his ministerial colleagues.

However, Ryan did say it would have been better if Jones did not express his opinion of the project in the meeting of the Ministers.

Ryan said if Jones was planning to express a view, it would have been more appropriate if better records were kept which explained his position, and confirmed that his ministerial colleagues had agreed or asked him to participate.

Despite Jones being cleared by the Auditor-General, Seymour said his comments were a “damning indictment” of Jones’ role in the project.

“The idea that millions of dollars of taxpayer funding can be allocated, with Ministers who have a conflict of interest playing a decisive role, makes a mockery of the Prime Minister’s claim to be running the most open and transparent Government in New Zealand’s history.

The Auditor-General’s report concluded that the exchange between Jones and Finance Minister Grant Robertson at the meeting “does not raise any significant concerns about the decision-making process”.

But Seymour has questioned this conclusion.

“The Office of the Auditor-General gives no reason for this conclusion. We can only imagine that it is reluctant to point the finger directly at a Cabinet Minister.

to make or supply medicinal cannabis products, or grow cannabis for these purposes.

Those wanting a licence would be vetted by police and would be declined if they had any drug-re-

Death penalty raised

by Coalition Party NZME The campaign manager for Coalition New Zealand is speaking to party leader Hannah Tamaki today to discuss his suggestion that NZ reintroduce capital punishment and apply the death penalty to recidivist sex offenders Jevan Goulter floated the policy in a video posted to social media and is now raising it with Tamaki after what he said had been positive feedback from the public.

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lated or dishonesty convictions in the past seven years, whether in New Zealand or overseas.

But workers in the industry would not have any such restrictions.

Health Minister David Clark said that people, including gang members, with knowledge of how to grow cannabis could participate in the new market.

As an added incentive, people with illegal cannabis seeds could seek a declaration and pay a fee which, if approved, would allow them to use those seeds to make legal medicines.

Hikurangi managing director Manu Caddie, who was part of the committee that oversaw the proposals, said Hikurangi had helped about 100 people involved with cannabis to attend a hemp-growing course at the Eastern Institute .

The proposals were welcomed

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During the launch of the Coalition NZ Party in May, Hannah Tamaki highlighted potential issues surrounding euthanasia, marijuana and late-term abortions.

However, in an interview, Goulter, who works for Coalition NZ, said the party is yet to formalise any stance on euthanasia but says it will be a topic raised between party members.

Keen to elaborate on his own views, Goulter says if the country is “intelligent enough” to discuss euthanasia then a debate around the death penalty needs to be had.

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Deaths from tribal violence AP More than 20 people including pregnant women and children have been killed in recent tribal violence in Papua New Guinea, media reported yesterday.

The governor of the remote highland province of Hela told Australian Broadcasting Corp. the latest violence was on Monday when 16 people including women and children died at the village of Karida.

The killings were probably retaliation for an earlier attack that left around seven dead, Gov. Philip Undialu said.

“This has escalated into the massacre of innocent women and kids,” Undialu said.

The Post-Courier newspaper, based in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Port Moresby, reported as many as 24 people were killed in the villages of Karida and Peta since Saturday.

Six people had been ambushed and killed near Peta on Saturday, Hela Police Chief Inspector Teddy Augwi

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The victims’ relatives retaliated with rifles the next day, killing between 16 and 18 people at Karida, including pregnant women, he said.

“This is not a tribal fight where the opposing villagers face each other on field,” Augwi told the newspaper. “This is a fight in guerrilla warfare, meaning they play hide-andseek and ambush their enemies.”

Many villagers had fled the

violence, Hela Administrator William Bando told the newspaper.

It was not immediately clear if any suspects had been arrested. Papua New Guinea Police spokesman Superintendent Dominic Kakas did not immediately respond to a request for comment yesterday.

Tribal violence is common in Papua New Guinea’s interior, where villagers avenge relatives in retaliation known as payback.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape responded to the tragedies by saying on social media: “Today is one of the saddest days of my life.”

Marape said many of the victims lived in his electorate.

The prime minister blamed a police shortage in Hela for the lawlessness.

“How can a province of 400,000 people function with policing law and order with under 60 policemen, and occasional operational military and police that does no more then (sic) band aid maintenance?”

Marape wrote.

“In memory of the innocent who continue to die at the hands of gun toting criminals, your time is up,” he said.

“To all who have guns and kill and hide behind the mask of community, learn from what I will do to criminals who killed innocent people, I am not afraid to use strongest measures in law on you,” he added, referring to the death penalty.

Minaj pulls out of concert Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. “After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest. While I want nothing more than to bring my show to fans in Saudi Arabia, after better educating myself on the issues, I believe it is important for me to make clear my support for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression,” Minaj said in a statement.

Minaj was originally scheduled to headline the concert on July 18.

Australia singled out over climate change NZME One of the world’s most beloved figures, Sir David Attenborough, has delivered a damning assessment of “powerful” figures in Australia.

Sir David Attenborough has taken aim at “powerful” figures in Australia who still don’t believe climate change is happening, saying it is “extraordinary” given the country is already dealing with some of the most extreme consequences.

The respected English broadcaster and natural historian was invited to speak in front of the UK Parliament’s British, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee about his views on climate change.

He said the most striking example of climate change that he remembers was experienced on Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef.

Sir David began visiting the reef in the 1950s and told the committee that the “most vivid memory” of his natural history

Sir David Attenborough life was seeing the “multitude of fantastically beautiful forms of animals”, many that he had never seen before.

But his amazement turned to horror when he returned to the reef about 10 years ago.

“I will never forget diving on the reef … and suddenly seeing, instead of this multitude of wonderful forms and life, that it was stark white,” he said.

“It had bleached white because of the rising temperatures and the increasing acidity of the sea.”

Not everyone may share his enthusiasm about the beauty

of the reef but Sir David said the system was “crucial” to the world.

Sir David said reefs acted as a “nursery” with many fish spawning or growing up there.

Asked about claims from climate change deniers that people were “overpanicking”, he singled out Australia and the US as places where there were still people in positions of power who were sceptics.

“I am sorry that there are people who are in power, and internationally, notably of course: the United States but also in Australia – which is extraordinary because Australia is already facing having to deal with some of the most extreme manifestations of climate change,” he said.

When it comes to climate change action, Sir David said he thought authorities “cannot be radical enough in dealing with these issues”.

In asking how quickly authorities could move on climate change, Sir David said he

thought this depended on how fast they could carry the electorate with them.

He said young people were now recognising that it was their future that was at stake.

Sir David’s remarks come as a report this week found Australia could be responsible for up to 17 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions by 2030.

A report by Berlin-based science and policy institute Climate Analytics found planned coal and gas expansions could push Australia’s share of emissions higher over the next decade.

Australian coal could be responsible for 12 per cent of global emissions by then.

The Australian Conservation Foundation’s Gavan McFadzean said coal and gas were the cause of the “climate crisis”, with Australia the number one exporter of both.

“This report confirms Australia is on track to become one of the world’s worst contributors to climate damage,” he said.

End of the Volkswagen Beetle as production halted AP Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in, Mexico. It’s the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolised many things over a history spanning eight decades since 1938.

It has been: a part of Germany’s darkest hours as a never-realised Nazi prestige project. A symbol of Germany’s postwar economic renaissance.

An example of globalisation, sold and recognised all over the world. An emblem of the 1960s counter-culture in the United States.

Above all, the car remains a landmark in design.

The car’s original design – a rounded silhouette with seating for four or five, nearly vertical windshield and the aircooled engine in the rear – can be traced back to Austrian engineer Ferdinand Porsche.

Re-launched as a civilian

carmaker under supervision of the British occupation authorities, the Volkswagen factory was transferred in 1949 to the Germany government and the state of Lower Saxony, which still owns part of the company.

By 1955, the millionth Beetle had rolled off the assembly line.

Production at Wolfsburg ended in 1978 as newer front drive models like the Golf took over.

But the Beetle wasn’t dead yet.

Production went on in Mexi-

co from 1967 until 2003.

Nicknamed the “vochito,” the car made itself at home as a rugged, Mexican-made “carro del pueblo”.

The end of the Beetle comes at a turning point for Volkswagen as it rebounds from a scandal over cars rigged to cheat on diesel emissions tests.

The last of 5961 Final Edition versions of the Beetle is headed for a museum after ceremonies in Puebla to mark the end of production.

Williams scared of alien life Robbie Williams installed “24-hour security” over fears about alien life contacting him. The Let Me Entertain You hitmaker insisted he has been scared to communicate with extra-terrestrials in case they spoke back to him, and it made him take measures by introducing roundthe-clock security at his home. Speaking to Jo Wood on the Alien Nation podcast, he explained: “The reason why I started having 24-hour security was not for my own safety, it was just because I was scared of what was happening around me when I was alone. I was always scared to talk to them because that would make it real and if it was just in my head then it would just be in my head.”

Grande fans slam Vogue cover When did she become black?’ Ariana Grande fans claim the 26-year-old singer is unrecognisable on the cover of Vogue.

Fans of Ariana Grande have criticised her new Vogue cover, as they say the star is almost unrecognisable in the photograph.

The 26-year-old Italian-American singer, who is from Boca Raton, Florida, and has Sicilian and Abruzzese roots, appeared on the August 2019 cover of the publication. However, some fans of the pop star have been left confused by the photograph, as they point out that the star’s complexion looks darker than her natural skin tone in the image.

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A good chance for some reflection Y

esterday officially marked a two-year milestone for me in my time with the Ashburton Guardian.

On July 10, 2017 I stepped into the role of editor of, what is now, one of the last, fully independently-owned daily newspapers in New Zealand.

And what a two years it’s been.

When I look back at all the things that have happened during that 24 month period, I am happy to say that I can look back on most of it with fondness and an appreciation of what this district is able to achieve on a daily basis.

And I’m particularly proud of the opportunity I was given back then to lead a team of dedicated journalists who have their fingers

on the pulse of this place we call home and go about their work with passion, knowledge and enthusiasm on a daily basis, to bring the news to you, our readers.

It is seriously impressive to sit in this newsroom each day and listen to some of the most experienced people I’ve ever worked with in my 13 years of journalism talk about the events of the day, drawing on their own personal

experiences and contacts to be able to bring together a newspaper six days a week.

There’s no hiding from the fact that the newspaper world is changing around us – but, thus far, the Guardian has been able to proudly buck the trend and stay true to its core values. That a small business in a small region of New Zealand can deliver a daily newspaper, six days a week, without the backing of a huge company to help fund the cause, is something Mid Canterbury should be very proud of because other regions, particularly a few of those around us, aren’t so lucky.

And for that we can thank the Bell family, who have been at

Vietnam.

In 2017, emails released by Donald Trump Jr revealed that he’d been told before meeting with a Russian attorney during the presidential campaign that the Russian government had information that could incriminate Hillary Clinton.

Ten years ago: During a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, President Barack Obama addressed Ghana’s Parliament, where he challenged the continent of his ancestors to shed corruption and conflict in favour of peace.

Five years ago: House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky, said that

President Barack Obama’s $3.7 billion emergency request to deal with tens of thousands of unaccompanied children arriving at the US-Mexico border was too big to get through the House, as a growing number of Democrats rejected policy changes Republicans were demanding as their price for approving any money.

