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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Mid/South Canterbury area commander Steven Greenyer (centre) hands over the keys to the Methven Fire Brigade’s new engine to chief Brent Anderson (right) and Dave McLeod (left).

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Civic centre cost jumps to $45m

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Ashburton could have a new, $45 million civic centre and library that will rival some of the best in New Zealand.

The community is about to get its first look at details around the big ticket project that has been on the Ashburton District Council’s drawing board for many years.

Tomorrow district councillors will review the public consultation document that includes details of four build options, ranging from the deluxe model at $53 million to the budget version at $41 million.

The council’s preferred option is for a joint library and civic centre that will include a children’s discovery centre; parenting room; staff facilities; teen space; group study area; meeting rooms; a vid-

eo and audio studio for film and music; and staff facilities. This option would put the construction cost and fit-out of the joint library and civic centre at $45 million Two other options would dramatically alter the size of the library space and the features it would include.

A larger library, at $53 million, would have the addition of a performance and event space with tiered seating.

The smaller, $45 million option would not include a teen space; group study areas; a video and audio studio; or learning centre.

A proposed fourth option would have the Civic Centre in Baring Square east and leave the library in Havelock Street.

The council will be consulting on all four options, as the budget agreed on in the council’s Long Term Plan 2018-

28, $22 million would not be enough to build the facility. As councillors worked on the concept plans, it became apparent that previous assumptions about the area, function and quality of the project were not realistic in today’s terms, mayor Donna Favel said.

“We are disappointed that this has occurred and that we are in this position.

Combined with our recent experience of building public facilities such as the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre and the EA Networks Centre we have recognised that we need to be very realistic with the community about actual project costs so we do not repeat past experiences,” she said.

It was important the community provided feedback as the complex would be one of the biggest projects to happen in the district, Favel said.

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Education centre may face closure

By Linda CLarke

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Ashburton’s Salvation Army employment and education centre may close under a proposal that could result in centres being closed around the country.

The Ashburton centre on Victoria Street has been running for more than a decade and tutor for the past six years Heather Daly helps up to 20 students at a time to improve their literacy, numeracy and life skills with the aim of gaining a job.

Daly and students learned last week that the proposal could see the Ashburton centre shut by the end of June because of a lack of funding. It is part of wider changes in the training industry.

She says it would be sad news for the district as the centre had had much success helping vulnerable young people transition into adulthood, employment or further education.

The centre is part-funded by the Tertiary Education Commission and the Salvation Army, and helps students gain NCEA level one and two qualifications.

Daly said there would be limited options for her students if the centre closed.

“At the moment I cater for students who have left school early and decided they wanted NCEA qualifications. They are students with health needs or students who can’t study in the normal restraints of the college.”

Daly, a qualified primary teach-

er, said that students grew academically as well as developing social and life skills.

The programmes last between 20 and 30 weeks and allow the students to earn credits towards NCEA. Typically they learn foundation skills and wellbeing subjects, aimed at teaching them to become valuable members of the community with job skills.

The centre had a supportive, family atmosphere that was part of their overall development.

Students could often access other help, like counselling or drug and alcohol support, at the centre too.

Daly said Ashburton people could show their support for the centre with written submissions that she would forward to her governance board before March 19.

The Salvation Army’s national head of social services Captain Gerry Walker said the organisation was in discussion with staff about possible options for the future and no decisions had been made.

“After that we will be taking time to work through and thoroughly consider all the possible options before making any final decision.”

Walker said around 600 students had taken part in the programme over the past 16 years.

A decision is expected by June.

The Salvation Army has 21 centres around the country and 80 staff could be affected.

Ashburton submissions of support can be sent to heather_daly@ nzf.salvationarmy.org

Methven chief fire officer Brent Anderson takes a look through the storage lockers on the brigade’s new truck that was delivered on Monday evening. PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 110319-JPM-0169

New engine a long time coming

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

It might have taken more than 20 years, but the Methven Volunteer Fire Brigade now have a new fire engine to call their own.

“It has been 27 years since we got a brand new fire engine, and that was when my father was chief,” chief fire officer Brent Anderson said.

“It is going to be a great asset to the community.

“It is a bit like Christmas for everybody, it has been a long time coming.”

The new engine is made by Iveco, is classed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand as a

type one vehicle and can seat six firefighters.

“It has nice clean stuff in it that will be good to work with,” Anderson said.

“It has a very high-tech pump that thinks for itself and keeps even pressure through the system, and everything else is so much better and improved on the previous gear we had.”

The Methven Fire Brigade currently has 21 operational staff, two support staff and two recruits working across two engines and one 10,000 litre tanker.

“We aren’t that big in terms of the population size in the town,” Anderson said.

The brigade is one of three brigades in the district that are classed as PRT (pump, rescue and tender), allowing them to attend motor vehicle accidents and other incidents on top of fighting fires.

The man in charge of talking the brigade through the new equipment on the new engine was regional equipment co-ordinator Matt Walker.

“It is always good to be able to help out a brigade with new gear,” he said.

“They are already good firefighters but this is going to allow them to be better prepared and it will help to support them to do their job.”

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Landfill uncovering forces restriction on bike track

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

Access to a popular Ashburton mountain bike track has been restricted after rogue attempts to create a new track resulted in a former landfill being uncovered, creating the potential for dangerous gasses to be released and ignite an underground fire.

A routine inspection of the south-west slope of the old Ashburton landfill on Range Street in early March found that a new bike track had been dug along the side of the slope – several metres down from the approved track at the top of the landfill, which poses safety and environmental risks for the community.

Approximately 40 established native plants were also removed.

“We are taking this incident very seriously. Digging into the side of a landfill is dangerous. It can release trapped gases and ignite an underground fire, and it also poses the risk of waste material leaching out and contaminating the surrounding environment,” council service delivery group manager Neil McCann said.

“The council has already repaired damage caused at the site in 2016-17 when someone at-

The blocks that now block access to the bike track that covers the old Ashburton landfill on Range Street.

PHOTO JAIME PITT-MACKAY 120319-JPM-0002 tempted to build a new bike track there. This latest attempt has undone that remediation work and 40 established plants have been dug up. It was also done without any consultation with the council or other affected parties. This illegal work has unfairly wasted ratepayers’ money, leaving them

to foot the bill again.”

The approved bike track running through the landfill will remain temporarily restricted to foot traffic by the placement of large concrete blocks only while the council investigates the latest incident.

The area is signposted with in-

structions. The restriction does not affect the dog exercise area.

“We are very disappointed that we’ve had to restrict riding access through this section of the track.

We understand that it is regularly used by many people in the community. We will continue to work with Environment Canter-

bury and the community to help ensure specific biking events and programmes can go ahead as planned,” McCann said.

The Mid Canterbury Mountain Bike Club maintains the network of tracks, and while they understood the dangers the rogue work presented, they were disappointed with certain aspects of the approach from the council.

“We were told this has been done and that it shouldn’t be happening and we passed that message on to our members and then the blocks have just shown up,” club president James Reid said.

“It is definitely an issue and what has happened isn’t good.

“It is quite frustrating for the club, we would like to work out something sensible.”

The council is consented through Environment Canterbury to manage the old landfill and associated activities. Council says they have strived to allow public access and activities on the old landfill that would not breach its consented activities.

The landfill may need to be closed to the public if the management of the site becomes too problematic, and they are continuing to investigate the matter.

Bus stopped due to a medical issue The company that booked a tour group accused of urinating on the side of a main road through Tinwald last week said the bus had been asked to stop for a medical event.

Mark Abraham of Mercury Travel said his company booked the tour, which was organised by an overseas tour company with a freelance escort from that country who spoke their language.

He understood the bus driver

was asked to stop due to a medical issue with one of the elderly passengers.

“This may help explain why the bus stopped 1k short of public toilets. During the time the vehicle stopped to allow the distressed man to get off the bus, the passengers also disembarked. I know the driver was unaware of the people urinating as he stayed on the bus and the people acted under their own volition.”

Abraham said Mercury Travel had no paid staff onboard and had only booked the accommodation, activities and coach for the overseas tour company.

He said it was an unfortunate incident but the passengers had acted on their own accord.

“On a personal level, we are all disgusted by what happened and have never in our 19 years of operations have we ever had a situation like this occur.

“We have sent a letter to the company that sent this tour to New Zealand advising them that we will never allow that tour escort to be on any future tours and that they must advise all of their clients that urinating on the side of the road is illegal in New Zealand.

“We also spoke to the Ashburton Police about this issue and were advised that the people responsible for this disgusting ac-

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“I thank you for the opportunity to provide our side of the story and I hope that nothing like this ever happens again and in the future and you can be sure that we will advise all bus drivers to advise all clients that they are not to urinate in public spaces.”

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In brief Billboards banned Greenpeace has been told to take down provocative billboards about synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, including one at Tinwald beside State Highway One. The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against a series of Greenpeace billboards which take aim at fertiliser companies, saying targeting individual companies was provocative and taking advocacy a step further than necessary.

Greenpeace says the increased use of fertiliser has played a part in dairy intensification and increased pollution as a result.

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Hit artist Hera Hjartardottir livened up music lessons at Mount Hutt College this week.

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MHC students get to grips with songwriting

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School is generally not considered the place where you can learn to become a rock star.

But at Mount Hutt College this week students received tuition which could help pave the way towards such a career.

They were involved in the New Zealand Music Commission’s Musicians Mentoring in Schools Programme.

The programme places professional musicians into schools as

role models and workshop leaders.

Performer Hera Hjartardottir was the college’s mentor, and she taught skills ranging from songwriting to recording. Her class was made up of 22 selected music students from throughout the year levels.

The students threw themselves into the songwriting component, coming up with unique lyrics and catchy tunes.

“It can be an outlet for anything, and there are no wrong

answers when making music,” Hjartardottir said.

The class collaborated on a song they called Out of This World, a love song about communicating with someone from a different culture.

The class was also split into groups, and each group then wrote more songs.

Music teacher Matthew Wood said the tunes will come in handy when some of the students go off to SmokefreeRockquest later this year.

Last year there had been just one entrant from the school in the competition, but he hoped this year there would be five or six entries, including bands and either soloists or duets.

Hjartardottir is from Iceland originally and now lives in Christchurch.

The hit artist has released many albums, and is well known for the varying facial art she applies before appearances, inspired by moko and Celtic warrior paint.

Getting neighbourly the plan Ashburton people are being encouraged to get into the swing of Neighbours Day Aotearoa this year.

The 10th anniversary of the day will be a 10-day campaign encouraging all things neighbourly and those living in the Ashburton district can join in by having a cuppa with their neighbours or even mowing their lawn.

Ashburton Mayor Donna Fav-

el said Neighbours Day was a great opportunity for locals and newcomers to come together to create stronger and more resilient communities and neighbourhoods and show the rest of New Zealand how neighbourly we were.

From March 22-31, people are encouraged to organise activities with their neighbours.

It can be as simple as introducing yourself to your neighbours,

sharing a cuppa, maybe swapping seeds or books, or even assisting by mowing their lawn. Or you get all your neighbours together for a “clean up the hood” working bee or neighbourhood barbecue.

Mid Canterbury Newcomers’ Network, Mid Canterbury TimeBank, Neighbourhood Support and Ashburton District Welcoming Communities have several activities and promotions

planned, with details on their Facebook pages.

Adi Avnit, co-ordinator of the Hakatere Multi Cultural Council and Newcomers’ Network said all the organisations involved were working in different ways to help people reduce social isolation.

“Neighbours Day Aotearoa plugs right into our core values, and we want to make it a success in the Ashburton district.”

Invercargill’s long-serving mayor Tim Shadbolt is being challenged by his deputy Rebecca Amundsen for the mayoral chains.

She announced her run for the Invercargill mayoralty yesterday.

Until the announcement it looked as if Shadbolt, who has been in office continuously since 1998, and was previously mayor from 19931995, would stand unopposed. In December, councillor Toni Biddle announced her intention to run, but then later withdrew from the race. Announcing her candidacy, Amundsen said she had completed her apprenticeship as a councillor over the past six years and had the necessary experience.

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Glass floor shatters A group of tourists had the fright of their lives yesterday when the glass floor beneath them “shattered” while they were up Auckland’s Sky Tower. The tourists were taking in the views from the 186-metre-high observation deck when the glass cracked.

SkyCity has since blocked off the cracked glass. However, a SkyCity spokesman said the crack was superficial and was not a case for people to be worried.

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Marie Kondo effect boosts op shops

By SuSan SandyS

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Some Mid Cantabrians are launching themselves into a binning and bagging frenzy as the Marie Kondo effect takes hold in the district.

Ashburton’s Hospice Shop is benefiting, and has become inundated with high quality items.

Hospice Shop manager Tracey Fuller said it was fantastic to see clientele dropping off items which had obviously not sparked joy for them in their own homes, so that those objects might go on to have a new life in someone else’s home.

Kondo is a Japanese decluttering guru whose KonMari method has taken the world by storm, particularly since screening of her Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

Fuller said the shop commonly received an influx of items following the Christmas school holidays, but this year it had been much more than usual. She attributed this directly to the KonMari effect.

On most days she had several large bags of clothes come in, not to mention household items such as crockery and glassware.

“And it’s all top quality, I hardly ever have to do a lot of

recycling.” And the items were never wasted. Most items went straight onto the shop’s shelves and racks, where they were picked up quickly, some lasting only one hour, while others were passed onto other op shops in town.

“It’s a win-win situation,” she said.

St John Shop store manager Deborah Lysaght said the Marie Kondo effect could have some influence over people wanting to shop at the store, but it was hard to tell.

Most customers bought the collectibles stocked by the store, and these items would obviously go on to spark joy for them in their homes.

She was a big believer in the quote “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful”.

It was from 1800s English textile designer and writer William Morris, and echoed in Kondo’s philosophy today.

Salvation Army Family Store manager Maria Macdonald said the store was busy receiving donations, as it always was.

Whether it was from the Marie Kondo effect, or from people just having a general clean-out, was hard to tell.

Ashburton’s Hospice Shop manager Tracey Fuller has been overloaded with items that have not sparked joy for their donators.

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Vaccine supplies on the way

By SuSan SandyS

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Mid Canterbury medical practices are awaiting new MMR vaccine supplies as the measles outbreak takes hold.

Health Minister Dr David Clark said yesterday a total of 18,000 extra doses of the vaccine are being transported to Canterbury over the next 24 hours.

The first batch was due to arrive late yesterday, with further supplies to follow. ”There have now been 25 confirmed measles cases in Canterbury, and this number is expected to rise,” Dr Clark said yesterday.

“Vaccination is the best protection against this serious and highly infectious virus that spreads very easily from person to person,” he said.

He is urging people to ensure their vaccinations are up-to-date as the supplies come in to replenish depleting stocks.

Mid Canterbury GP spokesperson Dr Eti Avnit said the Tinwald Medical Centre, where she is based, was expecting its delivery either this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

In the meantime it still had some on hand, but not many.

While many Mid Canterbury practices would be in a similar position of not having large supplies, there had been no cases in the district to date, and there was no need to panic.

“I would not alarm the public.

According to the DHB most of the cases are in the Christchurch area. We are vaccinating here to prevent measles, and most people in Ashburton are vaccinated.”

Parents wanting to get their children vaccinated should not put this off until next month, but if they had to delay it for a couple of days while waiting for the vaccines to arrive, this would be fine.

Methven Medical Centre is prioritising vaccinations as it waits for new supplies to arrive by the end of this week.

Priorities are unimmunised children and young adults, pre-schoolers who can have their four-year-old vaccination brought forward, and adults aged 29 to 50 who have received only one dose of the vaccine.

Measles symptoms include a respiratory type of illness with dry cough, runny nose and headache, a temperature over 38.5 degrees and feeling very unwell, and a red blotchy rash which starts on day four to five.

The red blotchy rash of a typical measles infection.

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Ashburton Youth Councillors introduce themselves This year’s Ashburton Youth Council is already in full swing and over the course of this week the Guardian intends to introduce its members to you. Jaime Pitt-MacKay caught up with them and asked each a few questions.

Maria Costas Q: What made you want to join the youth council and get a taste of local government?

I wanted to join the AYC to get experience in what it is like to run events, meet new different types of people and to give back to the community of Ashburton.

Q: Describe yourself in 100 words, any previous council/organisational experiences?

Well I am part of Ashburton Cadet Unit which is a military theme organisation. I am interested in the sciences and am always open to making conversation with everyone.

Q: Do you have any goals for your time on the council or any big issues you want to try and tackle?

A goal of mine is to execute my role well in the youth council as secretary, it is also to learn new skills and a big issue I’d like to tackle with the help of the AYC is to get more involvement and community spirit from people my age.

Q: Do you have any long term goals of entering politics, local government or national?

For now I haven’t really thought about it, but I’d love to become a Youth MP.

Maria Costas

Jessica Timmo

Jade-Emily Kruger

I have a deep love for the environment and theatre as well as meeting diverse groups of people from different cultures that allow me to expand my mindset. I am part of the Ashburton College Cultural Committee as well as the SAGA group which encourages inclusivity and a positive environment for people to learn and grow.