One year ago: At a NATO summit in Brussels, President Donald Trump declared that a gas pipeline venture had left Germany’s government “captive to Russia,” and questioned the necessity of the NATO alliance.

Today’s birthdays: Actress Susan

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the helm of this newspaper for more than 100 years and ensured that the news that matters most to the people of the Ashburton District arrives at their door, from Monday through to Saturday each week of the year.

Without their support and belief in what we do here each day, it’s highly likely you’d be reading a very different version of the newspaper today. The local sport, which we pride ourselves so much on being able to cover, could potentially have been pushed to one side in favour of the larger sporting events and codes. Our desire each day to pack as much hyper-local Mid Canterbury news would be cut down to a minimum and instead

be centered around happenings and events from outside of this district and our connection with you, the community and our readers, would be somewhat lost.

Things are happening, there’s some big stuff just around the corner and we will deliver that with the same amount of passion and enthusiasm that we do now.

Of note there’s the small matter of the newspaper turning 140 in September.

A remarkable achievement that we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone who wants to be a part of it.

It’s been a big two years, but something tells me we are only just starting to scratch the surface.

Seaforth Hayes is 76. Singer Jeff Hanna is 72. Ventriloquistactor Jay Johnson is 70. Actor Bruce McGill is 69. Singer Bonnie Pointer is 69. Actor Stephen Lang is 67. Actress Mindy Sterling is 66.

Former boxer Leon Spinks is 66.

Actress Sela Ward is 63. Reggae singer Michael Rose is 62. Singer Peter Murphy is 62. Actor Mark Lester is 61. Jazz musician Kirk Whalum is 61. Singer Suzanne Vega is 60. Rock guitarist Richie Sambora is 60. Actress Lisa Rinna is 56. Rock musician Scott Shriner is 54. Actress Debbe Dunning is 53. Actor Greg Grunberg is 53. Wildlife expert Jeff Corwin is 52. Actor Justin Chambers

is 49. Actress Leisha Hailey is 48. Actor Michael Rosenbaum is 47. Pop-rock singer Andrew Bird is 46. Country singer Scotty Emerick is 46. Rapper Lil’ Kim is 44. Actor Jon Wellner is 44. Rock singer Ben Gibbard is 43. Rapper Lil’ Zane is 37. Pop-jazz singermusician Peter Cincotti is 36.

Actress Serinda Swan is 35. Actor Robert Adamson is 34. Actor David Henrie is 30. Actor Connor Paolo is 29. Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki is 29. R&B/pop singer Alessia Cara is 23.

Thought for today: “Life is a lot like jazz — it’s best when you improvise.” — George Gershwin (1898-1937).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2019. There are 173 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On July 11, 1972, the World Chess Championship opened as grandmasters Bobby Fischer of the United States and defending champion Boris Spassky of the Soviet Union began play in Reykjavik, Iceland.

On this date: In 1798, the US Marine Corps was formally re-established by a congressional act that also created the US Marine Band.

In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr mortally wounded former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton during a pistol duel in Weehawken, New Jersey.

In 1859, Big Ben, the great bell inside the famous London clock tower, chimed for the first time.

In 1877, Kate Edger became the first woman in New Zealand to gain a university degree and the first woman in the British Empire to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA).

In 1937, American composer and pianist George Gershwin died at a Los Angeles hospital of a brain tumour; he was 38.

In 1952, the Republican National Convention, meeting in Chicago, nominated Dwight D Eisenhower for president and Richard M Nixon for vice president.

In 1955, the US Air Force Academy swore in its first class of cadets at its temporary quarters at Lowry Air Force Base in Colorado.

In 1960, the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was first published by J B Lippincott and Co. In 1979, the abandoned US space station Skylab made a spectacular return to Earth, burning up in the atmosphere and showering debris over the Indian Ocean and Australia.

In 1995, the UN-designated “safe haven” of Srebrenica in BosniaHerzegovina fell to Bosnian Serb forces, who then carried out the killings of more than 8000 Muslim men and boys. The United States normalised relations with

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What we need right now “

What the world needs now is love, sweet love.”

The immortal words of Burt Bacharach swept into my consciousness last week as a local outpouring of support for the Ashburton water feature to be retained has gained momentum.

Yes, it appears that Ashburtonians really are very fond of this icon of our CBD. I always hesitate to mention the much-overused word ‘icon’ but along with our distinctive clock – which has well and truly etched itself into our visual psyche – it is now a solid part of who we are.

Bring on the enhancements to make our central business area more appealing for all, but hey, we can do that without carelessly discarding that which is important to us.

It’s not a native taonga, or even tremendously historic, but even though it was conceived in the relatively recent mid-1990s, it feels like it has been part of our lives and our landscape forever.

And that is a good thing.

Sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have until its very existence is threatened.

To this eye it is a very pleasing piece. It works visually, audibly and spiritually.

In just a few square metres of real estate, it captures perfectly who we are and where we are.

Regardless of our global origins.

It reminds us we are of the Canterbury Plains.

Peter Mac

PETE’S PERSPECTIVE

Mid Canterbury.

The flowing rivers from the mountains to the sea.

The Rangitata, the Ashburton and the Rakaia.

We need not mount a journey across the district every single day to remind ourselves where we live.

The essence of our landscape, our homeland is encapsulated cleverly and beautifully in that very pleasing CBD feature.

Most of us venture past it every day. We may not consciously reference it with each and every pass, but I find myself periodically pausing to contemplate and enjoy it, and as corny as it may sound, I find it good for the soul. I like it being there.

So, with the removal of part of Ashburton’s soul on the agenda, I decided to attend a recent meeting of the Ashburton District Council.

I wanted to see just how each and every decision maker in that room responded and I also wanted to watch the nuances of our council in action.

To this writer it was dealt with without any real emotion attached at all.

It appeared around the table to be entirely dispensable.

Collateral damage in the latest grand scheme.

Perhaps that’s not entirely fair.

Four councillors, most notably deputy mayor Neil Brown signalled, “Well I’m not in favour of it (shifting it).”

He, and three others, voted against, but the motion was lost on a vote.

And that was that.

Gone apparently, according to Jane Donaldson, within two years.

Next.

And I’m still furious about the information centre closure and pending removal.

Apparently, after deciding an information centre offers little or no value, there will now be one incorporated into the new civic centre.

Hold on, you can’t have it both ways.

Is it planned to be a proper fully-fledged thing, or a halfarsed token effort.

When will it be open?

No, reopen the existing one, improve on what we had, make it a vital part of a re-launched revamped CBD. The building itself is attractive and sits where it is nicely. It ain’t broke, no need to fix.

Well you know, I spend almost equal amounts of time incensed by what I consider to be very bad decisions for my town, and the rest telling myself to “disengage, don’t wind yourself up.

Still not sold?

They’ll do what they want to do and life will go on. It’s not worth it.”

The problem is I do care.

And refreshingly, on this matter, so do many others.

I have no idea how this will eventually pan out, but there are a couple of glimmers of hope.

Maybe, the council will take the sentiment held by so many on board and rework the plans to incorporate it into a new setting.

Or if they don’t, maybe an election, just months away will do the job.

Communities are democracies and should reflect the wishes of voters.

If this community feels the council is not genuinely listening, it has the opportunity to send a signal in October.

That of course is entirely dependent on who actually wants the job.

If you are a bright, visionary, pragmatic, intelligent, man, woman, young person, experienced head, please ... if you’ve ever contemplated putting your hand up to serve your community, think about it right now.

We really could do with your talents.

Broadcaster Peter Mac is Ashburton born and bred and the afternoon host on the Hokonui Radio Network.

The views expressed in this column are his and do not reflect the opinion of his employer or the Ashburton Guardian.

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Super organiser takes on grand final

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There will be a distinctly Mid Canterbury flavour to the Young Farmer of the Year grand final in Christchurch next year: Sarah Heddell is organising it.

Heddell, 31, is a land management and biodiversity advisor for Environment Canterbury and works with farmers in the Ashburton District.

She lives in Ashburton but spends weekends and holidays working on her parent’s farms at Darfield and Okains Bay; and she has spent more than a decade as an enthusiastic member of the Dunsandel Young Farmers’ Club.

Heddell said Dunsandel belonged to the Tasman Young Farmers’ region, which was hosting the grand final in Christchurch in 2020.

She sees it as a great opportunity to showcase farming to urban people and says she will be drawing on the innovative work she sees daily in her Ashburton job.

Tasman last hosted a grand final in 2014 and Heddell was involved in running that; she has also run four regional finals, convening two of them.

“This is a really exciting opportunity to highlight the important

role Canterbury plays in our agrifood sector.”

The grand final would be great spectator viewing, especially the practical competitions, she said.

“I love everything about the contest. It challenges people and helps them to learn and grow, it highlights the role agri-food sector plays in the economy and it also brings people together.”

Heddell and her organising committee are currently in discussions with Christchurch City Council about locations for key aspects of the event, which will take place from July 2-4, 2020.

“I’d like to have the opening parade and ceremony in town. It’s a lively event involving school children from across New Zealand,” she said.

The technical day will be held at Blinc Innovation at Lincoln University. Venues for the gruelling practical day and hugely popular quiz evening show are still being decided, but will be in the Christchurch city district.

The iconic agricultural contest has been testing the knowledge and stamina of young farmers since 1969. The 51st edition was won in Napier at the weekend by Northland’s James Robertson.

Heddell said she and some of her

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“I have some good ladies on board.”

She remembers her first grand final experience was when Ashburton staged the event in 2008.

A group of friends from the Dunsandel club attended, had a great time, and decided they could use their organising skills for the good of the competition in general.

Heddell has been keen for stock judging to be part of the schedule.

The grand final includes the Young Farmer of the Year contest, a Junior Young Farmer contest and a TeenAg contest for school children. To get to the grand final, contestants from the seven Young Farmer regions must progress through district and regional finals.

She said there would be Mid Canterbury connections to the grand final and the organisers showcased the best of the region’s diverse mix of dairy, sheep and beef and cropping operations.

“There are so many people I have seen, and so many amazing things people are doing on farm around innovation, and technology and animals welfare.”

She said a farmer’s world was ever-changing and the contest was a great way of sharing their story to a wider audience.

per head of animals slaughtered a season, and arable farmers’ to FAR on seeds volume.

Federated Farmers dairy chairman Chris Lewis has done his sums and thinks farmers have paid close to $1 billion in levies in the past 10 years.

He told a recent Feds conference that, while he’s a supporter of levy bodies, farmers should question the value and direction of the industry groups, and whether they give value for farmers’ money.

He said some farmers are asking if the three organisations should be scrapped and replaced by one pastoral farming entity to achieve cost efficiencies and remove some of the sector policy tension and politics which can play out between the organisations.

With farmers’ balance sheets under assault from rising working costs as well as compliance costs and potential environmental taxes, “farmers’ money is limited and must be used wisely”, he said.

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a2 Milk market value skyrockets

By Jamie Gray

bers it speaks well for them,” Curley said.

Harbour Asset Management senior research analyst Oyvinn Rimer said analysts were waking up to what looks likely to be an improved outlook for a2 Milk.

“More and more analysts are starting to see that trading is very strong and that it probably costs a2 Milk less than it does other companies to create brand awareness,” he said.