I also moved to Ashburton from South Africa with my family in December 2017. From time to time I also intern at Compass FM in Rangiora which I really enjoy.

shouldn’t take for granted, even if it might be small and seem insignificant.

Jessica Timmo Q: What made you want to join the youth council and get a taste of local government?

I joined the youth council because I wanted to figure out ways to have more involvement in my community. Last year was my first year on the youth council after some of my friends told me all about their experiences on the youth council. I saw that youth council was a way to get involved in the local government and to be able to have a say in what goes on in our community.

Q: Describe yourself in 100 words, any previous council/organisational experiences?

I am hardworking, determined and organised. Along with being on the youth council I am Jo Luxton’s Youth MP for 2019, I am also in my second year of being a member of the Ashburton Health Board Consumer Forum and I am in my first year of being a member of the Ball Committee at

Car recovered Police have located the vehicle of Denver Chance, whose body was discovered in a South Auckland home over the weekend.

Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie said the vehicle was found hidden at the scene of the same address in Kingseat where a body was located.

Police are yet to formally ID the body, but believe it is that of Chance.

“Police will continue to carry out enquiries into Mr Chance’s murder and we are unable to rule out the possibility of further charges being laid,” Goldie said.

A 41-year-old Kingseat man was arrested by police outside a Mt Eden bar just after 7pm on Sunday night.

The man appeared in Papakura District Court on Monday charged with the murder of Chance.

Court documents reveal the man is charged with murdering Chance on or about February 24 – the day he was last seen.

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Q: Do you have any goals for your time on the council or any big issues you want to try and tackle?

While I’m on the youth council I want to be able to just further involve myself in the community and really make my time as chairperson worthwhile.

Jade-Emily Kruger Q: What made you want to join the youth council and get a taste of local government?

I have a passion for community and people. I enjoy working as a team and wanted to put myself out there this year and make any positive difference that I can.

Q: Describe yourself in 100 words, any previous council/organisational experiences?

Q: Do you have any goals for your time on the council or any big issues you want to try and tackle?

I would like to work with some committees at school and try to draw out their skills to help the community as well as the school environment. I hope to learn from my peers as well as other council and community members, because I feel that learning something new is an opportunity you

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Q: Do you have any long term goals of entering politics, local government or national?

Not at the moment as I am still trying to decide what to study at university, which still leaves me with a lot of thinking to do.

I do hope to study some form of politics at some point though.

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Climate strike splits pupils, schools

By SuSan SandyS

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Global strike action against climate change has divided Mid Canterbury school pupils, as just a minority jump on board to support the initiative.

A small group of senior Ashburton Borough School children are planning to dedicate their lunch break to School Strike 4 Climate NZ on Friday, while the parents of some of the remaining senior pupils at the school have declined to have their children participate.

“Not all parents (at this school) are prepared to let their kids go,” said teacher John Hooper, referring to controversy around the issue of pupils taking the action on a school day.

In New Zealand, the strike will see thousands of young people participate and will include a march on Parliament. It has not only divided schools and pupils nationwide, but also MPs, with many from the National Party in particular against it.

Hooper is the co-ordinator of environmental education at Ashburton Borough.

He said the school had also invited Forest and Bird to the protest, and he expected some other Mid Canterbury schools may also come on board and participate on the day, but this had not

been confirmed as yet.

“And I think it would be a bit controversial with some schools.”

He said the impetus for Borough students to participate came from three of its environmental leaders, and the school came out in support of them.

“They are passionate about it,” he said.

It was in the school’s philosophy as a Green-Gold Enviroschool to support such an initia-

tive. And he could personally see the importance of it.

“I think climate change is going to affect these children in the future. I’m too old to worry about it, but these kids will be affected by it.”

He understood at least five pupils would be participating, including the three leaders.

One of the leaders, Maddie Page, told the Guardian she was looking forward to the protest, to be held about 12.30pm on the

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“We will protest and make our message clear,” she said.

She hoped three other schools would be participating, however their attendance had not yet been confirmed.

Among the schools she was hoping would attend was Tinwald.

Principal Peter Livingstone said yesterday as far as he knew the school had not received an invitation as yet.

In the event it did, he would not be organising students to go from the school campus to the protest site. This was due to both the logistics involved, and the fact that there had been no independent groundswell of initiative coming from the school’s own students towards the action.

In the event of any students wanting to participate, this would require individual parents to uplift their children and declare them absent.

As a principal he would look sympathetically on granting the absences.

“I don’t have an issue around parents with their children being able to take action. Schooling is more than just the good old three Rs,” Livingstone said.

Meanwhile, over 1560 New Zealand researchers, academics and educators have signed an open letter supporting the school strike.

Lincoln University Department of Environmental Management lecturer Dr Sylvia Nissen said most of the students striking on Friday cannot vote.

“But in walking out of school as citizens they are sending a powerful signal to political leaders and adults more generally that our continued action and inaction is violating their right to a future,” Dr Nissen said.

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‘Impeachment not worth it’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of President Donald Trump, saying he is “just not worth it” even as some on her left flank clamour to start proceedings.

Pelosi said in an interview with media that “I’m not for impeachment” of Trump.

“Unless there’s something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don’t think we should go down that path, because it divides the country,” she said.

While she has made similar comments before, Pelosi is making clear to her caucus and to voters that Democrats will not move forward quickly with trying to remove Trump from office. And it’s a departure from her previous comments that Democrats are waiting on special counsel Robert Mueller to lay out findings from his Russia investigation before considering impeachment.

That thinking among Democrats has shifted, slightly, in part because of the possibility that Mueller’s report will not be decisive and because his investigation is more narrowly focused. Instead, House Democrats are pursuing their own broad, high-profile investigations that will keep the focus on Trump’s business dealings and relationship with Russia, exerting congressional oversight without having to broach the I-word.

Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings, one of the lawmakers leading those investigations, said he agrees with Pelosi and Congress needs “to do our homework”.

Still, Pelosi’s comments are certain to stoke a stubborn tension with those who believe impeachment proceedings should have begun on day one of the new Congress. Some new freshman Democrats who hail from solidly liberal districts haven’t

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Kendall Jenner can’t get enough of her snake.

After unveiling what appears to be her new pet with a video clip on Instagram Story captioned “my son,” Jenner, 23, wasn’t afraid to let the serpent crawl all over her body — including her head!

The supermodel and Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared a video of her snake twirling around her messy high bun as itthe looked almostmarries like a ’90s Chance Rapper hair scrunchie as it twisted around Chance the Rapper tied the knot with the his longtime girlfriend in a star-studded hairdo.

shied away from the subject – Michigan Rep Rashida Tlaib used a vulgarity in calling for Trump’s impeachment the day she was sworn in.

Billionaire activist Tom Steyer, who is bankrolling a campaign pushing for Trump’s impeachment, shot back at Pelosi: “Speaker Pelosi thinks ‘he’s just not worth it?’ Well, is defending our legal system ‘worth it?’ Is holding the president accountable for his crimes and cover-ups ‘worth it?’ Is doing what’s right ‘worth it?’ Or shall America just stop fighting for our principles and do what’s politically convenient”.

Neil Sroka of the liberal advocacy group Democracy for America said Pelosi’s comments were “a little like an oncologist taking chemotherapy off the table before she’s even got your test results back.”

Republicans alternately praised Pelosi and were sceptical. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said “I agree” in response to Pelosi’s words.

Sanders added of impeachment, “I don’t think it should have ever been on the table.”

House Republican leader Kevin McCar-

thy said it was a “smart thing for her to say,” but Georgia Rep Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, said he doesn’t think it’s “going to fly” with some of Pelosi’s members.

Pelosi has long resisted calls to impeach the president, saying it’s a “divisive” issue that should only be broached with “great care”.

Pelosi has often said the House should not pursue impeachment for political reasons, but it shouldn’t hold back for political reasons, either. Rather, she says, the investigations need to take their course and impeachment, if warranted, will be clear.

Freshman Democrats who are from more moderate districts and will have to win re-election again in two years have been fully supportive of Pelosi’s caution.

“When we have something that’s very concrete, and we have something that is compelling enough to get a strong majority of Americans, then we’ll do it,” said Rep Katie Hill, D-Calif. “But if it’s going to be a political disaster for us, then we’re not going to do it.”

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ceremony. The Chicago-based rapper posted several photos of him and Kirsten Corley on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. He captioned his photos with him sporting a white tuxedo with black pants and her wearing a strapless white dress writing ‘The Bennetts’. The 25-yearold rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Jonathan Bennett, shared another photo of him with Kanye West, Dave Chappelle and Kirk Franklin. Last week, Chance the Rapper posted a story of how he met Corley when he was 9 years old at his mother’s office party. He called their marriage “destiny”.

The next James Bond will be?

May wins Brexit assurances from EU UK Prime Minister Theresa May won legally binding Brexit assurances from the European Union in a last ditch attempt to sway rebellious British lawmakers who have threatened to vote down her divorce deal again.

Scrambling to plot an orderly path out of the Brexit maze just days before the United Kingdom is due to leave on March 29, May rushed to Strasbourg to agree additional assurances with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Brexiteers in May’s party have accused her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be

enough to win over the 116 additional lawmakers she needs to reverse the crushing defeat her deal suffered on January 15.

“Today we have secured legal changes,” May said in a late night news conference in Strasbourg beside Juncker, exactly 17 days before the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU. “Now is the time to come together to back this improved Brexit deal and to deliver on the instruction of the British people,” May said.

May announced three documents – a joint instrument, a joint statement and a unilateral declaration – which she said

were aimed at addressing the most contentious part of the divorce deal she agreed in November – the Irish backstop.

The backstop is an insurance policy aimed at avoiding controls on the sensitive border between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland, though some British lawmakers worry it could trap the United Kingdom in the EU’s orbit indefinitely.

On news of the breakthrough, sterling, which has see-sawed on Brexit headlines, jumped 0.8 per cent to $1.3250 in Asian trade and rallied to the strongest against the euro since mid-2017.

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The next James Bond film, known as Bond 25, begins shooting in April with a theatrical release planned for next year.

Because it will likely be Daniel Craig’s last film in the franchise, speculation is rampant about who will be the next Bond. Several names have made their way into the media thanks, in part, to gambling odds. Keep in mind that Eon Productions, the company that makes the Bond films, has not said who will suit up next. Still, here are the six actors whose names have come up the most; Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Tom Hiddleston, Richard Madden, Cillian Murphy, James Norton.

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Deadly form of plague hits Congo A deadly form of plague has broken out on Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and several people are thought to have died of the disease, the World Health Organisation says.

The agency praised Ugandan health workers for vigilance and prompt action in spotting a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague, which the WHO says is usually fatal unless detected early and treated with antibiotics.

Uganda’s Health Ministry reported two probable cases of the illness in Zombo district on March 5 after a 35-year-old woman died and her 23-year-old cousin reported similar symptoms, the WHO said in a report.

Further investigation revealed the dead

woman had lived in Atungulei village in Congo’s Ituri province, and her four-yearold child had died days beforehand. Finding her sick at her child’s burial, her relatives took her to Uganda for treatment.

The cousin’s symptoms raised suspicions of plague and a preliminary rapid diagnostic test was positive for the disease.

Results on additional specimens sent to Uganda’s Plague Laboratory in Arua were pending. The patient was steadily improving, the WHO report said.

Some 55 people, including 11 health workers and people who took part in the dead woman’s funeral, had been identified as high-risk contacts and were being followed up.

Three other people reportedly died of

similar symptoms in Congo, the WHO said, and Congolese authorities were investigating.

Plague is endemic in Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Peru, according to the WHO. Congolese health authorities are already fighting a major outbreak of ebola further south in Ituri and North Kivu provinces.

Pneumonic plague is caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria, usually found in small mammals and their fleas. Humans can be infected through flea bites, unprotected contact with bodily fluids or contaminated materials and the inhalation of droplets or small particles from a patient with pneumonic plague.

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Pet snake scrunchie Kendall Jenner can’t get enough of her snake. After unveiling what appears to be her new pet with a video clip on Instagram story captioned “my son,” Jenner, 23, wasn’t afraid to let the serpent crawl all over her body — including her head! The supermodel and Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared a video of her snake twirling around her messy high bun as it looked almost like a ’90s hair scrunchie as it twisted around the hairdo. The animalloving star is also a dog mom to a Doberman Pinscher, which she often shows off on Instagram.

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No action on Boeing craft here

The only operator of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in New Zealand is Fiji Airways.

tion (FAA) to ensure flight safety.

“Given that two accidents both involved newly delivered Boeing 737 8 planes and happened during take-off phase, they have some degree of similarity,” the administration has said.

Boeing issued new pilot guidelines after the Lion Air crash and

Retailer Briscoe Group reported a 3.4 per cent lift in full year net profit despite what it said was “erratic consumer confidence”.

Briscoe Group, which owns the Briscoe’s homewares and Rebel Sport chains and a minority stake in outdoor chain Kathmandu, said net profit for the year ended January 27 was $63.4 million versus $61.3 million in the prior year.

“We are pleased to announce another record profit for Briscoe Group in a challenging retail market which continues to contend with erratic consumer confidence and economic indicators making customers even more determined than ever to seek true value for money,” said group managing director Rod Duke.

Consumer confidence fell to a sixyear low in September last year as households fretted about the out-

look for their own finances and has only gradually recovered. The latest ANZ Roy Morgan consumer confidence index showed a net 14 per cent of the 1001 respondents said they are better off financially now, compared to 12 per cent in January.

Sales revenue lifted 4.4 per cent to $631.9 million while same-store sales growth was up 3.7 per cent.

“Economic uncertainty had certainly tested consumer confidence; increased wage pressures, erratic fuel prices and a challenging New Zealand dollar, all factors which have and will continue to impact retailers’ ability to maintain margins,” he added.

Gross margin increased from 39.97 per cent to 40.09 per cent due to improvements in stock-loss measurements from improved loss prevention initiatives as well as targeted operational and buying strat-

egies, it said.

Inventories totalled $81.02 million at year-end, $6.53 million higher than the $74.49 million reported for last year, reflecting the impact of the two additional Rebel Sport stores opened during the year, the increased demand for online shopping as well as a higher mix of imported inventory this year compared to last year’s year-end position, it said.

He noted the online business showed strong sales growth, up 27 per cent on the prior year.

The result includes dividends of $6.4 million from its 18.9 per cent shareholding in Kathmandu.

It will pay a final dividend of 12 cents a share, bringing the dividend for the year to 20 cents a share versus 19 cents in the prior year.

The stock was up 0.3 per cent at $3.39.

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Finaccess Capital clears hurdle to takeover bid Finaccess Capital has cleared the final hurdle to secure control of Restaurant Brands New Zealand in the final day of its partial takeover bid.

The Mexican suitor has secured 61.7 per cent of acceptances in the $9.45 per share offer for up to three-quarters of the fast food franchise operator. The shares last traded at $8.75.

Finaccess targeted a 75 per cent stake but was able to declare the offer unconditional if it secured more than 50 per cent. If Finaccess ends up with more than 75 per cent, selling shareholders will be scaled.

Under the Takeovers Code, an offer with a minimum acceptance condition can be extended for another 10 working days if that condition is met or satisfied in the five

days before the offer closes.

Restaurant Brands shareholders left their run late in accepting the offer, with Finaccess ending last week with about 41 per cent acceptances, up from 28 per cent the week before that.

The offer values Restaurant Brands at $1.18 billion and was a 24 per cent premium to the $7.60 share price the company was trading at before the bid emerged. Director Stephen Copulos agreed to sell his 8.6 per cent stake at the get-go and the independent directors threw their backing behind it after the independent adviser valued Restaurant Brands at $1.02-1.11 billion.

Finaccess has already secured Overseas Investment Office approval and consent from the Yum!

Franchisors. It has yet to declare the offer unconditional.

The Mexican firm has said it will keep Restaurant Brands’ dividend policy unchanged in the near term and promised not to de-list the company in the following 12 months unless it mounted a full takeover. If it does seek to mop-up the remaining shares, it has promised not to offer a lower price, subject to wider movements on the benchmark S&P/NZX 50 Index.

Finaccess has told Restaurant Brands that it doesn’t envisage raising new equity in the near to medium term, while noting that could change if there was a larger deal couldn’t be funded from existing cash flow.

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China’s Civil Aviation Administration said in a statement it would notify airlines as to when they could resume flying the jets after contacting Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administra-

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planes following the crash on Sunday, killing all 157 passengers and crew on board.

There are about 350 of the aircraft in operation and the crash was the second one in six months of the MAX 8.

The first was a Lion Air plane in Indonesia which raised the possi-

Fiji Airways said like with all its aircraft, it had followed a comprehensive induction and training process for the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

“Our Boeing 737 pilots and cabin crew receive extensive training, above the mandated level set for the MAX 8 by the manufacturer.

This includes ongoing simulator training into aircraft differences and identified scenarios.

As such, we have full confidence in the airworthiness of our entire fleet,” a spokesman said.

The airline uses MAXs on the Nadi-Wellington route.