Analysts were starting to be less nervous about regulation in China, he said.

“Previous concerns about grey channels have been significantly scaled back,” he said.

“It has a good position in the China market that is getting harder and harder for others to enter.”

Harbour Asset Management has a holding in A2 Milk.

Late yesterday the stock was trading off its peak at $16.00, up 75c or 5 per cent up on Tuesday’s close.

A2 Milk, which focuses on milk containing just the a2 beta protein and not combination of a1 and a2 beta protein found in standard milk, is expected to report its annual result in August.

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year’s revenue of $922.7 million.

UBS also expects a net profit of $308 million, which would be a 57.5 per cent lift on last year’s number of $195.7 million.

For the current financial year to June 30, 2020, UBS sees a revenue of $1.6 billion, and a net profit of $367 million.

“Clearly, if it can hit those num-

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Future power management may start at home Household battery electricity storage could play an important role in managing the pressures increased solar and electric vehicle use may put on the country’s power system, Transpower says.

While the combination of solar and batteries would offer “little benefit” managing dry-year risk, the national grid operator says they could play a valuable role in smoothing loads on the network during the day, as well as improving the way the power system responds to emergencies.

Large-scale take up of solar has the potential to create issues with system frequency and voltage during the middle of the day when solar generation would be highest and power demand relatively low. Coupling that solar with battery energy storage systems (BESS) could reduce much of that risk by allowing consumers to store energy for later use, Transpower said.

“The self-consumption of excess

daytime solar PV generation by consumers that BESS enables can play a significant role in mitigating the impact of large-scale uptake of solar PV in isolation,” the state-owned firm said in a 72-page report.

The battery study is the latest in a series Transpower has undertaken to help understand the role electrification – particularly of transport and industry – can play in helping meet the country’s goal of having a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

Work Transpower completed in 2017 suggested the existing grid could accommodate about 2 gigawatts of solar capacity with minimal impact, but 4 GW would displace a lot of existing generation and make grid management more difficult.

The country has only about 97 MW of solar currently. Total generation capacity stands at more than 9.2 GW. Transpower’s study found, in all cases, the large midday demand trough created by widespread solar could be reduced by charging battery systems or electric vehicles. In some cases they could also contrib-

ute to reduce morning and evening peak loads as well.

Grid voltage in the upper North Island and upper South Island was most affected and Transpower expected local distribution networks in those areas would face the same issue.

John Clarke, Transpower’s operations general manager, said the findings highlight the importance of developing proper standards, codes and market arrangements for battery systems to ensure their potential benefits are realised.

Clarke said battery systems also have an “impressive” potential to improve the way the grid responds three to five times each year when frequency on the system drops due to the sudden loss of a large generator or the high-voltage link across Cook Strait.

“Our studies of frequency performance with BESS enabled to respond to these events demonstrated likely superior performance compared to the reserves we rely on today in such events, reducing the impacts on consumers.”

Real estate prices increase in year to June NZME National property values rose 1.7 per cent in the year to June and would have been up 6.5 per cent had Auckland been stripped out, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s latest House Price Index shows.

The index rose to 2753 last month, up 0.3 per cent from May. Excluding Auckland, the monthly rise was 0.4 per cent.

The annual increase of 1.7 per cent contrasts with the 3.8 per cent annual growth reported this time last year, REINZ noted.

Looking around the country, 11

out of 12 regions saw an annual increase in the index level. The only region not to experience an increase was Auckland, which posted an annual decrease of 3.5 per cent to 2784.

REINZ opted to publish the HPI measure, which looks at total housing market activity as opposed to a median or average price, separately.

Its remaining monthly data, including the median price, sales volumes and days to sell, will be published on Friday.

REINZ says the index draws on a series of metrics to adjust sale prices for house attributes – such as land area, floor area, and the num-

ber of bedrooms – which can influence them. It is intended to provide a single, more accurate measure as a median or average sale prices can be skewed by more activity at the high- or low-end of the market.

Southland reported the strongest property value growth, with a 20.2 per cent annual increase to a record high of 3049.

This was followed by Manawatu-Wanganui with an annual growth rate of 18.3 per cent to 3089 and Gisborne/Hawke’s Bay with a 9.1 per cent annual increase to 2738.

The capital city of Wellington posted a 6.5 per cent lift to 2707.

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the outlook.

“That last risk is not insignificant so it’s something that we are watching pretty closely,” he said.

UBS has upgraded its earnings forecast for a2 milk for the year 2018/19 year just finished.

It now expects revenue to come in at $1.3 billion, which would be a 40.8 per cent improvement on last

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“And thirdly, brand strength indicators in China for both online and offline are trending upwards for a2 Milk,” he said.

But Curley said the key risk for a2 Milk was the possibility of smaller grey market or “daigou” sellers exiting the market as a result of stricter e-commerce rules introduced early this year, partly dampening

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The market value of a2 Milk rocketed by almost three quarters of a billion dollars yesterday on the back of a series of upgrades from brokers.

Shares in the alternative milk and infant formula company hit $16.23, up 98c or 6.4 per cent from Tuesday’s close, and lifting its market capitalisation by $720 million to $11.92 billion.

Analysts said the move followed favourable reports from brokers UBS, Goldman Sachs and Forsyth Barr over the last few days.

UBS New Zealand head of research Marcus Curley, who co-authored the brokers’ latest report, said UBS had upgraded a2 Milk’s recommendation from “neutral” to “buy” and lifted its valuation from $14.0 a share to $17.50.

Curley told media there were three main themes supporting the favourable outlook.

The first was that a strong second half profit was expected for the period just ended June 30, driven by better-than-expected infant formula margins and volumes.

The second was higher wholesale prices being put through the market by a2 Milk.

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Club news www.guardianonline.co.nz Ashburton Golf Club Two cracking semi-finals last Saturday in the President’s Trophy, with both games going down to the 19th.

Vince Carr was 4-up on Braydon Wood after 12 holes, but then the young lad went on a spree and was 1-up playing the 18th, but a little chunked chip let Vince back in, and he promptly won the game on the 19th.

Pauly Greer jumped out early to be 2-up after 4 on Paddy, who can best be described as a plodder.

They were all square after 16, both got pars on 17 and 18, then Paddy found one more par on the 19th and Pauly ringed the cup.

A great match with lots of good old fashioned sledging. So Vince will face Paddy in the final, getting about seven shots, think Paddy’s only chance is his chat, Vince may have to turn off his hearing aids, but I think the big lad is learning sign language.

The Plate Final is between Alan White, who managed to subdue George Brown, and Chris Robertson you handed Kenny C a spanking. This should be a good game with Chris getting a couple of shots start. Too close to call.

The top stroke round of the day was a great nett 65 to Darren Peace, but this column is not about the winners. So two players who shall remain nameless, let’s call them Penny Runt and Maybe Hanson were playing the 3rd. Penny struck a monster drive, Maybe was stuck in front of a tree root, he had a swing and a miss, which caused a muffled titter, then moved it two foot, put his fourth on the green, struggling as he was giving Penny a shot.

Penny was still laughing as his approach sailed towards the bunker, everyone else was laughing as he finally got out of the bunker for eight, then three putts make eleven. Oh we do love stroke rounds.

Moving forward to the 4th hole Captain Jack Sparrow, had smashed his driver 136 metres on the par 3 and was 10 foot away from the pin.

Then after writing his name on the nearest the pin sheet, he commenced to five putt, yes 5 putt for an easy six. They say golf can mess with your head, but every shot makes somebody happy.

Lucky player of the day was Stewie Dunlop who picked up the Stables gift card, and now gets to take Janice across to the Stables Restaurant for a super feed from the lovely people there.

Please try and support our wonderful sponsors, they really do lots for us, show that sponsorship is a two-way street.

Till next time good golfing

Ashburton MSA Petanque Club Turnouts for social days are very pleasing with 36 one day. Very good out of a membership of 42.

Winners of the Tuesday competition over the past few weeks have been: Bev Attewell, Karen Bensdorp, Lyn Jones, Trevor Nish, Henry Marriott, Rosemary McLaughlin, Peter Marriott and Suzanne Watson.

Sunday, June 30 we had the Woolston Petanque Club pay us a social visit and a very enjoyable day it was for both cubs. The bonus for us was retaining the trophy we compete for.

This coming Sunday, July 14, we are hosting the Bastille Day Tournament and we make it a really French affair.

Many of the players dress up in French costume and this adds to the atmosphere.

Come along and have a look see and you will also see some very good competition.

Citizens’ Association Members were disappointed that a communication glitch meant that Hamish Riach, CE of the Ashburton District Council was not able to attend the AGM of the association, however he has indicated that he will be at the next meeting which is scheduled for August 1.

All are welcome to attend to meet and listen to Hamish.

At the June meeting the main topic of the evening was the forthcoming elections.

Mayor Donna Favel advised that the website, elections.org.nz is a great source of information, both for prospective councillors and for voters.

Nominations open on July 19 and close August 16.

The association has discussed holding a meet the candidates night but so far this has not been finalised.

The mayor also drew members’ attention to the new emergency notification number of 4196. If you text your post code to this number you will automatically be notified by text message, of any issues relevant to your area.

This of course is an addition to the Ashburton App but is seen as a more direct way of receiving warnings of any hazards or notices.

Remember that the next meeting will not be held until August 1 but will be at the usual time and place, the MSA meeting room at 7pm.

Plains Ladies Friendship Club Jeanette welcomed everyone including one visitor from Geraldine on a chilly morning.

Congratulations were given for a 90th birthday and a 47th wedding anniversary.

Business included two resignations from people

Thursday, July 11, 2019 who were leaving the district and an email requesting numbers of those 80-90 year olds for a special function.

Our birthday meeting in August will be held at The Ashburton Hotel and members were reminded to bring their money for that next month.

The trial coffee morning on the 2nd Monday was a success and is going to continue. Most subscriptions have now been paid.

Our mini-speaker was Judy Swaney who spoke to us about Elizabeth Day Care (recently moved from Park Street).

It is staffed by three qualified Diversional Therapists and numerous volunteers and looks after about 25 clients.

Clients are picked up by volunteers and brought to the centre where they are given opportunities to develop friendships, engage in conversation, put the world to right and generally enjoy themselves.

The staff cater for multiple needs and different family dynamics and offer access to many different groups for help where it is needed.

We thoroughly enjoyed her tales of some of the antics that they and the clients get up to. They also enjoy having speakers in to talk to them and also go on outings especially enjoying visits to the domain which is so handy for them now.

Day care operates five days a week and clients are referred by GPs and the hospital.

We are so lucky to have this facility available to us in Ashburton. Judy was thanked and then joined us for morning tea.

Our main speaker was Trevor Croy who talked to us about private philanthropy and the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation which provides a simple and effective way to support the community and causes that are important.

Donations made to Advance Ashburton are invested, protected and grown, meaning that people’s generosity will support the community’s needs forever.

The foundation is donor-led meaning the people decide who and what should benefit from their donation or they can leave it up to the foundation to determine where the most pressing needs are.

Trevor spoke to us about how he became involved and the history of the charitable trusts that he is involved with. The Lochhead Charitable trust, The Mackenzie Foundation, the Trevor Wilson Trust and Ashburton Housing and Support Trust.