North American airlines are the biggest operators of MAX 8s, the latest model of the 737 which has been a reliable workhorse of many carriers for the past 50 years.

Air New Zealand used to have 737s but has switched to Airbus A320s and A321s for its domestic jet and short haul international operations.

Jetstar also uses A320s here and Qantas uses earlier model 737s across the Tasman.

Virgin Australia also uses earlier model 737s but has 40 MAX planes on order.

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New Zealand’s aviation safety authority isn’t taking any action on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in spite of other regulators around the world grounding the planes following the Ethiopian Airlines crash.

The Civil Aviation Authority says it is satisfied with the steps the only operator of the plane to this country, Fiji Airways, has taken to ensure safety.

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“We will continue to closely monitor the progress of the safety investigation of the recent Ethiopian Airlines accident to determine if there are facts or contributing factors which would cause us to review our position.”

The authority would continue to liaise with other international authorities to ensure an “informed response was taken should the situation change”.

Chinese and Indonesian aviation authorities have ordered the grounding of MAX 8s and Cayman Airways and Ethiopian Airways have chosen to park their

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Show has strong recreational theme

Methven A&P Association president Simon Wilson helps with preparations before the big event.

A strong recreational theme has been introduced to the Methven A&P Show to showcase many of the district’s attractions.

The traditional programme will be accompanied by several recreational additions to the programme on Saturday.

Methven A&P Association president Simon Wilson said Methven was a recreational playground and it was fitting that recreation would be promoted at this year’s show.

He said the “Recreation in and around the Methven District” theme for the show was appropriate as the area had many indoor and outdoor attractions.

“There is no shortage of lakes, rivers and [mountains] around and we could name 20-30 activities in the area with little thought and they are not just outdoor activities.’’

Methven was acknowledged as a skiing centre, but there was good fishing, hunting, tramping and boating in nearby lakes and rivers and along the foothills and further in the backcountry. Closer to the township indoor activities such as squash and bridge were close to hand, he said.

To mark the theme a paddock had been set aside for promoting recreational

activities and there would be displays by the local four-wheel-drive club, Bike Methven and the Ashburton Motorbike Club.

Methven Vintage Club members will also display machinery and will give free rides from the main part of the showgrounds to the display paddock during the day.

Wilson said the show was in good health with probably 3000-4000 people each year going through the gates including exhibitors, sponsors and entrants.

Farmers had nearly completed their harvesting and would be looking forward to relaxing and having a good chat, he said.

“I think across the board we are looking pretty good and similar in numbers to previous years. Some sections are up and some are down, but overall we are looking good. There are lots of entries from primary and playcentre-aged children in the produce pavilion and that’s encouraging because they are the next generation.’’

Cattle showing has been cancelled to prevent the spread of mycoplasma bovis and cattle were also absent at last weekend’s Mayfield A&P Show.

However, 10 beef cattle will be at the show for a free guess-the-weight competition.

Show visitors are being invited to guess the average weight of the 10 steers with several prizes at stake for the closest estimate.

Wilson said the sheep section was looking health with full pens.

There had been good support among farmers gifting store or prime lambs and they would be auctioned at the sheep pens as a show fundraiser. Gift calves will not be auctioned and will be sold on farms with the money donated by farmers.

Always a crowd-puller is the sheep colouring competition in the animal shed.

Young children are invited to colour in 90 store lambs with a sheep ‘rattle’ – coloured chalk.

“There are lots of multi-coloured offerings in the sheep pens next to the animal shed and we have done it for years,’’ Wilson said.

“The sheep head off to a farm on Methven Highway and they are usually put in a paddock by the highway.

The multi-coloured sheep are usually a talking point for motorists. Certainly for the kids that is one of the main events.’’

Another favourite among children is the Top Team competitions organised by the local Lions club and teams participate in

four or five different activities such as a sack race.

For the adults the attraction is often the wine and food area with a Geraldine band providing entertainment.

The grand parade begins at 2pm Among changes to the programme is the scheduling of the dog trials final in the main ring at 3pm.

This is usually held in a back paddock but it was felt the final was a spectacle which deserved to be placed in a more prominent position.

Entries have already come in for the tug-of-war competition run by the Young Farmers Club at the bottom end of the main ring later in the afternoon.

This promises to be competitive with entries also being accepted on the day by teams of five sturdy participants vying for the title and the event will follow the dog trial final.

Towards the close of the show the Sustainable Water Sheaf Tossing event will be held.

Competitors will attempt to send a bag of straw above a bar which is progressively lifted until there is a winner.

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Special tribute to axeman Woodchoppers will acknowledge the loss of local axeman Ray Harraway before the first swing of the axe at the Methven A&P Show.

The woodchopping community mourned after the local champion died in a vehicle crash a month ago.

Woodchopping normally attracts 30-35 competitors and the absence of Harraway in the catalogue will be deeply felt.

“It’s been suggested we have a minute’s silence for Ray Harraway,’’ said Methven A&P Association president Simon Wilson.

“He’s participated for years and deserves this.’’

Wilson said Harraway had been an active competitor in the woodchopping ring in the 10 years that he had been involved with the show.

“He was a helluva good guy and has done very well in the veterans’ competitions we have had. He was still working and I believe he was in a work truck when he died. It’s very sad.’’

The champion axeman, 79, was killed in a truck accident on Maronan Rd near Ashburton in February.

He was driving a fertiliser spreader truck and trailer that crashed off a one lane bridge on the Hinds River Strongly built Harraway had competed in the woodchopping ring since 1955 and throughout his competitive career claimed national and world records.

He earned almost legendary status in 1992 when he chopped two toes off in the underhand event after a small sliver turned his axe. The toes were carefully preserved and taken to the doctor, but they were unable to be reattached.

Harroway recently received a New Zealand Axemen Association, life membership award.

Wilson said the subject of a tribute for Harraway had come up in committee meetings and although it had yet to be confirmed it was felt a minute’s silence in honour of him would be fitting.

He said the woodchopping was always an attraction among the show crowd because of its action.

“We rely on these guys to compete and they come every year and we know they will always be here.’’

Preparations were being made to the woodchopping ring with tree poles going into the ground on Tuesday. In the thrilling jiggerboard racing event axemen make notches into the pole with a plank resting in the final notch so they can remove the top section of the log.

By the end of the competition 150-200 blocks are reduced to smaller pieces and splinters. Afterwards, the leftovers will be split up and sold as firewood.

The woodchopping competition begins at 10.30am.

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President’s message On behalf of the committee I would like to welcome you to the 105th Methven A&P Show.

The theme of the show this year is Recreation in and around the Methven District.

This is especially showcased in the display paddock below the rodeo ring.

Please take advantage of the free shuttle or take a short stroll to see some local recreational groups on display.

I would like to thank our enthusiastic committee as well as past presidents, members of the community, judges,marshals and stewards that all join together to provide a great event in the rural calendar.

Thanks also to all the exhibitors and competitors that provide some fantastic viewing throughout the day. As well as a very special thanks to our many sponsors that help make this day possible.

Finally, thank you to our secretary Amy Russell for keeping us all on track!

Thank you for coming, enjoy your day.

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Simon Wilson

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The Methven A&P Show promises to be a fun-filled event Hours of volunteer work are coming together as preparations make way for the big day at the Methven A&P Show this weekend.

The 105th annual show promises to be a good one for visitors making the most of the fun-filled day.

Among the many attractions are the arts and craft and wine and food entries, animals, sideshows, farm machinery and much more.

As well as other show favourites such as shearing, wood chopping, tug of war and top team competitions, there is also some quality live entertainment from Sport Suzie performing near the wine and food area.

Judges will be running an astute eye to find the best animal in the sheep, wool, dairy goat, poultry, farm produce and many other sections.

The show jumping and horse section is always hotly contested by entrants both young and old.

Equally sought after is the acknowledgment of being among the top placegetters in the shearing, wood chopping and dog trials.

Childrens’ pets and dancing are among other attractions which always draw in a good crowd.

The hard work of volunteers and the

organising committee always extends beyond the lead-up to the main event.

Last year the Methven A&P Association upgraded the site’s facilities with help from the Methven Vintage Club, Methven Rodeo and the Methven Pony Club.

Underground power cables were installed at the showgrounds and new power boxes were supplied to the trade area.

This unseen work goes a long way to making the show an enjoyable day.

As always, this work is completed with a lot of support from local companies. The association milled several 50-60-year-old oregon trees from the showgrounds to pay for the project.

This was not at the expense of the showgrounds as the large trees had been hampering the growth of younger trees by keeping them in the shade.

A new irrigation system was also installed to water the main and northern show rings.

Over the last year more improvements have been made, but on a smaller scale.

A new loading bank has gone in for trucks and tractors and four new hunting jumps have been added to the showjumpFerris wheel rides are always a popular attraction at the Methven A&P Show. ing arena.

On top of this, buildings and other strucPHOTO ASHBURTON GUARDIAN tures have received a new lick of paint.

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Sport Suzie, also known as Louise Kerr, will be doing two shows at midday and 2.30pm in the wine and food area on show day.

Her hilarious and silly show is a not-to-be-missed workout session for the family.

Suzie’s show is full of crazy stunts, from yoyos flying in the air, funny magic, super unicycling, crazy juggling, hilarious audience participation and an extremely small bike.

She has been entertaining audiences all over the world with her hilarious and wacky show.

A juggling routine involves her squeezing her body through a tennis racket at the same time and to top it off she will perform a cardio workout by skipping on a six foot unicycle.

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Kerr’s accomplishments included performing in other A&P shows as well as the Christchurch World Buskers Festival, Auckland International Buskers Festival, Homegrown Festival in Wellington and Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.

Further afield she has been on stage at international events including the Gyeryong Military Culture Festival in Korea, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Berlin Lacht Festival in Germany and the Pflasterspektakel Festival Linz in Austria.

Working regularly for Clown Doctors New Zealand in Christchurch hospitals, she also performs at corporate and community events.

She has trained with local and international theatre, comedy and circus tutors, such as Fraser Hooper, Giovanni Fusetti, and Cirque Du Soleil performer Ira Seidenstein.

Kerralso holds a bachelor’s degree in teaching and learning and is covered by public liability insurance.

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PROGRAMME 8.00am Equestrian events commence 8.30am Sheep Dog Trials commence 9.30am Sheep judging commences 10.00am Children’s Pets, Dancing, Dairy Goat, Poultry, Farm Produce and Home Industries judging commence 10.30am Wine and Food area opens Shearing commences Wood Chopping commences 11:00am Top Team Competitions – senior & junior, heats & finals

2.30pm Sport Suzie performing near the Wine & Food Area 3.00pm Dog Trial Run-Off (final), bottom end of Main Ring 4.00pm Tug of War Competition, bottom end of Main Ring Pavilion closes 4.30pm Methven A&P Quiz closes Sustainable Water Sheaf Tossing, public bar 5.00pm Wood Chopping Prizegiving

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Sheep – Champion of Champions Pavilion opens Sport Suzie performing near the Wine & Food Area

1.30pm Sheep Colouring Competition, Animal Shed Gift Lamb Auction 1.50pm Official speeches 2.00pm Grand Parade begins with the Ashburton Pipe Band Plains Power Lolly Scramble All Day Methven Vintage Club, Four Wheel Drive Club and Bike Methven displays in the recreation display paddock. The Methven Squash & football clubs are also promoting their clubs. Methven Vintage Club Shuttle, signposted below the shearing shed, giving rides to the recreation display paddock Times are approximate at time of printing

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When the alarm sounds T

he fire alarm sounded in our building today.

There was momentary speculation about whether it was a drill or the real deal, but everyone exited our floor in orderly fashion.

At the assembly point, I looked around.

Most women had their handbags, and reporter Jaime had our expensive camera (just in case the building was burning down, we at least would have photographs to go with the story). The men carried nothing.

So what would you grab in 20 seconds if you had to leave a burning building?

While I had the luxury of a few

seconds to think and grab my bag and own camera (which has hundreds of personal photos on its memory card), I had a pang of regret about leaving some old photos on loan from the Southern Rugby Club.

It was a drill, thank goodness.

The firefighters on our front page today are no doubt used to seeing people in panic mode, whether their house is burning

or they have just been in a crash.

They are well-trained responders, and volunteers to boot at Methven, and they have just taken possession of their unit’s first new fire engine in 27 years.

One of my colleagues, Susan Sandys, can remember one of her first assignments was to write about the arrival of their last new machine back in 1991. She has strong ties with the Methven community and no doubt has photographed it many times over the years.

So it was lovely to see the smiles on firefighters’ faces on Monday night when they took possession of the new machine, which is high-spec and seats six

firefighters, and a huge improvement on the last machine.

It will mean they are better prepared to do the job they train hard for.

The Methven brigade currently has 21 operational staff, two support staff and two recruits working across two engines and they cover a big area, responding to fire and rescue emergencies.

About 80 per cent of firefighters in New Zealand are volunteers and Mid Canterbury’s fire forces are entirely reliant on volunteers.

They’re a close bunch, respected in their communities.

Our firefighters don’t just mind this patch, they cover for other

brigades – such as Kaikoura last weekend when one of Kaikoura’s long-serving members was honoured at a special function. Our guys manned the pumps in case of emergency.

And they were in Nelson and overseas in the past year battling wildfires I hope we never see the likes of here.

There are benefits for employers of volunteers too, they bring transferable skills like ingenuity and the ability to perform under pressure. Their first aid skills are pretty good too.

Methven’s firefighters are proud of their new machine, but part of me hopes it won’t see much action.

deaths of three young women in a Ford Pinto.

In 1996, a gunman burst into an elementary school in Dunblane, Scotland, and opened fire, killing 16 children and one teacher before killing himself.

In 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the name Francis; he was the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.

Ten years ago: President Barack Obama met with former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, chairman of his

Economic Recovery Advisory Board; the president then went before reporters to say his administration was working to create a “post-bubble” model for solid economic growth once the recession ended.

Five years ago: Seeking to pacify frustrated immigration advocates, President Barack Obama directed the government to find more humane ways to handle deportation for immigrants in the US illegally.

One year ago: Prosecutors announced plans to seek the death penalty against the former student charged with

killing 17 people at a Florida high school.

Today’s birthdays: Jazz musician Roy Haynes is 94.

Country singer Jan Howard is 89. Songwriter Mike Stoller is 86. Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka is 80. R&B/gospel singer Candi Staton is 79. Opera singer Julia Migenes is 70. Actor William H. Macy is 69. Comedian Robin Duke is 65. Actress Dana Delany is 63. Sen. John Hoeven, is 62. Rock musician Adam Clayton is 59. Jazz musician Terence Blanchard is 57. Actor Christopher Collet is 51. Rock musician Matt McDonough is

50. Actress Annabeth Gish is 48. Actress Tracy Wells is 48.

Rapper-actor Common is 47.

Rapper Khujo is 47. Singer Glenn Lewis is 44. Actor Danny Masterson is 43. Bluegrass musician Clayton Campbell is 38. Actor Noel Fisher is 35.

Singers Natalie and Nicole Albino are 35. Actor Emile Hirsch is 34. Olympic gold medal skier Mikaela Shiffrin is 24.

Thought for today: “Dare to err and to dream. Deep meaning often lies in childish plays.” – Friedrich von Schiller, German author (1759-1805).

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2019. There are 293 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On March 13, 1954, the Battle of Dien Bien Phu began during the First Indochina War as Viet Minh forces attacked French troops, who were defeated nearly two months later.

On this date: In 1764, Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who served as British Prime Minister from 1830 to 1834 (and for whom Earl Grey tea is named), was born in Northumberland.

In 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis signed a measure allowing black slaves to enlist in the Confederate States Army with the promise they would be set free.

In 1901, the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison, died in Indianapolis at age 67.

In 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a bill prohibiting the teaching of the theory of evolution.

In 1928, at least 400 people died when the San Francisquito Canyon in Southern California was inundated with water after the nearly two-year-old St Francis Dam collapsed just before midnight on the evening of March 12.

In 1933, banks in the US began to reopen after a “holiday” declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In 1934, a gang that included John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson robbed the First National Bank in Mason City, Iowa, making off with $52,344.

In 1956, after 22 losses and 22 draws in 26 years of test cricket, New Zealand at last tasted victory when it beat the West Indies at Eden Park, Auckland.

In 1980, Ford Motor Co chairman Henry Ford II announced he was stepping down, the same day a jury in Winamac, Indiana, found the company not guilty of reckless homicide in the fiery

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How much of our lives should we leave to chance?

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ne of my favourite movies of all time comes from 1990s: Sliding Doors, a rom-com that unusually for that genre, makes you think.

The movie, written and directed by Peter Howitt, places Helen, a PR rep played by Gwyneth Paltrow (pre-Goop days thankfully), in two parallel stories.

In one version, she runs to catch a train, and is stopped getting into the train’s sliding doors (hence the movie’s title) by a child who gets in the way at the subway station.

In this version she gets home later and misses her lazy boyfriend cheating on her with his American mistress and continues to work long hours to support him while he supposedly writes a novel.

In the other version, the child is whisked out of the way by the mother, and Helen catches the train, finds her boyfriend cheating, turfs him out and proceeds to get a killer haircut, amazing job and a charming new man: all because she didn’t miss her train.