Through the generous support of local people Ashburton greatly benefits in many diverse ways. Research provides insight to help the growing problem of self-harm and suicide, supporting respite care for families in our community, providing funds for youth mentor services in Methven, the Cactus youth programme, and in 2019, 31 scholarships for young people to help with their studies, and music in schools to name just a few examples of where money given is allocated.

Trevor was thanked for his eye-opening presentation and telling us about the generosity of the philanthropic people of our district.

Rural Women Winchmore Member Carolyn Walkham attended the National RWNZ Conference held in Whangarei, June 7-9.

Canterbury Region 2 conference is being held July 26, Ashburton Seniors Centre, Ashburton, theme: Getting Fleeced.

I was honoured to represent Mid Canterbury Rural Women at the Safer Community Ashburton Accreditation Ceremony held at the Hakatere Marae.

A safe community is: where people can go about their daily activities – without fear and without risk of harm or injury. Rural Women Mid Canterbury are one of 27 agencies on the steering committee.

Safer Ashburton is embarking on a new initiative to enhance wellness and resilience in our district.

Advertising for a co-ordinator/facilitator to work under the Lives Worth Living Suicide Prevention Focus.

National Office News RWNZ are pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Pennington as our new chief executive. Liz has a clinical background in mental health. She has held senior roles in social and community development, tertiary education, central government, mental health and in the not for profit sector.

Branch News – Anama – Speaker Helen Wallace began her career as a nurse, then became both a Presbyterian and Anglican minister.

All branches and individual members assisted with catering for the Hinds Ploughing Match, a provincial fundraiser.

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Not bad for such a small group.

Overheard at a recent open championship two shooters looking at the scoreboard one person says to another “Where is this Coronation club?” answered by “I think they are a club in Ashburton”.

First person “Well we better find out what they are doing because they are clearly doing a lot of things right.”

Returning to the matter of selectors, who would really want to be one? The TSMC selectors are facing a mammoth task in choosing the teams for this year’s Andrew and Faulkner match to be held in only a few weeks.

There are so many talented shooters up for selection that I have heard a whisper that the selectors are planning an additional match to aid them in the task.

What a great problem for them to have.

The junior team will be the toughest with no fewer than 10 holding up their hands for a spot in the five person team.

Shania Harrison-Lee, Emma Smith and Charlotte McKenzie are probably “shoo-ins” with the battle for remaining places between Sam Smith, Jacob Kilworth, Jack Jones, Jack McIntosh, Amelia Swan, Madison Tourle and Sarah Du Toit.

In the open team there are lots of shooters who have not previously represented the association.

Add in some of the juniors who will also be interested.

As I said “Who would want to be a selector?” Good luck with that.

Tinwald Branch New Zealand Red Cross The AGM was held on Tuesday, July 2 at 11am in the Tinwald Hall. President Pat O’Brien welcomed members and all said the Red Cross Principles.

A general meeting followed with minutes being read, correspondence being received and treasurer Audrey Bruce giving the financial report.

A report on the knitting project was received – that the pairs of fingerless mittens knitted by four members have been distributed to new entrants’ classes in six schools in Mid Canterbury.

The spring raffle was discussed.

It was noted that refugees are to be settled into Ashburton in August 2020. Refugees are people fleeing conflict and persecution and are defined and protected by International Law. Figures show 25.4 million are registered as Refugees worldwide. All people accepted by New Zealand under the Refugee Quota Programme complete a six-week orientation programme at NZ Immigration’s Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre before being settled into designated communities throughout New Zealand.

The branch will host members of the Blind Foundation at its September meeting.

The branch farewelled Jill Bennett and thanked her for all the years of service to Red Cross and wished her and her husband best wishes and presented her with a card and a gift.

The general meeting closed and the annual meeting was opened. President Pat O’Brien presented her comprehensive Annual Report. Treasurer Audrey Bruce presented the Annual Financial Statement. Mid-South Canterbury NZRC Area Councillor – Lynette Lovett took the chair for the Election of Officers. Patroness - Mary Miles. President - Pat O’Brien. Vice President - Lynette Lovett.

Secretary - Margaret Blair. Assistant Secretary - Eunice Jones. Treasurer - Audrey Bruce.

The meeting closed and was followed by lunch.

Tinwald Garden Club Covering two months, this part reports that plans

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for the three day bus tour in November are well advanced with interesting visits suggested.

The speakers for the month were Leanne Davis and Dell Phillips who talked about their lives and their plans and their present occupations at Trotts Gardens and Housing NZ. This was very interesting.

Competition results, May Cut Flowers Vase Mixed Flowers K. Ross, M. Robinson 1 Alstromeria, J. Brassell 3 Pansies on Saucer A. Scammell 1 Stem Geranium P. Tait, A. Truman, A. Scammell Indoor Plant (foliage) A. Scammell, M. Robinson Miniature Bloom A. Truman, A. Scammell, M. Robinson Miniature Rose K. Ross Spike P. Tait, C. Thomson Cluster K. Ross Branch Flowering Shrub A. Scammell, K. Ross, A. Truman Bloom any variety Rose A. Scammell, P. Tait, K. Ross Flower N.O.S. M. Robinson, K. Ross, A. Scammell O’Keefe/Young Trophy A. Scammell In June a well-attended annual general meeting was held following a delicious lunch at the Hotel Ashburton.

The president’s annual report and the treasurer’s financial reports all showed a very successful and interesting year.

The election of officers for 2019-2020 took place smoothly with all positions filled: Pam Tait returns as President, Elizabeth Stuckey will be Vice President, Almond Royds remains as Secretary and Alison Scammell as Treasurer.

There are two new faces on the committee which is a good sign.

The competitions for the year 2018 - 2019 resulted as follows: Cut Flowers 1st Alison Scammell, 2nd Kathleen Ross, 3rd Pam Tait Fruit & Veg 1st Pam Tait, 2nd Val Johnson Most points overall for cut flowers and vegetables: Pam Tait.

Wakanui WI President Juliana Protheroe welcomed 13 members to the June meeting of the Wakanui WI. Motto for the month was – Happiness consists in not having much but being content with a little.

Reports from the New Zealand Federation AGM in Taupo were presented with good speakers and good entertainment making for a very enjoyable meeting.

Special mention was made regarding two of our members who received placings in the photography competition. With the title of Sunset, Sue Kent was placed second and Emma Brockhurst third. A great effort out of dozens of entries!

A very successful day catering for the Wakanui Ploughing Match resulted in a good team effort and a good profit for our Institute.

A letter of congratulations has been sent to Lowcliffe member Mavis Wilkins on gaining her Gold Honours Badge at the Taupo meeting.

Display for the meeting was a photo of your Grandparents and the Roll Call an ornament. Members shared stories of their origin.

Guest speaker for the afternoon was Christine Wilson, manager of Volunteer Services for Hospice, Mid Canterbury which provides support for those with a life-threatening illness and their carers. Services provided by volunteers include biography writers, therapy, home support, companionship and counselling.

Currently based at Community House, Christine is looking forward to moving shortly to larger premises in Park Street.

Next meeting is to be a film at the Regent Cinema followed by lunch at the Stables on July 24.

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■■CRICKET WORLD CUP

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NZME Eoin Morgan prepared for the threat of Mitchell Starc by batting against a trio of left-arm pace bowlers in the nets at Edgbaston on Tuesday as England began the biggest week of their careers in a relaxed mood.

Warwickshire provided three left-arm pacemen for an optional net session to try to replicate facing Starc and Jason Behrendorff, the two bowlers who shared nine wickets when Australia blew away England at Lord’s two weeks ago.

Coach Trevor Bayliss worked with Jos Buttler, Morgan and Moeen Ali, three players struggling for form and consistency.

Joe Root also had a net, although that was less of a surprise given his love of batting, while the rest took a day off.

Jason Roy gingerly went through sprints with the physio as England continued to monitor his hamstring injury.

He is clearly not fully fit but England will continue to gamble on him, given how vital he is to their chances of success.

Morgan was bounced out by Starc at Lord’s and the Australia fast bowler, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, said he would continue to use the short stuff against the England captain.

The mind games began as soon as Australia lost their final group game to South Africa on Sunday, which condemned them to play

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Nathan Lyon insisted the World Cup was England’s to lose, in an attempt to shift the pressure on to a team who do not react well to being considered favourites.

It was gentle, knockabout stuff compared to Aussie goading of the past but Root said England would ignore it.

“Look back at when McGrath played and ‘5-0’,” said Root, referring to the legendary Australian bowler’s traditional Ashes re-

sult prediction.

“It’s just part and parcel of when you play against Australia.

That’s how they like to prepare themselves, get themselves ready and we will go about it in our own way.”

Meanwhile, thousands of seats will be empty when England take on Australia in Birmingham.

That’s according to ESPN’s CricInfo, which says some Indian fans can’t be bothered putting their tickets for up for resale.

The match at Edgbaston

PHOTO AP

looked sure to feature India before Australia’s surprise defeat to South Africa.

But now, with India not involved in the game, many of those spectators are not expected to attend.

“The ICC has a resale platform … but it appears some presumably wealthy ticket holders cannot be bothered with the effort, while some others have taken to unofficial resale sites in an attempt to sell their tickets for a profit,” it is reported.

■■SAILING

Gautrey grabs bronze at Laser world champs NZME George Gautrey thought his Laser world championships might have been over four days ago when he dislocated his knee but yesterday claimed a bronze medal in a tense finish to a dramatic week.

It rounded off a fantastic re-

gatta for the New Zealand squad, with three finishing in the top 10 – Sam Meech was fourth and Tom Saunders 10th. There was a distinct Antipodean flavour to the leaderboard, with Australian duo Tom Burton and Matt Wearn finishing first and second respectively.

Gautrey’s bronze medal is his

first at a major senior regatta.

But it very nearly ended prematurely when the 21-year-old dislocated his knee during a “bad tack” and needed to pop it back in three days ago.

“I considered it might have been over when I dislocated my knee but I got in and spoke to the physio and she was pretty confi-

dent,” Gautrey said. “After having a day off hiking with a couple of light-wind days, it felt good today when I tried to hike on it.

I think if it had been breezy for the last three days it could have been different.

“To come away with a medal is pretty awesome but, for me, it’s more about building from this.”

Australian cyclist Lucy Kennedy says she has learned not to celebrate too early after she was pipped at the line in stage three of the Giro Rosa.

The Michelton-Scott rider looked to be heading for her first Women’s World Tour win when she broke away from the peloton in Piedicavallo, Italy.

She even raised her hand in celebration before crossing the finish, which allowed Dutch rider Marianne Vos to beat her to the line.

“Lesson most definitely learnt,” Kennedy said on Twitter.

“Always sprint beyond the line and never celebrate early.”

It was Vos’ second consecutive Giro Rosa stage win, with Kennedy coming in at second followed

by Denmark’s Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig.

The second place finish, however, was still Kennedy’s first World Tour podium finish.

“Right at the end, I looked back and thought I had it, my first World Tour win but as I raised my fist in the air, Vos came past me.

I was absolutely spent,” Kennedy said.

“Obviously I am very very disappointed to miss out but it is still my best result. I haven’t had a World Tour podium before so I can be really happy with that.”