Which begs the question: How much of our lives do we have control over, and how much should we leave to chance?

In a nutshell, it’s the fate vs free will debate that has been plaguing us since forever.

If we believe that fate has no part in what happens to us, and

We look to give supposed signs and what are possibly only random connections more meaning than they really deserve, because we want to believe that life is more than a clinical cause vs effect scenario.

But there is a plus side to that scenario, even if it seems a little lacklustre, if we decide we are in charge of our own destiny, and fate is something more malleable, then we take ownership of our lives, stop waiting for signs, or worse, leaving things to chance.

If we were Helen, we would see that our boyfriend was a dropkick, our hair was lank, and we really should drop the waitressing job and chase our career a bit harder.

We shouldn’t have to wait to catch a train to see what is best for us.

In some ways, believing in fate seems like a kind of lazy existence.

Having said all of this, I guarantee you that everyone who reads this can think of at least one time in their life when an uncanny turn of events changed their lives forever.

A serendipitous meeting of a future partner, answering the phone and leaving five minutes later only to realise you may have been part of an accident if you had been on time.

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coincidence is responsible for any signs we believe we read into the little events that seem far too implausible to explain away as chance, then suddenly we come to believe that we really are on our own here, and no universal or supernatural powers (religious or otherwise) are at play, and life seems a little less magical and even less meaningful.

In his book The Improbability Principle, statistician David Hand says extremely improbable events are commonplace.

This is exacerbated by the fact that, with the human element of six degrees of separation (which in New Zealand is actually only supposedly two), it stands to reason that we will bump into someone we know, or be given a sign by an unsuspecting person as a matter of course, simply because we are all connected more closely than we realise, and we move around so much, increasing the chances of unexpected, strangely seemingly-connected incidents.

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There are always things we feel are meant to be, or too strange to be explained away as pure coincidence.

I think we can be both in the driver’s seat of our own lives but also realise that sometimes the road we are on is governed by something bigger than us.

It’s the working hard for something (an exam, a job, a marathon even), doing everything within your power to succeed, and then (and only then) leaving the rest to fate, and letting go of what you cannot control.

As Thomas Jefferson said, “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have”.

Claire Inkson is an awardwinning freelance photographer and blogger who is passionate about telling the stories of our people and landscapes through both these mediums. Claire is also passionate about Rural New Zealand: the people, the stories, the history and is dedicated to the positive promotion of New Zealand agriculture. Find her online at www.claireinkson.com The views, opinions, positions or strategies expressed by the author and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, positions or strategies of the Ashburton Guardian Co Ltd or any employee thereof.

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Making a loaf from mince Don’t dismiss meatloaf as something that’s not worth a second glance.

There’s a lot more to the combination of meat and spices that makes it well worth considering for a family dinner. And leftovers are perfect in school lunches, or as sandwich fillings.

Oat topped meatloaf 500g lean beef mince 450g sausages, peeled 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 egg 1C grated carrot 1/2 C chopped parsley 2t prepared mustard 2t mixed herbs 1t salt Pepper Topping: 2T rolled oats 1T brown sugar 2T tomato sauce 1/4 C chopped parsley ■ Preheat the oven to 190°C. ■ Combine all loaf ingredients. Mix well.

■ Combine all the topping ingredients.

■ Press the mixture into a 22cm loaf tin, spread with the prepared topping and cover with tinfoil.

■ Cook for 30 minutes then remove the foil.

■ Cook for a further 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when tested with a skewer.

■ Serve hot or cold.

Pork meatloaf 2 spring onions, diced 1 C panko breadcrumbs 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2t oregano 2t allspice 2 large eggs 500g pork mince 2 tomatoes, diced 125g olives, chopped 1/2 C chutney 1/2 C tomato sauce ■ Preheat oven to 180°C. ■ Mix the first nine ingredients together in a bowl. Season well.

■ Mix the chutney and tomato sauce together in another bowl and then spread over the bottom of the loaf tin.

■ Gently add the mince mixture on top, trying not to press down too much.

■ Smooth the top over evenly.

■ Bake for 40-45 minutes.

■ Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes then turn out so the sauce is on top.

■ Slice and serve with the mash.

Family favourite meatloaf

Saucy meatloaf 500g sausage meat 500g mince 1C breadcrumbs 2 onions, finely chopped 2t curry powder Salt Pepper 1T parsley, chopped 1 egg 1/2 C milk 1/2 C water Sauce: 1/2 C water 1/2 C tomato sauce 1/4 C worchestershire sauce 2t vinegar 1/4 C brown sugar 1t instant coffee 30g butter 2T lemon juice ■ Combine all ingredients till well mixed and smooth.

■ With wet hands shape into a loaf in oven dish.

■ Cook for 30 minutes at about 180°C. ■ Pour over sauce and cook for another 45 minutes, basting frequently.

Sauce: ■ Combine all ingredients, bring to boil, simmer for 5 minutes.

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500g minced raw beef 500g sausage meat 2 medium onions, chopped finely 4 slices stale white sandwich bread, crumbled 1 whole egg 1/4 t salt 1/2 C milk 1/4 C water 2t curry powder 4T parsley, finely chopped 1/4 t pepper Sauce: 1/4 C tomato sauce 1/4 C tomato chutney 1/4 C worcestershire sauce 2T malt vinegar 1/4 C brown sugar ■ Preheat oven 180°C. ■ In a large bowl mix mince, sausage meat, onions, breadcrumbs, curry powder, salt and pepper.

■ Add milk, egg and water mixed together, thoroughly mix all ingredients.

■ Place in an oven-proof roasting dish, shaping with wet hands into a loaf.

■ Put into pre-heated oven.

■ After 20-25 minutes drain any fat out of dish.

■ While meatloaf is cooking, in a pot heat sauce ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.

■ When you drain fat from loaf pour sauce over meatloaf.

■ Return to oven for approx 30 minutes frequently spooning sauce over loaf.

■ Serve hot or cold.

Cheesy meatloaf

1T vegetable or olive oil 150g bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped 1 medium brown onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 750g lamb mince 1C frozen peas, corn and capsicum mix 2 eggs, lightly beaten 190g jar tomato pasta sauce 1C soft fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 t dried oregano leaves

500g Quality Mark beef mince 1T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 loaf day-old bread made into 2C breadcrumbs 2T red wine (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 2T grated parmesan cheese 3T tomato paste Bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/2 t dried oregano 1C mozzarella cheese, grated

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Line base and sides of a 21x10cm baking tin with baking paper, extending paper at long sides to use as handles.

■ Heat oil in a medium frying pan over moderate heat.

■ Add bacon, onion and garlic, cook and stir for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.

■ Transfer to a large bowl.

■ Add mince, vegetable mix, eggs, pasta sauce and breadcrumbs.

■ Using hands, mix well.

■ Press into prepared pan; smooth surface.

■ Sprinkle with oregano.

■ Cover with foil, bake for 40 minutes.

■ Remove foil, bake for 10 minutes more or until golden and cooked.

■ Stand meatloaf for 10 minutes.

■ Slice. Serve.

■ Preheat oven to 200°C. ■ Heat oil in a large saucepan and stir onion and garlic over a moderate heat until soft.

■ Cool and then combine with all other meatloaf ingredients, but use only half the breadcrumbs at this point – the other half will be used for the topping.

■ Season with salt and pepper and mix well with clean hands.

■ Turn mixture into a greased meatloaf tin and firmly press down to fill the dish.

■ Cover with tin foil and bake in oven for 30 minutes.

■ Remove foil and top with remaining fresh breadcrumbs, grated mozzarella and lots of pepper.

■ Bake until cheese melts and bubbles.

■ Stand in pan for 5–10 minutes before serving, or cool and slice for sandwiches.

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3/4 C wholemeal flour 1 1/2 C white flour 1t baking soda 1t baking powder 2 eggs 3T brown sugar 3T natural yoghurt 1/4 C canola oil 1/4 C low fat milk 3-4 mashed bananas 200g carrots, grated

■ Continue to fold gently.

■ Spoon mixture into lined tray and spread evenly.

■ Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

■ Cool in tray.

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■ Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and fold gently.

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In brief Fyfe fit for Dockers Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe has declared himself a certain starter for round one of the AFL despite missing their two pre-season games with an elbow injury. Fyfe underwent minor surgery on his right elbow shortly after appearing in the AFLX tournament. The 27year-old said he tested his elbow in contact exercises at training and he rated himself a certainty to face North Melbourne in the Dockers’ season opener.

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NFL Network reports incentives can push the maximum value of the deal to $102 million, and incumbent Blake Bortles will be imminently released. ESPN reports $50.125 million of Foles’ contract is guaranteed. Over the last few weeks, all signs have pointed to the Jaguars signing Foles, who was allowed to enter free agency by the Philadelphia Eagles after guiding the team to the play-offs in back-to-back seasons.

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Rolling up at the Ashburton MSA’s Getaway open fours tournament on Sunday was the Allenton Bowling Club’s Rosemary Bennett.

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Two titles went on the line last weekend – the Brian Scott Memorial Triples at the Hampstead Bowling Club on Saturday, and the MSA Getaway Open Fours at the Ashburton MSA Bowling Club on Sunday – while this weekend the champion of champion pairs

and the sub centre junior singles qualifying will take place.

Saturday’s Brian Scott Memorial was won by Michael Grice, Alan Hill and Cecil Tubbs, with the Methven four of Gary Eddington, Eric Maw and John Eddington second.

On Sunday, the Getaway tournament at the MSA club was won by the Allenton team of Wendy Watson, Graeme Bishop, Rowan

Tonks and Rosemary Bennett with four wins, 26 ends and 64 points.

Grice, Hill and Tubbs were then joined by Jock Moore to make it a pretty good weekend for them, with their four wins, 26 ends and 48 points seeing them finish joint second along with a team made up of the Eddingtons, and Laraine and Jim Mills.

This weekend’s Mid Canterbury sub-centre champion of

champion pairs would be contested at Hampstead, while the junior singles qualifying will be held at Hampstead and Allenton’s greens on Sunday.

That will be followed by post-section play the following weekend.

The last event on the bowls calendar this season is on April 13 and 14, and that is the sub-centre champion of champion triples.

Team-mates to clash Star Canberra forward Josh Papalii is preparing for an emotional round one NRL clash with former team-mate Shannon Boyd. The 26-year-old departed the Raiders at the end of last season after 111 games to take up a lucrative fouryear deal with Gold Coast. Considering Papalii and Boyd came through the ranks together, Sunday’s match at Cbus Super Stadium will have some extra feeling in it. “I don’t think blue suits him and the Titans have a tighter jersey to Canberra, but I hope he does well and we get the win,” Papalii said.

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Cronk prepares for Burgess return bout Cooper Cronk expects to once again be targeted by Sam Burgess on Friday as they meet for the first time since the South Sydney hitman shattered his shoulder blade.

Cronk will go down in Sydney Roosters folklore after playing through the pain of a 15cm fracture in his scapula in last year’s grand final win over Melbourne.

The former Queensland and Australian champion suffered the injury the week prior when he was belted by Burgess in the

Skipper Darius Boyd has predicted a very different Brisbane to run out against Melbourne in the NRL’s season opener thanks to new coach Anthony Seibold. The Storm appear to have the Broncos’ measure after winning 15 of the past 17 games but Boyd hinted that Melbourne may be in for a surprise at AAMI Park. “There’s a lot of difference (under Seibold).

There are some exciting things in place in attack ... and our (improved) defence on Thursday night will go a long way toward winning,” he said.

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Roosters’ preliminary final win.

Ironically, it was compared to Burgess’ effort to play with a fractured eye socket in the Rabbitohs’ win in the 2014 decider.

And Cronk said he was in no doubt he would be in the English back-rower’s crosshairs once again when their sides meet at the SCG on Friday.

“I run away from contact, I don’t think I’ll be getting Sam Burgess back,” Cronk said.

“He plays the game the way he likes to play it.

“So no doubt at some stage he’ll be giving me a shirt full of sore ribs.”

Cronk, who is off-contract at the end of 2019 and considering retirement, said there were no long-term effects from the famous injury.

“I’m confident but I don’t know who’s going to whack me this week,” Cronk said.

“It’s just about doing everything that needs to be done.

“I did all the recovery and ticked all the boxes and the last

thing to do was to play a game of football in the World Club Challenge game and it held up.

“So no excuses.

“There’s demons in my head, but that’s nothing to do with what happened with my shoulder.”

Cronk said being targeted by big forwards was part of the game and expected it to continue as long as he plays.

“It is what it is.

“I’m not going to sit here and complain about it.”

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St George Illawarra second-rower Tariq Sims believes his brother Korbin could be the ideal man to fill the shoes of Jack de Belin if required at the Dragons this year.

De Belin was on Monday formally stood down by the NRL under their no-fault policy, a ban he will challenge at Federal Court on Thursday morning. The NSW State of Origin lock is not expected to play in Saturday’s round-one clash with North Queensland regardless of whether he gets an injunction, with second-rower Tyson Frizell expected to move to the middle.

But if a replacement is needed long-term, Sims said Korbin would be the ideal man after his twomatch ban for a lifting tackle while at Brisbane in last year’s finals is complete.

- AAP

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■ OPINION

In brief

It’s all in your head ...

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onfidence plays a huge role in sport, and when you lose your confidence the results can be disastrous.

I’ve probably played tennis more regularly this season than I had in years.

The season started ok, until – somewhere, somehow – I lost my confidence.

But when?

And where?

And why?

I broke a string in my racquet late last year and the person who re-strung it for me pointed out that my racquet – which I’d had for a good 10 years – really was past its best and suggested I ask Santa for a new one.

The ‘what to get the wife for Christmas’ problem was solved, and on Boxing Day an excited me braved the Boxing Day sales in Christchurch with a voucher in hand, and the sole purpose in mind of buying the new racquet that was going to make such a difference to my game.

That racquet did make a difference, but not in the way I hoped.

It turned out there wasn’t a

huge range to choose from.

But it was the sole purpose for the trip to Christchurch on such a ridiculously busy day, so I was not going home racquet-less.

I found myself tossing up between a Babolat and a Wilson.

I liked the Wilson, but it wasn’t nearly as expensive as the Babolat and because there was 40 per cent off, I decided I might as well get the more expensive one.

If it cost more, it had to be better, right?

But on my first hit with the new racquet, I was a little surprised that I couldn’t hit the ball quite like the guy who used the same racquet on his way to finishing runner-up at the ASB Classic.

In fact, I was struggling to hit the ball using the strings full stop.

I’d never framed so much in my life.

The factory strings were a bit loose.

Off for another re-string – that should fix it, I told myself.

It did make a difference, but it still wasn’t great.

What I’d always classed as my best shot – my forehand – was

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suddenly my worst.

Then, my serve went to the pack.

A problem that started dogging me a few of years ago, my ball toss, returned.

My confidence was low.

The harder I tried to throw the ball up straight, the worse it got, and I’d strike the ball pretty good in a warm-up but as soon as a game started I’d start slicing it, and revert back to my defensive ‘just get the damn thing back’ mode.

My footwork was atrocious, I was tense, and I wasn’t keeping my eye on the ball.

I knew these things, I just couldn’t seem to fix them.

So, on Sunday for Mid Canterbury’s final seniors match of the season, just to see what happened, I used my old racquet.

It was heavier than the new one, but I actually played the best I had in weeks, and even picked up a win.

Was it the racquet, or was the whole thing in my mind? I think it was a combination of both.

After 10 years with one racquet, my new, lighter one is fine, it is just going to take a bit of getting used to.

In hindsight, mid-season probably wasn’t the best time to change things up. Maybe I should have waited until the end of the season and then started the new season afresh with a new, properly broken-in racquet.

But the mental side of sport was huge, too.

After a couple of not so good hits with that new racquet, it got into my head that the next hit was going to go the same way.

I started overthinking things.

The harder I tried to fix what I deemed in my head was going wrong, the worse it got.

Had I just relaxed and focused on what I needed to do, would me and my new racquet have a better relationship today?

Probably, yes.

■ RUGBY

How do you beat the Crusaders?

By Patrick Mckendry As the shellshocked Chiefs kicked straight to a Crusaders player or passed to no-one at Christchurch Stadium and the home side ran in another try on Saturday night – they scored nine in total – a couple of thoughts occurred.

The first was – who can beat Scott Robertson’s team, an outfit that has lost only three times in two-and-a-bit seasons, and last lost 12 months ago?

And the second was – are teams going about it the right way?

The most difficult opponent the Crusaders have faced this season were the Blues at Eden Park in round one, a game Robertson’s men almost certainly would have lost had replacement first-five Harry Plummer kicked a late penalty.

The Blues created problems because they denied the Crusaders possession and slowly tightened the vice until the visitors, who looked slightly underdone apart from Scott Barrett and Braydon Ennor, began to crack.

Leon MacDonald’s men were also very good defensively on that warm night four weeks ago.

In Patrick Tuipulotu, Ofa Tuungafasi, Karl Tu’inukuafe, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane and Dalton Papalii, the Blues also had a pack in the final quarter which challenged the Crusaders all over the park, although, strangely, the Blues scrum had its issues after making a promising start.