Vos’ victory means she moved up to third in the general classification behind Ludwig in second and Poland’s Katarzyna Niewiadoma, who has the overall lead.

“Lucy had a great attack and she had a good lead,” Vos said.

“She was on the cobbles and there were only two lines we could take in between the cobbles, she was on the right side, “I was on the left and I had slightly more speed, so she put her arm in the air and I came around in the last five metres, so for her that was pretty sad. I told her not to do that again.”

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■■ NETBALL

Hampstead eye another upset

By Erin Tasker

erin.t@theguardian.co.nz

Hampstead A made the perfect start to the third and final championship round of the Mid Canterbury Netball premier one competition last week, picking up a rare win over defending champions Celtic A. Now the big question is whether they can carry that momentum through to week two and beat another top contender, and in doing so make themselves the team to beat as the competition approaches the business end.

Tonight, Hampstead A’s opposition is United A. A couple of weeks ago, the prospect of playing what were shaping up to be the top two teams in their first two games of round three might have been a bit of a daunting prospect, but with one win already ticked off, confidence has to be high within the Hampstead ranks.

That win last week didn’t come easy. Hampstead led most of the way only for Celtic to come back from seven goals behind in the final quarter to tie things up and set up a tense finish, with a buzzer-beater by Hampstead A goal shoot, Georgia Burrows, giving her side the win.

The excitement in the Hampstead camp was obvious after the final whistle, and coach Janene McDowell put the win down to a solid performance throughout the court, where her players played with structure.

For their opposition tonight, United A, their win to start round three wasn’t quite as polished, and coach Claire Tappin will be keen to see improvement tonight.

United A beat Mt Somers last week, but Tappin described the performance as below par, saying her players struggled with the basics at times.

But Mt Somers also played well and actually won the final quarter, thanks to impressive circle defence and a strong showing by shooter Becky Marrett, who is on the comeback from a lengthy injury break.

Marrett and her team-mates will likely need to produce their best performance of the season if they’re to get their first win of the championship round on the board tonight, though, with a

Hampstead A picked up a surprise win over Celtic A last week – can they produce a second upset in a row and beat United A tonight?

PHOTO ERIN TASKER 270619-ET-0012 last week to ensure they’d finish the season in premier one, but things could be about to change as they’re about to welcome back their star shooter, Leanne Clemens, after a few weeks away.

While Clemens is just one player of seven on the court, her presence has been missed, and Methven A will be happy to have her back on board.

Tonight Methven A take on a Celtic A side in a position they haven’t found themselves in for a while. In a season where they’ve struggled to consistently put the same team on court week after week due to injury, sickness and general unavailability, the defending champions have now lost three games on the trot – to College A, United A and then

Nearest the Pin Sanae Hydes. Marilyn Cross 2nd Shot 2&11, 0-29 Betty Wilson 30+ Sue Graham, Twos: Sue Graham No. 5

■■ Shooting

McIntosh 278.3.

Tinwald Golf Club

Rep match v North Otago: Steve McArthur 288.14, Sandy Bennett 297.16, Nina McKenzie 291.14, Nick Stewart 292.15, T.J. Stewart 291.10, Colin Taylor 293.13, Keith Bonnington 280.2, Kevin Hooper 285.7, Bill Rankin 283.9, Andrew McKenzie 286.7. Total 2886.112, North Otago 2829.90. Emergencies: Bryan Hunter 288.11, Michaela Smith 280.3, Shirley Herridge 282.7. Junior: Emma Smith 292.13, Charlotte McKenzie 284.10, Amelia Swan 276.6, Jack Jones 276.4, Sam Smith 251.5, total 1382.38 North Otago 1370.26. Emergency Jack

strong young College A side their next opposition.

College A were the biggest winners last week, downing Methven A 41-23, and sending a signal to their opposition teams in the coming weeks that they could be a strong contender come finals.

Methven A hasn’t had a good few weeks, having to survive a promotion/relegation game

Hampstead A – and will be eager to get things back on track tonight.

Meanwhile, in premier two action tonight, Southern A will also be looking to bounce back from a rare loss last week, when they take on Celtic C, while Celtic B will take on Hampstead B and Methven B will play Ashburton College B.

SPORTS DRAWS AND RESULTS RESULTS ■■ Golf Mayfield Golf Club July 9 Ladies Division 3rd Skibo LGU, 4th Handicap, 4th Putting. Grade 0-20 Christine Ross 87-1374, Betty Wilson 99-19-80. Grade21-29 Helen Rapsey 104-25-79, Lal Mulligan108-24-84 Grade 30+Sue Graham 103-30-73, Ruth Keeley114-39-75. Putting Sue Graham 29 Helen Rapsey 30.

Sims Bakery No 5 Nearest the Pin Not Struck. Mr Mann’s Bakery & Café No. 14

July 9 Stableford Barb Harris 37, Joan Undy 36 c/b, Di Bell 36 9 Hole Competition Stroke Carol Smith 38, Phyl Ellis 38 Nearest the Pin: Murray Young Property Broker (2nd Shot) #2 Barb Cochrane, Sims Bakery #6 Marilyn Bennett, Mac & Maggie #12 Di Bell, Outdoor Adventure (2nd Shot) #16 June Bruhns.

Twos: Sally Lane

Target Shooting Mid Canterbury

Coronation: Jack Jones 93.3, 92.3, Charlotte McKenzie 96.3, Jacob Kilworth 92.1, 95.2, Sarah Du Toit 90.1,94.2, Kevin Hooper 96.2, 97.5, Nick Stewart 97.2, 99.7, 191.3, Michaela Smith 94.2, 183.3, Colin Taylor 97.6, 195.6, Sandy Bennett 96.5, 191.3, T.J. Stewart 98.4, 192.5, Phoenix: Sean McQuillan 88.2, 88.0, Tane Moore 79.1, 73.0, 78.2, Gene Moore 91.1,92.1, 93.3, Nick Stewart 98.4, Mark Stewart 98.5, Claudia Cudmore 89.1, Brontson Cudmore 92.2, Amelia Swan 90.1, 92.1, Jack McIntosh 93.2, 93.2, Kevin Hooper 196.6, Bill Rankin 198.10, Andrew McKenzie 188.5, Colin Taylor 191.5, Sandy Bennett 193.5.

DRAWS ■■ Golf Tinwald Golf Club July 16 Ladies Division LGU 9 holes LGU 5th Judy Johns stableford Starters D. Bell H. Nicholas Cards B. Harris J. Undy, Kitchen I. Divers, Draw steward J. Bruhns

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■■INDOOR BOWLS

■■TRACK AND FIELD

Making final preparations

Adams sets her sights on Tokyo 2020

By Matt Markham

matt.m@theguardian.co.nz

The Ashburton Indoor Bowls Paterson Trophy side readied itself for the upcoming Paterson Trophy weekend with a strong hit out victory over their South Canterbury rivals in Timaru on Sunday.

The event, known as the Prattley Trophy, was established three years ago to give the two centres a chance to have a strong match before heading away to their respective zone playoffs and it has proven over time to be a valuable asset to the Ashburton side who have used it as a stepping stone towards going on and winning their Paterson Trophy zone.

On Sunday, at the Timaru Indoor Bowls Centre, Ashburton delivered a narrow, but strong win over their counterparts, 39.5 points to 32.5 points.

The two teams of eight played two rounds of competition with each round consisting of two games of fours, four games of pairs and eight games of singles.

Following the weekend’s play the Ashburton selectors announced their side to head to Collingwood to take on Golden Bay Motueka, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast and Canterbury next weekend.

One team is Michael Lawson, Grant Wilson, Russell Ellis and

NZME

Maurice Sunbeam has been named in this year’s Ashburton Indoor Bowls Paterson side.

PHOTO MATT MARKHAM 290619-MM-008

Murray Bassett while the other side is Mat Bassett, Ken Mackenzie, Graeme Chapman and Maurice Sunbeam with Chris Talbot the side’s reserve.

Meanwhile, two Ashburton sides who headed to Oamaru for

the zone play-off of the Mixed Pairs and Fours at the weekend both performed admirably but neither was able to bring home the title, and the right to head to the National final.

Mark Sheard and Helen Rennie

finished third in the mixed pairs while Ken Mackenzie, Graeme Chapman, Chris Talbot and Rowena Mackenzie finished second in the Mixed Fours.

Both events were won by teams from Canterbury.

■■NETBALL

Silver Ferns star declared fit for World Cup NZME Silver Ferns defender Katrina Rore has been named in the final 12 to compete at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool after receiving medical clearance to play.

Rore, who has played 125 tests for New Zealand, was in doubt after suffering a calf strain last month but travelled with the team to England where she continued her rehab and training.

Silver Ferns management confirmed their 12-strong Cup team with the International Netball Federation yesterday, retaining Rore who missed the recent Cadbury Netball Series due to the calf injury.

She has passed a medical assessment and also taken part in match-play since arriving at the Silver Ferns base in Colchester, Essex, as the national side undertakes final preparations before the Netball World Cup which

starts on Friday night NZT. Silver Ferns head coach Noeline Taurua said Rore had been put through a number of tests to make sure she could withstand the demanding schedule during the 10-day tournament.

“It’s been really important to ensure she has had adequate court time since arriving in England and Katrina has pulled up well during this time. Katrina has put in the hard work to rehab well and that has paid off,” she

said. “The process has been rigorous to ascertain whether Katrina could handle the demands of eight games in 10 days. Her tenacity, work ethic and desire to wear the Silver Fern has once again shone out as she tackled her injury head on. We need individuals like that in our team.”

Fellow defender Michaela Sokolich-Beatson, who travelled with the Silver Ferns to England as injury cover, will now return home.

Kiwi shot put star Dame Valerie Adams has confirmed plans to attend her fifth straight Olympic Games, setting her sights on Tokyo 2020.

The three-time Olympic medallist took time away from the sport recently for the birth of her second child, but confirmed to Newstalk ZB she would be pushing to make it to Tokyo.

“I will definitely work my ass off to be in Tokyo; that’s the plan,” Adams said.

“I have steps that I’ve got to go to and get passed to get to that stage.

“I’ve actually got nothing to lose. My plan is to turn up for Tokyo; I am also a realist – I’m going to train and work in the background and get myself up and compete in our season.”

Adams finished inside the top 10 in the field at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, before claiming gold in both Beijing and London.

In 2016, she claimed the silver medal in Rio de Janeiro.

She had alluded to attempting to compete in Tokyo last year. In October, after announcing she was pregnant with her second child, she said: “The risk of completing our family and training for the Olympics ... I don’t want that.

First and foremost for me was actually giving Kimoana a sibling and completing a family. For us this is it.

“I don’t want to come to the end of Tokyo, look back and have any regrets.

“I don’t want to be one of those should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. I’ve got the opportunity now, I need to take it. It’s the same with any sport, if you’ve got the opportunity, take it.”