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The Crusaders have a massive depth of class players to choose from.

In Christchurch, the Chiefs had ascendancy in the scrum once Joe Moody limped off after seven minutes and scored their first try via the set piece.

But instead of understanding what Moody’s departure and the introduction of his 20-year-old replacement Harry Allen meant for them and adapting to a more conservative game plan, they continued to kick away (or pass away) possession to one of the best counter-attacking teams in the competition.

They lost 57-28.

The Crusaders, like most Kiwi Super Rugby teams, and indeed the All Blacks, usually thrive against teams who take risks.

They have won their last nine derby matches in a row.

So it’s probably time for their opponents to change tack because why invite the defending champions to play a game they enjoy?

Similarly, the All Blacks like playing the Wallabies because of the Australians’ unfailing confidence in their ability to beat them at their own game, although, interestingly, the Melbourne-based Rebels are Super Rugby’s only other undefeated team.

The Springboks beat the All Blacks last year with an inspired defensive effort in Wellington, allied with an incredible knack for making the most of their scoring

chances, and they should have won the return match in Pretoria but for an inspired performance

by Ardie Savea.

England and Ireland created many problems for the All Blacks last November with a game plan based around defensive pressure.

The issue with Super Rugby teams trying to play like England or Ireland, of course, is that few have packs with the ability of those international teams (except the Crusaders, probably).

But you are not going to beat the Crusaders by simply trying to run them off their feet.

You have to squeeze them, deny them time and space, and make them take risks of their own.

This Saturday, the Crusaders will play the Highlanders in Dunedin, a return to the scene of their last loss a year ago.

The Highlanders dominated the Hurricanes pack in Wellington at the weekend but their game management cost them and they appear over-eager to play without the ball, as has been their way over the past few years.

To shut down the Crusaders, they must try to match them up front and retain as much possession as they can.

But Robertson, already blessed with a fine hand of cards, is ready to pick up an ace in the form of returning skipper Sam Whitelock.

The Highlanders will need some luck to go with their smart plan.

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Points for fastest lap Formula One is changing its scoring system to award a point to the driver who sets the fastest race lap, starting from this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. The driver, whose team will also score an extra point for the constructors’ championship, must finish in the top 10. The governing FIA said on Monday the Formula One Strategy Group and F1 Commission had given unanimous approval. Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas – team-mate to five-time champion Lewis Hamilton - last season set seven fastest laps in the 21-race championship. - AAP

Aussie GP live on Duke Formula 1 fans in New Zealand anxious about a lack of communication from rights holders Spark about the upcoming season will be relieved to know the telecommunications company has partnered with TVNZ for the first race. This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix qualifying and race proper will be shown free to air and live on TVNZ channel Duke. Spark have said in a statement that the first month of the new season will be free as a trial – which presumably includes the Bahrain Grand Prix later in the month – after which it will charge $19.99 a month.

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‘Not much rugby left’ Dan Carter says the failed medical that cost him a lucrative contract in France could turn out to be a blessing in disguise, with the All Blacks great admitting he doesn’t “have a lot of rugby in me”. The three-time World Player of the Year’s short-term deal with Racing 92, that reportedly would have earned him up to $49,000 a month, was cancelled at the eleventh hour after a cervical spine problem was discovered. Carter was expected to join the Parisian club for three months before the club withdrew their offer on medical advice.

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Itoje to miss finale England lock Maro Itoje will miss Saturday’s final Six Nations match with Scotland due to an ongoing knee injury. Itoje, who suffered medial ligament damage during England’s 32-20 win over holders Ireland in their opening game, had a setback in his bid to recover before Saturday’s win against Italy when he limped out last week from training. England, who have beaten Ireland, France and Italy, can still win the champ-ionship if they overcome Scotland and Wales lose to defending champions Ireland.

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Wales ‘yet to peak’ Winger George North says Wales are yet to hit top gear in this year’s Six Nations rugby despite extending their winning run to 13 tests with victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Wales will host defending champions Ireland on Saturday in Cardiff, where victory will seal the grand slam and crown Warren Gatland’s side Six Nations winners for the first time since 2013. “We’ve shown glimpses, but we haven’t really hit our straps yet,” North told the Welsh Rugby Union website. “We know there is another level there. We have just got to get a good week’s prep in and then focus on Saturday.” - AP

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Rob Hooper leads a bunch down the road during the Tinwald Cycling Club’s penultimate race of the season on Sunday.

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■ CYCLING

Backmarkers on top The backmarkers are hitting their straps at the right time, taking out the major spoils for the second week running in the Tinwald Cycling Club’s Sunday racing.

On Sunday the club headed to Wakanui for their penultimate race of the season – the Templeton Motors 65km handicap event around a Wakanui–Hakatere course – and a dominant display from the four scratch riders saw them charge through the field,

In brief

finding the front inside the final 10km.

Oliver Davidson produced a solid ride to lead in his co-markers and claim the victory, while Hayden Jefferson backed up last week’s win, securing second place.

Brad Hudson continued his consistent season’s performances, stepping onto the final podium position, while Tony Ward, Kristine Marriott and Paul Sin-

clair produced top rides to round out the top six.

Davidson was further rewarded for his efforts, securing fastest time honours riding the distance in 92.16 minutes.

Meanwhile, the juniors and division two tested themselves over 19km, and it was Penny Marriott who showed her potential on the bike, taking out the win in the junior event.

In a tight finish, she saw off the

hard-charging Jack Templeton, who secured second place and fastest time honours, riding the course in 42.41 minutes.

Division two honours went to Brian Ellis, securing the victory from Janette Hooper and Andy Skinner.

Next week all eyes will be on the Mid Canterbury Championships, which will be raced over 64km around the Wakanui Beach block.

■ BASKETBALL

Adams adds a dozen for the Thunder Dennis Schroder scored 24 points, Russell Westbrook added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 98-89 yesterday to sweep the season series.

Westbrook appeared to argue with fans of the Jazz, who knocked the Thunder out of the post-season last year.

Paul George chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. Steven Adams and Jerami Grant added 12 points apiece.

Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points for Utah, which shot just 36 per cent from the field.

Royce O’Neale added 17 points while Rudy Gobert had 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Starting with second-chance baskets from Adams and Grant, the Thunder scored field goals on five straight possessions to take a 22-14 lead late in the first quarter.

O’Neale and Crowder finally stemmed the run with back-to-back 3-pointers.

Utah cut the deficit to a point twice

before halftime. The second time, the Jazz ran off eight straight points, culminating in a 3-pointer from Thabo Sefolosha, to trim the Thunder lead to 30-29.

Utah couldn’t get closer before halftime. Oklahoma City ran off 10 unanswered points and took its first double-digit lead at 40-29 on a pair of free throws from Westbrook with 3:42 remaining in the half.

Adams also made a pair of hook shots to help fuel the spurt.

Utah trimmed the Thunder lead to 6055 late in the third quarter when Mitchell scored a finger roll layup.

Oklahoma City pulled away a second time and took its largest lead at 80-63 on a 3-pointer from Abdel Nader early in the fourth quarter.

The Jazz rallied one more time in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 89-83 on a pair of 3-pointers from O’Neale. Westbrook took over and scored back-toback baskets as part of a 9-1 run that put the Thunder up 98-84 with 1:32 remaining.

- AP Rudy Gobert tussles with Steven Adams.

Sir Owen Glenn has used money that would have gone to the New Zealand women’s hockey team, to help out their former coach. It was revealed last month that the long-time benefactor froze the $1 million he had committed to the women’s Black Sticks, because of dissatisfaction with the sport’s governance. He continues to stand by now-departed coach Mark Hager, who he has been a vocal supporter of. Hager’s decade-long Black Sticks tenure culminated in a maiden gold medal at April’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

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Ronaldo still confident Cristiano Ronaldo hopes his dedication and passion for football can help Italian giants Juventus revive their European Champions League hopes after their Round of 16 first-leg loss to Atletico Madrid.

Juve head into the second-leg clash with Atletico in Turin trailing 2-0 after late first-leg goals from Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin.

However Ronaldo, whose last-gasp penalty for Real Madrid dumped the runaway Serie A leaders out of last season’s competition at the quarter-final stage, is in no mood to allow them to bow out once again.

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Ruthless Reds ready

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Andy Robertson believes Liverpool’s ruthless display against Burnley was just what the Merseysiders needed going into a vital Champions League week. The Reds had five shots on target at home to the Clarets and converted four with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane both scoring twice in a 4-2 victory.

In their last six matches in all competitions, Jurgen Klopp’s team have had three goalless draws but have found the net 12 times in the other three. The performance against Burnley was ideally timed ahead of facing Bayern Munich, with the last-16 second-leg tie delicately poised at 0-0. So far this season Liverpool have lost all three away games in the Champions League.

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■ JOHN SARGENT

In brief

Luvaluva set for Breeders John Sargent is on target to send one Group One prospect across the Tasman from Australia, while he has received a filly from New Zealand for a possible Sydney Group One mission.

The former Kiwi trainer is setting Luvaluva for the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha on April 6 and a newcomer to his Randwick stable is House Of Cartier, whose major assignment will be the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick on April 13.

House Of Cartier, a daughter of Alamosa and the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Shez Sinsational, had six starts for Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley for a win and three placings.

Her win came over 1400m at Pukekohe in December and she then stepped up to two blacktype events, finishing a handy second to Pinmedown in the Gr.2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Boxing Day then fourth to Imelda Mary in the Gr.2 Royal Stakes (2000m) six days later.

She was then freshened and ran fifth over 1200m behind She’s A Thief at Ellerslie last month.

“She came over here about

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Luvaluva wins at Randwick eight or nine days ago,’’ Sargent said. “She has settled in well and had an easy gallop on Saturday morning.

“She will go to the Kembla Grange Classic (Gr.3, 1600m) on Friday and Brenton Avdulla will ride her.

“The plan is to get her to the (Australian) Oaks (Gr.1, 2400m).

She’s not nominated, but if she goes well at Kembla Grange then again in the Vinery Stakes (Gr.1, 2000m) we’ll pay the late nomination.

“There are some good fillies over here, but will they get 2400m? That’s the big question.

“She looks as though she’ll have no trouble staying the distance.’’

While awaiting House Of Cartier’s Australian debut, Sargent has been pleased with the progress of Luvaluva, particularly her second-up run at Randwick last Saturday when she finished runner-up to Nettoyer in the Gr.3 Aspiration Quality (1600m).

“She was three wide in the

Mare Sydney-bound Group One-winning mare Danzdanzdance pushed star mare Melody Belle all the way in the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes at Ellerslie on Saturday and her connections believe that run has topped her off nicely ahead of her Sydney campaign. “I’m just ecstatic with how our mare has pulled up after the race,” said Chris Gibbs, who trains the four-year-old with Michelle Bradley. “She looks wonderful, she didn’t really tighten up with the run. On Monday I put a saddle on her and she was just bouncing. She hasn’t left an oat, so I am really happy.”

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open and fought the others off then Blake Shinn came off her back on the winner and beat her,’’ Sargent said.

“Her run proved to me she’s back where she was at her best.

“She’ll have a trial in two weeks, either at Gosford or Warwick Farm, then go over for the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.

“It should be a good race for her and is a softer option than the Coolmore Classic (Gr.1, 1500m) here.

“After Te Aroha she can have a week in the paddock in New Zealand then be set for Queensland.

She’ll go for the Hollindale Stakes and the Doomben Cup. The Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes is at the Gold Coast on May 4 and the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) is at Doomben a fortnight later.

Luvaluva, a daughter of Mastercraftsman, won the 2017 Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) at Flemington before finishing fourth in the Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m) and also won last year’s Gr.3 Kembla Grange Classic (1800m) and Gr.3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m).

“We want to win a Group One with her,’’ Sargent said. “Hopefully we can do it at Te Aroha. The big, roomy course should suit her.’’

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Oaks pair on target Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards will take two fillies south to contest Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham and he believes they are both winning chances.

Shezathinka and Savy Yong Blonk will represent the stable and both fillies head into the race in good form, with Shezathinka finishing runner-up last start in the Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings, while Savy Yong Blonk ran on for third in the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) earlier this month. “They are two really nice fillies that ran second and third in the lead-up races,” Richards said. Chris Johnson will travel north to ride Shezathinka, while Michael McNab will be aboard Savy Yong Blonk. - NZME

South Waikato gallops Today at Matamata Raceway

South Waikato RC Venue: Matamata Meeting Date: 13 Mar 6 78 Five Stars (1) 58..........................D Mansour 2019 NZ Meeting number: 2 Doubles: 2 and 3; 4 and 5; 6 7 638x4 Just Treasure (5) 56.5 .....................S Collett and 7; 8 and 9 Trebles: 1, 2 and 3; 4, 5 and 6; 7, 8 and 9 8 Monifa h (3) 56.5 ............................ J Bayliss 1 12.50pm TIRAU VETERINARY SERVICES 1600 9 956x Dam Reliable (7) 56 ...................M Cameron $10,000, MDN, 1600m 3 2.00pm TREES TAVERN 1200 $10,000, 2YO, 1200m 1 63463 Holy Loch (11) 58.5......................... T Harris 1 23 Moeraki h (4) 57.5 .......................C Lammas 2 9x8x5 Sacred Form (6) 58.5 ......................S Collett 2 2 Checkers (3) 57.5............................ T Harris 3 0x0 Impeccable One h (10) 58.5 .......... S McKay 3 5 Gus The Maverick h (5) 57.5 .......... J Bayliss 4 00 Ipatch h (8) 58.5 .................. T Yanagida (a3) 4 220x2 First Rock (8) 55.5 ......................... A Calder 5 25204 Thomas Aquinas b (5) 58............... J Bayliss 5 27 Glinda Goodwitch (9) 55.5 ..............S Collett 6 3 Clearly Now h (4) 58 ....................... R Jones 6 3 Early Morning Rise (1) 55.5 ....... L Satherley 7 3 Krakadeel (3) 58 ........................M Cameron 7 38x Xplosion h (7) 55.5 ........................M McNab 8 8068 Saltire h (13) 58 ....................... D Danis (a2) 8 4 Meritorious h (6) 55.5 ....................O Bosson 9 778 Seemax (12) 56.5 .......................D Mansour 9 Crystal Bellini 55.5 ....................... Scratched 10 05638 Ambitious Showgirl h (9) 56 ........T Thornton 10 Selenelion (2) 55.5 .....................M Cameron 11 24x38 Eleanor Rigby b (1) 56 ..................O Bosson 4 2.35 MATLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES 1200 $10,000, 12 46376 Dance Card (2) 56 ............................L Innes MDN 2YO, 1200m 13 Love Over Gold h (7) 56............. L Satherley 1 25 Qiji Spirit (5) 57.5 ..............................L Innes 2 1.25pm TOKOROA COSMOPOLITAN CLUB 1400 2 3x Ranger (1) 57.5 ...........................T Thornton $10,000, MDN, 1400m 3 3 The Green Dragon h (3) 57.5......... J Bayliss 1 89x3x Facepaint (8) 58.5 .............................L Innes 4 4 Custom Cruiser (9) 57.5.............M Cameron 2 087x0 Blanco Canyon 58.5 ..................... Scratched 5 Destination (4) 57.5........................ A Calder 3 22 Not Usual Dream h (2) 58 .............O Bosson 6 42 Folk Dress h (2) 55.5.....................O Bosson 4 2x427 Harbourside b (6) 58 ....................... T Harris 7 Festivity 55.5 ................................ Scratched 5 26 On The Nighttrain b (4) 58 ............M McNab 8 5x Royal Charter h (6) 55.5 ............ L Satherley

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Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club (2014) Incorporated Venue: Manawatu Raceway Meeting Date: 13 Mar 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 1.16pm MATT CROSS COMMENTATING HERE 18 MARCH C0, 375m 1 1 Buddy Boom nwtd U & ......................Cottam 2 26566 Goldstar Wilson nwtd .......................S Stone 3 6633 Bigtime Mila nwtd ...............................L Cole 4 84421 Bigtime Cutie nwtd .............................L Cole 5 32 Bigtime Stella nwtd ............................L Cole 6 Bigtime Leo nwtd ...............................L Cole 7 Asajj Ventress nwtd ........................ L A Hunt 8 Bigtime Archie nwtd ...........................L Cole 9 2774 Bigtime Ava nwtd ...............................L Cole 10 53476 Rockoneva nwtd ..........................B Hodgson 2 1.34pm AARON WHITE COMMENTATING HERE 18 MARCH C1, 375m 1 57572 He’s A Sharkie 21.83 ............... K Gommans 2 23745 Blue Precision 21.76 .......................C Morris 3 744x4 Vibe nwtd ....................................A Turnwald 4 65775 Alf Tupper nwtd .............................. L A Hunt 5 73327 Slam It nwtd ..............................J McInerney 6 FF845 Collect A Dream nwtd .......................M Flipp 7 77763 Little Tornado 22.59..........................R Waite 8 34485 Bigtime Bee 21.94..............................L Cole 9 55478 Judge Me Jackie 22.30 .................. L Pearce 10 14858 Flying Dewy 21.98 ......................A Turnwald 3 1.52pm GEORGE SIMON COMMENTATING HERE