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Forbury Park Trotting Club Inc Venue: Forbury Park Meeting Date: 11 July 2019 NZ Meeting number: 7 Doubles: 1 and 2; 3 and 4; 5 and 6; 7 and 8 Trebles: 2, 3 and 4; 6, 7 and 8 1 5.16pm (NZT) NZ HORSE TRANSPORT LTD TROT $7500, non-winners 3yo+, stand, 2200m 1 47095 Shes So Right (1) fr............ S Tomlinson (J) 2 x7646 Whangamata (2) fr....................B McLellan 3 74329 Ayutthaya (3) fr.........................L McKay (J) 4 65533 Be Bee Lass (4) fr.......................C Buchan 5 9x022 Prestissimo (5) fr........................ J Versteeg 6 76807 Ken’s Dream (6) fr......................... L Dobbs 7 33004 Majestic Rose (U1) fr..............M Williamson 8 0 Dem Bones Dem Bones (U2) fr.R McIlwrick 2 5.41pm NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY CENTRE F&M MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ f&m., mobile, 2200m 1 P0676 Bub’s VC (1) fr.......................... C Ferguson 2 0 Clifton Jessie (2) fr.......................... A Beck 3 64362 Phil’s Last Chance (3) fr..........M Hurrell (J) 4 00057 Extreme Robyn (4) fr..............M Williamson 5 38227 Lei Miss (5) fr................................ T Chmiel 6 22228 Olive Cook (6) fr......................... T Williams 7 8x093 Phoebe’s Delight (7) fr...............B McLellan 8 58059 Indulgence (8) fr..................... B Williamson 9 94654 Loissonya (21) fr.....................N Williamson 10 48645 Iron Woman (22) fr.................J Morrison (J) 11 00x73 Smokin Annie (23) fr.................... B Barclay

M9 Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Addington Raceway Meeting Date: 11 July, 2019 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 4.16pm (NZT) THE FITZ SPORTS BAR SPRINT C3, 295m 1 35166 Cathy Maree 17.17.......................... M Grant 2 15158 Fickle Mistress 17.47.................... R Adcock 3 12316 Smash Grenade 17.38.................... M Grant 4 84516 Opawa Hypo 17.27......................... R Wales 5 71756 Punch On Jessie nwtd..............J McInerney 6 45143 Broken Penniless 17.40.................G Cleeve 7 61348 Homebush Comet 17.55...........J McInerney 8 84883 Cash A Roo 17.27 S &.................... B Evans 9 34867 Dyna Kushida 17.00..................... C Roberts 10 6x388 Know Scrutiny 17.24......................G Cleeve 2 4.34pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUG ALLAN DASH C4, 295m 1 25117 Golden Bay 17.13 J M..................... McCook 2 25445 Platinum Marshal 17.00............... C Roberts 3 72523 Neelix 17.34..............................R Blackburn 4 84571 Bookie Monster 17.19....................... J Dunn 5 18111 Fleur Dior 17.27........................R Blackburn 6 61887 It’s That Fresh 17.23 S &................. B Evans 7 32785 Smash Damage 17.17.................... M Grant 8 51352 Dahteste 17.24.................................... A Lee 9 57183 Nippa Martino 17.22..................J McInerney 10 88367 Homebush Boots 17.41.............J McInerney 3 4.51pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND SPRINT C3, 295m 1 65851 Homebush Velma 17.46............J McInerney 2 16422 Jaded Affair 17.35.........................L Waretini 3 72135 Kalonga 17.36 S &.......................... B Evans 4 48x45 Hilton Hangover 17.15..................... B Dann

M3 Waikato Greyhound Racing Club Venue: Cambridge Raceway Meeting Date: 11 July 2019 NZ Meeting number: 3 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 12.01pm (NZT) WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY SPRINT C0, 375m 1 25682 Mrs. Presley nwtd............................. S O’Neill 2 25433 Sovereign Pride nwtd......................... S Ross 3 43367 Aleng nwtd........................................S E Hunt 4 86788 Mad Jack nwtd...................................T Green 5 22 Enjoy The Perks nwtd.......................P Henley 6 35322 Hot Chilli nwtd.................................... S Lozell 7 85775 Xena Poppy nwtd R &............................L Udy 8 7 Prairie Seneca nwtd........................... B Craik 2 12.18pm FARMLANDS VIRKON STAKES C1, 457m 1 26114 Zoro 25.85................................... A Lawrence 2 55525 Shozip Boomer 26.25........................T Patton 3 16681 Afridi nwtd W &..................................T Steele 4 75378 Snoopy’s Bro 25.91.............................. D Ray 5 678x1 Stellar Babe nwtd P &...................... J Cleaver 6 38454 Kapai Tahi nwtd R &..............................L Udy 7 3121 Thrilling Roar 26.41...........................K Walsh 8 22613 Stefano 25.83.............................. A Lawrence 3 12.36pm GARRARD’S HORSE & HOUND SPRINT C3, 375m 1 67626 Nangar Dream 21.16........................ G Farrell 2 81168 It’s A Stroll 21.46 U &.......................... Cottam 3 47263 Raging Demon 20.99 R &......................L Udy 4 5x874 Trevor Gibbs nwtd W &......................T Steele 5 56827 Luke Skywalker nwtd........................ L A Hunt 6 5Fx17 Only Seconds nwtd.........................H Mullane 7 x8381 Bigtime Jason nwtd........................H Mullane 8 16585 Pat Tama 21.35................................... S Clark 9 31675 Stay Rich 21.52 M &........................... J Smith 10 74x57 Zipping Gabby nwtd......................P Ferguson 4 12.53pm FOND FOODS LTD STAKES C1, 457m 1 14216 Tuff’s My Mum 25.93.......................... S Ross 2 31332 Thrilling Audrey 25.68........................K Walsh 3 32271 Jinja Nice nwtd....................................E Potts 4 66212 Looby’s Story nwtd...................... A Lawrence

12 8x07 Shezdawon (24) fr.................... R McIlwrick 3 6.06pm IN APPRECIATION CHRIS ALLISON C&G MOBILE PACE $7500, non-winners 3yo+ c&g., mobile, 2200m 1 66080 Jamies Bad Boy (1) fr............. B Williamson 2 096 Play By Ear (2) fr....................N Williamson 3 79x05 Last Harah (3) fr....................J Morrison (J) 4 683x8 Mach O’Melley (4) fr.................... B Barclay 5 09400 Baldoon (5) fr................................... A Beck 6 0x883 The Naenae Express (6) fr......... T Williams 7 98502 Huckabee (7) fr............................ B Orange 8 20092 Absolut Russian (8) fr.............M Williamson 9 9790 Top Pocket Chance (21) fr............K Butt (J) 10 x0505 Old Luke (U1) fr.........................B McLellan 4 6.31pm JASON TEAZ AND DAVEY MAC MEDLEY MOBILE PACE $8500, 3yo+ r53-r66., mobile, 2200m 1 30158 Possente Cavallo (1) fr............M Hurrell (J) 2 7x030 Hannity (2) fr...........................M Williamson 3 10082 Pocket Call (3) fr..................... B Williamson 4 15495 Kotare Elite (4) fr......................... B Barclay 5 47011 Brantley (5) fr................................ T Chmiel 6 83112 Honour The Bet (6) fr................... B Orange 7 63917 Aveross Rustler (7) fr.................. T Williams 8 68151 No More Change (8) fr............. C Ferguson 9 05553 Four Starzzz Shiraz (21) fr...... D O’Connell 5 6.56pm RICOH HANDICAP TROT $8000, r40-r80 spechcp, stand, 2700m 1 82250 Anothersuperstar (1) fr.................... A Beck

2 066P3 Pat The Monkey (2) fr.............. E Barron (J) 3 55208 Svelt (3) fr......................................K Franks 4 55004 Bono Hest (4) fr.....................J Morrison (J) 5 00860 Best Of The Bunch (U1) fr........ R McIlwrick 6 69452 Scarlett Lane (1) 10M............... C Ferguson 7 54830 Dusky Eyre (2) 10M................M Williamson 8 31411 Imran Khan (1) 20M......................K Butt (J) 9 15x87 Amabede (2) 20M............... S Tomlinson (J) 10 55735 Spotlight The Valley (3) 20M........ B Orange 11 34247 That’s The Story (1) 30M........ B Williamson 6 7.21pm GLAMOUR HOOVES STABLES/THANKS JASON TEAZ PACE $8000, r40-r55, stand, 2200m 1 08245 Matinee Idol (1) fr...................M Williamson 2 34505 Thaboyz Toy (2) fr....................... T Williams 3 60x28 Frank The Tank (3) fr.............J Morrison (J) 4 09900 Billy Klondike (4) fr.................... R McIlwrick 5 x6975 Bound To Impress (5) fr.............. J Versteeg 6 28001 Delight Of Texas (6) fr.................. B Orange 7 00x08 Martin McGuinness fr..................Scratched 8 2961 Lightfoot Lady (7) fr......................K Butt (J) 9 x3454 Tetrick (8) fr................................B McLellan 10 75136 Depend On Washie (9) fr................. A Beck 11 20474 Mr Handleman (10) fr.............N Williamson 12 08232 Loma Jaccka (11) fr..................... B Barclay 13 1x093 Itz A Major Babe (12) fr.......... B Williamson 14 80001 G T Reactor (13) fr....................... T Chmiel 15 34847 Groomsman (14) fr.................. E Barron (J) 16 51254 American Mac fr..........................Scratched

Emergencies: Billy Klondike, Martin McGuinness 7 7.46pm YALDHURST HOTEL MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ r46-r52., mobile, 2200m 1 03121 Jungle Gem (1) fr..........................K Butt (J) 2 54134 Little Rain (2) fr......................J Morrison (J) 3 3398x Woodlea Shawn (3) fr................. T Williams 4 83601 Dreaminsover (4) fr................... R McIlwrick 5 16225 Rake (5) fr.................................... B Orange 6 41407 Iwanadancewitsumbody (6) fr.B Williamson 7 26176 Rebel With A Grin (7) fr..........N Williamson 8 0x504 Pete’s Dash (8) fr......................... B Barclay 9 67812 Alexy (21) fr.............................. C Ferguson 10 01387 Pilch (22) fr................................... T Chmiel 11 3409x Sadhana (23) fr.......................M Hurrell (J) 12 38427 First Son (24) fr.................. S Tomlinson (J) 13 48313 Flaming Jim (U1) fr.................M Williamson 8 8.11pm DUNEDIN CITY MOTORS MOBILE PACE $8000, 3yo+ r40-r45., mobile, 2200m 1 5980x Hannah Extreme (1) fr................. B Orange 2 00x08 Martin McGuinness (2) fr........ B Williamson 3 77509 Whiskyinthejar (3) fr...............M Williamson 4 94089 Cruisin Reuben (4) fr.................. T Williams 5 88403 Vigoroso (5) fr............................ D Simpson 6 03689 Edie Jaccka (6) fr.......................... T Chmiel 7 00900 Clifton Tactic (7) fr.....................L McKay (J) 8 04909 Shindal (8) fr............................. R McIlwrick 9 33753 Ellnbac (21) fr.................................. A Beck 10 80494 Glacier Coaster (22) fr................. B Barclay

11 23620 The Red Robber (23) fr..........N Williamson 12 6x008 Carlo Gambino (24) fr................B McLellan 13 09900 Billy Klondike fr............................Scratched LEGEND: X - Spell from racing of at least 3 months P - Retired (or pulled up) from race L - Driver unseated U1 - Unruly beginner {C} - Concession driver {C.cl} - Claiming concession driver which allows horse to start one class down.