9 Mary Gold h (7) 55.5 .....................M McNab 10 Nothing Compares h (8) 55.5..........S Collett 5 3.10pm TOKOROA CLUB (INC) 1200 $10,000, MDN CG&E, 1200m 1 9432x Dalmar 58.5 ................................. Scratched 2 Beauty Star (7) 58.5 ........................ T Harris 3 Helena Baby (4) 58.5 ..................D Mansour 4 69x7x Billy Paco h (3) 58.5 ...............J Fawcett (a1) 5 x225x Mexican Tycoon b (8) 58 ...............O Bosson 6 22 Speedy Meady b (6) 58...............C Lammas 7 25x Sacred Quartz b (2) 58 .....................L Innes 8 2x84x Willpower bh (5) 58 9 Upset h (1) 58 .................................S Collett 6 3.45 RETOX BAR 1200 $10,000, MDN 3YO, 1200m 1 x225x Mexican Tycoon 57.5.................... Scratched 2 2x84x Willpower bh (6) 57.5 ....................O Bosson 3 Upset h (3) 57.5 4 Ima Dandy Dude (9) 57.5............D Mansour 5 2 Classyas h (10) 55.5 ...................... S McKay 6 70 Cheers (1) 55.5 ............. A Goindasamy (a3) 7 5x Choctoc (2) 55.5 ...............................L Innes 8 6x65x The Faith (8) 55.5..........................M McNab 9 00x Playday h (7) 55.5 .................... D Danis (a2) 10 00x Rosa Fiore h (4) 55.5 ..................T Thornton 11 7 Slinky Linky h (5) 55.5.................... J Bayliss

7 4.20pm HOLSTER ENGINEERING LALLY&SYMES

STH WAIKATO CUP $20,000, R72 Benchmark, 2000m 1 14411 Fabulous Flight h (11) 59.5 ......N Bakar (a3) 2 x8003 Joe Cargo tdh (8) 59 ....................... R Jones 3 20x35 Monarch Chimes tdm (12) 59 .......O Bosson 4 30370 Fawn t (6) 58 ..............................R Elliot (a1) 5 72381 Voler Pour Moi tdh (4) 58 .... T Yanagida (a3) 6 32424 Lady Painton bh (7) 57.5 ................ J Bayliss 7 72221 Konstantina d (10) 56 .................M Cameron 8 x0352 She’s A Ripper (1) 56 ..................C Lammas 9 14531 Taming The Shrew th (5) 55.5 .. D Danis (a2) 10 9x021 Chill h (9) 55.5.................................S Collett 11 51326 He’s No Saint tdh (2) 55.5 ...........D Mansour 12 40295 Can You Hear Me (3) 55 A Goindasamy (a3) 8 4.52pm TEAM WEALLEANS 1400 $10,000, Rating 65 Benchmark*, 1400m 1 6x360 Solomon th (3) 60 ..................J Fawcett (a1) 2 50250 Scaglioni (5) 59 ............. A Goindasamy (a3) 3 55608 The Chaser b (9) 59 ......................M McNab 4 32x52 Miss Scandinavia h (10) 58 ...........O Bosson 5 37x07 Slow Hands th (1) 58 .......... T Yanagida (a3) 6 45331 Avoca Willow th (7) 57.............. D Danis (a2) 7 6x06x Rough Conduct 57 ....................... Scratched 8 57561 Markle d (4) 56.5 ...............................L Innes 9 9x00x Tuscan Whistler 56.5 .................... Scratched

10 38325 Raspberry Sweet dmh (2) 56 ......T Thornton 11 x1064 The Tetian Titan (6) 56 ...............R Elliot (a1) 12 8098x Craftyeva h (8) 54 9 5.27pm NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE $10,000, MDN F&M, 1400m 1 34522 Honfleur (6) 57.5 ...........................M McNab 2 638x4 Just Treasure (7) 57.5 .....................S Collett 3 0x908 After Five (2) 57.5 .......................J Kam (a4) 4 32 Away Cruising (5) 57 ....................... T Harris 5 3 Trip To Freedom (3) 57 ...............M Cameron 6 Caribbean Rose (4) 57........ T Yanagida (a3) 7 She’s Fearless (8) 57 ....................O Bosson 8 If At First h (1) 57 ........................... J Bayliss Blinkers on: Slinky Linky (R6) Blinkers off: Billy Paco (R5), Solomon (R8) SELECTIONS

Race 1: Krakadeel, Eleanor Rigby, Holy Loch, Thomas Aquinas Race 2: On The Nighttrain, Five Stars, Just Treasure, Facepaint Race 3: Moeraki, Checkers, First Rock, Glinda Goodwitch Race 4: The Green Dragon, Qiji Spirit, Custom Cruiser Race 5: Sacred Quartz, Speedy Meady, Beauty Star, Upset Race 6: Upset, Classyas, Choctoc, Willpower Race 7: Chill, Taming The Shrew, Voler Pour Moi, Konstantina Race 8: Miss Scandinavia, Raspberry Sweet, Markle, Avoca Willow Race 9: Trip To Freedom, Honfleur, If At First, Just Treasure

Palmerston North dogs Today at Manawatu Raceway 18TH MARCH C1, 375m 1 25468 Kellydean nwtd ................................C Morris 2 78x62 Gotcha Pixie nwtd .....................J McInerney 3 46324 Epic Spark nwtd ................................ B Hunt 4 45722 Barbarossa Boy 22.32................B Goldsack 5 36673 Opehu Express 21.89 ......................R Waite 6 67584 Goldstar Sawyer nwtd ......................S Stone 7 62468 Ndora 21.90 ......................................D Edlin 8 45735 Apricity 21.82 ..............................A Turnwald Emergencies: 9 77774 Queen Kong nwtd .....................J McInerney 10 35588 Homebush Clint nwtd ............... K Gommans 4 2.07pm TREVOR WILKES COMMENTATING HERE 18TH MARCH C2, 375m 1 55188 Wet Gambler nwtd ......................A Turnwald 2 56475 Electrical Storm nwtd ...................M Goodier 3 61115 Eye Far nwtd .....................................M Flipp 4 23223 Bigtime Marley 22.13 .........................L Cole 5 36872 De Blonde 22.10 ............................... B Hunt 6 17836 Homebush Belle 22.01..............J McInerney 7 36756 Hurricane Al nwtd............................C Morris 8 21135 Thrilling Arnold nwtd .......................S Codlin Emergencies: 9 4787x Bigtime Fred 21.88 .............................L Cole 10 55788 Cawbourne Ridge 22.16 J & ...............D Bell 5 2.22 MARK MCNAMARA COMMENTATING HERE 18TH MARCH C2, 375m 1 66761 Naharis 21.96....................................D Edlin 2 31311 Bigtime Banjo 21.83 ...........................L Cole 3 77835 Lucky James nwtd.............................M Flipp

4 52224 Retail Mayhem 21.93 ..................... L Pearce 5 16478 Cool Wolf 22.04............................. D Donlon 6 28376 Blackjack Man 21.65 ..................B Goldsack 7 36117 Van Jack 21.98............................. D Denbee 8 67348 Spot On Hearty nwtd ...............E Duganzich 9 4787x Bigtime Fred 21.88 .............................L Cole 10 55788 Cawbourne Ridge 22.16 J & ...............D Bell 6 2.42pm DAVE MCDONALD COMMENTATING HERE 18TH MARCH C3, 375m 1 56536 Plan Stan 21.76 ............................. L Pearce 2 62267 Argus Filch nwtd .........................A Turnwald 3 11625 White Comet 21.68 ....................... D Donlon 4 28168 Cawbourne Johno 21.93 .......... K Gommans 5 16654 Americano 21.54 G &............. S Fredrickson 6 44381 Luke Skywalker nwtd ..................... L A Hunt 7 72671 It’s Complicated 22.16........................L Cole 8 36646 Three Amigos 21.96 J & .....................D Bell 9 77834 Fancy Fifita 21.68............................C Morris 10 73787 Bigtime Charlote 21.79 ......................L Cole 7 2.57pm ANDY MCCOOK COMMENTATING HERE 18 MARCH C1, 410m 1 26743 Scott No Value nwtd .......................S E Hunt 2 14757 Vince Fawn nwtd .............................S Codlin 3 44622 Bigtime Lizzy nwtd .............................L Cole 4 52621 Pick A Pascal 23.90 G & ........ S Fredrickson 5 33877 Bigtime Sam nwtd G & ........... S Fredrickson 6 23634 Arthur’s Crown nwtd .........................R Waite 7 68666 Choice Lass 24.34 ..........................C Morris 8 41678 Wong Full Arrest 23.82 ...................C Morris 9 65768 Making It Up 23.75 ..........................C Morris

10 86788 Lissadell Marcus nwtd................... D Donlon 3.18pm JASON TEAZ COMMENTATING HERE 18 MARCH C1, 410m 1 82757 Thrilling Stan 23.49 ...........................D Edlin 2 56371 Bigtime Paige nwtd ............................L Cole 3 65854 Spark ‘Em Up nwtd .........................S Codlin 4 23243 Sings Like Elvis nwtd ....................... S Clark 5 33736 Cawbourne Assist nwtd ...............M Roberts 6 83646 Bigtime Clever nwtd G & ........ S Fredrickson 7 22346 Cawbourne Foxy 23.39 ...................C Morris 8 45768 Accra nwtd ................................ K B Benson 9 65768 Making It Up 23.75 ..........................C Morris 10 86788 Lissadell Marcus nwtd................... D Donlon 9 3.39pm TONY LEE COMMENTATING HERE 18TH MARCH C1, 457m 1 24412 Bigtime Shadow 26.28 .......................L Cole 2 65548 Bigtime Hunter nwtd...........................L Cole 3 45313 Bill’s Barker 26.58 ...........................S Maher 4 87177 Jetlag Jag nwtd .........................J McInerney 5 47546 Mister Ebby 26.09 .......................A Turnwald 6 36558 Iris Allen nwtd G & ................. S Fredrickson 7 16642 Hashtag Blessed 26.68 ................M Roberts 8 83134 Firefly Laffey 26.47......................A Turnwald 9 58847 Bigtime Rosie 26.24 G &........ S Fredrickson 10 3.57pm JAMES VAN DE MAAT COMMENTATING HERE 18TH MARCH C2/3, 457m 1 76388 Sir Kinloch nwtd ............................... S Clark 2 68556 Jinja Flash 26.30 ...............................D Edlin 3 76351 Bigtime Chris 26.28 G & ........ S Fredrickson 4 11112 Bigtime Rocco 26.05 ..........................L Cole

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82473 Caveman Sam 25.88 ..................B Hodgson 24265 Eye Kno 26.34 H & ........................... Woods 46611 Jinja Bailey nwtd U & ........................Cottam 63686 Bigtime Mike 26.18 ............................L Cole 44654 Tommy The Jett 26.48.................A Turnwald 57375 Midnight Molly 26.28 ...................B Hodgson 11 4.17pm $15,000 TERMINATING PICK SIX HERE 18TH MARCH C4/5, 457m 1 38386 Arden Emgrand 26.07 .................A Turnwald 2 58817 Bigtime Tears 25.87 ...........................L Cole 3 35738 Bigtime Leads 26.03 ..........................L Cole 4 26642 Jinja Might nwtd U & .........................Cottam 5 87422 Fare Dodger 26.03 .......................M Goodier 6 1145x Limpy Jackson nwtd J &......................D Bell 7 63111 Bigtime Forest 25.97 ..........................L Cole 8 38633 Thomas William 25.97.................. D Denbee 9 14855 Bigtime Rod 26.04 .............................L Cole 12 4.39pm CITY OF PALMERSTON NORTH GOLDEN CHASE 29TH MARCH C4/5, 457m 1 33363 All Black Star 26.10..................E Duganzich 2 12748 Kiwi Gal nwtd U & .............................Cottam 3 21714 Blazin’ Carter nwtd .............................L Cole 4 65123 Pinny Mack nwtd .............................. S Clark 5 42211 Fusion Cronulla 25.81 .................A Turnwald 6 52277 All About Space 25.84 .......................L Cole 7 41728 Don’t Knocka Gee 26.15 ....................L Cole 8 13172 You Can Be 26.01 ..............................L Cole 9 14855 Bigtime Rod 26.04 .............................L Cole LEGEND: fsdt - First Start Here nwd - No Win this Distance fstd - First Start This Distance 31 13 - Best Winning Time This Track

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Williamson suffers ‘Incredibly rare’ injury

Mustafizur Rahman swings, misses, and has his poles destroyed by another Trent Boult missile at the Basin Reserve yesterday.

■ CRICKET

Record win for Black Caps

By Niall aNdersoN A test victory may be the hardest win to come by in cricket, but for the Black Caps right now, it’s as easy as one, two, three.

The Black Caps needed just three days to wrap up an innings and 12 run victory over Bangladesh at the Basin Reserve, clinching their fifth straight series win, and extending their record run.

On the surface, a routine test win over an understrength Bangladesh side doesn’t overwhelm, but the nature of this particular victory will be particularly pleasing for a Black Caps side that has barely put a foot wrong in tests recently.

After the first two days of the

test were washed out, the Black Caps were left with the unenviable task of trying to manufacture a victory in a three-day test – something they hadn’t had to do since 2001.

But, just as they did 18 years ago, New Zealand had few problems with the tricky task, requiring just 201.5 overs to wrap up yet another test series victory, and lock in second spot on the test rankings at the end of the season.

They managed to end Bangladesh’s resistance without BJ Watling or Kane Williamson, with the experienced pair sitting out the final day with a hamstring strain and shoulder problem respectively, but all that was needed to

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set up victory was the short ball barrage of Neil Wagner.

Resuming at 80-3, two early partnerships from Bangladesh had threatened to frustrate the hosts. But, after Trent Boult removed Soumya Sarkar, Wagner ensured there would be no repeats of their wait for victory in Hamilton, snaring three scalps in the span of three overs.

One short ball saw Mohammad Mithun scoop a catch to Tim Southee at leg gully, another lured Liton Das into an inadvisable hook shot, and one more saw Taijul Islam pop up the easiest of catches to Tom Latham at silly point.

With Bangladesh’s tail incapable of fight, some seriously slop-

py slogging resulted. Mahmudullah ran out of partners on his way to 67, while Mustafizur Rahman had some fun before Boult (4-52) removed his middle stump for 16.

Wagner finished things off, earning his seventh test five-wicket bag, and nine wickets for the match, by bowling Ebadot Hossain. It sealed an unlikely victory – remarkably with two sessions to spare – and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

Bangladesh have one last chance to salvage something in the third test in Christchurch, but the Black Caps will be at short odds to complete a superb series, and cap off a truly stellar season.

- NZME

Kane Williamson has suffered an incredibly rare injury – but the Black Caps are hopeful that there’s no reason to be alarmed.

Williamson did not field in Bangladesh’s second innings, after injuring his left shoulder while diving in the field in the first innings.

He had experienced pain while batting, and subsequent scans revealed that he had suffered a grade one tear to his left pectoral minor muscle.

Remarkably, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said it was an injury that had only been seen five times worldwide.

“It’s a pretty rare injury – they’ve only seen I think five in the world before.

“I know that the physio staff were saying ‘We’ll make this a case study’ because it is so rare.”

That, naturally, would lead to concern about Williamson’s fitness, as well as potential uncertainty about how to heal the injury, but Stead is optimistic that his captain will have a simple recovery.

“It’s very minor but we’re hopeful he will recover quickly.

“Kane’s managed his way through injuries before, he’s had niggles all the time, and he seems to find a way through.

“The extent of this and the unknown of this were the things we were unsure about, but hopefully, he’ll get through that fine.

“It’s like any muscle, there’s obviously irritation and a wee bit of bleeding.

“It’s not a major injury, so we’re hopeful in a short period of time, he will be back to full noise.”

‘Hopeful’ might be the prerogative word, and while Williamson is set to travel with the team to Christchurch for the third and final test, Stead indicated that he will only play if he’s completely fit.

- NZME

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Smith, Warner back Steve Smith and David Warner’s formal reintegration will start earlier than expected, with the banned duo to soon front World Cup team-mates in the UAE. Smith and Warner are set to catch up with Australia’s ODI squad in Dubai prior to joining their respective Indian Premier League franchises for the Twenty20 tournament that begins on March 23.

The face-to-face meetings are the surest sign yet the gifted batsmen will be part of Australia’s World Cup defence, as has long been the widespread expectation.

Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns recently suggested Smith and Warner, now in the final three weeks of year-long suspensions, would likely have played ODIs against Pakistan on March 29 and 31 if not for their elbow injuries.

Coach Justin Langer and selectors will not rush the former captain and vice-captain back into the XI, having left them out of the 15-man squad that will travel from Delhi to Dubai tomorrow.

But the visit will give Smith and Warner a chance to reconnect with support staff and teammates, and start repairing any strained relationships within the touring party.

It will be their first exposure to a team culture and high-performance environment that has undergone major changes under Langer since the Cape Town scandal.

Langer has been in regular dialogue with both Smith and Warner since being appointed coach, while they’ve been part of NSW training sessions and kept in touch with many team-mates during a year in exile.

Former skipper Steve Smith But, up until now, Smith and Warner have been kept at arm’s length from national squads.

Smith and Warner’s trip is expected to fall before the five-match series against Pakistan starts on March 22.

Langer, who likened himself to a soap opera director and described Australian cricket as a dysfunctional family this summer, wants his charges to focus on maintaining the momentum they’ve generated with back-toback wins over India.

Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb and Jhye Richardson are members of the current ODI squad who were also on deck at Newlands when the ball-tampering furore erupted.

Cummins has backed Smith and Warner to make seamless returns.

“We have all played a lot of cricket with them. It’s not a surprise they are coming back, we have known it for a long time,” Cummins said. “They are two really good guys ... I don’t see any problems.”

- AAP

RESULTS

6am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Sweaty Betty’s circuit training in hall. 48 Allens Road. Allenton.

8am ASHBURTON STROLLERS CLUB. Glentui, new members welcome. Phone Jenny 308 6862. Meet Ashburton Courthouse, Baring Square West.

8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join “fellow sheddies” for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

9.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. St David’s Church, 48 Allens Road, Allenton.

9.30am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Steady as you go exercise group, 48 Allens Road.

THURSDAY 8.30am - 1pm ASHBURTON MENZSHED. Come and join fellow sheddies for some fun and fellowship make/fix something in our new workshops. 8 William Street.

9.30am AGE CONCERN EXERCISE CLASS. Weekly classes. Seniors Centre, 206 Cameron Street.

9.30am - 11am BALMORAL HALL LINE DANCERS. Join our friendly group for fun exercise.

Balmoral Hall, Cameron Street.

9.30am - 12.30pm ASHBURTON TOY LIBRARY. Open Thursday and Saturday mornings for toy hire. Victoria Street, The Triangle.

DRAWS

■ Golf

■ Bowls

Mayfield Golf Club

Ashburton Bowling Club

March 10 Tinwald v Mayfield Friendly Trophy Stableford round winners Mayfield 32.70, Tinwald 31.92. Best scores Women Bron Flannery and Christine Kinita 35, Sanae Hydes 33, Alison Vessey 32, Emily Wilson 31; Men Andrew Peck 44, Shane Webster 40, Jeff McNeilly 39, Michael Thomas 38, John Sim 37, Brian Fielder, Wayne Vessey and Des Green 36, Kevin Bishop and Bill Allan 35 Nearest Pins: No 2 Aon Insurance: John Sim, No 11 Jon McAuliffe Bayleys: Callen Miller, No 5 Marilyn Cross Property Brokers: Roger Bruce, No 14 ANZ Bank: Callen Miller Ladies Nearest Pins: No 2 Maxine Whiting, No 11 Leen Bell, No 5 Christine Kinita, No 14 Lal Mulligan 9&18 second shot: Andrew Peck Twos: Callen Miller, S Munro, Andrew Peck, John Sim 2 Rosehope Rommey Player of the Day: Andrew Peck 70/6/64

March 15 Toyota Friday Triples - sponsored by Toyota/Skip2it - 12.30pm start Whites or club colours to be worn.

The following Skips have entered teams.

M Anderson, J Argyle, G Body, T Blain, M Eder, G Eder, H Goodall, D Gutberlet, B Harper, B Harrison, R Herriott, D Hickman, M Grice, R Prendergast, B Holdom, B Hopwood, T Inwood, T Johnson, D Kinvig, E Maw, D Muir, C Tubb, M Quinn, M Reid, B Williams, RK, N Sharplin, M Smallridge, J Smart, W. Suttie, W Watts, B White, For information contact: G Eder 307 7498

■ Shooting Ashburton District Rifle Club March 10 Scores in final round of club championship, 15 to count at 600 yards, plus practice in brackets, TR, Allan White 75.12, (75.11), John Snowden 74.5, John Miller 71.4, (49.3), Brian Hawksby 71.3, (48.3), John Fleming 67.4, (45.3), Coby Snowden 62.3.

FTR, Murray Cook 87.5, (58.3), Mark Alexander 85.3, Brian Graystone 80.3.

FO, Mike Chui 88.5, (88.9), Bob McDonald 81.3, (74.3).

ADRC, Club Championship 2018/19, A grade: John Snowden 148.16, 149.17, 74.5, 371.38, John Miller 146.9, 147.11, 71.4, 364.24.

B grade: John Fleming 140.10, 139.7, 67.4, 346.12.

C grade: Brian Hawksby 133.6, 137.6, 71.3, 341.15, Coby Snowden 128.4, 129.4, 62.3, 319.11.

FTR: Murray Cook 172.9, 168.9, 87.5, 427.23, Brian Graystone 163.6, 162.9, 80.3, 405.18.

FO: Mike Chui 156.7, 167.5, 88.5, 411.17.

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■ Golf Ashburton Golf Club March 16 Weekend Ladies - Report 8.15am Rnd 2 Templer Trophy Convenors - B Fechney – 0211305366, S Bradford - 0211590983 March 19 Mid-Week Ladies - Report 8:30am Sandhurst 4BBB Matchplay Starters - D Hinton and M Watson March 21 Nine Hole Men and Ladies - Report 9.15am Rnd 1 Sue Bunt Trophy – stroke, Rnd 2 Jean Drummond Trophy - putting Secretary - M Morgan – 0279645380, Club Captain - S Lemon - 0274054910

Tinwald Golf Club March 19, Women’s Division LGU Gross cup Vets trophy (70 yrs & over @ 1st March 2019) Aoteatroa Cup Coronation Medal Starters P. Smith D. Ellery. Cards S. Gutsell J. Undy, Kitchen V. Prendergast

March 13 & 14, 2019 9.45am MID CANTERBURY LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB. Monthly meeting, Doris Linton lounge.

RSA Cox Street.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am ST STEPHEN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH. Holy Communion. Park Street.

10am - 3pm 206 CLUB AGE CONCERN. Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the over 60 years. For more information ring Age Concern 308 6817.

Senior Centre, Cameron Street.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN. Internationally recognised, open daily,

weekends by arrangement, entry fee applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027 640 4094. Racecourse Road.

10.30am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

10.30am - 12pm ASHBURTON OPEN COFFEE MORNINGS. Every Wednesday, come for a coffee and chat, child friendly location, all welcome. Phone Adi 027 220 8791 or Sue-ann 021 679 348.

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Seated exercises suitable for people with limited mobility. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street. (Not School holidays).

10.45am ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Golf Croquet club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1pm - 4pm ASHBURTON DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY GROUP. Open for research, visitors welcome.

Ashburton Heritage Centre, West Street. Closed most public holidays.

1.15pm ALLENTON CROQUET CLUB. Association club days, new members welcome. Allenton Sports Club, Cavendish Street.

1.30pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome, Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

5.30pm (sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday walks, 5km town circuit for all walking abilities and fitness levels.

Meet Philip Street beside Croquet lawn.

6pm (Sharp) RUN AND WALK ASHBURTON. Wednesday walks, 5km town circuit for all walking abilities and fitness levels.

Meet Philip Street beside Croquet lawn.

7pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing, all welcome. Pipe Band Hall, Corner Queens Drive and Creek Road.

7pm THE MID CANTERBURY LINE DANCERS. Learn to dance (7pm), Beginner/ Intermediate (8pm-9pm), Instructor Annette Fyfe Phone 307 7138 a/h, Tinwald Hall, Graham Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB. Weekly fitness, fun and friendship.

Contact Elizabeth 308 5437. Buffalo Hall, 20 Cox Street.

7.30pm ASHBURTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY. Resizing photos and mounting for competitions. Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

10.00am ST DAVID’S UNION CHURCH. Fit Kidz, 48 Allens Road.

10am MT HUTT MEMORIAL HALL. NZ Alpine and Agriculture Encounter, Art Gallery and hall of memories. 160 Main Street, Methven.

10am - 4pm HOSPICE MID CANTERBURY OP SHOP. Quality clothing and homewares.

Donations welcome. 71 Tancred Street.

10am - 4pm TROTTS GARDEN. Internationally recognised, open daily, weekends by arrangement, entry fee applies. info@trotts.co.nz or phone 027 640 4094. Racecourse Road.

10.15am MSA TAI CHI. Beginners refresher and learning of Tai Chi for arthritis. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

10.45am MSA TAI CHI. Stretching exercises for all abilities. MSA Social Hall, Havelock Street. (not school holidays).

11am AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Holy Spirit Church. Thomson Street, Tinwald.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU

GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. St Peters Church, Allenton.

1pm AGE CONCERN STEADY AS YOU GO. Supportive fall prevention group, all abilities welcome. Phone Age Concern 308 6817. Buffalo Lodge rooms, Cox Street.

1pm ASHBURTON EMBROIDERERS GUILD. Bring your stitching and join a friendly group. New members very welcome.

Seniors Centre, Cameron Street.

1pm - 3pm ASHBURTON AVIATION MUSEUM.

A great selection of many aircraft from past to the future. Ashburton airport, Seafield Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON MSA PETANQUE CLUB. Social play, newcomers welcome. 115 Racecourse Road.

1.30pm ASHBURTON SENIOR NET. Problem solving, pop in with your queries, concerns etc. Tutors will endeavor to help you. Cost $2. Reading Room, MSA Havelock Street.

7.30pm GLENYS’ DANCE GROUP. Old time/sequence dancing. Learn to dance. everyone welcome. Allenton Scout Den, Melrose Road.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

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Receptionist/ Administration Clerk Skilled Excavator Operator for 14 ton Wheeled Excavator

Ready for your next move?

Rooney Earthmoving need an Administrative Superstar!

Stuart Tarbotton Contractors Ltd is a locally owned and operated company based in Ashburton.

Rooney Earthmoving is one of New Zealand's leading privately owned civil contractors specialising in earthworks and civil projects.

The organisation employs over 240 staff and operates a significant fleet of heavy machinery in the central South Island.

Due to a Staff Member relocating an opportunity has come up for the need to employ an Operator for a 14 ton Wheeled Excavator.

A variety of work shall include but not be limited to: • General farm maintenance • Water race / irrigation race cleaning • Mainline installation • Culvert installations • Stock water troughs • Farm drainage • Clamshell holes

We require the support of high performing Receptionist / Administration Clerk, who is willing to take on a variety of duties in a proactive and positive manner for our Ashburton office.

The preferred applicant should have the following attributes: • Hold appropriate licences • Work as a team player • Be able to work unsupervised and have a good work ethic • A good attitude towards Health and Safety A great remuneration package will be offered to the right applicant.

If this sounds like you please contact: Stuart on 0274 350 963 or email office@tarbotton.co.nz

Registered Nurse For Ear Wax Removal & Hearing Testing Part-time position, Ashburton Registered nurse required for audiology company, to perform ear wax removal by microsuction and hearing testing.

• Part-time – 24 hours per week.

• The clinic operates Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm.

• Previous experience not necessary, as complete training in ear wax removal and hearing testing will be provided to the successful candidate.

• The position is rewarded by a competitive hourly rate, a great work environment and offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

• We are looking for someone with drive and initiative, to become a valuable member of our team and provide our clients outstanding service.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please forward your CV to:

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

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

We are looking for someone who is: Organised, precise and has great attention to detail Positive with a ‘can-do attitude' Flexible and happy to re-prioritise duties Personable, and able to get on well with a small, close knit team Proficient in computer skills, has a pleasant communication manner and a good sense of humour Able to work under pressure, achieve deadlines and maintain strict confidentiality Accurate in general data entry Support for payroll This is a permanent role based in the Ashburton office and reporting to the Area Manager.

If this sounds like your next move, please apply now!

To apply for this job go to: http://rooneygroup.recruitmenthub.co.nz/ & enter ref code: 4603621.

Applications close 06 April 2019

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Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Duty Managers and Front of House Staff The Hotel Ashburton are currently looking for Duty Managers and part time Front of House staff to join our team at the Hotel Ashburton.

Applications and enquiries can emailed to: The General Manager generalmanager@hotelash.co.nz or feel free to call into the Hotel, 11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton Phone 307 8887

RESOURCE TEACHER LITERACY (RTLIT) We are seeking an experienced NZ registered teacher, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a range of contexts.

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Applications close on Friday, March 22.

Mandatory postgraduate training is provided.

Applications close Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Herd manager required for 1300 cow farm in Mayfield.

Tasks required are milking, fencing, general maintenance and weed control.

Must have two years’ dairy experience, be able to pass a drug test, have a driver’s licence and own vehicle and clean criminal record.

We offer a good roster of 6/2 and 7/3 throughout year.

Shared accommodation of three bedroom house.

80 bale rotary with ACRs. Pro-active in training.

All enquiries to 0273 805 661

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PUBLIC NOTICES The Clearwater Aquatic Club is holding their Club Day this Saturday, March 16, 2019, with the cancellation day the following Sunday and respectfully request the public to refrain from using the lake.

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MOTORING

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

LIVESTOCK, PETS

BUYER of unwanted animals.

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

HIRE

GENERAL hire. Lawnmowers, chainsaws, concrete breakers, trailers, and more. All your DIY / party hire, call and see Ashburton U-Hire. 588 East Street. Open Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5pm; Sunday 8.30am 12.30pm. Phone 308 8061. www.ashburtonuhire.co.nz

326 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 03 307 4222

THERESA HISLOP PHONE 027 514 1330

MARK WILLIAMS PHONE 027 442 2281

FOR SALE

Carpet Remnant

SALE $50

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A current driver’s licence is required.

For a full job description or any queries, email: Brent Gray, Principal principal@ashinter.school.nz

◊ CHRISTCHURCH REBUILD TOUR Sunday, March 17 departing 9.30am.

Includes visiting the Arts Centre’s latest restoration, the Town Hall, new Library, Farmers’ Market and new Sports Complex.

Breakfree for lunch.

For bookings phone 308 7646

206 Seafield Road

ASHBURTON Society of Arts Summer Show on now. Short Street Studio. Guests - John and Carol Bromley, plus 15 local members. Open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm.

Guardian Motoring 307 7900

CONTAINERS for sale or hire, ex shipping: general and insulated. Sidelifter available for delivery. Wilson Bulk Transport. Phone 308 7772.

Guardian Classifieds 307 7900

Birthday Greetings Jack Tasker Happy 4th Birthday!

Lots of love from Mum, Dad and Riley.

Birthday Greetings are free for those aged 12 and under only. Free birthday greetings must be received at least two working days before date of insertion otherwise there is no guarantee that it will appear on the day requested. Photos will be available at our level 3 office for collection after notice has appeared in the paper.

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Cryptic crossword

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Simon Shuker’s Code Cracker

Your Stars

ACROSS 1. Take tube, stir air and these will flow into larger stream (11) 7. Lack twenty-four sheets headed by the Sappers (7) 9. Quietly pull boat to front of vessel (4) 11. Wild shot at those invited failing to include table-top (5) 12. Sell things but soundly work like a cyclist (6) 14. It slams gate perhaps on such as are found in caves (11) 18. Street entertainer puts coach on kerb endlessly (6) 20. Drive one to make a pile, including a thousand (5) 22. State follows duck but is before fifty where there’s cricket (4) 23. Very large people found in semi-confusion (7) 24. Broke in when cold season didn’t begin to put red out (11) DOWN 2. Polite invitation to be concerned with a search (7) 3. He replaced one in the tin at that time (4) 4. Went off course right amidst stampeding deer (5) 5. Blusters about being first with clothing of poverty (5) 6. In set surroundings we can provide last course (5) 8. Last month Denis was perhaps about to have been rude (8) 10. Maybe lied about one being in spirit of light-headedness (8) 13. To get older, men would begin household set-up (3) 15. Former writers go east − but at what cost! (7) 16. One over brothers rating both being curtailed (5) 17. Apply leeches to the French when in bed (5) 19. Bad mark may be got out of satin (5) 21. It may hold up the wall or stick out at the seaside (4)

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): As long as you do nothing to interrupt or counteract the natural rhythm and flow, it’s one of those days when it really seems as though time is on your side.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Galileo was arrested for saying Earth orbits around the sun. One era’s dangerous words are another era’s common knowledge. You’re developing an opinion that’s outside the commonly accepted one.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): Time is relative, sure. But the order of things matters. We are creatures of predication and expectation. What happens first is significant. You’ll be making a first impression today. Put some thought into it.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): Today’s power move: Go ahead and put everyone on a program of restricted information. When it comes to your business, you’re better offering it up a need-to-know basis.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Just think of all you could do if you didn’t have to be correct, appropriate or acceptable. It’s difficult to imagine because you’ve followed the rules for so long. Allow yourself the fantasy. There’s wisdom in it.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Your spiritual creed isn’t the same as theirs, but you won’t really know this until you articulate what is yours. Write it down. I believe (fill in the blank.) This exercise will illuminate your next move.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): The world will seem to light up with titbits that call out, “Hey, over here, this one is for you!” When you see the world as “for me” and “not for me” it gets simple. No need to judge, agonise, glorify or condemn, just take or leave.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Self-restraint will be necessary. Your appetite might be bigger than can be afforded by stomach or wallet. And you can blame this on the cosmic currents, if that’s any consolation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Don’t you hate when you can’t find the right words in the moment, but you think of them a day (or hour or decade) later? That’s OK. The zinger you come up with today will make up for some of those times.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): When you just don’t want to do a thing, it seems a lot more inconvenient and difficult than it really is.