7 56365 Goldstar Dodge 17.26 S &.............. B Evans 8 72212 Inside Affair 17.16............................. J Dunn 9 57183 Nippa Martino 17.22..................J McInerney 10 35476 Elodea 17.39.............................R Blackburn

SELECTIONS: Race 1: Prestissimo, Majestic Rose, Ayutthaya, Be Bee Lass Race 2: Olive Cook, Lei Miss, Phil’s Last Chance, Smokin Annie Race 3: Huckabee, The Naenae Express, Old Luke, Absolut Russian Race 4: No More Change, Hannity, Pocket Call, Honour The Bet Race 5: Imran Khan, Spotlight The Valley, Dusky Eyre, That’s The Story Race 6: Loma Jaccka, Mr Handleman, Delight Of Texas, Tetrick Race 7: Jungle Gem, Woodlea Shawn, Rebel With A Grin, Flaming Jim Race 8: Glacier Coaster, Hannah Extreme, The Red Robber, Cruisin Reuben

Christchurch dogs Today at Addington Raceway 5 72123 Feral Kaiaka 17.58.......................... M Butler 6 44645 Ring Clown 17.19............................ M Grant 7 787F5 Know Hassle 17.29........................G Cleeve 8 62578 Goldstar Avalon 17.31 S &.............. B Evans 9 58467 Black Tori 17.35......................... A Bradshaw 10 6x388 Know Scrutiny 17.24......................G Cleeve 4 5.08pm KOLORFUL KANVAS SPRINT C3, 295m 1 54747 Homebush Finn 17.21...............J McInerney 2 51777 It’s A Joke 17.26........................J McInerney 3 1375x Chanyaka 17.34............................... B Dann 4 14726 Shaw Winner 17.52 J M.................. McCook 5 65376 Opawa Waihemo 17.33................... R Wales 6 43734 Justin Ryan 17.27 S &..................... B Evans 7 56254 Billy Frost 17.44.............................. M Grant 8 68311 Colbert 17.37............................R Blackburn 9 34867 Dyna Kushida 17.00..................... C Roberts 10 6x388 Know Scrutiny 17.24......................G Cleeve 5 5.32pm THURSDAY PLACE PICK SPRINT C4/5, 295m 1 53347 Wildebeest 17.20...................... A Bradshaw 2 12121 Our Dazzel 17.09............................ R Wales 3 14158 Smash Wild 17.07........................... M Grant 4 13266 Flora Dora 17.06........................... R Adcock 5 26222 Business Ethics 16.99....................... J Dunn 6 66473 Mohican Run 17.13................... A Bradshaw 7 25314 Jinja Ellie 17.26................................A Joyce 8 67155 Know Sweat 17.26.........................G Cleeve 9 38186 Pita Ramos 17.16.............................. J Dunn 10 57183 Nippa Martino 17.22..................J McInerney 6 5.56pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTT WALLIS DASH C3, 295m 1 57626 Debbie Baxter 17.11.................J McInerney 2 42152 Homebush Boden 17.46...........J McInerney 3 45584 Come A Guster 17.30..................... M Grant 4 55366 Goldstar Jay Jay 17.25 S &............. B Evans

5 21221 Opawa Lacy 17.04 J &.................... D Fahey 6 33737 Sierra Delta 17.34 S &.................... B Evans 7 41644 Call Me Joe 17.40.................... A Botherway 8 16485 King Kali 17.19................................ M Grant 9 58467 Black Tori 17.35......................... A Bradshaw 10 6x388 Know Scrutiny 17.24......................G Cleeve 7 6.21pm SPRINGSTON HOTEL SPRINT FINAL C4f, 295m 1 63473 Lisa’s Boy 17.24..............................R Casey 2 71853 Homebush Tesan 17.28............J McInerney 3 73452 Smash Attack 17.22........................ M Grant 4 23642 High Dreamer 17.24........................ M Grant 5 73642 Princely Gold 17.15...................J McInerney 6 46711 Beck Eleven 17.41........................L Waretini 7 83371 Raptor Attack 17.18.................. A Bradshaw 8 73551 Ezra Blueblood 17.33................J McInerney 9 62136 Mitcham Reado 17.24...............J McInerney 10 47374 Loco Lola 17.18......................... A Bradshaw 8 6.46pm MY BRO FABIO DISTANCE C1d, 645m 1 67456 Galway Gal nwtd S &...................... B Evans 2 22615 Gem nwtd J &.................................. D Fahey 3 23173 Vandagambo nwtd.............................C Weir 4 43422 Opawa Hilary nwtd J &.................... D Fahey 5 28778 Opawa Hope 38.37......................... R Wales 6 44362 Goldstar Sydney 38.36 S &............. B Evans 7 1577x Opawa Plum 38.46.......................... R Wales 8 526F2 Von Strass nwtd J &........................ D Fahey 9 17317 Opawa Sweet nwtd J &................... D Fahey 10 11225 Meka nwtd J &................................. D Fahey 9 7.12pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO STAKES C3/4, 520m 1 37558 Bertie Allen 30.01......................... C Roberts 2 66341 Joe Bonanza 30.39...................J McInerney 3 32587 Zefside 30.23............................J McInerney 4 35636 Double Speed 30.11..................... R Adcock

5 56275 Goldstar Marvely 30.17 S &............ B Evans 6 11111 Max Dancer 30.13 J &..................... D Fahey 7 37766 Dyna Monty 29.94........................ C Roberts 8 85552 David’s Legacy 30.07................ M Robinson 10 7.36pm NZ NATIONALS MIDDLE DISTANCE QUALIFYING HEAT C5, 520m 1 61446 Sailor Allen 30.07......................... C Roberts 2 11121 Dyna Dave 29.73......................... C Roberts 3 62223 Goldstar Ashton 30.35 S &.............. B Evans 4 41584 Bahama Queen 30.17....................... J Dunn 5 52374 Mr. Matt 30.11 J &........................... D Fahey 6 45676 Know Threat 30.21.........................G Cleeve 7 22747 Go Brat 30.14 J &............................ D Fahey 8 11231 Dyna Varsity 30.17....................... C Roberts 9 11111 Max Dancer 30.13 J &..................... D Fahey 10 85552 David’s Legacy 30.07................ M Robinson 11 7.58pm KAISA EARTHWORKS PH.0272073323 DASH C4/5, 295m 1 12815 Country Gent 17.28................... A Bradshaw 2 77237 Fired Up Jed 17.23........................... B Dann 3 72171 Man Of Letters 17.38.......................... A Lee 4 56412 Cawbourne Britty 17.22............... C Roberts 5 47236 Goldstar Trooper 17.01 S &............. B Evans 6 36174 Martha Magic 17.33 H &.....................Taylor 7 11111 Sheza Rippa 16.91 J &................... D Fahey 8 38161 Ketchikan Kim 17.25......................... J Dunn 9 38186 Pita Ramos 17.16.............................. J Dunn 10 57183 Nippa Martino 17.22..................J McInerney 12 8.21pm RE-ENERGIZE SPRINT C4, 295m 1 34453 Treville 17.27.............................R Blackburn 2 83822 Nozzno Fear 17.10.................... A Bradshaw 3 27887 Sarcasm 17.02...............................G Cleeve 4 62136 Mitcham Reado 17.24...............J McInerney 5 13664 Randy Raccoon 17.08........................C Weir 6 13127 Hear This 17.30............................... M Grant

Waikato dogs Today at Cambridge Raceway

5 45468 Finkle Foot Hero nwtd........................... D Ray 6 12431 Prerogative 26.72.............................P Henley 7 65425 Jinja Ted nwtd.................................... S Lozell 8 87144 In Focus nwtd P &............................ J Cleaver 5 1.11pm MAYHOUNDS RETIREMENT PROJECT SPRINT C1, 375m 1 38677 Thrilling Arnold 21.48....................... S Codlin 2 75776 Jay Grim 21.67..............................J T Pruden 3 27555 Talkabout Izzy 21.33............................. D Ray 4 3467x Firefly Laffey nwtd............................. S Codlin 5 47776 Just Maddie 21.72............................. M Black 6 48555 Talkabout Sophie nwtd...................... M Black 7 85x68 Double Change nwtd U &................... Cottam 8 86678 Go Home Harry 21.58........................ S Clark 9 86684 Crackle 21.69................................... L A Hunt 10 x88x7 Mustang Moo nwtd.........................H Mullane 6 1.28pm DOGZONE SPRINT C1, 375m 1 7122 Sophia Noir 21.56........................ A Lawrence 2 55462 Flying Dewy 21.87 R &..........................L Udy 3 38264 Hallo Star 21.08 R &..............................L Udy 4 63363 Grouch Pawset 21.57........................P Green 5 86247 Tilly’s Silly 21.55 R &.............................L Udy 6 12473 Fancy nwtd.....................................H Mullane 7 76882 Smash Rock nwtd............................. L A Hunt 8 47263 On Demand nwtd............................... M Black 9 27247 Smoochie 21.37........................... A Lawrence 10 75685 Snoopy’s Hero 21.44............................ D Ray 7 1.46pm THE CLUBHOUSE SPORTS BAR SPRINT C2, 375m 1 55271 Pam Arising nwtd.............................. S O’Neill 2 72817 Extroverted nwtd............................... S O’Neill 3 87124 C’est L’Amour 21.44............................ B Craik 4 272F5 Crackling Gal nwtd U &....................... Cottam 5 46622 Elouera Mist 21.33........................P Ferguson 6 45514 Out Of Paper 21.43....................... G Pomeroy 7 51214 Gain Capital 21.54.............................. B Craik 8 64532 Opawa Big 21.44.............................. G Farrell 9 48535 Always Dreaming 21.40.................... G Farrell 10 74147 Yella Ella 21.54 R &...............................L Udy 8 2.02pm FARMLANDS COPRICE STAKES C2/3, 457m 1 32617 Victini 25.91..................................... C Henley

2 15313 Sheyna nwtd...................................... S Lozell 3 41334 Bigtime Leads 25.97.............................L Cole 4 74556 Waiterimu Ripper 25.94 R &..................L Udy 5 72483 Billy Bright 26.10...........................P Ferguson 6 34331 Secret Babe 26.16.........................J T Pruden 7 55334 Frosty Blaze nwtd..............................T Green 8 62276 Little Trilise nwtd.......................... A Lawrence 9 23556 Jinja Shake nwtd.................................E Potts 10 31476 San Tan Samson 26.25.....................T Green 9 2.21pm SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLLS SPRINT C4/5, 375m 1 35751 Mobility Scooter 21.20....................... M Black 2 63218 Powerful Lomar 21.29......................... B Craik 3 76347 See Eye Be 21.04...........................H Mullane 4 11112 Bigtime Pete nwtd.................................L Cole 5 12338 Typical 21.25....................................... S Ross 6 81625 Zugzwang nwtd................................ S O’Neill 7 81116 Sparta 20.81......................................K Walsh 8 55143 Fancy Fox 21.21.............................. C Henley 9 14667 Zipping Ringo 21.31............................. D Ray 10 36x54 Zipping Buddy nwtd............................ B Craik 10 2.37pm AFFORDABLE PET ACCESSORIES STAKES C4, 457m 1 42116 Odnoc Ankie 25.85.......................P Ferguson 2 23228 Barossa nwtd............................... A Lawrence 3 55365 Bigtime Caleb 25.60.............................L Cole 4 6F674 Keysile 25.56................................P Ferguson 5 11153 Bigtime Homie nwtd..............................L Cole 6 22273 Thrilling Billy 25.48.......................P Ferguson 7 2F471 Opawa Light nwtd................................E Potts 8 13121 Athenais nwtd..................................... S Ross 9 65462 Ask King Jeff 26.02...............................L Cole 11 2.56pm VETORA CAMBRIDGE SPRINT C4, 375m 1 45177 Bigtime Jacob 21.24.......................H Mullane 2 11321 Call Me Leo 21.28.............................T Green 3 41245 Party Every Day 21.50 R &....................L Udy 4 35743 Opawa Viking nwtd........................... S Codlin 5 57344 Thrilling Katie 21.23.............................E Potts 6 63215 Shallay Pallay nwtd U &...................... Cottam 7 16152 Paddy’s Passion 21.49......................T Green 8 26872 Botany Wayne 21.24..........................P Green

9 36x54 Zipping Buddy nwtd............................ B Craik 10 38646 Blitz ‘Em Rene nwtd U &..................... Cottam 12 3.13pm MIKE STENT DECORATORS LTD STAKES C4/5, 457m 1 41841 Damaging Lomar 25.53...................... B Craik 2 4F132 Our Rick 25.62.....................................E Potts 3 45111 Bigtime Kiss nwtd.................................L Cole 4 62446 Blazin’ Carter 25.72..............................L Cole 5 56781 Bigtime Lily nwtd...................................L Cole 6 42311 Thrilling Talk 25.42.............................K Walsh 7 33315 Bigtime Levi 25.87................................L Cole 8 82665 Thrilling Vice 25.48............................K Walsh 9 65462 Ask King Jeff 26.02...............................L Cole LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track SELECTIONS: Race 1: Enjoy The Perks, Hot Chilli, Sovereign Pride, Mrs. Presley, Mad Jack Race 2: Thrilling Roar, Zoro, Stefano, Kapai Tahi, Afridi Race 3: Nangar Dream, It’s A Stroll, Bigtime Jason, Raging Demon, Pat Tama Race 4: Thrilling Audrey, Prerogative, Tuff’s My Mum, Looby’s Story, Jinja Nice Race 5: Talkabout Izzy, Go Home Harry, Thrilling Arnold, Talkabout Sophie, Just Maddie Race 6: Sophia Noir, Hallo Star, Flying Dewy, Grouch Pawset, On Demand Race 7: Pam Arising, Elouera Mist, C’est L’Amour, Opawa Big, Out Of Paper Race 8: Billy Bright, Little Trilise, Bigtime Leads, Victini, Sheyna Race 9: Bigtime Pete, Sparta, Powerful Lomar, Fancy Fox, Mobility Scooter Race 10: Thrilling Billy, Keysile, Bigtime Homie, Odnoc Ankie, Barossa Race 11: Call Me Leo, Opawa Viking, Thrilling Katie, Botany Wayne, Paddy’s Passion Race 12: Thrilling Talk, Damaging Lomar, Our Rick, Thrilling Vice, Bigtime Kiss

LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track SELECTIONS: Race 1: Opawa Hypo, Cash A Roo, Fickle Mistress, Cathy Maree, Smash Grenade Race 2: Platinum Marshal, Golden Bay, Fleur Dior, Bookie Monster, Neelix Race 3: Homebush Velma, Hilton Hangover, Jaded Affair, Kalonga, Feral Kaiaka Race 4: Homebush Finn, It’s A Joke, Chanyaka, Colbert, Justin Ryan Race 5: Our Dazzel, Business Ethics, Wildebeest, Flora Dora, Smash Wild Race 6: Opawa Lacy, Debbie Baxter, Homebush Boden, Come A Guster, King Kali Race 7: Raptor Attack, Beck Eleven, Ezra Blueblood, Lisa’s Boy, Smash Attack Race 8: Opawa Hilary, Von Strass, Gem, Vandagambo, Goldstar Sydney Race 9: Max Dancer, Bertie Allen, Dyna Monty, Double Speed, David’s Legacy Race 10: Dyna Dave, Dyna Varsity, Sailor Allen, Mr. Matt, Max Dancer Race 11: Sheza Rippa, Country Gent, Goldstar Trooper, Fired Up Jed, Ketchikan Kim Race 12: Randy Raccoon, Treville, Inside Affair, Nozzno Fear, Mitcham Reado

My Callisto too strong NZTM The Richard Collett-trained My Callisto showed his determined spirit when taking out the West Brook Wines 1600 at Avondale yesterday.

The three-year-old son of Rock ‘n’ Pop was caught three-wide the entire trip, but he was able to gather in the leaders down the home straight to win by half a length over Sheez Leica.

Jockey Andrew Calder was pleased with the result after the pair finished runner-up on debut at Counties last month.

“I don’t want to get too carried away with a maiden win, but he is going to make a really nice staying horse later on,” Calder said.

“He’s destined to go 2000m and further. He was a bit green last time. Today he did things a lot better and I think blinkers will help him a lot.

“We are happy to let them learn a bit at this stage of their career.”

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head knock, they were aware that he was on the ground and they should have stopped The Warriors accept that questionable refplay at that tackle before the play-the-ball. ereeing decisions are part of the sport, and They had time to do that,” said Annesley. are focused on reacting better to adverse Warriors forward Adam Blair, who was situations. standing next to Hiku when it happened, During a season where they have been admitted they were concerned for their on the receiving end of several debatable teammate. judgements, the Auckland team copped “We were all quite surprised but then – three rough calls during Saturday night’s and that is probably the work on for us – it’s 24-20 win over Newcastle, at least two of about being in the moment and not really which could have turned the game. leaving it up to the refs to make those calls.

The officials overlooked a clear Ma“He goes down, they get a tackle or a son Lino knock-on in the play before the two pass and go down and score a try. [It’s Knights’ first try, then the bunker chalked about] staying in the moment, until the refoff a Ken Maumalo try in the 65th minute, eree actually stops the game.” despite clear evidence, which would have Blair, who had one of his better games given the Warriors an eight point buffer. on Saturday, admits such situations can be Perhaps the worst was during the lead up hard to deal with. to Newcastle’s final try, when play was al“I was involved in that [Lino] tackle and lowed to continue despite centre Peta Hiku he told me I stripped the ball and clearly I suffering a head knock and staggering on didn’t,” said Blair. “[It’s frustrating] but we 73St, Burnett Ashburton Members I.B.A.N.Z & Brokernet NZ Ltd. line LevelSt, 2, 73 Burnett St,|Ashburton Members of NZBrokers I.B.A.N.Z &the Brokernet 2, 73 Level Burnett Ashburton | Members of|of I.B.A.N.Z & his feet. about it &behind Level Level 2, 73 Burnett St,2, Ashburton |spoke Members of I.B.A.N.Z Brokernet NZ Ltd. NZ Ltd.after they On Monday NRL Head Football scored the try, we& let out our frustration and Level 2, 73of Burnett St, Ashburton | Members of I.B.A.N.Z Brokernet NZ Ltd. Graeme Annesley admitted all three degot on with it. Talk about it, flush it out and cisions were wrong, and was particularly then move on to the next job. concerned about the Hiku incident.

The Warriors will face the Broncos at Sun“They were aware that he had suffered a corp Stadium on Saturday at 7.30pm NZT.

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Your Stars ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): You do what you need to. Then you no longer need it and the habit drops away. Maybe the thing you’re trying to do with sheer willpower can be accomplished with a better understanding of your real needs.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Humans are complicated, often their own worst enemies. A person has to be pretty cunning indeed to outsmart his or her own worst tricks and self-sabotaging behaviours. Such is the mastery of living.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): The thing that ultimately drives change is your desire for it. But how can you make yourself want something more than you do? Seeing someone who has it will – that’s the magic motivator.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): You can’t understand the fight within until it’s projected outside yourself, depicted in some friction going on in your world. Conflict is rarely about what it seems to be about.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Lively characters come into the picture, influencing you in the moment and giving you something to think about later, too. The day features mutual admiration and respect.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Fear will stand between you and opportunities that are waiting to be seized. But you don’t always have to fight fear. You can simply turn it like a dancer, or say “boo,” or just ask it to move.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): It’s hard to know the scale of a project until you get in there and start doing it. Some things you think will be easy will take forever and what you thought was a big deal could snap together in an instant.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You may philosophise brilliantly, though the strange thought loops never arrive at a conclusion. All pondering and argument will end with practical measures that solve the problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): There are those who turn minor criticisms into major arguments and take helpful comments as slights. It’s a distortion that could be caused by depression; it may be a call for help.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): There are qualities in which you surpass the others. Take charge of those, not just because it will make life more interesting and enjoyable for you but because it will be better for all involved.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Clarity can come in an instant and thoughts can stream in faster than a high-speed download. Still, it takes time to get into the state that makes clarity possible. Proper rest is a huge part of this.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): The past can be glamorised, idealised, regretted, distorted, used as ammunition or motivation, retold, grieved and celebrated. The best thing you can do with the past is learn from it.

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Wind at 2000m: W lowering to 55 km/h in the morning, turning NW in the evening.

Fine with increasing high cloud. Scattered late rain. Northeasterlies.

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SUNDAY MONDAY Fine with increasing high cloud. Winds turning northeasterly.

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Eyeing another upset

Trophy team well prepared

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George Donaldson competes at the World Under 21 Waterski Championships in Canada.

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Locals to fore at worlds The New Zealand Under 21 Water Ski Team, which features two Mid Canterbury skiers, have produced solid results at the World Under 21 Waterski Championships in Canada.

Twin brothers, Hugh and George Donaldson are currently at Edmonton skiing on the Shalom Park site, a man-made lake on the banks of the Saskatchewan River.

The pair have been competing with fellow Cantabrians, Jack

Engel and Taine Gibson, coming from a New Zealand winter to compete against some of the best skiers in the world in both slalom tricks and jumps.

In order to compete in the championships, the twins took the last week of their semester off to train with New Zealander Kyle Eade in Florida and with only a short preparation time had to get back up to speed quickly.

Competition started with near perfect conditions and the New

Zealand team produced some strong slalom scores.

Hugh was in particularly good form skiing to his personal best and scoring 1.5 bouys on the 12 metre line while George produced New Zealand’s top score of 3880, although lost some points for a fall on his last tricks run.

The jumps event however was the event that the Kiwi team were most looking forward to and were greeted with glass-like conditions.

George produced a best of 48.6 metres while Hugh jumped 51.2 on his second jump, just short of his personal best.

Janeen Donaldson, who is in Canada with the team said the level of competition has been impressive.

We’ve seen some outstanding skiing this week, some skiers are skiing year-round and have come here intent on breaking records.

This is a site where multiple

England expecting a short pitch Australian attack

world records have been broken.

Skiers are competing for men’s and women’s slalom, trick, jump and overall titles,” she said.

“An incredible five of the eight Under 21 World Records available have been broken, and the men’s world open overall record was also closely challenged.

“Team titles were won by Great Britain, Ukraine and Canada.

“We were thrilled with New Zealand’s 11th placing out of the 22 countries competing.”

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