Actually, the task will take hardly any time or effort once you stop resisting it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You’re more alive and alert in the morning, so use those early hours to make quick work of the stuff you really don’t want to do. Otherwise the dreaded tasks will drag on and ruin your evening mood.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Shopping is on the agenda.

Bring a friend if you’re afraid of being unduly persuaded by the sales team. Go alone if you’re afraid of being unduly persuaded by a friend.

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DEATHS

DEATHS Please note all late death notices or notices sent outside ordinary office hours must be emailed to: deathnotices@theguardian.co.nz

KENTON, Brian James – Please note change of venue. On March 9, 2019 at Timaru Hospital after a short illness, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Phim.

Loved Dad of Gordy and Kellie, Di, Andy and Simone; Nikki, Brook and Ja. Loved Grandad of Danielle, and Alyssia, Katie, Todd, and Annabel; Leah and Ryan, and Paige; Sophie, BJ, and Hunter. Great Grandad of Mason and Mila. Friend of Barbara, and the late Lyn. Please note change of venue. A farewell for Brian will be held at the Southern Trust Events Centre, 70 Morgans Road, Timaru on TOMORROW Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 1.00pm.

Special thanks to the medical team at the Intensive Care Unit Timaru Hospital for their incredible care of Brian.

to ensure publication.

To place a notice during office hours please contact us on 03 307 7900 for more information.

Any queries please contact 0800 ASHBURTON (0800-274-287)

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Galbraith Funeral Services 307 7900

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Fine with high cloud increasing. Scattered rain developing in the evening. However about the divide, rain with some heavy falls, and possible thunderstorms from afternoon.

Wind at 1000m: NW gale 65 km/h N of Arthur’s Pass, and 45 km/h elsewhere. Winds dying out in the evening.

Wind at 2000m: NW gale 70 km/h, easing to 50 km/h in the evening.

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FZL: Above 3000m

FZL: Above 3000m

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Occasional rain. Southerlies.

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Northwesterly, gale about the higher grounds, dying out later.

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“We would like to express our appreciation for the excellent service that you have provided us Theresa. As first home buyers, we simply cannot imagine going through the whole process without your help. You were very approachable and patient. You responded promptly to our concerns despite your busy schedule. It is with great pleasure that we give our highest recommendation to you and the rest of the First National Ashburton Team.

Thank you again for the wonderful customer experience in the frequently quite turbulent process of property hunting!”, Maricar & Jebbu Gabonada

Providing excellent service to home buyers and sellers.

PHONE 027 514 1330 email theresa@fnash.co.nz

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A ridge covers northern New Zealand through to the end of the week. Meanwhile, an active cold front moves over the South Island during the day followed by a ridge of high pressure. A weakening front moves up the South Island tomorrow followed by another front that crosses the South Island during Friday.

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10am Beverly Hills Pawn 3 10:28 The Dish PGR 3 10:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 11:30 Snapped PGR 3 12:28 The Dish PGR 3 12:30 The Real Housewives Of Cheshire 1:30 America’s Next Top Model 3 2:28 The Dish PGR 3 2:30 Backyard Envy 3 3:30 Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta 3 4:30 Dance Moms 3 5:30 Top Chef 3 6:30 Love It Or List It – Vancouver 3 7:30 Below Deck PGR Kate and Josiah adjust to their new steward’s critical disposition; Adrian and Ashton compete for her undivided attention; as the sixth charter begins, an accident threatens a deckhand’s life.

8:30 Bachelor Australia 9:40 The Real Housewives Of New York City 10:38 The Dish 3 10:40 Snapped PGR 3 11:35 Intervention Canada AO 3 12:25 Infomercials 3

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6:30 Thomas And Friends 0 6:40 Kiddets 3 0 6:50 Peppa Pig 0 7am Tangled – The Series 3 0 7:25 Zak Storm 3 0 7:50 The Legendaries 3 0 8:15 The Lion Guard 3 0 8:40 Mickey And The Roadster Racers 3 0 9am Regular Show 3 9:10 Infomercials 10:10 The Middle 0 10:40 Neighbours 3 0 11:10 Once Upon A Time PGR 0 Noon Jeremy Kyle PGR 1pm Judge Rinder 2pm Will And Grace PGR 3 0 2:30 Home And Away 3 0 3pm Shortland Street PGR 3 0 3:30 Peppa Pig 0 3:35 Lab Rats – Elite Force PGR 0 4pm Fanimals 0 4:30 Friends 3 0 5pm The Simpsons 0 5:30 Home And Away 0 6pm The Big Bang Theory 3 0 6:30 Neighbours 0

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6am Jeopardy! PG 6:25 Wheel Of Fortune PG 6:50 The Simpsons PG 7:15 Face Off M 8:05 Pawn Stars PG 8:30 Arrow MVS 9:20 Parking Wars PGL 9:45 NCIS LA MV 10:30 CSI – Miami MV 11:15 Face Off M Noon Jeopardy! PG 12:30 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1pm SmackDown Live MVC 3:05 NCIS LA MV 4pm The Simpsons PG 4:30 Jeopardy!

PG 5pm Wheel Of Fortune PG 5:30 Parking Wars PGL 6pm Arrow MVS 7pm Pawn Stars PG 7:30 NCIS LA MV 8:30 The Force MC 9pm Surveillance Oz PGV 9:30 World’s Wildest Weather PGV 10:30 Arrow MVS 11:25 CSI – Miami MV THURSDAY 12:10 Face Off M 12:55 Wheel Of Fortune PG 1:20 Jeopardy!

PG 1:40 Pawn Stars PG 2am World’s Wildest Weather PGV 2:50 Surveillance Oz PGV 3:15 The Force MC 3:40 CSI – Miami MV 4:25 Parking Wars PGL 4:50 NCIS LA MV 5:35 The Simpsons PG

MOVIES PREMIERE

MOVIES GREATS

6:30 Nothing But Trailers MVLSC 6:45 The Book Of Henry MLC 2017 Drama.

Naomi Watts, Jacob Tremblay.

8:30 A Deadly Affair MVC 2017 Thriller. Valerie Azlynn, Alan Powell. 10am It Comes At Night 16VLSC 2017 Horror. Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott.

11:30 American Made 16VLSC 2017 Crime. Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson. 1:25 The Book Of Henry MLC 2017 Drama. Naomi Watts, Jacob Tremblay. 3:10 A Deadly Affair MVC 2017 Thriller. Valerie Azlynn, Alan Powell. 4:40 Double Echo 16VSC 2017 Thriller.

Brandon Auret, Amalia Uys. 6:10 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again PGS 2018 Comedy.

Amanda Seyfried, Lily James.

8pm Seven Days In Entebbe MVL 2018 Thriller. A group of terrorists hijack Air France Flight 139 and hold the passengers hostage. Inspired by true events. Rosamund Pike, Daniel Bruhl.

9:50 The Competition MLS 2017 Romantic Comedy.

Thora Birch, Chris Klein.

11:35 Who Took My Daughter? 16VLC 2017 Thriller. Katie Boland.

THURSDAY 1:10 Double Echo 16VSC 2017 Thriller.

Brandon Auret, Amalia Uys. 2:40 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again PGS 2018 Comedy.

Amanda Seyfried, Lily James.

4:35 Seven Days In Entebbe MVL 2018 Thriller.

7:40 Magic Mike 16LS 2012 Comedy Drama.

Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Munn. 9:30 Along Came A Spider MV 2001 Thriller. Morgan Freeman, Monica Potter, Michael Wincott. 11:10 The Animal MS 2001 Comedy.

Edward Asner, Rob Schneider.

12:30 Gone MVL 2012 Drama Mystery. Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter, Wes Bentley. 2:05 Two For The Money MLS 2005 Drama. Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo. 4:05 Three Kings 16VL 1999 Action.

George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube.

6pm The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PGLS 2011 Comedy Drama. Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton.

8pm The Recruit MVL 2003 Thriller. A smart CIA recruit questions his future until he is asked to hunt out a mole. Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan.

10pm Wild Wild West PGV 1999 Action. Will Smith, Salma Hayek.

11:45 Thirteen Days ML 2000 Drama. Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood.

THURSDAY 2:10 Three Kings 16VL 1999 Action.

George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube.

4:05 Wild Wild West PGV 1999 Action. 5:50 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PGLS 2011 Comedy Drama.

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6am Four Rooms 7am Tiny 6:30 Waiata Mai 3 6:40 Avatar 3 House Hunting 7:30 My Dream 7:10 Kainga Whakapaipai Home 8:30 Jamie’s 30-Minute 7:20 Potae Pai 7:30 Pipi Ma 3 Meals 9am Food Safari – Earth 7:40 Cube 3 7:50 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 9:30 Living Free With Kimi 8am Pukana 8:50 Kete Korero 3 9am Te Kaea 3 2 9:30 Cam’s Kai 3 Werner 10:30 Unplugged Nation 11:30 Building The 10am Kai Ora 3 10:30 Waiata 3 Dream 12:30 Mysteries At 11am Get Your Arse Off The The Museum 1:30 My Dream Table PGR 3 Noon Get Your Fish Home 2:30 Building The Dream On 3 12:30 Funny Whare – 3:30 Bondi Vet 4:30 Heston’s Gamesnight PGR 3 1pm Finding Great British Food Aroha PGR 3 1:30 Polyfest Kapa Heston sets out to find inspiration for Haka 3 2pm Opaki 3 2:30 Nga a three-course pie banquet.

Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 5:30 Found 3pm Waiata Mai 3 3:10 Avatar 3 A disc found in the Sulphur Fork 3:40 Kainga Whakapaipai 3 River brings a surprising outcome; 3:50 Potae Pai 3 4pm Pipi Ma 3 other finds include weapons buried 4:10 Cube 3 4:20 Kids’ Kai Kart 3 4:30 Pukana 3 5:20 Kete Korero 3 in a family’s backyard, and a coin 5:30 Nga Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 3 found on the Lewis and Clark Trail.

6:30 Flipping Bangers 6pm F It’s In The Bag 6:30 Te Kaea 2 7:30 Where The Wild Men Are 7pm Whanau Living 3 With Ben Fogle 7:30 Cam’s Kai 3 8:30 Alone PGR 8pm Ride Or Die 9:30 Hunting Aotearoa PGR 8:30 Haka Life PGR 9pm F Voices Of Our Future 10pm Speed With Guy Martin Guy goes to the US to 3 compete with fellow petrol 9:30 School Of Hard Knocks AO heads in the fastest road race 10pm #whiuatepatai 3 in the world, the Nevada 10:30 Te Kaea 3 2 Open Road Challenge, but he wants to enter his work Ford Transit van.

11pm Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 3 He Maunga He Rangatira, He Rangatira He Korero.

11:30 Closedown

SKY SPORT 1 6am The Crowd Goes Wild 6:30 The Back Page 7:30 The Cricket Show 7:55 The 1014 Rugby Show 8:25 Fox Sports News 8:55 L Football – UEFA Champions League Manchester City v Schalke.

From Manchester.

11am Golf – PGA Champions Tour (HLS) Hoag Classic.

Noon The Season – Basketball 1pm Motorsport – Indycars (HLS) 1:30 Motorsport – MotoGP (HLS) 2pm King Of The Court 3pm Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Vancouver – Day One. 4:30 Rugby – World Sevens (HLS) Vancouver – Day Two. 6pm The Breakdown 7pm The Crowd Goes Wild 7:30 L Netball – ANZ Premiership Stars v Mystics.

9:15 Netball Zone 10pm #SkySpeed 10:30 Fox Sports News 11pm The 1014 Rugby Show Hosted by Gareth Dinneen and Steven Prescott.

11:30 The Breakdown

THURSDAY

12:30 Super Rugby Extra Time 1:45 Cycling – Paris-Nice (RPL) Stage Three – Cepoy v Moulins/Yezeure.

3:15 L Cycling – ParisNice Stage Four – Vichy v Pelussin.

5am The Back Page

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

Rental Trouble?

6 Property Managers = Peace of mind

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11pm Royal Marines Commando School AO Midnight Flipping Bangers 1am Money For Nothing 2am Full Steam Ahead 3am Junk Gypsies 3:30 Shed And Buried 4am Saltwater Heroes PGR 5am Money For Nothing

SKY SPORT 2 6am NRL 360 A look at the issues affecting rugby league.

7am The Fan 7:30 Queenslanders Only 8am Super League Fulltime 8:30 Football – A-League (HLS) Mariners v Phoenix.

8:55 L Football – UEFA Champions League Juventus v Atletico Madrid.

From Juventus Stadium, Turin.

11am King Of The Court Noon Super League Fulltime 12:30 NRL 360 1:30 The Fan 2pm Queenslanders Only 2:30 Sky Sports News 3pm Rugby League – NRL (RPL) Finals.

5pm Golf – PGA Champions Tour (HLS) Hoag Classic.

From Newport Beach Country Club, California.

6pm The Back Page 7pm The 1014 Rugby Show Hosted by Gareth Dinneen and Steven Prescott.

7:30 The Fan 8pm Queenslanders Only 8:30 NRL 360 9:30 League Life 10:30 Fight Night

THURSDAY

Midnight #SkySpeed 12:30 Fox Sports News 1am The Kiwi Football Show 1:50 L Cycling – TirrenoAdriatico Stage One. 4:30 Netball – ANZ Premiership (HLS) Stars v Mystics.

5am The Fan 5:30 Queenslanders Only 13Mar19

DISCOVERY 6:35 How It’s Made PG 7:05 How It’s Made PG 7:30 Alaskan Bush People M Bush Code. 8:20 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Bad Ass 2/2.

9:10 Expedition Unknown PG 10am What On Earth?

PG 10:50 Shadow Of Doubt M Mergers and Inquisitions. 11:40 Swamp Murders M Texas Killing Fields. 12:30 Blood Relatives M Splitting Heirs.

1:20 American Monster M The Craigslist Killer. 2:10 How It’s Made PG 2:35 How It’s Made PG 3pm Deadliest Catch PG Uncharted Territory.

4:45 Air Rescue PG 5:15 Air Rescue PG 5:40 Fast ‘n’ Loud PG Stung.

6:35 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Thrill of the Hunt.

7:30 Alaska – The Last Frontier PG Collision Course.

8:30 Air Rescue PG 9pm Air Rescue PG 9:25 Ed Stafford – First Man Out PG Kazakhstan.

10:15 Outback Opal Hunters PG 11:05 Naked And Afraid M Washed Out. 11:55 American Monster M The Craigslist Killer.

THURSDAY

12:45 Deadliest Catch PG 1:35 How Do They Do It? PG 2am How Do They Do It? PG 2:25 Treehouse Masters PG 3:15 Alaskan Bush People M 4:05 Deadliest Catch PG 5:45 How It’s Made PG

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Sport

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Cronk ready for round two

Itoje to miss 6N finale

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Former Ashburton golfer Josh Smith finished runner-up at the Aorangi Open golf tournament at the Tinwald Golf Club on Sunday.

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Final-hole drama at Tinwald A sudden death play-off was required to find the winner at the Aorangi Open golf tournament at the Tinwald Golf Club on Sunday.

After 36 holes, defending champion Hiroki Miya and former Ashburton player Josh Smith couldn’t be separated.

Miya, who plays out of the Russley Golf Club, produced rounds of 69 and 67 while ex-Aorangi representative Smith – now playing out

of the Harewood Golf Club – had two rounds of 68.

All tied up, they were sent back out to play sudden death, which Miya won on the second play-off hole.

It was a dramatic finish to the 2019 instalment of the Aorangi stroke play tournament, which was played in calm, perfect conditions at the Tinwald club.

A field of 23 senior men, nine

senior women, 10 masters men and six masters women battled it out for the titles on offer, with prizes given out for the first and second gross and the first nett in senior men’s, the best nett and gross for the senior women, and the best gross for the masters.

The best nett in the senior men’s division was won by Ruiting Chen with 136, while the senior women’s best nett prize went to Juliana

Hung – who was not long back from playing in the successful New Zealand team at the Queen Sirikit Cup in Adelaide, – with 141.

The day’s second-best score went to another former Mid Cantabrian, Catherine Bell, with 147, while the best nett was won by Jasmine Clancy from Russley.

The men’s masters was won by Clearwater’s Michael Bailey, with a score of 149, while Hororata’s

Anton Fouchee was a very close second with 150.

Making it a pretty good weekend all up for Mid Canterbury, was Catherine Knight’s win in the women’s masters section with a score of 152.

Knight plays out of the Ashburton Golf Club.

Hayato Miya, the brother of the senior men’s winner, won the under-19 title.

Sir Owen Glenn still funding ex-hockey coach

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